Where should a fire extinguisher be stored on a boat?
Experts recommend storing your fire extinguishers in an upright position and mounted in an easily accessible place. You should keep them in rooms where fires are more likely to break out such as the hull, cabin, kitchen and bilge.
What items are required on a 12 foot dinghy?
Dinghy Safety Checklist
- PFD. There must be a personal flotation device for everyone on board.
- White all around light. The white light must be completely visible from all directions.
- Side-lights.
- Sound Signal.
- Fire Extinguisher.
- Visual Distress signals.
What is the first action a boat operator should take following a collision?
If your boat has been involved in a collision, perform the following: Step 1) Ensure that everyone is wearing a life jacket or PFD. Step 2) Visually and/or verbally confirm that all passengers are present and accounted for. Step 3) Determine if there are other craft in the vicinity that may offer assistance.
Which vessel should give way?
Both International and Inland Rules state that when two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision, the vessel which has the other on her starboard side (the give-way vessel) must keep out of the way. As the give-way vessel it is your duty to avoid a collision.
What side do you pass oncoming boats?
You must take early and substantial action to keep well clear of the other boat by altering your speed and course. You should pass at a safe distance to the port (left) or starboard (right) side of the other boat. If a safe route exists, you should always attempt to pass the boat on the starboard side.
What should u do first when a vessel capsizes?
If you’re operating a boat and a passenger falls overboard, here’s what to do:
- Step 1: Immediately slow down and stop the boat.
- Step 2: Quickly throw something buoyant, like a life buoy or a lifejacket, to the person overboard.
- Step 3: Assign someone in your boat to keep the overboard person in sight at all times.
What does 5 short blasts of a boat horn mean?
signal danger
What does prolonged blast every 2 minutes mean?
Restricted Visibility One prolonged blast at intervals of not more than two minutes is a signal used by power driven vessels when underway. One prolonged blast, plus 2 short blasts at intervals of not more than two minutes apart, is the signal used by sailing vessels.