A vessel is flying the signal "BJ-1" from her starboard halyard. What does this signal mean?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — an aircraft is circling over an accident
The International Code of Signals defines the signal 'BJ-1' as an indication that an aircraft is circling over an accident site. This visual signal is used to alert nearby vessels or search and rescue assets that a distress situation has been located and requires immediate assistance.
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