You are Officer of the Watch proceeding in fog and hear one long blast every two minutes coming from ahead by a vessel approaching, which you have been tracking on your ARPA, and know, that there a risk of a close quarter situation. What would be considered the best action to take?
Correct answer:
You should take avoiding action in ample time avoiding an alteration to port.Your Answer:
You reduce your speed to a minimum manoeuvring speed, navigate with extreme caution and keep your engines ready to stop.