This is exasperating! There does not seem to be any common sense to these rules.
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Rules of the Road: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the fog signal for a vessel 75 meters in len...
Discussing this exam question.
wouldn't it be diving operations while at anchor? it's still at anchor...
i think the answer is B, not D. please correct me if i'm wrong.
See rule 35 (c)... RAM, whether underway or at ANCHOR...
Charly is correct. RAM and Fishing are the exception to the typical Anchor signals rule as long as they are carrying out their work. They, regardless of whether they are underway or anchored, sound one prolong and two short no matter what.
is it correct?
Rule 35 (c) states:
(c) A vessel not under command, a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, a vessel constrained by her draft, a sailing vessel, a vessel engaged in fishing and a vessel engaged in towing or pushing another vessel shall, instead of the signals prescribed in Rule 35(a) or (b), sound at intervals of not more than 2 minutes three blasts in succession, namely one prolonged followed by two short blasts.
However, Rule 35 (d) states:
(d) A vessel engaged in fishing, when at anchor, and a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver when carrying out her work at anchor, shall instead of the signals prescribed in Rule 35(g) sound the signal prescribed in Rule 35(c).
So, if the vessel in this question is "carrying out her work" then she should sound one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. If she's not carrying out her work, then she's just at anchor at anchor and should sound the five seconds of ringing her bell every minute.
I'm going to answer that she's ringing her bell, since there's no mention that this vessel is working. I hope my answer's right!
(c) A vessel not under command, a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, a vessel constrained by her draft, a sailing vessel, a vessel engaged in fishing and a vessel engaged in towing or pushing another vessel shall, instead of the signals prescribed in Rule 35(a) or (b), sound at intervals of not more than 2 minutes three blasts in succession, namely one prolonged followed by two short blasts.
However, Rule 35 (d) states:
(d) A vessel engaged in fishing, when at anchor, and a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver when carrying out her work at anchor, shall instead of the signals prescribed in Rule 35(g) sound the signal prescribed in Rule 35(c).
So, if the vessel in this question is "carrying out her work" then she should sound one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. If she's not carrying out her work, then she's just at anchor at anchor and should sound the five seconds of ringing her bell every minute.
I'm going to answer that she's ringing her bell, since there's no mention that this vessel is working. I hope my answer's right!
Dammit! Rule 35 (g) states:
(g) A vessel at anchor shall at intervals of not more than 1 minute ring the bell rapidly for about 5 seconds.
There was no indication that the vessel was carrying out her work! This is bullish*t!
(g) A vessel at anchor shall at intervals of not more than 1 minute ring the bell rapidly for about 5 seconds.
There was no indication that the vessel was carrying out her work! This is bullish*t!
another bogus question!
A vessel restricted in ability to maneuver AND anchored is STILL restricted in her ability to maneuver, due to the nature of her work. In other words, she's still working and restricted in ability to maneuver, thus, Rule 35 (d)
Rule 35 (d) states:
(d) A vessel engaged in fishing, when at anchor, and a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver when carrying out her work at anchor, shall instead of the signals prescribed in Rule 35(g) sound the signal prescribed in Rule 35(c).
Rule 35 (c) states:
(c) A vessel not under command, a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, a vessel constrained by her draft, a sailing vessel, a vessel engaged in fishing and a vessel engaged in towing or pushing another vessel shall, instead of the signals prescribed in Rule 35(a) or (b), sound at intervals of not more than 2 minutes three blasts in succession, namely one prolonged followed by two short blasts.
Rule 35 (d) states:
(d) A vessel engaged in fishing, when at anchor, and a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver when carrying out her work at anchor, shall instead of the signals prescribed in Rule 35(g) sound the signal prescribed in Rule 35(c).
Rule 35 (c) states:
(c) A vessel not under command, a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, a vessel constrained by her draft, a sailing vessel, a vessel engaged in fishing and a vessel engaged in towing or pushing another vessel shall, instead of the signals prescribed in Rule 35(a) or (b), sound at intervals of not more than 2 minutes three blasts in succession, namely one prolonged followed by two short blasts.
she's still working (restricted in ability to maneuver) and anchored ^^
this says nothing about working, when at anchor she is not a RAM cuz there is no M
This question seems flawed
A RAM at anchor is defined by her length while at anchor. All vessels at anchor are restricted in their ability to maneuver.
It seems a RAM working the fog at anchor may add to their anchor signal the working whistles. But what purpose does this serve?
A RAM at anchor is defined by her length while at anchor. All vessels at anchor are restricted in their ability to maneuver.
It seems a RAM working the fog at anchor may add to their anchor signal the working whistles. But what purpose does this serve?
This question should honestly just read RAM to avoid the.."is this going to be a trick question" i knew the answer but since the question didn't state actively working and sure to the fact that other questions have done that in the past irritates the piss out of me
Rule 35 (d)
This question is BS. The vessel is at anchor. Being RAM doesn't matter since its anchored. The correct answer should be B, not D. The short, prolonged, short blast is optional and sounded in addition to the ringing of the bell for 5 seconds.
Rule 35 - Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility
(f) A vessel at anchor shall at intervals of not more than one minute ring the bell rapidly for about 5 seconds. In a vessel of 100 meters or more in length the bell shall be sounded in the forepart of the vessel and immediately after the ringing of the bell the gong shall be sounded rapidly for about 5 seconds in the after part of the vessel. A vessel at anchor may in addition sound three blasts in succession, namely one short, one prolonged and one short blast, to give warning of her position and of the possibility of collision to an approaching vessel.
Rule 35 - Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility
(f) A vessel at anchor shall at intervals of not more than one minute ring the bell rapidly for about 5 seconds. In a vessel of 100 meters or more in length the bell shall be sounded in the forepart of the vessel and immediately after the ringing of the bell the gong shall be sounded rapidly for about 5 seconds in the after part of the vessel. A vessel at anchor may in addition sound three blasts in succession, namely one short, one prolonged and one short blast, to give warning of her position and of the possibility of collision to an approaching vessel.
Question needs to be worded better