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One short blast of the horn tells another boater that you wish them to pass on your left side.
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one short blast
2 short blasts
5 short blasts.
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You are required to render assistance to another boater if they are in distress or in need of help, as stipulated by maritime law and the Good Samaritan principle. This obligation applies regardless of whether the distressed boater is in your jurisdiction or not. Additionally, if you can provide aid without endangering your own vessel or crew, you should do so. Failure to assist may lead to legal repercussions in some jurisdictions.