Rules of the Road August 2015

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United State Coast Guard Rules of the Road

National Maritime Center September 2015

1. (1.2.2.2C-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown inillustration D017RR below. In this situation which of the following describes vessel "B"?

(A) vessel B is the stand-on vesselo (B) vessel B is the give-way vesselo (C) vessel B is the burdened vesselo (D) None of the above

If choice A is selected set score to 1.

2. (1.2.2.2D-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two vessels are approaching each other nearhead-on. What action should be taken to avoid collision?

(A) Both vessels should alter course to starboard.o (B) Both vessels should alter course to port.o (C) The vessel making the slower speed should give-way.o (D) The first vessel to sight the other should give-way.


3. (1.3.4.3-38) INTERNATIONAL ONLY When vessels are in sight of one another, what does twoshort blasts from one of the vessels mean?

o (A) "I intend to change course to starboard"o (B) "I intend to change course to port"o (C) "I am altering my course to starboard"

(D) "I am altering my course to port"

If choice D is selected set score to 1.

4. (1.2.2.1D-11) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is "risk of collision" considered to exist?

o (A) a vessel has a steady bearing at a constant range

(B) there is any doubt that a risk of collision existso (C) four vessels are nearbyo (D) a special circumstance situation is apparent

If choice B is selected set score to 1.

5. (1.2.2.3A-16) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in restricted visibility and hear a fogsignal forward of the beam. Nothing appears on your radar screen. The Rules require which actionto be taken?

o (A) sound two prolonged blasts of the whistleo (B) stop your engineso (C) sound the danger signal

(D) slow to bare steerageway






6. (1.1.2.2C-1) INLAND ONLY You are approaching a vessel displaying the lights as shown inillustration D075RR below. What type of situation is this?

o (A) Crossing situationo (B) Meeting head-on situationo (C) Special circumstance situation

(D) Overtaking situation


7. (1.2.2.2H-30) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation on open waters, a sailingvessel shall keep out of the way of all the following vessels EXCEPT a __________.

o (A) vessel not under commando (B) vessel fishing

(C) power-driven vessel approaching on her starboard sideo (D) vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver

If choice C is selected set score to 1.

8. (1.1.5.6-30) INLAND ONLY While underway during the day you sight a small motorboat showing aflashing blue light. What does the blue light indicate?

o (A) rescue boato (B) boat involved in a race

(C) law enforcement boato (D) Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel on regatta patrol


9. (1.2.2.2G-10) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing so as toinvolve risk of collision. Which statement is TRUE, according to the Rules?

o (A) The vessel which has the other on her own port side shall keep out of the way.o (B) The give-way vessel should keep the other vessel to her starboard.

(C) If the stand-on vessel takes action, she shall avoid changing course to port.o (D) If the give-way vessel takes action, she shall avoid changing course to starboard.


10. (1.1.3.11-2) INLAND ONLY Which of the following is TRUE for a vessel of less than 20 meters inlength at anchor at night in a "special anchorage area designated by the Secretary"?

o (A) Must show one white lighto (B) Need show a light only on the approach of another vessel

(C) Need not show any lightso (D) Must show two white lights






11. (1.1.2.2E-3) INLAND ONLY You are in charge of a power-driven vessel crossing on the WesternRivers. You must keep out of the way of which vessel?

o (A) Power-driven vessel ascending the rivero (B) Sail vessel ascending the rivero (C) Sail vessel descending the river

(D) All of the above


12. (1.2.2.3A-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on watch in the fog. Your vessel isproceeding at a safe speed when you hear a fog signal ahead of you. The Rules require you tonavigate with caution and take which action if danger of collision exists?

(A) reduce to bare steeragewayo (B) stop your engineso (C) slow to less than 2 knotso (D) begin a radar plot


13. (1.3.3.5-14) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which is TRUE of a towing light when the power-driven vesselis towing alongside?

o (A) It can be white in color

(B) It is not requiredo (C) It must be shown at the bowo (D) It is an all-round light


14. (1.1.4.3-24) INLAND ONLY You are on power-driven vessel "I" and in sight of power-driven vessel"II" as shown in illustration D036RR below. Vessel "II" sounds one short blast. What action shouldyou take if you agree?

(A) sound one short blast and hold course and speedo (B) hold course and speed and sound no signalo (C) sound the danger signal and slow to moderate speedo (D) sound one short blast and slow down or turn to starboard


15. (1.2.2.1B-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When shall a proper look-out shall be maintained?

(A) at all timeso (B) only at nighto (C) at night and during restricted visibilityo (D) only during restricted visibility






16. (1.1.5.6-17) INLAND ONLY You are the stand-on vessel in an overtaking situation. The other vesselis showing an alternately flashing red-and-yellow light. What action should you take?

(A) Stand-ono (B) Alter course to assisto (C) Heave too (D) Give-way


17. (1.1.4.3-13) INLAND ONLY You are overtaking a power-driven vessel in a narrow channel and wishto leave her on your starboard side. You may __________.

(A) attempt to contact her on the radiotelephone to arrange for the passageo (B) sound five short blastso (C) proceed to overtake her without sounding whistle signalso (D) All of the above


18. (1.2.2.2B-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two sailing vessels are approaching each otheras shown in illustration D003RR below. Which statement is correct?

o (A) Vessel "I" should stand-on because she has the wind on her port side.o (B) Vessel "I" should stand-on because she is close-hauled.

(C) Vessel "II" should stand-on because she has the wind on her starboard side.o (D) Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel because they are meeting head-on.


19. (1.3.2.2H-6) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel shall avoid impeding the safe passage of avessel constrained by her draft?

(A) A fishing vesselo (B) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuvero (C) A vessel not under commando (D) All of the above


20. (1.2.2.1F-25) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is a requirement for a vessel approachinga narrow channel?

o (A) not overtake any vessels within the channelo (B) anchor only in the middle of the channelo (C) keep as close as possible to the edge of the channel on her port side

(D) avoid crossing the channel if it impedes another vessel navigating in the channel






21. (1.1.2.2D-4) INLAND ONLY Which is TRUE of a power-driven vessel, bound downstream, whenmeeting an upbound vessel on the Western Rivers?

o (A) She shall initiate maneuvering signals.o (B) She shall propose the manner of passage.o (C) She has the right of way.



22. (1.2.2.2H-24) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel is underway and fishingwith trolling lines. Which statement is TRUE?

o (A) it must sound a one prolonged, two short blasts signal in restricted visibility

(B) it must keep out of the way of sailing vesselso (C) is the stand-on vessel when overtaking power-driven vesselso (D) All of the above


23. (1.2.2.2C-14) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Sailing vessels are considered the stand-onvessel over power-driven vessels, except in which of the following situations?

o (A) in a meeting situationo (B) in a crossing situationo (C) on the inland waters of the U.S.

(D) when they are the overtaking vessel


24. (1.2.2.2G-15) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which action should be avoided if it becomesnecessary for a stand-on vessel to take action to avoid collision?

o (A) increase speedo (B) decrease speedo (C) turn to starboard for a vessel on her own port side

(D) turn to port for a vessel on her own port side


25. (1.1.1.3-4) INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters"includes which of the following?

o (A) the St. Lawrence River to Anticosti Islando (B) the Great Lakes in their entiretyo (C) U.S. waters out to three miles offshore

(D) the Mississippi River System






26. (1.2.2.1F-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessels of less than what length may not impedethe passage of other vessels which can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway?

o (A) 10 meters

(B) 20 meterso (C) 30 meterso (D) 40 meters


27. (1.1.3.5-11) INLAND ONLY If your tug is pushing a barge ahead at night and it is not a compositeunit, which light(s) should show aft on your vessel?

o (A) A towing light over the stern lighto (B) Two red lights

(C) Two towing lightso (D) A white stern light


28. (1.1.2.1F-6 ) INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in a narrow channel on theGreat Lakes as shown in illustration D037RR below. Vessel "A" is downbound with a followingcurrent. Vessel "A" shall do which of the following?

o (A) Initiate the maneuvering signalso (B) Propose the manner of passageo (C) Have the right of way



29. (1.1.4.3-10) INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channeland wish to leave her on your starboard side. You may __________.

o (A) sound four short blastso (B) overtake her without sounding whistle signalso (C) sound one short blast

(D) attempt to contact her on the radiotelephone to arrange for the passage


30. (1.2.2.2D-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" (towing) and vessel "B" are meeting asshown in illustration D012RR below. In this situation, which statement is TRUE?

o (A) Both vessels should alter course to port and pass starboard to starboard.o (B) Vessel "A" should hold course while vessel "B" alters course to starboard.

(C) Both vessels should alter course to starboard and pass port to port.o (D) Vessel "A" is the stand-on in this situation.






31. (1.1.3.2-1) INLAND ONLY The masthead light may be located at other than the fore and aftcenterline on which power-driven vessel?

o (A) engaged in fishingo (B) which has separate sidelights carried on the outboard extremes of the vessel's breadth

(C) less than 12 meters in lengtho (D) less than 20 meters in length


32. (1.1.4.3-30) INLAND ONLY Maneuvering signals shall be sounded on inland waters by __________.

(A) power-driven vessels overtaking and in sight of one anothero (B) all vessels when meeting, crossing, or overtaking and in sight of one anothero (C) all vessels meeting or crossing at a distance within half a mile of each other and not in sight of

one anothero (D) power-driven vessels crossing at a distance within half a mile of each other and NOT in sight

of one another


33. (1.1.2.1F-21) INLAND ONLY When two power-driven vessels are meeting on the Great Lakes,Western Rivers, or waters specified by the Secretary, where there is a current, which vessel shallsound the first passing signal?

o (A) Either vesselo (B) The vessel that is towing regardless of the currento (C) The vessel going upstream stemming the current

(D) The vessel downbound with a following current


34. (1.1.4.3-25) INLAND ONLY Vessel "A" is power-driven and overtaking power-driven vessel "B" asshown in illustration D017RR below and will pass without changing course. What signal shouldvessel "A" sound?

o (A) one short blasto (B) no signal

(C) two short blastso (D) one prolonged blast






35. (1.2.2.2C-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning two sailingvessels approaching each other?

o (A) When each is on a different tack, the vessel on the starboard tack shall keep out of the way.

(B) A sailing vessel overtaking another is the give-way vessel.o (C) A sailing vessel seeing another to leeward on an undetermined tack shall hold her course.o (D) All of the above


36. (1.1.4.3-36) INLAND ONLY If you were coming up on another power-driven vessel from dead asternand desired to overtake on the other vessel's starboard side, which whistle signal would you sound?

o (A) Two prolonged blasts followed by two short blastso (B) Two short blastso (C) One prolonged blast

(D) One short blast


37. (1.1.4.3-4) INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown in illustrationD041RR below and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which statement is TRUE?

o (A) If a passing agreement is reached by radiotelephone whistle signals are still required.o (B) Whistle signals must be exchanged in all situations when passing within one half mile.

(C) If a passing agreement is reached by radiotelephone, whistle signals are optional.o (D) None of the above


38. (1.2.2.2C-13) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement concerning an overtakingsituation is correct?

o (A) The overtaking vessel must maintain course and speed.o (B) The overtaking vessel is the stand-on vessel.

(C) The overtaking vessel must keep out of the way of the other.o (D) Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel.

If choice C is selected set score to 1





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39. (1.2.2.2G-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, a stand-on vessel which isforced to take action in order to avoid collision with a vessel on her own port side shall, if possible,avoid which action?

(A) turning to porto (B) increasing speedo (C) decreasing speedo (D) turning to starboard


40. (1.1.4.3-49) INLAND ONLY What whistle signal would a power-driven vessel overtaking another ina narrow channel, and wishing to pass on the other vessel's port side sound?

o (A) one short blasto (B) two prolonged blasts followed by one short blasto (C) two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts

(D) two short blasts


41. (1.1.3.7-1) INLAND ONLY Which of the following signals may be exhibited by a vessel trawling inclose proximity to other fishing vessels?

o (A) Two fixed yellow lights in a vertical line

(B) Two white lights in a vertical lineo (C) A red light over a white light in a vertical lineo (D) All of the above


42. (1.2.2.2B-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If a sailing vessel with the wind on the port sidesees a sailing vessel to windward and cannot tell whether the other vessel has the wind on the portor starboard side, which action shall she take?

o (A) turn to port and come into the windo (B) hold course and speed

(C) keep out of the way of the other vesselo (D) sound the danger signal


43. (1.2.2.1E-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Under the Rules, any vessel may slacken herspeed, stop, or reverse her engines. What should this action accomplish?

o (A) attract the attention of another vesselo (B) create a crossing situation

(C) allow more time to assess the situationo (D) All of the above






44. (1.2.2.1E-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel shall slacken her speed, stop, or reverseher engines, if necessary, to __________.

o (A) allow more time to assess the situationo (B) be stopped in an appropriate distanceo (C) avoid collision



45. (1.2.2.2G-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two vessels are in immediate danger ofcollision, the stand-on vessel must take which action?

o (A) sound a distress signalo (B) hold course and speed until the danger of collision is past and clear

(C) assist in taking whatever action is necessary to avoid collisiono (D) abandon ship


46. (1.1.4.3-69) INLAND ONLY You are proceeding up a channel in Chesapeake Bay and are meetingan outbound vessel. There is no current. You MUST __________.

o (A) keep to that side of the channel which is on your vessel's port sideo (B) stop your vessel, letting the outbound vessel sound the signals for meeting and passing

(C) propose or answer one or two blast whistle signals given by the other vessel if passing withinhalf a mile

o (D) give the outbound vessel the right-of-way


47. (1.1.3.8-1) INLAND ONLY If a towing vessel and her tow are severely restricted in their ability todeviate from their course, lights in addition to the towing identification lights must be shown. Theseadditional lights shall be shown if the tow is which of the following?

o (A) towed asterno (B) pushed aheado (C) towed alongside



48. (1.2.2.1G-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When may a vessel enter a traffic separation

zone?

o (A) in an emergencyo (B) to cross the traffic separation schemeo (C) to engage in fishing within the zone







49. (1.2.2.1B-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When does the rule regarding look-outs apply?

o (A) between dusk and dawno (B) in heavy traffico (C) in restricted visibility



50. (1.1.4.3-45) INLAND ONLY While underway and in sight of another power-driven vessel forward ofyour beam, more than 0.5 mile away, you put your engines full speed astern. Which statementconcerning whistle signals is TRUE?

(A) You need not sound any whistle signals.o (B) You must sound three short blasts on the whistle.o (C) You must sound one blast if backing to starboard.o (D) You must sound whistle signals only if the vessels are meeting.


51. (1.2.2.2E-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessels "A" and "B" are crossing as shown inillustration D026RR below. Which statement is TRUE?

(A) Vessel "A" must keep clear of vessel "B".o (B) The vessels should pass starboard to starboard.o (C) Vessel "B" should alter course to the right.o (D) Vessel "B" should pass under the stern of vessel "A".


52. (1.1.3.5-1) INLAND ONLY What must a partially submerged object towed by a vessel show duringthe day?

o (A) diamond shape only when the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters in lengtho (B) black ball only when the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters in lengtho (C) black ball

(D) diamond shape regardless of length of the tow


53. (1.2.2.1B-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When navigating in thick fog with the radar on,which action should you take?

o (A) keep the radar on the shortest available range for early detection of approaching vesselso (B) secure the sounding of fog signals until a vessel closes within five miles

(C) station a look-out as low down and far forward as possibleo (D) station the look-out in the wheelhouse to keep a continuous watch on the radar






54. (1.2.2.2G-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a stand-on vessel in acrossing situation. The other vessel is 1.5 miles to port and you believe that risk of collision exists.What action should you take?

o (A) hold course and speed until the point of extremis, and then sound the danger signal, taking

whatever action will best avoid collisiono (B) immediately sound the danger signal, and change course

(C) take avoiding action by maneuver alone only after giving the give-way vessel time to takeaction, and determining that her action is not appropriate

o (D) take avoiding action immediately upon determining that risk of collision exists


55. (1.3.2.2E-2) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are in a crossing situation on the highseas as shown in illustration D014RR below. Vessel "B" sounds one short blast. What is the properaction for vessel "A" to take?

(A) Hold course and speedo (B) Sound danger signalo (C) Answer with one blast and keep clear of vessel "B"o (D) Answer with one blast and hold course and speed


56. (1.1.4.3-38) INLAND ONLY Two vessels are in a starboard to starboard meeting situation and willpass well clear approximately 1/4 mile apart. Which action should each vessel take?

o (A) Sound a one blast whistle signal and turn to starboard.o (B) Maintain course and sound no signal.o (C) Sound a three blast whistle signal and turn to port.

(D) Sound a two blast whistle signal and maintain course.


57. (1.2.2.1D-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning risk ofcollision?

o (A) The stand-on vessel must keep out of the way of the other vessel when risk of collision exists.

(B) Risk of collision may exist when the compass bearing of an approaching vessel is changingappreciably.

o (C) Risk of collision always exists when two vessels pass within one mile of each other.o (D) Risk of collision always exists when the compass bearing of an approaching vessel changes

appreciably.






58. (1.2.2.1C-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When must a vessel proceed at a safe speed?

(A) at all timeso (B) during darknesso (C) in congested waterso (D) in restricted visibility


59. (1.1.2.2C-3) INLAND ONLY You are on vessel "A", and vessel "B" desires to overtake you on yourstarboard side as shown in illustration D031RR below. After the vessels have exchanged one blastsignals what action should you take?

o (A) Alter course to the left to give vessel "B" more sea roomo (B) Alter course to the right to give vessel "B" more sea room

(C) Hold course and speedo (D) Slow your vessel until vessel "B" has passed


60. (1.2.2.1C-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that certain factors are to betaken into account when determining safe speed. Which is one of the factors?

o (A) temperatureo (B) maximum speed of your vesselo (C) radio communications that are available

(D) current


61. (1.3.1.1-1) INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are on a vessel that cannot comply with the spacingrequirement for masthead lights. What is required in this situation?

o (A) An all-round light should be substituted for the after masthead light and the stern light.o (B) The vessel must be altered to permit full compliance with the rules.

(C) The vessel's lights must comply as closely as possible, as determined by her government.o (D) The vessel must carry only the lights that comply with the rules; the others may be omitted.


62. (1.1.5.6-25) INLAND ONLY The special light for a vessel engaged in public safety activities mustmeet which of the following requirements?

(A) not interfere with the visibility of the navigation lightso (B) not be visible more than 22 1/2 degrees abaft the beamo (C) be on top of the mast or highest structure of the vesselo (D) be as far forward as possible






63. (1.2.2.1F-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are crossing a narrow channel on your 15-meter vessel. A deeply loaded cargo vessel is proceeding down the channel as shown in illustrationD040RR below. In this situation, which statement is correct?

o (A) You are the stand-on vessel because you are less than 65 feet in length.o (B) The cargo vessel is the stand-on vessel because she is running with the current.o (C) The Rule of Special Circumstances applies in this case.

(D) You cannot impede the passage of the cargo vessel.


64. (1.2.2.1E-8) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel on crossingcourses. She is about one mile distant and is on your starboard bow. You believe she will crossahead of you but she sounds a whistle signal of five short blasts. Which action should you take?

o (A) initiate a passing signal that will allow for a half mile clearanceo (B) answer the signal and hold course and speed

(C) make a large course change, and slow down if necessary

o (D) reduce speed slightly


65. (1.3.2.2E-3) INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are approaching another vessel and will pass starboardto starboard without danger if no course changes are made. What action should you take?

o (A) Change course to the right and sound one blasto (B) Hold course and sound a two blast whistle signalo (C) Hold course and sound two prolonged and two short blasts

(D) Hold course and sound no whistle signal


66. (1.1.4.3-57) INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel,and you wish to overtake on the other vessel's port side. What whistle signal would you sound?

o (A) two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast

(B) two short blastso (C) one short blasto (D) two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts


67. (1.3.1.1-2) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Where do the International Rules of the Road apply?

o (A) To all waters which are not inland waters

(B) Upon the high seas and connecting waters navigable by seagoing vesselso (C) Only to waters where foreign vessels travelo (D) Only to waters outside the territorial waters of the United States






68. (1.2.2.2C-26) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway at night you are approaching avessel from astern. Which light(s) would you expect to see?

(A) A stern light onlyo (B) Sidelights onlyo (C) Both sidelights and the stern lighto (D) Two masthead lights


69. (1.2.2.3A-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement concerning maneuvering inrestricted visibility is FALSE?

(A) A vessel which hears a fog signal forward of her beam shall stop her engines.o (B) A vessel which cannot avoid a close-quarters situation with a vessel forward of her beam shall

reduce her speed to bare steerageway.o (C) If a vessel determines by radar that a close-quarters situation is developing, she shall take

avoiding action in ample time.

o (D) A vessel which hears a fog signal forward of the beam shall navigate with caution.


70. (1.2.2.3A-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The steering and sailing rules for vessels inrestricted visibility apply to vessels __________.

o (A) in sight of one another in fogo (B) only if they have operational radaro (C) only if they are showing special purpose lights

(D) navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility


71. (1.2.2.1F-23) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When underway in a channel, where should youkeep your vessel as is safe and practical?

o (A) middle of the channelo (B) side of the channel that has the widest turnso (C) port side of the channel

(D) starboard side of the channel


72. (1.2.2.3A-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility, a vessel which detects by

radar alone the presence of another vessel shall determine if a close-quarters situation is developingor risk of collision exists. If so, she shall __________.

o (A) when taking action, make only course changeso (B) sound the danger signal

(C) avoid altering course toward a vessel abaft the beamo (D) All of the above






73. (1.1.4.3-26) INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting on a clear day and will pass lessthan half a mile apart. Which is TRUE in this situation for whistle signals?

o (A) must be exchangedo (B) must be exchanged only if course changes are necessary by either vessel

(C) must be exchanged if passing agreements have not been made by radioo (D) may be exchanged


74. (1.2.2.1E-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a requirement for any action taken toavoid collision?

(A) The action must be positive and made in ample time.o (B) When in sight of another vessel, any action taken must be accompanied by sound signals.o (C) The action taken must include changing the speed of the vessel.o (D) All of the above


75. (1.2.2.2H-37) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel should NOT impede the navigationof a power-driven vessel?

o (A) A vessel engaged in fishing

(B) A wing in ground craft when taking off or landingo (C) A sailing vesselo (D) A vessel not under command


76. (1.2.2.1C-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is your vessel travelling at a "safe speed" asdefined in the COLREGS?

o (A) when you are traveling slower than surrounding vesselso (B) when you can stop within your visibility rangeo (C) when no wake comes from your vessel

(D) when you can take proper and effective action to avoid collision


77. (1.2.2.2E-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing as shownin illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast on the whistle. Vessel "B" is whichof the following in this scenario?

o (A) give-way vesselo (B) overtaking vessel

(C) stand-on vesselo (D) burdened vessel






78. (1.2.2.1F-16) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your 15-meter tug is underway and crossing adeep and narrow channel. A large container vessel is off your port bow on a steady bearing. Whichstatement is TRUE concerning this situation?

o (A) The container vessel is the stand-on as it is the larger vessel.

(B) You are not to impede the safe passage of the container vessel in the channel.o (C) You should maintain course and speed.o (D) None of the above


79. (1.2.2.1C-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Navigation Rules state that a vessel shall beoperated at a safe speed at all times so that she can be stopped within __________.

o (A) 1/2 the distance of visibilityo (B) the distance that it would require for the propeller to go from full ahead to full asterno (C) the distance of visibility

(D) a distance appropriate to the existing circumstances and conditions


80. (1.1.4.3-19) INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning a passing agreement made byradiotelephone?

o (A) Such an agreement is prohibited by the Rules.o (B) A vessel which has made such an agreement must also sound whistle signals.o (C) Whistle signals must still be exchanged when passing within half a mile of each other.

(D) If agreement is reached by radiotelephone, whistle signals are optional.


81. (1.2.2.2H-23) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel shall keep out of the way of all ofthe following with the exception of which vessel?

o (A) restricted in her ability to maneuvero (B) engaged in fishingo (C) not under command

(D) engaged on pilotage duty


82. (1.2.2.2H-21) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Of the vessels listed, which must keep out of theway of all the others?

o (A) A vessel not under commando (B) A vessel engaged in fishingo (C) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver

(D) A sailing vessel






83. (1.2.2.1C-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In determining "safe speed", all of the followingmust be taken into account EXCEPT the __________.

o (A) draft of your vesselo (B) maneuverability of your vessel

(C) maximum horsepower of your vesselo (D) presence of background lights at night


84. (1.1.4.3-61) INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel intends to overtake another power-driven vesselon the overtaken vessel's port side. Which whistle signal should be sounded in order to state thisintention?

o (A) 2 prolonged and 1 short blastso (B) 2 prolonged and 2 short blasts

(C) 2 short blastso (D) 1 short blast


85. (1.1.5.6-19) INLAND ONLY Which of the following may be displayed by a law enforcement boat?

o (A) flashing red lighto (B) flashing amber lighto (C) blue flag

(D) flashing blue light


86. (1.2.2.1C-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which factor is listed in the Rules as one whichmust be taken into account when determining safe speed?

(A) The maneuverability of the vesselo (B) The construction of the vesselo (C) The experience of vessel personnelo (D) All of the above must be taken into account.


87. (1.2.2.2B-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are under sail making 5 knots. The apparentwind is broad on the port beam at 10 knots. You see another sailing vessel dead ahead on ameeting course. What action is correct?

(A) You must keep out of the way of the other vessel.o (B) Only the other vessel must maneuver to avoid collision.o (C) Both vessels must maneuver to avoid collision.o (D) You are only required to maneuver if collision cannot be avoided by maneuver of the other

vessel.






88. (1.2.2.1G-10) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND There are vessels which, to the extent necessaryto carry out their work, do not have to comply with the rules regarding traffic separation schemes.Which is one of these vessels?

o (A) engaged in fishing in a traffic lane

(B) servicing a submarine cableo (C) engaged on pilotage dutyo (D) towing another


89. (1.1.3.7-2) INLAND ONLY Vessels engaged in fishing may show the additional signals as describedin Rule 26 when they are in which of the following situations?

o (A) fishing in a traffic separation zoneo (B) trolling

(C) in close proximity to other vessels engaged in fishingo (D) in a narrow channel


90. (1.2.2.1C-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that certain factors are to betaken into account when determining safe speed. Which factors are included?

o (A) temperatureo (B) aids to navigation that are available

(C) state of wind, sea, and current, and the proximity of navigational hazardso (D) maximum attainable speed of your vessel


91. (1.1.3.8-4) INLAND ONLY You see the lights shown in illustration D085RR below while proceedingin a channel. Where should you pass?

(A) Ao (B) Bo (C) Co (D) D


92. (1.2.2.1C-8) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rules require which factor to be taken intoaccount when determining safe speed?

o (A) The construction of the vesselo (B) The experience of the vessel's crew

(C) The location of vessels detected by radaro (D) All of the above






93. (1.1.2.2E-4) INLAND ONLY Your vessel is crossing a river on the Great Lakes System. A power-driven vessel is ascending the river, crossing your course from port to starboard. Which statement isTRUE?

(A) The vessel ascending the river has the right of way.o (B) Your vessel has the right of way, but you are directed not to impede the other vessel.o (C) You are required to propose the manner of passage.o (D) The other vessel must hold as necessary to allow you to pass.


94. (1.3.1.3-6) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning a vessel "constrained byher draft"?

o (A) She may be a vessel being towed.

(B) She must be a power-driven vessel.o (C) She is not under command.o (D) She is hampered because of her work.


95. (1.1.4.3-44) INLAND ONLY Your power-driven vessel is overtaking another power-driven vessel ina narrow channel. You wish to overtake her on her starboard side. Which whistle signal should yousound?

o (A) one prolonged and one short blasto (B) two prolonged blasts followed by one short blasto (C) at least five short blasts

(D) one short blast


96. (1.2.2.1D-10) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In which situation would risk of collision definitelyexist?

o (A) A vessel is 22 degrees on your port bow, range increasing, bearing changing slightly to theright.

o (B) A vessel is broad on your starboard beam, range decreasing, bearing changing rapidly to theright.

o (C) A vessel is 22 degrees abaft your port beam, range increasing, bearing is constant.

(D) A vessel is on your starboard quarter, range decreasing, bearing is constant.






97. (1.2.2.1D-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision may exist __________.

o (A) if you observe both sidelights of a vessel ahead for an extended period of timeo (B) even when an appreciable bearing change is evident, particularly when approaching a vessel

at close rangeo (C) if the compass bearing of an approaching vessel does NOT appreciably change (D) All of the above


98. (1.2.2.1D-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in thick fog. You have notdetermined if risk of collision exists. Which statement is TRUE?

(A) Your speed must be reduced to bare steerageway.o (B) The radar should always be kept on a short-range scale.o (C) A look-out is not required if the radar is on.o (D) Fog signals are only required when a vessel is detected by radar.


99. (1.2.2.1F-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two vessels are meeting in a narrow channel asshown in illustration D037RR below. Vessel "A" is a sailing vessel. Vessel "B" is a power-drivenvessel which can safely navigate only within the channel. Vessel "B" sounds the danger signal.Vessel "A" shall take what action?

o (A) sound one prolonged followed by two short blastso (B) have the right of way

(C) not impede the passage of vessel "B"o (D) maintain course and speed


100. (1.2.2.2H-29) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel underway shall keepout of the way of which vessel(s)?

o (A) restricted in her ability to maneuvero (B) engaged in fishingo (C) not under command







101. (1.2.2.1D-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel and arenot sure whether danger of collision exists. What must you assume?

o (A) the other vessel is also in doubt

(B) there is risk of collisiono (C) you are the give way vesselo (D) All of the above are correct.


102. (1.2.2.1D-12) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In which situation does a risk of collisionexists?

o (A) A vessel is broad on your starboard beam, range decreasing, bearing changing rapidly to theright.

o (B) A vessel is 22° abaft your port beam, range increasing, bearing is constant.o (C) A vessel is 22° on your port bow, range increasing, bearing changing slightly to the right.

(D) A vessel is on your starboard quarter, range decreasing, bearing is constant.


103. (1.2.2.1D-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision may be deemed to exist underwhich of the following situations?

o (A) if you observe both sidelights of a vessel ahead for an extended period of timeo (B) even when an appreciable bearing change is evident, particularly when approaching a vessel

at close rangeo (C) if the compass bearing of an approaching vessel does NOT appreciably change



104. (1.2.2.1D-8) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a vesselequipped with operational radar?

(A) She must use this equipment to obtain early warning of risk of collision.o (B) The use of radar excuses a vessel from the need of a look-out.o (C) The radar equipment is only required to be used in restricted visibility.o (D) The safe speed of such a vessel will likely be greater than that of vessels without radar.






105. (1.1.3.11-4) INLAND ONLY Which light(s) shall be shown at night on a moored barge whichreduces the navigable width of any channel to less than 80 meters?

o (A) A red light placed on the two corners farthest from the banko (B) Two yellow lights in a vertical line at the stern

(C) Two unobstructed all-round white lightso (D) A red light placed on all four corners


106. (1.1.4.3-6) INLAND ONLY You are crossing the course of another vessel which is to yourstarboard. You have reached an agreement by radiotelephone to pass astern of the other vessel.You MUST __________.

o (A) change course to starboardo (B) sound one short blasto (C) sound two short blasts

(D) None of the above


107. (1.1.4.3-34) INLAND ONLY You are aboard the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. Yousound a one blast whistle signal. The give-way vessel answers with a two blast whistle signal. Youshould sound the danger signal and take what action?

o (A) maneuver around the stern of the other vesselo (B) come around sharply to port

(C) take precautionary action until a safe passing agreement is madeo (D) maintain course and speed as you are the stand-on vessel


108. (1.2.2.1D-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see another vessel approaching, and itscompass bearing does not significantly change. What does this indicate?

o (A) you are the stand-on vessel

(B) risk of collision existso (C) a special circumstances situation existso (D) the other vessel is dead in the water






109. (1.2.2.1D-13) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning risk ofcollision?

(A) Proper use shall be made of radar equipment to determine risk of collision.o (B) Risk of collision must be determined before any action can be taken by a vessel.o (C) Risk of collision exists if the vessels will pass within half a mile of each other.o (D) Risk of collision never exists if the compass bearing of the other vessel is changing.


110. (1.1.1.3-2) INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "InlandWaters" includes which of the following?

o (A) any lakes within state boundaries

(B) the Great Lakes on the United States side of the boundaryo (C) the coastline of the United States out to one mile offshoreo (D) the waters surrounding any islands of the U.S.


111. (1.2.2.2H-17) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND On open waters, a power-driven vessel shallkeep out of the way of which of the following?

(A) a sailing vesselo (B) a seaplane on the watero (C) a vessel that is overtaking hero (D) a vessel on her port side that is crossing her course


112. (1.1.4.3-17) INLAND ONLY When shall whistle signals be exchanged by power-driven vessels insight of one another?

o (A) doubt exists as to which side the vessels will pass ono (B) course changes are necessary to passo (C) passing agreements have been made by radio

(D) they are passing within half a mile of each other






113. (1.1.2.1F-22 ) INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel proceeding downstream in a narrow channelon the Western Rivers sights another power-driven vessel moving upstream. Which vessel has theright of way?

o (A) The vessel sounding the first whistle signalo (B) The vessel moving upstream against the current

(C) The vessel moving downstream with a following currento (D) The vessel located more towards the channel centerline


114. (1.1.3.8-3) INLAND ONLY While underway you sight the lights shown in illustration D081RRbelow with the yellow lights flashing. The lights displayed indicate which of the following?

o (A) vessel aground

(B) dredge pipeline

o (C) mine clearance vesselo (D) vessel not under command


115. (1.1.4.3-39) INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within a half a mile of eachother as shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast on the whistle, whatdoes this signal mean?

(A) "I intend to leave you on my port side"o (B) "I intend to leave you on my starboard side"o (C) "I am altering my course to starboard"o (D) None of the above


116. (1.2.2.2H-8) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules make which statement about aseaplane?

o (A) it shall proceed at a slower speed than surrounding vessels

(B) in general, keep well clear of all vesselso (C) when making way, show the lights for a vessel not under commando (D) it shall not be regarded as a vessel






117. (1.2.2.1D-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are watching another vessel approach andher compass bearing is not changing. What does this indicate?

o (A) a special circumstances situation existso (B) the other vessel is dead in the water

(C) a risk of collision existso (D) you are the stand-on vessel


118. (1.2.2.1G-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE for a vessel in a trafficseparation scheme that is joining a traffic lane from the side?

(A) the vessel should enter at as small an angle as possible to the traffic flowo (B) the vessel should never enter the traffic lane except at termination pointso (C) the vessel should enter as nearly as practical at right angles to the general direction of traffic

flowo

(D) the vessel should only enter in the case of an emergency or to engage in fishing within thezone


119. (1.2.2.1F-10) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are crossing a narrow channel in an 18-meter tug when you sight a loaded tankship off your port bow coming up the channel. Whichstatement is correct?

o (A) The tankship is the stand-on vessel because it is in the channel.o (B) The tankship is the stand-on vessel because it is the larger of the two vessels.

(C) You cannot impede the safe passage of the tankship.o (D) Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel because the tankship is crossing.


