Naval Rules of The Road

Rules of the Road-International and Inland
ABS VER Question Choice A Choice B Choice C Choice D Illustration

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A flashes at regular is yellow in color shows an unbroken All of the above
towing light __________. intervals of 50-70 light over an arc of
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less than 180° nor
more than 225°
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" must Vessel "A" must Vessel "B" must In this case, both
Vessel "A", a power driven vessel keep out of the way keep out of the way keep out of the way vessels are required
150157 1 underway, sights vessel "B" which is a of vessel "B" of vessel "B" of vessel "A" by the Rules to keep DIAGRAM 14
vessel underway and fishing as shown. because "B" is to because "B" is because "A" is to clear of each other.
Which statement is true? port. fishing. starboard.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A Two masthead lights A masthead light No masthead light Three masthead
50-meter vessel is towing astern and forward, a stern light, forward, two forward, two lights forward, one
the length of the tow is 100 meters. In and a towing light masthead lights aft, masthead lights aft, masthead light aft,
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addition to sidelights, which lights may above the stern light a stern light, and a a stern light, and a and two towing
she show to fully comply with the towing light above towing light above lights in a vertical line
Rules? the stern light the stern light at the stern
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A Each vessel should The vessels are The fishing vessel is Each vessel should
sailing vessel is proceeding along a move to the edge of required to exchange directed not to be displaying signals
narrow channel and can safely navigate the channel on her signals. impede the passage for a vessel
ONLY inside the channel. The sailing port side. of the sailing vessel. constrained by her
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vessel approaches a vessel engaged in draft.
fishing in the narrow channel. Which
statement is TRUE?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A Three white Three white Three white None of the above
seagoing tug has a tow greater than masthead lights, red- masthead lights, red- masthead lights, two
200 meters as shown and is severely white-red all-round white-red all-round all-round red lights,
150275 4 restricted in her ability to deviate from lights, sidelights, lights, sidelights and sidelights, stern light DIAGRAM 24
her course. Which lights would be stern light and a two towing lights and a towing light
displayed from the towing vessel? towing light
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A One Two Three Four

towing vessel 30 meters in length is
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white masthead lights is the vessel
REQUIRED to show at night?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing a dredge underway hydrographic survey None of the above
150219 3 vessel aground would show the same submerged object and dredging vessel at anchor and
day-shape as a __________. surveying
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A avoid crossing the not overtake any keep as close as anchor only in the
vessel approaching a narrow channel channel if it impedes vessels within the possible to the edge middle of the
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navigating in the port side
channel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A a white all-round sidelights and a stern a flashing yellow forward and after
150193 3 vessel being towed at night must show light, only light light, only masthead lights
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel constrained law enforcement vessel not under vessel towing astern
150277 1 vessel displaying the lights shown is by her draft vessel command DIAGRAM 79
a(n) __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A in addition to the which means that that are green and All of the above
vessel engaged in mineclearance lights required for a other vessels should show through an arc
operations shows special identity lights power-driven vessel not approach closer of the horizon of
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either side of the
vessel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A instead of the which mean that that are 225° green All of the above
vessel engaged in mineclearance masthead lights other vessels should lights
150418 1 operations shows special identity lights not approach within
__________. 1000 meters
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A at anchor mineclearing engaged in fishing engaged in towing
vessel is considered to be "restricted in
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if she is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A avoid collision allow more time to be stopped in an All of the above
vessel shall slacken her speed, stop, or assess the situation appropriate distance
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reverse her engines, if necessary, to
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A continuously sounding one shining a searchlight None of the above; a
vessel that is not equipped with towing sounding its horn prolonged followed on the towline of the vessel shall not
lights should show that it has a vessel in by two short blasts at towed vessel engage in towing at
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tow by __________. intervals of not more night without proper
than two minutes navigation lights

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A the masthead lights the lights for a vessel sidelights, stern light, All of the above.
vessel towing astern and her tow are for a towing vessel restricted in her and towing light
severely restricted in their ability to ability to maneuver
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change course. When making way, the
towing vessel will show ONLY
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An signal indicating a distress signal signal of asking to signal indicating
150263 7 orange flag showing a black circle and course change communicate with danger
square is a __________. another vessel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At fishing sailing a pilot boat anchored
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shown is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At sailing vessel 8-meter power- vessel not under 12-meter fishing
night, you see the display of lights driven vessel command vessel
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shown. They indicate a(n)
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At vessel restricted in fishing vessel pilot vessel vessel not under
150217 8 night, you see the lights shown. This her ability to underway underway command DIAGRAM 78
would indicate a __________. maneuver
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At restricted in her engaged in fishing on pilotage duty and not under command
night, you see the lights shown. This ability to maneuver and making way underway
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would indicate a vessel __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND between sunset and only between 8 AM during daylight hours during daylight hours
Day-shapes must be displayed sunrise and 4 PM in any visibility in unrestricted
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__________. visibility only
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND white masthead light green sidelight red sidelight stern light
150280 5 Diagram "A" shows the arc of visibility DIAGRAM 23
of a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND yellow flashing light green sidelight masthead light None of the above
150280 9 Diagram "A" shows the arc of visibility DIAGRAM 23
of a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND white masthead light green sidelight red sidelight stern light
150280 8 Diagram "B" shows the arc of visibility DIAGRAM 23
of a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND white masthead light red sidelight green sidelight stern light
of a __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND yellow flashing light red sidelight green sidelight stern light
of a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND white masthead light red sidelight stern light None of the above
150280 7 Diagram "C" shows the arc of visibility DIAGRAM 23
of a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND yellow flashing light red sidelight green sidelight None of the above
150280 13 Diagram "C" shows the arc of visibility DIAGRAM 23
of a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND white masthead light green sidelight stern light None of the above
150280 6 Diagram "D" shows the arc of visibility DIAGRAM 23
of a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In not under command restricted in her engaged in towing fishing
a crossing situation on open waters, a ability to maneuver
sailing vessel shall keep out of the way
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of all the following vessels EXCEPT a
vessel __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In Two power-driven Two power-driven Two sailing vessels All of the above
which situation do the Rules require vessels meeting vessels crossing crossing with the
both vessels to change course? head-on when it is apparent wind on the same
to the stand-on side
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vessel that the give-
way vessel is not
taking appropriate
action
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND in a crossing when they are when the sailing on the Inland Waters
Power-driven vessels must keep out of situation making more speed vessel is overtaking of the United States
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the way of sailing vessels except than the power-
__________. driven vessel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND tug and a barge sailing vessel a vessel not under a submarine on the
150276 1 The display of lights shown could being towed astern command surface DIAGRAM 48
represent a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND a submarine on the sailing vessel a vessel not under None of the above
150276 2 The display of lights shown could surface command DIAGRAM 48
represent a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND restricted in her engaged in fishing not under command on pilotage duty
150214 15 The lights shown are exhibited by a ability to maneuver DIAGRAM 49
vessel __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND 500 meters 1000 meters 1500 meters 2000 meters
The lights shown mean that another
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vessel should pass no closer than
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND less than 50 meters less than 20 meters of special engaged in trolling
The masthead light may be located at in length in length construction
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other than the fore and aft centerline on
a vessel __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND 6.9 meters 9.9 meters 11.9 meters 19.9 meters
The maximum length of a power-driven
vessel which may show an all-round
150180 10 white light and sidelights instead of a
masthead light, sidelights and a stern
light is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND whenever two whenever a vessel if the bearing of an if one vessel
The Rules state that risk of collision vessels are on crosses ahead of the approaching vessel approaches another
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shall be deemed to exist __________. opposite courses intended track of does not appreciably so as to be
another vessel change overtaking
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND ball-diamond-ball on diamond on the diamond on the All of the above
The tow shown is greater than 200 the towing vessel towing vessel barges
meters in length and severely restricted
150274 3 in her ability to deviate from her course. DIAGRAM 24
Which dayshape(s) would be displayed
by day from the vessel(s)?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND ball-diamond-ball on diamond on the diamond on the last All of the above
The tow shown is less than 200 meters the towing vessel towing vessel barge
in length and severely restricted in her
150274 1 ability to deviate from her course. DIAGRAM 24
Which dayshape(s) would be displayed
by day from the vessel(s)?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Sidelights and stern One all round white One all round white One all round white
The tow shown is made up of light on each vessel light at the after end light at or near each light at each end and
inconspicuous, partly submerged towed of each vessel towed end of each vessel one all round white
vessels and is 150 meters in length. towed light at the
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The towed vessels are less than 25 extremities of its
meters in breadth and less than 100 breadth of each
meters in length. Which lights would be vessel towed
displayed from the towed vessels?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two white masthead Three white Three white None of the above
The tug shown is greater than 50 lights, red-white-red masthead lights, red- masthead lights, two
meters and severely restricted in her all round lights, white-red all round all round red lights,
150275 2 ability to deviate from her course. sidelights, stern light lights, sidelights and sidelights, stern light DIAGRAM 24
Which lights would be displayed from and a towing light two towing lights and a towing light
the towing vessel?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in A fishing vessel with A trawler shooting A tug with a tow
The vessel showing the day signal is mine clearance gear extending more nets in the direction exceeding 200
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__________. operations than 150 meters indicated meters unable to
horizontally deviate from course
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND It shall not impede It is the stand-on It may anchor in the It shows two balls
The vessel whose lights are shown is the passage of any vessel channel or fairway
navigating in a narrow channel. Which other vessel
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statement about this vessel is TRUE? navigating within the
channel or fairway.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND stand-on vessel overtaking vessel give-way vessel None of the above
Two power-driven vessels are crossing
as shown. Vessel "A" sounds one short
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blast on the whistle. Vessel "A" is the
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND burdened vessel give-way vessel stand-on vessel overtaking vessel
Two power-driven vessels are crossing
as shown. Vessel "A" sounds one short
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blast on the whistle. Vessel "B" is the
__________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND maintain course and alter course to the sound one short sound at least five
Two power-driven vessels are crossing speed right or slow down blast and maintain short and rapid
as shown. Vessel "A" sounds one short course and speed blasts
blast on the whistle. You are on vessel
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"B" and doubt that sufficient action is
being taken by vessel "A" . You should
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND maintain course and alter course to the sound one short None of the above
Two power-driven vessels are crossing speed left and increase blast and maintain
as shown. Vessel "A" sounds one short speed course and speed
blast on the whistle. You are on vessel
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"B" and doubt that sufficient action is
being taken by vessel "A" to avoid
collision. You should __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND maintain course and alter course to the sound five or more None of the above
Two power-driven vessels are crossing speed left and increase short and rapid
as shown. Vessel "A" sounds two short speed blasts
blasts on the whistle. You are on
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vessel "B" and are in doubt that
sufficient action is being taken by vessel
"A" to avoid collision. You should
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND maintain course and not impede the sound one prolonged have the right of way
Two vessels are meeting as shown in a speed passage of vessel followed by two short
narrow channel. Vessel "A" is a sailing "B" blasts
vessel. Vessel "B" is a power-driven
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vessel which can safely navigate only
within the channel. Vessel "B" sounds
the danger signal. Vessel "A" shall
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND create a crossing allow more time to attract the attention All of the above
Under the Rules, any vessel may situation assess the situation of another vessel
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slacken her speed, stop, or reverse her
engines to __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND non-self-propelled seaplanes hovercrafts All of the above
150108 2 Under the Rules, the term "vessel" raft
includes __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND yellow towing light white stern light green sidelight None of the above
Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as
150267 3 shown and will pass without changing DIAGRAM 17
course. Which light will vessel "A"
observe on vessel "B"?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND overtaken vessel give-way vessel stand-on vessel None of the above
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shown. Vessel "A" is the __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND should change should slow down should hold her may steer various
Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as course to the right until vessel "A" has course and speed courses and vessel
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shown. Vessel "B" __________. passed "A" must keep clear
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Steady green light Flashing red light Flashing yellow light Flashing white light
shown. Vessel "B" is an air-cushion
vessel operating in the
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nondisplacement mode. In addition to a
steady white light which other light will
vessel "A" observe on vessel "B"?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND stand-on vessel give-way vessel burdened vessel None of the above
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shown. Vessel "B" is the __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND give-way vessel vessel being passing vessel None of the above
Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as overtaken
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shown. Vessel "B" is the __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Green White Flashing red Yellow over yellow
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shown. Which color light will vessel "A"
observe on vessel "B"?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Green light flashing red light flashing yellow light flashing white light
shown. and will pass without changing
course. Vessel "B" is an air-cushion
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vessel operating in the
nondisplacement mode. Which light will
vessel "A" observe from vessel "B"?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Both vessels should Both vessels should Vessel "A" should None of the above
Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting in a sound two short sound one short sound one short statements is TRUE.
narrow channel as shown but are not in blasts. blast. blast and vessel "B"
150268 1 sight of one another due to restricted should sound two DIAGRAM 29
visibility. Which statement is TRUE short blasts.
concerning whistle signals between the
vessels?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND give-way vessel stand-on vessel overtaking vessel None of the above
Vessels "I" and "II" are power-driven
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vessels. You are on vessel "I" as
shown. You are the __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Breadth on the Molded breadth Greatest breadth Breadth at the load
150103 3 What does the word "breadth" mean in uppermost waterline
the Rules? continuous deck
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two yellow lights in a Green masthead and Intermittent flashing Yellow flares
What is a light signal authorized by the vertical line for a yardarm lights for a amber beacon for indicating torpedo
Secretary of the Navy as an additional carrier launching vessel engaged in submarines firing exercises
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navigational light for a ship of war? aircraft mineclearing
operations
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A bell only A whistle only A bell and a whistle Any means of
What is the minimum sound signaling making an efficient
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equipment required aboard a vessel 24 sound signal
meters in length?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two prolonged One short followed One short, one Four short blasts
What is the optional whistle signal followed by one short by two prolonged prolonged, followed
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which may be sounded by a vessel at blast blasts by one short blast
anchor?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You should make an You should You should Long-range scanning
What is TRUE when operating in fog ample change to port maneuver in ample determine the course will provide early
and other vessels are detected by for a vessel crossing time if a close- and speed of all warning of ALL other
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radar? on the starboard quarters situation is radar contacts at six vessels within the
bow. developing. minute intervals. radar's range.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND stay near the middle keep to the starboard exchange whistle keep to the side of
When underway in a channel, you of the channel side of any vessels signals with any the channel which
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should if safe and practicable you meet other vessels in the lies to your starboard
__________. channel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND two cones with a ball, a diamond a cylinder a diamond
Which dayshape(s) would be displayed apexes together and another ball
150279 4 by the vessel engaged in the operation DIAGRAM 82
indicated by the lights shown.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A B C D

150280 2 Which diagram shows the arc of DIAGRAM 23
visibility of a green sidelight?
150280 1 Which diagram shows the arc of DIAGRAM 23
visibility of a red sidelight?
Which display of lights shown indicates
150190 9 a 65-meter tug towing a barge astern, DIAGRAM 72
length of tow 120 meters?

Which display of lights shown indicates
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a dredge underway and not dredging?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND They are required to If the vessel not The fishing vessel Both vessels are
Which statement is TRUE concerning a communicate by under command is a must keep out of the required to take
situation involving a fishing vessel and a radiotelephone. power-driven vessel, way of the vessel not action to stay clear of
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vessel not under command? she must keep clear under command. each other.
of the fishing vessel.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Use of such a light is Its purpose is to The light shall have All of the above
Which statement is TRUE concerning required. supplement short the same
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the light used with whistle signals? blasts of the whistle. characteristics as a
masthead light.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in A vessel engaged in A vessel not under A vessel not under
Which statement is TRUE, according to fishing shall keep out fishing while command shall keep command shall keep
the Rules? of the way of a underway shall, so out of the way of a out of the way of a
sailing vessel. far as possible, keep vessel restricted in vessel engaged in
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out of the way of a her ability to fishing.
vessel restricted in maneuver.
her ability to
maneuver.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel made fast A vessel engaged in A pilot vessel at A vessel which has
150111 0 Which vessel is "underway" according to a single point towing, not making anchor run aground
to the Rules? mooring buoy way
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A dredge indicating A fishing vessel withA tug with a tow A vessel engaged in
Which vessel is indicated by the day the side with the gear extending more exceeding 200 underwater
150191 10 signal shown? obstruction than 150 meters meters which limits operations with a DIAGRAM 22
horizontally her ability to diver down
maneuver
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel picking up a A vessel transferring A vessel whose A vessel in a towing
Which vessel is NOT classified as navigation mark cargo while anchor is fouled operation that
"restricted in her ability to maneuver"? underway restricts the ability of
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the vessel and her
tow to change their
course
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel fishing with A vessel which has A vessel with a draft A vessel engaged in
Which vessel is to be regarded as a trawls lost the use of her of such depth that mineclearing
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vessel "restricted in her ability to steering gear she cannot change
maneuver"? her course
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND there is risk of you are the give way the other vessel is All of the above are
You are approaching another vessel collision vessel also in doubt correct.
150131 1 and are not sure whether danger of
collision exists. You must assume
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND sound one prolonged not answer the maintain course and not impede the
You are on a 15-meter vessel "A" in a followed by two short whistle signal from speed passage of vessel
narrow channel as shown. Vessel "B", blasts vessel "B" "B"
150270 2 a large tanker which can safely navigate DIAGRAM 32
only within the channel, sounds five
short and rapid blasts. You should
__________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A B C None of these day
You are on a 30-meter trawler. Which signals are correct.
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day signal must you show while
trawling?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND D C B None of these day
You are on a sailing vessel. While signals are correct.
150191 8 under sail you decide to use your DIAGRAM 16
engine to assist in propulsion. Which
day signal would you show?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND vessel crossing from vessel crossing from vessel being vessel meeting head-
You are on a vessel and see ahead the your starboard your port overtaken on
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lights shown. They indicate a
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND SE NE SW NW
You are on a vessel heading due north
150181 7 and see the lights shown one point on DIAGRAM 51
your port bow. This vessel could be
heading __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND NW SE SW NE
You are on a vessel heading due north
your port bow. This vessel could be
heading __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND NW SW NE SE
You are on a vessel heading due south
the port bow. This vessel could be
heading __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND SW NW NE SE
You are on a vessel heading due south
the port bow. This vessel could be
heading __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Back down and allow Alter course to Maintain course and Sound the danger
You are on vessel "A" and proceeding vessel "B" to cross starboard to give him speed. signal and take
down a narrow channel as shown. You ahead. more room. evasive action.
can only navigate within the channel
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and vessel "B" is crossing so as to
involve risk of collision. Which action
would be most prudent?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND not answer the maintain course and not impede the sound one prolonged
You are on Vessel "A" engaged in whistle signals from speed passage of vessel followed by two short
fishing as shown in a narrow channel. vessel "B" "B" blasts
150270 1 Vessel "B" is a tanker proceeding in the DIAGRAM 37
channel. Vessel "B" sounds five short
and rapid blasts. You should
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Alter course to port Alter course to Back down to reduce Maintain course and
You are on vessel "A" towing a barge starboard the strain on the speed
150141 10 alongside and meeting power driven lines DIAGRAM 39
vessel "B" as shown. Which action
should you take?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Maintain course and Give way to the other Increase speed and Sound the danger
You are on vessel "B" and crossing a speed as the ship is vessel. cross his bow. signal.
narrow channel. Vessel "A", who can on your port bow.
150143 6 only navigate within the channel, is on DIAGRAM 40
your port bow and crossing as shown.
Which action should you take?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND sailing vessel vessel engage in power-driven vessel mineclearance
You are on watch and sight a vessel trawling vessel
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showing only these lights. They
indicate a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel that you can A radar target of A vessel from which All of the above
You are on watch in fog. Which vessel see from the bridge which you have you can hear the fog
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is "in sight"? determined the signal
course and speed

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND 30-meter sail vessel 150-meter power- vessel in distress 300-meter power-
You are operating in restricted visibility at anchor driven vessel driven vessel at
and hear a signal of a rapidly ringing aground anchor
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bell followed by the rapid sounding of a
gong. It could be a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND the danger signal two short blasts, alter no signal and one short blast and
You are the stand-on vessel in a to port, and pass maneuver at will maintain course
crossing situation. If you think the give- astern
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way vessel is NOT taking sufficient
action to avoid collision, you should
sound __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND one short blast and two short blasts, alter no signal and the danger signal
You are the stand-on vessel in a maintain course to port, and pass maneuver at will
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sound __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND one short blast and five short and rapid no signal and two short blasts, alter
You are the stand-on vessel in a maintain course blasts maneuver at will to port, and pass
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sound __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND begin a radar plot stop your engines take all way off, if All of the above
You hear the fog signal of another necessary
150164 15 vessel forward of your beam. Risk of
collision may exist. You MUST
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND law enforcement vessel on pilotage vessel engaged in sailing vessel
150278 12 You see ONLY the light shown. This vessel duty fishing DIAGRAM 80
could be a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND not under command under oars engaged in fishing towing
150278 10 You see ONLY the light shown. This DIAGRAM 80
could be a vessel __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND not under command engaged in fishing under oars towing
150278 9 You see ONLY the light shown. This DIAGRAM 80
could be a vessel __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND pilot vessel with a fishing vessel adrift fishing vessel dredge making way
150205 5 You see the display of lights shown. It motor launch and fishing with making way DIAGRAM 54
could be a __________. alongside handlines
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND pilot vessel with a fishing vessel adrift fishing vessel at fishing vessel with
150205 4 You see the display of lights shown. It motor launch and fishing with anchor outlying gear more DIAGRAM 54
could be a __________. alongside handlines than 150 meters
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND trawling approaching head-on fishing with nets dredging
150182 8 You see the display of lights shown. extending more than DIAGRAM 71
They indicate a vessel __________. 150 meters
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND 40-meter tug with tug unable to range marking a 60-meter tug pushing
You see the display of lights shown. tow exceeding 200 maneuver as channel beneath a a barge ahead
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This could indicate a __________. meters required by the Rules drawbridge
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND dredge working at dredge restricted in 55-meter tug towing 65-meter tug towing
You see the display of lights shown. anchor its ability to astern, length of tow astern, length of tow
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This could indicate a __________. maneuver exceeds 200 meters 150 meters
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND engaged in fishing, engaged in fishing, engaged in trawling, on pilotage duty,
150205 6 You see the display of lights shown. making way at anchor making way making way DIAGRAM 54
This indicates a vessel __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND you can stop within you can take proper you are traveling no wake comes from
150114 2 "safe speed" is defined as that speed your visibility range and effective action slower than your vessel
where __________. to avoid collision surrounding vessels
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A flashes at regular is yellow in color is visible over an arc All of the above
"flashing light" is a light that intervals at a of the horizon of not
150176 0 __________. frequency of 120 less than 180° nor
flashes or more per more than 225°
minute
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A is red in color is visible over an arc flashes at regular All of the above
"flashing light", by the definition given in of the horizon of intervals at a
150176 1 the rules, is a light that __________. 360° frequency of 120
flashes or more per
minute
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A one sidelight and the the vessels will pass both vessels sound both sidelights and
"head on" situation shall be deemed to masthead light are closer than half a one prolonged blast masthead light(s) are
150139 5 exist at night when a power-driven visible mile visible
vessel sees another power-driven
vessel ahead and __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 1 second 4 to 6 seconds 8 to 12 seconds 12 to 15 seconds
150225 1 "short blast" on the whistle has a
duration of __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sidelights, stern light, sidelights, and stern separate sidelights sidelights only
15-meter sailing vessel would be and a red light over a light, but they may be and stern light
150196 10 required to show __________. green light on the in a combined
mast lantern on the mast
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A A bell signal A whistle signal A gong signal All of the above are
150249 5 200-meter vessel is aground in fog. mandatory.
Which signal is optional?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A A bell signal A gong signal A whistle signal All of the above
150249 3 200-meter vessel is aground in fog.
Which signal is optional?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A A whistle signal A gong signal A bell signal All of the above are
200-meter vessel is aground in optional.
150249 4
restricted visibility. Which signal is
optional?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A A bell signal A gong signal A whistle signal All of the above
200-meter vessel is aground in
150249 2
restricted visibility. Which signal is
optional?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A a 5 second ringing of one prolonged one prolonged one prolonged
200-meter vessel restricted in her ability a bell forward and a followed by two short followed by three followed by three
to maneuver, at anchor, will sound a fog 5 second sounding blasts every 2 short blasts every short blasts every 2
150259 9
signal of __________. of a gong aft at minutes minute minutes
intervals of 1 minute
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A stern light combined lantern red light over a green All of the above
150196 1 20-meter sailing vessel underway must light at the masthead
exhibit a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 1 2 3 4
20-meter vessel is towing another
vessel astern. The length of the tow
from the stern of the towing vessel to
150187 10
the stern of the tow is 75 meters. How
many white towing masthead lights
shall the towing vessel show at night?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A black diamond black cone black ball basket
22-meter sailing vessel when also being
150197 6 propelled by machinery shall show
during daylight hours a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A a basket two balls two cones, apexes a cone, apex
25-meter vessel trawling will show the together downward
150204 12
dayshape(s) consisting of __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A one masthead light two masthead lights three masthead a stern light ONLY
30-meter tug is underway and NOT and a stern light and a stern light lights and a stern
150184 2
towing. At night, this vessel must show light
sidelights and __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A a masthead light three masthead two masthead lights three masthead
45-meter vessel is pulling a 210-meter forward, and two lights forward and forward and no after lights aft and none
150187 16
tow. She may exhibit __________. masthead lights in a one aft masthead light forward
vertical line aft
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A one masthead light two masthead ligths a red light over a a conical shape,
60-meter vessel which is trawling is at night. at night. white light in a verical apex downwards
150203 1
required to show which of the following? line at night. during the day.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A A rapid ringing of a A whistle signal of A prolonged blast of A rapid ringing of a
95-meter vessel aground sounds which bell for 5 seconds one short, one the whistle at bell for 5 seconds,
fog signal? every two minutes prolonged, and one intervals not to preceded and
150255 6 short blast exceed one minute followed by three
separate and distinct
strokes on the bell
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel sailing vessel at vessel engaged in vessel not under
150250 9 bell is used to sound a fog signal for a underway anchor fishing command
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A consists of 5 or more may be used consists of the is used to indicate
distress signal __________. short blasts of the separately or with raising and lowering doubt about another
150262 1
fog signal apparatus other distress signals of a large white flag vessel's intentions
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A consists of 5 or more consists of the may be used is used to indicate
distress signal __________. short blasts of the raising and lowering separately or with doubt about another
150262 0
fog signal apparatus of a large white flag other distress signals vessel's intentions

