Rules of the Road USCG Q#500 (Set 8)

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The wind is ESE, and a sailing vessel is steering NW. Which fog signal should she sound?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — One prolonged and two short blasts at two minute intervals

Under Inland Rule 34(a), two short blasts indicates 'I intend to leave you on my starboard side' (starboard-to-starboard pass), requiring an identical two short blasts confirmation.

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