Subjects to Study - For-Hire Vessel Operator Examinations
The following subjects are suggested for study in preparation for the written examination.
- 1. California DBW Boating Safety Course
- 2. ABCs of the California Boating
- 3. Life Jackets and the Law
- 4. Basic Facts about Marine Fire Extinguishers
- 5. Harbors and Navigation Code, Article 3
- 6. Title 14, Article 4 of the California Code of Regulations
- 7. Title 14, Article 4.5 of the California Code of Regulations
- 8. Title 14, Article 5 of the California Code of Regulations
- 9. Title 14, Article 6 of the California Code of Regulations
- 10. Title 14, Article 7 of the California Code of Regulations
- 11. Special Requirements For Passenger Vessels For-Hire Operations
- 12. American Red Cross First-Aid training
The subjects covered on the examination include the following:
- Safe Boat Operation
- State Laws and Regulations
- Navigation Rules
- Vessel Operation
- Equipment
- Lighting
- Waterway Marking System
- For-Hire Licensing Requirements
- Vessel Registration
- Accident Reporting
- Fire Prevention
- Vessel Maintenance
- First Aid