Boating license Chapter 3 Exam
Questions and Answers
Discharge of oil and other hazardous substances - Answer-Illegal to discharge oil or
toxic cleaner, must dispose of properly, immediately notify Canadian pollution
prevention officer report accident so it can be fixed, store on board for trip, don't dump
Invasive species - Answer-Introducing invasive species into Canada can upset eco
balance can damage water when transplanted into new waters
How to stop spread of new species - Answer-Inspect pleasure craft before leaving area,
drain before leaving area, empty bait bucket on land, rinse using hot water, air dry for 5
days after use
What perks does registering you boat have - Answer-Proof of ownership good for
borders
Allowed to fly Canadian flag
Has unique name and number
Qualified person - Answer-Person who is Canadian permanent resident or citizen,
working under Canadian laws
Pleasure craft license - Answer-Document assigning unique number to your pleasure
craft
Why must you register boat - Answer-Not a pleasurr craft
Wholey owned by qualified person
Not tegistered or listed ij any itger country
You can stull do it voluntarily
What boats require a license - Answer-Personal watercraft
Sailboats with engine
Sailboats
Pleasure craft
Why are you exempt from carrying a pleasure craft license - Answer-Pleasure craft is
registered
, If it has been sold to you and the transfer of updated license is underway and you
haven't received it yet and you carry the existing license and copy of transfer
How do you get craft license - Answer-Visit service Canada centre
Call boat safety info line
Download and compete online application form
Must the license be carried on boat when boat is operated - Answer-Yes
Displaying craft license number - Answer-Places on Both side of bow above waterline
Umbers must be in 7.5 cm block letters
Number colour must contacts with boat
Updating owner information - Answer-Must apply to minister of transport for transfer of
license
May operate pleasure craft for 90 days without craft license
Carry proof on-board name and address of fmtrabsfer of ownership
Ownership name or address change - Answer-Operate 90 days without updates license
Must carry proof of address and name and date of change
Hull serial number - Answer-Unique 12 digit number that is in manufactured rebuilt etc
in canada
Aka HIN
Country code two digit then manufacture id code three digit then manufacture serial
number 5 digit then commencement of construction 2 digit then model year 2 digit
HIN locations - Answer-Clearly visible when in water and on outside starboard of
transom or right side of rear hull
Additionally beneath fitting of hardware or interior of boat and unexposed
Age and horsepower limits - Answer-Under 12 not suppervised by 16 or older can only
operate 10 hp
Over 12 but under 16 not supervised by. 16 or older can only operate 40 hp
Proof of competency requirments - Answer-Must carry if there is motor
It can be this operator card, passed course before 1991, cirtificate from lost of
cirtifocates approved or competed safety check for rented boats
Proof of competency non residents - Answer-Must carry proof of residence passpor
Exempt form carrying proof of passport for 44 days
Questions and Answers
Discharge of oil and other hazardous substances - Answer-Illegal to discharge oil or
toxic cleaner, must dispose of properly, immediately notify Canadian pollution
prevention officer report accident so it can be fixed, store on board for trip, don't dump
Invasive species - Answer-Introducing invasive species into Canada can upset eco
balance can damage water when transplanted into new waters
How to stop spread of new species - Answer-Inspect pleasure craft before leaving area,
drain before leaving area, empty bait bucket on land, rinse using hot water, air dry for 5
days after use
What perks does registering you boat have - Answer-Proof of ownership good for
borders
Allowed to fly Canadian flag
Has unique name and number
Qualified person - Answer-Person who is Canadian permanent resident or citizen,
working under Canadian laws
Pleasure craft license - Answer-Document assigning unique number to your pleasure
craft
Why must you register boat - Answer-Not a pleasurr craft
Wholey owned by qualified person
Not tegistered or listed ij any itger country
You can stull do it voluntarily
What boats require a license - Answer-Personal watercraft
Sailboats with engine
Sailboats
Pleasure craft
Why are you exempt from carrying a pleasure craft license - Answer-Pleasure craft is
registered
, If it has been sold to you and the transfer of updated license is underway and you
haven't received it yet and you carry the existing license and copy of transfer
How do you get craft license - Answer-Visit service Canada centre
Call boat safety info line
Download and compete online application form
Must the license be carried on boat when boat is operated - Answer-Yes
Displaying craft license number - Answer-Places on Both side of bow above waterline
Umbers must be in 7.5 cm block letters
Number colour must contacts with boat
Updating owner information - Answer-Must apply to minister of transport for transfer of
license
May operate pleasure craft for 90 days without craft license
Carry proof on-board name and address of fmtrabsfer of ownership
Ownership name or address change - Answer-Operate 90 days without updates license
Must carry proof of address and name and date of change
Hull serial number - Answer-Unique 12 digit number that is in manufactured rebuilt etc
in canada
Aka HIN
Country code two digit then manufacture id code three digit then manufacture serial
number 5 digit then commencement of construction 2 digit then model year 2 digit
HIN locations - Answer-Clearly visible when in water and on outside starboard of
transom or right side of rear hull
Additionally beneath fitting of hardware or interior of boat and unexposed
Age and horsepower limits - Answer-Under 12 not suppervised by 16 or older can only
operate 10 hp
Over 12 but under 16 not supervised by. 16 or older can only operate 40 hp
Proof of competency requirments - Answer-Must carry if there is motor
It can be this operator card, passed course before 1991, cirtificate from lost of
cirtifocates approved or competed safety check for rented boats
Proof of competency non residents - Answer-Must carry proof of residence passpor
Exempt form carrying proof of passport for 44 days
