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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may sound the danger signal?
Either vessel in a meeting situation The give-way vessel in a crossing situation A vessel at anchor All of the above
2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel which is fishing is required to show sidelights and a sternlight only when __________.
anchored underway dead in the water underway and making way
3. INLAND ONLY A vessel displaying an alternating red and yellow light is __________.
in distress enforcing the law engaged in public safety activities restricted in its ability to maneuver
4. INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the meaning of a one short blast signal used when meeting another vessel?
"I am turning to starboard." "I am turning to port." "I intend to leave you on my starboard side." "I intend to leave you on my port side."
5. 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
6. INLAND ONLY A special flashing light is used on a vessel(s) __________.
being pushed ahead at anchor in a fairway towed astern All of the above
7. 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
8. INLAND ONLY Your vessel is meeting another vessel head-on. To comply with the rules, you should exchange __________.
one short blast, alter course to the left, and pass starboard to starboard two short blasts, alter course to the left, and pass starboard to starboard one short blast, alter course to the right, and pass port to port two short blasts, alter course to the right, and pass port to port
9. INLAND ONLY What characteristic must a light used to indicate passing intentions have?
It must be an alternating red and yellow light. It must be an all-round white light. It must be an all-round yellow light. It must be either an all-round white or an all-round yellow light.
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In fog you observe your radar and determine that risk of collision exists with a vessel which is 2 miles off your port bow. You should __________.
stop your engines sound the danger signal at two-minute intervals hold course and speed until the other vessel is sighted take avoiding action as soon as possible