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123: When patching holes in the hull, pillows, bedding, and other soft materials can be used as __________.
N a. shores Y b. gaskets N c. strongbacks N d. wedges 229: Which refers to the depth of a petroleum product in a tank?
N a. Outage N b. Ullage N c. Thievage Y d. Innage 236: As the propeller turns, voids are formed on the trailing and leading edges of the propeller blades causing a loss of propulsive efficiency, pitting of the blades, and vibration. These voids are known as __________.
N a. advance Y b. cavitation N c. edging N d. slip 311: The Shipping Articles shall be signed by each seaman and the __________.
Y a. Master of the vessel N b. Shipping Commissioner N c. U.S. Coast Guard N d. U.S. Customs Service 363: Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?
N a. Companions and booby hatches Y b. Chart room N c. Open structures N d. All of the above 506: With rudders amidships and negligible wind, a twin-screw vessel moving astern with both engines backing will back __________.
N a. to port N b. to starboard Y c. in a fairly straight line N d. in a circular motion 547: Where is an intermediate spring or surge line placed in the towing hookup?
Y a. Connected between the main towing hawser and the towing bridle N b. Connected between the "H" towing bitts and the main towing hawser N c. End of line fastened directly to the drum of the towing winch N d. As both legs of the towing bridle 550: If the towing bridle legs are not of equal length __________.
N a. excessive strain is placed on the shorter leg N b. the shorter leg may fail N c. the longer leg is slack Y d. All of the above 559: A vessel loads edible oil in a deep tank through a manhole at the mid-length of the tank. In order to fill the tank to maximum capacity, what trim should the vessel have?
N a. Down by the bow N b. Down by the stern N c. Down by either the bow or stern Y d. In level trim 573: An ocean towing bridle whose legs are of equal length, but too short, may __________.
Y a. fail to provide spring in the hawser N b. cause unequal distribution of the load to one leg N c. cause the bridle legs to jump clear of the chocks or fairleads N d. None of the above 598: What is NOT an advantage of containership operations over conventional break-bulk operations?
Y a. Flexibility of operation N b. Greater operational safety N c. Lower stevedoring costs N d. Reduction of cargo damage 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. 882: The owner or Master of a towing vessel that tows astern must keep records of the towline(s) that include all of the following information EXCEPT _____________ .
N a. the towline's initial minimum breaking strength as determined by the manufacturer Y b. an invoice showing the cost of the towline N c. the towline's nautical miles of use or time in service N d. the history of loading of the towline 997: When steering by hand, which of the following may be a functional input to the steering gear as a result of turning the wheel?
Y a. Non-followup N b. Rudder adjustment N c. Weather adjustment N d. All the above may be activated 1024: A natural fiber rope can be ruined by dampness because it may __________.
Y a. rot N b. shrink N c. stretch N d. unlay 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 1168: A vessel has completed loading cargo in the port of San Francisco. What document is signed by the Master stating the terms that goods were delivered and received by the ship?
N a. Bill of Goods Y b. Bill of Lading N c. Cargo Manifest N d. Cargo Receipt 1178: A shipper of cargo aboard your vessel offers a letter of indemnity for the cargo. This is done in order to obtain a(n) __________.
Y a. Clean Bill of Lading N b. Order Bill of Lading N c. Straight Bill of Lading N d. Through Bill of Lading 1181: Uncleared crew curios remaining on board during a domestic coastwise voyage after returning from foreign should be __________.
N a. listed in the Official Logbook N b. cleared prior to the next foreign voyage Y c. noted in the Traveling Curio Manifest N d. retained under locked security by the owner 1218: Which is a negotiable document?
Y a. Bill of Lading N b. Cargo Manifest N c. Export Declaration N d. Receiving Report 1227: You have the "conn" at the time the helmsman who is steering by hand reports that the rudder is not responding to the wheel. Your FIRST action should be to __________.
