OBS Communication & Documentation 4

Question 1

A boater files a float plan and returns two hours late. What should the person holding the float plan do?

Accepted Answer

Attempt to contact the boater, then notify the Coast Guard if unsuccessful

Answer

Wait another 24 hours before acting

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Only contact local marina staff

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Post on social media to find the vessel

Question 2

What information must appear on the hull of a state-registered recreational vessel?

Accepted Answer

State registration number and validation sticker

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Owner's name and home address

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Coast Guard documentation number only

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The vessel's draft and displacement weight

Question 3

How should a vessel's name and hailing port be displayed on a documented vessel?

Accepted Answer

On the stern in letters at least 4 inches high and on the hailing port below

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On any removable surface such as a flag or removable placard

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Permanently marked on the exterior hull in letters at least 4 inches high

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Only on the documentation papers kept aboard

Question 4

In what situation would a boater use the SECURITE signal on VHF Channel 16?

Accepted Answer

To broadcast a navigational hazard such as a large floating log

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To announce a person overboard emergency

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To request a radio check from the Coast Guard

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To call another vessel for a working channel switch

Question 5

When must a boater file a written accident report with state authorities?

Accepted Answer

When a collision results in death, disappearance, injury requiring medical care, or damage exceeding $2,000

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Whenever any vessel contact occurs, regardless of damage

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Only when the Coast Guard requests a report after responding to the scene

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After any accident where fuel is spilled into the water

Question 6

What is the proper radio procedure for calling another vessel whose name you know?

Accepted Answer

Call the vessel name three times, your vessel name once, and 'over' on Channel 16

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Call on any open channel and switch to 16 after contact

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Broadcast on all channels simultaneously to ensure contact

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Send a DSC call and wait for a response before speaking

Question 7

What should a boater do if they accidentally transmit a false MAYDAY call on Channel 16?

Accepted Answer

Immediately announce on Channel 16 that the MAYDAY was sent in error and cancel it

Answer

Switch to another channel and hope no one noticed

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Turn off the radio to prevent further transmissions

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File a written cancellation report within 48 hours