Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #378 (Set 11)

An aircraft has indicated that he wants you to change course and follow him. You cannot comply because of an emergency on board. Which signal should you make?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — Send the Morse signal "N" by flashing light

When an aircraft requests a vessel to change course and follow but an onboard emergency prevents compliance, the vessel must transmit the Morse signal "N" by flashing light.

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