1.

A.
B.
C.
D.

What would a vessel do to highlight a danger to another vessel, especially at night

Show a square flag and a black ball in a vertical line one over the other
Sound three short blasts on the whistle
Fire a rocket throwing red stars
Direct a search light in the direction of the danger

2. You saw a man aboard a vessel and he is raising and lowering his outstretched arms to each
side. This means:
A. make a direct approach, the man is drowning
B. all is clear, it is safe to pass
C. a distress signal
D. danger, stay away
3. Under COLREGS Annex I, Sec. 1.what should be the height above the sidelights of the lower
two all-round lights prescribed for a vessel when engaged in fishing?
A. not less than 4.5 meters
B. not less than 1.5 meters
C. not less than twice the distance between the vertical lights
D. not less than one-half the distance between the vertical lights
4. If a vessel is being towed alongside on the starboard side of the towing vessel, what lights
should it show?
A. Starboard sidelight and sternlight
B. Sidelights only
C. Starboard sidelight only
D. Sidelights and sternlight
5.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Which of the following is NOT a distress signal?

code flags "November" and "Charlie'
dye marker on the water
vertical motion of a white lantern at night
flames on a vessel as in a burning tar barrel

6.
A.
B.
C.
D.

At night, a broken down vessel being towed would show the same lights as _______.
a barge
a power-driven vessel underway
the towing vessel
a vessel at anchor

7. For a power driven vessel less than 30 meters in length and 5 meters beam, at what height
above the hull should be the mastlight be carried?
A. Not less than 12 meters
B. Not less than 20 meters
C. Not less than 9 meters
D. not less than 6 meters
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8. For the purpose of the rules, a combined whistle system is to be regarded as a single whistle.
The whistles of the combined system shall be located at a distance apart of NOT more than 100
meters and arranged to be______.
A. sounded one after another
B. not sounded at all
C. sounded simultaneously
D. sounded one at a time
9. As defined in the navigation rules, the minimum range of visibility for masthead lights of vessels
of less than 12 meters in length is:
A. 6 mi.
B. 2 mi.
C. 3 mi.
D. 4 mi.
10. In considering the proper use of radar equipment in determining if risk of collision exists, which
of the these would be accepted as proper usage? I. Continuous observation by a competent
person II. Bearing and distances of other vessels taken at regular intervals and carefully
evaluated
A. II only
B. Neither I nor II
C. Both I and II
D. I only
11. Which of these vessels is a vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver" as defined in Rule 3 of
the Collision Regulations?
A. all of these
B. a vessel transferring provisions while underway
C. a vessel picking up a navigational mark
D. a vessel in a towing operation that restricts the ability of the vessel and
her tow to change their course
12. Power-driven vessel "A" is approaching power-driven vessel "B". How can vessel "A" determine
whether risk of collision exists?
A. if vessel 'B" appears to be heading towards vessel "A"
B. if by night, vessel "A" sights both sidelights of vessel "B" on any
bearing
C. by carefully watching the compass bearing of vessel "B"
D. by taking ranges of vessel "B"
13. Under COLREGS Annex I, Sec. 1. paragraph (J), the lower of the two all-round lights prescribed
for a vessel when engaged in fishing shall be at a height above the sidelights ______________
the distance between the two vertical lights.
A. one-half
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B. not less than twice
C. not more than twice
D. equal to
14. A power-driven vessel exhibits the same lights as a:
A. pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed when they are in a
composite unit
B. vessel towing when not underway
C. vessel towing astern
D. sailing vessel
15. When a directional whistle is to be used as the only whistle ona vessel, it shall be installed with
its maximum intensity directed:
A. nearly abeam
B. downward

