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81: Your 199 GT tugboat is on a 675 mile coastwise voyage. What percentage of the deck crew must be Able Bodied Seamen?
N a. 0% N b. 25% N c. 50% Y d. 65% 122: You may be able to avoid loss of suction in a pump by __________.
N a. using a full tank to keep the pump primed N b. opening the vent cock on the pump N c. closing down on the tank valve Y d. All of the above 396: A vessel is equipped with twin propellers, both turning outboard with the engines half ahead. If there is no wind or current and the rudders are amidships, what will happen?
N a. The bow will swing to starboard. N b. The bow will swing to port. N c. The vessel will steer a zigzag course. Y d. The vessel will steer a fairly straight course. 490: Which agency is authorized to assist the Coast Guard in the inspection of vessels for the suitability of loading hazardous materials?
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. Environmental Protection Agency Y c. National Cargo Bureau, Inc. N d. U.S. Navy explosive loading details 601: Your vessel has completed an inspection for certification and is issued a temporary certificate. This __________.
N a. expires six months after it is issued N b. must be exchanged for a regular Certificate of Inspection before going foreign or out of state Y c. has the full force of a regular Certificate of Inspection N d. must be posted in the vicinity of the officers' licenses 611: The Certificate of Inspection for a containership __________.
Y a. is issued by the Coast Guard and is usually valid for 2 years N b. must be posted under transparent material near the officers' licenses N c. lists all of the stability limitations and conditions imposed on the vessel N d. shows the due date of the quadrennial test of the cargo gear 626: What should NOT be used as an indicator that ice may be
Y a. N b. N c. N d. 639: The complete details of a crude oil washing system aboard your vessel, including the operating sequences and procedures, design characteristics, a description of the system, and required personnel will be found in the __________.
N a. Oil Transfer Procedures Manual Y b. Crude Oil Washing Operations and Equipment Manual N c. Code of Federal Regulations N d. Crude Oil Washing addendum to the Certificate of Inspection 710: Which statement is FALSE, concerning the Williamson turn?
N a. In a large vessel (VLCC) much of the headway will be lost thereby requiring little astern maneuvering. N b. When the turn is completed, the vessel will be on a reciprocal course and nearly on the original track line. N c. The initial actions are taken at well defined points and reduce the need for individual judgment. Y d. The turn will return the vessel to the man's location in the shortest possible time. 714: Using a safety factor of 6, determine the safe working load of manila line with a breaking stress of 8 tons.
N a. 0.75 tons N b. 1.25 tons Y c. 1.33 tons N d. 8.00 tons 847: When towing astern what equipment should be stowed ready for use near the towline?
N a. First aid kit Y b. Axe or cutting torch N c. Fire extinguisher N d. Chafing gear 966: When a boat turns broadside to heavy seas and winds, thus exposing the boat to the danger of capsizing, the boat has __________.
Y a. broached N b. pitchpoled N c. trimmed N d. yawed 982: The muster list must be posted in conspicuous locations and signed by the __________.
N a. safety officer N b. Coast Guard Officer approving the bill N c. owner Y d. Master 998: When steering on autopilot which of the following input conditions may NOT have an effect on the control of the steering gear?
Y a. Non-followup N b. Rudder adjustment N c. Weather adjustment N d. All the above may be activated 1112: What is an advantage of the 6X37 class of wire rope over the 6X19 class of wire rope of the same diameter?
Y a. Greater flexibility N b. More resistance to corrosion N c. More resistance to elongation N d. Lower weight per foot 1120: A stage should only be rigged __________.
N a. over the bow or stern of a vessel N b. over the flat sides of a vessel Y c. over the open water N d. over the dockside 1121: What should be readily available on deck while seamen are working over the side on a stage?
Y a. Rng buoy N b. Fire extinguisher N c. First aid kit N d. Stokes basket 1137: When lowering manropes alongside a stage rigged over the side of a vessel, they should be allowed to trail in the water __________.
N a. to easily remove the kinks that form in the lines N b. to allow the seamen on the stage to know the direction and strength of the current Y c. to provide the seaman something to hold onto if he or she falls from the stage into the water N d. only for short periods of time since they will become waterlogged and be very heavy to pull up 1208: When making a wire fast to bitts it is recommended that you __________.
N a. use only figure eights N b. take 2 round turns around one bitt, then make figure eights Y c. take 3 round turns around both bitts, then make figure eights N d. alternate round turns and figure eights around both bitts 1233: You are on watch while your vessel is entering port with a pilot conning. The pilot gives a steering command to the helmsman who fails to acknowledge it by repeating the command. You should immediately __________.
