USCG Master 1600-Ton Captain License

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

• AEach shall alter course to port so they pass starboard-to-starboard
• BEach shall alter course to starboard so they pass port-to-port
• CThe larger tonnage vessel holds course and the smaller gives way
• DBoth vessels stop engines and signal one short blast

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?

• AMaintain course and speed because radar contact is sufficient
• BSound one prolonged blast and continue on the present heading
• CTake avoiding action in ample time, and if altering course, avoid an alteration to port f…
• DAlter course to port to open the CPA on the radar display

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?

• AOnly the after masthead light is required
• BA second masthead light abaft of and higher than the forward masthead light is required
• CTwo all-round red lights in a vertical line are required
• DThe sidelights must be doubled

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

• AThree all-round red lights in a vertical line or a cylinder by day
• BTwo all-round red lights in a vertical line or a ball by day
• CAn all-round white light over a red light or a diamond by day
• DTwo all-round green lights in a vertical line or two cones apex together by day

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

• AOne short blast at intervals of not more than 2 minutes
• BTwo prolonged blasts at intervals of not more than 2 minutes
• COne prolonged blast at intervals of not more than 2 minutes
• DOne prolonged followed by two short blasts at intervals of not more than 2 minutes

Inside a Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) under Rule 10 of the 72 COLREGS, a vessel that must cross a traffic lane shall:

• ACross on a heading that gives the best ETA
• BCross at the angle of least resistance to the current
• CCross on a heading as nearly as practicable at right angles to the general direction of t…
• DAvoid all crossing because crossing is prohibited

An overtaking situation under Rule 13 of the 72 COLREGS is defined as approaching another vessel from a direction more than how many degrees abaft her beam?

• A11.25 degrees
• B22.5 degrees
• C45 degrees
• D67.5 degrees

Your 1,600 GRT cargo vessel is the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. The give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action and a close-quarters situation is developing. Under Rule 17, what may you do?

• AYou must continue to hold course and speed until collision is unavoidable
• BYou shall take action by your maneuver alone as soon as it becomes apparent the give-way…
• CYou may signal three short blasts and reverse engines
• DYou must alter course to port to clear the other vessel

Under Inland Rule 9, a power-driven vessel proceeding downbound with a following current on the Great Lakes, Western Rivers, or specified waters shall propose the manner of passage and signal first. The upbound vessel shall:

• AHold a steady course and speed, no signal required
• BSound the danger signal if she disagrees
• CPropose the passage signals first because she is uphill
• DCross-signal immediately on hearing the downbound proposal

What lights are required at night for a 1,600 GRT power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside, except in the case of a composite unit, under the 72 COLREGS?

• ATwo masthead lights in a vertical line forward, sidelights, and a sternlight
• BTwo masthead lights in a vertical line forward, sidelights, two towing lights in a vertic…
• CThree masthead lights in a vertical line forward, sidelights, and a sternlight
• DTwo masthead lights forward, sidelights, and two yellow towing lights in a vertical line…

Five or more short and rapid blasts on the whistle under the 72 COLREGS indicates:

• AA vessel is restricted in ability to maneuver
• BDoubt that sufficient action is being taken to avoid collision (the danger signal)
• CA pilot is on board
• DVessel is anchored and dragging

A vessel engaged in fishing other than trawling shows what all-round light pattern at night under the 72 COLREGS?

• ATwo all-round green lights in a vertical line
• BTwo all-round red lights in a vertical line
• CAn all-round red light over an all-round white light
• DAn all-round green light over an all-round white light

Your 1,600 GRT vessel is at anchor in international waters with a length of 100 meters. What anchor lights are required at night under the 72 COLREGS?

• AOne all-round white light visible at 3 miles
• BA forward all-round white light and another at or near the stern at a lower level, plus w…
• CThree all-round white lights in a vertical line
• DAn all-round white light and an all-round red light in a vertical line

Under the 72 COLREGS, the sound signal sequence one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts at intervals of not more than 2 minutes indicates:

• AA pilot vessel underway
• BA vessel not under command making way
• CA vessel constrained by draft, restricted in ability to maneuver, engaged in towing, or s…
• DA vessel at anchor in restricted visibility

What does a vessel restricted in ability to maneuver display by day under the 72 COLREGS?

• AA single ball
• BTwo cones, apex together
• CThree shapes in a vertical line: a ball, a diamond, and a ball
• DA cylinder

Two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision. Under Rule 15 of the 72 COLREGS, which vessel is the give-way vessel?

