MARINE LICENCE – TEST 1

1	You are operating your vessel in a channel and see a large cargo ship approaching in the distance.  What action must you take?		6	Your motor cuts out, and will not re-start, leaving the boat disabled, so you:
A	Stay in the centre of the channel keeping lookout and hold your position		A	quickly hurl the anchor over the side of the boat.
B	Ensure your vessel does not impede or interfere with the passage of the ship, by keeping as far to the starboard (right-hand) side of the channel as is safe and practicable.		B	tie the end of the anchor line to the back of the boat before lowering the anchor over the stern.
C	Move to the edge of the channel and tie up to a channel marker until the vessel has passed		C	make sure you and others onboard are wearing Personal Flotation Devices then lower the anchor carefully from the bow of the boat.
2	Which of the following are unsafe operating practices in a Transit Only Zone?		7	When overtaking another vessel in the scenario shown below:
A	Engaging in fishing activities and/or anchoring, mooring, or drifting
B	Assigning one person on your boat to maintain a lookout for large vessels		A	the yellow vessel must move out of the way.
C	Crossing only when it is safe to do so		B	the yellow vessel must slow down until the red one has passed.
3	Which of the following best illustrates the correct procedure when a fire occurs onboard your vessel?		C	the red vessel can overtake only when it is safe, keeping well clear of the yellow vessel.
A	Raise the alarm to others onboard and rescue organisations, ensure all occupants are wearing Personal Flotation Devices.  Manoeuvre the vessel to minimise the effect of wind fanning the flames and try to extinguish fire.		8	When travelling upstream (in from the sea) at night, on which side of your vessel should you keep a flashing green light in order to stay in the channel?
B	Drive the boat fast so that the wind will extinguish the fire		A	Your starboard (right-hand) side
C	Disconnect the fuel tank		B	Your port (left-hand) side
4	Where should you operate a vessel in a narrow channel or river?		C	Either side – it doesn’t matter
A	On the port (left hand) side as far as practicable
B	In the middle of the channel
C	On the starboard (right hand) side as far as practicable
5	In Victorian coastal and port areas, either of the marks shown indicate:
A	safe and navigable waters
B	a special area or feature
C	isolated danger
9	What is your legal responsibility as the Master / operator of a powered vessel, up to 12 metres in length whilst crossing a designated Coastal Bar?		14	Which of the following outlines the correct requirements for the wearing of Personal Flotation Devices while engaging in waterskiing?
A	All persons onboard the boat have the choice to wear a Personal Flotation Device or not.		A	The person being towed must wear an approved Personal Flotation Device while in the vessel, but not while being towed.
B	Everyone in an open area of the boat must wear a Personal Flotation Device Type One when underway during the bar crossing.		B	The person being towed must wear an approved Personal Flotation Device at all times.
C	Only children under 10 years of age must wear a Personal Flotation Device Type One.		C	The person being towed is not required to wear a Personal Flotation Device at any time.
10	If you saw these lights at night, what type of vessel would it be?		15	John has a 6 metre vessel which carries a total of 150 litres of fuel onboard. How many fire extinguishers is John required to carry?
			A	One, 2 kilogram fire extinguisher
A	Powered vessel under way.		B	Two, 0.9 kilogram fire extinguishers
B	Vessel towing another vessel.		C	One, 0.9 kilogram fire extinguisher
C	A trawler conducting trawling operations.		16	You have purchased a VHF marine radio and fitted it to your vessel.  Before you can broadcast over the VHF radio you are required to ensure that:
11	What are the distress channels on VHF & 27MHz?		A	you have read the radio instruction manual.
A	VHF Channel 16 and 27 Megahertz Channel 68		B	you know how to use the radio.
B	VHF Channel 16 and 27 Megahertz Channel 88		C	you have obtained a Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency.
C	VHF Channel 73 and 27 Megahertz Channel 88
12	On Victorian coastal and enclosed waters, within what distance from the water’s edge must you observe a speed limit of 5 knots, unless otherwise zoned?
