INTERNATIONAL ONLY You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel, and you intend to pass along the vessel's port side. This action can only take...

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INTERNATIONAL ONLY You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel, and you intend to pass along the vessel's port side. This action can only take place if the vessel to be overtaken takes action to permit safe passage. How should you signal your intention?

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Two prolonged followed by two short blasts

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INTERNATIONAL ONLY You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel, and you intend to pass along the vessel's port side. This action can only take place if the vessel to be overtaken takes action to permit safe passage. How should you signal your intention?

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