A mobile offshore drilling unit under tow is approaching a fog bank. When should fog signals be started?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Immediately
COLREGS Rule 35 requires fog signals to be sounded in or near areas of restricted visibility, whether by day or night. As soon as the MODU or its tow encounters or approaches restricted visibility, mandatory sound signals must commence immediately.
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