Question 381Rules of the Road90% to pass
INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the fog signal of a vessel 15 meters in length, anchored in a "special anchorage area" approved by the Secretary?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) The vessel is not required to sound a fog signal.
According to the Inland Navigation Rules, vessels less than 20 meters in length when at anchor in a special anchorage area approved by the Secretary are not required to sound a fog signal. The regulations do not mandate any specific fog signal for a 15-meter vessel anchored in a designated special anchorage area. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.
The other options are incorrect because they describe fog signal requirements that do not apply to a vessel of this size anchored in a special anchorage area. Options A, B, and D would be correct for larger vessels or vessels not in a special anchorage area, but they do not accurately reflect the regulations for this specific scenario.
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