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762 "Vessel "A"is overtaking vessel "B" on open 3 will not sound any whistle signals
waters and will pass without changing
course. Vessel "A" _____________.
745 "Vessel" "A" is overtaking vessel" "B" on 1 need not sound any whistle signals
open waters as shown, and will pass without
changing course. Vessel "A"
_____________.
630 "Vessel" "A" is overtaking vessel" "B"on 3 not sound any whistle signal
open waters and will pass without changing
course. Vessel "A" should_____________.
3 A fishing vessel is showing a basket and a 3 From the basket towards the cone.
single cone apex upwards? In which
direction do the nets lie?
742 A light used to signal passing intentions 3 all-round white light only
must be an _____________.
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864 A light used to signal passing intentions 2 all-round white light only
must be an ______________
863 A light used to signal passing intentions 3 all-round white light only
must be an ________________
884 A partially submerged object towed by a 1 diamond shape when the length of
vessel must show during the day one the tow is 200 meters or less
_____________.
93 A power driven vessel engaged in towing is 2 Not less than 4.5 metres.
displaying the required lights on her
aftermast. How much higher must the lowest
after masthead light be above the forward
masthead light?
39 A power driven vessel observes the stern 1 The observing vessel
light of another power-driven vessel on a
steady bearing and reducing range on the
port bow. Which vessel must give way?
857 A single vessel being towed alongside shall 3 sidelights and a stern light
exhibit ________________
858 A single vessel being towed alongside shall 2 sidelights and a stern light
show ________________
870 A towing light _____________. 2 is yellow in color
869 A towing light is _____________. 3 a yellow light having the same
characteristics as the stern light
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879 A vessel constrained by her draft may 1 three all-round red lights
display _____________.
868 A vessel constrained by her draft may 3 three all-round red lights in addition
display________________. to the lights required for a power-
driven vessel of her class
760 A vessel sounds two short blasts. This signal 3 is altering course to port
indicates the vessel _____________.
61 A vessel using a traffic separation scheme 3 keep clear of the traffic separation
shall so far as practicable.... line or separation zone.
50 A vessel which can only safely navigate 4 sailing vessels, fishing vessels,
within a narrow channel or fairway shall not vessels less than 20m. or crossing
be impeded by...... vessels.
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791 A vessel which detects by radar alone the 2 An alteration of course to port for a
presence of another vessel shall determine vessel forward of the beam, other
if a close-quarters situation is developing than for a vessel being overtaken.
and/or risk of collision exists. If so, she shall
take avoiding action in ample time; however,
if such action consists of an a
675 A vessel which detects by radar alone the 3 An alteration of course towards a
presence of another vessel shall determine vessel or abaft the beam.
if a close-quarters situation is developing
and/or risk of collision exists. If so, she shall
take avoiding actions in ample time;
however, if such action consists of an
665 Are the vessels restricted in their ability to 2 They are exempted from complying
manoeuvre when engaged in an operation with this rule to the extend
for the laying, servicing or picking up of a necessary to carry out the
submarine cable exempted from complying operation.
with provisions of the rule regarding
navigation in traffic separation schemes ?
872 At night, a power-driven vessel less than 7 1 one white 360 light
meters in length, with a maximum speed
which does not exceed 7 knots, MUST show
when underway at least _____________.
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43 At range 2 miles and steady bearing, you 2 Sound one short blast and alter to
sounded 5 short blasts: it is apparent that starboard.
the other vessel is not taking appropriate
action. What should you do?
25 At sea during the day, you see a vessel 1 A vessel engaged in fishing
displaying two black cones with their points
together. What does this indicate?
160 At sea you sight a tug displaying this signal. 3 Give assistance as the tug is in
What should you do? distress.
95 At what height above the hull should the 3 6 metres.
forward anchor light be placed on a vessel
of 50 metres or more in length?
602 At what interval shall successive light 1 At not less that 10 seconds.
signals be given ?
900 At what intervals is the "gun or other 1 At about one minute.
explosive signal" fired ?
92 At what minimum height above the hull 4 9 metres.
should the mastlight on a power driven
vessel of length 60 metres and beam 9 m be
carried?
674 At what speed shall a vessel navigate in 3 At a safe speed adapted to the
conditions of restricted visibility ? prevailing circumstances and
conditions of restricted visibility.
32 Does this signal indicate that the vessel 1 at anchor.
is......
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792 Except where it has been determined that a 1 She shall reduce her speed to the
risk of collision does not exist, point out how minimum at which she can be kept
a vessel shall conduct, which hears on her course. She shall, if
apparently forward of her beam the fog necessary, take all her way off and
signal of another vessel, or which cannot in any event navigate with extreme
avoid a close-quarters situation with another caution untill danger of collision is
v over.
90 For a power driven vessel less than 30 1 Not less than 6 metres
metres in length and 5 metres beam, at
what height above the hull should the
mastlight be carried?
83 For a power driven vessel of 110 metres in 3 12 metres
length and 20metres beam, what is the
maximum height above the hull that the
forward masthead light can be carried?
49 For which types of vessel should a fishing 4 Any other vessels navigating within
vessel not impede the passage in a narrow the narrow channel or fairway.
channel or fairway?
648 How do COLREG rules interfere with the 1 The Government of any state may
lights and signals for ships of war, vessels issue special rules with respect to
proceeding in convoy and fishing vessels the number of station lights or
engaged in fishing as a fleet ? signal lights but these shall, so far
as possible, be such that they
cannot be mistaken for the lights or
signals authorized under COLREG
rules.
766 How do COLREG rules interfere with the 1 Nothing in COLREG rules shall
special rules for roadsteads, harbours, interfere with the operation of
rivers, lakes or inland waterways navigable special rules, made by an
by seagoing vessels ? appropriate authority, but such
special rules shall conform as
closely as possible to COLREG
rules.
782 How shall 2 power-driven vessels 3 Each shall alter her course to
manoeuvre, when navigating on reciprocal starboard so that each shall pass
or nearly reciprocal courses, so as to involve on the port side of the other.
risk of collision ?
783 How shall 2 sailing vessels manoeuvre 1 The vessel which has the wind on
when they are approaching one another, so the port side shall keep out of the
as to involve risk of collision and each has way of the other.
the wind on a different side ?
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667 How shall 2 sailing vessels manoeuvre, 2 The vessel which is to windward
when they are approaching one another so shall keep out of the way of the
as to involve risk of collision and both have vessel which is to leeward.
the wind on the same side
563 How shall a power-driven vessel navigate in 1 At a safe speed and her engines
conditions of restricted visibility ? ready for immediate manoeuvre.
775 How shall a proper look-out be maintained 1 Every vessel shall at all times
aboard ? maintain a proper look-out by sight
and hearing as well as by all
available means appropriate in the
prevailing circumstances and
conditions so as to make a full
appraisal of the situation and of risk
of collision.
893 How shall a vessel cross the traffic lanes 3 As nearly as practicable at right
when is obliged to do so ? angles to the direction of traffic
flow.
888 How shall a vessel engaged in fishing 1 The vessel shall not impede the
conduct in a narrow channel or fairway ? passage of any other vessel
navigating within a narrow channel
or fairway.
892 How shall a vessel join or leave a traffic 2 Normally join or leave traffic lane at
separation scheme ? the termination of the lane, but,
when joining or leaving from either
side shall do so at as small angle to
the general direction of traffic flow
as possible.
