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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must show a towing light above the sternlight?

A vessel pushing three barges ahead
A vessel towing alongside
A vessel with a 150-meter tow astern
None of the above

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A traffic separation zone is that part of a traffic separation scheme which __________.

is between the scheme and the nearest land
contains all the traffic moving in one direction
is designated as an anchorage area
separates traffic proceeding in one direction from traffic proceeding in the opposite direction

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is aground in fog. In addition to the regular anchor signals, you will be sounding __________.

three strokes of the gong before and after the rapid ringing of the gong
a blast on the whistle
three strokes of the bell before and after the rapid ringing of the bell
no additional signals

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A single towing light will be carried above a vessel's sternlight __________.

only if she is towing astern
only if the tow exceeds 200 meters
at any time when towing
if the towing vessel is part of a composite unit

5. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Lighting requirements in inland waters are different from those for international waters for __________.

barges being towed by pushing ahead
vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver
vessels towing astern
barges being towed astern

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In complying with the Rules, of what must the mariner take due regard?

Limited backing power of his vessel
Radar information about nearby vessels
The occupation of the other vessel, if known
All of the above

7. INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a crossing situation on international waters, a short blast by the give-way vessel indicates that the vessel __________.

is holding course and speed
is turning to starboard
intends to pass port to port
will keep out of the way of the stand-on vessel

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation,a stand-on vessel which is forced to take action in order to avoid collision with a vessel on her own port side shall, if possible, avoid __________.

turning to port
turning to starboard
decreasing speed
increasing speed

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is NOT classified as "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?

A vessel picking up a navigation mark
A vessel transferring cargo while underway
A vessel whose anchor is fouled
A vessel in a towing operation that restricts the ability of the vessel and her tow to change their course

10. INLAND ONLY Which signal must a power-driven vessel give, in addition to one prolonged blast, when backing out of a berth with another vessel in sight?

2 short blasts
1 blast
3 short blasts
4 blasts