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MAINTAIN A SAFE NAVIGATIONAL
WATCH
1. The light which may be used with a vessel's whistle must be .
A. used when the whistle is broken
B. a white light
C. used only at night
D. used prior to sounding the whistle
Ans: B

2. Vessel "A", a power driven vessel underway, sights vessel "B" which is a vessel underway and
fishing. Which statement is TRUE?
A. Vessel "A" must keep out of the way of vessel "B" because "B" is to port.
B. Vessel "B" must keep out of the way of vessel "A" because "A" is to
starboard.
C. Both vessels are required by the Rules to keep clear of each other.
D. Vessel "A" must keep out of the way of vessel "B" because "B" is fishing.
Ans: D

3. Which signal, other than a distress signal, can be used by a vessel to attract attention?
A. Searchlight beam
B. Burning barrel
C. Continuous sounding of a fog signal apparatus
D. Calling "Mayday" on the radiotelephone
Ans: A

4. Your vessel is backing out of a slip in a harbor. Visibility is restricted. You should sound
.

A. the danger signal

B. one prolonged blast only
C. one long blast only
D. one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts when leaving the slip
Ans: B

5. You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel. As you approach the other vessel's stern
.

A. both vessels will gain speed

B. the vessels will drift apart
C. you will gain speed
D. the vessels will drift together
Ans: D

6. Your intention is to overtake a vessel moving in a parallel course in a narrow channel. As you
approach the other vessel's stern
A. the vessel's will drift apart
B. both vessels will gain speed
C. you will gain speed
D. the vessel will drift together
Ans: D

7. Two power-driven vessels are crossing within one half mile of each other, with Vessel "P" as
the stand-on vessel, and Vessel "Q" as the give-way vessel. Vessel "P" sounds two short
blasts on the whistle. What signal should vessel "Q" sound?
 A. None of these
B. One short blast
C. Two short blasts
D. Five short and rapid blasts
Ans: D

8. Which vessel would NOT sound a fog signal of one prolonged and two short blasts?
A. A vessel being towed
B. A vessel not under command
C. A vessel constrained by her draft
 D. A vessel sailing
Ans: A

9. You are underway on the high seas in restricted visibility. You hear a fog signal of one
prolonged and two short blasts. It could be any of the following EXCEPT a vessel .
A. constrained by her draft
B. being towed
C. minesweeping
D. engaged in fishing
Ans: B

10. When can an officer of the watch deviate from the Rules of Road?
A. Never
B. When the bearing of the vessel does not appreciably change.
C. Only if there is risk of collision.
D. To avoid immediate danger.
Ans: D

11. The prohibition against displaying lights which may be confused with required navigation lights
applies .
A. Only when other vessels are in the area
B. Only when operating in a traffic separation scheme
C. Only when under tow
D. From sunset to sunrise and during restricted visibility
Ans: D

12. Which signal is sounded ONLY by a vessel in sight of another and NOT in or near an area of
restricted visibility?
A. One prolonged blast
B. Four short blasts
C. One short blast
D. One short, one prolonged, and one short blast
Ans: C

13. What whistle signal, if any, would be sounded when two vessels are meeting, but will pass
clear starboard to starboard?
A. Two short blasts
B. Five or more short blasts
C. One short blast
D. No signal is required.
Ans: D

14. Which signal is required to be sounded by a power-driven vessel ONLY?

A. A signal sounded when approaching a bend.
B. A signal meaning, "I intend to overtake you on your starboard side."
C. A signal meaning, "I am altering my course to starboard."
D. A signal meaning that the vessel sounding it is in doubt as to the other
vessel's actions.
Ans: C

15. Vessel "X" is overtaking vessel "Y" on open waters and will pass without changing course.
Vessel "X" .
A. should sound one long blast
B. should sound the danger signal
C. will not sound any whistle signals
D. should sound two short blasts
Ans: C

16. A vessel may use any sound or light signals to attract the attention of another vessel as long
as .
A. the signal cannot be mistaken for a signal authorized by the Rules
B. red and green lights are not used
C. the vessel signals such intentions over the radiotelephone
D. it is one of those listed under Annex IV of the Collision Regulations
Ans: A

17. Which signal may be sounded ONLY by vessels in restricted visibility?

 A. Four short blasts
B. One prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short blast, in that order
C. At least five short and rapid blasts
D. Two short blasts

Ans: A

18. You are transiting a narrow channel. What can happen in this situation?
A. The stern will be pushed away from the bank
B. The bow will be sucked towards the bank
C. None of the options
D. The bow will be pushed away from the bank
Ans: D

19. Which light(s) is(are) AMONG those shown by a 200-meter vessel at anchor?
A. Any available working lights to illuminate the decks
B. In the forepart of the vessel, a 225° white light
C. In the after part of the vessel, a 135° white light
D. All-round red or green light
Ans: A

20. When two vessels are in sight of one another and NOT in or near an area of restricted visibility,
any of the following signals may be given EXCEPT .
A. a light signal of at least five short and rapid flashes
B. two short whistle blasts
C. four short whistle blasts
D. one prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short whistle blasts
Ans: C

21. You are in sight of a power-driven vessel that sounds two short blasts of the whistle. This
signal means that .
A. you should sound the danger signal
B. the vessel is altering course to port
C. the vessel intends to leave you on her starboard side
D. you should alter course to port.
Ans: B

22. A light used to signal passing intentions must be an .

A. alternating white and yellow light
B. an all-round white light
C. a searchlight or beam
D. all-round white or yellow light
Ans: B

23. You are in sight of another vessel in a crossing situation, and the other vessel sounds one
short blast. You are going to hold course and speed. You should .
A. answer with one short blast
B. answer with two short blasts
C. sound the danger signal
D. sound no whistle signal
Ans: D

