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INLAND ONLY: For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term “inland waters” includes any lakes within state boundaries. TRUE or FALSE?

Inland Rule 3(o)

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False

“Inland Waters” means the navigable waters of the United States shoreward of the navigational demarcation lines dividing the high seas from harbors, rivers, and other inland waters of the United States.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND There is a provision to depart from the Rules of the Road, if necessary, to avoid __________________.

Reference: Rule 2(b)

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Immediate Danger

Due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision and to any special circumstances, including the limitations of the vessels involved, which may make a departure from these Rules necessary to avoid immediate danger.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined by the Rules of the Road, a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver (RAM) is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel. TRUE or FALSE?

Reference: Rule 3(g)

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True

The term “vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver” means a vessel which from the nature of her work is restricted in her ability to maneuver as required by these Rules.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The NAVIGATION RULES define a “vessel not under command” as a vessel which ______________________.

Reference: Rule 3(f)

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Through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules

The term “vessel not under command” means a vessel which through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by these Rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel “restricted in her ability to maneuver” is one which from the nature of her work is unable to maneuver as required by the rules. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREGS 3(g)

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True

The term “vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver” means a vessel which from the nature of her work.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is being propelled by both sail and by engines. Under the Rules, the vessel is ____________________.

Reference: Rule 3(b)

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A power-driven vessel

The term “power-driven vessel” means any vessel propelled by machinery.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel is “in sight” of another vessel when she can be observed by radar. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREG 3(k)

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False

Vessels shall be deemed to be in sight of one another only when one can be observed visually from the other.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The rules state that vessels may depart from the requirements of the Rules when there are no other vessels around. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to Colregs 2(b)

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False

Complying with these Rules may make a departure from these Rules necessary to avoid immediate danger.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A trawler on her way to the fishing grounds is a “power-driven vessel” under the Rules of the Road.TRUE or FALSE?

Reference: Rule 3(b)

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True

The term “power-driven vessel” means any vessel propelled by machinery.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel is “engaged in fishing” when she is using any type of gear, other than lines. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREGS 3(d)

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False

The term “vessel engaged in fishing” means any vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls or other fishing apparatus which restrict maneuverability, but does not include a vessel fishing with trolling lines.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel aground is “underway” under the Rules of the Road. TRUE or FALSE

Refer to COLREG 3(i)

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False

The word “underway” means that a vessel is not at anchor, or made fast to the shore, or aground.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel is “engaged in fishing” when she is using fishing apparatus, which restricts her maneuverability. TRUE or FALSE

Refer to COLREGS 3(d)

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True

The term “vessel engaged in fishing” does not include a vessel fishing with trolling lines or other fishing apparatus which do not restrict maneuverability.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term “restricted visibility” as used in the Rules refers to any condition where visibility is restricted. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREG 3(l)

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True

The term “restricted visibility” means any condition in which visibility is restricted by fog, mist, falling snow, heavy rainstorms, sandstorms or any other similar causes.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel drifting with the engine off is “underway” under the Rules of the Road. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREGS 3(i)

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True

The word “underway” means that a vessel is not at anchor, or made fast to the shore, or aground.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel with a line led to a tree onshore is “underway” under the Rules of the Road.

Refer to COLREG 3(i)

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False

The word “underway” means that a vessel is not at anchor, or made fast to the shore, or aground.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The rules state that vessels may depart from the requirements of the Rules when the Master enters it in the ship’s log. TRUE or False?

Refer to COLREGS 2(b)

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False

Complying with these Rules may make a departure from these Rules necessary to avoid immediate danger.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term “restricted visibility” as used in the Rules refers as only to visibility where you cannot see shore. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREG 3(l)

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False

The term “restricted visibility” means any condition in which visibility is restricted by fog, mist, falling snow, heavy rainstorms, sandstorms or any other similar causes.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND To be considered “engaged in fishing” according to the Rules of the Road, a vessel must be ______________________.

Reference: Rule 3(d)

A

Using fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability. (Lines, Nets, or Trawles)

Any vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls or other fishing apparatus which restrict maneuverability, but does not include a vessel fishing with trolling lines or other fishing apparatus which do not restrict maneuverability.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel is “in sight” of another vessel when her fog signal can be heard. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREG 3(k)

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False

Vessels shall be deemed to be in sight of one another only when one can be observed visually from the other.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Under the Rules, two vessels crossing would be a “special circumstance.” TRUE or FALSE?

Reference: Rule 2(a)(b)

A

FALSE: More than two vessels MEETING would be an example of a Special Circumstance according to the Rules.

Special Circumstances is a term that refers to situations that are not specifically covered by the rules. These are the unusual situations that happen in the real world.

