New York Public Vessels Chapter
Review Test Questions with
Guaranteed Pass Solutions 2025\2026
Edition.
Describe what a Public Vessel must do: For a vessel inspection - Answer Operator must call
Marine Services Bureau to request certification and set date of inspection.
Describe what a Public Vessel must do: About deficiencies and failures - Answer Deficiencies
on inspection report failures must be repaired
Describe what a Public Vessel must do: What repairs must be made to a boat. - Answer Must
repair Hull, engine verification, electrical system, fuel system, control system, propulsion
system, and required safety equipment.
Describe what a Public Vessel must do: What an operator must do when a modification is made
it a PV - Answer Naval architect/professional re certify the boat's stability to the state
Describe the License requirements for a Public Vessel Operator: Original License - Answer
Valid photo ID, boating safety Course certificate, and 30 hours of experience
Describe the License requirements for a Public Vessel Operator: Renewal License - Answer
Renew License every 1 year, and re-examination every 5 years.
Describe the License requirements for a Public Vessel Operator: Suspension of License - Answer
Inspector may suspend on proof of carelessness, in-temperance, incompetence.
What is the Joint Pilot and Engineer Requirements? - Answer Joint Pilot and engineer is for at
least 18 years or older, Boat safety, Written exam, 30 hours of experience, and Practical Exam at
discretion of Inspector
What is the Apprentice Masters Requirements? - Answer Apprentice Masters is for at least 21
years or older, boat safety, Written exam (Unless holding an Joint P&E License), One Season of
experience (or 30 trips) or 1 year as a Joint P&E, and practical exam at Inspectors discretion.
,What is the Engineers Requirements? - Answer Engineers is for at least 21 years or older, boat
safety, One season working in the engine room under the supervision of a licensed engineer.
Two months required if candidate is a licensed stationary engineer. Yes both the Written and
Practical Exam are required by the inspector.
Registration: What boats need to be registered? - Answer All need to be registered
Registration: Describe the display of registration numbers - Answer 3 Inches tall Colors of the
numbers contrast from the boat, may have dashes or spaces, must be visible from 100 feet
away.
Registration: How can you tell which boat is a Public Vessel? - Answer Will have it marked "PV"
And must be seen from 200 feet away.
Boat and Motors - Answer Please review the section on Boat terminology
How does the propeller work? - Answer It rotates in the water to force water behind the boat
What is pitch? - Answer Boat going up and down
What does Slip and Cavitation do to affect the speed of the Vessel? - Answer Slows down
(Refer to page 14)
What is the primary job of the rudder? - Answer To steer the direction
What happens when you go forward or backward without a rudder? - Answer You will have no
lateral control
What is the difference between a single screw and a Twin Screw? - Answer The Single Screw
has 1 Propeller, a Twin Screw has 2 Propellers
How does the WInd, Sea, and current affect the boat? - Answer Each of these can affect the
movement of the Vessel
, What are the proper docking procedures? - Answer 10-20 Degree with no wind, 45 degree
against the current
How do you anchor a boat? - Answer Let it out the boat slowly and at the Bow of the Boat, 7
times the depth of the water of line between the anchor and end of the line
How do you Moor a Boat? - Answer Scope 7 to 1, 7-10 with Wind
What equipment is USCG approved? - Answer The Purpose of USCG Approval is to ensure that
Safety equipment has been tested and found to meet the regulatory requirements relating to
performance, Construction, and materials used at the time of manufacture. Each USCG
Approved device will be labeled or stamped with approval. This mark must be visible and
readable in order for the piece to be USCG Approved.
What is PFD Type I ? - Answer Off-Shore Jacket.
What is PFD Type II ? - Answer Near Shore Buoyant Vest
What is PFD Type III - Answer Flotation Aid
What is PFD Type IV - Answer Throwable Device (Like Ring Buoys, and Buoyant Cushions)
What is PFD Type V - Answer Special Use and Hybrids (Like Inflatable PFDS)
What is the difference between a Type IV and the others? - Answer The Type IV PFD is
throwable, whereas the others are not designed in that matter.
What is the PFD carriage requirement for Public Vessels? - Answer All Public Vessels have
different requirements depending on the size of the boat, please refer to your booklet for
specifics.
What is VDS? - Answer Visual Distress Signal
What do you have to carry on a Public Vessel? - Answer Must carry both Day and Night
Review Test Questions with
Guaranteed Pass Solutions 2025\2026
Edition.
