WorksheetsQuiz on Rule 9 Narrow Channels
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
According to rule 9, in a narrow channel or fairway, a vessel should keep near to which side?
Stern side
Bow side
Starboard side
Port side
Which type of vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel navigating within a narrow channel or fairway?
Cargo vessel
Fishing vessel
Vessel of over 20 meters in length
Sailing vessel
What signal can a vessel use if it wants to cross a narrow channel or fairway but is unsure about the intention of the crossing vessel?
Continuous sound signal
Prolonged blast followed by one short blast
Five short and rapid blasts
One short blast
In a narrow channel or fairway, when can overtaking take place?
Only during daylight hours
Only if the vessel to be overtaken has to take action to permit safe passing
Only if the overtaking vessel is smaller in size
Only if the vessel to be overtaken is stationary
What should a vessel do when nearing a bend or an area of a narrow channel where other vessels may be obscured?
Stop and anchor immediately
Increase speed
Navigate with particular alertness and caution
Sound the horn continuously
According to rule 9, what should vessels avoid doing in a narrow channel?
Anchoring
Speeding up
Changing course
Overtaking
What type of vessel shall not impede the passage of any other vessel navigating within a narrow channel or fairway?
Cargo vessel
Tanker vessel
Fishing vessel
Passenger vessel
When overtaking in a narrow channel or fairway, what signal should the overtaking vessel sound to indicate its intention?
One short blast
Five short and rapid blasts
Continuous sound signal
Prolonged blast followed by one short blast
What should a vessel do if it wants to overtake another vessel in a narrow channel but is unsure about the situation?
Increase speed and overtake quickly
Sound the horn continuously
Stop and wait
Sound the appropriate signal and take steps to permit safe passing
In a narrow channel or fairway, what should a vessel do if it cannot see past an intervening obstruction?
Sound the horn continuously
Navigate with particular alertness and caution
Increase speed
Change course abruptly
According to rule 9, what should a vessel do if it is nearing a bend or an area where other vessels may be obscured?
Navigate with particular alertness and caution
Stop and anchor immediately
Increase speed
Sound the horn continuously
What signal should a vessel sound if it wants to overtake another vessel on its starboard side in a narrow channel?
Two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast
Continuous sound signal
Five short and rapid blasts
One prolonged blast
In a narrow channel or fairway, what should a vessel do if it wants to anchor?
Anchor near the inner limit of the channel
Anchor in the middle of the channel
Avoid anchoring
Anchor near the outer limit of the channel
What should a vessel do if it is overtaking another vessel in a narrow channel?
Take steps to permit safe passing
Change course abruptly
Keep the same speed
Sound the horn continuously
According to rule 9, what should a vessel do when passing other vessels in a narrow channel?
Pass starboard to starboard
Pass port to port
Pass bow to bow
Pass stern to stern