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INLAND ONLY: For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term “inland waters” includes the Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary. TRUE or FALSE

Inland Rule 3(0)

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True

“Inland Waters” means the navigable waters of the United States shoreward of the navigational demarcation lines and the waters of the Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term “restricted visibility” as used in the Rules refers only to visibility of less than one-half of a mile. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREG 3(i)

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False

The term “restricted visibility” means any condition in which visibility is restricted by fog, mist, falling snow, heavy rainstorms, sandstorms or any other similar causes.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel “restricted in her ability to maneuver” is one which has lost steering and is unable to maneuver. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREGS 3(g)

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False

The term “vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver” means a vessel which from the nature of her work is restricted in her ability to maneuver.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term “power-driven vessel” refers to any vessel traveling at a speed greater than that of the current. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREGS 3(b)

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False

The term “power-driven vessel” means any vessel propelled by machinery.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules of the Road, a vessel is “in sight” of another vessel when _____________________.

Reference: Rule 3(k)

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She can be observed visually from the other vessel

Vessels shall be deemed to be in sight of one another only when one can be observed visually from the other.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel “restricted in her ability to maneuver” is one which due to adverse weather conditions is unable to maneuver as required by the rules. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREGS 3(g)

A

False

The term “vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver” means a vessel which from the nature of her work is restricted in her ability to maneuver.

27
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel is “in sight” of another vessel when her fog signal can be heard. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREG 3(k)

A

False

Vessels shall be deemed to be in sight of one another only when one can be observed visually from the other.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term “power-driven vessel” refers to any vessel with propelling machinery onboard whether in use or not. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREGS 3(b)

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False

The term “power-driven vessel” means any vessel propelled by machinery.

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INLAND ONLY: For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term “inland waters” includes the water surrounding any islands of the United States. TRUE or FALSE?

Inland Rule 3(o)

A

False

“Inland Waters” means the navigable waters of the United States shoreward of the navigational demarcation lines dividing the high seas from harbors, rivers, and other inland waters of the United States.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For the purpose of the Rules, except where otherwise required, the term “vessel” includes seaplanes. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to Colregs 3(a) and Inland Rule 3(a)

A

True

The word “vessel” includes every description of watercraft, including non-displacement craft, WIG craft and seaplanes, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND There is a provision to depart from the Rules, if necessary, to avoid __________.

Refer to unified Rule 2 (b)

A

Necessary to avoid immediate danger

Due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision and to any special circumstances, including the limitations of the vessels involved, which may make a departure from these Rules necessary to avoid immediate danger.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined in the Rules, the term “vessel” includes nondisplacement craft. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to Colregs 3(a) and Inland Rule 3(a)

A

True

The word “vessel” includes every description of watercraft, including non-displacement craft, WIG craft and seaplanes, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term “power-driven vessel” refers to any vessel making way against the current. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREGS 3(b)

A

False

The term “power-driven vessel” means any vessel propelled by machinery.

34
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A purse seiner hauling her nets is “underway” according to the Rules. TRUE or FALSE?

Reference: Rule 3(i)

A

True

The word “underway” means that a vessel is not at anchor, or made fast to the shore, or aground.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel transferring cargo while underway is NOT classified as “restricted in her ability to maneuver.” TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREG 3(g)

A

False

The term “vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver” means a vessel which from the nature of her work.

36
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does the word “breadth” mean?

Reference: Rule 3(j)

A

Greatest Breadth

The words “length” and “breadth” of a vessel means her length overall and greatest breadth.

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INLAND ONLY: For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term “inland waters” includes the coastline of the United States, out to one mile offshore. TRUE or FALSE?

Inland Rule 3(o)

A

False

“Inland Waters” means the navigable waters of the United States shoreward of the navigational demarcation lines dividing the high seas from harbors, rivers, and other inland waters of the United States.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel “restricted in her ability to maneuver” is one which _________________.

Reference: Rule 3(g)

A

From the nature of her work is unable to maneuver as required by the rules

The term “vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver” means a vessel which from the nature of her work is restricted in her ability to maneuver as required by these Rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel is “in sight” of another vessel when she can be plotted on radar well enough to determine her heading. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREG 3(k)

A

False

Vessels shall be deemed to be in sight of one another only when one can be observed visually from the other.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, a vessel pushing and a vessel being pushed when connected in a composite unit is NOT to be regarded as a vessel “restricted in her ability to maneuver. TRUE or FALSE?

Reference Rule 3(g); 24(b)

A

True

When a pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed ahead are rigidily connected in a composite unit they are regarded as a power-driven vessel.

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INTERNATIONAL ONLY The International Rules of the Road apply _____________________________.

Reference: Rule 1(a)

A

Upon the high seas and connecting waters navigable by seagoing vessels

These Rules shall apply to all vessels upon the high seas and in all waters connected therewith navigable by seagoing vessels.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel in a towing operation that restricts the ability of the vessel and her tow to change their course is NOT classified as “restricted in her ability to maneuver.” TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREG 3(g)

A

False

The term “vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver” means a vessel which from the nature of her work.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules of the Road, what determines if a vessel is “restricted in her ability to maneuver”?

