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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An all-round flashing yellow light may be exhibited by a(n) __________.
vessel not under command air cushion vessel in the nondisplacement mode vessel towing a submerged object vessel engaged in diving operations
2. INLAND ONLY At night, which lights are required on barges moored in group formation at a bank of a river?
A white light placed at the corners farthest from the bank on each of the upstream and downstream ends of the group. A white light placed at the corners farthest from the bank of each barge in the group. A flashing yellow light placed at each of the upstream and downstream ends of the group. Two red lights in a vertical line placed at the corners farthest from the bank on each of the upstream and downstream ends of the group.
3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which factor is listed in the Rules as one which must be taken into account when determining safe speed?
The construction of the vessel The maneuverability of the vessel The experience of vessel personnel All of the above must be taken into account.
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is "underway" according to the Rules?
A vessel made fast to a single point mooring buoy A purse seiner hauling her nets A pilot vessel at anchor A vessel which has run aground
5. INLAND ONLY When you are overtaking another vessel and desire to pass on her left or port hand, you should sound __________.
one short blast one long blast two short blasts two prolonged blasts
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel underway but not making way and fishing other than trawling will show which lights?
A white light over a red light A red light over a white light A white light over a red light, sidelights, and a sternlight A red light over a white light, sidelights, and a sternlight
7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When navigating in thick fog with the radar on, you should __________.
station the look-out in the wheelhouse to keep a continuous watch on the radar secure the sounding of fog signals until a vessel closes within five miles station a look-out as low down and far forward as possible keep the radar on the shortest available range for early detection of approaching vessels
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rule regarding look-outs applies __________.
in restricted visibility between dusk and dawn in heavy traffic All of the above
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE, according to the Rules?
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. 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 engaged in fishing shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel.
10. INLAND ONLY A vessel leaving a dock or berth must sound a prolonged blast of the whistle only if __________.
other vessels can be seen approaching she is a power-driven vessel visibility is restricted her engines are going astern