Rules of the Road · Restricted Visibility Signals

In restricted visibility, which vessels sound one prolonged blast followed by TWO short blasts every 2 minutes?

Explanation

Rule 35(c) assigns one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts to: vessels not under command (NUC), vessels restricted in ability to maneuver (RAM), vessels constrained by their draft, sailing vessels, fishing vessels, and vessels towing or pushing another vessel. All share this signal when underway in restricted visibility.

Authority: 72 COLREGS Rule 35(c)

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