887 How shall a vessel less than 20 m in length 3 The vessel shall not impede the
or a sailing vessel proceed along a narrow passage of a vessel which can
fairway ? safely navigate only within a narrow
fairway or channel.
556 How shall a vessel manoeuvre in doubt as 2 She shall assume that this is the
to whether she is overtaking another ? case and act accordingly.
886 How shall a vessel navigate along a narrow 2 As near to the outer limit of the
channel or fairway ? channel or fairway which lies on
her starboard side as is safe and
practicable.
664 How shall a vessel navigate in areas near 3 The vessel shall do so with
the terminations of traffic separation particular caution.
schemes?
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662 How shall a vessel navigate within a traffic 3 The vessel shall navigate in the
separation scheme ? appropriate traffic lane in the
general direction of traffic flow for
that lane and, so far as practicable,
keep clear of a traffic separation
line or separation zone.
554 How shall a vessel overtaking any other 3 Any vessel overtaking any other
conduct ? shall keep out of the way of the
vessel being overtaken.
549 How shall an action to avoid collision be 2 Positively, in ample time and with
taken ? due regard to the observance of
good seamanship.
659 How shall radar equipment be used if fitted 3 Proper use shall be made of radar
aboard ? equipment, including long-range
scanning to obtain early warning of
risk of collision and radar plotting or
equivalent systematic observation
of detected objects.
779 How shall the alternations of course and/or 3 If the circumstances admit, they
speed be made to avoid collision ? shall be large enough to be readily
apparent to anoter vessel
observing visually or by radar.
707 How shall the balls of vessels engaged in 3 One at the foremasthead and one
mineclearance operations be exhibited ? at each end of the fore yard.
899 How shall the distress signals be used ? 2 Distress signals are used either
together or separately at short
intervals of about one minute.
592 How shall the green lights of vessels 1 One of these lights shall be
engaged in mineclearance operations be exhibited near the foremast head
exhibited ? and one at each end of the fore
yard.
553 How shall vessels engaged in fishing 3 They shall not impede the passage
conduct in a traffic separation scheme ? of any vessel following a traffic
lane.
780 How shall vessels not using a traffic 2 They shall avoid it by as wide a
separation scheme navigate ? margin as is practicable.
29 How should a vessel cross a traffic 3 On a HEADING as nearly as
separation lane? practical at right angles to the
direction of traffic flow
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37 In open waters, you see the lights ( shown in 1 Sound one short blast and alter
the picture ) right ahead at medium range. course to starboard.
What do you do?
14 In the Collision Regulations, the 1 Warships and vessels sailing under
Government of any State can make convoy.
provision for special rules allowing the use
of additional whistle signals between which
vessels?
157 In what situation would you expect a vessel 2 When unable to manoeuvre
to show these lights?
764 In which case would an overtaking vessel 2 When overtaking in a narrow
sound a whistle signal of two prolonged channel
followed by one short blast?
62 Inshore traffic zones shall not be used by 2 One that can safely use the
which of the following vessels? appropriate lane within the T.S.S.
40 Looking straight ahead at night you observe 3 Each ship shall alter course to
the masthead lights and both side lights of starboard.
another vessel. What action should be
taken?
716 May the bell or the gong, or both be 3 Both of them may be replaced,
replaced by other equipment having the provided that manual sounding
same sound characteristics ? shall always be possible.
623 Of the vessel listed, which must keep out of 3 A vessel pushing a barge
the way of all the others?
640 Of the vessels listed, which mustkeep out of 3 A vessel on pilotage duty
the way of all the others?
46 On nearing a bend in a narrow channel and 3 One prolonged blast.
the way ahead is obscured, you hear a
prolonged blast. What should be your
response?
751 On open water two vessels are in an 3 "I am changing course to
overtaking.The overtaking vessel has just starboard."
sounded one short blast on the whistle.
What is the meaning of this whistle signal?
5 Power-driven vessel 'A' sees power-driven 4 Keep her course and speed and
vessel 'B' as shown here at 3 miles range. carefully watch the compass
What must vessel 'A' do? bearing of 'B'.
35 Power-driven vessels 'A' and 'B' are in sight 2 A' and 'B' should alter course to
of one another. Which of the following starboard, each sounding one short
statements is correct? blast on the whistle.
10 Referring to Annex II of the Collision 2 I am hauling nets.
Regulations; additional signals for fishing
vessels in close proximity. What does the
signal "one white light over one red light"
mean?
894 Shall inshore traffic zones be used for the 1 Normally, they shall not be used for
inshore traffic ? through traffic, except for vessels of
less than 20m in length and sailing
vessels.
54 The bearing is steady. The range is 5 miles, 1 Sound one short blast and alter
reducing slowly. What action would you course to starboard.
take?
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645 The light which may be used with a vessel`s 3 a white light
whistle is to be _____________.
875 The light which may be used with a vessel`s 2 a white light
whistle must be _____________.
162 The lights shown indicate a vessel...... 4 towing, tow of less than 200m in
length, unable to deviate from her
course.
151 The observed vessel sounds three short 4 I am operating stern propulsion.
blasts. What does this mean?
44 The range is 7 miles and constant. The 4 Maintain course and speed.
bearing is steady. What action would you
take?
33 The white light shown must be so fixed as to 4 225 deg. (20 points of the
show an unbroken light over an arc of the compass)
horizon. What is the size of this arc?
52 This vessel is on a steady bearing and the 4 Sound two short blasts and alter
range is reducing. What action would you course to port.
take?
56 This vessel is on a steady bearing, range 3 2 Sound five short and rapid blasts
miles. What action would you take? and stand on with caution.
790 To which vessels do the rules of conduct of 2 Vessels not in sight of one another
vessels in restricted visibility apply to ? when navigating in or near areas
of restricted visibility.
755 Two power-driven vessels are meeting. A 3 "I am altering course to port"
two blast whistle signal by either vessel
means _____________.
643 Two prolonged blasts followed by one short 3 vessel overtaking another in a
blast on the whistle is a signal which could narrow channel
be sounded by a _____________.
746 Two prolonged blasts followed by one short 1 overtaking another in a narrow
blast on the whistle is a signal which would channel
be sounded by a vessel _____________.
699 What additional lights shall a trawler 2 2 all-round white lights in a vertical
engaged in fishing exhibit when shooting her line.
nets and fishing in close proximity to other
vessel engaged in fishing ?
585 What additional lights shall a trawler 1 2 red lights in a vertical line.
engaged in fishing exhibit, when fishing in
close proximity to other vessel engaged in
fishing and when the nets have come fast
upon an obstruction ?
584 What additional lights shall a trawler 3 One white light over one red light in
engaged in fishing exhibit, when hauling her a vertical line.
nets and fishing in close proximity to other
vessels engaged in fishing ?
586 What additional lights shall a trawler exhibit, 2 A searchlight directed forward and
when engaged in pair trawling in close in the direction of the other vessel
proximity to other vessel engaged in of the pair.
fishing ?
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817 What additional lights shall vessels engaged 3 2 yellow lights in a vertical line
in fishing with purse seine gear exhibit, flashing alternately every second
when engaged in fishing in close proximity and with equal light and
to other vessels ? occultation. duration.
896 What additional signals shall a pilot vessel 2 4 short blasts on the whistle.
give, when engaged on pilotage duty, in
conditions of restricted visibility in order to
be identified ?
