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15: INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the meaning of the two short blasts signal used when meeting another vessel?
N a. "I am turning to starboard." N b. "I am turning to port." Y c. "I intend to leave you on my starboard side." N d. "I intend to leave you on my port side." 50: INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown and will pass about 1/4 mile apart. Which statement is TRUE? (DIAGRAM 29 )
N a. Both vessels should continue on course and pass without sounding any whistle signals. N b. The vessels should exchange two blast whistle signals and pass port to port. Y c. The vessels should exchange two blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard. N d. The vessels should pass port to port and must sound whistle signals only if either vessel changes course. 61: INLAND ONLY Your power-driven vessel is overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel. You wish to overtake her on her starboard side. You should sound a whistle signal of __________.
Y a. one short blast N b. two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast N c. one prolonged and one short blast N d. at least five short blasts 75: INLAND ONLY You are on vessel "A", and vessel "B" desires to overtake you on your starboard side as shown. After the vessels have exchanged one blast signals, you should __________. (DIAGRAM 31 )
N a. alter course to the left N b. slow your vessel until vessel "B" has passed Y c. hold course and speed N d. alter course to the left to give vessel "B" more sea room 77: INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown and will pass about 1/4 mile apart. What action should the vessels take? (DIAGRAM 41 )
N a. Both vessels should continue on course and pass without sounding any whistle signals. Y b. The vessels should exchange two blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard. N c. The vessels should exchange one blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard. N d. The vessels should pass starboard to starboard and must sound whistle signals only if either vessel changes course. 183: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must show an after masthead light, if over 50 meters in length?
N a. A vessel engaged in fishing N b. A vessel at anchor N c. A vessel not under command Y d. A vessel trawling 229: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown. Vessel "A" is the __________. (DIAGRAM 17 )
N a. overtaken vessel Y b. give-way vessel N c. stand-on vessel N d. None of the above 273: INLAND ONLY While underway you sight the lights shown with the yellow lights flashing, you should __________. (DIAGRAM 81 )
N a. wait until the vessel ahead crosses your bow N b. stop until the red lights turn green N c. proceed leaving all the lights on your starboard side Y d. pass between the two sets of vertical red lights 327: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Diagram "A" shows the arc of visibility of a __________. (DIAGRAM 23 )
N a. white masthead light N b. green sidelight Y c. red sidelight N d. stern light 339: INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within a half a mile of each other as shown. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast on the whistle. Vessel "B" should sound __________. (DIAGRAM 42 )
N a. one prolonged, one short, one prolonged and one short blasts N b. two short blasts Y c. one short blast N d. None of the above 390: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see ONLY the light shown. This could be a vessel __________. (DIAGRAM 80 )
N a. not under command Y b. under oars N c. engaged in fishing N d. towing 397: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which signal may be sounded ONLY by vessels in restricted visibility?
N a. At least five short and rapid blasts Y b. Four short blasts N c. One prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short blast, in that order N d. Two short blasts 4142: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing must display a light in the direction of any gear that extends outward more than 150 meters. The color of this light is __________.
Y a. white N b. green N c. red N d. yellow 4262: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel not under command making way at night would show __________.
N a. two all-round red lights in a vertical line N b. anchor lights and sidelights N c. two all-round white lights in a vertical line, sidelights and a stern light Y d. two all-round red lights in a vertical line, sidelights, and a stern light 4283: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is NOT a distress signal?
N a. A continuous sounding of the fog horn N b. Firing a gun every minute Y c. Five or more short rapid blasts on the whistle N d. A square flag and ball flown from the mast 4347: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND To determine if risk of collision exists, a vessel which is fitted with radar must use __________.
N a. radar scanning N b. radar plotting N c. compass bearings Y d. All of the above 4358: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel should not impede the navigation of a power-driven vessel?
N a. A vessel not under command N b. A vessel engaged in fishing N c. A sailing vessel Y d. A seaplane 4382: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel sound four short blasts in succession. What does this signal indicate?
Y a. A pilot vessel N b. A vessel being towed N c. A vessel fishing N d. A sailboat 4396: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Concerning the identification signal for a pilot vessel, in fog, which statement is TRUE?
Y a. When at anchor, the pilot vessel is only required to sound anchor signals. N b. The identification signal must be sounded any time the pilot vessel is underway. N c. The pilot vessel may only sound the identity signal when making way. N d. All of the above 4461: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND During the day, a vessel with a tow over 200 meters in length will show __________.
N a. a black ball Y b. a diamond shape N c. two cones, apexes together N d. one cone, apex upward 4475: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A self-propelled dredge not engaged in dredging but proceeding to a dredging location at night would __________.
N a. not be required to show any lights N b. be required to show the lights characteristic of a dredge N c. be required to show the lights of a stationary dredge Y d. be required to show the lights of a power-driven vessel underway 4506: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A lantern combining the sidelights and stern light MAY be shown on a __________.
N a. sailing vessel of 25 meters in length N b. 20-meter vessel engaged in fishing and making way N c. 25-meter power-driven vessel engaged in trolling Y d. 6-meter vessel under oars 4556: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Day-shapes MUST be shown __________.
Y a. during daylight hours N b. during daylight hours except in restricted visibility N c. ONLY between 8 AM and 4 PM daily N d. between sunset and sunrise 4641: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must exhibit forward and after white masthead lights when making way?
Y a. A 75-meter vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver N b. A 100-meter sailing vessel N c. A 150-meter vessel engaged in fishing N d. A 45-meter vessel engaged in towing 4689: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel sounds the same fog signal when underway or at anchor?
N a. A sailing vessel N b. A vessel constrained by her draft Y c. A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver N d. A vessel not under command 4710: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would exhibit sidelights when underway and not making way?
N a. A vessel engaged in fishing N b. A vessel not under command N c. A vessel engaged in dredging Y d. A power-driven vessel 4730: INLAND ONLY Which of the following signals may be exhibited by a vessel trawling in close proximity to other fishing vessels?
Y a. Two white lights in a vertical line N b. A red light over a white light in a vertical line N c. Two fixed yellow lights in a vertical line N d. All of the above 4837: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver" is one which __________.
N a. through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the Rules Y b. from the nature of her work is unable to maneuver as required by the Rules N c. due to adverse weather conditions is unable to maneuver as required by the Rules N d. has lost steering and is unable to maneuver 4863: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is proceeding along a narrow channel and can safely navigate ONLY inside the channel. The sailing vessel approaches a vessel engaged in fishing. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The fishing vessel must sound the danger signal. Y b. The fishing vessel shall not impede the passage of the sailing vessel. N c. Each vessel should move to the edge of the channel on her port side. N d. Both vessels should be displaying the signal for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. 8057: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Your vessel is backing out of a slip in a harbor and you can see that other vessels are approaching. You should sound __________.
Y a. three short blasts when leaving the slip N b. one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts when the last line is taken aboard N c. one prolonged blast only N d. the danger signal