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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The NAVIGATION RULES define a "vessel not under command" as avessel which...
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Through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND To be considered "engaged in fishing" according to the Rules of the Road, a vessel must be...
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Using fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel transferring cargo while underway is classified by the Rules as a vessel...
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Restricted in her ability to maneuver
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "power-driven vessel" refers to any vessel...
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With propelling machinery in use
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver" is one which...
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From the nature of her work is unable to maneuver as required by the rules
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND There is a provision to depart from the Rules, if necessary, to avoid...
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Immediate danger
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What determines if a vessel is "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?
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Whether the nature of the vessel's work limits maneuverability required by the Rules
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A vessel is "in sight" of another vessel when...
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She can be observed visually from the other vessel
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is, by definition, unable to keep out of the way of another vessel?
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Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which situation would be a "special circumstance" under the Rules?
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More than two vessels meeting
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INTERNATIONAL ONLY The International Rules of the Road apply...
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Upon the high seas and connecting waters navigable by seagoing vessels
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a "vessel engaged in fishing"?
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The vessel may be using nets, lines, or trawls.
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does the word "breadth" mean?
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Greatest breadth
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "restricted visibility" as used in the Rules refers...
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To any condition where visibility is restricted
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which craft would be considered a "power-driven vessel" under the Rules of the Road?
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An auxiliary sail vessel, using her engine, A canoe being propelled by a small outboard motor, A tug powered by a diesel engine
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is "underway" according to the Rules?
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A purse seiner hauling her nets
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Both International & Inland Which vessel is NOT to be regarded as a vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver?...
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A vessel pushing and a vessel being pushed when connected in a composite unit
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Both International & Inland Which vessel is to be regarded as a vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver?...
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A vessel engaged in laying a submarine cable, A vessel servicing a navigation mark, A vessel launching aircraft
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For the purpose of the Rules except where otherwise required the term...
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"Vessel" includes seaplanes
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a vessel equipped with operational radar?
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She must use this equipment to obtain early warning of risk of collision.
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Every vessel should at all times proceed at a "safe speed". "Safe speed" is defined as that speed where...
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You can take proper and effective action to avoid collision
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision exists when an approaching vessel has a(n)...
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Generally steady bearing and decreasing range
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is true concerning a vessel equipped with operational radar?
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This equipment must be used to obtain early warning of risk of collision.
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INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel shall avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draft?
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A fishing vessel
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rule regarding lookouts applies...
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In restricted visibility,Between dusk and dawn, In heavy traffic
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When in sight of another vessel, any action taken to avoid collision must...
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Not result in another close quarters situation
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a narrow channel. Another vessel in the channel can only be navigated safely in that channel. You should...
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Not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a requirement for any action taken to avoid collision?
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The action must be positive and made in ample time.
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel and are not sure whether danger of collision exists. You must assume..
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There is risk of collision
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall NOT...
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Proceed in an inappropriate traffic lane
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is directed not to impede the passage of a vessel which can only navigate inside a narrow channel?
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A vessel of less than 20 meters in length
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A lookout shall be maintained...
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At all times
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In determining "safe speed", all of the following must be taken into account EXCEPT the...
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Maximum horsepower of your vessel
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel must proceed at a safe speed...
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at all times
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that certain factors are to be taken into account when determining safe speed. Those factors include...
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State of wind, sea, and current, and the proximity of navigational hazards
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel proceeding along a narrow channel shall...
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Keep as near as safe and practicable to the limit of the channel on her starboard side
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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. Which statement is correct?
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You cannot impede the safe passage of the tankship.
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Under the Rules, any vessel may slacken her speed, stop, or reverse her engines to...
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Allow more time to assess the situation
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which factor is listed in the Rules as one which must be taken into account when determining safe speed?
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The maneuverability of the vessel
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. The other vessel is 1.5 miles to port. You believe that risk of collision exists. You should...
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Take avoiding action only after giving the give-way vessel time to take action, and determining that her action is not appropriate
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is NOT making way, but is not in any way disabled. Another vessel is approaching you on your starboard beam. Which statement is TRUE?
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Your vessel is the give-way vessel in a crossing situation.
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel underway and fishing shall keep out of the way of a ....
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Vessel not under command
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If it becomes necessary for a stand-on vessel to take action to avoid collision, she shall NOT, if possible,...
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Turn to port for a vessel on her own port side
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If a sailing vessel with the wind on the port side sees a sailing vessel to windward and cannot tell whether the other vessel has the wind on the port or starboard side, she shall...
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Keep out of the way of the other vessel
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your power-driven vessel is underway when you sight a sailing vessel on your port bow. Which vessel is the "stand-on" vessel?
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The sailboat, because it is under sail
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE in an overtaking situation?
