Deck General (Supplementary) USCG Question #1016 (Set 18)

INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel sounds one short blast. This signal indicates the vessel __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — is altering course to starboard

COLREG Rule 34(a) establishes that a single short blast on the whistle indicates that the vessel is actively altering course to starboard.

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