C. straight ahead
D. nearly ahead
16. A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver shall:
A. turn off her sidelights when not making
B. sound a whistle signal of two prolonged blast and one short blast when
in restricted visibility
C. show a day shape of two diamonds in a vertical line
D. keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing
17. Which statement is TRUE when you are towing more than one barge astern at night?
A. all barges, except unmanned barges must be lighted
B. all the barges in the tow must be lighted
C. only the last barge in the tow must be lighted
D. only the first and last barge of the tow must be lighted
18. The vessels engaged in fishing with purse seine gears may exhibit two yellow lights in a vertical
line. These lights shall flash alternately every second and wit equal light and occultation
duration. These lights may be exhibited only when the vessel is:
A. hampered by its steering gear
B. hampered by underwater operations
C. hampered by its fishing gear
D. hampered by its tow
19. The rules state that certain factors are to taken into account when determining safe speed. One
of the factors stated is:
A. the draft in relation to the available depth of the water
B. maximum attainable speed of your vessel
C. maximum horsepower of the vessel
D. experience of the vessel's crew
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20. As defined in the navigation rules, the minimum range of visibility for masthead lights of vessels
of 12m or more in length but less than 20 meters is
A. 1 mi.
B. 3 mi.
C. 4 mi.
D. 5 mi.
21. Which of these vessels must exhibit three white masthead lights in a vertical line?
A. a vessel not under command
B. a vessel being towed
C. a vessel whose tow exceeds 200 meters astern
D. any vessel towing astern
22. Under the rules, all of the following are distress signals EXCEPT:
A. the repeated raising and lowering of the outstretched arms
B. a green star signal
C. orange-colored smoke signal
D. red flares
23. Under COLREGS, Annex IV, if you saw flames aboard a vessel but could see the vessel was
not on fire, this would indicate that the ______.
A. vessel requires immediate evacuation
B. vessel requires immediate action to avoid collision
C. vessel requires immediate assistance
D. vessel requires immediate ressistance
24. At what height above the gunwale shall the masthead light of a power-driven vessel of 12
meters but less than 20 meters in length be placed?
A. exactly 2.5 meters only
B. any of these
C. not less than 2.5 meters
D. not more than 2.5 meters
25. A bell or gong, or other device having similar sound characterisitics shall, at a distance of one
meter from it, produce a sound pressure level of NOT less than:
A. 10 dB
B. 110 dB
C. 60 dB
D. 160 dB
26. Which of the following is NOT a distress signal?
A. continuous sounding of any fog signalling apparatus
B. Basket hanging in the rigging
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C. International Code Flag "N" and "C"
D. red flares or red sockets
27. What is a towing light?
A. all-round yellow light
B. yellow light with the same characteristics as the masthead light
C. yellow light with the same characteristics as the stern light
D. flashing amber light
28. If your ship is in collision in the waters of a foreign nations, which of the following is NOT a legal
responsibilty for the MASTER?
A. Render assistance to the other ship, if practicable
B. Inform the other vessel of the name of your ship and other details
C. Enter a witnessed statement in the official log book
D. Go as soon as possible to the nearest appropriate port to report to the
authorities
29. Under COLREGS Annex II, Additional Signals for Fishing Vessels Fishing in Close Proximity,
each vessel of 20 meters or more in length engaged in pair trawling may exhibit a searchlight
directed forward and in the direction:
A. along the aft of each vessel
B. in the open sea towards the shore
C. of the other vessel of the pair
D. towards the gear and nets on the water
30. Under COLREGS Annex III, the frequency of any one whistle in the combined whistle system
shall differ from one another by at least:
A. 10 mHz
B. 10 meters
C. 10 Hz
D. 10 kHz

31. When anchoring a 50-m vessel at night, you must show:

A. two all-round white lights
B. none of these
C. one all-round white light
D. one all round white light and a stern light

47. Under COLREGS Annex IV, the firing of a gun at one minute intervals indicates that the vessel:
A. uses her guns to warn other vessels as a danger signal
B. is indicating the danger signal
C. is in distress
D. rendering the 21-gun salute

32. Which of these vessels is "not under command" as defined in Rule 3 of the Collision
Regulations?
A. a vessel whose anchor is fouled
B. a vessel engaged in dredging
C. a vessel engaged in launching an aircraft
D. a vessel engage in mine-clearing operations

48. A vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver" is one which _____.

A. from the nature of her work is unable to maneuver as required by the
rules
B. through some exceptional circumstances is unable to maneuver as
required by the rules
C. due to adverse weather conditions is unable to maneuver as required
by the rules
D. has lost steering and is unable to maneuver as required

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33. What is the duration of a "short blast" on the whistle?
A. two seconds
B. three seconds
C. four seconds
D. one second

49. Under COLREGS Annex III, the fundamental frequency of the whistle signal shall ie within the
range of:
A. 70 - 700 mHz
B. 7 - 700 Hz
C. 70 - 700 Hz
D. 70 - 700 kHz

34. What kind of vessel may sound a fog signal consisting of four short blasts?
A. A vessel being towed
B. A vessel constrained by her draught
C. A fishing vessel
D. A vessel engaged on pilotage duty

