INTERNATIONAL ONLY In addition to her running lights, a A red light, a white Two red lights Three red lights

Three red lights Two white lights

vessel constrained by her draft while underway shall carry light, and a red light
which lights in a vertical line?
INLAND ONLY The masthead light may be located at other less than 20 meters in less than 12 meters in engaged in fishing which has separate
than the fore and aft centerline on which power-driven length length sidelights carried on
vessel? the outboard
extremes of the
vessel's breadth
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal is recognized A whistle signal of one Directing the beam of A smoke signal giving International Code
as a distress signal? prolonged and three a searchlight at off orange-colored Signal "PAN" spoken
short blasts another vessel smoke over the
radiotelephone
INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel when pushing ahead or sidelights and two one masthead light, two masthead lights, two masthead
towing alongside on the Western Rivers (above the Huey P. towing lights sidelights, and stern sidelights, and stern lights, sidelights,
Long Bridge on the Mississippi River at mile 106.1) shall light light and two towing
exhibit which of the following configurations? lights
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is a distress signal? Sounding 5 short A flaming barrel of oil Answering a one blast Firing of green star
blasts on the whistle on deck whistle signal with shells
two blasts
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on vessel "A" Vessel "A" should Both vessels must Both vessels must The vessels should
pushing a barge ahead and meeting vessel "B" as shown in maintain course and alter course to alter course to port determine which
illustration D012RR below. How should the vessels pass? vessel "B" alter starboard and pass and pass starboard to will alter course by
course. port to port starboard. sounding whistle
signals.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does five or more The vessel is altering The stand-on vessel There is doubt that The vessel is
short blasts on a vessel's whistle indicate? course to starboard and will maintain another vessel is altering course to
course and speed taking sufficient action port
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in stop your engines sound the danger sound two prolonged slow to bare
restricted visibility and hear a fog signal forward of the beam. signal blasts of the whistle steerageway
Nothing appears on your radar screen. You must take what
action?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel which displays the pilotage duty fishing with trawling submarine cable Mine clearance
day signal shown in illustration D006RR below may be gear laying
engaged in which task?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching initiate a passing reduce speed slightly answer the signal and make a large course
another vessel on crossing courses. She is about one mile signal that will allow hold course and speed change, and slow
distant and is on your starboard bow. You believe she will for a half mile down if necessary
cross ahead of you but she sounds a whistle signal of five clearance
short blasts. Which action should you take?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two vessels are meeting The vessels should Both vessels should One vessel must alter Both vessels should
head-on. How must the vessels pass? determine which will alter course to port course while the other alter course to
alter course by and pass starboard to must continue on its starboard and pass
sounding whistle starboard. course. port to port.
signals.
INLAND ONLY A barge more than 50 meters long is required 2 1 3 none
to show how many white anchor lights when anchored in a
Secretary approved "special anchorage area"?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is required of a vessel A power-driven vessel If she detects another She must sound All of the above
navigating near an area of restricted visibility? shall have her engines vessel by radar, she appropriate sound
ready for immediate shall determine if risk signals.
maneuover. of collision exists.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A wing in ground (WIG) craft cannot he WIG must carry The WIG's lights must The WIG must be An all-round light
comply with the spacing requirement for masthead lights. only the lights that comply as closely as altered to permit full should be
What is required in this situation? comply with the rules; possible, as compliance with the substituted for the
the others may be determined by her rules after masthead light
omitted government. and the stern light.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision may exist even when an if the compass bearing ) if you observe both All of the above
__________. appreciable bearing of an approaching sidelights of a vessel
change is evident, vessel does NOT ahead for an extended
particularly when appreciably change period of time
approaching a vessel
at close range
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE for barges must be lighted at all need not be lighted must be lighted only if must be lighted only
being towed at night? times towed astern if manned
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the watch officer hold your course and slow down sound two short blasts sound one short
on a power-driven vessel and notice a large sailing vessel speed and change course to blast and change
approaching from astern. Which action should you take? port course to starboard
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For the purpose of the "vessel" includes "vessel engaged in "vessel restricted in "seaplane" includes
Rules, except where otherwise required, the term seaplanes fishing" includes a her ability to non-displacement
__________. vessel fishing with maneuver" includes craft
trolling lines fishing vessels
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal, other than a Burning barrel Continuous sounding Searchlight beam Orange smoke
distress signal, can be used by a vessel to attract attention? of a fog signal signal
apparatus
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE The light shall have It is only used to Use of such a light is All of the above
concerning the light used with whistle signals? the same supplement short required
characteristics as a blasts of the whistle.
masthead light
INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning lighting An all-round white Sidelights for vessels Great Lakes vessels The showing of a
requirements for Great Lakes vessels? light may be carried in over 50 meters are are exempted from forward masthead
lieu of the second required to have only the requirement to light is optional for
masthead light and a two-mile range of show yellow towing vessels under 150
stern light. visibility. lights. meters.
INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as yellow towing light red sidelight special flashing light All of the above
shown in illustration D041RR below and will pass 1/4 mile
apart. Which is one of the lights on vessel "B" that you will
see if you are on vessel "A"?
