| INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are in charge of a 250-meter freight vessel constrained by her draft proceeding down a narrow channel. There is a vessel engaged in fishing on your starboard bow half a mile away. According to Rule 9, which statement is TRUE? |
| A) You must sound one prolonged blast to alert the fishing vessel. |
| B) You are not to impede the fishing vessel. |
| C) If you are in doubt as to the fishing vessel's intentions you may sound at least five short and rapid blasts on the whistle. |
| D) You are to slow to bare steerageway until clear of the fishing vessel. |
