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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning fog signals?
All fog signals for sailing vessels are to be given at intervals of not more than one minute. A vessel not under command sounds the same fog signal as a vessel towed. A pilot vessel underway and making way sounds the pilot identity signal and no other signal. A vessel aground may sound a whistle signal.
2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel proceeding along a narrow channel shall __________.
avoid crossing the channel at right angles not overtake any vessels within the channel keep as near as safe and practicable to the limit of the channel on her starboard side when nearing a bend in the channel, sound a long blast of the whistle
3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is true concerning a vessel equipped with operational radar?
The Master of the vessel must be on the bridge when the radar is in use. The radar equipment is only required to be used in restricted visibility. The use of a radar excuses a vessel from the need of a look-out. This equipment must be used to obtain early warning of risk of collision.
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a "vessel engaged in fishing"?
The vessel is classified as "restricted in her ability to maneuver". Her gear will not affect the vessel's maneuverability. The vessel may be using nets, lines, or trawls. She sounds the same fog signal as a vessel underway but stopped and making no way.
5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a dense fog you hear a whistle signal ahead of one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts. This signal indicates a __________.
fishing vessel underway trawling manned vessel being towed pilot vessel underway making a special signal vessel not under command
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing must display a light in the direction of any gear that extends outward more than 150 meters. The color of this light is __________.
white green red yellow
7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel ahead sound two prolonged blasts on the whistle. You should __________.
sound two blasts and change course to the left sound whistle signals only if you change course sound only fog signals until the other vessel is sighted not sound any whistle signals until the other vessel is sighted
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum length of an anchored vessel which is required to show a white light both forward and aft?
50 meters 100 meters 150 meters 200 meters
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, a vessels length is her __________.
length between the perpendiculars length along the waterline length overall registered length
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in restricted visibility and hear a fog signal forward of the beam. Nothing appears on your radar screen. You must __________.
stop your engines sound two prolonged blasts of the whistle sound the danger signal slow to bare steerageway