Question 900Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, which vessel may sound the danger signal?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) Either vessel.
According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), both the give-way vessel and the stand-on vessel are permitted to sound the danger signal (five or more short, rapid blasts on the whistle) if they believe there is a risk of collision. This applies to both international and inland navigation rules.
The other options are incorrect because: B) Neither vessel should not sound the danger signal if they believe a collision is imminent; C) Only the give-way vessel is not required to sound the danger signal; and D) The stand-on vessel is also allowed to sound the danger signal if necessary, not just the give-way vessel.
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