USCG Exam PracticeRule 13 — Overtaking
A power-driven vessel intends to overtake another power-driven vessel on the overtaken vessel's starboard side in inland waters. What whistle signal must the overtaking vessel sound under Rule 34?
- ✓ One short blastCorrect
- B. Two short blasts
- C. One prolonged blast
- D. Three short blasts
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.34(c)(i)(1) prescribes one short blast to mean 'I intend to overtake you on your starboard side.' Two short blasts signal intent to overtake on the port side.
Cited:33 CFR §83.34