OUPV Navigation Rules Questions and Correct Answers What whistle signal would you sound, if you were coming up on another vessel dead astern and desired to overtake on the other vessels starboard side? Ans: One short blast When meeting another vessel on or near reciprocal courses, what is the meaning of two short blasts? Ans: I intend to leave you on my starboard side. In a narrow channel, when intending to overtake another power -driven vessel on her starboard side, you would sound a whistle signal of: Ans: One short blast What whistle signal must a power -driven vessel give when backing out of a berth with another vessel in sight? Ans: 3 short blasts. At night, you observe a light signal consisting o f two flashes by a vessel indicates: Ans: The intent to leave another vessel to her starboard When not being part of a vessel rigidly connected in a composite unit, what lights are required for a barge being pushed ahead? Ans: Sidelights and a special flashing light. A vessel constrained by draft: Ans: Is not contained in the Inland nav rules. A power driven vessel, when leaving a berth or dock, is required to sound which whistle signal: Ans: one prolonged blast At night you are underway, and see two yellow lights displayed in a vertical line. This should indicate Ans: vessel towing by pushing ahead
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