Maritime and Marine Navigation Rules (COLREGS) 2

Question 1

In a crossing situation under COLREGS, which vessel is the give-way vessel?

Accepted Answer

The vessel that has the other on her starboard side

Answer

The vessel that has the other on her port side

Answer

The slower vessel

Answer

The smaller vessel

Question 2

What is the arc of visibility for a vessel's sidelights?

Accepted Answer

112.5 degrees each side

Answer

135 degrees each side

Answer

180 degrees each side

Answer

90 degrees each side

Question 3

How many short blasts constitute the danger signal under COLREGS?

Accepted Answer

Five or more short blasts

Answer

Three short blasts

Answer

Four short blasts

Answer

Two short blasts

Question 4

What does an all-round white light on a vessel at anchor indicate if the vessel is 50 meters or more in length?

Accepted Answer

Forward all-round white light and a separate all-round white light aft at a lower height

Answer

A single all-round white light amidships

Answer

Two all-round white lights side by side

Answer

Three all-round white lights in a triangle

Question 5

Under the Inland Rules, what is a special flashing light?

Accepted Answer

A yellow light flashing 50-70 times per minute used by barges

Answer

A white light flashing once per second on towing vessels

Answer

A red light flashing on vessels in distress

Answer

A blue light used by law enforcement vessels

Question 6

When must a power-driven vessel operating in restricted visibility sound her fog signal?

Accepted Answer

At intervals of not more than 2 minutes, one prolonged blast

Answer

At intervals of not more than 1 minute, two short blasts

Answer

At intervals of not more than 2 minutes, two prolonged blasts

Answer

At intervals of not more than 3 minutes, one prolonged blast