INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel sounds two short blasts. This signal indicates the vessel __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — is altering course to port
Under COLREG Rule 34(a), sounding two short blasts is an operational rudder indicator confirming that the vessel is actively altering its course to port, not merely stating a future intention.
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