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    Part D, Sound and light signals

    Rule 34, Manoeuvring and warning signals

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    Defines the short-blast signals for manoeuvres in sight of one another (one short = altering to starboard, two = port, three = operating astern propulsion) and the five-or-more short-blast doubt/warning signal.

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