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Set 1 • Question #1 of 475
Launch Interactive Practice Room INLAND ONLY You are navigating in a narrow channel and must remain in the channel for safe operation. Another vessel is crossing the channel ahead of you from your starboard and you doubt whether your vessel will pass safely. Which statement is TRUE?
A
You must stop your vessel, since the other vessel is the stand-on.
B
You must sound one short blast of the whistle and turn to starboard.
C
You must sound the danger signal.
✓ Correct Answer
D
You must stop your engines and you may sound the danger signal.
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under Rule 34(d), when vessels in sight of one another are in doubt whether sufficient action is being taken to avoid collision, the vessel in doubt must immediately sound at least 5 short and rapid blasts on the whistle.
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