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38: A cargo that has a stowage factor over 40 is known as a __________.
N a. hygroscopic cargo Y b. measurement cargo N c. stowage cargo N d. weight cargo 86: The turning circle of a vessel making a turn of over 360 degrees is the path followed by the __________.
N a. bow N b. bridge N c. centerline Y d. center of gravity 146: When turning a ship in restricted space with a strong wind, it is normally best to __________.
N a. go ahead on both engines with the rudder hard to one side, if on a twin-screw vessel N b. back down with the rudder hard to one side, if on a single-screw vessel N c. take advantage of the tendency to back to port, if on a twin-screw vessel Y d. turn so that the tendency to back into the wind can be used, if on a single-screw vessel 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 185: Before a Master relieves a Pilot of the conn, the __________.
Y a. Master should foresee any danger to the vessel on the present course N b. vessel must be in extremis N c. Master should agree to sign a release of liability form N d. Master must first request the Pilot to take corrective action 196: A VLCC (100,000 DWT+) with a 30,000 Shaft Horsepower Steam Turbine is slow to respond to engine movements and has less stopping power than normal ships because it has a __________.
N a. bigger propeller Y b. smaller power to weight ratio N c. smaller propeller N d. larger power to weight ratio 345: What does the helm command "shift the rudder" mean?
N a. Put the rudder amidships and hold the heading steady as she goes. Y b. Put the rudder over to the opposite side, the same number of degrees it is now. N c. Shift the rudder control to the alternate steering method. N d. Stop the swing of the ship. 443: The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the hogging numeral. (Get Table Data)
N a. 86.72 numeral N b. 89.98 numeral Y c. 91.40 numeral N d. 93.18 numeral 471: The official identification of a vessel is found in the __________.
N a. Certificate of Inspection N b. Classification Certificate N c. Load Line Certificate Y d. Certificate of Documentation 548: Using the graph shown, if the dry bulb temperature is 55°F (13°C) and the wet bulb is 50°F (10°C), what is the relative humidity? (D008DG )
N a. 55% Y b. 70% N c. 75% N d. 82% 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 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 673: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "C" is called a __________. (DO44DG )
N a. shore line Y b. breast line N c. spring line N d. stern line 723: What safety precautions must you take when maneuvering on a towing hook?
N a. The engines must be operated on the slow bell. Y b. Clear the afterdeck and fantail of personnel. N c. Lash the hook closed so it does not open accidentally. N d. The towing winch engine must be running. 808: You are loading a cargo of cases into a hold which has a bale cubic of 44,000. The cargo consists of cases measuring 4 ft by 2 ft by 1.5 ft. Estimated broken stowage is 15%. What is the maximum number of cases which can be stowed in the hold?
N a. 3096 Y b. 3116 N c. 3136 N d. 3156 871: In writing up the logbook at the end of your watch, you make an error in writing an entry. What is the proper means of correcting this error?
Y a. Cross out the error with a single line, and write the correct entry, then initial it. N b. Carefully and neatly erase the entry and rewrite it correctly. N c. Remove this page of the log book, and rewrite all entries on a clean page. N d. Blot out the error completely and rewrite the entry correctly. 906: A snag or other underwater obstruction may form a __________.
Y a. V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing upstream N b. V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing downstream N c. small patch of smooth water on a windy day N d. smoothing out of the vessel's wake 913: When commencing cargo operations on a container ship, one cell at a hatch is generally discharged completely (to the bottom of the ship) before removing any containers from the adjoining cells to ____________.
N a. remove an existing list that would slow down cargo operations Y b. initiate loading in conjunction with unloading at the hatch N c. improve stability during cargo operations N d. allow longshoremen easy access to the hatch 934: Which method is used to detect rot in manila lines?
Y a. Opening the strands and examining the inner fibers N b. Measuring the reduction in circumference of the line N c. Observing for the appearance of mildew on the outer surface N d. Feeling the surface of the line for broken fibers 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 1114: What type of stopper would you use on a nylon mooring line?
N a. Chain Y b. Nylon N c. Manila N d. Wire 1122: Freeing ports on a vessel with solid bulwarks __________.
N a. prevent stress concentration in the bulwark N b. permit easy jettison of deck cargo in an emergency N c. provide openings through the bulwarks for mooring lines Y d. allow water shipped on deck to flow off rapidly 1213: What minimum size manila line is required to hold a weight of 932 pounds, if you use a safety factor of six?
N a. 2.0" Y b. 2.5" N c. 3.0" N d. 3.5" 1220: Who certifies the safe working load of cargo cranes on a vessel?
N a. U.S. Coast Guard Y b. American Bureau of Shipping N c. Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers N d. National Cargo Bureau 1246: When a tug is pulling on a hawser at right angles to the ship, and the pilot wants to come ahead or astern on the ship's engine, care must be taken that the pilot __________.
N a. does not break the towline Y b. does not get too much way on the vessel N c. keeps a steady course so the towline will remain tight N d. turns the ship toward the direction of pull 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 1313: Where should a vessel being towed alongside be positioned for increased maneuverability?
N a. Stern of the towed vessel aft of the stern of the towing vessel N b. Stern of the towed vessel even with the stern of the towing vessel Y c. Stern of the towed vessel forward of the stern of the towing vessel N d. Bow of the towed vessel even with the bow of the towing vessel 1341: The owners of the S.S. Short Haul agree to a charter with the Longsplice Steamship Company. The owners stipulate in the charter party that the regular Master must be employed as the vessel's Master for the entire life of the contract. Which charter has been affected?
N a. Bareboat N b. Lease Y c. Time N d. Voyage 1344: When working with wire rope, which must be considered?
