USCG Exam PracticeRule 37 — Distress Signals
A vessel in distress may signal by slowly and repeatedly raising and lowering arms outstretched to each side. This signal indicates ______.
- A. intention to alter course to starboard
- ✓ distress and need of assistanceCorrect
- C. request for a pilot
- D. vessel is not under command
Why B is correct
33 CFR §87.01(k) lists slowly and repeatedly raising and lowering arms outstretched to each side as an authorized distress signal indicating distress and need of assistance. The other options describe entirely different signals not associated with this gesture.
Cited:33 CFR §87.01