Question 4901 Deck General

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An icebreaker assisting a vessel through an ice field would display a visual signal consisting of the code letter "E" (Echo) to signify that " ".

A I am altering my course to starboard
B My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water
C I am altering my course to port
D I am operating astern propulsion
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) I am altering my course to starboard. The International Code of Signals states that the visual signal of the code letter "E" (Echo) displayed by an icebreaker assisting a vessel through an ice field signifies that the icebreaker is "altering its course to starboard." This allows the assisted vessel to anticipate the icebreaker's movements and adjust its own course accordingly. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the meaning of the "E" (Echo) signal in the context of an icebreaker assisting a vessel through ice. Options B, C, and D describe different maneuvering signals that would not be appropriate for an icebreaker in this situation.

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