State and federal regulations Flashcards

1
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The temporary deputy certificate can be renewed after the first 9 months?

A

False(shall be valid for a period of 12 months and at the end shall expire and shall not be renewed)

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2
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Before a deputy can hand vessels on his own, after completing the observer period. He must have the recommendation of all the pilots in the port?

A

True

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3
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The piloting consultant may be the first person to be informed of a marine casualty.

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False(shall be reported in 48 hours)

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4
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The pilot as well as the Master must fill out the marine casualty port for the USCG

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False(master of the vessel must fill out)

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5
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The Board of Pilot commissioners fixes the rates for pilotage?

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False(Pilotage rate review committee)

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6
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A US enrolled ship has a master with first class pilotage for the waters in a Florida port. The state pilots find out that the Master has not docked for six years. The pilots are entitled to 1.5 times the pilotage rate?

A

False

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7
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A 15,000 GRT coal barge arriving from texas wants a state pilot. By law she must be given a pilot

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True(Pilots may not refuse to provide piloting services to any person or entity that may lawfully request such services.

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8
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The practice of piloting is considered an essential service and is “secured to open market forces”

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False(Piloting is secured from open market forces by economic regulation

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9
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If a pilot refuses to compensate a deputy pilot they can be disciplined by the state?

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True (Failure to compensate such deputy pilots shall constitute as grounds for disciplinary action under 310.101)

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10
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The economic method of regulation provides for the interests of effective and efficient state piloting by giving consideration.

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True ( because the safety is the primary objective in the regulation of piloting regulation by the state. It is determined that economic regulation rather that competition in the marketplace will better serve to protect the public.

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11
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The board shall have 3 monetarily uninterested members?

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True(“and three of whom shall not be involved or monetarily interested in the piloting profession or maritime industry.”)

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12
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Board members are selected from? 
A) State at large 
B) Citizens at large 
C) So as to have equal representation from each port. 
D) Quadrants of state
A

C. So as to have equal representation from each port

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13
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The Board shall consider supply and demand when determining the number of state pilots?

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True (the board shall determine the number of state pilots based on the supply and demand for piloting services)

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14
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How is the number of state pilots needed in each port determined?
A) Based on economic conditions of the port
B) Supply and demand
C) Cross licensing if economic conditions warrant
D) All of the above

A

D) All of the above

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15
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A deputy pilot must be recommended for continuation in the deputy pilot training program before the expiration of the 12 month certificate, but no sooner than 6 months into the training program?

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True( This recommendation shall not be made before 6 months and be made prior to expiration at 12 months)

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16
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The navy experience to sit for the exam is 3 years withing the last 10 years in the deck department and 1 year within the last 5 years as CO, XO, or ops officer of at least a 1600 gross tons vessel.

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True (Navy experience is 3 in 10 for deck officer, 1 in 5 CO XO, or OPS officer of 1600 gross tons or more vessel)

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17
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The requirement for experience for the name are the same as unlimited 2nd mate expect the naval officer must have been a CO, XO, or ops officer)

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False see last question

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18
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A deputy pilot must be gradually increased in the drafts of vessels handled to the maximum allowable draft of the port.

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False( until within 3 feet of the normal maximum allowable draft)

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19
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Who decides on the size of a vessel the deputy is authorized to handle? 
A) The BOPC 
B) The association 
C) The board of special regulation 
D.....
A

A) The BOPC ( The observer trainee must obtain a valid USCG FCP license covering all waters of the port before the board may authorize him or her to pilot vessels withing the limits and specifications established by the licensed state pilots of the port.

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20
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The Department shall certify as qualified not more than 5 deputy candidates, provided not more than 5 are certified for each opening.

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False( if upon examination to determine proficiency the department finds them qualified, the department shall certify as qualified all applicants who pass the examination provided provided that not more than 5 persons who pass the exam are certified for each declared opening. If more than 5 persons pass, the person having the highest score shall be certified as qualified up to the number of openings times 5.

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21
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The pilots of each port propose the drafts at which deputy pilot may handle ships.

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True( a deputy pilot shall be authorized by the department to pilot vessels within the limits and specification established by the licensed pilots of the port.)

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22
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The Pilots each port decide the lengths of vessels a deputy pilot is allowed to pilot

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True(the pilots propose the training schedule which is subsequently approved)

23
Q

Upon permanent disability a pilots license is revoked.

A

True( Upon resignation or in the case of disability permanently affecting a pilots ability to serve, the state license or certificate issued under this chapter shall be revoked by the department.)

24
Q

In the case of a permanent disability the state pilot license of the injured pilot shall be revoked by the board.

A

False( Shall be revoked by the Department)

25
Q
The state pilot license upon permanent disability is? 
A) Revoked
B) Suspended 
C) Not renewed 
D) Fined
A

A) Revoked (upon resignation or in the case of disability permanently affecting a pilots ability to serve the state license or certificate shall be revoked by the department)

26
Q

Pilots are required to have an annual physical exam.

