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Set 3 • Question #267 of 475
Launch Interactive Practice Room INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power- driven vessel in a narrow channel. The other vessel will have to move to allow you to pass. You wish to overtake the other vessel and leave her on your starboard side. Your FIRST whistle signal should be __________.
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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