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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.
You must sound the danger signal.
INLAND ONLY What is the required whistle signal for a power-driven vessel leaving a dock or berth?
One prolonged blast
In a narrow channel, you are underway on vessel "A" and desire to overtake vessel "B". After you sound two short blasts on your whistle, vessel "B" sounds five short and rapid blasts on the whistle. You should
hold your relative position, and then sound another signal after the situation has stabilized
INLAND ONLY A vessel proceeding downstream in a narrow channel on the Western Rivers sights another vessel moving upstream. Which vessel has the right of way?
The vessel moving downstream with a following current
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking a power-driven 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 A vessel displaying a flashing blue light is
a law enforcement vessel
INLAND ONLY When power-driven vessels are crossing, a signal of one short blast by either vessel means
"I intend to leave you on my port side"
INLAND ONLY If you were coming up on another power-driven vessel from dead astern and desired to overtake on the other vessel's starboard side, which whistle signal would you sound?
One short blast
INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning narrow channels?
You should avoid anchoring in a narrow channel.
INLAND ONLY Which term is NOT defined in the Inland Navigation Rules?
Vessel constrained by her draft
INLAND ONLY When you are overtaking another vessel and desire to pass on her left or port hand, you should sound
two short blasts
INLAND ONLY Your vessel is meeting another vessel head-on. To comply with the steering and sailing rules, you should
exchange one short blast
INLAND ONLY You have made your vessel up to a tow and are moving from a pier out into the main channel. Your engines are turning ahead. What whistle signal should you sound?
One prolonged blast
INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the meaning of the two short blasts signal used when meeting another vessel
"I intend to leave you on my starboard side."
INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters" includes
the Western Rivers
the Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary
harbors and rivers shoreward of the COLREGS demarcation lines
INLAND ONLY Which lights are required for a barge, not part of a composite unit, being pushed ahead?
Sidelights and a special flashing light
INLAND ONLY Passing signals shall be sounded on inland waters by
a power-driven vessel when crossing less than half a mile ahead of another power-driven vessel
INLAND ONLY Your vessel is meeting another vessel head-on. To comply with the rules, you should exchange
one short blast, alter course to starboard, and pass port to port
INLAND ONLY A fleet of moored barges extends into a navigable channel. What is the color of the lights on the barges?
White
INLAND ONLY Which signal must a power-driven vessel give, in addition to one prolonged blast, when backing out of a berth with another vessel in sight?
The Correct Answer is:
3 short blasts
INLAND ONLY At night, a light signal consisting of two flashes by a vessel indicates
an intention to leave another vessel to starboard
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking a power-driven 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 A barge more than 50 meters long is required to show how many white anchor lights when anchored in a Secretary approved "special anchorage area
2
INLAND ONLY You are on vessel "B" and vessel "A" desires to overtake you on your starboard side as shown. After the vessels have exchanged one blast signals, you should
hold course and speed
INLAND ONLY Which indicates the presence of a partly submerged object being towed?
-A diamond shape on the towed object
-An all-round light at each end of the towed object
-A searchlight beamed from the towing vessel in the direction of the tow
INLAND ONLY The light used to signal passing intentions is a(n)
all-round white or yellow light
INLAND ONLY Two vessels in a crossing situation have reached agreement by radiotelephone as to the intentions of the other. In this situation, whistle signals are
not required, but may be sounded
INLAND ONLY You are underway in a narrow channel, and are being overtaken by another power-driven vessel. The overtaking vessel sounds the signal indicating his intention to pass you on your starboard side. You signal your agreement by sounding
one short blast
INLAND ONLY You are meeting another vessel head-on and sound one short blast as a passing signal. The other vessel answers with two short blasts. What should be your next action?
Sound the danger signal
INLAND ONLY At night, a barge moored in a slip used primarily for mooring purposes shall
not be required to be lighted
INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the fog signal of a vessel 15 meters in length, anchored in a "special anchorage area" approved by the Secretary?
The vessel is not required to sound a fog signal
INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the Inland Navigation Rules?
They list requirements for Traffic Separation Schemes
INLAND ONLY Two vessels are meeting on a clear day and will pass less than half a mile apart. In this situation whistle signals
must be exchanged if passing agreements have not been made by radio
INLAND ONLY Which is TRUE of a vessel downbound with a following current when meeting an upbound vessel on the Western Rivers?
She has the right-of-way only if she is a power-driven vessel
INLAND ONLY A vessel of less than 20 meters in length at anchor at night in a "special anchorage area designated by the Secretary
need not show any lights
INLAND ONLY At night, which lights are required on barges moored in a group formation more than two barges wide
Two unobstructed all-round white lights
INLAND ONLY A towing vessel pushing ahead on the Western Rivers above the Huey P. Long bridge must show
sidelights and towing lights
INLAND ONLY Which is CORRECT regarding a "special flashing light"?
It must be yellow in color.
It must be placed as far forward as possible.
It must not show through an arc of more than 225°.
INLAND ONLY A special flashing light is used on a vessel(s)
being pushed ahead
INLAND ONLY On the Western Rivers, a power-driven vessel crossing a river must
keep out of the way of a power-driven vessel ascending or descending the river
INLAND ONLY If your tug is pushing a barge ahead at night and it is not a composite unit, which light(s) should show aft on your vessel?
Two towing lights
INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside on the Mississippi River, below the Huey P. Long Bridge, shall carry
two masthead lights, sidelights and two towing lights
INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning a passing agreement made by radiotelephone?
If agreement is reached by radiotelephone, whistle signals are optional.
INLAND ONLY You are aboard the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. You sound a one blast whistle signal. The give-way vessel answers with a two blast whistle signal. You should sound the danger signal and
take precautionary action until a safe passing agreement is made
INLAND ONLY Which light display would mark the opening in a pipeline where vessels could pass through?
Two red lights in a vertical line on each side of the opening
INLAND ONLY A single vessel being towed alongside shall show
a special flashing light, sidelights, and a stern light
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A single vessel being towed alongside shall exhibit
sidelights and a stern light
INLAND ONLY Signals shall be sounded by a power-driven vessel intending to overtake
another power-driven vessel when both power-driven vessels are in sight of one another
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown. and will pass without changing course. Vessel "B" is an air-cushion vessel operating in the nondisplacement mode. Which light will vessel "A" observe from vessel "B"?
flashing yellow light
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are on vessel "A" as shown. Vessel "B" sounds two short blasts. You should
not answer the whistle signal from vessel "B"
INLAND ONLY When power-driven vessels are in sight of one another, passing signals shall be sounded when
meeting or crossing within half a mile of each other