729 What additional sound signal shall a vessel 1 Signal on the whistle : one short
at anchor give, in conditions of restricted blast followed by one prolonged
visibility to give warning of her position and blast and then one short blast.
of the possibility of collision to an
approaching vessel ?
861 What characteristic must a light a light used 2 It must be an all-round white light
to indicate passing intentions have?
862 What characteristic must a light have if used 1 It must be an all-round white light
to signal passing intentions?
603 What characteristics shall the light 2 An all-round white light.
supplementing the sound signals have ?
6 What could a vessel do to highlight a danger 2 Direct a search light in the direction
to another vessel, especially at night ? of the danger.
7 What could be the fog signal of a vessel 4 A rapid ringing of the bell and three
aground in a channel? separate and distinct strokes on the
bell immediately before and after
ringing of the bell.
678 What does the term ' masthead light' mean ? 3 Any white light placed over the fore
and aft centreline of the vessel
showing an unbroken light over an
arc of the horizon of 225 degrees
and so fixed as to show the light
from right ahead to 22.5 degrees
abaft the beam on either side of
the vessel.
679 What does the term "all round light" mean ? 1 A light showing an unbroken light
over an arc of the horizon of 360
degrees.
898 What does the term "distress signals" 2 The signals given by a vessel in
mean ? distress and in need of assistance.
566 What does the term "flashing light" mean ? 2 A light flashing at regular intervals
at a frequency of 120 flashes or
more per minute.
768 What does the term "power-driven vessel" 1 The term "power-driven vessel"
mean ? means any vessel propelled by
machinery.
715 What does the term "prolonged" mean ? 1 A blast of from 4 to 6 seconds'
duration.
547 What does the term "restricted visibility" 3 Any condition in which visibility is
mean ? restricted by fog, mist, falling snow,
heavy rainstorms, sandstorms or
any other similar causes.
650 What does the term "sailing vesel" mean ? 3 Any vessel under sail provided that
propelling machinery, if fitted, is not
being used.
832 What does the term "short blast" mean ? 3 A blast of about 1 second's
duration.
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795 What does the term "towing light" mean ? 3 A yellow light placed as nearly as
practicable at the stern showing an
unbroken light over an arc of the
horizon of 135 degrees and so
fixed as to show the light 67.5
degrees from right aft on each side
of the vessel.
546 What does the term "vessel constrained by 3 A power-driven vessel which
her draught" mean ? because of her draght in relation to
the avilable depth of water is
severely restricted in her ability to
deviate from her course.
770 What does the term "vessel not under 2 Any vessel which through some
command" mean ? exceptioal circumstance is unable
to manoeuvre as required by the
rules and is therefore unable to
keep out of the way of another
vessel.
651 What does the term "vessel restricted in her 1 A vessel which from the nature of
ability to manoeuvre" mean ? her work is restricted in her ability
to manoeuvre as required by the
rules and is therefore unable to
keep out of the way of another
vessel.
773 What does the term "vessel underway" 3 Any vessel which not at anchor or
mean ? made fast to the shore, or aground.
774 What does the term "vessel's breadth" mean 1 Vessel's greatest breadth.
?
655 What does the term "vessel's length" 2 Vessel's length overall.
mean ?
769 What does the term 'vessel engaged in 3 Any vessel fishing with nets, lines,
fishing" mean ? trawls or other fishing apparatus
which restrict manoeuvrability.
542 What does the word "seaplane" mean ? 2 Any aircraft designed to manoeuvre
on the water.
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794 What does the word "sidelight" mean ? 1 A green light on the starboard side
and a red light on the port side
each showing an unbroken light
over an arc of the horizon of 112.5
degrees and so fixed as to show
the light from right ahead to 22.5
degrees abaft the beam on its
respective side.
565 What does the word "sternlight" mean ? 2 A white light placed as nearly as
practicable at the stern showing an
unbroken light over an arc of the
horizon of 135 degrees and soixed
as to show the liht 67.5 degrees
right aft on from each side of the
vessel.
541 What does the word "vessel" mean, 2 Any watercraft including non-
according to the COLREG rules ? displacement craft and seaplanes
used or capable of being used as a
means of transportation on water.
714 What does the word "whistle" mean, 2 Any sound signalling appliance
aboard ? capable of producing the blasts
prescribed by the rules.
150 What does this shape indicate? 1 A vessel at anchor.
833 What equipment for sound signals shall a 1 A whistle, a bell and a gong at the
vessel of 100 metres or more in length be stern.
provided with?
599 What equipment for sound signals shall a 3 A whistle and a bell.
vessel of 12-100 metres in length be provid
with ?
834 What equipment for sound signals shall a 3 Vessels of less than 12 metres in
vessel of less than 12 metres in length carry length shall not be obliged to carry
? the prescribed sound signalling
appliances, but they shall be
provided with some other means of
making an efficiement sound
signal.
130 What information is given about the tow 4 The vessel is hampered by tow -
shown here? tow more than 200 metres.
133 What information is given about the tow 2 The tow is less than 200 metres.
shown here?
11 What is a power-driven vessel? 3 Any vessel propelled by machinery.
99 What is the arc of visibility of the mastlights 4 From right ahead to 22.5 degrees
shown by this vessel? abaft the beam on each side
110 What is the arc of visibility of the red lights 1 All round.
shown here?
102 What is the arc of visibility of the sidelight 4 From right ahead to 22.5 degrees
shown by this vessel? abaft the beam on the starboard
side.
13 What is the duration of a "'short blast" on the 1 One second.
whistle?
19 What is the duration of a prolonged blast? 2 4-6 seconds
720 What is the duration of one flash, when 1 About one second.
using the manoeuvring light signal ?
30 What is the fog signal of this vessel? 3 A rapid ringing of the bell for about
5 seconds repeated every minute.
115 What is the fog signal of this vessel? 2 One ( if making way ) or two ( if
stopped ) prolonged blasts at
intervals of 2 minutes.
134 What is the fog signal of this vessel? 1 One prolonged blasts followed by
two short blasts at intervals less
than or equal to 2 minutes.
137 What is the fog signal of this vessel? 2 One prolonged blast followed by
two short blasts.
829 What is the length of a vessel at anchor 3 100 metres and more.
which must use the available working or
equivalent lights to illuminate her decks ?
97 What is the length of the vessel shown 3 May be any length but probably 50
here? metres or more in length.
105 What is the length of the vessel shown 3 May be any length but probably 50
here? metres or more in length.
107 What is the length of the vessel shown 3 Less than 50 metres in length.
here?
109 What is the length of the vessel shown 4 No indication of length.
here?
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111 What is the length of the vessel shown 3 Less than 50 metres in length.
here?
125 What is the length of the vessel shown 4 May be any length but probably 50
here? metres or more.
129 What is the length of the vessel shown 3 May be of any length but probably
here? 50 metres or more.
131 What is the length of the vessel shown 2 No indication of length.
here?
136 What is the length of the vessel shown 4 May be of any length but probably
here? 50 metres or more.
94 What is the minimum vertical separation of 1 So it can be seen at 1000 metres
the mastlights on power driven vessels from the stem at sea level.
such that, in all normal conditions of trim,
the afterlight will be seen over and separate
from the forward light?
126 What is this vessel's fog signal? 3 One prolonged blast followed by 2
short blasts at intervals not
exceeding two minutes.
166 What kind of vessel may sound a fog signal 2 A vessel engaged on pilotage duty.
consisting of four short blasts?