N a. notify the Master N b. ask the Pilot to repeat the command since the helmsman failed to hear it N c. tell the helmsman to ask the Pilot to repeat any command that he fails to hear or understand Y d. repeat the Pilot's command and ensure that the helmsman repeats it exactly 1238: A contract of affreightment is a __________.
Y a. Bill of Lading N b. Bottomry Bond N c. manifest N d. Portage Bill 1247: You are on watch and the Pilot has the conn. The Master has temporarily gone below. The Pilot orders a course change which you are certain will put the vessel into imminent danger. Your first action should be to __________.
Y a. countermand the order and immediately notify the Master N b. make an appropriate entry in the deck log concerning the Pilot's order N c. immediately call the Master and await further orders from him N d. immediately sound a short ring on the general alarm 1293: What is required to be posted in the pilothouse of a vessel?
N a. Certificate of Inspection N b. Officer's licenses N c. Company Mission Statement Y d. Muster List ("Station Bill") 1448: Nylon line is better suited than manila for __________.
N a. towing alongside Y b. towing astern N c. holding knots and splices N d. resisting damage from chemicals 1528: You are being towed by one tug. As you lengthen the bridle legs you __________.
N a. increase your chances of breaking the towing hawser Y b. reduce the yawing of your vessel N c. reduce the spring effect of the tow connection N d. increase your chances of breaking the bridle legs 1537: Which is NOT a potential hazard of approaching close to an iceberg?
Y a. The brash ice in the vicinity may clog sea intakes. N b. The berg may calve with the bergy bit hitting the vessel. N c. There may be underwater rams extending out from the berg. N d. The berg may suddenly tilt or capsize due to uneven melting and hit the vessel. 1563: Which statement about two lines spliced together is TRUE?
N a. Splicing is used to increase the circumference of each line. Y b. Splicing two lines together is stronger than knotting two lines together. N c. Splicing is used to increase the overall strength of the line. N d. Splicing is used to prevent rotting of the lines bitter end. 1609: For vessels fitted with cargo gear, an initial test of the units under a proof load shall be conducted. Subsequent tests and exams of the same nature shall be carried out at what time interval?
N a. 1 year N b. 3 years N c. 4 years Y d. 5 years 1692: Your containership has a container displaying a hazardous cargo placard. The placard has the number 2206 on it. This indicates that it is carrying what cargo?
Y a. Isocyanates, n.o.s. N b. Propadiene, inhibited N c. Xylenol N d. Hexanols 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 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 1728: You are trying to rescue survivors from a wrecked vessel on fire. You should approach __________.
N a. to leeward of the wrecked vessel N b. at a speed of at most one-half that of the wrecked vessel N c. at a speed of at least that of the wrecked vessel Y d. to windward of the wrecked vessel 1729: The greatest strain, when lifting a load with the jumbo purchase, is on __________.
N a. all of the parts, dividing the load equally Y b. the hauling part because it must absorb the frictional losses of all the sheaves N c. the parts in the movable block N d. the standing part because it is directly connected to the weight 2061: A sheave is a __________.
Y a. grooved wheel in a block N b. line to hold a lifeboat next to the embarkation deck N c. partial load of grain N d. seaman's knife 2088: You have been towing astern and have just let go the tow. Your deckhands are pulling in and faking the towline by hand on the stern. The most dangerous action to take is to __________.
N a. continue ahead at slow speed N b. continue ahead at half speed N c. stop your engines Y d. back down on your engines 2141: You are Master of a vessel that is sold in a foreign country after discharge of cargo. What is your responsibility to the crew in regards to return to the United States?
N a. You must provide air transportation to the nearest port of entry in the United States. Y b. You must provide passage to the port of original engagement. N c. There is no requirement for return to the United States provided the voyage has exceeded 4 weeks duration. N d. The crew can be employed on another United States vessel, but only if it is returning to the port of original engagement. 2166: A ballasted vessel sinks enroute to a dry dock. Under these circumstances, the vessel's owner can claim __________.
Y a. actual total loss N b. constructive total loss N c. general average N d. particular average 2228: You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking the radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are listed. Based on this data what is the transfer for a turn of 60°? (D035DG )
Y a. 140 yards (126 meters) N b. 180 yards (162 meters) N c. 225 yards (203 meters) N d. 270 yards (243 meters) 2285: While writing in the logbook at the end of your watch, you make an error in writing an entry. What is the proper way of correcting this error?
N a. Remove this page of the log book and rewrite all entries on a clean page. N b. Carefully and neatly erase the entry and rewrite it correctly. N c. Blot out the error completely and rewrite the entry correctly. Y d. Cross out the error with a single line, write the correct entry, and initial it. 2291: Before a Master relieves a Pilot of the conn, the __________.
N a. Master must first request the Pilot to take corrective action N b. Master should agree to sign a release of liability form Y c. Master should foresee any danger to the vessel on the present course N d. vessel must be in extremis 2356: "Hard right rudder" means __________.