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A anchored underway but not tending a small fishing by trawling
150201 3 fishing vessel displaying the lights fishing fishing boat DIAGRAM 67
shown is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A The fishing vessel If the vessel not They must exchange Both vessels are
fishing vessel is approaching a vessel must keep clear of under command is a whistle signals. required to take
not under command. Which statement the vessel not under power-driven vessel, action to stay clear of
150412 1
is TRUE? command. she must keep clear each other.
of the fishing vessel.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel being towed fishing vessel vessel at anchor power-driven pilot
fog signal consisting of one prolonged engaged in trawling warning of her vessel on station
150241 1 blast followed by four short blasts would location underway
indicate the presence of a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel being towed power-driven pilot fishing vessel vessel at anchor
fog signal of one prolonged blast vessel on station trawling warning of her
150241 0
followed by four short blasts would underway location
mean the presence of a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel being towed fishing vessel vessel at anchor power-driven pilot
fog signal of one prolonged blast trawling warning of her vessel on station
150241 2
followed by four short blasts would location underway
mean the presence of a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel at anchor vessel not under vessel towing All of the above
fog signal of one short, one prolonged, command
150243 9
and one short blast may be sounded by
a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel not under vessel at anchor vessel towing All of the above
fog signal of one short, one prolonged, command
150243 12
and one short blast may be sounded by
a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A one sidelight of a one sidelight and a one sidelight, a both sidelights of a
head-on situation at night is one in vessel ahead of you masthead light of a masthead light, and vessel dead ahead
150139 4
which you see __________. vessel ahead of you a range light of a of you
vessel ahead of you
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A one sidelight one sidelight and a one sidelight and two both sidelights of a
head-on situation at night is one in masthead light masthead lights vessel and her
150139 2
which you see dead ahead a vessel masthead light(s)
showing __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel of 25 20-meter vessel 25-meter power- 6-meter vessel under
lantern combining the sidelights and meters in length engaged in fishing driven vessel oars
150170 1
stern light MAY be shown on a and making way engaged in trolling
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 10-meter sailing 20-meter vessel 25-meter power- 25-meter pilot vessel
lantern combining the two sidelights and vessel engaged in fishing driven vessel
150170 2
stern light may be shown on a and making way engaged in trolling
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A "I am in doubt as to "My engines are full "I desire to overtake "I am operating
150231 8 light signal consisting of three flashes your actions" speed astern" you" astern propulsion"
means __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A "I am in doubt as to "My engines are full "I desire to overtake "I am operating
150231 9 light signal of three flashes means your actions" speed astern" you" astern propulsion"
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A danger, stay away all is clear, it is safe the vessel is a distress signal
man aboard a vessel, signaling by to pass anchored
150263 8 raising and lowering his outstretched
arms to each side, is indicating
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A yellow lights at each two red lights in a a black ball a diamond shape
partly submerged vessel or object being end vertical line
150195 2
towed, which is not readily noticeable,
shall show __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A underway, but not aground being towed not engaged in
pilot vessel may continue to sound an making way pilotage duty
150241 4
identity signal if she is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A aground at anchor not under command being towed
pilot vessel may continue to sound an
150240 1
identity signal if she is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A aground at anchor not under command no longer on pilotage
pilot vessel may continue to sound an duty
150240 2
identity signal in fog if she is
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A when at anchor only when making at any time when only when the
pilot vessel on pilotage duty at night will way underway identifying lights are
150217 6
show sidelights and a stern light not being shown
__________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A at any time while while at anchor while alongside a All of the above
150217 4 pilot vessel on pilotage duty shall show underway vessel
identity lights __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A a diamond shape two cones, apexes a black ball one cone, apex
power driven vessel when towing and together upward
the length of the tow exceeds 200
150190 1
meters shall exhibit during daylight
hours where they can best be seen
which of the following shapes?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A making headway making no headway moored to a buoy at anchor
power-driven vessel "not under
150214 3
command" at night must show her
sidelights when __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A Three red Two red Two white Three white
power-driven vessel "not under
150214 4
command" at night must show which
lights in a vertical line?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A more than one more than two more than three less than two
power-driven vessel at anchor, not minute minutes minutes minutes
150250 2 fishing or otherwise restricted in its
ability to maneuver, sounds her fog
signal at intervals of not __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing, when vessel towing astern sailing vessel pushing vessel and a
power-driven vessel exhibits the same not underway vessel being pushed,
150189 2 lights as a __________. when they are in a
composite unit
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A maintain course and keep clear sound one blast and stop her engines
power-driven vessel has on her port speed turn to starboard
150153 8 side a sailing vessel which is on a
collision course. The power-driven
vessel is required to __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A maintain course and keep clear, passing sound one blast and stop her engines
power-driven vessel has on her port speed at a safe distance turn to starboard
150153 2 side a sailing vessel which is on a
collision course. The power-driven
vessel is to __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A must keep out of the must sound a one is the stand-on All of the above
power-driven vessel is underway and way of sailing prolonged, two short vessel when
150156 1 fishing with trolling lines. This vessel vessels blasts signal in overtaking power-
__________. restricted visibility driven vessels
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A One prolonged blast Two prolonged One prolonged blast Two prolonged
power-driven vessel is underway in fog at not more than one- blasts at not more at not more than two- blasts at not more
150256 2 but stopped and making no way through minute intervals than one-minute minute intervals than two-minute
the water. What is the required fog intervals intervals
signal?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A one prolonged blast two prolonged blasts one prolonged blast two prolonged blasts
power-driven vessel making way at intervals of not at intervals of not at intervals of not at intervals of not
150254 9
through the water sounds a fog signal of more than two more than two more than one more than one
__________. minutes minutes minute minute
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in vessel towing astern sailing vessel pushing vessel and a
power-driven vessel shows the same towing, when not vessel being pushed,
lights as a __________. underway when they are rigidly
150189 1
connected in a
composite unit
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A three masthead two masthead lights two towing lights in a a small white light aft
power-driven vessel towing another lights in a vertical line in a vertical line vertical line at the of the funnel
vessel astern (tow less than 200 instead of either the instead of either the stern
150187 6
meters) shall show __________. forward or after forward or after
masthead light masthead lights
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A a small white light three masthead two masthead lights two towing lights in a
power-driven vessel towing another abaft the funnel lights in a vertical line in a vertical line vertical line at the
vessel astern (tow less than 200 instead of either the instead of either the stern
150187 2
meters) shall show __________. forward or after forward or after
masthead lights masthead lights
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A two towing lights in a a towing light in a two towing lights in a small white light in
150188 3 power-driven vessel towing astern shall vertical line vertical line above addition to the stern lieu of the stern light
show __________. the stern light light
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A One long blast Two prolonged One prolonged blast One prolonged and
power-driven vessel underway in fog blasts two short blasts
150256 8
making NO way must sound what
signal?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel not under vessel engaged in sailing vessel All of the above
150153 12 power-driven vessel underway shall command fishing
keep out of the way of a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A not under command restricted in her engaged in fishing All of the above
power-driven vessel underway shall ability to maneuver
150153 11
keep out of the way of a vessel
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A three masthead a towing light above two towing lights in a a red light over a
150188 7 power-driven vessel with a 150-meter lights in a vertical line the stern light vertical line white light at the
stern tow shall display __________. masthead
DIAGRAMS
power-driven vessel, when towing
150188 2 46 , 54, 60,
another vessel astern shall show the
and 75
light(s) in Diagram __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A two towing lights in a a towing light in a two towing lights in a small white light in
150188 4 power-driven vessel, when towing vertical line vertical line above addition to the stern lieu of the stern light
astern, shall show __________. the stern light light
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A only at night only during restricted at night and during at all times
150112 1 proper look-out shall be maintained visibility restricted visibility
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A pulling a submarine engaged in diving engaged in transferring
rigid replica of the International Code cable operations underway explosives
150216 2
flag "A" may be shown by a vessel replenishment
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A being propelled by on a starboard tack close-hauled and fishing as well as
sailing vessel displaying the day-shape power as well as sail has difficulty sailing
150197 1 DIAGRAM 35
shown is indicating that she is maneuvering
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A she is showing her sidelights are she is showing a her sidelights and
sailing vessel is NOT allowed to show sidelights combined and shown stern light stern light are
150196 11 the all-round red over green lights on on the fore and aft combined in one
the mast if __________. centerline of the lantern and shown
vessel on the mast
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel vessel not under vessel restricted in vessel engaged in
150153 5 sailing vessel is NOT required to keep command her ability to fishing
out of the way of a __________. maneuver
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A The sailing vessel is The sailing vessel is The tug is the stand- The tug is the stand-
sailing vessel is overtaking a tug and the stand-on vessel the stand-on vessel on vessel because it on vessel because it
150136 3 DIAGRAM 43
tow as shown. Which statement is because it is because it is under is being overtaken. is towing.
CORRECT? overtaking. sail.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A The fishing vessel is The sailing vessel Each vessel should Each vessel should
sailing vessel is proceeding along a directed not to must keep out of the move to the edge of be displaying signals
narrow channel and can safely navigate impede the passage way of the fishing the channel on her for a vessel
150124 1 ONLY inside the channel. The sailing of the sailing vessel. vessel. port side. constrained by her
vessel approaches a vessel engaged in draft.
fishing. Which statement is TRUE?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A The fishing vessel The fishing vessel Each vessel should Both vessels should
sailing vessel is proceeding along a must sound the shall not impede the move to the edge of be displaying the
narrow channel and can safely navigate danger signal. passage of the the channel on her signal for a vessel
150124 3 ONLY inside the channel. The sailing sailing vessel. port side. restricted in her
vessel approaches a vessel engaged in ability to maneuver.
fishing. Which statement is TRUE?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A red light over a green white masthead light combined lantern stern light
sailing vessel of over 20 meters in light at the masthead
150196 2
length underway must show a
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A a red light over a a green light over a two white lights in a an all-round white
150200 2 sailing vessel underway may exhibit green light at the red light at the vertical line at the light at the bow
__________. masthead masthead stern
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A three short blasts one prolonged blast one prolonged and two prolonged blasts
sailing vessel with the wind abaft the two short blasts
150259 25
beam is navigating in fog. She should
sound __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A three short blasts one prolonged blast one prolonged and two prolonged blasts
sailing vessel with the wind abaft the two short blasts
150259 24 beam is navigating in restricted visibility.
She should sound __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A not be required to be required to show be required to show be required to show
self-propelled dredge not engaged in show any lights the lights the lights of a the lights of a power-
150177 2
dredging but proceeding to a dredging characteristic of a stationary dredge driven vessel
location at night would __________. dredge underway
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A only if she is towing only if the tow at any time when if the towing vessel is
single towing light will be carried above astern exceeds 200 meters towing part of a composite
150188 1
a vessel's stern light __________. unit

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A on a collision course the vessels will pass it becomes apparent the relative speed of
stand-on vessel in a crossing situation within one mile to her that the give- the vessels indicates
150149 4 is allowed to take action when way vessel is not collision in less than
__________. taking appropriate six minutes
action
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A required to give way required to sound the free to maneuver in required to maintain
stand-on vessel is __________. in a crossing first passing signal in any crossing or course and speed in
situation a meeting situation meeting situation as a crossing situation
150150 3
it has the right-of- but may take action
way to avoid collision
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A shown below the white in color displayed at the a yellow light having
towing light is __________. stern light masthead the same
150417 2
characteristics as the
stern light
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A white light red light yellow light blue light
150174 2 towing light, according to the Rules, is a
__________.
towing vessel 35 meters in length, with
150187 1 a tow 100 meters astern, must show a
minimum of how many masthead
lights?
towing vessel is towing two barges
astern. The length of the tow from the
stern of the tug to the stern of the last
150187 8
barge is 250 meters. The towing vessel
is 45 meters in length. How many white
masthead lights should be displayed on
the tugboat at night?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A a vessel pushing a power-driven a barge being either answer A or
towing vessel pushing a barge ahead ahead vessel, not towing pushed ahead answer B
150189 3 and rigidly connected in a composite
unit shall show the lights of
__________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A is between the contains all the traffic is designated as an separates traffic
traffic separation zone is that part of a scheme and the moving in one anchorage area proceeding in one
150118 5 traffic separation scheme which nearest land direction direction from traffic
__________. proceeding in the
opposite direction
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A is located between separates traffic is designated as an contains all the traffic
traffic separation zone is that part of a the scheme and the proceeding in one anchorage area moving in the same
150118 7 traffic separation scheme which nearest land direction from traffic direction
__________. proceeding in the
opposite direction
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A one prolonged and one prolonged and one short blast no fog signal
tug is towing three barges astern in two short blasts three short blasts
150244 2 restricted visibility. The second vessel
of the tow should sound __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A no fog signal one short blast one prolonged and one prolonged, one
tug is towing three manned barges in three short blasts short, and one
150244 3
line in fog. The first vessel of the tow prolonged blast
should sound __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A no fog signal one short blast one prolonged and one prolonged and
tug is towing three manned barges in three short blasts two short blasts
150244 1
line in fog. The second vessel of the
tow should sound __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A no fog signal one prolonged and one prolonged and one prolonged, one
tug is towing three manned barges in two short blasts three short blasts short and one
150244 4
line in fog. The third barge of the tow prolonged blast
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A no fog signal one short blast one prolonged and one prolonged, one
tug is towing three unmanned barges three short blasts short, and one
150244 5
astern in fog. The third vessel of the prolonged blast
tow should sound __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A is at anchor is not under has a tow that has a tow that is
150190 3 tugboat displaying the day-shape shown command exceeds 200 meters carrying dangerous DIAGRAM 10
__________. in length cargo
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A from the nature of through some due to adverse has lost steering and
vessel "restricted in her ability to her work is unable to exceptional weather conditions is is unable to
maneuver" is one which __________. maneuver as circumstance is unable to maneuver maneuver
150109 2
required by the rules unable to maneuver as required by the
as required by the rules
rules

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A one black ball a basket a cone with its apex two cones with their
vessel 15 meters in length which is downward apexes together
proceeding under sail as well as being
150197 5
propelled by machinery shall exhibit
during the daytime __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A None is required Whistle only Whistle and bell only Whistle, bell, and
vessel 25 meters in length must have gong
150230 2
which sound signaling appliance
onboard?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A a cylinder one black ball two black balls in a three black balls in a
vessel 30 meters in length and aground vertical line vertical line
150219 5
would display a day-shape consisting of
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 5-second ringing of a 5-second ringing of a 5-second sounding 5-second sounding
vessel 50 meters in length at anchor bell every minute bell every two of a gong every of both a bell and
150250 3
must sound which fog signal? minutes minute gong every two
minutes
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A not under command restricted in her anchor lights sidelights and a stern
vessel aground at night is required to lights ability to maneuver light
150218 1
show two red lights in a vertical line as lights
well as __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A Three strokes on the Three strokes on the Four short blasts on One prolonged and
vessel aground in fog shall sound, in gong before and bell before and after the whistle one short blast on
150255 4
addition to the proper anchor signal, after sounding the the anchor signal the whistle
which of the following? anchor signal
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A the whistle one short, one five or more short three distinct strokes
vessel anchored in fog may warn an continuously prolonged, and one and rapid blasts of on the bell before
150243 1 approaching vessel by sounding short blast of the the whistle and after sounding
__________. whistle the anchor signal
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A Meeting Overtaking Crossing Passing

vessel approaching your vessel from
150133 3
235° relative is in what type of situation?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A one black ball two black balls one red ball two orange and white
vessel at anchor shall display, between balls
150220 4 sunrise and sunset, on the forward part
of the vessel where it can best be seen
__________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A ball cone cylinder double cone, apexes
150220 3 vessel at anchor will show a together
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fishing not under command towing being towed
150214 10 vessel at night, displaying the lights DIAGRAM 83
shown is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A the lights required for only the required a stern light only sidelights and a stern
150193 9 vessel being towed astern shall show at a power-driven masthead lights light
night __________. vessel underway
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A two balls in a vertical a diamond shape a ball on each end of no day-shape
vessel being towed astern, where the line where it can best be the tow
150191 1
length of the tow exceeds 200 meters, seen
will exhibit __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A a forward masthead sidelights and a stern a towing light All of the above
150193 4 vessel being towed will show light light
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A two short blasts three short blasts one prolonged and one prolonged and
150246 1 vessel being towed, if manned, shall two short blasts three short blasts
sound a fog signal of __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A three balls in a two balls in a vertical one ball near the one diamond near
vessel conducting mineclearing vertical line line foremast and one the foremast head
150212 1
operations will show __________. ball at each fore yard and one ball at each
fore yard
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fishing a pilot vessel at a fishing vessel fishing and hauling
150217 2 vessel displaying ONLY the lights anchor aground her nets DIAGRAM 61
shown is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged on vessel engaged in vessel under sail power-driven vessel
150217 3 vessel displaying ONLY the lights pilotage duty fishing underway DIAGRAM 53
shown is a __________. underway
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A broken down anchored towing fishing
150190 4 vessel displaying the day shape shown DIAGRAM 10
is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A not under command a dredge underway fishing a hydrographic
150214 7 vessel displaying the day signal shown and dredging survey vessel DIAGRAM 7
is __________. underway
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fishing towing being towed anchored
150220 1 vessel displaying the day-shape is DIAGRAM 13
__________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A is at anchor is not under has a tow that has a tow that is
150190 5 vessel displaying the day-shape shown command exceeds 200 meters carrying dangerous DIAGRAM 10
__________. in length cargo
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing fishing anchored being towed
150204 2 vessel displaying the day-shape shown DIAGRAM 34
is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A broken down fishing a minesweeper transferring
150214 6 vessel displaying the day-shapes shown dangerous cargo DIAGRAM 7
is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing astern with a not under command dredging carrying dangerous
vessel displaying the day-shapes shown tow greater than 200 cargo
150211 1 DIAGRAM 18
is __________. meters in length
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing conducting drifting aground

150219 8 vessel displaying the day-shapes shown underwater DIAGRAM 11
is __________. operations
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing being towed broken down fishing
150188 5 vessel displaying the lights shown is DIAGRAM 60
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fishing at anchor dredging while transferring restricted in her
vessel displaying the lights shown could underway dangerous cargo at a ability to maneuver,
150208 0 DIAGRAM 56
be a vessel __________. berth underway but not
making way
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing a barge underway and laying at anchor and underway and
150208 1 vessel displaying the lights shown could alongside cable dredging carrying dangerous DIAGRAM 56
be a vessel __________. cargo
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing a barge at anchor and underway and not under command
vessel displaying the lights shown could alongside dredging engaged in surveying and making way
150208 2 DIAGRAM 56
be a vessel __________. operations
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing astern underway and more not under command fishing
150187 18 vessel displaying the lights shown is than 50 meters in DIAGRAM 63
__________. length
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A restricted in her engaged in fishing a pilot vessel towing and making
vessel displaying the lights shown is ability to maneuver and not making way underway and way
150209 8 DIAGRAM 57
__________. and not making way making way on
pilotage duty
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A not under command showing improper towing dredging
150214 11 vessel displaying the lights shown is lights DIAGRAM 84
__________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing conducting drifting aground
150218 2 vessel displaying the lights shown is underwater survey DIAGRAM 44
__________. operations
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A pilot boat sailboat fishing vessel motorboat
150202 8 vessel displaying the lights shown is a DIAGRAM 70
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A one black ball two cones with a cone, apex two cones, apexes
150204 16 vessel engaged in fishing during the day bases together downward together
would show __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A white green red yellow
vessel engaged in fishing must display
a light in the direction of any gear that
150205 2
extends outward more than 150 meters.
The color of this light is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A under sail restricted in her crossing a channel All of the above
vessel engaged in fishing shall keep out ability to maneuver
150157 7
of the way of a vessel __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel vessel being towed vessel restricted in sailing vessel at
vessel engaged in fishing underway stopped and making her ability to anchor
150259 4
sounds the same fog signal as a no way through the maneuver at anchor
__________. water
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A one prolonged and one prolonged and a rapid ringing of the a sounding of the
vessel engaged in fishing while at two short blasts at three short blasts at bell for five seconds bell and gong at one-
150253 1
anchor shall sound a fog signal of two-minute intervals two-minute intervals at one-minute minute intervals
__________. intervals
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A one prolonged and a rapid ringing of the one prolonged and a sounding of the
vessel engaged in fishing while at three short blasts at bell for five seconds two short blasts at bell and gong at one
150253 0
anchor shall sound a fog signal of one minute intervals at one minute two minute intervals minute intervals
__________. intervals
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A an anchor light sidelights and a stern three lights in a None of the above
vessel engaged in fishing, and at light vertical line, the
150202 14 anchor, shall show __________. highest and lowest
being red, and the
middle being white

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A an anchor light sidelights and stern three lights in a None of the above
vessel engaged in fishing, and at light vertical line, the
150202 13 anchor, should exhibit __________. highest and lowest
being red, and the
middle being white
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A in addition to the which mean that which are green and All of the above
vessel engaged in mineclearing shows lights required for a other vessels should show all-round
special identity lights __________. power-driven vessel not approach within
150418 2
1000 meters of the
mineclearing vessel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A a red light over a a white light over a a green light over a two red lights in a
150201 1 vessel engaged in trawling will show white light red light white light vertical line
identification lights of __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A one white light two vertical white one yellow light two vertical yellow
vessel fishing at night, with gear lights lights
extending more than 150 meters
150205 1
horizontally outwards, will show in the
direction of the gear __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A A B C D

150204 10 vessel fishing should display which of DIAGRAM 1
the day signals shown.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A moderate speed safe speed half speed bare steerageway
vessel hearing a fog signal forward of
150164 4 her beam has not determined if risk of
collision exists. She shall reduce speed
to __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A her gear extends she is using any type she is using fishing she has any fishing
vessel is "engaged in fishing" when more than 100 of gear, other than apparatus which gear on board
150107 6
__________. meters from the lines restricts her
vessel maneuverability
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A she can be observed she can be observed she can be plotted her fog signal can be
vessel is "in sight" of another vessel by radar visually from the on radar well enough heard
150106 1 when __________. other vessel to determine her
heading

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A can be observed by has determined that is sounding a fog can be observed
vessel is "in sight" of another vessel radar risk of collision exists signal which can be visually from the
150106 0
when she __________. heard on the other other vessel
vessel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A a "special not covered under a sail vessel a power-driven
vessel is being propelled both by sail circumstance" vessel any category vessel
150105 3
and by engines. Under the Rules, the
vessel is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A During the day, she If making way, she If at anchor, she Her fog signal would
vessel is carrying three lights in a would display three would show need not show consist of a rapid
vertical line. The highest and lowest of balls in a vertical line. masthead lights at anchor lights while ringing of a bell for
150209 4
these are red and the middle light is night. displaying identifying five seconds every
white. Which statement is always lights. minute.
TRUE?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A Only the stern light of One sidelight and a Only a sidelight of The masthead lights
150130 1 vessel is overtaking when she can see the vessel masthead light of the the vessel of the vessel
which light(s) of a vessel ahead? vessel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 112.5° 135.0° 225.0° 360.0°
vessel is towing and carrying the
150172 1 required lights on the masthead. What
is the visibility arc of these lights?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A in an emergency to engage in fishing to cross the traffic All of the above
150118 6 vessel may enter a traffic separation within the zone separation scheme
zone __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A do not interfere with are not the color of have a lesser range All of the above
vessel may exhibit lights other than the keeping of a either sidelight than the prescribed
150168 1 those prescribed by the Rules as long proper look-out lights
as the additional lights __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A are not the same have a lesser range do not impair the All of the above
vessel may exhibit lights other than color as either side of visibility than the visibility or distinctive
150168 2 those prescribed by the Rules as long light prescribed lights character of the
as the additional lights __________. prescribed lights
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A do not interfere with do not impair the cannot be mistaken All of the above
vessel may exhibit lights other than the keeping of a visibility or distinctive for the lights
150168 0 those prescribed by the Rules as long proper look-out character of the specified elsewhere
as the additional lights __________. prescribed lights in the Rules

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A white lights are not red and green lights the vessel signals the signal cannot be
vessel may use any sound or light used are not used such intentions over mistaken for a signal
150261 1 signals to attract the attention of the radiotelephone authorized by the
another vessel as long as __________. Rules
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A in restricted visibility in congested waters during darkness at all times
150145 0 vessel must proceed at a safe speed
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sound the danger sound a prolonged take all way off post a look-out
vessel nearing a bend or an area of a signal blast
150238 1 channel or fairway where other vessels
may be hidden by an obstruction shall
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A one long blast one prolonged blast the danger signal two short blasts
vessel nearing a bend or an area of a
channel or fairway where other vessels
150238 3
may be obscured by an intervening
obstruction shall sound __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A one short blast one long blast two short blasts one prolonged blast
vessel nearing a bend where other
150238 2
vessels may be obscured shall sound
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A two all-round red anchor lights and two all-round white two all-round red
vessel not under command making way lights in a vertical line sidelights lights in a vertical lights in a vertical
150214 5
at night would show __________. line, sidelights and a line, sidelights, and a
stern light stern light
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A two red lights at night two red lights at night three red lights at three red lights at
vessel not under command shall display and two black balls and three black balls night and two black night and three black
150214 1
__________. during daylight during daylight balls during daylight balls during daylight
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A two all-round red sidelights a stern light All of the above
vessel not under command, underway lights in a vertical line
150214 2
but not making way, would show
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A forward masthead after masthead light stern light All of the above
150193 2 vessel or object being towed astern light
shall display a(n) __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A avoid crossing the not overtake any keep as near as safe when nearing a bend
vessel proceeding along a narrow channel at right vessels within the and practicable to in the channel,
channel shall __________. angles channel the limit of the sound a long blast of
150123 1
channel on her the whistle
starboard side
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A turn off her sidelights when operating in show a day-shape of keep out of the way
vessel restricted in her ability to when not making restricted visibility, two diamonds in a of a vessel engaged
maneuver shall __________. way sound a whistle vertical line in fishing
150207 2
signal of two
prolonged and one
short blast
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A not under command engaged on pilotage restricted in her engaged in fishing
vessel sailing shall keep out of the way duty ability to maneuver
150153 14
of all of the following vessels except a
vessel __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A three black shapes in three shapes in a three black balls in a two black balls in a
vessel servicing a pipeline during the a vertical line; the vertical line; the vertical line vertical line
day shall display __________. highest and lowest highest and lowest
150213 1
are balls, and the are red balls, and the
middle one is a middle one is a white
diamond diamond
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A only the stern light of a sidelight and one only a sidelight of the any lights except the
vessel shall be deemed to be the vessel masthead light of the vessel masthead lights of
150130 5
overtaking when she can see at night vessel the vessel
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A engaged in under sail and power a pilot vessel trawling
vessel showing a green light over a underwater
150201 4
white light in a vertical line above the construction
level of the sidelights is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A diving operations dredging fishing mineclearance
vessel showing a rigid replica of the operations
150216 1
International Code flag "A" is engaged
in __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A engaged in piloting towing astern engaged in fishing in distress
vessel showing a yellow light over a
150188 6
white light at night is a vessel
__________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A has a tow which is engaged in is not under is fishing
150204 1 vessel showing this day-shape exceeds 200 meters surveying or command DIAGRAM 34
__________. in length underwater work
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A her draft the nature of her some exceptional a danger of
vessel that is defined as "restricted in work circumstances navigation
150109 3 her ability to maneuver" is unable to
keep out of the way of another vessel
due to __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A masthead lights sidelights a special flashing All of the above
150193 8 vessel towed astern shall show light
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A only a stern light a towing light above two towing lights in a two white lights in a
150188 9 vessel towing a barge astern would the stern light vertical line vertical line
show, at the stern __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A the masthead lights the lights for a vessel sidelights, stern light All of the above
vessel towing astern in an operation for a towing vessel restricted in its ability and towing light
which severely restricts the towing to maneuver
150206 4
vessel and her tow in their ability to
change course shall, when making way,
exhibit __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A the masthead lights the lights for a vessel sidelights, stern light All of the above
vessel towing astern in an operation for a towing vessel restricted in its ability and towing light
which severely restricts the towing to maneuver
150206 3
vessel and her tow in their ability to
deviate from their course shall, when
making way, show __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A one prolonged blast two prolonged blasts one prolonged and one prolonged blast
150259 19 vessel towing in fog shall sound a fog every one minute every two minutes two short blasts every two minutes
signal of __________. every two minutes
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing vessel is less towing vessel is tow is less than 200 tow is greater than
vessel towing is showing three forward than 50 meters greater than 50 meters 200 meters
150187 11 white masthead lights in a vertical line. meters
This means that the length of the
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A only the lights for a only the lights for a the lights for a towing the lights for a towing
vessel towing where the tow prevents vessel towing vessel restricted in vessel and the lights vessel and the lights
her from changing course shall carry her ability to for a vessel for a vessel not
150206 2
__________. maneuver restricted in her under command
ability to maneuver

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A not under command in special restricted in her constrained by her
vessel transferring cargo while circumstances ability to maneuver draft
150110 7
underway is classified by the Rules as a
vessel __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A two black balls in a three black balls in a three shapes in a three black shapes in
vessel transferring provisions or cargo vertical line vertical line vertical line; the a vertical line; the
at sea shall display during the day highest and lowest highest and lowest
150213 3
__________. shall be red balls and shall be balls and the
the middle a white middle one a
diamond diamond
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A red light over a white green light over a yellow light over a white light over a
150201 5 vessel trawling will display a light white light red light green light
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel vessel not under vessel sailing vessel engaged on
150157 3 vessel underway and fishing shall keep underway command pilotage duty
out of the way of a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A one prolonged blast two prolonged blasts one prolonged blast three distinct blasts
vessel underway and making way in fog and three short
150254 1
shall sound every two minutes blasts
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A A white light over a A red light over a A white light over a A red light over a
vessel underway but not making way red light white light red light, sidelights, white light, sidelights,
150202 3
and fishing other than trawling will show and a stern light and a stern light
which lights?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A avoid anchoring in avoid crossing traffic only anchor in the use the separation
vessel using a traffic separation areas near the lanes, but if obliged separation zone zone for navigating
scheme shall __________. termination of the to do so, shall cross through the scheme
150118 8
scheme on as small an angle if she is hindering
as is practical other traffic due to
her slower speed
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A only anchor in the cross a traffic lane at avoid anchoring in utilize the separation
vessel using a traffic separation separation zone as small an angle as areas near the zone for navigating
scheme shall __________. possible termination of the through the scheme
150118 10 scheme if she is impeding
other traffic due to
her slower speed
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A cross a traffic lane engage in fishing the proceed in an enter the separation
150118 0 vessel using a traffic separation separation zone inappropriate traffic zone
scheme shall NOT __________. lane

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A submarine cable pilotage duty fishing mineclearance
vessel which displays the day signal laying
150213 8 DIAGRAM 6
shown may be engaged in __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A mineclearing engaged in fishing at anchor not under command
vessel which is "restricted in her ability
150110 6
to maneuver" under the Rules, is a
vessel which is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A anchored underway dead in the water underway and
vessel which is fishing is required to making way
150202 11
show sidelights and a stern light only
when __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A anchored underway dead in the water underway and
vessel which is fishing must show making way
150202 12
sidelights and a stern light only when
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A during the day, three during the day, three when making way at when making way at
vessel which is unable to maneuver due balls in a vertical line shapes, the highest night, sidelights and night, masthead
to some exceptional circumstance, shall and lowest being a stern light lights, sidelights, and
150214 8
show two red lights in a vertical line and balls and the middle a stern light
__________. being a diamond
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A engaged in trawling minesweeping under sail a pilot boat
vessel which is underway at night and
150202 7 DIAGRAM 69
displaying the lights shown is
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A underway but not making way, not not under command, trolling underway
150214 13 vessel will NOT show sidelights when making way under command not making way
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A need not show the may show the lights must show a yellow must show the lights
vessel, which does not normally engage lights for a vessel for a vessel not light above the stern for a vessel towing
150185 1 in towing operations, is towing a vessel engaged in towing, if under command light
in distress. She __________. it is impractical to do
so
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A during the day, three during the day, three when making way at when making way at
vessel, which is unable to maneuver balls in a vertical line shapes, the highest night, two all-round night, masthead
due to some exceptional circumstance, and lowest being red lights, sidelights, lights, sidelights, and
150214 14
shall exhibit __________. balls and the middle and a stern light a stern light
being a diamond

