Passenger Safety and Service Flashcards

Before allowing passengers to board, the operator should verify which of the following?

Answer: That sufficient approved lifesaving equipment is on board for every person

Canadian regulations require that sufficient approved lifesaving equipment be carried for every person on board before departure.

What is the primary purpose of a sound signaling device on a pleasure craft?

Answer: To signal intentions and warn of danger in restricted visibility or congested waters

Sound signals are used to communicate navigational intentions, warn other vessels of your presence, and signal distress.

A passenger complains of seasickness. How should the operator respond?

Answer: Advise the passenger to look at a fixed point on the horizon and offer fresh air on deck

Looking at the horizon provides a stable visual reference and fresh air helps reduce nausea; a closed cabin can worsen symptoms.

When mooring a vessel with passengers aboard, what precaution should the operator take?

Answer: Ensure all passengers remain seated or holding on until the vessel is fully stopped and secured

Passengers should remain seated or holding on until the vessel is fully stopped and secured to prevent falls during docking maneuvers.

What is the required minimum visibility distance when using a buoyant heaving line to rescue a person in the water?

Answer: The line must reach at least 15 metres (49 feet)

Canadian regulations require a buoyant heaving line of at least 15 metres to reach a person who has fallen overboard.

Which action by a passenger could contribute to 'swamping' of a small open boat?

Answer: Standing and moving to one side while the vessel is underway

Standing or shifting weight to one side raises the risk of capsizing or allowing water to enter over the gunwale (swamping).

What information should the operator leave with a responsible person ashore before departure?

Answer: A float plan including destination, expected return time, and number of people aboard

A float plan gives rescuers critical information about where to search if the vessel does not return as expected.