N a. jam the rudder against the stops N b. meet a swing to the right, then return to amidships Y c. put the rudder over to the right all the way N d. put the rudder over quickly to 15 degrees right rudder 2529: Which condition would NOT entitle a vessel to carry goods on deck?
N a. The shipper agrees to deck stowage Y b. The cargo will damage other cargoes by tainting or contamination N c. Deck stowage is required by law or regulation N d. Deck stowage is customary in the trade (i.e. timber cargoes) 2569: When discharging an oil cargo, the first consideration is to __________.
Y a. get the bow up N b. discharge from the wings first N c. discharge from the centerline tanks first N d. discharge from amidships first 2578: According to regulations when, if ever, may cargo hatches on Great Lakes vessels, with more than 6 feet of freeboard, be left uncovered or open while the vessel is being navigated?
N a. If a Mate deems it necessary for ship's maintenance Y b. At the discretion of the Master, for reasonable purposes N c. On the authority of the Bosun N d. The hatch may never be uncovered 2599: When several salvors are on-scene at the same time to assist a vessel that has not been abandoned, which principal governs the decision as to which one's services will be accepted?
Y a. The Master of the ship needing assistance has the absolute right to decide. N b. The first salvor on-scene has the prior claim providing he has adequate facilities to assist the vessel needing assistance. N c. The salvors must agree to a division of any salvage among themselves with the major share allotted to those doing the most work. N d. The first salvor on-scene has the absolute right to provide assistance; however, he is liable if the ship is lost due to his lack of experience, equipment, etc. 2702: How long is the standard container used to measure equivalent units?
N a. 10 feet (3 meters) Y b. 20 feet (6 meters) N c. 35 feet (11 meters) N d. 40 feet (12 meters) 2722: "Limber" is a term associated with __________.
N a. emergency gear Y b. drainage N c. deck cargo storage N d. securing gear 2768: Which of the Great Lakes lies entirely within the United States?
N a. Lake Ontario N b. Lake St. Clair Y c. Lake Michigan N d. Lake Superior 2784: Which of the Great Lakes generally has the shortest navigation season?
N a. Lake Erie N b. Lake Huron N c. Lake Michigan Y d. Lake Superior 2799: Who publishes the "Canadian List of Lights, Buoys and Fog Signals"?
N a. The U.S. Coast Guard Y b. The Canadian Coast Guard N c. The U.S. Hydrographic Service N d. The Canadian Hydrographic Service 2886: How should you signal the crane operator to lower?
N a. With forearm vertical and forefinger pointing up, move hand in small horizontal circles. Y b. With arm extended downwards and forefinger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circles. N c. Extend arm and point finger in the direction to move the boom. N d. Extend arm with thumb pointing downward, and flex fingers in and out. 2906: You are planning to anchor in an area where several anchors have been lost due to fouling. As a precaution, you should __________.
N a. anchor using both anchors N b. anchor with scope of 8 or more to 1 N c. use a stern anchor Y d. fit a crown strap and work wire to the anchor 2988: You are mooring to a buoy. You should approach the buoy with the current from __________.
Y a. ahead N b. broad on the bow N c. abeam N d. astern 3146: How should you signal the crane operator to use the main hoist?
N a. Use one hand to give any motion signal, and place the other hand motionless in front of the hand giving the motion signal. N b. Extend arm with the thumb pointing up and flex the fingers in and out for as long as the load movement is desired. N c. First tap your elbow with one hand, and then proceed to use regular signals. Y d. First tap the top of your head with your fist, and then proceed to use regular signals. 3168: Which item is rigged to transmit the thrust from one barge to another when backing down? (D024DG )
N a. I N b. H Y c. C N d. B 3430: What is NOT considered "jewelry"?
N a. Steamboat ratchets N b. Manila lines Y c. Buttons N d. Shackles 4048: You are arriving in port and are assigned to anchor in anchorage circle B-4. It has a diameter of 600 yards and your vessel's LOA is 525 feet. If you anchor in 10 fathoms at the center of the circle, what is the maximum number of shots of chain you can use and still remain in the circle?
Y a. 4 shots N b. 5 shots N c. 6 shots N d. 7 shots 4071: The head block is located___________.
N a. at the base of the boom Y b. at the head of the boom N c. at the head of the mast N d. on top of the jack staff 4140: The disadvantage(s) of using web lashing on light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it __________.
N a. deteriorates in sunlight N b. cuts on sharp edges N c. is vulnerable to damage and pilferage Y d. All of the above 4144: Which tensioning device is used with chain to secure heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
Y a. Chain lever N b. Buckle tensioner N c. Adjust-a-matic tensioner N d. Ratchet tensioner