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5. Menetapkan pengaturan dan prosedur tugas jaga

(Establish watchkeeping arrangements and procedures )

1. A large vessel develops a sudden sheer when it stops moving through the water,
having been steaming through a shallow water channel for several miles. The sheer
may be strong and unexpected and is due to what reason?
A. The large volume of water dragged
behind the vessel continues to move
forward and cause a strong turning
moment on the stern of the vessel
B. The hydrodynamic interaction
effects from the banks of the
shallow water channel acts on the
stern causing the vessel to sheer
strongly
C. The vessel stopping shifts the pivot point forward and creates a turning
moment and results in the ship swinging towards the bank.
D. The shallow water reduces the effectiveness of the rudder and when the
vessel stops any applied rudder will become suddenly more effective.

2. A large vessel is coming alongside a pier with two tugs assisting and there is little
wind or current affecting the vessel. What would be considered the best use of the
tugs and at which position?
A. Pushing on the ship's side and made fast
in case the vessel's movement towards
the berth requires reducing by the tug
pulling off.
B. Made fast Forward and Aft using the
centre leads.
C. Pushing on ship's side, but not made fast
to allow the tug to move to another
position if needed
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3. A large vessel is proceeding slowly up a narrow channel, using its own engines and
assisted by the use of one tug. Where should the tug be connected to assist the ship
in maintaining its course in the centre of the channel?
A. Made fast on a line through the centre lead astern.
B. Made fast on a line through the centre lead ahea
C. Standing-by - Ready for use anywhere, as require
D. Pushing alongside

4. A ship experiences an interaction effect known as "Squat" when moving in shallow

water. The amount of Squat is affected by the speed
of the vessel through the water. If the speed through
the water is HALVED what will be the change in the
affect of "Squat"
A. The squat effect will be reduced to a quarter
of its original value
B. The squat effect will also be halve
C. There will be a significant change in the reduction of underkeel clearance,
but the amount varies from ship to ship
D. There will be very little change to the effects of Squat.

5. A ship has turned a complete circle (360 degrees) in deep water at full ahead
throughout the turn. The same ship, in the same conditions, is now to make a
complete turn (360 degrees) at half ahead throughout the turn. Would there be any
difference in the size (diameter) of the turning circle?
A. No, the diameter of the turning
circle would be almost the same.
B. Yes, it would be a much smaller
turning circle at half ahead
C. Yes, it will be much larger turning
circle at half ahea
D. Yes, there would be a change of
shape of the turning circle; it would
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6. A tug is connected by a line to the bow of a ship. Will the bollard pull exerted by
the tug be the same at any speed?
A. No, when the ship's speed exceeds about 5
knots it will be expected that there will be a
reduced pull exerted by the tug
B. No, when the speed of the ship is increasing,
the bollard pull exerted by the tug will also
be increasing
C. Yes, the bollard pull would normally be expected to be the same at any
speed of the ship
D. Yes for movement ahead, but when going astern the bollard pull would be
expected to be at its greatest.

7. A vessel berths at two different jetties under the influence of a 1 knot beam current.
At the first jetty the ship has an underkeel clearance of 5 times the draught and at
the second the underkeel clearance is only 0.5 times the draught. If the current
exerted a force of 50 tonnes on the ship at the first jetty, what would be the
approximate force exerted at the second if the draught is the same?
A. 150 tonnes
B. Unchanged, remains at 50 tonnes
C. 25 tonnes
D. 75 tonnes

8. In shallow water a ship will experience "Squat". What are the principle reasons
creating the effects of squat?
A. There is an increase in the water velocity and
a decrease of water pressure around the ship's
hull
B. There is a decrease in the water velocity and
an increased of water pressure around the
ship's hull
C. There is an increased effect of gravity due to closeness of the sea-bed
D. There are changes in the bow and stern pressure fields associated with the
ships motion.
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9. In the situation illustrated, a ship is proceeding in the centre of the channel and
approaching a bend in a river. What helm would probably be required to safely
round the bend and what other effects could be expected in this situation?
A. The heading should be carefully
monitored, some port rudder may be
required to start the swing, though
starboard rudder may be required to
balance any bank rejection.
B. The wheel should be put hard over to port
to keep the ship in the middle of the
channel and the heading carefully
monitore
C. A small amount of port helm would be required to get round the corner and
the engines should be slowed down to give more time to the manoeuvre.
The heading should be continually monitored
D. The ship will round the corner without any helm being required, due to
interaction and rejection by the river bank

