Coast Guard Test Coast Guard Navigation and Seamanship 4

Question 1

What does 'red-right-returning' remind a boater to do when entering a harbor from the open sea?

Accepted Answer

Keep red buoys on the starboard side

Answer

Returning from sea, red buoys are kept to starboard (the right side of the vessel).

Question 2

A vessel engaged in fishing with gear that restricts maneuverability should display which day shape?

Accepted Answer

Two cones with points together

Answer

A vessel engaged in fishing shows two cones with apexes together to signal restricted maneuverability.

Question 3

The horizontal movement of water caused by tidal action is known as what?

Accepted Answer

Current

Answer

Tidal current is the horizontal flow of water, distinct from the vertical rise and fall of the tide.

Question 4

In restricted visibility, a power-driven vessel making way must sound what fog signal?

Accepted Answer

One prolonged blast every two minutes

Answer

A power-driven vessel making way sounds one prolonged blast at intervals of not more than two minutes.

Question 5

What is the proper term for the right-hand side of a vessel when facing forward?

Accepted Answer

Starboard

Answer

Starboard is the right side of a vessel when looking toward the bow.

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