Boat Quiz

When you hear 5 short blasts from another boat, what does this mean?

a. The boat is turning to port (left).
b. The boat is reversing or using astern propulsion.
c. The boat is turning to starboard (right).
d. The boat is uncertain of your intentions or whether you will take action to avoid a collision.

What safety measures must a boat operator follow when towing a skier?

a. Ensuring the skier maintains balance on their skis.
b. Making sure the skier wears the correct lifejacket and having an observer aged 13 or older to monitor the skier.
c. Having a licensed observer to direct the boat towards calmer waters.
d. Making sure the skier is experienced and able to ski without assistance.

While boating, you encounter a special marker ahead. How do you determine which side to pass it on?

a. Pass on any side.
b. Refer to your Navigation Chart or local Beacon-to-Beacon Guides for the area.
c. Always pass on the port (left) side when following buoyage direction.
d. Always pass on the starboard (right) side when following buoyage direction.

What are the basic pre-trip checks for a boat?

a. Conduct regular engine maintenance, ensure the safety cut-off lanyard is functional and check that the battery is charged and there is sufficient fuel.
b. Check that the safety equipment is onboard, check tides and weather conditions and inform someone about your trip details.
c. Test that the engine starts, confirm tilt and electrical systems are working and check the cooling system.
d. All of the above.

How can you determine if there is a risk of collision with an approaching boat?

a. Checking if the compass bearing of the other boat remains constant or changes insignificantly.
b. Even when there is a noticeable change in bearing, a risk of collision may still exist, especially with larger vessels or when at close range.
c. If in doubt, assume there is a risk of collision.
d. All of the above.

What is this red and white marker?

a. Port cardinal mark. Keep the marker on your port (left) side.
b. Safe water mark. Indicates safe water all around.
c. Special marker. You may pass on either side.
d. Isolated danger mark. Slow down when approaching this marker.

Before a voyage, what information should you provide to someone, such as VMR, the Coast Guard, or a family member?

a. Number of passengers and fishing details.
b. Planned anchoring spot.
c. Details of accompanying boats.
d. Trip itinerary, boat registration, boat description, departure and return locations, persons onboard, expected return time and a contact number.

Which vessels should recreational power driven boats yield (give way) to?

a. Sailing boats under sail.
b. Boats engaged in commercial fishing or trawling.
c. Boats limited by their draft or restricted in their ability to manoeuvre, and those in exceptional circumstances.
d. All of the above.

What does the display of flag “A” indicate?

a. Area is within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zone.
b. Presence of crab pots; do not approach within 5 metres.
c. Diver down; keep at least 30 metres away and pass at a slow speed.
d. Designated anchorage area; speed restrictions apply.

When is a skipper required to give passengers a safety briefing and life jacket demonstration?

a. When heading offshore.
b. Only if there are children onboard.
c. At the beginning of every voyage.
d. If the boat is under 4.8 metres in length

What boats must give way to a ship in a shipping channel?

a. Power driven boats (both recreational and commercial).
b. Sailing boats.
c. Boats engaged in fishing.
d. All of the above.

What does a flag displaying ‘R over Y’ indicate?

a. Avoid anchoring in the area.
b. The area is used for loading, discharging, or carrying dangerous cargo. Keep clear.
c. Slow down, no wash as you pass.
d. Speed up and create a wash.

What should you considered when selecting a life jacket for use on a power driven boat?

a. Ensure it complies with Australian Standards and choose the correct type (level 50S, 50, 100 or 150).
b. Ensure it fits properly for the user's size and weight.
c. Consider the intended operating area where the life jacket will be used.
d. All of the above.

What is the recommended side for navigation in narrow channels, rivers, or creeks?

a. Keep to the starboard (right) side, as far as is safe and practical.
b. Keep to the port (left) side, as far as is safe and practical.
c. Stay in the centre of the channel, river or creek.
d. Either side, as long as you avoid larger and faster boats.

Where can you find the most current weather forecasts for you local area?

a. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) website, or tune into the coastal marine radio service.
b. Check the local weekly newspaper.
c. Listen to the national weather broadcast on radio or TV news.
d. Examine isobars on a weather map.

What factors impact a vessel’s stability and seaworthiness regarding its carrying capacity?

a. Storing a small cooler and water in bilges.
b. The weather conditions and sea state during operations.
c. The placement of heavy items, passenger positioning and water in bilges.
d. Keeping a small amount of live bait.

What measures should you take in conditions of restricted visibility?

a. Continue at current speed until a hazard is visible.
b. Depend solely on electronic navigation aids.
c. Reduce speed, be ready to manoeuvre, activate navigational lights, sound signals if necessary, appoint extra lookouts, and proceed with utmost caution.
d. Proceed normally, relying on larger ships' radar for collision avoidance.

You’re eager to use your new 5m fishing boat in open waters. The morning coastal waters forecast predicts 25 -30 knot winds arriving mid morning. What is your safest choice?

a. Go ahead with your plan.
b. Go, but be ready to turn back if needed.
c. Don't go due to the predicted strong winds.
d. Consult a knowledgeable friend that knows a lot about boats.

