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When operating a vessel at greater than idle speed what distance must be maintained from a gasoline dock or launch ramp?
A minimum of 100 feet should be maintained between a vessel operating at speeds greater than idle and a gasoline dock or launch ramp. This is to prevent ignition of fuel vapors and reduce the risk of fire or explosion.
What should you do to prevent a traffic jam on the boat ramp while retrieving your vessel?
To prevent a traffic jam on the boat ramp while retrieving your vessel, prepare your boat and gear before reaching the ramp to minimize delays. Have a designated spot for loading and unloading equipment away from the ramp area. Ensure that you follow proper etiquette by allowing others to launch or retrieve their vessels efficiently and make sure to communicate with your crew to streamline the process. Lastly, choose less busy times for launching or retrieving to avoid peak congestion.
What should you do when operating a power driven vessel and your vessel is being overtaken by a sailing vessel?
Steer into the wind.
When a vessel is over taking anotherwhich one is the give way vessel?
The vessel that is overtaking another vessel is the vessel that should give way. This means that the vessel that is being overtaken can remain on course.
You are operating a motorboat What if your motorboat is being overtaken by a sailboat What should you do?
If you are operating a motorboat and your motorboat is being overtaken by a sailboat, you should maintain present course and speed. The vessel that is overtaking another vessel is the give-way vessel, regardless of whether it is a sailing vessel or a power-driven vessel. The vessel being overtaken is always the stand-on vessel.
Which vessel should display one or more yellow lights when towing?
commercial vessel
Where should your passengers be while you are tied to the dock fueling your vessel?
On the dock and away from the vessel.
What should you do when your vessel capisises?
Swim
What should the operator of a stand-on vessel do when encountering a give-way vessel?
The operator of a stand-on vessel should maintain course and speed, allowing the give-way vessel to take necessary action to avoid a collision. They should be prepared to alter course if the give-way vessel does not take action or if a collision becomes imminent. It is important for the stand-on vessel to stay vigilant and be ready to communicate with the give-way vessel if necessary.
Name three things you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel?
check your vessel
What should a sailing vessel do when overtaking a power driven vessel?
Keep clear... The power driven vessel should, if possible, maintain course and speed. The only rule for overtaking is that you keep your distance while overtaking
If a vessel is stopped by law enforcement for observed teak surfing who should be cited?
the vessel operator