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Any later change of bearing between the two vessels shall not make the overtaking vessel a crossing vessel.
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Power-driven vessels must keep out of the way of sailing vessels except...
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When the sailing vessel is overtaking
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of a vessel...
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Not under command, restricted in her ability to maneuver, engaged in fishing
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are aboard the give-way vessel in a crossing situation. What should you NOT do in obeying the Rules?
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Cross ahead of the stand-on vessel
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two power-driven vessels are meeting head-on and there is a risk of collision, each shall...
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Alter course to starboard
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND On open water, a vessel fishing is in a crossing situation with a vessel sailing located on the fishing vessel's starboard side. Which vessel is the stand-on vessel?
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The fishing vessel because it is fishing.
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you are the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation, you may take action to avoid collision by your maneuver alone. When may this action be taken?
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When it becomes apparent to you that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A stand-on vessel is...
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Required to maintain course and speed in a crossing situation but may take action to avoid collision
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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...
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The situation involves risk of collision
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You sight another power-driven vessel dead-ahead showing both the red and green sidelights. The required action to take would be to...
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Alter your course to starboard
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is overtaking when she can see which light(s) of a vessel ahead?
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Only the sternlight of the vessel
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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?
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The one to windward
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning two sailing vessels approaching each other?
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A sailing vessel overtaking another is the give-way vessel.
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A "head on" situation shall be deemed to exist at night when a power-driven vessel sees another power-driven vessel ahead and...
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Both sidelights and masthead light(s) are visible
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in restricted visibility and hear a fog signal forward of the beam. Nothing appears on your radar screen. You must ...
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Slow to bare steerageway
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a power-driven vessel in fog. Your vessel is proceeding at a safe speed when you hear a fog signal ahead of you. The Rules require you to navigate with caution and, if danger of collision exists ...
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Reduce to bare steerageway
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In fog you observe your radar and determine that risk of collision exists with a vessel which is 2 miles off your port bow. You should ...
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Take avoiding action as soon as possible
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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 developing or risk of collision exists. If so, she shall ...
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Avoid altering course toward a vessel abaft the beam
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By radar alone, you detect a vessel ahead on a collision course, about 3 miles distant. Your radar plot shows this to be a meeting situation. You should ...
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Turn to starboard
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The steering and sailing rules for vessels in restricted visibility apply to vessels ...
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Navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility, Only if they are showing special purpose lights
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in heavy fog. You hear the fog signal of a vessel which is somewhere ahead of your vessel. You must ...
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Slow to bare steerageway and navigate with caution
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You hear the fog signal of another vessel forward of your beam. Risk of collision may exist. You MUST ...
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She shall reduce her speed to the minimum at which she can be kept on her course if necessary
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel hearing a fog signal forward of her beam has not determined if risk of collision exists. She shall reduce speed to ...
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Bare steerageway
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is TRUE when operating in fog and other vessels are detected by radar?
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You should maneuver in ample time if a close-quarters situation is developing.
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What lights must sailboats show when underway at night?
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Red and green sidelights and a sternlight
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel towing astern shall show...
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A towing light in a vertical line above the sternlight
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object is being towed, where the length of the tow is 100 meters, shall show...
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A diamond shape
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which power-driven vessel is NOT required to carry a light in the position of the after masthead light?
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A vessel of 45 meters in length trolling
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a vessel under oars?
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She is allowed to show the same lights as a sailing vessel
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What type of vessel or operation is indicated by a vessel showing two cones with the apexes together?
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Vessel trawling
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel MUST show two masthead lights in a vertical line?
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A power-driven vessel less than 50 meters in length with a 20-meter tow
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must exhibit forward and after masthead lights when underway?
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A 50-meter power-driven vessel
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel exhibits the same lights as a...
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Pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed, when they are in a composite unit
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may combine her sidelights and sternlight in one lantern on the fore and aft centerline of the vessel?
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A 16-meter sailing vessel
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A single towing light will be carried above a vessel's sternlight...
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Only if she is towing astern
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights prescribed by the Rules shall be exhibited...
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From sunrise to sunset in restricted visibility
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND During the day, a vessel with a tow over 200 meters in length will show...
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A diamond shape
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel at anchor will show a...
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An all-round white light or one ball
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing vessel 30 meters in length is pushing barges ahead. How many white masthead lights is the vessel REQUIRED to show at night?
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Two
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Dayshapes must be displayed...
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During daylight hours in any visibility
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel not under command shall display...
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Two red lights at night and two black balls during daylight
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night you are towing a partly submerged vessel, 20 meters in length and 4 meters in breadth. what lights must you display on the towed vessel?
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A white light at the forward end and a white light at the after end
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing is showing three forward white masthead lights in a vertical line. This means that the length of the...
