Towing & Ship-Assist · Sound Signals — Manned Tow in RV
In restricted visibility, a manned vessel being towed sounds, after the towing vessel's signal:
- AOne prolonged followed by three short blasts✓ Correct
- BNo signal
- CTwo prolonged blasts
- DFive short blasts
Explanation
The towing vessel sounds one prolonged plus two short blasts; a manned towed vessel answers with one prolonged plus three short blasts, where practicable immediately afterward, at intervals not exceeding 2 minutes.
Authority: COLREGS/Navigation Rules, Rule 35(e)
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