Marina Exam Questions: What prudent action would you take if you are the officer on watch on board a power driven vessel and you suddenly run into a fog bank?

Marina Exam Questions

What prudent action would you take if you are the officer on watch on board a power driven vessel and you suddenly run into a fog bank? 

A. As the radar is clear proceed as normal for the time being as the fog will probably lift 
B. Stop engines and call Master 
C. Start sounding the fog signal, engines on standby, call for lookout, call Master 
D. Call the Master and wait for him to arrive before taking any action if it appears to be all clear 


Answer:  C. Start sounding the fog signal, engines on standby, call for lookout, call Master