10. In the situation illustrated, what should be the distribution of the power
requirements from the tugs, if the ship is to be moved sideways without changing
the heading? Both tugs have similar bollard pull and are of conventional
propulsion.
A. Much greater power on the forward
tug than on the after tug while
monitoring the gyro heading
B. Much greater power on the aft tug
than on the forward tug while
monitoring the gyro heading.
C. Equal power required by both tugs,
but monitor the gyro heading to
ensure sideward movement only
D. It would be very difficult to predict the power requirements in this
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11. In the situation illustrated, what should be the power distribution of the tugs to
maintain the ship sideways motion with only minor changes in the ship's heading?
A. Considerably more power on the aft tug than the forward tug, while
monitoring the ship's gyro heading
B. Considerably more power on the forward tug than the after tug, while
monitoring the ship's gyro heading
C. Equal power on both tugs while monitoring the ship's gyro heading
D. Full power on the forward tug and the after tug ceases to push, but
continuously monitor the ship's gyro heading

12. It has been established by experience that the most successful method of double
banking two vessels, when no tugs are available, is one of the following methods.
Select which answer is considered the most successful metho
A. When both vessels are underway,
fig. 1
B. When the larger vessel is at anchor,
fig. 2
C. When the smaller vessel is at
anchor, fig. 3
D. When the larger vessel is stopped
and drifting in the water, fig. 4

13. The bridge is informed by an eye-witness that a man has just fallen overboar Which
of the following manoeuvres is the most appropriate action when the person is still
close to the vessel?
A. Williamson Turn
B. Scharnow Turn
C. Direct Turn
D. Evinrude Turn

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vessel to manoeuvre, can be decreased by hydrodynamic interaction with the ship it

is assisting. Where is the most dangerous position of the tug relative to the ship, for
this adverse affect to be found?
A. The most dangerous position is where the tug approaches the bow rounding
the forward shoulder of the larger vessel.
B. The most dangerous position is when the tug is alongside the amidships
section of the larger vessel.
C. The most dangerous position is where the tug approaches the stern of the
larger vessel and enters into its associated positive pressure fiel
D. The most dangerous position is where the tug has made fast the towing
spring and is then moving ahead of the larger vessel.

15. The effectiveness of a rudder is dependant on the flow of water past the rudder. If
the rudder is put hard over when the ship is at full ahead in deep water, and then the
engines are stopped, how much lift force remains?
A. About 20 %
B. About 50 %
C. About 80 %
D. About 5 %

16. The rudder is hard over when steaming at full ahead in shallow water. How much
"lift force" remains when the engine is stopped?
A. About 10 %
B. About 50 %
C. About 80 %
D. There will be lift force remaining

17. The ship is approaching shallow water

where the Under Keel Clearance will
reduce to about 0.25 of the ship's draught.
Which of the following answers most
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accurately summarizes the aspects to be considered when deciding a suitable

speed?
A. All of the suggested answers
B. A further reduction of underkeel clearance and possible changes of the
ship's trim
C. A reduced ability to stop the vessel and maintain steerage
D. Touching the bottom if there is any swell and causing damage due to the
wake or wash of the vessel

18. The ship is berthed in a steady offshore beam wind of 30 knots which suddenly
increases to 60 knots. What will be the change of force exerted on the ship driving
it off the jetty?
A. The force will be Quadrupled
B. The force will be Tripled
C. The force will be Doubled
D. The force will be Quintupled

19. The ship is in a sharp starboard turn and the Doppler log shows a sideways motion
to port at both forward and aft positions. Where would the "pivot point" be
considered to be located?
A. At a position outside the hull of the
ship itself
B. At a position aft of amidships
C. At a position on the centreline,
about 1/6 of the ship's length aft of
the bow.
D. At a position in the vicinity of the
ship's centre of gravity

20. What is understood by the term "Balanced

Rudder"?
A. A rudder with part of the rudder
area forward of the turning axis,
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therefore reducing the load on the steering motor.