• AThe vessel with the wind on her starboard side
• BThe smaller tonnage vessel
• CThe vessel which has the other on her own starboard side
• DThe vessel which has the other on her own port side

One short blast under International (72 COLREGS) Rule 34(a) by a power-driven vessel in sight of another power-driven vessel signals:

• AI intend to leave you on my port side
• BI am altering my course to starboard
• CI am altering my course to port
• DI am operating astern propulsion

Under the 72 COLREGS, every vessel shall use all available means appropriate to determine if risk of collision exists. If there is any doubt:

• ASuch risk shall be deemed to exist
• BThe vessel shall maintain course and speed until visual contact is made
• CRisk shall be assumed not to exist until plotted on radar
• DOnly the master may declare risk of collision

Under Rule 6 of the 72 COLREGS, what factors must be considered in determining a safe speed?

• AOnly the state of visibility and traffic density
• BVisibility, traffic density, maneuverability, background lights, sea state, draft relativ…
• CThe vessel's maximum continuous rating for fuel economy
• DThe wishes of the charterer regarding ETA

When a power-driven vessel is towing astern and the length of the tow from the stern of the towing vessel to the after end of the tow exceeds 200 meters, what daytime shape is required under the 72 COLREGS?

• ATwo balls in a vertical line
• BA black ball
• CA diamond shape
• DA black cylinder

In a narrow channel under Rule 9 of the 72 COLREGS, a vessel of less than 20 meters in length, a sailing vessel, or a vessel engaged in fishing shall:

• AHave right of way over a 1,600 GRT freighter restricted to the channel
• BNot impede the passage of a vessel that can safely navigate only within the narrow channel
• CSound one short blast and proceed first
• DAnchor clear of the channel until the larger vessel passes

Under the 72 COLREGS, a vessel engaged in dredging or underwater operations that is restricted in her ability to maneuver and has an obstruction on one side shall display, in addition to the standard NUC-RAM signals, what additional lights or shapes on the obstructed side?

• ATwo all-round red lights or two balls in a vertical line
• BTwo all-round green lights or two diamonds in a vertical line
• CAn all-round yellow flashing light
• DTwo all-round white lights or two diamonds in a vertical line

Under the 72 COLREGS, a vessel proceeding along a narrow channel or fairway shall keep:

• ATo the centerline of the channel for best maneuvering room
• BOutside the lateral buoy line
• CAs near to the outer limit of the channel or fairway which lies on her starboard side as…
• DTo the deepest water regardless of side

A vessel of 1,600 GRT not under command, making way, at night under the 72 COLREGS, shall display:

• AThree all-round red lights in a vertical line
• BTwo all-round red lights in a vertical line, sidelights, and a sternlight
• CAn all-round white over an all-round red light
• DTwo all-round white lights in a vertical line

A pilot vessel on pilotage duty at night under the 72 COLREGS shall display, in addition to her vessel-type lights:

• AAn all-round white over an all-round red light at or near the masthead
• BTwo all-round red lights in a vertical line
• CThree all-round white lights
• DTwo all-round yellow lights flashing alternately

Bridge Resource Management (BRM) on a 1,600 GRT vessel is best characterized as:

• ASole-master decision-making to maintain authority
• BEffective use of all resources — human, technical, and procedural — by the bridge team to…
• CStrict adherence to checklists in lieu of communication
• DDelegation of conning to the most junior officer to build experience

Under the ISM Code, which document onboard a 1,600 GRT cargo vessel is the company-specific written policy and procedures system covering safe operation and pollution prevention?

• ADocument of Compliance (DOC)
• BSafety Management Certificate (SMC)
• CSafety Management System (SMS) manual
• DContinuous Synopsis Record (CSR)

On a loaded 1,600 GRT cargo vessel, free surface in a partly-filled tank reduces stability by what mechanism?

• AIt physically lowers the keel below the baseline
• BIt causes an apparent (virtual) rise in the vessel's center of gravity, reducing GM
• CIt increases the vessel's metacentric height
• DIt shifts the longitudinal center of buoyancy aft only

Under SOLAS, what is the primary purpose of a vessel's load line marks on a 1,600 GRT cargo vessel?

• ATo indicate the maximum permitted draft for the vessel in different seasons and zones
• BTo show the centerline forward perpendicular
• CTo mark the draft at which the vessel was last drydocked
• DTo denote the chain locker capacity

What is the principal purpose of a stowage plan on a 1,600 GRT general cargo vessel?

• ATo track the crew watch rotation
• BTo document cargo location, weight distribution, dangerous goods segregation, and port-of…
• CTo meet flag-state crewing requirements
• DTo establish bunkering schedules

When loading heavy cargo low in the holds of a 1,600 GRT freighter, the immediate effect on the vessel's stability is:

• AGM decreases and the vessel becomes more tender
• BGM increases and the vessel becomes stiffer
• CGM is unaffected because total displacement is unchanged
• DThe vessel develops a permanent list to starboard

While anchored in 30 fathoms of water and good holding ground, the generally accepted minimum scope of anchor chain for a 1,600 GRT vessel in ordinary conditions is approximately:

• A1:1 (one shot per fathom of depth)
• B3:1 to 5:1 (three to five times the depth)
• C10:1 in all conditions
• D1:2 (half the depth in chain)

The Official Logbook on a U.S.-flag 1,600 GRT vessel is required to record:

• AOnly weather observations
• BOnly fuel consumption
• CStatutorily required entries including births, deaths, marriage, disciplinary actions, ca…
• DOnly the master's personal notes

Which of the following is a primary cause of cargo shift in a 1,600 GRT bulk carrier?

