INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are in charge of a 250 meter freight vessel constrained by her draft proceeding down a narrow channel. There is a vessel engaged in fishing on your starboard bow half a mile away. According to Rule 9, which statement is TRUE?

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If you are in doubt as to the fishing vessel's intentions you may sound at least five short and rapid blasts on the whistle.

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You are to slow to bare steerageway until clear of the fishing vessel.

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You must sound one prolonged blast to alert the fishing vessel.

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You are not to impede the fishing vessel.

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