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84: The ceiling is __________.
N a. the overhead in berthing compartments Y b. a wooden protection placed over the tank top N c. material driven into seams or cracks to prevent leaking N d. None of the above are correct 158: A claim for cargo damages may be held against the ship owner if such damage is the result of failure of the ship's officers to __________.
N a. correct all defects in the ship's construction Y b. ensure the fitness and safety of cargo spaces N c. ensure adequate packaging of the cargo N d. prevent delays due to quarantine restrictions 198: Battens are fitted in cargo holds across the frames of the vessel from the turn of the bilge upward. The purpose of these cargo battens is __________.
N a. for securing a snatch block when snaking cargo into the wings of the hold Y b. to prevent cargo from coming in contact with the vessel's frames or shell plating N c. to provide fittings to which cargo lashings may be secured N d. to support the dunnage floors which are laid down between tiers of cargo 237: The latch of a safety hook __________.
N a. increases the strength of the hook Y b. prevents the sling ring from coming out of the hook if the strain is abruptly eased N c. prevents the sling ring from coming out of the hook if there is a strain on the sling ring N d. All of the above 244: "Hard right rudder" means __________.
Y a. put the rudder over to the right all the way N b. jam the rudder against the stops N c. meet a swing to the right, then return to amidships N d. put the rudder over quickly to 15° right rudder 275: You have taken another vessel in tow. You can tell that the towing speed is too fast when the __________.
N a. vessels are not in step N b. tow line feels like it is "jumping" when touched Y c. catenary comes clear of the water N d. towed vessel goes "in irons" 284: The beam of a vessel refers to the __________.
N a. depth between decks N b. internal cubic capacity N c. molded depth of the vessel Y d. width of the vessel 299: Cargo transfer operations on a tank vessel need NOT be stopped when __________.
Y a. a tug comes alongside while the tanker is loading grade D and E cargoes N b. a large, fresh oil spill is discovered immediately adjacent to the side of the tanker N c. there is an electrical storm in the vicinity N d. there is a fire on the dock or on a nearby vessel 313: With the exception of a Coast Guard approved commercial hybrid Personal Flotation Device (PFD), which type of life preserver must be carried for each person on board an uninspected passenger vessel?
Y a. Type I N b. Type II N c. Type III N d. None of the above 314: "Avast" means __________.
N a. let go N b. pull N c. slack off Y d. stop 354: A "stopper" is __________.
Y a. a short length of line used for temporarily holding another line N b. a snatch block for handling a topping lift N c. an engine order telegraph N d. the brake on a cargo winch 440: If a Master must jettison a container loaded with hazardous material, he must, as soon as possible, notify the __________.
N a. National Cargo Bureau N b. Environmental Protection Agency N c. National Hazardous Chemical Response Center Y d. nearest Captain of the Port 477: When underway with a tow, you are required to notify the Coast Guard in which casualty situation?
N a. An injury requiring first aid treatment N b. Damage of bridge-to-bridge radio capability Y c. Accidental stranding or grounding N d. Damage to property amounting to $12,500 489: Your tank vessel is fully loaded, and you find that she is down slightly by the head. To adjust the trim, you may __________.
N a. add ballast aft N b. load more cargo aft Y c. shift cargo aft N d. All of the above 626: What should NOT be used as an indicator that ice may be
Y a. N b. N c. N d. 668: Which statement is correct concerning the carriage of coal in bulk?
Y a. Coal should be vented with surface ventilation only. N b. Because of its inherent vice, coal should not be loaded wet. N c. Dunnage should be placed against ship's sides and around stanchions. N d. Through ventilation, as well as surface ventilation, should be provided whenever possible. 769: The owner or Master of a towing vessel must ensure that each person that directs and controls the movement of the vessel knows all of the following EXCEPT ___________ .
N a. the effects of maneuvering on the vessel and its tow N b. the speed and direction of any current for the area being transited N c. how to apply variation and deviation to readings from a magnetic compass Y d. the ownership of the vessel(s) being towed 792: When the vessel is on coastwise articles, the original certificate of the seaman's certificate of discharge is __________.
Y a. given to the seaman N b. retained on board N c. sent to Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard N d. sent to the shipping company 977: An ocean tow is sinking in deep water. Attempts to sever the towing hawser are unsuccessful. Which action should now be taken?
N a. Abandon the towing vessel. N b. Radio for emergency assistance. Y c. Slip the towline and allow it to run off the drum. N d. Secure all watertight openings on the towing vessel. 1127: All entries in the Official Logbook must be signed by the Master and __________.
