RVR03 - Mate of LT 500-1600 GRT

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You hear the fog signal of another vessel forward of your beam. Risk of collision may exist...

You are proceeding at a slow speed with your starboard side near the right bank of a channel. If your vessel suddenly s...

While upbound through Memphis, the weather report on TV news indicates that a warm front is stationary over Kentucky - ...

The following questions (1-10) are based on the Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Maps (Cairo to the Gulf) and ...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown in illustration D017RR below and will pass wit...

A situation has occurred where it becomes necessary for you to be towed. What action should be taken to prevent your ve...

A backlash below a lock is defined as __________.

You are approaching the Baton Rouge R.R. and Hwy 190 Bridge mile 233.9 (AHP). What is the horizontal clearance of the c...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When action to avoid a close-quarters situation is taken, a course change alone may be the ...

The boom indicator tells the operator at what angle the boom is compared to the __________.

Which type of weather could you expect soon after seeing "hook" or "comma" shaped cirrus clouds?

You are turning for 9 mph, approaching Fort Adams Lt. (mile 311.4 AHP) and it is reported that the current at Knox Land...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel at night. You can see both red and green sidelights and,...

On a passenger vessel over 400 gross tons, in which section are the routine entries recorded in the Oil Record Book?

What does the expression "the air is saturated" mean?

At 0715, on March 9, you pass Knox Landing Gage at mile 313.8 (AHP) and estimate the current will average 3.5 mph for t...

INLAND ONLY When two power-driven vessels are meeting on the Great Lakes, Western Rivers, or waters specified by the Se...

Why is a VLCC (100,000 DWT+) with a 30,000 Shaft Horsepower Steam Turbine slow to respond to engine movements, and has ...

What does the abbreviation L.W.R.P. on the navigation maps mean?

What is the vertical clearance between the highest point of your towboat, if it is 45 feet above the water, and if the ...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following in illustration D086RR below represents the length of a vessel as de...

Which term defines the minimum concentration of a vapor in air which can form a mixture that ignites and burns?

What is the light phase characteristic of a lighted isolated-danger mark?

In high water conditions, which publication would you consult for the latest information on buoys between Baton Rouge a...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is your vessel traveling at a "safe speed" as defined in the COLREGS?

The vessel shown in illustration D025DG has broken down and you are going to take her in tow. The wind is on her starbo...

Which fog is produced by warm moist air passing over a cold surface?

As you approach Buckridge Light at mile 412.5 (AHP), which type of daymark would you see on the light structure?

INLAND ONLY A law enforcement vessel patrolling a marine regatta may exhibit a flashing blue light or which of the foll...

Which knot in illustration D030DG below represents a timber hitch?

Under the U.S. Aids to Navigation System on the Western Rivers, which is TRUE of a preferred channel buoy?

At 1019, on 10 March, you pass under the Greenville Bridge mile 531.3 (AHP). What was your average speed since departin...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE for a vessel using a traffic separation scheme?

When must an inflatable liferaft that has been repacked be overhauled and inspected at a U.S. Coast Guard approved serv...

Which condition(s) is(are) necessary for the formation of dew?

As you approach mile 659 (AHP), you notice on the map a dashed line crossing the river at mile 659.9 (AHP). What does t...

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

As soon as the officer in charge of the vessel has taken steps to stop the discharge of oil or oily mixture into a U.S....

Which of the buoys listed below could be used to mark an anchorage?

On which river is New Providence, TN located?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In which situation do the Rules require both vessels to change course?

A vessel loads 5000 tons of manganese ore. The railroad cars that brought the ore to the vessel were previously loaded ...

What does a slow rise in the barometric pressure forecast?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel on crossing courses. She is about one mile distant and i...

A large vessel is equipped with a controllable pitch propeller. Which statement is TRUE?

You are underway and pass by a lighthouse. Its light, which was white since you first sighted it, changes to red. What ...

INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in a narrow channel on the Great Lakes as shown in illustration D037RR...

What can blocking open or removing fire dampers in your vessel's ventilation system cause?

How are the doldrums characterized?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your power-driven vessel is stopped and making no way, but is not in any way disabled. Anot...

You must shore up a bulkhead due to solid flooding forward. The bulkhead approximates a rectangle. Where should the cen...

Which defines the controlling depth of the river?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel should not impede the navigation of a power-driven vessel?

Most of your vessel's superstructure is forward. How will the vessel lie when drifting with no way on?

In the IALA Maritime Buoyage System, what is a red and white vertically-striped buoy used to indicate?

INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters" includes which of the following?

If you wear extra clothing when entering the water after abandoning ship it will accomplish which of the following?

Which agency publishes the Light Lists?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on watch in fog. Which vessel is "in sight"?

A tug should not come alongside a tank vessel in way of its cargo tanks while it is loading grade A, B, or C cargo with...

A safe water daymark has what shape?

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

What speed do most bow thrusters generally become ineffective?

Under the U.S. Aids to Navigation System on the Western Rivers, which is TRUE of a daymark on the right descending bank...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is the duration of each prolonged blast on whistle signals used by a power-driven ves...

You are releasing carbon dioxide gas (CO2) into an engine compartment to extinguish a fire. In which situation will the...

Which item in illustration D034NG below shows a fixed and flashing light?

INLAND ONLY Your vessel is crossing a river on the Great Lakes System. A power-driven vessel is ascending the river, cr...

The most likely time for oil pollution while bunkering is when __________.

While passing through Memphis, the weather report on the TV news indicates that a cold front is crossing western Kentuc...

INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within a half a mile of each other as shown in illustration D042RR be...

Why should foam be banked off a bulkhead when extinguishing an oil fire?

In IALA Region B, entering from sea, how would a daymark on the port side of the channel be indicated on a chart?

INLAND ONLY The term "Great Lakes", as defined by the Inland Rules of the Road, does NOT include which choice?

Which statement is TRUE of a gasoline spill?

Under the IALA Buoyage System, which topmark shown in illustration D023NG below will be displayed on a safe watermark?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The masthead light may be displaced from the centerline on which of the following vessels?

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

When compared to air temperature, which factor is most useful in predicting fog?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In illustration D023RR below which represents the arc of visibility of a red sidelight?

If a lifeboat is stowed 40 feet above the light water draft and 200 feet from the bow, how long must the sea painter be...

Which is TRUE concerning magnetic compass deviation?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel hearing a fog signal forward of her beam has not determined if risk of collision e...

Which agency issues a certificate of loading that is evidence that the rules and regulations concerning bulk grain carg...

What daymark shape is used in the lateral system?

INLAND ONLY While underway and in sight of another power-driven vessel forward of your beam, more than 0.5 mile away, y...

You are a watchstanding mate and have come to the bridge to relieve the watch. After reviewing the chart and having bee...

In the U.S. Aids to Navigation System on the Western Rivers, a preferred channel buoy to be left to port while proceedi...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is NOT required to keep out of the way of which vessel?

Sweat damage in a hatch full of canned goods in cartons will occur when which condition exists?

Which defines a bold reef?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE of a tugboat displaying the shape shown in illustration D010RR below?

When computing gross under keel clearance (UKC), what factor should NOT be considered?

The Light List shows that a navigational light has a nominal range of 6 miles and a height above water of 18 feet (5.5 ...

INLAND ONLY A commercial vessel engaged in public safety activities may display a(n) identity light(s). Which of the fo...

Which of the following is the strongest of the natural fibers?

If your vessel were proceeding upriver (ascending), how is the port side of the channel marked according to the U. S. A...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is underway in reduced visibility. You hear the fog signal of another vessel ab...

A vessel constructed after 1970, carrying grades A, B, C or D cargoes, has enclosed spaces where sources of vapor ignit...

An electronic depth finder operates on which principle?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two vessels are in immediate danger of collision, the stand-on vessel must take which ...

What is one of the main purposes of dunnage?

A buoy having red and green horizontal bands would have which light characteristic?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is a stand-on vessel FIRST allowed by the Rules to take action in order to avoid colli...

While proceeding up a narrow waterway you observe a vessel berthed in the river with slack mooring lines. Which is the ...

Which buoy may be odd numbered?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision may exist __________.

The vessel's Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacon (EPIRB) must be tested at which time interval?

White lights may be found on which buoys?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a bend in a channel. You cannot see around the bend because of the heig...

You are at sea and have received a General Emergency message announcing the outbreak of war in Europe. You are directed...

On an isomagnetic chart, which term is used for the line of zero variation?

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

According to the Lifesaving regulations in Subchapter W, fire and abandon ship drills must be held within 24 hours of l...

You are approaching an open drawbridge and sound the proper signal. You receive no acknowledgment from the bridge. Whic...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the duration of each blast of the whistle signals used in head-on and/or crossing s...

Which system is most likely to be subject to fading or static interference?

