USCG Exam PracticeRule 32 — Sound Signal Definitions
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, which vessels are required to sound one prolonged followed by two short blasts at intervals of not more than 2 minutes in restricted visibility?
- A. Power-driven vessels making way through the water only
- B. Power-driven vessels underway but stopped and making no way
- ✓ Sailing vessels, vessels not under command, vessels restricted in ability to maneuver, vessels engaged in fishing, and vessels engaged in towing or pushingCorrect
- D. Vessels at anchor of 100 meters or more in length
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.35(c) specifies that vessels not under command, vessels restricted in ability to maneuver, sailing vessels, vessels engaged in fishing, and vessels towing or pushing shall sound one prolonged followed by two short blasts at intervals of not more than 2 minutes. Power-driven vessels making way sound one prolonged blast per §83.35(a), and vessels stopped sound two prolonged blasts per §83.35(b).
Cited:33 CFR §83.35