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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a vessel's green sidelight bearing due east from you. The vessel might be heading __________.
east (090°) northeast (045°) northwest (315°) southwest (225°)
2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is true concerning a vessel equipped with operational radar?
The Master of the vessel must be on the bridge when the radar is in use. The radar equipment is only required to be used in restricted visibility. The use of a radar excuses a vessel from the need of a look-out. This equipment must be used to obtain early warning of risk of collision.
3. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting. A two blast whistle signal by either vessel means __________.
"I intend to alter course to port" "I desire to pass starboard to starboard" "I desire to pass port to port" "I am altering course to port"
4. INLAND ONLY What is not contained in the Inland Navigation Rules?
An inconspicuous, partly submerged object Lights on pipelines A vessel constrained by her draft An air-cushion vessel
5. INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND A vessel that is not equipped with towing lights should show that it has a vessel in tow by_________________.
continuosly sounding its horn sounding one prolonged followed by two short blasts at intervals of not more than two minutes shining a searchlight on the towline of the towed vessel None of the above; a vessel shall not engage in towing at night without proper navigation lights
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Of the vessels listed, which must keep out of the way of all the others?
A sailing vessel A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver A vessel not under command A vessel engaged in fishing
7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What dayshape is to be shown by a vessel aground?
A cylinder Two cones with their apexes together Two black balls in a vertical line Three black balls in a vertical line
8. INLAND ONLY What is true of a "special flashing light"?
It may show through an arc of 180°. It flashes at the rate of 120 flashes per minute. It is optional below the Baton Rouge Highway Bridge. All of the above
9. INLAND ONLY What lights are required for a single barge being towed alongside?
Sidelights and a stern light Sidelights, a special flashing light, and a stern light Sidelights and a special flashing light Sidelights, a towing light, and a stern light
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning the danger signal?
Only the stand-on vessel can sound the danger signal. Radio transmissions may be used in place of the danger signal. A vessel in doubt as to the other vessel's intentions must sound the danger signal. The danger signal consists of 5 or more prolonged blasts of the whistle.