PCOC Unit 2 and 3

manual bilge pump

To be able to remove water from the hull, the Small Vessel Regulations require you to carry a _______.

You must wear them while underway on an open boat or on the deck or in the cockpit of a boat that isn't open. The PFD must be readily available to any adult occupant who is below deck.

To meet inflatable PFD requirements:

Be at least 610 mm (24 inches) in diameter and be made of inherently buoyant material and... Be attached to a good-quality buoyant line that won't kink and is at least 9.5 mm in diameter and 15 metres long and... Have a Transport Canada approval stamp or label with an approval number in the following format: T.C.xxx.xxx.xxx.

To meet the requirements in the Small Vessel Regulations, the lifebuoy must:

"I intend to pass you on my right (starboard) side."

Two short blasts tell other boaters...

SOLAS lifejacket

Type of lifejacket that provides the most buoyancy, is excellent for flotation, and will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water within seconds

Standard type lifejacket

Type of lifejacket that will turn most unconscious wearers face up in the water, but the turning is not as pronounced

Buoyant heaving line

is a floating rope that has a soft buoyant object on one end

Masthead light

This white light shines forward and to both sides and is required on all power-driven vessels.

"I am backing up (operating astern propulsion)."

Three short blasts tell other boaters ...

personal flotation device (PFD)

A buoyant lifesaving apparatus, other than a lifejacket, that is meant to be worn. They may not turn an unconscious person face up in the water.

buoyant heaving line

A floating rope that has a soft buoyant object on one end

From all directions

A pleasure craft less than 7 metres (23 feet) long is anchored at night. From which direction(s) must a white light be visible?

0.5

A reboarding device is required under the Small Vessel Regulations only if the freeboard distance on your pleasure craft is over __ metres

lifebuoy

A throwable type of flotation device with a line attached; the line is used to pull the lifebuoy once it has been thrown to a person in the water

can be used to inflate the device by mouth

All Canadian-approved inflatable PFDs have a tube that...

Department of transport Canada or Canada Coast Guard, DFO

All Canadian-approved lifejackets and PFDs are labelled in English and French.The label must show that the device has been approved by:

There are no tears, perforations, or rot and... Grab lines are secure and in good condition.

Before using a lifebuoy, always check that:

You have proof of ownership (legal title) of the pleasure craft. Having this proof can be very beneficial at international borders. Registered pleasure craft are allowed to fly the Canadian flag. Your pleasure craft has a unique name and an official number.

Benefits of registering a pleasure craft

100 metres (328 feet)

Boats not engaged in diving operations should stay at least ______ from a displayed diver-down flag.

red, orange, or yellow (Not all PFDs are red, orange, or yellow)

Canadian-approved lifejackets are ____, ______, or ______

C

Class __ fires are electrical fires.

A

Class __ fires are of combustible solids like wood.

B

Class __ fires are of flammable liquids like gasoline or oil.

Be red 10L Metal with a round bottom and a hole in the centre Attached lanyard

Fire buckets are carried on board pleasure craft to fight fires. They must:

danger or signal that you do not understand or that you disagree with the other boater's intentions.

Five (or more) short, rapid blasts signal...

A person with a chest size in excess of 140 cm or A child weighing less than 9 kg (20 lbs)

Flotation devices also must be the proper size for the intended wearer. The only exceptions to this requirement are:

3 (operator, observer, towed)

How many people does it take to tow someone?

Both sides of bow above waterline >3in high in block letters In contrasting colour

How must you display the pleasure craft's licence number?

Use only mild soap and water

How to clean a flotation device

do not

If you are a qualified person and own a pleasure craft, you ____ have to register your craft but you may do so on a voluntary basis.

bailer

If your boat is not more than 9 metres (29.5 feet) long, you may carry a ______ instead of a pump.

Ignition-protected device

If your pleasure craft has a car or truck engine that has been converted for marine use, what must it have to prevent the ignition of gasoline fumes?

Be made of one continuous piece of rope that is the correct length for your pleasure craft and... Float and be in good condition and... Be easily accessible in case of an emergency

In order for a buoyant heaving line to meet the requirements in the Small Vessel Regulations and be approved for use on your pleasure craft, it must:

less than 16 years of age operating or riding on PWCs engaging in white-water paddling

Inflatable PFDs are not approved for persons who are:

10 (does not apply when: Operating in rivers less than 100 metres (328 feet) wide Operating in canals and buoyed channels Waterskiing while the towing boat is taking off with or dropping a skier by heading directly away from or into the shore at a 90° angle)

It is illegal to operate at greater than an unposted speed limit of __ km/h within 30 metres (100 feet) of the shore

tight

Make sure that the device isn't too _____

these boats must have on hand at least one lighted lantern, flashlight, or electric torch shining a white light

Minimal light requirments for a manually powered boats.

power-driven vessels when making way.

One prolonged blast at intervals of not more than two minutes is the signal used by

warning signal (for example, used when coming around a blind bend or leaving a dock).

One prolonged blast is a..

sailboats

One prolonged blast plus two short blasts at intervals of not more than two minutes is the signal used by

"I intend to pass you on my left (port) side."

One short blast tells other boaters...

3

PFDs that have _____ or more chest belts will be more secure if you will be operating at high speeds.

thermal

PFDs with ______ protection are a good choice if you will be boating in water that is less than 15°C.

40

Persons between 12-16 yera of age who are not supervised may operate a pleasure craft propelled by a motor of no more than ___hp

10

Persons under 12 years of age who are not directly supervised by a person 16 years of age or older may only operate a pleasure craft propelled by a motor of no more than ___ hp (7.5 kW).

9

Pleasure craft over __ metres in length must have an anchor on board.

manual propelling device or an anchor

Pleasure craft up to 9 metres (29.5 feet) in length, including PWCs, are required to carry either a __________ or ________ on board.

