USCG Captains Exam Flashcards
INLAND ONLY You are navigating in a narrow channel and must remain in the channel for safe operation. Another vessel is crossing the channel ahead of you from your starboard and you are doubtful as to whether your vessel will pass safely if she continues on her present course. Which statement is true?
You must sound the danger signal.
INLAND ONLY Which term is NOT defined in the Inland Navigation Rules?
Vessel constrained by her draft
INLAND ONLY You are proceeding up a channel in Chesapeake Bay and are meeting an outbound vessel. Responsibilities include _________________________.
appropriately answering any whistle signals given by the other vessel
INLAND ONLY When overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel, a vessel desiring to overtake on the other vessel’s port side, would sound a whistle signal of _______.
two short blasts
INLAND ONLY You are on vessel “A” and vessel “B” desires to overtake you on the starboard side as shown in DIAGRAM 38. After the vessels have exchanged one blast signals you should
hold course and speed
INLAND ONLY Two vessels are meeting on a clear day and will pass less than one-half mile apart. In this situation whistle signals ___________________.
must be exchanged if passing agreements have not been made by radio
INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigational Rules, what is the meaning of a one short blast signal used in a meeting situation with another vessel?
“I intend to leave you on my port side.”
INLAND ONLY What is the whistle signal used to indicate a power-driven vessel leaving a dock?
One prolonged blast
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another vessel and sound a whistle signal indicating that you intend to pass the vessel along its starboard side. If the other vessel answers your signal with five short and rapid blasts, you should _____________________.
not overtake the other vessel until both vessels exchange the same passing signal
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a prolonged blast from another vessel. This signal indicates a _________________.
vessel underway, making way
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway on vessel “A” and sight vessel “B” which is a vessel underway and fishing. Which statement is true?
Vessel “A” must keep out of the way of vessel “B” because “B” is fishing
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If a rowboat underway does not show the lights specified for a sailing vessel underway, it shall show a _________________.
white light shown in sufficient time to prevent collision
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When navigating in restricted visibility, a power-driven vessel shall ___________________.
have her engines ready for immediate maneuver
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum sound signaling equipment required aboard a vessel 14-meters in length?
whistle only
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may use any sound or light signals to attract the attention of another vessel as long as ___________________.
the signal cannot be mistaken for a signal authorized by the Rules
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel fishing should display which of the following day signals shown in the diagram below
B
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 15-meter sailing vessel would be required to show _________________.
sidelights, and sternlight, but they may be in a combined lantern on the mast
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a power-driven vessel in fog. The vessel is proceeding at a safe speed when you hear a fog signal ahead of you. In this situation, the Rules require you to navigate with caution until the danger of collision is over and to ___________________.
reduce to bare steerageway
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel aground in fog shall sound, in addition to the proper anchor signal, which of the following?
Three strokes before and after the ringing of the bell
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement is true concerning a vessel “constrained by her draft?”
It must be a power-driven vessel.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY At night, a power-driven vessel of less than 7-meters in length where its maximum speed does not exceed seven knots must show when underway ________________.
one all-round white light
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which of the following statements is correct concerning a situation involving a fishing vessel and a vessel not under command?
The fishing vessel must keep clear of the vessel not under command.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A traffic separation zone is that part of a traffic separation scheme which _________________.
separates traffic proceeding in one direction from traffic proceeding in the opposite direction
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel sounds one short blast. This signal indicates the vessel _________________.
is altering course to starboard
INTERNATIONAL 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 his intentions. You _______________________.
must sound the danger signal
INTERNATIONAL ONLY In addition to her running lights, an underway vessel constrained by her draft shall carry in a vertical line _______________.
three red lights
INLAND ONLY You are navigating in a narrow channel and must remain in the channel for safe operation. Another vessel is crossing the channel ahead of you from your starboard and you doubt whether your vessel will pass safely. Which statement is TRUE?
You must sound the danger signal.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which of the following vessels is NOT regarded as being “restricted in her ability to maneuver”?
A vessel constrained by her draft
INLAND ONLY Yellow lights are NOT used to identify ________.
law enforcement vessels
INLAND ONLY A barge more than 50 meters long would be required to show how many white anchor lights when anchored in a Secretary of Transportation approved “special anchorage area”?
2
INLAND ONLY While underway at night, you see two yellow lights displayed in a vertical line. This should indicate to you a(n) _______________________.
vessel pushing ahead
INLAND ONLY You are approaching a sharp bend in a river. You have sounded a prolonged blast and it has been answered by a vessel on the other side of the bend. Which statement is TRUE?
Both vessels must exchange passing signals when in sight and passing within one-half mile of each other.
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 Which vessel may combine her sidelights and stern light in one lantern on the fore and aft centerline of the vessel?
