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| The International Rules of the Road apply ________. |
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Definition
A. to all waters which are not inland waters
B. only to waters outside the territorial waters of the United States
C. only to waters where foreign vessels travel
D. upon the high seas and connecting waters navigable by seagoing vessels
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Term
The rules state that vessels may depart from the requirements of the Rules when ______. |
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Definition
A. there are no other vessels around
B. operating in a narrow channel
C. the Master enters it in the ships's log
D. necessary to avoid immediate danger
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Term
| There is a provision to depart from the Rules, if necessary, to avoid _______. |
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Definition
A. a close-quarters situation
B. an overtaking situation
C. immediate danger
D. Any of the above
COLREGS 2
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Term
Which situation would be a "special circumstance" under the Rules?
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Definition
A. Vessel at anchor
B. More than two vessels meeting
C. Speed in fog
D. Two vessels crossing
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Term
| As defined in the Rules, the term "vessel" includes _______. |
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Definition
A. seaplanes
B. nondisplacement craft
C. barges
D. All of the above
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| For the purpose of the Rules except where otherwise required the term _______. |
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Definition
A. "vessel" includes seaplanes
B. "seaplane" includes nondisplacement craft
C. "vessel engaged in fishing" includes a vessel fishing with trolling lines
D. "vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver" includes fishing vessels
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Term
| The term "power-driven vessel" refers to any vessel _______. |
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Definition
A. with propelling machinery onboard whether in use or not
B. making way against the current
C. with propelling machinery in use
D. travelling at a speed greater than that of the current
COLREGS 3 |
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Term
Which craft would be considered a "power-driven vessel" under the Rules of the Road?
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Definition
A. An auxillery sail vessel, using her engine
B. A canoe being propelled by a small outboard motor
C. A tug powered by a deisel engine
D. All of the above
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Term
| A vessel is "engaged in fishing" when _______. |
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Definition
A. her gear extends more than 100 meters from the vessel
B. she is using any type of gear, other than lines
C. she is using fishing apparatus which restricts her manuverability
D. she has any fishing gear on board
COLREGS 3
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Term
| To be cosidered "engaged in fishing" according to the Rules of the Road, a vessel must be ________. |
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Definition
A. using fishing apparatus which restricts manuverability
B. using trolling lines
C. power-driven
D. showing lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in her ability to manuver
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Term
Which statement is TRUE concerning a "vessel engaging in fishing"?
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Definition
A. The vessel is classified as "restricted in her ability to manuver".
B. Her gear will not affect the vessel's manuverability.
C. The vessel may be using nets, lines, or trawls.
D. She sounds the same fog signal as a vessel underway but stopped and making no way.
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Term
| The NAVIGATION RULES define a "vessel not under command" as a vessel which _______. |
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Definition
A. from the nature of her work is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel
B. through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules
C. by taking action contrary to the rules has created a special circumstance situation
D. is moored, aground or anchored in a fairway
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| A vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver" is one which ________. |
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Definition
A. from the nature of her work is unable to maneuver as required by the rules
B. through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules
C. due to adverse weather conditions is unable to maneuver as required by the rules
D. has lost steering and is unable to maneuver
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