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New York Public Vessels Chapter Review
2024 Study Guide Solutions
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.
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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 Masters Requirements? - ANSWER✔✔-Masters is for at least 21 years or older, boat safety,
Serve as Apprentice Master under the direct supervision of a licensed master for at least 60 hours
experience with providing a logbook, Written test at inspectors discretion, Practical exam required with
inspectors observation.
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
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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 portion of the boat is affected by wind and current? - ANSWER✔✔-The wind affects the boats
movement from above the water, whereas the current affects the area below the water.
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
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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 Distress
signals
What is an Anchor Rode and How long should it be? - ANSWER✔✔-Anchor Rode is synthetic Fiberline
and should be a sufficient length and excellent
What type of horn or whistle must be carried on a Public Vessel? - ANSWER✔✔-All Public Vessels must
equipped to with a horn capable of producing a 4 to 6 second blast. Vessels under 39 feet may have a
portable horn.
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New York Public Vessels Chapter Review
2024 Study Guide Solutions
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.
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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 Masters Requirements? - ANSWER✔✔-Masters is for at least 21 years or older, boat safety,
Serve as Apprentice Master under the direct supervision of a licensed master for at least 60 hours
experience with providing a logbook, Written test at inspectors discretion, Practical exam required with
inspectors observation.
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
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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 portion of the boat is affected by wind and current? - ANSWER✔✔-The wind affects the boats
movement from above the water, whereas the current affects the area below the water.
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
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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 Distress
signals
What is an Anchor Rode and How long should it be? - ANSWER✔✔-Anchor Rode is synthetic Fiberline
and should be a sufficient length and excellent
What type of horn or whistle must be carried on a Public Vessel? - ANSWER✔✔-All Public Vessels must
equipped to with a horn capable of producing a 4 to 6 second blast. Vessels under 39 feet may have a
portable horn.
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