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222: A lot of special cargo of similar cartons, as shown, is to be loaded. What is the weight of the consignment? (D042DG )
N a. 50 pounds N b. 1100 pounds N c. 1200 pounds Y d. 1250 pounds 234: The helm command "shift your rudder" means __________.
N a. double your rudder angle or go to full rudder N b. bring your rudder amidships Y c. change from right rudder to left rudder, or vice versa, an equal number of degrees N d. check the swing of the vessel 258: Your U.S. tankship is designed to carry anhydrous ammonia in bulk. The keel was laid in 1980. Which statement concerning the carriage of this cargo is TRUE?
N a. A flammable gas detection system must be installed in each cargo pump room. Y b. The cargo may be gauged by automatic float type devices. N c. Carriage of this cargo is authorized by issuance of an IMO Certificate. N d. Aluminum, copper, zinc, and mercury are allowed in valve parts in contact with the cargo. 270: The disadvantage of using a heaving line to pass a towline is that __________.
N a. it increases the likelihood of collision between the towing vessel and the disabled vessel Y b. recreational boaters tend to make the heaving line fast to the towed vessel as if it were the towline N c. the monkey fist may injure someone N d. it may reduce the catenary and increase yawing 303: What requires a Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death?
N a. Collision with a bridge N b. Injury beyond first aid N c. loss of life Y d. All of the above 312: If you are bunkering and you close off one tank in the line of tanks being filled, the rate of flow to other open tanks on the same line will __________.
Y a. increase N b. decrease N c. stop N d. remain constant 329: Litmus paste is used in order to determine __________.
N a. innage Y b. thievage N c. ullage N d. the tank's datum point 335: You are steaming in a heavy gale and find it necessary to heave to. Under most circumstances, this is best done by __________.
N a. stopping the engines and drifting beam to the seas N b. going slow astern and taking the seas on the quarter Y c. taking the sea fine on the bow and reducing the speed to the minimum to hold that position N d. maintaining speed and taking the sea broad on the bow 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 438: Your vessel is loaded with nonhygroscopic cargoes and is going from a cold to a warm climate. You should __________.
N a. start the exhaust blowers N b. start the intake blowers Y c. not ventilate the cargo holds N d. ventilate the cargo holds 478: The moisture equilibrium chart can be used to determine the __________.
N a. absolute moisture content of the air surrounding a hygroscopic cargo when moisture equilibrium exists Y b. dew point temperature that the air surrounding a hygroscopic commodity will have when in moisture equilibrium with that commodity N c. enthalpy of the air surrounding a hydroscopic cargo which is in moisture equilibrium with the cargo N d. temperature at which moisture equilibrium will occur in a cargo hold containing a hygroscopic cargo 593: To lead the towing hawser over the center of the stern when not under a strain you could __________.
N a. fairlead it through a stern roller chock N b. lead it through the Norman pins N c. hold it in the median position by a gob rope or lizard stopper Y d. All of the above when so equipped 706: How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?
N a. It pulls the bow toward the bank. Y b. It pulls the stern toward the bank. N c. It pushes the entire vessel away from the bank. N d. It heels the vessel toward the bank. 741: A vessel has sustained damage in a collision with another vessel. It is necessary to have a Seaworthy Certificate before the vessel sails. Who will issue this certificate?
N a. American Consul Y b. Classification Society N c. Captain of the Port N d. Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection 791: The oil record book is required to be carried aboard __________.
N a. tankers N b. passenger vessels N c. cargo vessels Y d. All of the above 820: A partial deck in a hold is called a(n) __________.
N a. weather deck Y b. orlop deck N c. shelter deck N d. main deck 848: You are loading a cargo of canned goods with a stowage factor of 65. If you allow 15% for broken stowage, how many tons can be loaded in a space of 55,000 cubic feet?
N a. 687 Y b. 719 N c. 846 N d. 973 849: The valve on the discharge side of a cargo pump on a tank vessel will usually be a __________.
N a. gate valve N b. butterfly valve N c. globe valve Y d. check valve 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 910: The purpose of sheer in ship construction is to __________.