164 What light or lights must be carried by a 4 Red and green sidelights at the
group of three barges in a line being pushed forward end of the leading barge.
ahead of a tug as shown here?
722 What light signals may suppliment the sound 2 A light signal of at least 5 short and
signals given by a vessel which fails to rapid flashes.
understand the intentions of another or is in
doubt whether sufficient action is being
taken by the other to avoid collision ?
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816 What lights and shapes shall a fishing 1 The lights and shapes prescribed
vessel exhibit, when not engaged in for a vessel of her length.
fishing ?
828 What lights and shapes shall a pilot vessel 2 The lights or shapes prescribed for
exhibit when not engaged on pilotage duty ? a similar vessel of her length.
859 What lights are required for a single barge 1 Sidelights and a stern light
being towed alongside?
697 What lights shall a fishing vessel other than 3 Sidelights, a sternlight, 2 all-round
trawling exhibit, when making way through lights in a vertical line, the upper
the water? being red and the lower white.
572 What lights shall a power-driven vessel 1 An all-round white light and also, if
underway, of less than 7 metres in length practicable, sidelights.
and whose maximum speed does not
exceed 7 knots, exhibit ?
805 What lights shall a pushing vessel and a 3 The lights of a single power-driven
vessel being pushed ahead exhibit, when vessel, underway.
they are rigidly connected in a composite
unit ?
580 What lights shall a sailing vessel underway 3 Sidelights and a sternlight.
exhibit ?
810 What lights shall a sailing vessel underway 1 Sidelights and a sternlight
exhibit, when her length is less than 20 combined in one lantern.
metres ?
695 What lights shall a sailing vessel underway 1 She shall have ready at hand an
exhibit, when her length is less than 7 electric torch or lighted lantern
metres ? showing a white light which shall be
exhibited in sufficient time to
prevent collision.
595 What lights shall a vessel aground exhibit ? 1 The lights of a vessel at anchor and
2 all-round red lights in a vertical
line.
710 What lights shall a vessel at anchor exhibit, 3 An all-round white light in the fore
when her length exceeds 50 metres ? part and another all-round white
light at or near the stern, but at a
lower level than the light in the fore
part.
712 What lights shall a vessel at anchor exhibit, 2 Instead of the lights of a vessel at
when less than 50 metres in length ? anchor, an all-round white light
where it can best be seen.
690 What lights shall a vessel being pushed 1 She shall exhibit the sidelights at
ahead exhibit, this not being the case of a the forward end.
composite unit ?
691 What lights shall a vessel being towed 2 A sternlight and sidelights at the
alongside exhibit ? forward end.
708 What lights shall a vessel constrained by her 2 The lights prescribed for power-
draught exhibit ? driven vessels underway and 3
additional all-round red lights in a
vertical line.
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822 What lights shall a vessel engaged in 1 2 all-round red lights in a vertical
dredging or underwater operations exhibit, line to indicate the side on which
when restricted in her ability to manoeuvre ? the obstruction exists, 2 all-round
green lights in a vertical line to
indicate the side on which another
vessel may pass and the lights of a
vessel restricted in her ability to
manoe
823 What lights shall a vessel engaged in 3 Instead of the lights of a vessel at
dredging or underwater operations exhibit, anchor, the lights of a vessel
when restricted in her ability to manoeuvre restricted in her ability to
and at anchor ? manoeuvre engaged in dredging
operations.
815 What lights shall a vessel engaged in fishing 2 2 lights in a vertical line, the upper
other than trawling exhibit, when there is being red and the lower white, an
outlying gear extending more than 150 all-round white light in the direction
metres horizontally and is not making way of the gear.
through the water ?
698 What lights shall a vessel engaged in 1 Sidelights, a sternlight, 2 all-round
fishing, other than trawling exhibit, when lights in a vertical line, the upper
there is outlying gear extending more than being red and the lower white, an
150 metres horizontally and is making way all-round white light in the direction
through the water ? of the gear.
591 What lights shall a vessel engaged in 3 The lights prescribed for power-
mineclearance operations exhibit ? driven vessels underway and 3 all-
round green lights.
582 What lights shall a vessel engaged in 3 Sidelights, a sternlight, 2 lights in a
trawling exhibit, when making way through vertical line, the upper being green
the water ? and the lower white, a masthead
placed abaft of and higher than the
green light.
813 What lights shall a vessel engaged in 2 2 all-round lights in a vertical line,
trawling exhibit, when not underway ? the upper being green and the
lower white, a masthead light
placed abaft of and higher than the
all-round light.
594 What lights shall a vessel engaged on 1 The lights of a vessel at anchor and
pilotage duty exhibit, when she is at 2 all-round lights in a vertical line,
anchor ? the upper being white, the lower
red.
827 What lights shall a vessel engaged on 3 2 all-round lights in a vertical line,
pilotage duty exhibit, when she is not the upper being white and the
underway ? lower red.
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700 What lights shall a vessel not under 1 Two red lights in a vertical line,
command exhibit, when making way through sidelights and a sternlight.
the water ?
818 What lights shall a vessel not under 2 2 all-round red lights in a vertical
command exhibit, when not making way line.
through the water ?
588 What lights shall a vessel restricted in her 2 The red, white, red lights in a
ability to manoeuvre exhibit, when at anchor vertical line, an anchor light in the
? fore part and an anchor light at the
stern.
702 What lights shall a vessel restricted in her 3 Sidelights, a sternlight, a masthead
ability to manoeuvre exhibit, when making light and 3 lights in a vertical line,
way through the water ? the lowest and the highest being
red and the middle one white.
820 What lights shall a vessel restricted in her 1 3 lights in a vertical line, the highest
ability to manoeuvre exhibit, when not and the lowest being red and the
making way through the water ? middle one white.
581 What lights shall a vessel under oars 3 If she does not exhibit the lights of
exhibit ? a sailing vessel, she shall be ready
to show an electric torch or lighted
lantern showing a white light.
686 What lights shall an air-cushion vessel 3 The same lights as a power-driven
exhibit, when operating in non-displacement vessel underway and an additional
mode ? all-round flashing yellow light.
577 What lights shall an inconspicuous, partly 1 5 all-round white lights at the
submerged vessel or object being towed forward end, after end, at or near
exhibit, when her length exceeds 100 the extremities of her breadth and a
metres and her breadth exceeds 25 light between the forward end and
metres ? the after end so that the distance
between the lights shall not exceed
100 metres.
692 What lights shall an inconspicuous, partly 3 An all-round white light at the
submerged vessel or object less than 25 forward end and one at the after
metres in breadth exhibit, when being towed end.
?
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808 What lights shall an inconspicuous, partly 1 4 all-round white lights at the after
submerged vessel or object more than 25 end, forward end and on each side
metres in breadth, exhibit ? at the extremities of her breadth.
806 What lights shall the objects or vessels 2 Sidelights and a sternlight.
being towed exhibit, other than
inconspicuous vessels or objects ?
831 What ligths and shapes shall a seaplane 1 The lights and shapes prescribed
exhibit, when alighted on the sea ? by the rules.
557 What manoeuvre shall be made when 2 3 The vessel which has the other on
power-driven vessels are crossing so as to her own starboard side shall keep
involve risk of collision ? out of the way and, if the
circumstances of the case admit,
avoid crossing ahead of the other
vessel.
