Question 292 Rules of the Road

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear the fog signal of another vessel ahead. If a risk of collision exists, which action is required by the Rules?

A sound three short blasts and back your engines
B slow to bare steerageway and navigate with caution
C continue on your course and speed until the other vessel is sighted
D stop your engines and navigate with caution
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) slow to bare steerageway and navigate with caution. According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), when a risk of collision exists in restricted visibility, the vessel must take action to avoid a collision. Slowing to bare steerageway and navigating with caution allows the vessel to maintain control and be prepared to take further action if necessary. The other options, such as sounding signals or stopping the engines, are not the required actions in this situation.

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USCG Navigation Rules (COLREGS) 33 CFR Navigation Rules USCG Navigation Center
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