Coast Guard I

Question 1

What’s a vessel not under command

Answer 1

a vessel through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver or keep out of the way

Question 2

Narrow Channel vessel passes to other vessel’s port sound?

Answer 2

two long two short response: long short long short

Question 3

Narrow Channel Vessel passes to other vessel’s starboard sound….

Answer 3

long long short response: long short long short

Question 4

Approaching bend?

Answer 4

1 long blast

Question 5

definition overtaking (light degrees)

Answer 5

when direction 22.5 degrees abaft only see stern light and no sidelighs

Question 6

in head on situation how do you alter?

Answer 6

both to starboard (so pass port to port)

Question 7

when crossing who has right of way?

Answer 7

vessel that has other on her starboard side needs to move **weird so if you see a boat to your port side you’re actually cool! **

the give way vessel ironically turns to starboard in order to get it lined up and be like two way traffic (crossing port to port)

Question 8

difference between underway and making way and

Answer 8

underway= not tied up making way= moving

Question 9

pecking order (knowing that narrow channel, traffic separation and overtaking takes precedence)

Answer 9

not under command>restricted>constrained by draft (intl)>fishing+trawling>sailing>power>seaplane

Question 10

if using radar you see vessel forward you do.. if you see vessel aside you (port or starboard) COMMON SENSE

Answer 10

for forward: turn starboard for abeam or abaft your port: turn starboard for abeam or abaft your starboard: turn port

Question 11

masthead light definition

Answer 11

light at fore and aft centerline, unbroken light 225 degrees, right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft

Question 12

sidelight

Answer 12

unbroken 112.5, right ahead to 22.5 abaft

Question 13

stern light

Answer 13

unbroken light 135 degrees, 67.5 each side

Question 14

tow light

Answer 14

yellow and same as stern

Question 15

flashing light how many?

Answer 15

120 flashes a minute

Question 16

for boat 50 meters, what’s light range?

Answer 16

masthead 6 miles sidelight 3 miles stern 3 miles towing 3 miles

Question 17

for boat <50 meters but greater 12m

Answer 17

masthead 5 miles (if less than 20 meters, 3 miles) sidelight: 2 miles stern: 2 miles towing 2 miles

Question 18

boat less than 12m

Answer 18

masthead 2 miles sidelight 1 mile stern: 2 miles towing: 2 miles

Question 19

object being towed

Answer 19

white all around light 3 miles

Question 20

What is vessel RAM (6)

Answer 20

-engaged in laying, servicing, or picking up a navigational mark, submarine cable or pipeline; -engaged in dredging, surveying or underwater operations -engaged in replenishment or transferring persons, provisions or cargo while underway; -engaged in the launching or recovery of aircraft; -engaged in mine clearance operations; -engaged in a towing operation such as severely restricts the towing vessel and her tow in their ability to deviate from their course.

Question 21

submarine?

Answer 21

yellow flashing light 3 seconds on and off

Question 22

fishing trolling vs trawling

Answer 22

troll—–with line trawl—-with net (troll—-NO RIGHTS, trawl treated special)

Question 23

underway vs making way

Answer 23

underway: free (could be dead in water) making way: actually moving

Question 24

when overtaking (degree and lights)

Answer 24

only see stern, 22.5 degrees abaft

Question 25

Using Radar and can’t see ship visualluy, how do you alter course?

Answer 25