INLAND ONLY Your power-driven vessel is overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel. You wish to overtake her on her starboard side. You should sound a whistle signal of __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — one short blast
Under Inland Rule 34(a), one short blast indicates 'I intend to leave you on my port side' (port-to-port pass), requiring a confirming one short blast from the other vessel.
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