719 What may the sound signals given on the 1 By ligth signals.
whistle be supplemented by, to indicate the
manoeuvre being carried out ?
658 What means shall a vessel use to determine 1 Every vessel shall use all available
if risk of collision exists ? means appropriate to the prevailing
circumstances aand conditions to
determine if risk of collision exists.
680 What range shall the mastlight be visible at, 2 2 nautical miles.
for vessels less than 12m in length ?
796 What range shall the mastlights be visible at, 3 3 nautical miles.
for vessels between 12 and 20m in length ?
568 What range shall the mastlights be visible at, 1 5 nautical miles.
for vessels between 20 and 50m in length ?
681 What range shall the sidelights be visible at, 2 2 nautical miles.
for vessels of 12 metres or more in length,
but less than 50 metres ?
682 What range shall the sternlight be visible at, 2 2 nautical miles.
for vessels between 12 and 50 metres in
length ?
799 What range shall the sternlight be visible at, 3 2 nautical miles.
for vessels less than l2 metres in length ?
798 What range shall the sternlight be visible at, 1 3 nautical miles.
for vessels of 50 metres or more in length ?
683 What range shall the towing light be visible 3 2 nautical miles.
at, for vessels less than 12 metres in
length ?
800 What range shall the towing light be visible 2 2 nautical miles.
at, for vessels of 12-50 metres in length ?
570 What range shall the towing light be visible 1 3 nautical miles.
at, for vessels of 50 metres or more in
length ?
684 What range shall the white, red, green or 1 3 nautical miles.
yellow all round light be visible at, for
vessels of 50 metres or more in length ?
685 What range shall the white, red, green or 2 2 nautical miles.
yellow all round light be visible at, for
vessels of l2-50 metres in length ?
801 What range shall the white,red, green or 3 2 nautical miles.
yellow all round light be visible at, for
vessels less than 12 metres in length ?
567 What ranges shall the mastlights be visible 3 6 nautical miles.
at for vessels of 50m or more in length ?
673 What safety precautions shall a seaplane on 1 She shall keep well clear of all
the water take ? vessels and avoid impeding their
navigation.
890 What safety precautions shall a vessel 3 To sound one long blast and
nearing a bend of a narrow channel or navigate with particular alertness
fairway take ? and caution.
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590 What shall a vessel engaged in diving 2 3 all-round lights in a vertical line,
operations exhibit, whenever her size makes the highest and lowest being red
it impracticable to exhibit all lights and and the middle light white, a rigid
shapes prescribed for vessels engaged in replica of the International Code
during operations ? flag " A " not less than 1 metre in
height, to ensure her all-round
visibility.
579 What shall a vessel engaged in towing 2 She shall take all possible
which is not normally engaged in towing measures to indicate the nature of
operations do, when, from any sufficient the relationship between the towing
cause it is impracticable to exhibit the lights vessel and the vessel being towed,
prescribed by the rules, when engaged in in particular by illuminating the
towing another vessel in distress or towline.
otherwise
847 What shall a vessel of less than 12 metres in 1 She shall give a sound signal on
length do, in conditions of restricted visibility, the whistle consisting of 5 short
when she cannot give the signals prescribed blasts at intervals of one minute.
by the rules ?
578 What shall a vessel or object being towed do 1 All possible measures shall be
when, from any sufficient cause it is taken to light the vessel or object
impracticable to exhibit the lights prescribed being towed or at least to indicate
by the rules ? the presence of such vessel or
object.
891 What shall the traffic separation schemes 1 To traffic separation schemes
rule apply to ? adopted by the organisation.
576 What shape shall a power-driven vessel 2 A diamond.
being towed exhibit, when the lenght of the
tow exceeds 200 metres ?
688 What shape shall a power-driven vessel 1 A diamond.
underway exhibit, when the length of the tow
exceeds 200 metres ?
593 What shape shall a vessel constrained by 3 A black cylinder.
her draught exhibit ?
812 What shape shall a vessel proceeding under 1 A conical shape forward, apex
sail exhibit, when also being propelled by downward, where it can best be
machinery ? seen.
809 What shape shall an inconspicuous, partly 2 A diamond at or near the after end
submerged object or vessel exhibit by day of the last vessel or object being
when being towed and the length of the tow towed.
is less than 200 metres ?
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583 What shapes shall a fishing vessel other 3 2 cones with their apexes together
than trawling exhibit, when there is outlying and a cone apex upwards in the
gear extending more than 150 metres direction of the gear.
horizontally ?
705 What shapes shall a power-driven vessel 3 The shapes of a vessel restricted in
exhibit, when engaged in towing operations her ability to manoeuvre and the
and restricted in her ability to deviate from shapes prescribed for vessels
her course ? engaged in towing operatins.
830 What shapes shall a vessel aground 1 The shapes of a vessel at anchor
exhibit ? and 3 balls in a vertical line.
711 What shapes shall a vessel at anchor exhibit 1 One ball in the fore part.
?
589 What shapes shall a vessel engaged in 2 2 balls in a vertical line indicating
dredging or underwater operations exhibit, the side on which an obstruction
when restricted in her ability to manoeuvre ? exists, 2 diamonds in a vertical line
indicating the side on which
another vessel may pass and the
shapes of a vessel restricted in her
ability to manoeuvre.
706 What shapes shall a vessel engaged in 1 Instead of the shapes of a vessel at
dredging or underwater operations exhibit, anchor, the shapes of a vessel
when restricted in her ability to manoeuvre restricted in her ability to
and at anchor ? manoeuvre engaged in dredging
operations.
824 What shapes shall a vessel engaged in 2 3 balls and in case the vessel is at
mineclearance operations exhibit ? anchor, 3 balls and the shape
prescribed for anchored vessels.
814 What shapes shall a vessel engaged in 1 A shape consisting of 2 cones with
trawling exhibit ? their apexes together.
587 What shapes shall a vessel not under 1 2 balls or similar shapes in a
command exhibit ? vertical line.
821 What shapes shall a vessel restricted in her 3 3 shapes in a vertical line, the
ability to manoeuvre exhibit ? highest and the lowest being a ball
and the middle one a diamond.
703 What shapes shall a vessel restricted in her 1 One ball in the fore part and 3
ability to manoeuvre exhibit, when at anchor shapes in a vertical line, where
? they can best be seen, the highest
and the lowest of these shapes
being balls and the middle one a
diamond.
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693 What shapes shall an inconspicuous, partly 3 A diamond at or near the aftermost
submerged object or vessel exhibit by day, extremity and an additional one
when being towed and the length of the tow where it can best be seen and
exceeds 200 metres ? located as far forward as
practicable.
902 What signal do the shells or rockets 3 A distress signal.
throwing red stars indicate, when fired at
short intervals ?
907 What signal does "flames on the vessel from 2 A distress signal.
a burning tar or oil barrel" indicate ?
909 What signal does "the smoke signal giving 2 A distress signal.
off orange-coloured smoke" indicate ?
840 What signal shall a vessel give, when 3 One prolonged blast.
approaching a bend or obstruction that may
obscure another vessel and hearing a
prolonged blast ?
605 What signal shall a vessel give, when 2 One prolonged blast.
nearing a bend or an area of a channel or
fairway where other vessels may be
obscured by an intervening obstruction ?
721 What signals shall a vessel give, when 2 One prolonged, one short, one
indicating her agreement to be overtaken ? prolonged and one short blast
( International Code, letter "C" ).
