If a vessel is anchored in a special anchorage area and is 15 meters long, what is its fog signal requirement?

• A. The fog signal is not required.
• B. The fog signal must be sounded for 2 minutes every 15 minutes.
• C. The fog signal must be sounded at all times.
• D. The fog signal is required only at night.

Answer: (A)

In special anchorage areas, certain fog signal requirements are relaxed. If a vessel is anchored in such an area, it is not required to sound a fog signal. The vessel’s length (15 meters) doesn’t affect this exemption—the rule applies regardless of size within the designated area. If you were outside a special anchorage area or in normal conditions, standard fog signal rules would apply, especially in restricted visibility.