Eleven prolonged blasts on a boat signal a warning to other vessels, indicating that the vessel is in distress or experiencing an emergency situation. This sound signal is part of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) and is used to alert nearby boats to the need for assistance. It’s crucial for maintaining safety on the water by ensuring that other vessels are aware of potential dangers.
One long honk on the horn
Three short blasts means you are operating in reverse. One prolonged blast followed by 3 short blasts means boat under tow in redcued visibility conditions.
Passing on your right side.Signals are (number of blasts):1. Passing you on your left (port) side2. Passing you on your right (starboard) side3. I am moving backwards (astern)4. Danger, don't do that (answer to the other three if dangerous)One short blast means 'I am changing course to starboard.'Two short blasts mean 'I am changing course to port.'Three short blasts mean 'I am operating astern.'Two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast to mean 'I intend to overtake you on your starboard side';Two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts to mean 'I intend to over-take you on your port side.'A long blast every two minutes is used when operating in fog.
passing on the port side from behind
Passing on your starboard (right) side.
The sound signals that it is a sailing vessel underway when you hear one prolonged blast plus two short blasts every two minutes.
Three short blasts tell other boaters, “I am operating astern propulsion.” For some vessels, this tells other boaters, “I am backing up.”
One prolonged blast followed by two short blasts every two minutes is a sound signal used by vessels in fog or low visibility conditions. This signal indicates that the boat is under way and making way through the water. It serves to alert other vessels in the area of its presence and movement to help prevent collisions.
Runaway ship
Three short blasts of a boat horn typically indicate that the vessel is operating in reverse. This signal is used to communicate to other vessels in the vicinity that the boat is maneuvering backward, helping to ensure safety and prevent collisions. It's part of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) that govern maritime signaling.
Two short blasts of a horn from a boat typically indicate that the vessel is operating in reverse. This sound signal is part of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) and is used to communicate intentions to other vessels in the vicinity, helping to avoid potential collisions.
Six blasts of a ship's horn does not seem to have a meaning. Five blasts will mean that you are possibly too close to another ship.