Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #328 (Set 10)

If you were being assisted by an icebreaker and he sent you the single letter "Q", what would he would be telling you?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — to shorten the distance between vessels

Icebreaker communication signals designate the single-letter flag or sound 'Q' to instruct the assisted vessel to shorten the towing or operational distance between the two ships.

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