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65: Under title 46 of the United States Code, the person in charge of a documented vessel who fails to report a complaint of a sexual offense may be __________.
N a. charged with accessory to sexual assault N b. imprisoned for up to one year Y c. fined up to $5,000 N d. All of the above 204: What does the helm command "shift the rudder" mean?
Y a. Put the rudder over to the opposite side, the same number of degrees it is now. N b. Put the rudder amidships and hold the heading steady as she goes. N c. Shift the rudder control to the alternate steering method. N d. Stop the swing of the ship. 230: You are the Master of a 500-gross ton passenger vessel operating on rivers. Your vessel accidentally runs aground. Under the regulations for passenger vessels, you must notify the __________.
N a. Coast Guard, only if the grounding results in damage to property in excess of $25,000 Y b. nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible N c. Coast Guard, only if the grounding results in a loss of life N d. Coast Guard, only if the grounding results in injury to personnel 282: The owner, agent, Master or person-in-charge of a "T-Boat" involved in a marine casualty causing injury that requires professional medical treatment must __________.
N a. immediately notify the nearest USCG MSO, MIO, or Group Office N b. keep all voyage records and make them available to Coast Guard investigators N c. file a written report (CG2692) of the casualty within five days Y d. All of the above 361: The strictest load line regulations apply to __________.
N a. gas carriers N b. freighters (break-bulk) Y c. passenger ships N d. tankers 409: A tanker is loaded with 5,000 barrels of petroleum. The cargo was loaded at a temperature of 70°F, and the coefficient of expansion is .0004. What is the net amount in barrels of cargo loaded?
N a. 4800 Y b. 4980 N c. 5020 N d. 5200 466: A twin screw vessel, making headway with both engines turning ahead, will turn more readily to starboard if you __________.
N a. reverse port engine, apply right rudder N b. reverse port engine, rudder amidships Y c. reverse starboard engine, apply right rudder N d. reverse starboard engine, rudder amidships 591: What will NOT be found on the Certificate of Inspection of an ocean going tankship?
N a. Manning requirements Y b. Minimum freeboard permitted N c. Grade(s) of cargoes that the vessel may carry N d. Waters upon which the vessel may be operated 594: A bollard is found on the __________.
N a. beach N b. deck Y c. pier N d. towed vessel 692: The tow makeup that is designed to keep the catenary of the tow hawser to a minimum is called the __________.
Y a. Christmas tree tow N b. tandem tow N c. British tow N d. tandem tug tow 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 780: Bilge keels are more effective at dampening rolls as the __________.
N a. pitching increases N b. list increases Y c. rolling increases N d. draft decreases 861: Every entry required to be made in the Official Logbook shall be signed by the __________.
N a. Mate on watch Y b. Master and Chief Mate or other member of the crew N c. Master only N d. Purser, one of the Mates, and some other member of the crew 872: In a foreign port with a consulate, the U.S. Consul may excuse the Master from personally appearing before him to consent to the mutual release of an injured seaman, when the __________.
Y a. injury requires immediate inpatient hospitalization of the seaman N b. Master authorizes the agent to act in his place N c. ship is still in port and the seaman can appear before the Consul after medical treatment N d. seaman also consents to the absence, and there is no dispute as to the wages due 908: You must load as much of a large shipment of case goods as possible into a hold which has 24,400 cubic feet of space. Each case measures 2 feet by 2 feet by 4 feet and weighs 448 pounds. If you allow for broken stowage of 15%, how many long tons can be loaded?
N a. 54 N b. 207 Y c. 259 N d. 351 1000: The "Mode" selector switch can be positioned and select all of the following EXCEPT __________.
Y a. weather adjustments N b. hand-electric steering N c. automatic gyro N d. non-followup control 1087: The turning circle of a vessel is the path followed by the __________.
Y a. center of gravity N b. outermost part of the ship while making the circle N c. bow N d. tipping center 1112: What is an advantage of the 6X37 class of wire rope over the 6X19 class of wire rope of the same diameter?
Y a. Greater flexibility N b. More resistance to corrosion N c. More resistance to elongation N d. Lower weight per foot 1131: U.S. Customs, upon boarding a vessel desiring entry into a U.S. port, would inspect which document?
