3. Mandatory Equipment Flashcards

1
Q

11 mandatory items on a boat

A

2 - life buoy and life jacket
3 - bailer, fire extinguisher, fire bucket
4 - AIS, horn, nav lights, flares
2 - anchor, pedal

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2
Q

how long does the scope need to be

A

4-7x the depth of the water

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3
Q

how heavy does the anchor need to be

A

1.5x length of the boat in meters, in Kg

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4
Q

how many life jackets and life buoys are required on a boat?

A

1 life jacket per person on board OR capacity of boat

1 life buoy to every 4 people

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5
Q

how many hand flares required ?

A

3 for open deck, 6 for partially or fully covered boats

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6
Q

what is the life span of a hand flare?

A

3 years

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7
Q

what is the visibility range of a hand flare

A

10km

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8
Q

what must you ensure before dropping anchor

A
area is allowed to anchor
type of bottom - sand/mud is best 
sheltered
radius is clear of any fair ways, buoys, rocks
depth of water + required scope
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9
Q

which direction should an anchor be pulled in

A

horizontally

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10
Q

what is the fire bucket requirement for fire buckets in a boat >9m

A

2 fire buckets with lanyards

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11
Q

4 things to check on fire extinguisher

A

pin
pressure gauge in green
servicing/expiry
general physical condition

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