INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels...

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INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting. What would a two-blast whistle signal by either vessel mean?

Question 1 of 27070

INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting. What would a two-blast whistle signal by either vessel mean?

🔍 Key Concepts

• International Rules (COLREGS), Rule 34 – Maneuvering and Warning Signals • Difference between course alteration signals and passing arrangement signals • How two power-driven vessels in a meeting situation agree on how to pass

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: Under the International Rules, what does a two-blast signal describe: a change of course, or a side-to-side passing arrangement? • Think: In a head‑on/meeting situation, what are the normal expectations for how vessels pass, and how do they propose an alternative if needed? • Compare the wording: which options describe an intention to alter course, and which describe a desire about how to pass relative to the other vessel?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify in Rule 34 whether two short blasts is defined as an intention to alter course to port or a desire to pass on a particular side. • Check which phrases in the options match the exact type of signal used in the International Rules (intention vs. desire). • Confirm that this question says INTERNATIONAL ONLY, so do not use Inland whistle-signals for passing agreements.

Question 1 of 27070

INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting. What would a two-blast whistle signal by either vessel mean?

"I am altering course to port"

"I desire to pass starboard to starboard"

"I desire to pass port-to-port"

"I intend to alter course to port"

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INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting. What would a two-blast whistle signal by either vessel mean?

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Question 1 of 27070

INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting. What would a two-blast whistle signal by either vessel mean?