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7: The mooring line labeled "F" is called a __________. (D044DG )
Y a. breast line N b. bow line N c. forward spring line N d. None of the above 11: A person is found operating a vessel while intoxicated. He is liable for __________.
N a. imprisonment for up to one year Y b. a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 N c. seizure of his/her vessel and forfeiture of the title N d. a fine of not more than $1,000 12: The maximum length allowed between main, transverse bulkheads on a vessel is referred to as the __________.
N a. floodable length N b. factor of subdivision N c. compartment standard Y d. permissible length 99: What is meant by "thieving" a petroleum cargo?
N a. Siphoning off a few barrels of petroleum for shipboard use Y b. Determining the amount of water (if any) in each cargo tank N c. Adjusting the cargo figures to coincide with the draft N d. Reducing the gross cargo calculations to net amounts 113: During the course of a voyage, a seaman falls on the main deck and injures his ankle. The Master should submit a Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death if the __________.
N a. injury results in loss of life only N b. injury is the result of misconduct Y c. injured is incapacitated N d. injured needs first aid 120: You are on a multiple-product tankship and scheduled to load a cargo classed as an aromatic amine. This cargo is incompatible with cargoes classed as __________.
Y a. organic anhydrides N b. ketones N c. phenols N d. esters 292: Stress on the topping lift of a swinging boom can be reduced by __________.
N a. rigging a back stay Y b. raising the boom N c. increasing the mechanical advantage of the cargo purchase N d. taking all slack out of the preventer 292: Stress on the topping lift of a swinging boom can be reduced by __________.
N a. rigging a back stay Y b. raising the boom N c. increasing the mechanical advantage of the cargo purchase N d. taking all slack out of the preventer 398: Peck and Hale gear is used most commonly for securing __________.
Y a. automobiles N b. baled cargo N c. large wooden crates N d. palletized cargo 418: On a vessel proceeding from a very cold to a warm climate with a cargo of a nonhygroscopic nature in the holds, which is TRUE?
N a. Danger of heavy ship sweat exists; constant and vigorous ventilation is required. Y b. There is danger of heavy cargo sweat if outside air is introduced by ventilation. N c. There is little danger of ship's sweat, slight possibility of cargo sweat; moderate ventilation is needed. N d. The possibility of any sweat problem, either cargo or ship, is remote. 422: Which method should be used to secure a synthetic fiber line to two bitts?
Y a. Two round turns on the bitt closest to the strain and then figure eights N b. Two round turns on the bitt farthest from the strain and then figure eights N c. Figure eights and then a round turn at the top of both bitts N d. Only figure eights are necessary on both bitts 422: Which method should be used to secure a synthetic fiber line to two bitts?
Y a. Two round turns on the bitt closest to the strain and then figure eights N b. Two round turns on the bitt farthest from the strain and then figure eights N c. Figure eights and then a round turn at the top of both bitts N d. Only figure eights are necessary on both bitts 450: Once a vessel has loaded packaged hazardous cargo, the cargo spaces shall be inspected. The spaces shall also be inspected at least once in every 24 hours. The only exception to daily inspection is when __________.
Y a. a vessel is equipped with an automatic smoke or fire detecting system N b. the cargo hatches are of steel construction N c. the cargo is of a nonflammable type N d. there is sufficient fire protection located on the main deck adjacent to the cargo hatch 516: You are going ahead on twin engines with rudder amidships. Your starboard engine stalls. To continue on course, you should __________.
Y a. apply left rudder N b. apply right rudder N c. increase engine speed N d. keep your rudder amidships 546: A twin-screw ship going ahead on the starboard screw only tends to move __________.
N a. in a straight line Y b. to port N c. from side to side N d. to starboard 546: A twin-screw ship going ahead on the starboard screw only tends to move __________.
N a. in a straight line Y b. to port N c. from side to side N d. to starboard A dark appearance of the sky: A yellowish glare in the sky
Y a. The presence of seals or certain type birds N b. N c. N d. 695: A tug is "in irons" when held in a fixed position by __________.
