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Narrow Channel Animations

Operating in Narrow Channel #1
Operating in Narrow Channel #2


Operating in Narrow Channel #2

A vessel nearing a bend in a channel or fairway where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction shall sound one prolonged blast. If an approaching vessel that may be behind the obstruction hears the signal, it should be answered by one prolonged blast in response.