General Ship Knowledge

When is a General Boat Driver's License required?

Only when operating a business ship.

Only when traveling over 20 mph in NSW waters when operating a motorized vessel.

Only when traveling over 10 knots in NSW waters when operating a motorized vessel.

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How should life jackets be maintained?

Clean off any salt, inspect for damage, and then store them in a dry, shaded area.

In between uses, place them in a pail of ice-cold, clean water.

Frequently expose them to sunshine.

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What is the bare minimum of distress flares that a ship operating in open waters must carry?

3 red hand flares and 3 orange smoke flares.

None.

2 red hand flares and 2 orange smoke flares.

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When is a waterproof torch required to be carried on board a motorised vessel (other than a personal watercraft)?

All the time.

Only when traveling on open waters greater than 2 nautical miles from the coast.

Just from dusk until dawn.

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Why do inflatable life jackets require routine maintenance?

If you don't get them serviced, they are tough to store.

They might not inflate you when you need them if they are not in working order.

If you don't service them, the plastic wrapping will start to deteriorate.

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Why are children under the age of 12 not advised to wear inflatable life jackets?

Children's favorite colors are not available for inflatable life jackets.

The cost of inflatable life jackets is high.

While playing near the water, kids may mistakenly trigger an auto-inflating life jacket or forget how to use a manual inflated life jacket in an emergency.

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When is it necessary to have a fire extinguisher on board your boat?

Only if the vessel is a commercial one.

Only when a battery, fuel stove, gas system, or engine is present on the vessel.

Only if you're entering open water.

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