Question 134Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel. She is about one mile distant and is on your starboard bow. You believe she will cross ahead of you. She then sounds a whistle signal of five short blasts. What action should you take?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) Make a large course change, and slow down if necessary.
The reasoning behind this is that the other vessel's signal of five short blasts indicates that she is in distress or has a malfunction and is not under command. In this situation, the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) require you to take early and substantial action to avoid a collision, such as making a large course change and slowing down if necessary. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not address the urgent situation presented by the other vessel's distress signal.
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