Lake Ontario License Practice Test

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• A detailed explanation of call-in points can be found where?
• Which of the following is characteristic of the waves created by NE winds on Lake Ontario?
• Which speed is safe to follow for vessels over 250 feet in length entering certain canals around Lake Ontario?
• What kind of control does the St. Catherines Traffic Control Center provide?
• Which Traffic Control Center controls traffic in the Welland Canal?
• From which authority can a registered pilot be obtained for Lake Ontario and the Welland Canal?
• Can vessels navigate from the lower portion of the Genesee River into the New York State barge canal system on Lake Ontario?
• How many channels are mentioned in relation to vessel communication at Point Petre?
• What is the speed limit when entering the Burlington Canal on a vessel over 250 feet in length?
• What is the depth of Big Bar Shoal on Lake Ontario?
• What is the danger area located 2 miles west of the Niagara River mouth?
• During which season are the water levels on Lake Ontario typically the lowest?
• What is the typical draft limit for vessels using the St. Lawrence Seaway?
• What is the characteristic of Chaumont Harbor light?
• Which canal provides the navigation connection between Lake Ontario and the upper lakes?
• How many bridges cross the Genesee River in Rochester, New York?
• What harbor is located at the mouth of the Genesee River on Lake Ontario?
• What is the typical use of marine radio broadcasts near shooting ranges?
• What depth is maintained in the Burlington Canal on Lake Ontario?
• What is the speed limit at the Toronto Harbor entrance?
• Which of the following statements about Lake Ontario is correct?
• In case of an emergency, how many communication channels should a vessel monitor?
• Which characteristic is notable about the strobe lighted stacks seen from a distance in Oswego Harbor?
• True or False: You can access the New York State Barge Canal system through Oswego Harbor on Lake Ontario.
• What is the structure of the Main Duck Light?
• What is the depth of the Toronto Harbor anchorages?
• What is the largest dry dock on Lake Ontario?
• From which authority can a registered pilot for Lake Ontario and the Welland Canal be obtained?
• Which VTS station do you contact downbound in Lake Ontario when approaching mid-lake?
• In which month does the CSX rail bridge over the Genesee River require a 12-hour notice?
• What is the light characteristic of Black River Buoy 2?
• Which of the following locations is closest to the elevation of Lake Ontario?
• The Burlington Canal on Lake Ontario is associated with which harbor?
• Which of the following is NOT found in the entrance to the St. Lawrence River between Simcoe Island and Amherst Island?
• How does Lake Ontario compare to other Great Lakes in terms of size?
• When approaching and entering the Welland Canal at St. Catherine, which of the following is correct regarding the entrance range rear sector light?
• What is the radio call sign on the Burlington Canal Lift Bridge?
• Where are the only significant shoals, which are dangerous to navigation, located on Lake Ontario?
• After the initial position call to Seaway New Castle, which VHF-FM channel should a vessel guard?
• What is the advantage of the maintained depth in the Burlington Canal?
• In which direction do autumn gales on Lake Ontario primarily blow?
• What is the clearance of the power cables on the Genesee River?
• What hazard is located just west of the ferry landing at the Adolphus Reach?
• What is the danger area located 2 miles west of Niagara River Mouth?
• What is the structure of the Oswego West Pierhead Light?
• What is a notable characteristic of the navigational approach to the St. Lawrence River from Lake Ontario?
• What factor primarily dictates vessel traffic in Hamilton Harbor?
• What is the geographical position of Fort Niagara Light?
• When are navigation season winds usually strongest?
• What are the call-in points for St. Catharines Traffic Control?
• What feature primarily dictates vessel operations in the Burlington Canal?
• Which months have the highest annual percentage of thunderstorms on Lake Ontario?
• What is the primary check-in method for vessels on Lake Ontario with "Seaway Newcastle"?
• After the initial position call to Seaway Newcast, what VHF-FM channel should the vessel monitor?
• Which harbor on Lake Ontario features prominent structures like power plant stacks, sewage treatment plant stacks, and a tall apartment building?
• What is the maintained depth of the Burlington Canal on Lake Ontario?
• Which corporation has operational control over the waters of Lake Ontario?
• When approaching Oswego Harbor on Lake Ontario, what significant feature is usually seen first?
• What is the depth of the Gill Harbor entrance channel?
• The Toronto Harbor master controls how many designated anchorages within the Toronto Inner Harbor?
• Besides the Niagara Shoal, which area is noted for having offshore shoals in Lake Ontario?
• What channel must vessels check in with when abeam of Point Petre?
• What is the maximum draft for a vessel navigating through the St. Lawrence Seaway?
• What is the initial check-in channel for vessels on Lake Ontario with Seaway Newcastle?