50. In considering "safe speed" as defined under rule 6 of the COLREGS, is it true to say that? I.
The speed in any condition is always related to the prevailing circumstances and conditions II. In
clear weather conditions, a vessel is always free to proceed at full speed
A. both I and II
B. neither I nor II
C. I only
D. II only

35. Looking straight ahead at night you observe the masthead lights and both side lights of another
vessel.What action should be taken?
A. One ship shall alter course to starboard and the other to port
B. Each ship shall alter course to port
C. You stand on as the other ship will alter course
D. Each ship alter course to starboard
36. The vertical distance between the shapes, according to the COLREGSS, shall be at least:
A. 0.5 meter
B. 1.5 meters
C. 2.0 meters
D. 0.6 meter
37. Your vessel is proceeding along a narrow channel displaying the signal required by Rule 28. A
small vessel commences to cross the channel from starboard to port. It appears that she will
impede your passage. What signal should you give under these circumstances?
A. one short blast
B. three short blast
C. one prolonged, one short and one prolonged blasts in that order
D. at least five short and rapid blasts
38. Which of the following factors must be taken into account when determining safe speed?
A. the maneuverability of the vessel
B. the construction of the vessel
C. the length and breadth of the vessel
D. the competence of the officer of the watch
39. A distress signal:
A. is used to indicate doubt about another vessl's intention
B. may be used separately or with other distress signal
C. consists of 5 or more short blast of the fog signal apparatus
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D. consist of the raising and lowering of a large white flag

51. How should a vessel cross a traffic separation lane?

A. On a heading that will cause her to spend the LEAST TIME in the lane
B. At a speed and heading that will cause the least encounters with
vessel within the lane
C. On heading so that her track will be as nearly as practicable at right
angles to the direction of traffic flow
D. On a heading as nearly as practical art right angles to the direction of
traffic flow
52. In a traffic separation scheme a vessel of less than 20 meters in length or a sailing vessel shall
not impede the safe passage of:
A. any vessel following a traffic lane
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B. a vessel crossing the traffic separation scheme
C. a vessel of 20 meters or more following a traffic lane
D. a power driven vessel following a traffic lane
53. On a power-driven vessel of 20 meters or more in length, the sidelights shall be placed:
A. at a horizontal distance of not less than 2 meters from the fore and aft
centerline of the vessel
B. at or near the side of the vessel
C. in frone of the forward masthead lights
D. in-between the forward and aft masthead lights
54. Which statement is TRUE of a 30-meter sailing vessel underway?
A. She must show sidelights and a stern light in restricted visibility
B. She may show an all-round white light at the top of the mast
C. she need not show a stern light if she is showing all-round lights on the
mast
D. if she is using propelling machinery, she shall show forward a shae
consisting of two cones, apexes together

40. In open waters, you see the lights right ahead at medium range.What do you do?
A. Keep out the way o f the other vessel
B. Sound two short blast and alter course to port
C. Reduce the speed or stop and wait for the other vessel to pass
D. Sound one short blast and alter course to starboard

55. Under Annex III of the Collision Regulations, the sidelights of a vessel of 20 meters or more in
length shall be fitted with inboard screens painted:
A. enamel black
B. blue
C. matt black
D. the appropriate red and green colors

41. A partly submerged object towed by a vessel must show during the day _____.
A. a diamond shape when the length of the tow is 200 meters or less
B. a diamond shape only when the length of the tow exceeds 200-meters
C. one black ball
D. one black ball only when sthe length of the tow exceeds 200-meters

56. The International Regulations for Prevention of Collision at Sea includes:

A. instructions for keeping the radar log
B. instructions for the use of the radio in fog
C. rules for the proper use of navigational aids
D. instructions on action to take while plotting a ship by radar

42. Under COLREGS, Annex III,Sec. 1, Whistles, what is the required audibility range in nautical
miles for vessels 200 meters or more in length?
A. 0.5 nm
B. 4 nm
C. 2.0 nm
D. 1.5 nm

57. The additional light signals for fishing vessels , as prescribed in Annex II of the COLREGS, shall
be spaced apart by at least:
A. 0.75 m
B. 0.9 m
C. 1.5 m
D. m

43. A lantern combining the two sidelights and the stern light may be shown on a:
A. 25-meter power-driven vessel engaged in troling
B. 25-meter pilot vessel
C. 10-meter sailing vessel
D. 20-meter vessel engaged in fishing

