BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Dayshapes must be displayed...

a. Between sunset and sunrise

b. During daylight hours in any visibility

c. During daylight hours in unrestricted visibility only

d. Only between 8 AM and 4 PM

 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel "not under command" at night must show her sidelights when.

a. Moored to a buoy

b. Making no headway

c. Making headway

d. At anchor

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What dayshape must be shown on a partly submerged vessel which is being towed?

a. A cone

b. A diamond

c. One black ball

d. Two black balls in a vertical line

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is used to show the presence of a partly submerged object being towed?

a. A searchlight from the towing vessel in the direction of the tow

b. Green lights at each end of the towed object

c. A triangle shape on the towed object

d. Flashing red lights at each side the object

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 22-meter sailing vessel when also being propelled by machinery shall show during daylight hours a...

a. Black diamond

b. Basket

c. Black ball

d. A conical shape, apex downwards

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel at night. You can see both red and green sidelights and, above the level of the sidelights, three white lights in a vertical line. The vessel may be...

a. Not under command

b. Trawling

c. Towing a tow more than 200 meters astern

d. Underway and dredging

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What lights must be shown on a barge being towed astern at night?

a. A white light at each corner

b. A sternlight only

c. A white light fore and aft

d. Sidelights and a sternlight

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel not under command shall display...

a. Two red lights at night and three black balls during daylight

b. Three red lights at night and two black balls during daylight

c. Two red lights at night and two black balls during daylight

d. Three red lights at night and three black balls during daylight

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights prescribed by the Rules shall be exhibited...

a. From sunset to sunrise, and at no other time

b. Whenever a look-out is posted

c. From sunrise to sunset in restricted visibility

d. At all times

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing must display a light in the direction of any gear that extends outward more than 150 meters. The color of this light is...

a. Green

b. White

c. Yellow

d. Red

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would display a cone, apex downward?

a. A fishing vessel with outlying gear

b. A vessel proceeding under sail and machinery

c. A vessel being towed

d. A vessel engaged in diving operations

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What dayshape must be shown by a vessel over 20 meters fishing which has gear extending more than 150 meters horizontally outward from it?

a. One diamond shape

b. One basket

c. One cone with its apex upwards

d. One black ball

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel towing astern shall show...

a. Two towing lights in addition to the sternlight

b. A towing light in a vertical line above the sternlight

c. A small white light in lieu of the sternlight

d. Two towing lights in a vertical line

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing is showing three forward white masthead lights in a vertical line. This means that the length of the...

a. Tow is greater than 200 meters

b. Towing vessel is less than 50 meters

c. Towing vessel is greater than 50 meters

d. Tow is less than 200 meters

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A lantern combining a vessel's side lights may be shown on a...

a. 25-meter pilot vessel

b. 25-meter power-driven vessel trolling

c. 20-meter vessel engaged in fishing and making way

d. 15-meter sailing vessel

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object is being towed, where the length of the tow is 100 meters, shall show...

a. A diamond shape

b. Yellow lights at each end

c. Two red lights in a vertical line

d. A black ball

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel exhibits the same lights as a...

a. Sailing vessel

b. Pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed, when they are in a composite unit

c. Vessel towing astern

d. Vessel towing, when not underway

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What signal would a vessel aground show during daylight?

a. Four black balls in a vertical line

b. Two black balls in a vertical line

c. One black ball

d. Three black balls in a vertical line

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A single towing light will be carried above a vessel's sternlight...

a. At any time when towing

b. Only if she is towing astern

c. Only if the tow exceeds 200 meters

d. If the towing vessel is part of a composite unit

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a vessel under oars?

a. She must show a dayshape of a black cone

b. She is allowed to show the same lights as a sailing vessel

c. She must show a fixed all-round white light

d. She must show a sternlight

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A white masthead light shows through an arc of how many degrees?

a. 90 degrees

b. 225 degrees

c. 360 degrees

d. 112.5 degrees

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The sternlight shall be positioned such that it will show from dead astern to how many degrees on each side of the stern of the vessel?

