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Robert 201575%

1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessels shall turn off their sidelights?

All vessels that are not under command
All fishing vessels that are not making way
All sailing vessels which are becalmed
All vessels engaged in underwater operations

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that vessels may depart from the Rules when __________.

there are no other vessels around
operating in a narrow channel
the Master enters it in the ship's log
necessary to avoid immediate danger

3. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A partially submerged object towed by a vessel must show during the day one __________.

diamond shape when the length of the tow is 200 meters or less
diamond shape when the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters in length
black ball
black ball only when the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters in length

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning seaplanes on the water?

A seaplane must exhibit appropriate lights but need not exhibit shapes.
A seaplane should show the lights for a vessel constrained by her draft.
In situations where a risk of collision exists, a seaplane should always give way.
A seaplane on the water shall, in general, keep well clear of all vessels.

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Three short blasts of the whistle means __________.

"danger"
"I am in distress"
the vessel is not under command (broken down)
"I am operating astern propulsion"

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing light is a yellow light having the same characteristics as a(n) __________.

special flashing light
anchor light
sternlight
masthead light

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND During the day, a dredge will indicate the side on which it is safe to pass by displaying __________.

two balls in a vertical line
two diamonds in a vertical line
a single black ball
no shape is shown during the day

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel ahead sound two prolonged blasts on the whistle. You should __________.

sound only fog signals until the other vessel is sighted
not sound any whistle signals until the other vessel is sighted
sound two blasts and change course to the left
sound whistle signals only if you change course

9. INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel, when leaving a dock or berth, is required to sound __________.

two short blasts
one long blast
one prolonged blast
the danger signal

10. INLAND ONLY A partially submerged object towed by a vessel must show during the day one __________.

diamond shape regardless of length of the tow
diamond shape only when the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters in length
black ball
black ball only when the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters in length