58. Which vessel may sound the danger signal?

A. all of these
B. The stand-on vessel in a crossing situation
C. The give-way vessel in a crossing situation
D. a vessel at anchor

44. On nearing a bend in a narrow channel and the way ahead is obscured, you hear a prolonged
blast. What should be your response?
A. Two short blasts
B. One short blast
C. Two prolonged blasts
D. One prolonged blast

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59. What International Code, two-letter signal has the meaning "You appear not to be complying
with the traffic separation scheme"?
A. YG
B. NC
C. NC
D. WG

45. What is the duration of a prolonged blast?

A. 6-8 seconds
B. more than 8 seconds
C. 2-4 seconds
D. 4-6 seconds
46. Under COLREGS, Annex II, the additional signals for fishing vessels, they shall be visible all
around the horizon at a distance of at least:
A. 2.0 nm
B. 0.5 nm
C. nm
D. 1.5 nm

60. A diamond shall consist of two cones:

A. none of these
B. having a common base
C. with apexes together
D. alongside each other
61. Which statement is TRUE concerning a towing light displayed by a vessel towing astern?
A. The towing light is shown above the stern light
B. When a towing light is shown, no stern light is necessary
C. When a stern light is shown, no towing light is necessary
D. The towing light is shown below the stern light

62. Using the formula: I = 3.43 x 10? x T x D x K?? , compute the luminous intensity of the light in
candelas (cd) for a luminous range of 2 nautical miles.
A. 27 cd
B. 4.3 cd
C. 0.9 cd
D. 12 cd
63. At night you notice, in addition to other lights, two yellow lights in a vertical line in which flash
alternately every second. What does this indicate?
A. A dredger showing the side on which a vessel can pass
B. A towing vessel's light seen from abaft the beam
C. An air cushion vehicle operating in the non-displacement mode.
D. A fishing vessel hampered by her purse seine gear
64. When two ships are on reciprocal courses, what is meant by the "approaching vessel's relative
speed"?
A. The speed of the faster vessel
B. The difference in speed between the two vessels
C. The speed of the slower vessels
D. The sum of the speed of the two vessels
65. A vessel approaching your vessel from 265? relative is in what type of situation?
A. crossing
B. overtaking
C. meeting
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D. passing
66. Two sailing vessels ('B' & 'C') are approaching on reciprocal courses and are in-sight of one
another. Vessel 'C' has the wind on her port side while vessel 'B' has the wind on her starboard
side. If risk of collision exists, which of the following actions is correct?
A. vessel 'B' shall keep clear of vessel 'C'
B. both vessels 'B' and 'C' must alter course to starboard
C. both vessels 'B' and 'C' must alter course to port
D. vessel 'C' shall keep clear of vessel 'B'
67. At sea you sight a tug displaying this signal. What should you do?
A. Keep well clear as the tug is restricted in her ability to maneuver
B. Keep well clear as she is towing a dracone
C. Keep well clear as she is escorting a submersible vessel
D. Give assistance asa the tug is in distress
68. Under COLREGS, Annex III,Sec. 1, Whistles, what is the required audibility range in nautical
miles for vessels 20 m but less than 75 meters in length?
A. 5 nm
B. 1.5 nm
C. nm
D. 2 nm
69. When two or three lights are to be carried in a vertical line on a power-driven vessel of 20
meters or more in length, the lowest of these lights shall, EXCEPT where towing light is required
such lights shall be placed at a height above the hull by NOT less than:
A. 6 meters
B. 8 meters
C. 4 meters
D. 2 meters
70. When two or three lights are to be carried in vertical line on a power-driven vessel of less than
20 meters in length, such lights shall be equally spaced apart by NOT less than:
A. half meter
B. three meters
C. one meter
D. two meters
71. Using the formula: I = 3.43 x 10? x T x D x K?? , compute the luminous intensity of the light in
candelas (cd) for a luminous range of 4 nautical miles.
A. 94 cd
B. 27 cd
C. 12 cd
D. 4.3 cd
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72. Which of these vessels is NOT a vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver" as defined in Rule
3 of the Collision Regulations?
A. a loaded VLCC navigating in a fairway flanked by shoal water
B. a vessel servicing a buoy
C. a minesweeper engaged in minesweeping
D. a tanker refuelling a ship underway