N a. the Chief Engineer N b. the person about whom the entry concerns Y c. one other crew member N d. No other signature is required. 1149: You are on anchor watch. As an aid to preventing thievery on the vessel you should __________.
N a. show running lights, anchor lights and deck lights N b. only show the required anchor lights and keep the rest of the vessel darkened N c. maintain water on deck with firehoses led out and all-purpose nozzles attached Y d. show anchor lights, deck lights and cargo lights hung over the vessel's side 1163: When piloting a vessel, how are visual references used to establish a constant rate of turn?
Y a. Fixed objects that stay on the same relative bearing when the ship is turning indicate a constant rate of turn. N b. Visual references cannot be used to maintain a constant rate of turn. N c. Begin the turn when the fixed object is on the beam. N d. Keep the fixed object's relative relative bearing opening, for a constant rate of turn. 1307: Which type of ice is a hazard to navigation?
N a. Ice rind N b. Pancake ice N c. Frazil ice Y d. Growlers 1456: How many turns of wire normally mark either side of the shackle 45 fathoms from the anchor?
N a. 1 N b. 2 Y c. 3 N d. 4 1505: The supplement to the IOPP Certificate contains what type of data?
N a. The grades of cargo that an oil tanker is permitted to carry. Y b. A checklist of the equipment installed for controlling the discharge of oil. N c. The trade routes upon which the vessel may operate. N d. A list of the underwriters who will assume financial responsibility in the event of an oil spill. 1517: Which picture represents a timber hitch? (DO30DG )
Y a. E N b. F N c. N N d. U 1519: When snaking cargo into the wing of a hold with the cargo winch, the runner should be lead from the __________.
N a. head block to a snatch block Y b. heel block to a snatch block N c. lizard to a snatch block N d. winch to a snatch block 1634: A monkey fist is found on a __________.
Y a. heaving line N b. lead line N c. manrope N d. mooring line 1698: A flammable liquid having a Reid vapor pressure of 8½ P.S.I.A. or less and a flash point of 80°F or below is grade __________.
N a. A N b. B Y c. C N d. D 1724: A "bowline" is used to __________.
N a. join lines of equal size Y b. form a temporary eye (loop) at the end of a line N c. be a stopper N d. keep a line from fraying 1750: A grapnel is a __________.
N a. device for securing a chain topping lift N b. hook to prevent the anchor cable from slipping Y c. device used to drag for a submerged cable or line N d. type of clam bucket used for discharging bulk cargo 1869: You are using tackle number 10 in illustration DO29DG to lift a weight of 120 lbs. If you include 10 percent of the weight for each sheave for friction, what is the pull on the hauling part required to lift the weight? (DO29DG )
N a. 57 lbs. N b. 42 lbs. N c. 39 lbs. Y d. 34 lbs. 1966: The turning circle of a vessel making a turn of over 360 degrees is the path followed by the __________.
N a. bow N b. bridge Y c. center of gravity N d. centerline 1969: If you shorten the scope of anchor cable, your anchor's holding power __________.
Y a. decreases N b. increases N c. remains the same N d. has no relation to the scope 2050: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "H" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. forward breast line N b. offshore spring line N c. onshore bow line Y d. offshore bow line 2093: What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 10? (DO29DG )
N a. 4 N b. 4.5 Y c. 5 N d. 5.5 2205: On the fully containerized ship, approximately one-third or more of the cargo is on deck above the rolling center. Top stowed containers are subject to __________.
Y a. accelerations greater than on conventional vessels N b. accelerations less than on conventional vessels N c. accelerations the same as on conventional vessels N d. no accelerations 2209: Certain cargoes must be segregated because of their __________.
Y a. inherent characteristics N b. weight N c. destination N d. danger to humans 2230: What is the name of tackle number 1? (D029DG )
Y a. Whip N b. One-fold purchase N c. Gun tackle N d. Runner 2261: The machinery associated with heaving in and running out anchor chain is the __________.
N a. winch Y b. windlass N c. draw works N d. dynamic pay out system 2261: The machinery associated with heaving in and running out anchor chain is the __________.
N a. winch Y b. windlass N c. draw works N d. dynamic pay out system 2348: You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker and will carry cargoes of allyl alcohol, benzene, and propanolamine. Which of the following is true?
N a. All of these cargoes are mutually compatible. N b. Benzene may not be carried in a tank adjacent to either of the other two cargoes. Y c. Allyl alcohol is incompatible with propanolamine but both are compatible with benzene. N d. Propanolamine is compatible with allyl alcohol but must be segregated from benzene. 2385: You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker and will carry cargoes of butyric acid, propylene oxide, and octyl alcohol. Which statement is true?