INLAND ONLY You sight a vessel displaying an alternating red a vessel engaged in a law enforcement a vessel restricted in a vessel in distress
and yellow light. What does this light indicate? public safety activities vessel its ability to maneuver
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is a vessel which is when underway and if underway when dead in the when at anchor
fishing, required to show sidelights and a stern light? making way water
INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning lighting An all-round white Sidelights for vessels Great Lakes vessels The showing of a
requirements for Great Lakes vessels? light may be carried in over 50 meters are are exempted from forward masthead
lieu of the second required to have only the requirement to light is optional for
masthead light and a two-mile range of show yellow towing vessels under 150
stern light. visibility. lights. meters.
INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the Inland They define moderate They require They list requirements All of the above
Navigation Rules? speed. communication by for Traffic Separation
radiotelephone to Schemes
reach a passing
agreement.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in restricted sound two prolonged slow to bare stop your engines sound the danger
visibility and hear a fog signal forward of the beam. Nothing blasts of the whistle steerageway signal
appears on your radar screen. The Rules require which action
to be taken?
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What equipment for fog Bell only Whistle and bell only Whistle only Whistle, bell, and
signals is required for a vessel 15 meters in length? gong
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which situation would be a More than two vessels Vessel at anchor Two vessels crossing Speed in fog
"special circumstance" under the Rules? meeting
You are picking up a conscious person that has fallen Windward with the Approach with the Approach with the Leeward with the
overboard in one of the vessels motor boats. Recovery is victim to leeward wind on your port side wind on your victim to windward
easier in a light breeze if you approach from which direction? starboard side
Horizontal fore or aft motion of a vessel is known as pitch roll sway surge
__________.
In general, which are the requirements for batteries aboard Batteries shall be They shall be as high They shall be stowed All of the above
small passenger vessels? accessible for above the bilge as in well-ventilated
maintenance and practicable spaces to allow
removal dissipation of any
gases generated
Who has the exclusive use of the radiotelephone as stated in a person designated the Master or person a person on board to All of the above
the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act"? by the Master in charge of the vessel pilot the vessel
The lights on the outside of the canopy on an inflatable life by a switch at each by a light sensor by turning the globe automatically when
raft operate __________. light clockwise the raft is inflated
Which small passenger vessel(s) is/are NOT required to carry A vessel operating A coastwise vessel A vessel operating on All of the above
a Category 1 406 MHz EPIRB? within three miles whose route does not lakes, bays, sounds,
from the coastline of take it more than and rivers
the Great Lakes three miles from
shore
Why should foam be banked off a bulkhead when To prevent agitation To prevent any oil on To coat the To cool the
extinguishing an oil fire? of the oil and the bulkheads from surrounding bulkhead closest to
spreading the fire igniting bulkheads with foam the fire
in case the fire
spreads
Hand holds or straps on the underside of an inflatable liferaft to right the raft if it to hang the raft for for crewmen to hang to carry the raft
are provided __________. capsizes drying on to around on deck
If more than one raft is manned after the vessel has sunk, you Spread out to increase Tie the rafts together Reduce the number of Go in a different
should take which action? the possibility of a and try to stay in a rafts by getting as direction in search
search aircraft finding single group many people as of land
you possible into as few
rafts as possible
How shall Lifesaving equipment be stowed? Readily accessible for Inaccessible to Locked up for safety On the topmost
use passengers deck of the vessel at
all times
Which statement about immersion suits is TRUE? The suit is flameproof The immersion suit The wearer of the suit Prior to
and provides seals in body heat and is severely restricted abandonment, the
protection to the provides protection and requires 1.5 times suit allows body
wearer while against hypoglycemia more time to climb a movement such as
swimming through for weeks. ladder than without walking, climbing a
burning oil. the suit. ladder and picking
up small objects.
On board small passenger vessels which is the minimum fill Large enough so it 2 1/2 inches nominal Not specified by the 1 1/2 inches
pipe size for a gasoline or diesel tank? does not cause pipe size Regulations nominal pipe size
backpressure and fuel
spillage
If you have to jump in the water when abandoning ship, your spread apart as far as extended straight in a kneeling position held as tightly
legs should be __________. possible down and crossed at against your chest
the ankles as possible
The exhaust pipe must be gas tight throughout its entire entry of air may cause carbon monoxide may the joint gaskets may bilge water may
length otherwise __________. vapor lock enter the interior of be blown enter the exhaust
the vessel pipe
Which statement is TRUE concerning life preservers? Life preservers must Kapok life preservers Life preservers are not Buoyant vests may
always be worn with must have vinyl- designed to turn a be substituted for
the same side facing covered pad inserts. person's face clear of life preservers.
outwards. the water when
unconscious.
Before you start an engine in a compartment, it's MOST ventilate the bilges check the flame check the battery check the fuel tank
important to __________. arrester
Paint and oil lockers on small passenger vessels must be Fiberglass Sheetrock, asbestos, Marine plywood Steel or equivalent
constructed of or lined with which material? or other material that material
retards the spread of
fire
Each fireman's outfit and its spare equipment on a tank ship unlocked cabinet in separate and location near a fire locked cabinet in
must be stowed in a(n) __________. the machinery space accessible location hydrant the machinery
space
When a vessel is stationary and in a hogging condition, the compression racking tension shear
main deck is under which type of stress?
