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Set 10 • Question #55 of 475
Launch Interactive Practice Room BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway and approaching a bend in the channel where vessels approaching from the opposite direction cannot be seen. You should sound __________.
A
one blast, 4 to 6 seconds in duration
✓ Correct Answer
B
three blasts, 4 to 6 seconds in duration
C
one continuous blast until you are able to see around the bend
D
one blast, 8 to 10 seconds in duration
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under Rule 34(e), a vessel nearing a bend where other vessels may be obscured must sound one prolonged blast. Approaching vessels around the bend must answer with one prolonged blast.
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