• AExcessive metacentric height alone
• BImproper trimming and inadequate securing of cargo combined with vessel motion in a seaway
• CUse of permanent magnets in the magnetic compass
• DRoutine ballasting between port calls

What document, retained on board, lists each piece of survival craft, lifesaving equipment, and pyrotechnics required by the vessel's certificate of inspection?

• AContinuous Synopsis Record
• BMuster List
• CCertificate of Inspection (COI) and accompanying equipment list
• DVoyage Data Recorder annual certificate

The principal advantage of a stockless anchor (such as the Hall or AC-14) over the Admiralty stocked pattern on a 1,600 GRT vessel is:

• AIt has greater holding power per pound in every bottom type
• BIt can be hove tight against the hawsepipe and handled mechanically, simplifying stowage…
• CIt cannot drag in any conditions
• DIt eliminates the need for chain stoppers

Pilot ladders provided for a 1,600 GRT vessel must:

• ABe rigged only on the port side at all times
• BBe rigged in compliance with SOLAS V/23 and the IMO pilot transfer arrangement standards
• CBe longer than 12 meters total length to be legal
• DBe made entirely of synthetic line without rigid steps

On a 1,600 GRT vessel underway, who has overall authority and responsibility for the safety of the vessel, crew, passengers, and cargo regardless of who is on watch?

• AThe pilot, whenever embarked
• BThe chief mate during cargo operations
• CThe master, at all times
• DThe vessel's owner ashore

Trim by the stern on a 1,600 GRT cargo vessel generally has what effect on steering and propulsion?

• AReduces propeller immersion and makes steering easier at slow speed
• BImproves propeller immersion and generally improves steering response by deepening the ru…
• CHas no impact on hull resistance or rudder authority
• DCauses the vessel to plow her bow under in calm water

Which of the following is a properly applied factor of safety when securing heavy lift cargo for sea on a 1,600 GRT vessel using the Cargo Securing Manual?

• A1:1, equal to maximum static load
• BThe Maximum Securing Load (MSL) values prescribed in the CSM, applied with allowable tran…
• CHalving the line breaking strength to give a working load
• DWhatever the bosun thinks adequate

The list of permitted hazardous cargoes, segregation requirements, and stowage categories for dangerous goods carried in packaged form on a 1,600 GRT cargo vessel is found in:

• AThe International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code
• BThe MARPOL Annex IV regulations
• CThe IMO BLU Code
• DThe COLREGS Annex IV

If a 1,600 GRT vessel takes on free water in a compartment off-center, the most immediate stability concern is:

• ALoss of fuel oil viscosity
• BFree communication with the sea creating both bodily sinkage and a free surface effect th…
• CAn increase in the metacentric height
• DReduction of fore-and-aft trim only

Bunker fuel consumption planning for a 1,600 GRT vessel on an oceans voyage should include:

• AOnly the rated daily consumption multiplied by distance
• BDaily consumption at planned speed, port and standby allowances, weather and current allo…
• CA 50% reserve regardless of voyage length
• DWhatever fuel is the cheapest at the load port

Under STCW, the master shall ensure that a passage plan covering the intended voyage from berth to berth contains, at minimum:

• AOnly the great circle track
• BThe four stages of appraisal, planning, execution, and monitoring, with the plan in a for…
• CBunker consumption rates only
• DThe pilot's contact phone number

Under MARPOL Annex V, fixed garbage management practices on a 1,600 GRT vessel require:

• AA Garbage Management Plan and Garbage Record Book if ≥100 GT or certified to carry 15 or…
• BPermission to discharge all plastic garbage at least 12 nm offshore
• CDischarge of food wastes anywhere outside port limits
• DNo documentation requirements

The Oil Record Book Part I on a 1,600 GRT vessel is used to record:

• AMachinery-space operations such as bilge water transfer, sludge disposal, and bunkering
• BCargo oil operations on a product tanker
• CGarbage discharges only
• DSewage system tests only

When transferring conn to the pilot on a 1,600 GRT vessel, best practice for the master is to:

• ALeave the bridge while the pilot is in command
• BConduct a master-pilot exchange covering vessel particulars, intended passage plan, expec…
• CAllow the pilot to navigate without sharing the vessel's draft or maneuvering characteris…
• DTake the engine controls personally throughout

Squat on a 1,600 GRT vessel transiting a shallow channel results in:

• AReduced under-keel clearance (UKC) due to bodily sinkage and trim changes that increase w…
• BAn increase in freeboard
• COnly an increase in trim by the bow at all speeds
• DTotal elimination of bottom contact risk