Part D Sound and Lights Signals

Rule 32
Definitions
The word whistle means

The term short blast means

Any sound signalling appliance

Capable of producing the prescribed Blasts
Complied with spec per Annex 3
A blast of about one second duration

The term prolonged blast means

A blast of from four to six seconds duration

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Sound signals
Whistle

Short blast

duration 1 sec

Prolonged blast

capable, complies Annex III

duration 4-6 sec

Bell & Gong

no sound confusion

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Rule 33
Equipment for sound signals
A vessel of 12m or more

A Whistle
A Bell

A vessel of 100m or more

A Whistle
A Bell (forward part)
A Gong (aft part)

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Rule 33
Equipment for sound signals
The tone and sound to be distinctive as per
Spec. in Annex III

Can be replaced by simulated sounds

Manual sounding shall be possible

A vessel less than 12m

Not obliged to carry as above

To be provided with efficient substitute

Rule 34
Manoeuvring and warning Signals
Vessel in sight of one another
I am altering my course to Starboard
I am altering my course to Port
-I am operating Astern propulsion - - Fail to undertsand your intention - - - - (short & rapid)
Can supplement above signals
with similar Light signals
duration of each flash about 1 sec
interval about 1 sec
interval between signals < 10 sec
Lights visibility 5 miles ARnd

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Rule 34
When in sight of one another in a narrow
channel or fairway (in compliance w/Rule 9)
I intend to overtake you on your starboard
side sound _ _ I intend to overtake you on your port side
sound
_ _ -If agree sound _ - _ If disagree sound
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Rule 34
A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a
channel or fairway where other vessels may
be obscured by obstructions.
Nearing a bend and unable to see beyond
would sound one prolonged blast.
If in range of audibility would reply with one
prolonged blast.

One whistle only shall sound if distance apart >

100m

Rule 35
Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility
To be followed strictly

In or near an area of Res. Visibility

By day or night

P.D. Vessel

Making way _
Underway (but stopped)

__

NUC, RAM, CBD, Sail,Tow, Push

Fish, RAM (@ Anchor)
_ - Towed (if manned) _ - - Pushing (Composite) as in P.D.
Pilot Vessel
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(may in addition to P.D)

Intervals NOT more than 2 minutes

Rule 35
Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility
Vessels at Anchor
(a) Power Driven Vessel (inc. Pilot vessel)

At interval of not more than 1 minute

Ring Bell rapidly for 5 sec. (Bell to be forward)
And immediately thereafter
Sound the Gong rapidly for 5 sec in the aft part
May in addition sound - _ - warning to approaching vessels

(b) Vessel aground (All Vessels)

Bell + Gong + 3 Separate and Distinct Strokes on the Bell + Any other.

(c) RAM and Fishing

No Bell & Gong Signals but sound _
(interval 2 mins)

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Rule 36
Signals to attract attention
If necessary

Any vessel may make Light or Sound Signals that cannot be mistaken
for any signals authorised elsewhere in these Rules.

May Direct the Beam of her Searchlights in the direction of the danger

Any Light not to be mistaken for any Aid to navigation.

Avoid High intensity intermittent and revolving Lights.

Signals Light, Sound and Beam should NOT embarrass any

vessel.