INLAND ONLY What is the required whistle signal for a power-driven vessel leaving a dock or berth?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — One prolonged blast
Under Inland Rule 34(g), a power-driven vessel leaving a dock or berth must sound one prolonged blast (4 to 6 seconds) on her whistle as a warning signal to other vessels navigating nearby.
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