837 What significance shall light signal "3 1 I am operating astern propulsion.
flashes" have, if associated with the sound
signal ?
601 What significance shall the light signal "2 3 I am altering my course to port.
flashes" have, if associated with the sound
signal ?
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842 What sound signal shall a power-driven 3 One prolonged blast at intervals of
vessel give, when making way through the not more than 2 minutes.
water in conditions of restricted visibility ?
725 What sound signal shall a vessel not under 1 One prolonged blast followed by 2
command give, in conditions of restricted short blasts at intervals of not
visibility ? more than 2 minutes.
726 What sound signal shall a vessel restricted 3 One prolonged blast followed by 2
in her ability to manoeuvre give, in short blasts at intervals of not more
conditions of restricted visibility ? than 2 minutes.
724 What sound signal shall a vessel underway 2 At intervals of not more than 2
but stopped and making no way through the minutes 2 prolonged blasts in
water give, in conditions of restricted succession with an interval of about
visibility ? 2 seconds between them.
889 What sound signals may a vessel navigating 2 5 short and rapid blasts on the
within a channel use, when in doubt to the whistle.
intention of a crossing vessel ?
845 What sound signals shall a composite unit, 3 2 prolonged blasts at intervals of
pushing vessel-vessel being pushed ahead not more than 2 minutes
give, when stopped and not making way
through the water, in conditions of restricted
visibility ?
727 What sound signals shall a fishing vessel at 2 One prolonged blast followed by 2
anchor give, in conditions of restricted short blasts at intervals of not
visibility ? more than 2 minutes.
844 What sound signals shall a fishing vessel 2 One prolonged blast followed by 2
underway give, in conditions of restricted short blasts at intervals of not more
visibility ? than 2 minutes.
730 What sound signals shall a pilot vessel give 1 One prolonged blast at intervals of
in conditions of restricted visibility, when not more than 2 minutes and in
underway and engaged on pilotage duty ? addition an identity signal
consisting of 4 short blasts.
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848 What sound signals shall a pilot vessel give, 2 The blasts of stopped vessel not
when stopped and not making way through making way through the water and
the water, engaged on pilotage duty in in addition 4 short identity blasts.
conditions of restricted visibility ?
611 What sound signals shall a pushing vessel 1 One prolonged blast at intervals of
and a vessel being pushed ahead give, in not more than 2 minutes.
conditions of restricted visibility, when twey
are rigidly connected in a composite unit
underway ?
607 What sound signals shall a sailing vessel 3 One prolonged blast followed by 2
give, in conditions of restricted visibility ? short blasts at intervals of not
more than 2 minutes.
612 What sound signals shall a vessel aground 1 The signals given by a vessel at
give in conditions of restricted visibility ? anchor and, in addition,
immediately before and after the
rapid ringing of the bell she shall
give 3 separate and distinct strokes
on the bell. In addition, she may
sound an appropriate whistle
signal.
728 What sound signals shall a vessel at anchor 1 Rapid blasts on the bell for about 5
give, if her lenght is less than 100 metres, in seconds, at intervals of not more
conditions of restricted visibility ? than one minute.
846 What sound signals shall a vessel at anchor 2 Rapid blasts on the bell in the
give, of 100 metres or more in lenght, in forepart and immediately the gong
conditions of restricted visibility ? shall be sounded in the after part
for about 5 secondat intervals of
not more than one minute.
609 What sound signals shall a vessel give when 1 One prolonged blast followed by 2
engaged in towing or pushing another, in short blasts at intervals of not more
conditions of restricted visibility ? than 2 minutes.
839 What sound signals shall a vessel give when 1 At least 5 short and rapid blasts on
in sight of another and failing to understand the whistle.
the intentions of another, or when in doubt
whether sufficient action is being taken by
the other to avoid collision ?
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608 What sound signals shall a vessel restricted 3 One prolonged blast followed by 2
in her ability to manoeuvre give, when short blasts at intervals of not
carrying out her work, at anchor, in more than 2 minutes.
conditions of restricted visibility ?
610 What sound signals shall a vessel towed 2 One prolonged blast and 3 short
give, if manned, in conditions of restricted blasts at intervals of not more than
visibility ? 2 minutes.
843 What sound signals shall vessels 1 One prolonged blast followed by 2
constrained by their draught give, in short blasts at intervals of not more
conditions of restricted visibility ? than 2 minutes.
96 What type of vessel is shown here? 1 A power driven vessel.
98 What type of vessel is shown here? 3 A vessel engaged in towing.
100 What type of vessel is shown here? 2 A vessel not under command.
112 What type of vessel is shown here? 1 A vessel restricted in her ability to
manoeuvre.
113 What type of vessel is shown here? 3 A vessel restricted in her ability to
manoeuvre.
114 What type of vessel is shown here? 1 A vessel engaged in dredging or
underwater operations.
116 What type of vessel is shown here? 3 A vessel engaged in towing.
117 What type of vessel is shown here? 2 A trawler.
118 What type of vessel is shown here? 1 A sailing vessel.
119 What type of vessel is shown here? 3 A vessel engaged in towing.
120 What type of vessel is shown here? 2 A trawler.
121 What type of vessel is shown here? 4 A vessel engaged in mine
clearance.
122 What type of vessel is shown here? 3 A vessel engaged in fishing other
than a trawler.
123 What type of vessel is shown here? 2 A pilot vessel.
124 What type of vessel is shown here? 1 A vessel constrained by draught.
135 What type of vessel is shown here? 4 A vessel restricted in her ability to
manoeuvre.
138 What type of vessel is shown here? 2 A vessel not under command.
139 What type of vessel is shown here? 1 A vessel engaged in dredging or
underwater operations.
140 What type of vessel is shown here? 2 A vessel engaged in mine
clearance.
141 What type of vessel is shown here? 3 A vessel which is aground.
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144 What type of vessel is shown here? 2 A vessel not under command.
145 What type of vessel is shown here? 4 A vessel restricted in her ability to
manoeuvre.
146 What type of vessel is shown here? 3 A power driven vessel.
147 What type of vessel is shown here? 1 A vessel engaged in fishing.
148 What type of vessel is shown here? 3 A vessel engaged in towing.
149 What type of vessel is shown here? 3 A vessel engaged in dredging or
underwater operations.
543 What vessel may be considered as "vessel 1 A vessel engaged in replenishment
restricted in her ability to manoeuvre" ? or transferring persons, provisions
or carge while underway.
598 What vessels aground shall not be required 3 Vessels of less than 12 metres in
to exhibit the lights and shapes of a vessel length.
aground ?
540 What vessels do COLREG rules 1983 apply 3 To all vessels upon the high seas
to ? and in all waters connected
therewith.
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604 When in sight of one another in a narrow 1 2 prolonged blasts followed by one
channel or fairway, what signal shall the short blast.
vessel intending to overtake another on
starboard side, give ?
838 When in sight of one another in a narrow 2 2 prolonged blasts followed by 2
channel or fairwey, what signal shall the short blasts.
vessel intending to overtake another on port
side produce ?
21 When is a vessel " UNDERWAY "? 1 When she is not at anchor or made
fast to the shore
767 When is a vessel, the master or the owner 3 The rules shall not exonerate the
exonerated from the consequences of any vessel, master or owner from the
neglect or the neglect of any precaution consequences of any neglect to
which may be required by the ordinary comply with these rules or of the
practice of seaman ? neglect of any precaution which
may be required by the ordinary
practice of seaman.
