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2) If another ship does not appear to be taking sufficient action to avoid a collision, what should you
do according to the Collision Regulations?
Alter course.
Sound 5 short and rapid blasts on the whistle.
Call it up on VHF.
Stand On.
3) A fishing vessel is showing a basket and a single cone apex upwards? In which direction do the nets
lie?
Astern.
Ahead.
From the basket towards the cone.
From the cone towards the basket.
4) You are heading west and observe a north cardinal buoy dead ahead. What action do you take?
Alter course to port.
Alter course to starboard.
Wait until you can see a port hand buoy.
Wait until you can see a starboard hand buoy.
5) Power-driven vessel 'A' sees power-driven vessel 'B' as shown here at 3 miles range. What must
vessel 'A' do?
9) You see a vessel displaying a black cylinder on her starboard yardarm. At night, what lights would
the same vessel be showing, in addition to those for a power-driven vessel underway?
Two all-round red lights in a vertical line.
Three all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper and lower red and the middle one white.
Two all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper one red and the lower one white.
Three all-round red lights in a vertical line.
10) Referring to Annex II of the Collision Regulations; additional signals for fishing vessels in close
proximity. What does the signal 'one white light over one red light' mean?
I am shooting nets.
I am hauling nets.
My nets are fast on an obstruction.
I am engaged in pair trawling.
11) What is a power-driven vessel?
Any vessel which is self-propelled.
Any vessel propelled by an internal combustion engine.
Any vessel propelled by machinery.
Any vessel other than a vessel propelled by sails.
12) If a vessel is being towed alongside on the starboard side of the towing vessel, what lights should
it show?
Starboard sidelight and sternlight.
Sidelights and sternlight.
Sidelights only.
Starboard sidelight only.
14) In the Collision Regulations, the Government of any State can make provision for special rules
allowing the use of additional whistle signals between which vessels?
15) Which of the following vessels may use inshore traffic zones in all circumstances?
Vessels not under command and vessels restricted in their ability to manoeuvre.
Vessels less than 20 metres in length and sailing vessels.
Vessels towing which are severely restricted in their ability to manoeuvre.
All of the other options.
16) When should a sailing vessel keep out of the way of a power driven vessel?
When both vessels are crossing.
When the power driven vessel is overtaking..
When the sailing vessel is overtaking.
When both vessels are meeting end on.
17) At night, in addition to her sidelights, what else must a sailing vessel show?
A white light.
Red over green masthead lights.
A stern light.
A white light in the direction of an approaching vessel.
18) You sight a vessel bearing 3 points abaft the starboard beam. Sometime later, it is bearing 3
points forward of the starboard beam. Which of the following circumstances apply?
Two vessels with the same speed and course.
Two power-driven vessels meeting.
A vessel overtaking situation.
Two power-driven vessels crossing with no risk of collision.
20) When proceeding in a narrow channel, you hear a vessel astern sound two prolonged blasts
followed by two short blasts. What does this signal indicate?
The other vessel intends to overtake you on your starboard side.
The other vessel intends to overtake you on your port side.
The other vessel intends to follow you to port.
The other vessel wishes to attract your attention.
22) At night you notice, in addition to other lights, two yellow lights in a vertical line which flash
alternately every second. What does this indicate?
A fishing vessel hampered by her purse seine gear..
A dredger showing the side on which a vessel can pass.
A towing vessel's light seen from abaft the beam.
An air cushion vehicle operating in the non-displacement mode.
23) You have another vessel on your port bow in clear visibility, but with a moderate sea and swell.
Which of the following would normally give greatest accuracy in determining if risk of collision exists?
Observation of the radar bearing and range
Observation of the compass bearing over a period of time
Observation of the radar range
Observation of the radar bearing
24) When should a vessel not under command display the sternlight?
When another vessel is overtaking
When making way through the water
When unable to get out of the way of other vessels
When underway
25) At sea during the day, you see a vessel displaying two black cones with their points together.
What does this indicate?
A vessel engaged in fishing
A vessel engaged in a towing operation which is unable to deviate from her course
A vessel of less than 50 metres in length at anchor
A vessel aground
26) When two whistles are fitted on a vessel and are placed more than 100m apart, what is the usual
arrangement for giving manoeuvring and warning signals ?
The forward whistle shall sound before the after whistle
The after whistle shall sound before the forward whistle
They are sounded simultaneously
Only one of the whistles is sounded
27) Your power-driven vessel is fitted with radar and is underway in poor visibility. At what speed
should you proceed?
Sea speed if there are no targets showing on the radar
Sea speed only if in open waters
Sea speed with the engines on standby, keeping a close radar watch
A safe speed
31) You are underway on a tanker and observe the lights illustrated on a steady bearing and at
decreasing range on the PORT bow. What do you do?
Maintain course and speed keeping a careful watch on the bearing of the other vessel.
Alter course to STARBOARD and sound ONE short blast.
Alter course to PORT and sound two short blasts.
at anchor.
fishing.
underway and making way through the water.
underway, but stopped.
33) The white light shown must be so fixed as to show an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon.
What is the size of this arc?
35) Power-driven vessels 'A' and 'B' are in sight of one another. Which of the following statements is
correct?
Both vessels should alter course to starboard. No whistles signals need be sounded.
A' and 'B' should alter course to starboard, each sounding one short blast on the whistle.
A' should blow one blast and alter course to starboard.
A' and 'B' should blow one blast and wait for a response before altering course.
36) At night, you are power-driven vessel 'A' approaching power-driven vessel 'B' as shown.
Occasionally you see both white masthead lights and the green side light of vessel 'B'. Which of the
following is true?
37) In open waters, you see the lights ( shown in the picture ) right ahead at medium range. What do
you do?
38) Which of the following is NOT a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre?
39) A power driven vessel observes the stern light of another power-driven vessel on a steady bearing
and reducing range on the port bow. Which vessel must give way?
The observing vessel
The observed vessel
No risk of collision exists
Both masters decide
40) Looking straight ahead at night you observe the masthead lights and both side lights of another
vessel. What action should be taken?
Each ship shall alter course to port.
One ship shall alter course to starboard and the other to port.
Each ship shall alter course to starboard.
You stand on as the other ship will alter course.
41) This vessel is on a steady bearing, the range is 2 miles and reducing. What action should you take?
42) You observe this vessel - range 4 miles. What action should you take?
43) At range 2 miles and steady bearing, you sounded 5 short blasts: it is apparent that the other
vessel is not taking appropriate action. What should you do?
44) The range is 7 miles and constant. The bearing is steady. What action would you take?
45) You observe this vessel on a steady bearing at range 3 miles. What action should you take?
46) On nearing a bend in a narrow channel and the way ahead is obscured, you hear a prolonged
blast. What should be your response?
49) For which types of vessel should a fishing vessel not impede the passage in a narrow channel or
fairway?
Vessels greater than 20m. in length.
A vessel which can safely navigate only within such a channel.
Sailing vessels and vessels greater than 20m. in length.
Any other vessels navigating within the narrow channel or fairway.
50) A vessel which can only safely navigate within a narrow channel or fairway shall not be impeded
by......
sailing vessels, fishing vessels, or vessels of less than 20 metres.
crossing vessels.
sailing vessels or vessels of less than 20 metres.
sailing vessels, fishing vessels, vessels less than 20m. or crossing vessels.
51) What signal shall a vessel sound when nearing a bend or an area of narrow channels or fairway
where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction?
Two short blasts.
52) This vessel is on a steady bearing and the range is reducing. What action would you take?
Sound five short and rapid blasts and stand on with caution.
Make a substantial reduction of speed.
Sound one short blast and alter course to starboard.
Sound two short blasts and alter course to port.
53) This vessel is on a steady bearing, the range is 2 miles and reducing slowly. What action would
you take?
Sound five short and rapid blasts and stand on with caution.
Make a substantial reduction of speed.
54) The bearing is steady. The range is 5 miles, reducing slowly. What action would you take?
55) You observe this vessel on a steady bearing, range 3 miles. What action would you take?
56) This vessel is on a steady bearing, range 3 miles. What action would you take?
57) A vessel shall, so far as is practicable, avoid crossing traffic separation lanes. But if obliged to do
so shall cross the general direction of traffic flow .....
at as small an angle as practicable.
avoiding other traffic using the scheme.
on a heading as nearly as practicable at right angles.
making good a course as nearly as practicable at right angles.
58) Which of the following shall not impede the passage of any vessel following a traffic lane in a
traffic separation scheme?
A sailing vessel, fishing vessel or a vessel of less than 20 metres.
A vessel engaged in fishing.
A crossing vessel.
A sailing vessel or a vessel of less than 20 metres.
59) In a traffic separation scheme a vessel engaged in fishing shall not impede the passage of......
any vessel following a traffic lane.
a power driven vessel following a traffic lane.
60) In a traffic separation scheme a vessel of less than 20m. in length or a sailing vessel shall not
impede the safe passage of......
any vessel following a traffic lane.
a power driven vessel following a traffic lane.
a vessel crossing the traffic separation scheme.
a vessel of 20m. or more following a traffic lane.