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 90° 112.5° 225° 360°
150172 2 white masthead light shows through an
arc of how many degrees?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND setting nets trawling using a dredge net trolling
According to the Navigation Rules, all of
150107 1
the following are engaged in fishing
EXCEPT a vessel __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND no vessels are in no vessels are you are in immediate out of sight of land
According to the Navigation Rules, you sight visually visible on radar danger
150102 1
may depart from the Rules when
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND length between the length along the length overall registered length
150435 1 According to the Rules, a vessels length perpendiculars waterline
is her __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel servicing a A sailing vessel A vessel A vessel dredging
According to the Rules, which vessel is navigation marker mineclearing
150110 5
NOT "restricted in her ability to
maneuver"?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND engaged in fishing not under command engaged in towing under sail
Additional light signals are provided in
150265 2
the Annexes to the Rules for vessels
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND All underway or making under sail or under anchored or aground not under command
fog signals shall be sounded every two way tow or restricted in her
150254 5
minutes with the exception of a vessel ability to maneuver
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND All the continuous giving five or more firing a gun at a barrel with burning
150263 15 of the following are distress signals sounding of any fog short and rapid intervals of about a oil in it, on deck
EXCEPT __________. signal apparatus blasts of the whistle minute
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND All International Code orange-colored red flares the repeated raising
of the following are distress signals Signal "AA" smoke and lowering of
150263 22
under the Rules EXCEPT __________. outstretched arms
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND All laying a pipeline dredging mineclearing not under command
of the following vessels are "restricted
150110 4 in their ability to maneuver" EXCEPT a
vessel __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An vessel not under air cushion vessel in vessel towing a vessel engaged in
all-round flashing yellow light may be command the nondisplacement submerged object diving operations
150179 2
exhibited by a(n) __________. mode
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An vessel laying cable vessel towing a vessel not under air cushion vessel
150179 1 all-round flashing yellow light may be submerged object command
exhibited by a(n) __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An under 50 meters in over 150 meters in rigged for sail less than 7 meters in
anchor ball need NOT be exhibited by length, and anchored length length, and not in or
150221 1 an anchored vessel if she is in an anchorage near an area where
__________. other vessels
normally navigate
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An Three lights in a Three lights in a Anchor lights ONLY Anchor lights and
anchored vessel is servicing an aid to vertical line, the vertical line, the sidelights ONLY
navigation and is restricted in her ability
highest and lowest highest and lowest
150209 3
to maneuver. Which lights will she red and the middle red and the middle
show? white, and anchor white, ONLY
lights
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An A stern light only Anchor lights only A white light over a A white light over a
150217 5 anchored vessel on pilotage duty must red light only red light and anchor
show which light(s) at night? lights
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An blue rotating light intermittent flashing flashing white light flashing sidelight
authorized light to assist in the amber/yellow light
150100 2
identification of submarines operating
on the surface is a(n) __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An yellow lights at each two red lights in a a black ball a diamond shape
inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel end vertical line
150195 5 or object being towed, where the length
of tow is 100 meters, shall show
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An Masthead lights and One sidelight, the Both sidelights Stern light
overtaking situation at night would be sidelights masthead lights and
150130 3
one in which one vessel sees which stern light
light(s) of a vessel ahead?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An 0° 10° 22.5° None of the above
overtaking situation would be one in
150133 1 which one vessel is approaching
another from more than how many
degrees abaft the beam?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As masthead light all-round light sidelight stern light
defined in the Rules, a towing light is a
150174 1
yellow light having the same
characteristics as a(n) __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As seaplanes nondisplacement barges All of the above
150108 1 defined in the Rules, the term "vessel" craft
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As Vessel "A" is the Vessel "A" is the Vessel "B" is the Neither vessel is the
shown, vessel "A", which is pushing stand-on vessel stand-on vessel stand-on vessel stand-on vessel in
150148 1 ahead, and vessel "B" are crossing. because she is to because she is because she is to this situation. DIAGRAM 5
Which is the stand-on vessel? port of vessel "B". pushing ahead. starboard of vessel
"A".
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At sailing fishing a pilot boat anchored
150202 5 night a vessel displaying the lights DIAGRAM 82
shown is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At fishing anchored being towed drifting
150222 1 night a vessel displaying the lights DIAGRAM 65
shown is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At in distress approaching a bend operating astern intending to overtake
night you observe a vessel ahead show in the channel propulsion another vessel
150231 7 three flashes of a white light. This
signal indicates that the vessel ahead is
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At vessel at anchor small motorboat vessel drifting sailing vessel
night you sight a vessel displaying a underway
150196 3
single green light. This is a
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At vessel drifting vessel at anchor small motorboat sailboat underway
night you sight a vessel displaying one underway
150196 4
green light. This light could indicate a
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At red and green a white stern light sidelights and a stern one all-round white
150193 10 night, a barge being towed astern must sidelights only only light light
display __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At a power-driven the towing vessel a barge a vessel at anchor
night, a broken down vessel being vessel underway
150196 7
towed would show the same lights as
__________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At white light yellow light flashing white light flashing yellow light
night, a power-driven vessel less than
12 meters in length may, instead of the
150180 3
normal navigation lights, show
sidelights and one __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At sailing fishing and making a pilot boat making fishing and anchored
150202 6 night, a vessel displaying the light way way DIAGRAM 46
shown is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At pushing ahead underway towing a submerged engaged in dredging
150181 1 night, a vessel displaying the lights object DIAGRAM 52
shown is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At aground underway at anchor transferring
150181 2 night, a vessel displaying the lights dangerous cargo DIAGRAM 52
shown is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At at anchor aground underway dredging
150181 0 night, a vessel displaying the lights DIAGRAM 52
shown is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At trawling not under command anchored drifting
150222 0 night, a vessel displaying the lights DIAGRAM 65
shown is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At red lights red lights and two red lights with a white lights with a
night, a vessel shall indicate that she is white lights white light in red light in between
150209 6 restricted in her ability to maneuver by between
showing in a vertical line two
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At not required to show required to show a required to show one required to show
night, a vessel which is less than 7 any anchor lights flare-up light white light sidelights and a stern
150221 2 meters in length and anchored in an light
area where other vessels do not
normally navigate is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At provide assistance stay clear as the stay clear as the change course to the
night, if you see a vessel ahead as the vessel is in vessel is transferring vessel is fishing right as the vessel is
150202 9 DIAGRAM 70
displaying the lights shown you should distress dangerous cargo crossing your bow
__________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At Sidelights and stern One all-round white Masthead light only Stern light only
night, power-driven vessels less than 12 light light and sidelights
meters in length may, instead of the
150180 2
underway lights for vessels under 50
meters, show which lights?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At trawling laying submarine towing astern dredging
150201 2 night, the lights shown would indicate a cable DIAGRAM 76
vessel __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At One red light Two red lights One white light Two green lights
night, which lights are required to be
150210 2 shown by a dredge on the side of the
dredge which another vessel may
pass?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At Two red lights, one A green light over a A red light over a A white light over a
night, which lights would you see on a over the other red light white light red light
150202 10
vessel engaged in fishing, other than
trawling?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At A white light at the Two white lights side A white light at the Two red lights in a
night, you are towing a partly stern by side at the stern forward end and a vertical line at the
submerged vessel, 20 meters in length white light at the after end
150195 7
and 4 meters in breadth. What lights after end
must you display on the towed vessel?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND must be lighted at all must be lighted only must be lighted only need not be lighted
150193 1 Barges being towed at night times if manned if towed astern
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND at all times only if manned only if towed astern Need not be lighted
150194 3 Barges being towed at night must
exhibit navigation lights __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By three black balls in a two red balls in a a black cylinder a rigid replica of the
day, when it is impracticable for a small vertical line vertical line International Code
vessel engaged in diving operations to flag "A"
150216 3 display the shapes for a vessel
engaged in underwater operations, she
shall display __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By vessel trolling mineclearing vessel trawler vessel engaged in
day, you sight a vessel displaying three replenishment at sea
shapes in a vertical line. The top and
150213 2
bottom shapes are balls, and the middle
shape is a diamond. It could be a
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By a floodlight two red lights in a a single red light any visible lights
night, you sight the lights of a vessel vertical line
engaged in underwater operations. If an
150210 1
obstruction exists on the port side of the
vessel, it will be marked by
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By turn to port turn to starboard maintain course and maintain course and
radar alone, you detect a vessel ahead speed and sound the speed and sound no
on a collision course, about 3 miles danger signal signal
150163 1
distant. Your radar plot shows this to
be a meeting situation. You should
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When at anchor, the
The identification The pilot vessel may All of the above
Concerning the identification signal for a pilot vessel is only
signal must be only sound the
150240 3 pilot vessel, in fog, which statement is required to soundsounded any time identity signal when
TRUE? anchor signals. the pilot vessel is making way.
underway.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND that the vessel is to request the draw of distress that the vessel is
150263 14 Continuous sounding of a fog whistle by anchored span of a bridge to broken down and
a vessel is a signal __________. be opened drifting
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND during daylight hours during daylight hours ONLY between 8 AM between sunset and
150167 1 Day-shapes MUST be shown except in restricted and 4 PM daily sunrise
__________. visibility
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND red flares smoke signals sound signals Any of the above
150263 10 Distress signals may be __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND two balls in a vertical two diamonds in a a single black ball no shape is shown
During the day, a dredge will indicate line vertical line during the day
150211 3
the side on which it is safe to pass by
displaying __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND three shapes, the two black balls three shapes; the three shapes; the
During the day, a vessel picking up a highest and lowest highest and lowest highest and lowest
submarine cable shall carry shall be red balls, shall be black balls, shall be black balls
150213 6
__________. and the middle shall and the middle shall and the middle shall
be a white diamond be a red diamond be a black diamond
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND a black ball a diamond shape two cones, apexes one cone, apex
During the day, a vessel with a tow over together upward
150190 2
200 meters in length will show
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND about one second two to four seconds four to six seconds eight to ten seconds
Each prolonged blast on whistle signals
used by a power-driven vessel in fog,
150226 3
whether making way or underway but
not making way, is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND avoid crossing ahead avoid passing astern sound one prolonged alter course to port
Every vessel that is to keep out of the of the other vessel of the other vessel blast to indicate for a vessel on her
150146 4 way of another vessel must take compliance port side
positive early action to comply with this
obligation and must __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND crossing ahead of crossing astern of passing port to port passing starboard to
Every vessel which is directed by these the other the other starboard
Rules to keep out of the way of another
150146 3
vessel shall, if the circumstances of the
case admit, avoid __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND in doubt that another altering course to altering course to the stand-on vessel
Five or more short blasts on a vessel's vessel is taking starboard port and will maintain
150233 6 whistle indicates that she is sufficient action to course and speed
__________. avoid a collision
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND 15 minutes 5 minutes 2 minutes 1 minutes

Fog bell signals for vessels at anchor or
150250 8 aground shall be sounded at intervals of
not more than __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND only on the approach only when vessels at intervals of not at intervals of not
Fog signals, required under the Rules of another vessel are in sight of each more than one more than two
150254 7
for vessels underway, shall be sounded other minute minutes
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For decrease speed increase speed turn to port for a turn to starboard for
a stand-on vessel to take action to vessel on her port a vessel on her port
150151 4
avoid collision she shall, if possible, side side
NOT __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For Amber (yellow) White Blue Red
identification purposes at night, U.S.
150100 1 Navy submarines on the surface may
display an intermittent flashing light of
which color?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For "vessel" includes "seaplane" includes "vessel engaged in "vessel restricted in
the purpose of the Rules, except where seaplanes nondisplacement fishing" includes a her ability to
150108 3
otherwise required, the term craft vessel fishing with maneuver" includes
__________. trolling lines fishing vessels
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If a white light from combined lantern combined lantern white light shown in
rowboat underway does NOT show the sunset to sunrise showing green to showing green to sufficient time to
lights specified for a sailing vessel starboard and red to starboard and red to prevent collision
150198 3
underway, it shall show a __________. port and shown from port and shown in
sunset to sunrise sufficient time to
prevent collision
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If a hold course and sound the danger keep out of the way turn to port and
sailing vessel with the wind on the port speed signal of the other vessel come into the wind
side sees a sailing vessel to windward
150128 1 and cannot tell whether the other vessel
has the wind on the port or starboard
side, she shall __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If a pushed ahead towed alongside towed astern All of the above
towing vessel and her tow are severely
restricted in their ability to deviate from
their course, they may show lights in
150206 5
addition to their towing identification
lights. These additional lights may be
shown if the tow is __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If it decrease speed increase speed turn to port for a turn to starboard for
becomes necessary for a stand-on vessel on her own a vessel on her own
150151 1 vessel to take action to avoid collision, port side port side
she shall NOT, if possible, __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If Immediately before Immediately after the As close to the mid- At any time as long
practical, when shall a manned vessel the towing vessel towing vessel cycle of the towing as the interval is
150245 2
being towed sound her fog signal? sounds hers sounds hers vessel's signals as correct
possible
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If The one with the The one to windward The one to leeward The one that sounds
two sailing vessels are running free with wind closest abeam the first whistle
150127 0 the wind on the same side, which one signal
must keep clear of the other?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If The one with the The one with the The one to leeward The one to windward
two sailing vessels are running free with wind closest abeam wind closest astern
150127 1 the wind on the same side, which one
must keep clear of the other?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If Begin sounding one Begin sounding one Begin sounding two No change should be
underway in low visibility and sounding prolonged blast prolonged blast prolonged blasts at made in the fog
fog signals, what changes would you followed by two short followed by three two-minute intervals. signal.
150258 0
make in the fog signal IMMEDIATELY blasts at two-minute short blasts at two-
upon losing the power plant and intervals. minute intervals.
propulsion?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If One all-round white Two all-round white One all-round red All the deck house
150224 4 you anchor your 25-meter vessel in a light lights light lights
harbor, what light(s) must you show?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If a short blast a prolonged blast one short, one a long blast
you are approaching a bend, and hear prolonged, and one
a whistle signal of one prolonged blast short blast
150237 2
from around the bend, you should
answer with a signal of __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If At any time you feel Only when you have When you determine When it becomes
you are the stand-on vessel in a it is appropriate reached extremis that your present apparent to you that
crossing situation, you may take action course will cross the give-way vessel
150149 2
to avoid collision by your maneuver ahead of the other is not taking
alone. When may this action be vessel appropriate action
taken?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If one short blast one prolonged blast not less than five not less than five
you do NOT understand the course or short blasts prolonged blasts
150233 5
intention of an approaching vessel you
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If the gun is being the vessel is in all vessels are to all is clear and it is
you hear the firing of a gun at one used to sound distress clear the area safe to pass
150263 9
minute intervals from another vessel, passing signals
this indicates that __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If crew was trying to vessel required vessel was vessel was being
you saw flames aboard a vessel but get warm immediate attempting to attract illuminated for
150263 13 could see the vessel was not on fire, assistance the attention of a identification by
you would know that the __________. pilot boat aircraft
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you must keep your you may change the other vessel both vessels must
your vessel is the stand-on vessel in a course and speed course and speed as must keep her keep their course
150150 2
crossing situation __________. the other vessel course and speed and speed
must keep clear
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If vessel not under sailing vessel vessel in distress vessel being towed
your vessel is underway in fog and you command
150246 7 hear one prolonged and three short
blasts, this indicates a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If vessel not under sailing vessel vessel being towed vessel being towed
your vessel is underway in fog and you command (manned) (unmanned)
150246 8
hear one prolonged and three short
blasts, this is a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In vessel not under vessel restricted in power-driven vessel vessel fishing
a crossing situation on open waters, a command her ability to approaching on her
150153 10 sailing vessel shall keep out of the way maneuver starboard side
of all the following vessels EXCEPT a
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In turning to port turning to starboard decreasing speed increasing speed
a crossing situation, a stand-on vessel
which is forced to take action in order to
150151 3
avoid collision with a vessel on her own
port side shall, if possible, avoid
__________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In under sail towing restricted in her engaged in pilotage
a crossing situation, a vessel fishing ability to maneuver duty
150157 4
must keep out of the way of a vessel
which is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In take action to cross take action to pass maintain course and change course and
150150 1 a crossing situation, the stand-on vessel ahead of the other astern of the other speed increase speed
should normally __________. vessel vessel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In if the circumstances change course to reduce her speed All of the above
a crossing situation, the vessel which of the case admit, port to keep out of
150146 1 has the other on her own starboard side avoid crossing ahead the way
shall __________. of the other
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In Give-way vessel Stand-on vessel Either vessel Neither vessel
150234 2 a crossing situation, which vessel may
sound the danger signal?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In fishing vessel manned vessel being pilot vessel vessel not under
a dense fog you hear a whistle signal underway trawling towed underway making a command
150246 5 ahead of one prolonged blast followed special signal
by three short blasts. This signal
indicates a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In manned vessel being fishing vessel pilot vessel vessel not under
a dense fog, you hear a whistle signal towed underway trawling underway making a command
150246 6 of one prolonged blast followed by three special signal
short blasts. This signal is sounded by
a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In Stand-on vessel Give-way vessel Either vessel Neither vessel
150234 0 a meeting situation, which vessel may
sound the danger signal?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In at as small an angle as nearly as practical only in case of an never
a traffic separation scheme, when as possible at right angles to the emergency or to
150118 3 joining a traffic lane from the side, a general direction of engage in fishing
vessel shall do so __________. traffic flow within the zone
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In A stern light A masthead light Not under command Range lights
addition to sidelights what light should lights
150193 7
a vessel being towed astern show?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In Limited backing Radar information The occupation of All of the above
150102 7 complying with the Rules, of what must power of his vessel about nearby vessels the other vessel, if
the mariner take due regard? known

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In maximum presence of draft of your vessel maneuverability of
determining "safe speed", all of the horsepower of your background lights at your vessel
150113 1
following must be taken into account vessel night
EXCEPT the __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In Vessel "A" must alter The vessels should Both vessels should Both vessels should
DIAGRAM 8, vessel "A" and vessel "B" course while vessel determine which will alter course to port alter course to
150141 6 (which is pushing ahead) are meeting "B" continues on its alter course by and pass starboard starboard and pass DIAGRAM 8
head-on as shown. How must the present course. exchanging whistle to starboard. port to port.
vessels pass? signals.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In stop your engines sound the danger hold course and take avoiding action
fog you observe your radar and signal at two-minute speed until the other as soon as possible
150162 1 determine that risk of collision exists intervals vessel is sighted
with a vessel which is 2 miles off your
port bow. You should __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In two short blasts three short blasts one prolonged and one prolonged and
fog, a vessel being towed, if manned, two short blasts three short blasts
150246 3
shall sound a fog signal of __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In power-driven vessel vessel being pushed vessel restricted in power-driven vessel
fog, you hear apparently forward of your making way through ahead her ability to underway but
beam a fog signal of 2 prolonged blasts the water maneuver stopped and making
150256 4
in succession every two minutes. This no way through the
signal indicates a __________. water
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In 20 meters 50 meters 65 meters 100 meters

narrow channels, vessels of less than
150125 5 what length shall not impede the safe
passage of vessels which can navigate
only inside that channel?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In The fishing vessel The fishing vessel The sailing vessel The sailing vessel
open waters, a vessel fishing is in a because it is to port because it is fishing. because it is to because it is sailing.
crossing situation with a vessel sailing. of the sailing vessel. starboard of the
150157 2
The sailing vessel is located on the fishing vessel.
fishing vessel's starboard side. Which
vessel is the stand-on vessel?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In underway using gear which using a seine of using gear which
150107 5 order for a vessel to be "engaged in extends more than some type restricts her
fishing" she must be __________. 50 meters outboard maneuverability

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In power-driven vessel sailing vessel on the vessel not under vessel fishing with
reduced visibility, you hear two dead in the water port tack command nets
150256 7
prolonged blasts of a whistle. This
signal is sounded by a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In the last vessel in the the last vessel in the manned, regardless None of the above
restricted visibility a towed vessel must tow tow and it is carrying of its position in the are correct
150245 3
sound a fog signal when it is a crew tow
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In one prolonged and one prolonged and three short blasts two short blasts
restricted visibility, a vessel being three short blasts two short blasts
150246 10
towed, if manned, shall sound a signal
of __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In one prolonged blast one prolonged one prolonged two prolonged blasts
restricted visibility, a vessel fishing with followed by two short followed by three in succession
150259 12
nets shall sound at intervals of two blasts short blasts
minutes __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In the rapid ringing of a two prolonged and one prolonged and two prolonged and
restricted visibility, a vessel restricted in bell for five seconds two short blasts two short blasts one short blast every
150259 10 her ability to maneuver, at anchor, every minute every two minutes every two minutes two minutes
would sound a fog signal of
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In sound the danger when taking action, avoid altering course All of the above
restricted visibility, a vessel which signal make only course toward a vessel abaft
detects by radar alone the presence of changes the beam
150158 1 another vessel shall determine if a
close quarters situation is developing or
risk of collision exists. If so, she shall
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a basket a black ball a black cone two black cones
the daytime, you see a large sailing
150197 2 vessel on the beam. You know that she
is also propelled by machinery if she
shows __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In Vessel I should keep Vessel II should Vessel II would The Rules of Special
the situation illustrated, vessel I is a out of the way of keep out of the way normally be the Circumstances
power-driven vessel. Vessel II is a Vessel II. of Vessel I. stand-on vessel, but applies, and neither
150153 1 DIAGRAM 2
sailing vessel with the wind dead aft. should stay out of vessel is the stand-
Which statement about this situation is the way in this on vessel.
correct? particular situation.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In A vessel is 22° on A vessel is broad on A vessel is 22° abaft A vessel is on your
which situation does a risk of collision your port bow, range your starboard your port beam, starboard quarter,
exists? increasing, bearing beam, range range increasing, range decreasing,
150116 5
changing slightly to decreasing, bearing bearing is constant. bearing is constant.
the right. changing rapidly to
the right.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In A vessel is 22 A vessel is broad on A vessel is 22 A vessel is on your
which situation would risk of collision degrees on your port your starboard degrees abaft your starboard quarter,
definitely exist? bow, range beam, range port beam, range range decreasing,
150116 6
increasing, bearing decreasing, bearing increasing, bearing is bearing is constant.
changing slightly to changing rapidly to constant.
the right. the right.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND barges being towed vessels not under vessels pushing All of the above
Lighting requirements in inland waters astern command ahead
150415 0
are different from those for international
waters for __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND barges being pushed vessels being towed vessels pushing All of the above
Lighting requirements in inland waters ahead alongside ahead
150415 3
are different from those in international
waters for __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND must be displayed must be displayed may be extinguished may be displayed
Navigation lights must be displayed in when day signals are when moored to a at night on open during daylight
all weathers from sunset to sunrise. being used pier waters when no
150169 2
They also __________. other vessels are in
the area
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Of A sailing vessel A vessel restricted in A vessel not under A vessel engaged in
150153 15 the vessels listed, which must keep out her ability to command fishing
of the way of all the others? maneuver
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND On vessel on her port vessel that is seaplane on the sailing vessel
open waters, a power-driven vessel side that is crossing overtaking her water
150153 6
shall keep out of the way of a her course
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND red star shell searchlight burning barrel orange smoke signal
One of the signals, other than a distress
150260 0 signal, that can be used by a vessel to
attract attention is a(n) __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND generally steady generally steady increasing range and decreasing bearing
Risk of collision exists when an bearing and range and increasing bearing only
150116 7
approaching vessel has a(n) decreasing range bearing
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND four vessels are a vessel has a there is any doubt a special
Risk of collision is considered to exist if nearby steady bearing at a that a risk of collision circumstance
150117 1
__________. constant range exists situation is apparent
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND if the compass even when an if you observe both All of the above
Risk of collision may be deemed to bearing of an appreciable bearing side lights of a
exist under which of the following approaching vessel change is evident, vessel ahead for an
150116 4 situations? does NOT particularly when extended period of
appreciably change approaching a vessel time
at close range
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND if the compass even when an if you observe both All of the above
Risk of collision may exist __________. bearing of an appreciable bearing sidelights of a vessel
approaching vessel change is evident, ahead for an
150116 3 does NOT particularly when extended period of
appreciably change approaching a vessel time
at close range
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Both vessels must They must be The situation must All of the above
Rule 14 describes the action to be be power-driven. meeting on involve risk of
taken by vessels meeting head-on. reciprocal or nearly collision.
150140 1
Which of the following conditions must reciprocal courses.
exist in order for this rule to apply?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND in a crossing in a meeting situation when they are the on the inland waters
Sailing vessels are stand-on over power- situation overtaking vessel of the U.S.
150136 1
driven vessels except __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND by night, the anchor a short, a prolonged, by day, three black All of the above
Signals required for vessels aground lights for a vessel of and a short blast balls in a vertical line
150219 2 include __________. her length, and three
red lights in a vertical
line

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND merchant vessel traffic separation collision avoidance restricted
Systems of inbound and outbound reporting systems schemes fairways maneuverability
150118 12 lanes to promote the safe flow of vessel channels
traffic in certain areas around the world
are known as __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND 22.5° abaft the beam abeam 22.5° forward of the 135° abaft the beam
150173 1 The arc of visibility for sidelights is from beam
right ahead to __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND 2 to 4 seconds 4 to 6 seconds 6 to 8 seconds 8 to 10 seconds
150226 5 The duration of a prolonged blast of the
whistle is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND about 1 second 2 or 4 seconds 4 to 6 seconds 8 to 10 seconds
The duration of each blast of the whistle
150225 2
signals used in meeting and crossing
situations is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND fishing vessel trolling vessel laying vessel towing astern vessel dredging
150187 3 The lights displayed indicate a submarine cable DIAGRAM 73
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND aground not under command not under command laying or picking up
150218 3 The lights displayed would be shown by and is dead in the and is making way navigation marks DIAGRAM 44
a vessel which is __________. water
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND from sunrise to at all times from sunset to whenever a look-out
150169 4 The lights prescribed by the Rules shall sunset in restricted sunrise, and at no is posted
be exhibited __________. visibility other time
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND from sunrise to at all times ONLY from sunset to whenever a look-out
150169 1 The lights required by the Rules must sunset in restricted sunrise is posted
be shown __________. visibility
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND vessel being towed power-driven vessel fishing vessel at sailboat
150180 1 The lights shown are those of a of less than 50 anchor DIAGRAM 58
__________. meters in length
The minimum length of a power-driven
150182 2
vessel that must show forward and after
masthead lights is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND from the nature of through some by taking action is moored, aground
The NAVIGATION RULES define a her work is unable to exceptional contrary to the rules or anchored in a
"vessel not under command" as a keep out of the way circumstance is has created a special fairway
150104 1
vessel which __________. of another vessel unable to maneuver circumstance
as required by the situation
rules

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND the distance of 1/2 the distance of a distance the distance that it
The Navigation Rules state that a visibility visibility appropriate to the would require for the
150114 3 vessel shall be operated at a safe existing propeller to go from
speed at all times so that she can be circumstances and full ahead to full
stopped within __________. conditions astern
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND in restricted visibility between dusk and in heavy traffic All of the above
150112 2 The rule regarding look-outs applies dawn
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND shall be displayed in need not be shall be set at low need not be
The rules concerning lights shall be restricted visibility displayed when no power when used displayed by
150169 6 complied with in all weathers from during daylight hours other vessels are in during daylight hours unmanned vessels
sunset to sunrise. The lights the area
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND risk of collision exists the other vessel will the other vessel is collision cannot be
The rules require that a stand-on vessel cross ahead of her not taking avoided by the give-
150152 1 SHALL take action to avoid collision appropriate action way vessel's
when she determines that maneuver alone
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The construction of The experience of The location of All of the above
The rules require which factor to be the vessel the vessel's crew vessels detected by
150113 4
taken into account when determining radar
safe speed?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND not be regarded as a in general, keep well proceed at a slower when making way,
The Rules state that a seaplane shall vessel clear of all vessels speed than show the lights for a
150154 1
__________. surrounding vessels vessel not under
command
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND she is forward of the the overtaking she is past and clear the other vessel is no
The Rules state that a vessel other vessel's beam situation becomes a of the other vessel longer in sight
150132 1 overtaking another vessel is relieved of crossing situation
her duty to keep clear when
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND state of wind, sea, maximum attainable temperature aids to navigation
The Rules state that certain factors are and current, and the speed of your vessel that are available
150113 3 to be taken into account when proximity of
determining safe speed. Those factors navigational hazards
include __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND radio maximum speed of temperature current
The Rules state that certain factors are communications that your vessel
150113 5 to be taken into account when are available
determining safe speed. One of the
factors is the __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND whenever two if the bearing of an whenever a vessel if one vessel
The Rules state that risk of collision vessels approach approaching vessel crosses ahead of the approaches another
150116 1
shall be deemed to exist __________. from opposite does not appreciably intended track of so as to be
directions change another vessel overtaking
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND in sight of one navigating in or near only if they are only if they have
The steering and sailing rules for another in fog an area of restricted showing special operational radar
150166 1
vessels in restricted visibility apply to visibility purpose lights
vessels __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND 22.5° 67.5° 112.5° 135.0°
The stern light shall be positioned such
150171 1 that it will show from dead astern to how
many degrees on each side of the stern
of the vessel?
The stern light shall be positioned such
150171 0 that it will show from dead astern to how
many degrees on each side of the stern
of the vessel?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND with propelling making way against with propelling traveling at a speed
The term "power-driven vessel" refers machinery onboard the current machinery in use greater than that of
150105 1
to any vessel __________. whether in use or not the current
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND two to four seconds four to six seconds six to eight seconds eight to ten seconds
150226 4 The term "prolonged blast" means a duration duration duration duration
blast of __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND only to fog only to visibility of to visibility where you to any condition
150103 1 The term "restricted visibility" as used in less than one-half of cannot see shore where visibility is
the Rules refers __________. a mile restricted
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND flashing amber light yellow light with the all-round yellow light yellow light with the
The towing light is a(n) __________. same characteristics same characteristics
150174 3
as the stern light as the masthead
light
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND replaces directional makes the other indicates doubt as to is the same as a
150233 3 The use of the danger signal signals vessel the stand-on another vessels "MAYDAY" signal
__________. vessel actions

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND replaces directional makes the other indicates doubt as to makes it necessary
The use of the signal consisting of five signals vessel the give-way the other vessel's to slow or stop
150233 4
or more short blasts on the ship's vessel action
whistle __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND one long blast one prolonged blast three short blasts four or more short
The whistle signal for a vessel operating blasts
150231 4
astern propulsion is __________.

