Questions 3 Flashcards
A vessel is considered to be overtaking another if it is approaching from within an arc of up to 22.5 degrees abaft (behind) the _____ on either side of the vessel being overtaken. This total arc of 135 degrees fills the same sector as the _____ light.
beam; stern
Under the US Inland Rules of Navigation, some sound signals (whistle blasts) are used to signal _____ and require a _____.
intent; response
In a situation where two power-driven vessels are crossing, one short whistle blast means “I intend to leave you on my _____ side.” In an overtaking situation, one short whistle blast means “I intend to _____ you on your starboard side.”
port; pass
If a vessel operating in Inland Waters does not agree or understand the intent of another vessel, then it would sound _____ short whistle blasts. Three (3) short whistle blasts means “I am engaging _____ gear.”
5; reverse
Hoisting a _____ will increase the likelihood of being “seen” by a vessel equipped with radar.
radar reflector
A sailing vessel under way at night or in restricted visibility must display _____ lights, which are red and green in color, plus a stern light, which is _____ in color.
side; white
The color on the top of a horizontally striped red and green beacon or buoy indicates on which side to leave that mark in order to stay in the _____ channel.
preferred
When steering a vessel using a compass, the intended direction is called the _____ and the direction the boat is actually pointing is called the _____.
course; heading
The difference between the True and Magnetic direction is called _____. The difference between the Magnetic and _____ direction is called deviation.
variation; Compass
Items that may cause interference with the proper functioning of the compass include (name at least three):
magnets, tools, flashlight, cell phones, speaker in VHF radio, anything containing iron, etc.
A distance of one nautical mile is equal to one __1__ of latitude. One degree of latitude is equal to __2__ nautical miles. Speed units are usually expressed in __3__ which means “nautical miles per hour.” Time units are expressed in __4__ when using the equation Distance = Speed x Time.
a Sixty (60)
b Hours
c Knots
d Minute
1 = d 2 = a 3 = c 4 = b
Important considerations for selecting an ancorage include: __1__ from wind and waves, __2__ room so as to not bump other boats, __3__ type appropriate for the boat’s ground tackle and acceptable total __4__ including any changes in tidal height.
a Depth
b Bottom
c Swinging
d Protection
1 = d 2 = c 3 = b 4 = a
To confirm an anchor has set properly, one can observe the anchor __1__ for tautness and lack of vibration. Looking __2__ at a __3__ of two aligned stationary objects can provide additional confirmation of a well-set anchor.
a Rode
b Range
c Abeam
1 = a 2 = c 3 = b
The first response to be taken to correct a dragging anchor is to increase the _____.
a Depth
b Tide
c Scope
d Size of the anchor
c scope
As the anchor is being raised with power assist from the engine, the foredeck crew should point _____ the direction of the anchor rode, so the helmsman knows which way to _____.
toward; steer