120. (1.2.2.1D-9) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision exists when an approachingvessel is observed under which situation?

o (A) increasing range and bearing

(B) generally steady bearing and decreasing rangeo (C) decreasing bearing onlyo (D) generally steady range and increasing bearing






121. (1.2.2.1D-17) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which procedure(s) shall be used todetermine risk of collision?

o (A) Long-range radar scanningo (B) Systematic observation of objects detected by radaro (C) Watching the compass bearing of an approaching vessel



122. (1.2.2.1D-18) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND To determine if risk of collision exists, a vesselwhich is fitted with radar must use which observation technique(s)?

o (A) radar scanningo (B) radar plottingo (C) compass bearings



123. (1.2.2.2H-38) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning wing inground (WIG) craft when taking off, landing and in flight?

o (A) In situations where a risk of collision exists, a WIG should always give way.o (B) A WIG shall exhibit an all-round flashing yellow light.

(C) A WIG shall keep well clear of all vessels and avoid impeding their navigation.o (D) A WIG should show the lights for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.


124. (1.2.2.1D-14) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When do the Rules state that risk of collisionshall be deemed to exist?

(A) if the bearing of an approaching vessel does not appreciably changeo (B) whenever two vessels approach from opposite directionso (C) if one vessel approaches another so as to be overtakingo (D) whenever a vessel crosses ahead of the intended track of another vessel


125. (1.2.2.1D-15) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When do the Rules state that risk of collisionshall be deemed to exist?

(A) if the bearing of an approaching vessel does not appreciably changeo (B) whenever two vessels are on opposite courseso (C) if one vessel approaches another so as to be overtakingo (D) whenever a vessel crosses ahead of the intended track of another vessel






126. (1.2.2.1E-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When action to avoid a close-quarters situationis taken, a course change alone may be the most effective action provided that __________.

(A) it is a large course changeo (B) the course change is to starboardo (C) it is done in a succession of small course changeso (D) it is NOT done too early


127. (1.1.4.3-58) INLAND ONLY The stand-on vessel in a crossing situation sounds one short blast ofthe whistle. This means that the vessel __________.

o (A) is changing course to starboardo (B) intends to hold course and speedo (C) is changing course to port

(D) intends to leave the other on her port side



o (A) The vessels must exchange two blast whistle signals and pass port to port.

(B) The vessels may reach agreement by radiotelephone and sound no whistle signal.o (C) The vessels must exchange one blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboardo (D) Both vessels should continue on course and pass without sounding any whistle signals.


129. (1.2.2.1G-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A traffic separation zone is that part of a trafficseparation scheme which __________.

(A) separates traffic proceeding in one direction from traffic proceeding in the opposite directiono (B) contains all the traffic moving in one directiono (C) is between the scheme and the nearest lando (D) is designated as an anchorage area


130. (1.1.3.11-7) INLAND ONLY At night, what lights are required on barges moored in a groupformation more than two barges wide?

o (A) Two unobstructed all-round red lights

(B) Two unobstructed all-round white lightso (C) Two yellow lights in a vertical line at the corner extremities of the groupo (D) All-round yellow lights placed at the corners of each barge in the group






131. (1.2.2.2C-15) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two vessels are in an overtaking situation.Which of the lights on the overtaken vessel will the overtaking vessel see?

(A) Stern light onlyo (B) One masthead light and a sidelighto (C) Both sidelightso (D) Two masthead lights


132. (1.2.2.2D-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway at night, you sight a vesselahead displaying the lights shown in illustration D071RR below. How should the vessels pass?

o (A) You should sound an appropriate overtaking signal.

(B) Both vessels should alter course to starboard and pass port to port.o (C) Both vessels should alter course to port and pass starboard to starboard.o (D) Your vessel should hold course and speed and the other vessel should keep clear.


133. (1.2.2.1E-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When in sight of another vessel and there issufficient sea room, any action taken to avoid collision must __________.

o (A) be accompanied by sound signalso (B) include a speed change

(C) not result in another close-quarters situationo (D) All of the above


134. (1.2.2.1E-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel. She isabout one mile distant and is on your starboard bow. You believe she will cross ahead of you. Shethen sounds a whistle signal of five short blasts. What action should you take?

o (A) reduce speed slightly to make sure she will have room to passo (B) answer the signal and hold course and speed

(C) make a large course change, and slow down if necessaryo (D) wait for another whistle signal from the other vessel


135. (1.2.2.1E-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By radar alone, you detect a vessel ahead on acollision course, about 3 miles distant. Your radar plot shows this to be a meeting situation. Which

action should you take?

(A) turn to starboardo (B) turn to porto (C) maintain course and speed and sound no signalo (D) maintain course and speed and sound the danger signal






136. (1.2.2.1E-9) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is a key requirement when taking actionto avoid collision?

o (A) not make any large speed changes

(B) make sure the action is taken in enough timeo (C) not make any large course changeso (D) All of the above


137. (1.1.3.5-6) INLAND ONLY What lights will a single vessel being towed alongside show?

o (A) sidelights and a stern light

(B) a special flashing light, sidelights, and a stern lighto (C) only the outboard sidelight and a stern lighto (D) one all-round white light


138. (1.2.2.1F-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are crossing a narrow channel in a smallmotorboat. You sight a tankship off your port bow coming up the channel. Which statement isTRUE?

o (A) You are the stand-on vessel because the tankship is to port.o (B) The tankship is the stand-on vessel because it is the larger of the two vessels.o (C) The tankship is the stand-on vessel because it is to port of your vessel.

(D) You cannot impede the safe passage of the tankship.


139. (1.2.2.1F-20) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is proceeding along a narrowchannel and can safely navigate ONLY inside the channel. The sailing vessel approaches a vesselengaged in fishing. Which statement is TRUE?

o (A) The sailing vessel must keep out of the way of the fishing vessel.o (B) Each vessel should move to the edge of the channel on her port side.o (C) Each vessel should be displaying signals for a vessel constrained by her draft.

(D) The fishing vessel is directed not to impede the passage of the sailing vessel.


140. (1.2.2.1F-9) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on Vessel "A" engaged in fishing in anarrow channel as shown in illustration D037RR below. Vessel "B" is a tanker proceeding in the

channel. Vessel "B" sounds five short and rapid blasts. What action should you take?

o (A) sound one prolonged followed by two short blasts

(B) not impede the passage of vessel "B"o (C) not answer the whistle signals from vessel "B"o (D) maintain course and speed






141. (1.2.2.1F-18) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel shall NOT impede the passageof a vessel which can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway?

o (A) A vessel dredging

(B) A sailing vesselo (C) A vessel servicing an aid to navigationo (D) All of the above


142. (1.1.3.5-12) INLAND ONLY Which lights are required for a barge, not part of a composite unit,being pushed ahead?

(A) Sidelights and a special flashing lighto (B) Sidelights, a towing light, and a stern lighto (C) Sidelights, a special flashing light, and a stern lighto (D) Sidelights and a stern light


143. (1.2.2.1F-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on vessel "B" and crossing a narrowchannel. Vessel "A", who can only navigate within the channel, is on your port bow and crossing asshown in illustration D040RR below. Which action should you take?

(A) Give-way to the other vessel.o (B) Maintain course and speed as the ship is on your port bow.o (C) Sound the danger signal.o (D) Increase speed and cross his bow.


144. (1.2.2.1F-12) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a narrow channel. Another vessel in the channel can only be navigated safely in that channel. Which action should youtake?

o (A) sound two prolonged blasts followed by one short blasto (B) sound three short blasts, and take all way off your vesselo (C) hold your course and speed if she is on your port bow

(D) not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel


145. (1.1.4.3-68) INLAND ONLY A vessel leaving a dock or berth must sound a prolonged blast of the

whistle only if __________.

(A) she is a power-driven vesselo (B) her engines are going asterno (C) visibility is restrictedo (D) other vessels can be seen approaching






146. (1.1.3.8-5) INLAND ONLY While underway you sight the lights shown in illustration D081RRbelow with the yellow lights flashing. The lights displayed should have which of the followingcharacteristics?

o (A) visible for at least one mileo (B) flashing at intervals of 120 flashes per minuteo (C) more than 50 meters apart (D) visible at night and during periods of restricted visibility


147. (1.2.2.2E-8) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing asshown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast on the whistle. What isVessel "A" considered in this scenario?

o (A) the stand-on vessel

(B) the give-way vesselo (C) the overtaking vessel

o (D) None of the above


148. (1.2.2.1F-24) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE for a vesselproceeding along a narrow channel?

o (A) not overtake any vessels within the channelo (B) when nearing a bend in the channel, sound a long blast of the whistleo (C) avoid crossing the channel at right angles

(D) keep as near as safe and practicable to the limit of the channel on her starboard side


149. (1.2.2.1F-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on vessel "A" and proceeding down anarrow channel as shown in illustration D040RR below. You can only navigate within the channeland vessel "B" is crossing so as to involve risk of collision. Which action would be most prudent?

o (A) Back down and allow vessel "B" to cross ahead.o (B) Maintain course and speed.o (C) Alter course to starboard to give him more room.

(D) Sound the danger signal and take evasive action.






150. (1.2.2.1F-21) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is proceeding along a narrowchannel and can safely navigate ONLY inside the channel. The sailing vessel approaches a vesselengaged in fishing in the narrow channel. Which statement is TRUE?

o (A) Each vessel should move to the edge of the channel on her port side.

o (B) Each vessel should be displaying signals for a vessel constrained by her draft.o (C) The vessels are required to exchange signals.

(D) The fishing vessel is directed not to impede the passage of the sailing vessel.


151. (1.2.2.3A-18) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is TRUE when operating in fog andother vessels are detected by radar?

o (A) You should determine the course and speed of all radar contacts at six minute intervals.o (B) You should make an ample change to port for a vessel crossing on the starboard bow.

(C) You should maneuver in ample time if a close-quarters situation is developing.o

(D) Long-range scanning will provide early warning of ALL other vessels within radar range.


152. (1.2.2.1F-22) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When underway in a channel, which actionshould you take, if it is safe and practicable?

o (A) stay near the middle of the channelo (B) exchange whistle signals with any other vessels in the channelo (C) keep to the starboard side of any vessels you meet

(D) keep to the side of the channel which lies to your starboard


153. (1.2.2.1F-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel shall NOT impede the passage ofa vessel which can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway?

o (A) A vessel fishingo (B) A vessel sailingo (C) A vessel of less than 20 meters in length



154. (1.2.2.1F-8) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In narrow channels, vessels of less than what

length shall not impede the safe passage of vessels which can navigate only inside that channel?

(A) 20 meterso (B) 50 meterso (C) 65 meterso (D) 100 meters






155. (1.2.2.1F-11) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel shall not impede the passage ofa vessel which can only navigate inside a narrow channel?

o (A) A vessel engaged in surveyingo (B) A vessel not under command

(C) A vessel of less than 20 meters in lengtho (D) All of the above


156. (1.2.2.1F-13) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are preparing to cross a narrow channel.You see a vessel that can only be navigated safely within the channel. Which action should youtake?

o (A) sound the danger signal

(B) not cross the channel if you might impede the other vesselo (C) hold your course and speedo (D) initiate an exchange of passing signals


157. (1.1.3.5-16) INLAND ONLY Which indicates the presence of a partly submerged object beingtowed?

o (A) An all-round light at each end of the towed objecto (B) A diamond shape on the towed objecto (C) A searchlight beamed from the towing vessel in the direction of the tow



158. (1.2.2.1F-14) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is directed not to impede thepassage of a vessel which can only navigate inside a narrow channel?

(A) A vessel of less than 20 meters in lengtho (B) A vessel not under commando (C) A vessel engaged in surveyingo (D) All of the above


159. (1.2.2.2H-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerningseaplanes on the water?

o (A) A seaplane should show the lights for a vessel constrained by her draft.o (B) A seaplane must exhibit appropriate lights but need not exhibit shapes.o (C) In situations where a risk of collision exists, a seaplane should always give way.

(D) A seaplane on the water shall, in general, keep well clear of all vessels.






160. (1.2.2.2H-33) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your power-driven vessel is NOT making way,but is not in any way disabled. Another power-driven vessel is approaching you on your starboardbeam. Which statement is TRUE?

(A) Your vessel is the give-way vessel in a crossing situation.o (B) You should be showing the lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.o (C) You should be showing the lights or shapes for a vessel not under command.o (D) The other vessel must give way since your vessel is stopped.


161. (1.1.4.3-5) INLAND ONLY You are on a power-driven vessel "I" as shown in illustration D036RRbelow. Vessel "II" is a power-driven vessel engaged in fishing that will pass within 1/2 a mile of yourvessel. You sound one short blast on the whistle. Vessel "II" does not sound any signal. Whichaction should you take?

(A) Sound the danger signal and reduce speed.o (B) Hold course and speed without giving a signal.

o (C) Sound one short blast, reduce speed and turn to starboard.o (D) Sound two short blasts and change course to port.


162. (1.1.4.3-21) INLAND ONLY Power-driven vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown inillustration D041RR below and will pass about 1/4 mile apart. Which action should the vessels take?

o (A) The vessels should exchange one blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard

(B) The vessels should exchange two blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard.o (C) The vessels should pass starboard to starboard and must sound whistle signals only if either

vessel changes course.

o (D) The vessels should continue on course and pass without sounding any whistle signals.


163. (1.2.2.1F-15) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your 15-meter vessel is crossing a narrowchannel and a large cargo vessel to port is within the channel and crossing your course. What actionmust you take?

o (A) hold course and speedo (B) initiate an exchange of passing signals

(C) not cross the channel if you might impede the other vesselo (D) sound the danger signal






164. (1.2.2.1F-17) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is NOT to impede the passageof a vessel which can only navigate safely within a narrow channel?

o (A) Any sailing vesselo (B) A vessel engaged in fishingo (C) Any vessel less than 20 meters in length



165. (1.2.2.2C-18) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is overtaking when she can seewhich light(s) of a vessel ahead?

o (A) One sidelight and a masthead light of the vesselo (B) Only a sidelight of the vesselo (C) The masthead lights of the vessel

(D) Only the stern light of the vessel


166. (1.2.2.1F-19) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is proceeding along a narrowchannel and can safely navigate ONLY inside the channel. The sailing vessel approaches a vesselengaged in fishing. Which statement is TRUE?

o (A) Both vessels should be displaying the signal for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.

(B) The fishing vessel shall not impede the passage of the sailing vessel.o (C) Each vessel should move to the edge of the channel on her port side.o (D) The fishing vessel must sound the danger signal.


167. (1.2.2.1G-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement about the Navigation Rules isTRUE?

o (A) The Rules require vessels to comply with Traffic Separation Scheme regulations.o (B) The Rules permit a stand-on vessel to take action prior to being in extremis.o (C) The Rules use the term "safe speed."

(D) All of the above are correct.


168. (1.2.2.1G-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE for Traffic separationschemes?

o (A) prohibit vessels carrying hazardous cargoes from entering waters that are environmentallysensitive

o (B) provide routing and scheduling procedures to reduce shipping delayso (C) provide traffic patterns in congested areas, so that vessels can operate without having a

separate look-out

(D) provide inbound and outbound lanes to promote the safe flow of vessel traffic






169. (1.1.2.1F-24) INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE of a power-driven vessel proceedingdownbound with the current, when meeting an upbound vessel on the Western Rivers?

o (A) She shall propose the manner of passage.o (B) She has the right of way.o (C) She shall initiate maneuvering signals.



170. (1.1.3.4-1) INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning lighting requirements for GreatLakes vessels?

(A) An all-round white light may be carried in lieu of the second masthead light and stern light.o (B) Great Lakes vessels are exempted from the requirement to show yellow towing lights.o (C) Sidelights for vessels over 50 meters are required to have only a two-mile range of visibility.o (D) The showing of a forward masthead light is optional for vessels under 150 meters.


171. (1.2.2.3A-12) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in heavy fog. You hear thefog signal of a vessel which is somewhere ahead of your vessel. Which action(s) are your requiredto take?

o (A) maintain speed and sound the danger signalo (B) stop engines and navigate with caution

(C) slow to bare steerageway and navigate with cautiono (D) slow to moderate speed and navigate with caution


172. (1.2.2.1G-13) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel shall not impede the safepassage of which vessel(s)?

o (A) pilot vessel enroute to a pilot station

(B) power-driven vessel following a traffic laneo (C) law enforcement vesselo (D) All of the above


173. (1.1.4.3-9) INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within a half a mile of eachother as shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast on the whistle.

What action should vessel "B" take?

o (A) sound the danger signal and slow to moderate speedo (B) maintain course and speed without sounding any signals

(C) sound one short blast and maintain course and speedo (D) alter course to the right or slowdown






174. (1.2.2.1G-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE for a vessel using a trafficseparation scheme?

o (A) only anchor in the separation zoneo (B) use the separation zone for navigating through the scheme if she is hindering other traffic due

to her slower speedo (C) avoid crossing traffic lanes, but if obliged to do so, shall cross on as small an angle as is

practical

(D) avoid anchoring in areas near the termination of the scheme


175. (1.2.2.1G-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A traffic separation zone is that part of a trafficseparation scheme which __________.

(A) separates traffic proceeding in one direction from traffic proceeding in the opposite directiono (B) contains all the traffic moving in the same directiono (C) is designated as an anchorage areao (D) is located between the scheme and the nearest land


176. (1.2.2.1G-8) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The purpose of established traffic separationschemes is to do which of the following?

o (A) prohibit vessels carrying hazardous cargos from entering waters that are environmentallysensitive

(B) provide inbound and outbound lanes to promote the safe flow of vessel traffico (C) provide routing and vessel scheduling procedures to reduce shipping delayso (D) provide vessel reporting systems to assist in search and rescue in the event of a vessel

casualty


177. (1.2.2.2E-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessels "I" and "II" are power-driven vessels.You are on vessel "I" as shown in illustration D036RR below. In this scenario you are which of thefollowing?

o (A) overtaking vessel

(B) stand-on vesselo (C) give-way vesselo (D) None of the above






178. (1.2.2.2D-17) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A head-on situation at night is one in whichyou see dead ahead a vessel showing which light(s)?

o (A) one sidelight and a masthead lighto (B) one sidelight and two masthead lights

(C) both sidelights of the vessel and her masthead light(s)o (D) one sidelight


179. (1.2.2.1G-9) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Systems of inbound and outbound lanes topromote the safe flow of vessel traffic in certain areas around the world are known as __________.

o (A) collision avoidance fairways

(B) traffic separation schemeso (C) restricted maneuverability channelso (D) merchant vessel reporting systems


180. (1.1.3.5-8) INLAND ONLY What do the lights shown in illustration D075RR below represent?

o (A) vessel underway and dredging

(B) vessel pushing aheado (C) pipelineo (D) vessel being towed astern


181. (1.2.2.3A-11) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel hearing a fog signal forward of her

beam has not determined if risk of collision exists. What shall she reduce speed to?

(A) bare steeragewayo (B) moderate speedo (C) half speedo (D) safe speed


182. (1.2.2.1G-11) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE for a vessel using atraffic separation scheme?

o (A) only anchor in the separation zoneo (B) cross a traffic lane at as small an angle as possibleo (C) utilize the separation zone for navigating through the scheme if she is impeding other traffic

due to her slower speed

(D) avoid anchoring in areas near the termination of the scheme






183. (1.2.2.1G-12) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel using a traffic separation schemeshall NOT take which action?

o (A) enter the separation zoneo (B) engage in fishing the separation zoneo (C) cross a traffic lane

(D) proceed in an inappropriate traffic lane


184. (1.1.2.1F-8 ) INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in a narrow channel on theGreat lakes as shown in illustration D029RR below. Vessel "A" is downbound with a followingcurrent. Vessel "B" should do which of the following?

(A) Take action to permit safe passageo (B) Initiate the maneuvering signalso (C) Have the right of wayo (D) None of the above


185. (1.2.2.2B-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning twosailing vessels?

(A) A sailing vessel with the wind forward of the beam on her port side shall keep out of the wayof a sailing vessel with the wind forward of the beam on the starboard side.

o (B) A sail vessel with the wind abaft of the beam must keep out of the way of a vessel sailing intothe wind.

o (C) When both vessels have the wind on the same side, the vessel to leeward shall keep out ofthe way.

o (D) None of the above


186. (1.2.2.2D-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In which situation do the Rules require bothvessels to change course?

(A) Two power-driven vessels meeting head-ono (B) Two power-driven vessels crossing when it is apparent to the stand-on vessel that the give-

way vessel is not taking appropriate actiono (C) Two sailing vessels crossing with the wind on the same sideo (D) All of the above






187. (1.2.2.2E-12) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two power-driven vessels are crossing,which vessel is the stand-on vessel?

(A) The vessel which is to starboard of the other vesselo (B) The larger vesselo (C) The vessel that sounds the first whistle signalo (D) The vessel which is to port of the other vessel


188. (1.2.2.2B-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If two sailing vessels are running free with thewind on the same side, which one must keep clear of the other?

o (A) The one to leewardo (B) The one with the wind closest abeam

(C) The one to windwardo (D) The one with the wind closest astern


189. (1.2.2.3A-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When navigating in restricted visibility, whataction shall a power-driven vessel take?

(A) have her engines ready for immediate maneuvero (B) operate at a speed to be able to stop in the distance of her visibilityo (C) when making way, sound one prolonged blast at intervals of not more than one minuteo (D) stop her engines when hearing a fog signal forward of her beam, even if risk of collision does

not exist


190. (1.1.3.8-8) INLAND ONLY Identify the operation indicated by the lights exhibited as shown inillustration D085RR below.

o (A) A vessel aground assisted by tugso (B) A submarine engaged in underway replenishmento (C) Aircraft carrier engaged in the launching and recovery of aircraft



191. (1.2.2.2B-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If two sailing vessels are running free with the

wind on the same side, which one must keep clear of the other?

o (A) The one that sounds the first whistle signal

(B) The one to windwardo (C) The one with the wind closest abeamo (D) The one to leeward






192. (1.2.2.2B-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a sailing vessel with the wind on thestarboard side and are approaching another sailing vessel that has the wind on the port side. Whichaction should you take?

o (A) Reduce sail and hold course.o (B) Alter course away from the other vessel.

(C) Maintain course and speed.o (D) Any maneuver to avoid collision.


193. (1.2.2.2C-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on vessel "A" and approaching vessel"B" as shown in illustration D015RR below. You are not sure whether your vessel is crossing orovertaking vessel "B". You should take which of the following actions?

o (A) consider it to be a crossing situation

(B) consider it to be an overtaking situationo (C) consider it a crossing situation if you can cross ahead safely

o (D) change course to make the situation definitely either crossing or overtaking


194. (1.2.2.2C-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway on vessel "B" approachingvessel "A" as shown in illustration D038RR below. You are unable to see any sidelights on vessel"A". What type of situation is this?

o (A) crossing situationo (B) special circumstances situationo (C) meeting situation

(D) overtaking situation


195. (1.2.2.2C-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown inillustration D009RR below. Which vessel is the stand-on vessel?

o (A) Vessel "A"o (B) Neither vessel

(C) Vessel "B"o (D) Both vessels must keep clear of the other.


196. (1.2.2.2C-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is overtaking a tug and tow asshown in illustration D043RR below. Which statement is correct?

(A) The tug is the stand-on vessel because it is being overtaken.o (B) The sailing vessel is the stand-on vessel because it is overtaking.o (C) The tug is the stand-on vessel because it is towing.o (D) The sailing vessel is the stand-on vessel because it is under sail.






197. (1.2.2.2H-15) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway you sight a vessel displayingthe shapes shown in illustration D006RR below. What action should you take?

(A) stay clear, the other vessel cannot get out of the wayo (B) contact the vessel on VHF radiotelephoneo (C) stop your vessel and sound passing signalso (D) provide assistance, the other vessel is in distress


198. (1.2.2.2C-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown inillustration D017RR below and will pass without changing course. Which light will vessel "A" observeon vessel "B"?

o (A) green sidelight

(B) white stern lighto (C) yellow towing lighto (D) None of the above


199. (1.2.2.2C-8) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light(s) will be visible to avessel overtaking another vessel?

o (A) a sidelight and one masthead light of the vesselo (B) only a sidelight of the vessel

(C) only the stern light of the vesselo (D) any lights except the masthead lights of the vessel


200. (1.2.2.2C-9) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown inillustration D017RR below. Which of the following describes vessel "A" in this scenario?

o (A) stand-on vessel

(B) give-way vesselo (C) overtaken vesselo (D) None of the above


201. (1.2.2.2C-10) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE in an overtakingsituation?

o (A) It is the duty of the vessel being overtaken to get out of the way.o (B) An overtaking situation exists when one vessel is approaching another vessel from anywhere

abaft the beam.

(C) Any later change of bearing between the two vessels shall not make the overtaking vessel acrossing vessel.

o (D) All of the above






202. (1.2.2.2C-11) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shownin illustration D017RR below. Vessel "B" should do which of the following?

o (A) may steer various courses and vessel "A" must keep clearo (B) should slow down until vessel "A" has passed

(C) should hold her course and speedo (D) should change course to the right


203. (1.2.2.2C-12) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement applies to a situation wherea sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel?

o (A) A "special circumstance" situation exists.o (B) The vessel which has the other vessel to the right must keep out of the way.

(C) The sailing vessel must keep out of the way of the power-driven vessel.o (D) The power-driven vessel must keep out of the way of the sailing vessel.


204. (1.2.2.2C-16) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An overtaking situation at night would be onein which one vessel sees which light(s) of a vessel ahead?

o (A) One sidelight, the masthead lights and stern lighto (B) Masthead lights and sidelightso (C) Both sidelights

(D) Stern light


205. (1.2.2.2C-17) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Power-driven vessels must keep out of theway of sailing vessels except __________.

o (A) in a crossing situation

(B) when the sailing vessel is overtakingo (C) when they are making more speed than the power-driven vesselo (D) on the Inland Waters of the United States


206. (1.2.2.2C-19) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When do the Rules state that a vesselovertaking another vessel is relieved of her duty to keep clear?

(A) when she is past and clear of the other vesselo (B) when the other vessel is no longer in sighto (C) when she is forward of the other vessel's port beamo (D) when the overtaking situation becomes a crossing situation






207. (1.1.3.5-2) INLAND ONLY You are meeting "head-on" a tug towing a barge alongside about amile away. In addition to the white masthead lights which other lights do you see on the tug and towcombined?

o (A) One green and one red sidelight on the outside of the unito (B) Only the green and red sidelights marking each vessel

(C) The green and red sidelights marking each vessel and a special flashing lighto (D) One green and one red sidelight and a special flashing light


208. (1.1.2.1F-14) INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel crossing a river on the Western Rivers hasthe right of way over which vessel?

o (A) Vessels descending the rivero (B) All vessels ascending and descending the rivero (C) Vessels ascending the river



209. (1.2.2.2C-20) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the watch officer on a power-drivenvessel and notice a large sailing vessel approaching from astern. Which action should you take?

o (A) slow downo (B) sound one short blast and change course to starboardo (C) sound two short blasts and change course to port

(D) hold your course and speed


210. (1.1.3.5-10) INLAND ONLY While underway at night, you see two yellow lights displayed in avertical line. What do the lights indicate to you?

o (A) opening in a pipelineo (B) vessel broken downo (C) vessel fishing

(D) vessel pushing ahead


211. (1.2.2.2H-11) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel has on her port side asailing vessel which is on a collision course. What action is the power-driven vessel required to

take?

o (A) stop her engineso (B) maintain course and speed

(C) keep clearo (D) sound one blast and turn to starboard






212. (1.2.2.2C-21) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning twoapproaching sailing vessels?

o (A) A sailing vessel seeing another to leeward on an undetermined tack shall hold her course.o (B) The vessel making the most speed is the give-way vessel.

(C) A sailing vessel overtaking another is the give-way vessel.o (D) All of the above


213. (1.2.2.2D-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on vessel "A" pushing a barge aheadand meeting vessel "B" as shown in illustration D012RR below. How should the vessels pass?

o (A) The vessels should determine which will alter course by sounding whistle signals.o (B) Vessel "A" should maintain course and vessel "B" alter course.

(C) Both vessels must alter course to starboard and pass port to port.o (D) Both vessels must alter course to port and pass starboard to starboard.


214. (1.2.2.2H-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your power-driven vessel is underway whenyou sight a sailing vessel on your port bow. Which vessel is the "stand-on" vessel?

(A) The sailboat, because it is under sailo (B) The sailboat, because it is to port of your vesselo (C) Your vessel, because it is to starboard of the sailboato (D) Your vessel, because it is a power-driven vessel


215. (1.1.2.1F-27 ) INLAND ONLY A 150 meter vessel is proceeding down the course of a narrowchannel in the Great Lakes System. A 60-meter vessel is starting to cross the channel. Whichstatement is TRUE?

(A) If the smaller vessel is engaged in fishing, she shall not impede the passage of the othervessel.

o (B) The vessel in the channel must slow to her steerageway.o (C) The crossing vessel has the right of way.o (D) The larger vessel is considered to be a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.


216. (1.1.3.2-2) INLAND ONLY Which is a characteristic of a "special flashing light"?

o (A) It must be of the same character and construction as the masthead light.o (B) It is required for all vessels being pushed ahead as part of a composite unit.

(C) It must show through an arc of not less than 180° nor more than 225°.o (D) All of the above






217. (1.2.2.2C-22) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel approaching your vessel from 235°relative is in what type of situation?

o (A) Crossingo (B) Meetingo (C) Passing

(D) Overtaking


218. (1.2.2.2D-12) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Rule 14 describes the action to be taken byvessels meeting head-on. Which of the following conditions must exist in order for this rule to apply?

o (A) Both vessels must be power-driven.o (B) They must be meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses.o (C) The situation must involve risk of collision.



219. (1.2.2.2C-23) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An overtaking situation would be one in whichone vessel is approaching another from more than how many degrees abaft the beam?

o (A) 0°o (B) 10°

(C) 22.5°o (D) None of the above


220. (1.1.2.2E-1) INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel crossing on the Western Rivers has the rightof way over which vessels?

o (A) Vessels descending the rivero (B) Vessels ascending the rivero (C) All vessels ascending and descending the river



221. (1.2.2.2C-24) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are under sail and overtaking a tug andtow. Which action is correct?

o (A) You must maneuver to avoid collision only if the tug is to leeward and the wind is on your portside.

o (B) Both vessels are required to maneuver to avoid collision.

(C) You must maneuver to avoid the tug and tow.o (D) The power-driven tug must maneuver to avoid collision.






222. (1.2.2.2C-25) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When must a sailing vessel keep her courseand speed?

o (A) when to leeward of another sailing vessel

(B) when being overtakeno (C) when crossing a vessel engaged in fishingo (D) when to windward of another sailing vessel


223. (1.2.2.2D-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" and vessel "B" (which is pushingahead) are meeting head-on as shown in illustration D008RR below. How must the vessels pass?

o (A) Vessel "A" must alter course while vessel "B" continues on its present course.

(B) Both vessels should alter course to starboard and pass port to port.o (C) Both vessels should alter course to port and pass starboard to starboard.o (D) The vessels should determine which will alter course by exchanging whistle signals.


224. (1.2.2.3A-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is the stand-on vessel when twovessels crossing in fog are NOT in sight of one another?

o (A) The vessel which has the other on her own port sideo (B) The vessel which hears the other vessel's fog signal first

(C) Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel.o (D) The vessel which has the other on her own starboard side


225. (1.2.2.2D-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You sight another power-driven vessel deadahead showing both the red and green sidelights. Which action are you required to take?

o (A) carefully watch his compass bearingo (B) alter your course to port

(C) alter your course to starboardo (D) start a radar plot in order to ascertain his course


226. (1.2.2.2D-16) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is on course 000°T. Vessel "B" ison a course such that she is involved in a head-on situation and is bearing 355°T, 2 miles away fromvessel "A". To ensure a safe passing, vessel "A" should take which action?

o (A) maintain courseo (B) alter course to port

(C) maneuver to ensure a port to port passingo (D) alter course to ensure a starboard to starboard passing






227. (1.2.2.2G-13) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When shall the stand-on vessel in a crossingsituation take action to avoid the other vessel?

(A) When action by the give-way vessel alone will not prevent a collisiono (B) When the vessels become less than 1/2 mile aparto (C) When the bearing to give-way vessel becomes steadyo (D) When a risk of collision exists


228. (1.2.2.2D-8) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on vessel "A" towing a barge alongsideand meeting power-driven vessel "B" as shown in illustration D039RR below. Which action shouldyou take?

o (A) Alter course to porto (B) Back down to reduce the strain on the lines

(C) Alter course to starboardo (D) Maintain course and speed


229. (1.1.1.3-8) INLAND ONLY The term "Great Lakes", as defined by the Inland Rules of the Road,includes part of the __________.

o (A) St. Lawrence Rivero (B) Calumet Rivero (C) Chicago River



230. (1.2.2.2G-9) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When shall the stand-on vessel change courseand speed?

o (A) When the two vessels become less than half a mile aparto (B) After the give-way vessel sounds one blast in a crossing situationo (C) The stand-on vessel may change course and speed at any time as it has the right of way

(D) When action by the give-way vessel alone cannot prevent collision


231. (1.2.2.2D-9) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two vessels are meeting head-on. How mustthe vessels pass?

o (A) One vessel must alter course while the other must continue on its course.o (B) Both vessels should alter course to port and pass starboard to starboard.o (C) The vessels should determine which will alter course by sounding whistle signals.

(D) Both vessels should alter course to starboard and pass port to port.






232. (1.2.2.2D-10) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels meeting in a "head-on" situation are directed by the Rules to take which action?

o (A) slow to bare steerageway

(B) alter course to starboard and pass port to porto (C) alter course to port and pass starboard to starboardo (D) decide on which side the passage will occur by matching whistle signals


233. (1.2.2.2D-11) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two power-driven vessels are meetinghead-on and there is a risk of collision, which action is required to be taken?

o (A) stop her engineso (B) back downo (C) sound the danger signal

(D) alter course to starboard


234. (1.2.2.2D-13) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What describes a head-on situation?

o (A) Seeing two forward white towing identification lights in a vertical line on a towing vesseldirectly ahead

o (B) Seeing a vessel displaying both sidelights ONLY dead ahead

(C) Seeing both sidelights and masthead light(s) of a vessel dead aheado (D) Seeing both sidelights of a vessel directly off your starboard beam


235. (1.1.2.1F-3) INLAND ONLY You are navigating in a narrow channel and must remain in thechannel for safe operation. Another vessel is crossing the channel ahead of you from your starboardand you doubt whether your vessel will pass safely. Which statement is TRUE?

o (A) You must stop your engines and you may sound the danger signal.o (B) You must stop your vessel since the other vessel is the stand-on.

(C) You must sound the danger signal.o (D) You must sound one short blast of the whistle and turn to starboard.