• From which direction do gales typically blow on Lake Ontario between October and December?
• What is one of the first prominent features visible when approaching Oswego Harbor on Lake Ontario?
• True or False: According to the pilot, Toronto Harbor has only mobile cranes and no fixed ones.
• How many turning basins are there in the Rochester Harbor?
• What can NE winds on Lake Ontario sometimes create in the entrance to Rochester Harbor?
• What is the speed limit for vessels entering the Toronto Harbor?
• Which organization is NOT involved in the operational control of Lake Ontario waters?
• What does the yellow sector indicate when approaching and entering the Welland at St. Catherine?
• What type of navigation aids are prominent at Tibbets Point?
• What is the name of the bay located midway between the Niagara and St. Lawrence rivers and 3.5 miles east of the Genesee River?
• Which channel should vessels avoid while navigating near New York's Genesee River?
• What is the maximum length of a vessel that can use the lock in the Scugog River?
• Which month marks the beginning of the peak gales season on Lake Ontario?
• What is the name of the fixed structure just west of the mouth of the Moira River?
• What is the bay midway between the Niagara and St. Lawrence rivers, 3.5 miles east of the Genesee River?
• Which organizations have operational control over the waters of Lake Ontario and the Welland Canal?
• What is the light characteristic of Wautoma Shoal Buoy?
• Which of the following best describes the navigational hazards on Lake Ontario?
• What is the depth of Blind Sodus Bay?
• What is a significant factor for navigation in the Oswego Harbor of Refuge?
• To whom do vessels report when navigating near Point Petre?
• What is the primary source of water into Lake Ontario?
• What is the depth of Gill Harbor entrance channel?
• According to pilot information, what characteristic does Oswego Harbor of Refuge have?
• How many designated anchorages does the Toronto Harbor Master control within the Toronto inner harbor?
• Which of the following hazards is located just west of the ferry landing in the Adolphus Reach?
• What should be avoided when anchoring in the southeastern portion of Sackets Harbor?
• What should vessels be cautious of when navigating shallow waters?
• How many principal ports are located on Lake Ontario?
• Which area in Lake Ontario is primarily known for off-shore conditions?
• What is the primary source of water into Lake Ontario?
• How far is Oswego Harbor from Tibbett's Point?
• Where can a detailed explanation of call-in points for the Welland Canal be found?
• Which vessel type is most common in the Toronto Harbor?
• How many bridges cross the Genesee River in Rochester, NY?
• During which season are the winds generally the strongest on Lake Ontario?
• What is the primary function of St Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation?
• True or False: A special use airspace exists in mid-lake in the U.S. waters of Lake Ontario.
• When navigating Lake Ontario, where must vessels check in when passing Point Petre?
• What direction do unbound vessels check in on channel 13?
• What is the depth range of Little Sodus Bay?
• What characteristic is noted for the Oswego Harbor of Refuge?
• The main vessel routes from/to the St. Lawrence River and Toronto pass through which group of islands and shoals?
• What is the speed limit for vessels less than 260 ft when entering the Burlington Canal?
• Where is the largest dry dock located on Lake Ontario?
• What is the clearance of the power cables on the Genesee River?
• How should one approach Oswego Harbor outer breakwall?
• What are the latitude and longitude coordinates of Port Weller Light?
• What is the radio call sign of the Burlington Canal?
• Where can Wlland Canal regulations and other information be obtained from?
• During northeast winds, waves in Rochester Harbor can reach what height?
• Is Lake Ontario the smallest of the Great Lakes?
• Where are the only significant shoals dangerous to navigation found on Lake Ontario?
• For vessels making initial contact with "Seaway Newcastle," which VHF-FM channel is used for both upbound and downbound vessels?
• Which type of vessels use the navigation control services of St Lawrence Seaway?
• In which area was it noted that the depth variations could be dangerous to navigation?
• Which islands are located close to Stoney Point on Lake Ontario?
• What is the maximum length of a vessel that can use the lock in the Scugog River?
• Which river does Lake Ontario drain into?
• What is the speed limit for vessels over 260 ft when entering the Burlington Canal?
• Where do vessels anchor in the head of the St. Lawrence to avoid going out onto the lake during bad weather?
• What government agency enforces quarantine regulations for vessels entering the US from abroad?
• In Lake Ontario, autumn gales are most likely to blow from what direction?
• What color is the upper portion of the Main Duck Light tower?
• Wautoma Shoals is marked by which of the following?
• How many miles north of Fort Niagara must vessels pass to avoid the Niagara Bar?
• How many turning basins are present in Rochester Harbor?
• In which harbor have differences of up to 37 degrees from normal variation been observed?
• What does the Fort Niagara light structure look like?
• What is the light characteristic of Wautoma Shoal Buoy?