B. A rudder with equal rudder area forward and aft of the turning axis, the
turning axis being at the geometrical centre of the rudder area
C. A rudder which is operated by two steering motors providing equal amounts
of thrust to the rudder
D. A rudder with an additional flap attached the training edge to improve the
rudder efficiency

21. What will have a major effect on the performance of a tug when used to assist in
the manoeuvring of a large vessel?
A. The position of the tug relative to the ship's
pivot point
B. The experience of the tug crew.
C. The use of the tug's wire instead of the ship's
towing spring
D. The length of the towing spring

22. What would be the correct understanding of the term "a ship is directionally
unstable"?
A. The ship requires continual application of the
rudder to maintain a steady course.
B. When the rudder is kept amidships, the ship will
continue on a straight course
C. The ship will only require small amounts of helm to
maintain its course when steaming in a heavy seaway
D. The ship has negative transverse stability (-GM) when proceeding on some
specific courses
23. When a conventional rudder is put hard over it creates a lift force and a drag force.
When the ship has started to turn, how much lift force do you think remains if the
rudder-angle is decreased to 20 degrees from hard over position (35 degrees)?
A. About 80 %
B. About 10 %.
C. About 30 %
D. About 50 %
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24. When a vessel is moving in shallow water it will experience an effect known as
"Squat". Which of the following statements most accurately specify the results of
squat on the vessel?
A. There will be a reduction of the vessel's
underkeel clearance and a possible change of
trim.
B. There will be an increase in the vessels
draught while moving through the water
C. There will be a change of draught and a
reduction in the spee
D. If the speed of the vessel through the water is kept to "Slow Ahead" there
will be no effect due to Squat.

25. When a vessel is to experience a long tow across an ocean, what would be the best
system of connecting the tow?
A. Wire from a deep sea tug
connected to the ship's anchor
chain.
B. Wire from a deep sea tug through
the forward centre lead of the ship
and made fast onto several
mooring bits on the forecastle
C. Wire from a deep sea tug made
fast through a shoulder lead on the
vessel's leeward side
D. Towing Hawser from a deep sea tug through the centre lead forward and
made fast on the nearest mooring bits forwar
26. When connecting a tugboat, what speed do you think is best for your vessel to
maintain during this operation?
A. The speed should be less than 5 knots, normally 3 - 5 knots
B. It is best to stop the vessel completely before connecting
C. A tug may be connected at any convenient speed
D. The speed should be more than 7 knots
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27. Where is the normal position of the "Pivot Point" of a vessel when going astern?
A. Between 1/4 of the ship's length from the
stern and the rudder post
B. 1/3 of the vessel's length from the bow
C. Amidships
D. Between amidships and 1/4 of the vessel's
length from the bow

28. Where is the normal position of the "Pivot Point" of the vessel when going ahead?
A. 1/3 of the vessel's length from the bow.
B. 1/4 of vessel's length from the stern
C. Amidships
D. Normally varies dependant on the speed ahead

29. Which of the alternative methods of using a tug when escorting a ship through
narrow waters would be considered the most effective in the event of loosing
steering power?
A. The tug made fast on a line through the
centre lead astern. (figure 4).
B. Tug running free alongside, ready to be
made fast (figure 2)
C. Tug made fast forward on either
shoulder, ready to push (figure 3)
D. The tug made fast on a line through the
centre lead forward (figure 1)

30. Why does a ship move laterally (sideward drift)

when turning.
A. Because the pivot point is not at the centre
of the ship
B. Because the turning moment is created by
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the rudder, which is positioned at the stern of the vessel

C. The ship moves laterally because it always tries to continue in a straight
line.
D. The ship moves sidewards because of all the external forces on the vessels
hull.

31. Would the indicated speed, as shown on a Ground Tracking Doppler Log, be
suitable for berthing the vessel?
A. The approach speed is too fast.
B. The approach speed is essential to
maintain steerage when coming alongside
C. The speed requirements are decided by
the pilot and should not be the concern of
the OOW.
D. The indicated speed would be a normal speed approaching a berth.