48 When proceeding along a narrow channel a 2 keep to the outer limit which lies on
vessel should...... her starboard side.
20 When proceeding in a narrow channel, you 2 The other vessel intends to
hear a vessel astern sound two prolonged overtake you on your port side.
blasts followed by two short blasts. What
does this signal indicate?
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558 When shall a stand-on vessel take action to 3 When, from any cause, the vessel
avoid collision by her manoeuvre alone ? finds herself so close that collision
cannot be avoided by the action of
the give-way vessel alone, she
shall take such action as will best
aid to avoid collision.
785 When shall a stand-on vessel take action to 2 As soon as it become apparent to
avoid collision by her manoeuvre alone ? her that the vessel required to keep
out of the way is not taking
appropriate action in compliance
with the rules.
555 When shall a vessel be deemed to be 1 When coming up with another
overtaking any other ? vessel from a direction more than
22.5 degrees aft her beam so that
at night she would be able to see
only the sternlight of that vessel.
696 When shall a vessel engaged in fishing 2 While underway and at anchor.
exhibit the prescribed lights and shapes ?
663 When shall a vessel enter a separation zone 2 In cases of emergency, to avoid
or cross a separation line ? immediate danger or to engage in
fishing within a separation zone.
793 When shall the rules concerning lights be 3 From sunset to sunrise.
complied with ?
677 When shall the rules concerning shapes be 2 By day.
complied with ?
600 When shall the sound signals for 2 When vessels are in sight of one
manoeuvring be given ? another.
666 When shall the vessel be deemed to have 1 When the vessel sees the other
reciprocal courses ? ahead and by night she could see
the masthead lights of the other in
a line and/or both sidelights and, by
day, she observes the
corresponding aspect of the other
vessel.
596 When shall vessels of less than 7 metres in 1 When at anchor, but not in a
length not be required to exhibit the lights of narrow channel, fairway or
a vessel at anchor ? anchorage, or where other vessels
normally navigate.
597 When shall vessels of less than 7 metres in 2 When at anchor but not in a narrow
length not be required to exibit the shapes of channel, fairway or anchorage, or
a vessel at anchor ? where other vessel normally
navigate.
16 When should a sailing vessel keep out of the 3 When the sailing vessel is
way of a power driven vessel? overtaking.
24 When should a vessel not under command 2 When making way through the
display the sternlight? water
87 When taking action to avoid collision under 2 a succession of small alterations of
Rule 8, you should avoid..... speed or course.
88 When two power driven vessels are meeting 1 each shall alter course to
on reciprocal courses ...... starboard.
89 When two power-driven vessels, in sight of 2 the vessel which has the other on
each other, are crossing so as to involve risk her own starboard side.
of collision, avoiding action must be taken by
......
748 When two vessels are in sight of one 3 four short whistle blasts
another and NOT in or near an area of
restricted visibility, any of the following
signals may be given EXCEPT
____________.
735 When two vessels are in sight of one 2 four short whistle blasts
another, all of the following signals may be
given EXCEPT _________________.
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26 When two whistles are fitted on a vessel and 4 Only one of the whistles is sounded
are placed more than 100m apart, what is
the usual arrangement for giving
manoeuvring and warning signals ?
763 When vessels are in sight of one another, 2 "I am altering my course to port"
two short blasts from one of the vessels
means _____________.
694 Where shall a sailing vessel underway carry 2 At the top of the mast where it can
the lantern, when her length is less than 20 best be seen.
metres ?
826 Where shall the lights or shapes of the 1 Where they can best be seen.
vessels constrained by their draught be
exhibited ?
701 Where shall the red lights of the vessels not 3 Where they can best be seen.
under command be placed ?
807 Where shall the shape of a vessel being 3 Where it can best be seen.
towed be placed when the length of the tow
exceeds 200 metres ?
575 Where shall the shape of the power-driven 2 Where it can best be seen.
vessel underway be placed, when the length
of the tow exceeds 200 metres ?
713 Where shall the shapes and lights of the 3 Where they can best be seen.
vessels aground be exhibited ?
819 Where shall the shapes of a vessel not 2 Where they can best be seen.
under command be placed ?
811 Which are the additional lights a sailing 3 2 all-round lights in a vertical line,
vessel underway may exhibit ? the upper being red and the lower
green at the top of the mast.
777 Which are the factors taken into accont in 2 The characteristics, efficiency,
determining the "safe speed" additionally, by constraints imposed by the radar
vessels with operational radar ? range scale in use, the effect of the
sea state, the number, location and
movement of vessels.
548 Which are the factors taken into accouunt in 3 The visibility, the traffic density, the
determinating the "safe speed" ? manoeuvrability of the vessel at
night, the presence of background
light, the state of wind and sea, the
vessel's draught.
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781 Which are the vessels exempted from 1 Vessels restricted in their ability to
complying with provisions at the rule manoeuvre when engaged in an
regarding navigation in traffic separation operation for the maintenance of
schemes ? safety of navigation in the traffic
separation scheme is exempted
from complying with this rule.
668 Which is the action by stand-on vessel ? 1 The vessel shall keep her course
and speed.
614 Which is the alarm signal in 2 12 long dashes for 14 seconds,
radiotelegraphy ? separated by an interval of one
second.
849 Which is the alarm signal in 1 A 2-tone bitonal signal.
radiotelephony ?
552 Which is the best manoeuvre to allow more 1 Slackening her speed or taking all
time to asset the situation, when a collision way off by stopping or reversing her
must be avoided ? means of propulsion.
910 Which is the distress signal given by arms ? 3 Slowly and repeatedly raising and
lowering arms outstretched to each
side.
903 Which is the distress signal in 1 3 dots, 3 dashes, 3 dots ( S.O.S. )
radiotelegraphy ? in the Morse Code.
904 Which is the distress signal in 2 The word MAYDAY repeated.
radiotelephony ?
905 Which is the distress signal in the 1 "N.C."
international code of signals ?
717 Which is the sound signal to indicate the 2 2 short blasts.
manoeuvre "I am altering my course to port"
?
835 Which is the sound signal to indicate the 1 One short blast.
manoeuvre "I am altering my course to
starboard" ?
718 Which is the sound signal to indicate the 3 3 short blasts.
manoeuvre "I am operating astern
propulsion" ?
8 Which of the following is a vessel "not under 4 A power driven vessel with main
command"? engine failure.
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15 Which of the following vessels may use 2 Vessels less than 20 metres in
inshore traffic zones in all circumstances? length and sailing vessels.
749 Which signal is sounded ONLY by a vessel 3 One short blast on the whistle
in sight of another and NOT in or near an
area of restricted visibility?
744 Which signal is sounded ONLY by a vessel 1 One short blast on the whistle
in sight of another?
757 Which signal is sounded ONLY when 2 Four short blasts on the whistle
vessels are NOT in sight of each other?
906 Which signal may be considered a distress 1 A square flag having above or
signal ? below it a ball or a similar object.
908 Which signal may be considered as a 1 Shells or hand flares showing a red
distress signal ? light.
619 Which statement in TRUE, according to the 2 A vessel engaged in fishing while
Rules? underway shall, so far as possible,
keep out of the way of a vessel
restricted in her ability to maneuver
874 Which statement is TRUE concerning light 3 The time between successive
signals? signals shall be not less than ten
seconds.
