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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What dayshape must be shown on a partly submerged vessel which is being towed? a. One black ball b. Two black balls in a vertical line c. A cone d. A diamond
A. A diamond
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel transferring provisions or cargo at sea shall display during the day... a. Three black shapes in a vertical line; the highest and lowest shall be balls and the middle one a diamond b. Three black balls in a vertical line c. Three shapes in a vertical line; the highest and lowest shall be red balls and the middle a white diamond d. Two black balls in a vertical line
.a. Three black shapes in a vertical line; the highest and lowest shall be balls and the middle one a diamond
INLAND ONLY A barge more than 50 meters long would be required to show how many white anchor lights when anchored in a Secretary of Transportation approved "special anchorage area"? a. 2 b. 3 c. 4 d. 1
a. 2
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must exhibit forward and after masthead lights when underway? a. A 50-meter power-driven vessel b. All of the above c. A 100-meter vessel engaged in fishing d. A 200-meter sailing vessel
a. A 50-meter power-driven vessel A vessel engaged in Fishing, other than trawling is not required to display masthead lights while underway
OTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 22-meter sailing vessel when also being propelled by machinery shall show during daylight hours a... a. A conical shape, apex downwards b. Basket c. Black ball d. Black diamond
a. A conical shape, apex downwards
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND During the day, a vessel with a tow over 200 meters in length will show... a. A diamond shape b. Two cones, apexes together c. A black ball d. One cone, apex upward
a. A diamond shape
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would display a cone, apex downward? a. A vessel proceeding under sail and machinery b. A vessel being towed c. A fishing vessel with outlying gear d. A vessel engaged in diving operations
a. A vessel proceeding under sail and machinery
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel "not under command" at night must show her sidelights when. a. Making headway b. Moored to a buoy c. Making no headway d. At anchor
a. Making headway
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel exhibits the same lights as a... a. Pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed, when they are in a composite unit b. Vessel towing astern c. Sailing vessel d. Vessel towing, when not underway
a. Pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed, when they are in a composite unit
OTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What lights must sailboats show when underway at night? a. Red and green sidelights and a sternlight b. A sternlight c. Red and green sidelights d. One all-round white light
a. Red and green sidelights and a sternlight
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND On open water, a vessel fishing is in a crossing situation with a vessel sailing located on the fishing vessel's starboard side. Which vessel is the stand-on vessel? a. The fishing vessel because it is fishing. b. The sailing vessel because it is to starboard of the fishing vessel. c. The sailing vessel because it is sailing. d. The fishing vessel because it is to port of the sailing vessel
a. The fishing vessel because it is fishing.
INLAND ONLY When two power-driven vessels are meeting on the Great Lakes, Western Rivers, or waters specified by the Secretary, where there is a current, which vessel shall sound the first passing signal? a. The vessel down-bound with a following current. b. The vessel going upstream stemming the current. c. The vessel that is towing regardless of the current. d. Either vessel
a. The vessel down-bound with a following current.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What type of vessel or operation is indicated by a vessel showing two cones with the apexes together? a. Vessel trawling b. Sailing vessel c. Dredge d. Mine clearing
a. Vessel trawling
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is NOT making way, but is not in any way disabled. Another vessel is approaching you on your starboard beam. Which statement is TRUE? a. Your vessel is the give-way vessel in a crossing situation. b. The other vessel must give way since your vessel is stopped. c. You should be showing the lights or shapes for a vessel not under command. d. You should be showing the lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.
a. Your vessel is the give-way vessel in a crossing situation.
INLAND ONLY Maneuvering signals shall be sounded on inland waters by _________________. a. power-driven vessels crossing at a distance within half a mile of each other and NOT in sight of one another b. all vessels meeting or crossing at a distance within half a mile of each other and not in sight of one another c. power-driven vessels overtaking and in sight of one another d. all vessels when meeting, crossing, or overtaking and in sight of one another
a. power-driven vessels crossing at a distance within half a mile of each other and NOT in sight of one another
INLAND ONLY One and two short blast signals must be sounded on inland waters when _______________. a. two power-driven vessel are in sight of one another and are meeting at a distance of one half mile b. two power-driven vessels are in sight of one another and will cross at a distance of one mile c. two power-driven vessels are crossing within half a mile of each other and NOT in sight of each other d. two sailing vessels are in sight of one another and meeting at a distance of one quarter mile
a. two power-driven vessel are in sight of one another and are meeting at a distance of one half mile
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel. The other vessel will have to move to allow you to pass. You wish to overtake the other vessel and leave her on your starboard side. Your FIRST whistle signal should be ________________. a. two short blasts b. two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts c. two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast d. one short blast
a. two short blasts
NLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the meaning of a one short blast signal used when meeting another vessel? a. "I am turning to port." b. "I intend to leave you on my port side." CorrectCongratulations, you are correct. Reference: Inland Rule 34(a)(i) c. "I am turning to starboard." d. "I intend to leave you on my starboard side."
b. "I intend to leave you on my port side."
