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Set 2 • Question #243 of 475
Launch Interactive Practice Room INLAND ONLY A vessel overtaking another in a narrow channel, and wishing to pass on the other vessel's port side, would sound a whistle signal of __________.
A
one short blast
B
two short blasts
✓ Correct Answer
C
two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast
D
two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under Inland Rule 34(a), two short blasts indicates 'I intend to leave you on my starboard side' (starboard-to-starboard pass), requiring an identical two short blasts confirmation.
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