Inland

Question 1

Inland rules __________ ________ Constrained by Draft

Answer 1

Do not address

Question 2

Western Rivers means

Answer 2

the Mississippi River and its tributaries to the mouth of the Mississippi.

Question 3

A POWER driven vessel operating in narrow channels or fairways on the Great Lakes, Western Rivers or other special waters designated by the Secretary, and proceeding down-bound with the following current, SHALL

Answer 3

1. Have the right-of-way over up-bound vessels (sail & power
2. Propose the manner and place of passage.
3. Initiate the maneuvering signals.

Question 4

A vessel proceeding up-bound against the current shall

Answer 4

hold as necessary to permit safe passing,

Question 5

A vessel shall not cross a narrow channel or fairway if

Answer 5

such crossing impedes the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within that channel or fairway.

Question 6

The vessel in channel SHALL use the danger signal

Answer 6

if in doubt as to the intention of the crossing vessel.

Question 7

In a narrow channel or fairway when overtaking,

Answer 7

the vessel intending to overtake shall indicate her intention by sounding the appropriate signal. The overtaken vessel, if in agreement, shall give as a sign of agreement and permission, the SAME signal. If in doubt as to the safety of the action she SHALL deny permission with 5 or more short blasts.

Question 8

“Special Flashing light” means a

Answer 8

yellow/amber light displayed on the front of a barge being pushed ahead or alongside (on the hip). It has a frequency of 60 flashes per minute (slow), and a range of 2 miles.

It is placed far forward on the fore and aft centerline of a vessel being pushed ahead, showing over an arc of at least 180½ and not more than 225½.

Do not confuse this light with the flashing light of a hydrofoil or hovercraft which
is twice as fast.

Question 9

On an inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object being towed,

Answer 9

white, all round lights shall be displayed at each end, having a 3 mile visibility.

Question 10

An inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object being towed also requires a dayshape

Answer 10

of a diamond (even if under 200 meters astern). The towing vessel must also have a diamond

Question 11

A WIG craft only when taking off, landing and in flight near the surface shall, in addition to the lights prescribed in this Rule,

Answer 11

exhibit a high intensity all-round red light.

Question 12

Any number of vessels being towed alongside or pushed in a group shall be

Answer 12

lighted as one vessel. A vessel being pushed ahead shall exhibit at the forward end, sidelights and a special flashing light. In this instance the stern light is covered or omitted so as not to blind the wheelhouse.

Question 13

On Inland waters a power vessel when towing by pushing ahead or alongside shall

Answer 13

exhibit two masthead lights, sidelights and two towing lights (yellow/amber). NOT YELLOW OVER WHITE which is for towing astern.

Yellow Over Yellow I’m a Inland Hip Or Pushing Fellow

Question 14

Sailing vessels of 12 meters and more shall, if under power,

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carry a conical shape with apex downward.

A vessel of under 12 meters MAY do so.

Question 15

On western rivers, pushing ahead and hip pushing, north of the Heuy P. Long bridge, how many mast head lights does the towboat run?

Answer 15

None

Question 16

Additional signals for fishing vessels in close proximity:

Answer 16

The lights mentioned herein shall be placed where they can best be seen. They shall be at least 0.9 meters apart but at a lower level than lights prescribed in this Rule. The lights shall be visible all around the horizon at a distance of at least 1 mile but at a lesser distance from the lights prescribed by these Rules for fishing vessels.

Question 17

Vessels when engaged in trawling, whether using demersal or pelagic gear, may exhibit:

Answer 17

(A) When shooting their nets: two white lights in a vertical line;
(B) When hauling their nets: one white light over one red light in a vertical line;
(C) When the net has come fast upon an obstruction: two red lights in a vertical line.

Question 18

Each vessel engaged in pair trawling may exhibit:

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(A) By night, a searchlight directed forward and in the direction of the other vessel of the pair;
(B) When shooting or hauling their nets or when their nets have come fast upon an obstruction, the lights prescribed in paragraph (iiC) of this Rule.

Question 19

Vessels engaged in fishing with purse seine gear may exhibit

Answer 19

These lights shall flash alternately every second and with equal light and occultation duration. These lights may be exhibited only when the vessel is hampered by its fishing gear.

Question 20

Dredge pipelines that are floating or supported on trestles shall display the following lights at night and in periods of restricted visibility.

Answer 20

(1) One row of yellow lights. The lights must be:
(A) Flashing 50 to 70 times per minute,
(B) Visible all around the horizon,
(C) Visible for at least 2 miles,
(D) Not less than 1 and not more than 3.5 meters above the water,
(E) Approximately equally spaced, and
(F) Not more than 10 meters apart where the pipeline crosses a navigable channel. Where the pipeline does not cross a navigable channel the lights must be sufficient in number to clearly show the pipeline’s length and course.

(2) Two red lights at each end of the pipeline, including the ends in a channel where the pipeline is separated to allow vessels to pass (whether open or closed). The lights must be:
(A) Visible all around the horizon, and
(B) Visible for at least 2 miles, and
(C) One meter apart in a vertical line with the lower light at the same height above the water as

the flashing yellow light.

Question 21

vessel that reaches an agreement by radiotelephone is not required

Answer 21

to sound the whistle signals, but may do so.

Question 22

When a POWER vessel is leaving a dock or berth, she SHALL

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sound one prolonged blast.
There is no leaving the dock signal under International Rules.

Vessels over 12 meters must carry onboard a copy of the Rules of the Road.

Question 23

A pipeline is outlined by

Answer 23

Yellow flashing lights

Question 24

An opening in a pipeline is indicated by

Answer 24

Two red lights in a vertical line on each side to the gate

Question 25

The penalty for each violation of these rules not more than

Answer 25

$5,000.

Question 26

A flashing blue light is for

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aw enforcement vessels.

Blue, Blue, Blue - He Got You!

Question 27

A flashing blue light is for

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aw enforcement vessels.

Blue, Blue, Blue - He Got You!

Question 28

A public service vessel, such as the Coast Guard Auxiliary or commercial towing service such as Seatow, or BoatUS, is authorized to display

Answer 28

an alternating (70 to 100 per minute) yellow/red light. This light gives no special right-of-way, but is used to indicate a situation that may require additional consideration of boaters in the area. A Yellow light is not authorized for law enforcement.

Question 29

Authorized distress signals may be used

Answer 29

separately or together in combination. For instance, a fire in a barrel and the shooting of a gun combined.

Question 30

Submarines on the surface show

Answer 30

a yellow/amber light that flashes 3 times. Each flash is 1 second in duration. This is then followed by 3 seconds of darkness.