Question 212 Deck General

The correct answer is B) Two bell strokes. According to maritime protocol, when a lookout sights an object or vessel on the port (left) side of the vessel, they should sound two bell strokes to alert the crew. This is the standard signaling procedure for indicating an object or vessel on the port side, as per the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS). The other answer choices are incorrect because one bell stroke would indicate an object on the starboard (right) side, three bell strokes would indicate the vessel is in shallow water or nearing the shore, and four bell strokes would indicate an emergency situation.