617 Which statement is TRUE, according to the 3 A vessel engaged in fishing while
Rules? underway shall, so far as possible,
keep out of the way of a vessel
restricted in her ability to maneuver
618 Which statement is TRUE, according to the 1 A vessel engaged in fishing while
Rules? underway shall, so far as possible,
keep out of the way of a vessel
restricted in her ability to maneuver
620 Which statement is TRUE, according to the 1 A vessel engaged in fishing while
Rules? underway shall, so far as possible,
keep out of the way of a vessel
restricted in her ability to maneuver
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562 Which vessel's way shall a vessel 2 Vessels not under command.
constrained by her draught keep out of ?
560 Which vessel's way shall, so far as possible 3 Vessels restricted in their ability to
a vessel engaged in fishing, when manoeuvre.
underway, keep out of ?
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672 Which vessel's way shall, so far as possible, 2 Vessels not under command.
a vessel engaged in fishing, when
underway, keep out of ?
743 While underway and in sight of another 1 You must sound three short blasts
vessel, you put your engines full speed on the whistle
astern. Which statement concerning whistle
signals is TRUE?
152 Whilst proceeding along a narrow channel 1 I intend to overtake you on your
the vessel astern sounds two prolonged starboard side.
blasts followed by one short blast. What
does this mean?
154 Whilst proceeding along a narrow channel, 3 I intend to overtake you on your
the vessel astern sounds two prolonged port side.
blasts followed by two short blasts. What
does this mean?
885 Yellow lights are NOT shown by 1 towing vessels pushing ahead
_____________.
740 You are approaching another vessel and will 1 hold course and sound no whistle
pass safely starboard to starboard without signal
changing course. You should
_________________
647 You are approaching another vessel and will 2 hold course and sound no whistle
pass starboard to starboard without danger signal
if no course changes are made. You should
_____________.
4 You are heading west and observe a north 2 Alter course to starboard.
cardinal buoy dead ahead. What action do
you take?
615 You are in charge of a 250-meter freight 2 If you are in doubt as to the fishing
vessel constrained by her draft proceeding vessel`s intentions you may sound
down a narrow channel. There is a vessel at least five short and rapid blasts
engaged in fishing on your starboard bow on the whistle.
half a mile away. According to Rule 9, which
statement is TRUE?
883 You are on a vessel that cannot comply with 2 The vessel`s lights must comply as
the spacing requirement for masthead lights. closely as possible, as determined
What is required in this situation? by her government.
636 You are operating a vessel in a narrow 1 may sound the danger signal
channel.Your vessel must stay within the
channel to be navigated safely. Another
vessel is crossing your course from
starboard to port,and you are in doubt as to
his intentions. According to Rule 9,
758 You are underway in a narrow channel, and 3 one prolonged, one short, one
you are being overtaken by a vessel astern. prolonged, and one short blast in
After the overtaking vessel sounds the that order
proper signal indicating his intention to pass
your vessel on your starboard side, you
signal your agreement b
631 You are underway in a norrow channel, and 2 one prolonged, one short, one
you are being overtaken by a vessel astern. prolonged, and one short blast
After the overtaking vessel sounds the
proper signal indicating his intention to pass
your vessel on your starboard side, you
signal your agreement b
635 You are underway in fog and hear a fog 3 being towed
signal consisting of one prolonged and two
short blasts, It could be any of the following
EXCEPT a vessel _____________.
31 You are underway on a tanker and observe 2 Alter course to STARBOARD and
the lights illustrated on a steady bearing and sound ONE short blast.
at decreasing range on the PORT bow.
What do you do?
737 You are underway on the high seas in 3 being towed
restricted visibility. You hear a fog signal of
one prolonged and two short blasts. It could
be any of the following EXCEPT a vessel
______.
23 You have another vessel on your port bow in 2 Observation of the compass
clear visibility, but with a moderate sea and bearing over a period of time
swell. Which of the following would normally
give greatest accuracy in determining if risk
of collision exists?
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632 You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow 2 Two prolonged followed by two
channel, and you intend to pass along the short blasts
vessel`s port side. How should you signal
your intention?
761 You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow 3 two prolonged followed by two
channel, and you intend to pass along the short blasts
vessel`s port side. How should you signal
your intention?
42 You observe this vessel - range 4 miles. 1 Sound one short blast and alter
What action should you take? course to starboard..
66 You observe this vessel at a range of 9 2 Stand on but continue to monitor.
miles. What action would you take?
67 You observe this vessel at a range of 9 1 Make a substantial alteration of
miles. What action would you take? course to starboard.
68 You observe this vessel at a range of 9 4 Take a series of compass bearings
miles. What action would you take? and radar plot.
69 You observe this vessel at a range of 9 4 Take a series of compass bearings
miles. What action would you take? and radar plot.
70 You observe this vessel at a range of 9 2 Stand on - no risk of collision -
miles. What action would you take? continue to monitor.
71 You observe this vessel at a range of 9 3 Take a series of compass bearing
miles. What action would you take? and radar plot.
72 You observe this vessel at a range of 9 4 Make a substantial alteration of
miles. What action would you take? course to port.
73 You observe this vessel at a range of 9 2 Take a series of compass bearings
miles. What action would you take? and radar plot.
74 You observe this vessel at a range of 9 4 Take a series of compass bearings
miles. What action would you take? and radar plot.
75 You observe this vessel at a range of 9 3 Take a series of compass bearings
miles. What action would you take? and radar plot.
76 You observe this vessel at a range of 9 4 Take a series of compass bearings
miles. What action would you take? and radar plot.
77 You observe this vessel at a range of 9 2 Take a series of compass bearings
miles. What action would you take? and radar plot.
78 You observe this vessel at a range of 9 3 Take a series of compass bearings
miles. What action would you take? and radar plot.
79 You observe this vessel at a range of 9 1 Take a series of compass bearings
miles. What action would you take? and radar plot.
81 You observe this vessel at a range of 9 3 Take a series of compass bearings
miles. What action would you take? and radar plot.
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45 You observe this vessel on a steady bearing 2 Sound one short blast and alter
at range 3 miles. What action should you course to starboard.
take?
55 You observe this vessel on a steady 2 Sound one short blast and alter
bearing, range 3 miles. What action would course to starboard.
you take?
9 You see a vessel displaying a black cylinder 4 Three all-round red lights in a
on her starboard yardarm. At night, what vertical line.
lights would the same vessel be showing, in
addition to those for a power-driven vessel
underway?
18 You sight a vessel bearing 3 points abaft the 3 A vessel overtaking situation.
starboard beam. Sometime later, it is
bearing 3 points forward of the starboard
beam. Which of the following circumstances
apply?
27 Your power-driven vessel is fitted with radar 4 A safe speed
and is underway in poor visibility. At what
speed should you proceed?
753 Your vessel is backing out of a slip in a 1 three short blasts when leaving the
harbor and you can see that other vessels slip
are approaching. You should sound
_____________.
741 Your vessel is backing out of a slip in a 1 one prolonged blast only
harbor. Visibility is restricted. You should
sound __________________
625 Your vessel is constrained by her draft and 3 may sound the danger signal
operating in a narrow channel. Another
vessel is crossing your course from
starboard to port. You are in doubt as to her
intentions. According to Rule 9 you
_________________
624 Your vessel is crossing a narrow channel. A 2 not impede the other vessel
vessel to port is within the channel and
crossing your course. She is showing a
black cylinder. You should
_______________