USCG Exam PracticeLeeway allowance in plotting
A vessel nearing a bend in a channel where other vessels may be obscured sounds one prolonged blast. An approaching vessel that may be within hearing around the bend is required to:
- A. Sound five short and rapid blasts
- B. Sound two short blasts
- ✓ Sound one prolonged blast in replyCorrect
- D. Sound one short blast in reply
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.34(e) requires that a vessel nearing a bend sound one prolonged blast, and that signal shall be answered with a prolonged blast by any approaching vessel that may be within hearing around the bend.
Cited:33 CFR §83.34