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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel shall NOT show her sidelights?
A fishing vessel that is not making way A sailing vessel which is becalmed A vessel engaged in underwater operations A vessel that is not under command making way
2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning the danger signal?
Only the stand-on vessel can sound the danger signal. Radio transmissions may be used in place of the danger signal. A vessel in doubt as to the other vessel's intentions must sound the danger signal. The danger signal consists of 5 or more prolonged blasts of the whistle.
3. 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
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel shall be deemed to be overtaking when she can see at night __________.
only the sternlight of the vessel a sidelight and one masthead light of the vessel only a sidelight of the vessel any lights except the masthead lights of the vessel
5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would be required to show a white light from a lantern exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision?
A 9-meter sailing vessel A rowboat A 6-meter motorboat A small vessel fishing
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What lights must be shown on a barge being towed astern at night?
A white light at each corner A white light fore and aft Sidelights and a sternlight A sternlight only
7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision is considered to exist if __________.
four vessels are nearby a vessel has a steady bearing at a constant range there is any doubt that a risk of collision exists a special circumstance situation is apparent
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Concerning the identification signal for a pilot vessel, in fog, which statement is TRUE?
When at anchor, the pilot vessel is only required to sound anchor signals. The identification signal must be sounded any time the pilot vessel is underway. The pilot vessel may only sound the identity signal when making way. All of the above
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a narrow channel. You see a vessel that can only be navigated safely within the channel. You should __________.
initiate an exchange of passing signals not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel sound the danger signal hold your course and speed
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel and are not sure whether danger of collision exists. You must assume __________.
there is risk of collision you are the give way vessel the other vessel is also in doubt All of the above are correct.