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Hands on Deck NSW Maritime Boat Licence Rules to Assist Candidates All Hands on Deck NSW Maritime Boat Licence Rules to assist candidates with their Boat Licence Tests www.allhandsondeck.com.au Phone: Peter on 0434803687 [email protected] 4 Knots A Brisk Walking Pace. The speed to keep from dredgers, work boats & vehicular ferries when within 100 metres 10 Knots Speed at which a licence is required. Defined as when a vessel is planning or skimming across the water 1 Short Blast Blast of 1 second duration. I am altering course to starboard (right) 2 Short blasts Each blast of 1 second duration. I am altering course to port (left) 3 Short Blasts Each blast of 1 second duration. I am operating astern propulsion. (engines going in reverse) 5 Short Blasts Each blast of 1 second duration. Wake Up!! I am unsure of your intentions. 30 Metres Distance to keep from ANYTHING in the water (other power boats, jetties, riverbanks, mooring buoys etc) when travelling at 10 knots or more or towing skiers 60 Metres Distance to keep from PERSONS (swimmers, snorkelers, divers) & NON POWERED VESSELS (Sail boats, kayaks, canoes etc) in the water when travelling at 10 knots or more or towing skiers 100 Metres Distance to keep from dredgers, work boat, vehicular ferries, when travelling at 4 knots or more 200 metres A distance to keep when anchoring near SUBMARINE (UNDERWATER) CABLES 300 metres A distance to keep from overhead obstructions (.i.e. bridges, power lins etc) when towing a PARAFLYER 3 Persons The maximum number of persons that can be towed behind any apparatus 0.05 The maximum adult (over 18) blood alcohol content limit Continous white flashing light North Cardinal Mark - DEEPER/SAFER water lies to the NORTH White Light Group Flashing 3 East Cardinal Mark - DEEPER/SAFER water lies to the EAST White Light Group Flashing 6 + 1 South Cardinal Mark - DEEPER/SAFER Water lies to the SOUTH Long Flash White Light Group Flashing 9 West Cardinal Mark - DEEPER/SAFER Water lies to the WEST White Light - Single Flash (1) A Safe Water Mark indicating SAFE WATER all around White Light Group Flashing 2 An Isolated Danger Mark. Keep 20-30 metres from this mark. You can pass EITHER side Green Flashing Light Starboard hand navigation mark. Keep on your RIGHT when heading in from sea (UPSTREAM) a nd on your LEFT when heading to the sea (DOWNSTREAM) Red Flashing Light Port hand navigation mark. Keep on your LEFT when heading in from sea(UPSTREAM) and on your RIGHT when heading to the sea (DOWNSTREAM) Yellow flashing light A Special Mark. Refer to your chart for information on this light Alcohol Limits Zero for Under 18 years. 0.05 for Over 18 years. Astern propulsion Engines going in reverse Brisk Walking Pace A speed of 4 knots Carbon Monoxide A colourless and odourless gas emitted from engines exhausts, cooking equip. generators etc that can cause death Cardinal Marks Identifes DEEPER/SAFER water AWAY from a DANGER Chart A marine map required to be carried in open waters. Shows dangers, safe channels, buoys and other navigational information Channel Blocked signal A signalled usually displayed under a bridge span when it is unsafe to pass under Coastal Bar A shallow area near the entrance to a harbour/port. Considered to be OPEN waters and is dangerous to cross when the tide is ebbing. (going out). All persons must wear a Type 1 Life Jacket when crossing. Divers Flag Blue and White dovetailed flag Downstream When a vessel is proceeding TOWARDS the sea Dredge A floating platform that is usually anchored in channel areas that is used to deepen the channel Ebb Tide When the tide is going out. This is the most DANGEROUS time to cross a COASTAL BAR. Enclosed Waters All the waters of bays, harbours, ports, rivers etc. EPRIB An emergency device that can pick up a distress signal by satellite. EMERGENCY POSITION INDICATING RADIO BEACON. It is COMPULSORY to carry and EPIRB in in all vessels going more than 2 n. miles to sea. Float Plan A plan, left with someone not going with you, with details of your vessel, persons and equip carried and ETR Flood Tide When the tide is coming in Give Way Vessel A vessel, in a crossing situation, required to take early and clear action to avoid a collision with another vessel. When giving way you should take action well in advance to indicate to the other vessel your intentions Head On When two vessels are approaching each other from opposite directions. Requires both vessels to take action by turning to starboard (right) to avoid a collision HELP Position A survival position to prevent heat loss from the body. HEAT EXPOSURE LESSENING POSITION Horn/Whistle A sound device required to be carried on all vessels Huddle Position A survival position when a number of persons are in the water together Hypothermia The loss of body heat that