4CL GUILLERMO, JOSHUA BRIX P.

SECTION NUNKI

RULE 10: TRAFFIC SEPARATION SCHEME (20 items)

104. Rule 10 applies to traffic separation schemes (TSS) adopted by the Organization and does not relieve
which vessel of her obligation under any other rule?
A. give-way vessel
B. stand-on vessel
C. crossing vessel
D. any vessel
105. Which statement is/are CORRECT for a vessel using a traffic separation scheme?
A. Proceed in the appropriate traffic lane in the general direction of traffic flow for that lane so far as
practicable keep clear of a traffic separation line or separation zone.
B. Normally join or leave a traffic lane at the termination of the lane, but when joining or leaving from
either side
C. Shall do so at as small an angle to the general direction of traffic flow as practicable
D. All of the above
106. A vessel shall so far as practicable avoid crossing traffic lanes, but if obliged to do so shall cross on a
heading:
A. as near as practicable at right angles to the general direction of traffic flow
B. as small an angle to the general direction of traffic flow
C. as large an angle possible
D. any direction may be possible
107. A vessel other than a crossing vessel or a vessel joining or leaving a lane shall not normally enter a
separation zone or cross a separation line except:
I. in cases of emergency to avoid immediate danger
II. to engage in fishing within a separation zone
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. neither I nor II
108. Traffic separation schemes established by the IMO:
A. provide inbound and outbound lanes to promote the safe flow of traffic
B. provide vessel reporting systems to assist in search and rescue in the event of a vessel casualty
C. provide routing and vessel scheduling procedures to reduce shipping delays
D. Prohibit vessels carrying hazardous cargoes from entering waters that are environmentally sensitive.
109. A vessel may enter a traffic separation zone:
A. in an emergency
B. to engage fishing within the zone
C. To cross the traffic separation scheme
D. any of the above
110. Which statement/s concerning Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) is/are CORRECT?
I. A vessel navigating in areas near the terminations of traffic separation schemes shall do so with
particular caution.
II. A vessel shall so far as practicable avoid anchoring in a traffic separation scheme or in areas
near its terminations.
III. A vessel not using a traffic separation scheme shall avoid it by as wide a margin as is
practicable.
A. I and II
B. I,II and III
C. II and III
D. I and III

111. Which of the following statement concerning the TSS is/are CORRECT?
I. A vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of any vessel following a traffic lane
 II. A vessel of less than 20 meters in length or a sailing vessel shall not impede the safe passage of
a power-driven vessel following a traffic lane.
III. A power-driven vessel following a traffic lane is relieved of her obligation to keep out of the
way of a vessel seen on her starboard side to be crossing so as to involve risk of collision.
A. I and II
B. II only
C. I and III
D. I, II and III
112. There are two classes of vessels which are exempted from complying with the Rules concerning traffic
separation schemes to the extent necessary to carry out their work. One of those is a vessel servicing a
submarine cable and there is ____.
A. engaged in fishing
B. servicing navigational aid
C. Towing another
D. on pilotage duty
113. What International Code two letter signal has the meaning “You appear not to be complying with the
traffic separation scheme”?
A. NC
B. NG
C. WG
D. YG
114. A vessel shall not use an inshore traffic zone (ITZ) when she can safely use the appropriate traffic lane
within the adjacent traffic separation scheme. However, which vessels may use the inshore traffic zone?
I. Vessel less than 20 meters in length
II. Sailing vessels
III. Vessels engaged in fishing
A. I and II
B. II and III only
C. III only
D. I, II and III
115. A vessel shall not use an inshore traffic zone when she can safely use the appropriate traffic lane within
the adjacent traffic separation scheme. However, a vessel may use an inshore traffic zone when:
I. En route to or from a port, offshore installation or structure, pilot station or any other place
situated within the inshore traffic zone
II. To avoid immediate danger.
A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II
D. neither I nor II
116. A routeing measure comprising a designated area between the landward boundary of a traffic separation
scheme and the adjacent coast:
A. Traffic Separation Zone
B. Deep-water route
C. Recommended route
D. Inshore Traffic Zone
117. Systems of inbound outbound lanes to promote the safe flow of vessel traffic in certain areas around the
world are known as:
A. Merchant vessel reporting system
B. Traffic Separation Scheme
C. Collision Avoidance Fairways
D. restricted maneuverability channel
118. A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall not:
A. Cross a traffic lane
B. Engage in fishing the separation zone
C. Proceed in an inappropriate traffic lane
D. Enter the separation zone
119. A traffic Separation Zone is that part of a traffic separation scheme which:
A. Is between the scheme and the nearest land
B. Contains all the traffic moving in one direction
C. Is designated as an anchorage area
D. Separates traffic proceeding in the opposite direction
120. In a traffic separation scheme, when joining a traffic lane from the side, a vessel shall do so:
A. Only in case of an emergency or to engage in fishing within the zone
B. As nearly practical at right angles to the general direction of traffic flow
C. At as small an angle as possible
D. Only to anchor within the zone
121. A vessel may enter a traffic separation zone:
A. In an emergency
B. To engage in fishing within the zone
C. To cross the traffic separation scheme
D. Any of the above
122. A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall:
A. Avoid anchoring in areas near the termination of the scheme
B. Avoid crossing traffic lanes, but if obliged to do so, shall cross on a small an angle as is practicable
C. Only anchor in the separation zone
D. Use the separation zone for navigating through the scheme if she in hindering other traffic due to her
slow speed.
123. There are two classes of vessels, which do not have to comply with the rule regarding traffic separation
schemes, to the extent necessary to carry out their work. One of those is a vessel.
A. Engage in fishing
B. Towing another
C. Servicing a navigational aid
D. on pilotage duty