A 16-meter sailing vessel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a vessel’s green sidelight bearing due east from you. The vessel might be heading _____.
southwest (225°)
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When underway in a channel, you should keep to the _____.
starboard side of the channel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND During the day, a dredge will indicate the side on which it is safe to pass by displaying _________________.
two diamonds in a vertical line
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal, other than a distress signal, can be used by a vessel to attract attention?
Searchlight beam
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND During the day, a vessel picking up a submarine cable shall carry _________________________.
three shapes; the highest and lowest shall be black balls and the middle shall be a black diamond
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is directed not to impede the passage of a vessel which can only navigate inside a narrow channel?
A vessel of less than 20 meters in length
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Of the vessels listed, which must keep out of the way of all the others?
A sailing vessel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must exhibit forward and after masthead lights when underway?
A 50-meter power-driven vessel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In which situation do the Rules require both vessels to change course?
Two power-driven vessels meeting head-on
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your tug is underway at night and NOT towing. What light(s) should your vessel show aft to other vessels coming up from astern?
One white light
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In fog you observe your radar and determine that risk of collision exists with a vessel which is 2 miles off your port bow. You should __________.
take avoiding action as soon as possible
INLAND ONLY Vessels “A” and “B” are passing in a narrow channel as shown in DIAGRAM 29. Which of the following is true concerning whistle signals between vessels?
Both vessels should sound two short blasts.
INLAND ONLY: You are overtaking a vessel in a narrow channel and wish to leave her on your starboard side. You may________.
attempt to contact her on the radiotelephone to arrange for the passage
INLAND ONLY Your vessel is meeting another vessel head to head. To comply with the steering and sailing rules, you should _____.
exchange one short blast
You are in the middle of 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_____________
must sound the danger signal
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel, and you wish to overtake on the other vessel’s port side. You will sound a whistle signal of _______.
two short blasts
INLAND ONLY What is the whistle signal used to indicate a power-driven vessel leaving a dock?
One prolonged blast
INLAND ONLY What MAY be used to indicate the presence of a partly submerged object being towed?
The beam of a search light from the towing vessel shown in the direction of the tow
INLAND ONLY A light used to signal passing intentions must be a(n) ______________.
all-round white or yellow light
INLAND ONLY Maneuvering signals shall be sounded on inland waters by _____.
power-driven vessels overtaking and in sight of one another power-driven vessels crossing at a distance within half a mile of each other and in sight of one another
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a prolonged blast from another vessel. This signal indicates a _________________.
vessel underway, making way
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A pilot vessel on pilotage duty at night will show sidelights and a sternlight ___________.
at any time when underway
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may combine her sidelights and sternlight in one lantern on the fore and aft centerline of the vessel?
A 16-meter sailing vessel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If it becomes necessary for a stand-on vessel to take action to avoid collision, she shall NOT, if possible, _____.
turn to port for a vessel on her own port side
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a vessel displaying the code flag “LIMA” below which is a red ball. The vessel is _____.
in distress
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is in sight of another vessel when ___________________.
she can be observed visually from the other vessel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When taking action to avoid collision, you should ___________________.
make sure the action is taken in enough time
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing, and at anchor, shall show _____________.
(Rule 26) A vessel engaged in fishing, whether underway or at anchor, shall exhibit only the lights and shapes prescribed in this Rule. (Red over white – Red Over White Fishing Boat Lights; Green Over White Trawling Tonight)
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel, when towing astern, shall show _____.
a towing light in a vertical line above the sternlight
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement concerning maneuvering in restricted visibility is FALSE?
A vessel which hears a fog signal forward of her beam shall stop her engines.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel of over 20 meters in length underway must show a _____.
sternlight
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An orange flag showing a black circle and square is a _______________.
distress signal
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If your vessel is underway in fog and you hear one prolonged and three short blasts, this indicates a _____________________.
vessel being towed
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 200-meter vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, at anchor, will sound a fog signal of ___________________.
one prolonged followed by two short blasts every 2 minutes
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A partially submerged object towed by a vessel must show during the day _______________.
one diamond shape when the length of the tow is 200 meters or less
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In DIAGRAM 8, vessel A and vessel B (which is pushing ahead) are meeting head and head as shown. How must the vessels pass?
Both vessels should alter course to starboard and pass port to port.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are crossing a narrow channel in a small motorboat. You sight a tankship off your port bow coming up the channel. Which statement is TRUE?
You cannot impede the safe passage of the tankship.
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 Each prolonged blast on whistle signals used by a power-driven vessel in fog, whether making way or underway but not making way, is ____________.
four to six seconds
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel 50 meters in length at anchor must sound which fog signal?
5-second ringing of a bell every minute
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum sound signaling equipment required aboard a vessel 10 meters in length?
Any means of making an efficient sound signal
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The stern light shall be positioned such that it will show from dead astern to how many degrees on each side of the stern of the vessel?
67.5°
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing while at anchor shall sound a fog signal of ______________.
one prolonged and two short blasts at two minute intervals