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9: Defense plans may cause the operation of electronic aids to navigation to be suspended with __________.
Y a. no notice N b. one day's notice N c. a week's notice N d. thirty (30) days notice 63: Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?
N a. Boatswain's stores N b. Chart room N c. Spaces for the exclusive use of the officers or crew Y d. All of the above 114: You are on watch at sea on course 090°T. A man falls overboard on your starboard side. You immediately start a Williamson Turn. Which step is NOT a part of a Williamson Turn?
N a. Step 1: Come right full rudder until the vessel heads 150°T. Y b. Step 2: Stop the engines until clear of the man. N c. Step 3: Shift the helm to left full rudder. N d. Step 4: Continue with left rudder until on course 270°T. 153: The proper way to correct a mistake in the logbook is to __________.
N a. erase the entry and rewrite N b. draw several lines through the entry, rewrite, and initial the correction N c. completely black out the entry, rewrite, and initial the correction Y d. draw one line through the entry, rewrite, and initial the correction 168: "Block stowage" means __________.
N a. having the cargo on pallets Y b. stowing all the cargo for a port in the same area N c. using port marks on the cargo N d. using separation cloths to separate different kinds of cargo 252: You have orders to load cargoes of carbon disulfide, diisopropylamine and pyridine on your multi-product tankship. Which statement is true?
N a. Carbon disulfide may be carried in NOS. 1 and 2 center tanks and diisopropylamine in NOS. 1 and 2 wing tanks. Y b. Pyridine and diisopropylamine may not be carried in tanks having a common header vent. N c. Pyridine must be separated from carbon disulfide by two barriers (cofferdams, voids, empty tanks, etc.). N d. A tank of diisopropylamine may be used to separate a tank of pyridine from a tank of carbon disulfide. 337: On a coastwise tugboat of 199 GT, on a voyage over 600 miles, what percentage of the deck crew (excluding licensed officers) must hold a document of able seaman?
Y a. 65% N b. 50% N c. 25% N d. 0% 357: What does the proof test load of an anchor chain demonstrate?
N a. Breaking strength of the chain Y b. Strength of the chain to a specified limit N c. Adequate holding power for new bottom conditions N d. Safe working load of the chain 374: Holes in the bulwark, which allow deck water to drain into the sea, are __________.
N a. doggers N b. fidleys Y c. freeing ports N d. swash ports 449: When loading bulk liquid cargo, what is the first action you should take if a cargo valve jammed open?
N a. Call the owner, operator, or terminal supervisor. N b. Unplug the deck scuppers. Y c. Order the dock man to shut down. N d. Run out the vessel's or terminal's fire hose. 451: What is official proof of a vessel's ownership?
Y a. Certificate of Documentation N b. Bill of Lading N c. Transfer Certificate N d. Logbook 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 493: What does "end for end" mean in regard to a towing hawser?
N a. To take the kinks out of the hawser N b. To fake it down in figure eights N c. To increase the catenary Y d. To swap ends of the hawser to minimize wear 621: Which document shows details of a tank vessel, cargoes it may carry, manning and safety equipment required?
N a. Safety Construction Certificate N b. Cargo Gear Certificate Y c. Certificate of Inspection N d. Declaration of Inspection 655: Good seamanship while towing in heavy weather requires all of the following EXCEPT __________.
N a. reducing speed to reduce surging on the towline N b. lashing down or stowing all loose gear N c. dogging all hatches and watertight doors Y d. streaming all of your towing hawser 726: A common occurrence when a vessel is running into shallow water is that __________.
N a. the wake is less pronounced N b. the vessel is more responsive to the rudder Y c. "squat" will cause a decrease in bottom clearance and an increase in draft N d. All of the above 763: A vessel that tows astern must have a/an ___________ .
N a. towing winch Y b. method to easily release the towline N c. oxy-acetylene cutting torch N d. ax or knife mounted near the towing bitts 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 798: How many cubic feet of space is required to stow 775 tons of a cargo with a stowage factor of 25? (estimated broken stowage is 15%)
N a. 12,916 Y b. 22,794 N c. 25,833 N d. 29,397 819: Which pump must be primed?
