Rules of the Road Exam 3
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The arc of visibility for sidelights is from right ahead to __________? A. 22.5° abaft the beam B. abeam C. 22.5° forward of the beam D. 135° abaft the beam
A. 22.5° abaft the beam
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must show forward and after masthead lights when making way? A. A 75-meter vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver B. A 100-meter sailing vessel C. A 150-meter vessel engaged in fishing D. A 45-meter vessel engaged in towing
A. A 75-meter vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel sound one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts on the whistle. What does this signal indicate? A. A vessel towing B. A vessel engaged in pilotage duty C. A vessel being towed D. A vessel aground
A. A vessel towing
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights are shown by a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver to indicate that the vessel is making way? A. Masthead lights, sidelights and stern light B. Masthead lights and sidelights only C. Sidelights and stern light only D. Sidelights only
A. Masthead lights, sidelights and stern light
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway and making way your vessel enters fog. Which fog signal should you sound every two minutes? A. One prolonged blast B. Two prolonged blasts C. Three short blasts D. A prolonged blast and three short blasts
A. One prolonged blast
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel underway may exhibit __________? A. a red light over a green light at the masthead B. a green light over a red light at the masthead C. two white lights in a vertical line at the stern D. an all-round white light at the bow
A. a red light over a green light at the masthead
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The duration of each blast of the whistle signals used in meeting and crossing situations is __________? A. about 1 second B. 2 or 4 seconds C. 4 to 6 seconds D. 8 to 10 seconds
A. about 1 second
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Barges being towed at night must exhibit navigation lights? A. at all times B. only if manned C. only if towed astern D. Need not be lighted
A. at all times
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in a fog when you hear a whistle signal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This signal could indicate all of the following EXCEPT a vessel __________? A. being towed B. not under command C. fishing with trawls D. towing astern
A. being towed
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Five or more short blasts on a vessel's whistle indicates that she is __________? A. in doubt that another vessel is taking sufficient action to avoid a collision B. altering course to starboard C. altering course to port D. the stand-on vessel and will maintain course and speed
A. in doubt that another vessel is taking sufficient action to avoid a collision
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway, in fog, you hear a whistle signal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This signal is sounded by a vessel __________? A. not under command B. being towed C. on pilotage duty D. aground
A. not under command
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway, in fog, when you hear a whistle signal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This signal could indicate a vessel __________? A. not under command B. being towed C. aground D. All of the above
A. not under command
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 30-meter tug is underway and NOT towing. At night, this vessel must show sidelights and __________? A. one masthead light and a stern light B. two masthead lights and a stern light C. three masthead lights and a stern light D. a stern light ONLY
A. one masthead light and a stern light
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel making way through the water sounds a fog signal of __________? A. one prolonged blast at intervals of not more than two minutes B. two prolonged blasts at intervals of not more than two minutes C. one prolonged blast at intervals of not more than one minute D. two prolonged blasts at intervals of not more than one minute
A. one prolonged blast at intervals of not more than two minutes
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A single towing light will be carried above a vessel's stern light __________? A. only if she is towing astern B. only if the tow exceeds 200 meters C. at any time when towing D. if the towing vessel is part of a composite unit
A. only if she is towing astern
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In reduced visibility, you hear two prolonged blasts of a whistle. This signal is sounded by a __________? A. power-driven vessel dead in the water B. sailing vessel on the port tack C. vessel not under command D. vessel fishing with nets
A. power-driven vessel dead in the water
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A continuous sounding of a fog-signal apparatus indicates __________? A. the vessel is in distress B. the vessel has completed loading dangerous cargo C. it is safe to pass D. the vessel is anchored
A. the vessel is in distress
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog and you hear one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This is a vessel __________? A. towing B. engaged on pilotage duty C. aground in a fairway D. stopped and making no way through the water
A. towing
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fog signal of one short, one prolonged, and one short blast may be sounded by a __________? A. vessel at anchor B. vessel not under command C. vessel towing D. All of the above
A. vessel at anchor
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are towing two barges astern. The length of the tow from the stern of the tug to the stern of the last barge is 150 meters. How many white towing identification lights should be displayed on the tugboat at night? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
B. 2
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The duration of a prolonged blast of the whistle is __________? A. 2 to 4 seconds B. 4 to 6 seconds C. 6 to 8 seconds D. 8 to 10 seconds
B. 4 to 6 seconds
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The minimum length of a power-driven vessel that must show forward and after masthead lights is __________? A. 30 meters B. 50 meters C. 75 meters D. 100 meters
B. 50 meters
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must exhibit three white masthead lights in a vertical line? A. Any vessel towing astern B. A vessel whose tow exceeds 200 meters astern C. A vessel not under command, at anchor D. A vessel being towed
B. A vessel whose tow exceeds 200 meters astern
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is carrying three lights in a vertical line. The highest and lowest of these are red and the middle light is white. Which statement is always TRUE? A. During the day, she would display three balls in a vertical line. B. If making way, she would show masthead lights at night. C. If at anchor, she need not show anchor lights while displaying identifying lights. D. Her fog signal would consist of a rapid ringing of a bell for five seconds every minute.
