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A motorboat approaches you head-on and sounds one short blast. You would prefer to pass the boat on your starboard right side. Five or more blasts is the signal that you should you use to indicate your disagreement.
5 or more blasts
"Hard to starboard" was a common word among sailors to indicate the ship's rudder should move to the extreme right.
Port and starboard are nautical words used to indicate the left and right side of a boat. Port = left Starboard = right
I intend to pass you on the starboard(right) side
Symptom similarity indicate the correct medicine
Symptom similarity indicate the correct medicine
You are approaching the starboard side of another vessel
I havent seen it from the engine serial number. Have you tried the Man. code located on the rear starboard side of the jet ski? Usually the last three numbers after the letter will indicate month and year.
If you agree with the arrangement you would sound the same signal, then take the necessary steps to effect a safe passing. If there is any doubt though the danger signal of five short needs to be sounded.
The other vessel is coming directly toward the observer, so both the port and starboard running lights are visible.
The other vessel is coming directly toward the observer, so both the port and starboard running lights are visible.