A horn blast should be used to signal important warnings or alerts, such as when a vessel is approaching a narrow channel, to indicate a maneuvering situation, or to communicate intentions to other vessels in low visibility conditions. Additionally, it can be used to signal emergencies or to gain attention in situations where visual signals may not be effective. Proper use of horn blasts follows established maritime signaling conventions to ensure safety and clarity on the water.
You are operating a motorboat. You hear one prolonged blast from the horn of another vessel. What should you do?
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You should go left
Two short horn blast from a vessel means that she is turning port and one short horn blast that she is turning starboard
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This one long blast serves as a warning to other craft that there is an unseen vessel in the area. Be on alert!
The sound a horn makes is called a toot or a blast.
What should be used to apply Blast-Off
You could 'toot' your horn...
Toot
toot
Parp, beep, toot or blast.