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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a vessel's green sidelight bearing due east from you. The vessel might be heading __________.
east (090°) northeast (045°) northwest (315°) southwest (225°)
2. INTERNATIONAL ONLY What lights are required for a single barge being towed alongside?
Sidelights and a stern light Sidelights, a special flashing light, and a stern light Sidelights and a special flashing light Sidelights, a towing light, and a stern light
3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is required to sound a fog signal of one prolonged followed by two short blasts?
A vessel not under command A sailing vessel, underway A vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver, at anchor All of the above
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would exhibit sidelights when underway and not making way?
A vessel not under command A vessel towing by pushing ahead A vessel engaged in dredging A vessel trawling
5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the optional whistle signal which may be sounded by a vessel at anchor?
Two prolonged followed by one short blast One short followed by two prolonged blasts One short, one prolonged, followed by one short blast Four short blasts
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is approaching a bend. You hear a prolonged blast from around the bend. You should __________.
back your engines stop your engines and drift answer with one prolonged blast sound the danger signal
7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In complying with the Rules, of what must the mariner take due regard?
Limited backing power of his vessel Radar information about nearby vessels The occupation of the other vessel, if known All of the above
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may sound the danger signal?
Either vessel in a meeting situation The give-way vessel in a crossing situation A vessel at anchor All of the above
9. 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
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is NOT classified as "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?
A vessel picking up a navigation mark A vessel transferring cargo while underway A vessel whose anchor is fouled A vessel in a towing operation that restricts the ability of the vessel and her tow to change their course