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113: INLAND ONLY At night, a barge moored in a slip used primarily for mooring purposes shall __________.
N a. show a flashing yellow light at each corner N b. show a white light at each corner N c. show a red light at the bow and stern Y d. not be required to be lighted 159: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights shown are exhibited by a vessel __________. (DIAGRAM 49 )
N a. submarine on the surface N b. air-cushion vessel in the non-displacement mode N c. vessel engaged in trawling Y d. vessel not under command 237: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" on open waters as shown and will pass without changing course. Vessel "A" should sound __________. (DIAGRAM 17 )
Y a. no whistle signal N b. two short blasts N c. two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts N d. at least five short and rapid blasts 256: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown and will pass 1/4 mile apart. If you are on vessel "A", in addition to the sidelight, which other light(s) will you see on vessel "B"? (DIAGRAM 41 )
N a. special flashing yellow light Y b. two white masthead lights in a vertical line N c. two yellow towing lights N d. None of the above 266: INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in a narrow channel on the Great Lakes as shown. Vessel "A" is downbound with a following current. Vessel "B" shall __________. (DIAGRAM 37 )
N a. propose the manner of passage N b. have the right of way N c. initiate the maneuvering signals Y d. None of the above 287: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lead vessel shown is a __________. (DIAGRAM 24 )
N a. dredge N b. sailing vessel N c. power-driven vessel pushing ahead Y d. None of the above 334: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Diagram "A" shows the arc of visibility of a __________. (DIAGRAM 23 )
N a. yellow flashing light Y b. red sidelight N c. green sidelight N d. stern light 365: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing as shown. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast on the whistle. Vessel "B" is the __________. (DIAGRAM 42 )
Y a. stand-on vessel N b. give-way vessel N c. overtaking vessel N d. None of the above 370: INLAND ONLY If a towing vessel and her tow are severely restricted in their ability to deviate from their course, lights in addition to the towing identification lights must be shown. These additional lights shall be shown if the tow is __________.
N a. pushed ahead N b. towed alongside N c. towed astern Y d. All of the above 392: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see ONLY the light shown. This could be a __________. (DIAGRAM 80 )
N a. law enforcement vessel N b. vessel on pilotage duty N c. vessel engaged in fishing Y d. sailing vessel 4030: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The NAVIGATION RULES define a "vessel not under command" as a vessel which __________.
N a. from the nature of her work is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel Y b. through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules N c. by taking action contrary to the rules has created a special circumstance situation N d. is moored, aground or anchored in a fairway 4031: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Additional light signals are provided in the Annexes to the Rules for vessels __________.
Y a. engaged in fishing N b. not under command N c. engaged in towing N d. under sail 4047: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel trawling will display a __________.
N a. red light over a white light Y b. green light over a white light N c. yellow light over a red light N d. white light over a green light 4075: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel. She is about one mile distant and is on your starboard bow. You believe she will cross ahead of you. She then sounds a whistle signal of five short blasts. You should __________.
N a. answer the signal and hold course and speed N b. reduce speed slightly to make sure she will have room to pass Y c. make a large course change, and slow down if necessary N d. wait for another whistle signal from the other vessel 4090: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Navigation Rules, you may depart from the Rules when __________.
N a. no vessels are in sight visually N b. no vessels are visible on radar Y c. you are in immediate danger N d. out of sight of land 4137: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning lights and shapes for towing vessels?
N a. If a tow exceeds 200 meters in length, the towing vessel will display a black ball during daylight. N b. When towing astern, a vessel will carry her identification lights at the masthead in addition to her regular masthead light. N c. When towing astern, the towing vessel may show either a stern light or a towing light, but not both. Y d. If the towing vessel is over 50 meters in length, she must carry forward and after masthead lights. 4167: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel which is "restricted in her ability to maneuver" under the Rules, is a vessel which is __________.
Y a. mineclearing N b. engaged in fishing N c. at anchor N d. not under command 4167: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel which is "restricted in her ability to maneuver" under the Rules, is a vessel which is __________.
Y a. mineclearing N b. engaged in fishing N c. at anchor N d. not under command 4300: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a vessel displaying the light shown is __________. (DIAGRAM 46 )
Y a. sailing N b. fishing and making way N c. a pilot boat making way N d. fishing and anchored 4306: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is directed not to impede the passage of a vessel which can only navigate inside a narrow channel?
Y a. A vessel of less than 20 meters in length N b. A vessel not under command N c. A vessel engaged in surveying N d. All of the above 4496: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel which is fishing is required to show sidelights and a stern light only when __________.
N a. anchored N b. underway N c. dead in the water Y d. underway and making way 4523: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is overtaking when she approaches another from more than how many degrees abaft the beam?
N a. 0.0° N b. 11.25° Y c. 22.5° N d. 45.0° 4591: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall __________.
N a. only anchor in the separation zone N b. cross a traffic lane at as small an angle as possible Y c. avoid anchoring in areas near the termination of the scheme N d. utilize the separation zone for navigating through the scheme if she is impeding other traffic due to her slower speed 4626: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel being towed astern, where the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters, will exhibit __________.
N a. two balls in a vertical line Y b. a diamond shape where it can best be seen N c. a ball on each end of the tow N d. no day-shape 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 4647: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night a vessel displaying the lights shown is __________. (DIAGRAM 65 )
N a. fishing Y b. anchored N c. being towed N d. drifting 4722: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel, when anchored at night, is not required to show anchor lights?
N a. A power-driven vessel N b. A vessel engaged in survey operations N c. A vessel engaged on pilotage duty Y d. A vessel engaged in fishing 4865: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your 15-meter vessel is crossing a narrow channel and a large cargo vessel to starboard is within the channel and crossing your course. You should __________.
N a. hold your course and speed N b. sound the danger signal Y c. keep out of the way of the cargo vessel N d. do not cross the channel 8081: INTERNATIONAL ONLY The light which may be used with a vessel's whistle must be __________.
N a. used when the whistle is broken Y b. a white light N c. used only at night N d. used prior to sounding the whistle 8087: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Lighting requirements in inland waters are different from those for international waters for __________.
Y a. barges being pushed ahead N b. vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver N c. vessels towing astern N d. barges being towed astern