77. Under the COLREGS, there is a requirement to practice "good seamanship". Which of the
following would be considered as "good seamanship"?
A. sounding the fog signal when in clear weather but approaching a fog
bank
B. using radar when proceeding at full sea speed in a fog
C. using deck and accommodation lights which may obscure the roper
running lights
D. proceeding on the port side of a narrow channel to take advantage of a
favorable current
78. Which vessel may exhibit identifying lights when not actually engaged in her occupation?
A. a tug
B. none of these
C. a trawler
D. a fishing vessel
79. Which of these vessels is "not under command" as defined in Rule 3 of the Collision
Regulations?
A. a sailing vessel becalmed
B. a vessel engaged in underwater operations
C. atud engaged in a difficult towing operation
D. all of these are NUC
80. A pilot vessel on pilotage duty at night will show sidelights and a stern light:
A. at any time when underway
B. when at anchor
C. only when making way
D. only when the identifying lights are not being shown
81. At sea during the day you see a vessel displaying two black cones with their points together.
What does this indicate?
A. A vessel engaged in a towing operation which is unable to deviate from
her course
B. A vessel of less than 50 meters in length at anchor
C. A vessel aground
D. A vessel engaged in fishing
82. What day shape should be exhibited by a vessel being towed when the length of the tow
exceeds 200-meters?
A. one diamond
B. two diamonds
C. two balls
D. three balls
83. Rule 10 states that if a vessel is obliged to cross a traffic lane then she shall do so:
A. at a speed and heading that will cause the least encounters with
vessels within the lane
B. on a heading that will cause her to spend the least time in the lane
C. on a heading so that her track will be as nearly as practicable at right
angles to the general direction of traffic flow
D. on a heading as nearly as practicable at right angles to the general
direction of traffic flow
84. Under COLREGS, Annex III, a bell or gong, or other devices having similar characteristics, shall
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at a distance of one meter from it, produce a sound pressure level of NOT less than:
A. 160 dB
B. 210 dB
C. 110 dB
D. 10 dB
85. When proceeding along a narrow channel a vessel should:
A. keep to the outer limit which lies on her port side
B. keep to the side which lies on her port side
C. keep to the side which lies on her starboard side
D. keep to the outer limit which lies on her starboard side
86. Rule 10 pertains to the Traffic Separation Scheme applies to traffic schemes:
A. set by local authorities
B. noted on the nautical chart
C. all of these
D. adopted by the International Maritime Organization
87. As defined in the navigation rules, the minimum range of visibility for towing light of vessels of
50 meters or more in length is:
A. 4 mi.
B. 3 mi.
C. 2 mi.
D. 1 mi.

73. A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall NOT ____.

A. proceed in an inappropriate traffic lane
B. cross a traffic lane
C. engage in fishing in the separation zone
D. enter the separation zone

88. Under Annex I of the Collision Regulations, the sidelights of a vessel 20 meters or more in
length shall be fitted with :
A. black and white screens
B. all of these
C. inboard screens matt black
D. inboard matt black screens

74. Using the formula: I = 3.43 x 10? x T x D x K?? , compute the luminous intensity of the light in
candelas (cd) for a luminous range of 3 nautical miles.
A. 52 cd
B. 12 cd
C. 4.3 cd
D. 94 cd

89. A vessel towing by pushing a barge ahead and rigidly connected in a composite unit shall show
the lights of:
A. a power-driven vessel, not towing
B. a vessel towing by pushing ahead
C. a barge being pushed ahead
D. any of these

75. What is this vessel's fog signal?

A. Ringing of the bell for 5 seconds followed by the gong for 5 seconds at
intervals not exceeding one minute
B. Rapid ringing of the bell for 5 seconds at intervals not exceeding one
minute
C. As for the type of vessel shown followed by 4 short blasts
D. One prolonged blast followed by 2 short blasts at interval not
exceeding two minutes

90. Under way at night, you see the red sidelight of a vessel well off your port bow?
A. you may maintain course and speed
B. you are the give-way vessel in a crossing situation
C. you are required to alter course to starboard as required by the rules
D. you are in a collision course and speed

76. The range is 7 miles and constant. The bearing is steady. What action would you take?
A. Sound one short blast and alter course to starboard
B. Sound two short blasts and alter to port
C. Take a series of compass bearings
D. Maintain course and speed