32. Your ship is approaching the berth as illustrated and has a right handed propeller
and no thrusters. What could be a method to retain full control of the vessel as it
comes alongside?
A. Let go starboard anchor to about 1
shackle on deck
B. Reduce speed by going astern on the
engines.
C. Let go port anchor to about 1
shackles on deck
D. Full starboard rudder and stop
engines

33. As a probable result of being in collision

with your vessel, the other vessel involved
is on fire? What are your responsibilities to
the other vessel?
A. After checking the extent of the
damage and welfare of your crew, if
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possible your vessel should standby and offer assistance, until being
relieved of that obligation by the other vessel.
B. There is no statutory requirement to provide assistance as the actions of that
vessel were the primary cause of the collision
C. Your vessel should manoeuvre close to the other vessel and aid the fire
fighting operation.
D. You should inform the nearest Coast Radio Station of the incident and if
your damage is not serious, continue on your voyage.

34. Ship A is fully loaded with iron ore and is navigating in a coastal region when it is
in collision with ship B, causing ship A to take in water in several holds. What is
the best course of action by ship A to save the vessel and the cargo?
A. Put the ship aground on a soft sandy
bottom as soon as possible
B. Attempt to stop the ingress of water
by listing the ship over and bringing
the damaged area of the hull out of
the water.
C. Call for tug boat assistance as soon
as possible
D. Inform the local coast radio station
of the situation and ask for advice

35. The bridge wheelman has not reported for duty and there is a suspected "Man
Overboard" situation on your vessel. The ship has been searched and there is one
seaman missing? The vessel turns round and retraces the course back, calling for
assistance from other vessels in the vicinity. What should be the focal point for any
search pattern to be established?

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A. Determine when the seaman was

last sighted and concentrate the
search round the course line
between the last sighting and
present position, taking into account
any prevailing current.
B. The focus of the search should be
from the present position as he
probably went overboard when proceeding to the bridge for his watch.
C. Determine the drift and leeway of own ship and take this deviation from
track into account on the return course. The search should focus around this
return track back to the last sighted position
D. The last sighted position should be the focal point of any search pattern and
all ships should keep a good lookout in that vicinity, moving outwards to the
present position.

36. The engines have failed and will require at least 24 hours to be available as a
reliable means of propulsion. Your vessel is about 20 miles off the coast in a tidal
are What are the initial steps that should be taken to ensure the safety of the ship?
A. Display NUC lights and investigate
the tidal flow over the next 24 hours
and the probable drift of the vessel.
B. Display NUC lights and inform the
nearest Coast Guard of you
predicament.
C. Display NUC lights and determine
if anchoring is possible
D. Display NUC lights and send out a
navigational warning to all other vessels of your position and situation
37. The vessel is passing through the English Channel when the ARPA radars fail
completely and navigation must continue without any operational radars. Should
there be any changes to your passage plan or bridge procedures. Your vessel is
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A. Increase the officers on the

bridge to allow greater use of
visual navigation
B. Change the passage plan to
avoid areas of high density
shipping, if possible
C. Post extra lookouts
D. No changes are necessary

38. You are Sen.Off.Deck / Duty officer onboard one of the vessels involved in a
collision. What will your actions be following the collision?
A. Make sure your vessel + crew
are safe and then offer your
assistance to the other vessel
B. Continue the voyage to your
destination
C. Call the Company Office
D. Start an argument with the other
vessel about fault

39. You are Sen.Off.Deck onboard a merchant vessel. During the night you have been
in a collision with a sail boat and there are no signs of life in the water. What would
you do?
A. Alarm the rescue centre and commence searching for any survivors
B. Leave the position as fast as possible
C. Do nothing and wait for assistance
D. Call the company, explain the situation and ask for orders

40. You are witness to a collision between two other ships close to your vessel. What
immediate action should you take?

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A. Nothing, just standby and wait to

see if any assistance is require
B. Contact one or both vessels
involved in the incident and offer
assistance.
C. Send out a distress message on
their behalf.
D. Inform the local coast radio
station of the incident and submit your name as a witness.

41. Your vessel has been in collision and it is uncertain whether the vessel has the
required residual stability to remain afloat. After sounding the general alarm on
board and informing the nearest Coast Radio Station of your situation, what other
immediate steps should be taken?
A. Complete soundings of all compartments to
determine the number of compartments floode
Check the vessels stability limitations within its
statutory loadline requirements to determine if still
adequate.
B. Sound round the vessel and calculate the changes in
stability due to the lost buoyancy, to determine if
the final residual positive stability is sufficient to
remain afloat.
C. Monitor any gradual increase of draft, list and trim to determine the final of
equilibrium. Ensure this is sufficient to remain afloat
D. Prepare for abandoning ship and ensure that all ship's personnel are at their
lifeboat stations.

