Question 293Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in restricted visibility and hear a fog signal forward of the beam. Nothing appears on your radar screen. You must take what action?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) slow to bare steerageway.
According to the International and Inland Navigation Rules, when you hear a fog signal forward of the beam in restricted visibility and nothing appears on your radar screen, you should slow your vessel to the minimum speed necessary to maintain steerage. This action helps to avoid a potential collision with the unseen vessel or object emitting the fog signal.
The other options are incorrect because: A) sounding two prolonged blasts on the whistle is not the appropriate action in this situation; B) stopping the engines entirely would not allow you to maintain steerage; and D) sounding the danger signal is not required in this circumstance.
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