Which of the following organizations operate the AMVER American Bureau of United States Navy International U.S. Coast Guard
system? Shipping Maritime Organization
The external flotation bladder of an immersion suit should be before entry into the only after four hours upon entry into the only after two hours
inflated __________ water in the water water in the water
How are automatic fire dampers in ventilation systems Heat or smoke By the use of CO2 Remotely operated Fusible links that
operated? detectors activate the system pressure valves to control the melt and release
dampers switches damper the damper
A weight of 1,000 short tons is equivalent to __________. 2,240 long tons 2,000 kips 1,500 foot-pounds 2,000 pounds
Which is a requirement of life jackets on all vessels? Tested yearly Readily available Inspected weekly Worn at all times
If your vessel is required to have a fire ax on board, where Just outside the In or adjacent to the In the galley near the In below-decks
should it be located? (small passenger vessel regulations) engine room access primary operating stove passenger
station accommodations
How should the letter "W" be pronounced when spoken on DUB A U WI NE WISS KEY WOO LF
the radiotelephone?
When communicating on the radiotelephone using plain Over Out Wilco Roger
English, what procedure word indicates the end of my
transmission and that a response is necessary?
The free surface correction depends upon the dimensions of location of the tank in volume of liquid in the height of the center of displacement of the
the surface of the free liquid and the the vessel tank gravity of the vessel vessel
What is placed on the under-side of an inflatable liferaft to Sea anchor Strikes A keel Water pockets
help prevent it from being skidded by thewind or overturned?
Which of the following defines "Rolling Period"? the time it takes the the time it takes the the time it takes the the time it takes the
vessel to make a vessel to make a vessel to make a vessel to make a
complete roll such as complete roll such as complete roll such as complete roll such
from port to starboard from port to starboard from port and return as from level to
and return to level and back to port to level starboard and
return to port
Which does the AMVER system require? Sailing plans to be More frequent reports A position report Arrival reports to be
sent before departure in heavy weather within 24 hours of sent within 8 hours
departure of arrival
Life floats and buoyant apparatus may be stowed in tiers, one 3 feet 4 feet 5 feet 6 feet
above the other, to which maximum height? (small passenger
vessel regulations)
The upward slope of a vessels bottom from the keel to the camber rise of bottom rake sheer
bilge is called __________.
Which is TRUE concerning fixed ballast, on small passenger Discharged or moved Moved under any Moved temporarily for Only moved under
vessels? at any time condition except examination or repair the supervision of
extreme emergency of the vessel, when the owner, Master
done under the or shipyard
 supervision of an
inspector
Which is TRUE concerning hatches on small passenger vessels The hatch need not be The hatch must be The hatch must be None of the above
operating on exposed waters and exposed to the weather? watertight open at all times watertight
Which is a requirement of all inlet and discharge fittings They shall have an They shall have a They shall be cast-iron They shall have a
below the waterline? (small passenger vessel regulations) efficient and wooden plug with a 36 shut-off valves blank-off flange of
accessible means of inch lanyard similar material
closing

Deficient oxygen content inside a chain locker can be Litmus paper A combustible gas An oxygen breathing An oxygen indicator
detected with which item? indicator apparatus
The officer responsible for the sanitary condition of the Master First Assistant Chief mate Chief Engineer
engineering department is the __________.
Which statement is FALSE concerning precautions during All engines, motors, A fire extinguisher All windows, doors, Fuel tanks should be
small craft fueling operations? fans, etc. should be should be kept hatches, etc. should topped off with no
shut down when nearby. be closed room for expansion.
fuelling
Your vessel must have a B-II fire extinguisher. Which 4 lb. carbon dioxide 4 lb. dry chemical 15 lb. carbon dioxide 12 gallon foam
extinguisher fulfills this requirement? (small passenger vessel
regulations)
Normally, it is desirable to have screens on the vents of stop insects from prevent backups prevent explosions filter the incoming
potable water tanks to __________. entering air
Small wooden hull passenger vessels, whose routes are Life floats when on Buoyant apparatus is Inflatable buoyant Inflatable buoyant
limited to coastwise warm water routes on the high seas, board, are required required for not less apparatus may replace apparatus may
must carry approved life floats or buoyant apparatus. Which for not less than 100% than 50% of all ring life buoys replace ring life
statement is TRUE? of all persons persons permitted on buoys
permitted on board board
Which statement is TRUE concerning the number of portable None are required One B-I extinguisher is One B-II extinguisher Two B-I
fire extinguishers required at the operating station of a small required is required. extinguishers are
passenger vessel? (small passenger vessel regulations) required
You are proceeding to the area of reported distress. When Sector search Expanding square Track trawl Parallel track search
you arrive at the reported position, the vessel in distress is
not sighted. What type of search should be conducted?
A fire in a pile of canvas is classified as class __________. A B C D
You are using a racetrack turn to recover a man overboard. 60° to 70° 90° 135° 180°
The vessel is first steadied when how many degrees away
from the original heading?