USCG Exam Practice · Rule 19 — Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility
Under Inland Rule 19, a vessel hears a fog signal apparently forward of her beam and has not determined that risk of collision does not exist. What action is required?
- AAlter course to starboard and maintain speed
- BReduce speed to the minimum at which she can be kept on course and, if necessary, take all way off✓ correct
- CSound five short blasts and maintain course and speed
- DAlter course to port to open the closest point of approach
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.19(e) requires that unless risk of collision has been determined not to exist, a vessel hearing a fog signal apparently forward of her beam shall reduce speed to the minimum at which she can be kept on course and, if necessary, take all way off, navigating with extreme caution until danger of collision is over.
Cited:33 CFR §83.19(e)
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