Sound signals of vessels engaged in pushing operation when rigidly connected in a composite unit underway but stopped and making no way through the water in restricted visibility
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Description of scenario:
Type of vessel: Pushing vessel and vessel being pushed ahead rigidly connected in a composite unit underway
but stopped and making no way through the water
Visibility: In or near an area of restricted visibility , weather by day or night - Rule(s) to be applied: Rule 35 (Sound signals in restricted visibility )
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Applying the Rule(s) and comments:
In accordance with Rule 35 (f) (Sound signals in restricted visibility
), when a pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed ahead are rigidly connected in a composite unit they shall be regarded as a power-driven vessel
and shall give the signals prescribed in Rule 35 (b) (Sound signals in restricted visibility
).
Comments:
When a pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed ahead are rigidly connected in a composite unit and underway but stopped and making no way through the water they shall sound at intervals of not more than 2 minutes two prolonged blasts in succession with an interval of about 2 seconds between them. - Signals:
