Written Exam Flashcards by Caleb Marine

Q

When two vessels are approaching each other in a head-on, or nearly head-on, situation that may involve risk of collision or will put the vessels in too close of proximity as to be safe for maneuvering…

A

both vessels should navigate starboard immediately and pass on the port side.

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Mandatory Vessel Safety Equipment (8)

A

PFD for each person aboard
(1) Anchor w/min. 150 ft. of line & chain
Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit
Min. of 3 day/night flares
Whistle/horn w/1/2 mile audible blast
Bilge Pump
VHF Radio

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What are the required boating lights and placement of them?

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White - Stern
Red - Port
Green - Starboard

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When should lights be energized/de-energized?

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30 mins. prior to sunset and 30 mins. after sunrise

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What are the emergency VHF channels? (2)

A

Channel 12
Channel 16

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What VHF channel is Port Control?

A

Channel 73

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Who do you contact to file a float plan?

A

Port Control

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When is a float plan filed?

A

Prior to departing from vessel homeport

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Where do you call to file a float plan?

A

4188

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When do you close out a float plan?

A

Once the vessel has returned to homeport

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What do you do to extend your float plan?

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FIRST - Contact MWR Marina (vessel availability)
SECOND - Contact Port Control to adjust float plan

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What should you do if you decide to change your float plan in any way?

A

Call and relay location changes to Port Control prior to change in location/course.

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Q

Where are warning flags flown at?

A

Flag pole at Pelican Pete’s Marina

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Q

What is the name of this flag/pennant & when is it displayed?

A

Small Craft Warning
(Winds up to 33 knots)

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What is the name of this flag/pennant & when is it displayed?

A

Storm
(Return to homeport)

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What is the name of this flag/pennant & when is it displayed?

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Sport Diver
(Keep clear 100 yards)

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What is the name of this flag/pennant & when is it displayed?

A

India
(Bay closed)

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What is the name of this flag/pennant & when is it displayed?

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Pennant 6
(Live fire range hot)

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Q

Where are vessels allowed to dock/moor? (3)

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MWR Marina
MWR Leeward Manatee Landing
MWR Long-term boat slips

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Q

Prohibited locations to tie to or drop anchor at? (3)

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A

Navigational Aids
Government piers/docks (including ferry landings)
Shipping lanes

Q

When can you access the Guantanamo Bay River?

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A

After sunrise and before sunset

Q

Restricted areas (4)

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A

Industrial Area
Mohomilla Bay (paddle vessels only)
Grandillo Bay Exclusion Zone
Past the Northern/Southern Boundaries

Q

What are not permitted in St. Nicolas Channel of the Guantanamo Bay River?

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A

Jet Skis
Sail Boats

Q

What is the standard distance to stay away from most buoy’s or warnings?

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A

100 yards

What are the areas/items to give standard distance to? (4)

Phillips Dive Park Any Beach/shoreline Dive Buoy's Vessels displaying a dive flag

No Wake Zones (6)

Marina & Sailing Center St. Nicolas Channel Guantanamo River (all) North of the derelict crane barge (Command Hill area) Romance Cove Manatee Conservation/Marine replenishment zone

No Wake Zone instances (5)

Passing non-motorized craft Passing docked/moored vessels 100 yards of any shoreline 100 yards of diving operations 100 yards of anchored vessels

What must be displayed when a vessel is anchored 30 mins. before sunset and 30 mins. after sunrise?

A 360 degree white light

Where are vessels prohibited from anchoring?

The International Channel

When anchoring a vessel, what are the rules in relation to skipper licenses? (2)

1. One person w/a license must be on board at all times -or- 2. Two anchors must be used when swimming, diving, snorkeling, or going ashore

Who is liable for the vessel, lost/damage equipment, and the safety of all passengers?

The Skipper that rented the vessel

Can you beach motorized or sail powered MWR vessels?

No

What is the boundary for the Guantanamo River?

The first bridge

What is the numbering convention for the buoy's?

Bottom Up & Left to Right (Green and Red Buoy's; Numbered 1-10 w/8 being the Marina) Yellow's are numbered as 1's

Number the green, red, and yellow buoy's

Where is Hicacal Range?

Where is the Hurricane ski boat lane?

Where is the Granandillo/Hicacal Range?

Where is the Palma Range?

Where are the Northern & Southern Boundaries?

Where is the Unexploded Ordinance Lane?

Where is the Industrial Area?

Where is the Leeward Range?

Where is the boundary for the Guantanamo River & what is it?

Where is the Marina?

Are rented kayaks/canoes allowed to be transported in vehicles?

No

What is the distance you should keep from Naval Station ferries and utility vessles, naval vessels, foreign vessels, and merchant vessels

Greater than 300 yards

What is the document that all Captains need to be familiar with that provides rules and regulations?

1710.10B