Question 15

The Correct Answer is D **Explanation of Correct Option (D):** Under the Inland Navigation Rules (specifically Rule 34 - Maneuvering and Warning Signals), a vessel uses whistle signals to convey its intention when maneuvering near another vessel. The signal of **one short blast** when meeting another vessel means the signaling vessel is proposing a **passing arrangement** where it will alter its course to starboard and expects the other vessel to pass on its own port side. Stated from the perspective of the signaling vessel, this means: **"I intend to leave you on my port side."** (i.e., your vessel will pass me on my port side). **Explanation of Incorrect Options:** * **A) "I am turning to starboard."** While the signaling vessel is maneuvering to starboard to execute the proposed passing, this phrasing is incomplete in the context of a meeting signal. The primary meaning of the signal is the *passing arrangement* itself ("I intend to leave you on my port side"), not just the immediate rudder action. * **B) "I am turning to port."** This intention would be signaled by **two short blasts** under the Inland Rules, as it signifies a maneuver where the signaling vessel intends to leave the other vessel on its own starboard side. * **C) "I intend to leave you on my starboard side."** This intention (a starboard-to-starboard passing) is signaled by **two short blasts** under the Inland Rules.