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A white masthead light shows through an arc of how many degrees? a. 112.5 degrees b. 225 degrees c. 90 degrees d. 360 degrees
b. 225 degrees
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel shall avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draft? a. A vessel servicing a buoy. b. A fishing vessel. c. A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. d. A vessel not under command.
b. A fishing vessel.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel towing astern shall show... Select one: a. A small white light in lieu of the sternlight b. A towing light in a vertical line above the sternlight c. Two towing lights in addition to the sternlight d. Two towing lights in a vertical line
b. A towing light in a vertical line above the sternlight
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which power-driven vessel is NOT required to carry a light in the position of the after masthead light? a. Any vessel constrained by her draft b. A vessel of 45 meters in length trolling c. A vessel of 60 meters in length towing astern d. A pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed, in a composite unit and 100 meters in length
b. A vessel of 45 meters in length trolling The significant fact is that the vessel is less than 50 meters in length.
NTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel displaying three red lights in a vertical line at night and a black cylinder dayshape is... a. Aground b. Constrained by her draft c. Not under command d. Dredging
b. Constrained by her draft
INLAND ONLY You are meeting another vessel head-on and sound one short blast as a passing signal. The other vessel answers with two short blasts. What should be your next action? a. Pass on the other vessel's starboard side. b. Sound the danger signal. c. Pass astern of the other vessel. d. Hold your course and speed.
b. Sound the danger signal. If you disagree with another vessel's sound signal, sound the danger/doubt signal of five or more short, rapid blasts. The Inland Rules also allow you to pick up the radiophone and discuss the situation with the other vessel(Reference: Inland Rule 34(h).
INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel operating in a narrow channel, with a following current, on the Western Rivers, is meeting an upbound vessel. Which statement is true? a. The upbound vessel has the right-of-way. b. The downbound vessel has the right-of-way. c. The downbound vessel shall not propose the manner and place of passage. d. The downbound vessel is not required initiate the required maneuvering signals.
b. The downbound vessel has the right-of-way.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are crossing a narrow channel in an 18-meter tug when you sight a loaded tankship off your port bow coming up the channel. Which statement is correct? a. The tankship is the stand-on vessel because it is the larger of the two vessels. b. The tankship is the stand-on vessel because it is in the channel. c. You cannot impede the safe passage of the tankship. d. Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel because the tankship is crossing.
b. The tankship is the stand-on vessel because it is in the channel.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What signal would a vessel aground show during daylight? a. Two black balls in a vertical line b. Three black balls in a vertical line c. Four black balls in a vertical line d. One black ball
b. Three black balls in a vertical line
OTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing is showing three forward white masthead lights in a vertical line. This means that the length of the... a. Towing vessel is greater than 50 meters b. Tow is less than 200 meters c. Tow is greater than 200 meters d. Towing vessel is less than 50 meters
b. Tow is less than 200 meters Rule 24(a)(i)
OTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel at night. You can see both red and green sidelights and, above the level of the sidelights, three white lights in a vertical line. The vessel may be... a. Trawling b. Towing a tow more than 200 meters astern c. Underway and dredging d. Not under command
b. Towing a tow more than 200 meters astern
INLAND ONLY If your tug is pushing a barge ahead at night and it is not a composite unit, which light(s) should show aft on your vessel? a. A towing light over the sternlight. b. Two towing lights. c. Two red lights. d. A white sternlight
b. Two towing lights.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When in sight of another vessel, any action taken to avoid collision must _____________. Select one: a. include a speed change b. not result in another close quarters situation c. be accompanied by sound signals d. not be taken until sound signals are sounded
b. not result in another close quarters situation
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall NOT _________________. a. cross a traffic lane b. proceed in an inappropriate traffic lane c. engage in fishing the separation zone d. enter the separation zone
b. proceed in an inappropriate traffic lane
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By radar alone, you detect a vessel ahead on a collision course, about 3 miles distant. Your radar plot shows this to be a meeting situation. You should _____________________. a. maintain course and speed and sound the danger signal b. turn to starboard c. turn to port d. maintain course and speed and sound no signal
b. turn to starboard Reference: Rule 19(d)(1) Comment on this Answer: The rule also states that you should "...take avoiding action in ample time."
