Rules of the Road · Restricted Visibility Signals

An anchored vessel wishing to warn an approaching vessel in fog may supplement the bell signal with which optional whistle signal?

Explanation

Rule 35(g) permits an anchored vessel, in addition to the mandatory rapid bell ringing, to sound a whistle signal of one short blast, one prolonged blast, and one short blast (·−·) as a warning to an approaching vessel. This is optional and supplements — it does not replace — the bell signal.

Authority: 72 COLREGS Rule 35(g)

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