Deck General (Supplementary) USCG Q#1010 (Set 18)

INTERNATIONAL ONLY On open water, a power-driven vessel coming up dead astern of another vessel and altering her course to starboard so as to pass on the starboard side of the vessel ahead would sound __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — one short blast

Under COLREG Rule 34(c)(i), a power-driven vessel operating in international waters and altering course to starboard to pass another vessel sounds one short blast to indicate her action.

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