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The document contains questions about lights and shapes that vessels must display according to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. It tests knowledge of which combinations of lights and shapes indicate a vessel's status, such as whether it is underway, anchored, engaged in specific activities like fishing or dredging, or experiencing limitations like being aground or not under command. Correct answers are provided for multiple choice questions about identifying vessels based on the lights and shapes they exhibit.

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02 Basic Lights-Shapes-Answers PDF

The document contains questions about lights and shapes that vessels must display according to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. It tests knowledge of which combinations of lights and shapes indicate a vessel's status, such as whether it is underway, anchored, engaged in specific activities like fishing or dredging, or experiencing limitations like being aground or not under command. Correct answers are provided for multiple choice questions about identifying vessels based on the lights and shapes they exhibit.

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eiere Basic Questions Lights & Shapes

INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A pilot vessel on pilotage duty shall show identity lights
A. at any time while underway B. while at anchor
C. while alongside a vessel D. All of the above Rule 29

INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, which lights would you see on a vessel engaged in
fishing, other than trawling?
A. Two red lights, one over the other B. A green light over a red light
C. A red light over a white light D. A white light over a red light Rule 26(c)(i)

INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel showing a green light over a white light in a vertical
line above the level of the sidelights is
A. engaged in underwater construction B. under sail and power
C. a pilot vessel D. trawling Rule 26(b)(i)

INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a vessel displaying three lights in a vertical line. The
highest and lowest lights are red and the middle light is white. She is also showing a white light
at the stern, which is lower than the forward light. It could be a
A. survey vessel (this is RAM) B. vessel not under command
C. vessel aground D. pilot vessel with port side to you Rule 27(b)(i)

INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would have no white lights visible when meeting
her head-on?
A. a vessel trawling B. A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
C. A vessel mine clearing D. A vessel not under command Rule 27(a)

INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, which lights are required to be shown by a dredge on
the side of the dredge which another vessel may pass?
A. One red light B. Two red lights
C. One white light D. Two green lights Rule 27(d)(ii)

INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would exhibit sidelights when underway and not
making way?
A. A vessel engaged in fishing (R 26 c iii) B. A vessel not under command (R 27 a iii)
C. A vessel engaged in dredging (R 27 b iii) D. A power-driven vessel Rule 23(a)(iii)

INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel underway at night MAY show


A. a green light over a red light (red/green) B. a red light over a white light
C. two white lights at the stern D. None of the above Rule 25(c)

INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The arc of visibility for sidelights is from right ahead to
A. 22.5° abaft the beam B. abeam
C. 22.5° forward of the beam D. 135° abaft the beam Rule 21(b)

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INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 30-meter tug is underway and NOT towing. At night, this
vessel must show sidelights and
A. one masthead light and a stern light B. two masthead lights and a sternlight
C. three masthead lights and a sternlight D. a sternlight only Rule 23(a)(ii) & (iv)

INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By night, you sight the lights of a vessel engaged in
underwater operations. If an obstruction exists on the port side of the vessel, it will be marked by
A. a floodlight B. two red lights in a vertical line
C. a single red light D. any visible lights Rule 27(d)(i)

INTERNATIONAL & INLAND - Of the vessels listed, which one MUST exhibit both a forward
and an after masthead light when making way?
A A 55-meter sailing vessel
B A 65-meter vessel engaged in fishing, other than trawling
C A 45-meter vessel towing astern
D A 75-meter vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
INTERNATIONAL & INLAND - A vessel at anchor SHALL display, on the forepart of the
vessel where best seen
A one black ball
B two black balls in a vertical line
C one red ball
D a white flag with an anchor embroidered upon it
INTERNATIONAL & INLAND - A vessel displaying a rigid replica of the International Code
flag "A" is engaged in
A dredging operations
B fishing
C diving operations
D mine clearing operations
INTERNATIONAL & INLAND - Shapes, as defined by the Rules, MUST be displayed .
A between 0800 and 1600 local time
B from sunset to sunrise
C by day
D when in or near restricted visibility
INTERNATIONAL & INLAND - Individual sidelights are
A green on the port side
B visible over an arc of the horizon of 112.5°
C visible over an arc of the horizon of 225°
D red on the starboard side
INTERNATIONAL & INLAND - A vessel aground SHALL display which shape?
A A single black ball
B Three black balls in a vertical line
C Two black balls in a vertical line
D No shape is displayed during the day

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INTERNATIONAL & INLAND - At night, you see only a single green light ahead of you. Of
the vessels listed, which would it be?
A A power-driven vessel not making way
B A sailboat
C A vessel at anchor
D A power-driven vessel underway
INTERNATIONAL & INLAND - At night you see four lights ahead - red, over white, over red
in a vertical line and, well below and slightly to the side, one white light. Of the vessels
listed, which one are you most likely approaching?
A A vessel engaged in pilotage duty
B A vessel not under command
C A vessel aground
D A vessel engaged in underwater operations
INTERNATIONAL & INLAND - A vessel displaying a shape consisting of two black balls in a
vertical line is
A at anchor
B being towed
C not under command
D towing, by pushing ahead
INTERNATIONAL & INLAND - You see only a green light ahead. Which of the following
vessels could it be?
A power vessel not making way would see masthead light
B vessel at anchor no sidelights at anchor
C sailing vessel you see one sidelight but no masthead light
D power boat underway would see masthead light
INTERNATIONAL & INLAND - A vessel engaged in fishing by trawling is only required to
show sidelights and a sternlight when she is
A drifting
B hauling nets
C making way
D not making way Wrong for sure

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