91. AS provided in ANNEX III of the COLREGS, the sound pressure level of the vessel's own signal
at listening posts shall not exceed:
A. 210 dB
B. 110 dB
C. 60 dB
D. 160 dB

92. Vessel 'A' sights vessel 'B' bearing three points abaft the starboard beam. Sometime later, 'B' is
bearing three points forward of the starboard beam. Under the Collision Regulations, the
situation should now be governed by the Rule concerning:
A. two power-driven vessels crossing
B. two power-driven vessels on head-on situation
C. special circumstances
D. a vessel overtaking another
93. What do these three red lights indicate?
A. A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
B. A power driven vessel
C. A vessel engaged in towing
D. A vessel constrained by draught
94. When two power-driven vessels are crossing, so as to involve risk of collision, which vessel
shall keep out of the way of the other vessel?
A. the vessel which has the other on her own starboard side
B. the vessel which has the other on her own port side
C. the larger vessel
D. the faster vessel
95. As prescribed to Annex III of the COLREGS, the fundamental frequency of a whistle for a vessel
75 meters but less than 200 meters in length, shall be between:
A. 200 to 500 Hz
B. 250 to 700 Hz
C. 130 to 350 Hz
D. 70 to 200 Hz
96. A vessel not under command at night underway but not making way shall show :
A. Two all-round red lights in a vertical line
B. all of these
C. sidelights
D. a stern light
97. You are the OIC on the bridge of a power-driven vessel and notice a large sailing vessel
approaching you from the stern. You should:
A. hold your course and speed
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B. slow down
C. sound one short blast and change course to starboard
D. sound two short blasts and change course to port
98. As defined in the navigation rules, the arc of visibility for a stern light is 135? and so fixed as to
show the light from right aft to ____ on each side of the vessel.
A. 225?
B. 67.5?
C. 135?
D. 112.5?
99. At nigh, in addition to her sidelights, what else must a sailing vessel show?
A. Red over green masthead lights
B. A white light
C. A white in the direction on an approaching vessel
D. A stern light
100. The white light shown must be so fixed as to show an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon.
What is the size of this arc?
A. 112 1/2 deg. (10 points of the compass)
B. 360 deg. (32 points of the compass)
C. 135 deg. (12 points of the compass)
D. 225 deg. (20 points of the compass)
101. Using the formula: I = 3.43 x 10? x T x D x K?? , compute the luminous intensity of the light in
candelas (cd) for a luminous range of 1 nautical mile.
A. 27 cd
B. 0.9 cd
C. 12 cd
D. 4.3 cd
102. MiscQs A power driven vessel observes the stern light of another power-driven vessel on a
steady bearing and reducing range on the port bow. Which vessel must give way?
A. The observed vessel
B. No risk of collision exists
C. Both Master decide
D. The observing vessel
103. Under COLREGS Annex III, the bell striker shall have a mass not less than _____ of the mass
of the bell.
A. 10 percent
B. two percent
C. three percent
D. five percent
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104. What describes a Head-on situation?
A. seeing both sidelights of a vessel directly ahead
B. seeing one red light of a vessel directly ahead
C. seeing two forward white towing lights in a vertical line on a towing
vessel directly ahead
D. seeing both sidelights of a vessel directly off your starboard beam
105. Under COLREGS Annex II, an additional light signal for vessels of 20 meters or more in length
when engaged in trawling, whether using demersal or pelagic gear when the nets have come
fast an obstruction may exhibit:
A. two white lights in a vertical line
B. all of these
C. two red lights in a vertical line
D. three red lights in a vertical line
106. As defined in the navigation rules, the minimum range of visibility for masthead lights of
vessels
of 12m or more in length but less than 50 meters is
A. 2 mi.
B. 5 mi.
C. 4 mi.
D. 3mi.

