RR Lesson 1 Flashcards
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel is “engaged in fishing” when her gear extends more than 100 meters from the vessel. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined in the Rules, the term “vessel” includes sailing ships. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term “restricted visibility” as used in the Rules refers only to visibility of less than one-half of a mile. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is being propelled by both sail and by engines. Under the Rules, the vessel is ____________________.
A power-driven vessel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules of the Road, what determines if a vessel is “restricted in her ability to maneuver”?
Whether the nature of the vessel’s work limits maneuverability required by the Rules
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND 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
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel transferring cargo while underway is NOT classified as “restricted in her ability to maneuver.” TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND There is a provision to depart from the Rules, if necessary, to avoid __________.
Necessary to avoid immediate danger
INLAND ONLY: For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term “inland waters” includes the water surrounding any islands of the United States. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term “restricted visibility” as used in the Rules refers to any condition where visibility is restricted. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
INLAND ONLY: For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term “inland waters” includes any lakes within state boundaries. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined in the Rules, the term “vessel” includes nondisplacement craft. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel aground is “underway” under the Rules of the Road. TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel is “engaged in fishing” when she has any fishing gear on board. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel whose anchor is fouled is NOT classified as “restricted in her ability to maneuver.” TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND There is a provision to depart from the Rules of the Road, if necessary, to avoid __________________.
Immediate danger
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term “power-driven vessel” refers to any vessel making way against the current. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined by the Rules of the Road, a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver (RAM) is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term “restricted visibility” when used by the rules, applies to ______________.
Any condition where visibility is restricted
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term “restricted visibility” as used in the Rules refers as only to visibility where you cannot see shore. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, a vessel pushing and a vessel being pushed when connected in a composite unit is NOT to be regarded as a vessel “restricted in her ability to maneuver. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel drifting with the engine off is “underway” under the Rules of the Road. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The rules state that vessels may depart from the requirements of the Rules when necessary to avoid immediate danger. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rules state that vessels may depart from the requirements of the Rules when __________.
Necessary to avoid immediate danger
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term “power-driven vessel” refers to any vessel traveling at a speed greater than that of the current. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel “restricted in her ability to maneuver” is one which has lost steering and is unable to maneuver. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel in a towing operation that restricts the ability of the vessel and her tow to change their course is NOT classified as “restricted in her ability to maneuver.” TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel is “in sight” of another vessel when her fog signal can be heard. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel is “in sight” of another vessel when her fog signal can be heard. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
INLAND ONLY: For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term “inland waters” includes the coastline of the United States, out to one mile offshore. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined in the Rules, the term “vessel” includes barges. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The rules state that vessels may depart from the requirements of the Rules when there are no other vessels around. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
INTERNATIONAL ONLY The International Rules of the Road apply _____________________________.
Upon the high seas and connecting waters navigable by seagoing vessels
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel is “engaged in fishing” when she is using any type of gear, other than lines. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For the purpose of the Rules, except where otherwise required, the term “vessel” includes seaplanes. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A trawler on her way to the fishing grounds is a “power-driven vessel” under the Rules of the Road.TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined by the Rules, a vessel is “engaged in fishing” when _______________________.
She is using fishing apparatus which restricts her maneuverability
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term “power-driven vessel” refers to any vessel with propelling machinery in use. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A purse seiner hauling her nets is “underway” according to the Rules. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term “power-driven vessel” refers to any vessel with propelling machinery onboard whether in use or not. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The NAVIGATION RULES define a “vessel not under command” as a vessel which ______________________.
Through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel “restricted in her ability to maneuver” is one which through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For the purpose of the Rules the term “Vessel” includes seaplanes. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term “restricted visibility” as used in the Rules refers only to fog. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel is “engaged in fishing” when she is using fishing apparatus, which restricts her maneuverability. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel with a line led to a tree onshore is “underway” under the Rules of the Road.
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel at anchor with the engine running is “underway” under the Rules of the Road. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term “restricted visibility” as defined by the Rules refers _____________________.
To any condition where visibility is restricted
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does the word “breadth” mean?
Greatest breadth
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel “restricted in her ability to maneuver” is one which due to adverse weather conditions is unable to maneuver as required by the rules. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The rules state that vessels may depart from the requirements of the Rules when the Master enters it in the ship’s log. TRUE or False?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel transferring cargo while underway is defined by the Rules as a vessel __________________________.
Restricted in her ability to maneuver
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, what apparatus must be used to define a “vessel engaged in fishing”?
May be using nets, lines, or trawls
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Under the Rules, two vessels crossing would be a “special circumstance.” TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE: More than two vessels MEETING would be an example of a Special Circumstance according to the Rules.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The rules state that vessels may depart from the requirements of the Rules when operating in a narrow channel. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
INLAND ONLY: For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term “inland waters” includes the Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules of the Road, a vessel is “in sight” of another vessel when _____________________.
She can be observed visually from the other vessel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: 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. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel is “in sight” of another vessel when she can be observed by radar. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel is “in sight” of another vessel when she can be plotted on radar well enough to determine her heading. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND To be considered “engaged in fishing” according to the Rules of the Road, a vessel must be ______________________.
Using fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability. (Lines, Nets, or Trawles)
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel picking up a navigation mark is NOT classified as “restricted in her ability to maneuver.” TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE