INLAND ONLY You are a power-driven vessel proceeding in a channel in inland waters and are meeting an outbound power-driven vessel. Your responsibilities include __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — exchanging whistle signals if passing within half a mile
33 CFR 83.34(a) mandates that power-driven vessels in sight of one another, when meeting or crossing at a distance within half a mile, must exchange whistle signals. This requirement ensures clear communication of intent in confined inland waters, regardless of the specific maneuver being performed.
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