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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in mineclearance operations shows special identity lights __________.

instead of the masthead lights
which mean that other vessels should not approach within 1000 meters
that are 225° green lights
All of the above

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE, according to the Rules?

A vessel engaged in fishing shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel.
A vessel engaged in fishing while underway shall, so far as possible, keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.
A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.
A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing.

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND There are two classes of vessels which do not have to comply with the rule regarding traffic separation schemes, to the extent necessary to carry out their work. One of those is a vessel __________.

engaged in fishing
towing another
servicing a navigational aid
on pilotage duty

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in mineclearance operations shows special identity lights __________.

in addition to the lights required for a power-driven vessel
which means that other vessels should not approach closer than 500 meters on either side of the vessel
that are green and show through an arc of the horizon of 225°
All of the above

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing while at anchor shall sound a fog signal of __________.

one prolonged and two short blasts at two-minute intervals
one prolonged and three short blasts at two-minute intervals
a rapid ringing of the bell for five seconds at one-minute intervals
a sounding of the bell and gong at one-minute intervals

6. 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 that channel?

20 meters
50 meters
65 meters
100 meters

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are fishing at night, and you sight a vessel showing three lights in a vertical line. The upper and lower lights are red and the middle light is white. Which statement is TRUE?

You must keep out of the way of the other vessel.
The other vessel is responsible to keep out of your way.
The other vessel is at anchor.
The rule of special circumstances applies.

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Navigation Rules define a "vessel not under command" as a vessel which __________.

from the nature of her work is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel
does not have a proper look-out
by taking action contrary to the Rules has created a special circumstance situation
through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the Rules

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum sound signaling equipment required aboard a vessel 14 meters in length?

A bell only
A whistle only
A bell and a whistle
Any means of making an efficient sound signal

10. INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel, when leaving a dock or berth, must sound what signal?

Three short blasts
A long blast
A prolonged blast
No signal is required.