IRPCS - Vessel over 100m aground in fog - sound signals.
IRPCS does not make it clear, it seems open to interpretation.
3 strokes of bell/bell 5s/gong 5s/3 strokes of bell
OR
3 strokes of bell/bell 5s/3 strokes of bell/gong 5s
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Thank you
Mike
Three bells (I am Aground)
rapid bells for five seconds
Three bells (I am arground)
That is what I remember. I couldn't find it online, and most of my references have been boxed away.
That clarified it to me. If you are aground, three bells, rapid ringing, three bells.
If you are aground and have dropped an anchor, you add the gong. You can add the whistle.
When one is aground, in a ship of over 100ft, life is complicated. Make as much noise as you can, in Fog. One doesn't want to add to the woes.
Thank God for GPS, radar, and radios.
To answer your question about the sound signals for a vessel over 100 meters aground in fog according to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (IRPCS), it is important to note that the specific requirements for sound signals may vary depending on the jurisdiction or country in which the vessel is operating. However, I can provide you with the general guidelines as stated in IRPCS.
According to Rule 35 of IRPCS, a vessel aground in fog that is over 100 meters in length should sound at intervals of not more than 2 minutes:
1. Three strokes on a bell or gong.
2. Followed by a 5-second rapid ringing of the bell or gong.
3. Then three strokes on the bell or gong again.
4. Finally, followed by a 5-second rapid ringing of the bell or gong.
So, to summarize, the correct sequence of sound signals for a vessel over 100 meters aground in fog according to IRPCS would be:
3 strokes of bell / bell 5 seconds / 3 strokes of bell / gong 5 seconds
This sequence is the most widely accepted interpretation, but it is important for vessels to also comply with any additional requirements or local regulations that may be in place. It is always recommended to consult the specific maritime regulations of the country you are operating in for accurate guidance on sound signals in a particular situation.