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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fishing vessel is approaching a vessel not under command. Which statement is TRUE?
The fishing vessel must keep clear of the vessel not under command. If the vessel not under command is a power-driven vessel, she must keep clear of the fishing vessel. They must exchange whistle signals. Both vessels are required to take action to stay clear of each other.
2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel with the wind abaft the beam is navigating in restricted visibility. She should sound __________.
three short blasts one prolonged blast one prolonged and two short blasts two prolonged blasts
3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the identity signal which may be sounded by a vessel engaged on pilotage duty in fog?
2 short blasts 3 short blasts 4 short blasts 5 short blasts
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "prolonged blast" means a blast of __________.
two to four seconds duration four to six seconds duration six to eight seconds duration eight to ten seconds duration
5. INLAND ONLY Which lights are required for a barge, not part of a composite unit, being pushed ahead?
Sidelights and a sternlight Sidelights, a special flashing light, and a sternlight Sidelights and a special flashing light Sidelights, a towing light, and a sternlight
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What equipment for fog signals is required for a vessel 20 meters in length?
Whistle only Bell only Whistle and bell only Whistle, bell, and gong
7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What dayshape must be shown on a partly submerged vessel which is being towed?
A diamond A cone One black ball Two black balls in a vertical line
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is NOT a distress signal?
A continuous sounding with any fog signal apparatus A signal sent by radiotelephone consisting of the spoken word "Mayday" An International Code Signal of N.C. The firing of green star rockets or shells
9. 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 __________.
not under command being towed on pilotage duty aground
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is TRUE when operating in fog and other vessels are detected by radar?
You should make an ample change to port for a vessel crossing on the starboard bow. You should maneuver in ample time if a close-quarters situation is developing. You should determine the course and speed of all radar contacts at six minute intervals. Long-range scanning will provide early warning of ALL other vessels within the radar's range.