USCG Master 1600 Practice Questions - USCG Master 1600-Ton Oceans Near Coastal Captain License Exam - USCG Master 1600 Practice Questions - USCG Master 1600-Ton Oceans Near Coastal Captain License Exam

Question 1

Two power-driven vessels are meeting head-on at sea. Under Rule 14 of the 72 COLREGS, what action is required?

Each shall alter course to port so they pass starboard-to-starboard Each shall alter course to starboard so they pass port-to-port The larger tonnage vessel holds course and the smaller gives way Both vessels stop engines and signal one short blast

Correct Answer:

Each shall alter course to starboard so they pass port-to-port

Question 2

Under COLREGS Rule 19, a 1,500 GRT cargo vessel proceeding in restricted visibility detects a target by radar alone forward of the beam. The risk of collision exists and a close-quarters situation is developing. What is required?

Maintain course and speed because radar contact is sufficient Sound one prolonged blast and continue on the present heading Take avoiding action in ample time, and if altering course, avoid an alteration to port for a vessel forward of the beam Alter course to port to open the CPA on the radar display

Correct Answer:

Take avoiding action in ample time, and if altering course, avoid an alteration to port for a vessel forward of the beam

Question 3

What light configuration distinguishes a power-driven vessel of 50 meters or more in length underway from one less than 50 meters under the 72 COLREGS?

Only the after masthead light is required A second masthead light abaft of and higher than the forward masthead light is required Two all-round red lights in a vertical line are required The sidelights must be doubled

Correct Answer:

A second masthead light abaft of and higher than the forward masthead light is required

Question 4

A 1,600 GRT vessel constrained by her draft is making way at sea. Under the 72 COLREGS, what additional signals may she display?

Three all-round red lights in a vertical line or a cylinder by day Two all-round red lights in a vertical line or a ball by day An all-round white light over a red light or a diamond by day Two all-round green lights in a vertical line or two cones apex together by day

Correct Answer:

Three all-round red lights in a vertical line or a cylinder by day

Question 5

Under the 72 COLREGS, what fog signal is required of a power-driven vessel of 1,600 GRT making way through the water?

One short blast at intervals of not more than 2 minutes Two prolonged blasts at intervals of not more than 2 minutes One prolonged blast at intervals of not more than 2 minutes One prolonged followed by two short blasts at intervals of not more than 2 minutes

Correct Answer:

One prolonged blast at intervals of not more than 2 minutes

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