N a. Butyric acid is incompatible with octyl alcohol but not propylene oxide. Y b. Propylene oxide may not be stowed in a tank adjacent to butyric acid. N c. All of these cargoes are compatible. N d. Octyl alcohol is incompatible with both butyric acid and propylene oxide. 2484: The type of joint formed when an edge of one plate is laid over the edge of the plate to which it is riveted is a __________.
N a. grip joint N b. strap joint N c. thread joint Y d. lap joint 2674: You operate a harbor craft on inland waters exclusively. If you regularly service or contact foreign flag vessels in the course of business, which statement is TRUE?
N a. Your vessel must be inspected. Y b. Your crew must have identification credentials. N c. A customs official must be on board when contacting a foreign flag vessel. N d. All contacts with a foreign flag vessel must be reported to the U.S. Coast Guard. 2692: Your vessel is on a voyage from Ogdensburg, NY, to Chicago, IL, via the Great Lakes. The date is October 3 of the current year. If your vessel is subject to the load line requirements, to which of her marks should she be loaded? (D031DG )
N a. Fresh water - Winter N b. Salt water - Intermediate Y c. Fresh water - Intermediate N d. Salt water - Winter 2692: Your vessel is on a voyage from Ogdensburg, NY, to Chicago, IL, via the Great Lakes. The date is October 3 of the current year. If your vessel is subject to the load line requirements, to which of her marks should she be loaded? (D031DG )
N a. Fresh water - Winter N b. Salt water - Intermediate Y c. Fresh water - Intermediate N d. Salt water - Winter 2754: Which statement is TRUE concerning vessels over 1600 gross tons certificated for service solely on the Great Lakes?
N a. They must have magnetic compasses. N b. They must have gyro compasses. Y c. They must carry a deep-sea hand lead. N d. All of the above statements are TRUE. 2805: "Hard right rudder" means __________.
N a. jam the rudder against the stops Y b. put the rudder over to the right all the way N c. meet a swing to the right, then return to amidships N d. put the rudder over quickly to 15 degrees right rudder 2824: While being assisted by an icebreaker on Lake Superior, you receive a single letter code instructing you to slow your vessel. Which signal could you use to signify that you are complying with the request?
N a. Three blasts of the whistle N b. The code flag "A" (Alpha) displayed from a halyard Y c. Four blasts of the whistle, namely 1 short 2 long and 1 short N d. The code flag "L" (Lima) displayed from a halyard 2892: What is LEAST likely to be used to strip a cargo tank?
Y a. Centrifugal pump N b. Eductor N c. Rotary pump N d. Reciprocating pump 2908: How should you signal the crane operator to use the whip line?
N a. Extend arm with the thumb pointing up, and flex the fingers in and out for as long as the load movement is desired. Y b. First tap your elbow with one hand, and then proceed to use regular signals. N c. First tap the top of your head with your fist, and then proceed to use regular signals. N d. Use one hand to give any motion signal, and place the other hand motionless in front of the hand giving the motion signal. 3132: What may prevent a tug from tripping or capsizing when towing a large vessel?
N a. Surge lines Y b. Norman Pins N c. Under riders N d. Safety shackles 3323: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) when it becomes necessary to send a distress message. Which precedence would you assign this message?
N a. P (PRIORITY) Y b. O (IMMEDIATE) N c. R (ROUTINE) N d. Z (FLASH) 3514: Which type of anchor is depicted? (D038DG )
N a. Stock N b. Danforth Y c. Patent N d. Old-fashioned 3562: The signal man assisting a crane operator has his arm extended with his fingers closed and thumb pointing upward. This is the signal to __________.
Y a. raise the boom N b. raise the hook N c. raise the boom and hook N d. check the boom stop 4109: Which operating procedure(s) should be adhered to on a Ro-Ro vessel?
N a. One officer assigned to oversee the initial loading and lashing N b. All lashings should be completed before leaving port N c. Periodic inspection and retensioning of lashings during the voyage Y d. All of the above 4182: Which lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro vessels should be painted or soaked in oil when not in use?
Y a. Chain N b. Wire rope N c. Webbing N d. All of the above 4188: The most important safety consideration during loading or discharge aboard a Ro-Ro vessel is __________.
N a. having all crewmembers and longshoremen wear hard hats Y b. the thorough ventilation of all cargo spaces N c. ensuring that visitors cannot come aboard N d. having the outboard anchor down 4255: Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding a twin pedestal crane set?
N a. The cranes may be operated independently. N b. The cranes may be interconnected for twin operation. N c. When twinned, the crane rotation on the foundation assembly is unlimited. Y d. All of the above