RR Lesson 2 Flashcards
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A proper lookout shall be maintained at all times. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel of less than 20 meters in length is directed not to impede the passage of a vessel that can only navigate inside a narrow channel. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: In determining “safe speed,” you must take into account the maximum horsepower of your vessel. TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that certain factors are to be taken into account when determining safe speed. Those factors include _____________________.
State of wind, sea, and current, and the proximity of navigational hazards
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The Rules state that risk of collision shall be deemed to exist whenever two vessels approach from opposite directions. TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are crossing a narrow channel in an 18-meter tug when you sight a loaded tankship off your port bow coming up the channel. According to the Rules you CANNOT impede the safe passage of the tankship. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: According to the rules, any action taken to avoid a collision must include changing the vessel’s speed. TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
INLAND ONLY: You are operating a vessel through a narrow channel and your vessel must stay within the channel to be navigated safely. Another vessel is crossing your course from starboard to port, and you are in doubt as to her intentions. You MAY sound the danger signal.
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The maneuverability of a vessel is listed in the Rules as one which must be taken into account when determining safe speed. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel proceeding along a narrow channel shall not overtake any vessels within the channel. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A proper lookout shall be maintained only during restricted visibility. TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
INLAND ONLY: You are operating a vessel through a narrow channel and your vessel must stay within the channel to be navigated safely. Another vessel is crossing your course from starboard to port, and you are in doubt as to her intentions. You are required to back down. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The Rules state that risk of collision shall be deemed to exist if the bearing of an approaching vessel does not appreciably change. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel proceeding along a narrow channel shall _____________________.
Keep as near as safe and practicable to the limit of the channel on her starboard side
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel engaged in surveying is directed not to impede the passage of a vessel that can only navigate inside a narrow channel. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel must proceed at a safe speed _________________________.
At all times
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision exists when an approaching vessel has a(n) ________________.
Generally steady bearing and decreasing range
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel proceeding along a narrow channel shall avoid crossing the channel at right angles. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a narrow channel. Another vessel in the channel can only be navigated safely in that channel. You should ________________________.
Not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: “safe speed” is defined as that speed where no wake comes from your vessel. TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel proceeding along a narrow channel when nearing a bend in the channel shall keep as near as safe and practicable to the limit of the channel on her starboard side. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE