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15: Floors aboard ship are __________.
Y a. frames to which the tank top and bottom shell are fastened on a double bottomed ship N b. transverse members of the ships frame which support the decks N c. longitudinal beams in the extreme bottom of a ship from which the ship's ribs start N d. longitudinal angle bars fastened to a surface for strength 30: You are planning the stowage of two incompatible products on your multiple-product tankship. What will NOT provide the minimum required segregation?
N a. Empty tank Y b. Solid (non-intercostal) bulkhead N c. Diagonally adjacent tanks N d. Tank containing a third cargo compatible with the other two 66: Most of your vessel's superstructure is forward. How will the vessel lie when drifting with no way on?
N a. With the wind from ahead N b. With the wind off the port beam N c. With the wind off the starboard beam Y d. With the wind from abaft the beam 130: You are on a vessel carrying liquefied butadiene in bulk. Which document is NOT required to be either in the wheelhouse or easily accessible to the person on watch while underway?
Y a. Cargo manual N b. Cargo information card N c. Certificate of Inspection N d. Shipping document 150: Protective clothing must be worn while sampling hazardous cargo on a tankship, and as a minimum includes __________.
N a. a hood or hard hat Y b. a face mask or goggles N c. boots N d. chemical resistant gloves 278: Regulations concerning the stowage, lashing, and securing of timber deck cargoes aboard general cargo vessels may be found in the __________.
N a. International Cargo Bureau Regulations Y b. Load Line Regulations N c. Rules and Regulations for Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels N d. vessel's classification society rules and regulations 281: Which action will take place if a crew member is replaced in a U.S. port after foreign articles have been signed, and the ship proceeds foreign?
N a. The Master will remove the replaced man's name from the Certified Crew List but not from the articles. Y b. The name of the new man is added to the articles but not to the Certified Crew List. N c. The U.S. Consul will remove the replaced man's name from the Certified Crew List. N d. The U.S. Consul will add the new man's name to the Certified Crew List. 467: Of which type of material may a towing hawser be constructed?
N a. Wire rope N b. Nylon, dacron, polypropylene or a blend of other synthetic fibers N c. Manila Y d. All of the above 486: You are backing on twin engines with rudders amidships. Your starboard engine stalls. To continue backing on course, you should __________.
Y a. apply left rudder N b. apply right rudder N c. increase your engine speed N d. keep your rudder amidships 507: You are signing on your crew. Which is NOT authorized?
Y a. A man presenting his Chief Mate's license to sign on as able seaman N b. An engineer presenting an MMD endorsed "QMED - any rating" to sign on as an Electrician N c. A man presenting an MMD endorsed as "Able Seaman" to sign on as Bosun N d. A man presenting an MMD endorsed "Steward's Department (F.H.)" to sign on as Chief Cook 539: Which type of shackle is used for most towing connections?
Y a. Safety shackles N b. Round pin anchor shackles N c. Screw pin shackles N d. Heart shaped shackles 569: In order to reduce the accumulation of static electricity while loading petroleum products, you should __________.
N a. start to load at maximum pressure Y b. start to load slowly N c. increase the air flow into the tank N d. use the overall method of loading only 577: You are signing on a crew. A man presents a Merchant Mariner's Document that you suspect has been tampered with. Which action should you take?
N a. Confiscate the document and deliver it to the Coast Guard. N b. Sign the man on and notify the Coast Guard at the first U.S. port of call. Y c. Refuse to sign the man on articles until authorized by the Coast Guard. N d. Refuse to sign the man on and notify the FBI of unauthorized use of a federal document. 595: The turning circle of a vessel is the path followed by the __________.
N a. outermost part of the ship while making the circle Y b. center of gravity N c. bow N d. tipping center 660: You receive word that a person has fallen overboard from the starboard side. You should FIRST __________.
N a. notify the Master Y b. put the wheel hard right N c. put the engines full astern N d. sound the man overboard alarm 676: Conditions for crossing a rough bar are usually best at __________.
N a. low water slack Y b. high water slack N c. high water ebb N d. high water flood 682: The mooring line labeled "H" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. forward breast line Y b. offshore bow line N c. offshore spring line N d. onshore bow line 868: You are going to load bales of wool having a stowage factor of 100 in #3 lower hold which has a bale cubic of 72,000. How many tons of the wool can be stowed in the compartment, assuming 10% broken stowage?
N a. 493 N b. 577 N c. 602 Y d. 648 939: What is the purpose of pressure-vacuum relief valves?
N a. Regulation of discharge pressure from cargo pumps N b. Maintaining constant velocity in cargo lines N c. Regulation of suction head on cargo pumps Y d. To maintain a tank or void at atmospheric pressure 973: The "weather adjustment" control on an autopilot steering stand is used to __________.
N a. allow leeway according to the weather conditions N b. proportionally set the number of degrees of rudder response per degree of course error Y c. set the null band or dead zone signal before actuating the rudder N d. set the speed at which the rudder responds 976: When the period of beam seas equals the natural rolling period of a vessel, what will most likely occur?
N a. Excessive pitching N b. Excessive yawing Y c. Excessive rolling N d. No change should be evident 994: Manila lines in which the strands are right-hand laid __________.
Y a. should be coiled in a clockwise direction N b. should be coiled in a counterclockwise direction N c. may be coiled either clockwise or counterclockwise N d. should never be coiled 1211: When clearing a vessel for a foreign voyage, the original crew list is duly certified by proper authority. In a U.S. port, this authority is the U.S. __________.
N a. Coast Guard Y b. Customs N c. Immigration Service N d. Public Health Service 1252: Control of flooding should be addressed __________.
N a. first Y b. following control of fire N c. following restoration of vital services N d. only if a threat exists 1356: If your vessel is dragging her anchor in a strong wind, you should __________.
N a. shorten the scope of anchor cable Y b. increase the scope of anchor cable N c. put over the sea anchor N d. put over a stern anchor 1492: Which of the pictures in illustration DO30DG represents a fisherman's bend? (DO30DG )
N a. F Y b. G N c. K N d. L 1516: The length of a standard "shot" of chain is __________.
N a. 12 fathoms Y b. 15 fathoms N c. 18 fathoms N d. 20 fathoms 1550: Keel scantlings of any vessel are greatest amidships because __________.
N a. connections between forebody and afterbody are most crucial Y b. of maximum longitudinal bending moments N c. of severest racking stresses N d. resistance to grounding is at a maximum amidships 1558: When making up a tow connection, you should use __________.
N a. safety hooks N b. plain eye hooks N c. round pin shackles Y d. screw pin shackles 1716: Which is the correct procedure for anchoring a small to medium size vessel in deep water?
N a. Let the anchor fall free from the hawsepipe, but apply the brake at intervals to check the rate of fall. N b. Back the anchor slowly out of the hawsepipe a few feet, and then let it fall in the normal fashion. N c. Let the anchor fall off the brake right from the hawsepipe, but keep a slight strain on the brake. Y d. Under power, back the anchor out until it is near, but clear, of the bottom before letting it fall. 1752: Your containership has a container displaying a hazardous cargo placard. The placard has the number 2199 on it. This indicates that it is carrying what cargo?
N a. Furan Y b. Phosphine N c. Adiponitrile N d. Xylenol 1860: A towline should be fastened to __________.
N a. the chocks at the bow of a towed vessel N b. the most forward, centermost point of a towed vessel such as a sturdy bow rail N c. the mast of a towed sailboat Y d. a secure fitting near the bow of the towed vessel 1889: The helm command "Nothing to the left" means do NOT __________.
N a. use left rudder Y b. steer left of the ordered course N c. steer right of the ordered course N d. leave any buoys on the port side 1977: On a crane, the boom indicator tells the operator what angle the boom angle is compared to the __________.
N a. vertical position Y b. horizontal position N c. boom stop angle N d. minimum radius angle 1981: The boom stops on a pedestal crane prevent the boom from __________.
Y a. being raised too high N b. swinging at sea N c. overloading when not in use N d. being lowered too low 2000: The vessel has broken down and you are going to take her in tow. The wind is on her starboard beam. Both vessels are making the same amount of leeway. Where should you position your vessel when you start running lines? (D025DG )
N a. A N b. B Y c. C N d. D 2010: On the cargo manifest, the total weight of a box containing cargo is the __________.
N a. tare weight N b. net weight Y c. gross weight N d. cargo weight 2037: You are riding to a single anchor. The vessel is yawing excessively. Which action should be taken to reduce the yawing?
N a. Veer chain to the riding anchor N b. Heave to a shorter scope of chain on the riding anchor N c. Drop the second anchor at the extreme end of the yaw and veer the riding anchor Y d. Drop the second anchor at the extreme end of the yaw, then adjust the cables until the scope is equal 2126: You have anchored in a mud and clay bottom. The anchor appears to be dragging in a storm. What action should you take?
N a. Shorten the scope of the cable. N b. Veer cable to the anchor. N c. Drop the other anchor underfoot. Y d. Drop the second anchor, veer to a good scope, then weigh the first anchor. 2171: The order of importance in addressing damage control is __________.
N a. control flooding, control fire, repair structural damage N b. restore vital services, control fire, control flooding N c. control fire, restore vital services, control flooding Y d. control fire, control flooding, repair structural damage 2223: What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 3? (DO29DG )
N a. 1 N b. 2 Y c. 3 N d. 4 2608: Most very large ocean going vessels, such as bulk carriers and large tankers, tend to squat __________.
Y a. by the bow N b. by the stern N c. at the end nearest the bottom N d. evenly fore and aft 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 2936: Storms that enter the Great Lakes Basin from the west and northwest at a peak in October are the products of pressure systems known as __________.
N a. Northwesters Y b. Alberta lows N c. Fata morgana N d. Polar highs 2996: Advection fog, a common occurrence on the Great Lakes, forms when __________.
N a. air comes in contact with a rapidly cooling land surface N b. frigid arctic air moves across the lakes and becomes saturated Y c. relatively warm air flows over cooler water N d. cool air contacts warm river currents 3013: Which will NOT reduce yawing of a tow?
N a. Increasing the length of the towing hawser Y b. Trimming the tow by the bow N c. Trimming the tow by the stern N d. Drogues put over the stern 3052: How should you signal the crane operator to lower the boom?
Y a. With arm extended and fingers closed, point thumb downward. N b. With arm extended downwards and forefinger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circles. N c. Extend arm with the palm down, and hold this position rigidly. N d. With hands clasped in front of your body. 3081: A seaman is entitled by law to a release from Foreign Articles when __________.
N a. intoxicated N b. deductions are made from wages N c. injured Y d. the vessel is overloaded 3109: When hip towing, a line led from the bow of the towing vessel aft to the vessel being towed would be a __________.
N a. backing line Y b. towing line N c. stern line N d. breast line 3382: The signal man assisting the crane operator first taps his elbow with one hand and then proceeds to use regular signals. This is the signal to __________.
N a. use the main hoist N b. proceed slowly N c. increase speed Y d. use the whip line 3430: What is NOT considered "jewelry"?
N a. Steamboat ratchets N b. Manila lines Y c. Buttons N d. Shackles 3463: Deckhands onboard towing vessels shall be divided into 3 watches when the trip exceeds __________.
N a. 1000 miles N b. 800 miles N c. 700 miles Y d. 600 miles 3514: Which type of anchor is depicted? (D038DG )
N a. Stock N b. Danforth Y c. Patent N d. Old-fashioned 3521: Once a towline is connected between the towing vessel and the disabled vessel, the towing vessel should __________.
N a. not exceed bare steerageway during the transit N b. take a strain as soon as you can to control the tow Y c. come up to speed very slowly and maintain a "safe speed" N d. come up to speed quickly, then cut back power considerably to ease the strain 3726: You are lifting a one-ton weight with a swinging boom. When comparing the stresses on the rig with the boom at 20° to the horizontal to the stresses when the boom is at 60° to the horizontal, which statement is TRUE?
N a. The angle of elevation does not change the stresses in the masthead fairlead for the topping lift. Y b. The stress on the head block is greater at 60°. N c. The stress on the heel block is greater at 60°. N d. The thrust on the boom is greater at 20°. 4049: Tugs sometimes shackle a length of chain in the towline in order to __________.
N a. take the wear should the towline drag bottom N b. assure that if the towline is overstressed it will part close to the bridle N c. prevent the towline from whipping should it part Y d. put spring in the towline 4129: Which lashing materials would be used in securing light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Chain lever or turnbuckle Y b. Webbing N c. Chain N d. None of the above 4141: What is/are the advantage(s) of using web lashing on light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Good working life N b. Light and easy to handle N c. Flexible Y d. All of the above 4161: According to the IMO Code, what are the minimum number of securing points that should be on each side of a "road vehicle", whose gross vehicle mass is between 30 tons and 40 tons, when carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. One N b. Two N c. Three Y d. Four 4274: During which condition should the operator of a pedestal crane shutdown operations?
N a. Bunkering barge alongside N b. Potable water spill on deck Y c. Crane hydraulic hose bursts N d. Trim greater than 4 feet