USCG Exam Practice · Rule 5 — Look-out
A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver is at anchor in restricted visibility. Under Rule 35, what fog signal must she sound at intervals of not more than 2 minutes?
- AOne prolonged blast
- BTwo prolonged blasts in succession
- COne prolonged blast followed by two short blasts✓ correct
- DOne short blast, one prolonged blast, and one short blast
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.35(c) requires a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, whether underway or at anchor, to sound one prolonged followed by two short blasts at intervals of not more than 2 minutes. This signal differs from the anchor bell signal prescribed in §83.35(g) for ordinary vessels at anchor.
Cited:33 CFR §83.35
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