Question 27 of 30
Match the term "MAKING WAY THROUGH WATER" with the most suitable answers given below
A
Five short blasts
B
Altering course to Stateboard
C
One prolonged blast every two minutes
D
One prolonged blast followed by two short
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: One prolonged blast every two minutes.
The COLREGs define sound signals for vessels. 'Making way through water' means the vessel is underway and moving. The prescribed sound signal for a power-driven vessel making way through the water, when not otherwise required to be making sound signals, is one prolonged blast every two minutes.