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  1. A passenger on your pleasure craft is showing signs of hypothermia after falling into cold water. What is the FIRST action you should take?

    Answer: Remove wet clothing and wrap the person in dry blankets

    Removing wet clothing and insulating the victim from further heat loss is the first priority in hypothermia treatment.

  2. What is the maximum number of passengers a pleasure craft may legally carry?

    Answer: The number specified on the vessel's capacity plate or documentation

    The vessel's capacity plate or documentation specifies the maximum safe number of passengers and must be followed.

  3. When should passengers be briefed on safety procedures?

    Answer: Before departure on every trip

    All passengers must be briefed on safety procedures before departure on every trip, regardless of trip length or conditions.

  4. A child passenger under 16 years old is on your boat in Canadian waters. What PFD requirement applies?

    Answer: The child must wear an approved PFD at all times while on deck

    Under Canadian law, children under 16 must wear an approved PFD or lifejacket at all times while on deck or in open areas.

  5. What does the term 'freeboard' refer to, and why is it important for passenger safety?

    Answer: The distance from the waterline to the deck edge, affecting how easily waves can swamp the vessel

    Freeboard is the distance from the waterline to the deck edge; low freeboard increases the risk of swamping and must factor into how many passengers can safely board.

  6. A passenger accidentally falls overboard. After circling back to the person, what is the safest way to bring them back aboard?

    Answer: Shut off the engine and use a boarding ladder or transom platform while keeping the person away from the propeller

    Always shut off the engine before bringing a person close to the stern to eliminate the propeller strike hazard, then use a ladder or platform.

  7. Which communication method should a vessel operator use to broadcast a distress call?

    Answer: Channel 16 on a VHF marine radio

    Channel 16 is the international distress, safety, and calling channel monitored by the Coast Guard and other vessels.

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