Navigation Rules Flashcards
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Under Inland Rules, what is the signal for a vessel that is in doubt about another vessel's intentions?
Answer: At least five short and rapid blasts
Five or more short rapid blasts is the danger or doubt signal that must be sounded when another vessel's actions are unclear.
A vessel approaching a bend in a narrow channel should sound what signal?
Answer: One prolonged blast
One prolonged blast is sounded when approaching a bend or area where other vessels may be obscured.
Which factor is NOT specifically listed in the rules as relevant to determining safe speed?
Answer: The color of the vessel's hull
Hull color has no bearing on safe speed determination; wind, traffic, visibility, and maneuverability all do.
Two power-driven vessels meet head-on. What action should EACH vessel take?
Answer: Both vessels alter course to starboard
In a head-on meeting situation both vessels must alter course to starboard so they pass port-to-port.
A sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel. Which vessel must give way?
Answer: The sailing vessel, because the overtaking vessel always gives way
The overtaking vessel, regardless of type, must keep clear of the vessel being overtaken.
What does a vessel display to indicate it is restricted in its ability to maneuver?
Answer: Three lights in a vertical line: red, white, red
A vessel restricted in ability to maneuver shows three all-round lights — red over white over red — in a vertical line.
Under the Navigation Rules, which vessel is the 'give-way vessel' in a sailing vs. power-driven scenario under normal conditions?
Answer: The power-driven vessel
A power-driven vessel must normally give way to a sailing vessel under sail alone.