USCG Exam PracticeRule 19 — Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility
In restricted visibility, your vessel hears the fog signal of another vessel apparently forward of the beam. You have not yet determined whether a risk of collision exists. What action is required?
- A. Maintain course and speed and continue radar plotting
- B. Alter course to starboard immediately
- ✓ Reduce speed to the minimum at which the vessel can be kept on courseCorrect
- D. Sound five short blasts and take all way off
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.19(e) requires that except where it has been determined that a risk of collision does not exist, every vessel which hears apparently forward of her beam the fog signal of another vessel shall reduce her speed to the minimum at which she can be kept on course, and if necessary take all her way off.
Cited:33 CFR §83.19(e)