What to do when swimmers are in waterways?

What is the proper action to take when swimmers are in waterways?

Obey any wake restrictions. Never operate the boat too close to shore—swimmers, floating docks, shallow water and local hazards could be there. Obey posted speed limits—and if a limit is not posted, you always operate at a safe speed.

What is the proper action to take when swimmers are in the waterways in Canada?

How far away must you stay from a swimmers in the water?

At more than 5 miles per hour: Within 200 feet of swimming areas, diving platforms, passenger landings, or areas where vessels are moored. Within 100 feet of swimmers.

What action should you take upon discharging a pollutant into the waterway?

Boaters must report to the authorities if a pollutant (such as oil or hazardous cleaning products) is released from your boat into the water. Call the U.S. Coast Guard toll-free at 1-800-424-8802.

What should a kayaker display at night to avoid collision?

Rowboats (kayakers and canoers) at night

When underway, the operator shall, from sunset to sunrise, display, if practical, sidelights and a sternlight, but if the operator cannot, he/she must have at hand, a flashlight or lighted lantern emitting a white light which must be lit in enough time to prevent a collision.

What minimum distance must be maintained?

Do not approach within 100 yards and slow to minimum speed within 500 yards of any U.S. Naval vessel. If you need to pass within 100 yards of a U.S. Naval vessel for safe passage, you must contact the U.S. Naval vessel or the USCG escort vessel on VHF-FM channel 16. Observe and avoid all security zones.

Where is the best place to install a radar reflector?

It should be installed in an area where it is a minimum 4m (13.1 ft) above the waterline and higher than all the surrounding superstructures to insure that you’ll be seen on the radar screen of large ships and fishing boats.

What lights must a 12m powerboat anchored at night display?

Anchored at night, the operator of a powerboat must display, from sunset to sunrise, in the fore part, an all-around white light. A powerboat anchored at night must display an all-around white light.

What should the operator of powerboat A?

Power-driven vessels crossing

The operator of a powerboat should maintain his course when being approached on his port side by another powerboat.

What is the 50 foot rule?

(A) Containers holding ignitable or reactive waste must be located at least 15 meters (50 feet) from the facility’s property line unless a written approval is obtained from the authority having jurisdiction over the local fire code allowing hazardous waste accumulation to occur within this restricted area.

How close to shore can you drive a boat?

To maintain a proper distance when you are operating at greater than “slow, no wake speed” (except in channels that are not posted), the vessel or persons being towed must not be within 100 feet of: A shoreline (if operating in water less than three feet deep) Any moored or anchored vessel.

Are PFDs difficult to put on in the water?

PFDs are very difficult to put on once you are in the water. Be a smart boater, and have everyone on board your vessel wear their PFDs at all times.

Who do you call if you accidentally pollute water?

If your pleasure craft discharges oil or hazardous substances into the water, call: Alberta, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, and Saskatchewan. 1-800-265-0237.

What must a person do who accidentally causes water pollution?

Report an incident by calling your nearest office. You may also report marine pollution incidents by contacting a MCTS centre on VHF channel 16. All numbers are open 24 hours a day.

When loading passengers onto your craft where should you best position them?

Passengers should be seated so that the weight is evenly distributed in the boat. The supplies should be stored as low as possible with weight well distributed. Secure the equipment to the boat to keep it from shifting, and rendering it unstable.