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1. 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 vessel is operating in a narrow channel The nature of the vessel's work, limiting maneuverability required by the Rules
2. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which dayshape is prescribed for a vessel constrained by her draft?
A black diamond A cylinder A black ball A black cone, apex upward
3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You can indicate that your vessel is in distress by __________.
displaying a large red flag displaying three black balls in a vertical line sounding four or more short rapid blasts on the whistle continuously sounding the fog whistle
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A light signal consisting of three flashes means __________.
"I am in doubt as to your actions" "My engines are full speed astern" "I desire to overtake you" "I am operating astern propulsion"
5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An all-round flashing yellow light may be exhibited by a(n) __________.
vessel not under command air cushion vessel in the nondisplacement mode vessel towing a submerged object vessel engaged in diving operations
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel transferring cargo while underway is classified by the Rules as a vessel __________.
restricted in her ability to maneuver in special circumstances not under command constrained by her draft
7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement concerning maneuvering in restricted visibility is FALSE?
A vessel which cannot avoid a close-quarters situation with a vessel forward of her beam shall reduce her speed to bare steerageway. A vessel which hears a fog signal forward of her beam shall stop her engines. A vessel which hears a fog signal forward of the beam shall navigate with caution. If a vessel determines by radar that a close-quarters situation is developing, she shall take avoiding action in ample time.
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are at anchor in fog on a 120-meter power-driven vessel. You hear the fog signal of a vessel approaching off your port bow. You may sound __________.
one prolonged, one short and one prolonged two short blasts one short, one prolonged, and one short blast one prolonged blast
9. 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.
10. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A light used to signal passing intentions must be an __________.
all-round yellow light only all-round white light only all-round blue light only alternating red and yellow light