62) Inshore traffic zones shall not be used by which of the following vessels?
One that can safely use the adjacent lane within the T.S.S.
One that can safely use the appropriate lane within the T.S.S.
One en route to or from a place situated within the inshore traffic zone.
Sailing vessels and vessels of less than 20m. in length.
64) A vessel joining the general direction of traffic flow in a traffic separation scheme from either side
shall do so......
at as small an angle as practicable.
avoiding traffic using the scheme.
making a course as nearly as practicable at right angles.
66) You observe this vessel at a range of 9 miles. What action would you take?
67) You observe this vessel at a range of 9 miles. What action would you take?
68) You observe this vessel at a range of 9 miles. What action would you take?
69) You observe this vessel at a range of 9 miles. What action would you take?
70) You observe this vessel at a range of 9 miles. What action would you take?
71) You observe this vessel at a range of 9 miles. What action would you take?
72) You observe this vessel at a range of 9 miles. What action would you take?
73) You observe this vessel at a range of 9 miles. What action would you take?
74) You observe this vessel at a range of 9 miles. What action would you take?
75) You observe this vessel at a range of 9 miles. What action would you take?
76) You observe this vessel at a range of 9 miles. What action would you take?
77) You observe this vessel at a range of 9 miles. What action would you take?
78) You observe this vessel at a range of 9 miles. What action would you take?
79) You observe this vessel at a range of 9 miles. What action would you take?
80) A vessel's sidelights should be positioned above the hull, but according to the Collision Regulations
what is the maximum height they can be placed?
Half the height of the forward masthead light
Three-quarters the height of the forward masthead light
Any height below the forward masthead light
One quarter the height of the forward masthead light
81) You observe this vessel at a range of 9 miles. What action would you take?
82) When a vessel of length 20m or more is required by the rules to carry two or three lights in a
vertical line, what spacing is required between the lights?
At least 1.5 metres.
Not less than 4.5 metres.
Not less than 2 metres.
Not less than 4 metres.
83) For a power driven vessel of 110 metres in length and 20metres beam, what is the maximum
height above the hull that the forward masthead light can be carried?
5 metres
6 metres
12 metres
9 metres
84) If a vessel of length 20metres or more is required by the rules to carry two or three lights in a
vertical line, at what height above the hull (except where a towing light is required) must the lowest of
these be placed?
Not less than 4 metres
So it can be seen at a distance of 1000m
Not less than 4.5 metres
At least 1.5 metres
85) This vessel sounds one short blast. What does this mean?
86) If you hear a fog signal forward of the beam, Rule 19 states that you must......
make a substantial course alteration.
reply with your own fog signal.
reduce to minimum steerage way.
attempt to make radio contact.
87) When taking action to avoid collision under Rule 8, you should avoid.....
88) When two power driven vessels are meeting on reciprocal courses ......
each shall alter course to starboard.
each shall alter course to port.
one shall alter course to starboard.
one shall alter course to port and the other to starboard.
89) When two power-driven vessels, in sight of each other, are crossing so as to involve risk of
collision, avoiding action must be taken by ......
both vessels altering course to starboard.
the vessel which has the other on her own starboard side.
the vessel which has the other on her own port side.
both vessels altering course to port.
90) For a power driven vessel less than 30 metres in length and 5 metres beam, at what height above
the hull should the mastlight be carried?
Not less than 6 metres
Not less than 12 metres
Not less than 20 metres
Not less than 9 metres
91) A vessel is at anchor and displaying two anchor lights. What is the minimum vertical distance
between the forward anchor light and the after anchor light?
At least 1.5 metres.
Not less than 4.5 metres.
Not less than 4 metres.
Not less than 2 metres.
92) At what minimum height above the hull should the mastlight on a power driven vessel of length 60
metres and beam 9 m be carried?
20 metres.
6 metres.
5 metres.
9 metres.
93) A power driven vessel engaged in towing is displaying the required lights on her aftermast. How
much higher must the lowest after masthead light be above the forward masthead light?
Not less than 4 metres.
Not less than 4.5 metres.
Not less than 2 metres.
Not less than 1.5 metres.
94) What is the minimum vertical separation of the mastlights on power driven vessels such that, in all
normal conditions of trim, the afterlight will be seen over and separate from the forward light?
So it can be seen at 1000 metres from the stem at sea level.
6 metres.
5 metres.
9 metres.
95) At what height above the hull should the forward anchor light be placed on a vessel of 50 metres
or more in length?
20 metres.
5 metres.
6 metres.
So it can be seen at 1000 metres from the stern at sea level.
99) What is the arc of visibility of the mastlights shown by this vessel?
All round
From right ahead to 22.5 degrees forward of the beam on each side
From right aft to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on each side
From right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on each side
A trawler.
A vessel not under command.
A vessel engaged in fishing other than a trawler.
A vessel constrained by draught.
101) What is the range of the mastlight being displayed by this ship?
6 miles
3 miles
2 miles
5 miles
102) What is the arc of visibility of the sidelight shown by this vessel?
From right aft to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on each side.
All round.
From right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on each side.
From right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on the starboard side.
103) What is the range of visibility of the sidelights shown by this ship?
6 miles
3 miles
2 miles
5 miles
106) What is the arc of visibility of the 3 red lights shown here?
From right aft to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on each side.
All round.
From right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on each side.
From right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on the starboard side.
108) What is the arc of visibility of the 3 white lights shown here?
From right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on the starboard side.
From right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on each side.
From right aft to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on each side.
All round.
110) What is the arc of visibility of the red lights shown here?
All round.
From right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on each side.
From right ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on the starboard side.
From right aft to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on each side.
A pilot vessel.
A trawler.
A vessel constrained by her draught.
A vessel not under command.
A sailing vessel.
A vessel at anchor.
A power driven vessel.
A vessel engaged in dredging or underwater operations.
A pilot vessel.
A vessel not under command.
A vessel engaged in fishing other than a trawler.
A trawler.
No indication of length.
Less than 50 metres.
Less than 20 metres.
May be any length but probably 50 metres or more.
Rapid ringing of the bell for 5 seconds at intervals not exceeding one minute.
Ringing of the bell for 5 seconds followed by the gong for 5 seconds at intervals not exceeding
one minute.
One prolonged blast followed by 2 short blasts at intervals not exceeding two minutes.
As for the type of vessel shown followed by 4 short blasts.
A trawler.
A vessel engaged in towing.
A vessel engaged in fishing other than a trawler.
A vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
No indication of length.
Less than 50 metres.
May be of any length but probably 50 metres or more.
Greater than 100 metres.
10 metres or less.
No indication of length.
Less than 12 metres.
Less than 50 metres.
One prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts at intervals less than or equal to 2 minutes.
Ringing of bell for 5 seconds followed by the gong for 5 seconds.
Rapid ringing of the bell for 5 seconds.
As for the type of vessel shown followed by 4 short blasts.
A trawler.
A power driven vessel.
A pilot vessel.
A vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
No indication of length.
Greater than 100 metres.
Less than 12 metres.
May be of any length but probably 50 metres or more.
One ( if making way ) or two ( if stopped ) prolonged blasts at intervals less than or equal to 2
minutes.
One prolonged blast followed by two short blasts.
Rapid ringing of the bell for 5 secondsat intervals less than or equal to 2 minutes.
As for the type of vessel shown followed by 4 short blasts.
A sailing vessel.
Vessel engaged in dredging or underwater operations.
A power driven vessel.
A vessel at anchor.
A vessel at anchor.
A vessel aground.
A vessel engaged in fishing.
A vessel engaged in mine clearance operations.
151) The observed vessel sounds three short blasts. What does this mean?
152) Whilst proceeding along a narrow channel the vessel astern sounds two prolonged blasts followed
by one short blast. What does this mean?
153) This vessel is signaling two flashes at intervals. What is the meaning of this signal?
154) Whilst proceeding along a narrow channel, the vessel astern sounds two prolonged blasts followed
by two short blasts. What does this mean?
155) You intend overtaking a vessel in a narrow channel and signal your intentions. The vessel ahead
sounds 5 short and rapid blasts. What does this mean?
157) In what situation would you expect a vessel to show these lights?
160) At sea you sight a tug displaying this signal. What should you do?
164) What light or lights must be carried by a group of three barges in a line being pushed ahead of a
tug as shown here?
166) What kind of vessel may sound a fog signal consisting of four short blasts?
A vessel being towed.
A vessel engaged on pilotage duty.
A vessel constrained by her draught.
A fishing vessel..
170) What does the word 'vessel' mean, according to the COLREG rules ?
Any watercraft capable of floating on water without propelling machinery.
Any watercraft including non-displacement craft and seaplanes used or capable of being used as a
means of transportation on water.
Any floating object fitted with propelling machinery.
172) What vessel may be considered as 'vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre' ?
A vessel engaged in replenishment or transferring persons, provisions or carge while underway.
A vessel lying to, on stormy weather.
A vessel with damages to the steering gear.
173) What vessel may be considered as 'vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre' ?