N a. Rotary pump N b. Reciprocating pump Y c. Centrifugal pump N d. All of the above 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 852: How can the Coast Guard determine that a crew member is "able to understand any order spoken by the officers"?
Y a. Require a demonstration by the officer and the crew member N b. Require a written test N c. Require that an interpreter be provided N d. All of the above 896: A V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing upstream in a river may indicate a __________.
N a. submerged rock, not dangerous to navigation N b. sunken wreck, not dangerous to navigation Y c. towed-under buoy N d. All of the above 929: All of the following steps are taken in starting a centrifugal pump, EXCEPT to __________.
Y a. set the relief valve N b. check the lubrication system N c. vent the pump casing N d. open the pump suction and discharge valves 981: When a vessel is entering or leaving a port, a record of engine speeds is kept in the __________.
Y a. bell book N b. deck rough log N c. Official Logbook N d. engine rough log 1124: Which material makes the strongest mooring line?
N a. Sisal N b. Manila Y c. Nylon N d. Polyethylene 1151: The term used in levying customs duties when such are fixed at rates proportioned to estimated value of goods concerned is __________.
Y a. ad valorem N b. infinite N c. secure N d. specific 1160: In a longitudinally-framed ship, the longitudinal frames are held in place and supported by athwartship members called __________.
N a. floors N b. margin plates N c. stringers Y d. web frames 1164: Which type of line floats?
N a. Dacron N b. Nylon N c. Old manila Y d. Polypropylene 1166: You are 15 feet off a pier and docking a vessel using only a bow and stern breast line. Once the slack is out of both lines you begin to haul in on the bow breast line. What is the effect on the vessel?
N a. The bow will come in and the stern will go out. N b. The whole ship moves toward the pier. Y c. The bow will come in and the stern will remain the same distance off the pier. N d. The stern will come in and the bow will remain the same distance off the pier. 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 1266: You are docking a vessel in a slip which has its entrance athwart the tide. You land the ship across the end of the pier, stemming the tide, preparatory to breaking the ship around the corner. You have one tug to assist. Where would you generally tie up the tug?
N a. Have her on a hawser from the stern. N b. Tie her up on the inshore bow to hold the ship off the end. Y c. Tie her up on the offshore bow. N d. Tie her up on the inshore quarter to lift the stern. 1329: A pelican hook __________.
Y a. can be released while under strain N b. is used for boat falls N c. is used for extra heavy loads N d. is used for light loads only 1371: Delivery of a vessel to a charterer is called __________.
N a. chartering N b. dispatching N c. fixing Y d. tendering 1517: Which picture represents a timber hitch? (DO30DG )
Y a. E N b. F N c. N N d. U 1540: In ship construction, keel scantlings should be the greatest __________.
N a. at each frame Y b. amidships N c. one-third the distance from the bow N d. one-third the distance from the stern 1581: A vessel is found to be seaworthy after a complaint in writing to the American Consul by the Chief and Second Mates. The cost of the survey is to be paid by the __________.
N a. American Consul Y b. Chief and Second Mates N c. Vessel's agent N d. vessel's owners 1638: On a twin-screw, twin-rudder vessel, the most effective way to turn in your own water, with no way on, is to put __________.
Y a. one engine ahead and one engine astern, with full rudder N b. one engine ahead and one engine astern, with rudders amidships N c. both engines ahead, with full rudder N d. both engines astern, with full rudder 1677: A vessel is entering port and has a Pilot conning the vessel. The Master is unsure that the Pilot is taking sufficient action to prevent a collision. What should the master do?
Y a. Recommend an alternative action and if not followed relieve the Pilot. N b. Nothing; the Pilot is required by law and is solely responsible for the safety of the vessel. N c. Direct the Pilot to stop the vessel and anchor if necessary until the situation clears. N d. State his concerns to the Pilot but do not interfere with the handling of the vessel. 1688: Grade E combustible liquids have a flash point of __________.
