USCG Navigation Rules and Regulations 2

Question 1

A vessel is considered to be 'not under command' when she is?

Accepted Answer

Unable to maneuver as required by the rules due to exceptional circumstances

Answer

Anchored in a fairway

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Towing another vessel

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Operating in restricted visibility

Question 2

What lights must a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver display?

Accepted Answer

Red, white, red lights in a vertical line

Answer

Two red lights in a vertical line

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Three red lights in a vertical line

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Two red lights over one white light

Question 3

Under the Navigation Rules, a 'give-way vessel' is required to?

Accepted Answer

Take early and substantial action to keep well clear

Answer

Sound five short blasts

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Maintain course and speed

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Increase speed to cross ahead

Question 4

What does a vessel display two cones apex-to-apex to indicate?

Accepted Answer

Vessel engaged in fishing

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Vessel at anchor

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Vessel not under command

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Vessel aground

Question 5

When is a vessel considered to be 'underway' for purposes of the Navigation Rules?

Accepted Answer

When not at anchor, made fast to shore, or aground

Answer

When the engines are running

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When moving through the water

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When cleared from port

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of a Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS)?

Accepted Answer

To organize vessel traffic flow and reduce collision risk

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To allocate fishing zones

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To designate anchorage areas

Answer

To mark submerged hazards