24. Which whistle signal may be sounded by one of two vessels in sight of each other?
A. One prolonged blast
B. Four short blasts
C. One short blast
D. One short, one prolonged, and one short blast
Ans: C

25. Which signal is sounded ONLY by a vessel in sight of another?

A. One short, one prolonged, and one short blast on the whistle
B. One prolonged blast on the whistle
C. One short blast on the whistle
D. Four short blasts on the whistle
Ans: C

26. INTERNATIONAL ONLY one prolonged blasts followed by two short blast on the whistle is a
signal which would be sounded by a vessel .
 A. overtaking another in a narrow channel
B. anchored
C. engaged in mineclearance
D. engaged in fishing

Ans: D

27. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A single vessel being towed alongside shall show .
A. one all-round white light
B. sidelights and a stern light
C. only the outboard sidelight and a stern light
D. a masthead light, sidelights, and a stern light
Ans: B

28. INTERNATIONAL ONLY What whistle signal, if any, would be sounded when two vessels
are meeting, but will pass clear starboard to starboard?
A. One short blast
B. Two short blasts
C. Five or more short blasts
D. No signal is required.
Ans: D

29. INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are underway on the high seas in restricted visibility. You hear a
fog signal of one prolonged and two short blasts. It could be any of the following EXCEPT a
vessel .
A. minesweeping
B. engaged in fishing
C. constrained by her draft
D. being towed
Ans: D

30. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which signal is sounded ONLY by a vessel in sight of another and
NOT in or near an area of restricted visibility?
A. Four short blasts on the whistle
B. One prolonged blast on the whistle
C. One short blast on the whistle
D. One short, one prolonged, and one short blast on the whistle
Ans: C

31. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A wing in ground (WIG) craft cannot comply with the spacing
requirement for masthead lights. What is required in this situation?
A. The WIG must carry only the lights that comply with the rules; the others may
be omitted.
B. The WIG's lights must comply as closely as possible, as determined by her
government.
C. The WIG must be altered to permit full compliance with the rules.
D. An all-round light should be substituted for the after masthead light and the
stern light.
Ans: B

32. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast on the whistle is a
signal which would be sounded by a vessel .
A. overtaking another in a narrow channel
B. anchored
C. engaged in mineclearance
D. engaged in fishing
Ans: A

33. INTERNATIONAL ONLY The light which may be used with a vessel's whistle is to be
.

A. used when the whistle is broken

B. used prior to sounding the whistle
C. used only at night
D. a white light
Ans: D

34. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within one half mile of each
other as shown. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast of the whistle. This signal means .
 A. "I intend to leave you on your starboard side"
B. "I am altering my course to starboard"
C. "I am altering my course to port"
D. None of the above

Ans: B

35. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Your vessel is backing out of a slip in a harbor. Visibility is restricted.
You should sound .
A. one prolonged blast only
B. one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts when the last line is taken
aboard
C. one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts when leaving the slip
D. the danger signal
Ans: A

36. INTERNATIONAL ONLY What statement is TRUE when operating in fog and other vessels are
detected by radar?
A. You should make an ample change to port for a vessel crossing on the
starboard bow.
B. You should maneuver in accordance with the steering and sailing rules.
C. You should determine the course and speed of all radar contacts at six
minute intervals.
D. You should make a series of small course alterations when maneuvering in
order to continually assess the situation.
Ans: B

37. INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a crossing situation on international waters, a short blast by the
give-way vessel indicates that the vessel .
A. is holding course and speed
B. is turning to starboard
C. intends to pass port to port
D. will keep out of the way of the stand-on vessel
Ans: B

38. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown and will pass
1/4 mile apart. If you are on vessel "A", in addition to the sidelight, which other light(s) will you
see on vessel "B"?
A. special flashing yellow light
B. two white masthead lights in a vertical line
C. two yellow towing lights
D. None of the above
Ans: B

39. INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are operating a vessel in a narrow channel. Your vessel must
stay within the channel to be navigated safely. Another vessel is crossing your course from
starboard to port, and you are in doubt as to his intentions. According to Rule 9, you .
A. may sound the danger signal
B. must sound one prolonged and two short blasts
C. should sound one short blast to indicate that you are holding course and
speed
D. are required to back down
Ans: A

40. INTERNATIONAL ONLY If a towing vessel and her tow are severely restricted in their ability to
deviate from their course, the towing vessel shall show lights in addition to her towing
identification lights. These additional lights shall be shown if the tow is .
A. pushed ahead
B. towed alongside
C. towed astern
D. All of the above
Ans: C

41. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement applies to a vessel "constrained by her draft"?
A. The term only applies to vessels in narrow channels.
B. She is severely restricted in her ability to change her course because of her
draft in relation to the available depth and width of navigable water.
C. She is designated as a "vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver".
 D. The vessel must be over 100 meters in length.
Ans: B

42. INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are underway in fog and hear a fog signal consisting of one
prolonged and two short blasts. It could be any of the following EXCEPT a vessel .
A. engaged in mineclearance
B. engaged in fishing
C. constrained by her draft
D. being towed
Ans: D

43. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel is NOT regarded as being "restricted in her ability to
maneuver"?
A. A vessel servicing an aid to navigation
B. A vessel engaged in dredging
C. A towing vessel with tow unable to deviate from its course
D. A vessel constrained by her draft
Ans: D

44. INTERNATIONAL ONLY In international waters, you are on Vessel "I" in the situation as
shown. Vessel "II" sounds one short blast. Which action should you take?
A. Sound one short blast and hold course and speed.
B. Hold course and speed
C. Sound one short blast and slow down or turn to starboard.
D. Sound two short blasts, slow down and turn to port
Ans: B

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