N a. Cargo Manifest N b. Certified Crew List N c. Stores List Y d. All of the above 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 1334: Close link chain of not less the 3/4" (or the wire rope equivalent) is required for lashing deck cargoes of timber. What size flexible wire rope would provide the strength equivalent to 3/4" chain, using a safety factor of 5?
N a. 9/16" Y b. 1" N c. 1 1/4" N d. 1 3/8" 1498: The biggest problem you generally encounter while towing a single tow astern is __________.
N a. the catenary dragging on the bottom N b. swamping of the tow N c. the tow tending to dive Y d. yaw 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 1600: A person who sees someone fall overboard should __________.
Y a. call for help and keep the individual in sight N b. immediately jump in the water to assist the individual N c. run to the radio room to send an emergency message N d. go to the bridge for the distress flares 1618: A twin-screw vessel is easier to maneuver than a single-screw vessel because the twin-screw vessel __________.
N a. permits the rudder to move faster N b. generates more power Y c. can turn without using her rudder N d. can suck the water away from the rudder 1699: In which casualty case is it UNNECESSARY to notify the local Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?
N a. Your vessel is backing from a dock and runs aground, but is pulled off by tugs in 30 minutes. Y b. Your vessel strikes a pier and does $1,500 damage to the pier but no damage to the vessel. N c. A nylon mooring line parts while the vessel is tied up and kills a harbor worker who was on the pier. N d. A seaman is injured and in the hospital for four days. 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 1729: The greatest strain, when lifting a load with the jumbo purchase, is on __________.
N a. all of the parts, dividing the load equally Y b. the hauling part because it must absorb the frictional losses of all the sheaves N c. the parts in the movable block N d. the standing part because it is directly connected to the weight 1875: A seam is indicated by which letter in illustration D033DG? (D033DG )
Y a. E N b. H N c. L N d. M 1880: You are using tackle number 11 in illustration DO29DG 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 )
Y a. 75 lbs. N b. 90 lbs. N c. 110 lbs. N d. 117 lbs. 1881: In time of war Naval Control of Shipping Authorities may give orders concerning the __________.
N a. cargo to be loaded N b. final destination Y c. ship's route N d. All of the above 1888: How many legs does the bridle for an ocean tow have?
N a. One Y b. Two N c. Three N d. Four 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 2013: A mooring line that checks forward motion of a vessel at a pier is a __________.
N a. bow line N b. forward bow line Y c. stern line N d. stern breast line 2020: To facilitate passing the end of a large rope through a block, you could use a __________.
N a. gantline N b. head line Y c. reeving line N d. sail line 2039: There is a large shipment of case goods available to be loaded on your vessel. You are to load as many tons as possible in a hold which has 32,300 cubic feet left unfilled by cargo. Each case measures 2-feet high by 2-feet wide by 4-feet long and weighs 500 pounds. If you allow a broken stowage allowance of 10% of the 32,300 feet, what is the nearest whole number of tons which may be loaded?
N a. 324 tons N b. 360 tons N c. 363 tons Y d. 406 tons 2149: When anchoring in a clay bottom, what is one hazard that may cause the anchor to drag?
N a. The flukes may dig in unevenly and capsize the anchor when under stress. N b. The flukes may not dig in. Y c. The anchor may get shod with clay and not develop full holding power. N d. The anchor will tend to dig in and come to rest near the vertical. 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) 2214: You are conducting trials to determine the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn, you take ranges and bearings of an isolated light with the results as shown. Based on this information, what is the advance for a turn of 90°? (D034DG )
N a. 820 yards Y b. 870 yards N c. 930 yards N d. 975 yards 2226: The knot lettered O is a __________. (DO30DG )
N a. timber hitch Y b. barrel hitch N c. carrick bend N d. blackwall hitch 2311: In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated FLASH will be delivered within __________.
Y a. 10 minutes if possible N b. 1 to 6 hours N c. 30 minutes to 1 hour N d. 3 hours to start of business the following day 2355: The metal, teardrop-shaped object sometimes used within an eyesplice is a __________.
