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This answer depends greatly on the size of the vessel at anchor.
Rules of the Road. RULE 35,SOUND SIGNALS IN RESTRICTED VISIBILITY
(g/f) A vessel at anchor shall at intervals of not more than 1 minute ring the bell rapidly for about 5 seconds. In a vessel 100 meters or more in length the bell shall be sounded in the forepart of the vessel and immediately after the ringing of the bell the gong shall be sounded rapidly for about 5 seconds in the after part of the vessel. A vessel at anchor may in addition sound three blasts in succession, namely one short, one long and one short blast, to give warning of her position and of the possibility of collision to an approaching vessel.
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What is an anchor ball?
An anchor ball is a sphere attached to the vessel of an anchor buoy, used as a signal to state that the vessel is anchored.
How can bearing indicated by a signal flag?
A vessel signals its bearing by the position where the signal flag is hoisted on the ship. For example, if the flag is hoisted on the starboard side, it indicates a bearing to the starboard side of the vessel. In this way, signal flags are used to communicate information about a vessel's orientation and position to other ships.
When boating at night when does a single white light on a vessel tell you?
When boating at night, a single white light on a vessel tells you that it is anchored.
Can an anchored vessel be Not under command according to Navigation Rules?
No, a vessel anchored cannot be a "vessel not under command".. International / Inland Navigational Rules of the Road General definitions Rule-3 For the purpose of these rules, except where the context otherwise requires: (f) The term "vessel not under command" means a vessel through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by these rules and is therefore unable to keep out of the way of another vessel. This may apply to a vessel underway, NOT making way. Please refer to the link below.
What is the proper light configuration for an anchored vessel between the hours of sunset and sunrise?
All round white light
What is the primary responsibility for a vessel operator assisting a boat in distress?
Keeping his/her vessel and crew out of danger
When can the operator of a pleasure craft moor his vessel to a signal?
A pleasure craft operator can moor their vessel to a signal only in cases of emergency or when it is necessary to avoid immediate danger. Otherwise, it is not recommended to moor a vessel to a signal as it may obstruct navigation or pose a safety hazard to other vessels.
What is the place assigned to a vessel when anchored along side a pier?
A ship is assigned a "berth" or a "boatslip" (or just plain "slip").
What sound signal alerts others that a vessel is docking?
loud
IN periods of reduced visibility what equipment is essential to signal the vessel operator's intentions or position?
its easy sound signal
When encountering another vessel in darkness or rescued visibility what is indicated by the presence of only a visible white light?
A visible white light indicates that the other vessel is a power-driven vessel.
When operating a pwc at greater than no wake speed what minimum distance must be maintained from a nonmotorized or anchored vessel?
~200 feet.
