Question 378Rules of the Road90% to pass
INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels, "A" and "B" , are meeting in a narrow channel as shown in illustration D029RR below. Which statement is TRUE concerning whistle signals between the vessels?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) Both vessels should sound two short blasts.
This is correct because under the Inland Navigation Rules, when two power-driven vessels are meeting in a narrow channel, both vessels should sound two short blasts to indicate that they intend to pass port-to-port. This is the standard whistle signal for a meeting situation in a narrow channel, where a change of course and/or speed may be necessary to safely pass.
The other answer choices are incorrect because option A would be the wrong signal, option B would not be sufficient, and option D would be incorrect as some whistle signal is required in this meeting situation.
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