N a. Metal sheaves should be lined with wood or leather. Y b. It needs better care than hemp or manila. N c. It should be lubricated annually. N d. The diameter of a sheave over which a rope is worked should be ten times that of the rope. 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 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 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 1776: When anchoring in calm water, it is best to __________.
N a. maintain slight headway when letting go the anchor N b. wait until the vessel is dead in the water before letting go the anchor Y c. have slight sternway on the vessel while letting go the anchor N d. let the anchor go from the stern with the anchor cable leading from the bow 1832: The run of plating labeled A is known as the __________. (D033DG )
N a. sheer strake Y b. stringer plate N c. deck strake N d. deck longitudinal 1985: You are on a 165 foot (50.3 meters) long vessel with a draft of 9 feet (2.7 meters) and twin screws. Which statement about rescuing a survivor in the water with ship pickup is TRUE?
N a. You should stop to windward of the man and drift down on him. N b. You should stop with the man on your weather beam and twist the ship up to him. Y c. A pickup off the weather bow gives maximum maneuverability with the least possibility of injury to the man. N d. Ship pick up should never be used with a shallow draft vessel. 1988: When towing, what is the main reason for using a chain bridle on a wire hawser?
N a. It makes for an easy connection. Y b. It gives a spring effect to cushion the shock. N c. It eliminates the necessity of a swivel. N d. It does not chafe. 2011: The structural member indicated by the letter K is a __________. (D033DG )
N a. longitudinal frame N b. stringer N c. girder Y d. floor 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 2300: In the stowage of deck cargo, "cribbing" is __________.
Y a. placed on deck to support the cargo N b. separation pieces used to keep cylinders upright and steady N c. shims for stowing baled cargo N d. nets placed across the hatch opening to keep the cargo from falling in the hatch 2350: A temporary wire eye splice made with three wire rope clamps will hold approximately what percentage of the total rope strength?
N a. 20% N b. 50% Y c. 80% N d. 99% 2553: The key to rescuing a man overboard is __________.
N a. good equipment N b. a dedicated crew Y c. well-conducted drills N d. good communication 2554: The welds used to attach stiffeners to a plate are known as __________.
N a. butt welds N b. seam welds Y c. fillet welds N d. plate welds 2618: Due to the nature of a vessel's construction for a particular trade, it does not fully comply with the provisions of SOLAS. Where will this be indicated?
Y a. On the Exemption Certificate N b. On the reverse of the particular SOLAS certificate affected N c. On the face of the Certificate of Inspection N d. Nowhere; the vessel must comply to engage in international trade. 2649: Which type of weld testing can be used to detect internal flaws?
Y a. Radiographic N b. Magnetic particle N c. Dye penetrant N d. Chemical reaction 2699: The thickness of a 30.6 pound plate is __________.
N a. 3/8" N b. 1/2" Y c. 3/4" N d. 1" 2794: The Great Lakes Edition of the Notice to Mariners is published __________.
Y a. weekly by the 9th Coast Guard District N b. monthly by the Army Corps of Engineers N c. monthly by the Naval Oceanographic office N d. biweekly by the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard 2817: The command "meet her" means the helmsman should __________.
N a. decrease the rudder angle N b. steer more carefully Y c. use rudder to slow the vessel's swing N d. note the course and steady on that heading 2879: The vertical reference for all water levels and bench marks on the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River System is known as __________.
N a. Mean Sea Level Datum Y b. International Great Lakes Datum N c. Great Lakes Low Water Datum N d. North Central Reference Datum 2888: The Coordinator Surface Search in a SAR situation should display by day __________.
Y a. the code flags FR N b. a black ball over a black diamond shape N c. code flag Quebec over a black ball N d. two black diamond shapes in a vertical line 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 3120: You are operating a 150 GT towing vessel. What is NOT required on the vessel?
N a. Certificate of Documentation N b. FCC station license N c. Your Coast Guard license Y d. Certificate of Inspection 3200: A license issued by the U.S. Coast Guard for apprentice mate (steersman) of Uninspected Towing Vessels is valid for __________.
N a. 2 years and must be renewed N b. 3 years and must be renewed Y c. 5 years and must be renewed N d. None of the above 3350: It is not advisable to use nylon for alongside towing because it __________.
Y a. stretches too much N b. is too expensive for everyday towing usage N c. binds on the cleats N d. parts too readily 3488: Angular motion about the vertical axis of a vessel is called __________.
Y a. yaw N b. surge N c. sway N d. roll 3652: You are lifting a one-ton weight with a swinging boom. When comparing the stresses in 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 stress on the topping lift is greater at 60°. N b. The thrust on the boom is greater at 20°. N c. The stress on the heel block is less at 20°. Y d. The stress on the masthead fairlead for the topping lift is greater at 20°. 3820: When making a Scharnow turn, the __________.
N a. rudder must be put over towards the side the man went over N b. initial turn direction is away from the side the man went over Y c. rudder is put hard over and the initial turn is maintained until about 240° from the original course N d. man overboard must be not more than 300 feet astern when starting the turn 4044: You are arriving in port and are assigned to anchor in anchorage circle B-4. It has a diameter of 500 yards and your vessel's LOA is 484 feet. If you anchor in 8 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 N c. 4 shots Y d. 3 shots 4131: What is used when securing light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
Y a. Buckle or ratchet tensioner N b. Chain N c. Wire N d. Manila rope 4223: What does item "A" refer to in this illustration of a 30-ton pedestal crane? (D045DG )
N a. Boom luffing falls Y b. Cargo hoist falls N c. Remote block tagline system N d. Slewing cable 4228: Which of the following is/are the component(s) of a twin crane set as shown? (D047DG )
N a. Boom assembly N b. Hook block assembly N c. Operator's cab Y d. All of the above