Question 347 Deck Safety
70% to passWhat is the meaning of the signal VJ 8 when sent by the International Code of Signals?
A
Winds of force 8 are expected.
B
You should stop hauling your warps.
C
Low clouds cover 8 octants of the sky.
D
A gale is expected from the north.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) A gale is expected from the north. The International Code of Signals is a standardized system of communications used at sea, and the signal VJ 8 specifically indicates that a gale is expected from the north. This aligns with the correct answer, as a gale is a strong wind of force 8 on the Beaufort scale. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the meaning of the VJ 8 signal. Option A refers to wind force only, without specifying the direction. Option B is unrelated to weather signals. Option C describes cloud cover, which is not the intended meaning of the VJ 8 signal.
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