TV03 - Towing Vessels - Western Rivers

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

If a single screw tug equipped with flanking rudders is to be turned in a confined circle, when going astern, which is ...

What is the purpose of a striker plate?

Which is TRUE concerning privately maintained aids to navigation included in the Light List?

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...

Which statement is TRUE concerning the placard entitled "Discharge of Oil Prohibited"?

What is the name of the void or opening when barge headlogs do not meet or are not even with one another?

The place where a channel moves from along one bank of the river over to the other bank of the river is known by which t...

The highest point on your towboat is 67 feet above the water, and the Helena Gage reads +22.3 feet. What is the vertica...

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

What does the process of faking down a line mean?

If you must enter water on which there is an oil fire, which is the best action to take?

Fog generally clears when the __________.

Which of the following statements are TRUE?

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

Which fitting is a caval? Illustration WR001DG

On your towboat, if someone fell overboard and you did not know over which side the person fell, which action should yo...

Under the U.S. Aids to Navigation System on the Western Rivers, which describes the daymarks on the left descending bank...

At 0509, on 26 December, you pass under the Helena Highway Bridge (mile 661.7 AHP). What has been the average speed of ...

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

The Federal Water Pollution Control Act requires the person in charge of a vessel to immediately notify the Coast Guard...

Which instrument may a towing vessel, engaged in towing exclusively on the Western Rivers, use in place of a magnetic c...

When must a proper look-out be kept?

What is the distance in river miles, from the new mouth of the White River to the Petroleum Fuel & Terminal Co. (144.6 ...

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

Which is the most effective method for towing and maneuvering on rivers and other restricted waters where wave action i...

Which is a requirement of the fire main system on a towboat?

Which defines the controlling depth of the river?

The Platte River empties into which river?

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

When passing a moored vessel in a narrow channel which actions will help minimize wake damage?

Which item in the illustration is the point where the thrust of the towboat is transferred to the barges? Illustration ...

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

You are downbound, passing by Warfield Point Lt. (mile 537 AHP), when you observe on your Mississippi River map several...

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

What is the greatest danger of an overriding tow?

When a new crew member arrives aboard your towboat, he/she is required to receive a safety orientation. Which is a topi...

At McAlpine L & D, normal upper pool elevation is 420.0 feet MSL, equal to 12.0 feet on the upper gage. The vertical cl...

As you pass under the Vicksburg Bridges, you estimate the current as 3.0 mph. What is the speed over the ground, if you...

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

Fire protection regulations for towing vessels require any fuel line to have which item?

Who is responsible to ensure that all of the crew members receive instruction on reporting inoperative alarm systems an...

On the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers, there is a special type of fog known as steam fog. What conditions cause this fog?

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

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

Which is a button fitting that is found mostly on lock walls? Illustration WR001DG

You are reading the draft marks as shown in illustration D032DG. The top 2 inches of the 9 forward is visible above the...

According to Buys Ballot's law, when an observer in the Northern Hemisphere experiences a northwest wind, where is the ...

As you approach mile 225 AHP, you notice on the map a black broken line crossing the river at mile 224.2 AHP. What does...

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

Your vessel is chartered under a time charter party. Under this type of charter party, what is your responsibility as M...

Which statement(s) is/are TRUE concerning radio regulations on towing vessels of 26 feet or more in length?

Which is TRUE when using the radar for navigation?

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

What is the critical point in nylon line elongation?

A towing vessel is required to be fitted with radar if which of the following is TRUE?

You have another ship overtaking you close aboard to starboard. You have 3 radar targets bearing 090° relative at range...

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

Who must approve the vessel's trim and stability booklet?

You are reading the draft marks as shown in illustration D032DG. The water level forward is 4 inches below the 11, and ...

Which agency maintains federal aids to navigation?

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

Which of the following describes why topside icing, which is usually off-center, decreases vessel stability?

Your towboat that was constructed in 01/2017 is equipped with a self-priming fixed fire pump. What is the required flow...

In North America, which direction do the majority of the weather systems move?