B. If making way, she would show masthead lights at night.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel approaching your vessel from 235° relative is in what type of situation? A. Meeting B. Overtaking C. Crossing D. Passing
B. Overtaking
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel aground in fog shall sound, in addition to the proper anchor signal, which of the following? A. Three strokes on the gong before and after sounding the anchor signal B. Three strokes on the bell before and after the anchor signal C. Four short blasts on the whistle D. One prolonged and one short blast on the whistle
B. Three strokes on the bell before and after the anchor signal
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel underway in fog making NO way must sound what signal? A. One long blast B. Two prolonged blasts C. One prolonged blast D. One prolonged and two short blasts
B. Two prolonged blasts
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway your vessel enters fog. You stop your engines and the vessel is dead in the water. Which fog signal should you sound? A. One prolonged blast every two minutes B. Two prolonged blasts every two minutes C. Three short blasts every two minutes D. One prolonged and three short blasts every two minutes
B. Two prolonged blasts every two minutes
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel "not under command" at night must show which lights in a vertical line? A. Three red B. Two red C. Two white D. Three white
B. Two red
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing vessel pushing a barge ahead and rigidly connected in a composite unit shall show the lights of __________? A. a vessel pushing ahead B. a power-driven vessel, not towing C. a barge being pushed ahead D. either answer A or answer B
B. a power-driven vessel, not towing
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel towing astern shall show __________? A. two towing lights in a vertical line B. a towing light in a vertical line above the stern light C. two towing lights in addition to the stern light D. a small white light in lieu of the stern light
B. a towing light in a vertical line above the stern light
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel, when towing astern, shall show __________? A. two towing lights in a vertical line B. a towing light in a vertical line above the stern light C. two towing lights in addition to the stern light D. a small white light in lieu of the stern light
B. a towing light in a vertical line above the stern light
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in a fog you hear a signal of three strokes of a bell, a rapid ringing of the bell, and three more strokes of the bell. This signal is made by a vessel __________. A. at anchor and giving warning B. aground C. at anchor and greater than 100 meters in length D. not under command and at anchor
B. aground
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An authorized light to assist in the identification of submarines operating on the surface is a(n) __________? A. blue rotating light B. intermittent flashing amber/yellow light C. flashing white light D. flashing sidelight
B. intermittent flashing amber/yellow light
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog when you hear the rapid ringing of a bell for five seconds followed by the sounding of a gong for five seconds. This signal indicates a vessel __________? A. aground B. more than 100 meters in length, at anchor C. fishing while making no way through the water D. fishing in company with another vessel
B. more than 100 meters in length, at anchor
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is 25 meters long and anchored in restricted visibility. You are required to sound the proper fog signal at intervals of not more than __________? A. 30 seconds B. one minute C. two minutes D. three minutes
B. one minute
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 200-meter vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, at anchor, will sound a fog signal of __________? A. a 5 second ringing of a bell forward and a 5 second sounding of a gong aft at intervals of 1 minute B. one prolonged followed by two short blasts every 2 minutes C. one prolonged followed by three short blasts every minute D. one prolonged followed by three short blasts every 2 minutes
B. one prolonged followed by two short blasts every 2 minutes
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towed astern shall show __________? A. masthead lights B. sidelights C. a special flashing light D. All of the above
B. sidelights
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 15-meter sailing vessel would be required to show __________? A. sidelights, stern light, and a red light over a green light on the mast B. sidelights, and stern light, but they may be in a combined lantern on the mast C. separate sidelights and stern light D. sidelights only
B. sidelights, and stern light, but they may be in a combined lantern on the mast
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 45-meter vessel is pulling a 210-meter tow. She may exhibit __________? A. a masthead light forward, and two masthead lights in a vertical line aft B. three masthead lights forward and one aft C. two masthead lights forward and no after masthead light D. three masthead lights aft and none forward
B. three masthead lights forward and one aft
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel showing a yellow light over a white light at night is a vessel __________? A. engaged in piloting B. towing astern C. engaged in fishing D. in distress
B. towing astern
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog you hear a whistle signal consisting of one prolonged blast followed immediately by two short blasts. This signal is sounded in fog by __________? A. vessels at anchor, not engaged in fishing B. vessels underway and towing C. vessels in danger D. pilot vessels