Describe what a Public Vessel must do: For a vessel inspection - Answer Operator must call
Marine Services Bureau to request certification and set date of inspection.
Describe what a Public Vessel must do: About deficiencies and failures - Answer Deficiencies
on inspection report failures must be repaired
Describe what a Public Vessel must do: What repairs must be made to a boat. - Answer Must
repair Hull, engine verification, electrical system, fuel system, control system, propulsion
system, and required safety equipment.
Describe what a Public Vessel must do: What an operator must do when a modification is made
it a PV - Answer Naval architect/professional re certify the boat's stability to the state
Describe the License requirements for a Public Vessel Operator: Original License - Answer
Valid photo ID, boating safety Course certificate, and 30 hours of experience
Describe the License requirements for a Public Vessel Operator: Renewal License - Answer
Renew License every 1 year, and re-examination every 5 years.
Describe the License requirements for a Public Vessel Operator: Suspension of License - Answer
Inspector may suspend on proof of carelessness, in-temperance, incompetence.
What is the Joint Pilot and Engineer Requirements? - Answer Joint Pilot and engineer is for at
least 18 years or older, Boat safety, Written exam, 30 hours of experience, and Practical Exam at
discretion of Inspector
What is the Apprentice Masters Requirements? - Answer Apprentice Masters is for at least 21
years or older, boat safety, Written exam (Unless holding an Joint P&E License), One Season of
experience (or 30 trips) or 1 year as a Joint P&E, and practical exam at Inspectors discretion.
,What is the Engineers Requirements? - Answer Engineers is for at least 21 years or older, boat
safety, One season working in the engine room under the supervision of a licensed engineer.
Two months required if candidate is a licensed stationary engineer. Yes both the Written and
Practical Exam are required by the inspector.
Registration: What boats need to be registered? - Answer All need to be registered
Registration: Describe the display of registration numbers - Answer 3 Inches tall Colors of the
numbers contrast from the boat, may have dashes or spaces, must be visible from 100 feet
away.
Registration: How can you tell which boat is a Public Vessel? - Answer Will have it marked "PV"
And must be seen from 200 feet away.
Boat and Motors - Answer Please review the section on Boat terminology
How does the propeller work? - Answer It rotates in the water to force water behind the boat
What is pitch? - Answer Boat going up and down
What does Slip and Cavitation do to affect the speed of the Vessel? - Answer Slows down
(Refer to page 14)
What is the primary job of the rudder? - Answer To steer the direction
What happens when you go forward or backward without a rudder? - Answer You will have no
lateral control
What is the difference between a single screw and a Twin Screw? - Answer The Single Screw
has 1 Propeller, a Twin Screw has 2 Propellers
How does the WInd, Sea, and current affect the boat? - Answer Each of these can affect the
movement of the Vessel
, What are the proper docking procedures? - Answer 10-20 Degree with no wind, 45 degree
against the current
How do you anchor a boat? - Answer Let it out the boat slowly and at the Bow of the Boat, 7
times the depth of the water of line between the anchor and end of the line
How do you Moor a Boat? - Answer Scope 7 to 1, 7-10 with Wind
What equipment is USCG approved? - Answer The Purpose of USCG Approval is to ensure that
Safety equipment has been tested and found to meet the regulatory requirements relating to
performance, Construction, and materials used at the time of manufacture. Each USCG
Approved device will be labeled or stamped with approval. This mark must be visible and
readable in order for the piece to be USCG Approved.
What is PFD Type I ? - Answer Off-Shore Jacket.
What is PFD Type II ? - Answer Near Shore Buoyant Vest
What is PFD Type III - Answer Flotation Aid
What is PFD Type IV - Answer Throwable Device (Like Ring Buoys, and Buoyant Cushions)
What is PFD Type V - Answer Special Use and Hybrids (Like Inflatable PFDS)
What is the difference between a Type IV and the others? - Answer The Type IV PFD is
throwable, whereas the others are not designed in that matter.
What is the PFD carriage requirement for Public Vessels? - Answer All Public Vessels have
different requirements depending on the size of the boat, please refer to your booklet for
specifics.
What is VDS? - Answer Visual Distress Signal
What do you have to carry on a Public Vessel? - Answer Must carry both Day and Night
