SEAMANSHIP QUIZ

Test your knowledge with these Coast Guard license exam prep questions from the National Captain’s Institute.

1. INTERNATIONAL RULES: In an overtaking situation you alter course to pass on the other vessel’s starboard side. Your signal would be:

A. Two prolonged and one short blast

B. Two prolonged and two short blasts

C. One short blast

D. Two short blasts

2. INTERNATIONAL RULES: Lights should be on from sunset to sunrise and:

A. That’s it

B. From sunrise until sunset

C. In restricted visibility

D. All other times

3. INLAND RULES: Vessels underway in restricted visibility shall:

A. Proceed at a safe speed for the conditions

B. Have engines ready for immediate maneuvering if she is power-driven

C. Have due regard for the prevailing conditions and circumstances

D. All of the above

4. INLAND RULES: In a narrow channel a vessel proceeding upbound against a current shall:

A. Have the right of way

B. Hold as necessary to permit safe passing

C. Sound three blasts when sighting another vessel

D. Sound the danger signal when sighting another vessel upbound

5. DECK GENERAL: When towing a disabled vessel, which statement is true concerning the towing line?

A. The tow line should be taut and clear of the water

B. There should be slack in the tow line so that it dips into the water

C. The tow line should be twice as long as the two vessels’ total length

D. None of the above

B 5. 9 Rule B, 4. 6,19 Rule D, 3. 20 Rule C, 2. 34 Rule C, 1. ANSWERS: