USCG Exam Practice · Rule 35 — Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility
Under Inland Rule 35, a vessel at anchor must ring the bell rapidly for about 5 seconds at intervals of not more than how long?
- A2 minutes
- B1 minute✓ correct
- C30 seconds
- D3 minutes
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.35(g) specifies that a vessel at anchor shall ring the bell rapidly for about 5 seconds at intervals of not more than 1 minute. The 2-minute interval applies to underway fog signals, not the anchor bell.
Cited:33 CFR §83.35(g)
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