B. vessels underway and towing
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The towing light is a(n) __________? A. flashing amber light B. yellow light with the same characteristics as the stern light C. all-round yellow light D. yellow light with the same characteristics as the masthead light
B. yellow light with the same characteristics as the stern light
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The white masthead light required for a power-driven vessel under the Rules is visible over how many degrees of the horizon? A. 022.5° B. 112.5° C. 225.0° D. 360.0°
C. 225.0°
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum vessel length which must show two white masthead lights, one forward and one aft, when underway at night? A. 7 meters B. 20 meters C. 50 meters D. 100 meters
C. 50 meters
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, which lights would you see on a vessel engaged in fishing, other than trawling? A. Two red lights, one over the other B. A green light over a red light C. A red light over a white light D. A white light over a red light
C. A red light over a white light
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog you hear the rapid ringing of a bell. What does this signal indicate? A. A vessel backing down B. A sailboat underway C. A vessel at anchor D. A vessel drifting
C. A vessel at anchor
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning the light used with whistle signals? A. Use of such a light is required. B. The light shall have the same characteristics as a masthead light. C. It is only used to supplement short blasts of the whistle. D. All of the above
C. It is only used to supplement short blasts of the whistle.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway and towing, your vessel enters fog. Which fog signal should you sound? A. One prolonged blast B. Two prolonged blasts C. One prolonged blast and two short blasts D. Three distinct blasts
C. One prolonged blast and two short blasts
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the optional whistle signal which may be sounded by a vessel at anchor? A. Two prolonged followed by one short blast B. One short followed by two prolonged blasts C. One short, one prolonged, followed by one short blast D. Four short blasts
C. One short, one prolonged, followed by one short blast
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What lights must be shown on a barge being towed astern at night? A. A white light at each corner B. A white light fore and aft C. Sidelights and a stern light D. A stern light only
C. Sidelights and a stern light
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What signal would a vessel aground show during daylight? A. One black ball B. Two black balls C. Three black balls D. Four black balls
C. Three black balls
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a broken down vessel being towed would show the same lights as __________? A. a power-driven vessel underway B. the towing vessel C. a barge D. a vessel at anchor
C. a barge
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND All fog signals shall be sounded every two minutes with the exception of a vessel __________? A. underway or making way B. under sail or under tow C. anchored or aground D. not under command or restricted in her ability to maneuver
C. anchored or aground
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel sounding a fog signal of one short, one prolonged, and one short blast is indicating that the vessel is __________? A. fishing B. in distress C. at anchor D. not under command
C. at anchor
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog you hear another vessel sounding two prolonged blasts every two minutes. This signal indicates a vessel __________? A. making way through the water B. towing C. drifting D. anchored
C. drifting
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The use of the signal consisting of five or more short blasts on the ship's whistle __________? A. replaces directional signals B. makes the other vessel the give-way vessel C. indicates doubt as to the other vessel's action D. makes it necessary to slow or stop
C. indicates doubt as to the other vessel's action
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway and hear a vessel continuously sounding her fog whistle. This indicates the other vessel __________? A. desires to communicate by radio B. desires a pilot C. is in distress D. is aground
C. is in distress
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you do NOT understand the course or intention of an approaching vessel you should sound __________? A. one short blast B. one prolonged blast C. not less than five short blasts D. not less than five prolonged blasts
C. not less than five short blasts
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel will NOT show sidelights when __________? A. underway but not making way B. making way, not under command C. not under command, not making way D. trolling underway
C. not under command, not making way
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility, a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, at anchor, would sound a fog signal of __________? A. the rapid ringing of a bell for five seconds every minute B. two prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes C. one prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes D. two prolonged and one short blast every two minutes
C. one prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway and pushing a barge ahead, your vessel enters a heavy rain storm. You should sound __________? A. a prolonged blast every two minutes B. two prolonged blasts every two minutes C. one prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes D. one prolonged and three short blasts every two minutes