Y a. shift the selector switch to the other steering pump N b. signal the engineroom to stop the engines N c. call the engineroom N d. call the Master 1278: The document that establishes the facts of a casualty and is the prima facie relief from liability for the damage is the __________.
N a. adjuster's report N b. insurance policy N c. invoice Y d. Master's protest 1285: Which information MUST be entered on the muster list?
N a. Names of all crew members N b. Use and application of special equipment N c. Listing of approved emergency equipment Y d. Duties and station of each person during emergencies 1348: Preparation of muster lists and signing of same is the responsibility of the __________.
N a. Chief Officer of the vessel N b. owner of the vessel Y c. Master of the vessel N d. United States Coast Guard 1493: The knot used to join two lines of different diameter is a __________.
N a. square knot N b. carrick bend Y c. becket bend N d. sheepshank 1527: A 30,000 DWT tankship is required to have an IOPP certificate when __________.
N a. engaged in the coastwise trade N b. going foreign Y c. calling at ports in another country signatory to MARPOL 73/78 N d. carrying cargoes listed in the MARPOL regulations 1549: On your vessel, a wire rope for the cargo gear shows signs of excessive wear and must be replaced. In ordering a new wire for this 10-ton boom, what safety factor should you use?
N a. Three Y b. Five N c. Six N d. Seven 1556: When anchoring, good practice requires 5 to 7 fathoms of chain for each fathom of depth. In deep water you should use __________.
N a. the same ratio N b. more chain for each fathom of depth Y c. less chain for each fathom of depth N d. two anchors with the same ratio of chain 1639: All wire rope used in shipboard cargo gear must be identified and described in a certificate. The certificate shall certify all of the following EXCEPT the __________.
N a. date of the test N b. load at which a test sample broke Y c. name of the vessel N d. number of strands and of wires in each strand 1684: Temporary seizings on wire rope are made with __________.
N a. marline N b. sail twine N c. tape Y d. wire 1739: If two falls are attached to lift a one-ton load, what angle between the falls will result in the stress on each fall being equal to the load being lifted?
N a. 60° N b. 75° Y c. 120° N d. 150° 1742: You should conduct a sector search under which of the following circumstances?
Y a. The search target is sighted and then lost. N b. More than one vessel is available for a search. N c. The search object is a target that will be readily detected by radar. N d. An aircraft is available to assist a surface vessel. 1910: The knot lettered J is a __________. (DO30DG )
Y a. plain whipping N b. bowline N c. marline hitch N d. becket bend 1913: An example of a messenger is a __________.
N a. fairlead Y b. heaving line N c. stay N d. warp 1933: When checking a mooring line, you should __________.
N a. ensure the bight is not fouled between the ship and the dock by taking up slack N b. pay out slack smartly and keep free for running N c. secure more turns to hold the line against any strain, then clear the area Y d. surge the line so that it maintains a strain without parting 1939: You are on a vessel that has broken down and are preparing to be taken in tow. You will use your anchor cable as part of the towline. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The anchor cable should be veered enough to allow the towline connection to be just forward of your bow. N b. The anchor cable should be veered enough to allow the towline connection to be immediately astern of the towing vessel. Y c. The strain of the tow is taken by the riding pawl, chain stopper, and anchor windlass brake. N d. The anchor cable should be led out through a chock, if possible, to avoid a sharp nip at the hawsepipe lip. 2008: When towing another vessel, the length of the towing line should be __________.
N a. as long as possible N b. as short as possible under the circumstances and not over two wave lengths N c. such that one vessel will be on a crest while the other is in a trough Y d. such that the vessels will be in step 2008: When towing another vessel, the length of the towing line should be __________.
N a. as long as possible N b. as short as possible under the circumstances and not over two wave lengths N c. such that one vessel will be on a crest while the other is in a trough Y d. such that the vessels will be in step 2197: You are signing on crew members. The minimum number of people required aboard, and the qualifications of each, is listed on the __________.
N a. Crew list N b. fo'c'sle card Y c. Certificate of Inspection N d. Articles of Agreement 2236: Another name for the garboard strake is the __________.
