COLREGS:ANTI-COLLISION Flashcards
In the COLREGS, the authorized light used to assist in the idetification of submarines that is operating on the surface is a/an:
intermittent flashing amber/yellow light
Under the COLREGS, there is a requirement to practice “good seamanship”. Which of the following would be considered as “good seamanship”?
sounding the fog signal when in clear weather but approaching a fog bank
Which of these vessels is “not under command” as defined in Rule 3 of the Collision Regulations?
a sailing vessel becalmed
Which of these vessels is NOT a vessel “restricted in her ability to maneuver” as defined in Rule 3 of the Collision Regulations?
a loaded VLCC navigating in a fairway flanked by shoal water
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
You are the OIC on the bridge of a power-driven vessel and notice a large sailing vessel approaching you from the stern. You should:
hold your course and speed
If it becomes necessary for a stand-on vessel to take action to avoid collision, she shall NOT:
turn to port for a vessel on her own port side
A vessel approaching your vessel from 235˚ relative is in what type of situation?
overtaking
Which vessel may sound the danger signal?
all of these
A vessel is approaching your vessel from 125.5˚ relative is in what type of situation?
overtaking
A vessel approaching your vessel from 265˚ relative is in what type of situation?
crossing
Which of the following factors must be taken into account when determining safe speed?
the maneuverability of the vessel
Which of these vessels is NOT a vessel “restricted in her ability to maneuver” as defined in Rule 3 of the Collision Regulations?
a vessel whose anchor is fouled
Which of these vessels is a vessel “restricted in her ability to maneuver” as defined in Rule 3 of the Collision Regulations?
all of these
Which of these vessels is “not under command” as defined in Rule 3 of the Collision Regulations?
a vessel whose anchor is fouled
The following are vessels “not under command” EXCEPT:
a vessel engaged in mine-clearing operations
According to the collision regulations, all of the following are considered engaged in fishing EXCEPT a vessel______.
trolling
The term “vessel constrained by her draft” means a power-driven vessel which because of her draft in relation to the available _____ of navigable water is severely restricted in her ability to deviate from the course she is following.
depth and width
According to the collision regulations, all of the following vessels shall be regarded as restricted in in their ability to maneuver EXCEPT a vessel______.
not under command
The term “restricted visibility” as defined by the collision regulations refers ______.
To any condition where visibility is restricted
Part B, Section I of the Rules applies to the conduct of vessels in ______.
any condition of visibility
The Collision Regulations state that a vessel shall be operated at a safe speed at all times so that she can be stopped within:
a distance appropriate to the existing circumstances and conditions
The Rules state that certain factors are to taken into account when determining safe speed. One of the factors stated is:
current
The rules state that certain factors are to taken into account when determining safe speed. One of the factors stated is:
traffic density including concentration of fishing boats