C. one prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At specified intervals, a vessel towing in fog shall sound __________? A. one prolonged blast B. two prolonged blasts C. one prolonged and two short blasts in succession D. one prolonged and three short blasts in succession
C. one prolonged and two short blasts in succession
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a prolonged blast from another vessel. This signal indicates a __________? A. sailboat making way B. power-driven vessel making way, towing C. power-driven vessel making way D. vessel being towed
C. power-driven vessel making way
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a prolonged blast from another vessel. This signal indicates a __________? A. sailboat underway B. vessel underway, towing C. power-driven vessel underway, making way D. vessel being towed
C. power-driven vessel underway, making way
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a vessel shall indicate that she is restricted in her ability to maneuver by showing in a vertical line two __________? A. red lights B. red lights and two white lights C. red lights with a white light in between D. white lights with a red light in between
C. red lights with a white light in between
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a barge being towed astern must display __________? A. red and green sidelights only B. a white stern light only C. sidelights and a stern light D. one all-round white light
C. sidelights and a stern light
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway your vessel approaches a bend in a river where, due to the bank, you cannot see around the bend. You should __________? A. keep to the starboard side of the channel and sound one short blast B. sound the danger signal C. sound one prolonged blast D. slow your vessel to bare steerageway
C. sound one prolonged blast
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are overtaking a vessel at night and you see a yellow light showing above the stern light of the overtaken vessel. The overtaken vessel is __________? A. underway and dredging B. pushing ahead or towing alongside C. towing astern D. a pilot vessel
C. towing astern
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel which is unable to maneuver due to some exceptional circumstance, shall show two red lights in a vertical line and __________? A. during the day, three balls in a vertical line B. during the day, three shapes, the highest and lowest being balls and the middle being a diamond C. when making way at night, sidelights and a stern light D. when making way at night, masthead lights, sidelights, and a stern light
C. when making way at night, sidelights and a stern light
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A light signal consisting of three flashes means __________? A. "I am in doubt as to your actions" B. "My engines are full speed astern" C. "I desire to overtake you" D. "I am operating astern propulsion"
D. "I am operating astern propulsion"
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A light signal of three flashes means __________? A. "I am in doubt as to your actions" B. "My engines are full speed astern" C. "I desire to overtake you" D. "I am operating astern propulsion"
D. "I am operating astern propulsion"
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Fog bell signals for vessels at anchor or aground shall be sounded at intervals of not more than __________. A. 15 minutes B. 5 minutes C. 2 minutes D. 1 minutes
D. 1 minutes
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would have no white lights visible when meeting her head-on? A. A vessel trawling B. A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver C. A vessel mineclearing D. A vessel not under command
D. A vessel not under command
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A pilot vessel on pilotage duty shall show identity lights __________? A. at any time while underway B. while at anchor C. while alongside a vessel D. All of the above
D. All of the above
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a vessel of 75 meters in length, at anchor? A. She must show an allround white light forward. B. She must show a second all-round white light aft. C. She may use her working lights to illuminate her decks. D. All of the above
D. All of the above
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is required to sound a fog signal of one prolonged followed by two short blasts? A. A vessel not under command B. A sailing vessel, underway C. A vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver, at anchor D. All of the above
D. All of the above
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is to sound a fog signal of one prolonged followed by two short blasts? A. A vessel not under command B. A sailing vessel underway C. A vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver, at anchor D. All of the above
D. All of the above
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may sound the danger signal? A. The stand-on vessel in a crossing situation B. The give-way vessel in a crossing situation C. A vessel at anchor D. All of the above
D. All of the above
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning lights and shapes for towing vessels? A. If a tow exceeds 200 meters in length, the towing vessel will display a black ball during daylight. B. When towing astern, a vessel will carry her identification lights at the masthead in addition to her regular masthead light. C. When towing astern, the towing vessel may show either a stern light or a towing light, but not both. D. If the towing vessel is over 50 meters in length, she must carry forward and after masthead lights.
