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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In DIAGRAM 5, vessel "A", which is pushing ahead, and vessel "B" are crossing. Which is the stand-on vessel?
Vessel "A" is the stand-on vessel because she is to port of vessel "B". Vessel "A" is the stand-on vessel because she is pushing ahead. Vessel "B" is the stand-on vessel because she is to starboard of vessel "A". Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel in this situation.
2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that vessels may depart from the Rules when __________.
there are no other vessels around operating in a narrow channel the Master enters it in the ship's log necessary to avoid immediate danger
3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towed astern shall show __________.
masthead lights sidelights a special flashing light All of the above
4. INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel when pushing ahead or towing alongside on the Western Rivers (above the Huey P. Long Bridge on the Mississippi River) shall exhibit __________.
two masthead lights, sidelights, and sternlight two masthead lights, sidelights, and two towing lights sidelights and two towing lights one masthead light, sidelights, and sternlight
5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is the danger signal?
A continuous sounding of the fog signal Firing a gun every minute Five or more short rapid blasts on the whistle One prolonged blast on the whistle
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel with a 150-meter stern tow shall display __________.
three masthead lights in a vertical line a towing light above the sternlight two towing lights in a vertical line a red light over a white light at the masthead
7. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Lighting requirements in inland waters are different from those for international waters for __________.
barges being towed by pushing ahead vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver vessels towing astern barges being towed astern
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. INTERNATIONAL ONLY What whistle signal, if any, would be sounded when two vessels are meeting, but will pass clear starboard to starboard?
One short blast Two short blasts Five or more short blasts No signal is required.
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fog signal of one short, one prolonged, and one short blast may be sounded by a __________.
vessel at anchor vessel not under command vessel towing All of the above