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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A tug is towing three barges astern in restricted visibility. The second vessel of the tow should sound __________.
one prolonged and two short blasts one prolonged and three short blasts one short blast no fog signal
2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum length of vessels required to show two anchor lights?
40 meters 50 meters 60 meters 70 meters
3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Lighting requirements in inland waters are different from those for international waters for __________.
barges being towed astern vessels not under command vessels pushing ahead All of the above
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which procedure(s) shall be used to determine risk of collision?
Watching the compass bearing of an approaching vessel Systematic observation of objects detected by radar Long-range radar scanning All of the above
5. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A towing light is __________.
shown at the bow white in color shown in addition to the sternlight an all-round light
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In determining "safe speed", the Rules list all of the following as factors which must be taken into account EXCEPT the __________.
limitations of radar equipment presence of background lights at night maximum horsepower of your vessel maneuverability of your vessel
7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a power-driven vessel less than 12 meters in length may, instead of the normal navigation lights, show sidelights and one __________.
white light yellow light flashing white light flashing yellow light
8. INLAND ONLY You are the stand-on vessel in an overtaking situation. The other vessel is showing an alternately flashing red-and-yellow light. What action should you take?
Alter course to assist Give-way Stand on Heave to
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is being propelled both by sail and by engines. Under the Rules, the vessel is __________.
a "special circumstance" vessel not covered under any category a sail vessel a power-driven vessel
10. 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?
None Same lights as for a power-driven vessel underway A white light forward and a white light aft The colored sidelights and a white sternlight
