Any vessel shall not cross a narrow channel if they should impede
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Narrow Channels in International waters:
The following shall not impede the passage of any vessel
Any vessel should not cross a narrow channel if they should impede
Under 20 meters
Vessels fishing
Vessels sailing
Narrow channels inland waters.
With the inland rules, the right of way vessel—— Sound the doubt signal
Shall
International; In general, In doubt you may sound ………
Five short blasts
Inland; In general, when in doubt you……
Shall sound five short blasts
Sound signals in narrow channels in international waters; In the international waters, the overtaking vessel in a narrow channel…..
Shall sound too prolonged followed by two short blast if turning to port. If turning to Starbord two prolong followed by one short
The boat ahead shall if in agreement sound prolonged, short, prolonged, short which is Morse code for Charlie yes or if not in agreement sound the doubt signal of five short blasts.
The Charlie signal is used only in
International waters
Prolonged, short, prolonged, short,
Approaching A Bend:
Vessels Will sound a prolonged blast when approaching a blind bend
The inland down bound vessel:
1) . Has the right of way over the upbound.
2) . Proposes the manner and place to pass.
3) . Initiates the passage signals
Question number 12. Inland only. A vessel it’s proceeding downstream in a narrow channel on the Western Rivers when another vessel is sighted moving upstream which vessel has the right-of-way
The vessels moving downstream with a following current
Question 18. Inland only. You are navigating in a narrow channel and must remain in the channel for safe operation. Another vessel is crossing the channel ahead of you from your Starbord. You are doubtful as to whether your vessel will pass safely if she continues on her present course. Which statement is true?
You must sound the danger signal
Question 24. Inland only. A power driven vessel operating in a narrow channel with a following current on the Great Lakes or Western Rivers is meeting a upbound vessel. Which statement is true?
The downbound vessel has the right of way.
The downbound vessel must initiate the required maneuvering signals.
The downed bound vessels must propose the manner and place of passage.
Question 32. Both international and inland. You are crossing a narrow channel in a 15 m vessel when you sight a tank ship off your port Bow coming up the channel. Which statement is correct?
You cannot impede the safe passage of the tank ship
Question 48. Inland only. You are navigating in a narrow channel and must remain in the channel for safe operation. Another vessel is crossing the channel ahead of you from your Starbord and you are doubtful as to the intention of the crossing vessel. You must
Sound the danger signal
Question 68. Inland only. When two vessels are meeting on a narrow inland waterway, specified by the secretary, which vessel shall sound the first passing signal?
The vessel going downbound
Question 70. Inland only. You are in charge of a power driven vessel crossing a river on the Western Rivers. You must keep out of the way of….
A sail vessel descending the river
A power driven vessel ascending the river
A vessel restricted in it’s ability to maneuver crossing the river
Question 72. Inland only. A vessel crossing a river on the great lakes or Western Rivers, must keep out of the way of a power driven vessel
Descending the river with a tow
Ascending the river with a tow
Ascending the river without a tow
Question 91. Both international and inland. Your 15 m tug is underway and crossing a deep and narrow channel. A large container vessel is off your port bow on a steady bearing. Which statement is true concerning this situation?
You cannot hamper the safe passage of the container vessel in the channel.
Question 117. Both international and inland. If you are approaching a bend, and hear a whistle signal off one prolonged blast from around the bend, you should answer with a signal of
A prolonged blast
Question 128. International only. You are operating a vessel in a narrow channel and your vessel must remain in the channel. Another vessel is crossing your course from Starbord to port. You are in doubt about his intentions. You….
May sound the danger signal
Question 136. Inland only. Your vessel is proceeding down a channel, and can safely navigate only within the channel. Another vessel is crossing your bow from Port to Starbord, and you are in doubt as to his intentions. Which statement is true?
The sounding of the danger signal is mandatory
Question 140. International only. Your vessel is crossing a narrow channel, and a vessel to port is within the channel and crossing your course. He is showing a black cylinder. What is your responsibility?
Do not cross the channel if you might hinder the other vessels.
Question 161. Both international and inland. Your 15 meter vessel is crossing a narrow channel and a large cargo vessel to port is within the channel and crossing your course. What is your responsibility?
Do not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessels
Question 178. Inland only. You are operating a vessel through a narrow channel and your vessel must stay within the channel to be navigated safely. Another vessel is crossing your course from Starbord to port and you are in doubt as to his intentions, you…..
Must sound the danger signal.