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

What is the number of fire extinguishers required on an uninspected "Motor vessel" based on?

Which term defines the upward pressure of displaced water of a vessel?

You are ascending a river and exchanging navigational information via radiotelephone with a descending vessel. If the d...

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

A nylon line is rated at 12,000 lbs. breaking strain. Using a safety factor of 5, what is the safe working load (SWL)?

Which is TRUE concerning the stowage of life jackets?

What is an advantage of the magnetic compass aboard vessels?

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

You are on a course of 000°T and put the rudder right 30°. In which direction will the transfer be measured?

Where a propeller shaft passes through the hull, which device prevents water from entering the hull?

What are drawbridges equipped with radiotelephones required to display?

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

How many wire clips must be used to make a temporary repair to a tow wire?

You are in a channel in U.S. waters near an industrial plant with a load/discharge facility for barges. You hear a sire...

What volume of the Coast Guard Light List is used for the Mississippi River system?

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

In the illustration what does item "A" represent? Illustration D024DG

What is one effect of running a diesel engine at too cool a temperature?

What is the standard atmospheric pressure in millibars?

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

What effect does bank suction have upon the hull of a vessel in shallow water?

What is the name of the circular steel structure installed around the propeller (wheel) of a towboat?

The Light List shows a lighted aid to navigation on the right bank. In which situation can the light be seen on the por...

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

A safety management system as noted in 33 CFR is applicable to which vessel?

Which is included in the term "Western Rivers," when it refers to regulations requiring towing vessels to carry navigat...

The light characteristic of flashing is used in the Aids to Navigation System on the Western Rivers. Which example is r...

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

Which is the BEST way to reduce your wake in a narrow channel?

Which visual distress signal is acceptable for daylight use only?

The lock chamber is 600 feet X 110 feet. Your towboat is 150 feet X 35 feet. Which of these tows will require a double ...

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

What is the duration of a Towing Safety Management System Certificate?

Which of the following in the illustration is the headlog? Illustration WR003DG

How is a navigation light identified on an Army Corps of Engineers navigation map?

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

Which statement is True with reference to the use of sinking and dispersing chemical agents for removal of discharged o...

Which statement is TRUE concerning life jackets which are severely damaged?

In which situation is the light characteristic of composite group flashing (2 + 1) used in the Aids to Navigation Syste...

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

While underway and towing an unmanned tank barge which action are you required to take?

On which route is a towing vessel over 39.4 feet in length NOT required to carry an echo-sounding device?

Deviation in a compass is caused by which of the following?

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

What is the minimum size required before a vessel can be documented?

Your light boat has been damaged in a collision and is taking on water. Which is the correct action to take to minimize...

With respect to failure warnings and status indications, GPS receivers should provide, at a minimum, __________.

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

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

What does a slow and easy motion of a vessel in a waterway indicate?

In order to utilize the capacity of a lock to its maximum, pleasure craft are locked through with all of the following ...

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

A loaded hopper barge carrying independent tanks has placards with alternating red and white quadrants on each side and...

Which defines the function of a spark arrestor?

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

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

A ballasted vessel sinks enroute to a dry dock. Under these circumstances, the vessel's owner can claim which loss?

After extinguishing a paint locker fire using the fixed CO2 system, which is the next action that should be taken to th...

If your vessel were proceeding down river (descending), what would a green square marker with a green reflector border ...

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

What shape barge offers the least resistance in river towing?

If you must jump overboard from a vessel into the water, what does the correct posture include?

A current moving across a lock entrance toward the river or toward the dam is known by which term?

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

Which type of portable lighting may be used to enter a compartment on a tank barge which is NOT gas-free?

You are reading the draft marks as shown in illustration D032DG. The water level forward is at the top of the 8, and th...

Under the U.S. Aids to Navigation System used on the Western Rivers, which is TRUE of the aids to navigation lights on ...

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

What should you look at to determine the pressure and temperature limitations under which LFG is required to be transpo...

You are picking up an unconscious person that has fallen overboard. For safety reasons how should the towboat's yawl ap...