a. 22.5 degrees

b. 112.5 degrees

c. 135.0 degrees

d. 67.5 degrees

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel showing a green light over a white light in a vertical line above the level of the sidelights is...

a. Trawling

b. Engaged in underwater construction

c. Under sail and power

d. A pilot vessel

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The minimum length of a power-driven vessel that must show forward and after masthead lights is...

a. 30 meters

b. 50 meters

c. 75 meters

d. 100 meters

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel servicing a pipeline during the day shall display...

a. Three black shapes in a vertical line; the highest and lowest are balls, and the middle one is a diamond

b. Two black balls in a vertical line

c. Three black balls in a vertical line

d. Three shapes in a vertical line; the highest and lowest are red balls, and the middle one is a whitediamond

INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel displaying three red lights in a vertical line at night and a black cylinder dayshape is...

a. Not under command

b. Constrained by her draft

c. Dredging

d. Aground

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND During the day, a vessel with a tow over 200 meters in length will show...

a. A diamond shape

b. One cone, apex upward

c. Two cones, apexes together

d. A black ball

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must exhibit forward and after masthead lights when underway?

a. All of the above

b. A 200-meter sailing vessel

c. A 100-meter vessel engaged in fishing

d. A 50-meter power-driven vessel

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel at anchor will show a...

a. Cone

b. An all-round white light or one ball

c. Double cone, apexes together

d. Cylinder

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum length of an anchored vessel which is required to show a white light both forward and aft?

a. 200 meters

b. 100 meters

c. 50 meters

d. 150 meters

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing light, according to the Rules, is a...

a. Red light

b. Blue light

c. Yellow light

d. White light

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What type of vessel or operation is indicated by a vessel showing two cones with the apexes together?

a. Dredge

b. Mineclearing

c. Sailing vessel

d. Vessel trawling

 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The arc of visibility for sidelights is from right ahead to...

a. 135 degrees abaft the beam

b. 22.5 degrees Forward of the beam

c. 225 degrees abaft the beam

d. 22.5 degrees abaft the beam

d. 22.5 degrees abaft the beam

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel MUST show two masthead lights in a vertical line?

a. A vessel engaged in dredging

b. A sailing vessel towing a small vessel astern

c. A vessel not under command

d. A power-driven vessel less than 50 meters in length with a 20-meter tow

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel being towed at night must show...

a. A flashing yellow light

b. A white all-round light

c. Sidelights and a sternlight

d. Forward and after masthead lights

INTERNATIONAL ONLY At night, a power-driven vessel underway of less than 7 meters in length where its maximum speed does not exceed 7 knots may show, as a minimum,...

a. Sidelights only

b. The lights required for a vessel more than 7 meters in length

c. Sidelights and a sternlight

d. One all-round white light

 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Barges being towed at night must exhibit navigation lights...

a. Only if towed astern

b. At all times

c. Need not be lighted

d. Only if manned

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights would be shown at night by a vessel which is restricted in her ability to deviate from her course?

a. Three red lights in a vertical line

b. Three white lights in a vertical line

c. Three lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest white and the middle red

d. Three lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest red and the middle white

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night you are towing a partly submerged vessel, 20 meters in length and 4 meters in breadth. what lights must you display ON the towed vessel?

a. A white light at the stern

b. A white light at the forward end and a white light at the after end

c. Two red lights in a vertical line at the after end

d. Two white lights side by side at the stern

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing vessel 30 meters in length is pushing barges ahead. How many white masthead lights is the vessel REQUIRED to show at night?

a. Four

b. Three

c. One

d. Two

BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND. A “short blast” on the whistle has a duration of __________.

A.  one second

B.  four to six seconds

C.  eight to twelve seconds

D.  twelve to fifteen seconds

BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND. Each prolonged blast on whistle signals used by a power-driven vessel in fog, whether making way or underwaybut not making way, is __________.

