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Set 12 • Question #106 of 475
Launch Interactive Practice Room BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a vessel nearing a bend in the channel where, because of the height of the bank, you cannot see a vessel approaching from the opposite direction. You should sound __________.
A
one short blast
B
one prolonged blast
✓ Correct Answer
C
one long blast
D
five or more short blasts
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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