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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the optional whistle signal which may be sounded by a vessel at anchor?
Two prolonged followed by one short blast One short followed by two prolonged blasts One short, one prolonged, followed by one short blast Four short blasts
2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must have a gong, or other equipment which will make the sound of a gong?
A sailing vessel Any vessel over 50 meters A power driven vessel over 75 meters Any vessel over 100 meters
3. INLAND ONLY A towing vessel pushing ahead on the Western Rivers above the Huey P. Long bridge must show __________.
sidelights only sidelights and towing lights sidelights, towing lights, and two masthead lights sidelights, towing lights, and three masthead lights
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE, according to the Rules?
A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing. A vessel engaged in fishing while underway shall, so far as possible, keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. A vessel engaged in fishing shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel.
5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A continuous sounding of a fog-signal apparatus indicates __________.
the vessel is in distress the vessel has completed loading dangerous cargo it is safe to pass the vessel is anchored
6. INTERNATIONAL ONLY The light which may be used with a vessel's whistle is to be __________.
used when the whistle is broken used prior to sounding the whistle used only at night a white light
7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A light signal consisting of three flashes means __________.
"I am in doubt as to your actions" "My engines are full speed astern" "I desire to overtake you" "I am operating astern propulsion"
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a dense fog you hear a whistle signal ahead of one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts. This signal indicates a __________.
fishing vessel underway trawling manned vessel being towed pilot vessel underway making a special signal vessel not under command
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does the word "breadth" mean in the Rules?
Breadth on the uppermost continuous deck Molded breadth Greatest breadth Breadth at the load waterline
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights would be shown at night by a vessel which is restricted in her ability to deviate from her course?
Three red lights in a vertical line Three white lights in a vertical line Three lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest white and the middle red Three lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest red and the middle white