Maine Maritime Academy’s Safe Boating Exam – 2006

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Major or Program:    Castine Yacht Club - Mercury and Colgate Programs

 

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Please choose the most correct answer according to Maine Maritime Academy’s
Vessel Usage Policy and listed reference material….

 

1) When entering Castine Harbor from sea, Hosmer’s Ledge….

A)    should be left to port

B)     should be left to starboard

C)    must be left to starboard

D)    must be left to port

 

2) Float Plans must be….

A)    signed by all those on board the vessel and dated

B)     approved by the certified skipper

C)    signed by Waterfront Personnel before departure and upon return

D)    be kept by the skipper when complete

 

3) Life vests….

A)    should be worn when the weather forecast warrants the precaution

B)     should be stowed where they are out of the weather

C)    must be worn at all times when underway on MMA vessels

 

4) Maine Maritime Academy’s vessels must be….

A)    operated inside their set boundaries

B)     manned by MMA certified operators

C)    equipped with functioning safety equipment

D)    all of the above

 

5) Maine Maritime Academy Waterfront and non-inspected vessels monitor VHF channel….

A)    17

B)     72

C)    09

D)    71

 

 

6) The US Coast Guard Monitors VHF channel….

A)    16

B)     61

C)    71

D)    13

 

7) All persons certified to operate MMA vessels must take the Maine Maritime Academy’s Safe Boating Exam….

 

            A once

            B yearly

            C before each boat usage                    

            D after an incident

           

 

8) Alcoholic beverages must not be consumed ….

A.     aboard MMA vessels

B within 4 hours before using MMA vessels

C nor transported aboard MMA vessels

D all of the above

 

9) Inflatable life vests must be….

            A worn to fulfill USCG requirements

            B stored in an airtight container

            C worn under your jacket

            D replaced yearly

 

10) Illegal drugs are prohibited and subject the

            A boat to seizure by Federal agencies

            B licensed crew to revocation of USCG licenses

            C offender to criminal charges

            D all of the above

 

11) All damages and/or incidents should be disclosed on the Float Plan upon return….

            A so a safety inspection can occur

            B to avoid further damages

            C to ensure a safely operating vessel

            D all of the above

           

On the below chart, draw in the operating boundaries that all MMA vessels must be operated in.

 

 

Evaluator: _______________________________________

 

Pass  /  Fail     *

 

*(To operate within MMA Certified Operators Program all answers must be correct).

 

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