Recreational Skipper's Ticket (RST) Review

Flashcards covering maritime safety, navigation rules, sound signals, emergency procedures, and equipment based on the RST study transcript.

What restrictions apply to someone aged between $14$ and $16$ years who holds a Recreational Skipper's Ticket (RST)?

They may only operate a vessel during daylight hours at a speed of up to $8\,\text{knots}$, unless directly supervised by an RST holder aged $18$ years or older.

If you hold an RST and are supervising another person driving a vessel, who is legally liable for their actions?

You are legally liable for their actions as the supervising RST holder.

What distance limit applies for speed restrictions around a moored vessel, a person in the water, a jetty, wharf, or river bank?

A speed limit applies within $50\,\text{metres}$ of a moored vessel, a person in the water, a jetty or wharf, or a river bank or low water mark.

Within what distance of a vessel underway does a specific speed limit apply?

A speed limit applies within $15\,\text{metres}$ of a vessel underway.

In what water depth does a general speed restriction apply?

A speed restriction applies in any water having a depth of less than $3\,\text{metres}$.

Who is legally responsible for avoiding a collision on the water?

Every vessel skipper/operator is responsible for keeping a lookout and avoiding a collision.

What maneuver is indicated by a sound signal of one short blast?

One short blast indicates that a vessel is altering course to port.

What does a sound signal of three short blasts indicate according to the transcript notes?

Three short blasts indicates 'I am unsure of your intentions'.

Which side of a channel should a vessel keep to when driving?

A vessel should drive on the starboard (right-hand) side of a channel.

What is freestyling on a personal watercraft (PWC)?

Freestyling involves driving a PWC in an erratic manner, including jumping wakes and performing sharp $360$-degree turns.

Where is freestyling on a personal watercraft (PWC) strictly prohibited?

Freestyling is prohibited in designated restricted areas, speed restriction zones, and close to other vessels, swimmers, or the shore.

What does the presence of a green film on your electrical components indicate?

A green film indicates that corrosion is occurring on the electrical wiring and terminals.

What product can you spray on electrical terminals and connections to protect them from corroding?

You can spray them with a water-displacing anti-corrosion spray.

What liquid should be used to top up battery cells?

Distilled water should be used to top up battery cells.

If you have been operating in very shallow water stirring up sand, what engine component should you consider replacing?

You should consider changing the water pump impeller.

What is the name of the cooling water stream emitted from an outboard motor when running?

It is called the tell-tale stream.

How far offshore does the term 'protected waters' refer to?

Protected waters refer to inland waters such as rivers and estuaries, or waters within $2\,\text{nautical miles}$ of the mainland coast.

What is the minimum lifejacket level that must be carried on any vessel?

A minimum Level $100$ lifejacket (or Level $50$ in protected waters) for each person on board.

If your vessel is less than $4.8\,\text{metres}$ in length and you are $1\,\text{km}$ offshore, are you required to wear a lifejacket?

Yes, lifejackets must be worn on vessels under $4.8\,\text{metres}$ in length when operating offshore.

What is an EPIRB and where must it be registered?

An Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) is a distress beacon that must be registered with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA).

Beyond what distance offshore is additional specialized safety equipment required?

Beyond $4\,\text{nautical miles}$ offshore, additional distress and long-range communication equipment is required.

What are the three types of distress and safety calls made over marine radio?

The three types of calls are Mayday, Pan Pan, and Securite.

What is a Mayday radio call and when is it used?

A Mayday call is a distress call used when a vessel or person is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requires immediate assistance.

What is a Pan Pan radio call?

A Pan Pan call is an urgency message used when an urgent situation exists concerning the safety of a vessel or person, but there is no immediate threat to life.

What is the purpose of a Securite radio call?

A Securite call is used to transmit safety messages regarding navigational hazards or important meteorological warnings.

What is the primary purpose of logging on and logging off with marine rescue?

Logging on and off informs marine rescue of your voyage details and ETA so that search and rescue operations can be launched if you do not return on time.

How much reserve fuel should you plan for each trip?

You should plan for a $50\%$ fuel reserve beyond your planned journey requirements.

What key safety information is displayed on an Australian Builders Plate (ABP)?

An Australian Builders Plate provides information on maximum engine power, maximum person capacity, and maximum load capacity.

What wind direction produces favourable offshore conditions along the WA (Western Australia) coast?

An easterly (offshore) wind produces favourable, calm water conditions off the WA coast.

At what water level is Chart Datum established on nautical charts?

Chart Datum is established at the Lowest Astronomical Tide (LAT).