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Set 6 • Question #384 of 475
Launch Interactive Practice Room BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog when you hear the rapid ringing of a bell for five seconds followed by the sounding of a gong for five seconds. This signal indicates a vessel __________.
A
aground
B
more than 100 meters in length, at anchor
✓ Correct Answer
C
fishing while making no way through the water
D
fishing in company with another vessel
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under Inland Navigation Rules, for the condition where 'You are underway in fog when you hear the rapid ringing of a bell for five seconds followed by the sounding of a gong for five seconds. This signal indicates a vessel', the correct requirement is: 'more than 100 meters in length, at anchor'. This standard ensures clear navigational intent and collision avoidance.
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