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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a bend in a channel. You cannot see around the bend because of the height of the bank. You should __________.
stop engines and navigate with caution stay in the middle of the channel sound passing signals to any other vessel that may be on the other side of the bend sound a whistle blast of 4 to 6 seconds duration
2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Navigation Rules define a "vessel not under command" as a vessel which __________.
from the nature of her work is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel does not have a proper look-out by taking action contrary to the Rules has created a special circumstance situation through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the Rules
3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Every vessel which is directed by these Rules to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid __________.
crossing ahead of the other crossing astern of the other passing port to port passing starboard to starboard
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum sound signaling equipment required aboard a vessel 14 meters in length?
Any means of making an efficient sound signal A bell only A whistle only A bell and a whistle
5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE, according to the Rules?
A vessel engaged in fishing shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel. 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 not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.
6. INLAND ONLY A vessel displaying a flashing blue light is __________.
transferring dangerous cargo a law enforcement vessel a work boat engaged in a race
7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Under the Rules, the term "vessel" includes __________.
non-self-propelled raft seaplanes hovercrafts All of the above
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is 75 meters in length and restricted in her ability to maneuver. Visibility is restricted. What signal do you sound if you are carrying out your work at anchor?
Five seconds ringing of a bell at intervals of not more than one minute One prolonged blast followed by two short blasts on the whistle at intervals of not more than two minutes Five seconds ringing of a bell and five second sounding of a gong at intervals of not more than one minute Four short blasts on the whistle at intervals of not more than two minutes
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND All of the following vessels are "restricted in their ability to maneuver" EXCEPT a vessel __________.
laying a pipeline dredging mineclearing not under command
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fishing vessel is approaching a vessel not under command. Which statement is TRUE?
The fishing vessel must keep clear of the vessel not under command. If the vessel not under command is a power-driven vessel, she must keep clear of the fishing vessel. They must exchange whistle signals. Both vessels are required to take action to stay clear of each other.