Deck General (Supplementary) USCG Question #649 (Set 13)

INLAND ONLY You are on power driven vessel "A" in a narrow channel as shown in illustration D032RR below. Power driven vessel "B" sounds two short blasts. What signal should you sound if you are in agreement?

USCG Exam Illustration D032RR
USCG Examination Diagram: Illustration D032RR
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — sound two short blasts

Under Inland Rules 34(c)(i), when overtaking another vessel in a narrow channel, two short blasts indicate an intention to pass on the port side. If in agreement, the overtaken vessel must sound the same two short blasts in response.

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