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You are approaching a small vessel and see that it has the signal flag "T" hoisted. What should you do?

Question 1 of 27070

You are approaching a small vessel and see that it has the signal flag "T" hoisted. What should you do?

🔍 Key Concepts

• International Code of Signals (INTERCO) single-letter flags • The specific meaning of signal flag T (Tango) • How to respond when another vessel displays a special operations/restriction signal

💭 Think About

• Think about which operations at sea require other vessels to give extra space for safety reasons. • Ask yourself: does the letter T commonly relate to trawling, distress, divers, or movement status in standard signal codes? • Consider what type of nearby activity would most endanger someone if you passed too close.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify the standard meaning of flag T (Tango) in the International Code of Signals, not in local dive-flag rules. • Confirm whether distress situations are normally signaled by a single letter flag or a different combination/method. • Check which options specifically require you to keep clear versus allowing you to continue on present course and speed.

Question 1 of 27070

You are approaching a small vessel and see that it has the signal flag "T" hoisted. What should you do?

Keep clear of the vessel because it is engaged in pair trawling.

Attempt to call the vessel on VHF radiotelephone because it requires assistance.

Keep clear of the vessel because it has a diver down.

Proceed on present course and speed since the vessel is stopped and making no way through the water.

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You are approaching a small vessel and see that it has the signal flag "T" hoisted. What should you do?

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You are approaching a small vessel and see that it has the signal flag "T" hoisted. What should you do?