When a warm air mass overtakes a cold air mass, which term is given to the contact surface?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are under sail making 5 knots. The apparent wind is broad on the port beam at 10 knots....

What is a sheave?

When cold air displaces warm air, you have which type of front?

INLAND ONLY You are on power-driven vessel "A" and power-driven vessel "B" desires to overtake you on the starboard sid...

A yellow signal, floating in the air from a parachute, about 300-feet above the water, indicates what about a submarine...

What does a white buoy with an open-faced orange diamond on it indicate?

INLAND ONLY A flashing blue light is used to identify which of the following vessels?

When cleaning up an oil spill in U.S. waters you must obtain the approval of the Federal On-Scene Coordinator before us...

Which publication lists Class I and II private aids to navigation in or along navigable waters of the United States?

INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel proceeding downstream in a narrow channel on the Western Rivers sights another power-...

What is the purpose of a striking plate?

Which is the reference datum used in determining the heights of land features on most charts?

INLAND ONLY A light used to signal passing intentions must be an __________.

As seen in illustration D004SA below, what action must be taken before inserting a low-velocity fog applicator into an ...

What is an advantage of the magnetic compass aboard vessels?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights is a vessel not under command, underway but not making way, required to exhibi...

Which document is NOT required by law to be posted aboard a vessel?

What does a buoy with a composite group-flashing light indicate?

INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in the situation as shown in illustration D037RR below and will pass w...

You board an inflatable liferaft that has been hand launched from a sinking vessel. What should you do FIRST after ever...

Which would you expect to see on a lighted preferred-channel buoy?

INLAND ONLY The masthead light may be located at other than the fore and aft centerline on which power- driven vessel?

What precaution should be taken when testing a line throwing gun?

Ascending and descending air masses with different temperatures is part of an important heat transmitting process in ou...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel aground in fog shall sound, in addition to the proper anchor signal, which of the ...

When shoring a damaged bulkhead, effort should be taken to spread the pressure over the __________.

Which table is NOT found in the U.S. Coast Pilots?

INLAND ONLY You are on a vessel that the Secretary has determined cannot comply with the spacing requirement for masthea...

Which is the BEST way for a twin-screw vessel to clear the inboard propeller and maneuver off a pier?

What does a Doppler log in the bottom return mode indicate?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are watching another vessel approach, and her compass bearing is not changing. What does...

What is the placement requirement for the number or name of a tank barge?

On what does the operation of an aneroid barometer depend?

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

You hear the general alarm and ship's whistle sound for over 10 seconds. What does this signal mean?

Which is TRUE concerning the flow of air around an anticyclone in the Southern Hemisphere?

INLAND ONLY What lights are required for a barge being pushed ahead, not being part of a composite unit?

In illustration D014SA below, which item number correctly identifies the ballast bags?

On a nautical chart, what does the inner ring of a compass rose indicate?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel shall exhibit a rigid replica of the International Code flag "A"?

In a racetrack turn, to recover a man overboard, the vessel is steadied for the SECOND time after a turn of how many de...

When a dual-purpose marking is used, how should the mariner following the Intracoastal Waterway be guided?

When should a fire be ventilated?

You are picking up an unconscious person that has fallen overboard in a fresh breeze. For safety reasons how should a s...

A fire in trash and paper waste is which fire classification?

Which is the primary element to successfully rescuing a man overboard?

What is the minimum number of fire axes required on a vessel of 900 GT?

Which is TRUE of an "on-load" release system on a survival craft?

You are the officer on watch and have taken the final drafts of your vessel prior to getting underway. The vessel takes...

What is the objective of shoring a damaged bulkhead?

A mariner whose credential has been revoked shall not be issued another credential without which of the following?

A fire hose with a nozzle attached must be connected to each hydrant except when exposed to heavy weather or when the _...

What type of information is found in 33 CFR part 156?

Which item describes the path of the turning circle of a vessel making a turn of over 360 degrees?

You are carrying cargoes of crotonaldehyde, phosphoric acid, and morpholine on your multiple-product tankship. Which of...

Which is a precaution you should take before bunkering?

Given a dry bulb temperature of 78°F and wet bulb temperature of 66.5°F, what is the dew point?

On an inspected vessel, when may a stability test be dispensed with?

What is the calling and distress frequency on a single side band (SSB) marine radiotelephone?

What is the purpose of the tricing pendants?

Which item is a journal kept by the officer of the watch in which day to day happenings are recorded regarding the deck ...

Your vessel is conducting helicopter evacuation operations for an injured crew member. Which of the following statements...