N a. the weight of its tow, its being anchored, or grounded Y b. the weight of its towing hawser on the bottom N c. an adverse current N d. lack of power or an engine breakdown 716: Your vessel is proceeding along a narrow channel. The effect called bank cushion has which effect on the vessel?
Y a. Forces the bow away from the bank N b. Forces the stern away from the bank N c. Forces the entire vessel bodily away from the bank N d. Decreases the draft at the bow 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 775: You are on a large merchant vessel entering a U.S. port. There is a Pilot onboard and he has the conn. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The Pilot becomes solely responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel only if the Master relinquishes the conn. N b. The Pilot is solely responsible for the internal working of the ship. N c. The Pilot is solely responsible for the safe maneuvering of the ship only if he is required to be on board by law. Y d. The Master is responsible for the safe navigation of the ship and the Pilot is employed for his local knowledge. 850: Panting frames are located in the __________.
N a. after double bottoms N b. centerline tanks on tankships Y c. fore and after peaks N d. forward double bottoms 1019: A tank holds 400 tons of sea water when filled. How many tons of liquid of specific gravity 0.9300 will it hold when filled to 90% capacity?
Y a. 326.6 N b. 343.2 N c. 377.6 N d. 390.2 1228: A cargo exception would appear on __________.
Y a. a Bill of Lading N b. the cargo manifest N c. the Export Declaration N d. a Letter of Indemnity 1483: The knot used to join two lines or two large hawsers for towing is called a __________.
N a. square knot Y b. carrick bend N c. sheet bend N d. bowline 1531: Maritime Administration personnel may be allowed in the pilothouse upon the responsibility of the __________.
N a. Chief Officer N b. Navigator N c. most senior person present from the Maritime Administration Y d. officer in charge of the watch 1557: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should find it handy to know the __________.
Y a. amount of helm carried for a steady course N b. variation in the area N c. leeway N d. deviation on that heading 1623: A short splice in a line __________.
N a. decreases the size of the line N b. should be used if the line is going through a block N c. should only be used in wire rope Y d. doubles the size of the line 1782: When evacuating a seaman by helicopter lift, which statement is TRUE?
N a. The vessel should be stopped with the wind dead ahead during the hoisting operation. Y b. Flags should be flown to provide a visual reference as to the direction of the apparent wind. N c. The drop line should be grounded first then secured as close to the hoist point as possible. N d. The hoist area should be located as far aft as possible so the pilot will have a visual reference while approaching. 1815: "Ease the rudder" means to __________.
N a. steer the course which is your present heading N b. move the rudder slowly in the direction of the most recent rudder command N c. bring the rudder amidships Y d. decrease the rudder angle 1883: The most common method of securing a line to a cleat is a __________.
N a. half hitch, then round turns Y b. round turn, then figure eights N c. figure eight, then round turns N d. figure eight, then half hitches 2005: A block that can be opened at the hook or shackle end to receive a bight of the line is a __________.
N a. bight block N b. gin block N c. heel block Y d. snatch block 2018: When towing astern, one way to reduce yawing of the tow is to __________.
Y a. trim the tow by the stern N b. trim the tow by the head N c. have the tow on an even keel N d. list the tow on the side it is yawing 2029: When anchored, increasing the scope of the anchor chain normally serves to __________.
N a. prevent fouling of the anchor N b. decrease swing of the vessel Y c. prevent dragging of the anchor N d. reduce strain on the windlass 2087: A vessel has a deadweight carrying capacity of 10,500 tons. Fuel, water, and stores require 1500 tons. The cubic capacity is 500,000 cubic feet. Which cargo will put her full and down?
N a. Slabs of zinc, SF 7.1 Y b. Rolls of barbed wire, SF 55.5 N c. Barrels of tallow, SF 66.8 N d. Bundles of rubber, SF 140.2 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 2109: What is NOT an item that requires the vessel to be dry-docked?