The white masthead light required for a
150172 3 power-driven vessel under the Rules is
visible over how many degrees of the
horizon?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND One blast at one- One blast at two- Two blasts at one- One prolonged and
The wind is ESE, and a sailing vessel minute intervals minute intervals minute intervals two short blasts at
150259 23
is steering NW. Which fog signal two-minute intervals
should she sound?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND a barge permanently nondisplacement a drilling unit All of the above
The word "vessel", in the Rules, affixed to the shore craft attached to the Outer
150108 0
includes __________. Continental Shelf
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND sailing ships nondisplacement seaplanes All of the above
150108 4 The word "vessel", in the Rules, craft
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND engaged in fishing towing another servicing a on pilotage duty
There are two classes of vessels which navigational aid
do not have to comply with the rule
150118 4 regarding traffic separation schemes, to
the extent necessary to carry out their
work. One of those is a vessel
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND engaged in fishing in servicing a towing another engaged on pilotage
There are two classes of vessels which, a traffic lane submarine cable duty
to the extent necessary to carry out
150118 11 their work, do not have to comply with
the rule regarding traffic separation
schemes. One of these is a vessel
__________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND To radar scanning radar plotting compass bearings All of the above
determine if risk of collision exists, a
150119 1
vessel which is fitted with radar must
use __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND provide routing andprovide traffic provide inbound and prohibit vessels
Traffic separation schemes scheduling patterns in outbound lanes to carrying hazardous
__________. procedures to reduce
congested areas, so promote the safe cargoes from
150118 14 shipping delays that vessels can flow of vessel traffic entering waters that
operate without are environmentally
having a separate sensitive
lookout
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND provide inbound and provide vessel provide routing and prohibit vessels
Traffic separation schemes established outbound lanes to reporting systems to vessel scheduling carrying hazardous
by the International Maritime promote the safe assist in search and procedures to reduce cargos from entering
150118 13
Organization __________. flow of vessel traffic rescue in the event shipping delays waters that are
of a vessel casualty environmentally
sensitive
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND being towed pushing a barge at anchor not under command
Two all-round red lights displayed in a ahead
150214 9
vertical line are shown by a vessel
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Each vessel should Each vessel should The barges should The barges should
Two barges are being pushed ahead by show sidelights. show at least one be lighted as be lighted as one
150183 1 a tugboat. Which statement is TRUE white light. separate units. vessel.
concerning lights on the barges?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND alter course to alter course to port decide on which side slow to bare
Two power driven vessels meeting in a starboard and pass and pass starboard the passage will steerageway
150141 3 "head-on" situation are directed by the port to port to starboard occur by matching
Rules to __________. whistle signals
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND intends to hold is sounding the is backing engines proposes to cross
Two power-driven vessels are crossing course and speed danger signal ahead of the other
as shown. Vessel "A" sounds three vessel
150231 3 DIAGRAM 42
short blasts on the whistle. This signal
means that vessel "A" __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND intends to hold is uncertain about proposes to cross is backing engines
Two power-driven vessels are crossing course and speed the actions of "B" ahead of the other
as shown. Vessel "A" sounds three vessel
150231 0 DIAGRAM 42
short blasts on the whistle. This signal
means that vessel "A" __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The vessel which If the stand-on If the give-way The give-way vessel
Two power-driven vessels are crossing has the other on hervessel takes action, vessel takes action, should keep the
150151 2 so as to involve risk of collision. Which own port side shall she shall avoid she shall avoid other vessel to her
statement is TRUE, according to the keep out of the way.changing course to changing course to starboard.
Rules? port. starboard.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "I" should Vessel "II" should Neither vessel is the Vessel "I" should
Two sailing vessels are approaching stand on because stand on because stand-on vessel stand on because
150126 1 each other as shown. Which statement she has the wind on she has the wind on because they are she is close-hauled. DIAGRAM 3
is correct? her port side. her starboard side. meeting head-on.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The first vessel to The vessel making Both vessels should Both vessels should
Two vessels are approaching each sight the other the slower speed alter course to alter course to port.
150141 8
other near head on. What action should give way. should give way. starboard.
should be taken to avoid collision?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two masthead lights One masthead light Both sidelights Stern light only
Two vessels are in an overtaking and a sidelight
150130 4 situation. Which of the lights on the
overtaken vessel will the overtaking
vessel see?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND One vessel must The vessels should Both vessels should Both vessels should
Two vessels are meeting head-on. alter course while the determine which will alter course to port alter course to
150141 4 How must the vessels pass? other must continue alter course by and pass starboard starboard and pass
on its course. sounding whistle to starboard. port to port.
signals.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are required to You must stop You are on a You may maintain
Underway at night you see the red alter course to the engines. collision course with course and speed.
150144 1
sidelight of a vessel well off your port right. the other vessel.
bow. Which statement is TRUE?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND engaged in fishing mine sweeping a pilot boat under sail
Underway at night, a vessel displaying
150196 8 DIAGRAM 62
the lights shown is __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Both vessels should Both vessels should Vessel "A" should Vessel "A" is the
Vessel "A" (towing) and vessel "B" are alter course to alter course to port hold course while stand-on in this
150141 9 meeting as shown. In this situation, starboard and pass and pass starboard vessel "B" alters situation. DIAGRAM 12
which statement is TRUE? port to port. to starboard. course to starboard.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND maintain course alter course to port alter course to maneuver to ensure
Vessel "A" is on course 000°T. Vessel ensure a starboard a port to port passing
"B" is on a course such that she is to starboard passing
involved in a head-on situation and is
150138 1
bearing 355°T, 2 miles away from
vessel "A". To ensure a safe passing,
vessel "A" should __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" Vessel "B" Neither vessel Both vessels must
Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as keep clear of the
150134 3 DIAGRAM 9
shown. Which vessel is the stand-on other.
vessel?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is the Vessel "A" is the Vessel "B" is the Neither vessel is the
Vessel "A" is underway and pushing stand-on vessel stand-on vessel stand-on vessel stand-on vessel.
150148 2 ahead when vessel "B" is sighted off the because it is to the because it is pushing because it is to DIAGRAM 5
starboard bow as shown. Which port side of vessel ahead. starboard of vessel
statement is TRUE? "B". "A".
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is the Vessel "A" is the Vessel "B" is the Neither vessel is the
Vessel "A" is underway and pushing stand-on vessel stand-on vessel stand-on vessel stand-on vessel.
150148 3 ahead when vessel "B" is sighted off the because it is to port. because it is pushing because it is to DIAGRAM 28
starboard bow as shown. Which vessel ahead. starboard of vessel
is the stand-on vessel? "A".
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The vessels should Vessel "B" should Vessel "B" should Vessel "A" must
150143 3 Vessels "A" and "B" are crossing as pass starboard to pass astern of vessel alter course to the keep clear of vessel DIAGRAM 30
shown. Which statement is TRUE? starboard. "A". right. "B".
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The vessels should Vessel "B" should Vessel "B" should Vessel "A" must
150143 4 Vessels "A" and "B" are crossing as pass starboard to pass under the stern alter course to the keep clear of vessel DIAGRAM 26
shown. Which statement is TRUE? starboard. of vessel "A". right. "B".
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel I is to keep Vessel II is to keep Vessel II is to keep Both vessels are to
Vessels I and II are underway as clear because the clear because she is clear because the take action to stay
shown. Vessel I is a sailing vessel with other vessel is a power-driven other vessel is to its clear of each other.
150153 7 DIAGRAM 33
the wind dead aft. Vessel II is a power- fishing. vessel. starboard.
driven vessel trawling. Which statement
is TRUE?

Vessels of less than what length may
not impede the passage of other
150125 8
vessels which can safely navigate only
within a narrow channel or fairway?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A cylinder Two cones with their Two black balls in a Three black balls in a
150219 6 What day-shape is to be shown by a apexes together vertical line vertical line
vessel aground?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND One black ball One diamond shape One cone with its One basket
What day-shape must be shown by a apex upwards
150204 3 vessel over 20 meters fishing which has
gear extending more than 150 meters
horizontally outward from it?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A diamond A cone One black ball Two black balls in a
What day-shape must be shown on a vertical line
150195 3
partly submerged vessel which is being
towed?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two balls Two diamonds One ball One diamond
What day-shape should a vessel being
150191 2
towed exhibit if the tow EXCEEDS 200
meters?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND One black ball Two black balls Three black balls No signal
150220 2 What day-shape would a vessel at
anchor show during daylight?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Seeing one red light Seeing two forward Seeing both Seeing both
What describes a head-on situation? of a vessel directly white towing lights in sidelights of a vessel sidelights of a vessel
150139 1 ahead a vertical line on a directly off your directly ahead
towing vessel directly starboard beam
ahead
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Seeing a vessel Seeing two forward Seeing both Seeing both
What describes a head-on situation? displaying both white towing sidelights of a vessel sidelights and
sidelights ONLY identification lights in directly off your masthead light(s) of
150139 3
dead ahead a vertical line on a starboard beam a vessel dead ahead
towing vessel directly
ahead

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Whether or not all of The vessel's draft in Whether the vessel The nature of the
What determines if a vessel is the vessel's control relation to the is operating in a vessel's work,
"restricted in her ability to maneuver"? equipment is in available depth of narrow channel limiting
150109 6
working order water maneuverability
required by the Rules
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Whether or not all of The vessel's draft in Whether the nature Whether or not the
What determines if a vessel is the vessel's control relation to the of the vessel's work vessel is the give-
"restricted in her ability to maneuver"? equipment is in available depth of limits way vessel in a
150109 4
working order water maneuverability meeting situation
required by the Rules
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Greatest breadth Molded breadth Breadth on the main Breadth at the load
150103 4
What does the word "breadth" mean? deck waterline
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Length between the Length overall Waterline length Registered length
150103 2
What does the word "length" refer to? perpendiculars
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Whistle and bell only Whistle only Bell only Whistle, bell, and
What equipment for fog signals is gong
150230 0
required for a vessel 20 meters in
length?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Whistle only Bell only Whistle and bell only Whistle, bell, and
What equipment for fog signals is gong
150230 1
required for a vessel 20 meters in
length?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A deep-draft vessel A vessel fishing with A large tanker that is A vessel laying
What is a "vessel restricted in her ability that can only a bottom trawl that being towed as a revetment mats to
150110 12 to maneuver"? navigate in a must remain on dead ship to dry provide bank
dredged channel course dock protection along a
channel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When in sight of The action taken The action must be All of the above
What is a requirement for any action another vessel, any must include positive and made in
150122 2 taken to avoid collision? action taken must be changing the speed ample time.
accompanied by of the vessel.
sound signals.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel not under A vessel constrained A vessel underway in A vessel towing
150110 2 What is a vessel "restricted in her ability command by her draft fog unable to deviate
to maneuver"? from her course
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Red flares or red Continuous sounding International Code Basket hanging in
150263 6 What is NOT a distress signal? rockets of fog signaling Flags "November" the rigging
apparatus over "Charlie"

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel laying A vessel towing with A deep-draft vessel A towing vessel
What is NOT a vessel "restricted in her engaged in laying limited that can only underway with a fuel
150110 13 ability to maneuver"? submarine cable maneuverability due navigate in a barge alongside and
to a large unwieldy dredged channel taking on fuel
tow
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven She must sound If she detects All of the above
What is required of a vessel navigating vessel shall have her appropriate sound another vessel by
150165 1 near an area of restricted visibility? engines ready for signals. radar, she shall
immediate determine if risk of
maneuver. collision exists.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND One prolonged blast Five second ringing Four short blasts at Five second ringing
What is the fog signal for a vessel 75 followed by two short of a bell at intervals intervals of not more of a bell and five
meters in length, restricted in her ability blasts at intervals of of not more than one than two minutes second sounding of
150252 0
to maneuver, at anchor? not more than two minute a gong at intervals of
minutes not more than one
minute
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND 2 short blasts 3 short blasts 4 short blasts 5 short blasts
What is the identity signal which may be
150241 5
sounded by a vessel engaged on
pilotage duty in fog?
What is the minimum length of an
150224 3 anchored vessel which is required to
show a white light both forward and aft?

What is the minimum length of vessels
150224 1
required to show two anchor lights?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Any means of A bell only A whistle only A bell and a whistle
150228 0
meters in length?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A bell only A whistle only A bell and a whistle Any means of
150228 1
meters in length?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Any means of A bell only A whistle only A bell and a whistle
150230 4
meters in length?
What is the minimum vessel length
150182 4 which must show two white masthead
lights, one forward and one aft, when
underway at night?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND One prolonged One prolonged One prolonged Two prolonged
150246 2 What is the required fog signal for a followed by one short followed by three followed by two short blasts
manned vessel being towed at night? blast short blasts blasts
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A diamond shape on An all-round light atA searchlight from All of the above
What is used to show the presence of a the towed object each end of the the towing vessel in
150195 6
partly submerged object being towed? towed object the direction of the
tow
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND None Same lights as for a A white light forward The colored
What light(s), if any, would you show at power-driven vessel and a white light aft sidelights and a
150193 5 night if your vessel was broken down underway white stern light
and being towed astern by another
vessel?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A white light at each A white light fore and Sidelights and a A stern light only
150193 11 What lights must be shown on a barge corner aft stern light
being towed astern at night?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND One all-round white A stern light Red and green Red and green
150196 5 What lights must sailboats show when light sidelights sidelights and a stern
underway at night? light
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND None Same lights as for a A white light forward The colored
What lights, if any, would you exhibit at power-driven vessel and a white light aft sidelights and a
150193 6 night if your vessel were broken down underway white stern light
and being towed by another vessel?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND She must be in sight There must be risk of She must determine All of the above
What must be TRUE in order for a of the give-way collision. that the give-way
150149 1 stand-on vessel to take action to avoid vessel. vessel is not taking
collision by her maneuver alone? appropriate action.

150103 6 What represents the length of a vessel DIAGRAM 86
as defined by the Rules?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Five short and rapid Three long blasts of Three short and One prolonged blast
What signal indicates doubt that blasts of the whistle the whistle rapid blasts of the followed by three
150233 1
sufficient action is being taken by whistle short blasts of the
another vessel to avoid collision? whistle
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND One black ball Two black balls Three black balls Four black balls
150219 4 What signal would a vessel aground
show during daylight?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Sailing Trawling Minesweeping Dredging
What type of vessel or operation is
150204 14
indicated by a vessel displaying two
cones with the apexes together?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Sailing vessel Vessel trawling Mineclearing Dredge
What type of vessel or operation is
150204 15
indicated by a vessel showing two
cones with the apexes together?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel at anchor Two vessels meeting Speed in fog More than two
150101 0 What would be a "special circumstance" vessels crossing
under the Rules?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND 10 minutes 1 minute 1 hour 3 minutes
When a vessel signals her distress by
150263 11 means of a gun or other explosive
signal, the firing should be at intervals
of approximately __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND it is done in a it is NOT done too it is a large course the course change is
When action to avoid a close quarters succession of small early change to starboard
situation is taken, a course change course changes
150120 2
alone may be the most effective action
provided that __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND one all-round white two all-round white one all-round white one all-round white
150224 5 When anchoring a 20-meter vessel at light lights light and the stern light and a flare up
night, you must show __________. light light
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND be accompanied by not result in another include a speed All of the above
When in sight of another vessel and sound signals close quarters change
150122 0 there is sufficient sea room, any action situation
taken to avoid collision must
__________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When the two When the give-way When collision is The stand-on vessel
When is a stand-on vessel FIRST vessels are less than vessel is not taking imminent. is never allowed to
150149 3
allowed by the Rules to take action in half a mile from each appropriate action to take action.
order to avoid collision? other. avoid collision.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND stop her engines have her engines when making way, operate at a speed to
When navigating in restricted visibility, a when hearing a fog ready for immediate sound one prolonged be able to stop in the
power-driven vessel shall __________. signal forward of her maneuver blast at intervals of distance of her
150165 2
beam, even if risk of not more than one visibility
collision does not minute
exist
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND station the look-out secure the sounding station a look-out as keep the radar on
When navigating in thick fog with the in the wheelhouse to of fog signals until a low down and far the shortest available
radar on, you should __________. keep a continuous vessel closes within forward as possible range for early
150119 8
watch on the radar five miles detection of
approaching vessels
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The stand-on vessel After the give-way When action by the When the two
When shall the stand-on vessel change may change course vessel sounds one give-way vessel vessels become less
150152 3 course and speed? and speed at any blast in a crossing alone cannot prevent than half a mile apart
time as it has the situation collision
right-of-way
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When a risk of When action by the When the bearing to When the vessels
When shall the stand-on vessel in a collision exists give-way vessel give-way vessel become less than
150152 4
crossing situation take action to avoid alone will not prevent becomes steady 1/2 mile apart
the other vessel? a collision
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND After the towing Before the towing Approximately one If the towing vessel
When should the fog signal of a vessel's fog signal vessel's fog signal minute after the is sounding a fog
manned vessel under tow be sounded? towing vessel's fog signal, the manned
150245 1 signal vessel being towed
is not required to
sound any fog
signal.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND make sure the action not make any large not make any large All of the above
150122 1 When taking action to avoid collision, is taken in enough course changes speed changes
you should __________. time
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND only the last barge only the first and the each barge in the only manned barges
When towing more than one barge on the tow must be last barges in the tow tow must be lighted must be lighted
150194 1
astern at night __________. lighted must be lighted

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND she is the faster the situation involves the vessels will pass whistle signals have
When two power-driven vessels are vessel risk of collision within half a mile of been sounded
150145 1 crossing, the vessel which has the other each other
to starboard must keep out of the way if
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The vessel which is The vessel which is The larger vessel The vessel that
When two power-driven vessels are to starboard of the to port of the other sounds the first
150143 1
crossing, which vessel is the stand-on other vessel vessel whistle signal
vessel?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND stop her engines alter course to sound the danger back down
When two power-driven vessels are starboard signal
150141 1
meeting head-on and there is a risk of
collision, each shall __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND abandon ship assist in taking hold course and sound a distress
When two vessels are in immediate whatever action is speed signal
150152 2
danger of collision, the stand-on vessel necessary to avoid
must __________. collision
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND middle of the starboard side of the port side of the side of the channel
150123 3 When underway in a channel, you channel channel channel that has the widest
should keep to the __________. turns
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND one prolonged blast two prolonged blasts one prolonged and ringing of a bell for
When underway in restricted visibility, two short blasts five seconds
150250 10 you might hear, at intervals of two
minutes, any of the following fog signals
EXCEPT __________.
150103 5 Which breadth shown represents the DIAGRAM 87
breadth as defined in the Rules?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An auxiliary sailing A canoe propelled by A trawler on her way All of the above
150105 0 Which craft is a "power-driven vessel" vessel, using her a small outboard to the fishing
under the Rules of the Road? engine motor grounds
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An auxiliary sail A canoe being A tug powered by a All of the above
Which craft would be considered a vessel, using her propelled by a small diesel engine
150105 2
"power-driven vessel" under the Rules engine outboard motor
of the Road?
Which day-shape must be shown by a
150219 7
vessel 25 meters in length aground
during daylight hours?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A cone, apex A cone, apex upward A diamond A ball
Which day-shape should a vessel downward
150191 0
being towed exhibit if the tow
EXCEEDS 200 meters?
150219 1 Which day-shape would a vessel
aground show during daylight?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Three balls in a Two balls in a One ball near the One diamond near
Which display indicates a vessel vertical line vertical line foremast and one the foremast and
150212 2
conducting mineclearance operations? ball at each yardarm one ball at each
yardarm
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The construction of The maneuverability The experience of All of the above must
Which factor is listed in the Rules as the vessel of the vessel vessel personnel be taken into
150113 2 one which must be taken into account account.
when determining safe speed?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Firing of green star Sounding 5 short Answering a one A flaming barrel of oil
150263 19 Which is a distress signal? shells blasts on the whistle blast whistle signal on deck
with two blasts
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Intermittent flashing Green masthead and Red-white-red lights Yellow flares
Which is a light signal authorized by the amber (yellow) yardarm lights in a vertical line for a indicating torpedo
150100 0 Secretary of the Navy as an additional beacon for indicating mine carrier, launching firing exercises
navigational light for a ship of war? submarines clearance operations aircraft
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Flames on a vessel Vertical motion of a Code flags Dye marker on the
150263 4 Which is NOT a distress signal? white lantern at night "November" and water
"Charlie"
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A continuous A signal sent by An International The firing of green
Which is NOTa distress signal? sounding with any radiotelephone Code Signal of N.C. star rockets or shells
150263 2 fog signal apparatus consisting of the
spoken word
"Mayday"
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A continuous Firing a gun every Five or more short One prolonged blast
150232 3 Which is the danger signal? sounding of the fog minute rapid blasts on the on the whistle
signal whistle
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In the forepart of the In the after part of Any available In the fore part of the
Which light(s) is(are) AMONG those vessel, a 225° white the vessel, a 135° working lights to vessel, a 135° white
150223 4
shown by a 200-meter vessel at light white light illuminate the decks light
anchor?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Masthead lights, Masthead lights and Sidelights and stern Sidelights only
Which lights are shown by a vessel sidelights and stern sidelights only light only
150207 3 restricted in her ability to maneuver to light
indicate that the vessel is making way?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In the forepart of the In the after part of Working lights to In the forepart of the
150223 2 Which lights shall a 200-meter vessel vessel, a 225-degree the vessel, a 112.5- illuminate the decks vessel, a 112.5-
exhibit when at anchor? white light degree white light degree white light
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Three red lights in a Three white lights in Three lights in a Three lights in a
Which lights would be shown at night vertical line a vertical line vertical line, the vertical line, the
150209 1 by a vessel which is restricted in her highest and lowest highest and lowest
ability to deviate from her course? white and the middle red and the middle
red white
Which of the day-shapes shown
150190 6 DIAGRAM 16
indicates a vessel with a tow exceeding
200 meters in length?
150191 5 Which of the day-shapes shown must DIAGRAM 16
you show when at anchor?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A B C No day-shape would
Which of the day-shapes shown would be shown.
you show on the after end of an
150191 3 inconspicuous partially submerged DIAGRAM 16
vessel or object being towed less than
200 meters in length?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A B C No day-shape would

Which of the day-shapes shown would be shown.
you show on the after end of an
150191 4 DIAGRAM 16
inconspicuous partially submerged
vessel or object being towed over 200
meters in length?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A pushing vessel A vessel of 60 A vessel of 45 Any vessel
Which power-driven vessel is NOT and a vessel being meters in length meters in length constrained by her
required to carry a light in the position of pushed, in a towing astern trolling draft
150182 3
the after masthead light? composite unit and
100 meters in length

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Watching the Systematic Long-range radar All of the above
Which procedure(s) shall be used to compass bearing of observation of scanning
150119 2
determine risk of collision? an approaching objects detected by
vessel radar
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision must The give-way vessel The vessels must be There are no
Which requirement must be met in exist. must have taken within half a mile of requirements to be
150149 5 order for a stand-on vessel to take action first. each other. met. The stand-on
action to avoid collision? vessel may take
action anytime.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Directing the beam A smoke signal A whistle signal of International Code
Which signal is recognized as a distress of a searchlight at giving off orange one prolonged and Signal "PAN" spoken
150263 21
signal? another vessel colored smoke three short blasts over the
radiotelephone
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two white lights in a A white light over a Two red lights in a All of the above
150266 1 Which signal may at some time be vertical line red light in a vertical vertical line
exhibited by a vessel trawling? line
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A continuous Firing a gun every Five or more short One prolonged blast
Which signal may be used by a vessel sounding of the fog minute rapid blasts on the on the whistle
150232 4 that is in doubt as to whether sufficient horn whistle
action is being taken by another vessel
to avoid collision?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND One short blast One prolonged blast One prolonged and Three short blasts
Which signal shall a power-driven every two minutes every two minutes two short blasts every two minutes
150254 2
vessel sound when making way in fog? every two minutes
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Searchlight beam Continuous sounding Burning barrel Orange smoke
Which signal, other than a distress of a fog signal signal
150260 1
signal, can be used by a vessel to apparatus
attract attention?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel at anchor More than two Speed in fog Two vessels
150101 1 Which situation would be a "special vessels meeting crossing
circumstance" under the Rules?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The sidelights and When operating She may show a She must show fixed
Which statement about a 25-meter stern light may be under sail, her fog green light over a red sidelights.
150196 6 auxiliary sailboat is TRUE? combined in one signal would consist light at the
lantern. of one prolonged masthead.
blast.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rules require The rules use the The Rules permit a All of the above are
Which statement about the Navigation vessels to comply term "safe speed." stand-on vessel to correct.
150125 22 Rules is TRUE? with Traffic take action prior to
Separation Scheme being in extremis.
regulations.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The overtaking Neither vessel is the The overtaking The overtaking
Which statement concerning an vessel is the stand- stand-on vessel. vessel must maintain vessel must keep out
150134 1
overtaking situation is correct? on vessel. course and speed. of the way of the
other.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel which A vessel which hears A vessel which hears If a vessel
Which statement concerning cannot avoid a close- a fog signal forward a fog signal forward determines by radar
maneuvering in restricted visibility is quarters situation of her beam shall of the beam shall that a close-quarters
FALSE? with a vessel forward stop her engines. navigate with situation is
150164 8
of her beam shall caution. developing, she shall
reduce her speed to take avoiding action
bare steerageway. in ample time.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When a pushing A vessel at anchor A pilot vessel may A vessel engaged in
Which statement concerning whistle vessel and a vessel may sound one sound an identity towing in fog shall
signals is FALSE? pushed are short, one prolonged, signal on the whistle. sound a fog signal
connected in a and one short blast. at intervals of one
150259 11
composite unit, the minute.
unit sounds the fog
signal of a power-
driven vessel.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The power-driven A "special The sailing vessel The vessel which
Which statement correctly applies to a vessel must keep out circumstance" must keep out of the has the other vessel
150136 2 situation where a sailing vessel is of the way of the situation exists. way of the power- to the right must
overtaking a power-driven vessel? sailing vessel. driven vessel. keep out of the way.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The vessel may be The vessel may be The vessel shows 2 The vessel sounds
Which statement is TRUE concerning a using nets, lines, or trolling. lights in a vertical the same fog signal
150107 2 "vessel engaged in fishing"? trawls. line, white over red. as a vessel
underway, making
no way.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND She must exhibit an She must exhibit She must exhibit She may exhibit a
Which statement is TRUE concerning a all-round white light forward and after only a forward red light over a green
150182 5
75-meter power-driven vessel underway at the stern. masthead lights. masthead light. light forward.
at night?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND It must show a yellow It will show red lights A diamond shape will All of the above
Which statement is TRUE concerning a light at each end. along its length. be carried at the
150195 1 partly submerged vessel being towed? aftermost extremity
of the tow.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When a towing light When a stern light is The towing light is The towing light is
Which statement is true concerning a is shown, no stern shown, no towing shown below the shown above the
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towing light when a towing vessel is light is necessary. light is necessary. stern light. stern light.
towing astern?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By day, she shall By day, she shall By night, she would By day, she would
Which statement is TRUE concerning a carry a black cylinder carry two black balls show the same lights show the same
towing vessel which, due to the nature shape. in a vertical line. as a vessel not shapes as a vessel
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of her work, is unable to keep out of the under command. restricted in her
way of another vessel? ability to maneuver.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND She must use this The radar equipment The use of a radar The safe speed of
Which statement is TRUE concerning a equipment to obtain is only required to be excuses a vessel such a vessel will
150119 5 vessel equipped with operational radar? early warning of risk used in restricted from the need of a likely be greater than
of collision. visibility. look-out. that of vessels
without radar.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND She may show an all- She must show all- The showing of None of the above
Which statement is TRUE concerning a round white light round white lights working lights is
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vessel of 150 meters in length, at where it can best be forward and aft. optional.
anchor? seen.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND She must show an She must show a She may use her All of the above
Which statement is TRUE concerning a all-round white light second all-round working lights to
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vessel of 75 meters in length, at forward. white light aft. illuminate her decks.
anchor?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND All fog signals for A vessel aground A vessel not under The identity signal of
Which statement is TRUE concerning sailing vessels are to may sound a whistle command sounds a pilot vessel is the
fog signals? be given at intervals signal. the same fog signal only fog signal
150249 0
of not more than one as a vessel towed. sounded by such a
minute. vessel.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND All fog signals for A vessel not under A pilot vessel A vessel aground
Which statement is TRUE concerning sailing vessels are to command sounds underway and may sound a whistle
fog signals? be given at intervals the same fog signal making way sounds signal.
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of not more than one as a vessel towed. the pilot identity
minute. signal and no other
signal.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If a tow exceeds 200 When towing astern, When towing astern, If the towing vessel
Which statement is TRUE concerning meters in length, the a vessel will carry the towing vessel is over 50 meters in
lights and shapes for towing vessels? towing vessel will her identification may show either a length, she must
display a black ball lights at the stern light or a carry forward and
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during daylight. masthead in addition towing light, but not after masthead
to her regular both. lights.
masthead light.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision Proper use shall be Risk of collision must Risk of collision
Which statement is TRUE concerning never exists if the made of radar be determined exists if the vessels
150119 3 risk of collision? compass bearing of equipment to before any action will pass within half a
the other vessel is determine risk of can be taken by a mile of each other.
changing. collision. vessel.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The stand-on vessel Risk of collision Risk of collision Risk of collision may
Which statement is TRUE concerning must keep out of the always exists when always exists when exist when the
risk of collision? way of the other two vessels pass the compass bearing compass bearing of
150116 2 vessel when risk of within one mile of of an approaching an approaching
collision exists. each other. vessel changes vessel is changing
appreciably. appreciably.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A seaplane must A seaplane should In situations where a A seaplane on the
Which statement is TRUE concerning exhibit appropriate show the lights for a risk of collision water shall, in
150154 2 seaplanes on the water? lights but need not vessel constrained exists, a seaplane general, keep well
exhibit shapes. by her draft. should always give clear of all vessels.
way.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A seaplane must A seaplane should In situations where a A seaplane on the
Which statement is TRUE concerning show appropriate exhibit the lights for a risk of collision water shall, in
150154 3 seaplanes on the water? lights but need not vessel constrained exists, a seaplane general, keep well
exhibit shapes. by her draft. should always give clear of all vessels.
way.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When any vessel Only the stand-on Distress signals may The danger signal
Which statement is TRUE concerning fails to understand vessel can sound the be used in place of consists of 4 or more
the danger signal? the intentions of an danger signal. the danger signal. short blasts of the
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approaching vessel whistle.
she must sound the
danger signal.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND May be sounded by Indicates that the Is used to indicate a May be
Which statement is TRUE concerning the stand-on vessel vessel is in distress course change supplemented by an
150235 2
the danger signal? only appropriate light
signal

