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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, JANUARY 13, 1911.

Sound Signals for Vessels in Sight of one Another.

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Article 28. The words "short blast" used in this Article shall mean a blast of about one second's duration.

When vessels are in sight of one another, a steam vessel under way, in taking any course authorized or required by these Rules, shall indicate that course by the following signals on her whistle or siren, viz. :—

One short blast to mean, “I am directing my course to starboard.” Two short blasts to mean, "I am directing my course to port."

Three short blasts to mean, "My engines are going full speed astern."

No Vessel under any circumstances to neglect proper Precautions.

Article 29. Nothing in these Rules shall exonerate any vessel, or the owner, or master or crew thereof, from the consequences of any neglect to carry lights or signals, or of any neglect to keep a proper look-out, or of the neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen, or by the special circumstances of the case.

Reservation of Rules for Harbours and Inland Navigation.

Article 30. Nothing in these Rules shall interfere with the operation of a special rule, duly made by local authority, relative to the navigation of any harbour, river, or inland

waters.

Distress Signals.

Article 31. When a vessel is in distress and requires assistance from other vessels or from the shore, the following shall be the signals to be used or displayed by her, either together or separately, viz. :-

In the daytime-

1. A gun or other explosive signal fired at intervals of about a minute;

2. The International Code signal of distress indicated by NC;

3. The distant signal, consisting of a square flag, having either above or below it a

Ball or anything resembling a ball;

4. A continuous sounding with any fog-signal apparatus.

At night-

1. A gun or other explosive signal fired at intervals of about a minute;

2. Flames on the vessel (as from a burning tar-barrel, oil-barrel, &c.);

3. Rockets or shells, throwing stars of any colour or description, fired one at a time,

at short intervals;

4. A continuous sounding with any fog-signal apparatus.

SCHEDULE II.

List of countries to which the regulations contained in Schedule 1. apply, subject to the limitations and conditions stated in the Order and the Schedule.

Argentine Republic.

Austria-Hungary.

Belgium.

Brazil.

Egypt.

Peru.

France.

Germany.

Portugal. Roumania.

Greece.

Russia.

Bulgaria.

Gantemala.

Siam.

Chile.

Italy.

Spain.

China,

Japan.

Sweden.

Costa Rica.

Mexico.

Turkey.

Denmark.

Netherlands.

United States.

Ecuador.

Norway.

Venezuela.

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