107. Which vessel shall turn off her sidelights?

A. any fishing vessel that is not making way
B. any vessel that is not under command, making way
C. any sailing vessel when becalmed
D. any vessel engaged in underwater operations
108. You hear the fog signal of another vessel forward of your beam. Risk of collsion may exist. You
must:
A. all of these
B. Take all way off, if necessary
C. stop your engines
D. begin a radar plot
109. Rule 2 states that in construing and complying with these Rules, due regard shall be had to all
dangers of navigation and collision and to any special circumstances. Which of the following
would you consider a departure from the Rules on account of the above? I. A power-driven
vessel meeting another and being unable to alter course to starboard owing to shallow water
close by. II. Action to avoid a squadron of warships on the port bow, carried out at a long range
before risk of collision
A. II only
B. Neither I nor II
C. Both I and II
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D. I only
110. A vessel is carrying three lights in a vertical line. The highest and lowest of these are red and
the middle light is white. Which statement is always TRUE?
A. Her fog signal would consist of a rapid ringing of a bell for five seconds
every minute
B. If making way, she would show masthead lights at night
C. During daytime, she would display three balls in a vertical line
D. If at anchor, she need not show anchor lights while displaying
identifying lights
111. proper lookout is required at all times by Rule 5 of the Collision Regulations. A proper lookout
is
maintained by:
A. visual sight and radar
B. visual sight and hearing on the navigation bridge and the forecastle
C. sight and hearing as well as all available means appropriate in the
circumstances and conditions
D. a lookout on the forecastle
112. When two or three lights are to be carried in a vertical line on a power-driven vessel of 20
meters or more in length, such lights shall be equally spaced apart by NOT less than:
A. 0.5 meter
B. 2 meters
C. 1.5 meters
D. 0.6 meter
113. Under COLREGS Annex IV, if you hear a vessel continuously sounding her fog whistle, this
indcates that the vessel:
A. desires to communicate by radio
B. is aground
C. in distress
D. in need of support
114. A 20-meter sailing vessel must exhibit at night:
A. all of these
B. a stern light
C. a combined lantern
D. a red light over a white light
115. The horizontal distance between the two masthead lights prescribed for power-driven vessels
shall not be less than one-half of the length of the vessel but need not be more than:
A. 120 m
B. 100 m
C. 200 m
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D. 80 m
116. If the two vessel approach each other on collision course,what is meant by " the critical period"
A. The period before collision takes place
B. The period after which it is too late to avoid a collision
C. The period when neither vessel has noticed the other
D. The period when action to prevent a collision has to be taken
117. When two or three lights are to be carried in a vertical line on a power-driven vessel of less
than
20 meters in length, such lights, EXCEPT where a towing light is required, shall be placed at a
height above the gunwale of NOT less than:
A. 4 meters
B. 5 meters
C. 2 meters
D. 3 meters
118. Which of the following would NOT be considered as a distress signal?
A. square flag and a ball in a vertical line
B. green star shells fired from a launcher
C. MAYDAY sent by radiotelephone
D. a dye marker, any color
119. What is the dayshape that a vessel being towed exhibit if the tow exceeds 200 meters?
A. one ball
B. two balls
C. one diamond
D. two diamonds
120. A cylinder shall have a diameter of at least 0.6 m and a height of:
A. 0.6 meter
B. two times its diameter
C. twice its radius
D. 4.5 m

