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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Under the Rules, any vessel may slacken her speed, stop, or reverse her engines to ________________________.
Select one:
a. attract the attention of another vessel
b. allow more time to assess the situation
c. create an overtaking situation
d. create a crossing situation |
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| b. allow more time to assess the situation |
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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 the channel?
Select one:
a. 65 meters
b. 50 meters
c. 100 meters
d. 20 meters |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall NOT _________________.
Select one:
a. engage in fishing the separation zone
b. proceed in an inappropriate traffic lane
c. cross a traffic lane
d. enter the separation zone |
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b. proceed in an inappropriate traffic lane |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel and are not sure whether danger of collision exists. You must assume __________________.
Select one:
a. there is no risk of collision
b. there is risk of collision
c. the other vessel is also in doubt
d. you are the give way vessel |
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| b. there is risk of collision |
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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 ________________________.
Select one:
a. hold your course and speed if he is on your port bow
b. sound two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast
c. not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel
d. sound three short blasts, and take all way off your vessel |
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| c. not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a vessel equipped with operational
radar?
Select one:
a. She must use this equipment to obtain early warning of risk of collision.
b. The use of a radar excuses a vessel from the need of a look-out.
c. The safe speed of such a vessel will likely be greater than that of vessels without radar.
d. The radar equipment is only required to be used in restricted visibility. |
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| a. She must use this equipment to obtain early warning of risk of collision. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel proceeding along a narrow channel shall _____________________.
Select one:
a. avoid crossing the channel at right angles
b. keep as near as safe and practicable to the limit of the channel on her starboard side
c. not overtake any vessels within the channel
d. when nearing a bend in the channel, sound a long blast of the whistle |
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| b. keep as near as safe and practicable to the limit of the channel on her starboard side |
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INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel shall avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draft?
Select one:
a. A fishing vessel.
b. A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.
c. A vessel not under command.
d. A vessel servicing a buoy. |
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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 _____________________.
Select one:
a. state of wind, sea, and current, and the proximity of navigational hazards
b. maximum attainable speed of your vessel
c. aids to navigation that are available
d. temperature |
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Definition
| a. state of wind, sea, and current, and the proximity of navigational hazards |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rule regarding lookouts applies _______________________.
Select one:
a. only between dusk and dawn
b. only in restricted visibility
c. only in heavy traffic
d. 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 ___________________________.
Select one:
a. presence of background lights at night
b. draft of your vessel
c. maneuverability of your vessel
d. maximum horsepower of your vessel |
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| d. maximum horsepower of your vessel |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When in sight of another vessel, any action taken to avoid collision must _____________.
Select one:
a. include a speed change
b. not be taken until sound signals are sounded
c. not result in another close quarters situation
d. be accompanied by sound signals |
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Definition
| c. not result in another close quarters situation |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel must proceed at a safe speed _________________________.
Select one:
a. during darkness
b. in restricted visibility
c. in congested waters
d. at all times |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a requirement for any action taken to avoid collision?
Select one:
a. The action taken must include changing the speed of the vessel.
b. The action must be positive and made in ample time.
c. When in sight of another vessel, any action taken must be accompanied by sound signals.
d. The action must be a series of small turns. |
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Definition
| b. The action must be positive and made in ample time. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is true concerning a vessel equipped with operational radar?
Select one:
a. This equipment must be used to obtain early warning of risk of collision.
b. The Master of the vessel must be on the bridge when the radar is in use.
c. The radar equipment is only required to be used in restricted visibility.
d. The use of radar excuses a vessel from the need of a lookout. |
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| a. This equipment must be used to obtain early warning of risk of collision. |
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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?
Select one:
a. You cannot impede the safe passage of the tankship.
b. Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel because the tankship is crossing.
c. The tankship is the stand-on vessel because it is the larger of the two vessels.
d. The tankship is the stand-on vessel because it is in the channel. |
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| a. You cannot impede the safe passage of the tankship. |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A lookout shall be maintained ____________________.
Select one:
a. only at night
b. at night and during restricted visibility
c. only during restricted visibility
d. at all times |
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision exists when an approaching vessel has a(n) ________________.
Select one:
a. decreasing bearing only
b. generally steady bearing and decreasing range
c. generally steady range and increasing bearing
d. increasing range and bearing |
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| b. generally steady bearing and decreasing range |
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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?
Select one:
a. The age of the vessel.
b. The experience of vessel personnel.
c. The maneuverability of the vessel.
d. The construction of the vessel. |
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| c. The maneuverability of the vessel. |
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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 ________________________.
Select one:
a. you can take proper and effective action to avoid collision
b. no wake comes from your vessel
c. you can stop within your visibility range
d. you are traveling slower than surrounding vessels |
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| a. you can take proper and effective action to avoid collision |
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