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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A tug is towing three manned barges in line in fog. The second vessel of the tow should sound __________.

no fog signal
one short blast
one prolonged and three short blasts
one prolonged and two short blasts

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If two sailing vessels are running free with the wind on the same side, which one must keep clear of the other?

The one with the wind closest abeam
The one to windward
The one to leeward
The one that sounds the first whistle signal

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When a vessel signals her distress by means of a gun or other explosive signal, the firing should be at intervals of approximately __________.

10 minutes
1 minute
1 hour
3 minutes

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is directed not to impede the passage of a vessel which can only navigate inside a narrow channel?

A vessel of less than 20 meters in length
A vessel not under command
A vessel engaged in surveying
All of the above

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel shall NOT show her sidelights?

A fishing vessel that is not making way
A sailing vessel which is becalmed
A vessel engaged in underwater operations
A vessel that is not under command making way

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a signal of one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts. This is the fog signal for a vessel __________.

towing
being towed (manned)
under sail
at anchor

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are operating in restricted visibility and hear a signal of a rapidly ringing bell followed by the rapid sounding of a gong. It could be a __________.

30-meter sail vessel at anchor
150-meter power-driven vessel aground
vessel in distress
300-meter power-driven vessel at anchor

8. INLAND ONLY You are navigating in a narrow channel and must remain in the channel for safe operation. Another vessel is crossing the channel ahead of you from your starboard. You are doubtful of intention of the crossing vessel. You MUST __________.

stop your vessel, since the other vessel has the right of way
sound the danger signal
contact him on the radiotelephone to make a passing agreement
stop your engines until you have slowed to bare steerageway

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must exhibit forward and after masthead lights when underway?

A 200-meter sailing vessel
A 50-meter power-driven vessel
A 100-meter vessel engaged in fishing
All of the above

10. INLAND ONLY A barge more than 50 meters long is required to show how many white anchor lights when anchored in a Secretary of Transportation approved "special anchorage area"?

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