USCG Exam Practice · Danger bearings and danger circles
A vessel in restricted visibility hears a fog signal apparently forward of her beam and cannot determine whether risk of collision exists. What action is required?
- AAlter course to starboard and maintain speed
- BSound the danger signal and maintain course and speed
- CReduce speed to the minimum at which she can be kept on course, and if necessary take all way off✓ correct
- DIncrease speed to pass clear of the other vessel as quickly as possible
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.19(e) requires that except where risk of collision has been determined not to 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, and if necessary take all way off, navigating with extreme caution until danger of collision is over.
Cited:33 CFR §83.19
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