BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a channel or fairway where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction shall sound which signal?

Correct Answer: Option A — One prolonged blast

Rule 34(e) requires that a vessel nearing a bend or area of a channel where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction shall sound one prolonged blast. This signal must be answered with a prolonged blast by any approaching vessel that may be within hearing around the bend.