Rule 3(g)

A

Whether the nature of the vessel’s work limits maneuverability required by the Rules

The term “vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver” means a vessel which from the nature of her work is restricted in her ability to maneuver as required by these Rules.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined in the Rules, the term “vessel” includes barges. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to Colregs 3(a) and Inland Rule 3(a)

A

True

The word “vessel” includes every description of watercraft, including non-displacement craft, WIG craft and seaplanes, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term “restricted visibility” when used by the rules, applies to ______________.

Reference: Rule 3(l)

A

Any condition where visibility is restricted

The term “restricted visibility” means any condition in which visibility is restricted by fog, mist, falling snow, heavy rainstorms, sandstorms or any other similar causes.

46
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel “restricted in her ability to maneuver” is one which through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREGS 3(g)

A

False

The term “vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver” means a vessel which from the nature of her work is restricted in her ability to maneuver.

47
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For the purpose of the Rules the term “Vessel” includes seaplanes. TRUE or FALSE?

Reference: Rule 3(a)

A

True

The word “vessel” includes every description of water craft, including nondisplacement craft, WIG craft and seaplanes, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The rules state that vessels may depart from the requirements of the Rules when operating in a narrow channel. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREGS 2(b)

A

False

Complying with these Rules may make a departure from these Rules necessary to avoid immediate danger.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel is “engaged in fishing” when her gear extends more than 100 meters from the vessel. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREGS 3(d)

A

False

The term “vessel engaged in fishing” means any vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls or other fishing apparatus which restrict maneuverability, but does not include a vessel fishing with trolling lines.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel at anchor with the engine running is “underway” under the Rules of the Road. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREG 3(i)

A

False

The word “underway” means that a vessel is not at anchor, or made fast to the shore, or aground.

51
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel transferring cargo while underway is defined by the Rules as a vessel __________________________.

Reference: Rule 3(g)(iii)

A

Restricted in her ability to maneuver

The term “vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver” shall include but not be limited to a vessel engaged in replenishment or transferring persons, provisions or cargo while underway.

52
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined in the Rules, the term “vessel” includes sailing ships. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to Colregs 3(a) and Inland Rule 3(a)

A

True

The word “vessel” includes every description of watercraft, including non-displacement craft, WIG craft and seaplanes, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation on water.

53
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel picking up a navigation mark is NOT classified as “restricted in her ability to maneuver.” TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREGS 3(g)

A

False

The term “vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver” means a vessel which from the nature of her work.

54
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel whose anchor is fouled is NOT classified as “restricted in her ability to maneuver.” TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREG 3(g)

A

True

The term “vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver” means a vessel which from the nature of her work.

55
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined by the Rules, a vessel is “engaged in fishing” when _______________________.

Reference: Rule 3(d)

A

She is using fishing apparatus which restricts her maneuverability

Any vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls, or other fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability, but does not include a vessel fishing with trolling lines or other fishing apparatus which do not restrict maneuverability.

56
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, what apparatus must be used to define a “vessel engaged in fishing”?

Reference: Rule 3(d)

A

May be using nets, lines, or trawls

The term “vessel engaged in fishing” means any vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls, or other fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability, but does not include a vessel fishing with trolling lines.

57
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel is “engaged in fishing” when she has any fishing gear on board. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREGS 3(d)

A

False

The term “vessel engaged in fishing” means any vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls which restricts maneuverability - but does not include trolling.

58
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term “power-driven vessel” refers to any vessel with propelling machinery in use. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREGS 3(b)

A

True

The term “power-driven vessel” means any vessel propelled by machinery.

59
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rules state that vessels may depart from the requirements of the Rules when __________.

Refer to unified Rule 2 (b)

A

Necessary to avoid immediate danger

Due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision and to any special circumstances, including the limitations of the vessels involved, which may make a departure from these Rules necessary to avoid immediate danger.

60
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The rules state that vessels may depart from the requirements of the Rules when necessary to avoid immediate danger. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREGS 2(b)

A

True

Complying with these Rules may make a departure from these Rules necessary to avoid immediate danger.

61
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term “restricted visibility” as defined by the Rules refers _____________________.

Reference: Rule 3(l)

A

To any condition where visibility is restricted

The term “restricted visibility” means any condition in which visibility is restricted by fog, mist, falling snow, heavy rainstorms, sandstorms or any other similar causes.

62
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term “restricted visibility” as used in the Rules refers only to fog. TRUE or FALSE?

Refer to COLREG 3(l)

A

False

The term “restricted visibility” means any condition in which visibility is restricted by fog, mist, falling snow, heavy rainstorms, sandstorms or any other similar causes.

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