Question 971Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement concerning whistle signals is FALSE?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C. A vessel engaged in towing in fog shall sound a fog signal at intervals of not more than 2 minutes, not less than one minute.
The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) state that a vessel engaged in towing another vessel shall sound the fog signal for a power-driven vessel at intervals of not more than 2 minutes. This is to alert other vessels to the presence of the towing vessel and its tow. The other answer choices are correct statements about whistle signals.
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