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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel, when anchored at night, would NOT be required to show anchor lights?
A power-driven vessel A vessel on pilotage duty A vessel dredging A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
2. 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
3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum sound signaling equipment required aboard a vessel 10 meters in length?
A bell only A whistle only A bell and a whistle Any means of making an efficient sound signal
4. INLAND ONLY Your vessel is proceeding down a channel, and can safely navigate only within the channel. Another vessel is crossing your bow from port to starboard, and you are in doubt as to her intentions. Which statement is TRUE?
The sounding of the danger signal is optional. The sounding of the danger signal is mandatory. You should sound two short blasts. You should sound one prolonged and two short blasts.
5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a partly submerged vessel being towed?
It must show a yellow light at each end. It will show red lights along its length. A diamond shape will be carried at the aftermost extremity of the tow. All of the above
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is a distress signal?
A triangular flag above or below a ball The International Code Signal of distress indicated by "JV" A green smoke signal Flames on the vessel as from a burning tar barrel
7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is considered to be "restricted in her ability to maneuver" under the Rules if she is __________.
at anchor mineclearing engaged in fishing engaged in towing
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights are shown by a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver to indicate that the vessel is making way?
Masthead lights, sidelights and sternlight Masthead lights and sidelights only Sidelights and sternlight only Sidelights only
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum length of vessels required to show two anchor lights?
40 meters 50 meters 60 meters 70 meters
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Navigation Rules, you may depart from the Rules when __________.
you do so to avoid immediate danger no vessels are visible on radar you are in a close quarters situation out of sight of land