INLAND ONLY You are meeting another power-driven vessel head-on and sound one short blast as a passing signal. The other vessel answers with two short blasts. What should be your next action?
• Inland Navigation Rule 34 – Maneuvering and Warning Signals • Difference between agreement signals (1 or 2 short blasts) and danger/doubt signal (at least 5 short, rapid blasts) • What to do when your proposed passing arrangement is not accepted by the other vessel
• If you propose a port‑to‑port meeting with one short blast and the other vessel answers with two, what does that say about your agreement on the maneuver? • In Inland waters, what signal is specifically used when you are in doubt or unsure about the other vessel’s intentions or the safety of the situation? • Before changing course or holding course, what must be cleared up first regarding communication and mutual understanding?
• Verify what one short blast and two short blasts each mean for meeting situations INLAND ONLY. • Confirm what sound signal is required when you are in doubt about the other vessel’s intentions or when you do not agree with the proposed maneuver. • Check whether it is safe to alter course or stand on before you have a clear, agreed‑upon passing arrangement.
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