INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting. A two blast whistle signal by either vessel means __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — "I am altering course to port"
International Regulations differ fundamentally from Inland Rules; under COLREG Rule 34(a), a two-blast signal strictly means 'I am altering course to port' rather than requesting a starboard-to-starboard passing agreement.
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