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Set 9 • Question #469 of 475
Launch Interactive Practice Room BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning the danger signal?
A
When any vessel fails to understand the intentions of an approaching vessel she must sound the danger signal.
✓ Correct Answer
B
Only the stand-on vessel can sound the danger signal.
C
Distress signals may be used in place of the danger signal.
D
The danger signal consists of 4 or more short blasts of the whistle.
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under Rule 34(d), when vessels in sight of one another are in doubt whether sufficient action is being taken to avoid collision, the vessel in doubt must immediately sound at least 5 short and rapid blasts on the whistle.
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