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Use of such a light is The light shall have It is only used to All of the above
Which statement is TRUE concerning required. the same supplement short
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the light used with whistle signals? characteristics as a blasts of the whistle.
masthead light.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel When each is on a A sailing vessel All of the above
Which statement is TRUE concerning overtaking another is different tack, the seeing another to
two sailing vessels approaching each the give-way vessel. vessel on the leeward on an
150135 1
other? starboard tack shall undetermined tack
keep out of the way. shall hold her
course.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The vessel making A sailing vessel A sailing vessel All of the above
Which statement is TRUE concerning the most speed is overtaking another is seeing another to
two sailing vessels approaching each the give-way vessel. the give-way vessel. leeward on an
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other? undetermined tack
shall hold her
course.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel with When both vessels A sail vessel with the None of the above
Which statement is TRUE concerning the wind forward of have the wind on the wind abaft of the
two sailing vessels? the beam on her port same side, the beam must keep out
side shall keep out of vessel to leeward of the way of a
the way of a sailing shall keep out of the vessel sailing into
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vessel with the wind way. the wind.
forward of the beam
on the starboard
side.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An overtaking It is the duty of the Any later change of All of the above
Which statement is TRUE in an situation exists when vessel being bearing between the
overtaking situation? one vessel is overtaken to get out two vessels shall not
150134 2 approaching another of the way. make the overtaking
vessel from vessel a crossing
anywhere abaft the vessel.
beam.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND She must show She may show an all- She need not show a If she is using
Which statement is TRUE of a 30- sidelights and a stern round white light at stern light if she is propelling
meter sailing vessel underway? light in restricted the top of the mast. showing all-round machinery, she shall
150196 9 visibility. lights on the mast. show forward a
shape consisting of
two cones, apexes
together.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel of less than Manual sounding of Any vessel over 12 Signals must be able
Which statement is TRUE regarding 12 meters in length the signals must meters in length to be sounded
equipment for bell & gong signals? need not have any always be possible. must be provided manually and
150229 0
sound signaling with a gong. automatically.
equipment.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel of less than Any vessel over 12 Manual sounding of Automatic sounding
Which statement is TRUE regarding 12 meters in length meters in length the bell and gong of the signals is not
equipment for sound signals? need not have any must be provided must always be permitted.
150229 1
sound signaling with a gong. possible.
equipment.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Only the last barge in Only the first and last All barges in the tow All barges, except
Which statement is TRUE when you are the tow must be barges in the tow must be lighted. unmanned barges,
150194 2
towing more than one barge astern at lighted. must be lighted. must be lighted.
night?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel dredging A vessel being towed A vessel engaged in A sailing vessel
Which vessel does NOT sound a fog fishing
150259 3
signal of one prolonged followed by two
short blasts?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in A sailing vessel A vessel being towed A vessel engaged in
Which vessel does NOT sound a fog dredging fishing
150259 2
signal of one prolonged followed by two
short blasts?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel made fast A purse seiner A pilot vessel at A vessel which has
150111 1 Which vessel is "underway" according to a single point hauling her nets anchor run aground
to the Rules? mooring buoy
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel at anchor A vessel with a line A vessel drifting with A vessel aground
150111 3 Which vessel is "underway" under the with the engine led to a tree onshore the engine off
Rules of the Road? running
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel at anchor A vessel tied to an A vessel aground A vessel drifting with
150111 2 Which vessel is "underway" within the with the engine offshore mooring with the engine the engine stopped
meaning of the Rules? turning buoy turning
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel A vessel engaged in A vessel at anchor A vessel not under
Which vessel is a "vessel restricted in mineclearing fishing command
150110 10
her ability to maneuver" under the
Rules?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel of less than A vessel not under A vessel engaged in All of the above
Which vessel is directed not to impede 20 meters in length command surveying
150125 13 the passage of a vessel which can only
navigate inside a narrow channel?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel transferring A pushing vessel A vessel servicing a A vessel launching
Which vessel is NOT to be regarded as provisions while and a vessel being navigation mark aircraft
150110 11 "restricted in her ability to maneuver"? underway pushed when
connected in a
composite unit
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Any vessel less than Any sailing vessel A vessel engaged in All of the above
Which vessel is NOT to impede the 20 meters in length fishing
150125 1 passage of a vessel which can only
navigate safely within a narrow
channel?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel not under A sailing vessel, A vessel restricted in All of the above
Which vessel is required to sound a fog command underway its ability to
150259 8
signal of one prolonged followed by two maneuver, at anchor
short blasts?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The vessel which The vessel which The vessel which Neither vessel is the
Which vessel is the stand-on vessel has the other on her has the other on her hears the other stand-on vessel.
150160 2
when two vessels crossing in fog are own starboard side own port side vessel's fog signal
NOT in sight of one another? first
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel not under A sailing vessel, A vessel restricted in All of the above
Which vessel is to sound a fog signal command underway her ability to
150259 1 of one prolonged followed by two short maneuver when
blasts? carrying out her work
at anchor
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel not under A sailing vessel A vessel restricted in All of the above
Which vessel is to sound a fog signal command underway its ability to
150259 6
of one prolonged followed by two short maneuver, at anchor
blasts?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel engaged in Vessel restricted in Sailing vessel Vessel towing
Which vessel is, by definition, unable to fishing her ability to
150109 1
keep out of the way of another vessel? maneuver
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel engaged in Vessel not making Vessel sailing Vessel restricted in
Which vessel is, by definition, unable to fishing way her ability to
150109 0
keep out of the way of another vessel? maneuver

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND 15-meter sailing 20-meter vessel 25-meter power- 15-meter sail vessel
Which vessel may carry her side lights vessel engaged in fishing driven vessel trolling propelled by
150199 3
and stern light in one combined lantern? and making way machinery
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 16-meter sailing A 25-meter power- A 28-meter sailing Any non-self-
Which vessel may combine her vessel driven vessel vessel propelled vessel
150170 3 sidelights and stern light in one lantern
on the fore and aft centerline of the
vessel?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A trawler A fishing vessel A tug None of the above
Which vessel may exhibit identifying
150202 15
lights when not actually engaged in her
occupation?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fishing vessel A pilot vessel A mineclearance None of the above
Which vessel may show identifying vessel
150177 1
lights when not actually engaged in her
occupation?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in A pilot vessel A vessel trawling All of the above
Which vessel may show three lights in a diving operations
150209 5 vertical line, the top and bottom being
red and the middle being white?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The stand-on vessel The give-way vessel A vessel at anchor All of the above
150234 3 Which vessel may sound the danger in a crossing in a crossing
signal? situation situation
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Either vessel in a The give-way vessel A vessel at anchor All of the above
150234 4 Which vessel may sound the danger meeting situation in a crossing
signal? situation
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The vessel to A vessel engaged in Either of two power- All of the above
Which vessel may use the danger starboard when two fishing, crossing the driven vessels
150234 1 signal? power-driven vessels course of a sailing meeting head-on
are crossing vessel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 10-meter vessel A 15-meter vessel A 20-meter vessel All of the above
Which vessel must exhibit a conical engaged in fishing proceeding under restricted in her
150197 3 shape, apex downwards? sail when also being ability to maneuver
propelled by
machinery

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 200-meter sailing A 50-meter power- A 100-meter vessel All of the above
Which vessel must exhibit forward and vessel driven vessel engaged in fishing
150182 6
after masthead lights when underway?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 75-meter vessel A 100-meter sailing A 150-meter vessel A 45-meter vessel
Which vessel must exhibit forward and restricted in her vessel engaged in fishing engaged in towing
150207 1
after white masthead lights when ability to maneuver
making way?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Any vessel towing A vessel whose tow A vessel not under A vessel being towed
Which vessel must exhibit three white astern exceeds 200 meters command, at anchor
150187 17
masthead lights in a vertical line? astern
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel Any vessel over 50 Any vessel over 100 A power-driven
Which vessel must have a gong, or meters meters vessel over 75
150227 1
other equipment which will make the meters
sound of a gong?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel Any vessel over 50 A power driven Any vessel over 100
Which vessel must have a gong, or meters vessel over 75 meters
150227 0
other equipment which will make the meters
sound of a gong?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 55-meter vessel A 55-meter vessel A 100-meter vessel A 20-meter vessel
Which vessel must show a masthead fishing trawling not under command engaged on pilotage
150203 2
light abaft of and higher than her duty
identifying lights?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel pushing A vessel towing A vessel with a 150- None of the above
150188 8 Which vessel must show a towing light three barges ahead alongside meter tow astern
above the stern light?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in A vessel at anchor A vessel not under A vessel trawling
Which vessel must show an after fishing command
150203 4
masthead light, if over 50 meters in
length?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 75-meter vessel A 100-meter sailing A 150-meter vessel A 45-meter vessel
Which vessel must show forward and restricted in her vessel engaged in fishing engaged in towing
150207 4
after masthead lights when making ability to maneuver
way?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven A sailing vessel A vessel not under A vessel engaged in
Which vessel MUST show two vessel less than 50 towing a small vessel command dredging
150187 14 masthead lights in a vertical line? meters in length with astern
a 20-meter tow

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven A vessel constrained A vessel engaged in A vessel aground
Which vessel must sound her fog signal vessel underway, not by her draft fishing, at anchor
150257 1
at intervals not to exceed one minute? making way
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel of less than A vessel not under A vessel engaged in All of the above
Which vessel shall not impede the 20 meters in length command surveying
150125 2
passage of a vessel which can only
navigate inside a narrow channel?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel dredging A sailing vessel A vessel servicing an All of the above
Which vessel shall NOT impede the aid to navigation
150125 0 passage of a vessel which can safely
navigate only within a narrow channel or
fairway?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel of less than A vessel sailing A vessel fishing All of the above
Which vessel shall NOT impede the 20 meters in length
150125 6 passage of a vessel which can safely
navigate only within a narrow channel or
fairway?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fishing vessel that A sailing vessel A vessel engaged in A vessel that is not
150202 2 Which vessel shall NOT show her is not making way which is becalmed underwater under command
sidelights? operations making way
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel not under A vessel engaged in A sailing vessel A seaplane
150153 13 Which vessel should not impede the command fishing
navigation of a power-driven vessel?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel A vessel restricted in A vessel constrained A vessel not under
150251 1 Which vessel sounds the same fog her ability to by her draft command
signal when underway or at anchor? maneuver
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel A vessel constrained
A vessel restricted in A vessel not under
150251 0 Which vessel sounds the same fog by her draft her ability to command
signal when underway or at anchor? maneuver
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in A vessel engaged in A vessel engaged on A vessel engaged in
Which vessel when anchored at night, underwater mine clearance pilotage duty survey operations
150215 0
would not be required to show anchor operations
lights?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 9-meter sailing A rowboat A 6-meter motorboat A small vessel
Which vessel would be required to vessel fishing
150198 2 show a white light from a lantern
exhibited in sufficient time to prevent
collision?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fishing vessel with A vessel proceeding A vessel engaged in A vessel being towed
150197 4 Which vessel would display a cone, outlying gear under sail and diving operations
apex downward? machinery
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing A vessel trawling A vessel not under A vessel engaged in
150186 1 Which vessel would exhibit sidelights astern command dredging operations
when underway and not making way?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel not under A vessel pushing A vessel engaged in A vessel trawling
150186 2 Which vessel would exhibit sidelights command ahead dredging
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel trawling A vessel not under A pilot vessel A vessel engaged in
150186 0 Which vessel would exhibit sidelights command dredging
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in A vessel not under A vessel engaged in A power-driven
150186 3 Which vessel would exhibit sidelights fishing command dredging vessel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel trawling A vessel restricted in A vessel A vessel not under
Which vessel would have no white her ability to mineclearing command
150214 12
lights visible when meeting her head- maneuver
on?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel not under Vessel constrained Vessel Vessel restricted in
Which vessel would show 3 day-shapes command by her draft minesweeping her ability to
150213 5 in a vertical line, the highest and lowest maneuver
being balls and the middle shape being
a diamond?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in A vessel restricted in A sailing vessel, at All of the above
Which vessel would sound a fog signal fishing, at anchor its ability to anchor
150250 0
consisting of the ringing of a bell for 5 maneuver, at anchor
seconds?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in A vessel restricted in A sailing vessel, at A sailing vessel
Which vessel would sound a fog signal fishing, at anchor its ability to anchor becalmed
150250 1
consisting of the ringing of a bell for 5 maneuver, at anchor
seconds?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven A vessel engaged in A vessel engaged on A vessel engaged in
Which vessel, when anchored at night, vessel survey operations pilotage duty fishing
150215 3
is not required to show anchor lights?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven A vessel on pilotage A vessel dredging A vessel restricted in
Which vessel, when anchored at night, vessel duty her ability to
150215 1
would NOT be required to show anchor maneuver
lights?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND All vessels that are All fishing vessels All sailing vessels All vessels engaged
150202 1 Which vessels shall turn off their not under command that are not making which are becalmed in underwater
sidelights? way operations
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You must sound You must sound one You must sound You need not sound
While underway and in sight of another three short blasts on blast if backing to whistle signals only if any whistle signals.
vessel crossing less than .5 mile away, the whistle. starboard. the vessels are
150231 5
you put your engines full speed astern. meeting.
Which statement concerning whistle
signals is TRUE?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You need not sound You must sound one You must sound You must sound
While underway and in sight of another any whistle signals. blast if backing to whistle signals only if three short blasts on
vessel, less than one half mile away, starboard. the vessels are the whistle.
150231 10
you put your engines on astern meeting.
propulsion. Which statement
concerning whistle signals is TRUE?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND One prolonged blast Two prolonged Three short blasts A prolonged blast
While underway and making way your blasts and three short
150254 3 vessel enters fog. Which fog signal blasts
should you sound every two minutes?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND a prolonged blast two prolonged blasts one prolonged and one prolonged and
While underway and pushing a barge every two minutes every two minutes two short blasts three short blasts
150259 16 ahead, your vessel enters a heavy rain every two minutes every two minutes
storm. You should sound __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND One prolonged blast Two prolonged One prolonged blast Three distinct blasts
While underway and towing, your vessel blasts and two short blasts
150259 17
enters fog. Which fog signal should you
sound?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Red and green Two white lights One white light and One white light
While underway at night you are coming sidelights red and green
150178 1 up on a vessel from astern. What lights sidelights
would you expect to see?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A stern light only Two masthead lights Both sidelights and Sidelights only
While underway at night you are coming the stern light
150178 0 up on a vessel from astern. Which
light(s) would you expect to see?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Both vessels should Both vessels should Your vessel should You should sound an
While underway at night, you sight a alter course to alter course to port hold course and appropriate
150141 5 vessel ahead displaying the lights starboard and pass and pass starboard speed and the other overtaking signal. DIAGRAM 71
shown. How should the vessels pass? port to port. to starboard. vessel should keep
clear.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND at anchor and giving aground at anchor and not under command
While underway in a fog you hear a warning greater than 100 and at anchor
signal of three strokes of a bell, a rapid meters in length
150255 5
ringing of the bell, and three more
strokes of the bell. This signal is made
by a vessel __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND not under command towing astern fishing with trawls being towed
While underway in a fog, you hear a
whistle signal of one prolonged blast
150259 5
followed by two short blasts. This
signal could mean all of the following
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel backing A sailboat underway A vessel at anchor A vessel drifting
While underway in fog you hear the down
150250 5
rapid ringing of a bell. What does this
signal indicate?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND vessel at anchor vessel in distress sailboat underway vessel backing out of
While underway in fog you hear a rapid a berth
150250 4
ringing of a bell ahead. This bell
indicates a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing A vessel being towed A pilot vessel A vessel aground
While underway in fog you hear a engaged on pilotage
150259 15 vessel sound one prolonged blast duty
followed by two short blasts. What
does this signal indicate?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND vessels at anchor, vessels underway vessels in danger pilot vessels
While underway in fog you hear a not engaged in and towing
whistle signal consisting of one fishing
150259 14
prolonged blast followed immediately by
two short blasts. This signal is sounded
in fog by __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND making way through towing drifting anchored
While underway in fog you hear another the water
vessel sounding two prolonged blasts
150256 5
every two minutes. This signal
indicates a vessel __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND sailboat making way power-driven vessel power-driven vessel vessel being towed
While underway in fog, you hear a making way, towing making way
150254 10
prolonged blast from another vessel.
This signal indicates a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND vessel towing in fog sailboat underway in vessel being towed vessel anchored in
While underway in fog, you hear a short fog in fog fog
150243 3 blast, a prolonged blast, and a short
blast of a whistle. This signal indicates
a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND towing being towed under sail at anchor
While underway in fog, you hear a (manned)
150246 4 signal of one prolonged blast followed
by three short blasts. This is the fog
signal for a vessel __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND towing manned being towed unmanned being at anchor
While underway in fog, you hear a towed
150246 9 signal of one prolonged blast followed
by three short blasts. This is the fog
signal for a vessel __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND sound only fog not sound any sound two blasts and sound whistle signals
While underway in fog, you hear a signals until the other whistle signals until change course to the only if you change
150248 3 vessel ahead sound two prolonged vessel is sighted the other vessel is left course
blasts on the whistle. You should sighted
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND sound two blasts and sound whistle signals sound only fog not sound any
While underway in fog, you hear a change course to the only if you change signals until the other whistle signals until
150248 1 vessel ahead sound two prolonged left course vessel is sighted the other vessel is
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND sound two blasts and sound whistle signals not sound any sound only fog
While underway in fog, you hear a change course to the only if you change whistle signals until signals until the other
150248 2 vessel ahead sound two prolonged left course the other vessel is vessel is sighted
__________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND not sound any sound only fog sound whistle signals sound two short
While underway in fog, you hear a whistle signals until signals until the other only if you change blasts and change
150248 0 vessel ahead sound two short blasts on the other vessel is vessel is sighted course course to the left
the whistle. You should __________. sighted
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A pilot vessel A vessel being towed A vessel fishing A sailboat
While underway in fog, you hear a
150241 3 vessel sound four short blasts in
succession. What does this signal
indicate?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing A vessel engaged in A vessel being towed A vessel aground
While underway in fog, you hear a pilotage duty
vessel sound one prolonged blast
150259 18
followed by two short blasts on the
whistle. What does this signal indicate?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND slow to bare sound three short stop your engines continue on your
While underway in fog, you hear the fog steerageway and blasts and back your and navigate with course and speed
150164 7 signal of another vessel ahead. If a risk navigate with caution engines caution until the other vessel
of collision exists, you must is sighted
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND vessel engaged in sailing vessel at vessel 150 meters in vessel aground
While underway in fog, you hear the fishing at anchor anchor length at anchor
rapid ringing of a bell for about five
150247 2
seconds followed by the sounding of a
gong for about five seconds. This
signal came from a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND contact the vessel on provide assistance, stay clear, the other stop your vessel and
While underway you sight a vessel VHF radiotelephone the other vessel is in vessel cannot get out sound passing
150155 1 DIAGRAM 6
displaying the day-shapes shown. You distress of the way signals
should __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND keep to the starboard sound the danger sound one prolonged slow your vessel to
While underway your vessel side of the channel signal blast bare steerageway
approaches a bend in a river where, and sound one short
150238 5
due to the bank, you cannot see around blast
the bend. You should __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND One prolonged blast Two prolonged Three short blasts One prolonged and
While underway your vessel enters fog. every two minutes blasts every two every two minutes three short blasts
150256 6 You stop your engines and the vessel is minutes every two minutes
dead in the water. Which fog signal
should you sound?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Maintain course and Provide assistance, Stay clear, the other Stop your vessel and
While underway, you see a vessel speed the other vessel is in vessel is sound passing
150213 4 DIAGRAM 6
displaying the day-shapes shown. distress maneuvering with signals
Which action should you take? difficulty
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND during all periods of at all times at night only when at night only when
While you are underway, navigation restricted visibility other vessels may be vessels are detected
150169 3
lights must be displayed on your vessel in the area on radar
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND over 100 meters at not under command constrained by her All of the above
Working lights shall be used to anchor draft
150223 1
illuminate the decks of a vessel
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Cross ahead of the Make a large course Slow your vessel Back your vessel
You are aboard the give-way vessel in a stand-on vessel change to starboard
150146 2
crossing situation. What should you
NOT do in obeying the Rules?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" because Vessel "A" because Vessel "B" because Vessel "B" because
You are aboard vessel "A" , a power- it is towing it is to starboard of it is sailing it is to port of vessel
driven vessel, on open waters and vessel "B" "A"
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vessel "B", a sailing vessel, is sighted
off your port bow as shown. Which
vessel is the stand-on vessel?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is the Vessel "A" is the Vessel "B" is the Vessel "B" is the
You are aboard vessel "A" which is stand-on vessel stand-on vessel stand-on vessel stand-on vessel
towing on open waters when vessel "B", because it is towing. because it is to because it is sailing. because it is to port
150153 3 DIAGRAM 20
a sailing vessel, is sighted off your port starboard of vessel of vessel "A".
bow as shown. Which vessel is the "B".
stand-on?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND stop engines and stay in the middle of sound passing sound a whistle blast
You are approaching a bend in a navigate with caution the channel signals to any other of 4 to 6 seconds
150226 2 channel. You cannot see around the vessel that may be duration
bend because of the height of the bank. on the other side of
You should __________. the bend

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND sound passing not sound any signal sound a prolonged sound the danger
You are approaching a bend in a river signals until you sight the blast signal
where, due to the bank, you cannot see other vessel
150237 1 around the other side. A vessel on the
other side of the bend sounds one
prolonged blast. You should
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND not cross the hold your course and sound three short sound two prolonged
You are approaching a narrow channel. channel if you might speed if she is on blasts, and take all blasts followed by
Another vessel in the channel can only impede the other your port bow way off your vessel one short blast
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be navigated safely in that channel. vessel
You should __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND you should pass on there is an the dredge is not the dredge is moored
You are approaching a vessel dredging the port side of the obstruction on the under command
during the day and see two balls in a dredge port side of the
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vertical line on the port side of the dredge
dredge. These shapes mean that
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND not under command towing a tow more trawling underway and
You are approaching another vessel at than 200 meters dredging
night. You can see both red and green astern
150187 9 sidelights and, above the level of the
sidelights, three white lights in a vertical
line. The vessel may be __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND answer the signal reduce speed slightly initiate a passing make a large course
You are approaching another vessel on and hold course and signal that will allow change, and slow
crossing courses. She is about one speed for a half mile down if necessary
mile distant and is on your starboard clearance
150120 0
bow. You believe she will cross ahead
of you but she sounds a whistle signal
of five short blasts. You should
__________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND answer the signal reduce speed slightly make a large course wait for another
You are approaching another vessel on and hold course and to make sure she will change, whistle signal from
crossing courses. She is approximately speed have room to pass accompanied by the the other vessel
half a mile distant and is presently on appropriate whistle
150120 3 your starboard bow. You believe she signal, and slow
will cross ahead of you. She then down if necessary
sounds a whistle signal of five short
blasts. You should __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND answer the signal reduce speed slightly make a large course wait for another
You are approaching another vessel. and hold course and to make sure she will change, and slow whistle signal from
She is about one mile distant and is on speed have room to pass down if necessary the other vessel
your starboard bow. You believe she
150120 1
will cross ahead of you. She then
sounds a whistle signal of five short
blasts. You should __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND one prolonged, one two short blasts one short, one one prolonged blast
You are at anchor in fog on a 120-meter short and one prolonged, and one
power-driven vessel. You hear the fog prolonged short blast
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signal of a vessel approaching off your
port bow. You may sound __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Three blasts on the Three blasts on the Three blasts on the No signal other than
You are at anchor in fog. The fog signal whistle; one whistle; one short, whistle; one your fog signal may
of a vessel underway has been steadily prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and prolonged followed be used.
growing louder and the danger of and one prolonged. one short. by two short.
150243 2
collision appears to exist. In addition to
your fog signal, what signal may be
used to indicate the presence of your
vessel?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the stand-on You cannot impede The tankship is the The tankship is the
You are crossing a narrow channel in a vessel because the the safe passage of stand-on vessel stand-on vessel
small motorboat. You sight a tankship tankship is to port. the tankship. because it is to port because it is the
150125 3
off your port bow coming up the of your vessel. larger of the two
channel. Which statement is TRUE? vessels.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Neither vessel is the You cannot impede The tankship is the The tankship is the
You are crossing a narrow channel in stand-on vessel the safe passage of stand-on vessel stand-on vessel
an 18-meter tug when you sight a because the tankship the tankship. because it is in the because it is the
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loaded tankship off your port bow is crossing. channel. larger of the two
coming up the channel. Which vessels.
statement is correct?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the stand-on You cannot impede The cargo vessel is The Rule of Special
You are crossing a narrow channel on vessel because you the passage of the the stand-on vessel Circumstances
your 15-meter vessel. A deeply loaded are less than 65 feet cargo vessel. because she is applies in this case.
150125 7 DIAGRAM 40
cargo vessel is proceeding down the in length. running with the
channel as shown. In this situation, current.
which statement is correct?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You must keep out The other vessel is The other vessel is The rule of special
You are fishing at night, and you sight a of the way of the responsible to keep at anchor. circumstances
vessel showing three lights in a vertical other vessel. out of your way. applies.
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line. The upper and lower lights are red
and the middle light is white. Which
statement is TRUE?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND northwest (315°) north (000°) southeast (135°) southwest (225°)
You are heading due east (090°) and
150173 4 observe a vessel's red sidelight on your
port beam. The vessel may be heading
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND northwest (315°) southeast (135°) northeast (045°) southwest (225°)
You are heading due east (090°) and
150173 5 observe a vessel's red sidelight on your
port beam. The vessel may be heading
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND at least five short two short blasts one short, one three short blasts
You are in charge of a 120-meter power- and rapid blasts prolonged, and one
driven vessel at anchor in fog, sounding short blast
150243 11 the required anchor signals. You hear
the fog signal of a vessel underway off
your port bow. You may sound
__________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND sound the danger exchange passing sound one prolonged sound one short, one
You are in charge of a power-driven signal signals blast prolonged, and one
vessel making way in dense fog. You short blast
150159 2 observe what appears to be another
vessel on radar half a mile distant on
your port bow and closing. You must
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND hold course and alter course to port stop engines sound the danger
You are in charge of a power-driven speed signal
vessel navigating at night. You sight
the red sidelight of another vessel on
150144 3
your port bow. The other vessel's after
masthead light is to the right of her
forward masthead light. You should
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND take avoiding action immediately sound take avoiding action hold course and
You are in charge of a stand-on vessel immediately upon the danger signal only after providing speed until the point
in a crossing situation. The other determining that risk the give-way vessel of extremis, and then
vessel is 1.5 miles to port. You believe of collision exists time to take action, sound the danger
150149 7
that risk of collision exists. You should and determining that signal, taking
__________. her action is not whatever action will
appropriate best avert collision
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND take avoiding action immediately sound take avoiding action hold course and
You are in charge of a stand-on vessel immediately upon the danger signal, only after giving the speed until the point
in a crossing situation. The other determining that risk and change course give-way vessel time of extremis, and then
vessel is 1.5 miles to port. You believe of collision exists to take action, and sound the danger
150149 8
that risk of collision exists. You should determining that her signal, taking
__________. action is not whatever action will
appropriate best avoid collision
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND stop your engines sound two prolonged sound the danger slow to bare
You are in restricted visibility and hear a blasts of the whistle signal steerageway
150164 11 fog signal forward of the beam. Nothing
appears on your radar screen. You
must __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND stop your vessel change course to the change course to the hold your course and
You are making headway in fog and left right speed
150161 1 hear a fog signal of two prolonged
blasts on your starboard quarter. You
should __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND one all-round white two all-round white one all-round white the sidelights and a
You are on a 25 meter vessel at anchor, light lights light and the stern light
150224 6
what lights are you required to show? sidelights