42. Your vessel has been in involved in a collision with an other vessel. As Master
responsible for the ship and persons on board, what is the first step to take?

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A. Organise someone to assess the extent of

damage and the residual stability of the vessel.
B. Communicate with the other ship.
C. Determine is there is any evidence of pollution.
D. Determine any injuries or deaths of persons on
board

43. Your vessel is involved in a collision with another vessel. What should you as
Master tell the Master on the other vessel?
A. Name; Port of registry; Port of
destination of your vessel.
B. Explain your actions prior to the
collision and request details of
actions taken by the other vessel
which resulted in the collision.
C. Ask if there is any assistance
required by the other vessel.
D. There should be no communication with the other vessel.

44. Your vessel is progressing within a Traffic Separation Scheme and receives a
navigational warning of another vessel progressing the wrong way within the
scheme. What actions should be taken on the bridge, if any?
A. Use the Arpa for early identification of all other ship movements within the
traffic lane and give rogue vessel a wide berth
B. Take no actions but proceed with extra caution.
C. Move out of the traffic lane towards the coast.
D. Slow down your vessel and proceed with caution, posting extra lookouts

45. When you are steering on a pair of range lights and find the upper light is above the
lower light you should __________.
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A. Come left
B. Come right
C. Continue on the present course
D. Wait until the lights are no longer in a vertical line

46. When displayed under a single-span fixed bridge, red lights indicate __________.
A. The channel boundaries
B. That vessels must stop
C. The bridge is about to open
D. That traffic is approaching from the other side

47. You have replaced the chart paper in the course recorder. What is NOT required to
ensure that a correct trace is recorded?
A. Test the electrical gain to the thermograph pens
B. Set the zone pen on the correct quadrant
C. Line the course pen up on the exact heading of the ship
D. Adjust the chart paper to indicate the correct time

48. You are approaching a swing bridge at night. You will know that the bridge is open
for river traffic when __________.
A. The fixed, green light starts to flash
B. The amber light changes to green
C. The red light is extinguished
D. The red light changes to green

49. You are underway on course 050°T and your maximum speed is 12 knots. The eye

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of a hurricane bears 120°T, 110 miles from your position. The hurricane is moving
towards 285°T at 25 knots. If you maneuver at 12 knots to avoid the hurricane,
what could be the maximum CPA?
A. 77 miles
B. 82 miles
C. 87 miles
D. 93 miles

50. When using a buoy as an aid to navigation which of the following should be
considered?
A. The buoy should be considered to always be in the charted location.
B. If the light is flashing, the buoy should be considered to be in the charted
location.
C. The buoy may not be in the charted position.
D. The buoy should be considered to be in the charted position if it has been
freshly painte

51. You are approaching a multiple-span bridge at night. The main navigational
channel span will be indicated by __________.
A. A quick flashing red or green aid to navigation
B. A steady blue light in the center of the span
C. 3 white lights in a vertical line in the center of the span
D. A flashing green light in the center of the span

52. When approaching a preferred-channel buoy, the best channel is NOT indicated by
the __________.
A. Light characteristic
B. Color of the uppermost band
C. Shape of an unlighted buoy
D. Color of the light

53. When navigating a vessel, you __________.

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A. Can always rely on a buoy to be on station

B. Can always rely on a buoy to show proper light characteristics
C. Should assume a wreck buoy is directly over the wreck
D. Should never rely on a floating aid to maintain its exact position

54. A buoy with a composite group-flashing light indicates a(n) __________.

A. Anchorage area
B. Fish net area
C. Bifurcation
D. Dredging area

55. When should a navigator rely on the position of floating aids to navigation?
A. During calm weather only
B. During daylight only
C. Only when inside a harbor
D. Only when fixed aids are not available

56. When operated over a muddy bottom, a fathometer may indicate __________.
A. A shallow depth reading
B. A zero depth reading
C. No depth reading
D. Two depth readings