121. You have another vessel on your port bow in clear weather, but with moderate seas and swell.
Having regard to Rule 7 of the Collision Regulations, which of the following would normally give
the greatest accuracy in determining if risk of collision exists?
A. frequent radar bearings
B. frequent bearings taken relative to the ship's structure
C. observation of the compass bearing over a period of time
D. observation of the radar bearing and range
122. As additional lights for vessels engaged in fishing with purse seine gear and is hampered by it
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may exhibit:
A. one red light
B. two yellow lights in a vertical line
C. two red lights in a vertical line
D. one yellow light
123. A vessel shall, so far as is practicable, avoid crossing traffic separation lanes. But if obliged to
do so shall cross the general direction of traffic flow.
A. avoiding other traffic using the scheme
B. at a small an angle as practicable
C. making good a course as nearly as practicable at right angles
D. on a heading as nearly as practicable at right angles
124. Which of the following vessels may use the inshore traffic zones in all circumstances?
A. vessls not under command and vessels restricted in their ability to
maneuver
B. vessels towing which are severely restricted in their ability to maneuver
C. all of these vessels may use the inshore traffic zones in all
circumstances
D. vessels less than 20 meters in length and sailing vessels
125. The rules state that certain factors are to taken into account when determining safe speed.
One
of the factors stated is:
A. the proximity of navigational hazards
B. the construction of the vessel
C. maximum attainable speed of your vessel
D. maneuverability of other vessels
126. Which of these vessels is NOT a vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver" as defined in Rule
3 of the Collision Regulations?
A. a vessel whose anchor is fouled
B. a vessel picking up a navigational mark
C. a vessel transferring cargo while underway
D. a vessel in a towing operation that restricts the ability of the vessel and
her tow to change their course
127. Is anchoring permitted in a narrow channel?
A. No
B. Yes, but only near the outer limit of the fairway to starboard
C. Yes,but only for a vessel which can safely navigate within such a
channel?
D. It should be avoided if at all possible
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128. You are underway in fog and hear a fog signal of two prolonged blasts on your starboard
quarter. You should:
A. change course to the right
B. hold your course and speed
C. stop your vessel
D. change course to the left
129. As provided in Annex III of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, how
much below shall the sound pressure level of a directional whistlebe, to the prescribed sound
pressure level on the axis at any direction in the horizontal plane withn +/- 45? of the axis?
A. not more than 6 dB
B. not more than 10 dB
C. not more than 4 dB
D. not more than 2 dB
130. In the Collision Regulations, the Government of any State can make provision for special rules
allowing the use of additional whistle signal between which vessels?
A. tugs and their tows
B. Pilot vessels and vessels requiring pilot
C. All of the other option
D. Warships and vessels sailing under convoy
131. In the COLREGS, the authorized light used to assist in the idetification of submarines that is
operating on the surface is a/an:
A. intermittent flashing amber/yellow light
B. blue rotating light
C. flashing white light
D. flashing sidelight
132. What is a routeing measure aimed at the separation of opposing streams of traffic by
establishing traffic lanes called?
A. Traffic lane
B. Separation zone
C. Recommended route
D. Traffic separation scheme
133. Under COLREGS Annex III, the range of audibility a t which a whistle may be heard on its
forward axis with 90% probability in conditions of:
A. heavy weather
B. foggy weather
C. still air
D. still waters
134. As defined in the navigation rules, the arc of visibility for sidelights is _____.
A. 90?
B. 112.5?
C. 225?
D. 360?

135. Which vessel would exhibit sidelights when underway and not making way?
A. any of these
B. a vessel towing by pushing ahead
C. a vessel towing astern
D. pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed when they are in a
composite unit
136. In accordance with Rule 8 of the Collision Regulations, in any condition of visibility in order to
avoid collision, which of the following is an error?
A. a succession of small alterations of speed should be avoided
B. any alteration of course should, if the circumstances of the case admit,
be large enough to be readily apparent to another vessel
C. an alteration to starboard is always preferable to one to port
D. if there is sufficient sea room, alteration of course alone may be the
most effective action to avoid a close quarters situation
137. The vertical separation of masthead lights of a power-driven vessel shall be such that in all
conditions of trim, the after light, when viewed from sea level, shall be seen over and separate
from the forward light, at a distance from the stem by:
A. 4000 meters
B. 2000 meters
C. 1000 meters
D. 3000 meters
138. A vessel's sidelights should be positioned above the hull, but according to the Collision
Regulations what is the maximum height they can be placed?
A. Half the height of the forward masthead light
B. Any height below the forward masthead light
C. One quarter the height of the forward masthead light
D. Three-quarters the height of the forward masthead light
139. Vessels as far as possible should avoid anchoring:
A. in a traffic separation scheme
B. in a traffic separation zone
C. near the terminations of a traffic flow in a traffic separation scheme
from either side shall do so
D. in a traffic separation scheme or in areas near it's terminations
140. The observed vessel sounds three short blasts. What does:
A. I am altering my course to port
B. I do not understand your intentions/actions
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C. I am altering my course to starboard
D. I am operating stern propulsion
141. As defined in the navigation rules, the minimum range of visibility for sidelights of vessels of
12m or more in length but less than 50 meters is:
A. 5 mi.
B. 2 mi.
C. 3 mi.
D. 4mi.
142. Under COLREGS Annex III, the sound pressure level of a directional whistle shall not be more
than 4 dB below the prescribed sound pressure level on the axis at any direction in the
horizontal plane within:
A. 25? of the axis
B. 60? of the axis
C. 45? of the axis
D. 90? of the axis
143. The term "restricted visibility" as defined by the collision regulations refers ______.
A. To any condition where visibility is restricted
B. only to fog
C. only to visibility of less than one half of a mile
D. To visibility where you cannot see the shore
144. As defined in the navigation rules, the arc of visibility for sidelights is from right ahead to:
A. 122.5? abaft the beam
B. 22.5? abaft the beam
C. 22.5? forward of the beam
D. 112.5? abaft the beam