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(c) A vessel not under command, a vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre, a vesselconstrained by her draught, a sailing vessel, a vessel engaged in fishing and a vesselengaged in towing or pushing another vessel shall, instead of the signals prescribed inparagraphs (a) or (b) of this Rule, sound at intervals of not more that 2 minutes three blasts insuccession, namely one prolonged followed by two short blasts.

(d) A vessel engaged in fishing, when at anchor, and a vessel restricted in her ability tomanoeuvre when carrying out her work at anchor, shall instead of the signals prescribed inparagraph (g) of this Rule sound the signal prescribed in paragraph (c) of this Rule.

(e) A vessel towed or in more that one vessel is towed the last vessel of the tow, if manned,shall at intervals of not more than 2 minutes sound four blasts in succession, namely oneprolonged blast followed by three short blasts. When practicable, this signal shall be madeimmediately after the signal made by the towing vessel.

(f) When a pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed ahead are rigidly connected in acomposite unit they shall be regarded as a power-driven vessel and shall give the signalsprescribed in paragraphs (a) or (b) or this Rule.

(g) A vessel at anchor shall at intervals of not more than one minute ring the bell rapidly forabout 5 seconds. In a vessel of 100 metres of more in length the bell shall be sounded in theforepart of the vessel and immediately after the ringing of the bell the gong shall be soundedrapidly for about 5 seconds in the after part of the vessel. A vessel at anchor may in additionsound three short blasts in succession, namely one short, one prolonged and one short blast,to give warning of her position and of the possibility of collision to an approaching vessel.

(h) A vessel aground shall give the bell signal and if required the gong signal prescribed inparagraph (f) of this Rule and shall, in addition, give three separate and distinct strokes on thebell immediately before and after the rapid ringing of the bell. A vessel aground may inaddition sound an appropriate whistle signal.

(i) A vessel of less than 12 metres in length shall not be obliged to give the above mentionedsignals but, if she does not, shall make some other efficient sound signal at intervals of notmore that 2 minutes.

(J) A pilot vessel when engaged on pilotage duty may in addition to the signals prescribed inparagraphs (a), (b) or (f) of this Rule sound an identity signal consisting of four short blasts.Rule 36

Signals to attract attention.

If necessary to attract the attention of another vessel any vessel may make light or soundsignals that cannot be mistaken for any signal authorised elsewhere in these Rules, or maydirect the beam of her searchlight in the direction of the danger, in such a way as not toembarrass any vessel. Any light to attract the attention of another vessel shall be such that itcannot be mistaken for any aid to navigation. For the purpose of this Rule the use of highintensity intermittent or revolving lights, such as strobe lights, shall be avoided.

Rule 37

Distress signals.

When a vessel is in distress and requires assistance she shall use or exhibit the signalsdescribed in Annex IV to these Regulations.Rule 38

Exemptions.