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COLREGS General

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MINTRA CET includes short topic-based sets such as incident investigation, accommodation safety, anchoring operations and firefighting. Study an individual module, then review your mistakes in your account.

“MINTRA CET — COLREGS General” contains 24 questions across 1 collection.

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You have visually detected a vessel displaying the lights shown below. What is the vessel’s type and status?

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  • A vessel engaged in mine clearance operations making way through the water.✓ Correct answer
  • A fishing vessel not making way through the water.
  • A vessel engaged in underwater operations that is restricted in its ability to manoeuvre.
  • A vessel under tow.
You have visually detected a vessel displaying the day shapes below. What is this status of this vessel?

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  • Aground.
  • Not under command.
  • Constrained by their draught.✓ Correct answer
  • At anchor.
  • Restricted in their ability to manoeuvre.
Which of the following statements regarding the “stand-on” vessel is true?

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  • If early actions have failed and the vessels are close to each other, the stand-on vessel is urged to carry out whatever manoeuvre is necessary to avoid a collision.✓ Correct answer
  • It may be necessary for the stand-on vessel to alter their course or speed if it becomes clear that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action to avoid a collision.✓ Correct answer
  • IF a stand-on vessel needs to act during a crossing situation, it should avoid course alterations to the port side so as not to counter any action that the give-way vessel might still take.✓ Correct answer
  • If a stand-on vessel needs to act during a crossing situation, it should avoid course alterations to the starboard side so as not to counter any action that the give-way vessel might still take.
  • Rule 17 requires stand-on vessels to maintain their course and speed under any circumstance.
You are underway in an area of reduced visibility and hear a sound signal. It is likely coming from the starboard bow; however you cannot locate the other vessel either visually or with the radar. Which of the following actions should you take?

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  • As the sound signal appeared to come from forward of your vessel’s beam, you should reduce speed to the minimum and navigate with extreme caution.✓ Correct answer
  • As the sound signal appeared to come from starboard side, you should alter your course to starboard and carefully pass astern of the other vessel.
  • As the sound signal appeared to come from forward of your vessel’s beam, you should alter your course to port side and observe the situation.
  • You should immediately clarify the situation with a radio call, since you cannot detect the other vessel.
You have visually detected a vessel displaying the lights below. What is the status of this vessel?

Multiple correct answers

Question illustration
  • Not under command.✓ Correct answer
  • Not making way through the water.
  • Making way through the water.✓ Correct answer
  • Constrained by their draught.
  • Restricted in their ability to manoeuvre.

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