Rules of the Road · Restricted Visibility Signals

In restricted visibility, a vessel engaged in fishing is underway and making way. What fog signal does she sound?

Explanation

A vessel engaged in fishing is listed in Rule 35(c) and sounds one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts at intervals not exceeding 2 minutes, regardless of whether she is making way or stopped (she is still 'underway'). This is the same signal as NUC, RAM, sailing, and towing vessels.

Authority: 72 COLREGS Rule 35(c)

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