You are on a 30-meter fishing vessel.
150191 6 DIAGRAM 16
Which day shape must you show while
engaged in fishing?
You are on a vessel engaged in fishing,
other than trawling, and have gear
150191 7 extending more than 150 meters DIAGRAM 16
horizontally from the vessel. Which day-
shape must you show in the direction of
the outlying gear?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND one short blast one prolonged blast one long blast five or more short
You are on a vessel nearing a bend in blasts
the channel where, because of the
150238 4 height of the bank, you cannot see a
vessel approaching from the opposite
direction. You should sound
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND change course to consider it to be a consider it to be an consider it a crossing
You are on vessel "A" and approaching make the situation crossing situation overtaking situation situation if you can
vessel "B" as shown. You are not sure definitely either cross ahead safely
150137 1 DIAGRAM 15
whether your vessel is crossing or crossing or
overtaking vessel "B". You should overtaking
__________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND sound five or more sound two short not answer the sound three blasts of
You are on vessel "A" in DIAGRAM 32, short rapid blasts blasts whistle signal from the whistle
and hear vessel "B" sound a signal vessel "B"
indicating her intention to overtake you.
150232 1 DIAGRAM 32
You feel it is not safe for vessel "B" to
overtake you at the present time. You
should __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Both vessels must Both vessels must Vessel "A" should The vessels should
You are on vessel "A" pushing a barge alter course to alter course to port maintain course and determine which will
150141 7 ahead and meeting vessel "B" as starboard and pass and pass starboard vessel "B" alter alter course by DIAGRAM 12
shown. How should the vessels pass? port to port. to starboard. course. sounding whistle
signals.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND sound two short sound five or more not answer the sound three blasts of
You are on vessel "A", as shown and blasts short and rapid whistle signal from the whistle
hear vessel "B" sound a signal blasts vessel "B"
150232 0 indicating his intention to overtake you. DIAGRAM 32
You feel it is not safe for vessel "B" to
overtake you at the present time. You
should __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND slow to less than 2 stop your engines reduce to bare begin a radar plot
You are on watch in the fog. Your knots steerageway
vessel is proceeding at a safe speed
150164 9 when you hear a fog signal ahead of
you. The Rules require you to navigate
with caution and, if danger of collision
exists, __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND underway and pushing ahead or towing astern a pilot vessel
You are overtaking a vessel at night dredging towing alongside
and you see a yellow light showing
150188 10
above the stern light of the overtaken
vessel. The overtaken vessel is
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND not cross the initiate an exchange sound the danger hold your course and
You are preparing to cross a narrow channel if you might of passing signals signal speed
150125 16 channel. You see a vessel that can impede the other
only be navigated safely within the vessel
channel. You should __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND the other vessel the other vessel gets action by the give- the other vessel gets
You are the stand-on vessel in a takes necessary to within half a mile way vessel alone will to within a quarter
150149 6 crossing situation. You may hold your action of your vessel not prevent collision mile of your vessel
course and speed until __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND slow down sound one short sound two short hold your course and
You are the watch officer on a power- blast and change blasts and change speed
150150 5 driven vessel and notice a large sailing course to starboard course to port
vessel approaching from astern. You
should __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND 1 2 3 4
You are towing two barges astern. The
length of the tow from the stern of the
tug to the stern of the last barge is 150
150187 7
meters. How many white towing
identification lights should be displayed
on the tugboat at night?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND one blast, 4 to 6 three blasts, 4 to 6 one continuous blast one blast, 8 to 10
You are underway and approaching a seconds in duration seconds in duration until you are able to seconds in duration
bend in the channel where vessels see around the bend
150238 7
approaching from the opposite direction
cannot be seen. You should sound
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND desires to desires a pilot is in distress is aground
You are underway and hear a vessel communicate by
150263 17 continuously sounding her fog whistle. radio
This indicates the other vessel
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND fishing vessel trawler dragging nets sailing vessel dredge at work
You are underway at night and you sight engaged in fishing
150200 3 DIAGRAM 47
the lights shown. You know these lights
indicate a __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND being towed not under command fishing with trawls towing astern
You are underway in a fog when you
hear a whistle signal of one prolonged
150259 7 blast followed by two short blasts. This
signal could indicate all of the following

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND one prolonged one prolonged, one five short and rapid three short and rapid
You are underway in a narrow channel followed by one short short, one prolonged, blasts blasts
and are being overtaken by a vessel blast and one short blast
astern. The overtaking vessel sounds a in that order
150232 5 signal indicating her intention to pass
you on your starboard side. If such an
action appears dangerous, you should
sound __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND five short and rapid three short and rapid one prolonged one prolonged, one
You are underway in a narrow channel blasts blasts followed by one short short, one prolonged,
and you are being overtaken by a blast and one short blast
vessel astern. The overtaking vessel in that order
150232 2 sounds a signal indicating his intention
to pass your vessel on your starboard
side. If such an action appears
dangerous you should sound
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is in A vessel is fishing, A vessel is at A vessel is towing.
You are underway in fog and hear one distress and needs hauling nets. anchor, warning of
150243 5 short, one prolonged, and one short assistance. her position.
blast in succession. What is the
meaning of this signal?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND towing engaged on pilotage aground in a fairway stopped and making
You are underway in fog and you hear duty no way through the
150259 13 one prolonged blast followed by two water
short blasts. This is a vessel
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND aground engaged in at anchor in distress
You are underway in fog and you hear underwater
three distinct bell strokes followed by construction
150255 2 five seconds of rapid bell ringing
followed by three distinct bell strokes.
This signal indicates a vessel
__________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND at anchor, giving aground at anchor, greater not under command
You are underway in fog when you hear warning than 100 meters at anchor
a signal of three strokes of a bell, a
150255 3 rapid ringing of the bell, and three more
strokes of the bell. This signal
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel A power-driven A vessel at anchor A vessel towing
You are underway in fog when you hear underway with the vessel underway and
the following signal: one short blast, wind abaft the beam making way through
150243 6
one prolonged blast and one short the water
blast in succession. Which of the
following would it be?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND aground more than 100 fishing while making fishing in company
You are underway in fog when you hear meters in length, at no way through the with another vessel
the rapid ringing of a bell for five anchor water
150247 3
gong for five seconds. This signal
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND engaged in pair fishing while making more than 100 engaged on pilotage
You are underway in fog when you hear trawling no way through the meters in length, at duty
the rapid ringing of a bell for five water anchor
150247 0
gong for five seconds. This signal
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND slow to moderate maintain speed and stop engines and slow to bare
You are underway in heavy fog. You speed and navigate sound the danger navigate with caution steerageway and
150164 3 hear the fog signal of a vessel which is with caution signal navigate with caution
somewhere ahead of your vessel. You
must __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Begin sounding two Begin sounding one Begin sounding one No change should be
You are underway in low visibility and prolonged blasts at prolonged blast prolonged blast made in the fog
150258 1 sounding fog signals. What changes two-minute intervals. followed by three followed by two short signal.
would you make in the fog signal short blasts at two- blasts at two-minute
immediately upon losing propulsion? minute intervals. intervals.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND alter course to reduce your speed to slow your engines alter course to port to
You are underway in reduced visibility. starboard to pass bare steerageway and let the other pass the other vessel
You hear the fog signal of another around the other vessel pass ahead of on its portside
150164 2
vessel about 20° on your starboard vessel you
bow. Risk of collision may exist. You
should __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND stop your engines sound two prolonged sound the danger slow to bare
You are underway in restricted visibility blasts of the whistle signal steerageway
and hear a fog signal forward of the
150164 6
beam. Nothing appears on your radar
screen. You must __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND reduce your speed to slow your engines alter the course to alter course to port to
You are underway in restricted visibility. bare steerageway and let the other starboard to pass pass the other vessel
You hear the fog signal of another vessel pass ahead of around the other on its port side
150164 12
vessel about 22° on your starboard you vessel's stern
bow. If danger of collision exists you
must __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your speed must be A look-out is not Fog signals are only The radar should
You are underway in thick fog. You reduced to bare required if the radar required when a always be kept on a
150119 9
have not determined if risk of collision steerageway. is on. vessel is detected by short-range scale.
exists. Which statement is TRUE? radar.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND meeting situation crossing situation overtaking situation special
You are underway on vessel "B" circumstances
approaching vessel "A", as shown. You situation
150130 2 DIAGRAM 38
are unable to see any sidelights on
vessel "A". This is a(n) __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND not under command being towed aground All of the above
You are underway, in fog, when you
hear a whistle signal of one prolonged
150259 22
blast followed by two short blasts. This
signal could indicate a vessel
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND you are the stand-on a risk of collision a special the other vessel is
You are watching another vessel vessel exists circumstances dead in the water
150116 9 approach and her compass bearing is situation exists
not changing. This means that
__________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND displaying a large red displaying three sounding four or continuously
You can indicate that your vessel is in flag black balls in a more short rapid sounding the fog
150263 16
distress by __________. vertical line blasts on the whistle whistle
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND south (180°) east (090°) northeast (045°) west (270°)
You see a red sidelight bearing NW
150173 3
(315°). That vessel may be heading
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND northwest (315°) east (090°) southwest (225°) west (270°)
You see a red sidelight bearing NW
150173 0
(315°). That vessel may be heading
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND pilot vessel less than vessel engaged in vessel aground less vessel engaged in
You see a vessel displaying ONLY the 50 meters, underway fishing than 50 meters dredging at anchor
150217 1 lights shown. This could be a and NOT engaged with an obstruction DIAGRAM 45
__________. on pilotage duty on one side
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND vessel engaged in pilot vessel on vessel engaged in power-driven vessel
You see a vessel displaying ONLY the fishing at anchor pilotage duty launching or underway
150217 0 DIAGRAM 45
lights shown. This could be a recovering aircraft
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND trolling getting ready to aground in distress
You see a vessel displaying the code receive aircraft
150263 18
flag "LIMA" below which is a red ball.
The vessel is __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND not under command fishing with trawls laying cable aground
You see a vessel displaying the day
150209 7 DIAGRAM 6
signal shown. The vessel may be
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND survey vessel vessel not under vessel aground pilot vessel with port
You see a vessel displaying three lights command side to you
in a vertical line. The highest and
lowest lights are red and the middle
150209 2
light is white. She is also showing a
white light at the stern, which is lower
than the forward light. It could be a
__________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND east (090°) northeast (045°) northwest (315°) southwest (225°)
You see a vessel's green sidelight
150173 2
bearing due east from you. The vessel
might be heading __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND you are the stand-on risk of collision exists a special the other vessel is
You see another vessel approaching, vessel circumstances dead in the water
150116 8 and its compass bearing does not situation exists
significantly change. This would indicate
that __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND hold course and alter course to port stop engines sound the danger
You see the lights shown as illustrated speed signal
150144 2 DIAGRAM 50
on your port bow. You should
__________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel pushing A vessel towing A pipeline A stationary dredge
150187 4 You see the lights shown. What would barges ahead barges astern DIAGRAM 77
it be?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND carefully watch his start a radar plot in alter your course to alter your course to
You sight another power-driven vessel compass bearing order to ascertain his port starboard
150141 2 dead-ahead showing both the red and course
green sidelights. The required action
to take would be to __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You should maintain The container vessel You are not to None of the above
Your 15-meter tug is underway and course and speed. is the stand-on as it impede the safe
crossing a deep and narrow channel. A is the larger vessel. passage of the
150125 11 large container vessel is off your port container vessel in
bow on a steady bearing. Which the channel.
statement is TRUE concerning this
situation?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND hold course and sound the danger initiate an exchange do not cross the
Your 15-meter vessel is crossing a speed signal of passing signals channel if you might
narrow channel and a large cargo impede the other
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vessel to port is within the channel and vessel
crossing your course. You must
__________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The other vessel Your vessel is the You should be You should be
Your power driven vessel is NOT must give way since give-way vessel in a showing the lights or showing the lights or
making way, but is not in any way your vessel is crossing situation. shapes for a vessel shapes for a vessel
150147 1 disabled. Another power driven vessel stopped. not under command. restricted in her
is approaching you on your starboard ability to maneuver.
beam. Which statement is TRUE?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The other vessel Your vessel is the You should be You should be
Your power-driven vessel is stopped must give way since give-way vessel in a showing the lights or showing the lights or
and making no way, but is not in any your vessel is crossing situation. shapes for a vessel shapes for a vessel
150147 2
way disabled. Another vessel is stopped. not under command. restricted in her
approaching you on your starboard ability to maneuver.
beam. Which statement is TRUE?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The sailboat, The sailboat, Your vessel, Your vessel,
Your power-driven vessel is underway because it is to port because it is under because it is a power- because it is to
150153 9 when you sight a sailing vessel on your of your vessel sail driven vessel starboard of the
port bow. Which vessel is the "stand- sailboat
on" vessel?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND One white light Two white lights One white light and One white light and
Your tug is underway at night and NOT one yellow light two yellow lights
150184 1 towing. What light(s) should your
vessel show aft to other vessels
coming up from astern?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND One prolonged blast Two prolonged Three short blasts One prolonged and
Your vessel enters fog. You stop your every two minutes blasts every two every two minutes two short blasts
150256 1 engines, and the vessel is dead in the minutes every two minutes
water. Which fog signal should you
sound?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND 30 seconds one minute two minutes three minutes
Your vessel is 25 meters long and
anchored in restricted visibility. You are
150250 6
required to sound the proper fog signal
at intervals of not more than
__________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Five seconds ringing One prolonged blast Five seconds ringing Four short blasts on
Your vessel is 75 meters in length and of a bell at intervals followed by two short of a bell and five the whistle at
restricted in her ability to maneuver. of not more than one blasts on the whistle second sounding of intervals of not more
150252 1 Visibility is restricted. What signal do minute at intervals of not a gong at intervals of than two minutes
you sound if you are carrying out your more than two not more than one
work at anchor? minutes minute
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND three strokes of the a blast on the whistle three strokes of the no additional signals
Your vessel is aground in fog. In gong before and bell before and after
150255 1
addition to the regular anchor signals, after the rapid ringing the rapid ringing of
you will be sounding __________. of the gong the bell
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND back your engines stop your engines answer with one sound the danger
Your vessel is approaching a bend. and drift prolonged blast signal
150238 6 You hear a prolonged blast from around
the bend. You should __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND No signal other than One prolonged, one One prolonged One short, one
Your vessel is at anchor in fog. The fog your fog signal may short, and one followed by two short prolonged, and one
signal of another vessel, apparently be used. prolonged whistle whistle blasts short whistle blast
underway, has been growing louder and blast
150243 10
the danger of collision appears to exist.
In addition to your fog signal, what
signal may be used to indicate your
presence?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND One prolonged blast One prolonged blast Two prolonged One short, one
Your vessel is underway but stopped on the whistle and two short blasts blasts on the whistle prolonged, and one
150256 3 and making no way through the water on the whistle short blast on the
when fog sets in. Which fog signal whistle
should you sound?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND alter course to slow your engines reduce your speed to alter course to port
Your vessel is underway in reduced starboard to pass and let the other bare steerageway and pass the other
visibility. You hear the fog signal of around the other vessel pass ahead of vessel on its port
150164 10
another vessel about 30° on your vessel's stern you side
starboard bow. If danger of collision
exists, you must __________.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: She must show a She is allowed to She must show a She must show a
Which statement is TRUE concerning a stern light. show the same lights fixed all-round white day-shape of a black
150198 1
vessel under oars? as a sailing vessel. light. cone.

INLAND ONLY A barge more than 50 2 1 3 None
meters long is required to show how
150026 2 many white anchor lights when
anchored in a Secretary approved
"special anchorage area"?
INLAND ONLY A fleet of moored Red Amber White Yellow
barges extends into a navigable
150040 2
channel. What is the color of the lights
on the barges?
INLAND ONLY At night, what lights are All-round yellow Two yellow lights in a Two unobstructed all- Two unobstructed all-
required on barges moored in a group lights placed at the vertical line at the round white lights round red lights
150040 4
formation more than two barges wide? corners of each corner extremities of
barge in the group the group
INLAND ONLY At night, which lights Two unobstructed all- All-round white lights Two unobstructed all- Two red lights in a
are required on barges moored in a round white lights placed at the corners round yellow lights vertical line at the
150040 3
group formation more than two barges of each barge in the corner extremities of
wide? group the group
INLAND ONLY At night, you see the barge being pushed barge being towed tug pushing a barge tug towing a barge
150043 1 lights shown. They are shown on a ahead astern ahead astern DIAGRAM 75
__________.
INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the the waters the Great Lakes on the coastline of the any lakes within state
Inland Navigation Rules, the term surrounding any the United States United States, out to boundaries
150002 4
"Inland Waters" includes __________. islands of the U.S. side of the boundary one mile offshore
INLAND ONLY Identify the operation Aircraft carrier A submarine A vessel aground None of the above
indicated by the lights exhibited as engaged in the engaged in assisted by tugs
150063 1 DIAGRAM 85
shown. launching and underway
recovery of aircraft replenishment
INLAND ONLY Identify the operation An aircraft carrier A submarine A dredge engaged in A vessel aground
indicated by the lights shown. engaged in the engaged in dredging operations assisted by tugs
150063 4 launching and underway DIAGRAM 85
recovery of aircraft replenishment at sea

INLAND ONLY In a narrow channel, pass with caution on wait for the other initiate another signal immediately answer
you are underway on power driven the port side of vessel to initiate a after the situation with the danger
vessel "A" and desire to overtake power vessel "B" signal has stabilized signal, and then
driven vessel "B". After you sound two sound one short
150036 3
short blasts on your whistle, vessel "B" blast
sounds five short and rapid blasts on
the whistle. You should __________.
INLAND ONLY Power driven vessels The vessels should The vessels should The vessels should The vessels should
"A" and "B" are meeting on a river as continue on course exchange two blast exchange one blast pass starboard to
shown and will pass about 1/4 mile and pass without whistle signals and whistle signals and starboard and must
150054 1 apart. Which action should the vessels sounding any whistle pass starboard to pass starboard to sound whistle signals DIAGRAM 41
take? signals. starboard. starboard only if either vessel
changes course.
INLAND ONLY The masthead light less than 20 meters less than 12 meters
which has separate engaged in fishing
may be located at other than the fore in length in length sidelights carried on
150175 1 and aft centerline on a power-driven the outboard
vessel __________. extremes of the
vessel's breadth
INLAND ONLY Two power driven Both vessels should Both vessels should Vessel "A" should Neither vessel
vessels, "A" and "B" , are meeting in a sound two short sound one short sound one short should sound any
150033 3 narrow channel as shown. Which blasts. blast. blast and vessel "B" signal as no course DIAGRAM 29
statement is TRUE concerning whistle should sound two change is
signals between the vessels? short blasts. necessary.
INLAND ONLY Two power driven Both vessels should The vessels should The vessels should The vessels should
vessels, "A" and "B" , are meeting on a continue on course exchange two blast exchange one blast pass starboard to
river as shown and will pass about 1/4 and pass without whistle signals and whistle signals and starboard and must
150033 2 mile apart. What action should the sounding any whistle pass starboard to pass starboard to sound whistle signals DIAGRAM 41
vessels take? signals. starboard. starboard. only if either vessel
changes course.
INLAND ONLY Two power-driven "I intend to leave you "I intend to leave you "I am altering my None of the above
vessels are crossing within a half a mile on my starboard on my port side" course to starboard"
of each other as shown. Vessel "A" side"
150064 8 DIAGRAM 42
sounds one short blast on the whistle.
This signal means __________.

INLAND ONLY Two power-driven "I am altering my "I intend to leave you "I intend to overtake "I am operating
vessels are crossing within a half a mile course to starboard" on my port side" you on your port astern propulsion"
150064 12 DIAGRAM 42
INLAND ONLY Two power-driven "I intend to leave you "I am operating "I am altering my None of the above
vessels are crossing within a half a mile on my starboard astern propulsion course to starboard"
of each other as shown. Vessel "A" side" port side"
150064 7 DIAGRAM 42
INLAND ONLY Two power-driven "I intend to overtake "I am operating "I intend to leave you None of the above
vessels are crossing within a half a mile you on my port side" astern propulsion" on my starboard
150064 11 DIAGRAM 42
INLAND ONLY Two power-driven maintain course and alter course to the sound one short sound the danger
vessels are crossing within a half a mile speed without right or slowdown blast and maintain signal and slow to
of each other as shown. Vessel "A" sounding any signals course and speed moderate speed
150064 1 DIAGRAM 42
Vessel "B" should __________.
INLAND ONLY Two power-driven one short blast two short blasts two prolonged blasts three short blasts
vessels are crossing within a half a mile followed by two short
of each other as shown. Vessel "A" blasts
150064 2 DIAGRAM 42
Vessel "B" should sound __________.
INLAND ONLY Two power-driven one prolonged, one one prolonged blast two short blasts None of the above
vessels are crossing within a half a mile short, one prolonged
of each other as shown. Vessel "A" and one short blasts
150064 5 DIAGRAM 42
Vessel "B" should sound __________.

INLAND ONLY Two power-driven Whistle signals must If agreement is If agreement is None of the above
vessels are meeting in a narrow be exchanged in all reached by reached by
channel as shown. Which statement is situations when radiotelephone radiotelephone
150059 1 DIAGRAM 37
TRUE? passing within one whistle signals are whistle signals must
half mile of each optional. still be exchanged.
other.
INLAND ONLY Two power-driven propose the manner have the right of way initiate the All of the above
vessels are meeting in a narrow of passage maneuvering signals
channel on the Great Lakes as shown.
150058 2 DIAGRAM 37
Vessel "A" is downbound with a
following current. Vessel "A" shall
__________.
INLAND ONLY Two power-driven propose the manner have the right of way initiate the None of the above
vessels are meeting in a narrow of passage maneuvering signals
channel on the Great Lakes as shown.
150058 1 DIAGRAM 37
Vessel "A" is downbound with a
following current. Vessel "B" shall
__________.
INLAND ONLY Two power-driven "I intend to leave you "I intend to leave you "I am altering my "I am altering my
vessels are meeting in the situation as on my starboard on my port side." course to port." course to starboard."
shown and will pass within 1/2 mile of side."
150057 2 DIAGRAM 37
each other. Two short blasts from
either vessel means __________.
INLAND ONLY Two power-driven take action to permit have the right of way initiate the None of the above
vessels are meeting in the situation as safe passage maneuvering signals
shown in a narrow channel on the Great
150058 4 DIAGRAM 37
Lakes. Vessel "A" is downbound with a
following current. Vessel "B" should
__________.
INLAND ONLY Two power-driven "I am altering my "I intend to leave you "I intend to hold "I intend to pass on
vessels are meeting in the situation as course to starboard." on my port side." course and speed." your starboard side."
150057 1 DIAGRAM 37
shown. One short blast from either
vessel means __________.
INLAND ONLY Vessel "A" is power- one short blast two short blasts one prolonged blast no signal
driven and overtaking power-driven
150050 1 vessel "B" as shown and will pass DIAGRAM 17
without changing course. Vessel "A"

INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are red sidelight yellow towing light special flashing light All of the above
meeting on a river as shown and will
150055 1 pass 1/4 mile apart. Which is one of DIAGRAM 41
the lights on vessel "B" that you will see
if you are on vessel "A"?
INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are a special flashing two white masthead green sidelights All of the above
meeting on a river as shown and will light lights in a vertical line
150055 2 pass 1/4 mile apart. Which light(s) on DIAGRAM 41
the tug & barge will you see, if you are
on vessel "A"?
INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are Whistle signals must
If a passing If a passing None of the above
meeting on a river as shown and will be exchanged in all
agreement is agreement is
pass 1/4 mile apart. Which statement situations when
reached by reached by
150051 3 DIAGRAM 41
is TRUE? passing within one
radiotelephone, radiotelephone
half mile. whistle signals are whistle signals are
optional. still required.
INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are Whistle signals must The vessels should If a passing The vessels should
meeting on a river as shown and will be exchanged in all exchange two blast agreement is pass port to port and
pass 1/4 mile apart. Which statement situations when whistle signals and reached by must sound whistle
150051 2 DIAGRAM 29
is TRUE? passing within one pass port to port. radiotelephone signals only if either
half mile. whistle signals are vessel changes
optional. course.
INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are Whistle signals must The vessels should If a passing The vessels should
meeting on a river as shown and will be exchanged in all exchange two blast agreement is pass port to port and
pass 1/4 mile apart. Which statement cases when passing signals and pass port reached by must sound whistle
is TRUE? within one half mile to port. radiotelephone, signals only if either
of each other. whistle signals are vessel changes
150268 2 DIAGRAM 29
optional, and the course.
vessels should pass
starboard to
starboard as agreed.
INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are Both vessels should The vessels must The vessels must The vessels may
meeting on a river as shown and will continue on course exchange two blast exchange one blast reach agreement by
150051 1 pass 1/4 mile apart. Which statement and pass without whistle signals and whistle signals and radiotelephone and DIAGRAM 29
is TRUE? sounding any whistle pass port to port. pass starboard to sound no whistle
signals. starboard signal.

INLAND ONLY Vessels engaged in trolling fishing in a traffic in a narrow channel in close proximity to
fishing may show the additional signals separation zone other vessels
150265 1
described in Annex II to the Rules when engaged in fishing
they are __________.
INLAND ONLY Which light(s) shall be Two unobstructed all- Two yellow lights in a A red light placed on A red light placed on
shown at night on a moored barge round white lights vertical line at the all four corners the two corners
150040 1
which reduces the navigable width of stern farthest from the
any channel to less than 80 meters? bank
INLAND ONLY Which of the following Two white lights in a A red light over a Two fixed yellow All of the above
signals may be exhibited by a vessel vertical line white light in a lights in a vertical line
150266 0
trawling in close proximity to other vertical line
fishing vessels?
INLAND ONLY Which statement is The vessel shall ring The vessel is not The vessel shall The vessel shall
TRUE concerning the fog signal of a a bell for 5 seconds required to sound a sound one blast of sound three blasts
150037 3 barge 35 meters in length, anchored in every minute. fog signal. the whistle every 2 on the whistle every
a "special anchorage area" approved by minutes. 2 minutes.
the Secretary?
INLAND ONLY Which statement is The vessel is not The vessel shall ring The vessel shall The vessel shall
TRUE concerning the fog signal of a required to sound a a bell for 5 seconds sound one blast of sound three blasts
150037 2 canal boat 25 meters in length, fog signal. every minute. the whistle every 2 on the whistle every
anchored in a "special anchorage area" minutes. 2 minutes.
approved by the Secretary?
150037 0 sailing vessel 25 meters in length, fog signal. every minute. the whistle every 2 on the whistle every
anchored in a "special anchorage area" minutes. 2 minutes.
approved by the Secretary?
150037 1 vessel 15 meters in length, anchored in fog signal. every minute. the foghorn every 2 on the whistle every
a "special anchorage area" approved by minutes. 2 minutes.
the Secretary?
INLAND ONLY While underway and in You must sound You must sound one You must sound You need not sound
sight of another power driven vessel three short blasts on blast if backing to whistle signals only if any whistle signals.
forward of your beam, more than 0.5 the whistle. starboard. the vessels are
150035 10 mile away, you put your engines full meeting.
speed astern. Which statement

INLAND ONLY While underway you wait until the vessel stop until the red proceed leaving all pass between the
sight the lights shown with the yellow ahead crosses your lights turn green the lights on your two sets of vertical
150060 1 DIAGRAM 81
lights flashing, you should __________. bow starboard side red lights
INLAND ONLY While underway you dredge pipeline mine clearance vessel aground vessel not under
sight the lights shown with the yellow vessel command
150060 13 DIAGRAM 81
lights flashing. The lights displayed are
from a __________.
INLAND ONLY While underway you vessel not under dredge pipeline vessel aground vessel engaged in
sight the lights shown with the yellow command fishing
150060 10 DIAGRAM 81
lights flashing. The lights displayed are
from a __________.
INLAND ONLY While underway you visible at night and visible for at least more than 50 meters flashing at intervals
sight the lights shown with the yellow during periods of one mile apart of 120 flashes per
150060 5 DIAGRAM 81
lights flashing. The lights displayed restricted visibility minute
should be __________.
INLAND ONLY You are meeting "head One green and one One green and one Only the green and The green and red
on" a tug towing a barge alongside red sidelight on the red sidelight and a red sidelights sidelights marking
about a mile away. In addition to the outside of the unit special flashing light marking each vessel each vessel and a
150141 12
white masthead lights which other lights special flashing light
do you see on the tug and tow
combined?
INLAND ONLY You are on a power- Hold course and Sound the danger Sound one short Sound one short
driven vessel "I" as shown. Vessel "II" speed without giving signal and reduce blast, reduce speed blast and await
is a power-driven vessel engaged in a signal. speed. and turn to response from the
150053 1 DIAGRAM 36
fishing that will pass within 1/2 a mile of starboard. fishing vessel.
your vessel. Which action should you
take?
INLAND ONLY You are on a power- Hold course and Sound the danger Sound one short Sound two short
driven vessel "I" as shown. Vessel "II" speed without giving signal and reduce blast, reduce speed blasts and change
is a power-driven vessel engaged in a signal. speed. and turn to course to port.
fishing that will pass within 1/2 a mile of starboard.
150053 2 DIAGRAM 36
your vessel. You sound one short blast
on the whistle. Vessel "II" does not
sound any signal. Which action should
you take?