N a. grommet N b. reinforcement N c. splice form Y d. thimble 2549: An example of a modern anchor which has a stock is a(n) __________.
N a. articulated anchor N b. Flipper Delta anchor N c. Baldt anchor Y d. Danforth anchor 2567: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should know the __________.
N a. variation N b. gyro error Y c. course per magnetic steering compass N d. maximum rudder angle previously used 2588: Rivets are usually made of __________.
N a. wrought-iron N b. aluminum N c. high-tensile steel Y d. mild steel 2596: A person who sees someone fall overboard should __________.
N a. immediately jump into the water to assist the individual Y b. call for help and keep the individual in sight N c. run to the radio room to send an emergency message N d. go to the bridge for the distress flares 2692: Your vessel is on a voyage from Ogdensburg, NY, to Chicago, IL, via the Great Lakes. The date is October 3 of the current year. If your vessel is subject to the load line requirements, to which of her marks should she be loaded? (D031DG )
N a. Fresh water - Winter N b. Salt water - Intermediate Y c. Fresh water - Intermediate N d. Salt water - Winter 2759: Which of the Great Lakes is most affected by short-term Lake level fluctuations?
N a. Lake Superior N b. Lake Michigan N c. Lake Huron Y d. Lake Erie 2808: Under the forces of its own weight, the suspended length of line will fall into a shape known as a __________.
N a. polygon N b. holding arc Y c. catenary curve N d. parabolic curve 2813: Which Naval Control of Shipping publication should be aboard your vessel?
Y a. ATP-2, Volume II "Allied Control of Shipping Manual - Guide to Masters" N b. ATP-1, Volume II "Allied Tactical Signals" N c. NWP-14, "Amphibious Operations" N d. PUB 102, "International Code of Signals" 3404: The signal man assisting the crane operator first taps the top of his head with his fist and then proceeds to use regular signals. This is the signal to __________.
N a. use the whip line Y b. use the main hoist N c. use the auxiliary line N d. proceed slowly 3520: A situation has occurred where it becomes necessary for you to be towed. What action should be taken to prevent your vessel from yawing?
N a. Shift weight to the bow N b. Shift weight to the center of the boat Y c. Shift weight to the stern N d. Throw excess weight overboard 3583: Indicated horsepower refers to a towing vessel's power which is __________.
Y a. theoretically available N b. measured on a test bed N c. developed at the shaft N d. measured by dynamometer 3599: What term indicates the outward curvature of the hull above the waterline?
N a. sheer N b. tumble home N c. deadrise Y d. flare 3689: The wildcat is linked to the central drive shaft on most windlasses by __________.
N a. an electromagnetic brake N b. a hydraulic coupling N c. aligning the keyways on both and inserting a key Y d. a mechanical coupling where lugs engage detents 4120: Which of the following is considered auxiliary securing equipment that provides extra reliability to lashing in Ro-Ro transport operations?
N a. Trailer trestles N b. Pedestals N c. Wheel chocks Y d. All of the above 4174: What should be done immediately after putting down the stern ramp on a Ro-Ro vessel, prior to loading or discharging cargo?
N a. Turn on the red cargo light. N b. Turn on pumproom ventilation. N c. Call out the deck department for all hands. Y d. Raise/open the stern door. 4269: Which action(s) should the operator of a pedestal crane take if crane control is lost?
N a. Let go of both control levers and return to neutral position. N b. Press the emergency stop. N c. Notify the mate on watch. Y d. All of the above 4279: Which statement is TRUE concerning a tagline as used with a 30-ton pedestal crane?
N a. Taglines are wire rope purchases that raise and lower the jib. Y b. Taglines are wire ropes payed-out or taken-in for horizontal positioning of the rider block. N c. Taglines can be can be fastened to the corners of the jib when lifting containers. N d. The taglines are wire rope purchease that raise and lower the topping lift. 4382: What does item "C" refer to in this illustration of a 30-ton pedestal crane? (D045DG )
N a. Equalizing beam N b. Hoist fall spreader Y c. Rider block N d. Block/hook assembly