A. about one second

B. two to four seconds

C. four to six seconds

D. eight to ten seconds

BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND. What is the minimum sound signaling equipment required aboard a vessel 10 meters in length?

A.  Any means of making an efficient sound signal

B.  A bell only

C.  A whistle only

D.  A bell and a whistle

BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND. The whistle signal for a vessel operating astern propulsion is _______.

A.  one long blast

B.  one prolonged blast

C.  three short blasts

D.  four or more short blasts

BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND. Five or more short blasts on a vessel’s whistle indicates that she is __________.

A.  in doubt as to whether another vessel is taking sufficient action to avoid a collision

B.  altering course to starboard

C.  altering course to port

D.  the stand-on vessel and will maintain course and speed

BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND. In a crossing situation, which vessel may sound the danger signal?

A.  Give-way vessel

B.   Stand-on vessel

C.   Either vessel

D.   Neither vessel

BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND. A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a channel or fairway where other vessels may be hidden by an obstruction shall   __________.

A.  sound the danger signal

B.  sound a prolonged blast

C.  take all way off

D.  post a lookout

BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND. While underway in fog, you hear a  prolonged blast from another vessel. This signal indicates a

A.  sailboat underway

B.  vessel underway, towing

C.  power-driven vessel underway, making way

D.  vessel being towed

BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND. Fog signals, required under the Rules  for vessels underway, shall be sounded __________.

A.  only on the approach of another vessel

B.  only when vessels are in sight of each other

C.  at intervals of not more than one minute

D.  at intervals of not more than two minutes

BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND. In restricted visibility, a vessel fishing with nets shall sound at intervals of two minutes

A.  one prolonged blast

B.  one prolonged followed by two short blasts

C.  one prolonged followed by three short blasts

D.  two prolonged blasts in succession

BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND. A sailing vessel with the wind abaft the beam is navigating in fog. She should sound __________.

A.  three short blasts

B.  one prolonged blast

C.  one prolonged and two short blasts

D.  two prolonged blasts

C.  one prolonged and two short blasts

(because they are restricted)

BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND. If your vessel is underway in fog and  you hear one prolonged and three short blasts, this indicates a

A.  vessel not under command

B.  sailing vessel

C.  vessel in distress

D.  vessel being towed

BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND. In restricted visibility, a towed vessel must sound a fog signal when it is _____________ .

A.  the last vessel in the tow

B.  the last vessel in the tow and it is carrying a crew

C.  manned, regardless of its position in the tow

D.  None of the above are correct

BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND. While underway in fog, you hear a  rapid ringing of a bell ahead. This bell indicates a

A.  vessel at anchor

B.  vessel in distress

C.  sailboat underway

D.  vessel backing out of a berth

BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND. While underway in fog, you hear a  short blast, a prolonged blast, and a short blast of a whistle. This signal indicates a

A.  vessel towing in fog

B.  sailboat underway in fog

C.  vessel being towed in fog

D.  vessel anchored in fog

 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway your vessel enters fog. You stop your engines and the vessel is dead in the water. Which fog signal should you sound?

a. One prolonged and three short blasts every two minutes

b. Two prolonged blasts every two minutes

c. One prolonged blast every two minutes

d. Three short blasts every two minutes

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Each prolonged blast on whistle signals used by a power-driven vessel in fog, whether making way or underway but not making way, is

a. four to six seconds

b. about one second

c. two to four seconds

d. eight to ten seconds

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The use of the danger signal

a. indicates doubt as to another vessels actions

b. is the same as a "MAYDAY" signal

c. replaces directional signals

d. makes the other vessel the stand-on vessel

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel sound one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts on the whistle. What does this signal indicate?

a. A vessel towing.

b. A vessel engaged in pilotage duty.

c. A vessel aground.