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Tow is greater than 200 meters
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The arc of visibility for sidelights is from right ahead to...
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22.5° abaft the beam
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INTERNATIONAL ONLY At night, a power-driven vessel underway of less than 7 meters in length where its maximum speed does not exceed 7 knots may show, as a minimum,...
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One all-round white light
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INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel displaying three red lights in a vertical line at night and a black cylinder dayshape is...
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Constrained by her draft
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing light, according to the Rules, is a...
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Yellow light
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INTERNATIONAL ONLY If a vessel displays three all-round red lights in a vertical line at night, during the day she may show...
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A cylinder
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel showing a green light over a white light in a vertical line above the level of the sidelights is...
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Trawling
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A "flashing light", by the definition given in the rules, is a light that...
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Flashes at regular intervals at a frequency of 120 flashes or more per minute
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing vessel pushing a barge ahead and rigidly connected in a composite unit shall show the lights of...
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A power-driven vessel, not towing
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The sternlight shall be positioned such that it will show from dead astern to how many degrees on each side of the stern of the vessel?
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67.5°
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel transferring provisions or cargo at sea shall display during the day...
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Three black shapes in a vertical line; the highest and lowest shall be balls and the middle one a diamond
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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 in a vertical line. The vessel may be...
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Towing a tow more than 200 meters astern
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A white masthead light shows through an arc of how many degrees?
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225°
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum length of an anchored vessel which is required to show a white light both forward and aft?
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50 meters
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would display a cone, apex downward?
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A vessel proceeding under sail and machinery
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Barges being towed at night must exhibit navigation lights...
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at all times
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing light is a yellow light having the same characteristics as a(n)...
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Sternlight
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The minimum length of a power-driven vessel that must show forward and after masthead lights is...
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50 meters
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A lantern combining a vessel's side lights may be shown on a...
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15-meter sailing vessel
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What dayshape must be shown by a vessel over 20 meters fishing which has gear extending more than 150 meters horizontally outward from it?
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One cone with its apex upwards
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What dayshape must be shown on a partly submerged vessel which is being towed?
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A diamond
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 22-meter sailing vessel when also being propelled by machinery shall show during daylight hours a...
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A conical shape, apex downwards
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel "not under command" at night must show her sidelights when.
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Making headway
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What signal would a vessel aground show during daylight?
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Three black balls in a vertical line
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may exhibit lights other than those prescribed by the Rules as long as the additional lights...
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Do not interfere with the keeping of a proper look-out
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights would be shown at night by a vessel which is restricted in her ability to deviate from her course?
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Three lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest red and the middle white
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel being towed at night must show...
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Sidelights and a sternlight
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing must display a light in the direction of any gear that extends outward more than 150 meters. The color of this light is...
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White
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing vessel 35 meters in length, with a tow 100 meters astern, must show a minimum of how many masthead lights?
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2
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel servicing a pipeline during the day shall display...
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Three black shapes in a vertical line; the highest and lowest are balls, and the middle one is a diamond
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What lights must be shown on a barge being towed astern at night?
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Sidelights and a sternlight
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is used to show the presence of a partly submerged object being towed?
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A diamond shape on the towed object An all-round light at each end of the towed object A searchlight from the towing vessel in the direction of the tow
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway and approaching a bend in the channel where vessels approaching from the opposite direction cannot be seen. You should sound...
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One blast, 4 to 6 seconds in duration
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What signal indicates doubt that sufficient action is being taken by another vessel to avoid collision?
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5 short and rapid blasts of the whistle
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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 statement concerning whistle signals is TRUE?
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You must sound three short blasts on the whistle
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel underway and making way in fog shall sound every two minutes...
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one prolonged blast
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INTERNATIONAL ONLY A sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel in a narrow channel, so as to pass on the power-driven vessel's port side. The overtaken vessel will have to move to facilitate passage. The sailing vessel is the...
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Give-way vessel and would sound two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts
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INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, an overtaking vessel, which intends to PASS on the other vessel's port side would sound...
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Two prolonged followed by two short blasts
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The use of the danger signal...
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Indicates doubt as to another vessels actions
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, which vessel may sound the danger signal?
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either vessel
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INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are approaching another vessel and will pass starboard to starboard without danger if no course changes are made. You should...
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Hold course and sound no whistle signal
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel ahead sound two prolonged blasts on the whistle. You should...
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Sound only fog signals until the other vessel is sighted
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INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, a signal of intent, which must be answered by the other vessel, is sounded by a vessel...
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Overtaking another
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INTERNATIONAL ONLY When vessels are in sight of one another, two short blasts from one of the vessels means...
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"I am altering my course to port"
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal shall a power-driven vessel sound when making way in fog?
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One prolonged blast every two minutes
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE regarding equipment for sound signals?
