Navigation Rules Flashcards
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Two power-driven vessels are crossing. Which vessel must give way?
Answer: The vessel on the port side of the other
In a crossing situation, the vessel that has the other on its starboard side is the give-way vessel.
What does a vessel constrained by her draft have in common with a vessel not under command?
Answer: Both have restricted ability to maneuver and must be given way
Both vessel types have limited maneuverability and other vessels must keep clear of them.
Which sound signal indicates a vessel is altering course to STARBOARD?
Answer: One short blast
One short blast signals a course change to starboard under the Inland Rules.
A vessel overtaking another in a narrow channel wishes to pass on the overtaken vessel's port side. What signal should the overtaking vessel sound?
Answer: Two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts
Two prolonged and two short blasts is the Inland Rules signal indicating intent to overtake on the port side.
What is the minimum sound signal equipment required for a vessel less than 12 meters in length?
Answer: Any means of making an efficient sound signal
Vessels under 12 meters need only some means of making an efficient sound signal — no specific device is mandated.
In restricted visibility, a vessel making way through the water should sound what signal every 2 minutes?
Answer: One prolonged blast
A power-driven vessel making way in restricted visibility sounds one prolonged blast every two minutes.
Which vessel has the highest priority in the right-of-way hierarchy?
Answer: Vessel not under command
A vessel not under command has the highest right-of-way since it cannot maneuver to avoid collision.