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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a signal of one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts. Which vessel is required to sound this signal?
A. A vessel under sail B. A vessel at anchor C. A vessel towing D. A vessel being towed (manned)
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This signal is defined in Rule 35(e) of the COLREGs/Inland Rules (Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility).
Signal: One prolonged blast followed by three short blasts.
Requirement: This signal is sounded at intervals of not more than two minutes by a vessel towed (or the last vessel of a tow, if manned). The signal is made immediately after the signal sounded by the towing vessel (which typically sounds one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts if towing, or just one prolonged blast if a power-driven vessel making way).
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