Towing & Ship-Assist · Western Rivers — Bend Signal
A power-driven vessel nearing a bend in a river where other vessels may be hidden by the bank should sound:
- ATwo prolonged blasts only when anchored
- BFive short blasts continuously
- CNo signal — radar makes signals unnecessary
- DOne prolonged blast, and listen for an answering prolonged blast from any vessel within hearing around the bend✓ Correct
Explanation
Rule 34(e) requires a vessel approaching a blind bend or an obstruction that hides another vessel to sound one prolonged blast. A vessel within hearing around the bend answers with one prolonged blast. This warns of mutual approach where visibility is restricted by the geography.
Authority: Navigation Rules, Rule 9(f) and Rule 34(e)
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