57. When using an echo sounder in deep water, it is NOT unusual to __________.
A. Receive a strong return at about 200 fathoms (366 meters) during the day,
and one nearer the surface at night
B. Receive a first return near the surface during the day, and a strong return at
about 200 fathoms (366 meters) at night
C. Receive false echoes at a constant depth day and night
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58. You are underway on course 050°T and your maximum speed is 12 knots. The eye
of a hurricane bears 080°T, 100 miles from your position. The hurricane is moving
towards 265°T at 22 knots. If you maneuver at 12 knots to avoid the hurricane,
what could be the maximum CPA?
A. 76 miles
B. 69 miles
C. 63 miles
D. 56 miles

59. Which nautical charts are intended for coastwise navigation outside of outlying
reefs and shoals?
A. Approach charts
B. General charts
C. Sailing charts
D. Coastal charts

60. Under the IALA - A Buoyage System, a buoy used as a port hand mark would not
show which light characteristic?
A. Isophase
B. Quick flashing
C. Long flashing
D. Group Flashing (2 + 1)

61. Two navigational hazards are located near to each other, but each is marked by an
individual cardinal buoyage system. The buoys of one cardinal system may be
identified from the other system by __________.
A. The differing light colors
B. One system having odd numbers while the other system has even numbers
C. One system using horizontal bands while the other system uses vertical
stripes
D. The difference in the periods of the light

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62. Buoys are marked with reflective material to assist in their detection by searchlight.
Which statement is TRUE?
A. A safe-water buoy will display red and white vertical stripes of reflective
material.
B. All reflective material is white because it is the most visible at night.
C. A special-purpose mark will display either red or green reflective material to
agree with its shape.
D. A preferred-channel buoy displays either red or green reflective material to
agree with the top band of color.

63. You are entering port and have been instructed to anchor, as your berth is not yet
available. You are on a SW'ly heading, preparing to drop anchor, when you observe
the range lights, as shown, on your starboard beam. You should __________.
A. Ensure your ship will NOT block the channel or obstruct the range while at
anchor
B. Drop the anchor immediately as the range lights mark an area free of
obstructions
C. Drop the anchor immediately as a change in the position of the range lights
will be an indication of dragging anchor
D. NOT drop the anchor until the lights are in line

64. To make sure of getting the full advantage of a favorable current, you should reach
an entrance or strait at which time in relation to the predicted time of the favorable
current?
A. One hour after
B. At the predicted time
C. 30 minutes before
D. 30 minutes before flood, one hour after an ebb

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65. 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 __________.
A. Pass with caution on the port side of vessel "B"
B. Hold your relative position, and then sound another signal after the situation
has stabilized
C. Answer the five short blast signal then stop your vessel until the other vessel
initiates a signal
D. Slow or stop and expect radical maneuvers from "B"

66. A vessel proceeding downstream in a narrow channel on the Western Rivers sights
another vessel moving upstream. Which vessel has the right of way?
A. The vessel moving upstream against the current
B. The vessel moving downstream with a following current
C. The vessel located more towards the channel centerline
D. The vessel sounding the first whistle signal

67. You are overtaking a power-driven vessel in a narrow channel and wish to leave her
on your starboard side. You may __________.
A. Attempt to contact her on the radiotelephone to arrange for the passage
B. Proceed to overtake her without sounding whistle signals
C. Sound five short blasts
D. All of the above

68. A vessel displaying a flashing blue light is __________.

A. Transferring dangerous cargo
B. A law enforcement vessel
C. A work boat
D. Engaged in a race

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69. Which statement is TRUE concerning narrow channels?

A. You should keep to that side of the channel which is on your port side.
B. You should avoid anchoring in a narrow channel.
C. A vessel having a following current will propose the manner of passage in
any case where two vessels are meeting.
D. All of the above

70. Which term is NOT defined in the Inland Navigation Rules?

A. Seaplane
B. Restricted visibility
C. Underway
D. Vessel constrained by her draft

71. You have made your vessel up to a tow and are moving from a pier out into the
main channel. Your engines are turning ahea What whistle signal should you
sound?
A. One prolonged and two short blasts
B. Three long blasts
C. One prolonged blast
D. Five or more short rapid blasts

72. Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the meaning of the two short blasts
signal used when meeting another vessel?
A. "I am turning to starboar"
B. "I am turning to port."
C. "I intend to leave you on my starboard side."
D. "I intend to leave you on my port side."

