What is affixed to a boat, attached to the transom on the starboard side above the waterline, to prove that it was built in accordance with the construction requirements?
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The right answer is ''the compliance notice''.
The compliance notice is affixed to the boat to prove that it is built in accordance with the construction requirements of the Small Vessel Regulations.
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The right answer is ''the compliance notice''.
The compliance notice is affixed to the boat to prove that it is built in accordance with the construction requirements of the Small Vessel Regulations.
Which picture represents the stern?
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The stern is the rear part of the boat.
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The stern is the rear part of the boat.
Which picture represents the masthead light ?
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The masthead light is a white light projecting towards the front of the boat.
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The masthead light is a white light projecting towards the front of the boat.
Which is the proper route that the boat must take?
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As a give-way vessel, the boat is directed to keep out of the way of the other boat, which is a stand-on vessel, by taking early and substantial action to keep well clear.
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As a give-way vessel, the boat is directed to keep out of the way of the other boat, which is a stand-on vessel, by taking early and substantial action to keep well clear.
Which illustration represents an information buoy among the following?
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The information buoy is the fourth one. It is white, with an orange, open-faced square symbol on two opposite sides and two orange horizontal bands, one above and one below the square symbols.
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The information buoy is the fourth one. It is white, with an orange, open-faced square symbol on two opposite sides and two orange horizontal bands, one above and one below the square symbols.
Which illustration represents an anchorage buoy among the following?
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The anchorage buoy marks the outer limits of designated anchorage areas. It is yellow with a black anchor on it.
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The anchorage buoy marks the outer limits of designated anchorage areas. It is yellow with a black anchor on it.
Which picture is the correct one regarding the priority rules?
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As a stand-on vessel, the sailing vessel has the right of way on the power-driven vessel (give-way vessel). The sailing vessel shall maintain her course and speed.
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As a stand-on vessel, the sailing vessel has the right of way on the power-driven vessel (give-way vessel). The sailing vessel shall maintain her course and speed.
When a boat capsizes or is submerged, should you stay with the boat or try to reach the shore as quickly as possible?
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When a boat capsizes or is submerged, you must ensure that everyone puts on a personal flotation device or a lifejacket; keep as close to the craft as possible, depending on the circumstances; do a head count of those who were on board and use or display signals to show distress and need of assistance.
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When a boat capsizes or is submerged, you must ensure that everyone puts on a personal flotation device or a lifejacket; keep as close to the craft as possible, depending on the circumstances; do a head count of those who were on board and use or display signals to show distress and need of assistance.
Which picture represents the starboard side ?
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The starboard side is the right side of a boat.
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The starboard side is the right side of a boat.
Which of the following represents a ''no internal combustion or steam engine'' restriction sign?
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The ''no internal combustion or steam engine'' restriction sign is represented by the first image.
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The ''no internal combustion or steam engine'' restriction sign is represented by the first image.
Which picture is the graphical representation of a body of water that provides information on depths, traffic lanes and buoys.
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Charts are graphic representations depicting areas of water, depicting the depths, underwater hazards, traffic routes, aids to navigation and adjacent coastal areas.
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Charts are graphic representations depicting areas of water, depicting the depths, underwater hazards, traffic routes, aids to navigation and adjacent coastal areas.
TRUE
FALSE
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FALSE. A PFD becomes void if it has been repaired or altered; therefore, it is no longer usable and must be replaced and discarded.
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FALSE. A PFD becomes void if it has been repaired or altered; therefore, it is no longer usable and must be replaced and discarded.
Which of the four types of pyrotechnic devices must be used only in daylight?
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The pyrotechnic orange smoke, hand-held or floating, may be used only in daylight.
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The pyrotechnic orange smoke, hand-held or floating, may be used only in daylight.
What type of boat uses yellow lights as navigation light?
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A power-driven vessel when towing shall show sidelights, a sternlight, and a towing light (yellow) in a vertical line above the sternlight, and two masthead lights in a vertical line. When the length of the tow, measured from the stern of the towing vessel to the after end of the tow exceeds 200 metres, three such lights in a vertical line shall be displayed.
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A power-driven vessel when towing shall show sidelights, a sternlight, and a towing light (yellow) in a vertical line above the sternlight, and two masthead lights in a vertical line. When the length of the tow, measured from the stern of the towing vessel to the after end of the tow exceeds 200 metres, three such lights in a vertical line shall be displayed.
What should we be prepared to show immediately to avoid a collision while navigating at night in a canoe or kayak?
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The operator of a pleasure craft under sail, of less than 7 metres in length not under power (canoe, kayak), and underway, must have at hand a flashlight or lighted lantern emitting a white light which must be lit in enough time to prevent a collision.
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The operator of a pleasure craft under sail, of less than 7 metres in length not under power (canoe, kayak), and underway, must have at hand a flashlight or lighted lantern emitting a white light which must be lit in enough time to prevent a collision.
