Question 4931 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 "I" (India) to signify that "_______________"

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

The correct answer is B) I am altering my course to port. The International Code of Signals specifies that the display of the code letter "I" (India) by a vessel signifies that the vessel is "Altering my course to port." This visual signal is used to indicate the maneuvering intentions of the icebreaker assisting another vessel through an ice field, allowing the assisted vessel to anticipate and respond accordingly. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately represent the meaning of the "I" (India) signal. Specifically, options A, C, and D describe different maneuvering situations that are not conveyed by the "I" (India) signal.

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