What is the legal requirement for wearing life jackets in an open power boat under 4.8m in length when crossing a coastal bar?

a. Wearing life jackets is optional for everyone.
b. Only children must wear life jackets.
c. Life jackets must be available on board for all.
d. Everyone must wear a suitable life jacket during the crossing.

As the driver of Boat A (yellow), you see Boat B (blue) approaching from your starboard (right) side and you determine there is a risk of collision. What should you do?

a. Maintain your current course and speed.
b. Increase your speed and turn to port (left).
c. Increase your speed and continue straight.
d. Give way by reducing speed and turning to starboard (right) to pass behind Boat B, or by slowing or stopping to let Boat B pass safely.

What signs indicate worsening weather conditions whilst you are at sea?

a. Observing dark, low clouds, increasing winds, whitecaps, and changing sea states.
b. Seeing light clouds on the horizon, calm seas, and rising humidity.
c. Noticing high, fast-moving clouds while the sea remains calm.
d. Spotting fast-moving streaky clouds with unchanged wind strength and sea state.

What is the law regarding children wearing life jackets in open recreational boats under 4.8m in length?

a. Parents decide if they want their child to wear a life jacket or not.
b. Children under 15 years must wear a life jacket whilst underway.
c. Children under 12 years must wear a life jacket whilst underway.
d. Children under 12 years must wear a life jacket during launch only.

As the pilot of a Boat A (yellow), you notice Boat B (blue) approaching from your left side at a distance of 200 metres. Believing there is a risk of collision, what should you do?

a. Slow down and wait for someone to make a decision.
b. Change direction by altering to port (left).
c. Keep your current path and speed, but be ready to take action if Boat B does not give way, in order to prevent a collision.
d. You must give way to Boat B.

Considering the following scenarios, when would the sea likely be the roughest?

a. When there is no wind and the tide is not moving.
b. During the peak of the tide and the wind is coming from any direction.
c. When the wind and tidal/current flow are in the same direction.
d. When the wind opposes the tidal/current flow.

Under the Transport Operations (Marine Pollution) Act 1995, which are considered marine pollutants?

a. Oil and chemical residues.
b. Sewage.
c. Rubbish such as plastic.
d. All of the above.

If you see a working boat with a vertical arrangement of a ball, a diamond, and another ball on its mast, what does this signify?

a. The boat is anchored.
b. The boat is restricted in ability to manoeuvre (RAM).
c. The boat is engaged in fishing.
d. The boat is not under control.

TIDE Relative to Mourilyan Harbour

Location HW(high water) LW (Low water)

Innisfail +1:00 -1:00

Cowley +.30 -.30

On Sunday 10th of March 2024, what time is the morning (AM) high tide in Innisfail?

a. 10:02 a.m.
b. 9:37 a.m.
c. 11:39 a.m.
d. 8:02 a.m.

You are planning a 20 nautical mile trip to a reef and your boat uses 15 litres of fuel per hour at 20 knots. What is the fuel requirement for a round trip with a reserve?

a. 30 litres.
b. 25 litres.
c. 45 litres.
d. 15 litres.

What lights should a motorboat under 12m in length display when operating between sunset and sunrise, or in poor visibility?

a. A green navigation light on the starboard side, visible from 112.5 degrees.
b. A red navigation light on the port side, visible from 112.5 degrees.
c. A white light visible 360 degrees, positioned for optimal visibility by other vessels.
d. All of these lights should be displayed together

If involved in a marine incident, when and to whom should you report it?

a. Within 7 days to a shipping inspector, without a written report.
b. As soon as possible, within 48 hours to a shipping inspector, followed by a marine incident form submission.
c. There is no need to inform anyone if it was not your fault.
d. Only if there are passengers who are injured (for insurance purposes).

When are you required to reduce your boat’s speed to 6 knots?

a. Within 30 metres of jetties, ramps, or pontoons.
b. Within 30 metres of people in the water.
c. Within 30 metres of anchored or moored boats.
d. All of the above.

What additional lights must a trawler display at night?

a. The same lights as a motorboat.
b. Green and white lights in a vertical arrangement on the mast.
c. Two red lights stacked vertically.
d. Two white lights stacked vertically.

Where is a 406 MHz EPIRB required, and what must it display?

a. In smooth and partially smooth waters, over 1 nautical mile from land, displaying the EPIRB brand.
b. Within river confines, showing the EPIRB service expiry date.
c. During water skiing on a dam, with the current AMSA registration sticker.
d. In open water beyond 2 nautical miles from land, past partially smooth waters, showing the service expiry date.

Who do the COLREGS apply to?

a. To commercial and fishing vessels, excluding recreational vessels.
b. All types of vessels.
c. Vessels over 6 metres in length.
d. Only commercial vessels exceeding 10 metres in length.

What lights should a boat under 50m display when anchored between sunset and sunrise?

a. A white light visible all around, placed for best visibility.
b. Red and green navigation (side) lights.
c. A torch to be shone on the deck if another boat approaches.
d. A flashing strobe light.