236. (1.2.2.2D-14) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A "head-on" situation shall be deemed to existat night when which of the conditions are met?

o (A) the vessels will pass closer than half a mile

(B) both sidelights and masthead light(s) are visibleo (C) both vessels sound one prolonged blasto (D) one sidelight and the masthead light are visible






237. (1.2.2.2D-15) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A head-on situation at night occurs when youcan see which light(s)?

o (A) one sidelight and a masthead light of a vessel ahead of you

(B) both sidelights of a vessel dead ahead of youo (C) one sidelight of a vessel ahead of youo (D) one sidelight, a masthead light, and a range light of a vessel ahead of you


238. (1.2.2.2D-18) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which describes a head-on situation?

o (A) Seeing both sidelights of a vessel directly off your starboard beamo (B) Seeing two forward white towing lights in a vertical line on a towing vessel directly ahead

(C) Seeing both sidelights of a vessel directly aheado (D) Seeing one red light of a vessel directly ahead


239. (1.1.2.2D-3) INLAND ONLY Which is TRUE of a vessel downbound with a following currentwhen meeting an upbound vessel on the Western Rivers?

(A) She has the right of way only if she is power-driven.o (B) Neither vessel has the right of way.o (C) She does not have the right of way, since the other vessel is not crossing the river.o (D) She must wait for a whistle signal from the upbound vessel.


240. (1.2.2.2E-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Every vessel that is to keep out of the way of

another vessel must take positive early action to comply with this obligation and must __________.

o (A) avoid passing astern of the other vesselo (B) sound one prolonged blast to indicate compliance

(C) avoid crossing ahead of the other vesselo (D) alter course to port for a vessel on her port side


241. (1.2.2.2E-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is underway and pushing aheadwhen vessel "B" is sighted off the starboard bow as shown in illustration D005RR below. Whichstatement is TRUE?

o (A) Vessel "A" is the stand-on vessel because it is pushing ahead.o (B) Vessel "A" is the stand-on vessel because it is to the port side of vessel "B".

(C) Vessel "B" is the stand-on vessel because it is to starboard of vessel "A".o (D) Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel.






242. (1.2.2.2E-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two power-driven vessels are crossing,the vessel which has the other to starboard must keep out of the way if __________.

o (A) the vessels will pass within half a mile of each other

(B) the situation involves risk of collisiono (C) whistle signals have been soundedo (D) she is the faster vessel


243. (1.2.2.2G-14) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which requirement must be met in order for astand-on vessel to take action to avoid collision?

o (A) The vessels must be within half a mile of each other.

(B) Risk of collision must exist.o (C) There are no requirements to be met. The stand-on vessel may take action anytime.o (D) The give-way vessel must have taken action first.


244. (1.2.2.2E-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessels "A" and "B" are crossing as shown inillustration D030RR below. Which statement is TRUE?

o (A) Vessel "B" should pass astern of vessel "A".o (B) The vessels should pass starboard to starboard.o (C) Vessel "B" should alter course to the right.

(D) Vessel "A" must keep clear of vessel "B".


245. (1.2.2.2E-9) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a power-driven vesselnavigating at night. You sight the red sidelight of another vessel on your port bow. The other vessel'safter masthead light is to the right of her forward masthead light. Which action should you take?

(A) hold course and speedo (B) stop engineso (C) alter course to porto (D) sound the danger signal


246. (1.2.2.2H-19) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel has on her port side asailing vessel which is on a collision course. Which action is the power-driven vessel required to

take?

o (A) maintain course and speed

(B) keep clear, passing at a safe distanceo (C) stop her engineso (D) sound one blast and turn to starboard






247. (1.2.2.2H-32) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing shall keep out ofthe way of which of the following vessels?

o (A) under sail

(B) restricted in her ability to maneuvero (C) crossing a channelo (D) All of the above


248. (1.2.2.2E-10) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see the lights shown in illustrationD050RR below on your port bow. What action should you take?

o (A) stop engineso (B) alter course to port

(C) hold course and speedo (D) sound the danger signal


249. (1.2.2.2E-11) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Every vessel which is directed by these Rulesto keep out of the way of another vessel shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid whichaction?

(A) crossing ahead of the othero (B) passing starboard to starboardo (C) passing port to porto (D) crossing astern of the other


250. (1.2.2.2E-13) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Underway at night you see the red sidelight ofa vessel well off your port bow. Which statement is TRUE?

o (A) You are required to alter course to the right.o (B) You must stop engines.

(C) You may maintain course and speed.o (D) You are on a collision course with the other vessel.


251. (1.2.2.2E-14) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are aboard the give-way vessel in acrossing situation. Which action should be avoided?

(A) Cross ahead of the stand-on vesselo (B) Slow your vesselo (C) Back your vesselo (D) Make a large course change to starboard






252. (1.2.2.2E-15) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, the vessel which hasthe other on her own starboard side shall take which action?

o (A) change course to port to keep out of the way

(B) if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the othero (C) reduce her speedo (D) All of the above


253. (1.2.2.2E-16) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is underway and pushing aheadwhen vessel "B" is sighted off the starboard bow as shown in illustration D028RR below. Whichvessel is the stand-on vessel?

(A) Vessel "B" is the stand-on vessel because it is to starboard of vessel "A".o (B) Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel.o (C) Vessel "A" is the stand-on vessel because it is to port.o (D) Vessel "A" is the stand-on vessel because it is pushing ahead.


254. (1.2.2.3A-13) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in reduced visibility. Youhear the fog signal of another vessel about 20° on your starboard bow. Risk of collision may exist.Which action should you take?

o (A) alter course to port to pass the other vessel on its port sideo (B) slow your engines and let the other vessel pass ahead of youo (C) alter course to starboard to pass around the other vessel

(D) reduce your speed to bare steerageway


255. (1.2.2.2E-17) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In illustration D005RR below, vessel "A",which is pushing ahead, and vessel "B" are crossing. Which is the stand-on vessel?

o (A) Vessel "A" is the stand-on vessel because she is pushing ahead.

(B) Vessel "B" is the stand-on vessel because she is to starboard of vessel "A".o (C) Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel in this situation.o (D) Vessel "A" is the stand-on vessel because she is to port of vessel "B".


256. (1.2.2.2E-18) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your power-driven vessel is stopped and

making no way, but is not in any way disabled. Another vessel is approaching you on your starboardbeam. Which statement is TRUE?

o (A) The other vessel must give-way since your vessel is stopped.o (B) You should be showing the lights or shapes for a vessel not under command.o (C) You should be showing the lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.

(D) Your vessel is the give-way vessel in a crossing situation.






257. (1.2.2.2H-34) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE, according to theRules?

o (A) A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing.

(B) A vessel engaged in fishing while underway shall, so far as possible, keep out of the way of avessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.

o (C) A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability tomaneuver.

o (D) A vessel engaged in fishing shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel.


258. (1.2.2.2G-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE of a stand-on vessel?

o (A) free to maneuver in any crossing or meeting situation as it has the right of wayo (B) required to sound the first passing signal in a meeting situation

(C) required to maintain course and speed in a crossing situation but may take action to avoidcollision

o (D) required to give-way in a crossing situation


259. (1.2.2.2G-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rules require that a stand-on vesselSHALL take action to avoid collision when she determines that __________.

(A) collision cannot be avoided by the give-way vessel's maneuver aloneo (B) the other vessel is not taking appropriate actiono (C) the other vessel will cross ahead of hero (D) risk of collision exists


260. (1.2.2.2G-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a stand-on vessel in acrossing situation. The other vessel is 1.5 miles to port. Which action should you take if you believethat risk of collision exists?

o (A) immediately sound the danger signalo (B) hold course and speed until the point of extremis, and then sound the danger signal, taking

whatever action will best avert collision

(C) take avoiding action only after providing the give-way vessel time to take action, anddetermining that her action is not appropriate

o (D) take avoiding action immediately upon determining that risk of collision exists






261. (1.2.2.2G-8) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE if your vessel is the stand-onvessel in a crossing situation?

o (A) the other vessel must keep her course and speedo (B) both vessels must keep their course and speed

(C) you must keep your course and speedo (D) you may change course and speed as the other vessel must keep clear


262. (1.2.2.2G-11) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the stand-on vessel in a crossingsituation. How long may you hold your course and speed?

(A) until action by the give-way vessel alone will not prevent collisiono (B) until the other vessel gets to within a quarter mile of your vesselo (C) until the other vessel gets to within half a mile of your vesselo (D) until the other vessel takes necessary action


263. (1.1.1.1-1) INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the Inland Navigation Rules?

o (A) They define moderate speed.o (B) They require communication by radiotelephone to reach a passing agreement.

(C) They list requirements for Traffic Separation Schemes.o (D) All of the above


264. (1.2.2.2G-12) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, what action should the

stand-on vessel normally take?

o (A) change course and increase speedo (B) take action to cross ahead of the other vessel

(C) maintain course and speedo (D) take action to pass astern of the other vessel


265. (1.2.2.2G-16) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is a stand-on vessel in a crossingsituation allowed to take action?

o (A) the vessels will pass within one mile

(B) it becomes apparent to her that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate actiono (C) on a collision courseo (D) the relative speed of the vessels indicates collision in less than six minutes






266. (1.2.2.2G-17) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is a stand-on vessel FIRST allowed bythe Rules to take action in order to avoid collision?

o (A) When collision is imminent.o (B) The stand-on vessel is never allowed to take action.o (C) When the two vessels are less than half a mile from each other.

(D) When the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action to avoid collision.


267. (1.2.2.2G-18) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you are the stand-on vessel in a crossingsituation, you may take action to avoid collision by your maneuver alone. When may this action betaken?

o (A) When you determine that your present course will cross ahead of the other vesselo (B) At any time you feel it is appropriate

(C) When it becomes apparent to you that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate actiono (D) Only when you have reached extremis


268. (1.2.2.2G-19) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What must be TRUE in order for a stand-onvessel to take action to avoid collision by her maneuver alone?

o (A) She must determine that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action.o (B) She must be in sight of the give-way vessel.o (C) There must be risk of collision.



269. (1.2.2.2H-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation on open waters,which does a sailing vessel NOT have to "keep out of the way of"?

(A) engaged in towingo (B) restricted in her ability to maneuvero (C) not under commando (D) fishing


270. (1.2.2.2H-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerningseaplanes on the water?

o (A) In situations where a risk of collision exists, a seaplane should always give-way.

(B) A seaplane on the water shall, in general, keep well clear of all vessels.o (C) A seaplane should exhibit the lights for a vessel constrained by her draft.o (D) A seaplane must show appropriate lights but need not exhibit shapes.






271. (1.2.2.2H-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A", a power-driven vessel underway,sights vessel "B" which is a vessel underway and fishing as shown in illustration D014RR below.Which statement is TRUE?

o (A) Vessel "A" must keep out of the way of vessel "B" because "B" is to port.

(B) Vessel "A" must keep out of the way of vessel "B" because "B" is fishing.o (C) In this case, both vessels are required by the Rules to keep clear of each other.o (D) Vessel "B" must keep out of the way of vessel "A" because "A" is to starboard.


272. (1.2.2.2H-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessels I and II are underway as shown inillustration D033RR below. Vessel I is a sailing vessel with the wind dead aft. Vessel II is a power-driven vessel trawling. Which statement is TRUE?

o (A) Vessel II is to keep clear because the other vessel is to its starboard.o (B) Both vessels are to take action to stay clear of each other.

(C) Vessel I is to keep clear because the other vessel is fishing.

o (D) Vessel II is to keep clear because she is a power-driven vessel.


273. (1.2.2.2H-10) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are aboard vessel "A" , a power-drivenvessel, on open waters and vessel "B", a sailing vessel, is sighted off your port bow as shown inillustration D027RR below. Which vessel is the stand-on vessel?

o (A) Vessel "A" because it is to starboard of vessel "B"o (B) Vessel "B" because it is to port of vessel "A"

(C) Vessel "B" because it is sailingo (D) Vessel "A" because it is towing


274. (1.2.2.2H-12) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fishing vessel is approaching a vessel notunder command. Which statement is TRUE?

o (A) If the vessel not under command is a power-driven vessel, she must keep clear of the fishingvessel.

(B) The fishing vessel must keep clear of the vessel not under command.o (C) They must exchange whistle signals.o (D) Both vessels are required to take action to stay clear of each other.






275. (1.2.2.2H-13) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are aboard vessel "A" which is towing onopen waters when vessel "B", a sailing vessel, is sighted off your port bow as shown in illustrationD020RR below. Which vessel is the stand-on?

o (A) Vessel "A" is the stand-on vessel because it is to starboard of vessel "B".

(B) Vessel "B" is the stand-on vessel because it is sailing.o (C) Vessel "B" is the stand-on vessel because it is to port of vessel "A".o (D) Vessel "A" is the stand-on vessel because it is towing.


276. (1.2.2.2H-14) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In illustration D002RR below, vessel I is apower-driven vessel. Vessel II is a sailing vessel with the wind dead aft. Which statement about thissituation is correct?

(A) Vessel I should keep out of the way of Vessel II.o (B) Vessel II would normally be the stand-on vessel, but should stay out of the way in this

particular situation.

o (C) Vessel II should keep out of the way of Vessel I.o (D) The Rules of Special Circumstances applies, and neither vessel is the stand-on vessel.


277. (1.2.2.2H-16) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In open waters, a vessel fishing is in acrossing situation with a vessel sailing. The sailing vessel is located on the fishing vessel's starboardside. Which vessel is the stand-on vessel?

(A) The fishing vessel because it is fishing.o (B) The fishing vessel because it is to port of the sailing vessel.o (C) The sailing vessel because it is to starboard of the fishing vessel.o (D) The sailing vessel because it is sailing.


278. (1.2.2.2H-18) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is NOT required to keep outof the way of which vessel?

o (A) vessel engaged in fishingo (B) vessel not under commando (C) vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver

(D) power-driven vessel






279. (1.2.2.2H-20) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning asituation involving a fishing vessel and a vessel not under command?

o (A) If the vessel not under command is a power-driven vessel, she must keep clear of the fishingvessel.

o (B) Both vessels are required to take action to stay clear of each other.o (C) They are required to communicate by radiotelephone.

(D) The fishing vessel must keep out of the way of the vessel not under command.


280. (1.2.2.2H-26) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, a vessel fishing mustkeep out of the way of a vessel which is __________.

o (A) under sail

(B) restricted in her ability to maneuvero (C) engaged in pilotage dutyo

(D) towing


281. (1.2.2.2H-22) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are fishing at night, and you sight avessel showing three lights in a vertical line. The upper and lower lights are red and the middle lightis white. Which statement is TRUE?

o (A) The rule of special circumstances applies.

(B) You must keep out of the way of the other vessel.o (C) The other vessel is at anchor.o (D) The other vessel is responsible to keep out of your way.


282. (1.2.2.2H-25) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel should not impede thenavigation of a power-driven vessel?

o (A) A sailing vessel

(B) A seaplaneo (C) A vessel not under commando (D) A vessel engaged in fishing


283. (1.2.2.2H-27) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel(s) shall a power-driven vesselunderway "keep out of the way of"?

o (A) vessel not under commando (B) sailing vesselo (C) vessel engaged in fishing







284. (1.2.2.2H-31) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel underway and fishing shall keep outof the way of which vessel?

o (A) vessel sailing

(B) vessel not under commando (C) power-driven vessel underwayo (D) vessel engaged on pilotage duty


285. (1.2.2.2H-35) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Unless the rules require otherwise, a sailingvessel must keep out of the way of __________.

(A) a vessel trawlingo (B) another sailing vessel on a crossing courseo (C) a pilot vessel on stationo (D) an overtaking vessel


286. (1.2.2.2H-36) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Except where specifically required by therules, a sailing vessel is NOT required to keep out of the way of which vessel?

(A) power-driven pilot vessel on stationo (B) vessel anchoredo (C) vessel setting a channel buoyo (D) vessel engaged in fishing


287. (1.2.2.2H-39) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are involved in a crossing situation with avessel off your port bow. The other vessel is showing a high intensity all-round flashing red light.Which action should you take?

(A) Maintain course and speedo (B) Alter course to starboardo (C) Remain clear of the vesselo (D) Reduce Speed


288. (1.2.2.3A-8) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is required of a vessel navigating near anarea of restricted visibility?

o (A) A power-driven vessel shall have her engines ready for immediate maneuver.o (B) If she detects another vessel by radar, she shall determine if risk of collision exists.o (C) She must sound appropriate sound signals.







289. (1.2.2.3A-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In fog you observe your radar and determinethat risk of collision exists with a vessel which is 2 miles off your port bow. Which action should youtake?

o (A) sound the danger signal at two-minute intervals

(B) take avoiding action as soon as possibleo (C) stop your engineso (D) hold course and speed until the other vessel is sighted


290. (1.2.2.3A-15) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in restricted visibility. Youhear the fog signal of another vessel about 22° on your starboard bow. If danger of collision exists,which action(s) are you required to take?

o (A) alter course to port to pass the other vessel on its port sideo (B) slow your engines and let the other vessel pass ahead of you

(C) reduce your speed to bare steerageway

o (D) alter course to starboard to pass around the other vessel's stern


291. (1.2.2.3A-17) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is underway in reduced visibility.You hear the fog signal of another vessel about 30° on your starboard bow. If danger of collisionexists, which action(s) are you required to take?

o (A) alter course to starboard to pass around the other vessel's sterno (B) slow your engines and let the other vessel pass ahead of you

(C) reduce your speed to bare steeragewayo (D) alter course to port and pass the other vessel on its port side


292. (1.2.2.3A-9) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear the fog signalof another vessel ahead. If a risk of collision exists, which action is required by the Rules?

o (A) sound three short blasts and back your engines

(B) slow to bare steerageway and navigate with cautiono (C) continue on your course and speed until the other vessel is sightedo (D) stop your engines and navigate with caution






293. (1.2.2.3A-10) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in restricted visibility andhear a fog signal forward of the beam. Nothing appears on your radar screen. You must take whataction?

o (A) sound two prolonged blasts of the whistle

o (B) stop your engines (C) slow to bare steeragewayo (D) sound the danger signal


294. (1.2.2.3A-14) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You hear the fog signal of another vesselforward of your beam. Risk of collision may exist. You are required to take which action?

o (A) stop your engines

(B) take all way off, if necessaryo (C) begin a radar ploto



295. (1.1.1.1-2) INLAND ONLY You are on a vessel that the Secretary has determined cannot complywith the spacing requirement for masthead lights. What is required in this situation?

(A) The vessel's lights must comply as closely as possible.o (B) The vessel must carry only the lights that comply with the rules; the others may be omitted.o (C) The vessel must be altered to permit full compliance with the rules.o (D) An all-round light should be substituted for the after masthead light and the stern light.


296. (1.1.1.3-3) INLAND ONLY Which term is NOT defined in the Inland Navigation Rules?

o (A) Underwayo (B) Restricted visibilityo (C) Seaplane

(D) Vessel constrained by her draft


297. (1.1.1.3-7) INLAND ONLY The term "Great Lakes", as defined by the Inland Rules of the Road,does NOT include __________.

o (A) portions of the Calumet Rivero (B) portions of the Chicago Rivero (C) Saginaw Bay

(D) the St. Lawrence River to Trois-Rivières






298. (1.1.2.1F-2 ) INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in a narrow channel asshown in illustration D037RR below. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

(A) If agreement is reached by radiotelephone whistle signals are optional.o (B) Whistle signals must be exchanged in all situations when passing within one half mile of each

other.o (C) If agreement is reached by radiotelephone whistle signals must still be exchanged.o (D) None of the above


299. (1.1.2.1F-4) INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning narrow channels?

o (A) The upbound vessel proceeding against the current shall initiate the maneuvering signalswhen two vessels are meeting.

(B) The downbound vessel having the following current shall propose the manner and place ofpassage where two vessels are meeting.

o (C) You should keep to that side of the channel which lies on your port side.



300. (1.1.2.1F-7 ) INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel operating in a narrow channel with a followingcurrent on the Great Lakes or Western Rivers is meeting an upbound vessel. Which statement isTRUE?

o (A) The upbound vessel must propose the manner of passing.

(B) The downbound vessel has the right of way.o (C) The upbound vessel must initiate the required maneuvering signals.o (D) All of the above


301. (1.1.2.1F-9) INLAND ONLY Your vessel is proceeding down a channel, and can safely navigateonly within the channel. Another vessel is crossing your bow from port to starboard, and you are indoubt as to her intentions. Which statement is TRUE?

(A) The sounding of the danger signal is mandatory.o (B) The sounding of the danger signal is optional.o (C) You should sound one prolonged and two short blasts.o (D) You should sound two short blasts.






302. (1.1.2.1F-10 ) INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel proceeding downstream in a narrow channelon the Western Rivers sights another power driven vessel moving upstream. Which vessel has theright of way?

o (A) The vessel sounding the first whistle signal

(B) The vessel moving downstream with a following currento (C) The vessel moving upstream against the currento (D) The vessel located more towards the channel centerline


303. (1.1.2.1F-11) INLAND ONLY In a narrow channel, you are underway on power-driven vessel "A"and desire to overtake power-driven vessel "B". After you sound two short blasts on your whistle,vessel "B" sounds five short and rapid blasts on the whistle. What action should you take?

o (A) Pass with caution on the port side of vessel "B"o (B) Answer the five short blast signal then stop your vessel until the other vessel initiates a signalo (C) Slow or stop and expect radical maneuvers from "B"

(D) Hold your relative position, and then sound another signal after the situation has stabilized


304. (1.1.2.1F-17 ) INLAND ONLY Your vessel is proceeding down a channel, and can safely navigateonly within the channel. Another vessel is crossing your bow from port to starboard, and you are indoubt as to her intentions. Which statement is TRUE?

o (A) You should sound one prolonged and two short blasts.o (B) You should sound two short blasts.o (C) The sounding of the danger signal is optional.

(D) The sounding of the danger signal is mandatory.


305. (1.1.2.1F-19) INLAND ONLY Which is TRUE of a vessel downbound with a following currentwhen meeting an upbound vessel on the Western Rivers?

(A) She has the right of way only if she is power-driven.o (B) She must wait for a whistle signal from the upbound vessel.o (C) Neither vessel has the right of way.o (D) She does not have the right of way, since the other vessel is not crossing the river.






306. (1.1.2.1F-20 ) INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel operating in a narrow channel with afollowing current on the Great Lakes or Western Rivers is meeting an upbound vessel. Whichstatement is TRUE?

o (A) The upbound vessel must propose the manner of passing.

(B) The downbound vessel has the right of way.o (C) The upbound vessel must initiate the required maneuvering signals.o (D) All of the above


307. (1.1.2.1F-23) INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel operating in a narrow channel with afollowing current on the Great Lakes or Western Rivers is meeting an upbound vessel. Whichstatement is TRUE?

o (A) The downbound vessel must propose the manner and place of passage.o (B) The downbound vessel must initiate the required maneuvering signals.o

(C) The downbound vessel has the right of way. (D) All of the above


308. (1.1.2.1F-26 ) INLAND ONLY You are on a power-driven vessel proceeding down a channel, withthe current, on a river on the Great Lakes System. If you meet another power-driven vessel who isupbound, what is your responsibility?

(A) Proposing a safe way to passo (B) Waiting for the other vessel to signal her intentions, and then answering promptlyo (C) Backing down to get out of the way of the other vesselo (D) All of the above


309. (1.1.2.2C-2 ) INLAND ONLY You are on power-driven vessel "A" and power-driven vessel "B"desires to overtake you on the starboard side as shown in illustration D038RR below. After thevessels have exchanged one blast signals what action should you take?

(A) Hold course and speedo (B) Alter course to the left or right to give vessel "B" more sea roomo (C) Alter course to the lefto (D) Slow your vessel until vessel "B" has passed






310. (1.1.2.2D-1) INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE of a power-driven vessel proceedingdownbound with the current, when meeting an upbound vessel on the Western Rivers?

(A) She shall propose the manner of passage.o (B) She shall not impede the upbound vessel.o (C) She shall pass on the port side of the other.o (D) All of the above


311. (1.1.2.2D-5 ) INLAND ONLY Your power-driven vessel is meeting another vessel head-on. Tocomply with the steering and sailing rules what action should you take?

o (A) sound the danger signal

(B) exchange one short blasto (C) sound one prolonged and two short blastso (D) exchange two short blasts


312. (1.1.2.2D-6 ) INLAND ONLY When two power-driven vessels are meeting on the Great Lakes,Western Rivers, or waters specified by the Secretary, where there is a current, which vessel shallsound the first passing signal?

o (A) Either vessel

(B) The vessel downbound with a following currento (C) The vessel that is towing regardless of the currento (D) The vessel going upstream stemming the current


313. (1.1.2.2E-2) INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel crossing a river on the Great Lakes orWestern Rivers, must keep out of the way of which of the following power-driven vessels?

o (A) Descending the river with a towo (B) Ascending the river without a towo (C) Ascending the river with a tow



314. (1.1.3.11-1) INLAND ONLY A barge more than 50 meters long is required to show how manywhite anchor lights when anchored in a Secretary approved "special anchorage area"?

(A) 2o (B) 1o (C) 3o (D) None






315. (1.1.3.11-3) INLAND ONLY At night, a barge moored in a slip used primarily for mooringpurposes shall exhibit which of the following?

o (A) A flashing yellow light at each cornero (B) A white light at each corner

(C) No required lightso (D) A red light at the bow and stern


316. (1.1.3.11-5) INLAND ONLY A fleet of moored barges extends into a navigable channel. What isthe color of the lights on the barges?

o (A) Yellow

(B) Whiteo (C) Ambero (D) Red


317. (1.1.3.11-6) INLAND ONLY At night, which lights are required on barges moored in a groupformation, more than two barges wide, and located where other vessels cannot navigate on bothsides of the group?

o (A) Two red lights in a vertical line at the corner extremities of the groupo (B) All-round white lights placed at the corners of each barge in the group

(C) Two unobstructed all-round white lightso (D) Two unobstructed all-round yellow lights


318. (1.1.3.12-1) INLAND ONLY Yellow lights are NOT used to identify which of the following?

(A) A seaplane on the watero (B) Purse seinerso (C) A dredge pipeline on a trestleo (D) The heads of tows being pushed ahead by tugboats


319. (1.1.3.2-3) INLAND ONLY Which of the following is true regarding a "special flashing light"?

o (A) It must be yellow in color.o (B) It must not show through an arc of more than 225°.o (C) It must be placed as far forward as possible.







320. (1.1.3.2-4) INLAND ONLY What is true of a "special flashing light"?

o (A) It flashes at the rate of 120 flashes per minute.

(B) It may show through an arc of not less than 180°.o (C) It is optional below the Baton Rouge Highway Bridge.o (D) All of the above


321. (1.1.3.5-3) INLAND ONLY At night, you see the lights shown in illustration D075RR below.These lights are shown by what type of vessel?

o (A) barge being towed astern

(B) tug pushing a barge aheado (C) tug towing a barge asterno (D) barge being pushed ahead


322. (1.1.3.5-4) INLAND ONLY You are approaching a vessel displaying the lights as shown inillustration D075RR below. What type of situation is this?

(A) overtaking situationo (B) crossing situationo (C) meeting head-on situationo (D) special circumstance situation


323. (1.1.3.5-7) INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown in illustration

D041RR below and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which is one of the lights on vessel "B" that you will seeif you are on vessel "A"?

o (A) yellow towing lighto (B) red sidelight

(C) special flashing lighto (D) All of the above


324. (1.1.3.5-9) INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel when pushing ahead or towing alongside onthe Western Rivers (above the Huey P. Long Bridge on the Mississippi River at mile 106.1) shallexhibit which of the following configurations?

o (A) one masthead light, sidelights, and stern light

(B) sidelights and two towing lightso (C) two masthead lights, sidelights, and two towing lightso (D) two masthead lights, sidelights, and stern light






325. (1.1.3.5-13) INLAND ONLY What lights are required for a barge being pushed ahead, not beingpart of a composite unit?

(A) Sidelights and a special flashing lighto (B) Sidelights, a special flashing light, and a stern lighto (C) Sidelights, a towing light, and a stern lighto (D) Sidelights and a stern light


326. (1.1.3.5-14) INLAND ONLY When is a vessel required to exhibit a special flashing light?

(A) when being pushed aheado (B) when towed asterno (C) when at anchor in a fairwayo (D) All of the above


327. (1.1.3.5-15) INLAND ONLY What MAY be used to indicate the presence of a partly submergedobject being towed?

o (A) Two all-round yellow lights at each end of the towo (B) A black cone, apex upward

(C) The beam of a searchlight from the towing vessel shown in the direction of the towo (D) All of the above


328. (1.1.3.5-17) INLAND ONLY Which lights are required for a single barge being towed alongside?

o (A) Sidelights and a special flashing lighto (B) Sidelights, a towing light, and a stern lighto (C) Sidelights and a stern light

(D) Sidelights, a special flashing light, and a stern light


329. (1.1.3.5-18) INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown in illustrationD041RR below and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which is one of the lights on vessel "B" that you will seeif you are on vessel "A"?

o (A) yellow towing light

(B) special flashing lighto (C) red sidelighto (D) All of the above






330. (1.1.3.8-2) INLAND ONLY You see the lights shown in illustration D085RR below whileproceeding in a channel. What action should you take?

o (A) Proceed at full sea speed through the two sets of double red lights.o (B) Stop the vessel and await the red lights to change to green.

(C) Slow down and pass between the two sets of double red lights.o (D) None of the above


331. (1.1.3.8-6) INLAND ONLY While underway you sight the lights shown in illustration D081RRbelow with the yellow lights flashing, what action should you take?

o (A) wait until the vessel ahead crosses your bowo (B) stop until the red lights turn green

(C) pass between the two sets of vertical red lightso (D) proceed leaving all the lights on your starboard side


332. (1.1.3.8-7) INLAND ONLY Which light display would mark the opening in a pipeline wherevessels could pass through?

o (A) Three red lights in a vertical line on each side of the openingo (B) Three white lights in a vertical line on each side of the opening

(C) Two red lights in a vertical line on each side of the openingo (D) Two white lights in a vertical line on each side of the opening


333. (1.1.4.3-1) INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel intends to overtake another power-drivenvessel on the overtaken vessel's port side. What whistle signal should be sounded in order to statethis intention?

o (A) 1 short blasto (B) 1 prolonged and 1 short blast

(C) 2 short blastso (D) 2 prolonged and 2 short blasts


334. (1.1.4.3-8) INLAND ONLY Passing signals shall be sounded on inland waters by __________.

o (A) a towing vessel when meeting another towing vessel on a clear day with a 0.6 mile CPA(Closest Point of Approach)

(B) a power-driven vessel when crossing less than half a mile ahead of another power-drivenvessel

o (C) all vessels upon sighting another vessel rounding a bend in the channelo (D) All of the above






335. (1.1.4.3-40) INLAND ONLY You are meeting another power-driven vessel head-on and soundone short blast as a passing signal. The other vessel answers with two short blasts. What should beyour next action?

o (A) Pass astern of the other vessel.

(B) Sound the danger signal.o (C) Pass on the other vessel's starboard side.o (D) Hold your course and speed.


336. (1.1.4.3-71) INLAND ONLY A light used to signal passing intentions must be an __________.

o (A) alternating red and yellow lighto (B) all-round white light onlyo (C) alternating white and yellow light

(D) all-round white or yellow light


337. (1.1.4.3-70) INLAND ONLY You are a power-driven vessel proceeding in a channel in inlandwaters and are meeting an outbound power-driven vessel. Your responsibilities include __________.

(A) exchanging whistle signals if passing within half a mileo (B) giving the outbound vessel the right of wayo (C) keeping to that side of the channel which is on your vessel's port sideo (D) stopping your vessel and letting the outbound vessel initiate signals for passing


338. (1.1.4.3-7) INLAND ONLY Signals shall be sounded by a power-driven vessel intending toovertake __________.

o (A) any vessel when within half a mile of that vessel

(B) another power-driven vessel when both power-driven vessels are in sight of one anothero (C) another power-driven vessel only when within half a mile of that power-driven vesselo (D) any vessel when both are in sight of one another


339. (1.1.4.3-72) INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the light used for maneuveringsignals?

o (A) It must be an all-round light.o (B) It may be white or yellow.o (C) It must be synchronized with the whistle.







340. (1.1.4.3-27) INLAND ONLY One and two short blast signals must be sounded on inland waterswhen __________.

(A) two power-driven vessel are in sight of one another and are meeting within a half mileo (B) two power-driven vessels are in sight of one another and will cross within one mileo (C) two sailing vessels are in sight of one another and meeting within a quarter mileo (D) two power-driven vessels are crossing within half a mile of each other and NOT in sight of

each other


341. (1.1.4.3-3) INLAND ONLY You are on a power-driven vessel "I" as shown in illustration D036RRbelow. Vessel "II" is a power-driven vessel engaged in fishing that will pass within 1/2 a mile of yourvessel. Which action should you take?

(A) Sound one short blast and await response from the fishing vessel.o (B) Sound one short blast, reduce speed and turn to starboard.o (C) Sound the danger signal and reduce speed.

o (D) Hold course and speed without giving a signal.


342. (1.1.4.3-50) INLAND ONLY You are approaching a sharp bend in a river. You have sounded aprolonged blast and it has been answered by a vessel on the other side of the bend. Whichstatement is TRUE?

(A) If power-driven, both vessels must exchange passing signals when in sight and passing withinhalf mile of each other.

o (B) Both vessels must immediately sound passing signals whether or not they are in sight of eachother.

o (C) No further whistle signals are necessary.o (D) The vessel downriver must stop her engines and navigate with caution.


343. (1.1.4.3-14) INLAND ONLY While underway and in sight of another vessel a mile ahead you putyour engines on astern propulsion. Which statement concerning whistle signals is TRUE?

(A) You need not sound any whistle signals.o (B) You must sound whistle signals only if the vessels are meeting.o (C) You must sound three short blasts on the whistle.o (D) You must sound one blast if backing to starboard.






344. (1.1.4.3-31) INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in the situation as shown inillustration D037RR below. What does one short blast by vessel "A" mean?

o (A) "I intend to pass on your starboard side"o (B) "My intention is to hold course and speed"

(C) "I intend to leave you on my port side"o (D) "I am altering my course to starboard"


345. (1.1.4.3-18) INLAND ONLY Two vessels in a crossing situation have reached agreement byradiotelephone. In this situation, which statement is TRUE concerning whistle signals?

o (A) required when crossing within one mileo (B) required

(C) not required, but may be soundedo (D) required if crossing within half a mile



o (A) The vessels should exchange two blast whistle signals and pass port to port.o (B) Whistle signals must be exchanged in all situations when passing within one half mile.

(C) If a passing agreement is reached by radiotelephone whistle signals are optional.o (D) The vessels should pass port to port and must sound whistle signals only if either vessel

changes course.


347. (1.1.4.3-11) INLAND ONLY You are overtaking a power-driven vessel in a narrow channel andwish to leave her on your starboard side. You may __________.

o (A) sound four short blastso (B) proceed to overtake her without sounding whistle signals

(C) attempt to contact her on the radiotelephone to arrange for the passageo (D) All of the above


348. (1.1.4.3-37) INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within a half a mile of eachother as shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast on the whistle. Whatshould Vessel "B" sound?

o (A) two short blasts

(B) one short blasto (C) three short blastso (D) two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts






349. (1.1.4.3-20) INLAND ONLY At night, a light signal consisting of two flashes by a vessel indicates __________.

o (A) an intention to communicate over radiotelephone

(B) an intention to leave another vessel to starboardo (C) that the vessel is in distresso (D) an intention to leave another vessel to port


350. (1.1.4.3-33) INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in the situation as shown inillustration D037RR below. What does one short blast from either vessel mean?

o (A) "I intend to hold course and speed."o (B) "I intend to pass on your starboard side."

