RYA Yachtmaster IRPCS

Question 1

Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, what does Rule 2 'Responsibility' establish?

Accepted Answer

Nothing in the rules exonerates any vessel from the consequences of neglecting proper seamanship, good judgement, or the special circumstances of the case

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Only the largest vessel has responsibility

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Only power-driven vessels have responsibility

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Responsibility lies solely with the stand-on vessel

Question 2

A vessel displays a red light over a white light over a red light in a vertical line. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

A vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre

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A vessel at anchor

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A vessel aground

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A vessel engaged in fishing

Question 3

What lights must a sailing vessel display at night when under sail alone?

Accepted Answer

Sidelights (green starboard, red port) and a stern light — optionally, red over green at the masthead

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A masthead light and sidelights

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Only a white light

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No lights are required for sailing vessels

Question 4

Under Rule 13, what constitutes an 'overtaking' situation?

Accepted Answer

When one vessel approaches another from a direction more than 22.5 degrees abaft the beam — the overtaking vessel must keep clear

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Approaching from the front

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Only when both vessels are under power

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When vessels are approaching head-on

Question 5

What does a vessel displaying two black balls in a vertical line indicate during daylight?

Accepted Answer

A vessel at anchor

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A vessel aground

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A vessel not under command

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A vessel engaged in fishing

Question 6

Under Rule 19, what must a vessel do in restricted visibility when it detects another vessel by radar alone?

Accepted Answer

Determine if a close-quarters situation is developing and take avoiding action in ample time — if altering course, avoid turning to port for a vessel forward of the beam

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Sound five short blasts

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Maintain course and speed

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Switch off the radar