A vessel engaged in towing, having the towing line less than 50 M in lenght.
A pushing tug boat, underway, at night.
A vessel engaged in towing operation such as severely restricts the towing vessel and her tow in their
ability to deviate from their course.
174) To what vessel is the term 'vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre' limited to ?
The term 'vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre' will not be limited to the vessels quoted in the
rules.
It is limited to te vessels quoted in the rules.
It is limited to the damaged vessels which are unable to keep out of the way of another vessel.
175) What does the term 'vessel constrained by her draught' mean ?
A vessel which because of her draught and the existance of navigation obstructions in unable to
deviate from her course.
A deep draught vesselbeing towed.
A power-driven vessel which because of her draght in relation to the avilable depth of water is
severely restricted in her ability to deviate from her course.
177) Which are the factors taken into accouunt in determinating the 'safe speed' ?
The vessel's length, nautical qualities of the vessel, the engine's power and the visibility.
The crew's training, the navigation conditions and visibility.
The visibility, the traffic density, the manoeuvrability of the vessel at night, the presence of
background light, the state of wind and sea, the vessel's draught.
179) What distance between vessels shall the avoiding action ensure ?
A distance of not less than 6 cables shall be ensured.
It shall be such as to result in passing at a safe distance.
It shall be such as to ensure that the vessel passes at more than 2 miles distance.
181) Which is the best manoeuvre to allow more time to asset the situation, when a collision must be
avoided ?
Slackening her speed or taking all way off by stopping or reversing her means of propulsion.
Stopping the vessel.
Slackening the speed to steerage way.
182) How shall vessels engaged in fishing conduct in a traffic separation scheme ?
They shall conduct as any other vessel and shall comply with the COLREG rules.
They shall navigate in any direction for fishing purposes.
They shall not impede the passage of any vessel following a traffic lane.
185) How shall a vessel manoeuvre in doubt as to whether she is overtaking another ?
She shall consider herself a privileged vessel and shall maintain her course and speed.
She shall assume that this is the case and act accordingly.
She shall give the regular signals and after being enlightened, act according to the circumstances.
186) What manoeuvre shall be made when 2 power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of
collision ?
The vessel which sees the other on port side shall keep out of the way of the other.
The vessel which sees the other on starboard side shall reduce speed or even stop to let the other pass
by.
The vessel which has the other on her own starboard side shall keep out of the way and, if the
circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel.
187) When shall a stand-on vessel take action to avoid collision by her manoeuvre alone ?
When the vessels are navigating through the straits.
When entering or leaving a traffic separation scheme.
When, from any cause, the vessel finds herself so close that collision cannot be avoided by the action
of the give-way vessel alone, she shall take such action as will best aid to avoid collision.
188) Which vessel's way shall a sailing vessel underway keep out of ?
Fish-freezing vessels with high speed.
Oil-tankers.
Vessels restricted in their ability to manoeuvre.
189) Which vessel's way shall, so far as possible a vessel engaged in fishing, when underway, keep out of ?
Power-driven vessels at high speed.
Air-cushion vessels underway.
Vessels restricted in their ability to manoeuvre.
190) Which vessel's way shall a vessel constrained by her draught keep out of ?
Vessels restricted in their ability to manoeuvre.
Power-driven vessels underway, with low speed.
Specialized vessels.
191) Which vessel's way shall a vessel constrained by her draught keep out of ?
Sailing vessels.
Vessels not under command.
Oil-tankers and tankers carrying liquefied gases.
193) When shall the rules concerning 'lights and shapes' complied with ?
When underway, by day and by night.
In all weathers.
When she is moored, by day and by night.
196) What ranges shall the mastlights be visible at for vessels of 50m or more in length ?
5 miles maximum.
Between 3 and 5 nautical miles.
6 nautical miles.
197) What range shall the mastlights be visible at, for vessels between 20 and 50m in length ?
5 nautical miles.
Between 3 - 5 nautical miles.
2 nautical miles.
198) What range shall the sidelights be visible at for vessels less than 12 metres in length ?
2 nautical miles.
0.5 nautical miles.
1 nautical mile.
199) What range shall the towing light be visible at, for vessels of 50 metres or more in length ?
3 nautical miles.
2 nautical miles.
3.5 nautical miles
200) What lights shall a power-driven vessel underway, less than 50 metres in length, exhibit ?
A masthead light, sidelights, a sternlight.
A masthead light and sidelight.
Sidelights and a sternlight.
201) What lights shall a power-driven vessel underway, of less than 7 metres in length and whose
maximum speed does not exceed 7 knots, exhibit ?
An all-round white light and also, if practicable, sidelights.
Sidelights.
A white light which could be exhibited if practicable.
202) What range shall an all-round white light of an inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object
being towed be visible ?
3 nautical miles.
2 nautical miles.
1 nautical mile.
203) What lights shall a power-driven vessel of less than 50 metres in length exhibit when towing and
the length of the tow is less than 200 metres ?
2 masthead lights in a vertical line, sidelights and a towing light.
2 masthead lights in a vertical line, sidelights, a sternlight and a towing light.
Sidelights, a sternlight and a towing light.
204) Where shall the shape of the power-driven vessel underway be placed, when the length of the
tow exceeds 200 metres ?
At the fore masthead.
Where it can best be seen.
At the after head.
205) What shape shall a power-driven vessel being towed exhibit, when the lenght of the tow exceeds
200 metres ?
A cone with the apex downward.
A diamond.
Two black cones with apexes together.
206) What lights shall an inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object being towed exhibit, when
her length exceeds 100 metres and her breadth exceeds 25 metres ?
5 all-round white lights at the forward end, after end, at or near the extremities of her breadth
and a light between the forward end and the after end so that the distance between the lights
shall not exceed 100 metres.
3 all-round white lights.
4 all-round white lights at the forward end, after end and at the extremities of her breadth.
207) What shall a vessel or object being towed do when, from any sufficient cause it is impracticable
to exhibit the lights prescribed by the rules ?
All possible measures shall be taken to light the vessel or object being towed or at least to
indicate the presence of such vessel or object.
It shall exhibit no light.
It shall exhibit only the sidelights.
208) What shall a vessel engaged in towing which is not normally engaged in towing operations do,
when, from any sufficient cause it is impracticable to exhibit the lights prescribed by the rules, when
engaged in towing another vessel in distress or otherwise
She shall navigate with caution the radiotelephone working in order to inform the vessels in the
area.
She shall take all possible measures to indicate the nature of the relationship between the towing
vessel and the vessel being towed, in particular by illuminating the towline.
She shall exhibit the lights for a disabled vessel and will take the towline.
211) What lights shall a vessel engaged in trawling exhibit, when making way through the water ?
Sidelights, a sternlight and an all-round green light at the masthead.
Sidelights, 2 lights in a vertical line, the upper being white and the lower green, a masthead light
placed abaft of and higher than the green light.
Sidelights, a sternlight, 2 lights in a vertical line, the upper being green and the lower white, a
masthead placed abaft of and higher than the green light.
212) What shapes shall a fishing vessel other than trawling exhibit, when there is outlying gear
extending more than 150 metres horizontally ?
A black diamond.
2 cones with their apexes together.
2 cones with their apexes together and a cone apex upwards in the direction of the gear.
213) What additional lights shall a trawler engaged in fishing exhibit, when hauling her nets and
fishing in close proximity to other vessels engaged in fishing ?
2 red lights in a vertical line.
An all-round red light.
One white light over one red light in a vertical line.
214) What additional lights shall a trawler engaged in fishing exhibit, when fishing in close proximity
to other vessel engaged in fishing and when the nets have come fast upon an obstruction ?
2 red lights in a vertical line.
An all-round red light.
A green light over a red light in a vertical line.
215) What additional lights shall a trawler exhibit, when engaged in pair trawling in close proximity to
other vessel engaged in fishing ?
An all-round white light at the masthead.
A searchlight directed forward and in the direction of the other vessel of the pair.
2 all-round red lights.
217) What lights shall a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre exhibit, when at anchor ?
The red, white, red lights in a vertical line.
The red, white, red lights in a vertical line, an anchor light in the fore part and an anchor light at
the stern.
The anchor light in the fore part and the anchor light at the stern.
218) What shapes shall a vessel engaged in dredging or underwater operations exhibit, when
restricted in her ability to manoeuvre ?
2 balls in a vertical line indicating the side on which an obstruction exists, 2 diamonds in a
vertical line indicating the side on which another vessel may pass.
2 balls in a vertical line indicating the side on which an obstruction exists, 2 diamonds in a
vertical line indicating the side on which another vessel may pass and the shapes of a vessel
restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.
The shapes of a vessel not under command.
219) What shall a vessel engaged in diving operations exhibit, whenever her size makes it
impracticable to exhibit all lights and shapes prescribed for vessels engaged in during operations ?
3 all-round lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest being red and the middle light white.
3 all-round lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest being red and the middle light white, a
rigid replica of the International Code flag ' A ' not less than 1 metre in height, to ensure her allround visibility.
