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:

  1. Safe Boat Operation
  2. State Laws and Regulations
    • Navigation Rules
    • Vessel Operation
    • Equipment
    • Lighting
    • Waterway Marking System
    • For-Hire Licensing Requirements
    • Vessel Registration
    • Accident Reporting
  3. Fire Prevention
  4. Vessel Maintenance
  5. First Aid