USCG Limited OUPV (Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels)

Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is every vessel required to maintain at all times?

• AA fixed speed above the local current
• BA proper lookout by sight and hearing
• CA towline ready for emergency towing
• DA continuous radio broadcast of position

Under Inland Rules, when is a vessel considered to be underway?

• AOnly when making way through the water
• BWhen not at anchor, made fast to the shore, or aground
• COnly when engaged in commercial passenger service
• DOnly when outside a marked channel

In a crossing situation under Inland Rules, which power-driven vessel shall keep out of the way?

• AThe vessel that has the other on her own port side
• BThe vessel that has the other on her own starboard side
• CThe faster of the two vessels
• DThe vessel closer to the nearest buoy

What whistle signal indicates, under Inland Rules, 'I intend to leave you on my port side' in a meeting or crossing situation?

• AOne short blast
• BTwo short blasts
• CThree short blasts
• DFive short blasts

What does two short blasts mean under the Inland Navigation Rules in a meeting or crossing situation?

• AI am operating astern propulsion
• BI intend to leave you on my starboard side
• CI am altering course to starboard
• DDanger; I do not understand your intentions

What sound signal is used under Inland Rules to indicate doubt or disagreement with another vessel's proposed maneuver?

• AOne prolonged blast
• BTwo prolonged blasts
• CAt least five short and rapid blasts
• DOne short and one prolonged blast

A power-driven vessel overtaking another vessel shall keep out of the way until:

• AShe is past and clear
• BThe vessels are abeam of each other
• CThe overtaken vessel reduces speed
• DBoth vessels enter open water

When is a vessel considered to be overtaking another under the Navigation Rules?

• AWhen approaching from more than 22.5 degrees abaft the other vessel's beam
• BWhen approaching from dead ahead within 10 degrees
• CWhen both vessels are on reciprocal courses
• DWhen either vessel sounds one short blast

What lights must a power-driven vessel of less than 12 meters in length show when underway at night under Inland Rules?

• ASidelights and a sternlight only
• BAn all-round white light and sidelights
• COnly a masthead light
• DTwo all-round red lights

What color is the starboard sidelight?

• ARed
• BGreen
• CWhite
• DYellow

A vessel at anchor shall exhibit, where it can best be seen:

• ASidelights and a sternlight
• BAn all-round white light or one ball
• CTwo all-round red lights in a vertical line
• DA flashing yellow light

Under Inland Rules in a narrow channel, a vessel of less than 20 meters in length shall not impede:

• AAny vessel engaged in fishing
• BThe passage of a vessel that can safely navigate only within the channel
• CA sailing vessel on any heading
• DAny vessel sounding one prolonged blast

What action should a stand-on vessel take when it becomes apparent that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action?

• AMaintain course and speed no matter what
• BTake action to avoid collision as soon as it becomes apparent that the give-way vessel is…
• CImmediately reverse engines without sounding any signal
• DSound one prolonged blast and stop dead in the water

In or near an area of restricted visibility, a vessel at anchor shall, at intervals of not more than one minute:

• ASound one prolonged blast
• BRing the bell rapidly for about 5 seconds
• CSound two prolonged blasts
• DSound at least five short and rapid blasts

When two power-driven vessels are meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses so as to involve risk of collision under Inland Rules, each shall alter course to:

• APort so as to pass starboard to starboard
• BStarboard so as to pass port to port
• CWhichever side has deeper water
• DThe side preferred by the larger vessel

Risk of collision shall be deemed to exist if:

• AThe compass bearing of an approaching vessel does not appreciably change
• BTwo vessels are more than one mile apart
• CEither vessel is at anchor
• DBoth vessels are sailing vessels

A sailing vessel underway shall keep out of the way of all of the following EXCEPT:

• AA vessel not under command
• BA vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
• CA vessel engaged in fishing
• DA power-driven vessel crossing from port to starboard

What day shape indicates a vessel at anchor?

• AA diamond
• BA ball
• CA cone apex downward
• DTwo cones apexes together

Under Inland Rules, which statement about vessel traffic is correct in a narrow channel?

• AA vessel shall keep as near to the outer limit of the channel which lies on her starboard…
• BA vessel shall always keep to the center of the channel
• CPower-driven vessels have no duty to smaller craft
• DOvertaking is prohibited at all times in narrow channels

You see only a white light of another vessel dead ahead at night. The other vessel is most likely:

• AA power-driven vessel crossing from starboard
• BA vessel showing only a sternlight, and you may be overtaking
• CA vessel not under command
• DA vessel aground

What is the required action of a give-way vessel?

• AMaintain course and speed
• BTake early and substantial action to keep well clear
• CSound five short blasts and hold course
• DPass as close as possible to save time

A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver is one which, from the nature of her work:

• AIs fishing with trolling lines only
• BIs unable to keep out of the way of another vessel
• CIs sailing and under power
• DIs at anchor in a designated anchorage

Under Inland Rules, when vessels are in sight of one another in a meeting situation and agreement has been reached by whistle signals, each vessel shall:

• AIgnore further sound signals
• BPass as agreed and take any further action needed to avoid collision
• CStop engines immediately
• DCross ahead of the other vessel

What lights indicate a vessel engaged in fishing other than trawling?

