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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In fog you observe your radar and determine that risk of collision exists with a vessel which is 2 miles off your port bow. Which action should you take?
A) sound the danger signal at two-minute intervals
B) take avoiding action as soon as possible
C) stop your engines
D) hold course and speed until the other vessel is sighted
Posted: 13 Mar 2017 17:17 UTC  Post #1
natewapner
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if you hold course until other vessel is sighted you may not sight it until too late
Posted: 21 Sep 2021 20:47 UTC  Post #2
EODLady
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RULE 19
Conduct of Vessels in Restricted Visibility
(d) A vessel which detects by radar alone the presence of another vessel shall determine if a close-quarters situation is developing or risk of collision exists. If so, she shall take avoiding action in ample time...
Posted: 23 Aug 2022 05:58 UTC  Post #3
Robinjack
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