BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel on crossing courses. She is approximately half a mile distant and is presently on your...

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel on crossing courses. She is approximately half a mile distant and is presently on your starboard bow.  You believe she will cross ahead of you.  She then sounds a whistle signal of five short blasts.  You should __________ .

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make a large course change, accompanied by the appropriate  whistle signal, and slow down if necessary

Deck 2014: Rules of the Road

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel on crossing courses. She is approximately half a mile distant and is presently on your starboard bow. You believe she will cross ahead of you. She then sounds a whistle signal of five short blasts. You should __________ .

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