AB01 - Able Seafarer

Which buoy may be odd numbered?

Which of the following is considered "discharge" as it applies to the pollution regulations?

INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown in illustration D041RR below and will pass 1/4 mile apa...

What is the minimum standard for making an eye splice in a wire to be used as cargo gear?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When a vessel signals her distress by means of a gun or other explosive signal, which firin...

Which rope is the lightest in weight?

In United States waters, a buoy having red and white vertical stripes if lighted, it will have which light characterist...

Which part of the patent anchor performs the same function as the stock of an old-fashioned anchor; that is, forces the...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum length of vessels required to show two anchor lights?

What can be done to prevent small oil spills on deck from going overboard?

What is the compass course of a vessel heading SW?

What should be given, as a minimum, to personnel who are involved in crane cargo handling?

When is a lookout permitted to leave his station?

Which device is designed to automatically hold the load if power should fail to an electric winch?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing while at anchor shall sound which fog signal?

Dry chemical extinguishers may be used on what class of fires?

Which is TRUE concerning compass error?

When instructing a crew member concerning the right way to lift a weight, how should you instruct him/her?

Geographic range is the maximum distance at which a light may be seen under which conditions?

What is the normal percentage of oxygen in air?

Which is TRUE of a nun buoy in the IALA Region B system of buoyage?

You are preparing to lubricate standing rigging on your vessel. Which is TRUE when rigging a bosun's chair on a stay wi...

Some lights used as aids to marine navigation have a red sector to indicate a danger area. How are the limits of a colo...

What type of knot in illustration D030DG below is indicated by the Letter "E"?

When entering a channel from seaward, which is TRUE concerning the numbers on buoys?

Which statement is TRUE of a gasoline spill?

INLAND ONLY Which signal must a power-driven vessel give, in addition to one prolonged blast, when backing out of a ber...

Pollution of the waterways may result from the discharge of which item(s)?

What is an advantage of the magnetic compass aboard vessels?

What is the proper name for the fitting that allows a boom to move freely both vertically and laterally?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When navigating in thick fog with the radar on, which action should you take?

What is the FIRST thing the rescuer must do if the patient vomits during mouth-to mouth resuscitation?

How are buoys which mark isolated dangers painted?

While you are on watch, you learn that a crewman has not been seen on board for the past three hours. Which type of tur...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which type of vessel is required to display the lights shown in illustration D070RR below?

When the mainline valve of a self-contained breathing apparatus is open, the bypass valve should be __________.

What does the helm command "shift the rudder" mean?

Fires which occur in energized electrical equipment, such as switchboard insulation, are which classification?

While on duty as a look-out, which other duty may you perform?

Which statement is TRUE concerning life jackets?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What would be a "special circumstance" under the Rules?

Which term describes the process of lifting the anchor from the bottom?

Under the U.S. Aids to Navigation System, a special mark possesses which of the following characteristics?

In what direction should you coil a left-hand laid rope?

When outbound from a U.S. port, what does a buoy displaying a flashing red light indicate?

While taking on fuel oil from an offshore supply vessel, the transfer hose leaks, causing a sheen in the water. Which a...

What is a lighted safe water mark fitted with to aid in its identification?

You have a large, broken-down vessel in tow with a wire rope and anchor cable towline. Both vessels have made provision...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a signal of one prolonged blast followed by three short bla...

Fueling results in the collection of waste oil in drip pans and containers. Which is an approved method of disposing of...

As you enter a U.S. channel from seaward, which is TRUE concerning the numbers on the buoys?

What is the main advantage of a Chinese stopper over the one-line stopper?

INLAND ONLY You are underway in a narrow channel, and are being overtaken by another power-driven vessel. The overtakin...

What type of knot in illustration D030DG below is indicated by the Letter "Q"?

What is a CORRECT reply to a pilot's request, "How's your head"?

Which of the signals listed is required to be displayed at night while bunkering at a dock?

What does the command "Hard right rudder" mean?

What is the name of a small light tackle with blocks of steel or wood that is used for miscellaneous small jobs?

A cardinal mark showing an uninterrupted quick-flashing white light indicates the deepest water is located in which qua...

What is MOST important when administering artificial respiration?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a sailing vessel with the wind on the starboard side and are approaching another...

Which statement is FALSE regarding the operation of a crane?

Which is a feature of a special daymark?

If an electric cargo winch is being used to lift a draft of cargo and the engine room loses all power, which will occur...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are involved in a crossing situation with a vessel off your port bow. The other vessel ...

What is the cause of most minor spills of oil products?

How many degrees are there on a compass card?

Which is the name given to a metal ring on the bottom of a block, to which the standing part of a tackle is spliced?

What does a white buoy with a blue band signify?

Which would be considered pollution under the U.S. water pollution laws?

Where are buoys and day beacons exhibiting a yellow triangle or square painted on them used?

How is the Master or operator of a vessel required to keep the crew informed of the regulations concerning the discharg...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal, other than a distress signal, can be used by a vessel to attract attention?

In order to correctly open a new coil of manila line, which procedure should you follow?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway at night and you sight the lights shown in illustration D047RR below. You ...

In illustration D038DG below, which letter indicates the tripping palm?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessels "A" and "B" are power-driven vessels and crossing as shown in illustration D026RR b...

Which is the correct procedure for anchoring a small to medium size vessel in deep water?

Which topmark shown in illustration D023NG below identifies an isolated danger?

When bunkering at a dock which of the following signals must be displayed?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When shall a proper look-out be maintained?

What type of knot in illustration D030DG below is indicated by the Letter "G"?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is being propelled both by sail and by engines. Under the Rules, the vessel is in ...

When inspecting ground tackle, where are fractures most frequently found?

INLAND ONLY At night, you see the lights shown in illustration D075RR below. These lights are shown by what type of ves...

What is a serving mallet used for?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see ONLY the light shown in illustration D080RR below. Which type of vessel are you obs...

At what distance from shore may plastic material be thrown overboard from a vessel?

Which type of daymark is used to mark the starboard side of the channel when entering from sea?

"Herringbone" is a term associated with which activity?

What is NOT a characteristic of cardinal marks?

When the handle of an all-purpose nozzle is pulled all the way back, it will __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may combine her sidelights and stern light in one lantern on the fore and aft c...

Who has the authority to grant an alternate procedure for oil transfer operations?

INLAND ONLY Which light(s) are permitted ONLY for law enforcement vessels?

When you "end for end" a wire rope, you __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE when a vessel uses any sound or light signals to attract the attention of anot...

When bunkering is complete, which is the correct procedure concerning the bunker hoses?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel nearing a bend where other vessels may be obscured is required to sound which signa...

You are on a ship that has broken down and are preparing to be taken in tow. You will use your anchor cable as part of t...