USCG Exam PracticeLeeway allowance in plotting
Under Inland Rules, when two power-driven vessels are in sight of one another and within half a mile, one vessel sounds two short blasts. What does this signal mean?
- A. I am operating astern propulsion
- B. I intend to overtake you on your port side
- ✓ I intend to leave you on my starboard sideCorrect
- D. I intend to leave you on my port side
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.34(a)(i)(2) specifies that two short blasts mean 'I intend to leave you on my starboard side.' This is a proposal signal under Inland Rules, requiring agreement from the other vessel before the maneuver is executed.
Cited:33 CFR §83.34