Question 4937 Deck General

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Your vessel is being assisted through an ice field in Thunder Bay by the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker Alexander Henry. The starboard lookout reports that the icebreaker has run up the code flag "N" (November). What action should you take?

A Stop your engines
B Reduce speed
C Stop your vessel instantly
D Reverse your engines
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) Stop your engines. When the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker Alexander Henry raises the code flag "N" (November), this signal indicates that the icebreaker is conducting ice operations and is requesting all vessels in the vicinity to stop their engines. This allows the icebreaker to safely and effectively navigate the ice field without interference from other vessels. Stopping your engines as requested is the proper action to take in this situation, as it ensures the safety of the icebreaker's ice operations and your own vessel. The other options are incorrect because reducing speed (B) or stopping instantly (C) would not fully comply with the icebreaker's request, while reversing engines (D) could interfere with the icebreaker's maneuvers.

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