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Sea School – OUPV Captain’s License 2025/2026 | 100+ Solved Questions & Answers | Navigation, Lights, Sound Signals, Distress Codes

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This document offers a complete and exam-ready collection of 100+ multiple-choice questions with correct answers for the OUPV (Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels) license, part of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Captain’s License curriculum. Updated for the 2025/2026 exam cycle, it is a valuable study guide for candidates attending U.S. Maritime Academies, Sea School, or any approved maritime training institution. The material focuses on practical seamanship and regulatory compliance, aligned with Coast Guard requirements for small commercial vessel operators. It is especially relevant for those seeking to command vessels carrying up to six paying passengers (“six-pack” license). Topics covered include: Navigation and light signals: day shapes, running lights, towing lights, anchor lights Sound signals: short blasts, prolonged blasts, danger signals Vessel types and statuses: restricted in ability to maneuver, not under command, constrained by draft Distress signals: visual (smoke, searchlight, arms signaling), audio (whistle blasts), and radio signals (PAN, MAYDAY) Rules of the Road (COLREGs): overtaking, crossing, head-on situations, stand-on and give-way vessels Emergency procedures and public safety activities Terminology and onboard practices: dredging, towing, mine clearance, anchor procedures This document is best suited for: Mariners preparing for the USCG OUPV license exam Sea School or maritime training center students Commercial and recreational vessel operators Instructors preparing classroom or mock exam material The Q&A format follows exam logic, using direct maritime terminology to reinforce mastery of operational rules and safety procedures. All answers are current and matched to official licensing standards. Keywords: OUPV license, captain’s license, sea school exam, navigation lights, sound signals, vessel types, COLREGs, maritime distress signals, towing vessels, vessel at anchor, rule of the road, six-pack license, USCG exam, public safety vessel, leeward, dredging operations, marine navigation, maritime training, U.S. Coast Guard

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Sea School - OUPV Study Guide
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Yellow towing lights - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Two yellow lights in a vertical line

above the stern light, used to indicate a vessel is towing another vessel


Small white light - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A small white light in lieu of the stern

light, used to indicate a vessel is not under command or restricted in her

ability to maneuver


Ascending to leeward - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔When a vessel is unable to maintain

its course and speed, it indicates a loss of maneuverability


Almanac - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A book or table containing astronomical and

navigational information used for navigation purposes

, Reticle - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A grid or pattern used in navigation instruments to

assist in taking accurate readings


Visit - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔To board or go on board a vessel for inspection or

other purposes


Impale - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔To pierce or fix with a sharp object, often used in

the context of securing something to a surface


Monad - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A single unit or entity, often used in the context of

describing a vessel


Distress signal - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A signal indicating an emergency or the

need for assistance, used to communicate distress to other vessels or

authorities


Directing the beam of a searchlight - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A distress signal used

to attract attention or indicate distress by pointing the beam of a searchlight

towards the source of distress


Smoke signal - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔A distress signal consisting of the release of

orange-colored smoke to indicate distress or the need for assistance

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