A rigid replica of the International Code flag ' A ', not less than 1 metre in height.
221) How shall the green lights of vessels engaged in mineclearance operations be exhibited ?
One of these lights shall be exhibited near the foremast head and one at each end of the fore
yard.
In a vertical line.
One at the foremast head, the other two at the stern masthead.
223) What lights shall a vessel engaged on pilotage duty exhibit, when she is at anchor ?
The lights of a vessel at anchor and 2 all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being white, the
lower red.
The lights of a vessel at anchor.
The lights of a vessel at anchor and a white alternating light at the masthead.
The lights of a vessel at anchor and 2 all-round red lights in a vertical line.
2 all-round red lights in a vertical line.
3 all-round red lights in a vertical line and the lights of a vessel at anchor.
225) When shall vessels of less than 7 metres in length not be required to exhibit the lights of a vessel
at anchor ?
When at anchor, but not in a narrow channel, fairway or anchorage, or where other vessels
normally navigate.
When at anchor in a basin.
When at anchor in the roadstead.
226) When shall vessels of less than 7 metres in length not be required to exibit the shapes of a vessel
at anchor ?
When at anchor in a basin.
When at anchor but not in a narrow channel, fairway or anchorage, or where other vessel
normally navigate.
When at anchor in the roadstead.
227) What vessels aground shall not be required to exhibit the lights and shapes of a vessel aground ?
Vessels of less than 7 metres in length.
Vessels of less than 15 metres in length.
Vessels of less than 12 metres in length.
228) What equipment for sound signals shall a vessel of 12-100 metres in length be provid with ?
One whistle at midship.
A bell in the fore part or at the stern of the vessel.
A whistle and a bell.
230) What significance shall the light signal '2 flashes' have, if associated with the sound signal ?
I am altering my course to starboard.
I am manoeuvring with difficulty to port.
232) What characteristics shall the light supplementing the sound signals have ?
An all-round red light.
An all-round white light.
Green to starboard, red to port and white for astern propulsion.
233) When in sight of one another in a narrow channel or fairway, what signal shall the vessel
intending to overtake another on starboard side, give ?
2 prolonged blasts followed by one short blast.
One short blast.
One prolonged blast followed by one short blast.
234) What signal shall a vessel give, when nearing a bend or an area of a channel or fairway where
other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction ?
One short blast 'I am altering my course to starboard'.
One prolonged blast.
Successive short blasts to attract attention.
236) What sound signals shall a sailing vessel give, in conditions of restricted visibility ?
One prolonged blast by hooter at intervals of one minute.
4 short blasts at intervals of 2 minutes.
One prolonged blast followed by 2 short blasts at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
237) What sound signals shall a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre give, when carrying out
her work, at anchor, in conditions of restricted visibility ?
Rapid blasts on the bell for 5 seconds preceded and followed by one prolonged blast at intervals
of 2 minutes.
Rapid blasts on the bell for 5 seconds to one minute.
One prolonged blast followed by 2 short blasts at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
238) What sound signals shall a vessel give when engaged in towing or pushing another, in conditions
of restricted visibility ?
One prolonged blast followed by 2 short blasts at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
4 short blasts preceded and followed by one prolonged blast at intervals of 2 minutes.
One prolonged blast and 5 short stay blasts at intervals of one minute.
239) What sound signals shall a vessel towed give, if manned, in conditions of restricted visibility ?
One prolonged blast and 2 short blasts at intervals of 2 minutes.
One prolonged blast and 3 short blasts at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
2 prolonged blasts followed by 2 short blasts at intervals of 2 minutes.
240) What sound signals shall a pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed ahead give, in conditions of
restricted visibility, when twey are rigidly connected in a composite unit underway ?
One prolonged blast at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
One prolonged blast followed by 2 short blasts at intervals of 2 minutes.
One prolonged blast and 4 short warning blasts at intervals of one minute.
241) What sound signals shall a vessel aground give in conditions of restricted visibility ?
The signals given by a vessel at anchor and, in addition, immediately before and after the rapid
ringing of the bell she shall give 3 separate and distinct strokes on the bell. In addition, she may
sound an appropriate whistle signal.
Signals on the whistle to attract attention and rapid ringing of the bell at intervals of 2 minutes.
One short blast, one prolonged and one short blast on the whistle and ringing the bell rapidly at
intervals of one minute.
242) What sonud signals shall a pilot vessel at anchor give, when engaged on pilotage duty in
conditions of restricted visibility ?
Rapid strokes on the gong for 5 seconds at intervals of not more than one minute.
One prolonged blast followed by 4 short blasts at intervals of one minute.
The signals of a vessel at anchor and in addition 4 short identity blasts.
244) You are in charge of a 250-meter freight vessel constrained by her draft proceeding down a
narrow channel. There is a vessel engaged in fishing on your starboard bow half a mile away.
According to Rule 9, which statement is TRUE?
You are not to impede the fishing vessel
If you are in doubt as to the fishing vessel`s intentions you may sound at least five short and
rapid blasts on the whistle.
You are to slow to bare steerageway until clear of the fishing vessel
A vessel engaged in fishing while underway shall, so far as possible, keep out of the way of a
vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to
maneuver
A fishing vessel while underway has the right-of-way over a vessel constrained by her draft
251) Which vessel shall avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draft?
A vessel not under command
A sailing vessel
A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
252) Of the vessel listed, which must keep out of the way of all the others?
A vessel constrained by her draft
A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
A vessel pushing a barge
253) Your vessel is crossing a narrow channel. A vessel to port is within the channel and crossing your
course. She is showing a black cylinder. You should _______________
hold your course and speed
not impede the other vessel
exchange passing signals
254) Your vessel is constrained by her draft and operating in a narrow channel. Another vessel is
crossing your course from starboard to port. You are in doubt as to her intentions. According to Rule 9
you _________________
should sound one short blast to indicate that you are holding course and speed
must sound one prolonged blast
may sound the danger signal
258) Lighting requirements in inland waters are different from those for international waters for
_____________.
barges being towed by pushing ahead
vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver
vessel towing astern
259) Vessel' 'A' is overtaking vessel' 'B'on open waters and will pass without changing course. Vessel
'A' should_____________.
sound two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts
sound the danger signal
not sound any whistle signal
260) You are underway in a norrow channel, and you are being overtaken by a vessel astern. After the
overtaking vessel sounds the proper signal indicating his intention to pass your vessel on your
starboard side, you signal your agreement b
two prolonged followed by two short blasts
one prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short blast
one short blast
261) You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel, and you intend to pass along the vessel`s
port side. How should you signal your intention?
Two short blasts followed by two prolonged blast
Two prolonged followed by two short blasts
262) Which vessel is NOT regarded as being' 'restricted in her ability to maneuver?'
A vessel servicing an aid to navigation
A vessel engaged in dredging
A vessel constrained by her draft
263) Which vessel shall avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draft?
A vessel not under command
A fishing vessel
A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
264) You are underway in fog and hear a fog signal consisting of one prolonged and two short blasts,
It could be any of the following EXCEPT a vessel _____________.
enganged in mineclearance
enganged in fishing
being towed
265) You are operating a vessel in a narrow channel.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. According to Rule 9,
may sound the danger signal
must sound one prolonged and short blasts
should sound one short blast to indicate that you are holding course and speed
268) Which vessel would NOT sound a fog signal of one prolonged and two short blasts?
A vessel not under command
A vessel constrained by her draft
A vessel being towed
269) Of the vessels listed, which mustkeep out of the way of all the others?
A vessel constrained by her draft
A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
A vessel on pilotage duty
270) A vessel not under command sounds the same fog signal as a vessel _____________.
engaged in towing
constrained by her draft
All of the above
271) In a crossing situation on international waters, a short blast by the give-way vessel indicates that
the vessel _____________.
is holding course and speed
is turning to starboard
intends to pass port to port
272) Two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast on the whistle is a signal which could be
sounded by a _____________.
fishing vessel
vessel anchored
vessel overtaking another in a narrow channel
273) You are in sight of another vessel in a crossing situation, and the other vessel sounds one short
blast. You are going to hold course and speed. You should _____________.
answer with one short blast
answer with two short blasts
sound no whistle signal
274) The light which may be used with a vessel`s whistle is to be _____________.
used when the whistle is broken
used prior to sounding the whistle
a white light
275) A fishing vessel is approaching a vessel not under command. Which statement is TRUE?
the fishing vessel must keep clear of the vessel not under command.
If the vessel not under command is a power-driven vessel, she must keep clear of the fishing
vessel.
They must exchange whistle signals.
276) You are approaching another vessel and will pass starboard to starboard without danger if no
course changes are made. You should _____________.
hold course and sound a two blast whistle signal
hold course and sound no whistle signal
change course to the right and sound one blast
277) How do COLREG rules interfere with the lights and signals for ships of war, vessels proceeding in
convoy and fishing vessels engaged in fishing as a fleet ?
The Government of any state may issue special rules with respect to the number of station lights
or signal lights but these shall, so far as possible, be such that they cannot be mistaken for the
lights or signals authorized under COLREG rules.
