Licences and registration Flashcards
When must you hold a NSW boat driving licence?
To drive a powerboat or sailing boat using its engine for recreation on NSW waterways at a speed of 10 knots or more.
What speed to most boats start to plane?
10 knots
When is a boat licence not required?
- 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.
What licence is required to drive a Personal watercraft?
PWC licence.
What prerequisite is required to get a PWC licence?
A boat licence. You can get both at the same time.
What 5 criteria make you eligible for a boat and PWC licence?
- 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.
What are the two ways to get practical boating experience?
- Training with an experienced skipper.
2. Training with an Authorised Training Provider.
How long is a boat licence valid?
1,3,5 or 10 years.
What licences can be combined onto your NSW drivers licence?
Boat and PWC.
What are the licence restrictions for persons under 16 who hold a NSW boat licence of PWC licence?
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.
How long after licence expiry must you renew your licence?
5 years; otherwise you have to complete the entire licence process again.
How long do you have to notify Transport NSW of a change to your personal details?
14 days.
What regulations must overseas or interstate licence holders meet when in NSW ?
The NSW law and regulations.
When must overseas or interstate licence holders obtain a NSW licence?
- Moving to NSW.
- Using the waterways for longer than 3 consecutive months.
How long to persons who have recently moved to NSW have to obtain a NSW boat/PWC licence?
3 months.
When must you carry your bot or PWC licence?
When driving at 10 knots or more.
What vessels must be registered in NSW waterways?
- 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)
How old must you be to register a vessel in NSW ?
16 or over.
What is a HIN?
Hull Identification Number AKA Boatcode. A HIN gives all powered vessels a unique number.
What records exist of a HIN?
- 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.
What is an Australian Builders Plate?
The ABP provides safety information about the boats capacity and capability.
What information is included on an ABP?
- 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.
What are the two types of ABP’s?
- Boats up to 6m long.
2. Boats over 6m.
How must a ABP be displayed?
Permanently where it is clearly displayed and visible to the driver.
Where must a registration number be displayed?
On both sides of the hull.
Where are sailing boats permitted to display their registration?
On the transom.
What are the regulations surrounding the display of registration numbers?
- 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.
What is a safety label?
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.
What vessels must have a safety label?
Powered vessels (not including sailing boats with engines or PWC’s) must have a safety label.
What specific label to PWC’s require?
PWC behaviour label the shows the key rules the driver must follow.
How long does a vessels registration last?
12 months.
How long after buying or selling a vessel must you transfer registration?
14 days.
What are the 8 commercial activities?
- Sightseeing and charter boats.
- Water taxi’s.
- Ferries.
- Workboats.
- Boat shares or syndicates.
- Renting boats for overnight accomodation.
- Commercial fishing.
- Hire and drive vessels.
Who regulates commercial vessels?
Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
What certificate must a commercial vessel have?
Certificate of survey.
What criteria determine if a new vessel requires a certificate of survey?
- 12m or longer.
- Carries passengers.
- Is used beyond enclosed waters.
- Is otherwise high risk.
What certificate is required to work on a commercial vessel in Australia?
Certificate of competency.
What are the requirements of a certificate of competency?
- Minimum sea service requirements.
- Complete approved training and first aid course.
- meet medical and eyesight requirements.