A

True ( Are in good physical health as evidenced by an annual physical)

27
Q

The pilots of the port propose an increase in draft for the deputies.

A

True ( A deputy pilot shall be authorized by the department to pilot vessels within the limits and specifications established by the licensed pilots of the port)

28
Q

The department may require a pilot to submit proof of mental capability to perform piloting services.

A

True ( 5. To require applicants, pilots, or deputies to submit proof of his/her mental capability to serve as a pilot)

29
Q

The DEPARTMENT can check the mental background of applicants, pilots, and deputy pilots.

A

True

30
Q

The DEPARTMENT has the power to require applicants, deputies, and state pilots to submit to a physical or mental examination

A

True

31
Q

The DEPARTMENT has the authority to require a pilot or deputy pilot to submit to a complete physical examination

A

True

32
Q

The Board may suspend a pilot for 3 months and impose an administrative penalty of $500 for misconduct.

A

True ( Revoking or suspending the license or certificate and impose an administrative fine not to exceed $5000 for each count or separate offense.) Fine and penalty mean the same thing.

33
Q

The board may act against a state license to pilot for a motor vehicle violation.

A

False( it MUST be for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol.)

34
Q

ANY action against motor vehicle license is grounds for the state to act against your pilots license.

A

False(drug/alcohol related)

35
Q
Who may report a pilot for misconduct? 
A) Vessel owner
B) Vessel agent
C) Vessel Master
D) Anyone
A

D) Anyone ( if state hears of misconduct it may result in disciplinary action)

36
Q

The board may revoke, suspend, or place on probation the license of a pilot for proof of intoxication or substance abuse.

A

True ( grounds for disciplinary action include all terms listed in question for being under the influence.)

37
Q
When a pilot is to be punished, who has the final say for the punishment? 
A) The department 
B) The governor
C) The board 
D) The secretary
A

C) The board

38
Q

The department makes the final determination of the suspension of a pilot.

A

False( When the BOARD finds any person has committed any act set forth… it may enter an order imposing one or more of the following penalties)

39
Q

Depending on the incident, a marine incident may required to be reported within 24 hours.

A

True ( A marine incident involving oil spillage, pollution, injury or death shall be reported within 24 hours by telephone/telegram to the piloting consultant or board)

40
Q

A marine incident report involving oil spillage can be make to the board office.

A

True ( Made to the board office or piloting consultant within 24 hours.)

41
Q

A marine incident involving oil spillage shall be made within 48 hours.

A

False ( shall be made within 24 hours by phone or telegram)

42
Q

I am going to be a deputy pilot.

A

True

43
Q

A deputy pilot is aboard a vessel that suffers a marine incident which results in an injury, the deputy must report the incident by telephone or telegram?

A

True

44
Q

A state pilot involved in a marine incident shall notify either the board office or the piloting consultant within 48 hours.

A

True ( Each collision, grounding, stranding, or other marine peril sustained or caused by a vessel on which there was a state pilot employed shall be reported to the board office or piloting consultant within 48 hours of the occurence.) exception to this is injury, death, pollution, or oil spillage and it must be reported within 24 hours…

45
Q

The initial report of any marine incident not involving pollution can be made to the piloting consultant within 48 hours and in writing in 7 days.

A

True

46
Q

A marine incident not involving oil spillage, injury, death, or spillage:
A) Pilot has 1 week to telephone board office
B) Pilot has 1 week to submit a written report to the board office
C) Pilot has 1 week to submit a written report to the department
D) Pilot has 1 week to telegram the department

A

C) Following involvement in a marine incident, a pilot must submit a written report on proper forms to the department within 7 days.

47
Q

If a bridge is equipped with navigation protection equipment and needs a portable unit, the pilot must bring aboard the portable unit and remove it when done.

A

True ( When piloted vessel passes under a bridge when navigation protection equipment is available, it is the duty of the pilot to use and bring aboard if a portable unit must be used.)

48
Q

A state pilot is never required on US vessel exempted from state pilotage by US.

A

True (never required but may be requested)

49
Q

A navy ship drawing 23 feet returning from central america requires a state pilot

A

False ( A NAVY ship is exempted by the laws of the United States from requiring a STATE pilot.)

50
Q

A US Navy destroyer returning from a foreign voyage for rest and relaxation drawing over 7 feet requires a state pilot?

A

False ( Navy vessels may request but never required to take a state pilot)

51
Q

A mono hull vessel drawing 6 feet forward and 6 feet aft arriving from Jamaica requires a state pilot.

A

False ( It is exempt because the draft is less than 7 feet)

52
Q

A US Flag tug and deck barge coming from Central America drawing 6.5 feet requires a state pilot.

A

False (because of draft)

53
Q

A 15,000 gross ton coastwise coal barge wants a pilot. She does not require a state pilot by law, but can take one if she wants.

A

True ( nothing is this section shall be construed to deny services to vessels otherwise exempt who applies for such services)