INLAND ONLY You are on power sound two short sound two prolonged not answer the None of the above
driven vessel "A" as shown in a narrow blasts followed by two short whistle signals from
channel. Power driven vessel "B" blasts vessel "B"
150442 1 DIAGRAM 32
sounds two short blasts. If you are in
agreement you should __________.
INLAND ONLY You are on power sound one short hold course and sound one short sound the danger
driven vessel "I" and in sight of power blast and hold speed and sound no blast and slow down signal and slow to
150052 1 driven vessel "II" as shown. Vessel "II" course and speed signal or turn to starboard moderate speed DIAGRAM 36
sounds one short blast. What action
should you take if you agree?
INLAND ONLY You are on vessel "A" sound two short sound one prolonged not answer the None of the above
as shown and hear vessel "B" sound a blasts followed by three whistle signal from
signal indicating his intentions to short blasts vessel "B"
150066 1 overtake you. You feel it is not safe for DIAGRAM 32
vessel "B" to overtake you at the
present time. You should __________.
INLAND ONLY You see the lights Proceed at full see Stop the vessel and Slow down and pass None of the above
shown while proceeding in a channel. speed through the await the red lights to between the two sets
150063 2 DIAGRAM 85
What should you do? two sets of double change to green. of double red lights.
red lights.
INLAND ONLY You see the lights A B C D
150063 3 shown while proceeding in a channel. DIAGRAM 85
Where should you pass?
INLAND ONLY A commercial vessel flashing blue light alternately flashing flashing yellow light alternately flashing
150041 7 engaged in public safety activities may red and yellow light blue and red light
display a(n) __________.
INLAND ONLY A commercial vessel flashing yellow light flashing blue light alternately flashing alternately flashing
150041 5 engaged in public safety activities may blue and red light red and yellow light
display a(n) __________.
INLAND ONLY A flashing blue light is law enforcement U.S. submarines air-cushion vessels dredge pipelines on
used to identify __________. vessels in the trestles
150024 0
nondisplacement
mode
INLAND ONLY A law enforcement boat blue flag flashing blue light flashing red light flashing amber light
150041 3
may display a __________.

INLAND ONLY A law enforcement two amber lights in a an alternately a high intensity a fixed green light
vessel patrolling a marine regatta may horizontal line flashing red and flashing white light over a red flashing
150042 1
show either a flashing blue light or yellow light (strobe) light
__________.
INLAND ONLY A light used to signal alternating red and alternating white and all-round white or all-round white light
150027 3 passing intentions must be an yellow light yellow light yellow light only
__________.
INLAND ONLY A partially submerged diamond shape diamond shape only black ball black ball only when
object towed by a vessel must show regardless of length when the length of the length of the tow
150022 3 during the day one __________. of the tow the tow exceeds 200 exceeds 200 meters
meters in length in length
INLAND ONLY A power driven vessel one short blast two short blasts two prolonged blasts two prolonged blasts
overtaking another in a narrow channel, followed by one short followed by two short
150028 5 and wishing to pass on the other blast blasts
vessel's port side, would sound a
whistle signal of __________.
INLAND ONLY A power driven vessel The vessel moving The vessel moving The vessel located The vessel sounding
proceeding downstream in a narrow upstream against the downstream with a more towards the the first whistle
channel on the Western Rivers sights current following current channel centerline signal
150011 5
another power driven vessel moving
upstream. Which vessel has the right
of way?
INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel descending the river ascending the river ascending the river All of the above
crossing a river on the Great Lakes or with a tow with a tow without a tow
150016 1 Western Rivers, must keep out of the
way of a power-driven vessel
__________.
INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel vessels ascending vessels descending all vessels ascending None of the above
crossing a river on the Western Rivers the river the river and descending the
150008 1
has the right of way over __________. river
INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel 1 short blast 2 short blasts 2 prolonged and 1 2 prolonged and 2
intends to overtake another power- short blasts short blasts
driven vessel on the overtaken vessel's
150028 2
port side. Which whistle signal should
be sounded in order to state this
intention?

INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel 1 prolonged and 1 1 short blast 2 prolonged and 2 2 short blasts
intends to overtake another power- short blast short blasts
driven vessel on the overtaken vessel's
150028 6
port side. What whistle signal should
be sounded in order to state this
intention?
INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel The downbound The upbound vessel The upbound vessel All of the above
operating in a narrow channel with a vessel has the right must initiate the must propose the
following current on the Great Lakes or of way. required manner of passing.
150011 8
Western Rivers is meeting an upbound maneuvering signals.
vessel. Which statement is TRUE?
INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel The downbound The downbound The downbound All of the above
operating in a narrow channel with a vessel has the right- vessel must initiate vessel must propose
following current on the Great Lakes or of-way. the required the manner and
150011 4
Western Rivers is meeting an upbound maneuvering signals. place of passage.
vessel. Which statement is TRUE?
INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel two masthead lights, two masthead lights, sidelights and two one masthead light,
pushing ahead or towing alongside on sidelights, and stern sidelights, and two towing lights sidelights, and stern
150021 4 the Mississippi River, above the Huey light towing lights light
P. Long Bridge, shall carry
__________.
pushing ahead or towing alongside on sidelights and stern sidelights and two towing lights sidelights and stern
150021 3 the Mississippi River, below the Huey P. light towing lights light
Long Bridge, shall carry __________.
when pushing ahead or towing sidelights, and stern sidelights, and two towing lights sidelights, and stern
alongside on the Western Rivers light towing lights light
150021 1
(above the Huey P. Long Bridge on the
Mississippi River) shall exhibit
__________.
INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel, four short blasts one long blast one prolonged blast No signal is required.
150035 4 when leaving a dock or berth, is
required to sound __________.
INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel, Three short blasts A long blast A prolonged blast No signal is required.
150035 9 when leaving a dock or berth, must
sound what signal?

INLAND ONLY A special flashing light being pushed ahead at anchor in a fairway towed astern All of the above
150023 1 is used on a vessel(s) __________.
INLAND ONLY A towing vessel pushing sidelights only sidelights and towing sidelights, towing sidelights, towing
ahead on the Western Rivers above the lights lights, and two lights, and three
150021 2
Huey P. Long bridge must show masthead lights masthead lights
__________.
INLAND ONLY A vessel displaying a transferring a law enforcement a work boat engaged in a race
150041 2
flashing blue light is __________. dangerous cargo vessel
INLAND ONLY A vessel displaying an in distress enforcing the law engaged in public restricted in its ability
150042 0 alternating red and yellow light is safety activities to maneuver
__________.
INLAND ONLY A vessel engaged in search and rescue restricted in ability to not under command river bank protection
public safety activities may display an maneuver
150042 2 alternately flashing red and yellow light.
This special light may be used by a
vessel engaged in __________.
INLAND ONLY A vessel engaged in river bank protection conducting firefighting law enforcement
public safety activities may display an submarine
150042 7 alternately flashing red and yellow light. operations
INLAND ONLY A vessel engaged in law enforcement patrolling a regatta a pair of trawlers river bank protection
public safety activities may display an hauling nets
150042 6 alternately flashing red and yellow light.
INLAND ONLY A vessel leaving a dock other vessels can be she is a power- visibility is restricted her engines are
or berth must sound a prolonged blast seen approaching driven vessel going astern
150035 1
of the whistle only if __________.
INLAND ONLY A vessel of less than 20 must show one white need not show any must show two white need show a light
meters in length at anchor at night in a light lights lights only on the approach
150025 1 "special anchorage area designated by of another vessel
the Secretary" __________.
INLAND ONLY At night, a barge show a flashing show a white light at show a red light at not be required to be
150039 0 moored in a slip used primarily for yellow light at each each corner the bow and stern lighted
mooring purposes shall __________. corner

INLAND ONLY At night, a light signal an intention to that the vessel is in an intention to leave an intention to leave
150033 5 consisting of two flashes by a vessel communicate over distress another vessel to another vessel to
indicates __________. radiotelephone port starboard
INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the the Western Rivers, harbors and rivers to waters along the None of the above
Inland Navigation Rules, the term extending to the the outermost aids to coast of the United
150002 1 "Inland Waters" includes __________. COLREGS navigation States to a distance
demarcation line of two miles offshore
INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the the Western Rivers the Great Lakes on harbors and rivers All of the above
Inland Navigation Rules, the term the United States shoreward of the
150002 3 "Inland Waters" includes __________. side of the COLREGS
International demarcation lines
Boundary
INLAND ONLY If a towing vessel and pushed ahead towed alongside towed astern All of the above
her tow are severely restricted in their
ability to deviate from their course,
150065 1 lights in addition to the towing
identification lights must be shown.
These additional lights shall be shown if
the tow is __________.
INLAND ONLY If you were coming up One short blast One prolonged blast Two short blasts Two prolonged
on another power-driven vessel from blasts followed by
dead astern and desired to overtake on two short blasts
150029 4
the other vessel's starboard side, which
whistle signal would you sound?
INLAND ONLY If your tug is pushing a A white stern light Two red lights Two towing lights A towing light over
barge ahead at night and it is not a the stern light
150020 1
composite unit, which light(s) should
show aft on your vessel?
INLAND ONLY In a narrow channel, a one short blast two short blasts two prolonged blasts two prolonged blasts
power-driven vessel desiring to followed by one short followed by two short
overtake another power-driven vessel blast blasts
150029 3
on the other vessel's starboard side will
sound a whistle signal of __________.

INLAND ONLY In a narrow channel, pass with caution on hold your relative answer the five short slow or stop and
you are underway on power driven the port side of position, and then blast signal then stop expect radical
vessel "A" and desire to overtake power vessel "B" sound another signal your vessel until the maneuvers from "B"
driven vessel "B". After you sound two after the situation other vessel initiates
150036 4
short blasts on your whistle, vessel "B" has stabilized a signal
sounds five short and rapid blasts on
the whistle. You should __________.
INLAND ONLY Maneuvering signals all vessels when all vessels meeting power-driven vessels power-driven vessels
shall be sounded on inland waters by meeting, crossing, or
or crossing at a overtaking and in crossing at a
which of the following vessels? overtaking and indistance within half a sight of one another distance within half a
150031 10
sight of one another
mile of each other mile of each other
and not in sight of and NOT in sight of
one another one another
INLAND ONLY One and two short blast two sailing vessels two power-driven two power-driven Two power-driven
signals must be sounded on inland are in sight of one vessels are in sight vessels are crossing vessel are in sight of
waters when __________. another and meeting of one another and within half a mile of one another and are
150031 11
at a distance of one will cross at a each other and NOT meeting at a
quarter mile distance of one mile in sight of each other distance of one half
mile
INLAND ONLY Only law enforcement two red lights in a a flashing yellow light an alternately a flashing blue light
150041 1 vessels are permitted to show vertical line flashing red and
__________. yellow light
INLAND ONLY Passing signals shall be all vessels upon a towing vessel when a power-driven All of the above
sounded on inland waters by sighting another meeting another vessel when
__________. vessel rounding a towing vessel on a crossing less than
150034 2 bend in the channel clear day with a 0.6 half a mile ahead of
mile CPA (Closest another power-driven
Point of Approach) vessel
INLAND ONLY Signals shall be any vessel when another power-driven any vessel when another power-driven
sounded by a power-driven vessel within half a mile of vessel when both both are in sight of vessel only when
150031 9 intending to overtake __________. that vessel power-driven vessels one another within half a mile of
are in sight of one that power-driven
another vessel
INLAND ONLY The lights shown are pipeline vessel pushing vessel being towed vessel underway and
150020 3 DIAGRAM 75
those of a __________. ahead astern dredging

INLAND ONLY The special light for a be on top of the mast not interfere with the be as far forward as not be visible more
vessel engaged in public safety or highest structure visibility of the possible than 22 1/2 degrees
150042 5
activities must __________. of the vessel navigation lights abaft the beam
INLAND ONLY The stand-on vessel in intends to hold is changing course to is changing course to intends to leave the
a crossing situation sounds one short course and speed starboard port other on her port
150032 3
blast of the whistle. This means that side
the vessel __________.
INLAND ONLY Two power driven must be exchanged may be exchanged must be exchanged must be exchanged
vessels are meeting on a clear day and if passing only if course
150031 2 will pass less than half a mile apart. In agreements have not changes are
this situation whistle signals been made by radio necessary by either
__________. vessel
INLAND ONLY Two power-driven "I am altering my "I intend to leave you "My intention is to "I intend to pass on
vessels are meeting in the situation as course to starboard" on my port side" hold course and your starboard side"
150032 6 DIAGRAM 37
shown. One short blast by vessel "A" speed"
means __________.
INLAND ONLY Two vessels are in a Sound a one blast Maintain course and Sound a two blast Sound a three blast
starboard to starboard meeting situation whistle signal and sound no signal. whistle signal and whistle signal and
150033 1 and will pass well clear approximately turn to starboard. maintain course. turn to port.
1/4 mile apart. Which action should
each vessel take?
INLAND ONLY Two vessels in a required not required, but may required if crossing required when
crossing situation have reached be sounded within half a mile crossing within one
agreement by radiotelephone as to the mile
150031 3
intentions of the other. In this situation,
whistle signals are __________.
INLAND ONLY Under the Inland "I am turning to "I am turning to port." "I intend to leave you "I intend to leave you
Navigation Rules, what is the meaning starboard." on my starboard on my port side."
150032 5
of a one short blast signal used when side."
meeting another vessel?
INLAND ONLY Under the Inland "I am turning to "I am turning to port." "I intend to leave you "I intend to leave you
Navigation Rules, what is the meaning starboard." on my starboard on my port side."
150033 6 of the two short blasts signal used when side."
meeting another vessel?
INLAND ONLY Under the Rules, the seaplane wing in ground craft hovercraft All of the above
150001 5 term "vessel" does NOT include
__________.

INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are Both vessels should The vessels should The vessels should The vessels should
meeting on a river as shown and will continue on course exchange two blast exchange two blast pass port to port and
pass about 1/4 mile apart. Which and pass without whistle signals and whistle signals and must sound whistle
150033 4 DIAGRAM 29
statement is TRUE? sounding any whistle pass port to port. pass starboard to signals only if either
signals. starboard. vessel changes
course.
INLAND ONLY What is the required One short blast One prolonged blast Two short blasts Two prolonged
150035 6 whistle signal for a power-driven vessel blasts
leaving a dock or berth?
INLAND ONLY What is the whistle One short blast Three short blasts One prolonged blast No signal is
150035 8 signal used to indicate a power-driven necessary
vessel leaving a dock?
INLAND ONLY What is true of a It may show through It flashes at the rate It is optional below All of the above
150019 0 "special flashing light"? an arc of not less of 120 flashes per the Baton Rouge
than 180°. minute. Highway Bridge.
INLAND ONLY What lights are required Sidelights and a Sidelights and a Sidelights, a towing Sidelights, a special
for a barge being pushed ahead, not stern light special flashing light light, and a stern flashing light, and a
150023 2
being part of a composite unit? light stern light
INLAND ONLY What lights are required Sidelights and a Sidelights, a special Sidelights and a Sidelights, a towing
for a single barge being towed stern light flashing light, and a special flashing light light, and a stern
150044 1
alongside? stern light light
INLAND ONLY What MAY be used to A black cone, apex Two all-round yellow The beam of a All of the above
indicate the presence of a partly upward lights at each end of search light from the
150022 2 submerged object being towed? the tow towing vessel shown
in the direction of
the tow
INLAND ONLY What shall be used to A black cone, apex An all-round white A flare-up light All of the above
150022 0 indicate the presence of a partly downward light at each end of
submerged object being towed? the tow
INLAND ONLY When power-driven "I intend to leave you "I intend to hold "I intend to change "I am altering course
vessels are crossing, a signal of one on my port side" course and speed" course to starboard" to starboard"
150032 4
short blast by either vessel means
__________.
INLAND ONLY When power-driven "I intend to leave you "I intend to hold "I intend to change "I request a
vessels are in a crossing situation, one on my port side" course and speed" course to starboard" departure from the
150032 2
short blast by either vessel would mean rules"
__________.

INLAND ONLY When power-driven meeting or crossing meeting within one meeting or crossing crossing within one
vessels are in sight of one another, within half a mile of mile of each other at any distance mile of each other
150031 8
passing signals shall be sounded when each other
__________.
INLAND ONLY When two power-driven The vessel going The vessel The vessel that is Either vessel
vessels are meeting on the Great upstream stemming downbound with a towing regardless of
Lakes, Western Rivers, or waters the current following current the current
150011 6
specified by the Secretary, where there
is a current, which vessel shall sound
the first passing signal?
INLAND ONLY When you are one short blast one long blast two short blasts two prolonged blasts
overtaking another power driven vessel followed by two short
150028 4 and desire to pass on her left or port blasts
hand, you should sound __________.
INLAND ONLY Which indicates the A diamond shape on An all-round light at A searchlight All of the above
presence of a partly submerged object the towed object each end of the beamed from the
150022 1
being towed? towed object towing vessel in the
direction of the tow
INLAND ONLY Which is a characteristic It is required for all It must show through It must be of the All of the above
of a "special flashing light"? vessels being an arc of not less same character and
150019 2 pushed ahead as than 180° nor more construction as the
part of a composite than 225°. masthead light.
unit.
INLAND ONLY Which is CORRECT It must be yellow inIt must be placed as It must not show All of the above
150019 1 regarding a "special flashing light"? color. far forward as through an arc of
possible. more than 225°.
INLAND ONLY Which is TRUE of a She has the right-of- She shall propose She shall initiate All of the above
power-driven vessel, bound way. the manner of maneuvering signals.
150011 1 downstream, when meeting an upbound passage.
vessel on the Western Rivers?
INLAND ONLY Which is TRUE of a Neither vessel has She has the right-of- She does not have She must wait for a
vessel downbound with a following the right-of-way. way only if she is the right-of-way, whistle signal from
150011 9 current when meeting an upbound power-driven. since the other the upbound vessel.
vessel on the Western Rivers? vessel is not
crossing the river.

INLAND ONLY Which light display Two red lights in a Three red lights in a Two yellow lights in a Three white lights in
marks the opening in a pipeline where vertical line on each vertical line on each vertical line on each a vertical line on
150038 0
vessels could pass through? side of the opening side of the opening side of the opening each side of the
opening
INLAND ONLY Which light display Three red lights in a Two red lights in a Three white lights in Two white lights in a
would mark the opening in a pipeline vertical line on each vertical line on each a vertical line on vertical line on each
150038 1
where vessels could pass through? side of the opening side of the opening each side of the side of the opening
opening
INLAND ONLY Which lights are Sidelights and a Sidelights, a special Sidelights and a Sidelights, a towing
required for a barge, not part of a stern light flashing light, and a special flashing light light, and a stern
150023 3
composite unit, being pushed ahead? stern light light
INLAND ONLY Which signal must a 2 short blasts 1 blast 3 short blasts No additional signal
power-driven vessel give, in addition to
150035 3 one prolonged blast, when backing out
of a berth with another vessel in sight
0.5 nm away?
INLAND ONLY Which statement is Such an agreement A vessel which has Whistle signals must If agreement is
TRUE concerning a passing agreement is prohibited by the made such an still be exchanged reached by
made by radiotelephone? Rules. agreement must also when passing within radiotelephone,
150031 1
sound whistle half a mile of each whistle signals are
signals. other. optional.
INLAND ONLY Which statement is You should keep to You should avoid A vessel having a All of the above
TRUE concerning narrow channels? that side of the anchoring in a following current will
channel which is on narrow channel. propose the manner
150006 1 your port side. of passage in any
case where two
vessels are meeting.
INLAND ONLY Which statement is They list They define They require All of the above
TRUE concerning the Inland Navigation requirements for moderate speed. communication by
150012 1 Rules? Traffic Separation radiotelephone to
Schemes. reach a passing
agreement.
INLAND ONLY Which statement is It must be It may be white or It must be an all- All of the above
150027 1 TRUE concerning the light used for synchronized with yellow. round light.
maneuvering signals? the whistle.

INLAND ONLY Which statement is She shall not impede She shall pass on She shall propose All of the above
TRUE of a power-driven vessel the upbound vessel. the port side of the the manner of
150011 0 proceeding downbound with the current, other. passage.
when meeting an upbound vessel on
the Western Rivers?
INLAND ONLY Which term is NOT Seaplane Restricted visibility Underway Vessel constrained
150001 2 defined in the Inland Navigation Rules? by her draft
INLAND ONLY While underway and in You must sound You must sound one You must sound You need not sound
sight of another vessel a mile ahead three short blasts on blast if backing to whistle signals only if any whistle signals.
150034 4 you put your engines on astern the whistle. starboard. the vessels are
propulsion. Which statement meeting.
INLAND ONLY While underway at opening in a pipeline vessel broken down vessel pushing vessel fishing
night, you see two yellow lights ahead
150020 2 displayed in a vertical line. This should
indicate to you a(n) __________.
INLAND ONLY While underway during law enforcement boat involved in a Coast Guard rescue boat
the day you sight a small motorboat boat race Auxiliary Vessel on
150041 4 showing a flashing blue light. The blue regatta patrol
light indicates a __________.
INLAND ONLY While underway in a desires to overtake is at anchor is backing her is moving from a
harbor you hear a vessel sound a your vessel engines dock
150035 7 prolonged blast. This signal indicates
that this vessel __________.
INLAND ONLY While underway, you wait until the vessel stop until the red proceed leaving all pass between the
sight the lights as shown, with the ahead crosses your lights turn green the lights on your two sets of vertical
150038 2 DIAGRAM 81
yellow lights flashing. You should bow starboard side red lights
__________.
INLAND ONLY Whistle signals shall be they are passing passing agreements course changes are doubt exists as to
exchanged by power driven vessels in within half a mile of have been made by necessary to pass which side the
150034 3
sight of one another when __________. each other radio vessels will pass on
INLAND ONLY Yellow lights are NOT U.S. submarines vessels pushing law enforcement dredge pipelines on
150020 4
used to identify __________. ahead vessels trestles

INLAND ONLY Yellow lights are NOT a dredge pipeline on the heads of tows purse seiners a seaplane on the
150020 5 used to identify __________. a trestle being pushed ahead water
by tugboats
INLAND ONLY You are a power driven keeping to that side exchanging whistle stopping your vessel giving the outbound
vessel proceeding in a channel in inland of the channel which signals if passing and letting the vessel the right of
150007 0 waters and are meeting an outbound is on your vessel's within half a mile outbound vessel way
power driven vessel. Your port side initiate signals for
responsibilities include __________. passing
INLAND ONLY You are aboard the maintain course and come around sharply take precautionary maneuver around
stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. speed as you are the to port action until a safe the stern of the other
You sound a one blast whistle signal. stand-on vessel passing agreement vessel
150004 1 The give-way vessel answers with a two is made
blast whistle signal. You should sound
the danger signal and __________.
INLAND ONLY You are approaching a If power driven, both No further whistle The vessel downriver Both vessels must
sharp bend in a river. You have vessels must signals are must stop her immediately sound
sounded a prolonged blast and it has exchange passing necessary. engines and passing signals
150014 0 been answered by a vessel on the other signals when in sight navigate with whether or not they
side of the bend. Which statement is and passing within caution. are in sight of each
TRUE? one-half mile of each other.
other.
INLAND ONLY You are approaching a meeting head-on crossing situation overtaking situation special circumstance
150013 1 vessel displaying the lights as shown. situation situation DIAGRAM 75
This is a(n) __________.
INLAND ONLY You are crossing the sound one short sound two short change course to None of the above
course of another vessel which is to blast blasts starboard
your starboard. You have reached an
150031 7
agreement by radiotelephone to pass
astern of the other vessel. You MUST
__________.
INLAND ONLY You are in charge of a sail vessel power-driven vessel sail vessel ascending All of the above
power-driven vessel crossing a river on descending the river ascending the river the river
150018 1 the Western Rivers. You must keep out
of the way of a __________.

INLAND ONLY You are meeting Pass on the other Sound the danger Pass astern of the Hold your course
another power driven vessel head-on vessel's starboard signal. other vessel. and speed.
and sound one short blast as a passing side.
150030 1
signal. The other vessel answers with
two short blasts. What should be your
next action?
INLAND ONLY You are meeting is changing course to is changing course to intends to leave you desires to depart
another vessel in inland waters, and starboard port on her port side from the Rules
150032 1 she sounds one short blast on the
whistle. This means that she
__________.
INLAND ONLY You are navigating in a You must stop your You must sound one You must sound the You must stop your
narrow channel and must remain in the vessel, since the short blast of the danger signal. engines and you may
channel for safe operation. Another other vessel is the whistle and turn to sound the danger
vessel is crossing the channel ahead of stand-on. starboard. signal.
150010 4
you from your starboard and you doubt
whether your vessel will pass safely.
Which statement is TRUE?
INLAND ONLY You are on a vessel that The vessel must The vessel's lights The vessel must be An all-round light
the Secretary has determined cannot carry only the lights must comply as altered to permit full should be substituted
comply with the spacing requirement for that comply with the closely as possible. compliance with the for the after
150005 1
masthead lights. What is required in rules; the others may rules. masthead light and
this situation? be omitted. the stern light.
INLAND ONLY You are on power driven alter course to the slow your vessel until hold course and alter course to the
vessel "A" and power driven vessel "B" left vessel "B" has speed left or right to give
desires to overtake you on the passed vessel "B" more sea
150017 2 starboard side as shown. After the room DIAGRAM 38
vessels have exchanged one blast
signals you should __________.
INLAND ONLY You are on vessel "A", alter course to the slow your vessel until hold course and alter course to the
and vessel "B" desires to overtake you left vessel "B" has speed left to give vessel "B"
on your starboard side as shown. After passed more sea room
150017 1 DIAGRAM 31
the vessels have exchanged one blast
signals, you should __________.

INLAND ONLY You are on vessel "B" alter course to the slow your vessel until hold course and alter course to the
and vessel "A" desires to overtake you left vessel "A" has speed left or right to give
on your starboard side as shown. After passed vessel "A" more sea
150017 3 DIAGRAM 9
the vessels have exchanged one blast room
signals, you should __________.
INLAND ONLY You are operating a must sound the are required to back may sound the should sound one
vessel through a narrow channel and danger signal down danger signal short blast to show
your vessel must stay within the that you are holding
channel to be navigated safely. course and speed
150010 5
Another vessel is crossing your course
from starboard to port, and you are in
doubt as to her intentions. You
__________.
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking a attempt to contact proceed to overtake sound five short All of the above
power-driven vessel in a narrow her on the her without sounding blasts
150031 4 channel and wish to leave her on your radiotelephone to whistle signals
starboard side. You may __________. arrange for the
passage
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking a proceed to overtake attempt to contact sound four short All of the above
power-driven vessel in a narrow her without sounding her on the blasts
150031 5 channel and wish to leave her on your whistle signals radiotelephone to
passage
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking one short blast two short blasts two prolonged blasts two prolonged blasts
another power-driven vessel in a followed by one short followed by two short
narrow channel, and you wish to blast blasts
150028 3
overtake on the other vessel's port
side. You will sound a whistle signal of
__________.
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking not overtake the not overtake the pass the other vessel sound five short and
another power-driven vessel and sound other vessel until other vessel until she along her starboard rapid blasts and pass
a whistle signal indicating that you both vessels sounds another five side along her starboard
intend to pass the vessel along her exchange the same short and rapid blast side
150036 1
starboard side. If the other vessel passing signal signal
answers your signal with five short and
rapid blasts, you should __________.

INLAND ONLY You are overtaking pass the other vessel sound five short and not overtake the not overtake the
another power-driven vessel and sound along her starboard rapid blasts and pass other vessel until other vessel until she
a whistle signal indicating that you side along her starboard both vessels sounds another five
intend to pass the vessel along her side exchange the same short and rapid blast
150036 0
starboard side. If the other vessel passing signal signal
answers your signal with five short and
rapid blasts, you should __________.
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking sound one short sound four short overtake her without attempt to contact
another power-driven vessel in a narrow blast blasts sounding whistle her on the
150031 6 channel and wish to leave her on your signals radiotelephone to
passage
another power-driven vessel in a narrow followed by one short followed by two short
channel. The other vessel will have to blast blasts
move to allow you to pass. You wish to
150028 1
overtake the other vessel and leave her
on your starboard side. Your FIRST
whistle signal should be __________.
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking two prolonged blasts two prolonged blasts one short blast two short blasts
move to allow you to pass. You wish to
150028 0
overtake the other vessel and leave her
on your starboard side. Your first
whistle signal should be __________.
150029 1 move to allow you to pass. You wish to
overtake the other vessel on her
starboard side. Your first whistle signal
should be __________.

INLAND ONLY You are proceeding up keep to that side of stop your vessel, propose or answer give the outbound
a channel in Chesapeake Bay and are the channel which is letting the outbound one- or two-blast vessel the right-of-
meeting an outbound vessel. There is on your vessel's port vessel sound the whistle signals given way
150007 1
no current. You MUST __________. side signals for meeting by the other vessel if
and passing passing within 1/2
mile
INLAND ONLY You are the stand-on Alter course to assist Give-way Stand on Heave to
vessel in an overtaking situation. The
150042 4 other vessel is showing an alternately
flashing red-and-yellow light. What
action should you take?
INLAND ONLY You are underway in a one short blast two prolonged blasts two prolonged one prolonged, one
narrow channel, and are being followed by two short short, one prolonged,
overtaken by another power-driven blasts and one short blast
vessel. The overtaking vessel sounds in that order
150029 5
the signal indicating his intention to
pass you on your starboard side. You
signal your agreement by sounding
__________.
INLAND ONLY You have made your One prolonged and Three long blasts One prolonged blast Five or more short
vessel up to a tow and are moving from two short blasts rapid blasts
a pier out into the main channel. Your
150035 5
engines are turning ahead. What
whistle signal should you sound?
INLAND ONLY Your power driven one short blast, alter one short blast, alter two short blasts, alter two short blasts, alter
vessel is meeting another vessel head- course to port, and course to starboard, course to port, and course to starboard,
150015 1
on. To comply with the rules, you pass starboard to and pass port to port pass starboard to and pass port to port
should exchange __________. starboard starboard
INLAND ONLY Your power driven sound the danger sound one prolonged exchange two short exchange one short
vessel is meeting another vessel head- signal and two short blasts blasts blast
150015 0 on. To comply with the steering and
sailing rules, you should __________.
INLAND ONLY Your power-driven one short blast two prolonged blasts one prolonged and at least five short
vessel is overtaking another power- followed by one short one short blast blasts
driven vessel in a narrow channel. You blast
150029 2
wish to overtake her on her starboard
side. You should sound a whistle signal
of __________.

