44. (1.2.2.3A-9 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear the fog signal of another vessel ahead. If a risk of collision exists, you must __________.

Question

44.   (1.2.2.3A-9 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear the fog signal of another vessel ahead. If a risk of collision exists, you must __________.

Accepted Answer

Option A: slow to bare steerageway and navigate with caution. Rule 19(e) dictates that a vessel hearing fog signals forward of her beam shall reduce speed to bare steerageway, navigate with extreme caution, and if necessary take all way off until the danger of collision is over.