I am the term for a vessel that has the right of way.
What is Stand-on vessel
100
What colours can an approved standard life jacket come in?
Red, Orange, or Yellow.
100
What is the minimum required length of the buoyant heaving line for ALL pleasure craft under 24m?
15m.
100
What is the best place to install a radar reflector?
Above all equipment as high as possible.
100
What is the first action that a boat operator should take immediately following a collision?
Make certain everyone is accounted for and check for injuries.
200
What should be done with your PCOC card in order to operate a pleasure craft?
Carry it on you while operating the pleasure craft.
200
What is the recommended minimum length of anchor line to be used for an overnight stay in good weather conditions?
5-10 times the depth of the water.
200
What should you do before using distress flares?
Read the manufacturers instructions.
200
What should operators of small recreational vessels do when navigating in or near a shipping lane to increase their visibility?
Stay in groups if possible.
200
Your engine is broken down and you're drifting towards a rocky shore...what should you do first?
Anchor to stop drifting.
300
True or False: A Restricted Operators Certificate (Maritime) [ ROC(M) ] is a recommendation and not a requirement needed to use a marine VHF radio.
False. ROC(M) is required to use a marine VHF radio at all times.
300
What determines the number of fire extinguishers required on a pleasure craft?
The length of the boat and the types of fuel burning appliances on board.
300
When more than 1 nautical mile from shore a 5.5m powerboat requires a watertight flashlight OR
A) A VHF radio
B) Dye Marker
C) Signalling mirror
D) Distress flares
D) Distress Flares
300
What is the safest way to pass a tug boat?
Never pass between the tug and its tow.
300
What is the single most important thing an operator can do to prevent a drowning?
Ensure everyone wears a lifejacket or PFD at all times.
400
Under the criminal code, in case of collision, when must the operator of a pleasure craft render assistance?
Until both vessels are out of danger, as long as they are not at risk of putting them self in danger.
400
What action must a sailboat take when on a collision course with a fishing boat hauling its nets?
Keep clear of the fishing boat.
400
Boat operators should have which of the following on board?
A) The nautical almanac B) Collision regulations C) Nautical charts and related documents D) Notice to pleasure craft operators.
Nautical charts and related documents.
400
What is a port sidelight?
A constant red light on the port (left) side of the boat.
400
Immediately prior to starting an inboard gas motor, what must an operator do?
Operate the blower for at least 4 mins.
500
Immediately following the purchase of a pre-owned licensed pleasure craft, with engine power of 10HP or more, what must the new owner do?
Transfer the pleasure craft license to the new owner's name.
500
Most powerboats require a muffler in good working order. When must they use it?
Within 5 nautical miles of shore.
500
What is a requirement of a manual water pump?
A) Capable of removing 190L (50 gal) of water per min
B) Red and have a Transport Canada approval sticker
C) Equipped with a hose of at least 5m
D) Capable of reaching the bilge and discharging over the side of the boat.
D) Capable of reaching the bilge and discharging over the side of the boat.
500
If a vessel displays sidelights, a sternlight, and two all-round lights (red over white) in a vertical line, what type of vessel is it?
A fishing vessel.
500
Which of the following is considered the appropriate action to take in the event your boat springs a leak?
Bail or pump and determine the source of the problem.