(C) "I intend to leave you on my port side."o (D) "I am altering my course to starboard."


351. (1.1.4.3-15) INLAND ONLY When power-driven vessels are in sight of one another, when shallpassing signals be sounded?

(A) meeting or crossing within half a mile of each othero (B) crossing within one mile of each othero (C) meeting or crossing at any distanceo (D) meeting within one mile of each other


352.(1.1.4.3-22) INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown in illustrationD029RR below and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which statement is TRUE?

o (A) The vessels should exchange two blast signals and pass port to port.o (B) Whistle signals must be exchanged in all cases when passing within one half mile of each

other.

(C) If a passing agreement is reached by radiotelephone, whistle signals are optional, and thevessels should pass starboard to starboard as agreed.

o (D) The vessels should pass port to port and must sound whistle signals only if either vesselchanges course.


353. (1.1.4.3-48) INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the meaning of a oneshort blast signal used when meeting another vessel?

o (A) "I am turning to port."o (B) "I intend to leave you on my starboard side."o (C) "I am turning to starboard."

(D) "I intend to leave you on my port side."






354. (1.1.4.3-23) INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels, "A" and "B" , are meeting on a river asshown in illustration D041RR below and will pass about 1/4 mile apart. What action should thevessels take?

o (A) The vessels should exchange one blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard.

(B) The vessels should exchange two blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard.o (C) The vessels should pass starboard to starboard and must sound whistle signals only if either

vessel changes course.o (D) Both vessels should continue on course and pass without sounding any whistle signals.


355. (1.1.4.3-28) INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the meaning of the twoshort blasts signal used when meeting another vessel?

o (A) "I intend to leave you on my port side."o (B) "I am turning to starboard."o (C) "I am turning to port."

(D) "I intend to leave you on my starboard side."


356. (1.1.4.3-62) INLAND ONLY You are meeting another vessel in inland waters, and she soundsone short blast on the whistle. What does this signal mean?

o (A) the vessel is changing course to starboardo (B) the vessel desires to depart from the Rules

(C) the vessel intends to leave you on her port sideo (D) the vessel is changing course to port


357. (1.1.4.3-29) INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown in illustrationD029RR below and will pass about 1/4 mile apart. Which statement is TRUE?

o (A) Both vessels should continue on course and pass without sounding any whistle signals.o (B) The vessels should pass port to port and must sound whistle signals only if either vessel

changes course.o (C) The vessels should exchange two blast whistle signals and pass port to port.

(D) The vessels should exchange two blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard.






358. (1.1.4.3-73) INLAND ONLY You are proceeding against the current on a river in the Great LakesSystem. You are meeting a downbound vessel. Both vessels are power-driven. The other vesselsounds one short blast. What action must you take?

o (A) change course to porto (B) hold course and speed

(C) sound one short blasto (D) sound three short blasts


359. (1.1.4.3-55) INLAND ONLY When power-driven vessels are crossing, what does a signal of oneshort blast by either vessel mean?

o (A) "I am altering course to starboard"o (B) "I intend to change course to starboard"

(C) "I intend to leave you on my port side"o (D) "I intend to hold course and speed"


360. (1.1.4.3-32) INLAND ONLY You are underway in a narrow channel, and are being overtaken byanother power-driven vessel. The overtaking vessel sounds the signal indicating his intention to passyou on your starboard side. What is your signal of agreement?

(A) one short blasto (B) two prolonged blastso (C) two prolonged followed by two short blastso (D) one prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short blast in that order


361. (1.1.4.3-60) INLAND ONLY When power-driven vessels are in a crossing situation, what doesone short blast by either vessel indicate?

o (A) "I intend to change course to starboard"o (B) "I intend to hold course and speed"

(C) "I intend to leave you on my port side"o (D) "I request a departure from the rules"


362. (1.1.4.3-67) INLAND ONLY Which signal must a power-driven vessel give, in addition to one

prolonged blast, when backing out of a berth with another vessel in sight 0.5 nm away?

o (A) 1 blasto (B) 2 short blasts

(C) 3 short blastso (D) no additional signal






363. (1.1.4.3-43) INLAND ONLY In a narrow channel, a power-driven vessel desiring to overtakeanother power-driven vessel on the other vessel's starboard side will sound which whistle signal?

(A) one short blasto (B) two prolonged blasts followed by two short blastso (C) two short blastso (D) two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast


364. (1.1.4.3-64) INLAND ONLY You have made your vessel up to a tow and are moving from a pierout into the main channel. Your engines are turning ahead. What whistle signal should you sound?

(A) One prolonged blasto (B) Three long blastso (C) Five or more short rapid blastso (D) One prolonged and two short blasts


365. (1.1.4.3-35) INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in the situation as shown inillustration D037RR below and will pass within 1/2 mile of each other. What does two short blastsfrom either vessel mean?

(A) "I intend to leave you on my starboard side."o (B) "I am altering my course to port."o (C) "I am altering my course to starboard."o (D) "I intend to leave you on my port side."


366. (1.1.4.3-56) INLAND ONLY While underway in a harbor you hear a vessel sound a prolongedblast. What does this signal indicate?

o (A) desires to overtake your vesselo (B) is at anchoro (C) is backing her engines

(D) is moving from a dock


367. (1.1.4.3-46) INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel.The other vessel will have to move to allow you to pass. You wish to overtake the other vessel on

her starboard side. What should be your first whistle signal?

o (A) two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast

(B) one short blasto (C) two prolonged blasts followed by two short blastso (D) two short blasts






368. (1.1.4.3-42) INLAND ONLY You are on power-driven vessel "A" in a narrow channel as shown inillustration D032RR below. Power-driven vessel "B" sounds two short blasts. What signal should yousound if you are in agreement?

(A) sound two short blastso (B) sound two prolonged followed by two short blastso (C) not answer the whistle signals from vessel "B"o (D) None of the above


369. (1.1.4.3-53) INLAND ONLY What whistle signal would you sound if you are overtaking anotherpower-driven vessel and desire to pass on her left or port hand?

o (A) one long blast

(B) two short blastso (C) two prolonged blasts followed by two short blastso (D) one short blast


370. (1.1.4.3-54) INLAND ONLY What is the whistle signal used to indicate a power-driven vesselleaving a dock?

o (A) One short blast

(B) One prolonged blasto (C) No signal is necessaryo (D) Three short blasts


371. (1.1.4.3-47) INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel and sound a whistlesignal indicating that you intend to pass the vessel along her starboard side. If the other vesselanswers your signal with five short and rapid blasts, you should __________.

o (A) pass the other vessel along her starboard sideo (B) not overtake the other vessel until she sounds another five short and rapid blast signal

(C) not overtake the other vessel until both vessels exchange the same passing signalo (D) sound five short and rapid blasts and pass along her starboard side


372. (1.1.4.3-59) INLAND ONLY What is the required whistle signal for a power-driven vessel leaving

a dock or berth?

o (A) One short blast

(B) One prolonged blasto (C) Two short blastso (D) Two prolonged blasts






373. (1.1.4.3-63) INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel.The other vessel will have to move to allow you to pass. You wish to overtake the other vessel andleave her on your starboard side. What would be your FIRST whistle signal?

o (A) one short blasto (B) two prolonged blasts followed by two short blastso (C) two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast (D) two short blasts


374. (1.1.4.3-51) INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel, when leaving a dock or berth, must soundwhat signal?

(A) A prolonged blasto (B) A long blasto (C) No signal is required.o (D) Three short blasts


375. (1.1.4.3-65) INLAND ONLY What signal is a power-driven vessel, when leaving a dock orberth, required to sound?

o (A) no signal is required.o (B) four short blastso (C) one long blast

(D) one prolonged blast


376. (1.1.4.3-52) INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel and sound a whistlesignal indicating that you intend to pass the vessel along her starboard side. If the other vesselanswers your signal with five short and rapid blasts, what action should you take?

o (A) pass the other vessel along her starboard sideo (B) sound five short and rapid blasts and pass along her starboard side

(C) not overtake the other vessel until both vessels exchange the same passing signalo (D) not overtake the other vessel until she sounds another five short and rapid blast signal


377. (1.1.4.3-66) INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel.

The other vessel will have to move to allow you to pass. You wish to overtake the other vessel andleave her on your starboard side. What should be your first whistle signal?

o (A) one short blasto (B) two prolonged blasts followed by two short blastso (C) two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast

(D) two short blasts






378. (1.1.4.3-74) INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels, "A" and "B" , are meeting in a narrowchannel as shown in illustration D029RR below. Which statement is TRUE concerning whistlesignals between the vessels?

o (A) Vessel "A" should sound one short blast and vessel "B" should sound two short blasts.o (B) Both vessels should sound one short blast.

(C) Both vessels should sound two short blasts.o (D) Neither vessel should sound any signal as no course change is necessary.


379. (1.1.4.4-1) INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the fog signal of a canal boat 25meters in length, anchored in a "special anchorage area" approved by the Secretary?

(A) The vessel is not required to sound a fog signal.o (B) The vessel shall sound three blasts on the whistle every 2 minutes.o (C) The vessel shall ring a bell for 5 seconds every minute.o (D) The vessel shall sound one blast of the whistle every 2 minutes.


380. (1.1.4.4-2) INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the fog signal of a barge 35meters in length, anchored in a "special anchorage area" approved by the Secretary?

o (A) The vessel shall sound three blasts on the whistle every 2 minutes.o (B) The vessel shall sound one blast of the whistle every 2 minutes.

(C) The vessel is not required to sound a fog signal.o (D) The vessel shall ring a bell for 5 seconds every minute.


381. (1.1.4.4-3) INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the fog signal of a vessel 15meters in length, anchored in a "special anchorage area" approved by the Secretary?

o (A) The vessel shall sound three blasts on the whistle every 2 minutes.o (B) The vessel shall ring a bell for 5 seconds every minute.

(C) The vessel is not required to sound a fog signal.o (D) The vessel shall sound one blast of the foghorn every 2 minutes.


382. (1.1.5.6-31) INLAND ONLY A flashing blue light is used to identify which of the followingvessels?

o (A) dredge pipelines on trestleso (B) air-cushion vessels in the non-displacement mode

(C) law enforcement vesselso (D) U.S. submarines






383. (1.1.5.6-11) INLAND ONLY A law enforcement vessel patrolling a marine regatta may exhibit aflashing blue light or which of the following alternates?

o (A) two amber lights in a horizontal line

(B) an alternately flashing red and yellow lighto (C) a fixed green light over a red flashing lighto (D) a high intensity flashing white light (strobe)


384. (1.1.5.6-13) INLAND ONLY A commercial vessel engaged in public safety activities may displaya(n) identity light(s). Which of the following is appropriate for these activities?

o (A) alternately flashing blue and red lighto (B) flashing blue lighto (C) flashing yellow light

(D) alternately flashing red and yellow light


385. (1.1.5.6-16) INLAND ONLY Which of the following may be displayed by a commercial vesselengaged in public safety activities?

o (A) alternately flashing blue and red light

(B) alternately flashing red and yellow lighto (C) flashing blue lighto (D) flashing yellow light


386. (1.1.5.6-24) INLAND ONLY Which light(s) are permitted ONLY for law enforcement vessels?

o (A) a flashing yellow light

(B) a flashing blue lighto (C) an alternately flashing red and yellow lighto (D) two red lights in a vertical line


387. (1.1.5.6-15) INLAND ONLY A vessel engaged in public safety activities may display analternately flashing red and yellow light. Which of the following vessels may exhibit this special light?

o (A) a vessel not under command

(B) a vessel engaged in search and rescueo (C) a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuvero (D) a vessel engaged in river bank protection






388. (1.1.5.6-20) INLAND ONLY Which of the following is indicated by a vessel displaying a flashingblue light?

(A) a law enforcement vesselo (B) a vessel transferring dangerous cargoo (C) a work boato (D) a vessel engaged in a race


389. (1.1.5.6-22) INLAND ONLY A vessel engaged in public safety activities may display analternately flashing red and yellow light. This special light may be used by a vessel engaged in whichof the following?

o (A) law enforcemento (B) a pair of trawlers hauling netso (C) river bank protection

(D) patrolling a regatta


390. (1.1.5.6-23) INLAND ONLY A vessel engaged in public safety activities may display analternately flashing red and yellow light. This special light may be used by a vessel engaged in whichof the following?

o (A) submarine operations

(B) firefightingo (C) river bank protectiono (D) law enforcement


391. (1.1.5.6-29) INLAND ONLY You sight a vessel displaying an alternating red and yellow light.What does this light indicate?

(A) a vessel engaged in public safety activitieso (B) a law enforcement vesselo (C) a vessel in distresso (D) a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver






392. (1.3.1.3-4) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement applies to a vessel "constrained by herdraft"?

o (A) The term applies only to ALL vessels that are navigating in marked channels with followingcurrents.

o (B) The vessel must be over 100 meters in length.

(C) She is severely restricted in her ability to change her course because of her draft in relation tothe available depth of water.

o (D) She is designated as a "vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver".


393. (1.3.1.3-5) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel is NOT regarded as being "restricted in herability to maneuver"?

(A) A vessel constrained by her drafto (B) A towing vessel with tow unable to deviate from its courseo (C) A vessel engaged in dredging

o (D) A vessel servicing an aid to navigation


394. (1.3.2.1F-1) INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are operating a vessel in a narrow channel. Yourvessel must stay within the channel to be navigated safely. Another vessel is crossing your coursefrom starboard to port, and you are in doubt as to his intentions. According to Rule 9, whichstatement is TRUE?

o (A) You should sound one short blast to indicate that you are holding course and speedo (B) You are required to back down

(C) You may sound the danger signalo (D) You must sound one prolonged and two short blasts


395. (1.3.2.1F-2) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel is required to sound two prolonged blastsfollowed by one short blast on the whistle?

o (A) A mine clearance vessel while underway

(B) An overtaking vessel in a narrow channelo (C) A fishing vesselo (D) A vessel anchored






396. (1.3.2.1F-3) INTERNATIONAL ONLY You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel, andyou intend to pass along the vessel's port side. This action can only take place if the vessel to beovertaken takes action to permit safe passage. How should you signal your intention?

o (A) Two short blasts onlyo (B) Two prolonged blasts onlyo (C) Two short blasts followed by two prolonged blasts

(D) Two prolonged followed by two short blasts


397. (1.3.2.1F-4) INTERNATIONAL ONLY A sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel in anarrow channel, so as to pass on the power-driven vessel's port side. The overtaken vessel will haveto move to facilitate passage. Which statement is TRUE of the sailing vessel?

o (A) The sailing vessel is the stand-on vessel and would sound two prolonged blast followed byone short blast

o

(B) The sailing vessel is the give-way vessel and would sound no whistle signal (C) The sailing vessel is the give-way vessel and would sound two prolonged blasts followed by

two short blastso (D) The sailing vessel is the stand-on vessel and would sound no whistle signal


398. (1.3.2.1F-5) INTERNATIONAL ONLY You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel onthe overtaking vessel's port side. This action requires the overtaken vessel to take action to permitsafe passing. How should you signal your intentions?

o (A) Sound two prolonged blasts on the whistleo (B) Sound two short blastso (C) No signal is necessary (D) Sound two prolonged followed by two short blasts


399. (1.3.2.1F-6) INTERNATIONAL ONLY In which case would an overtaking vessel sound a whistlesignal of two prolonged followed by one short blast?

o (A) When overtaking on open waterso (B) When overtaking in restricted visibilityo (C) When no other vessels are in the immediate area

(D) When overtaking in a narrow channel






400. (1.3.2.1F-7) INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are in charge of a 250 meter freight vesselconstrained by her draft proceeding down a narrow channel. There is a vessel engaged in fishing onyour starboard bow half a mile away. According to Rule 9, which statement is TRUE?

o (A) You are to slow to bare steerageway until clear of the fishing vessel.

(B) If you are in doubt as to the fishing vessel's intentions you may sound at least five short and

rapid blasts on the whistle.o (C) You must sound one prolonged blast to alert the fishing vessel.o (D) You are not to impede the fishing vessel.


401. (1.3.2.1F-8) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Your vessel is crossing a narrow channel. A vessel to portis within the channel and crossing your course. She is showing a black cylinder. What is yourresponsibility?

o (A) Sound the danger signal.o (B) Hold your course and speed.

(C) Do not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel.o (D) Begin an exchange of passing signals.


402. (1.3.2.1F-9) INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, a vessel trying to overtake another onthe other vessel's port side, would sound which whistle signal?

(A) Two prolonged blasts followed by two short blastso (B) Two prolonged blasts followed by one short blasto (C) Two short blastso (D) One short blast


403. (1.3.2.1F-10) INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, a signal of intent which must beanswered by the other vessel, is sounded during which of the following situations?

o (A) A vessel crossing the course of anothero (B) A vessel meeting another head-on

(C) A vessel overtaking in a narrow channelo (D) All of the above






404. (1.3.2.1F-11) INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, an overtaking vessel which intendsto pass on the other vessel's port side would sound which signal?

(A) Two prolonged followed by two short blastso (B) Two short blastso (C) One prolonged followed by two short blastso (D) One short blast


405. (1.3.2.1F-12) INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, an overtaking vessel intends toPASS on the other vessel's port side. This overtaking action can only take place if the vessel to beovertaken takes action to permit safe passing. Which signal would the overtaking vessel sound?

o (A) One prolonged followed by two short blastso (B) Two short blasts

(C) Two prolonged followed by two short blastso (D) One short blast


406. (1.3.2.1F-13) INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are underway in a narrow channel, and you arebeing overtaken by a vessel astern. After the overtaking vessel sounds the proper signal indicatinghis intention to pass your vessel on your starboard side, you signal your agreement by soundingwhich signal?

o (A) One short, one prolonged, one short, and one prolonged blasto (B) Two prolonged followed by two short blastso (C) Two prolonged blasts

(D) One prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short blast


407. (1.3.2.1F-14) INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are underway in a narrow channel, and you arebeing overtaken by a vessel astern. After the overtaking vessel sounds the proper signal indicatinghis intention to pass your vessel on your starboard side, which signal would you sound to indicateyour agreement?

(A) One prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short blasto (B) Two prolonged blastso (C) Two prolonged followed by two short blastso (D) One short, one prolonged, one short, and one prolonged blast






408. (1.3.2.2E-1) INTERNATIONAL ONLY In international waters, you are on Vessel "I" in thesituation as shown in illustration D036RR below. Vessel "II" sounds one short blast. Which actionshould you take?

o (A) Sound two short blasts, slow down and turn to porto (B) Sound one short blast and slow down or turn to starboard.

(C) Hold course and speedo (D) Sound one short blast and hold course and speed.


409. (1.3.2.2H-1) INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are on a power-driven vessel "I" as shown inillustration D036RR below. Vessel "II" is a vessel engaged in fishing. The vessels will pass within 1/2mile of each other. Which action should you take?

o (A) Hold course and speed without giving a signal.o (B) Sound the danger signal and slow to moderate speed.

(C) Sound one short blast, turn to starboard.

o (D) Sound one short blast and hold course and speed.


410. (1.3.2.2H-2) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Of the vessels listed, which must keep out of the way of allthe others?


(B) A vessel pushing a bargeo (C) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuvero (D) A vessel constrained by her draft


411. (1.3.2.2H-3) INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are on a power-driven vessel "I" as shown inillustration D036RR below. Vessel "II" is a vessel engaged in fishing within 1/2 a mile of your vessel.Which action should you take?

o (A) Sound one short blast, and await a responseo (B) Hold course and speed without giving a signalo (C) Sound two short blasts, and await a response

(D) Change course or speed to avoid vessel "II"






412. (1.3.2.2H-4) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement is TRUE, according to the Rules?

o (A) A vessel constrained by her draft shall keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing.

(B) A vessel engaged in fishing while underway shall, so far as possible, keep out of the way of avessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.

o (C) A vessel not under command shall avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained

by her draft.o (D) A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to

maneuver.


413. (1.3.2.2H-5) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel shall avoid impeding the safe passage of avessel constrained by her draft?

(A) A sailing vesselo (B) A vessel not under commando (C) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver



414. (1.3.2.2H-7) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Of the vessels listed, which must keep out of the way of allthe others?

o (A) A vessel constrained by her draft

(B) A vessel on pilotage dutyo (C) A vessel engaged in fishingo (D) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver


415. (1.3.2.2H-8) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel is to keep out of the way of the others?

o (A) A vessel engaged in underwater operations

(B) A vessel engaged in trawlingo (C) A vessel constrained by her drafto (D) A vessel not under command






416. (1.3.2.3A-1) INTERNATIONAL ONLY What statement is TRUE when operating in fog and othervessels are detected by radar?

(A) You should maneuver in accordance with the steering and sailing rules.o (B) You should make an ample change to port for a vessel crossing on the starboard bow.o (C) You should determine the course and speed of all radar contacts at six minute intervals.o (D) You should make a series of small course alterations when maneuvering in order to

continually assess the situation.


417. (1.3.3.12-1) INTERNATIONAL ONLY A wing in ground (WIG) craft cannot comply with thespacing requirement for masthead lights. What is required in this situation?

o (A) The WIG must carry only the lights that comply with the rules; the others may be omitted.

(B) The WIG's lights must comply as closely as possible, as determined by her government.o (C) The WIG must be altered to permit full compliance with the rules.o (D) An all-round light should be substituted for the after masthead light and the stern light.


418. (1.3.3.4-1) INTERNATIONAL ONLY While underway at night, a power-driven vessel of less than7 meters in length, whose maximum speed which does not exceed 7 knots, may show which of thefollowing?

o (A) Sidelights combined in a single lantern, onlyo (B) An all-round flashing yellow light, onlyo (C) A lantern showing a white light exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision, only

(D) One all-round white light, only


419. (1.3.3.4-2) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which is the minimal lighting requirement for a power-drivenvessel less than 7 meters in length, with a maximum speed which does not exceed 7 knots?

o (A) A white light on the near approach of another vessel

(B) One white 360° lighto (C) The lights required of a vessel less than 12 meters in lengtho (D) Sidelights and a stern light






420. (1.3.3.5-1) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown inillustration D041RR below, and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which light on vessel "B" will you see if youare on vessel "A"?

o (A) Flashing blue lighto (B) Special flashing yellow lighto (C) Two yellow towing lights (D) None of the above


421. (1.3.3.5-2) INTERNATIONAL ONLY A partially submerged object towed by a vessel, during theday, must display which of the following shapes?

o (A) a black ball only when the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters in lengtho (B) a black ballo (C) a diamond shape when the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters in length

(D) a diamond shape when the length of the tow is 200 meters or less


422. (1.3.3.5-3) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which of the following does NOT exhibit a yellow light?

o (A) Purse seiners

(B) Towing vessels pushing aheado (C) Air cushion vessels in a non-displacement modeo (D) U.S. submarines


423. (1.3.3.5-4) INTERNATIONAL ONLY At night you sight the lights shown in illustration D066RRbelow. What do the lights indicate?

o (A) Two vessels pair trawlingo (B) A vessel engaged in fishing

(C) A tug with a tow alongsideo (D) A ship being assisted by a tug


424. (1.3.3.5-5) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown inillustration D041RR below and will pass 1/4 mile apart. If you are on vessel "A", in addition to thesidelight, which other light(s) will you see on vessel "B"?

o (A) Special flashing yellow lighto (B) Two yellow towing lights

(C) Two white masthead lights in a vertical lineo (D) None of the above






425. (1.3.3.5-6) INTERNATIONAL ONLY In addition to other required lights, which lights does apower-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside display?

o (A) Two lights on the stern, one yellow and one whiteo (B) Two yellow towing lights in a vertical line

(C) Two white masthead lights in a vertical lineo (D) Two all-round red lights in a vertical line


426. (1.3.3.5-7) INTERNATIONAL ONLY At night, you sight the lights shown in illustration D055RRbelow. What do the lights indicate?

o (A) A tug not under commando (B) A vessel fishing at anchoro (C) A pipeline

(D) A tug with a tow alongside


427. (1.3.3.5-8) INTERNATIONAL ONLY You see the lights shown in illustration D066RR below.What do these lights indicate?

(A) Vessel towing a barge alongsideo (B) Dredge working at anchoro (C) Vessel pushing a barge aheado (D) Pilot vessel with a launch alongside


428. (1.3.3.5-9) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which light(s) shall a single vessel being towedalongside show?

o (A) A masthead light, sidelights, and a stern lighto (B) Only the outboard sidelight and a stern light

(C) Sidelights and a stern lighto (D) One all-round white light


429. (1.3.3.5-10) INTERNATIONAL ONLY A power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongsidewill show sidelights, a stern light, and which additional light(s)?

o (A) A single white light forward

(B) Two masthead lights in a vertical lineo (C) Two yellow masthead lights in a vertical lineo (D) An all-round red light where it can best be seen






430. (1.3.3.5-11) INTERNATIONAL ONLY As seen in illustration D016RR below, which additionalshape must you show on the forward end of an inconspicuous partially submerged vessel or objectbeing towed more than 200 meters in length?

o (A) A

(B) Bo (C) Do (D) No day shape must be shown.


431. (1.3.3.5-12) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which light(s) will a 20-meter power-driven vessel pushingahead or towing alongside display?

o (A) Two all-round red lights where they can best be seeno (B) A single white light forwardo (C) Two towing lights in a vertical line

(D) Two masthead lights in a vertical line


432. (1.3.3.5-13) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which lights is a 45-meter power-driven vessel pushingahead or towing alongside required to display?

o (A) Two all-round red lights at the mastheado (B) Two towing lights in a vertical line

(C) Two masthead lights in a vertical lineo (D) A towing light above the stern light


433. (1.3.3.7-1) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Additional light signals are provided in the Annexes to theRules for which of the following vessels?

o (A) Under sailo (B) Engaged in towing

(C) Engaged in fishingo (D) Not under command


434. (1.3.3.8-1) INTERNATIONAL ONLY If a towing vessel and her tow are severely restricted in theirability to deviate from their course, the towing vessel shall show lights in addition to her towing

identification lights. When shall these additional lights be shown?

o (A) If the vessel is towed alongside

(B) If the vessel is towed asterno (C) If the vessel is pushed aheado (D) All of the above






435. (1.3.3.9-1) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel would display three red lights in a verticalline?

o (A) A vessel aground

(B) A vessel constrained by her drafto (C) A vessel dredging the navigation channelo (D) A vessel not under command


436. (1.3.3.9-2) INTERNATIONAL ONLY What shape is prescribed for a vessel constrained by herdraft?

o (A) Two vertical black ballso (B) A black cone, apex upwardo (C) A black cone, apex downward

(D) A cylinder


437. (1.3.3.9-3) INTERNATIONAL ONLY If a vessel displays three all-round red lights in a vertical lineat night, during the day which shape(s) may she show?

(A) A cylindero (B) Two diamonds in a vertical lineo (C) Two cones, apexes togethero (D) Three balls in a vertical line


438. (1.3.3.9-4) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which lights shall a vessel that is constrained by herdraft, display, in a vertical line to indicate her condition?

o (A) Three 360° blue lightso (B) Two 225° red lights

(C) Three 360° red lightso (D) Two 225° blue lights


439. (1.3.3.9-5) INTERNATIONAL ONLY You have sighted three red lights in a vertical line onanother vessel dead ahead at night. Which vessel would display these lights?

(A) A vessel constrained by her drafto (B) A vessel agroundo (C) A vessel dredgingo (D) A vessel moored over a wreck






440. (1.3.3.9-6) INTERNATIONAL ONLY In addition to her running lights, a vessel constrained by herdraft while underway shall carry which lights in a vertical line?

o (A) Two red lightso (B) Two white lightso (C) A red light, a white light, and a red light

(D) Three red lights


441. (1.3.3.9-7) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel may NOT exhibit two red lights in a verticalline?

o (A) A vessel agroundo (B) A trawler fishing in close proximity to other trawlerso (C) A dredge

(D) A vessel constrained by her draft


442. (1.3.3.9-8) INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel constrained by her draft may display which lights?

o (A) Three all-round red lights instead of the lights required for a power-driven vessel of her classo (B) The same lights as a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuvero (C) The lights for a power-driven vessel which is not under command

(D) Three all-round red lights in addition to the lights required for a power-driven vessel of herclass


443. (1.3.4.3-1) INTERNATIONAL ONLY A power-driven vessel leaving a quay or wharf must soundwhat signal?

o (A) Three short blastso (B) A long blasto (C) A prolonged blast

(D) No signal is required.


444. (1.3.4.3-2) INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are on vessel "A" as shown in illustration D032RRbelow. Vessel "B" sounds two short blasts. What action should you take?

o (A) Sound two prolonged blasts followed by two short blastso (B) Sound two short blasts and maintain course and speed

(C) Do not answer the whistle signal from vessel "B"o (D) Sound one prolonged, one short, one prolonged and one short blasts






445. (1.3.4.3-3) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within one half mileof each other as shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast of thewhistle. What action should vessel "B" take?

o (A) Sound one short blast and maintain course and speedo (B) Sound the danger signal and slow to moderate speedo (C) Alter course to the right or slowdown (D) Maintain course and speed


446. (1.3.4.3-4) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which is TRUE when your vessel is moving from a berthalongside a quay (wharf)?

o (A) You must sound a long blasto (B) You must sound three short blastso (C) You must sound a prolonged blast



447. (1.3.4.3-5) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Power-driven vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river asshown in illustration D041RR below and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which action should the vesselstake?

(A) The vessels should continue on course and pass without sounding any whistle signals.o (B) The vessels should exchange two blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard.o (C) The vessels should exchange one blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard.o (D) The vessel with the tow should initiate the whistle signals.


448. (1.3.4.3-6) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Your vessel is backing out of a slip in a harbor and you cansee that other vessels are approaching. You should sound which of the following signals?

o (A) One prolonged blast followed by three short blasts when the last line is taken aboardo (B) The danger signalo (C) One prolonged blast only

(D) Three short blasts when leaving the slip


449. (1.3.4.3-7) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel would sound two prolonged blasts followed by

one short blast on the whistle?

o (A) A vessel engaged in mineclearanceo (B) A vessel at anchor

(C) A vessel overtaking another in a narrow channelo (D) A vessel engaged in fishing while at anchor






450. (1.3.4.3-8) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" on open waters asshown in illustration D017RR below and will pass without changing course. What signal shouldvessel "A" sound?

o (A) Two prolonged blasts followed by two short blastso (B) At least five short and rapid blastso (C) Two short blasts (D) No whistle signal should be sounded


451. (1.3.4.3-9) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in the situation asshown in illustration D037RR below. What does one short blast from either vessel mean?

o (A) "I intend to hold course and speed."o (B) "I am altering my course to port."

(C) "I am altering my course to starboard."o (D) "I intend to leave you on my port side."


452. (1.3.4.3-10) INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are in sight of another vessel in a crossing situation,and the other vessel sounds one short blast. You are going to hold course and speed.Which statement is CORRECT?

(A) Sound no whistle signalo (B) Answer with one short blasto (C) Sound the danger signalo (D) Answer with two short blasts


453. (1.3.4.3-11) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in the situation asshown in illustration D037RR below. What does two short blasts from either vessel mean?

o (A) "I am altering my course to starboard."o (B) "I intend to leave you on my port side."o (C) "I am operating astern propulsion."

(D) "I am altering my course to port."


454. (1.3.4.3-12) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within one half mile

of each other as shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast of thewhistle. What does this signal mean?

o (A) "I intend to intend to overtake you on your port side"o (B) "I am intend to leave you on my starboard side"o (C) "I am altering my course to port"







455. (1.3.4.3-13) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within one half mileof each other as shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast of thewhistle. What is vessel "B" in this situation?

o (A) The burdened vesselo (B) The overtaking vesselo (C) The give-way vessel (D) None of the above


456. (1.3.4.3-14) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within one half mileof each other as shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast of thewhistle. What signal should vessel "B" sound?

o (A) Two short blastso (B) One prolonged, one short, one prolonged and one short blastso (C) One short blast



457. (1.3.4.3-15) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within one half mileof each other as shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast of thewhistle. What does this signal mean?

o (A) "I intend to overtake you on your starboard side"o (B) "I am operating astern propulsion"o (C) "I intend to leave you on my port side"



458. (1.3.4.3-16) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" on open waters asshown in illustration D017RR below and will pass without changing course. What action shouldVessel "A" take?

(A) Need not sound any whistle signalso (B) Should sound one long blasto (C) Should sound the danger signalo (D) Should sound two short blasts


459. (1.3.4.3-17) INTERNATIONAL ONLY When two vessels are in sight of one another, all of thefollowing signals may be given EXCEPT which signal?

o (A) A light signal of at least five short and rapid flasheso (B) Two short whistle blastso (C) One prolonged, one short, one prolonged and one short whistle blasts

(D) Four short whistle blasts






460. (1.3.4.3-18) INTERNATIONAL ONLY When two vessels are in sight of one another and NOT inor near an area of restricted visibility, any of the following signals may be given EXCEPT whichsignal?

o (A) A light signal of at least five short and rapid flashes

(B) Four short whistle blastso (C) Two short whistle blastso (D) One prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short whistle blasts


461. (1.3.4.3-19) INTERNATIONAL ONLY On open water, a power-driven vessel coming up deadastern of another vessel and altering her course to starboard so as to pass on the starboard side ofthe vessel ahead would sound which signal?

o (A) One long and one short blasto (B) Two prolonged blasts followed by one short blasto (C) Two short blasts

(D) One short blast


462. (1.3.4.3-20) INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a crossing situation on international waters, what does ashort blast by the give-way vessel indicate?

o (A) The vessel will keep out of the way of the stand-on vesselo (B) The vessel intends to pass port to porto (C) The vessel is holding course and speed

(D) The vessel is turning to starboard


463. (1.3.4.3-21) INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel sounds one short blast. What does this signalindicate about the vessel?

o (A) The vessel intends to pass starboard to starboardo (B) The vessel intends to pass port to port

(C) The vessel is altering course to starboardo (D) The vessel intends to alter course to starboard


464. (1.3.4.3-22) 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 thiswhistle signal?

o (A) "I will maintain course and speed and pass you on your starboard side."o (B) "I request permission to pass you on my port side."o (C) "On which side should I pass?"

(D) "I am changing course to starboard."






465. (1.3.4.3-23) INTERNATIONAL ONLY A signal of one prolonged, one short, one prolonged, andone short blast, in that order is given by which vessel?

(A) A vessel being overtaken in a narrow channelo (B) A vessel at anchoro (C) A vessel in distresso (D) A vessel engaged on pilotage duty underway


466. (1.3.4.3-24) INTERNATIONAL ONLY A whistle signal of one prolonged, one short, oneprolonged and one short blast, is sounded by which vessel?

