PCOC Passenger Safety and Service 2

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

Remove wet clothing and wrap the person in dry blankets

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

When should passengers be briefed on safety procedures?

Accepted Answer

Before departure on every trip

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

(PCOC) Pleasure Craft Operator Card Practice Test

(PCOC) Pleasure Craft Operator Card Practice Test

PCOC Passenger Safety and Service 2