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing vessel 35 meters in length, with a tow 100 meters astern, must show a minimum of how many masthead lights? a. 3 b. 4 c. 2 d. 1
c. 2
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In narrow channels, vessels of less than what length shall not impede the safe passage of vessels which can navigate only inside the channel? a. 100 meters b. 65 meters c. 20 meters d. 50 meters
c. 20 meters
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may combine her sidelights and sternlight in one lantern on the fore and aft centerline of the vessel? a. A 28-meter sailing vessel b. Any non-self-propelled vessel c. A 16-meter sailing vessel d. A 25-meter power-driven vessel
c. A 16-meter sailing vessel Reference: Rule 25(b) Comment on this Distractor: A sailboat under sail alone does not display a masthead light. The reason for this is that the sail would at times obscure the masthead light causing an intermittent white light which would not be acceptable for safety reasons.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND During the day, a vessel with a tow over 200 meters in length will show... a. One cone, apex upward b. A black ball c. A diamond shape d. Two cones, apexes together
c. A diamond shape
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two power-driven vessels are meeting head-on and there is a risk of collision, each shall... a. Sound the danger signal b. Back down c. Alter course to starboard d. Stop her engines
c. Alter course to starboard
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Dayshapes must be displayed... a. Only between 8 AM and 4 PM b. During daylight hours in any visibility c. Between sunset and sunrise
c. Between sunset and sunrise
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights prescribed by the Rules shall be exhibited... a. At all times b. Whenever a look-out is posted c. From sunrise to sunset in restricted visibility d. From sunset to sunrise, and at no other time
c. From sunrise to sunset in restricted visibility
NLAND ONLY Which is CORRECT regarding a "special flashing light"? a. It must be placed as far aft as possible b. It must be red in color c. It must be yellow in color d. It must not show through an arc of more than 67.5 degrees
c. It must be yellow in color
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel servicing a pipeline during the day shall display... a. Three shapes in a vertical line; the highest and lowest are red balls, and the middle one is a whitediamond b. Three black balls in a vertical line c. Three black shapes in a vertical line; the highest and lowest are balls, and the middle one is a diamond d. Two black balls in a vertical line
c. Three black shapes in a vertical line; the highest and lowest are balls, and the middle one is a diamond
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel underway and fishing shall keep out of the way of a .... a. Power-driven vessel underway b. Vessel engaged in pilotage duty c. Vessel not under command d. Vessel sailing
c. Vessel not under command
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Power-driven vessels must keep out of the way of sailing vessels except... a. When they are making more speed than the power-driven vessel b. In a crossing situation c. When the sailing vessel is overtaking d. On the inland waters of the United Stat
c. When the sailing vessel is overtaking
INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning narrow channels? a. All of the above b. A vessel having a following current will propose the manner of passage in any case where two vessels are meeting. c. You should avoid anchoring in a narrow channel. d. You should keep to that side of the channel, which is on your port side.
c. You should avoid anchoring in a narrow channel.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility, a vessel which detects by radar alone the presence of another vessel shall determine if a close quarters situation is developing or risk of collision exists. If so, she shall __________________. a. alter your course toward a vessel abaft the beam b. sound the danger signal c. avoid altering course toward a vessel abaft the beam d. when taking action, make only course changes
c. avoid altering course toward a vessel abaft the beam
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel is underway and fishing with trolling lines. This vessel ______________. a. must sound a one prolonged, two short blasts signal in restricted visibility b. is the stand-on vessel when overtaking power-driven vessels c. must keep out of the way of sailing vessels d. must sound 5 short blasts on her horn
c. must keep out of the way of sailing vessels
INLAND ONLY In fog, a 25 meter vessel at anchor must ______________________. a. make an efficient sound signal at intervals of not more than 2 minutes. b. sound three distinct strokes on her bell. c. rapidly ring her bell for 5 seconds at intervals of no more than 1 minute. d. ring her bell for 5 seconds at intervals of not more than two minutes.
c. rapidly ring her bell for 5 seconds at intervals of no more than 1 minute.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For the purpose of the Rules except where otherwise required the term _________________. a. "Seaplane" includes nondisplacement craft b. "Vessel engaged in fishing" includes a vessel fishing with trolling lines c. "Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver" includes fishing vessels d. "Vessel" includes seaplanes
d. "Vessel" includes seaplanes
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must exhibit forward and after masthead lights when underway? Select one: a. All of the above b. A 100-meter vessel engaged in fishing c. A 200-meter sailing vessel d. A 50-meter power-driven vessel
d. A 50-meter power-driven vessel 23(a)Comment on this Distractor: A vessel engaged in Fishing, other than trawling is not required to display masthead lights while underway. Reference: Rule 26(b)(ii)
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel shall avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draft? a. A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. b. A vessel not under command. c. A vessel servicing a buoy. d. A fishing vessel.
d. A fishing vessel.