N a. 80°F to 150°F Y b. 150°F or above N c. 60°F to 100°F N d. 90°F to 120°F 2094: A large basin cut into the shore, closed off by a caisson, and used for dry docking of ships is known as a __________.
N a. slipway Y b. graving dock N c. ground warp N d. caisson dock 2117: When a vessel is involved in a casualty. The cost of property damage includes the __________.
Y a. cost of labor and material to restore the vessel to the service condition which existed before the casualty N b. loss of revenue while the vessel is being repaired, up to a maximum of $50,000 N c. damage claims awarded to individuals or companies involved in the casualty N d. All of the above 2189: You are conducting trials to determine the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn you take the ranges and bearings of an isolated light with the results shown. Based on this information, what is the transfer for a turn of 75°? (D034DG )
N a. 340 yards (306 meters) Y b. 280 yards (252 meters) N c. 230 yards (207 meters) N d. 190 yards (171 meters) 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 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 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. 2532: For a given weight of cargo, the stress on the heel block of a cargo boom __________.
N a. increases as the cargo closes the head while hoisting N b. increases if the cargo runner is doubled up Y c. decreases as the boom is topped to a greater angle N d. is determined by the thrust stresses on the boom 2557: Which Naval Control of Shipping publication should be aboard your vessel?
Y a. ATP-2 Vol. II - Allied Control of Shipping Manual N b. NWP-II - Underway Replenishment Guide N c. Warship Recognition Cards N d. ATP-1 - Allied Tactical Signals 2666: On the Great Lakes, short-term fluctuations in water levels may be a result of any of the following EXCEPT __________.
N a. strong winds N b. sudden changes in barometric pressure N c. seiches Y d. below normal rain fall 2859: An icebreaker assisting a vessel through an ice field would display a visual signal consisting of the code letter "M" (Mike) to signify that "________________".
N a. I am altering my course to starboard N b. I am altering my course to port N c. I am operating astern propulsion Y d. my vessel is stopped and making no way through the water 2883: While you are on watch entering port, the Master gives the helmsman a rudder command which conflicts with a rudder command from the Pilot. You should make sure the helmsman __________.
N a. brings the rudder to a point midway between the two conflicting positions N b. obeys the Pilot N c. asks you for instructions Y d. obeys the Master 3076: The part of the anchor indicated by the letter K is the __________. (D038DG )
N a. crown Y b. ring N c. shank N d. bending shot 3105: On a sea going towing vessel of 150 GT, there are six (6) seamen in the deck crew. How many certificated able seamen are required if the voyage is over 600 miles?
Y a. 4 N b. 3 N c. 2 N d. 1 3105: On a sea going towing vessel of 150 GT, there are six (6) seamen in the deck crew. How many certificated able seamen are required if the voyage is over 600 miles?
Y a. 4 N b. 3 N c. 2 N d. 1 3394: The crown of the anchor shown is indicated by which letter? (D038DG )
N a. K N b. J Y c. H N d. G 3950: In general, an unreinforced vessel can safely navigate in ice provided the concentration does not exceed how many OKTAs?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 4070: Small floes of rough, hummocky sea ice capable of damaging a vessel __________.
Y a. can usually be detected by radar in a smooth sea at a range of 4 to 6 kilometers N b. are indistinguishable from sea return on the PPI N c. are invisible to radar when covered with a thick layer of snow N d. are usually seen at night before they are close enough to provide a radar echo 4115: Entries should be made in a Ro-Ro vessel’s cargo-securing device record book for __________.
N a. procedures for accepting cargo securing devices N b. procedures for maintaining and repairing cargo-securing devices N c. record of cargo securing device inspections Y d. All of the above 4265: Which statement(s) is/are FALSE concerning crane cargo operations?
N a. Lifting points on all equipment must be safely checked prior to commencing a lift. Y b. Cargo loaded into vehicles and/or containers prior to lifting need not be secured. N c. Never exceed crane manufacturer’s limits concerning the safe working loads of cargo jibs. N d. All the above