Rules of the Road · Inland-Specific Provisions
Under Inland Rule 19 (restricted visibility), what must a vessel do upon hearing a fog signal apparently forward of the beam?
- AImmediately stop engines and anchor
- BSound the danger signal and maintain course
- CReduce to the minimum speed at which she can be kept on course and navigate with extreme caution✓ Correct
- DTurn to starboard and increase speed to clear the area
Explanation
Inland Rule 19(d) mirrors 72 COLREGS Rule 19(d): upon hearing a fog signal apparently forward of the beam, the vessel must reduce speed to the minimum at which she can maintain course and navigate with extreme caution until the risk of collision is resolved.
Authority: Inland Rule 19(d)
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