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Key Facts: USCG Master Rivers 500-1600 Exam
RVR02
NMC Exam Code
NMC Examinations
~210
Typical Original Path Questions
Q300+Q386–Q389 module sums
90%
Rules & Chart Plot Pass
USCG Deck Guide / module standards
$95
Exam Fee (Lower Level)
46 CFR 10.219
$240
Typical Original Total Fee
Evaluation + exam + issuance
500–1600
GRT Band (Exam Code)
NMC RVR02
RVR02 Master Rivers less than 500–1600 GRT is modular: Inland Rules (50 at 90%), Deck General and Deck Safety (50 each at 70%), Navigation General Rivers (50 at 70%), and Chart Plot (10 at 90%)—about 210 original-path questions. Lower-level original fees are about $100+$95+$45 under 46 CFR 10.219. Service follows 46 CFR 11.459 like corresponding GLI tonnage; Great Lakes service is not required. This free bank is an English MCQ study aid.
Sample USCG Master Rivers 500-1600 Practice Questions
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1As master on watch under Inland Rule 5, you must maintain a proper lookout by:
2Under Inland Rule 7(a), if there is any doubt whether risk of collision exists, such risk shall be:
3The steering and sailing rules of Section II, Rules 11 through 18, apply only to vessels:
4Under the Inland Rules, three short blasts on the whistle mean:
5Under Rule 22, the minimum visibility range required for the masthead light of a vessel of 50 metres or more in length is:
6Under Inland Rules on the Western Rivers or waters specified by the Secretary, a power-driven vessel proceeding downbound with a following current shall:
7Under Inland Rule 34, when power-driven vessels are in sight of one another and meeting or crossing with risk of collision, a short blast means:
8Rule 19(d) gives a second caution to a vessel taking avoiding action on radar information alone. So far as possible she must avoid an alteration of course toward:
9A vessel engaged in towing alongside or pushing ahead on the Western Rivers, when required to exhibit lights, typically shows towing identification lights in addition to:
10Under Inland Rules, when vessels are in sight and one is in doubt as to the intentions or actions of the other, the vessel in doubt shall immediately:
About the USCG Master Rivers 500-1600 Exam
The USCG Master of Less Than 500–1600 GRT — Rivers examination (NMC exam code RVR02) is the limited-tonnage national deck knowledge path for master service on rivers under 46 CFR 11.459. Modules cover Inland Rules of the Road (including Western Rivers special provisions), deck general, deck safety, navigation general for rivers, and chart plot. Service requirements match the corresponding Great Lakes and inland tonnage path; Great Lakes service is not required.
Assessment
RVR02: Q300 Rules of the Road Inland (50, 90%); Q386 Deck General (50, 70%); Q387 Deck Safety (50, 70%); Q388 Navigation General Rivers (50, 70%); Q389 Chart Plot (10, 90%). Q390 is Master LT 500-1600 GRT Renewal Open Book Exercise (renewal only).
Time Limit
Up to 3.5 hours per module; minimum two modules per day, all modules completed on consecutive days within the same business week
Passing Score
70% most modules; 90% Rules of the Road; 90% chart plot
Exam Fee
$95 examination fee; ~$240 typical original lower-level total ($100 evaluation + $95 exam + $45 issuance) (U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center (NMC) / Regional Exam Centers)
USCG Master Rivers 500-1600 Exam Content Outline
Rules of the Road Inland
Inland Rules with Western Rivers special provisions for limited-tonnage river master decisions.
Deck General
Seamanship, tow and barge operations, watchkeeping, and shipboard management at master level.
Deck Safety
Stability, damage control, firefighting, lifesaving, and emergencies.
Navigation General Rivers
River navigation, aids, currents, locks, compass, and piloting.
Chart Plot
Plotting and calculation problems scored at 90%.
How to Pass the USCG Master Rivers 500-1600 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70% most modules; 90% Rules of the Road; 90% chart plot
- Assessment: RVR02: Q300 Rules of the Road Inland (50, 90%); Q386 Deck General (50, 70%); Q387 Deck Safety (50, 70%); Q388 Navigation General Rivers (50, 70%); Q389 Chart Plot (10, 90%). Q390 is Master LT 500-1600 GRT Renewal Open Book Exercise (renewal only).
- Time limit: Up to 3.5 hours per module; minimum two modules per day, all modules completed on consecutive days within the same business week
- Exam fee: $95 examination fee; ~$240 typical original lower-level total ($100 evaluation + $95 exam + $45 issuance)
Keys to Passing
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
USCG Master Rivers 500-1600 Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the USCG RVR02 exam?
RVR02 is modular. Original modules are Rules of the Road Inland (50), Deck General (50), Deck Safety (50), Navigation General Rivers (50), and Chart Plot (10)—about 210 questions total. Q390 is a renewal open-book exercise, not part of the original knowledge path.
What passing score do I need?
Most modules require 70%. Rules of the Road Inland (Q300) requires 90%. Chart plot (Q389) requires 90%.
How much does the exam cost?
Under 46 CFR 10.219, a typical original lower-level officer path is about $100 evaluation, $95 examination, and $45 issuance. Medical, drug testing, and training costs are separate. Pay via Pay.gov.
Can I take the exam remotely?
No. These deck officer modules are administered in person at U.S. Coast Guard Regional Exam Centers (RECs). There is no approved remote-testing option for these endorsements.
How does Master Rivers 500–1600 service compare to Great Lakes and inland at the same tonnage?
Under 46 CFR 11.459(b), Master or Mate of river self-propelled vessels with a 25 to 1,600 GRT limitation must meet the same service requirements as the corresponding tonnage Great Lakes and inland endorsement. Service on the Great Lakes is not required for rivers endorsements.
Are open-book renewal exercises the same as the original modules?
No. Q390 Master LT 500-1600 GRT Renewal Open Book Exercise is separate from original RVR02 knowledge modules (Q300, Q386–Q389). This bank focuses on original-module knowledge.
What calculator can I bring?
The NMC policy letter of December 2, 2024 superseded the earlier TI-30XIIS-only rule. At a Regional Exam Center you may use a programmable calculator with memory if all programs and memory are cleared before entry and you can demonstrate clearing with the manufacturer's instructions. If the examiner cannot confirm the device is cleared, a TI-30XIIS is provided instead. Only one calculator is allowed; other electronics including smart watches are not permitted.
Is this free practice bank an official Coast Guard exam?
No. This is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for exam prep. Official modules are administered by the Coast Guard at RECs and may include chart-plot and calculation items that this bank approximates with knowledge and calculation MCQs.