INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the meaning of a one short blast signal used when meeting another vessel?

Correct Answer: Option D — "I intend to leave you on my port side."

33 CFR 83.34(a) (Rule 34) defines the one short blast signal in Inland waters as an intention to leave the other vessel on the port side. This is a proposal for a port-to-port passing, which must be agreed upon by the other vessel before the maneuver is executed.