BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway and approaching a bend in the channel where vessels approaching from the opposite direction cannot be seen. You should sound __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — one blast, 4 to 6 seconds in duration

Under Rule 34(e), a vessel nearing a bend where other vessels may be obscured must sound one prolonged blast. Approaching vessels around the bend must answer with one prolonged blast.

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