On which of the following does an automatic identification system (AIS) transponder transmit and receive information?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision may exist __________.

According to U.S. regulations, if a cargo hose shows a small leak in its fabric, when may it be used to transfer oil?

The master or person in charge of an uninspected towing vessel must ensure that all crewmembers are familiar with their...

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

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

Which item is rigged to transmit the motion from one barge to another barge when going ahead? Illustration D024DG

A fire starts on your towboat while refueling. Which action should you take FIRST?

What do clearance gauges at bridges indicate?

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

Your tow includes a barge carrying chlorine. Which special requirements must be observed?

A fire starting by spontaneous combustion can be expected in which condition?

Which clouds are described as high clouds, composed of small white flakes or scaly globular masses, and often banded to...

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

Which is TRUE when "checking down" a barge using a check line?

Which towing vessel(s) is/are exempt from carrying radar?

Which level of accuracy can be obtained utilizing the U.S. Coast Guard's Maritime Differential GPS in an established co...

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

In relation to the turning of a vessel, which describes the term "advance"?

Which of the following in the illustration is the Kort Nozzle on a towboat? Illustration WR002DG

Which would influence a magnetic compass?

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

Which of the following must be included in the "oil transfer procedures" required by U.S Pollution Prevention Regulatio...

Four-cycle diesel engines obtain combustion air through turbo chargers, blowers, or which other means?

Your vessel is moored portside to and you are taking over the Deck Watch. Which item has the most impact on the safety ...

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

You are berthed at a cargo facility where you have just completed discharging a dangerous cargo. You must complete tops...

Which of the following in the illustration is the Flanking Rudder on a towboat? Illustration WR002DG

Under the U.S. Aids to Navigation System on the Western Rivers, what color are the buoys marking the starboard side of ...

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

A temporary wire eye splice made with three wire rope clamps will hold approximately what percentage of the total rope ...

After an item of required safety equipment on a towing vessel fails, the owner or Master must consider numerous factors...

Which term is used to describe a structure, usually made of stone, or cement pilings, which extends from the bank at ap...

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

Which personal lifesaving device(s) is(are) approved for use on a towboat 150 feet in length?

Which time frame must you ensure that the new crew members that have never participated in the required drills on your ...

To find the specific phase characteristic of a lighthouse on a sound of the United States you would use which reference...

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

You are in the process of adding a barge to your tow. A line run from your power capstan and around timber heads on you...

Which extinguishing agent is/are suitable to combat a class B fire in an engine compartment?

You are using a radar in which your own ship is shown at the center, and the heading flash always points to 0°. If bear...

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

Your tow is proceeding through a narrow section in the river. What actions can you take to avoid any sudden sheers of t...

Most medium and slow speed diesels are started by what medium?

Which term defines a submerged dike extending from the bank of the river used to train the channel?

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

Where can the deepest water when rounding a bend in a river be located?

A fire of escaping liquefied flammable gas is best extinguished by which action?

As a high-pressure system approaches, which is TRUE concerning the barometer reading?

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

Which knot shown in illustration D030DG below represents a square knot?

The water in which a vessel floats provides vertical upward support. Which term is regarded as the point through which ...

While proceeding downriver (descending) you sight a red diamond-shaped panel with small, red reflector squares in each ...

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

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?

Your towboat has just been involved in a collision. Which is the FIRST action you should take?

Which condition would most likely result in fog?

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

When underway and proceeding ahead, as the speed increases, what happens to the pivot point?

What is LEAST likely to cause ignition of fuel vapors?

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding automatic identification systems (AIS)?

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

What should be done with lines or gear NOT in use?

Which of the following, if removed will extinguish a fire?

What enables you to estimate the bearing of a storm's center?

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

How many months after its expiration date may a Coast Guard credential be renewed without retaking the complete exam?

What is the distance between the bottom of the hull and the waterline called?

When does a Doppler speed log indicate speed over ground?

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

Which item refers to a fore and aft wire? Illustration D024DG

What would light gray smoke from a diesel engine probably indicate?

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