PWC PWC Navigation Rules 2

Question 1

What does a red buoy with an even number indicate in the US lateral marker system?

Accepted Answer

Keep it on your right when returning from sea

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Keep it on your left when returning from sea

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Danger ahead — do not pass

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This marks an obstruction

Question 2

What does a diamond-shaped buoy with a cross inside indicate?

Accepted Answer

Boat exclusion zone — no vessels allowed

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Safe water mark

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Hazard to navigation

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Speed limit area

Question 3

What action should a PWC operator take when approaching a yellow diamond-shaped buoy?

Accepted Answer

Proceed with caution — it marks a hazard or obstruction

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Stop completely and wait

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Increase speed to clear the hazard quickly

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It is a speed zone marker — slow to idle

Question 4

What does a green can buoy with an odd number indicate?

Accepted Answer

Keep it on your left when returning from sea (heading upstream)

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Keep it on your right when heading upstream or toward port

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Marks a safe anchorage area

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Indicates a speed restriction zone

Question 5

What is a 'no-wake zone' and how must a PWC operator behave in one?

Accepted Answer

A zone where the vessel must travel slowly enough to produce no wake

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A zone where the engine must be off

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A zone restricted to commercial vessels only

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A zone where all passengers must be seated

Question 6

Under US Navigation Rules, what is the 'give-way' vessel required to do?

Accepted Answer

Take early and substantial action to keep clear of the stand-on vessel

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Maintain course and speed

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Sound three short blasts and stop

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Turn off navigation lights