BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is the duration of each prolonged blast on whistle signals used by a power-driven vessel in fog, whether making way or underway but not making way?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — four to six seconds
Rule 35(a) defines a prolonged blast as a blast of four to six seconds duration. This signal is required for power-driven vessels making way through the water in or near an area of restricted visibility to alert other vessels of their presence and status.
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