Deck General (Supplementary) USCG Question #455 (Set 9)

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

Rule 35 governs fog signals and requires power-driven vessels making way to continue sounding only their prescribed fog signals until visual contact is established, avoiding unauthorized steering or engine whistle signals.

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