US Coast Guard Limited License EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
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US Coast Guard Limited License EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
what separates or whats the purpose of the COLREGS Demarcation Line? what color is the line and why? - Answer -it is the line that marks the separation point of Interna...
US Coast Guard Limited License EXAM,
PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
what separates or whats the purpose of the COLREGS Demarcation Line? what color is
the line and why? - Answer -it is the line that marks the separation point of International
Nav Rules vs Inland Nav Rules. the line is magenta/purple so that you can see it under
blacklight
what is a safe speed - Answer -the speed that ensures you will have ample time to
avoid a collision and can stop within an appropriate distance
safe speed is determined by 9 criteria - Answer -1. visibility
2. traffic
3. maneuverability
4. lighting
5. wind
6. sea
7. current
8. hazards
9. draft
what is the most common cause of collisions - Answer -not keeping a proper lookout
what are the primary uses of a lookout - Answer -sight and hearing, if low visibility then
use radio/ radar
what does decreasing range and constant bearing mean? - Answer -theres going to be
a collision
when may a mariner depart from the rules? - Answer -in special circumstances
to avoid immediate danger
what is a vessels status based on? - Answer -what the vessel is doing- its limitations
Open Water Priorities (pecking order) - Answer -Nuc Navigation
Ram Rules
CBD Compensate
FISH For
Sail Some
PWR Precarious
Sea Plane Situations
, Not Under Command Vessel - Answer -NUC
unable to keep out of the way of another vessel. Can never be the give way vessel
Restricted in Ability to Maneuver vessels - Answer -RAM
restricted in its nature of work
ex. cable layer, buoy tender, dredge
Vessels Constrained by Draft - Answer -CBD
deep draft ships
*under international rules only**
Vessels Engaged in Fishing - Answer -Fish vessels
commercial fishing
FISH is not a RAM
Vessels Under Sail - Answer -must have wind power only
propelling machinery not being used
"motor sailing" is a power boat
power driven vessels - Answer -mechanical propulsion
comprise 90% if total vessels afloat
what does WIG stand for? - Answer -Wing in Ground effect
Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) - Answer -shown on navigation charts
approaches to major harbors
organizes large ship traffic
separation zone in center
Narrow Channel Rules - Answer --keep near starboard channel limits
-when crossing do not impede passage of vessels that can only safely navigate in the
channel
-avoid anchoring
Narrow Channel Priorities (pecking order) - Answer --power vessels over 20 meters that
can only safely navigate in the channel
-power vessels under 20 meters and all sailing vessels
-fishing vessels
-crossing vessels
navigation lights law - Answer --during periods of restricted visibility such as fog or
heavy rain
-when away from the dock between sunset and sunrise
masthead light - Answer -white
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