(A) A vessel being overtaken in a narrow channelo (B) A vessel towing a submerged objecto (C) A vessel at anchor warning of her positiono (D) A vessel in distress


467. (1.3.4.3-25) INTERNATIONAL ONLY What characteristic must a light used to indicate passingintentions poses?

o (A) It must be an all-round red lighto (B) It can be either an all-round white or yellow light

(C) It must be an all-round white lighto (D) It must be an all-round yellow light


468. (1.3.4.3-26) INTERNATIONAL ONLY What whistle signal, if any, would be sounded when twovessels are meeting, but will pass clear starboard to starboard?

o (A) One short blasto (B) Two short blastso (C) Five or more short blasts



469. (1.3.4.3-27) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" on open waters and willpass without changing course. Which action should vessel "A" take?

o (A) Sound one long blasto (B) Sound two short blastso (C) Sound the danger signal

(D) Not sound any whistle signals






470. (1.3.4.3-28) INTERNATIONAL ONLY A signal of intent must be sounded in international watersduring which of the following situations?

o (A) A vessel meeting another head-ono (B) The give-way vessel in a crossing situationo (C) A vessel crossing the course of another

(D) A vessel overtaking another in a narrow channel


471. (1.3.4.3-29) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which signal is required to be sounded by a power-drivenvessel ONLY?

o (A) A signal sounded when approaching a bend.o (B) A signal meaning that the vessel sounding it is in doubt as to the other vessel's actions.o (C) A signal meaning, "I intend to overtake you on your starboard side."

(D) A signal meaning, "I am altering my course to starboard."


472. (1.3.4.3-30) INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are on a power-driven vessel, maneuvering asauthorized, and are in sight of another vessel. You put your engines full speed astern, whichstatement concerning whistle signals is TRUE?

o (A) You must sound whistle signals only if the vessels are meeting.

(B) You must sound three short blasts on the whistle.o (C) You need not sound any whistle signals.o (D) You must sound one blast if backing to starboard.


473. (1.3.4.3-31) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which signal is sounded ONLY by a vessel in sight ofanother and NOT in or near an area of restricted visibility?

(A) One short blast on the whistleo (B) One short, one prolonged, and one short blast on the whistleo (C) One prolonged blast on the whistleo (D) Four short blasts on the whistle


474. (1.3.4.3-32) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which whistle signal may be sounded by one of twovessels in sight of each other?

o (A) One short, one prolonged, and one short blasto (B) One prolonged blasto (C) Four short blasts

(D) One short blast






475. (1.3.4.3-33) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which signal is sounded ONLY by a vessel in sight ofanother?

(A) One short blast on the whistleo (B) One prolonged blast on the whistleo (C) One short, one prolonged, and one short blast on the whistleo (D) Four short blasts on the whistle


476. (1.3.4.3-34) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which is TRUE for a light used to signal passingintentions?

o (A) The light must be an alternating red and yellow lighto (B) The light must be an all-round white or yellow lighto (C) The light must be an alternating white and yellow light

(D) The light must be an all-round white light only


477. (1.3.4.3-35) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which is TRUE for the light which may be used with avessel's whistle?

o (A) It is used when the whistle is brokeno (B) It is used only at nighto (C) It is used prior to sounding the whistle

(D) It is a white light


478. (1.3.4.3-39) INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel sounds two short blasts. What does this indicate?

o (A) The vessel intends to alter course to porto (B) The vessel will alter course to port

(C) The vessel is altering course to porto (D) The vessel intends to pass starboard to starboard


479. (1.3.4.3-40) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting. What would a twoblast whistle signal by either vessel mean?

(A) "I am altering course to port"o (B) "I desire to pass port to port"o (C) "I desire to pass starboard to starboard"o (D) "I intend to alter course to port"






480. (1.3.4.3-41) INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are in sight of a power-driven vessel that sounds twoshort blasts of the whistle. What does this signal mean?

o (A) The vessel intends to leave you on her starboard side

(B) The vessel is altering course to porto (C) The vessel is altering course to starboardo (D) The vessel intends to leave you on her port side


481. (1.3.4.4-1) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Your vessel is backing out of a slip in a harbor. Visibility isrestricted. Which signal are you required to sound?

o (A) one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts when the last line is taken aboardo (B) one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts when leaving the slipo (C) the danger signal

(D) one prolonged blast only


482. (1.3.4.4-3) INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are underway on the high seas in restricted visibility.You hear a fog signal of one prolonged and two short blasts. Which vessel would Not sound thissignal?

o (A) A vessel constrained by her drafto (B) A vessel minesweeping

(C) A vessel being towedo (D) A vessel engaged in fishing


483. (1.3.4.4-5) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel would sound a fog signal of one prolongedand two short blasts?

o (A) A WIG craft underway

(B) A vessel constrained by her drafto (C) A vessel being towedo (D) A power-driven vessel underway






484. (1.3.4.4-4) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel sounds the same fog signal as a vessel notunder command?

o (A) A towed vessel

(B) A sail vesselo (C) A WIG craft underwayo (D) A vessel aground


485. (1.3.4.4-2) INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which signal may be sounded ONLY by vessels in restrictedvisibility?

o (A) At least five short and rapid blastso (B) One prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short blast, in that ordero (C) Two short blasts

(D) Four short blasts






486. (1.2.3.2-19) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The towing light is a(n) __________.

o (A) flashing amber lighto (B) yellow light with the same characteristics as the masthead light

• (C) yellow light with the same characteristics as the stern lighto (D) all-round yellow light


487. (1.2.3.4-15) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a vessel heading due south and seethe lights shown in illustration D051RR below, one point on the port bow. What direction could thisvessel be heading?

• (A) NWo (B) SE

o (C) SWo (D) NE


488. (1.2.4.6-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal is NOT a distress signal?

o (A) International Code Flags "November" over "Charlie"

• (B) A Basket hanging in the riggingo (C) Shooting red flares or red rocketso (D) Continuous sounding of fog signaling apparatus


489. (1.2.1.3-23) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel that is defined as "restricted in herability to maneuver" is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel due to __________.

o (A) some exceptional circumstances

• (B) the nature of her worko (C) a danger of navigationo (D) her draft






490. (1.2.3.6-33) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are under sail with the auxiliary enginerunning and the propeller engaged on a 15 meter sail vessel. Which statement is TRUE?

o (A) You must display two green lights in a vertical line at or near the masthead.o (B) You should maintain course and speed when approaching a power-driven vessel.o (C) You are considered a sailing vessel as long as sail propulsion affects the vessel's

maneuverability.

• (D) This condition is indicated by a conical shape, apex downwards.


491. (1.2.3.7A-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel underway but not making way andfishing other than trawling will show which lights?

• (A) A red light over a white lighto (B) A white light over a red light, sidelights, and a stern light

o (C) A white light over a red lighto (D) A red light over a white light, sidelights, and a stern light


492. (1.2.3.5-77) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing is showing three forward whitemasthead lights in a vertical line. What does this indicate?

o (A) the towing vessel is greater than 50 meters

• (B) the tow is greater than 200 meterso (C) the towing vessel is less than 50 meterso (D) the tow is less than 200 meters


493. (1.2.4.4-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog you hear the rapid ringingof a bell. What does this signal indicate?

o (A) A vessel driftingo (B) A vessel backing downo (C) A sailboat underway

• (D) A vessel at anchor






494. (1.2.3.5-13) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The tow shown in illustration D024RR below isgreater than 200 meters in length and severely restricts the tow vessel's ability to deviate from hercourse. Which shape(s) would be displayed by day from the vessel(s)?

o (A) ball-diamond-ball on the towing vesselo (B) diamond on the towing vesselo (C) diamond on the barges

• (D) All of the above


495. (1.2.3.7B-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE for a fishing vessel displayingthe lights shown in illustration D067RR below?

o (A) the vessel is anchored

• (B) the vessel is fishing by trawling

o (C) it is tending a small fishing boato (D) it is underway but not fishing


496. (1.2.3.7B-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a 30-meter trawler. Whichidentification shape shown in illustration D016RR below must you show while trawling?

o (A) Ao (B) B

• (C) Co (D) None of these day signals are correct.


497. (1.2.3.6-9) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What light(s) must sailboats 20 meters in lengthshow when underway at night?

o (A) Red and green sidelightso (B) A stern lighto (C) One all-round white light

• (D) Red and green sidelights and a stern light






498. (1.2.4.4-74) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel enters fog. You stop your engines,and the vessel is dead in the water. Which fog signal should you sound?

o (A) Three short blasts every two minuteso (B) One prolonged and two short blasts every two minuteso (C) One prolonged blast every two minutes

• (D) Two prolonged blasts every two minutes


499. (1.2.4.1-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the duration of each blast of the whistlesignals used in meeting and crossing situations?

• (A) about 1 secondo (B) 2 or 4 secondso (C) 4 to 6 seconds

o (D) 8 to 10 seconds


500. (1.2.3.4-13) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown inillustration D017RR below. Which color light will vessel "A" observe on vessel "B"?

o (A) Flashing redo (B) Greeno (C) Yellow over yellow

• (D) White


501. (1.2.4.4-47) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is required to sound a fog signalof one prolonged followed by two short blasts?

o (A) A sailing vessel, underwayo (B) A vessel not under commando (C) A vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver, at anchor



502. (1.2.4.2-12) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What equipment for fog signals is required for avessel 13 meters in length?

o (A) Whistle and bell onlyo (B) Bell onlyo (C) Whistle, bell, and gong

• (D) Whistle only






503. (1.2.3.11B-12) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum length of an anchoredvessel which is required to show a white light both forward and aft?

o (A) 200 meterso (B) 150 meterso (C) 100 meters

• (D) 50 meters


504. (1.2.4.4-94) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility, which signal shall a vesselfishing with nets sound at intervals of two minutes?

o (A) Two prolonged blasts in succession

• (B) One prolonged followed by two short blastso (C) One prolonged blast

o (D) One prolonged followed by three short blasts


505. (1.2.3.11A-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel aground would show the sameshape to signify her condition as which vessel?

o (A) vessel towing a submerged objecto (B) hydrographic survey vessel at anchor and surveyingo (C) dredge underway and dredging

• (D) None of the above


506. (1.2.3.7A-19) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is a vessel which is fishing, required toshow sidelights and a stern light?

• (A) when underway and making wayo (B) when at anchoro (C) if underwayo (D) when dead in the water


507. (1.2.3.5-79) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing vessel 35 meters in length, with a tow100 meters astern, must show a minimum of how many masthead lights?

o (A) 1

• (B) 2o (C) 3o (D) 4






508. (1.2.3.3-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are heading due east (090°) and observe avessel's red sidelight on your port beam. Which direction may the vessel be heading?

o (A) southeast (135°)o (B) northeast (045°)

• (C) southwest (225°)o (D) northwest (315°)


509. (1.2.3.5-14) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the shape shown inillustration D010RR below is which of the following?

• (A) has a tow that exceeds 200 meters in lengtho (B) is not under commando (C) is at anchor

o (D) has a tow that is carrying dangerous cargo


510. (1.2.3.6-21) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light(s) are required to be exhibited by a20-meter sailing vessel while underway?

o (A) combined lantern

• (B) stern lighto (C) red light over a green light at the mastheado (D) All of the above


511. (1.2.3.10-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is displaying ONLY the lights shownin illustration D053RR below. What type of vessel is this?

o (A) vessel under sailo (B) vessel engaged in fishing

• (C) vessel engaged on pilotage duty underwayo (D) power-driven vessel underway, making way


512. (1.2.3.8B-20) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel, when anchored at night, wouldNOT be required to show anchor lights?

o (A) A power-driven vesselo (B) A vessel on pilotage duty

• (C) A vessel dredgingo (D) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver






513. (1.2.3.6-32) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light configuration may a sailing vesselexhibit while underway?

o (A) a special flashing light at the bowo (B) a green light over a red light at the masthead

• (C) a red light over a green light at the mastheado (D) two white lights in a vertical line at the stern


514. (1.2.1.1-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For identification purposes at night, U.S. Navysubmarines on the surface may display an intermittent flashing light of which color?

o (A) Redo (B) Blueo (C) White

• (D) Amber (yellow)


515. (1.2.3.4-25) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, power-driven vessels less than 12meters in length may, instead of the underway lights for vessels under 50 meters, show whichlights?

o (A) Sidelights and stern lighto (B) Stern light only

• (C) One all-round white light and sidelightso (D) Masthead light only


516. (1.2.3.8A-8) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel "not under command" atnight must show which lights in a vertical line?

o (A) Three whiteo (B) Two whiteo (C) Three red

• (D) Two red






517. (1.2.3.8B-40) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The tow shown in illustration D024RR below isless than 200 meters in length and severely restricted in her ability to deviate from her course. Whichshape(s) would be displayed by day from the vessel(s)?

o (A) diamond on the last bargeo (B) diamond on the towing vessel

• (C) ball-diamond-ball on the towing vesselo (D) All of the above


518. (1.2.3.7A-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a vessel engaged in fishing, otherthan trawling, and have gear extending more than 150 meters horizontally from the vessel. Which ofthe shapes shown in illustration D016RR below must you show in the direction of the outlying gear?

o (A) Ao (B) Bo (C) C

• (D) D


519. (1.2.3.8B-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights are shown by a vessel restricted inher ability to maneuver to indicate that the vessel is making way?

o (A) Masthead lights and sidelights only

• (B) Masthead lights, sidelights and stern lighto (C) Sidelights onlyo (D) Sidelights and stern light only


520. (1.2.3.2-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is towing and carrying the requiredlights on the masthead. What is the visibility arc of these lights?

o (A) 112.5°o (B) 135.0°

• (C) 225.0°o (D) 360.0°






521. (1.2.4.3-21) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the stand-on vessel in a crossingsituation. If you think the give-way vessel is NOT taking sufficient action to avoid collision, whichaction should you take?

o (A) Give no signal and maneuver at will

• (B) Sound the danger signalo (C) Sound two short blasts, alter to port, and pass asterno (D) Sound one short blast and maintain course


522. (1.2.3.8B-32) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If a towing vessel and her tow are severelyrestricted in their ability to deviate from their course, they may show lights in addition to their towingidentification lights. These additional lights may be shown if the tow is __________.

o (A) pushed ahead

o (B) towed alongside• (C) towed asterno (D) All of the above


523. (1.2.3.2-16) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The stern light shall be positioned such that itwill show from dead astern to how many degrees on each side of the stern of the vessel?

o (A) 22.5°

• (B) 67.5°o (C) 112.5°o (D) 135.0°


524. (1.2.3.5-37) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What lights, if any, would you exhibit at night ifyour vessel were broken down and being towed by another vessel?

o (A) Noneo (B) Same lights as for a power-driven vessel underwayo (C) A white light forward and a white light aft

• (D) The colored sidelights and a white stern light






525. (1.2.4.3-32) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a meeting situation, which vessel may soundthe danger signal?

• (A) Either vesselo (B) Neither vesselo (C) Stand-on vesselo (D) Give-way vessel


526. (1.2.3.8B-23) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An anchored vessel is servicing an aid tonavigation and is restricted in her ability to maneuver. Which lights will she show?

o (A) Three lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest red and the middle white, ONLY

• (B) Three lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest red and the middle white, and anchorlights

o (C) Anchor lights and sidelights ONLYo (D) Anchor lights ONLY


527. (1.2.3.2-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In illustration D023RR below which representsthe arc of visibility of a red sidelight?

• (A) Ao (B) Bo (C) Co (D) D


528. (1.2.1.3-26) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The NAVIGATION RULES define a "vessel notunder command" as a vessel which __________.

o (A) is moored, aground or anchored in a fairway

• (B) through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the ruleso (C) by taking action contrary to the rules has created a special circumstance situationo (D) from the nature of her work is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel






529. (1.2.1.3-37) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is NOT to be regarded as"restricted in her ability to maneuver"?

o (A) A vessel servicing a navigation marko (B) A vessel transferring provisions while underway

• (C) A pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed when connected in a composite unito (D) A vessel launching aircraft


530. (1.2.3.5-70) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel towing another vesselastern (tow less than 200 meters) shall show which light(s)?

o (A) three masthead lights in a vertical line instead of either the forward or after masthead lights

• (B) two masthead lights in a vertical line instead of either the forward or after masthead lightso (C) a small white light abaft the funnel

o (D) two towing lights in a vertical line at the stern


531. (1.2.3.8B-27) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which shapes shall a vessel transferringprovisions or cargo at sea display during the day?

o (A) three black balls in a vertical lineo (B) two black balls in a vertical line

• (C) three black shapes in a vertical line; the highest and lowest shall be balls and the middle onea diamond

o (D) three shapes in a vertical line; the highest and lowest shall be red balls and the middle a whitediamond


532. (1.2.3.8B-31) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By night, you sight the lights of a vesselengaged in underwater operations. If an obstruction exists on the port side of the vessel, how will itbe marked?

• (A) two red lights in a vertical lineo (B) a single red lighto (C) a floodlighto (D) any visible lights


533. (1.2.3.11B-13) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning avessel of 150 meters in length, at anchor?

• (A) She must show all-round white lights forward and aft.o (B) She may show an all-round white light where it can best be seen.o (C) The showing of working lights is optional.o (D) None of the above






534. (1.2.4.2-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE regarding equipmentfor bell and gong signals?

o (A) Any vessel over 12 meters in length must be provided with a gong.

• (B) Manual sounding of the signals must always be possible.o (C) Signals must be able to be sounded manually and automatically.o (D) A vessel of less than 12 meters in length need not have any sound signaling equipment.


535. (1.2.4.3-28) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may use the danger signal?

o (A) Either of two power-driven vessels meeting head-ono (B) The vessel to starboard when two power-driven vessels are crossing

o (C) A vessel engaged in fishing, crossing the course of a sailing vessel• (D) All of the above


536. (1.2.3.5-30) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would display the lights shown inillustration D079RR below?

o (A) law enforcement vesselo (B) vessel constrained by her draft

• (C) vessel towing asterno (D) vessel not under command


537. (1.2.3.8A-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is required to exhibit the lightsshown in illustration D049RR below?

• (A) not under commando (B) engaged in fishingo (C) restricted in her ability to maneuvero (D) on pilotage duty


538. (1.2.3.6-16) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light(s) must a sailing vessel of over 20meters in length while underway exhibit?

• (A) stern lighto (B) white masthead lighto (C) red light over a green light at the mastheado (D) combined lantern






539. (1.2.1.1-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The masthead light may be displaced from thecenterline on which of the following vessels?

• (A) a vessel of special constructiono (B) a vessel engaged in trollingo (C) a power-driven vessel 12 meters in lengtho (D) an air-cushion vessel in non-displacement mode


540. (1.2.4.4-38) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are at anchor in fog on a 120 meter power-driven vessel. You hear the fog signal of a vessel approaching off your port bow. Which signal mayyou sound to warn of your position?

• (A) One short, one prolonged, and one short blasto (B) One prolonged, one short and one prolonged blasto (C) Two short blastso (D) One prolonged blast


541. (1.2.4.3-16) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal may be used by a vessel that is indoubt as to whether sufficient action is being taken by another vessel to avoid collision?

• (A) Five or more short rapid blasts on the whistleo (B) Firing a gun every minuteo

(C) One prolonged blast on the whistleo (D) A continuous sounding of the fog horn


542. (1.2.1.3-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which craft is a "power-driven vessel" under theRules of the Road?

o (A) A canoe propelled by a small outboard motoro (B) An auxiliary sailing vessel, using her engineo (C) A trawler on her way to the fishing grounds







543. (1.2.3.8B-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is carrying three lights in a verticalline. The highest and lowest of these are red and the middle light is white. Which statement isalways TRUE?

• (A) If making way, she would show masthead lights at night.o (B) During the day, she would display three balls in a vertical line.o (C) If at anchor, she need not show anchor lights while displaying identifying lights.o (D) Her fog signal would consist of a rapid ringing of a bell for five seconds every minute.


544. (1.2.3.7A-16) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light(s) is a vessel engaged in fishing,and at anchor required to exhibit?

o (A) sidelights and stern lighto (B) three lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest being red, and the middle being white

o (C) an anchor light• (D) None of the above


545. (1.2.3.5-42) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights must a vessel being towed show atnight?

o (A) a white all-round light, onlyo (B) a flashing yellow light, only

• (C) sidelights and a stern lighto (D) forward and after masthead lights


546. (1.2.4.4-46) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog when you hear thefollowing signal: one short blast, one prolonged blast and one short blast in succession. Which of thefollowing would it be?

o (A) A power-driven vessel underway and making way through the watero (B) A sailing vessel underway with the wind abaft the beamo (C) A vessel towing

• (D) A vessel at anchor






547. (1.2.4.4-64) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a prolongedblast from another vessel. Which vessel would sound this signal?

o (A) A vessel being towedo (B) A sailboat making way

• (C) A power-driven vessel making wayo (D) Any power-driven vessel making way, towing


548. (1.2.1.3-42) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel transferring cargo while underway isclassified by the Rules as a vessel __________.

o (A) not under commando (B) constrained by her drafto (C) in special circumstances

• (D) restricted in her ability to maneuver


549. (1.2.1.3-20) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is "underway" within the meaningof the Rules?

o (A) A vessel aground with the engine turning

• (B) A vessel drifting with the engine stoppedo (C) A vessel tied to an offshore mooring buoyo (D) A vessel at anchor with the engine turning


550. (1.2.4.4-40) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a signal of oneprolonged blast followed by three short blasts. Which vessel shall sound this fog signal?

o (A) A vessel at anchoro (B) An unmanned vessel being towed

• (C) A manned vessel being towedo (D) A towing vessel


551. (1.2.4.3-37) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning the lightused with whistle signals?

o (A) The light shall have the same characteristics as a masthead light.o (B) Use of such a light is required.

• (C) Its purpose is to supplement short blasts of the whistle.o (D) All of the above






552. (1.2.4.4-119) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum fog signal requiredaboard a vessel between 12 meters and 20 meters in length at anchor?

o (A) One short, one long, one short stroke of the bell every minute

• (B) Any efficient sound signal every two minuteso (C) Rapid ringing of the bell for 10 seconds every minuteo (D) Three separate and distinct strokes of the bell every two minutes


553. (1.2.3.4-10) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a vessel heading due south and seethe lights shown in illustration D051RR below one point on the port bow. What direction could thisvessel be heading in?

• (A) NWo (B) NE

o (C) SEo (D) SW


554. (1.2.3.6-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may use a lantern combining thesidelights and stern light?

o (A) sailing vessel of 25 meters in length

• (B) 6-meter vessel under oarso (C) 25-meter power-driven vessel engaged in trollingo (D) 20-meter vessel engaged in fishing and making way


555. (1.2.3.6-24) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What shape shall a vessel 15 meters in length,proceeding under sail as well as being propelled by machinery, exhibit?

o (A) two cones with their apexes togethero (B) one black ball

• (C) a cone with its apex downwardo (D) a basket






556. (1.2.3.10-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When shall a pilot vessel on pilotage duty shallshow identity lights?

o (A) while alongside a vesselo (B) at any time while underwayo (C) while at anchor



557. (1.2.3.6-23) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may combine her sidelights andstern light in one lantern on the fore and aft centerline of the vessel?

o (A) A 28-meter sailing vessel

• (B) A 16-meter sailing vessel

o (C) Any non-self-propelled vesselo (D) A 25-meter power-driven vessel


558. (1.2.4.3-23) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is the danger signal?

o (A) A continuous sounding of the fog signalo (B) Firing a gun every minute

• (C) Five or more short rapid blasts on the whistleo (D) One prolonged blast on the whistle


559. (1.2.1.3-44) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is to be regarded as a vessel"restricted in her ability to maneuver"?

o (A) A vessel which has lost the use of her steering gear

• (B) A vessel engaged in mineclearingo (C) A vessel with a draft of such depth that she cannot change her courseo (D) A vessel fishing with trawls


560. (1.2.3.5-83) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is indicated by the day signalshown in illustration D022RR?

o (A) A dredge indicating the side with the obstruction

• (B) A tug with a tow exceeding 200 meters which limits her ability to maneuvero (C) A fishing vessel with gear extending more than 150 meters horizontallyo (D) A vessel engaged in underwater operations with a diver down






561. (1.2.1.1-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is a light signal authorized by theSecretary of the Navy as an additional navigational light for a ship of war?

• (A) Intermittent flashing amber (yellow) beacon for submarineso (B) Green masthead and yardarm lights indicating mineclearance operationso (C) Red-white-red lights in a vertical line for a carrier, launching aircrafto (D) Yellow flares indicating torpedo firing exercises


562. (1.2.3.5-82) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your tug is underway at night and NOT towing.What light(s) should your vessel show aft to other vessels coming up from astern?

• (A) One white lighto (B) Two white lightso (C) One white light and two yellow lights

o (D) One white light and one yellow light


563. (1.2.3.11A-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel aground at night is required to showtwo red lights in a vertical line in addition to which lights?

o (A) sidelights and a stern light

• (B) anchor lightso (C) not under command lightso (D) restricted in her ability to maneuver lights


564. (1.2.1.1-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light may be displayed to assist in theidentification of submarines operating on the surface?

• (A) intermittent flashing amber/yellow lighto (B) flashing white lighto (C) flashing sidelighto (D) blue rotating light


565. (1.2.4.2-13) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What equipment for fog signals is required for avessel 15 meters in length?

o (A) Bell only

• (B) Whistle onlyo (C) Whistle, bell, and gongo (D) Whistle and bell only






566. (1.2.3.5-22) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessels do the lighting requirements ininland waters differ from those for international waters?

o (A) vessels not under commando (B) barges being towed astern

• (C) vessels pushing aheado (D) All of the above


567. (1.2.1.1-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a light signal authorized by the Secretaryof the Navy as an additional navigational light for a ship of war?

o (A) Green masthead and yardarm lights for a vessel engaged in mineclearing operationso (B) Yellow flares indicating torpedo firing exercises

• (C) Intermittent flashing amber beacon for submarines

o (D) Two yellow lights in a vertical line for a carrier launching aircraft


568. (1.2.3.8B1-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights shown in illustration D068RR meanthat another vessel should NOT pass within what distance?

• (A) 1000 meterso (B) 1250 meterso (C) 1500 meterso (D) 2000 meters


569. (1.2.4.4-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When should the fog signal of a manned vesselunder tow be sounded?

• (A) After the towing vessel's fog signalo (B) Before the towing vessel's fog signalo (C) If the towing vessel is sounding a fog signal, the manned vessel being towed is not required

to sound any fog signal.o (D) Approximately one minute before the towing vessel's fog signal






570. (1.2.4.4-16) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog when you hear asignal of three strokes of a bell, a rapid ringing of the bell, and three more strokes of the bell. Whichvessel is required to sound this signal?

o (A) At anchor, greater than 100 meterso (B) Not under command at anchor

• (C) Agroundo (D) At anchor, giving warning


571. (1.2.4.4-22) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are operating in restricted visibility andhear a signal of a rapidly ringing bell followed by the rapid sounding of a gong. Which vessel isrequired to sound this signal?

o (A) vessel in distress

o (B) 30-meter sail vessel at anchor• (C) 300-meter power-driven vessel at anchoro (D) 150-meter power-driven vessel aground


572. (1.2.3.2-9) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The arc of visibility for sidelights is from rightahead to what degree?

o (A) 135° abaft the beamo (B) abeamo (C) 22.5° forward of the beam

• (D) 22.5° abaft the beam


573. (1.2.3.11B-8) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When anchoring a 20-meter vessel at night,which light(s) must you show?

• (A) one all-round white lighto (B) one all-round white light and the stern lighto (C) one all-round white light and a flare up lighto (D) two all-round white lights






574. (1.2.3.8B-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND During the day, a vessel picking up asubmarine cable shall exhibit which shapes?

o (A) three shapes, the highest and lowest shall be red balls, and the middle shall be a whitediamond

o (B) three shapes; the highest and lowest shall be black balls, and the middle shall be a reddiamond

o (C) two black balls

• (D) three shapes; the highest and lowest shall be black balls and the middle shall be a blackdiamond


575. (1.2.3.5-54) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which shape should a vessel being towedexhibit if the tow EXCEEDS 200 meters?

o

(A) A ball• (B) A diamondo (C) A cone, apex upwardo (D) A cone, apex downward


576. (1.2.1.2-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What would be a "special circumstance" underthe Rules?

o (A) Speed in fog

• (B) More than two vessels crossingo (C) Two vessels meetingo (D) Vessel at anchor


577. (1.2.1.2-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In complying with the Rules, of what must themariner take due regard?

o (A) Limited backing power of his vesselo (B) Radar information about nearby vesselso (C) The occupation of the other vessel, if known







578. (1.2.3.7B-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, the lights shown in illustration D076RRwould indicate a vessel engaged in which of the operations?

o (A) laying submarine cable• (B) trawlingo (C) towing asterno (D) dredging


579. (1.2.4.4-27) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In reduced visibility, you hear two prolongedblasts of a whistle. This signal is sounded by which vessel?

o (A) A vessel not under command and making way

• (B) A power-driven vessel dead in the water

o (C) A vessel fishing with nets while at anchoro (D) A sailing vessel on the port tack


580. (1.2.4.3-33) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE of the signal consisting of fiveor more short blasts on the ship's whistle?

• (A) It indicates doubt as to the other vessel's actiono (B) It makes the other vessel the give-way vesselo (C) It replaces directional signalso (D) It makes it necessary to slow or stop


581. (1.2.3.8B-11) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must exhibit forward and afterwhite masthead lights when making way?

• (A) A 75-meter vessel restricted in her ability to maneuvero (B) A 45-meter vessel engaged in towingo (C) A 100-meter sailing vesselo (D) A 150-meter vessel engaged in fishing






582. (1.2.1.2-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Navigation Rules, you maydepart from the Rules when __________.

o (A) out of sight of lando (B) no vessels are visible on radar

• (C) you are in immediate dangero (D) no vessels are in sight visually


583. (1.2.4.4-101) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is 75 meters in length andrestricted in her ability to maneuver. Visibility is restricted. What signal do you sound if you arecarrying out your work at anchor?

o (A) Four short blasts on the whistle at intervals of not more than two minuteso (B) Five seconds ringing of a bell at intervals of not more than one minute

o (C) Five seconds ringing of a bell and five second sounding of a gong at intervals of not morethan one minute

• (D) One prolonged blast followed by two short blasts on the whistle at intervals of not more thantwo minutes


584. (1.2.3.1-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When must a vessel display identificationshapes?

o (A) only between 8 AM and 4 PMo (B) during daylight hours in unrestricted visibility only

• (C) during daylight hours in any visibilityo (D) between sunset and sunrise


585. (1.2.3.5-44) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light(s) shall a vessel or object beingtowed astern display?

o (A) after masthead light

• (B) stern lighto (C) forward masthead lighto (D) All of the above






586. (1.2.3.8B-22) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel when anchored at night, wouldNOT be required to show anchor lights?

• (A) A vessel engaged in underwater operationso (B) A vessel engaged in mine clearanceo (C) A vessel engaged on pilotage dutyo (D) A vessel engaged in survey operations


587. (1.2.3.5-11) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the shapes shown in illustrationD016RR below would be used to indicate a vessel with a tow exceeding 200 meters in length?

o (A) A

• (B) B

o (C) Co (D) D


588. (1.2.3.7B-13) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 25-meter vessel trawling is requiredto exhibit which shape(s)?

o (A) a cone, apex downward and outboardo (B) a basketo (C) two balls

• (D) two cones, apexes together


589. (1.2.3.3-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a red sidelight bearing NW (315°).Which direction may the vessel be heading?

• (A) south (180°)o (B) east (090°)o (C) west (270°)o (D) northeast (045°)


590. (1.2.3.8A-13) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would turn off its sidelights?

o (A) a vessel trolling underwayo (B) a vessel that is making way, not under command

• (C) a vessel that is not under command, not making wayo (D) a vessel that is underway but not making way






591. (1.2.4.1-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the duration of a "short blast" on thewhistle?

• (A) 1 secondo (B) 4 to 6 secondso (C) 8 to 12 secondso (D) 12 to 15 seconds


592. (1.2.3.8B-33) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing astern is severely restricted inits ability to maneuver. Which lights shall it exhibit while underway?

o (A) the masthead lights for a towing vesselo (B) sidelights, stern light and towing lighto (C) the lights for a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver



593. (1.2.3.5-23) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel exhibits the same lightsas which vessel?

o (A) vessel towing astern

• (B) pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed, when they are in a composite unito (C) vessel towing, when not underwayo (D) sailing vessel


594. (1.2.4.3-8) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on vessel "A", as shown in illustrationD032RR below and hear vessel "B" sound a signal indicating his intention to overtake you. You feelit is not safe for vessel "B" to overtake you at the present time. What action should you take?

• (A) Sound five or more short and rapid blastso (B) Sound three blasts of the whistleo (C) Sound two short blastso (D) Not answer the whistle signal from vessel "B"






595. (1.2.3.6-13) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see ONLY the light shown in illustrationD080RR below. Which vessel are you observing?

o (A) not under commando (B) engaged in fishingo (C) towing

• (D) under oars


596. (1.2.3.5-78) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 20 meter vessel is towing another vesselastern. The length of the tow from the stern of the towing vessel to the stern of the tow is 75 meters.How many white towing masthead lights shall the towing vessel show at night?

o (A) 1

• (B) 2

o (C) 3o (D) 4


597. (1.2.1.2-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which situation would be a "specialcircumstance" under the Rules?

o (A) Speed in fogo (B) Two vessels crossingo (C) Vessel at anchor

• (D) More than two vessels meeting


598. (1.2.3.7A-17) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel fishing should display which of theshapes shown in illustration D001RR below?

o (A) A

• (B) Bo (C) Co (D) D






599. (1.2.3.8B-8) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following describes avessel exhibiting the lights shown in illustration D056RR below?

• (A) underway and laying submarine cableo (B) at anchor and dredgingo (C) underway and carrying dangerous cargoo (D) towing a barge alongside


600. (1.2.4.3-17) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning thedanger signal?

o (A) Only the stand-on vessel can sound the danger signal.o (B) The danger signal consists of 4 or more short blasts of the whistle.o (C) Distress signals may be used in place of the danger signal.

• (D) When any vessel fails to understand the intentions of an approaching vessel she must soundthe danger signal.


601. (1.2.3.5-68) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are towing two barges astern. The lengthof the tow from the stern of the tug to the stern of the last barge is 150 meters. How many whitetowing identification lights should be displayed on the tugboat at night?

o (A) 1

• (B) 2o (C) 3o (D) 4


602. (1.2.3.10-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is displaying ONLY the lights shownin illustration D045RR below. What type of vessel could this be?

o (A) vessel engaged in dredging at anchor with an obstruction on one sideo (B) vessel aground less than 50 meters

• (C) pilot vessel less than 50 meters, underway and NOT engaged on pilotage dutyo (D) vessel engaged in fishing






603. (1.2.3.11B-18) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Working lights shall be used to illuminate thedecks of which vessel?

o (A) not under commando (B) constrained by her draft

• (C) over 100 meters at anchoro (D) All of the above


604. (1.2.3.11A-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following describes a vesseldisplaying the shapes shown in illustration D011RR below?

o (A) towingo (B) conducting underwater operations

• (C) agroundo (D) drifting


605. (1.2.4.4-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a power-driven vesselmaking way in dense fog. You observe what appears to be another vessel on radar half a miledistant on your port bow and closing. You must take which action?

