USCG Exam PracticeRule 37 — Distress Signals
Which of the following is a recognized distress signal under 33 CFR §87.01?
- A. A white parachute flare fired at intervals of one minute
- ✓ Orange-colored smoke from a smoke signalCorrect
- C. A continuous blast on a vessel's whistle lasting two minutes
- D. Rapid and repeated sounding of a ship's bell
Why B is correct
33 CFR §87.01(j) lists a smoke signal giving off orange-colored smoke as an authorized distress signal. A white flare, a continuous whistle blast, and rapid bell sounding are not listed in §87.01.
Cited:33 CFR §87.01