Y a. allow the ship to ride waves with drier decks N b. eliminate the need for butt straps N c. eliminate the need for margin plates N d. give greater strength at the deck edge 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 1051: A vessel arrives in San Francisco from a foreign voyage. When MUST the Master make formal entry at the custom house?
N a. Within 24 hours after arrival, Sundays and holidays excepted Y b. Within 48 hours after arrival, Sundays and holidays excepted N c. Within 48 hours and before all foreign cargo is discharged for that port N d. Within 24 hours after arrival 1218: Which is a negotiable document?
Y a. Bill of Lading N b. Cargo Manifest N c. Export Declaration N d. Receiving Report 1258: While your vessel is docked port side to a wharf, a sudden gale force wind causes the vessel's stern lines to part. The stern begins to fall away from the dock, and no tugs are immediately available. Which measure(s) should you take FIRST?
N a. Notify the engineroom of the need for propulsion. Y b. Shut down any cargo transfer that's in progress. N c. Let go the port anchor and veer to a short scope of chain. N d. Obtain assistance from the terminal to put new stern lines out. 1264: Which type of line is best able to withstand sudden shock loads?
N a. Polypropylene Y b. Nylon N c. Dacron N d. Manila 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. 1276: When moored with a Mediterranean moor, the ship should be secured to the pier by having __________.
Y a. a stern line and two quarter lines crossing under the stern N b. a stern line, 2 bow lines, and 2 quarter lines leading aft to the pier N c. all regular lines leading to the pier in opposition to the anchor N d. two bow lines and two midship lines leading aft to the pier 1287: The term "shift the rudder" means __________.
Y a. change from right (left) to left (right) rudder an equal amount N b. use right or left rudder N c. check, but do not stop the vessel from swinging N d. put the rudder amidships 1459: When handling cargo, the majority of cargo gear breakdowns is due to __________.
N a. compression bending of the boom N b. extension failure of the boom Y c. guy failures N d. topping lift failures 1476: How is the size of chain determined?
N a. Length of link in inches Y b. Diameter of metal in link in inches N c. Links per fathom N d. Weight of stud cable in pounds 1484: A metal eye spliced into a wire is called a __________.
N a. cyclops N b. fish eye Y c. thimble N d. chip 1509: If an electric cargo winch is being used to lift a draft of cargo and the engine room loses all power, which will occur?
N a. A pawl, forced by a spring mechanism, will engage the teeth of the bull gear and hold the load. Y b. An electromagnetic brake will hold the load where it is suspended. N c. The load will fall rapidly to the deck unless the foot brake is engaged. N d. The load will slowly lower to the deck under control of the drag of the winch motor. 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. 1564: What is the main reason to slush a wire rope?
N a. Keep the wire soft and manageable Y b. Lubricate the inner wires and prevent wear N c. Prevent kinking N d. Prevent rotting 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 1705: You are to load a consignment of lumber. Each piece measures 3-inches thick, 12-inches wide and 16-feet long. There are 30,000 pieces in the shipment. How many board feet would be listed on the Bill of Lading?
N a. 96,000 N b. 1,200,000 Y c. 1,440,000 N d. 14,400,000 1807: When evacuating a seaman by helicopter lift, which statement is TRUE?
N a. Evacuation should be from an area forward of the bridge. N b. The vessel should be slowed to bare steerageway. N c. If the hoist is at the stern, booms extending aft at the stern should be cradled with the topping lifts hove taut. Y d. The litter should not be touched until it has been grounded. 1931: You are using tackle number 12 to lift a weight of 300 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. 80 lbs. Y b. 69 lbs. N c. 55 lbs. N d. 50 lbs. 2095: You are using a racetrack turn to recover a man overboard. The vessel is first steadied when how many degrees away from the original heading?
N a. 60° to 70° N b. 90° N c. 135° Y d. 180° 2098: Snow has obliterated surface features and the sky is covered with uniform, altostratus clouds. There are no shadows and the horizon has disappeared. What is this condition called?
N a. Ice blink Y b. Whiteout N c. Water sky N d. Aurora reflection 2144: "Hard right rudder" means __________.
