Rules of the Road · Distress Signals
A square shape or anything resembling a square flag flown above or below a ball is listed as a distress signal in Annex IV. What paragraph covers this?
- AAnnex IV, paragraph 1(g)✓ Correct
- BAnnex IV, paragraph 1(f)
- CAnnex IV, paragraph 1(i)
- DAnnex IV, paragraph 1(j)
Explanation
Annex IV paragraph 1(g) lists 'a signal consisting of a square flag having above or below it a ball or anything resembling a ball' as a distress signal. For contrast: 1(f) is the N.C. flag hoist, 1(i) is a red parachute or hand flare, and 1(j) is an orange smoke signal. When flags and shapes are available, this improvised daytime distress signal can be rigged quickly.
Authority: 72 COLREGS Annex IV, paragraph 1(g)
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