Boating Rules (5.2.2.) Sound Signals Flashcards
Learn the rules for using sound signals while boating.
When two power driven vessels encounter each other, at what distance are sound signals required?
1/2 Mile
When two power driven vessels encounter each other,, what is the initial sound protocol?
The initiating vessel indicates a maneuver (with sound) and the responding vessel aggress or disagrees (with sound)
What is the danger (sound) signal?
5 short blasts (same if you disagree with a proposed maneuver)
When responding to a maneuver (sound) signal, what are the two possible responses?
1) echo the maneuver request to agree
2) danger sound (5 short blasts) to disagree or signal you don’t understand.
What does a short blast of 1 second indicate?
I want to pass you on my port side. (Hint: port has one syllable = 1 blast).
What is signal for warning that you are entering or exiting a blind turn?
1 prolonged blast of 4-6 seconds
What do 5 short (sound) blasts signal?
Danger, or I don’t agree with your maneuver request.
What do 2 short blasts indicate?
I want to pass you on my starboard side (Hint: Starboard has 2 syllables = 2 blasts)
What is the sound signal for “the engine is in reverse”
3 short blasts.
How do you signal (sound) that you want to pass on your port side?
1 short blast.
1 prolonged blast of 4-6 seconds is a warning when?
you are entering or exiting a blind turn.
What is signal when a sailing vessel is operating in low or restricted visibility?
1 prolonged blast accompanied by 2 short blasts every 2 minutes
1 prolonged blast every 2 minutes indicates?
A power vessel is operating in low or restricted visibility.
What do 3 short blasts signal?
My engine is in reverse
1 prolonged blast accompanied by 2 short blasts every 2 minutes indicates?
A sailing vessel is operating in low or restricted visibility.
