BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a vessel nearing a bend in the channel where, because of the height of the bank, you cannot see a vessel approaching from the opposite direction. You should sound __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — one prolonged blast

Under Rule 34(e), a vessel nearing a bend where other vessels may be obscured must sound one prolonged blast. Approaching vessels around the bend must answer with one prolonged blast.

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