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Licences and registration Flashcards

1
Q

When must you hold a NSW boat driving licence?

A

To drive a powerboat or sailing boat using its engine for recreation on NSW waterways at a speed of 10 knots or more.

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2
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What speed to most boats start to plane?

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10 knots

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3
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When is a boat licence not required?

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  • Under 10 knots.
  • To sail a sailing boat.
  • to use paddle craft, rowing vessels, sail/kite boards.
  • if you hold a current certificate of competency as a master, mate or coxswain.
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4
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What licence is required to drive a Personal watercraft?

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PWC licence.

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5
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What prerequisite is required to get a PWC licence?

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A boat licence. You can get both at the same time.

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6
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What 5 criteria make you eligible for a boat and PWC licence?

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  • Over 12 YO
  • Meet the practical experience requirements
  • Pass the general voting knowledge test
  • Declare any medical condition or physical disability that could affect your driving.
  • Meet eyesight standards.
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7
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What are the two ways to get practical boating experience?

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  1. Training with an experienced skipper.

2. Training with an Authorised Training Provider.

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8
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How long is a boat licence valid?

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1,3,5 or 10 years.

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9
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What licences can be combined onto your NSW drivers licence?

A

Boat and PWC.

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10
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What are the licence restrictions for persons under 16 who hold a NSW boat licence of PWC licence?

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Must not drive a powered vessel:

  • Faster than 20 knots.
  • Faster than 10 knots unless a person aged 16 or over who holds a NSW boat or PWC licence.
  • Faster than 10 knots while towing a person.
  • Faster than 10 knots between sunset and sunrise (boats only).
  • Between sunset and sunrise (PWC only).
  • In any race, display, regatta, exhibition, or similar operation.
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11
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How long after licence expiry must you renew your licence?

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5 years; otherwise you have to complete the entire licence process again.

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12
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How long do you have to notify Transport NSW of a change to your personal details?

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14 days.

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13
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What regulations must overseas or interstate licence holders meet when in NSW ?

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The NSW law and regulations.

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14
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When must overseas or interstate licence holders obtain a NSW licence?

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  • Moving to NSW.

- Using the waterways for longer than 3 consecutive months.

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15
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How long to persons who have recently moved to NSW have to obtain a NSW boat/PWC licence?

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3 months.

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16
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When must you carry your bot or PWC licence?

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When driving at 10 knots or more.

17
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What vessels must be registered in NSW waterways?

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  • Powerboats and sailing boats with an engine power rating of 4.0kW or more (Approx 5Hp).
  • Powerboats and sailing boats 5.5m or longer.
  • Any other vessels that need a mooring licence or marina berth.
  • Personal water craft (PWC)
18
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How old must you be to register a vessel in NSW ?

A

16 or over.

19
Q

What is a HIN?

A

Hull Identification Number AKA Boatcode. A HIN gives all powered vessels a unique number.

20
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What records exist of a HIN?

A
  • The HIN plate must be permanently attached and clearly displayed on the hull.
  • A certificate issued by the manufacturer.
  • HIN is also listed on the Personal Properties Security Register.
21
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What is an Australian Builders Plate?

A

The ABP provides safety information about the boats capacity and capability.

22
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What information is included on an ABP?

A
  • Maximum weight and power rating of the engine.
  • Maximum number of people on board and equipment.
  • Maximum weight on board including people and equipment.
  • Buoyancy statement ( for boats up to 6m long).
  • Warning statements.
23
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What are the two types of ABP’s?

A
  1. Boats up to 6m long.

2. Boats over 6m.

24
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How must a ABP be displayed?

A

Permanently where it is clearly displayed and visible to the driver.

25
Q

Where must a registration number be displayed?

A

On both sides of the hull.

26
Q

Where are sailing boats permitted to display their registration?

A

On the transom.

27
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What are the regulations surrounding the display of registration numbers?

A
  • Contrasting colour to the hull.
  • Solid and clear in numerals and uppercase letters.
  • Minimum 150mm high for power boats.
  • Minimum 100mm high for sailing boats and PWC.
  • Must be well above the normal waterline so it can be seen at all times.
28
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What is a safety label?

A

Displays the maximum number of people and the load a vessel can carry including other safety information. Must be displayed on board where everyone can see it.

29
Q

What vessels must have a safety label?

A

Powered vessels (not including sailing boats with engines or PWC’s) must have a safety label.

30
Q

What specific label to PWC’s require?

A

PWC behaviour label the shows the key rules the driver must follow.

31
Q

How long does a vessels registration last?

A

12 months.

32
Q

How long after buying or selling a vessel must you transfer registration?

A

14 days.

33
Q

What are the 8 commercial activities?

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  • Sightseeing and charter boats.
  • Water taxi’s.
  • Ferries.
  • Workboats.
  • Boat shares or syndicates.
  • Renting boats for overnight accomodation.
  • Commercial fishing.
  • Hire and drive vessels.
34
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Who regulates commercial vessels?

A

Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

35
Q

What certificate must a commercial vessel have?

A

Certificate of survey.

36
Q

What criteria determine if a new vessel requires a certificate of survey?

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  • 12m or longer.
  • Carries passengers.
  • Is used beyond enclosed waters.
  • Is otherwise high risk.
37
Q

What certificate is required to work on a commercial vessel in Australia?

A

Certificate of competency.

38
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What are the requirements of a certificate of competency?

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  • Minimum sea service requirements.
  • Complete approved training and first aid course.
  • meet medical and eyesight requirements.

NSW Boating Handbook (3 decks)

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