What do you do when you hear a fog signal?

What do you do when you hear a fog signal?

If you hear the fog signal of a vessel you cannot see, slow to a minimum speed until you are sure there is not a risk of collision. One prolonged blast at intervals of not more than two minutes is the signal used by power-driven vessels when underway.

What should you do in restricted visibility you heard a fog signal forward of your starboard beam What should you do?

vessel which hears apparently forward of her beam the fog signal of another vessel, or which cannot avoid a close-quarters situation with another vessel forward of her beam, shall reduce her speed to the minimum at which she can be kept on her course.

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When shall sound signals be given in conditions of restricted visibility?

In or near an area of restricted visibility, whether by day or night, the signals prescribed in this Rule shall be used as follows: (a) A power-driven vessel making way through the water shall sound, at intervals of not more than 2 minutes, one prolonged blast.

How long thus an interval of fog signal shall be sounded for the vessel at anchor or aground?

two minutes
All fog signals to be given by whistle are to be sounded at intervals of not more than two minutes.

What is the required fog signal for a manned vessel being towed at night?

If a vessel being towed is manned, that tow or barge shall sound one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts.

Which signal should a power driven vessel sound when making way in fog?

one prolonged blast
A power-driven vessel making way should sound one prolonged blast no more than two minutes apart.

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Which all rules apply in restricted visibility?

There are no ‘stand-on’ or ‘give-way’ vessels in restricted visibility. Every vessel must take action and every vessel must proceed at a safe speed with its engines ready for immediate manoeuvre. You must assess if your ship is getting close to another ship and/or if there is a risk of collision.

What sound signal is required of a power boat that is anchored during restricted visibility?

prolonged blast
Sailing vessels must sound one prolonged blast plus two short blasts every two minutes. When a power driven boat is stopped (underway but making no way), she shall sound two prolonged blasts every two minutes. Boats at anchor shall sound rapid strokes on the bell for 5 seconds at intervals not less than one minute.

What fog signal a vessel should sound when engaged in fishing at when carrying out her work?

A vessel engaged in fishing , when at anchor, shall sound at intervals of not more that 2 minutes three blasts in succession, namely one prolonged followed by two short blasts.

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When should the fog signal of a manned vessel under tow be sounded?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When should the fog signal of a manned vessel under tow be sounded? C) If the towing vessel is sounding a fog signal, the manned vessel being towed is not required to sound any fog signal.

Which signal shall a vessel towing in fog required to sound?

What is the fog signal for a vessel aground?

Operating in Restricted Visibility

WHEN VISIBILITY IS RESTRICTED BY FOG OR SMOKE, ADDITIONAL SOUND SIGNALS ARE REQUIRED:
Any Vessel Anchored 5 seconds of rapid bell ringing every minute
Any Vessel Run aground 3 bell strokes + 5 seconds of rapid bell ringing + 3 bell strokes every minute