INTERNATIONAL ONLY When vessels are in sight...

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INTERNATIONAL ONLY When vessels are in sight of one another, what does two short blasts from one of the vessels mean?

Question 1 of 27070

INTERNATIONAL ONLY When vessels are in sight of one another, what does two short blasts from one of the vessels mean?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Rule 34 – Maneuvering and Warning Signals (International) • Difference between International vs Inland sound signals • Meaning of the phrases "I intend" vs "I am altering" in the Rules

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: Under the International Rules, does the sound signal describe a current action or a future intention? • Compare what one short blast means internationally, then apply the same pattern to two short blasts. • Look closely at the wording of the choices: which options match the exact language used in Rule 34 for International signals?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify in Rule 34 that, for International rules, the wording is either "I am altering my course" or "I intend to" – not both. • Confirm that one short blast and two short blasts are opposites (starboard vs port) under International Rules. • Make sure you are not mixing up International meanings with Inland meeting/crossing signals.

Question 1 of 27070

INTERNATIONAL ONLY When vessels are in sight of one another, what does two short blasts from one of the vessels mean?

"I intend to change course to starboard"

"I intend to change course to port"

"I am altering my course to starboard"

"I am altering my course to port"