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Rule 34 - Maneuvering and Warning Signals
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Rule 34 - Maneuvering and Warning Signals
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(c)When in sight of another in a narrow channel or fairway: (i) a vessel intending to overtake another shall in compliance with Rule 9(e)(i) indicate her intention by the following signals on her whistle: - two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast to mean "I intend to overtake you on your..." |
(c) When in sight of another in a narrow channel or fairway: (i) a power-driven vessel intending to overtake another power-driven vessel shall indicate her intention by the following signals on her whistle: one short blast to mean "I intend to overtake you on your..." |
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