Which of the following vessels requires a pleasure craft licence?
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Pleasure craft powered, even temporarily, by an engine or engines of 7.5 kW (10 hp) or more, which are kept and operated mainly in Canada, must be licensed or registered, regardless of where they operate in Canada. The numbers must be in block letters, at least 7.5 cm (3”) high, and must contrast with the colour of the background.
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Pleasure craft powered, even temporarily, by an engine or engines of 7.5 kW (10 hp) or more, which are kept and operated mainly in Canada, must be licensed or registered, regardless of where they operate in Canada. The numbers must be in block letters, at least 7.5 cm (3”) high, and must contrast with the colour of the background.
Which buoy marks an area where boating is restricted?
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The control buoy (the first illustration) fits this definition. A black figure or symbol within the orange circle shows what the restriction is.
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The control buoy (the first illustration) fits this definition. A black figure or symbol within the orange circle shows what the restriction is.
At the age of 12
From 16 years old, but it is possible from 12 to 15 years old if the person is accompanied by an adult
At 16 years old
At 8 years old
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Youth under 16 years of age may not operate a personal watercraft (PWC) under any circumstances, even if they have the PCOC and are accompanied.
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Youth under 16 years of age may not operate a personal watercraft (PWC) under any circumstances, even if they have the PCOC and are accompanied.
The following symptoms are related to which condition: slow pulse, confusion, drowsiness, lack of coordination?
Insomnia
Heat stroke
Hypothermia
Carbon monoxide poisoning
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These symptoms are related to hypothermia.
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These symptoms are related to hypothermia.
Which image demonstrates the best practices to have when a diving operation takes place from aboard a pleasure craft?
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The boat must display Flag A (blue and white). However, during diving operations you must install a diving flag in the water. It is Flag A, red and white. It marks an area where scuba or other such diving activity is taking place. It is white, and is mounted by a red flag with a white diagonal stripe, extending from the tip of the hoist to the bottom of the fly.
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The boat must display Flag A (blue and white). However, during diving operations you must install a diving flag in the water. It is Flag A, red and white. It marks an area where scuba or other such diving activity is taking place. It is white, and is mounted by a red flag with a white diagonal stripe, extending from the tip of the hoist to the bottom of the fly.
Isolated danger buoy
Port hand buoy
Bifurcation buoy
Starboard hand buoy
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This buoy is a starboard hand buoy. It must be kept on the right side of the pleasure craft when heading upstream.
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This buoy is a starboard hand buoy. It must be kept on the right side of the pleasure craft when heading upstream.
Which type of anchor is particularly popular among boaters because of its versatility in all types of seabed?
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The correct answer is the plough anchor. When selecting an anchor, its holding power and the type of seabed in which it will be used must be considered. As well, the anchor must be of proper size depending on the pleasure craft.
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The correct answer is the plough anchor. When selecting an anchor, its holding power and the type of seabed in which it will be used must be considered. As well, the anchor must be of proper size depending on the pleasure craft.
Conditions of visibility and traffic density
The draft in relation to the available depth of water and the manoeuvrability of the vessel
Conditions of wind, sea and current, and the proximity of navigational hazards
All of the above
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All these answers are correct. Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that you can take proper and appropriate action to avoid collision, and be able to stop in a safe distance, and appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions.
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All these answers are correct. Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that you can take proper and appropriate action to avoid collision, and be able to stop in a safe distance, and appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions.
A type fire extinguisher
BC type fire extinguisher
AB type fire extinguisher
B type fire extinguisher
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The right answer is BC type fire extinguisher. It is important to know that for boats equipped with an inboard engine, a BC type fire extinguisher is required on board and must be stored in a convenient and easily accessible place. (Class B: fights combustible liquids (flammable liquid, paint, grease, and oil)+ Class C: fights an electrical fire (motor, fuse box and cables)).
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The right answer is BC type fire extinguisher. It is important to know that for boats equipped with an inboard engine, a BC type fire extinguisher is required on board and must be stored in a convenient and easily accessible place. (Class B: fights combustible liquids (flammable liquid, paint, grease, and oil)+ Class C: fights an electrical fire (motor, fuse box and cables)).
What does this image represent?
The HIN (Hull Serial Number)
The registration
The compliance notice
The pleasure craft licence
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The right answer is The HIN (Hull Serial Number). The HIN must be permanently affixed to the outside upper starboard (right side) corner of the transom (the boat’s rear, flat end — above the waterline) or as close to that area as possible. It is made up of 12 characters.
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The right answer is The HIN (Hull Serial Number). The HIN must be permanently affixed to the outside upper starboard (right side) corner of the transom (the boat’s rear, flat end — above the waterline) or as close to that area as possible. It is made up of 12 characters.