lowers the bodies inner core temperature. Can lead to death quickly. Highly recommended to wear wetsuits or wollen clothing to remain warm at sea. Isolated Danger Mark A lateral mark identifiying an danger that can be passed on eith side of the mark at 20-30 metres distance. Has 2 Black Balls on top and shows a White Light Group Flashing 2 Lateral Marks Consists of Port, Starboard, Safe Water, Isolated Danger and Special Marks Large Ships Small vessels are NOT permitted to get in the way of large ships due to their poor forward visibility, because they cannot stop quickly and have restricted manouvreability Life Jackets Must be stowed in an easily accessible location on board a vessel. Type 1 life jacket required to be worn by all persons when crossing a Coastal Bar. In vessels under 4.8m also compulsory for children u 12 & Adults when boating alone, at night or Alpine conditions Lookout Duty required of the Skipper/Master at all times to identify the location of other vessels, assess the risk of collision and take action to prevent a collision Masthead Light A white light that shines in front of the vessel on both sides covering an arc of 225° Master (Skipper) The person in charge of the operation of the vessel and responsible for the safety of the vessel, crew and passengers Mayday A DISTRESS MESSAGE when there is 'grave and imminent danger' to the vessel and persons on board Navigation Lights Consists of white masthead, green starboard, red port and white stern lights shown by vessels. (Masthead not shown by sailing vessels). Nav Lights must be shown between Sunset and Sunrise and in RESTRICTED VISIBILITY. Observer Age Adult observer is required to be over 16 years (No licence required). If the observer is between 12-16 years they MUST have a Young Adult General Licence Observer Duties A person responsible for watching persons (max 3 persons) being towed behind the boat and communicating with the driver what is happening Open Waters Includes the open sea, ocean beaches and coastal bars Orange Smoke Flare A emergency signalling device for use by day giving off bright orange smoke. Best used during daylight. (Required in open waters) Overtaking Vessel A vessel that is overtaking another vessel must GIVE WAY to the vessel being overtaken. Includes a sail vessel giving way to power in this situation PAN PAN An URGENCY MESSAGE when a vessel requires assistance but is NOT in grave and imminent danger Port Hand Marker A RED channel marker passed on a vessels left side when heading upstream. Shows a RED light at night. Port Navigation Light A fixed RED light shown on the left hand side of a vessel and projecting ahead and to the port side over an arc of 112 1/2° Pre Departure Checks Vessel checks including, fuel, oil, water, safety equipment, spares etc that should be conducted prior to every journey Red Hand Flare A an emergency signalling device giving off a bright red glow. Best used at night. (Required in open waters) Radio (27Mhz) An marine band CB type radio. Has a range of about 20 miles. (No licence required). A radio is required when more than 2 miles to sea Radio (VHF) A marine radio with a range of about 50 miles. Licence required to operate. A radio is required when more than 2 miles to sea Safe Water Mark A laterlal mark indicating safe water all around. Has an Orange Ball on top and shows a White Light with a Single Flash Safe Speed A speed where a vessel can stop and a void a collision in any type of weather conditions and in any type of visibility Safety Equipment All safety equipment should be operational and in date and should be in a readily accessible location Safety Label A label required to be displayed within 1 metre of the steering poisition showing the maximum number of persons to be carried in good conditions. A reduction in the number of people carried should be made in adverse weather and in open waters. Sailing Vessel A vessel only operating under sail (even if an engine is carried) Shows port and starboard side lights and a stern light. (no masthead light). Has right of way over power vessels except if the sail vessel is overtaking a power vessel Securite A NAVIGATIONAL SAFETY MESSAGE transmitted to advise of important navigational or weather information Sewerage It is illegal to dispose of any type of sewerage into the waters of NSW Special Mark A lateral mark YELLOW in colour used to identify something of special significance. Refer to chart for more information. Shows a YELLOW light at night Stand On Vessel a vessel in a crossing situation with another vesel that is required to MAINTAIN ITS COURSE AND SPEED and watch the other vessel to ensure they follow the rules and give way to you Starboard Hand Mark A GREEN mark that is passed on a vessels starboard side (right) when proceeding in from sea.
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