d. A vessel being towed.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway and approaching a bend in the channel where vessels approaching from the opposite direction cannot be seen. You should sound

a. one blast, 4 to 6 seconds in duration

b. three blasts, 4 to 6 seconds in duration

c. one blast, 8 to 10 seconds in duration

d. one continuous blast until you are able to see around the bend

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel underway and making way in fog shall sound every two minutes

a. one prolonged blast and three short blasts

b. one prolonged blast

c. three distinct blasts

d. two prolonged blasts

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a channel or fairway where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction shall sound

a. two short blasts

b. the danger signal

c. one prolonged blast

d. one long blast

INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, a signal of intent, which must be answered by the other vessel, is sounded by a vessel...

a. Overtaking another

b. Crossing the course of another

c. Free and clear of the other vessel

d. Meeting another head-on

INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, an overtaking vessel, which intends to PASS on the other vessel's port side would sound

a. one prolonged followed by two short blasts

b. two short blasts

c. two prolonged followed by two short blasts

d. one short blast

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, which vessel may sound the danger signal?

a. Stand-on vessel

b. Give-way vessel

c. Neither vessel

d. Either vessel

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel ahead sound two prolonged blasts on the whistle. You should

a. sound only fog signals until the other vessel is sighted

b. sound two blasts and change course to the left

c. not sound any whistle signals until the other vessel is sighted

d. sound whistle signals only if you change course

a. sound only fog signals until the other vessel is sighted

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal shall a power-driven vessel sound when making way in fog?

a. One prolonged blast every two minutes.

b. Three short blasts every two minutes.

c. One prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes.

d. One short blast every two minutes.

INTERNATIONAL ONLY A sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel in a narrow channel, so as to pass on the power-driven vessel's port side. The overtaken vessel will have to move to facilitate passage. The sailing vessel is the

a. give-way vessel and would sound two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts

b. stand-on vessel and would sound two short blasts

c. give-way vessel and would sound no whistle signal

d. stand-on vessel and would sound no whistle signal

INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are approaching another vessel and will pass starboard to starboard without danger if no course changes are made. You should...

a. Hold course and sound a two blast whistle signal

b. Hold course and sound no whistle signal

c. Hold course and sound two prolonged and two short blasts

d. Change course to the right and sound one blast

b. Hold course and sound no whistle signal

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway, in fog, when you hear a whistle signal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This signal could indicate a vessel

a. aground

b. being towed

c. not under command

d. is anchored

c. not under command

NOTE: know the difference between "being towed" and "towing"

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel sounding a fog signal of one short, one prolonged, and one short blast is indicating that the vessel is

a. at anchor

b. fishing

c. not under command

d. in distress

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What signal indicates doubt that sufficient action is being taken by another vessel to avoid collision?

a. Three short and rapid blasts of the whistle.

b. Five short and rapid blasts of the whistle.

c. Three long blasts of the whistle.

d. One prolonged blast followed by three short blasts of the whistle.

 INLAND ONLY. What is not contained in the Inland Navigation Rules?

A.  An inconspicuous, partly submerged object

B.  Lights on pipelines

C.  A vessel constrained by her draft

D.  An air-cushion vessel

 INLAND ONLY. For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term “inland waters” includes

A.  the Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary

B.  the water surrounding any islands of the United States

C.  the coastline of the United States, out to one mile offshore

D.  any lakes within state boundaries

INLAND ONLY. A power-driven vessel operating in a narrow channel with a Following current on the Great Lakes or Western Rivers is meeting an upbound

vessel. Which statement is TRUE?

A.  The downbound vessel has the right-of-way.

B.  The downbound vessel must initiate the required maneuvering signals.

C.  The downbound vessel must propose the manner and place of passage.

D.  All of the above

INLAND ONLY. You are operating a vessel through a narrow channel and 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 her intentions. You 

A.  must sound the danger signal

B.  are required to back down

C.  may sound the danger signal

D.  should sound one short blast to show that you are holding course and speed

INLAND ONLY. Which statement is TRUE concerning narrow channels?

