USCG Exam Practice · Rule 35 — Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility
Which of the following vessel types is required to sound one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts in restricted visibility?
- AA power-driven vessel making way
- BA vessel engaged in fishing while at anchor✓ correct
- CA manned vessel being towed
- DA power-driven vessel stopped and making no way
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.35(c) requires a vessel engaged in fishing, whether underway or at anchor, to sound one prolonged followed by two short blasts. A manned vessel being towed sounds one prolonged followed by three short blasts per §83.35(e), and power-driven vessels making way or stopped have separate signals under §83.35(a) and (b).
Cited:33 CFR §83.35(c)
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