N a. jam the rudder against the stops N b. put the rudder over quickly to 15 degrees right rudder N c. meet a swing to the right, then return to amidships Y d. put the rudder over to the right all the way 2174: A vessel puts into the port of Kobe, Japan to discharge cargo. While awaiting completion of the cargo operation, the vessel contracts with a local shipyard to have the hull chipped, scaled, and painted. How is the cost of this maintenance handled with the Collector of Customs?
Y a. A declaration is required and duty is involved on the total cost. N b. No declaration is required since this is considered routine maintenance. N c. A declaration is made and duty is charged on the materials only. N d. A declaration is made, but duty is charged on the labor only. 2253: What is the area of a circle with a radius of 17 feet after a sector of 57° has been removed?
Y a. 764.17 sq. ft N b. 190.66 sq. ft N c. 145.27 sq. ft N d. 36.85 sq. ft 2345: A splice that can be used in running rigging, where the line will pass through blocks, is a __________.
N a. short splice Y b. long splice N c. back splice N d. spindle splice 2360: Splices made in nylon should __________.
N a. be long splices only Y b. have extra tucks taken N c. be short splices only N d. be around a thimble 2456: Which term describes a part of a natural fiber line?
N a. Lacings N b. Lays Y c. Strands N d. Twines 2550: When a small craft's anchor fouls in a rocky bottom, the first attempt to clear it should be made by __________.
N a. hauling vertically on the line N b. making the line fast to the bitt and bringing the vessel further forward Y c. reversing the angle and direction of pull, with moderate scope N d. increasing the scope and running slowly in a wide circle with the anchor line taut 2644: The boat is stowed on the davit rather than on a cradle with which type of davit?
Y a. Crescent N b. Sheath-screw boom N c. Quadrantal N d. Radial 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 2896: You are proceeding against the current on a river in the Great Lakes System. You are meeting a downbound vessel. Both vessels are power-driven. The other vessel sounds one short blast. You must __________.
N a. change course to port N b. hold course and speed N c. sound three short blasts Y d. sound one short blast 2933: Your vessel is to dock bow first at a pier. Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?
N a. Stern breast line Y b. Bow spring line N c. Bow breast line N d. Inshore head line 3083: You are signing on crew members. The minimum number of people required aboard, and the qualifications of each, is listed on the __________.
N a. fo'c'sle card N b. Crew list N c. Articles of Agreement Y d. Certificate of Inspection 3083: You are signing on crew members. The minimum number of people required aboard, and the qualifications of each, is listed on the __________.
N a. fo'c'sle card N b. Crew list N c. Articles of Agreement Y d. Certificate of Inspection 3096: When loading a cargo of taconite, proper sequencing of loading by hatch number is necessary to __________.
N a. provide the proper trim N b. prevent negative stability from developing Y c. prevent excessive longitudinal stresses N d. control list 3293: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) and wish to send a message by rapid transmission which does not require a higher precedence. Which precedence would you assign this message?
Y a. R (ROUTINE) N b. P (PRIORITY) N c. O (IMMEDIATE) N d. Z (FLASH) 3587: Following a serious marine incident, a device to test an individuals breath can be used by __________.
Y a. any individual trained to conduct such tests N b. the marine employer N c. qualified medical personnel only N d. any USCG licensed deck officer 4060: You are arriving in port and are assigned to anchor in anchorage circle B-4. It has a diameter of 550 yards and your vessel's LOA is 449 feet. If you anchor in 9 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?
N a. 6 shots N b. 5 shots Y c. 4 shots N d. 3 shots 4249: Which action(s) are included in crane operations?
N a. Pre-operation of the anchor windlass N b. Preparing steam on deck Y c. Luff, slew, and hoist operations N d. All of the above 4268: Which statement is TRUE concerning the tandem working arrangement of pedestal cranes when completing a quad lift?
N a. The cargo discharge can be accomplished with controlled pendulation. Y b. The discharge is slow due to the size of the cargo and all the cranes working together. N c. The cargo discharge can be performed in port or at anchor. N d. The cranes enable the handling of heavy cargos without shoreside assistance. 4875: The crane manufacturer's operating tables are posted near the __________.
N a. crane pedestal N b. wire-rope locker N c. main deck Y d. crane controls