A.  You should keep to that side of the channel that is on your port side.

B.  You should avoid anchoring in a narrow channel.

C.  A vessel having a following current will propose the manner of passage in any case where two vessels are meeting.

D.  All of the above

INLAND ONLY. A power-driven vessel crossing a river on the Great Lakes or Western Rivers must keep out of the way of a power-driven vessel

A.  descending the river with a tow

B.  ascending the river with a tow

C.  ascending the river without a tow

D.  All of the above

INLAND ONLY. The masthead light may be located at other than the fore and aft centerline on a power-driven vessel

A.  less than 20 meters in length

B.  less than 12 meters in length

C.  which has separate sidelights carried on the outboard extremes of the vessel’s breadth

D.  engaged in fishing

INLAND ONLY. If your tug is pushing a barge ahead at night and it is not a composite unit, which light(s) should show aft on your vessel?

A.  A white stern light

B.  Two red lights

C.  Two towing lights

D.  A towing light over the stern light

INLAND 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 special flashing light, sidelights, and a stern light

INLAND ONLY. Which indicates the presence of a partly submerged object being towed?

A.   A diamond shape on the towed object

B.   An all-round light at each end of the towed object

C.   A searchlight beamed from the towing vessel in the direction of the tow

D.  All of the above

INLAND ONLY. While underway and in sight of another vessel a mile ahead, you put your engines on astern propulsion. Which statement concerning whistle signals is TRUE?

A.  You must sound three short blasts on the whistle.

B.  You must sound one blast if backing to starboard.

C.  You must sound whistle signals only if the vessels are meeting.

D.  You need not sound any whistle signals.

INLAND ONLY. Passing signals shall be sounded on inland waters by

A.  all vessels upon sighting another vessel rounding a bend in the channel

B.  towing vessel when meeting another towing vessel on a clear day with a 0.6 mile CPA (Closest Point of Approach)

C.  a power-driven vessel when crossing less than half a mile ahead of another power-driven vessel

D.  All of the above

INLAND ONLY. When power-driven vessels are in a crossing situation, one short blast by either vessel would mean

A.  “I intend to leave you on my port side.”

B.  “I intend to hold course and speed.”

C.  “I intend to change course to starboard.”

D.  “I request a departure from the rules.”

A.  “I intend to leave you on my port side.”

INLAND ONLY. You are proceeding up a channel in Chesapeake Bay and are meeting an outbound vessel. There is no current. You MUST

A.  keep to that side of the channel which is on your vessel’s port side

B.  stop your vessel, letting the outbound vessel sound the signals for meeting and passing

C.  propose or answer one- or two-blast whistle signals given by the other vessel if passing within 1/2 mile

D. give the outbound vessel the right-of-way

INLAND ONLY. Which statement is TRUE concerning the fog signal of a vessel 15 meters in length, anchored in a “special anchorage area” approved by the Secretary?

A.  The vessel is not required to sound a fog signal.

B.  The vessel shall ring a bell for 5 seconds every minute.

C.  The vessel shall sound one blast of the foghorn every 2 minutes.

D.  The vessel shall sound three blasts on the whistle every 2 minutes.

A.  The vessel is not required to sound a fog signal.

INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the meaning of a one short blast signal used when meeting another vessel?

a. "I intend to leave you on my starboard side."

b. "I intend to leave you on my port side."

c. "I am turning to starboard."

d. "I am turning to port."

b. "I intend to leave you on my port side."

INLAND ONLY In fog, a 25 meter vessel at anchor must

a. ring her bell for 5 seconds at intervals of not more than two minutes.

b. rapidly ring her bell for 5 seconds at intervals of no more than 1 minute.

c. sound three distinct strokes on her bell.

d. make an efficient sound signal at intervals of not more than 2 minutes

b. rapidly ring her bell for 5 seconds at intervals of no more than 1 minute.

INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel operating in a narrow channel, with a following current, on the Western Rivers, is meeting an upbound vessel. Which statement is true?

a. The downbound vessel has the right-of-way.

b. The downbound vessel is not required initiate the required maneuvering signals.

c. The upbound vessel has the right-of-way.

d. The downbound vessel shall not propose the manner and place of passage.

a. The downbound vessel has the right-of-way.

INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel. The other vessel will have to move to allow you to pass. You wish to overtake the other vessel and leave her on your starboard side. Your FIRST whistle signal should be ________________.

a. one short blast

b. two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast

c. two short blasts

d. two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts

INLAND ONLY What MAY be used to indicate the presence of a partly submerged object being towed?

a. The beam of a search light from the towing vessel shown in the direction of the tow.

b. A black cone, apex upward.

c. Two all-round red lights at each end of the tow.

d. Two all-round yellow lights at each end of the tow.

INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning narrow channels?

a. You should keep to that side of the channel, which is on your port side.

 b. You should avoid anchoring in a narrow channel.

c. All of the above

d. A vessel having a following current will propose the manner of passage in any case where two vessels are meeting.

 b. You should avoid anchoring in a narrow channel.

INLAND ONLY Maneuvering signals shall be sounded on inland waters by _________________.

a. power-driven vessels crossing at a distance within half a mile of each other and NOT in sight of one another

b. all vessels when meeting, crossing, or overtaking and in sight of one another

c. power-driven vessels overtaking and in sight of one another

d. all vessels meeting or crossing at a distance within half a mile of each other and not in sight of one another

c. power-driven vessels overtaking and in sight of one another

INLAND ONLY When two power-driven vessels are meeting on the Great Lakes, Western Rivers, or waters specified by the Secretary, where there is a current, which vessel shall sound the first passing signal?

a. The vessel that is towing regardless of the current.

b. Either vessel.

c. The vessel down-bound with a following current.

d. The vessel going upstream stemming the current.

INLAND ONLY If your tug is pushing a barge ahead at night and it is not a composite unit, which light(s) should show aft on your vessel?

a. Two red lights.

b. Two towing lights.

c. A white sternlight.

d. A towing light over the sternlight.

INLAND ONLY Your vessel is meeting another vessel head-on. To comply with the rules, you should exchange ________________.

a. two short blasts, alter course to port, and pass starboard to starboard

b. two short blasts, alter course to starboard, and pass port to port

c. one short blast, alter course to starboard, and pass port to port

d. one short blast, alter course to port, and pass starboard to starboard

INLAND ONLY Which lights are required for a barge, not part of a composite unit, being pushed ahead?

a. Sidelights, a special flashing light, and a sternlight.

b. Sidelights, a towing light, and a sternlight.

c. Sidelights and a sternlight.

d. Sidelights and a special flashing light.

INLAND ONLY One and two short blast signals must be sounded on inland waters when _______________.

a. two power-driven vessel are in sight of one another and are meeting at a distance of one half mile

b. two power-driven vessels are crossing within half a mile of each other and NOT in sight of each other

c. two power-driven vessels are in sight of one another and will cross at a distance of one mile

d. two sailing vessels are in sight of one another and meeting at a distance of one quarter mile

a. two power-driven vessel are in sight of one another and are meeting at a distance of one half mile

INLAND ONLY A vessel of less than 20 meters in length at anchor at night in a "special anchorage area designated by the Secretary"________________________.

a. must show two white lights

b. must show one white light

c. need show a light only on the approach of another vessel

d. need not show any lights

INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters" includes _________________.

a. any lakes within state boundaries

b. the waters surrounding any islands of the United States

c. the Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary

d. the coastline of the United States, out to one mile offshore

c. the Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary

Also means "the navigable waters of the United States shoreward of the navigational demarcation lines diving the high seas from harbors, rivers and inland waters of the United States and waters of the Great Lakes on the United States side of the international boundary

INLAND ONLY:  An inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object being towed and is over 25 meters in breadth, how many lights are required

a: 2

b: 4

c: 6

d: 8

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which power-driven vessel is NOT required to carry a light in the position of the after masthead light?

a. A vessel of 60 meters in length towing astern

d. A pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed, in a composite unit and 100 meters in leng