Vessel Safety and Inspections Flashcards
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What must be done if a vessel fails a Coast Guard safety inspection?
Answer: The vessel may be detained until deficiencies are corrected
If a vessel fails inspection and the deficiencies create a safety hazard, the Coast Guard may issue a Captain of the Port Order detaining the vessel until the problems are corrected.
What is the legal requirement for a vessel's visual distress signals (VDS) on coastal waters?
Answer: Three approved pyrotechnic devices or an approved combination that meets day/night requirements
Recreational vessels 16 feet and over on coastal waters must carry approved visual distress signals that meet both day and night requirements, such as three combination flares.
What information must be displayed on a recreational vessel's registration numbers?
Answer: Numbers must be painted or attached to the bow, in block letters at least 3 inches high, with contrasting color
Registration numbers must be displayed on the forward half of the vessel, in plain block letters at least 3 inches high, in a color contrasting with the background.
What does 'overloading' a vessel mean according to federal safety standards?
Answer: Exceeding the maximum weight capacity or number of persons listed on the capacity plate
Overloading occurs when a vessel carries more weight, passengers, or cargo than specified on the manufacturer's capacity plate, increasing the risk of swamping or capsizing.
What is the Coast Guard's definition of a 'recreational vessel'?
Answer: A vessel manufactured or used primarily for pleasure, not for hire
A recreational vessel is defined as one manufactured or used primarily for noncommercial purposes or leased, rented, or chartered to another for the latter's noncommercial use.
How frequently must inflatable life rafts on inspected vessels be serviced?
Answer: Annually or per manufacturer's requirements at an approved service station
Inflatable life rafts must be serviced annually or per manufacturer's specifications at a Coast Guard-approved service station to ensure reliability in an emergency.