• (A) Sound one prolonged blasto (B) Exchange passing signalso (C) Sound one short, one prolonged, and one short blasto (D) Sound the danger signal


606. (1.2.3.7A-10) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which type of vessel is required to display thelights shown in illustration D070RR below?

o (A) motorboat

• (B) fishing vesselo (C) sailboato (D) pilot boat






607. (1.2.3.8B-18) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel showing a rigid replica of theInternational Code flag "A" is engaged in which operation?

o (A) mineclearance operationso (B) dredging operationso (C) fishing

• (D) diving operations


608. (1.2.3.6-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, you see the display of lights shown inillustration D074RR below. These lights indicate which vessel?

• (A) a sailing vesselo (B) a 12-meter fishing vesselo (C) an 8-meter power-driven vessel

o (D) a vessel not under command


609. (1.2.1.3-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on watch in fog. Which vessel is "insight"?

• (A) A vessel that you can see from the bridgeo (B) A vessel from which you can hear the fog signalo (C) A radar target of which you have determined the course and speedo (D) All of the above


610. (1.2.3.8B-9) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE for a vessel restricted in herability to maneuver?

• (A) she shall turn off her sidelights when not making wayo (B) keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishingo (C) when operating in restricted visibility, sound a whistle signal of two prolonged and one short

blasto (D) she shall show a shape of two diamonds in a vertical line






611. (1.2.1.3-38) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a vessel "restricted in her ability tomaneuver"?

• (A) A vessel towing unable to deviate from her courseo (B) A vessel constrained by her drafto (C) A vessel not under commando (D) A vessel underway in fog


612. (1.2.1.3-12) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is being propelled both by sail and byengines. Under the Rules, the vessel is __________.

o (A) not covered under any categoryo (B) a sail vessel

o (C) a "special circumstance" vessel• (D) a power-driven vessel


613. (1.2.3.8B1-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which display indicates a vessel conductingmine clearance operations?

o (A) Two balls in a vertical line at the end of each fore yardo (B) One diamond near the foremast and one ball at each end of the yardarmo (C) Three balls in a vertical line

• (D) One ball near the foremast head and one ball at each end of the fore yard


614. (1.2.3.11B-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An anchor ball need NOT be exhibited by ananchored vessel if she is __________.

o (A) under 50 meters in length, and anchored in an anchorageo (B) rigged for sail

• (C) less than 7 meters in length, and not in or near an area where other vessels normallynavigate

o (D) over 150 meters in length






615. (1.2.3.8A-12) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which identifier lights and or shapes is avessel, which is unable to maneuver due to some exceptional circumstance required to exhibit?

o (A) during the day, three balls in a vertical lineo (B) during the day, three shapes, the highest and lowest being balls and the middle being a

diamond

• (C) when making way at night, two all-round red lights, sidelights, and a stern lighto (D) when making way at night, masthead lights, sidelights, and a stern light


616. (1.2.3.3-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a red sidelight bearing NW (315°). Thatvessel may be heading in which direction?

o (A) east (090°)

o (B) northwest (315°)• (C) southwest (225°)o (D) west (270°)


617. (1.2.3.4-16) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a vessel heading due north and seethe lights shown in illustration D051RR below, one point on your port bow. What direction could thisvessel be heading in?

• (A) SEo (B) NEo (C) SWo (D) NW


618. (1.2.1.3-30) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The word "vessel", in the Rules, includes __________.

o (A) a barge permanently affixed to the shoreo (B) a drilling unit attached to the Outer Continental Shelf

• (C) non-displacement crafto (D) All of the above






619. (1.2.3.5-36) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In addition to sidelights, what light(s) shouldthe vessel being towed astern show?

o (A) Not under command lightso (B) Range lights

• (C) A stern lighto (D) A masthead light


620. (1.2.1.3-32) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Under the Rules, the term "vessel" includes __________.

o (A) non-self-propelled rafto (B) hovercraftso (C) seaplanes



621. (1.2.1.3-27) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Navigation Rules, all of thefollowing are engaged in fishing EXCEPT a vessel __________.

o (A) using a dredge neto (B) setting nets

• (C) trollingo (D) trawling


622. (1.2.3.8B-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following describes a vesseldisplaying the lights shown in illustration D057RR below?

o (A) a pilot vessel underway and making way on pilotage dutyo (B) a vessel towing and making way

• (C) a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver and not making wayo (D) a vessel engaged in fishing and not making way






623. (1.2.1.3-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following in illustration D086RRbelow represents the length of a vessel as defined by the Rules?

o (A) Ao (B) B

• (C) Co (D) D


624. (1.2.1.3-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a "vesselengaged in fishing"?

• (A) The vessel may be using nets, lines, or trawls.o (B) The vessel sounds the same fog signal as a vessel underway, making no way.o (C) The vessel may be trolling.

o (D) The vessel shows 2 lights in a vertical line, white over red.


625. (1.2.3.1-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Navigation lights must be displayed in allweathers from sunset to sunrise. They also __________.

o (A) must be displayed when day signals are being usedo (B) must be displayed when moored to a piero (C) may be extinguished at night on open waters when no other vessels are in the area

• (D) may be displayed during daylight


626. (1.2.3.11B-16) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning avessel of 75 meters in length, at anchor?

o (A) She may use her working lights to illuminate her decks.o (B) She must show an all-round white light forward.o (C) She must show a second all-round white light aft.



627. (1.2.1.3-31) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined in the Rules, the term "vessel" wouldinclude which of the following?

o (A) seaplaneso (B) bargeso (C) non-displacement craft







628. (1.2.1.3-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "power-driven vessel" refers to anyvessel __________.

o (A) making way against the currento (B) with propelling machinery onboard whether in use or noto (C) traveling at a speed greater than that of the current

• (D) with propelling machinery in use


629. (1.2.3.10-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is displaying ONLY the lights shownin illustration D061RR below. Which vessel is this?

o (A) a fishing vessel agroundo (B) fishing and hauling her nets

• (C) a pilot vessel at anchor

o (D) fishing


630. (1.2.4.3-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel aheadsound two prolonged blasts on the whistle. Which action should you take?

o (A) Sound whistle signals only if you change course

• (B) Sound only fog signals until the other vessel is sightedo (C) Not sound any whistle signals until the other vessel is sightedo (D) Sound two blasts and change course to the left


631. (1.2.3.8B-14) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would exhibit the lights shown inillustration D056RR below?

o (A) a vessel fishing at anchor

• (B) a vessel dredging while underwayo (C) a vessel transferring dangerous cargo at a bertho (D) a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, underway but not making way


632. (1.2.3.5-15) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which identifier is an inconspicuous, partlysubmerged vessel or object being towed, where the length of tow is 100 meters, required to show?

• (A) a diamond shapeo (B) two red lights in a vertical lineo (C) a black ballo (D) yellow lights at each end






633. (1.2.1.3-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What determines if a vessel is "restricted in herability to maneuver"?

• (A) Whether the nature of the vessel's work limits maneuverability required by the Ruleso (B) Whether or not the vessel is the give-way vessel in a meeting situationo (C) The vessel's draft in relation to the available depth of watero (D) Whether or not all of the vessel's control equipment is in working order


634. (1.2.1.3-19) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By definition which vessel is unable to keep outof the way of another vessel?

o (A) Vessel towingo (B) Sailing vessel

• (C) Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver

o (D) Vessel engaged in fishing


635. (1.2.1.3-33) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For the purpose of the Rules, except whereotherwise required, the term __________.

o (A) "vessel engaged in fishing" includes a vessel fishing with trolling lineso (B) "seaplane" includes non-displacement crafto (C) "vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver" includes fishing vessels

• (D) "vessel" includes seaplanes


636. (1.2.1.3-48) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For the purpose of the Rules, except whereotherwise required, the term __________.

o (A) "vessel engaged in fishing" includes a vessel fishing with trolling lines

• (B) "vessel" includes wing in ground crafto (C) "vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver" includes fishing vesselso (D) "seaplane" includes non-displacement craft


637. (1.2.4.1-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND How long is the duration of a prolonged blast ofthe whistle?

o (A) 2 to 4 seconds

• (B) 4 to 6 secondso (C) 6 to 8 secondso (D) 8 to 10 seconds






638. (1.2.1.3-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In illustration D087RR below, which representsthe breadth as defined in the Rules?

• (A) Ao (B) Bo (C) Co (D) D


639. (1.2.1.3-46) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a "vessel restricted in her ability tomaneuver"?

• (A) A vessel laying revetment mats to provide bank protection along a channelo (B) A large tanker that is being towed as a dead ship to dry docko (C) A vessel fishing with a bottom trawl that must remain on course

o (D) A deep-draft vessel that can only navigate in a dredged channel


640. (1.2.3.8B-25) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a vessel displaying three lights in avertical line. The highest and lowest lights are red and the middle light is white. She is also showinga white light at the stern, which is lower than the forward light. Which vessel could you be observing?

o (A) a vessel not under commando (B) a pilot vessel with port side to youo (C) a vessel aground

• (D) a survey vessel


641. (1.2.1.3-28) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In order for a vessel to be "engaged in fishing"she must be __________.

o (A) using a seine of some typeo (B) underway

• (C) using gear which restricts her maneuverabilityo (D) using gear which extends more than 50 meters outboard






642. (1.2.3.8B-36) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning atowing vessel which, due to the nature of her work, is unable to keep out of the way of anothervessel?

o (A) By night, she would show the same lights and shapes as a vessel not under command.o (B) By day, she shall carry a black cylinder shape.o (C) By day, she shall carry two black balls in a vertical line.

• (D) By day, she would show the same shapes as a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.


643. (1.2.3.5-51) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are towing several barges astern at night.Which statement is TRUE?

o (A) only the first and the last barges in the tow must be lighted

o (B) only the last barge on the tow must be lighted• (C) each barge in the tow must be lightedo (D) only manned barges must be lighted


644. (1.2.3.5-41) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What do the lights displayed in illustrationD073RR indicate?

• (A) vessel towing asterno (B) vessel laying submarine cableo (C) fishing vessel trollingo (D) vessel dredging


645. (1.2.3.6-14) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If a rowboat underway does NOT show thelights specified for a sailing vessel underway, it shall show which of the following?

o (A) a combined lantern showing green to starboard and red to port and shown from sunset tosunrise

o (B) a combined lantern showing green to starboard and red to port and shown in sufficient time toprevent collision

• (C) a white light exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collisiono (D) an all-round yellow light from sunset to sunrise






646. (1.2.4.3-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing as shownin illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast on the whistle. You are on vessel"B" and doubt that sufficient action is being taken by vessel "A" . What action should you take?

• (A) Sound at least five short and rapid blastso (B) Maintain course and speedo (C) Alter course to the right or slow downo (D) Sound one short blast and maintain course and speed


647. (1.2.4.2-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE regarding equipmentfor sound signals?

o (A) Automatic sounding of the signals is not permitted.o

(B) Any vessel over 12 meters in length must be provided with a gong.o (C) A vessel of less than 12 meters in length need not have any sound signaling equipment.

• (D) Manual sounding of the bell and gong must always be possible.


648. (1.2.3.11B-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a vessel which is less than 7 metersin length and anchored in an area where other vessels do not normally navigate is __________.

o (A) required to show one white lighto (B) required to show a flare-up lighto (C) required to show sidelights and a stern light

• (D) not required to show any anchor lights


649. (1.2.3.1-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When must the shapes for a vessel restricted inher ability to maneuver be shown?

o (A) between sunset and sunriseo (B) ONLY between 8 AM and 4 PM dailyo (C) during daylight hours except in restricted visibility

• (D) during daylight hours






650. (1.2.3.4-8) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a vessel heading due north and seethe lights shown in illustration D051RR below one point on your port bow. This vessel could beheading in what direction?

o (A) SWo (B) NWo (C) NE

• (D) SE


651. (1.2.1.3-21) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver"is one which __________.

o (A) due to adverse weather conditions is unable to maneuver as required by the rules

• (B) from the nature of her work is unable to maneuver as required by the ruleso (C) through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the ruleso (D) has lost steering and is unable to maneuver


652. (1.2.3.8B-15) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a vessel dredging duringthe day and see two balls in a vertical line on the port side of the dredge. What do these shapesindicate?

o (A) the dredge is mooredo (B) you should pass on the port side of the dredge

• (C) there is an obstruction on the port side of the dredgeo (D) the dredge is not under command


653. (1.2.1.3-49) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The word "vessel", in the Rules, includes whichof the following?

• (A) wing in ground crafto (B) a drilling unit attached to the Outer Continental Shelfo (C) a barge permanently affixed to the shoreo (D) All of the above






654. (1.2.3.7B-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must show an after mastheadlight, if over 50 meters in length?

• (A) A vessel trawlingo (B) A vessel engaged in fishingo (C) A vessel not under commando (D) A vessel at anchor


655. (1.2.3.8B-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By day, when it is impracticable for a smallvessel engaged in diving operations to display the shapes for a vessel engaged in underwateroperations, which she shall display?

o (A) three black balls in a vertical line

• (B) a rigid replica of the International Code flag "A"

o (C) two red balls in a vertical lineo (D) a black cylinder


656. (1.2.3.6-25) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would be required to show awhite light from a lantern exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision?

o (A) A small vessel fishing

• (B) A rowboato (C) A 6-meter motorboato (D) A 9-meter sailing vessel


657. (1.2.1.3-29) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is "engaged in f ishing" when __________.

o (A) she has any fishing gear on boardo (B) she is using any type of gear, other than lines

• (C) she is using fishing apparatus which restricts her maneuverabilityo (D) her gear extends more than 100 meters from the vessel






658. (1.2.3.8B1-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which shapes is a vessel conducting mineclearing operations required to exhibit?

o (A) two balls in a vertical lineo (B) three balls in a vertical lineo (C) one diamond near the foremast head and one ball at each fore yard

• (D) one ball near the foremast and one ball at each fore yard


659. (1.2.1.3-9) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does the word "length" refer to?

o (A) Registered length

• (B) Length overallo (C) Waterline lengtho (D) Length between the perpendiculars


660. (1.2.1.3-11) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is "underway" according to theRules?

o (A) A pilot vessel at anchoro (B) A vessel made fast to a single point mooring buoy

• (C) A vessel engaged in towing, not making wayo (D) A vessel which has run aground


661. (1.2.1.3-36) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is a "vessel restricted in her abilityto maneuver" under the Rules?

o (A) A vessel engaged in fishingo (B) A vessel not under command

• (C) A vessel mineclearingo (D) A vessel at anchor


662. (1.2.3.5-43) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the lights shown inillustration D063RR below is which of the following?

o (A) not under commando (B) underway and more than 50 meters in lengtho (C) fishing

• (D) towing astern






663. (1.2.1.3-13) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "restricted visibility" as used in theRules refers __________.

o (A) only to visibility of less than one-half of a mileo (B) only to fog

• (C) to any condition where visibility is restrictedo (D) to visibility where you cannot see shore


664. (1.2.3.11A-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which shape must be shown by a vessel 25meters in length aground during daylight hours?

o (A) One black ballo (B) Two black balls

• (C) Three black balls

o (D) Four black balls


665. (1.2.1.3-14) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does the word "breadth" mean?

o (A) Molded breadtho (B) Breadth at the uppermost continuous deck

• (C) Greatest breadtho (D) Breadth at the load waterline


666. (1.2.1.3-15) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is "in sight" of another vessel whenshe __________.

• (A) can be observed visually from the other vesselo (B) can be observed by radaro (C) is sounding a fog signal which can be heard on the other vesselo (D) has determined that risk of collision exists


667. (1.2.1.3-39) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND All of the following vessels are "restricted intheir ability to maneuver" EXCEPT a vessel __________.

o (A) dredging

• (B) not under commando (C) mineclearingo (D) laying a pipeline






668. (1.2.3.7A-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is exhibiting the lights shown inillustration D082RR below. Which can you conclude about the vessel?

• (A) it is a fishing vesselo (B) it is a pilot boat on dutyo (C) it is a sailing vesselo (D) it is a trawling vessel


669. (1.2.1.3-40) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, which vessel is NOT"restricted in her ability to maneuver"?

o (A) A vessel dredgingo (B) A vessel mineclearingo (C) A vessel servicing a navigation marker

• (D) A sailing vessel


670. (1.2.1.3-47) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND There are two classes of vessels which do nothave to comply with the rule regarding traffic separation schemes, to the extent necessary to carryout their work. One of those is a vessel __________.

• (A) servicing a navigational aido (B) engaged in fishingo (C) on pilotage dutyo (D) towing another


671. (1.2.3.4-24) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which power-driven vessel is NOT required tocarry a light in the position of the after masthead light?

o (A) A vessel of 60 meters in length towing astern

• (B) A vessel of 45 meters in length trollingo (C) A pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed, in a composite unit and 100 meters in lengtho (D) Any vessel constrained by her draft






672. (1.2.3.5-38) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel shall display the lights shown inillustration D060RR below?

• (A) a vessel towingo (B)

a fishing vesselo (C) a vessel that is broken downo (D) a vessel being towed


673. (1.2.3.1-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When must the lights required by the Rules beshown?

o (A) ONLY from sunset to sunrise

o (B) at all timeso (C) whenever a look-out is posted

• (D) from sunrise to sunset in restricted visibility


674. (1.2.3.6-20) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which shape shall a 22-meter sailing vesselexhibit when it is being propelled by machinery during daylight hours?

o (A) black diamondo (B) basketo (C) black ball

• (D) black cone


675. (1.2.3.8B1-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in mine clearanceoperations shows special identity lights. Which is TRUE of these lights?

• (A) they indicate that other vessels should not approach within 1000 meterso (B) they are required to have an arc of 225° and green in coloro (C) used instead of the masthead lightso (D) All of the above






676. (1.2.3.11A-10) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which shape would a vessel aground showduring daylight?


• (C) Three black ballso (D) Four black balls


677. (1.2.3.11B-10) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What shape would a vessel at anchor showduring daylight?

• (A) One black ballo (B) Two black ballso (C) Three black balls

o (D) No signal


678. (1.2.3.1-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may exhibit lights other than thoseprescribed by the Rules as long as the additional lights comply with which requirement(s)?

o (A) are not the color of either sidelighto (B) have a lesser range than the prescribed lights

• (C) do not interfere with the keeping of a proper look-outo (D) All of the above


679. (1.2.3.1-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may exhibit lights other than thoseprescribed by the Rules as long as the additional lights meet which requirement(s)?

• (A) do not impair the visibility or distinctive character of the prescribed lightso (B) have a lesser range of visibility than the prescribed lightso (C) are not the same color as either sidelighto (D) All of the above


680. (1.2.3.1-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may exhibit lights other than thoseprescribed by the Rules as long as the additional lights __________.

o (A) do not impair the visibility or distinctive character of the prescribed lightso (B) do not interfere with the keeping of a proper look-outo (C) cannot be mistaken for the lights specified elsewhere in the Rules









686. (1.2.3.10-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is a pilot vessel on pilotage duty at nightrequired to show sidelights and a stern light?

o (A) only when the identifying lights are not being showno (B) only when making wayo (C) when at anchor

• (D) at any time when underway


687. (1.2.3.2-10) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is a characteristic of a "flashing light"?

o (A) is yellow in coloro (B) is visible over an arc of the horizon of not less than 180° nor more than 225°

• (C) flashes at regular intervals at a frequency of 120 flashes or more per minuteo (D) All of the above


688. (1.2.3.10-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An anchored vessel on pilotage duty must showwhich light(s) at night?

• (A) A white light over a red light and anchor lightso (B) A white light over a red light onlyo (C) A stern light onlyo (D) Anchor lights only


689. (1.2.3.11B-11) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you anchor your 25-meter vessel in aharbor, what light(s) must you show?

• (A) One all-round white lighto (B) One all-round red lighto (C) Two all-round white lightso (D) All the deck house lights


690. (1.2.3.7A-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The vessel whose lights are shown inillustration D082RR below is navigating in a narrow channel. Which statement about this vessel isTRUE?

• (A) It shall not impede the passage of any other vessel navigating within the channel or fairway.o (B) It shows two ballso (C) It may anchor in the channel or fairwayo (D) It is the stand-on vessel






691. (1.2.3.10-8) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would exhibit sidelights whenunderway and not making way?

• (A) A pilot vesselo (B) A vessel engaged in dredgingo (C) A vessel trawlingo (D) A vessel not under command


692. (1.2.3.11A-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights displayed in illustration D044RRbelow would be shown by a vessel described by which of the following?

• (A) agroundo (B) not under command and is making wayo (C) not under command and is dead in the water

o (D) laying or picking up navigation marks


693. (1.2.3.11A-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What shape will a vessel 30 meters inlength aground display?

o (A) a cylindero (B) two black balls in a vertical lineo (C) one black ball

• (D) three black balls in a vertical line


694. (1.2.3.2-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A white masthead light shows through an arc ofhow many degrees?

o (A) 90°o (B) 112.5°

• (C) 225°o (D) 360°


695. (1.2.3.11A-8) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal would a vessel aground showduring daylight?


• (C) Three black ballso (D) Four black balls






696. (1.2.3.5-71) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must exhibit three whitemasthead lights in a vertical line?

o (A) A vessel being towed

• (B) A vessel whose tow exceeds 200 meters asterno (C) Any vessel towing asterno (D) A vessel not under command, at anchor


697. (1.2.3.5-26) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following shapes shall a power-driven vessel when towing (length of tow exceeds 200 meters) exhibit during daylight?

o (A) two cones, apexes togethero (B) a black ballo (C) one cone, apex upward

• (D) a diamond shape


698. (1.2.3.4-12) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see the display of lights shown inillustration D071RR below. What do these lights indicate?

o (A) a vessel dredging

• (B) a vessel approaching head-ono (C) a vessel fishing with nets extending more than 150 meterso (D) a vessel trawling


699. (1.2.3.5-76) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing vessel 30 meters in length is pushingbarges ahead. How many white masthead lights is the vessel REQUIRED to show at night?

o (A) One

• (B) Twoo (C) Threeo (D) Four


700. (1.2.3.7B-12) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, which operation wouldrequire the vessel to display two cones with their apexes together?

o (A) Sailingo (B) Minesweepingo (C) Dredging

• (D) Trawling






701. (1.2.3.8B-21) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel shall show three lights in avertical line, the top and bottom being red and the middle being white?

o (A) A pilot vessel while on dutyo (B) A vessel trawling

• (C) A vessel engaged in diving operationso (D) All of the above


702. (1.2.3.11A-9) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Signals required for vessels aground include __________.

o (A) by night, the anchor lights for a vessel of her length, and three red lights in a vertical lineo (B) a short, a prolonged, and a short blast

• (C) by day, three black balls in a vertical line



703. (1.2.3.5-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two barges are being pushed ahead by atugboat. Which statement is TRUE concerning lights on the barges?

• (A) The barges should be lighted as one vessel.o (B) Each vessel should show sidelights.o (C) Each vessel should show at least one white light.o (D) The barges should be lighted as separate units.


704. (1.2.3.11B-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the shape shown inillustration D013RR below is doing which of the following?

o (A) being towed

• (B) anchoredo (C) fishingo (D) towing


705. (1.2.3.8A-15) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which shall a vessel not undercommand display?

o (A) three red lights at night and two black balls during daylighto (B) three red lights at night and three black balls during daylighto (C) two red lights at night and three black balls during daylight

• (D) two red lights at night and two black balls during daylight






706. (1.2.3.6-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see ONLY the light shown in illustrationD080RR below. This could be what type of vessel?

• (A) under oarso (B) not under commando (C) towingo (D) engaged in fishing


707. (1.2.3.11B-15) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light(s) is/are required by a 200-metervessel at anchor?

o (A) In the after part of the vessel, a 135° white lighto (B) In the forepart of the vessel, a 225° white lighto (C) In the fore part of the vessel, a 135° white light

• (D) Any available working lights to illuminate the decks


708. (1.2.3.4-23) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum vessel length which mustshow two white masthead lights, one forward and one aft, when underway at night?

o (A) 100 meters

• (B) 50 meterso (C) 20 meterso (D) 7 meters


709. (1.2.3.6-26) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would display a cone, apexdownward?


• (B) A vessel proceeding under sail and machineryo (C) A vessel engaged in diving operationso (D) A fishing vessel with outlying gear


710. (1.2.3.11B-17) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights shall a 200-meter vessel exhibitwhen at anchor?

o (A) In the forepart of the vessel, a 225-degree white lighto (B) In the forepart of the vessel, a 112.5-degree white light

• (C) Working lights to illuminate the deckso (D) In the after part of the vessel, a 112.5-degree white light






711. (1.2.3.11B-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the shapes shown in illustrationD016RR below must you show when at anchor?

• (A) Ao (B) Bo (C) Co (D) D


712. (1.2.3.5-67) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing vessel is towing two barges astern.The length of the tow from the stern of the tug to the stern of the last barge is 250 meters. Thetowing vessel is 45 meters in length. How many white masthead lights should be displayed on thetugboat at night?

o (A) 1

o (B) 2• (C) 3o (D) 4


713. (1.2.3.11B-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night a vessel displaying the lights shown inillustration D065RR is doing which of the following?

o (A) drifting

• (B) anchoredo (C) being towedo (D) fishing


714. (1.2.3.11B-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a 25-meter vessel at anchor.Which light(s) are you required to show?

• (A) one all-round white lighto (B) one all-round white light and the sidelightso (C) the sidelights and a stern lighto (D) two all-round white lights







• (A) A vessel pushing aheado (B) A vessel trawlingo (C) A vessel not under commando (D) A vessel engaged in dredging


716. (1.2.3.11B-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel at anchor shall display, betweensunrise and sunset, on the forward part of the vessel where it can best be seen which shape?

o (A) two black balls

• (B) one black ball

o (C) one red ballo (D) two orange and white balls


717. (1.2.3.11B-9) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel at anchor will show which shape?

o (A) cylindero (B) cone

• (C) ballo (D) double cone, apexes together


718. (1.2.3.11B-14) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum length of vesselsrequired to show two anchor lights?

o (A) 40 meters







719. (1.2.3.4-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown inillustration D017RR below. Vessel "B" is an air-cushion vessel operating in the non-displacementmode. In addition to a steady white light which other light will vessel "A" observe on vessel "B"?

o (A) Flashing red lighto (B) Steady green light

• (C) Flashing yellow lighto (D) Flashing white light


720. (1.2.3.2-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The stern light shall be positioned such that it willshow from dead astern to how many degrees on each side of the stern of the vessel?

o (A) 135.0°o (B) 112.5°

• (C) 67.5°o (D) 22.5°


721. (1.2.3.2-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The white masthead light required for a power-driven vessel under the Rules is visible over how many degrees of the horizon?

o (A) 022.5°o (B) 112.5°

• (C) 225.0°o (D) 360.0°


722. (1.2.3.7A-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What type of vessel displays the lights asshown in illustration D082RR?

o (A) anchored

• (B) fishingo (C) sailingo (D) a pilot boat






723. (1.2.3.2-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In illustration D023RR below "B" represents thearc of visibility of which of the following?

o (A) stern lighto (B) red sidelight

• (C) green sidelighto (D) yellow flashing light


724. (1.2.3.8A-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following describes avessel exhibiting the lights shown in illustration D084RR below?

o (A) towingo (B) dredgingo (C) showing improper lights

• (D) not under command


725. (1.2.3.2-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In illustration D023RR below item "C" shows thearc of visibility of which of the following?

o (A) red sidelighto (B) green sidelighto (C) yellow flashing light



726. (1.2.3.2-18) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE for a towing light?

o (A) flashes at regular intervals of 50-70 flashes per minuteo (B) shows an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of not less than 180° nor more than 225°

• (C) is yellow in coloro (D) All of the above






727. (1.2.3.5-16) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 49 meter seagoing tug has a tow greater than200 meters as shown in illustration D024RR below and is severely restricted in her ability to deviatefrom her course. Which lights would be displayed from the towing vessel?

o (A) Three white masthead lights, red-white-red all-round lights, sidelights and two towing lights

• (B) Three white masthead lights, red-white-red all-round lights, sidelights, stern light and a towinglight

o (C) Three white masthead lights, two all-round red lights, sidelights, stern light and a towing lighto (D) None of the above


728. (1.2.3.2-8) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In illustration D023RR below which item showsthe arc of visibility of a green sidelight?

o (A) A• (B) Bo (C) Co (D) D


729. (1.2.3.2-11) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In illustration D023RR below item "B" shows thearc of visibility of which of the following lights?

o (A) red sidelighto (B) white masthead lighto (C) stern light

• (D) green sidelight


730. (1.2.3.3-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a vessel's green sidelight bearing dueeast from you. Which direction may the vessel be heading?

o (A) northwest (315°)o (B) northeast (045°)o (C) east (090°)

• (D) southwest (225°)






731. (1.2.3.5-81) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 30-meter tug is underway and NOT towing. Atnight, this vessel must show sidelights and which additional light(s)?

o (A) a stern light ONLY

• (B) one masthead light and a stern lighto (C) three masthead lights and a stern lighto (D) two masthead lights and a stern light


732. (1.2.3.6-22) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may carry her sidelights and sternlight in one combined lantern?

o (A) a 25-meter power-driven vessel trolling

• (B) a 15-meter sailing vesselo (C) a 20-meter vessel engaged in fishing and making way

o (D) a 15-meter sail vessel propelled by machinery


733. (1.2.3.4-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may show identifying lights whennot actually engaged in her occupation?

o (A) A fishing vesselo (B) A pilot vesselo (C) A mineclearance vessel



734. (1.2.3.2-20) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing light, according to the Rules, is whichcolor?

o (A) white lighto (B) blue light

• (C) yellow lighto (D) red light


735. (1.2.3.2-12) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway at night you are coming up ona vessel from astern. What lights would you expect to see?

• (A) One white lighto (B) Red and green sidelightso (C) Two white lightso (D) One white light and red and green sidelights






736. (1.2.3.2-13) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In illustration D023RR below item"A" represents the arc of visibility of which of the following lights?

o (A) stern lighto (B) white masthead light

• (C) red sidelighto (D) green sidelight


737. (1.2.3.2-14) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In illustration D023RR below item"D" represents the arc of visibility of which of the following lights?

o (A) green sidelighto (B) stern lighto (C) white masthead light



738. (1.2.3.2-15) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A "flashing light", by the definition given in therules, is a light that __________.

o (A) is red in color

• (B) flashes at regular intervals at a frequency of 120 flashes or more per minuteo (C) is visible over an arc of the horizon of 360°o (D) All of the above


739. (1.2.3.2-21) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined in the Rules, a towing light is ayellow light having the same characteristics as which light?

o (A) all-round lighto (B) sidelight

• (C) stern lighto (D) masthead light


740. (1.2.3.3-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are heading due east (090°) and observe avessel's red sidelight on your port beam. The vessel may be heading in which direction?

o (A) southeast (135°)o (B) northwest (315°)o (C) north (000°)

• (D) southwest (225°)






741. (1.2.3.4-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must exhibit forward and aftermasthead lights when underway?

o (A) A 200-meter sailing vessel

• (B) A 50-meter power-driven vesselo (C) A 100-meter vessel engaged in fishingo (D) All of the above


742. (1.2.3.4-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is required to exhibit an all-roundflashing yellow light?

o (A) a vessel engaged in diving operations

• (B) an air-cushion vessel in the non-displacement modeo (C) a vessel towing a submerged object

o (D) a vessel not under command


743. (1.2.3.4-22) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a power-driven vessel less than 12meters in length may, instead of the normal navigation lights, show sidelights and one __________.

o (A) flashing white lighto (B) yellow lighto (C) flashing yellow light

• (D) white light


744. (1.2.3.4-9) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the maximum length of a power-drivenvessel which may show an all-round white light and sidelights instead of a masthead light, sidelightsand a stern light?

o (A) 6.9 meterso (B) 9.9 meters

• (C) 11.9 meterso (D) 19.9 meters






745. (1.2.3.4-17) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a 75-meter power-driven vessel underway at night?

• (A) She must exhibit forward and after masthead lights.o (B) She must exhibit an all-round white light at the stern.o (C) She may exhibit a red light over a green light forward.o (D) She must exhibit only a forward masthead light.


746. (1.2.3.4-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a vessel displaying ONLY the lightsshown in illustration D045RR below. This vessel could be which of the following?

• (A) power-driven vessel underwayo (B) pilot vessel on pilotage duty

o (C) vessel engaged in launching or recovering aircrafto (D) vessel engaged in fishing at anchor


747. (1.2.3.5-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which display of lights shown in illustrationD072RR below indicates a 65-meter tug towing a barge astern, length of tow 120 meters?

o (A) Ao (B) B

• (C) Co (D) D


748. (1.2.3.7A-12) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see the display of lights shown inillustration D054RR below, this could be which of the following?

o (A) fishing vessel at anchoro (B) pilot vessel with a motor launch alongsideo (C) fishing vessel adrift and fishing with handlines

• (D) fishing vessel with outlying gear more than 150 meters






749. (1.2.3.4-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An all-round flashing yellow light may beexhibited by which vessel?

o (A) a vessel laying cableo (B) a vessel not under command

• (C) an air-cushion vesselo (D) a vessel towing a submerged object


750. (1.2.3.5-34) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Lighting requirements in inland waters aredifferent from those in international waters for __________.

o (A) barges being pushed aheado (B) vessels pushing aheado (C) vessels being towed alongside



751. (1.2.3.4-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown inillustration D017RR below, and will pass without changing course. Vessel "B" is an air-cushionvessel operating in the non-displacement mode. Which light will vessel "A" observe from vessel "B"?

o (A) Green lighto (B) flashing red light

• (C) flashing yellow lighto (D) flashing white light


752. (1.2.3.6-12) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night you sight a vessel displaying a singlegreen light. Which vessel have you sighted?

o (A) a vessel driftingo (B) a small motorboat underway

• (C) a sailing vessel underwayo (D) a vessel at anchor






753. (1.2.3.4-11) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on watch and sight a vessel showingonly the lights in illustration D059RR below. What type of vessel do these lights represent?

o (A) vessel engage in trawling• (B) power-driven vesselo (C) sailing vesselo (D) mineclearance vessel


754. (1.2.3.5-73) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 50-meter vessel is towing astern and thelength of the tow is 100 meters. In addition to sidelights, which lights are required to be shown tofully comply with the Rules?

• (A) A masthead light forward, two masthead lights aft, a stern light, and a towing light above the

stern lighto (B) Two masthead lights forward, a stern light, and a towing light above the stern lighto (C) Three masthead lights forward, one masthead light aft, and two towing lights in a vertical line

at the sterno (D) No masthead light forward, two masthead lights aft, a stern light, and a towing light above the

stern light


755. (1.2.3.4-29) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on watch and sight a vessel showing ahigh intensity all-round flashing red light. Which vessel is required to have this light?

o (A) a seaplane when landing and taking offo (B) an air-cushion vessel in the non-displacement modeo (C) a submarine on the surface

• (D) a WIG craft in flight near the surface


756. (1.2.3.4-20) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights shown in illustration D058RR belowrepresent which of the following?

• (A) a power-driven vessel of less than 50 meters in lengtho (B) a sailboato (C) a fishing vessel at anchor

o (D) a vessel being towed






757. (1.2.3.5-75) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning lights andshapes for towing vessels?

o (A) When towing astern, a vessel will carry her identification lights at the masthead in addition toher regular masthead light.

o (B) If a tow exceeds 200 meters in length, the towing vessel will display a black ball duringdaylight.