The Government of any state may authorize any lights or signals.
COLREG rules shall be complied with as closely as possible.
280) What does the term 'vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre' mean ?
A vessel which from the nature of her work is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre as required
by the rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel.
A vessel with minor damages to the gear and/or the engine, being remedied.
A vessel unable to deviate from her course due to some navigation obstructions.
281) What vessel may be considered as 'vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre' ?
A vessel with damaged steering gear.
A vessel engaged in laying, picking up or servicing a navigation mark.
A deep draught vessel navigating in the straits.
282) What vessel may be considered as 'vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre' ?
A vessel engaged in laying or picking up a submarine cable or pipeline.
A sailing vessel having the wind dead ahead.
A vessel having damages to the propeller system.
283) What vessel may be considered as 'vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre' ?
A vessel engaged in taking / dropping the pilot.
A vessel with the engines stopped.
A vessel engaged in mine clearance operations.
287) What means shall a vessel use to determine if risk of collision exists ?
Every vessel shall use all available means appropriate to the prevailing circumstances aand
conditions to determine if risk of collision exists.
Every vessel shall use all visual means to determine if risk of collision exists.
Every vessel shall use the radar to determine if risk of collision exists.
290) If alteration of course alone is sufficient to avoid collision, how shall it be done ?
The manoeuvre shall be made in good time, be substantial and it does not result another closequarts situation.
Large alterations of course shall be made, sufficient to avoid collision.
An alternation of course, sufficient to avoid any risk of collision.
292) When shall a vessel enter a separation zone or cross a separation line ?
When the hydrometeorological conditions make it difficult to navigate in the general direction of
traffic flow.
In cases of emergency, to avoid immediate danger or to engage in fishing within a separation
zone.
The separation zone shall not be crossed in any circumstances.
293) How shall a vessel navigate in areas near the terminations of traffic separation schemes?
The vessel shall navigate in the general direction of traffic flow.
The intentions of altering course will be communicated by sound and visual signals.
The vessel shall do so with particular caution.
294) Are the vessels restricted in their ability to manoeuvre when engaged in an operation for the
laying, servicing or picking up of a submarine cable exempted from complying with provisions of the
rule regarding navigation in traffic separation schemes ?
They are not exempted from complying with this rule.
They are exempted from complying with this rule to the extend necessary to carry out the
operation.
They are exempted from complying with this rule if they are giving warning signals.
296) How shall 2 sailing vessels manoeuvre, when they are approaching one another so as to involve
risk of collision and both have the wind on the same side
The vessel which sees the other on port side shall keep out of the way of the other.
The vessel which is to windward shall keep out of the way of the vessel which is to leeward.
The vessel which sees the other on starboard side shall keep out of the way of the other.
299) Which vessel's way shall a power-driven vessel underway keep out of ?
Fish-carriers, underway.
Research vessels, underway.
Vessels engaged in fishing.
300) Which vessel's way shall a power-driven vessel underway keep out of ?
Sailing vessels.
Sailing vessels navigating only by use of engines.
Sailing vessels, having a black cone apex downwards
301) Which vessel's way shall, so far as possible, a vessel engaged in fishing, when underway, keep
out of ?
Fish-carriers underway to the anchorage.
Vessels not under command.
Pilot-vessels underay.
304) A vessel which detects by radar alone the presence of another vessel shall determine if a closequarters situation is developing and/or risk of collision exists. If so, she shall take avoiding actions in
ample time; however, if such action consists of an
An alteration of course in the opposite direction of a vessel abeam or abaft the beam.
A 90 degrees alteration of course in the opposite direction of the signal in order to be deemed as
being overtaken.
An alteration of course towards a vessel or abaft the beam.
305) When shall the lights prescribed by these rules be also exhibited ?
From sunrise to sunset, restricted visibility and in all other circumstances when it is deemed
necessary.
When visibility is under 3 Nm.
In straits, in restricted visibility.
309) What range shall the mastlight be visible at, for vessels less than 12m in length ?
3 nautical miles.
2 nautical miles.
1 nautical mile.
310) What range shall the sidelights be visible at, for vessels of 12 metres or more in length, but less
than 50 metres ?
3 nautical miles.
2 nautical miles.
1.5 nautical miles.
311) What range shall the sternlight be visible at, for vessels between 12 and 50 metres in length ?
3 nautical miles.
2 nautical miles.
1 nautical mile.
312) What range shall the towing light be visible at, for vessels less than 12 metres in length ?
1 nautical mile.
3 nautical miles.
2 nautical miles.
313) What range shall the white, red, green or yellow all round light be visible at, for vessels of 50
314) What range shall the white, red, green or yellow all round light be visible at, for vessels of l2-50
metres in length ?
3 nautical miles.
2 nautical miles.
1 nautical mile.
315) What lights shall an air-cushion vessel exhibit, when operating in non-displacement mode ?
The same lights as a power-driven vessel underway
An all-round flashing yellow light.
The same lights as a power-driven vessel underway and an additional all-round flashing yellow
light.
316) What lights shall a power-driven vessel of more than 50 metres in length exhibit, when towing
and the length of the tow is less than 50 metres ?
Instead of the masthead lights forward and aft, 2 masthead lights in a vertical line, sidelights, a
stern light and a towing light.
Sidelights, a sternlight and a towing light.
2 masthead lights in a vertical line, sidelights and a towing light.
317) What shape shall a power-driven vessel underway exhibit, when the length of the tow exceeds
200 metres ?
A diamond.
A cone with the apex downwards.
2 cones with apexes together.
318) What lights shall a power-driven vessel exhibit when pushing ahead or towing alongside, this not
being the case of a composite unit ?
2 masthead lights forward in a vertical line, sidelights, a sternlight.
3 masthead lights in a vertical line, sidelights and a towing light.
Sidelights and a towing light.
319) What lights shall a vessel being pushed ahead exhibit, this not being the case of a composite unit
?
321) What lights shall an inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object less than 25 metres in
breadth exhibit, when being towed ?
An all-round white light at the forward end.
An all-round white light at the after end.
An all-round white light at the forward end and one at the after end.
322) What shapes shall an inconspicuous, partly submerged object or vessel exhibit by day, when
being towed and the length of the tow exceeds 200 metres ?
A cone apex upwards at the forward end and an additional one at the after end.
2 black cones, apexes together.
A diamond at or near the aftermost extremity and an additional one where it can best be seen
and located as far forward as practicable.
323) Where shall a sailing vessel underway carry the lantern, when her length is less than 20 metres ?
Anywhere and to be exhibited only if necessary.
At the top of the mast where it can best be seen.
At the jack stick.
324) What lights shall a sailing vessel underway exhibit, when her length is less than 7 metres ?
She shall have ready at hand an electric torch or lighted lantern showing a white light which shall
be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision.
Sidelights.
A white light at the masthead.
325) When shall a vessel engaged in fishing exhibit the prescribed lights and shapes ?
In any circumstance.
While underway and at anchor.
When underway.
326) What lights shall a fishing vessel other than trawling exhibit, when making way through the
water?
Sidelights, 2 all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being white and the lower red.
2 all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being red and the lower white and a sternlight.
Sidelights, a sternlight, 2 all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being red and the lower
white.
327) What lights shall a vessel engaged in fishing, other than trawling exhibit, when there is outlying
gear extending more than 150 metres horizontally and is making way through the water ?
Sidelights, a sternlight, 2 all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being red and the lower
white, an all-round white light in the direction of the gear.
Sidelights, a sternlight, an all-round white light in the direction of the gear.
Sidelights, a sterlinght, two lights in a vertical line, the upper white and the lower red.
328) What additional lights shall a trawler engaged in fishing exhibit when shooting her nets and
fishing in close proximity to other vessel engaged in fishing ?
An all-round red light.
2 all-round white lights in a vertical line.
An all-round green light.
329) What lights shall a vessel not under command exhibit, when making way through the water ?
Two red lights in a vertical line, sidelights and a sternlight.
A red light, sidelights and a sternlight.
2 red lights and a sternlight.
330) Where shall the red lights of the vessels not under command be placed ?
At the foremasthead.
At the aftermasthead.
Where they can best be seen.
331) What lights shall a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre exhibit, when making way
through the water ?
Sidelights, a sternlight and 3 lights in a vertical line, the highest and the lowest one being red and
the middle one white.
3 lights in a vertical line, the highest and the lowest being red and the middle one white.
Sidelights, a sternlight, a masthead light and 3 lights in a vertical line, the lowest and the highest
being red and the middle one white.
332) What shapes shall a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre exhibit, when at anchor ?
One ball in the fore part and 3 shapes in a vertical line, where they can best be seen, the highest
and the lowest of these shapes being balls and the middle one a diamond.
One ball in the fore part.
3 shapes in a vertical line, the highest and the lowest being balls and the middle one a diamond.
333) What lights shall a power-driven vessel exhibit, when engaged in towing operations and
restricted in her ability to deviate from her course ?
The lights prescribed for power-driven vessels underway, engaged in towing operations.
