any vessel less than 65.6 feet in length
All vessels are required to have a sound producing device, such as a horn, whistle, or bell, that can be used to signal warnings or communicate with other vessels on the water.
On federally controlled waters, vessels such as recreational boats, commercial vessels, and certain larger vessels are required to carry a whistle, horn, or other means to produce an efficient sound signal. This requirement is outlined in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, specifically under Title 33, which governs navigation and navigable waters. The sound signaling devices are essential for safety, allowing vessels to communicate their presence, intentions, and maneuvers to others, especially in low visibility conditions.
On federally controlled waters, vessels that are 12 meters (39.4 feet) or longer are required to carry a whistle on board. Additionally, vessels less than 12 meters in length must have some means of making an efficient sound signal, which may include a whistle. This requirement is in place to ensure effective communication and safety on the water.
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The referee blew his whistle to signal that there was a penalty.
He blew a whistle to signal the start of the race.
The referee's whistle.
A short blast on the whistle to indicate intention to alter course to starboard (right) or two short blasts to alter course to port (left). This is commonly used by vessels when navigating in a narrow channel to communicate their intentions to other vessels in the vicinity.
3 long blast to the ship whistle.
In Oklahoma, all recreational motorboats are required to have a wearable personal flotation device (PFD) for each person on board. Additionally, boats that are over 16 feet in length must have a throwable flotation device, such as a buoyant cushion or a ring buoy. It is also mandatory for boats to have a sound-producing device, such as a whistle or horn, to signal distress or communicate with other vessels.
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This is taken from the International and Inland Rules book, provided by the USCG.* Note* So there is a difference in the whistle signal of two short blast by definition between International rules and Inland Rules.InternationalSound and light signalsRule 34Maneuvering and Warning signals.(a) When two vessels are in sight of one another, a power driven vessel when underway, when maneuvering as a authorized or required by these rules, shall indicate that maneuver by the following signals on her whistle.-Two short blast to mean " I am altering my course to port";InlandSound and light signalsRule 34Maneuvering and Warning signals(a) When power driven vessels are in sight of one another and meeting or crossing within half a mile of each other, each vessel underway, when maneuvering as a authorized or required by these rules:(i)Hall indicate that maneuver by the following signals on her whistle: two short blasts to mean "I intend to leave you on my starboard side"There needs to be an agreement between the vessels in inland waters.The vessel will sound the same signal in agreement.