Question 462 Rules of the Road

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INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a crossing situation on international waters, what does a short blast by the give-way vessel indicate?

A The vessel will keep out of the way of the stand-on vessel
B The vessel intends to pass port to port
C The vessel is holding course and speed
D The vessel is turning to starboard
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) The vessel is turning to starboard. In an international crossing situation, a short blast (one short blast) from the give-way vessel indicates that the vessel is taking action to avoid collision by turning to starboard (right). This is in accordance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), Rule 34(a). The other options are incorrect because: A) does not accurately reflect the meaning of a short blast, B) indicates the vessels will pass port-to-port which is not indicated by a single short blast, and C) refers to maintaining course and speed, which is the opposite of the give-way vessel taking action to avoid collision.

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