Questions and Answers
Which vessel has the right of way when a vessel proceeding downstream in a narrow channel on the Western Rivers sights another vessel moving upstream?
What should you attempt to do when overtaking a power-driven vessel in a narrow channel to leave her on your starboard side?
Contact her on the radiotelephone to arrange for the passage.
What does a vessel displaying a flashing blue light represent?
A law enforcement vessel
What does one short blast signal mean when power-driven vessels are crossing?
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What whistle signal should you sound if you are coming up on another power-driven vessel from dead astern and desire to overtake on the other vessel's starboard side?
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You should avoid anchoring in a narrow channel.
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The term 'Vessel constrained by her draft' is defined in the Inland Navigation Rules.
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What whistle signal should you sound when overtaking another vessel and wishing to pass on her left or port hand?
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When meeting another vessel head-on, what should you exchange to comply with the rules?
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Yellow lights are used to identify law enforcement vessels.
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What whistle signal should you sound when moving from a pier out into the main channel with your engines turning ahead?
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What does the two short blasts signal used when meeting another vessel mean?
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For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term 'Inland Waters' includes ___
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A power-driven vessel crossing a river on the Western Rivers has the right of way over what?
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What lights are required for a barge, not part of a composite unit, being pushed ahead?
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A power-driven vessel operating in a narrow channel with a following current on the Great Lakes or Western Rivers is meeting an upbound vessel. All of these statements are TRUE.
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What is mandatory if your vessel is proceeding down a channel and an another vessel is crossing your bow from port to starboard, and you are unsure of her intentions?
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What does it mean when the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation sounds one short blast of the whistle?
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When you are crossing the course of another vessel which is to your starboard and you have reached an agreement to pass astern of the other vessel, you MUST ___
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Passing signals shall be sounded on inland waters by whom?
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Which of the day-shapes shown would be displayed on the after end of an inconspicuous partially submerged vessel or object being towed less than 200 meters in length?
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What whistle signal should be sounded when a power-driven vessel desires to overtake another power-driven vessel on the starboard side in a narrow channel?
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A law enforcement boat may display a ___
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What should your vessel do when meeting another vessel head-on?
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Study Notes
Navigational Rights and Signals
- A vessel proceeding downstream in a narrow channel has the right of way over an upstream vessel.
- When overtaking a power-driven vessel, contact via radiotelephone is encouraged to arrange safe passage.
- A flashing blue light indicates a law enforcement vessel.
- A signal of one short blast when crossing means "I intend to leave you on my port side."
- Overtaking on a power-driven vessel's starboard side requires one short blast of the whistle.
Conduct in Narrow Channels
- Avoid anchoring in narrow channels to ensure safe navigation.
- The Inland Navigation Rules do not define "vessel constrained by her draft."
- Sound two short blasts when overtaking another vessel on the left or port side.
- Exchange one short blast when meeting another vessel head-on.
Lighting Requirements and Vessels
- Yellow lights are not identifiers for law enforcement vessels.
- A barge, not part of a composite unit, being pushed ahead must display sidelights and a special flashing light.
- When a power-driven vessel in a narrow channel meets an upbound vessel, all signals and regulations must be followed.
Safety Signals and Agreements
- If in doubt about another vessel's intentions while navigating a channel, sounding the danger signal is mandatory.
- The stand-on vessel sounding one short blast indicates it intends to leave the other vessel on its port side.
- Radiotelephone agreements must be followed, and no deviation from these plans is permitted while crossing.
General Navigation Rules
- Passing signals must be communicated by a power-driven vessel when less than half a mile from another vessel.
- A power-driven vessel desiring to overtake on another’s starboard side will sound one short blast.
- An inconspicuous partially submerged vessel or object being towed under 200 meters in length requires a specific day shape displayed at its after end.
Key Takeaways
- Always communicate intentions clearly through whistle signals when navigating close to other vessels.
- Understand and comply with right-of-way rules in both open waters and narrow channels.
- Familiarize yourself with the navigation light signals and their meanings to ensure safety during operations.
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