When more than one vessel is being assisted by an... - USCG Deck General

When more than one vessel is being assisted by an icebreaker, distances between vessels should be constant. Which signal should be given by a vessel which is ahead of another and whose speed suddenly begins to drop?

A A flag hoist consisting of the code figure "4"

B A flag hoist consisting of the code figure "5"

C Four short blast on the whistle

D A flag hoist consisting of the code letters "FE" (Foxtrot-Echo)

AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) A flag hoist consisting of the code figure "5". When an icebreaker is assisting multiple vessels, the vessels are required to maintain a constant distance between each other. If the speed of a vessel ahead suddenly drops, it should signal this to the vessel behind it by hoisting the code figure "5", which indicates "My speed is reducing". This allows the following vessel to adjust its speed accordingly and maintain the proper distance. The other options are incorrect because they do not specifically indicate a change in speed. Option A, the code figure "4", is used to signal "My engines are going astern". Option C, four short blasts on the whistle, is a general alarm signal. Option D, the code letters "FE", stands for "Frederic" and does not relate to a change in speed.

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Question 4936 Deck General

When more than one vessel is being assisted by an icebreaker, distances between vessels should be constant. Which signal should be given by a vessel which is ahead of another and whose speed suddenly begins to drop?

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