• (C) If the towing vessel is over 50 meters in length, she must carry forward and after mastheadlights.

o (D) When towing astern, the towing vessel may show either a stern light or a towing light, but notboth.




• (B) A power-driven vesselo (C) A vessel engaged in dredgingo (D) A vessel not under command


759. (1.2.3.4-26) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum length of a power-drivenvessel that must show forward and after masthead lights?

o (A) 30 meters



760. (1.2.3.4-14) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a vessel and see ahead the lightsshown in illustration D059RR below. These lights indicate which of the following?

• (A) vessel crossing from your porto (B) vessel meeting head-ono (C) vessel crossing from your starboardo (D) vessel being overtaken






761. (1.2.3.4-18) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a vessel displaying the lights shown inillustration D052RR below. Which of the following describes this vessel?

o (A) transferring dangerous cargoo (B) aground

• (C) underwayo (D) at anchor


762. (1.2.3.4-19) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a vessel displaying the lights shown inillustration D052RR below is doing which of the following?

• (A) underwayo (B) pushing ahead

o (C) towing a submerged objecto (D) engaged in dredging


763. (1.2.3.5-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see the display of lights shown in illustrationD064RR below. These lights could indicate which of the following?

o (A) 60-meter tug pushing a barge aheado (B) tug unable to maneuver as required by the Rules

• (C) 40-meter tug with tow exceeding 200 meterso (D) range marking a channel beneath a drawbridge


764. (1.2.3.4-21) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a vessel displaying the lights shown inillustration D052RR below represents which of the following?

o (A) a vessel dredging

• (B) a vessel underwayo (C) a vessel agroundo (D) a vessel at anchor


765. (1.2.3.6-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, you see a vessel displaying the lightshown in illustration D046RR below. Which vessel would exhibit this light?

o (A) a pilot boat making way

• (B) sailingo (C) fishing and anchoredo (D) fishing and making way






766. (1.2.3.5-19) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What shape must be shown on a partlysubmerged vessel which is being towed?

• (A) A diamondo (B) Two black balls in a vertical lineo (C) One black ballo (D) A cone


767. (1.2.3.4-28) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the stand-on vessel in an overtakingsituation. The other vessel is showing a flashing red light. What action should you take?

o (A) Alter course to assisto (B) Give-wayo (C) Heave to

• (D) Stand on


768. (1.2.3.5-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel, which does not normally engage intowing operations, is towing a vessel in distress. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

o (A) may show the lights for a vessel not under commando (B) must show the lights for a vessel towing

• (C) need not show the lights for a vessel engaged in towing, if it is impractical to do soo (D) must show a yellow light above the stern light


769. (1.2.3.4-30) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is required to display a highintensity all-round flashing red light?

o (A) a vessel engaged in dredgingo (B) a vessel in distress

• (C) a WIG crafto (D) a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver






770. (1.2.3.5-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The tow shown in illustration D024RR below ismade up of inconspicuous, partly submerged vessels and is 150 meters in length. The towedvessels are less than 25 meters in breadth and less than 100 meters in length. Which lights wouldbe displayed from the towed vessels?

• (A) One all round white light at or near each end of each vessel towedo (B) Sidelights and stern light on each vessel towedo (C) One all round white light at the forward end of each vessel towedo (D) One all round white light at each end and one all round white light at the extremities of its

breadth of each vessel towed


771. (1.2.3.4-31) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on watch and sight a vessel showing ahigh intensity all-round flashing red light. What does this light indicate?

o (A) a vessel dredgingo (B) a fishing vessel trollingo (C) a vessel laying submarine cable

• (D) a WIG craft when taking off and landing


772. (1.2.3.5-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the shapes shown in illustrationD016RR below would you show on the after end of an inconspicuous partially submerged vessel orobject being towed over 200 meters in length?

o (A) A• (B) Bo (C) Co (D) D


773. (1.2.3.5-40) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see the lights shown in illustration D077RRbelow. This could be which of the following?

o (A) A vessel pushing barges aheado (B) A pipelineo (C) A stationary dredge

• (D) A vessel towing barges astern






774. (1.2.3.5-29) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a broken down vessel being towedwould show the same lights as which vessel?

o (A) a power-driven vessel underway

• (B) a bargeo (C) a towing vesselo (D) a vessel at anchor


775. (1.2.3.5-72) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 45-meter vessel is pulling a 210-meter tow.Which lights is she required to exhibit?

o (A) two masthead lights forward and no after masthead lighto (B) a masthead light forward, and two masthead lights in a vertical line afto (C) three masthead lights aft and none forward

• (D) three masthead lights forward and one aft


776. (1.2.3.5-31) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which actions should a vessel that is notequipped with towing lights perform to indicated that it has another vessel in tow?

o (A) sounding one prolonged followed by two short blasts at intervals of not more than two minuteso (B) continuously sounding its horn

• (C) shining a searchlight on the towline of the towed vesselo (D) None of the above; a vessel shall not engage in towing at night without proper navigation

lights


777. (1.2.3.5-59) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel with a 150-meter sterntow is required to display which lights?

o (A) a red light over a white light at the mastheado (B) two towing lights in a vertical lineo (C) three masthead lights in a vertical line

• (D) a towing light above the stern light






778. (1.2.3.5-66) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel at night.You can see both red and green sidelights and, above the level of the sidelights, three white lights ina vertical line. Which vessel is required to have these lights?

o (A) a vessel not under commando (B) a vessel underway and dredgingo (C) a vessel trawling

• (D) a vessel towing a tow more than 200 meters astern


779. (1.2.3.5-17) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What light(s), if any, would you show at night ifyour vessel was broken down and being towed astern by another vessel?

• (A) The colored sidelights and a white stern lighto (B) None

o (C) Same lights as for a power-driven vessel underwayo (D) A white light forward and a white light aft


780. (1.2.3.5-52) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What shape should a vessel being towedexhibit if the tow EXCEEDS 200 meters?

o (A) Two balls

• (B) One diamondo (C) Two diamondso (D) One ball


781. (1.2.3.5-74) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel MUST show two masthead lightsin a vertical line?

o (A) A sailing vessel towing a small vessel astern

• (B) A power-driven vessel less than 50 meters in length with a 20-meter towo (C) A vessel engaged in dredgingo (D) A vessel not under command






782. (1.2.3.5-69) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights shall a power-driven vessel towinganother vessel astern (tow less than 200 meters) show?

o (A) three masthead lights in a vertical line instead of either the forward or after masthead lighto (B) two towing lights in a vertical line at the stern

• (C) two masthead lights in a vertical line instead of either the forward or after masthead lightso (D) a small white light aft of the funnel


783. (1.2.3.6-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel underway at night is displaying thelights shown in illustration D062RR below. What do these lights indicate?

o (A) engaged in fishingo (B) mine sweepingo (C) a pilot boat

• (D) under sail


784. (1.2.3.5-61) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel, when towing astern,shall show __________.

• (A) a towing light in a vertical line above the stern lighto (B) two towing lights in addition to the stern lighto (C) a small white light in lieu of the stern lighto (D) two towing lights in a vertical line


785. (1.2.3.6-27) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may exhibit a lantern combiningthe two sidelights and stern light?

• (A) 10-meter sailing vesselo (B) 20-meter vessel engaged in fishing and making wayo (C) 25-meter power-driven vessel engaged in trollingo (D) 25-meter pilot vessel


786. (1.2.3.5-32) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light(s) shall a vessel being towedastern show?

o (A) masthead lights

• (B) sidelightso (C) a special flashing lighto (D) All of the above






787. (1.2.3.5-21) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What shall a partly submerged vessel or objectbeing towed, which is not readily noticeable, show?

o (A) two red lights in a vertical lineo (B) a black ballo (C) yellow lights at each end

• (D) a diamond shape


788. (1.2.3.5-62) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light(s) is/are a power-driven vesseltowing astern required to show?

• (A) a towing light in a vertical line above the stern lighto (B) two towing lights in a vertical lineo (C) two towing lights in addition to the stern light

o (D) a small white light in lieu of the stern light


789. (1.2.3.5-25) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a partlysubmerged vessel being towed?

• (A) A diamond shape will be carried at the aftermost extremity of the tow.o (B) It will show red lights along its length.o (C) It must show a yellow light at each end.o (D) All of the above


790. (1.2.3.5-35) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What lights shall a vessel being towed astern ofanother vessel show at night?

o (A) a stern light onlyo (B) only the required masthead lights

• (C) sidelights and a stern lighto (D) the lights required for a power-driven vessel underway


791. (1.2.3.5-55) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light(s) shall a towing vessel pushing abarge ahead and rigidly connected in a composite unit show?

o (A) the lights required of a vessel pushing ahead

• (B) the lights required of a power-driven vessel, not towingo (C) the lights of a barge being pushed aheado (D) either answer A or answer B







• (A) A vessel towing asterno (B) A vessel not under commando (C) A vessel engaged in dredging operationso (D) A vessel trawling


793. (1.2.3.5-9) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the shapes shown in illustrationD016RR below would you show on the after end of an inconspicuous partially submerged vessel orobject being towed less than 200 meters in length?

o (A) A

• (B) B

o (C) Co (D) No day-shape would be shown.


794. (1.2.3.5-56) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel shows the same lightsas which vessel?

o (A) a sailing vesselo (B) a vessel towing astern

• (C) a pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed, when they are rigidly connected in a compositeunit

o (D) a vessel engaged in towing, when not underway


795. (1.2.3.5-53) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What shape will a vessel being towed astern,where the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters exhibit to signify its condition?

• (A) a diamond shape where it can best be seeno (B) a ball on each end of the towo (C) two diamonds in a vertical lineo (D) two balls in a vertical line






796. (1.2.3.5-18) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would display the shape shown inillustration D010RR below?

• (A) a vessel towingo (B) a vessel broken downo (C) a fishing vesselo (D) a vessel at anchor


797. (1.2.3.5-20) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE of a tug boat displaying theshape shown in illustration D010RR below?

• (A) has a tow that exceeds 200 meters in lengtho (B) is at anchoro (C) has a tow that is carrying dangerous cargo

o (D) is not under command


798. (1.2.3.5-50) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE when you are towingmore than one barge astern at night?

• (A) All barges in the tow must be lighted.o (B) Only the first and last barges in the tow must be lighted.o (C) Only the last barge in the tow must be lighted.o (D) All barges, except unmanned barges, must be lighted.


799. (1.2.3.5-33) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The vessel showing the shape in illustrationD022RR below is which of the following?

o (A) A trawler shooting nets in the direction indicated

• (B) A tug with a tow exceeding 200 meters unable to deviate from courseo (C) A vessel engaged in mine clearance operationso (D) A fishing vessel with gear extending more than 150 meters horizontally






800. (1.2.3.5-10) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The tug shown in illustration D024RR below isgreater than 50 meters and severely restricted in her ability to deviate from her course. Which lightswould be displayed from the towing vessel?

o (A) Three white masthead lights, red-white-red all round lights, sidelights and two towing lightso (B) Two white masthead lights, red-white-red all round lights, sidelights, stern light and a towing

lighto (C) Three white masthead lights, two all round red lights, sidelights, stern light and a towing light



801. (1.2.3.5-57) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What would a vessel towing a barge show atthe stern of the tow vessel?

o (A) two towing lights in a vertical line

o (B) only a stern lighto (C) two white lights in a vertical line

• (D) a towing light above the stern light


802. (1.2.3.5-58) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must show a towing light abovethe stern light?

• (A) A vessel with a 150-meter tow asterno (B) A vessel pushing three barges aheado (C) A vessel towing alongsideo (D) None of the above


803. (1.2.3.5-12) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, you are towing a partly submergedvessel, 20 meters in length and 4 meters in breadth. What lights must you display on the towedvessel?

o (A) Two white lights side by side at the sterno (B) A white light at the sterno (C) Two red lights in a vertical line at the after end

• (D) A white light at the forward end and a white light at the after end






804. (1.2.3.5-60) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is required to show a yellow lightover a white light at night?

o (A) a vessel in distress

• (B) a vessel towing asterno (C) a vessel engaged in fishingo (D) a vessel engaged in piloting


805. (1.2.3.5-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see the display of lights shown in illustrationD064RR below. This could indicate which of the following?

o (A) dredge working at anchoro (B) dredge restricted in its ability to maneuver

• (C) 65-meter tug towing astern, length of tow 150 meters

o (D) 55-meter tug towing astern, length of tow exceeds 200 meters


806. (1.2.3.5-63) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a towinglight for a vessel towing astern?

o (A) When a stern light is shown, no towing light is necessary.o (B) When a towing light is shown, no stern light is necessary.

• (C) The towing light is shown above the stern light.o (D) The towing light is shown below the stern light.


807. (1.2.3.5-24) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND During the day, a vessel with a tow over 200meters in length will show which shape(s)?

o (A) a black ballo (B) one cone, apex upward

• (C) a diamond shapeo (D) two cones, apexes together






808. (1.2.3.5-64) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are overtaking a vessel at night and yousee a yellow light showing above the stern light of the overtaken vessel. Which is TRUEof the vessel being overtaken?

o (A) underway and dredging

• (B) towing asterno (C) a pilot vesselo (D) pushing ahead or towing alongside


809. (1.2.3.5-65) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A single towing light will be carried above avessel's stern light under which of the following situations?

o (A) only if the tow exceeds 200 meters

• (B) only if she is towing astern

o (C) at any time when towingo (D) if the towing vessel is part of a composite unit


810. (1.2.3.5-39) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light(s) is/are required for a vessel beingtowed?

o (A) a forward masthead light

• (B) sidelights and a stern lighto (C) a towing lighto (D) All of the above


811. (1.2.3.5-45) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What lights must be shown on a barge beingtowed astern at night?

o (A) A white light at each corner

• (B) Sidelights and a stern lighto (C) A white light fore and afto (D) A stern light only






812. (1.2.3.5-46) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a barge being towed astern mustdisplay which light(s)?

o (A) red and green sidelights onlyo (B) a white stern light only

• (C) sidelights and a stern lighto (D) one all-round white light


813. (1.2.3.5-47) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE for barges being towed atnight?

o (A) must be lighted only if towed astern

• (B) must be lighted at all timeso (C) need not be lighted

o (D) must be lighted only if manned


814. (1.2.3.5-49) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Barges being towed at night must exhibitnavigation lights __________.

o (A) only if mannedo (B) only if towed asterno (C) Need not be lighted

• (D) at all times


815. (1.2.3.6-28) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a vesselunder oars?

o (A) She must show a day shape of a black cone.o (B) She must show a flashing all-round white light.

• (C) She is allowed to show the same lights as a sailing vessel.o (D) She must show a stern light.


816. (1.2.3.6-17) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Under which conditions is a sailing vessel NOTallowed to show the all-round red over green lights on the mast?

• (A) when her sidelights and stern light are combined in one lantern and shown on the masto (B) when her sidelights are combined and displaced from the fore and aft centerline of the vesselo (C) if she is showing sidelightso (D) when she is showing a stern light






817. (1.2.3.6-15) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is displaying the shape shownin illustration D035RR. What does this shape indicate?

o (A) the vessel is fishing as well as sailing

• (B) the vessel is being propelled by power as well as sailo (C) the sailboat is on a starboard tacko (D) the vessel is close-hauled and has difficulty maneuvering


818. (1.2.3.6-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE of a 30-meter sailingvessel underway?

o (A) She need not show a stern light if she is showing all-round lights on the mast.o (B) If she is using propelling machinery, she shall show forward a shape consisting of two cones,

apexes together.

o (C) She may show an all-round white light at the top of the mast.• (D) She must show sidelights and a stern light in restricted visibility.


819. (1.2.3.6-11) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night you sight a vessel displaying one greenlight. What is indicated by this light configuration?

o (A) vessel at anchor

• (B) sailboat underwayo (C) small motorboat underwayo (D) vessel drifting


820. (1.2.3.6-19) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights is a 15-meter sailingvessel required to show?

o (A) sidelights onlyo (B) sidelights, stern light, and a red light over a green light on the masto (C) separate sidelights and stern light

• (D) sidelights, and stern light, but they may be in a combined lantern on the mast


821. (1.2.3.6-29) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must exhibit a conical shape,apex downwards?

• (A) A 15-meter vessel proceeding under sail when also being propelled by machineryo (B) A 10-meter vessel engaged in fishingo (C) A 20-meter vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver while carrying out her worko (D) All of the above






822. (1.2.3.6-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway at night and you sight thelights shown in illustration D047RR below. You know these lights indicate which of the following?

• (A) sailing vesselo (B) dredge at worko (C) trawler dragging netso (D) fishing vessel engaged in fishing


823. (1.2.3.6-10) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see ONLY the light shown in illustrationD080RR below. Which type of vessel are you observing?

o (A) vessel on pilotage dutyo (B) law enforcement vessel

• (C) sailing vessel

o (D) vessel engaged in fishing


824. (1.2.3.6-30) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In the daytime, you see a large sailing vesselon the beam. You know that she is also propelled by machinery if she shows which shape?

o (A) two black coneso (B) a basketo (C) a black ball

• (D) a black cone


825. (1.2.3.6-18) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a sailing vessel. While under sailyou decide to use your engine to assist in propulsion. Which of the shapes shown in illustrationD016RR below would you exhibit?

o (A) Bo (B) Co (C) D

• (D) None of these day signals are correct.






826. (1.2.3.6-31) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your 18-meter vessel is under sail at nightdisplaying sidelights, stern light, and a red light over a green light at the masthead. If you start theauxiliary engine and engage the propeller, which action must you take?

• (A) turn off the red over green, turn on the white masthead lighto (B) show two green lights instead of a red and green at the mastheado (C) turn your stern light offo (D) display a white light in sufficient time to prevent collision


827. (1.2.3.6-34) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your 18-meter vessel is propelled by sail andpower. What action is required when the engine is stopped?

o (A) Display a black diamond shape forward.o (B) Remove the black balls (one at the masthead and one on each spreader).

• (C) Remove the black cone shape from forward.o (D) Display a black cylindrical shape at the masthead.


828. (1.2.3.7A-9) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, if you see a vessel ahead displayingthe lights shown in illustration D070RR below, what action should you take?

• (A) stay clear as the vessel is fishingo (B) change course to the right as the vessel is crossing your bowo (C) stay clear as the vessel is transferring dangerous cargoo (D) provide assistance as the vessel is in distress


829. (1.2.3.7A-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a 30-meter fishing vessel. Which ofthe shapes shown in illustration D016RR below must you show while engaged in fishing?

o (A) Ao (B) B

• (C) Co (D) D






830. (1.2.3.7A-26) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What shape must be shown by a fishingvessel over 20 meters in length, and has gear extending more than 150 meters horizontally outwardfrom it?

o (A) One black ballo (B) One basket

• (C) One cone with its apex upwardso (D) One diamond shape


831. (1.2.3.7A-24) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing must display alight in the direction of any gear that extends outward more than 150 meters. Which color is thislight?

o (A) yellow

o (B) redo (C) green

• (D) white


832. (1.2.3.7A-23) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel, when anchored at night, is notrequired to show anchor lights?

o (A) A power-driven vesselo (B) A vessel engaged on pilotage duty

• (C) A vessel engaged in fishingo (D) A vessel engaged in survey operations


833. (1.2.3.7A-18) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following describes a vesselshowing the shape in illustration D034RR below?

o (A) has a tow which exceeds 200 meters in lengtho (B) is not under commando (C) is engaged in surveying or underwater work

• (D) is fishing






834. (1.2.3.7A-15) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You sight a vessel displaying the shapeshown in illustration D034RR below. What does this shape indicate about the vessel?

• (A) the vessel is fishingo (B) the vessel is anchoredo (C) the vessel is towingo (D) the vessel is being towed


835. (1.2.3.7A-25) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel fishing at night, with gear extendingmore than 150 meters horizontally outwards, will show in the direction of the gear which light(s)?

o (A) two vertical yellow lights

• (B) one white lighto (C) two vertical white lights

o (D) one yellow light


836. (1.2.3.7A-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which shape(s) would be displayed by thevessel engaged in the operation indicated by the lights shown in illustration D082RR below?

o (A) a cylinder

• (B) two cones with apexes togethero (C) a ball, a diamond and another ballo (D) a diamond


837. (1.2.3.7A-22) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessels shall turn off their sidelights?

o (A) All vessels engaged in underwater operationso (B) All sailing vessels which are becalmedo (C) All vessels that are not under command

• (D) All fishing vessels that are not making way


838. (1.2.3.7A-14) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light(s) shall a vessel engaged infishing, and at anchor show?

o (A) three lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest being red, and the middle being whiteo (B) sidelights and a stern lighto (C) an anchor light







839. (1.2.3.7A-20) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is a fishing vessel required to showsidelights and a stern light?

o (A) dead in the watero (B) anchoredo (C) underway

• (D) underway and making way


840. (1.2.3.7A-21) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, which identification lights would yousee on a vessel engaged in fishing, other than trawling?

o (A) A white light over a red lighto (B) Two red lights, one over the othero (C) A green light over a red light

• (D) A red light over a white light


841. (1.2.3.7A-27) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing during the daywould show which shape?

o (A) two cones with bases together

• (B) two cones, apexes togethero (C) a cone, apex downwardo (D) one black ball


842. (1.2.3.7B-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights shall a vessel trawling display?

o (A) white light over a green light

• (B) green light over a white lighto (C) red light over a white lighto (D) yellow light over a red light


843. (1.2.3.7B-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 60-meter vessel which is trawling is requiredto show which of the following?

• (A) one masthead light at night.o (B) a red light over a white light in a vertical line at night.o (C) a conical shape, apex downwards during the day.o (D) two masthead lights at night.






844. (1.2.3.7B-8) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is required to show a green lightover a white light in a vertical line above the level of the sidelights?

o (A) a pilot vessel

• (B) a vessel trawlingo (C) a sailboat under sail and powero (D) a vessel engaged in underwater construction


845. (1.2.3.7B-9) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel that is underway at night isrequired to display the lights shown in illustration D069RR below?

• (A) engaged in trawlingo (B) a pilot boato (C) minesweeping

o (D) under sail


846. (1.2.3.7B-10) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which identification lights are required to beexhibited on a vessel engaged in trawling?

o (A) a white light over a red lighto (B) two red lights in a vertical line

• (C) a green light over a white lighto (D) a red light over a white light


847. (1.2.3.7B-11) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What type of vessel or operation is indicatedby showing two cones with the apexes together?

o (A) Mineclearingo (B) Sailing vesselo (C) Dredge

• (D) Vessel trawling


848. (1.2.3.7B-14) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal may at some time be exhibitedby a vessel trawling?

o (A) A white light over a red light in a vertical lineo (B) Two white lights in a vertical lineo (C) Two red lights in a vertical line







849. (1.2.3.8A-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is required to display the shapesshown in illustration D007RR below?

o (A) a minesweeper

• (B) a broken down vesselo (C) vessels transferring dangerous cargoo (D) a fishing vessel


850. (1.2.3.8A-11) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights is a vessel not under command,underway but not making way, required to exhibit?

• (A) two all-round red lights in a vertical lineo (B) a stern lighto (C) sidelights



851. (1.2.3.8A-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel which is unable to maneuver due tosome exceptional circumstance, shall show two red lights in a vertical line and which additional lightsor shapes?

• (A) when making way at night, sidelights and a stern lighto (B) during the day, three balls in a vertical lineo (C) during the day, three shapes, the highest and lowest being balls and the middle being a

diamondo (D) when making way at night, masthead lights, sidelights, and a stern light


852. (1.2.3.8A-10) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is a power-driven vessel "not undercommand" at night required to show her sidelights?

• (A) when making headwayo (B) when moored to a buoyo (C) when making no headwayo (D) when at anchor






853. (1.2.3.8A-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two all-round red lights displayed in a verticalline are shown by which vessel?

o (A) at anchoro (B) pushing a barge ahead

• (C) not under commando (D) being towed


854. (1.2.3.8A-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following describes avessel exhibiting the lights shown in illustration D083RR below?

o (A) fishing

• (B) not under commando (C) towing

o (D) being towed


855. (1.2.3.8A-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights is a vessel not under commandmaking way at night is required to show?

o (A) two all-round red lights in a vertical line

• (B) two all-round red lights in a vertical line, sidelights, and a stern lighto (C) two all-round white lights in a vertical line, sidelights and a stern lighto (D) anchor lights and sidelights


856. (1.2.3.8A-14) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would have no white lightsvisible when meeting her head-on?

o (A) A vessel mineclearingo (B) A vessel trawling

• (C) A vessel not under commando (D) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver






857. (1.2.3.8B-30) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, which light(s) is/are required to beshown by a dredge to indicate the side on which another vessel may pass due to an obstruction thatexists?

o (A) Two red lightso (B) One red lighto (C) One white light

• (D) Two green lights


858. (1.2.3.8B-37) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE for a self-propelled dredgeNOT engaged in dredging, but proceeding to a dredging location at night?

o (A) not be required to show any lights

• (B) be required to show the lights of a power-driven vessel underway

o (C) be required to show the lights characteristic of a dredgeo (D) be required to show the lights of a stationary dredge


859. (1.2.3.8B-10) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a vessel displaying the day signalshown in illustration D006RR below. The vessel may be which of the following?

o (A) fishing with trawlso (B) agroundo (C) not under command

• (D) laying submarine cable


860. (1.2.3.8B-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND During the day, which shape is required for adredge to exhibit to indicate the side on which it is safe to pass?

• (A) two diamonds in a vertical lineo (B) diamond ball diamond in a vertical lineo (C) a single black ballo (D) two balls in a vertical line






861. (1.2.3.8B-19) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, which lights shall a vessel exhibitto indicate that she is restricted in her ability to maneuver?

o (A) two white lights with a red light in between in a vertical lineo (B) two red lights and two white lights in a vertical lineo (C) Three red lights in a vertical line

• (D) two red lights with a white light in between in a vertical line


862. (1.2.3.8B-28) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By day, you sight a vessel displaying threeshapes in a vertical line. The top and bottom shapes are balls, and the middle shape is a diamond.Which vessel are you observing?

o (A) vessel trollingo (B) mineclearing vessel

• (C) vessel engaged in replenishment at seao (D) trawler


863. (1.2.3.8B-24) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would show 3 shapes in avertical line, the highest and lowest being balls and the middle shape being a diamond?

o (A) Vessel constrained by her drafto (B) Vessel minesweeping

• (C) Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuvero (D) Vessel not under command


864. (1.2.3.8B-26) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights would be shown at night by avessel which is restricted in her ability to maneuver?

• (A) Three lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest red and the middle whiteo (B) Three lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest white and the middle redo (C) Three white lights in a vertical lineo (D) Three red lights in a vertical line






865. (1.2.3.8B-16) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway, you see a vessel displayingthe shapes shown in illustration D006RR below. Which action should you take?

• (A) Stay clear, the other vessel is maneuvering with difficultyo (B) Stop your vessel and sound passing signalso (C) Maintain course and speedo (D) Provide assistance, the other vessel is in distress


866. (1.2.3.8B-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must show forward and aftermasthead lights when making way?

• (A) A 75-meter vessel restricted in her ability to maneuvero (B) A 45-meter vessel engaged in towingo (C) A 100-meter sailing vessel

o (D) A 150-meter vessel engaged in fishing


867. (1.2.3.8B-12) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following describes avessel exhibiting the shapes shown in illustration D018RR below?

• (A) dredging with an existing obstructiono (B) carrying dangerous cargoo (C) not under command making wayo (D) towing astern with a tow greater than 200 meters in length


868. (1.2.3.8B-13) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel shall exhibit a rigid replica of theInternational Code flag "A"?

• (A) a vessel engaged in diving operationso (B) a vessel engaged in underway replenishmento (C) a vessel transferring explosiveso (D) a vessel pulling a submarine cable


869. (1.2.3.8B-17) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which display of lights shown in illustrationD072RR below indicates a dredge underway and not dredging?

o (A) A

• (B) Bo (C) Co (D) D






870. (1.2.3.8B-29) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which shapes shall a vessel servicing apipeline during the day display?

o (A) three shapes in a vertical line; the highest and lowest are red balls, and the middle one is awhite diamond

o (B) three black balls in a vertical line

• (C) three black shapes in a vertical line; the highest and lowest are balls, and the middle one is adiamond

o (D) two black balls in a vertical line


871. (1.2.3.8B-34) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing astern in an operation whichseverely restricts the towing vessel and her tow in their ability to deviate from their courseshall exhibit which lights?

o (A) the lights for a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuvero (B) the masthead lights for a towing vesselo (C) sidelights, stern light and towing light



872. (1.2.3.8B-35) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel's tow severely restricts their ability todeviate from their course. Which lights shall be exhibited from the tow vessel?

• (A) the lights for a towing vessel and the lights for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuvero (B) only the lights for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuvero (C) the lights for a towing vessel and the lights for a vessel not under commando (D) only the lights for a vessel towing


873. (1.2.3.8B-38) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing astern and her tow areseverely restricted in their ability to change course. When making way, the towing vessel will showONLY which of the following light configurations?

o (A) sidelights, stern light, and towing lighto (B) the masthead lights for a towing vesselo (C) the lights for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver

• (D) All of the above.






874. (1.2.3.8B-39) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel which displays the day signal shownin illustration D006RR below may be engaged in which task?

o (A) fishing with trawling gear

• (B) submarine cable layingo (C) mineclearanceo (D) pilotage duty


875. (1.2.3.8B1-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in mine clearanceoperations shows special identity lights. Which is a requirement of these lights?

• (A) in addition to the lights required for a power-driven vesselo (B) they indicate that other vessels should not approach closer than 500 meters on either side of

the vessel

o (C) to be green and show through an arc of the horizon of 225°o (D) All of the above


876. (1.2.3.8B1-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in mineclearing showsspecial identity lights __________.

o (A) which are green and show all-roundo (B) which mean that other vessels should not approach within 1000 meters of the mineclearing

vesselo (C) in addition to the lights required for a power-driven vessel



877. (1.2.4.1-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is the duration of each prolonged blast onwhistle signals used by a power-driven vessel in fog, whether making way or underway but notmaking way?

o (A) about one secondo (B) two to four seconds

• (C) four to six secondso (D) eight to ten seconds






878. (1.2.4.2-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum sound signaling equipmentrequired aboard a vessel 10 meters in length?

o (A) A whistle onlyo (B) A bell only

• (C) Any means of making an efficient sound signalo (D) A bell and a whistle


879. (1.2.4.2-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which equipment, to generate fog signals, isrequired on a vessel 20 meters in length?

• (A) Whistle and bell onlyo (B) Whistle, bell, and gongo (C) Whistle only

o (D) Bell only


880. (1.2.4.2-8) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum sound signaling equipmentrequired aboard a vessel 24 meters in length?

o (A) Any means of making an efficient sound signal

• (B) A bell and a whistleo (C) A bell onlyo (D) A whistle only


881. (1.2.4.2-9) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel 25 meters in length must have whichsound signaling appliance onboard?

o (A) Whistle onlyo (B) None is requiredo (C) Whistle, bell, and gong

• (D) Whistle and bell only


882. (1.2.4.2-11) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must have a gong, or otherequipment which will make the sound of a gong?

o (A) A sailing vessel

• (B) Any vessel over 100 meterso (C) A power-driven vessel over 75 meterso (D) Any vessel over 50 meters






883. (1.2.4.3-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing as shownin illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds two short blasts on the whistle. You are on vessel"B" and are in doubt that sufficient action is being taken by vessel "A" to avoid collision. What actionshould you take?

o (A) Maintain course and speed

• (B) Sound five or more short and rapid blastso (C) Alter course to the left and increase speedo (D) None of the above


884. (1.2.4.3-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may sound the danger signal?

o (A) Either vessel in a meeting situationo (B) A vessel at anchor

o (C) The give-way vessel in a crossing situation• (D) All of the above


885. (1.2.4.3-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on vessel "A" as shown in illustrationD032RR below, and hear vessel "B" sound a signal indicating her intention to overtake you. You feelit is not safe for vessel "B" to overtake you at the present time. What action should you take?

o (A) Sound three blasts of the whistleo (B) Not answer the whistle signal from vessel "B"

• (C) Sound five or more short rapid blastso (D) Sound two short blasts


886. (1.2.4.3-6) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a bend in a channel. Youcannot see around the bend because of the height of the bank. Which action are you required totake in accordance with the Rules?

o (A) Sound passing signals to any other vessel that may be on the other side of the bendo (B) Stop engines and navigate with caution

• (C) Sound a whistle blast of 4 to 6 seconds durationo (D) Stay in the middle of the channel






887. (1.2.4.3-7) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a 15-meter vessel "A" in a narrowchannel as shown in il lustration D032RR below. Vessel "B", a large tanker which can safely navigateonly within the channel, sounds five short and rapid blasts. What action should you take?

o (A) Maintain course and speed

• (B) Not impede the passage of vessel "B"o (C) Not answer the whistle signal from vessel "B"o (D) Sound one prolonged followed by two short blasts


888. (1.2.4.3-9) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the stand-on vessel in a crossingsituation. Which signal should you sound if you think the give-way vessel is NOT taking sufficientaction to avoid collision?

o (A) Two short blasts, alter to port, and pass astern

• (B) Five short and rapid blastso (C) One short blast and maintain courseo (D) No signal and maneuver at will


889. (1.2.4.3-10) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in a narrow channel and arebeing overtaken by a vessel astern. The overtaking vessel sounds a signal indicating her intention topass you on your starboard side. If such an action appears dangerous, which signal are you requiredto sound?

• (A) Five short and rapid blastso (B) One prolonged followed by one short blasto (C) One prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short blast in that ordero (D) Three short and rapid blasts






890. (1.2.4.3-11) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing asshown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds three short blasts on the whistle. What is themeaning of this signal?

• (A) Vessel "A" is backing engineso (B) Vessel "A" intends to hold course and speedo (C) Vessel "A" is sounding the danger signalo (D) Vessel "A" proposes to cross ahead of the other vessel


891. (1.2.4.3-12) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel oncrossing courses. She is approximately half a mile distant and is presently on your starboard bow.You believe she will cross ahead of you. She then sounds a whistle signal of five short blasts. Whichaction should you take?

o (A) Wait for another whistle signal from the other vessel and comply with that signalo (B) Reduce speed slightly to make sure she will have room to passo (C) Answer the signal and hold course and speed

• (D) Make a large course change, accompanied by the appropriate whistle signal, and slow downif necessary


892. (1.2.4.3-13) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway and approaching a bend inthe channel where vessels approaching from the opposite direction cannot be seen. Which signalare you required to sound?

o (A) Three blasts, 4 to 6 seconds in duration• (B) One blast, 4 to 6 seconds in durationo (C) One blast, 8 to 10 seconds in durationo (D) One continuous blast until you are able to see around the bend


893. (1.2.4.3-14) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning thedanger signal?

• (A) May be supplemented by an appropriate light signalo (B) Indicates that the vessel is in distress

o (C) May be sounded by the stand-on vessel onlyo (D) Is used to indicate a course change






894. (1.2.4.3-15) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a bend, and hear awhistle signal of one prolonged blast from around the bend. Which signal should you sound?