Y a. A strake N b. Z strake N c. side keel plate N d. stringer plate 2351: What is the area of a circle with a diameter of 12 feet after a sector of 86° has been removed?
N a. 108.57 square ft. Y b. 86.08 square ft. N c. 28.65 square ft. N d. 27.14 square ft. 2536: Wages due a seaman may be attached by the court for the __________.
N a. payment of any fines imposed by the court N b. payment of back taxes to the IRS Y c. support of a spouse N d. All of the above 2570: When a line is laid down in loose, looping figure-eights, it is said to be __________.
Y a. faked N b. flemished N c. coiled N d. chined 2574: You are proceeding down a channel and lose the engine(s). You must use the anchors to stop the ship. Which statement is true?
N a. Pay out all of the cable before setting up on the brake to insure the anchors dig in and hold. N b. For a mud, mud and clay, or sandy bottom pay out a scope of 5 to 7 times the depth before setting up on the brake. Y c. Use one or both anchors with a scope of twice the depth before setting the brake. N d. Drop the anchor to short stay and hold that scope. 2581: How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?
Y a. It pulls the stern toward the bank. N b. It heels the vessel toward the bank. N c. It pushes the entire vessel away from the bank. N d. It pulls the bow toward the bank. 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 2931: In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated FLASH will be delivered within __________.
N a. 3 hours to start of business the following day Y b. 10 minutes if possible N c. 1 to 6 hours N d. 30 minutes to 1 hour 3064: What is the meaning of a flag hoist consisting of the code letters "WM" (Whiskey Mike) when displayed by an icebreaker?
N a. "I am going ahead; follow me." N b. "You should stop your vessel instantly." Y c. "Icebreaker support is now commencing." N d. "Icebreaker support is finished." 3085: Naval Control of Shipping (NCS) publications should be __________.
N a. in the Master's custody N b. safely stowed N c. turned over to the relieving Master Y d. All of the above 3325: Flammable liquids should have what kind of label?
N a. Skull and crossbones N b. Yellow Y c. Red N d. White 3330: When towing astern, chafing gear should NOT be used on a hawser which is __________.
N a. attached to an "H" bitt Y b. attached to an automatic towing engine N c. held amidships by a gob rope N d. connected to a swivel 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 3400: In a tow made up astern, the fishplate __________.
Y a. connects the hawser to the bridle N b. connects the bridle to the tow N c. keeps the hawser amidships on the tug N d. is the capping piece on the "H" bitt 3550: When can a look-out leave his duty station?
N a. 15 minutes before the end of the watch N b. At the end of the watch Y c. When properly relieved N d. At any time 3682: The boom indicator tells the operator at what angle the boom is compared to the __________.
Y a. horizontal position of the boom N b. vertical position of the boom N c. horizontal position of the load being lifted N d. vertical position of the load being lifted 4006: No hot work shall be performed on board a vessel with hazardous materials as cargo unless the work is approved by the __________.
N a. American Bureau of Shipping Y b. local U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port N c. National Cargo Bureau N d. harbormaster 4149: Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding lashing requirements to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. The securing of cargo on flats and trailers must be adequate to withstand road motions only. N b. The movements experienced by road borne cargo are the same as the movements of a ship at sea. Y c. The generally recommended lash angle is no greater than 45 degrees relative to the deck in any direction. N d. It is not necessary for an adequate number of securing points on the vehicles themselves since setting the brakes is sufficient. 4181: Which lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro vessels should be painted or soaked in oil when not in use?
N a. Wire rope. Y b. Chain N c. Webbing N d. All of the above 4261: Who should be notified prior to starting up a crane?
N a. The pumpman N b. The stevedore foreman Y c. The engine room N d. All the above 4278: Which wire rope purchase(s) is/are optional with a 30-Ton pedestal crane?
N a. Hoist N b. Luff Y c. Rider block N d. All of the above