USCG Exam PracticeRule 19 — Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility
A vessel in restricted visibility hears a fog signal that appears to be coming from forward of her beam and cannot determine whether a risk of collision exists. What action does Inland Rule 19 require?
- A. Maintain speed and course and sound the danger signal
- ✓ Reduce speed to the minimum at which she can be kept on course, take all way off if necessary, and navigate with extreme cautionCorrect
- C. Immediately alter course to starboard and increase speed to clear the area
- D. Anchor immediately until the fog signal is no longer heard
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.19(e) requires that except where it has been determined that a risk of collision does not 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, take all way off if necessary, and navigate with extreme caution until danger of collision is over.
Cited:33 CFR §83.19(e)