The operator of a vessel under oars, canoe or kayak must have at hand a flashlight or lighted lantern emitting a white light which must be lit in enough time to prevent a collision.
TRUE
FALSE
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TRUE. Watertight flashlights may also qualify as navigation lights on all non-powered vessels (kayak, canoe, etc.) and sailboats less than 7m in length. During restricted visibility or at night, it could be displayed by the operator to prevent a collision.
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TRUE. Watertight flashlights may also qualify as navigation lights on all non-powered vessels (kayak, canoe, etc.) and sailboats less than 7m in length. During restricted visibility or at night, it could be displayed by the operator to prevent a collision.
Junction daybeacons
Alignment markers
Daybeacons
Information signs
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The signs are daybeacons. These are navigational aids which are fixed unlike the port and starboard buoys which are not. A vessel heading upstream must leave the port day beacon (the one with the black square in the center) to its left.
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The signs are daybeacons. These are navigational aids which are fixed unlike the port and starboard buoys which are not. A vessel heading upstream must leave the port day beacon (the one with the black square in the center) to its left.
It is important to keep metal and/or electrical devices at a distance from the magnetic compass because it could display inaccurate information.
TRUE
FALSE
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TRUE. A magnetic compass will help the operator of a pleasure craft to find directions.
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TRUE. A magnetic compass will help the operator of a pleasure craft to find directions.
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning?
Carbone monoxide can build up when two vessels are tied to each other
Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when you breathe too much carbon monoxide and it begins to replace the oxygen in your blood
It is important to run the engine at idle only in well ventilated areas in order to protect yourself and others from carbon monoxide poisoning
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are: hot, red and dry skin, rapid pulse, rapid and shallow breathing.
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The first three statements are true. But the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are rather the following: fatigue, headache, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, dizziness or fainting, etc..
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The first three statements are true. But the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning are rather the following: fatigue, headache, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, dizziness or fainting, etc..
What is the main purpose of a bucket on a pleasure craft?
Extinguish fires from combustible liquids such as gasoline, oil and grease
Extinguish fires from electrical equipment
To put the fish in
Extinguish A type fires
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The main purpose of the bucket is to extinguish type A fires which are combustible solids (wood, textile, paper, etc.).
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The main purpose of the bucket is to extinguish type A fires which are combustible solids (wood, textile, paper, etc.).
Which of the following does not represent a distress signal?
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The third image is not a distress signal. It is a diving buoy that marks an area where scuba or other such diving activity is taking place.
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The third image is not a distress signal. It is a diving buoy that marks an area where scuba or other such diving activity is taking place.
What type of boat uses blue light as a navigation light?
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The blue flashing light is used by all law enforcement agencies and some government agencies.
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A power-driven vessel when towing shall show sidelights, a sternlight, and a towing light (yellow) in a vertical line above the sternlight, and two masthead lights in a vertical line. When the length of the tow, measured from the stern of the towing vessel to the after end of the tow exceeds 200 metres, three such lights in a vertical line shall be displayed.
You must respect a speed limit of no more than 10km/h if you navigate at less than 30 meters from the shoreline?
TRUE
FALSE
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TRUE. Some provinces have adopted speed limits of 10 km/h within 30 m (98’5”) of the shoreline on all waters within their boundaries. This speed limit applies in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the inland waters of British Columbia and Nova Scotia. This limit is in effect whether announced or not, with the exception of specific cases.
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TRUE. Some provinces have adopted speed limits of 10 km/h within 30 m (98’5”) of the shoreline on all waters within their boundaries. This speed limit applies in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the inland waters of British Columbia and Nova Scotia. This limit is in effect whether announced or not, with the exception of specific cases.
The name transfer on the Pleasure Craft License must be done within how many days of buying a used boat?
One year
15 days
90 days
On the day that the new owner launches the boat
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A pleasure craft that is the subject of a transfer of ownership may be operated until the day on which the new owner of the pleasure craft receives a transferred licence, up to a maximum of 90 days from the day of the transfer of ownership, if documents are carried on board confirming the name and address of the new owner and the date of the transfer of ownership.
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A pleasure craft that is the subject of a transfer of ownership may be operated until the day on which the new owner of the pleasure craft receives a transferred licence, up to a maximum of 90 days from the day of the transfer of ownership, if documents are carried on board confirming the name and address of the new owner and the date of the transfer of ownership.
The minimum length of a buoyant heaving line for a boat under 24 meters is 15m.
TRUE
FALSE
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TRUE. The buoyant heaving line must float, be in good condition, be one full length rope, not many ropes tied together, and long enough for the boat you will be using.
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TRUE. The buoyant heaving line must float, be in good condition, be one full length rope, not many ropes tied together, and long enough for the boat you will be using.
Which illustration represents a mooring buoy among the following?
