The vessel is sighted dead ahead, distance off determined by radar is 2 miles. Risk of collision or a close quarter situation is developing. Which two actions from the following options may the OOW take? Maintain course and speed Alter course to port,and sound five short blasts on the whistle Alter course to port,sounding two short blasts on the whistle Alter course to starboard, sounding one short blast on the whistle

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The vessel is sighted dead ahead, distance off determined by radar is 2 miles. Risk of collision or a close quarter situation is developing. Which two actions from the following options may the OOW take? Maintain course and speed Alter course to port,and sound five short blasts on the whistle Alter course to port,sounding two short blasts on the whistle Alter course to starboard, sounding one short blast on the whistle

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The correct answer is 'Alter course to port, sounding two short blasts on the whistle'.

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## Step 1This problem is about maritime navigation and the rules of the sea. The Officer on Watch (OOW) is faced with a situation where a vessel is sighted dead ahead, and the risk of collision or a close quarter situation is developing. The OOW must decide on the appropriate course of action to avoid a collision.## Step 2According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs), when two power-driven vessels are approaching one another so as to involve a risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her own starboard side shall keep out of the way and shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing to the other side.## Step 3In this situation, the OOW should alter the course to port, which means turning the vessel to the left. This is to avoid crossing paths with the other vessel.## Step 4The OOW should also sound two short blasts on the whistle. This is a signal to alert the other vessel of the intended change in course.

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