ASA 103 (Latest 2026/ 2027 Update)
Questions & Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct (Verified Solutions)
Security Zones - correct answer Do not approach within 100 yards of a naval vessel
longer than 100 feet.
Rule 10 - correct answer Traffic separation schemes: A vessel operating in a traffic
separation scheme is required to use the lane designated for its direction of travel--In
most of the world, that means keep to the right and slower vessels to the right in that
lane.
Rule 10 requires crossing a traffic lane at a right angle.
Sailboats are not required to use the separation scheme if an inshore zone is
available. But if are using one, use appropriate lane and act as if you are in a narrow
channel.
Danger Signal - correct answer Under International and US Inland Rules, five short
blasts mean, "I am unsure of your intent."
,Action Signals - correct answer Under both rules, three short blasts means I am
operating stern propulsion. One short blast means, under International Rules, I am
altering course to starboard; under Inland Rules, it means I intend to leave you to port.
Two short blasts means (International Rules) am altering course to port, and (US
Inland Rules) I intend to leave you on my starboard side.
Channel 13 on VHF - correct answer The channel used by most commercial vessels to
communicate bridge to bridge.
Rule 6 - correct answer Requires every vessel to proceed at a safe speed, allowing,
depending on conditions such as fog and limited visibility, traffic, etc., time and space
needed to "take proper and effective action."
Sound signals in reduced visibility - correct answer Vessels under 12 meters (40 feet)
not obliged to use horn but make some other efficient sound signal at not less than
two minute intervals.
Signal under sail: One long blast followed by two short
Signal under power: One prolonged blast. Sailboat under power uses this signal.
, Stem head Fitting - correct answer A stainless-steel fitting on the bow of a boat to
which the forestay and jib tack are attached, as well as the roller fairlead for the
anchor rode.
Turnbuckle - correct answer A mechanical fitting attached to the lower ends of stays,
which connects them to the chainplate, allowing for the standing rigging to be adjusted
(tightened.)
Chainplate - correct answer Metal plate bolted to the hull of a boat to which standing
rigging is attached.
Hatch - correct answer A covered opening in the deck.
Transom - correct answer The flat surface forming the stern of a vessel.
Questions & Answers {Grade A} 100%
Correct (Verified Solutions)
Security Zones - correct answer Do not approach within 100 yards of a naval vessel
longer than 100 feet.
Rule 10 - correct answer Traffic separation schemes: A vessel operating in a traffic
separation scheme is required to use the lane designated for its direction of travel--In
most of the world, that means keep to the right and slower vessels to the right in that
lane.
Rule 10 requires crossing a traffic lane at a right angle.
Sailboats are not required to use the separation scheme if an inshore zone is
available. But if are using one, use appropriate lane and act as if you are in a narrow
channel.
Danger Signal - correct answer Under International and US Inland Rules, five short
blasts mean, "I am unsure of your intent."
,Action Signals - correct answer Under both rules, three short blasts means I am
operating stern propulsion. One short blast means, under International Rules, I am
altering course to starboard; under Inland Rules, it means I intend to leave you to port.
Two short blasts means (International Rules) am altering course to port, and (US
Inland Rules) I intend to leave you on my starboard side.
Channel 13 on VHF - correct answer The channel used by most commercial vessels to
communicate bridge to bridge.
Rule 6 - correct answer Requires every vessel to proceed at a safe speed, allowing,
depending on conditions such as fog and limited visibility, traffic, etc., time and space
needed to "take proper and effective action."
Sound signals in reduced visibility - correct answer Vessels under 12 meters (40 feet)
not obliged to use horn but make some other efficient sound signal at not less than
two minute intervals.
Signal under sail: One long blast followed by two short
Signal under power: One prolonged blast. Sailboat under power uses this signal.
, Stem head Fitting - correct answer A stainless-steel fitting on the bow of a boat to
which the forestay and jib tack are attached, as well as the roller fairlead for the
anchor rode.
Turnbuckle - correct answer A mechanical fitting attached to the lower ends of stays,
which connects them to the chainplate, allowing for the standing rigging to be adjusted
(tightened.)
Chainplate - correct answer Metal plate bolted to the hull of a boat to which standing
rigging is attached.
Hatch - correct answer A covered opening in the deck.
Transom - correct answer The flat surface forming the stern of a vessel.