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The mooring buoy is used for mooring or securing vessels, is white and orange, orange covering the top third.
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The mooring buoy is used for mooring or securing vessels, is white and orange, orange covering the top third.
The HIN is the manufacturer’s or importer’s confirmation that the vessel is built in accordance with the construction requirements.
All pleasure craft made or imported into Canada must have a Hull Serial Number (HIN) affixed to it.
The HIN must be permanently affixed to the outside upper right corner of the transom.
The HIN is 12 digits long.
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It's rather the compliance notice that is the manufacturer’s or importer’s confirmation that the vessel is built in accordance with the construction requirements.
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It's rather the compliance notice that is the manufacturer’s or importer’s confirmation that the vessel is built in accordance with the construction requirements.
What is this part of the boat called?
Stern
Freeboard
Hull
Bow
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The front of the boat is called the bow. The aft is the stern.
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The front of the boat is called the bow. The aft is the stern.
What is this navigation light called?
Bowlight
Sternlight
One-way rear light
Masthead light
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The rear light is called the sternlight.
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The rear light is called the sternlight.
What is the purpose of this buoy?
To delimit a swimming area.
To warn of the presence of divers.
To locate a local hazard.
To anchor where the water is too deep for an anchor.
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The diving buoy marks an area where scuba or other such diving activity is taking place. The diving buoy is white and has a red flag with a white diagonal stripe, extending from the tip of the hoist to the bottom of the fly.
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The diving buoy marks an area where scuba or other such diving activity is taking place. The diving buoy is white and has a red flag with a white diagonal stripe, extending from the tip of the hoist to the bottom of the fly.
What is this buoy called?
Information buoy
Cautionary buoy
Control buoy
Hazard buoy
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It's a control buoy. It marks an area where boating is restricted. It is white with an orange circle located between two horizontal bands of the same color. The current restriction is written inside the circle.
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It's a control buoy. It marks an area where boating is restricted. It is white with an orange circle located between two horizontal bands of the same color. The current restriction is written inside the circle.
What is this flare called?
Rocket parachute flare
Rising red flare
Hand flare
Multi-star flare
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It is the rocket parachute flare. It creates a simple red star that rises up to 300m and comes down slowly with a parachute. It is easily seen from the ground or air, and burns for at least 40 seconds.
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It is the rocket parachute flare. It creates a simple red star that rises up to 300m and comes down slowly with a parachute. It is easily seen from the ground or air, and burns for at least 40 seconds.
Which picture represents a SOLAS lifejacket?
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Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) lifejackets meet very high performance standards and are approved for all vessels. The SOLAS will turn you on your back in seconds to keep your face out of the water while unconscious.
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Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) lifejackets meet very high performance standards and are approved for all vessels. The SOLAS will turn you on your back in seconds to keep your face out of the water while unconscious.
Which of the following vessels is not a human-powered pleasure craft?
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The last image is not a human-powered pleasure craft. It is considered as a power-driven vessel since it is propelled by machinery.
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The last image is not a human-powered pleasure craft. It is considered as a power-driven vessel since it is propelled by machinery.
Which of the following statements is not a feature of the PFD?
The PFD is more comfortable than a lifejacket.
The PFD offers a higher degree of buoyancy than a lifejacket.
There are specialized PFDs for several sports.
Unlike a life jacket, a PFD won't necessarily turn you on your back.
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It is the lifejacket that provides a higher degree of buoyancy. Not the PFD.
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It is the lifejacket that provides a higher degree of buoyancy. Not the PFD.
What is the name of this anchor?
Grapnel anchor
Plough anchor
Mushroom anchor
Danforth anchor
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It is the mushroom anchor. It is suitable where the seabed is composed of silt or fine sand. It is shaped like an inverted mushroom, the head becoming buried in the silt.
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It is the mushroom anchor. It is suitable where the seabed is composed of silt or fine sand. It is shaped like an inverted mushroom, the head becoming buried in the silt.
Which of the following vessels is a human-powered pleasure craft?
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In this scenario, the canoe is considered as a human-powered pleasure craft since the person is using an oar. If you install a motor on the canoe, it becomes a power-driven vessel.
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In this scenario, the canoe is considered as a human-powered pleasure craft since the person is using an oar. If you install a motor on the canoe, it becomes a power-driven vessel.
What is this navigation light called?
Port sidelight
Sternlight
Bowlight
Starboard sidelight
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The red forward light is called the port sidelight.
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The red forward light is called the port sidelight.
What type of restriction applies if you encounter this sign?
Gas engines are forbidden
A standardized speed limit
A boat size limit
A power limit
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This restriction sign represents a power limit.
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This restriction sign represents a power limit.
Which of the following vessels is a trawling vessel?
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The last picture is a trawling vessel. Stay well clear from these boats.
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The last picture is a trawling vessel. Stay well clear from these boats.
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