Both International & Inland Which vessel is NOT to be regarded as a vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver? a. A vessel engaged in laying a submarine cable b. A vessel launching aircraft c. A vessel servicing a navigation mark d. A vessel pushing and a vessel being pushed when connected in a composite unit
d. A vessel pushing and a vessel being pushed when connected in a composite unit
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel at anchor will show a... a. Double cone, apexes together b. Cone c. Cylinder d. An all-round white light or one ball
d. An all-round white light or one ball
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel "not under command" at night must show her sidelights when. a. Making no headway b. Moored to a buoy c. At anchor d. Making headway
d. Making headway
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What dayshape must be shown by a vessel over 20 meters fishing which has gear extending more than 150 meters horizontally outward from it? a. One black ball b. One diamond shape c. One basket d. One cone with its apex upwards
d. One cone with its apex upwards
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A single towing light will be carried above a vessel's sternlight... a. Only if the tow exceeds 200 meters b. At any time when towing c. If the towing vessel is part of a composite unit d. Only if she is towing astern
d. Only if she is towing astern
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A stand-on vessel is... a. Free to maneuver in any crossing or meeting situation as it has the right-of-way b. Required to sound the first passing signal in a meeting situation c. Required to give way in a crossing situation d. Required to maintain course and speed in a crossing situation but may take action to avoid collision
d. Required to maintain course and speed in a crossing situation but may take action to avoid collision Congratulations, you are correct. Reference: Rule 17 (a)(i)Comment on Answer: The stand-on vessel used to be called the "privileged vessel" that has the right of way according to the rules.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a vessel equipped with operational radar? a. The radar equipment is only required to be used in restricted visibility. b. She must use this equipment to obtain early warning of risk of collision. c. The use of a radar excuses a vessel from the need of a look-out. d. The safe speed of such a vessel will likely be greater than that of vessels without radar.
d. The safe speed of such a vessel will likely be greater than that of vessels without radar
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If it becomes necessary for a stand-on vessel to take action to avoid collision, she shall NOT, if possible,... a. Increase speed b. Decrease speed c. Turn to starboard for a vessel on her own port side d. Turn to port for a vessel on her own port side
d. Turn to port for a vessel on her own port side
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... a. Red b. Yellow c. Green d. White
d. White
INLAND ONLY A vessel of less than 20 meters in length at anchor at night in a "special anchorage area designated by the Secretary"________________________. a. must show two white lights b. must show one white light c. need show a light only on the approach of another vessel d. need not show any lights
d. need not show any lights
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You hear the fog signal of another vessel forward of your beam. Risk of collision may exist. You MUST a. speed up b. stop your engines c. begin a radar plot d. reduce her speed to the minimum at which she can be kept on her course if necessary.
d. reduce her speed to the minimum at which she can be kept on her course if necessary.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is "engaged in fishing" when _______________________. a. her gear extends more than 100 meters from the vessel b. she is using any type of gear, other than lines c. she has any fishing gear on board d. she is using fishing apparatus which restricts her maneuverability
d. she is using fishing apparatus which restricts her maneuverability Although most types of fishing gear will restrict the ability of a fishing vessel to maneuver to some extent a "vessel engaged in fishing" as defined by Colregs Rule 3(d) falls into a separate category from a "vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver" as defined by Colregs Rule 3(g).Colregs Rule 3(d) makes it clear that for the purpose of the Navigational rules of the road that "trolling lines" and certain "other fishing apparatus" do not restrict a vessel's maneuverability. Therefore, a vessel that is trolling is NEVER accorded treatment as a "vessel engaged in fishing" by the navigation rules.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel proceeding along a narrow channel shall _____________________. a. not overtake any vessels within the channel b. avoid crossing the channel at right angles c. keep as near as safe and practicable to the limit of the channel on her starboard side d. when nearing a bend in the channel, sound a long blast of the whistle
d. when nearing a bend in the channel, sound a long blast of the whistle
