If you hear a fog signal from another boat, you should immediately reduce your speed and maintain a proper lookout. Use your radar and other navigation aids to assess your surroundings and determine the other vessel's position. If visibility allows, steer clear of the sound to avoid a potential collision. Always be prepared to take evasive action if necessary.
Slow to minimum speed
Slow to a minimum speed
Reduce speed to bare steerageway.
Slow to a minimum speed
Slow to a minimum speed
Slow to a minimum speed
Slow to a minimum speed
Slow to a minimum speed
The sound signal that you should hear when a power boat is in the fog is one prolonged blast at intervals of no more than 2 minutes.
Reduce speed - and maintain vigilance for the other vessel.
If you hear the fog signal of another boat that you cannot see, you should immediately reduce your speed and maintain a proper lookout. It’s essential to navigate cautiously to avoid collisions, possibly by stopping or maneuvering to a safe area. Use your horn or whistle to signal your presence and be prepared to take evasive action if necessary. Always ensure that your navigation lights are on and functioning.
Reverse engine and stop if at all possible. Have another person go to the bow and help look.