• ARed over white all-round lights
• BGreen over white all-round lights
• CTwo all-round red lights
• DWhite over red all-round lights

In restricted visibility under the Rules, a power-driven vessel making way through the water shall sound:

• AOne short blast every two minutes
• BOne prolonged blast at intervals of not more than two minutes
• CTwo prolonged blasts every minute
• DFive short blasts continuously

In restricted visibility, a sailing vessel, a vessel engaged in fishing, a vessel not under command, and a vessel towing or pushing all sound the same signal at intervals of not more than two minutes. That signal is:

• AOne prolonged blast only
• BOne prolonged blast followed by two short blasts
• CTwo prolonged blasts
• DOne prolonged blast followed by three short blasts

Which vessel, when underway, has the highest priority of right-of-way among the following?

• AA sailing vessel
• BA vessel not under command
• CA power-driven vessel
• DA vessel engaged in fishing with trolling lines only

You are the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. The other vessel has not taken action and collision cannot be avoided by the give-way vessel alone. You must:

• AMaintain course and speed until impact
• BTake such action as will best aid to avoid collision
• CSound one prolonged blast only and wait
• DTurn to port across the other vessel's bow

What is a short blast as defined by the Navigation Rules?

• AA blast of about 1 second duration
• BA blast of about 4 to 6 seconds duration
• CA blast of about 8 to 10 seconds duration
• DAny blast less than 10 seconds

Under Inland Rules, a power-driven vessel leaving a dock or berth shall sound:

• AOne short blast
• BOne prolonged blast
• CTwo short blasts
• DFive short blasts

Which statement about Special Inland Rules for Western Rivers is generally correct?

• AThey replace all Inland Rules on every U.S. waterway
• BThey include certain special provisions that apply on Western Rivers in addition to or in…
• CThey only apply to vessels over 1,600 GRT
• DThey eliminate the need for a lookout

At night you can see a red sidelight on another vessel and no white light at all. What does that tell you?

• AYou are directly astern of her and she is showing you a sternlight
• BYou are somewhere on her port side, within the arc from dead ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft…
• CShe is at anchor
• DShe is not under command

Safe speed under the Rules means a speed at which:

• AYou can always operate at hull speed
• BYou can take proper and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within a dista…
• CYou match the speed of the largest vessel nearby
• DYou exceed the current by at least 5 knots

If there is any doubt whether another vessel is overtaking, a vessel shall assume that:

• AShe is the stand-on vessel
• BShe is overtaking and act accordingly
• CNo risk of collision exists
• DThe other vessel must alter course to port

Under Inland Rule 30, a vessel of less than 20 metres in length at anchor in a special anchorage area designated by the Coast Guard:

• AIs not required to exhibit the anchor lights or shapes required by the Rule
• BMust exhibit two all-round red lights in a vertical line
• CMust exhibit an all-round green light
• DMust exhibit three balls in a vertical line

What is the maximum number of passengers for hire an OUPV operator may carry on an uninspected passenger vessel?

• A4
• B6
• C12
• DNo limit if the vessel is under 100 GRT

Under the marine casualty reporting rules in 46 CFR part 4, which event must be reported to the Coast Guard?

• AA passenger becoming seasick during a charter
• BAn unintended grounding, or a loss of main propulsion or primary steering
• CEvery refuelling of the vessel
• DA scheduled haul-out for bottom paint

At a minimum, an uninspected passenger vessel must carry which life-saving equipment for persons on board?

• AOne throwable cushion only
• BA USCG-approved wearable PFD for each person on board
• CA life raft for half the persons on board
• DOnly children's PFDs if adults can swim

Every gasoline engine installed in a motorboat, other than an outboard motor, must be fitted with:

• AAn acceptable means of backfire flame control, such as a backfire flame arrestor
• BA spark-gap igniter mounted at the air intake
• CA carbon dioxide injector in the carburettor throat
• DAn exhaust silencer rated for combustible-metal fires

What is the best immediate action if a person falls overboard from your small passenger vessel?

• AContinue to the next waypoint and return later
• BShout 'man overboard,' mark the position, keep the person in sight, and maneuver to recov…
• CShut down all electronics before turning
• DThrow the anchor immediately and wait

When anchoring a small vessel, the recommended scope in normal conditions is approximately:

• A1:1 (rode length to water depth)
• B2:1
• C5:1 to 7:1
• D20:1

Before getting underway with passengers, the operator should:

• ASkip the safety brief if the trip is short
• BProvide a safety orientation covering PFDs, emergency procedures, and relevant hazards
• COnly brief passengers who request it
• DStore all PFDs under locked hatches

What is the primary purpose of a throwable personal flotation device on a small passenger vessel?

• ATo replace wearable PFDs for adults
• BTo throw to a person in the water to provide flotation until recovery
• CTo mark an anchorage
• DTo serve as a boat fender

Gasoline vapors in a boat bilge are dangerous primarily because they are:

• ALighter than air and always rise clear of the bilge
• BHeavier than air, can accumulate low in the bilge, and are highly explosive
• CNon-flammable when mixed with water
• DOnly harmful if the engine is diesel

Before starting a gasoline inboard engine after fueling, you should:

• AStart immediately to clear fumes with exhaust
• BOperate the bilge blower for the required period and check for fuel vapors
• CClose all vents to keep fumes inside
• DPour water into the bilge

What is the first action if you discover a fire in a machinery space on a small vessel?

• AOpen all hatches to increase oxygen
• BShut down machinery and fuel sources as appropriate, alert persons on board, and fight th…
• CAbandon ship immediately without notification
• DPour water into the electrical panel

Visual distress signals are required on coastal waters and certain other waters. Which is an accepted daytime visual distress signal?

• AA flashlight only
• BAn orange distress flag
• CA green navigation light
• DA black ball day shape

What does VHF Channel 16 primarily used for?

• APrivate commercial chat only
• BDistress, safety, and calling
• COnly weather broadcasts
• DOnly bridge-to-bridge navigation on Western Rivers