• What time of year are storms most frequent on Lake Ontario?
• What type of structure indicates Tibbets Point Lighthouse at the head of the St. Lawrence River?
• Which harbor is associated with the Burlington Canal on Lake Ontario?
• What type of vessels would primarily use the deep draft facilities in Oswego Harbor?
• What best describes the False Duck Light structure?
• What is the main purpose of the Welland Canal in relation to Lake Ontario?
• What color is the Port Weller outer light structure?
• In Oswego Harbor, where are the deep draft facilities primarily located?
• What type of area is Niagara Bar classified as?
• What is a primary concern for vessels in autumn on Lake Ontario?
• Which of the following locations is a common anchorage during storms on Lake Ontario?
• When is the water level the lowest on Lake Ontario?
• When the Niagara-on-the-Lake shooting range is in use, which entity makes a marine radio broadcast?
• Which feature is found in the entrance to the St. Lawrence River between Simcoe Island and Amherst Island?
• Tibbets Point Light at the head of the St. Lawrence River is shown from what type of tower?
• Which feature would likely be encountered first while navigating toward Oswego Harbor?
• True or False: Lake Ontario has no significant shoals dangerous to navigation.
• Is it possible to access the New York barge canal system through Oswego Harbor on Lake Ontario?
• Which harbor is known for having multiple designated anchorages?
• Which organization prescribes the shipping routes on Lake Ontario?
• What group of islands and shoals serve as the main vessel routes between the St. Lawrence River and Toronto?
• On what channel should you contact Seaway Sodus when approaching mid-lake?
• What canal connects Hamilton Harbor with Lake Ontario?
• Which organization administers rules for Belleville Harbor?
• How many dredged channels must a vessel navigate to enter Toronto Harbor?
• Which body of water's operation is controlled by the St Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation?
• What are the prevailing winds in Rochester?
• Which traffic control center manages traffic in the Welland Canal?
• Which organization controls Seaway Newcastle sector #5 traffic?
• How does one safely navigate around the Niagara Bar?
• What should vessels be on the lookout for when transiting waters near the ferry crossing across Adolphus Reach?
• What is a characteristic of Chaumont Harbor Light?
• What should vessels look out for when transiting waters near the ferry crossing across Adolphus Reach?
• For complete information on vessel dimension restrictions, which reference should be consulted alongside the Seaway Handbook?
• Which of the following is a notable feature of the Genesee River area?
• Which type of tower is the Port Weller outer light?
• From which direction do gales most commonly blow on Lake Ontario during October to December?
• During which season are the water levels on Lake Ontario at their highest?
• True or False: Lake Ontario is the smallest of the Great Lakes.
• What potential danger should you be aware of when approaching Oswego Harbor?
• When vessels are abeam of Point Petre on Lake Ontario, which VHF-FM channel should they check in on?
• During which part of the year are gales most likely to occur on Lake Ontario?
• What feature makes the False Duck Light tower distinctive?
• What is the light characteristic of the Black River "X"?
• The Henderson Harbor special anchorage area on Lake Ontario is maintained through what dates?
• Which environmental factor significantly affects the water levels on Lake Ontario?
• What factor is most critical when determining speed limits for entering the Burlington Canal?
• Which feature is part of the landscape when entering Rochester Harbor?
• What weather condition is typically avoided for safe navigation in the Toronto Harbor area?
• What is the elevation of Lake Ontario?
• How many principal ports are located on Lake Ontario?
• During which season is the water level on Lake Ontario typically the highest?
• What is the depth of Big Bar Shoal on Lake Ontario?
• How do you approach Oswego Harbor Outer Breakwall?
• What is the greatest recorded depth of Lake Ontario according to NOS?
• What is the maximum authorized overall length for vessels navigating the St. Lawrence Seaway locks?
• What factors retard ice growth in the fall and decay in the spring?
• What river does Lake Ontario drain into?
• Which canal connects Hamilton Harbor with Lake Ontario?
• In what ranges have differences from normal variation been observed on Lake Ontario?
• What is the primary role of the power plant stacks near Oswego Harbor?
• What variation has been observed in numerous locations on Lake Ontario?
• What role does channel 13 play in navigation on Lake Ontario?
• How many hours notice is required for the CSX rail bridge over the Genesee River between December 15th and March 31st?
• What is the primary communication channel for checking in with seaway during navigation?
• The Henderson Harbor special anchorage area on Lake Ontario is maintained until what date?
• What is the name of the light located just east of the Boulder Bank extending 0.8 miles from Wautoma Shoals?
• True or False: According to the pilot, there is a 200 ton floating crane in Hamilton Harbor on Lake Ontario.
• What is the maximum draft for a vessel navigating the St. Lawrence Seaway locks?