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USCG Exam PracticeRule 35 — Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility

A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver is at anchor in restricted visibility. Which fog signal requirement applies to her?

  1. A. She sounds only the anchor bell signal prescribed in §83.35(g) because she is at anchor, not underway
  2. She sounds one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts at intervals of not more than 2 minutes, because §83.35(c) applies to a RAM vessel whether underway or at anchorCorrect
  3. C. She sounds two prolonged blasts at intervals of not more than 2 minutes because she is stopped and making no way
  4. D. She is exempt from fog signals while at anchor because her restricted maneuverability excuses compliance

Why B is correct

33 CFR §83.35(c) explicitly states that a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, 'whether underway or at anchor,' shall sound one prolonged followed by two short blasts at intervals of not more than 2 minutes. The anchor bell signal in §83.35(g) applies to ordinary vessels at anchor, not to RAM vessels, which have a separate prescribed signal regardless of their underway or anchored status.

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