GBL NSW Navigation Lights and Signals 3

Question 1

In restricted visibility, what fog signal must a power-driven vessel making way sound?

Accepted Answer

One prolonged blast at intervals of not more than 2 minutes

Answer

Two short blasts every 2 minutes

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Three short blasts every 2 minutes

Answer

A rapid ringing of a bell every minute

Question 2

What fog signal does a vessel at anchor sound in restricted visibility?

Accepted Answer

Rapid ringing of a bell for about 5 seconds at intervals of not more than 1 minute

Answer

One prolonged blast every 2 minutes

Answer

Two prolonged blasts every 2 minutes

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Three short blasts every minute

Question 3

When in sight of one another, one short blast on a horn means:

Accepted Answer

I am altering my course to starboard

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I am altering my course to port

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My engines are going astern

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I am in distress — stand clear

Question 4

What does two short blasts on a vessel's horn signal when vessels are in sight of one another?

Accepted Answer

I am altering course to port

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I am altering course to starboard

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My engines are going astern

Answer

Danger — stand clear

Question 5

Three short blasts on a vessel's horn means:

Accepted Answer

My engines are going astern

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I am stopping immediately

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Danger ahead — stand clear

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I am altering course to port

Question 6

Five or more short and rapid blasts on a vessel's horn indicate:

Accepted Answer

Danger or doubt about the intentions of another vessel

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The vessel is requesting a pilot

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The vessel is about to accelerate significantly

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All clear to proceed past

Question 7

In restricted visibility, what fog signal must a sailing vessel making way sound?

Accepted Answer

One prolonged blast followed by two short blasts every 2 minutes

Answer

One prolonged blast every 2 minutes

Answer

Two prolonged blasts every 2 minutes

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Rapid ringing of a bell every minute