2. Navigational Rules and Regulations 100% Flashcards
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rules state that vessels may depart from the requirements of the Rules when…
A. There are no other vessels around
B. Operating in a narrow channel
C. The Master enters it in the ship’s log
D. Necessary to avoid immediate danger
D
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is “underway” under the Rules of the Road?
A. A vessel at anchor with the engine running
B. A vessel with a line led to a tree onshore
C. A vessel drifting with the engine off
D. A vessel aground
C
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term “restricted visibility” when used by the rules, refers to …
A. Situations when you can see vessels on radar that you cannot see visually
B. Visibility of less than half a mile
C. Any condition where visibility is restricted
D. Any condition that limits visibility
C
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The NAVIGATION RULES define a “vessel not under command” as avessel which…
A. From the nature of her work is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel
B. Through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules
C. By taking action contrary to the rules has created a special circumstance situation
D. Is moored, aground or anchored in a fairway
B
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For the purpose of the Rules except where otherwise required the term…
A. “Vessel” includes seaplanes
B. “Seaplane” includes nondisplacement craft
C. “Vessel engaged in fishing” includes a vessel fishing with trolling lines
D. “Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver” includes fishing vessels
A
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a vessel “restricted in her ability to maneuver”?
A. A vessel not under command
B. A vessel constrained by her draft
C. A vessel underway in fog
D. A vessel towing unable to deviate from her course
D
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which situation would be a “special circumstance” under the Rules?
A. Vessel at anchor
B. More than two vessels meeting
C. Speed in fog
D. Two vessels crossing
B
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does the word “length” refer to?
A. Length between the perpendiculars
B. Length overall
C. Waterline length
D. Register length
B
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does the word “breadth” mean?
A. Greatest breadth
B. Molded breadth
C. Breadth on the main deck
D. Breadth at the load waterline
A
INTERNATIONAL ONLY The International Rules of the Road apply…
A. To all waters which are not inland waters
B. Only to waters outside the territorial waters of the United States
C. Only to waters where foreign vessels travel
D. Upon the high seas and connecting waters navigable by seagoing vessels
D
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is NOT a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver?
A. A vessel laying engaged in laying submarine cable
B. A vessel towing with limited maneuverability due to a large unwieldy tow
C. A deep-draft vessel that can only navigate in a dredged channel
D. A towing vessel underway with a fuel barge alongside and taking on fuel
C
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a “vessel engaged in fishing”?
A. The vessel is classified as “restricted in her ability to maneuver”.
B. Her gear will not affect the vessel’s maneuverability.
C. The vessel may be using nets, lines, or trawls.
D. She sounds the same fog signal as a vessel underway but stopped and making no way.
C
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is “in sight” of another vessel when…
A. She can be observed by radar
B. She can be observed visually from the other vessel
C. She can be plotted on radar well enough to determine her heading
D. Her fog signal can be heard
B
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is, by definition, unable to keep out of the way of another vessel?
A. Vessel engaged in fishing
B. Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
C. Sailing vessel
D. Vessel towing
B
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which craft would be considered a “power-driven vessel” under the Rules of the Road?
A. An auxiliary sail vessel, using her engine
B. A canoe being propelled by a small outboard motor
C. A tug powered by a diesel engine
D. All of the above
D
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What determines if a vessel is “restricted in her ability to maneuver”?
A. Whether or not all of the vessel’s control equipment is in working order
B. The vessel’s draft in relation to the available depth of water
C. Whether the nature of the vessel’s work limits maneuverability required by the Rules
D. Whether or not the vessel is the give-way vessel in a meeting situation
C
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND To be considered “engaged in fishing” according to the Rules of the Road, a vessel must be…
A. Using fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability
B. Using trolling lines
C. Power-driven
D. Showing lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
A
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement is true concerning a vessel “constrained by her draft”?
A. She must be a power-driven vessel.
B. She is not under command.
C. She may be a vessel being towed.
D. She is hampered because of her work.
A
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term “restricted visibility” as used in the Rules refers…
A. Only to fog
B. Only to visibility of less than one-half of a mile
C. To visibility where you cannot see shore
D. To any condition where visibility is restricted
D
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined in the Rules, the term “vessel” includes…
A. Seaplanes
B. Nondisplacement craft
C. Barges
D. All of the above
D
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND There is a provision to depart from the Rules, if necessary, to avoid…
A. A close-quarters situation
B. An overtaking situation
C. Immediate danger
D. Any of the above
C
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel “restricted in her ability to maneuver” is one which…
A. From the nature of her work is unable to maneuver as required by the rules
B. Through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules
C. Due to adverse weather conditions is unable to maneuver as required by the rules
D. Has lost steering and is unable to maneuver
A
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is “engaged in fishing” when…
A. Her gear extends more than 100 meters from the vessel
B. She is using any type of gear, other than lines
C. She is using fishing apparatus which restricts her maneuverability
D. She has any fishing gear on board
C
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is “underway” according to the Rules?
A. A vessel made fast to a single point mooring buoy
B. A purse seiner hauling her nets
C. A pilot vessel at anchor
D. A vessel which has run aground
B