73. A power-driven vessel crossing a river on the Western Rivers has the right of way
over __________.
A. Vessels ascending the river
B. Vessels descending the river
C. All vessels ascending and descending the river
D. None of the above
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74. Which lights are required for a barge, not part of a composite unit, being pushed
ahead?
A. Sidelights and a stern light
B. Sidelights, a special flashing light, and a stern light
C. Sidelights and a special flashing light
D. Sidelights, a towing light, and a stern light

75. A power-driven vessel operating in a narrow channel with a following current on

the Great Lakes or Western Rivers is meeting an upbound vessel. Which statement
is TRUE?
A. The downbound vessel has the right-of-way.
B. The downbound vessel must initiate the required maneuvering signals.
C. The downbound vessel must propose the manner and place of passage.
D. All of the above

76. Your vessel is proceeding down a channel, and can safely navigate only within the
channel. Another vessel is crossing your bow from port to starboard, and you are in
doubt as to her intentions. Which statement is TRUE?
A. The sounding of the danger signal is optional.
B. The sounding of the danger signal is mandatory.
C. You should sound two short blasts.
D. You should sound one prolonged and two short blasts.

77. The stand-on vessel in a crossing situation sounds one short blast of the whistle.
This means that the vessel __________.
A. Intends to hold course and speed
B. Is changing course to starboard
C. Is changing course to port
D. Intends to leave the other on her port side

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78. You are crossing the course of another vessel which is to your starboar You have
reached an agreement by radiotelephone to pass astern of the other vessel. You
MUST __________.
A. Sound one short blast
B. Sound two short blasts
C. Change course to starboard
D. None of the above

79. Passing signals shall be sounded on inland waters by __________.

A. All vessels upon sighting another vessel rounding a bend in the channel
B. Towing vessel when meeting another towing vessel on a clear day with a 0.6
mile CPA (Closest Point of Approach)
C. A power-driven vessel when crossing less than half a mile ahead of another
power-driven vessel
D. All of the above

80. Your vessel is meeting another vessel head-on. To comply with the rules, you
should exchange __________.
A. One short blast, alter course to port, and pass starboard to starboard
B. One short blast, alter course to starboard, and pass port to port
C. Two short blasts, alter course to port, and pass starboard to starboard
D. Two short blasts, alter course to starboard, and pass port to port

81. A fleet of moored barges extends into a navigable channel. What is the color of the
lights on the barges?
A. Red
B. Amber
C. White
D. Yellow

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82. At night, a light signal consisting of two flashes by a vessel indicates __________.
A. An intention to communicate over radiotelephone
B. That the vessel is in distress
C. An intention to leave another vessel to port
D. An intention to leave another vessel to starboard

83. You are overtaking a power-driven vessel in a narrow channel and wish to leave her
on your starboard side. You may __________.
A. Proceed to overtake her without sounding whistle signals
B. Attempt to contact her on the radiotelephone to arrange for the passage
C. Sound four short blasts
D. Any of the above

84. 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"?
A. 2
B. 1
C. 3
D. None

85. 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
__________.
A. Alter course to the left
B. Slow your vessel until vessel "A" has passed
C. Hold course and speed
D. Alter course to the left or right to give vessel "A" more sea room
86. Which type of vessel is NOT mentioned in the Inland Navigation Rules?
A. An inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel
B. A seaplane
C. An air-cushion vessel
D. A vessel constrained by her draft

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87. 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 __________.
A. Must sound the danger signal
B. Are required to back down
C. May sound the danger signal
D. Should sound one short blast to show that you are holding course and speed

88. Your vessel is meeting another vessel head-on. To comply with the rules, you
should exchange __________.
A. One short blast, alter course to the left, and pass starboard to starboard
B. Two short blasts, alter course to the left, and pass starboard to starboard
C. One short blast, alter course to the right, and pass port to port
D. Two short blasts, alter course to the right, and pass port to port

89. Which indicates the presence of a partly submerged object being towed?
A. A diamond shape on the towed object
B. An all-round light at each end of the towed object
C. A searchlight beamed from the towing vessel in the direction of the tow
D. All of the above

