Coast Guard Test Coast Guard Navigation and Seamanship 3

Question 1

In the Navigation Rules, which vessel is the 'give-way' vessel in a crossing situation between two power-driven vessels?

Accepted Answer

The vessel that has the other on its starboard side

Answer

The vessel with the other on its starboard (right) side must give way and keep clear.

Question 2

What does the term 'draft' refer to on a vessel?

Accepted Answer

The depth of water needed to float the hull

Answer

Draft is the vertical distance from the waterline to the lowest point of the hull.

Question 3

A red-and-white vertically striped buoy generally indicates what?

Accepted Answer

Safe water or mid-channel

Answer

Red-and-white vertically striped buoys are safe-water marks indicating mid-channel or a landfall.

Question 4

Five or more short, rapid blasts of the whistle signal what to another vessel?

Accepted Answer

Danger or doubt about intentions

Answer

Five or more short rapid blasts is the danger signal, used when a vessel doubts another's actions.

Question 5

What is the error in a magnetic compass caused by the boat's own metal and electrical equipment called?

Accepted Answer

Deviation

Answer

Deviation is compass error produced by magnetic influences aboard the vessel itself.

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