BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel ahead sound two prolonged blasts on the whistle. You should __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — sound only fog signals until the other vessel is sighted
COLREGS Rule 35 requires power-driven vessels underway making way in restricted visibility to sound fog signals of one prolonged blast at intervals not exceeding 2 minutes. Two prolonged blasts indicate a power-driven vessel stopped and making no way.
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