• (A) A prolonged blasto (B) A short blasto (C) One short, one prolonged, and one short blasto (D) A long blast


895. (1.2.4.3-18) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is approaching a bend. You hear aprolonged blast from around the bend. You should take which action?

o (A) Sound the danger signalo (B) Stop your engines and drift

o (C) Back your engines• (D) Answer with one prolonged blast


896. (1.2.4.3-19) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may sound the danger signal?

o (A) The stand-on vessel in a crossing situationo (B) A vessel at anchoro (C) The give-way vessel in a crossing situation



897. (1.2.4.3-20) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a bend in a river where,due to the bank, you cannot see around the other side. A vessel on the other side of the bendsounds one prolonged blast. In response, which signal are you required to sound?

o (A) Sound the danger signal

• (B) Sound a prolonged blasto (C) Sound passing signalso (D) Not sound any signal until you sight the other vessel






898. (1.2.4.3-22) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway your vessel approaches abend in a river where, due to the bank, you cannot see around the bend. Which action should youtake?

o (A) Sound the danger signalo (B) Slow your vessel to bare steeragewayo (C) Keep to the starboard side of the channel and sound one short blast

• (D) Sound one prolonged blast


899. (1.2.4.3-24) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does five or more short blasts on avessel's whistle indicate?

o (A) The vessel is altering course to starboardo (B) The vessel is altering course to port

o (C) The stand-on vessel and will maintain course and speed• (D) There is doubt that another vessel is taking sufficient action


900. (1.2.4.3-25) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, which vessel may soundthe danger signal?

• (A) Either vesselo (B) Neither vesselo (C) Give-way vesselo (D) Stand-on vessel


901. (1.2.4.3-26) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway and in sight of another vessel,less than one half mile away, you put your engines on astern propulsion. Which statementconcerning whistle signals is TRUE?

o (A) You must sound one blast if backing to starboard.

• (B) You must sound three short blasts on the whistle.o (C) You need not sound any whistle signals.o (D) You must sound whistle signals only if the vessels are meeting.






902. (1.2.4.3-27) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in a narrow channel and youare being overtaken by a vessel astern. The overtaking vessel sounds a signal indicating hisintention to pass your vessel on your starboard side. If such an action appears dangerous, whichsignal should you sound?

o (A) One prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short blast in that order

• (B) Five short and rapid blastso (C) Three short and rapid blastso (D) One prolonged followed by one short blast


903. (1.2.4.3-29) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a vessel nearing a bend in thechannel where, because of the height of the bank, you cannot see a vessel approaching from theopposite direction. Which signal should you sound?

o

(A) Five or more short blastso (B) Three short blasts

• (C) One prolonged blasto (D) One short blast


904. (1.2.4.3-30) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You do NOT understand the course or intentionof an approaching vessel. Which signal should you sound?

o (A) Sound one short blasto (B) Sound not less than five prolonged blastso (C) Sound one prolonged blast

• (D) Sound not less than five short blasts


905. (1.2.4.3-31) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel nearing a bend or an area of achannel or fairway where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction shall soundwhich signal?

• (A) One prolonged blasto (B) One long blasto (C) The danger signalo (D) Two short blasts






906. (1.2.4.3-34) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel nearing a bend where other vesselsmay be obscured is required to sound which signal?

o (A) Two short blasts

• (B) One prolonged blasto (C) One short blasto (D) One long blast


907. (1.2.4.3-35) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE concerning the danger signal?

o (A) The signal replaces directional signalso (B) It has the same meaning as a "MAYDAY" signalo (C) It makes the other vessel the stand-on vessel

• (D) It indicates doubt as to another vessels actions


908. (1.2.4.3-36) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel nearing a bend or an area of achannel or fairway where other vessels may be hidden by an obstruction shall take which action?

o (A) Sound the danger signalo (B) Take all way off and navigate with caution

• (C) Sound a prolonged blasto (D) Post a look-out until in open water


909. (1.2.4.3-38) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the stand-on vessel in a crossingsituation. If you think the give-way vessel is NOT taking sufficient action to avoid collision, whichaction(s) are you required to take?

o (A) Sound one short blast and maintain course

• (B) Sound the danger signalo (C) Sound two short blasts, alter to port, and pass asterno (D) No signal, maneuver at will


910. (1.2.4.3-39) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What signal indicates doubt that sufficientaction is being taken by another vessel to avoid collision?

o (A) Three long blasts of the whistleo (B) One prolonged blast followed by three short blasts of the whistleo (C) Three short and rapid blasts of the whistle

• (D) Five short and rapid blasts of the whistle






911. (1.2.4.3-40) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning the lightused with whistle signals?

o (A) The light shall have the same characteristics as a masthead light.o (B) Use of such a light is required.

• (C) It is only used to supplement short blasts of the whistle.o (D) All of the above


912. (1.2.4.3-41) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does a light signal of three f lashes mean?

o (A) "I desire to overtake you"o (B) "I am in doubt as to your actions"

• (C) "I am operating astern propulsion"o (D) "My engines are full speed astern"


913. (1.2.4.3-42) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel signals you three flashes on itsmaneuvering light. What is the meaning of this signal?

o (A) "My engines are full speed astern"

• (B) "I am operating astern propulsion"o (C) "I desire to overtake you"o (D) "I am in doubt as to your actions"


914. (1.2.4.3-43) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night you observe a vessel aheadexhibiting three flashes of a white light. What does this signal indicate?

o (A) The vessel is intending to overtake another vesselo (B) The vessel is in distress

• (C) The vessel is operating astern propulsiono (D) It is approaching a bend in the channel


915. (1.2.4.3-44) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway and in sight of another vesselcrossing less than .5 mile away, you put your engines full speed astern. Which statement concerningwhistle signals is TRUE?

o (A) You must sound one blast if backing to starboard.o (B) You must sound whistle signals only if the vessels are meeting.o (C) You need not sound any whistle signals.

• (D) You must sound three short blasts on the whistle.






916. (1.2.4.3-45) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which whistle signal is required to be soundedby a vessel operating astern propulsion?

o (A) One long blasto (B) One prolonged blast

• (C) Three short blastso (D) Four or more short blasts


917. (1.2.4.4-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which fog signal is a power-driven vesselmaking way through the water required to sound?

• (A) One prolonged blast at intervals of not more than two minuteso (B) Two prolonged blasts at intervals of not more than one minuteo (C) Two prolonged blasts at intervals of not more than two minutes

o (D) One prolonged blast at intervals of not more than one minute


918. (1.2.4.4-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility, when must a towedvessel sound a fog signal?

o (A) When it is the first vessel in the towo (B) When it is last vessel in the tow

• (C) When it is the last vessel in the tow and it is carrying a crewo (D) When it is manned, regardless of its position in the tow


919. (1.2.4.4-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would sound a fog signalconsisting of the ringing of a bell for 5 seconds?

o (A) A vessel engaged in fishing, at anchoro (B) A sailing vessel becalmedo (C) A vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver, at anchor

• (D) A sailing vessel, at anchor


920. (1.2.4.4-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If practical, when shall a manned vessel beingtowed sound her fog signal?

• (A) Immediately after the towing vessel sounds herso (B) Immediately before the towing vessel sounds herso (C) As close to the mid-cycle of the towing vessel's signals as possibleo (D) At any time as long as the interval is correct






921. (1.2.4.4-8) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is required to sound a fog signalwith a bell?

o (A) Vessel engaged in fishingo (B) Power-driven vessel underwayo (C) Vessel not under command

• (D) Sailing vessel at anchor


922. (1.2.4.4-43) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND All fog signals shall be sounded every twominutes with the exception of which vessels?

o (A) Vessels not under command or restricted in her ability to maneuvero (B) Vessels underway or making way

• (C) Vessels anchored or aground

o (D) Vessels under sail or under tow


923. (1.2.4.4-25) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel 50 meters in length at anchor mustsound which fog signal?

o (A) 5-second sounding of a gong every minuteo (B) 5-second ringing of a bell every two minuteso (C) 5-second sounding of both a bell and gong every two minutes

• (D) 5-second ringing of a bell every minute


924. (1.2.4.4-17) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is 25 meters long and anchored inrestricted visibility. Which time interval are you required to sound the proper fog signal?

o (A) 30 second intervals

• (B) One minute intervalso (C) Two minute intervalso (D) Three minute intervals


925. (1.2.4.4-28) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel at anchor, not fishing orotherwise restricted in its ability to maneuver, sounds her fog signal at intervals of not __________.

• (A) More than one minuteo (B) Less than two minuteso (C) More than three minuteso (D) More than two minutes






926. (1.2.4.4-33) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE for fog signals of vesselsunderway and making way?

o (A) Will be sounded at intervals of not more than one minuteo (B) Are only required when vessels are in sight of each othero (C) They are sounded only on the approach of another vessel

• (D) Are sounded at intervals of not more than two minutes


927. (1.2.4.4-56) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal shall a power-driven vessel soundwhen making way in fog?

o (A) One short blast every two minutes

• (B) One prolonged blast every two minuteso (C) Three short blasts every two minutes

o (D) One prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes


928. (1.2.4.4-57) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a dense fog, you hear a whistle signal of oneprolonged blast followed by three short blasts. Which vessel is required to sound this signal?

• (A) Manned vessel being towedo (B) Vessel not under commando (C) Fishing vessel underway trawlingo (D) Pilot vessel underway making a special signal


929. (1.2.4.4-13) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are making headway in fog and hear a fogsignal of two prolonged blasts on your starboard quarter. Which action should you take?

o (A) Change course to the righto (B) Stop your vesselo (C) Change course to the left

• (D) Hold your course and speed


930. (1.2.4.4-10) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Fog bell signals for vessels at anchor oraground shall be sounded at not more than which time interval?

o (A) 15 minuteso (B) 5 minuteso (C) 2 minutes

• (D) 1 minutes








935. (1.2.4.4-59) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the fog signal for a vessel 75 meters inlength, restricted in her ability to maneuver, at anchor?

o (A) Five second ringing of a bell and five second sounding of a gong at intervals of not more thanone minute

o (B) Five second ringing of a bell at intervals of not more than one minuteo (C) Four short blasts at intervals of not more than two minutes

• (D) One prolonged blast followed by two short blasts at intervals of not more than two minutes


936. (1.2.4.4-49) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway and making way your vesselenters fog. Which fog signal should you sound every two minutes?

• (A) One prolonged blasto (B) Two prolonged blasts

o (C) Three short blastso (D) A prolonged blast and three short blasts


937. (1.2.4.4-55) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning fogsignals?

• (A) A vessel aground may sound a whistle signal.o (B) All fog signals for sailing vessels are to be given at intervals of not more than one minute.o (C) A vessel not under command sounds the same fog signal as a vessel towed.o (D) A pilot vessel underway and making way sounds the pilot identity signal and no other signal.


938. (1.2.4.4-26) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must sound her fog signal atintervals not to exceed one minute?

o (A) A power-driven vessel underway, not making way

• (B) A vessel agroundo (C) A vessel constrained by her drafto (D) A vessel engaged in fishing, at anchor






939. (1.2.4.4-71) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal shall a vessel underway andmaking way in fog shall sound every two minutes?

o (A) Three distinct blasts

• (B) One prolonged blasto (C) Two prolonged blastso (D) One prolonged blast and three short blasts


940. (1.2.4.4-65) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a dense fog you hear a whistle signal aheadof one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts. Which vessel is required to sound this signal?

• (A) A manned vessel being towedo (B) A pilot vessel underway making a special signalo (C) fishing vessels underway trawling

o (D) Vessels not under command


941. (1.2.4.4-120) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning the fogsignal of a sailing vessel 25 meters in length, anchored in a "special anchorage area" approved bythe Secretary?

o (A) The vessel shall sound three blasts on the whistle every 2 minutes.o (B) The vessel is not required to sound a fog signal.

• (C) The vessel shall ring a bell for 5 seconds every minute.o (D) The vessel shall sound one blast of the whistle every 2 minutes.


942. (1.2.4.4-96) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is to sound a fog signal of oneprolonged followed by two short blasts?

o (A) A sailing vessel, underwayo (B) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver when carrying out her work at anchoro (C) A vessel not under command







943. (1.2.4.4-37) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel underway in fog makingNO way must sound which signal?

o (A) One prolonged and two short blasts

• (B) Two prolonged blastso (C) One long blasto (D) One prolonged blast


944. (1.2.4.4-53) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog you hear another vesselsounding two prolonged blasts every two minutes. What does this signal indicate?

• (A) A vessel is driftingo (B) A vessel is towingo (C) A vessel is anchored

o (D) A vessel is making way through the water


945. (1.2.4.4-97) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 95 meter vessel aground is required tosounds which fog signal?

• (A) A rapid ringing of a bell for 5 seconds, preceded and followed by three separate and distinctstrokes on the bell every minute

o (B) A prolonged blast of the whistle at intervals not to exceed one minuteo (C) A rapid ringing of a bell for 5 seconds, preceded and followed by three distinct strokes on the

bell, repeated every two minuteso (D) A whistle signal of one short, one prolonged, and one short blast


946. (1.2.4.4-112) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fog signal of one prolonged blast followed byfour short blasts would mean the presence of which vessel?

o (A) A vessel being towedo (B) Fishing vessels trawlingo (C) A vessel at anchor warning of her location

• (D) A pilot vessel engaged on pilotage duty






947. (1.2.4.4-69) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing underway soundsthe same fog signal as which vessel?


• (B) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver at anchoro (C) A sailing vessel at anchoro (D) A power-driven vessels stopped and making no way through the water


948. (1.2.4.4-23) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in low visibility and soundingfog signals. What changes would you make in the fog signal immediately upon losing propulsion?

• (A) Begin sounding one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts at two minute intervals.o (B) No change should be made in the fog signal.o (C) Begin sounding one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts at two minute intervals.

o (D) Begin sounding two prolonged blasts at two minute intervals.


949. (1.2.4.4-18) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog and you hear threedistinct bell strokes followed by five seconds of rapid bell ringing followed by three distinct bellstrokes. What does this signal indicate?

• (A) A vessel agroundo (B) A vessel in distresso (C) A vessel at anchoro (D) A vessel engaged in underwater construction


950. (1.2.4.4-31) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fog signal of one short, one prolonged, andone short blast may be sounded by which vessel?

• (A) A vessel at anchoro (B) A vessel not under commando (C) A vessel towingo (D) All of the above






951. (1.2.4.4-14) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility, a vessel restricted in herability to maneuver, at anchor, would sound which fog signal?

• (A) One prolonged and two short blasts every two minuteso (B) Two prolonged and two short blasts every two minuteso (C) Two prolonged and one short blast every two minuteso (D) The rapid ringing of a bell for five seconds every minute


952. (1.2.4.4-45) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is underway in fog and you hearone prolonged and three short blasts. Which vessel would use this identity signal?

• (A) A vessel being towed (manned)o (B) A vessel not under commando (C) A sailing vessel

o (D) A vessel being towed (unmanned)


953. (1.2.4.4-118) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are proceeding under sail with theauxiliary engine running and the propeller engaged. Which statement is TRUE?

o (A) You must display a red light over a green light at the masthead.o (B) By day, you must display a black diamond shape forward.

• (C) In fog you must sound one prolonged blast at two minute intervals when making way.o (D) If most of the propelling power comes from the sails, your vessel is considered a sailing

vessel.


954. (1.2.4.4-48) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is underway in fog and you hearone prolonged and three short blasts. Which vessel would this signal indicate?

o (A) A vessel not under command

• (B) A vessel being towedo (C) A sailing vesselo (D) A vessel in distress






955. (1.2.4.4-51) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in a fog when you hear awhistle signal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This signal could indicate all of thefollowing with the EXCEPTION of which vessel?

o (A) A tug towing asterno (B) A vessel fishing with trawlso (C) A vessel not under command

• (D) A vessel being towed


956. (1.2.4.4-54) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In fog, you hear apparently forward of yourbeam a fog signal of two prolonged blasts in succession every two minutes. What does this signalindicate?

o (A) A power-driven vessel making way through the water

o (B) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver• (C) A power-driven vessel underway but stopped and making no way through the watero (D) A vessel being pushed ahead is manned and making way through the water


957. (1.2.4.4-36) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 200 meter vessel restricted in her ability tomaneuver, at anchor, will sound which fog signal?

o (A) One prolonged followed by three short blasts every minuteo (B) A 5 second ringing of a bell forward and a 5 second sounding of a gong aft at intervals of 1

minuteo (C) One prolonged followed by three short blasts every 2 minutes

• (D) One prolonged followed by two short blasts every 2 minutes


958. (1.2.4.4-79) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a 120 meter power-drivenvessel at anchor in fog, sounding the required anchor signals. You hear the fog signal of a vesselunderway off your port bow. Which signal may you sound to give warning of your position?

o (A) At least five short and rapid blastso (B) Two short blasts

• (C) One short, one prolonged, and one short blasto (D) Three short blasts






959. (1.2.4.4-52) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog and hear one short,one prolonged, and one short blast in succession. What is the meaning of this signal?

o (A) A vessel is in distress and needs assistance.o (B) A vessel is towing.o (C) A vessel is fishing, hauling nets.

• (D) A vessel is at anchor, warning of her position.


960. (1.2.4.4-99) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is aground in fog. In addition to theregular anchor signals, which signal is required to identify your condition?

o (A) Three strokes of the gong before and after the rapid ringing of the gong

• (B) Three strokes of the bell before and after the rapid ringing of the bello (C) A blast on the whistle

o (D) There are no additional signals


961. (1.2.4.4-62) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in a fog, you hear a whistlesignal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This signal could be sounded by all of thefollowing EXCEPT which vessel?

o (A) Towing asterno (B) Fishing with trawlso (C) Not under command

• (D) Being towed


962. (1.2.4.4-72) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel is underway in fog but isstopped and making no way through the water. What is the required fog signal?

o (A) One prolonged blast at not more than one minute intervals

• (B) Two prolonged blasts at not more than two minute intervalso (C) Two prolonged blasts at not more than one minute intervalso (D) One prolonged blast at not more than two minute intervals


963. (1.2.4.4-70) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a signal of oneprolonged blast followed by three short blasts. Which vessel is required to sound this signal?

o (A) A vessel under sailo (B) A vessel at anchoro (C) A vessel towing

• (D) A vessel being towed (manned)






964. (1.2.4.4-39) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If underway in low visibility and sounding fogsignals, what changes would you make in the fog signal IMMEDIATELY upon losing the power plantand propulsion?

o (A) Begin sounding one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts at two minute intervals.

• (B) Begin sounding one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts at two minute intervals.o (C) No change should be made in the fog signal.o (D) Begin sounding two prolonged blasts at two minute intervals.


965. (1.2.4.4-44) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway your vessel enters fog. Youstop your engines and the vessel is dead in the water. Which fog signal should you sound?

• (A) Two prolonged blasts every two minuteso (B) One prolonged blast every two minutes

o (C) One prolonged and three short blasts every two minuteso (D) Three short blasts every two minutes


966. (1.2.4.4-19) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog when you hear therapid ringing of a bell for five seconds followed by the sounding of a gong for five seconds. Whatdoes this signal indicate about the vessel?

• (A) More than 100 meters in length, at anchoro (B) Fishing while making no way through the watero (C) Fishing in company with another vesselo (D) Aground


967. (1.2.4.4-76) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fog signal of one short, one prolonged, andone short blast may be sounded by a vessel in which situation?

• (A) At anchoro (B) Not under commando (C) Towingo (D) All of the above






968. (1.2.4.4-66) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning fogsignals?

o (A) A vessel not under command sounds the same fog signal as a vessel towed.o (B) All fog signals for sailing vessels are to be given at intervals of not more than one minute.

• (C) A vessel aground may sound a whistle signal.o (D) The identity signal of a pilot vessel is the only fog signal sounded by such a vessel.


969. (1.2.4.4-21) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear the rapidringing of a bell for about five seconds followed by the sounding of a gong for about five seconds.This signal came from which vessel?

• (A) A vessel 150 meters in length at anchoro (B) A vessel aground

o (C) A vessel engaged in fishing at anchoro (D) A sailing vessel at anchor


970. (1.2.4.4-85) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway, in fog, when you hear awhistle signal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This signal could indicate whichtype of vessel?

• (A) Not under commando (B) Agroundo (C) Being towedo (D) All of the above


971. (1.2.4.4-95) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement concerning whistle signals isFALSE?

o (A) When a pushing vessel and a vessel pushed are connected in a composite unit, the unitsounds the fog signal of a power-driven vessel.

o (B) A vessel at anchor may sound one short, one prolonged, and one short blast.

• (C) A vessel engaged in towing in fog shall sound a fog signal at intervals of less than oneminute.

o (D) A pilot vessel may sound an identity signal on the whistle.






972. (1.2.4.4-24) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog when you hear therapid ringing of a bell for five seconds followed by the sounding of a gong for five seconds. Whatdoes this signal indicate about the vessel?

o (A) Fishing while making no way through the water

• (B) Is more than 100 meters in length, at anchoro (C) Engaged in pair trawlingo (D) Engaged on pilotage duty


973. (1.2.4.4-88) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel soundone prolonged blast followed by two short blasts on the whistle. What does this signal indicate?

• (A) A vessel towingo (B) A vessel being towed

o (C) A vessel engaged in pilotage dutyo (D) A vessel aground


974. (1.2.4.4-87) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal shall a vessel towing infog required to sound?

o (A) One prolonged blast every one minuteo (B) Two prolonged blasts every two minuteso (C) One prolonged blast every two minutes

• (D) One prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes


975. (1.2.4.4-30) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vesselahead sound two prolonged blasts on the whistle. Which action should you take?

o (A) sound two blasts and change course to the lefto (B) sound whistle signals only if you change courseo (C) not sound any whistle signals until the other vessel is sighted

• (D) sound only fog signals until the other vessel is sighted


976. (1.2.4.4-91) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog you hear a vessel soundone prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. What does this signal indicate?

• (A) A vessel towingo (B) A vessel being towedo (C) A vessel agroundo (D) A pilot vessel engaged on pilotage duty






977. (1.2.4.4-98) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel aground in fog shall sound, in additionto the proper anchor signal, which of the following?

o (A) Three strokes on the gong before and after sounding the anchor signalo (B) One prolonged and one short blast on the whistleo (C) Four short blasts on the whistle

• (D) Three strokes on the bell before and after the anchor signal


978. (1.2.4.4-32) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 200-meter vessel is aground in fog. Whichsignal is optional?

o (A) A bell signalo (B) A gong signal

• (C) A whistle signal

o (D) All of the above are mandatory.


979. (1.2.4.4-92) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog you hear a whistle signalconsisting of one prolonged blast followed immediately by two short blasts. Which vessels arerequired to sound this signal in fog?

o (A) Vessels in dangero (B) Pilot vesselso (C) Vessels at anchor, not engaged in fishing

• (D) Vessels underway and towing


980. (1.2.4.4-90) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway and pushing a barge ahead,your vessel enters a heavy rain storm. Which signal are you required to sound?

o (A) Two prolonged blasts every two minutes

• (B) One prolonged and two short blasts every two minuteso (C) One prolonged and three short blasts every two minuteso (D) One prolonged blast every two minutes






981. (1.2.4.4-35) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 200-meter vessel is aground in restrictedvisibility. Which signal is optional?

o (A) A bell signalo (B) A gong signal

• (C) A whistle signalo (D) All of the above are optional.


982. (1.2.4.4-9) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting in a narrowchannel as shown in il lustration D029RR below but are not in sight of one another due to restrictedvisibility. Which statement is TRUE concerning whistle signals between the vessels?

o (A) Both vessels should sound two short blasts.o (B) Vessel "A" should sound one short blast and vessel "B" should sound two short blasts.

o (C) Both vessels should sound one short blast.• (D) None of the above statements is TRUE.


983. (1.2.4.4-93) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog and you hear oneprolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This signal indicates which vessel?

o (A) A vessel engaged on pilotage dutyo (B) A vessel stopped and making no way through the watero (C) A vessel aground in a fairway

• (D) A towing vessel


984. (1.2.4.4-41) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 200-meter vessel is aground in fog. Whichsignal is optional?

o (A) A gong signalo (B) A bell signal

• (C) A whistle signalo (D) All of the above






985. (1.2.4.4-42) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vesselahead sound two short blasts on the whistle. You should take which action?

o (A) Sound two short blasts and change course to the left

• (B) Sound only fog signals until the other vessel is sightedo (C) Not sound any whistle signals until the other vessel is sightedo (D) Sound whistle signals only if you change course


986. (1.2.4.4-61) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing while at anchorshall sound which fog signal?

o (A) One prolonged and three short blasts at two minute intervalso (B) A sounding of the bell and gong at one minute intervalso (C) A rapid ringing of the bell for five seconds at one minute intervals

• (D) One prolonged and two short blasts at two minute intervals


987. (1.2.4.4-20) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility, a vessel being towed, ifmanned, is required to sound which signal?


• (B) One prolonged and three short blastso (C) Two short blastso (D) Three short blasts


988. (1.2.4.4-84) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The wind is ESE, and a sailing vessel issteering NW. Which fog signal should she sound?

o (A) Two blasts at one minute intervals

• (B) One prolonged and two short blasts at two minute intervalso (C) One blast at one minute intervalso (D) One blast at two minute intervals


989. (1.2.4.4-50) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 200-meter vessel is aground in restrictedvisibility. Which signal is optional?

• (A) A whistle signalo (B) A bell signalo (C) A gong signalo (D) All of the above






990. (1.2.4.4-100) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing while at anchorshall sound which fog signal?

o (A) A rapid ringing of the bell for five seconds at one minute intervals

• (B) One prolonged and two short blasts at two minute intervalso (C) One prolonged and three short blasts at one minute intervalso (D) A sounding of the bell and gong at one minute intervals


991. (1.2.4.4-58) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the optional whistle signal which maybe sounded by a vessel at anchor?

o (A) Four short blastso (B) Two prolonged followed by one short blast

• (C) One short, one prolonged, followed by one short blast

o (D) One short followed by two prolonged blasts


992. (1.2.4.4-63) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is underway but stopped andmaking no way through the water when fog sets in. Which fog signal should you sound?

o (A) One prolonged blast on the whistleo (B) One short, one prolonged, and one short blast on the whistleo (C) One prolonged blast and two short blasts on the whistle

• (D) Two prolonged blasts on the whistle


993. (1.2.4.4-68) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are at anchor in fog. The fog signal of avessel underway has been steadily growing louder and the danger of collision appears to exist. Inaddition to your fog signal, what signal may be used to indicate the presence of your vessel?

• (A) Three blasts on the whistle; one short, one prolonged, and one short.o (B) Three blasts on the whistle; one prolonged followed by two short.o (C) No signal other than your fog signal may be used.o (D) Three blasts on the whistle; one prolonged, one short, and one prolonged.






994. (1.2.4.4-75) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal shall a vessel being towed, ifmanned, sound while in fog?


• (B) One prolonged and three short blastso (C) Two short blastso (D) Three short blasts


995. (1.2.4.4-77) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the required fog signal for a mannedvessel being towed at night?

• (A) One prolonged followed by three short blastso (B) One prolonged followed by one short blasto (C) One prolonged followed by two short blasts

o (D) Two prolonged blasts


996. (1.2.4.4-78) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel with the wind abaft the beam isnavigating in fog. Which signal is she required to sound?

o (A) Three short blasts

• (B) One prolonged and two short blastso (C) Two prolonged blastso (D) One prolonged blast


997. (1.2.4.4-67) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a short blast, aprolonged blast, and a short blast of a whistle. This signal indicates which vessel(s)?

o (A) Several vessel being towed in fogo (B) A sailboat underway in fog

• (C) A vessel anchored in fogo (D) A vessel towing in fog


998. (1.2.4.4-80) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel being towed, if manned, shall soundwhich fog signal?

o (A) Three short blasts

• (B) One prolonged and three short blastso (C) One prolonged and two short blastso (D) Two short blasts






999. (1.2.4.4-81) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel with the wind abaft the beam isnavigating in restricted visibility. Which identity signal should she sound?

o (A) Three short blastso (B) One prolonged blasto (C) Two prolonged blasts

• (D) One prolonged and two short blasts


1000. (1.2.4.4-82) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is at anchor in fog. The fog signalof another vessel, apparently underway, has been growing louder and the danger of collisionappears to exist. In addition to your fog signal, what signal may be used to indicate your presence?

o (A) No signal other than your fog signal may be used.o (B) One prolonged, one short, and one prolonged whistle blast

o (C) One prolonged followed by two short whistle blasts• (D) One short, one prolonged, and one short whistle blast


1001. (1.2.4.4-83) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel anchored in fog may warn anapproaching vessel by sounding which signal?

o (A) Sounding the whistle continuouslyo (B) Five or more short and rapid blasts of the whistle

• (C) One short, one prolonged, and one short blast of the whistleo (D) Three distinct strokes on the bell before and after sounding the anchor signal


1002. (1.2.4.4-89) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway and towing, your vessel entersfog. Which fog signal should you sound?

o (A) Three distinct blasts

• (B) One prolonged blast and two short blastso (C) Two prolonged blastso (D) One prolonged blast






1003. (1.2.4.4-104) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A tug is towing three unmanned barges asternin fog. The third vessel of the tow must take which action?

o (A) Sound one short blast

• (B) No fog signal is requiredo (C) Sound one prolonged and three short blastso (D) Sound one prolonged, one short, and one prolonged blast


1004. (1.2.4.4-105) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A tug is towing three manned barges in line infog. Which signal is the third barge of the tow required to sound?

o (A) One prolonged and one short blasto (B) One prolonged and two short blasts

• (C) One prolonged and three short blasts

o (D) One prolonged, one short and one prolonged blast


1005. (1.2.4.4-106) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A tug is towing three manned barges in line infog. Which signal, if any is the first vessel of the tow required to sound?

o (A) One prolonged, one short, and one prolonged blast

• (B) No fog signal is requiredo (C) One prolonged and three short blastso (D) One short blast


1006. (1.2.4.4-107) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A tug is towing three barges astern inrestricted visibility. Which is TRUE for the signal(s) of the second vessel of the tow?

• (A) She is not required to sound any fog signalo (B) She shall sound one prolonged and two short blastso (C) She shall sound one prolonged and three short blastso (D) She shall sound one short blast


1007. (1.2.4.4-108) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A tug is towing three manned barges in line infog. The second vessel of the tow should sound which signal?

o (A) One short blasto (B) One prolonged and three short blasts

• (C) No fog signalo (D) One prolonged and two short blasts






1008. (1.2.4.4-102) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel sounds the same fog signalwhen underway or at anchor?

o (A) A vessel constrained by her draft

• (B) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuvero (C) A sailing vesselo (D) A vessel not under command


1009. (1.2.4.4-103) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel sounds the same fog signalwhen underway or at anchor?

o (A) A vessel not under commando (B) A sailing vesselo (C) A vessel constrained by her draft

• (D) A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver


1010. (1.2.4.4-109) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the identity signal which may besounded by a vessel engaged on pilotage duty in fog?

o (A) 2 short blastso (B) 3 short blasts

• (C) 4 short blastso (D) 5 short blasts


1011. (1.2.4.4-110) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A pilot vessel may continue to sound anidentity signal under which condition?

• (A) Underway, but not making wayo (B) Not engaged in pilotage dutyo (C) Being towedo (D) Aground


1012. (1.2.4.4-111) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vesselsound four short blasts in succession. What does this signal indicate?

o (A) A vessel fishingo (B) A sailboat on port tacko (C) A vessel being towed

• (D) A pilot vessel on duty






1013. (1.2.4.4-115) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Concerning the identification signal for a pilotvessel, in fog, which statement is TRUE?

o (A) The pilot vessel may only sound the identity signal when making way.o (B) The identification signal must be sounded any time the pilot vessel is underway.

• (C) When at anchor, the pilot vessel is only required to sound anchor signals.o (D) All of the above


1014. (1.2.4.4-116) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When may a pilot vessel continue to sound anidentity signal in fog?

o (A) When not under commando (B) When no longer on pilotage duty

• (C) When at anchor

o (D) When aground


1015. (1.2.4.4-117) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A pilot vessel may continue to sound anidentity signal under which situation?

o (A) Not under commando (B) Agroundo (C) Being towed

• (D) At anchor


1016. (1.2.4.5-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal, other than a distress signal, can beused by a vessel to attract attention?

o (A) Burning barrel

• (B) Searchlight beamo (C) Continuous sounding of a fog signal apparatuso (D) Orange smoke signal


1017. (1.2.4.5-2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the the signals, other than a distresssignal, can be used by a vessel to attract attention?

o (A) A burning barrel

• (B) The vessel's searchlighto (C) An orange smoke signalo (D) A red star shell






1018. (1.2.4.6-1) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You hear the firing of a gun at one minuteintervals from another vessel. What does this signal indicate?

• (A) The vessel is in distresso (B) The gun is being used to sound passing signalso (C) All is clear and it is safe to passo (D) All vessels are to clear the area


1019. (1.2.4.6-3) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following is TRUE of a distresssignal?

o (A) Consists of the raising and lowering of a large white flago (B) Consists of 5 or more short blasts of the fog signal apparatus

• (C) May be used separately or with other distress signals

o (D) Is used to indicate doubt about another vessel's intentions


1020. (1.2.4.6-4) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A man aboard a vessel is signaling by raisingand lowering his outstretched arms to each side. What does this indicate?

o (A) Danger, stay awayo (B) The vessel is anchored

• (C) A distress signalo (D) All is clear, it is safe to pass


1021. (1.2.4.6-5) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does an orange flag showing a black circleand square indicate?

• (A) A distress signalo (B) A signal of asking to communicate with another vesselo (C) A signal indicating a course changeo (D) A signal indicating danger


1022. (1.2.4.6-9) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal is recognized as a distress signal?

o (A) International Code Signal "PAN" spoken over the radiotelephone

• (B) A smoke signal giving off orange-colored smokeo (C) A whistle signal of one prolonged and three short blastso (D) Directing the beam of a searchlight at another vessel






1023. (1.2.4.6-11) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is a distress signal?

o (A) Sounding 5 short blasts on the whistle

• (B) A flaming barrel of oil on decko (C) Answering a one blast whistle signal with two blastso (D) Firing of green star shells


1024. (1.2.4.6-12) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a vessel displaying the code flag"LIMA" below which is a red ball. The vessel is indicating it is in which of the following situations?

o (A) Trollingo (B) Agroundo (C) Preparing to receive aircraft

• (D) In distress


1025. (1.2.4.6-13) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway and hear a vesselcontinuously sounding her fog whistle. What is this vessel indicating?

o (A) The vessel is aground

• (B) The vessel is in distresso (C) The vessel desires a piloto (D) The vessel desires to communicate by radio


1026. (1.2.4.6-14) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal should be used to indicate thatyour vessel is in distress?

o (A) Sounding four or more short rapid blasts on the whistle

• (B) Continuously sounding the fog whistleo (C) Displaying three black balls in a vertical lineo (D) Displaying a large red flag


1027. (1.2.4.6-16) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does the continuous sounding of a fogwhistle by a vessel indicate?

o (A) A request that the draw span of a bridge to be openedo (B) A vessel is broken down and drifting

• (C) A vessel is in distresso (D) That the vessel is anchored






1028. (1.2.4.6-17) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you saw flames aboard a vessel but couldsee the vessel was not on f ire, what would this indicate?

• (A) The vessel required immediate assistanceo (B) The vessel was attempting to attract the attention of a pilot boato (C) The vessel was being illuminated for identification by aircrafto (D) The crew was trying to get warm


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