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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