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

A power-driven vessel making way in restricted visibility must sound one prolonged blast at intervals of not more than 2 minutes as required by the collision regulations.

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

A vessel at anchor rings a bell rapidly for about 5 seconds at intervals of not more than 1 minute to warn approaching vessels of its fixed position.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

I am altering my course to starboard

Answer

One short blast is the manoeuvrability signal indicating the vessel is altering its course to starboard (right).

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

Answer

Two short blasts indicate the vessel is altering its course to port (left).

Question 5

Three short blasts on a vessel's horn means:

Accepted Answer

My engines are going astern

Answer

Three short blasts indicate that the vessel's engines are operating in astern (reverse) propulsion.

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GBL NSW Navigation Lights and Signals 3