A	50 metres
B	100 metres
C	200 metres
13	A vessel showing these lights is seen ahead.  It is a:
A	powered vessel more than 12 metres in length.
B	sailing vessel approaching (seen from ahead).
C	trawler.
17	You are planning a boat trip in your 5 metre vessel and you want to take a number of additional heavy items of equipment and stores (such as diving equipment, large food and drink containers, spare fuel caddies etc).  What consideration should you give to the maximum number of persons you can carry onboard your vessel?		21	Sarah is planning a boating trip for the next day.  Where is the best place for Sarah to locate up to date weather information?
A	None.  The maximum number of persons certified for vessels of 5 metres or less in length takes into account additional loads of heavy equipment or stores.		A	The newspaper
B	If bad weather is forecast, you should consider reducing the maximum number of persons allowed on your vessel.		B	Radio station weather report
C	Regardless of weather conditions, you should reduce the maximum number of persons allowed on your vessel.		C	The Bureau of Meteorology internet site (www.bom.gov.au/marine)
18	At what distance from the shore in coastal waters is it compulsory for recreational boats to carry an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)?		22	Which of the following is not a distress signal?
A	More than 2 nautical miles.		A	A red flare
B	More than 5 nautical miles.		B	Slowly and repeatedly raising and lowering outstretched arms
C	More than 20 nautical miles.		C	A green flare
19	Which of these marks may be used to identify a designated access lane?		23	Which of the following statements correctly describes the requirements for use of Personal Flotation Devices when operating a vessel up to and including 4.8 metres?
A	A green buoy with the words ‘Access Lane’ or an on-shore yellow triangle shape beacon with a round orange beacon at the rear		A	I must have an approved Personal Flotation Device on the vessel.
B	A line of red buoys		B	I must wear an approved Personal Flotation Device at all times when in an open area of the vessel that is underway
C	Two special marks		C	I must have an approved Personal Flotation Device accessible at all times.
20	If two powered vessels are approaching head-on or nearly head-on, what must happen to prevent a collision?		24	All Masters / operators are required to operate at a safe speed and avoid collisions. What is the maximum speed allowed for all vessels when operating within a distance of 50 metres from a swimmer or bather on all Victorian waters?
			A	5 knots
A	Both vessels must turn to port (their left).		B	8 knots
B	Both vessels must turn to starboard (their right).		C	10 knots
C	Only the yellow vessel must alter course.  The red vessel maintains its course and speed.
25	Where could you find the best information on any local dangers and special rules or regulations for a boating area with which you are unfamiliar?		30	You are planning to carry 6 adults on your 5.2 metre powered vessel.  Under which of the following conditions should you consider reducing the number of persons on board?
A	Charts and, maps or information published by the local waterway manager		A	Calm weather and good visibility
B	Local newspaper and tackle shops		B	Any conditions
C	Road maps, talking to local boaters and listening to local radio stations		C	In adverse conditions or when on the open seas
26	What does the cardinal mark shown indicate and what action should you take?
A	Safe navigable water lies to the east side of the marker.  I must first identify which direction is east and then navigate my vessel to pass on the east side of the marker
B	Safe navigable water lies to the south side of the marker.  I must first identify which direction is south and then navigate my vessel to pass on the south side of the marker
C	Safe navigable water lies to the west of the marker.  I must first identify which direction is west and then navigate my vessel so that I pass on the west side of the marker
27	You see a wind squall approaching and you assess that you do not have time to move to sheltered waters.  What is the best way to ride out the squall?
A	Jettison equipment to lighten the boat
B	Keep your bow into the wind and maintain a speed sufficient to give you steering.
C	Turn your stern into the weather
28	It is compulsory for every powerboat operating on Victorian waters to carry a torch that is:
A	buoyant, waterproof and in working order
B	compact and easy to carry
C	under 1kg in weight
29	Water level variations on inland waterways can significantly change the operating environment.  Which of the following is a significant boating hazard when operating your vessel on inland waterways?
A	Marine pests
B	Submerged trees, shallow sand bars and other snags
C	Algae bloom