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

operating in restricted visibility
operating in a narrow channel
necessary to avoid immediate danger
the Master enters it in the ship's log

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal is recognized as a distress signal?

Directing the beam of a searchlight at another vessel
A smoke signal giving off orange colored smoke
A whistle signal of one prolonged and three short blasts
International Code Signal "PAN" spoken over theradiotelephone

3. 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

4. INLAND ONLY Which light display marks the opening in a pipeline where vessels could pass through?

Two red lights in a vertical line on each side of the opening
Three red lights in a vertical line on each side of the opening
Two yellow lights in a vertical line on each side of the opening
Three white lights in a vertical line on each side of the opening

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights prescribed by the Rules shall be exhibited __________.

from sunrise to sunset in restricted visibility
at all times
from sunset to sunrise, and at no other time
whenever a look-out is posted

6. INLAND ONLY Yellow lights are NOT used to identify __________.

U.S. submarines
vessels pushing ahead
law enforcement vessels
dredge pipelines on trestles

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?

A vessel not under command
A vessel constrained by her draft
A vessel underway in fog
A vessel towing unable to deviate from her course

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway, in fog, you hear a whistle signal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This signal is sounded by a vessel __________.

not under command
being towed
on pilotage duty
aground

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is proceeding along a narrow channel and can safely navigate ONLY inside the channel. The sailing vessel approaches a vessel engaged in fishing in the narrow channel. Which statement is TRUE?

Each vessel should move to the edge of the channel on her port side.
The vessels are required to exchange signals.
The fishing vessel is directed not to impede the passage of the sailing vessel.
Each vessel should be displaying signals for a vessel constrained by her draft.

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a narrow channel. You see a vessel that can only be navigated safely within the channel. You should __________.

initiate an exchange of passing signals
not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel
sound the danger signal
hold your course and speed