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WALL OF FAME:
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NameQuestionsCorrectScore
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Robert 201575%

1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Dayshapes MUST be shown __________.

during daylight hours
during daylight hours except in restricted visibility
ONLY between 8 AM and 4 PM daily
between sunset and sunrise

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Barges being towed at night must exhibit navigation lights __________.

at all times
only if manned
only if towed astern
Need not be lighted

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel towing another vessel astern (tow less than 200 meters) shall show __________.

three masthead lights in a vertical line instead of either the forward or after masthead light
two masthead lights in a vertical line instead of either the forward or after masthead lights
two towing lights in a vertical line at the stern
a small white light aft of the funnel

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is towing and carrying the required lights on the masthead. What is the visibility arc of these lights?

112.5°
135.0°
225.0°
360.0°

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a towing vessel which, due to the nature of her work, is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel?

By day, she shall carry a black cylinder shape.
By day, she shall carry two black balls in a vertical line.
By night, she would show the same lights as a vessel not under command.
By day, she would show the same shapes as a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Barges being towed at night __________.

must be lighted at all times
must be lighted only if manned
must be lighted only if towed astern
need not be lighted

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing vessel and her tow are severely restricted in their ability to change course. When making way, the towing vessel will show ONLY __________.

the masthead lights for a towing vessel
the lights for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
sidelights,stern light, and towing light
All of the above.

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Traffic separation schemes established by the International Maritime Organization __________.

provide inbound and outbound lanes to promote the safe flow of vessel traffic
provide vessel reporting systems to assist in search and rescue in the event of a vessel casualty
provide routing and vessel scheduling procedures to reduce shipping delays
prohibit vessels carrying hazardous cargos from entering waters that are environmentally sensitive

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel not under command shall display __________.

two red lights at night and two black balls during daylight
two red lights at night and three black balls during daylight
three red lights at night and two black balls during daylight
three red lights at night and three black balls during daylight

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which procedure(s) shall be used to determine risk of collision?

Watching the compass bearing of an approaching vessel
Systematic observation of objects detected by radar
Long-range radar scanning
All of the above