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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Every vessel that is to keep out of the way of another vessel must take positive early action to comply with this obligation and must __________.
avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel avoid passing astern of the other vessel sound one prolonged blast to indicate compliance alter course to port for a vessel on her port side
2. INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, an overtaking vessel which intends to PASS on the other vessel's port side would sound __________.
one prolonged followed by two short blasts one short blast two prolonged followed by two short blasts two short blasts
3. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement applies to a vessel "constrained by her draft"?
She is severely restricted in her ability to change her course because of her draft in relation to the available depth of water. The term applies only to vessels in marked channels. She is designated as a "vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver". The vessel must be over 100 meters in length.
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel not under command shall display __________.
two red lights at night and two black balls during daylight two red lights at night and three black balls during daylight three red lights at night and two black balls during daylight three red lights at night and three black balls during daylight
5. INLAND ONLY What shall be used to indicate the presence of a partly submerged object being towed?
A black cone, apex downward An all-round white light at each end of the tow A flare-up light All of the above
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel showing a green light over a white light in a vertical line above the level of the sidelights is __________.
engaged in underwater construction under sail and power a pilot vessel trawling
7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning two sailing vessels?
A sailing vessel with the wind forward of the beam on her port side shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel with the wind forward of the beam on the starboard side. When both vessels have the wind on the same side, the vessel to leeward shall keep out of the way. A sail vessel with the wind abaft of the beam must keep out of the way of a vessel sailing into the wind. None of the above
8. 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.
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a narrow channel. Another vessel in the channel can only be navigated safely in that channel. You should __________.
hold your course and speed if he is on your port bow sound three short blasts, and take all way off your vessel not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel sound two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A single towing light will be carried above a vessel's sternlight __________.
only if she is towing astern only if the tow exceeds 200 meters at any time when towing if the towing vessel is part of a composite unit