The lights of a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre engaged in towing operations.
The lights prescribed for vessels not under command.
334) What shapes shall a power-driven vessel exhibit, when engaged in towing operations and
restricted in her ability to deviate from her course ?
The shapes prescribed for a power-driven vessel engaged in towing operations.
The shapes prescribed for a vessel not under command.
The shapes of a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre and the shapes prescribed for
vessels engaged in towing operatins.
335) What shapes shall a vessel engaged in dredging or underwater operations exhibit, when
restricted in her ability to manoeuvre and at anchor ?
Instead of the shapes of a vessel at anchor, the shapes of a vessel restricted in her ability to
manoeuvre engaged in dredging operations.
A diamond indicating the side on which an obstruction exists and the shapes of vessels at anchor.
The shapes of a power-driven vessel at anchor.
336) How shall the balls of vessels engaged in mineclearance operations be exhibited ?
In a vertical line.
One at the foremasthead and 2 at the sternmasthead.
One at the foremasthead and one at each end of the fore yard.
338) What lights shall a vessel engaged on pilotage duty exhibit, when underway ?
Sidelights and 2 all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being white and the lower red.
Sidelights, a sternlight, 2 all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being white and the lower
red.
Sidelights, a sternlight and an all-round red quick-flashing light.
339) What lights shall a vessel at anchor exhibit, when her length exceeds 50 metres ?
An all-round white light at the fore masthead.
An all-round white light in the fore part.
An all-round white light in the fore part and another all-round white light at or near the stern, but
at a lower level than the light in the fore part.
342) Where shall the shapes and lights of the vessels aground be exhibited ?
In the fore part.
At the sternmast head.
Where they can best be seen.
345) May the bell or the gong, or both be replaced by other equipment having the same sound
characteristics ?
Yes, but only the gong at the stern.
They cannot be replaced.
Both of them may be replaced, provided that manual sounding shall always be possible.
346) Which is the sound signal to indicate the manoeuvre 'I am altering my course to port' ?
One prollonged blast followed by 2 short blast.
2 short blasts.
2 prolonged blasts followed by 2 short blasts.
347) Which is the sound signal to indicate the manoeuvre 'I am operating astern propulsion' ?
One prolonged blast followed by 3 short blasts.
3 short blasts preceded and followed by one prolonged blast.
3 short blasts.
348) What may the sound signals given on the whistle be supplemented by, to indicate the
manoeuvre being carried out ?
By ligth signals.
By any other signals.
By one or two black balls at the masthead.
349) What is the duration of one flash, when using the manoeuvring light signal ?
About one second.
2 to 3 seconds.
As long as possible so as to be observed.
350) What signals shall a vessel give, when indicating her agreement to be overtaken ?
One prolonged blast and 5 short blasts.
One prolonged, one short, one prolonged and one short blast ( International Code, letter 'C' ).
One short blast for starboard and 2 short blasts for port.
351) What light signals may suppliment the sound signals given by a vessel which fails to understand
the intentions of another or is in doubt whether sufficient action is being taken by the other to avoid
collision ?
352) If whistles are fitted on the vessel at a distance apart of more than 100 metres, which of them
shall be used for giving manoeuvring and warning signals ?
One of them.
Both of them.
Only the whistle forward for warning and only the whistle aft for manoeuvring.
353) What sound signal shall a vessel underway but stopped and making no way through the water
give, in conditions of restricted visibility ?
One prolonged warning blast at intervals of one minute.
At intervals of not more than 2 minutes 2 prolonged blasts in succession with an interval of about
2 seconds between them.
5 short warning blasts at intervals of one minute.
354) What sound signal shall a vessel not under command give, in conditions of restricted visibility ?
One prolonged blast followed by 2 short blasts at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
One prolonged blast and 5 short blasts at intervals of 2 minutes.
5 short warning blasts at intervals not more than one minute.
355) What sound signal shall a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre give, in conditions of
restricted visibility ?
One long blast followed by 3 short blasts at intervals of 2 minutes.
3 short blasts preceded and followed by one prolonged blast at intervals of 2 minutes.
One prolonged blast followed by 2 short blasts at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
356) What sound signals shall a fishing vessel at anchor give, in conditions of restricted visibility ?
Ringing the bell rapidly for 5 seconds at intervals of one minute.
One prolonged blast followed by 2 short blasts at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
Ringing the bell rapidly for 5 seconds and one prolonged blast on the whistle at intervals of not
more than 2 minutes.
357) What sound signals shall a vessel at anchor give, if her lenght is less than 100 metres, in
conditions of restricted visibility ?
Rapid blasts on the bell for about 5 seconds, at intervals of not more than one minute.
3 short blasts on the whistle and rapid blasts on the bell in the fore part at intervals of 2 minutes.
One short blast, one prolonged and one short blast at intervals of one minute.
358) What additional sound signal shall a vessel at anchor give, in conditions of restricted visibility to
give warning of her position and of the possibility of collision to an approaching vessel ?
Signal on the whistle : one short blast followed by one prolonged blast and then one short blast.
Signal on the whistle : 5 short warning blasts.
Signal on the whistle and/or by fog horn : one prolonged blast followed by rapid short blasts.
359) What sound signals shall a pilot vessel give in conditions of restricted visibility, when underway
and engaged on pilotage duty ?
One prolonged blast at intervals of not more than 2 minutes and in addition an identity signal
consisting of 4 short blasts.
One prolonged blast at intervals of one minute.
4 short blasts on the whistle at intervals of one minute.
360) On open water, a power-driven vessel coming up dead astern of another vessel and altering her
course to starboard so as to pass on the starboard side of the vessel ahead would
sound_______________.
two short blasts
one short blast
two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast
361) In a narrow channel, a vessel trying to overtake another on the other vessel`s port side, would
sound a whistle signal of_____________.
one short blast
two short blasts
two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts
362) What whistle signal, if any, would be sounded when two vessels are meeting, but will pass clear
starboard to starboard?
One short blast
Two short blasts
No signal is required
363) A power-driven vessel leaving a quay or wharf must sound what signal?
Three short blasts
A long blast
No signal is required.
364) When two vessels are in sight of one another, all of the following signals may be given EXCEPT
_________________.
a light signal of at least five short and rapid flashed
four short whistle blasts
one prolonged, one short, one prolonged and one short whistle blasts
365) In a narrow channel, a signal of intent which must be answered by the other vessel, is sounded
by a vessel _______________.
meeting another head-on
crossing the course of another
overtaking another
366) You are underway on the high seas in restricted visibility. You hear a fog signal of one prolonged
and two short blasts. It could be any of the following EXCEPT a vessel ______.
minesweeping
engaged in fishing
being towed
367) In a narrow channel, an overtaking vessel which intends to pass on the other vessel`s port side
would sound ___________________.
one prolonged followed by two short blasts
one short blast
two prolonged followed by two short blasts
368) When moving from a berth alongside a quay (wharf), a vessel must sound __________
three short blasts
a long blast
No signal is required
369) You are approaching another vessel and will pass safely starboard to starboard without changing
course. You should _________________
hold course and sound no whistle signal
hold course and sound a two blast whistle signal
change course to starboard and sound one blast
370) Your vessel is backing out of a slip in a harbor. Visibility is restricted. You should sound
__________________
377) When two vessels are in sight of one another and NOT in or near an area of restricted visibility,
any of the following signals may be given EXCEPT ____________.
a light signal of at least five short and rapid flashes
one prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short whistle blast
four short whistle blasts
378) Which signal is sounded ONLY by a vessel in sight of another and NOT in or near an area of
restricted visibility?
Four short blasts on the whistle
One prolonged blast on the whistle
One short blast on the whistle
379) A signal of one prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short blast, in that order is given
by a vessel _____________.
engaged on pilotage duty
in distress
being overtaken in a narrow channel
380) On open water two vessels are in an overtaking.The overtaking vessel has just sounded one
short blast on the whistle. What is the meaning of this whistle signal?
I request permission to pass you on my port side'.
I will maintain course and speed and pass you an your starboard side.'
I am changing course to starboard.'
381) You are in sight of a power-driven vessel that sounds two short blasts of the whistle. This signal
means that the vessel _____________.
is altering course to port
is altering course to starboard
intends to leave you on her port side
382) Your vessel is backing out of a slip in a harbor and you can see that other vessels are
approaching. You should sound _____________.
three short blasts when leaving the slip
one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts when the last line is taken aboard
one prolonged blast only
383) A whistle signal of one prolonged,one short,one prolonged and one short blast,is sounded by a
vessel _____________.
at anchor
390) You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel, and you intend to pass along the vessel`s
port side. How should you signal your intention?
No signal is necessary
Two prolonged blasts
two prolonged followed by two short blasts
391) Vessel 'A'is overtaking vessel 'B' on open waters and will pass without changing course. Vessel
'A' _____________.
should sound two short blasts
should sound the danger signal
will not sound any whistle signals
392) When vessels are in sight of one another, two short blasts from one of the vessels means
_____________.
I am altering my course to starboard'
I am altering my course to port'
I intend to change course to starboard'
393) In which case would an overtaking vessel sound a whistle signal of two prolonged followed by
one short blast?
