Question

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during periods of restricted visibility which of the following vessels must emit 1 prolonged blast immediately followed by 2 short blasts every two minutes?
a powerboat
b canoe
c personal watercraft
d sailboat

Explanation:

According to maritime navigation rules, during periods of restricted visibility, a powerboat (A) must emit 1 prolonged blast immediately followed by 2 short blasts every two minutes. Canoes (B) and small non - powered vessels usually have different or less complex sound signal requirements. Personal Watercraft (C) may have specific operational rules but the described signal is for powerboats. Sailboats (D) under sail have different sound signals (e.g., one long blast followed by one short blast every two minutes when under sail).

Answer:

A. Powerboat