Rules of the Road · Restricted Visibility Signals
A vessel under 12 meters at anchor in restricted visibility — is she required to sound the bell signals of Rule 35(g)?
- AYes, same requirements apply to all vessels
- BNo, vessels under 12 meters are exempt but must make some efficient sound signal at intervals of not more than 2 minutes✓ Correct
- CNo, vessels under 12 meters need not sound any signal when at anchor
- DYes, but she may substitute a whistle for the bell
Explanation
Rule 35(i) exempts vessels of less than 12 meters in length from the fog signals in Rule 35(g) (anchor bell) and 35(h) (aground), but they shall make some other efficient sound signal at intervals of not more than 2 minutes. The intent is flexibility for small craft that may lack a bell.
Authority: 72 COLREGS Rule 35(i)
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