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ASA103 - Hands On Crusing Questions with n
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Correct Answers bn bn




A vessel is considered to be overtaking another if it is approaching from within an arc of up to
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22.5 degrees abaft (behind) the
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total arc of 135 degrees fills the same sector as the
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beam, stern
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Under the US Inland Rules of Navigation, some sounds signals (whistle blasts) are used to signal
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and require a . - CORRECT ANSWER -intent, response bn bn bn bn bn bn bn bn




In a situation where two power-driven vessels are crossing, one short whistle blast means "I
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intend to leave you on my
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means "I intend to
bn you on your starboard side." - CORRECT ANSWER -port, pass
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If a vessel operating in Inland Water does not agree or understand the intent of another vessel,
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then it would sound
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engaging
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Hoisting a will increase the likelihood of being "seen" by a vessel
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equipped with radar. - CORRECT ANSWER -radar reflector
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A sailing vessel under way at night or in restricted visibility must display lights,
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b which are red and green in color, plus a stern light, which is
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ANSWER -side, white
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The color on the top of a horizontally striped red and green beacon or buoy indicates on which
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side to leave that mark in order to stay in the
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preferred
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