When obertaking in restricted visibility
When overtaking in a narrow channel
When overtaking on open waters
394) Under what circumstances would an overtaking vessel sound a whistle signal of two prolonged
followed by one short blast?
When overtaking in restricted visibility
When overtaking in a narrow channel
When overtaking on open waters
395) How do COLREG rules interfere with the special rules for roadsteads, harbours, rivers, lakes or
inland waterways navigable by seagoing vessels ?
Nothing in COLREG rules shall interfere with the operation of special rules, made by an
appropriate authority, but such special rules shall conform as closely as possible to COLREG rules.
The appropriate authority is not obliged to take into account COLREG rules.
The COLREG rules shall apply in all circumstances.
396) When is a vessel, the master or the owner exonerated from the consequences of any neglect or
the neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of seaman ?
The compliance with COLREG rules exonerates the vessel, master or owner from any
responsability.
The closest possible compliance with the rule 'privileged vessel' exonerates the vessel, master or
owner from any responsability.
The rules shall not exonerate the vessel, master or owner from the consequences of any neglect
to comply with these rules or of the neglect of any precaution which may be required by the
ordinary practice of seaman.
397) What does the term 'power-driven vessel' mean ?
The term 'power-driven vessel' means any vessel propelled by machinery.
Vessels using a Diesel engine as a means of propulsion.
All vessels capable of navigating on water, except for sailing vessels.
398) What does the term 'vessel engaged in fishing' mean ?
Any vessel fishing with trolling lines or other fishing apparatus which do not restrict
manoeuvrability.
All vessels built and equipped for fishing.
Any vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls or other fishing apparatus which restrict
manoeuvrability.
399) What does the term 'vessel not under command' mean ?
Any vessel having serious damages to the steering gear and/or the main engine.
Any vessel which through some exceptioal circumstance is unable to manoeuvre as required by
the rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel.
Any damaged vessel which is unable to manoeuvre and to keep out of the way of another vessel.
400) What vessel may be considered as 'vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre' ?
A vessel engaged in fishing which is going to recover her gear.
A drifting vessel.
A vessel engaged in dredging, hydrographic surveying and oceanographic operations or
underwater operations.
401) What vessel may be considered as 'vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre' ?
A vessel engaged in an abandon-ship drill.
A vessel engaged in the launching or recovery of aircraft.
A deep draught vessel sailing in narrow channels.
402) What does the term 'vessel underway' mean ?
Any vessel which is not made fast to the shore.
Any vessel at sea having the propeller system working.
Any vessel which not at anchor or made fast to the shore, or aground.
411) How shall 2 power-driven vessels manoeuvre, when navigating on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal
courses, so as to involve risk of collision ?
Each shall alter courses to port in order to pass at a safe distance.
They shall give the regular signals, alter course to starboard or port, according to the
circumstances.
Each shall alter her course to starboard so that each shall pass on the port side of the other.
412) How shall 2 sailing vessels manoeuvre when they are approaching one another, so as to involve
risk of collision and each has the wind on a different side ?
The vessel which has the wind on the port side shall keep out of the way of the other.
The vessel which has the wind on the starboard side shall keep out of the way of the other.
The vessel which has the wind from astern shall keep out of the way of the other.
413) Which is the action by given-way vessel ?
The vessel shall so far as possible take early and substantial action to keep well clear.
The vessel shall take early action with small alterations of course not to deviate too much from
her course.
When the vessels are in close proximity, the give-way vessel shall take substantial action by
alterations of course and speed to completly avoid the risk.
414) When shall a stand-on vessel take action to avoid collision by her manoeuvre alone ?
The vessel shall not keep out of the way of another vessel, no matter the circumstances.
As soon as it become apparent to her that the vessel required to keep out of the way is not taking
appropriate action in compliance with the rules.
When after taking the bearing, she realized that the risk of collision exists.
415) Which vessel's way shall a power-driven vessel underway keep out of ?
A vessel not under command.
She shall navigate at economic speed and proper look-out, radar working and the engines on
stand-by ready for manoeuvre.
422) When shall the rules concerning lights be complied with ?
By night.
By night and in restricted visibility.
From sunset to sunrise.
423) What does the word 'sidelight' mean ?
A green light on the starboard side and a red light on the port side each showing an unbroken
light over an arc of the horizon of 112.5 degrees and so fixed as to show the light from right
ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on its respective side.
The white sidelights from the side-ladders.
The white light from the decks.
424) What does the term 'towing light' mean ?
A white light placed above the sternlight used as a steering guide, while towing.
A yellow light showing an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of 360 degrees.
A yellow light placed as nearly as practicable at the stern showing an unbroken light over an arc
of the horizon of 135 degrees and so fixed as to show the light 67.5 degrees from right aft on
each side of the vessel.
425) What range shall the mastlights be visible at, for vessels between 12 and 20m in length ?
1 - 2 nautical miles.
2 nautical miles.
3 nautical miles.
426) What range shall the sidelights be visible at for vessels more than 50 metres in length ?
3 nautical miles.
5 nautical miles.
Between 3 and 5 nautical miles.
427) What range shall the sternlight be visible at, for vessels of 50 metres or more in length ?
3 nautical miles.
4 nautical miles.
2 nautical miles.
428) What range shall the sternlight be visible at, for vessels less than l2 metres in length ?
3 nautical miles.
435) What lights shall the objects or vessels being towed exhibit, other than inconspicuous vessels or
objects ?
Masthead lights and a sternlight.
Sidelights and a sternlight.
Towing lights and a sternlight.
436) Where shall the shape of a vessel being towed be placed when the length of the tow exceeds 200
metres ?
At the foremast head.
At the aftermast head.
Where it can best be seen.
437) What lights shall an inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object more than 25 metres in
breadth, exhibit ?
4 all-round white lights at the after end, forward end and on each side at the extremities of her
breadth.
An all-round white light at the forward end and another all-round white light at the after end.
Green and red sidelights at the extremities of her breadth.
438) What shape shall an inconspicuous, partly submerged object or vessel exhibit by day when being
towed and the length of the tow is less than 200 metres ?
A cone apex downwards at the forward end.
A diamond at or near the after end of the last vessel or object being towed.
2 black cones, apexes together.
439) What lights shall a sailing vessel underway exhibit, when her length is less than 20 metres ?
Sidelights and a sternlight combined in one lantern.
Sidelights.
A white light to be exhibited if necessary.
440) Which are the additional lights a sailing vessel underway may exhibit ?
An all-round green light at the top of the mast.
An all-round red light at the top of the mast.
2 all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being red and the lower green at the top of the
mast.
441) What shape shall a vessel proceeding under sail exhibit, when also being propelled by machinery
?
A conical shape forward, apex downward, where it can best be seen.
Forward.
Where they can best be seen.
At the aftmasthead.
449) What lights shall a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre exhibit, when not making way
through the water ?
3 lights in a vertical line, the highest and the lowest being red and the middle one white.
3 white lights in a vertical line.
3 lights in a vertical line, the highest and the lowest being white and the middle one red.
450) What shapes shall a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre exhibit ?
2 black balls in a vertical line.
A black diamond.
3 shapes in a vertical line, the highest and the lowest being a ball and the middle one a diamond.
451) What lights shall a vessel engaged in dredging or underwater operations exhibit, when restricted
in her ability to manoeuvre ?
2 all-round red lights in a vertical line to indicate the side on which the obstruction exists, 2 allround green lights in a vertical line to indicate the side on which another vessel may pass and the
lights of a vessel restricted in her ability to manoe
The lights of a vessel not under command.
2 all-round red lights in a vertical line to indicate the side on which an obstruction exists, 2 red
lights in a vertical line to indicate the side on which another vessel may pass and the lights of a
power-driven vessel underway.
452) What lights shall a vessel engaged in dredging or underwater operations exhibit, when restricted
in her ability to manoeuvre and at anchor ?
The lights of a power-driven vessel at anchor.
A red light indicating the side on which an obstruction exists and the lights for a vessel at anchor.
Instead of the lights of a vessel at anchor, the lights of a vessel restricted in her ability to
manoeuvre engaged in dredging operations.
453) What shapes shall a vessel engaged in mineclearance operations exhibit ?
The shapes of a vessel not under command.
3 balls and in case the vessel is at anchor, 3 balls and the shape prescribed for anchored vessels.
The shapes of a power-driven vessel underway and 3 diamonds.
454) What do the shapes and lights of vessels engaged in mineclearance operations indicate ?
That it is dangerous for another vessel to approach within 1000 metres of the mineclearance
vessel.
That it is dangerous for another vessel to approach within 500 metres of the mineclearance
vessel.
That another vessel shall navigate with precaution keeping more than 2 nautical miles distance
from the vessel.
455) Where shall the lights or shapes of the vessels constrained by their draught be exhibited ?
Where they can best be seen.
At the stern masthead.
At the fore masthead.
