U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Flotilla 91 D7 Ft. Myers Beach, Florida
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Fort Myers Beach

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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog and you hear three distinct bell strokes followed by five seconds of rapid bell ringing followed by three distinct bell strokes. This signal indicates a vessel __________.

aground
engaged in underwater construction
at anchor
in distress

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel must proceed at a safe speed __________.

in restricted visibility
in congested waters
during darkness
at all times

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which dayshape should a vessel being towed exhibit if the tow EXCEEDS 200 meters?

A cone, apex downward
A cone, apex upward
A diamond
A ball

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. If you think the give-way vessel is NOT taking sufficient action to avoid collision, you should sound __________.

one short blast and maintain course
five short and rapid blasts
no signal and maneuver at will
two short blasts, alter to port, and pass astern

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A continuous sounding of a fog-signal apparatus indicates __________.

the vessel is in distress
the vessel has completed loading dangerous cargo
it is safe to pass
the vessel is anchored

6. 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 __________.

one short blast
two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast
one prolonged and one short blast
at least five short blasts

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must exhibit forward and after white masthead lights when making way?

A 75-meter vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
A 100-meter sailing vessel
A 150-meter vessel engaged in fishing
A 45-meter vessel engaged in towing

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Rule 14 describes the action to be taken by vessels meeting head-on. Which of the following conditions must exist in order for this rule to apply?

Both vessels must be power-driven.
They must be meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses.
The situation must involve risk of collision.
All of the above

9. 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?

1
2
3
4

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may enter a traffic separation zone __________.

in an emergency
to engage in fishing within the zone
to cross the traffic separation scheme
All of the above