NS3 Test Bank: NS3-M3U4C1 - Nautical Rules of the Road

Front

In what year were Nautical Rules of the Road first established?

Back

1897

Front

What type of vessel will display white over red all-around lights on the mast in addition to standard navigation lights? Options: Piloting, Minesweeping, Towing

Back

Piloting

Front

Any of various lights required to be displayed by vessels operating between sunset and sunrise

Back

Running lights

Front

A metal ribbing roughly oval in shape, over which canvas is stretched

Back

Day shape

Front

Two vessels are passing each other at a distance of less than 1/2-mile. The first sounds two short blasts. The second responds with two short blasts. What is going to happen?

Back

They are going to pass starboard-to-starboard.

Front

You are the OOD on a Navy ship at night when you see two white lights and a red light off your starboard bow. What does this mean and what should you do?

Back

You are crossing with another vessel; you should maneuver to avoid.

Front

The vessel that must keep out of the way of the other

Back

Give-way vessel

Front

Has the right of way

Back

Stand-on vessel

Front

Which of the following is NOT covered by both international and inland rules? (5 points) Options: Lights, Steering, Shapes, All of the items listed are covered by both the international and inland rules.

Back

All of the items listed are covered by both the international and inland rules.

Front

One dark night you notice the lights of a supertanker at sea. You see a single white light. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Back

The ship is heading directly away from you.