ASA 103 ATONS: Markers, Bouys, Lights, Traffic, Charts ||
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Describe Naval Security Zones correct answers No vessel within 100 yards of a Navy vessel
longer than 100 feet. Vessels within 500 yards must operate at minimum speed.
What does one long blast mean? correct answers This means you are leaving a dock or departing
your slip. It signals to others a change in status and that you are getting underway.
A prolonged blast is also sounded when a vessel is approaching a bend in a river where vessels
coming from another direction cannot be seen. It is sometimes referred to as the "blind bend
signal".
What do two short blasts mean? correct answers This means "I intend to leave you on MY
starboard side."
When you pass near another boat, you will maneuver by leaving them on your right side as you
pass. If you are behind another boat, going the same direction and about to overtake it, two short
blasts means: "I intend to pass you on YOUR port side, MY starboard side."
Think of liquid highway lanes and passing lanes
What do Three Short Blasts mean? correct answers This means you are operating in astern
propulsion, does not necessarily mean you are backing up.
What does One Prolonged Blast + Three Short Blasts mean? correct answers One prolonged
blast indicates you are getting under way, followed by three short blasts (operating stern
propulsion) indicates you are backing up. This is what is sounded when you are departing a dock
in reverse.
This is technically two different signals in succession.
What do Five Short Blasts mean? correct answers This is the DANGER signal. It says, I am
unsure of your intentions!
Remember, when you approach another vessel and hear either one or two short blasts, and you
both understand their signal and can safely let them execute, you are then required to respond
with the same signal in response. If you don't understand their intentions, or feel that their
proposed maneuver is dangerous to either vessel, then you are required to sound the DANGER
signal.
When crossing a traffic separation zone (aquatic center divider) what must be considered?
correct answers Avoid crossing, but if you must, cross at a right angle as quickly as is safe and
possible.
, In reduced visibility, such as fog what are your obligations? correct answers Note your position
relative to your destination and plot a course for safe return to port. Post a lookout at the bow.
Rule 35g requires vessels under sail to make a sound signal of 1 long and 2 short blasts at
2minute intervals. Vessels under power 1 long blast every 2minutes.
Rule 6 correct answers Every vessel must proceed at a safe speed taking into account conditions.
All vessels underway must display the following lights: correct answers -Red on port
-Green on starboard
BOTH with an arc of visibility of 112.5 dgress from the bow to 22.5 abaft of the beam.
-White stern light
In a crossing situation, if you can see another vessel's red light, YOU are the give way vessel.
What is a bouy? correct answers They float on water, are anchored to bottom
What is a beacon? correct answers They are fixed to the bottom of the bottom or installed on
land.
What do RED bouys and beacons represent? correct answers These designate the RIGHT side of
a channel or preferred channel for vessels entering from open water. They are numbered with
EVEN numbers that get bigger the further inland you travel.
RED RIGHT RETURNING
PASS THEM ON YOUR RIGHT AS YOU RETURN FROM OPEN WATER
As you travel toward open water the numbers countdown with Red on your left.
RED RIGHT RETURNING
What do a GREEN bouys and beacons represent? correct answers These designate the LEFT side
of a channel or preferred channel as its leads INLAND from open water. They have ODD
numbers that ascend as you head inland or away from open water.
PASS THEM ON YOUR LEFT AS YOU LEAVE OPEN WATER OR HEAD UPSTREAM.
RED RIGHT RETURNING
As you travel toward open water the numbers countdown, Pass them on your Right.
What is the purpose of a bouy with red and green horizontal bands? correct answers This is a
bifurcation buoy and indicates a where a channel divides or meets another. It's top color indicates
which side of the preferred channel it marks.
If the top color is red you want to pass it on your Right if heading IN (Red right returning). Pass
it on your Left if heading away from open water or upsteam.
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Describe Naval Security Zones correct answers No vessel within 100 yards of a Navy vessel
longer than 100 feet. Vessels within 500 yards must operate at minimum speed.
What does one long blast mean? correct answers This means you are leaving a dock or departing
your slip. It signals to others a change in status and that you are getting underway.
A prolonged blast is also sounded when a vessel is approaching a bend in a river where vessels
coming from another direction cannot be seen. It is sometimes referred to as the "blind bend
signal".
What do two short blasts mean? correct answers This means "I intend to leave you on MY
starboard side."
When you pass near another boat, you will maneuver by leaving them on your right side as you
pass. If you are behind another boat, going the same direction and about to overtake it, two short
blasts means: "I intend to pass you on YOUR port side, MY starboard side."
Think of liquid highway lanes and passing lanes
What do Three Short Blasts mean? correct answers This means you are operating in astern
propulsion, does not necessarily mean you are backing up.
What does One Prolonged Blast + Three Short Blasts mean? correct answers One prolonged
blast indicates you are getting under way, followed by three short blasts (operating stern
propulsion) indicates you are backing up. This is what is sounded when you are departing a dock
in reverse.
This is technically two different signals in succession.
What do Five Short Blasts mean? correct answers This is the DANGER signal. It says, I am
unsure of your intentions!
Remember, when you approach another vessel and hear either one or two short blasts, and you
both understand their signal and can safely let them execute, you are then required to respond
with the same signal in response. If you don't understand their intentions, or feel that their
proposed maneuver is dangerous to either vessel, then you are required to sound the DANGER
signal.
When crossing a traffic separation zone (aquatic center divider) what must be considered?
correct answers Avoid crossing, but if you must, cross at a right angle as quickly as is safe and
possible.
, In reduced visibility, such as fog what are your obligations? correct answers Note your position
relative to your destination and plot a course for safe return to port. Post a lookout at the bow.
Rule 35g requires vessels under sail to make a sound signal of 1 long and 2 short blasts at
2minute intervals. Vessels under power 1 long blast every 2minutes.
Rule 6 correct answers Every vessel must proceed at a safe speed taking into account conditions.
All vessels underway must display the following lights: correct answers -Red on port
-Green on starboard
BOTH with an arc of visibility of 112.5 dgress from the bow to 22.5 abaft of the beam.
-White stern light
In a crossing situation, if you can see another vessel's red light, YOU are the give way vessel.
What is a bouy? correct answers They float on water, are anchored to bottom
What is a beacon? correct answers They are fixed to the bottom of the bottom or installed on
land.
What do RED bouys and beacons represent? correct answers These designate the RIGHT side of
a channel or preferred channel for vessels entering from open water. They are numbered with
EVEN numbers that get bigger the further inland you travel.
RED RIGHT RETURNING
PASS THEM ON YOUR RIGHT AS YOU RETURN FROM OPEN WATER
As you travel toward open water the numbers countdown with Red on your left.
RED RIGHT RETURNING
What do a GREEN bouys and beacons represent? correct answers These designate the LEFT side
of a channel or preferred channel as its leads INLAND from open water. They have ODD
numbers that ascend as you head inland or away from open water.
PASS THEM ON YOUR LEFT AS YOU LEAVE OPEN WATER OR HEAD UPSTREAM.
RED RIGHT RETURNING
As you travel toward open water the numbers countdown, Pass them on your Right.
What is the purpose of a bouy with red and green horizontal bands? correct answers This is a
bifurcation buoy and indicates a where a channel divides or meets another. It's top color indicates
which side of the preferred channel it marks.
If the top color is red you want to pass it on your Right if heading IN (Red right returning). Pass
it on your Left if heading away from open water or upsteam.
