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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Under the Rules, the term "vessel" includes __________.
non-self-propelled raft seaplanes hovercrafts All of the above
2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which display indicates a vessel conducting mineclearance operations?
Three balls in a vertical line Two balls in a vertical line One ball near the foremast and one ball at each yardarm One diamond near the foremast and one ball at each yardarm
3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What determines if a vessel is "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?
Whether or not all of the vessel's control equipment is in working order The vessel's draft in relation to the available depth of water Whether the nature of the vessel's work limits maneuverability required by the Rules Whether or not the vessel is the give-way vessel in a meeting situation
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, a vessel fishing must keep out of the way of a vessel which is __________.
under sail towing restricted in her ability to maneuver engaged in pilotage duty
5. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel is NOT regarded as being "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?
A vessel servicing an aid to navigation A vessel engaged in dredging A towing vessel with tow unable to deviate from its course A vessel constrained by her draft
6. INTERNATIONAL ONLY When two vessels are in sight of one another and NOT in or near an area of restricted visibility, any of the following signals may be given EXCEPT __________.
a light signal of at least five short and rapid flashes one prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short whistle blasts four short whistle blasts two short whistle blasts
7. INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the meaning of a one short blast signal used when meeting another vessel?
"I am turning to starboard." "I am turning to port." "I intend to leave you on my starboard side." "I intend to leave you on my port side."
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a light signal authorized by the Secretary of the Navy as an additional navigational light for a ship of war?
Two yellow lights in a vertical line for a carrier launching aircraft Green masthead and yardarm lights for a vessel engaged in mineclearing operations Flashing amber beacon for submarines Yellow flares indicating torpedo firing exercises
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel making way through the water sounds which fog signal?
Two short blasts every one minute One short blast every one minute Two prolonged blasts every two minutes One prolonged blast every two minutes
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When towing more than one barge astern at night __________.
only the last barge on the tow must be lighted only the first and the last barges in the tow must be lighted each barge in the tow must be lighted only manned barges must be lighted