INLAND ONLY Your vessel is The sounding of the The sounding of the You should sound You should sound
proceeding down a channel, and can danger signal is danger signal is two short blasts. one prolonged and
safely navigate only within the channel. optional. mandatory. two short blasts.
150010 3 Another vessel is crossing your bow
from port to starboard, and you are in
doubt as to her intentions. Which
statement is TRUE?
INLAND ONLY Your vessel must stop your vessel, sound one short sound the danger stop your engines,
remain in a narrow channel for safe since the other blast of the whistle, signal and you may sound
operation. Another vessel is crossing vessel has the right and turn to starboard the danger signal
150010 2
the channel from your starboard. You of way
do not think she will pass safely. You
MUST __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A 20-meter two towing lights in a a towing light above two all-round red two masthead lights
power-driven vessel pushing ahead or vertical line the stern light lights at the in a vertical line
150416 0
towing alongside will display masthead
__________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY At night you Two vessels pair A tug with a tow A ship being assisted A vessel engaged in
150420 9 sight the lights shown. What do the trawling alongside by a tug fishing DIAGRAM 66
lights indicate?
INTERNATIONAL ONLY At night, you A vessel fishing at A tug with a tow A tug not under A pipeline
150420 8 sight the lights shown. What do the anchor alongside command DIAGRAM 55
lights indicate?
INTERNATIONAL ONLY If a towing pushed ahead towed alongside towed astern All of the above
vessel and her tow are severely
restricted in their ability to deviate from
their course, the towing vessel shall
150448 1
show lights in addition to her towing
identification lights. These additional
lights shall be shown if the tow is
__________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY If a vessel three balls in a a cylinder two diamonds in a two cones, apexes
displays three all-round red lights in a vertical line vertical line together
150419 4
vertical line at night, during the day she
may show __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY In addition to two all-round red two yellow towing two white masthead two lights on the
other required lights, a power-driven lights in a vertical line lights in a vertical line lights in a vertical line stern, one yellow and
150416 2
vessel pushing ahead or towing one white
alongside displays __________.

INTERNATIONAL ONLY Power driven The vessels should The vessels should The vessels should The vessel with the
vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a continue on course exchange two blast exchange one blast tow should initiate
150054 2 river as shown and will pass 1/4 mile and pass without whistle signals and whistle signals and the whistle signals. DIAGRAM 41
apart. Which action should the vessels sounding any whistle pass starboard to pass starboard to
take? signals. starboard. starboard.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power- "I intend to leave you "I am altering my "I am altering my None of the above
driven vessels are crossing within one on your starboard course to starboard" course to port"
half mile of each other as shown. side"
150446 7 DIAGRAM 42
Vessel "A" sounds one short blast of the
whistle. This signal means
__________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power- "I intend to overtake "I am operating "I intend to leave you None of the above
driven vessels are crossing within one you on your astern propulsion" on my port side"
half mile of each other as shown. starboard side"
150446 6 DIAGRAM 42
__________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power- "I am intend to leave "I intend to intend to "I am altering my None of the above
driven vessels are crossing within one you on my starboard overtake you on your course to port"
half mile of each other as shown. side" port side"
150446 10 DIAGRAM 42
__________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power- burdened vessel give-way vessel overtaking vessel None of the above
driven vessels are crossing within one
half mile of each other as shown.
150446 11 DIAGRAM 42
whistle. Vessel "B" is the __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power- maintain course and alter course to the sound one short sound the danger
driven vessels are crossing within one speed right or slowdown blast and maintain signal and slow to
half mile of each other as shown. course and speed moderate speed
150446 2 DIAGRAM 42
whistle. Vessel "B" should
__________.

INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power- sound the danger alter course to the sound one short None of the above
driven vessels are crossing within one signal and slow to right or slowdown blast and maintain
half mile of each other as shown. moderate speed course and speed
150446 1 DIAGRAM 42
whistle. Vessel "B" should
__________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power- one prolonged, one one short blast two short blasts None of the above
driven vessels are crossing within one short, one prolonged
half mile of each other as shown. and one short blasts
150446 3 DIAGRAM 42
whistle. Vessel "B" should sound
__________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power- one prolonged, one one prolonged blast two short blasts None of the above
driven vessels are crossing within one short, one prolonged
half mile of each other as shown. and one short blasts
150446 4 DIAGRAM 42
whistle. Vessel "B" should sound
__________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power- "I am altering my "I intend to leave you "I intend to hold "I am altering my
driven vessels are meeting in the course to starboard." on my port side." course and speed." course to port."
150445 1 situation as shown. One short blast DIAGRAM 37
from either vessel means __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power- "I am altering my "I intend to leave you "I am altering my "I am operating
driven vessels are meeting in the course to starboard." on my port side." course to port." astern propulsion."
150445 2 situation as shown. Two short blasts DIAGRAM 37
from either vessel means __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessel "A" is no whistle signal two short blasts two prolonged blasts at least five short
overtaking vessel "B" on open waters followed by two short and rapid blasts
150440 2 as shown and will pass without blasts DIAGRAM 17
changing course. Vessel "A" should
sound __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessels "A" special flashing two white masthead two yellow towing None of the above
and "B" are meeting on a river as yellow light lights in a vertical line lights
shown and will pass 1/4 mile apart. If
150444 2 DIAGRAM 41
you are on vessel "A", in addition to the
sidelight, which other light(s) will you
see on vessel "B"?

INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessels "A" special flashing flashing blue light two yellow towing None of the above
and "B" are meeting on a river as yellow light lights
150444 1 shown and will pass 1/4 mile apart. DIAGRAM 41
Which light on vessel "B" will you see if
you are on vessel "A"?
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which A B D No day-shape must
additional day-shape must you show on be shown.
the forward end of an inconspicuous
150419 12 DIAGRAM 16
partially submerged vessel or object
being towed more than 200 meters in
length?
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which signal At least five short Four short blasts One prolonged, one Two short blasts
may be sounded ONLY by vessels in and rapid blasts short, one prolonged,
150424 5 restricted visibility? and one short blast,
in that order
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which A vessel constrained A vessel engaged in A vessel not under A vessel not under
statement is TRUE, according to the by her draft shall fishing while command shall avoid command shall keep
Rules? keep out of the way underway shall, so impeding the safe out of the way of a
of a vessel engaged far as possible, keep passage of a vessel vessel restricted in
150413 6
in fishing. out of the way of a constrained by her her ability to
vessel restricted in draft. maneuver.
her ability to
maneuver.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel A vessel not under A vessel engaged in A sailing vessel A wing in ground
150410 2 should NOT impede the navigation of a command fishing craft when taking off
power-driven vessel? or landing
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Yellow lights towing vessels air cushion vessels purse seiners U.S. submarines
are NOT shown by __________. pushing ahead in a nondisplacement
150420 0
mode
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are on a Hold course and Change course or Sound one short Sound two short
power-driven vessel "I" as shown. speed without giving speed to avoid blast, and await a blasts, and await a
Vessel "II" is a vessel engaged in a signal. vessel "II". response. response.
150284 2 DIAGRAM 36
fishing within 1/2 a mile of your vessel.
Which action should you take?

INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are on a Hold course and Sound the danger Sound one short Sound one short
power-driven vessel "I" as shown. speed without giving signal and slow to blast, turn to blast and hold
Vessel "II" is a vessel engaged in a signal. moderate speed. starboard. course and speed.
150443 1 DIAGRAM 36
fishing. The vessels will pass within 1/2
mile of each other. Which action
should you take?
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are on sound two prolonged not answer the sound two short sound one
vessel "A" as shown. Vessel "B" blasts followed by whistle signal from blasts and maintain prolonged, one short,
150441 1 sounds two short blasts. You should two short blasts vessel "B" course and speed one prolonged and DIAGRAM 32
__________. one short blasts
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are on sound two prolonged sound two short maintain course and None of the above
vessel "A" as shown. Vessel "B" blasts followed by blasts speed
150441 2 DIAGRAM 32
sounds two short blasts. You should two short blasts
__________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You see the pilot vessel with a dredge working at vessel towing a vessel pushing a
150420 7 DIAGRAM 66
lights shown. This is a __________. launch alongside anchor barge alongside barge ahead
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A 20-meter a single white light two masthead lights two towing lights in a two all-round red
power-driven vessel pushing ahead or forward in a vertical line vertical line lights where they can
150416 1
towing alongside will display best be seen
__________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A light used to alternating red and alternating white and all-round white or all-round white light
150423 2 signal passing intentions must be an yellow light yellow light yellow light only
__________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A partially a diamond shape a diamond shape black ball black ball only when
submerged object towed by a vessel, when the length of when the length of the length of the tow
150420 5 during the day, must display wich of the the tow is 200 the tow exceeds 200 exceeds 200 meters
following shapes? meters or less meters in length in length
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A power- Three short blasts A long blast A prolonged blast No signal is required.
150426 3 driven vessel leaving a quay or wharf
must sound what signal?
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A power- an all-round red light two yellow masthead two masthead lights a single white light
driven vessel pushing ahead or towing where it can best be lights in a vertical line in a vertical line forward
150416 3
alongside will show sidelights, a stern seen
light, and __________.

INTERNATIONAL ONLY A sailing stand-on vessel and give-way vessel and stand-on vessel and give-way vessel and
vessel is overtaking a power-driven would sound two would sound no would sound no would sound two
vessel in a narrow channel, so as to short blasts whistle signal whistle signal prolonged blasts
150431 1 pass on the power-driven vessel's port followed by two short
side. The overtaken vessel will have to blasts
move to facilitate passage. The sailing
vessel is the __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A signal of a vessel meeting a vessel overtaking a vessel crossing the the give-way vessel
150427 0 intent must be sounded in international another head-on another in a narrow course of another in a crossing
waters by __________. channel situation
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A signal of engaged on pilotage in distress at anchor being overtaken in a
one prolonged, one short, one duty narrow channel
150429 2 prolonged, and one short blast, in that
order is given by a vessel __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A single one all-round white sidelights and a stern only the outboard a masthead light,
150420 2 vessel being towed alongside shall light light sidelight and a stern sidelights, and a
show __________. light stern light
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A towing light shown at the bow white in color shown in addition to an all-round light
150417 1
is __________. the stern light
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel three all-round red the same lights as a three all-round red the lights for a power-
constrained by her draft may display lights instead of the vessel restricted in lights in addition to driven vessel which
150419 0 __________. lights required for a her ability to the lights required for is not under
power-driven vessel maneuver a power-driven command
of her class vessel of her class
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel in distress WIG craft restricted in its ability engaged in dredging
150416 6 displaying a high intensity all-round to manuever
flashing red light is __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel not under command aground dredging constrained by her
150419 5 displaying three red lights in a vertical draft
line is __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel not towing constrained by her under sail All of the above
150433 4 under command sounds the same fog draft
signal as a vessel __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel intends to alter intends to pass is altering course to intends to pass port
150430 2 sounds one short blast. This signal course to starboard starboard to starboard to port
indicates the vessel __________. starboard
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel intends to alter intends to pass is altering course to will alter course to
150422 3 sounds two short blasts. This signal course to port starboard to port port
indicates the vessel __________. starboard

INTERNATIONAL ONLY A whistle at anchor towing a submerged being overtaken in a in distress
signal of one prolonged, one short, one object narrow channel
150429 1
prolonged and one short blast, is
sounded by a vessel __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A wing in The WIG must carry The WIG's lights The WIG must be An all-round light
ground (WIG) craft cannot comply with only the lights that must comply as altered to permit full should be substituted
the spacing requirement for masthead comply with the closely as possible, compliance with the for the after
150416 9
lights. What is required in this situation? rules; the others may as determined by her rules. masthead light and
be omitted. government. the stern light.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY As defined in WIG Craft nondisplacement barges All of the above
150401 6 the Rules, the term "vessel" includes craft
__________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY At night, a one white 360° light a white light on the sidelights and a stern the lights required of
power-driven vessel less than 7 meters near approach of light a vessel less than 12
in length, with a maximum speed which another vessel meters in length
150414 2
does not exceed 7 knots, MUST show
when underway at least __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY At night, a sidelights and a stern the lights required for sidelights only one all-round white
power-driven vessel underway of less light a vessel more than 7 light
than 7 meters in length where its meters in length
150414 1
maximum speed does not exceed 7
knots may show, as a minimum,
__________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY For the "vessel" includes "seaplane" includes "vessel engaged in "vessel restricted in
purpose of the Rules, except where wing in ground craft nondisplacement fishing" includes a her ability to
150401 7
otherwise required, the term craft vessel fishing with maneuver" includes
__________. trolling lines fishing vessels
INTERNATIONAL ONLY If you sighted aground constrained by her dredging moored over a wreck
three red lights in a vertical line on draft
150419 7
another vessel at night, it would be a
vessel __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a crossing is holding course and is turning to intends to pass port will keep out of the
situation on international waters, a short speed starboard to port way of the stand-on
150430 3 blast by the give-way vessel indicates vessel
that the vessel __________.

INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow meeting another crossing the course overtaking another All of the above
channel, a signal of intent which must head-on of another
150427 1 be answered by the other vessel, is
sounded by a vessel __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow one short blast two short blasts two prolonged blasts two prolonged blasts
channel, a vessel trying to overtake followed by one short followed by two short
150431 5 another on the other vessel's port side, blast blasts
would sound a whistle signal of
__________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow one prolonged one short blast two prolonged two short blasts
channel, an overtaking vessel which followed by two short followed by two short
150431 9 intends to PASS on the other vessel's blasts blasts
port side would sound __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow one prolonged one short blast two short blasts two prolonged
channel, an overtaking vessel which followed by two short followed by two short
150431 6
intends to pass on the other vessel's blasts blasts
port side would sound __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY In addition to a red light, a white two red lights two white lights three red lights
her running lights, an underway vessel light, and a red light
150419 8
constrained by her draft may carry in a
vertical line __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY In Sound one short Hold course and Sound one short Sound two short
international waters, you are on Vessel blast and hold speed blast and slow down blasts, slow down
150411 2 "I" in the situation as shown. Vessel "II" course and speed. or turn to starboard. and turn to port DIAGRAM 36
sounds one short blast. Which action
should you take?
INTERNATIONAL ONLY In which case When overtaking in When overtaking in a When overtaking on When no other
would an overtaking vessel sound a restricted visibility narrow channel open waters vessels are in the
150431 3 whistle signal of two prolonged followed immediate area
by one short blast?
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Of the vessels A vessel constrained A vessel restricted in A vessel pushing a A vessel engaged in
150413 0 listed, which must keep out of the way by her draft her ability to barge fishing
of all the others? maneuver
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Of the vessels A vessel constrained A vessel restricted in A vessel on pilotage A vessel engaged in
150413 2 listed, which must keep out of the way by her draft her ability to duty fishing
of all the others? maneuver

INTERNATIONAL ONLY On open "I request permission "I will maintain "On which side "I am changing
water two vessels are in an overtaking to pass you on my course and speed should I pass?" course to starboard."
situation. The overtaking vessel has port side." and pass you on
150430 1
just sounded one short blast on the your starboard side."
whistle. What is the meaning of this
whistle signal?
INTERNATIONAL ONLY On open two short blasts one short blast two prolonged blasts one long and one
water, a power-driven vessel coming up followed by one short short blast
dead astern of another vessel and blast
150430 4 altering her course to starboard so as to
pass on the starboard side of the
vessel ahead would sound
__________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY The to all waters which only to waters only to waters where upon the high seas
International Rules of the Road apply are not inland waters outside the territorial foreign vessels travel and connecting
150400 1
__________. waters of the United waters navigable by
States seagoing vessels
INTERNATIONAL ONLY The light used when the used prior to used only at night a white light
150423 1 which may be used with a vessel's whistle is broken sounding the whistle
whistle is to be __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY The light used when the a white light used only at night used prior to
150423 0 which may be used with a vessel's whistle is broken sounding the whistle
whistle must be __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY The word a barge permanently wing in ground craft a drilling unit All of the above
"vessel", in the Rules, includes affixed to the shore attached to the Outer
150401 8
__________. Continental Shelf
INTERNATIONAL ONLY To indicate three 360° red lights two 225° red lights three 360° blue lights two 225° blue lights
that a vessel is constrained by her draft,
150419 6
a vessel may display, in a vertical line,
__________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power- "I intend to alter "I desire to pass "I desire to pass port "I am altering course
driven vessels are meeting. A two blast course to port" starboard to to port" to port"
150422 2
whistle signal by either vessel means starboard"
__________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two fishing vessel vessel anchored mineclearing vessel vessel overtaking
prolonged blasts followed by one short another in a narrow
150431 4 blast on the whistle is a signal which channel
could be sounded by a __________.

INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two overtaking another in anchored engaged in engaged in fishing
prolonged blasts followed by one short a narrow channel mineclearance
150431 8 blast on the whistle is a signal which
would be sounded by a vessel
__________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessel "A" is should sound two should sound the should sound one will not sound any
overtaking vessel "B" on open waters short blasts danger signal long blast whistle signals
150428 2 and will pass without changing course.
Vessel "A" __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessel "A" is need not sound any should sound two should sound the should sound one
overtaking vessel "B" on open waters whistle signals short blasts danger signal long blast
150428 0 as shown and will pass without DIAGRAM 17
changing course. Vessel "A"
__________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessel "A" is should sound two should sound the should sound one need not sound any
overtaking vessel "B" on open waters short blasts danger signal long blast whistle signals
150428 1 as shown and will pass without DIAGRAM 17
changing course. Vessel "A"
__________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessels "A" Answer with one Hold course and Answer with one Sound danger signal
and "B" are in a crossing situation on blast and hold speed blast and keep clear
150411 1 the high seas as shown. Vessel "B" course and speed of vessel "B" DIAGRAM 14
sounds one short blast. What is the
proper action for vessel "A" to take?
INTERNATIONAL ONLY What It must be an all- It must be an all- It must be an all- It can be either an all-
150423 6 characteristic must a light used to round red light. round white light. round yellow light. round white or yellow
indicate passing intentions have? light.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY What day- A black cone, apex A black cone, apex Two vertical black A cylinder
150419 3 shape is prescribed for a vessel upward downward balls
constrained by her draft?
INTERNATIONAL ONLY What Whistle only Bell only Whistle and bell only Whistle, bell, and
150433 6 equipment for fog signals is required for gong
a vessel 13 meters in length?
INTERNATIONAL ONLY What Whistle and bell only Whistle only Bell only Whistle, bell, and
150433 7 equipment for fog signals is required for gong
a vessel 15 meters in length?

INTERNATIONAL ONLY What is the rapid ringing of the one short, one long, three separate and Any efficient sound
minimum fog signal required aboard a bell for 10 seconds one short stroke of distinct strokes of the signal every two
150433 8
vessel between 12 meters and 20 every minute the bell every minute bell every two minute minutes
meters in length at anchor?
INTERNATIONAL ONLY What You should make an You should You should You should make a
statement is TRUE when operating in ample change to port maneuver in determine the course series of small
fog and other vessels are detected by for a vessel crossing accordance with the and speed of all course alterations
150404 0 radar? on the starboard steering and sailing radar contacts at six when maneuvering
bow. rules. minute intervals. in order to continually
assess the situation.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY What whistle One short blast Two short blasts Five or more short No signal is required.
signal, if any, would be sounded when blasts
150428 4 two vessels are meeting, but will pass
clear starboard to starboard?
INTERNATIONAL ONLY When moving three short blasts a long blast a prolonged blast No signal is required.
from a berth alongside a quay (wharf), a
150426 2
vessel must sound __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY When two a light signal of at one prolonged, one four short whistle two short whistle
vessels are in sight of one another and least five short and short, one prolonged, blasts blasts
NOT in or near an area of restricted rapid flashes and one short whistle
150432 0
visibility, any of the following signals blasts
may be given EXCEPT __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY When two a light signal of at four short whistle one prolonged, one two short whistle
vessels are in sight of one another, all least five short and blasts short, one prolonged blasts
150432 1
of the following signals may be given rapid flashes and one short whistle
EXCEPT __________. blasts
INTERNATIONAL ONLY When vessels "I am altering my "I am altering my "I intend to change "I intend to change
are in sight of one another, two short course to starboard" course to port" course to starboard" course to port"
150422 4
blasts from one of the vessels means
__________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which signal A signal meaning, "I A signal meaning, "I A signal meaning A signal sounded
is required to be sounded by a power- am altering my intend to overtake that the vessel when approaching a
driven vessel ONLY? course to starboard." you on your sounding it is in bend.
150425 1
starboard side." doubt as to the other
vessel's actions.

INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which signal Four short blasts on One prolonged blast One short blast on One short, one
is sounded ONLY by a vessel in sight of the whistle on the whistle the whistle prolonged, and one
150424 2
another and NOT in or near an area of short blast on the
restricted visibility? whistle
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which signal One short blast on Four short blasts on One prolonged blast One short, one
is sounded ONLY by a vessel in sight of the whistle the whistle on the whistle prolonged, and one
150424 0
another? short blast on the
whistle
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which She is severely The term applies She is designated as The vessel must be
statement applies to a vessel restricted in her only to vessels in a "vessel restricted in over 100 meters in
"constrained by her draft"? ability to change her marked channels. her ability to length.
course because of maneuver".
150401 1
her draft in relation to
the available depth
of water.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which She must be a power- She is not under She may be a vessel She is hampered
150401 2 statement is true concerning a vessel driven vessel. command. being towed. because of her work.
"constrained by her draft"?
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which A WIG shall exhibit A WIG should show In situations where a
A WIG shall keep
statement is TRUE concerning wing in an all-round flashing the lights for a vessel risk of collision
well clear of all
150410 3 ground (WIG) craft when taking off, yellow light. restricted in her exists, a WIG should
vessels and avoid
landing and in flight? ability to maneuver. always give way.
impeding their
navigation.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which The time between The time between The light signals are All of the above
statement(s) is(are) TRUE concerning flashes shall be successive signals to be used when not
150421 1
light signals? about five seconds. shall be not less than using sound signals.
ten seconds.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel A vessel servicing an A vessel engaged in A towing vessel with A vessel constrained
is NOT regarded as being "restricted in aid to navigation dredging tow unable to deviate by her draft
150401 3
her ability to maneuver"? from its course
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel A vessel constrained A vessel engaged in A vessel engaged in A vessel not under
150413 1 is to keep out of the way of the others? by her draft underwater trawling command
operations
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel A vessel constrained A trawler fishing in A vessel aground A dredge
150419 2 may NOT exhibit two red lights in a by her draft close proximity to
vertical line? other trawlers

INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel A vessel not under A fishing vessel A vessel restricted in All of the above
shall avoid impeding the safe passage command her ability to
150413 3
of a vessel constrained by her draft? maneuver
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel A vessel not under A sailing vessel A vessel restricted in All of the above
shall avoid impeding the safe passage command her ability to
150413 4
of a vessel constrained by her draft? maneuver
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel A vessel not under A vessel constrained A vessel being towed A vessel sailing
would NOT sound a fog signal of one command by her draft
150433 2
prolonged and two short blasts?
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which whistle Four short blasts One prolonged blast One short blast One short, one
signal may be sounded by one of two prolonged, and one
150424 1
vessels in sight of each other? short blast
INTERNATIONAL ONLY While You must sound You must sound one You must sound You need not sound
underway and in sight of another vessel three short blasts on blast if backing to whistle signals only if any whistle signals.
150422 5 you put your engines on astern the whistle. starboard. the vessels are
propulsion. Which statement meeting.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY While sidelights combined an all-round flashing one all-round white a lantern showing a
underway at night, a power-driven in a single lantern, yellow light, only light, only white light exhibited
vessel of less than 7 meters in length, only in sufficient time to
150414 0
whose maximum speed which does not prevent collision,
exceed 7 knots, may show only
__________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are hold course and hold course and change course to the hold course and
approaching another vessel and will sound a two blast sound no whistle right and sound one sound two prolonged
150410 1 pass starboard to starboard without whistle signal signal blast and two short blasts
danger if no course changes are made.
You should __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are in You are not to If you are in doubt as You are to slow to You must sound one
charge of a 250-meter freight vessel impede the fishing to the fishing bare steerageway prolonged blast to
constrained by her draft proceeding vessel. vessel's intentions until clear of the alert the fishing
down a narrow channel. There is a you may sound at fishing vessel. vessel.
150402 2
vessel engaged in fishing on your least five short and
starboard bow half a mile away. rapid blasts on the
According to Rule 9, which statement is whistle.
TRUE?

INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are in is altering course to is altering course to intends to leave you intends to leave you
sight of a power-driven vessel that port starboard on her port side on her starboard side
150422 1 sounds two short blasts of the whistle.
This signal means that the vessel
__________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are in answer with one answer with two sound the danger sound no whistle
sight of another vessel in a crossing short blast short blasts signal signal
situation, and the other vessel sounds
150428 3
one short blast. You are going to hold
course and speed. You should
__________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are Maintain course and Reduce Speed Alter course to Remain clear of the
involved in a crossing situation with a speed starboard vessel
vessel off your port bow. The other
150416 5
vessel is showing a high intensity all-
round flashing red light. Which action
should you take?
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are on a You must sound You must sound one You must sound You need not sound
power driven vessel, manuvering as three short blasts on blast if backing to whistle signals only if any whistle signals.
authorized, and are in sight of another the whistle. starboard. the vessels are
150424 4
vessel. You put your engines full speed meeting.
astern. Which statement concerning
whistle signals is TRUE?
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are on a The vessel must The vessel's lights The vessel must be An all-round light
vessel that cannot comply with the carry only the lights must comply as altered to permit full should be substituted
spacing requirement for masthead that comply with the closely as possible, compliance with the for the after
150405 1
lights. What is required in this rules; the others may as determined by her rules. masthead light and
situation? be omitted. government. the stern light.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are on WIG craft in flight submarine on the seaplane when air-cushion vessel in
watch and sight a vessel showing a near the surface surface landing and taking the non-
150416 7 high intensity all-round flashing red light. off displacement mode
The light indicates a __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are on fishing vessel trolling vessel laying WIG craft when vessel dredging
watch and sight a vessel showing a submarine cable taking off and
150416 8 high intensity all-round flashing red light. landing
The light indicates a __________.

INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are may sound the must sound one should sound one are required to back
operating a vessel in a narrow channel. danger signal prolonged and two short blast to indicate down
Your vessel must stay within the short blasts that you are holding
channel to be navigated safely. Another course and speed
150402 1 vessel is crossing your course from
starboard to port, and you are in doubt
as to his intentions. According to Rule
9, you __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are the Alter course to assist Give-way Stand on Heave to
stand-on vessel in an overtaking
150416 4 situation. The other vessel is showing a
flashing red light. What action should
you take?
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are two prolonged one prolonged, one one short blast two prolonged blasts
underway in a narrow channel, and you followed by two short short, one prolonged,
are being overtaken by a vessel astern. blasts and one short blast
After the overtaking vessel sounds the
150429 0
proper signal indicating his intention to
pass your vessel on your starboard
side, you signal your agreement by
sounding __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are one short blast two prolonged blasts two prolonged one prolonged, one
underway in a narrow channel, and you followed by two short short, one prolonged,
are being overtaken by a vessel astern. blasts and one short blast
After the overtaking vessel sounds the in that order
150429 3
proper signal indicating his intention to
pass your vessel on your starboard
side, you signal your agreement by
sounding __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are engaged in engaged in fishing constrained by her being towed
underway in fog and hear a fog signal mineclearance draft
consisting of one prolonged and two
150433 1
short blasts. It could be any of the
following EXCEPT a vessel
__________.

INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are minesweeping engaged in fishing constrained by her being towed
underway on the high seas in restricted draft
visibility. You hear a fog signal of one
150433 5 prolonged and two short blasts. It could
be any of the following EXCEPT a
vessel __________.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You intend to Two short blasts Two prolonged Two prolonged Two short blasts only
overtake a vessel in a narrow channel, followed by two followed by two short blasts only
150431 0 and you intend to pass along the prolonged blasts blasts
vessel's port side. How should you
signal your intention?
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You intend to No signal is Two prolonged Two short blasts Two prolonged
overtake a vessel in a narrow channel, necessary. blasts followed by two short
150431 2 and you intend to pass along the blasts
vessel's port side. How should you
signal your intention?
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Your vessel is one prolonged blastone prolonged blast one prolonged blast the danger signal
backing out of a slip in a harbor. only followed by three followed by three
150426 0 Visibility is restricted. You should sound short blasts when the short blasts when
__________. last line is taken leaving the slip
aboard
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Your vessel is three short blasts one prolonged blast one prolonged blast the danger signal
backing out of a slip in a harbor and you when leaving the slip followed by three only
150426 1 can see that other vessels are short blasts when the
approaching. You should sound last line is taken
__________. aboard
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Your vessel is should sound one must sound one may sound the are required to back
constrained by her draft and operating short blast to indicate prolonged blast danger signal down
in a narrow channel. Another vessel is that you are holding
crossing your course from starboard to course and speed
150402 0
port. You are in doubt as to her
intentions. According to Rule 9, you
__________.

INTERNATIONAL ONLY Your vessel is Hold your course Sound the danger Begin an exchange Do not cross the
crossing a narrow channel. A vessel to and speed. signal. of passing signals. channel if you might
port is within the channel and crossing impede the other
150403 1
your course. She is showing a black vessel.
cylinder. What is your responsibility?
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