USCG Exam PracticeRule 14 — Head-on Situation
Under Inland Rule 34, when two power-driven vessels are in sight of one another and meeting within half a mile, what whistle signal does a vessel sound to indicate she intends to leave the other vessel on her port side?
- A. Two short blasts.
- B. One prolonged blast.
- ✓ One short blast.Correct
- D. Three short blasts.
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.34(a)(i)(1) states that one short blast means 'I intend to leave you on my port side.' Two short blasts means leaving the other on the starboard side, and three short blasts means operating astern propulsion. One prolonged blast is used when departing a dock or nearing a bend.
Cited:33 CFR §83.34