456) What lights shall a vessel engaged on pilotage duty exhibit, when she is not underway ?
2 all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being red and the lower white.
An all-round white alternating light.
2 all-round lights in a vertical line, the upper being white and the lower red.
457) What lights and shapes shall a pilot vessel exhibit when not engaged on pilotage duty ?
The lights and shapes prescribed for a pilot vessel.
The lights or shapes prescribed for a similar vessel of her length.
The lights and shapes for vessels restricted in their ability to manoeuvre.
458) What is the length of a vessel at anchor which must use the available working or equivalent
lights to illuminate her decks ?
75 metres.
50 metres.
100 metres and more.
459) What shapes shall a vessel aground exhibit ?
The shapes of a vessel at anchor and 3 balls in a vertical line.
The shapes of a vessel at anchor and 2 balls in a vertical line.
2 balls in a vertical line.
460) What ligths and shapes shall a seaplane exhibit, when alighted on the sea ?
The lights and shapes prescribed by the rules.
The lights and shapes necessary for identification.
The lights and shapes for vessels of less than 20 metres in length.
461) What does the term 'short blast' mean ?
A blast of from 2 to 3 seconds' duration.
A blast of a short, less than 1 second's duration, produced by a power-driven vessel underway.
A blast of about 1 second's duration.
462) What equipment for sound signals shall a vessel of 100 metres or more in length be provided
with?
A whistle, a bell and a gong at the stern.
A whistle in the fore part and a gong at the stern.
A bell in the fore part and a gong at the stern.
463) What equipment for sound signals shall a vessel of less than 12 metres in length carry ?
Vessels of less than 12 metres in length shall not be obliged to carry sound signalling appliances.
Vessels of less than 12 metres in length shall carry a whistle and a bell in the fore part.
Vessels of less than 12 metres in length shall not be obliged to carry the prescribed sound
signalling appliances, but they shall be provided with some other means of making an efficiement
sound signal.
464) Which is the sound signal to indicate the manoeuvre 'I am altering my course to starboard' ?
One short blast.
One prolonged blast followed by one short blast.
2 prolonged blast followed by one short blast.
465) What significance shall the light signal'one flash ' have, if associated with the sound signal ?
I am altering my course to starboard.
I have stopped my engines.
I am manoeuvring with difficulty to port.
466) What significance shall light signal '3 flashes' have, if associated with the sound signal ?
I am operating astern propulsion.
I am manoeuvring astern propulsion.
I have my engines stopped.
467) When in sight of one another in a narrow channel or fairwey, what signal shall the vessel
intending to overtake another on port side produce ?
2 short blasts.
2 prolonged blasts followed by 2 short blasts.
2 short blasts preceded and followed by one prolonged blast.
468) What sound signals shall a vessel give when in sight of another and failing to understand the
intentions of another, or when in doubt whether sufficient action is being taken by the other to avoid
collision ?
At least 5 short and rapid blasts on the whistle.
One prolonged blast and 5 short blasts.
2 prolonged blasts followed by short blasts.
469) What signal shall a vessel give, when approaching a bend or obstruction that may obscure
another vessel and hearing a prolonged blast ?
One short blast 'I am altering my course to starboard'.
One prolonged blast followed by one short blast.
One prolonged blast.
470) When shall sound signals be given, in conditions of restricted visibility ?
Only by day in conditions of restricted visibility.
By night on foggy weather.
By day and by night in conditions of restricted visibility.
471) What sound signal shall a power-driven vessel give, when making way through the water in
conditions of restricted visibility ?
5 short warning blasts.
One prolonged blast followed by one short blast at an interval of one minute.
One prolonged blast at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
472) What sound signals shall vessels constrained by their draught give, in conditions of restricted
visibility ?
One prolonged blast followed by 2 short blasts at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
One prolonged blast preceded and followed by one short blast at intervals of one minute.
5 short blasts at intervals of 2 minutes.
473) What sound signals shall a fishing vessel underway give, in conditions of restricted visibility ?
4 short ( warning ) blasts at intervals of 2 minutes.
One prolonged blast followed by 2 short blasts at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.
One prolonged blast followed by 3 short blasts at intervals of one minute.
474) What sound signals shall a composite unit, pushing vessel-vessel being pushed ahead give, when
stopped and not making way through the water, in conditions of restricted visibility ?
One prolonged blast at intervals of 2 minutes.
One prolonged blast preceded and followed by one short blast at intervals of 2 minutes.
509) Which vessel may NOT exhibit two red lights in a vertical line?
A vessel constrained by her draft
A trawler fishing in close proximity to other trawlers
A vessel aground
510) Which statement(s) is (are) TRUE concerning light signals?
The time between flashes shall be about five seconds
The time between successive signals shall be not less than ten seconds
The light signal are to be used when not using sound signal
516) How shall a vessel less than 20 m in length or a sailing vessel proceed along a narrow fairway ?
As all the other vessels.
As close to the centre of the fairway as possible.
The vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within a
narrow fairway or channel.
517) How shall a vessel engaged in fishing conduct in a narrow channel or fairway ?
The vessel shall not impede the passage of any other vessel navigating within a narrow channel
or fairway.
They shall fishing only in the centre of the narrow channel not to impede the passage in both
directions.
As a privileged vessel which must be avoided.
518) What sound signals may a vessel navigating within a channel use, when in doubt to the intention
of a crossing vessel ?
One long blast and two short blasts on the whistle.
5 short and rapid blasts on the whistle.
One long warning signal.
519) What safety precautions shall a vessel nearing a bend of a narrow channel or fairway take ?
To sound 5 short blasts.
To sound one short blast and navigate on the right side of the channel.
To sound one long blast and navigate with particular alertness and caution.
520) What shall the traffic separation schemes rule apply to ?
To traffic separation schemes adopted by the organisation.
To traffic separation schemes adopted by the Government of the respective state.
To traffic separation schemes adopted by the organisation and the Governments.
At as small an angle to the general direction of traffic flow as practicable at full speed.
As nearly as practicable at right angles to the direction of traffic flow.
523) Shall inshore traffic zones be used for the inshore traffic ?
Normally, they shall not be used for through traffic, except for vessels of less than 20m in length
and sailing vessels.
They shall be used by all vessels owned by the riverside state.
They shall be used by vessels restricted in their ability to manoeuvre.
524) Is anchoring permitted in the traffic separation schemes ?
A vessel shall so far as practicable avoid anchoring in a traffic separation scheme or in areas near
its terminations.
Anchoring is permitted, but the vessels shall make all signals provided in the COLREG rules.
Anchoring is prohibited in all circumstances.
525) What additional signals shall a pilot vessel give, when engaged on pilotage duty, in conditions of
restricted visibility in order to be identified ?
5 short blasts on the whistle.
4 short blasts on the whistle.
3 short blasts on the whistle or siren.
526) What signals shall a vessel give to attract attention of another ?
5 short blasts on the whistle and 5 rapid strokes on the bell.
Light or sound signals that cannot be mistaken for other signals or to direct the beam of her
searchlight in the direction of the danger.
One prolonged blast and 4 short blasts on the whistle.
527) What does the term 'distress signals' mean ?
The signals given by a vessel in distress.
The signals given by a vessel in distress and in need of assistance.
The signals given by a vessel not under command, in distress.
528) How shall the distress signals be used ?
Distress signals are used separately at short intervals.
Distress signals are used either together or separately at short intervals of about one minute.
Distress signals are used only together in order to be noticed quickly.
529) At what intervals is the 'gun or other explosive signal' fired ?
531) What signal do the shells or rockets throwing red stars indicate, when fired at short intervals ?
A warning signal.
A restriction signal given by a war vessel.
A distress signal.
532) Which is the distress signal in radiotelegraphy ?
3 dots, 3 dashes, 3 dots ( S.O.S. ) in the Morse Code.
Repeated dots ( E ) in the Morse Code.
3 dashes ( O ) in the Morse Code.
533) Which is the distress signal in radiotelephony ?
The word DANGER repeated.
The word MAYDAY repeated.
The words ATTENTION-DANGER repeted 3 times.
534) Which is the distress signal in the international code of signals ?
N.C.'
P.'
O.'
535) Which signal may be considered a distress signal ?
A square flag having above or below it a ball or a similar object.
3 black balls in a vertical line.
A red flag ( B ).
536) What signal does 'flames on the vessel from a burning tar or oil barrel' indicate ?
The warning signal of a vessel having the steering gear out of order.
A distress signal.
The signal to attract attention that the vessel cannot avoid another vessel.
537) Which signal may be considered as a distress signal ?
Shells or hand flares showing a red light.
Shells or hand flares showing a green light.
Shells or hand flares showing a brillant white light.
538) What signal does 'the smoke signal giving off orange-coloured smoke' indicate ?
A warning signal for an avoiding manoeuvre.
A distress signal.
A signal to attract attention.
539) Which is the distress signal given by arms ?
Slowly and repeatedly moving the arms, making circles above the head.
Raising both arms vertically, above the head.
Slowly and repeatedly raising and lowering arms outstretched to each side.
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