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Manual sounding of the signals must always be possible.
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must have a gong, or other equipment which will make the sound of a gong?
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any vessel over 100 meters
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway your vessel enters fog. You stop your engines and the vessel is dead in the water. Which fog signal should you sound?
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Two prolonged blasts every two minutes
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel sounding a fog signal of one short, one prolonged, and one short blast is indicating that the vessel is...
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At anchor
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel sound one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts on the whistle. What does this signal indicate?
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A vessel towing
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Each prolonged blast on whistle signals used by a power-driven vessel in fog, whether making way or underway but not making way, is...
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Four to six seconds
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INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel sounds one short blast. This signal indicates the vessel...
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Is altering course to starboard
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The duration of a prolonged blast of the whistle is...
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4 to 6 seconds
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What equipment for fog signals is required for a vessel 20 meters in length?
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Whistle and bell only
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a channel or fairway where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction shall sound...
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One prolonged blast
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway, in fog, when you hear a whistle signal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This signal could indicate a vessel...
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Not under command
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A "short blast" on the whistle has a duration of...
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1 second
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INLAND ONLY A vessel of less than 20 meters in length at anchor at night in a "special anchorage area designated by the Secretary"...
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Need not show any lights
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INLAND ONLY Which term is NOT defined in the Inland Navigation Rules?
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Vessel constrained by her draft
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INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters" includes...
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The Western Rivers The Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary Harbors and rivers shoreward of the COLREGS demarcation lines
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INLAND ONLY A vessel proceeding downstream in a narrow channel on the Great Lakes, Western Rivers, or waters specified by the Secretary, sights another vessel moving upstream. Which vessel has the right of way?
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The vessel moving downstream with a following current
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INLAND ONLY If your tug is pushing a barge ahead at night and it is not a composite unit, which light(s) should show aft on your vessel?
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Two towing lights
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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 shall sound the first passing signal?
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The vessel down-bound with a following current
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INLAND ONLY Your vessel must stay within a narrow channel to be navigated safely. Another vessel is crossing your course from starboard to port. You do NOT think she will pass safely. You...
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Must sound the danger signal
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INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning narrow channels?
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You should avoid anchoring in a narrow channel.
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INLAND ONLY A barge more than 50 meters long would be required to show how many white anchor lights when anchored in a Secretary of Transportation approved "special anchorage area"?
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2
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INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the meaning of a one short blast signal used when meeting another vessel?
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"I intend to leave you on my port side."
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INLAND ONLY Maneuvering signals shall be sounded on inland waters by...
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Power-driven vessels overtaking and in sight of one another
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INLAND ONLY In fog, a 25 meter vessel at anchor must...
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Rapidly ring her bell for 5 seconds at intervals of no more than 1 minute.
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INLAND ONLY What MAY be used to indicate the presence of a partly submerged object being towed?
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The beam of a search light from the towing vessel shown in the direction of the tow
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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 and leave her on your starboard side. Your FIRST whistle signal should be...
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Two short blasts
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INLAND ONLY Your vessel is meeting another vessel head-on. To comply with the rules, you should exchange...
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One short blast, alter course to starboard, and pass port to port
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INLAND ONLY One and two short blast signals must be sounded on inland waters when...
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Two power-driven vessel are in sight of one another and are meeting at a distance of one half mile
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INLAND ONLY Which lights are required for a barge, not part of a composite unit, being pushed ahead?
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Sidelights and a special flashing light
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INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel operating in a narrow channel, with a following current, on the Western Rivers, is meeting an upbound vessel. Which statement is true?
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The downbound vessel has the right-of-way The downbound vessel must initiate the required maneuvering signals The downbound vessel must propose the manner and place of passage
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INLAND ONLY You are meeting another vessel head-on and sound one short blast as a passing signal. The other vessel answers with two short blasts. What should be your next action?
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Sound the danger signal.
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INLAND ONLY Which is CORRECT regarding a "special flashing light"?
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It must be yellow in color It must be placed as far forward as possible It must not show through an arc of more than 225°
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you hear the firing of a gun at one minute intervals from another vessel, this indicates that...
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the vessel is in distress.
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What dayshape must be shown by a vessel over 20 meters fishing which has gear extending more than 150 meters horizontally outward from it?
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One cone with its apex upwards.
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel underway and fishing shall keep out of the way of a...
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vessel not under command.
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility, a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, at anchor, would sound a fog signal of...
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one prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes.
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is the stand-on vessel when two vessels crossing in fog are NOT in sight of one another?
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Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel.
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An anchor ball need NOT be exhibited by an anchored vessel if she is...
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less than 7 meters in length, and not in or near an area where other vessels normally navigate.
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INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement is true concerning a vessel "constrained by her draft"?
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She must be a power-driven vessel.
