USCG Exam PracticeRule 35 — Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility
A pilot vessel engaged on pilotage duty is underway and making way in restricted visibility. In addition to her regular underway fog signal, she MAY sound which optional identity signal?
- A. One short blast followed by one prolonged blast
- B. Five short and rapid blasts
- ✓ Four short blastsCorrect
- D. Three short blasts
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.35(k) authorizes a pilot vessel engaged on pilotage duty to supplement the signals in §83.35(a), (b), or (g) with an identity signal of four short blasts. Five short and rapid blasts is the doubt/danger signal under §83.34(d), not a fog signal identity signal.
Cited:33 CFR §83.35(k)