BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "prolonged blast" means a blast of __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — four to six seconds duration
Annex III of the COLREGS explicitly defines a prolonged blast as a whistle signal lasting between four to six seconds, used extensively in restricted visibility and maneuvering contexts.
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