Deck General (Supplementary) USCG Question #964 (Set 17)

INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, a vessel trying to overtake another on the other vessel's port side, would sound a whistle signal of __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts

COLREG Rule 34(c)(i) dictates that an overtaking vessel operating within a narrow channel or fairway and intending to pass along the port side of the vessel ahead must sound two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts.

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