Required Safety Equipment Flashcards
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A child under 13 on a recreational vessel underway in federal waters must wear a PFD unless they are:
Answer: Below deck or in an enclosed cabin
Children under 13 must wear an approved PFD at all times while underway except when below deck or in an enclosed cabin.
What color light must a vessel under oars or paddles show at night to prevent collision?
Answer: A white light readily at hand
Vessels under oars must have a white light ready to show in time to prevent collision, though full navigation lights are not required.
Which PFD type provides the most buoyancy and turns an unconscious wearer face-up?
Answer: Type I
Type I offshore life jackets offer the highest buoyancy (≥22 lbs) and are designed to turn most unconscious wearers face-up.
How many B-I fire extinguishers are required on a 32-foot motorboat with an installed fuel tank and no fixed suppression system?
Answer: Two
A motorboat 26–40 feet long with an installed fuel tank and no fixed system requires two B-I (or one B-II) fire extinguishers.
What is the purpose of a Visual Distress Signal (VDS) on a vessel?
Answer: To indicate distress and attract rescue assistance
VDSs—flares, smoke signals, or electric signals—are used to show you are in distress and need immediate assistance.
Daytime VDS requirements apply to recreational vessels operating on coastal waters of what length or longer?
Answer: 16 feet
Vessels 16 feet and over on coastal waters must carry Coast Guard-approved daytime and nighttime VDS devices.
Which type of fire extinguisher discharge agent is safest to use in an enclosed boat cabin?
Answer: Halon or clean agent
Halon and clean-agent extinguishers are preferred in enclosed spaces because they extinguish fire without leaving harmful residue or displacing oxygen dangerously.