What is the purpose of the
NavRules?
To prevent collisions between vessels.
What NavRules govern vessels on the high seas?
The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea,
commonly called the COLREGS. Rule 1a
What factors should be considered in determining a safe speed?
Visibility, traffic density, background lights, current, wind and sea
state, hazards, maneuverability, and draft relative to depth of water.
Under Inland Rules, if you are being overtaken in a narrow channel, how do you reply to the overtaking vessel's signals?
If it is safe and you agree, reply with the same signal. If you doubt its safety, reply with the danger signal of five short blasts.
Which actor voiced both Darth Vader and The Lion King‘s Mufasa?
James Earl Jones
To what vessels do the
NavRules apply?
All vessels. Rule 1a.
What NavRules govern vessels on waters inside the United States?
The Inland Navigational Rules. Rule 1a
If circumstances allow you to alter either speed or course to avoid collision, which would be better and why?
Alter course because it will be more obvious to the other vessel.
When two sailing vessels at risk of collision have the wind on different sides, which is the give way vessel?
The vessel with the wind on her port side
What does the acronym “smh” stand for?
Shaking my head
Who is responsible for complying with the
NavRules?
The person in command and all crew are responsible. Rule 2a.
When is the potential for collision likely to be high?
When vessels are meeting, crossing or overtaking, and in or near
areas of restricted visibility.
After acting to avoid a collision, what must you then do?
Watch to be sure that the action is effective until the other vessel is past and clear.
Under the Inland Rules, on the Great Lakes, Western Rivers, and other specified waters, what special responsibility does a vessel crossing the river have with respect to other vessels?
She must keep clear of any vessels ascending or descending.
Which Avenger other than Captain America was able to pick up Thor’s Hammer(Mjolnir) in the Marvel movies?
Vision.
Under the NavRules, when is a vessel engaged in fishing?
When fishing with
gear which restricts her ability to maneuver.
Under the NavRules, what is a power driven vessel?
Any vessel propelled by machinery.
What special care must a vessel
under 20 meters take in a narrow
channel?
She must not impede a
vessel which can navigate only in the
channel.
If you detect a vessel on your radar, what must you do?
Use a radar plot or similar means to determine whether a close quarters situation exists or is likely to occur.
What day is Star Wars Day?
May 4
When is a vessel not under command?
When some exceptional circumstance prevents her frommaneuvering as required by the
NavRules.
According to Rules of the Road, every ship is required to display what?
Navigational Lights
Under the COLREGS, when you intend to overtake another vessel in a narrow channel and she must take some action to let you pass, what signals must you sound?
If you intend to pass on her starboard side, sound two prolonged blasts and one shore blast. If on her port side, two prolonged blasts and two short
blasts.
n fog, do you also use the maneuvering signals for vessels in sight of each other?
No, it would be confusing because no one would know which vessel was signaling.
How many Harry Potter books and movies are there?
7 books and 8 movies.