Sternlight

This white light is seen only from behind or nearly behind the vessel.

Safety of Life at Sea

SOLAS

weight and chest size

Sizing for flotation devices is based on the person's ______ and _______.

PFDs

Some ____ provide thermal protection against hypothermia.

are not

Sound-signalling devices are sound-making devices that ______ fitted on the pleasure craft and include whistles, pealess whistles, air horns, etc.

larger

The ____ the number of the fire extinguisher the more chemicals, larger fires it can put out.

length

The ______ of the pleasure craft determines which sound-signalling equipment—a sound-signalling device or a sound-signalling appliance—you must carry.

starboard (right)

The green light indicates a boat's _____ side.

port (left)

The red light indicates a boat's _____ side

length and type

The required length of the line of an anchor depends on the ______ of pleasure craft you are operating.

length and type

The requirements for buoyant heaving lines and lifebuoys depend on the _______ of pleasure craft you are operating.

freeboard

Vertical height that must be climbed to reboard your pleasure craft from the water

One PFD for each person One buoyant heaving line (at least 15m) One reboarding device if freeboard distance is >0.5m One bailer (or manual bilge pump) One watertight flashlight 6 type A/B/C flares One sound-signalling device Navigation lights if at night One magnetic compass (not required if <8m long, in sight of navigation marks) Radar Reflector (some exemptions)

What are the equipment requirements for human-powered vessels?

One PFD for each person One buoyant heaving line (at least 15m) One reboarding device if freeboard distance is >0.5m One manual propelling device or one anchor One bailer (or manual bilge pump) One fire extinguisher One watertight flashlight or 3 type A/B/C flares One sound-signalling device Navigation lights if at night One magnetic compass (not required if <8m long, in sight of navigation marks) Radar Reflector (some exemptions)

What are the equipment requirements for personal watercraft?

One PFD for each person One buoyant heaving line (at least 15m) One lifebuoy attached to a line (at least 15m) or self ingniting light One reboarding device if freeboard distance is >0.5m One anchor with >50m of length A non-manual with water level detection system One 10B:C fire extinguisher at each entrance One axe Two fire buckets (>10L) One watertight flashlight 12 type A/B/C/D(6) flares (some exemptions) One sound-signalling device Navigation lights One magnetic compass Radar Reflector (some exemptions)

What are the equipment requirements for sailboats and powerboats 12-24m?

One PFD for each person One buoyant heaving line (at least 15m) or lifebuoy attached to a line One reboarding device if freeboard distance is >0.5m One manual propelling device or one anchor One bailer (or manual bilge pump) One fire extinguisher (if craft has a motor or fuel-burning oven, heater, etc) One watertight flashlight 6 type A/B/C flares (some exemptions) One sound-signalling device Navigation lights if at night One magnetic compass (not required if <8m long, in sight of navigation marks) Radar Reflector (some exemptions)

What are the equipment requirements for sailboats and powerboats 6-9m?

One PFD for each person One buoyant heaving line (at least 15m) One lifebuoy attached to a line (at least 15m) One reboarding device if freeboard distance is >0.5m One anchor with >30m of length One manual bilge pump or non-manual with water level detection system One 10B:C fire extinguisher (if craft has a motor or fuel-burning oven, heater, etc) One watertight flashlight 12 type A/B/C/D(6) flares (some exemptions) One sound-signalling device Navigation lights One magnetic compass Radar Reflector (some exemptions)

What are the equipment requirements for sailboats and powerboats 9-12m?

One PFD for each person One buoyant heaving line (at least 15m) One reboarding device if freeboard distance is >0.5m One manual propelling device or one anchor One bailer (or manual bilge pump) One fire extinguisher (if inboard engine or fixed fuel tank or fuel-burning oven, heater, etc) One watertight flashlight or 3 type A/B/C flares One sound-signalling device Navigation lights if at night One magnetic compass (not required if <8m long, in sight of navigation marks) Radar Reflector (some exemptions)

What are the equipment requirements for sailboats and powerboats <6m?

Buzz other boats or PWCs. Try to spray swimmers with the wake from your pleasure craft. Cut in front of or try to jump the wake of other boats or PWCs.

What constitues operating in a dangerous manner?

Proof of residency (for the first 44 days) only

What do you need if you are a visitor to Canada?

Radar reflectors are metallic devices that help small boats show up on the radar screens of larger boats. Radar reflectors are required for boats that are: Less than 20 metres (65.6 feet) in length or... Built mainly of materials that are not metallic.

What is a radar reflector and who needs one?

Wear the lifejacket or PFD in shallow water or a swimming pool.

What is the best way to check the buoyancy of your lifejacket or PFD?

Any type (preferred fireman's axe)

What kind of axe does a vessel >12m required to carry?

Rips or tears Discoloured or weakened material Insecure straps, buckles, or zippers Labels that are no longer readable

What makes a flotation device no longer in good or serviceable condition?

Automatic (inflates when immersed in water)

What type of inflatable PFD?

Manual puch

What type of inflatable PFD?

Manual vest

What type of inflatable PFD?

SOLAS

What type?

Small vessel

What type?

Standard

What type?

twice

When towing someone, keep at least ____ the tow rope distance away from hazards.

Lifejacket

Which lifesaving device offers better protection? PFD or lifejacket?

A member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police A member of any harbour or river police force A member of any provincial, county, or municipal police force Any person the Minister of Transport designates as an enforcement officer

Who can inspect your pleasure craft?

PFDs, lifejackets

____ usually offer less flotation than _______and have a limited capability to turn you on your back if you fall in the water.

Lifebuoy

is a throwable type of flotation device with a line attached.