D. If the towing vessel is over 50 meters in length, she must carry forward and after masthead lights.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may exhibit identifying lights when not actually engaged in her occupation? A. A trawler B. A fishing vessel C. A tug D. None of the above
D. None of the above
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel making way through the water sounds which fog signal? A. Two short blasts every one minute B. One short blast every one minute C. Two prolonged blasts every two minutes D. One prolonged blast every two minutes
D. One prolonged blast every two minutes
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement about a 25-meter auxiliary sailboat is TRUE? A. The sidelights and stern light may be combined in one lantern. B. When operating under sail, her fog signal would consist of one prolonged blast. C. She may show a green light over a red light at the masthead. D. She must show fixed sidelights.
D. She must show fixed sidelights.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two vessels are in an overtaking situation. Which of the lights on the overtaken vessel will the overtaking vessel see? A. Two masthead lights B. One masthead light and a sidelight C. Both sidelights D. Stern light only
D. Stern light only
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What light(s), if any, would you show at night if your vessel was broken down and being towed astern by another vessel? A. None B. Same lights as for a power-driven vessel underway C. A white light forward and a white light aft D. The colored sidelights and a white stern light
D. The colored sidelights and a white stern light
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What lights, if any, would you exhibit at night if your vessel were broken down and being towed by another vessel? A. None B. Same lights as for a power-driven vessel underway C. A white light forward and a white light aft D. The colored sidelights and a white stern light
D. The colored sidelights and a white stern light
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is true concerning a towing light when a towing vessel is towing astern? A. When a towing light is shown, no stern light is necessary. B. When a stern light is shown, no towing light is necessary. C. The towing light is shown below the stern light. D. The towing light is shown above the stern light.
D. The towing light is shown above the stern light.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What day-shape is to be shown by a vessel aground? A. A cylinder B. Two cones with their apexes together C. Two black balls in a vertical line D. Three black balls in a vertical line
D. Three black balls in a vertical line
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would show 3 day-shapes in a vertical line, the highest and lowest being balls and the middle shape being a diamond? A. Vessel not under command B. Vessel constrained by her draft C. Vessel minesweeping D. Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
D. Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
DBOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Fog signals, required under the Rules for vessels underway, shall be sounded __________? A. only on the approach of another vessel B. only when vessels are in sight of each other C. at intervals of not more than one minute D. at intervals of not more than two minutes
D. at intervals of not more than two minutes
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is NOT allowed to show the all-round red over green lights on the mast if __________? A. she is showing sidelights B. her sidelights are combined and shown on the fore and aft centerline of the vessel C. she is showing a stern light D. her sidelights and stern light are combined in one lantern and shown on the mast
D. her sidelights and stern light are combined in one lantern and shown on the mast
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two all-round red lights displayed in a vertical line are shown by a vessel __________? A. being towed B. pushing a barge ahead C. at anchor D. not under command
D. not under command
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel being towed astern shall show at night __________? A. the lights required for a power-driven vessel underway B. only the required masthead lights C. a stern light only D. sidelights and a stern light
D. sidelights and a stern light
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a vessel's green sidelight bearing due east from you. The vessel might be heading __________? A. east (090°) B. northeast (045°) C. northwest (315°) D. southwest (225°)
D. southwest (225°)
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel 30 meters in length and aground would display a dayshape consisting of __________? A. a cylinder B. one black ball C. two black balls in a vertical line D. three black balls in a vertical line
D. three black balls in a vertical line
BOTH 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 less than 50 meters B. towing vessel is greater than 50 meters C. tow is less than 200 meters D. tow is greater than 200 meters
D. tow is greater than 200 meters
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel showing a green light over a white light in a vertical line above the level of the sidelights is __________? A. engaged in underwater construction B. under sail and power C. a pilot vessel D. trawling
D. trawling
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In order for a vessel to be "engaged in fishing" she must be __________? A. underway B. using gear which extends more than 50 meters outboard C. using a seine of some type D. using gear which restricts her maneuverability
D. using gear which restricts her maneuverability
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a short blast, a prolonged blast, and a short blast of a whistle. This signal indicates a __________? A. vessel towing in fog B. sailboat underway in fog C. vessel being towed in fog D. vessel anchored in fog
D. vessel anchored in fog
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If your vessel is underway in fog and you hear one prolonged and three short blasts, this indicates a __________? A. vessel not under command B. sailing vessel C. vessel in distress D. vessel being towed
D. vessel being towed
