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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which requirement must be met in order for a stand-on vessel to take action to avoid collision?
Risk of collision must exist. The give-way vessel must have taken action first. The vessels must be within half a mile of each other. There are no requirements to be met. The stand-on vessel may take action anytime.
2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which dayshape should a vessel being towed exhibit if the tow EXCEEDS 200 meters?
A cone, apex downward A cone, apex upward A diamond A ball
3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In determining "safe speed", all of the following must be taken into account EXCEPT the __________.
maximum horsepower of your vessel presence of background lights at night draft of your vessel maneuverability of your vessel
4. INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning a passing agreement made by radiotelephone?
Such an agreement is prohibited by the Rules. A vessel which has made such an agreement must also sound whistle signals. Whistle signals must still be exchanged when passing within half a mile of each other. If agreement is reached by radiotelephone, whistle signals are optional.
5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may show identifying lights when not actually engaged in her occupation?
A fishing vessel A pilot vessel A mineclearance vessel None of the above
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Navigation Rules, all of the following are engaged in fishing EXCEPT a vessel __________.
setting nets trawling using a dredge net trolling
7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A bell is used to sound a fog signal for a __________.
power-driven vessel underway sailing vessel at anchor vessel engaged in fishing vessel not under command
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fog signal consisting of one prolonged blast followed by four short blasts would indicate the presence of a __________.
vessel being towed fishing vessel engaged in trawling vessel at anchor warning of her location power-driven pilot vessel on station underway
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two vessels are meeting head-on. How must the vessels pass?
One vessel must alter course while the other must continue on its course. The vessels should determine which will alter course by sounding whistle signals. Both vessels should alter course to port and pass starboard to starboard. Both vessels should alter course to starboard and pass port to port.
10. INTERNATIONAL ONLY On open water two vessels are in an overtaking situation. The overtaking vessel has just sounded one short blast on the whistle. What is the meaning of this whistle signal?
"I request permission to pass you on my port side." "I will maintain course and speed and pass you on your starboard side." "On which side should I pass?" "I am changing course to starboard."