What does five short blasts indicate?

What does five short blasts indicate?

• A. Danger, or do not understand/agree with approaching boat's intentions.
• B. Everything is okay, proceed.
• C. Request assistance immediately.
• D. I am about to dock.

Answer: (A)

Five short blasts are a danger signal. They’re used to warn others that there’s a risk or that the vessel issuing them does not understand the other vessel’s intentions, prompting you to take action to clarify and ensure safe passage. This is not a signal that everything is okay, a request for immediate assistance, or a statement about docking. Use this cue to slow, stop, or change course as needed and, if possible, establish contact to resolve the situation.

Five short blasts are a danger signal. They’re used to warn others that there’s a risk or that the vessel issuing them does not understand the other vessel’s intentions, prompting you to take action to clarify and ensure safe passage. This is not a signal that everything is okay, a request for immediate assistance, or a statement about docking. Use this cue to slow, stop, or change course as needed and, if possible, establish contact to resolve the situation.