Which are recognised distress signals?

a. Flashing a torch or signal mirror.
b. Activating an EPIRB or sending a Mayday message via marine radio.
c. Using a distress flare or displaying a v-sheet.
d. All of the above.

While navigating your boat, you spot these markers ahead. Among the four options—black, blue, red, or purple—which is the correct course to take?

A) Red
B) Blue
C) Purple
D) Black

As a boat operator, what action ensures compliance with your primary safety responsibilities?

a. Keeping the boat safe and well-equipped, maintaining proper crewing, and operating safely.
b. Holding a licence fulfills all safety obligations.
c. Providing adequate water and food for the crew.
d. Having a marine radio on board meets all safety requirements.

What is the correct procedure when overtaking another boat?

a. Overtake on the starboard (right) side.
b. Overtake on the port (left) side.
c. Overtake on whichever side is safest.
d. Accelerate to maximum speed during overtaking.

You are sailing upstream from the ocean or within a river system and encounter the marker shown in the middle of the river. What is this marker and which side should you pass it on?

a. Starboard marker. Keep it on your right (starboard) side, navigating from red to green.
b. Port marker. Keep it on your left (port) side, navigating from red to red.
c. Isolated danger marker. Pass on either side but maintain a safe distance.
d. Safe water marker. The area around this marker is considered safe.

In what situation should you issue a Mayday distress call during an emergency?

a. If a passenger is seasick or ill.
b. If the engine fails. however, you have anchored safely.
c. If your boat is in grave and imminent danger, requiring immediate help.
d. If you run out of fuel.

In Queensland, which type of boats are required to be registered?

a. Every boat must be registered.
b. Only commercial boats.
c. Boats with engines over 4hp (3 KW).
d. Boats manufactured in Queensland.

While navigating your boat, you spot these markers ahead. Among the four options—black, blue, red, or purple—which is the correct course to take?

A) Red
B) Blue
C) Purple
D) Black

What factors are important for keeping a ‘proper lookout’?

a. Constant vigilance by the skipper.
b. Utilising all available resources as per the situation.
c. Maintaining lookout through both visual and auditory means.
d. All of the above.

From the options below, which one correctly sequences these Cardinal Markers from left to right (1 to 4)?

a. North (1), South (2), East (3), West (4)
b. West (1), East (2), South (3), North (4)
c. East (1), West (2), South (3), North (4)
d. South (1), North (2), West (3), East (4)

What is the speed limit in boat harbours, marinas, or anchorages?

a. Any speed is deemed safe.
6km/hr.
6 knots with no wash.
12 knots.

In a head-on situation with another boat, how should you alter your course?

a. Turn to starboard (right) significantly and early enough to be clearly noticeable.
b. Turn to port (left) significantly and early enough to be clearly noticeable.
c. Make minor adjustments to either side and reduce speed.
d. Increase speed and turn to the port (left).

Upon entering a boat harbour or marina, you notice green navigational markers. What is this marker and which side should you pass them?

a. Starboard marker. Pass keeping it on your starboard (right) side (green to green).
b. Port marker. Pass keeping it on your port (left) side (green to red).
c. Small boat marker. It varies based on the size of your boat.
d. Special marker. Consult your chart to determine the side to pass on.

For an adult holder of a Recreational Marine Driver Licence in Queensland, what is the alcohol consumption regulation whilst operating a vessel?

a. 0.05% blood alcohol limit, even when anchored.
b. 0.00% blood alcohol limit, even when anchored.
c. 0.08% blood alcohol limit, even when anchored.
d. There is no specific blood alcohol concentration limit.

What is the most crucial factor for determining a safe speed?

a. The boat's fuel capacity.
b. The density of traffic on the water.
c. The boat's maximum speed capability.
d. The scheduled time of return.

You are approaching a red and black marker, which at night displays a group flashing 2 white lights. What marker is it and how should you navigate around it?

a. Safe water marker. Clear water surrounds it.
b. Channel marker. Stay to the port (left) side.
c. Lead marker. Indicates entry into a harbour.
d. Isolated danger marker. Indicates an underwater obstruction. Avoid passing too close.

Which of the following statements correctly describes the legal requirements for wearing lifejackets on open recreational boats under 4.8 meters in length while underway?

A properly sized and suitable lifejacket must be worn when the boat is being operated at night (sunset to sunrise).
It is up to the individual to decide whether to wear a lifejacket.
If there is only one person on the boat, aged over 12, they must wear a properly sized and suitable lifejacket during the day.
Only children under 12 years old are required to wear a lifejacket; adults are not required to do so.

While navigating your boat, you spot these markers ahead. Among the four options—black, blue, red, or purple—which is the correct course to take?

A) Black
B) Purple
C) Red
D) Blue

While navigating your boat, you spot these markers ahead. Among the four options—black, blue, red, or purple—which is the correct course to take?

A) Black
B) Red
C) Blue
D) Purple

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