90. The light used to signal passing intentions is a(n) __________.

A. All-round white light ONLY
B. All-round yellow light ONLY
C. All-round white or yellow light
D. Light of any color

91. Two vessels in a crossing situation have reached agreement by radiotelephone as to

the intentions of the other. In this situation, whistle signals are __________.
A. Required
B. Not required, but may be sounded
C. Required if crossing within half a mile
D. Required when crossing within one mile

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92. 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?
A. The vessel is not required to sound a fog signal.
B. The vessel shall ring a bell for 5 seconds every minute.
C. The vessel shall sound one blast of the foghorn every 2 minutes.
D. The vessel shall sound three blasts on the whistle every 2 minutes.

93. Power-driven vessel, when leaving a dock or berth, is required to sound

__________.
A. Four short blasts
B. One long blast
C. One prolonged blast
D. No signal is require

94. Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown and will pass about 1/4 mile
apart. Which statement is TRUE?
A. Both vessels should continue on course and pass without sounding any
whistle signals.
B. The vessels should exchange two blast whistle signals and pass port to port.
C. The vessels should exchange two blast whistle signals and pass starboard to
starboar
D. The vessels should pass port to port and must sound whistle signals only if
either vessel changes course.

95. Whistle signals shall be exchanged by vessels in sight of one another when
__________.
A. They are passing within half a mile of each other
B. Passing agreements have been made by radio
C. Course changes are necessary to pass
D. Doubt exists as to which side the vessels will pass on

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96. You are on vessel "A" and vessel "B" desires to overtake you on the starboard side
as shown. After the vessels have exchanged one blast signals you should
__________.
A. Alter course to the left
B. Slow your vessel until vessel "B" has passed
C. Hold course and speed
D. Alter course to the left or right to give vessel "B" more sea room

97. Two vessels are meeting on a clear day and will pass less than half a mile apart. In
this situation whistle signals __________.
A. Must be exchanged
B. May be exchanged
C. Must be exchanged if passing agreements have not been made by radio
D. Must be exchanged only if course changes are necessary by either vessel

98. 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 ben Which statement
is TRUE?
A. Both vessels must exchange passing signals when in sight and passing
within one-half mile of each other.
B. No further whistle signals are necessary.
C. The vessel downriver must stop her engines and navigate with caution.
D. Both vessels must immediately sound passing signals whether or not they
are in sight of each other.

99. Which statement is TRUE concerning a passing agreement made by

radiotelephone?
A. Such an agreement is prohibited by the Rules.
B. A vessel which has made such an agreement must also sound whistle
signals.
C. Whistle signals must still be exchanged when passing within half a mile of
each other.
D. If agreement is reached by radiotelephone, whistle signals are optional.

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100. 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 __________.
A. Maintain course and speed as you are the stand-on vessel
B. Come around sharply to port
C. Take precautionary action until a safe passing agreement is made
D. Maneuver around the stern of the other vessel

101. IN REGION A of the IALA Buoyage System, when entering from seaward, the
starboard side of a channel would be marked by a __________.
A. Green conical buoy
B. Green can buoy
C. Red can buoy
D. Red conical buoy

102. What information is NOT found in the chart title?

A. Survey information
B. Scale
C. Date of first edition
D. Projection

103. When may the automatic identification system (AIS) be switched off?
A. At anytime as long as it is properly logge
B. At the Master's professional judgment.
C. Only when the vessel is at anchor or in port.
D. Under no circumstance.

104. You are plotting a running fix in an area where there is a determinable current. How
should this current be treated in determining the position?
A. The drift should be added to the ship's spee
B. The course and speed made good should be determined and used to advance
the LOP.
C. The current should be ignore
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D. The set should be applied to the second bearing.

105. The Light List shows that a navigational light has a nominal range of 6 miles and a
height above water of 18 feet (5.5 meters). Your height of eye is 47 feet (14.3
meters) and the visibility is 1.5 miles. At what approximate range will you first
sight the light?
A. 1.5 miles
B. 2.0 miles
C. 6.0 miles
D. 12.7 miles

106. If several navigational lights are visible at the same time, each one may be
positively identified by checking all of the following EXCEPT what against the
Light List?
A. Rhythm
B. Period
C. Intensity
D. Color

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