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While navigating in restricted visibility, you hear a fog signal that appears to be coming from forward of your beam and you cannot avoid a close-quarters situation. Which action is required by the Navigation Rules?

  1. AAlter course 60 degrees to starboard and maintain speed
  2. BSound five short blasts and maintain course and speed
  3. CReduce speed to the minimum at which the vessel can be kept on course, and if necessary take all way off✓ correct
  4. DIncrease speed to pass clear of the other vessel as quickly as possible

Why C is correct

33 CFR §83.19(e) requires that a vessel which cannot avoid a close-quarters situation with another vessel forward of the beam shall reduce speed to the minimum at which she can be kept on course, take all way off if necessary, and navigate with extreme caution until danger of collision is over.

Cited:33 CFR §83.19

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