Stuff I have to Carry
When operating this type of vessel, an operator cannot wear an inflatable PFD.
Personal Watercraft
Enforcement authorities over pleasure craft can be found under this section number in the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.
S. 196
Operators are exempt carrying this, if a means of 2-way communication is aboard their vessel and functioning effectively?
50% of their flare requirements
How frequently must a passenger carrying vessel, greater than 15GT, which carry's more than 12 passengers, be inspected?
Annually
According to the Collision Regulations who has ROW?
Paddleboarder
All pieces of safety equipment must be: in good working order, maintained and replaced according to manufacturers instructions/recommendations, and....
....readily accessible
According to the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, this person is responsible for the safety of a vessel, and of every person on board.
The operator
True/False: Indigenous boaters operating on the reserve are exempt carrying any operator competency.
False. All operators of a motorized vessel must carry operator competency.
Enforcement authority over small commercial vessels can be found in this section of the Canada Shipping Act, 2001?
According to Rule 18 of the Collision Regulations, who had the ROW in this crossing situation?
Power driven vessel
Distress flares must be approved by TC and are only good for four years from this date which must be stamped on every flare.
Four years from date of manufacture.
Under the Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations, a 14 year old may operate a vessel of up to this size, with no direct supervision?
Max. 40hp (30kw)
Vessels are required to carry a reboarding device, unless the freeboard is less than what height?
0.5 meters
What is the voyage classification of a river or lake in which a vessel can never be further than 2.5 nautical miles from the closest shore.
Sheltered waters
Electronic flares are acceptable in lieu of pyrotechnic flares as long as the operator also carries at least one of these
Type D, smoke type flare
According to the Collision Regulations, in a crossing situation, a sailing vessel under sail alone generally has the right of way over this type of vessel?
Power driven vessel.
When paddling a kayak (>6m) and wearing a PFD, the operator is exempt carrying what piece of equipment (if applicable)?
No exemptions apply. Must carry: whistle, buoyant heaving line, bailer
According to the Marine Liability Act, passenger carrying vessels must carry at least this much liability insurance coverage for damages, death or personal injury multiplied by the number of passengers aboard?
($250,000) x (# of passengers)
If wearing a PFD, the operator of this vessel is only required to carry a flashlight, and this additional piece of equipment?
Pealess Whistle (sound signaling device)
A US Boater may carry THIS piece of US Coast Guard approved safety equipment, as long as they provide you with proof of US residency
USCG approved Lifejacket or PFD for their personal use
According to this Rule in the Collision Regulations, a vessel must display proper nav lights from sunset to sunrise, and no other lights which may cause confusion, impair visibility, or interfere with keeping proper lookout.
Rule 20
Certain pleasure craft, such as canoes, kayaks, or rowing shells, do not have to carry their required safety equipment if they are operating under what circumstances?
If they are attended by a safety vessel (which is carrying the required equipment) and they are engaged in formal training, an official competition, or in final prep for an official competition.
This is the Operator Competency one would be required to carry if operating a 7.5m long small commercial vessel on the St. Clair River with 5 passengers on board?
PCOC
Even though there may not be a speed restriction in the area of operation, this Col Reg dictates that a vessel must always operate at a safe speed.
Rule 6: Safe Speed