SVOP review questions

What would you consider a vessel that is used by an individual or group to harvest fish for their own food, social or ceremonial purposes?

• A pleasure craft

• A non pleasure craft

• A fishing vessel

• A small commercial vessel

If you carry one or more passengers on a speed boat, do you have to comply with the non-pleasure craft regulations?

• Yes, because if any object of profit is involved, you are considered a non-pleasure craft.

• No, you need at least 12 passengers to start complying to non-pleasure craft rules.

• It depends if the passengers come regularly on your vessel.

• You only need to comply to the non-pleasure regulations if your vessel is 12 meters or more.

The master’s duty is:

• To be responsible for the compliance with all relevant requirements of maritime administrations and other regulatory organizations.

• To protect the health and well-being of individuals and protect the marine environment from damage due to navigation and shipping activities.

• The master’s duty is only towards life of their crew and their ship, not the environment.

• A and B

Is the small vessel compliance program mandatory for small commercial vessels?

• Yes, every commercial vessel must submit their application to the program.

• No, it is a voluntary choice to apply to the program.

• It depends if Transport Canada asks the master personally to enroll.

•   It is only mandatory for commercial vessels no larger than 15 tons.

What can the small compliance program be useful for?

• Making sure the machinery and equipment’s aboard a vessel complies with Transport Canada’s regulations.

•     Helps the master develop procedures in case of emergencies.

• Helps ensuring that crew and passengers receive safety training.

• All of the above

What is gross tonnage?

•   The measure of the overall size of a vessel as determined in accordance with TC

• The volume of water displaced by the ship.

• The sum of the weights of cargo, fuel, fresh water, ballast water, provisions, passengers, and crew.

• None of the above

What is a Small Commercial Vessel / Craft?

•   A vessel of less than 15 gross tonnage, that carries less than 12 passengers.

• A vessel that is government operated

•   A vessel that is not a pleasure craft

• All of the above

What is a disadvantage of having an inboard motor?

• It has a less favorable weight distribution.

• People can’t know what brand your motor is right away because of its placement.

• Due to its placement inside the hull, it’s more difficult to access for maintenance.

• It may provide less stability and performance in rough water conditions.

How will you consider a sailboat that is using its engine instead of its sails on the water traffic?

• Consider it as a power driven vessel

•   Consider it as a sailing vessel

• Consider it as a not under command

• None of the above

How will you consider a fishing vessel that is not currently engaged in fishing activities but is propelled by machinery and making way through the water

• Consider it as a fishing vessel

• Consider it as a power driven vessel

• Consider is as a vessel not under command

• Consider it as a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver