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Communication and distressQuestion 282 of 566

A large vessel sounds 2 short blasts. What does it mean?

  1. I am changing my course to port.
  2. I am changing my course to starboard.
  3. I am operating in reverse.
  4. Get out of the way now.
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Correct answer: I am changing my course to port.

Two short blasts mean a turn to port.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Know warning signals from large vessels, page 37

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026