Deck General (Supplementary) USCG Question #506 (Set 10)

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway and pushing a barge ahead, your vessel enters a heavy rain storm. You should sound __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — one prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes

Under Inland Rule 34(a), two short blasts indicates 'I intend to leave you on my starboard side' (starboard-to-starboard pass), requiring an identical two short blasts confirmation.

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