N a. Inspection of tail shaft liner N b. Repacking and grinding of skin valves Y c. Verification of load line measurements N d. Belt gauging 2177: Under normal weather and sea conditions when securing a stack of containers with non-locking fittings, lashings are required when the tier exceeds what height?
Y a. Lashings are always required N b. One container N c. Two containers N d. Three containers 2186: What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 7? (DO29DG )
N a. 0 N b. 0.5 N c. 1 Y d. 2 2452: Which is an advantage of using watertight longitudinal divisions in double bottom tanks?
Y a. Cuts down free surface effect N b. Increases the rolling period N c. Decreases weight because extra stiffeners are unneeded N d. Lowers the center of buoyancy without decreasing GM 2484: The type of joint formed when an edge of one plate is laid over the edge of the plate to which it is riveted is a __________.
N a. grip joint N b. strap joint N c. thread joint Y d. lap joint 2484: The type of joint formed when an edge of one plate is laid over the edge of the plate to which it is riveted is a __________.
N a. grip joint N b. strap joint N c. thread joint Y d. lap joint 2521: The period of roll is the time difference between __________.
N a. zero inclination to full inclination on one side N b. full inclination on one side to full inclination on the other side Y c. full inclination on one side to the next full inclination on the same side N d. zero inclination to the next zero inclination 2594: Which is NOT an advantage of the flush method of welded shell plating?
N a. Reduces weight N b. Reduces frictional resistance N c. Keeps practically 100% of tensile strength at the joints Y d. Reduces plate stress 2761: A short ton is a unit of weight consisting of __________.
N a. 1,000 pounds Y b. 2,000 pounds N c. 2,205 pounds N d. 2,240 pounds 2761: A short ton is a unit of weight consisting of __________.
N a. 1,000 pounds Y b. 2,000 pounds N c. 2,205 pounds N d. 2,240 pounds 2769: You will be advised of any hazardous areas due to the fallout of a nuclear explosive by a message with the code word __________.
Y a. MERWARN N b. NUCLEAR N c. FALLOUT N d. FALLWARN 2826: An icebreaker may use the code letter "K" to remind ships of their obligation to listen continuously on their radio. This signal may be made by any of the following EXCEPT __________.
N a. sound signal N b. light signal N c. visual signal Y d. radiotelephone 2946: Which single-letter signal, when used by icebreakers on the Great Lakes, may be made by using the ship's whistle?
N a. E N b. I Y c. M N d. None 3056: Advection fog holds longest over which portions of the lakes?
Y a. Northwest N b. Southeast N c. Northeast N d. Southwest 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 3166: The American Consul has asked the Master of a vessel bound for a port in the U.S. to transport a destitute seaman back to the U.S. Which action may the Master take?
N a. He must always take the seaman. N b. He is required to accept the seaman only if the seaman is medically unfit. Y c. He may refuse the seaman if the seaman has a contagious disease. N d. He may refuse to take the seaman if he is being held by shore authorities. 3270: A vessel is tide rode when it is __________.
N a. carrying extra rudder to compensate for the current N b. necessary to adjust the course steered to allow for the current Y c. at anchor and stemming the current N d. being forced off of a pier by the hydraulic effect of the current 3346: When connecting the tow bridle to a tug, the end of the bridle is passed with a __________.
N a. heaving line N b. shot line N c. high line Y d. messenger line 3565: The safety stopper that prevents the anchor cable from running free if the cable jumps the wildcat is the __________.
Y a. riding pawl N b. devil's claw N c. buckler plate N d. spill pipe 3681: 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. obeys the Pilot Y b. obeys the Master N c. asks you for instructions N d. brings the rudder to a point midway between the two conflicting positions 3950: In general, an unreinforced vessel can safely navigate in ice provided the concentration does not exceed how many OKTAs?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 4034: The signal man assisting the crane operator has his arm extended downwards, forefinger pointing down, and moves his hand in small horizontal circles. This is the signal to __________.
Y a. lower N b. swing N c. hoist N d. extend 4069: The horizontal fore-and-aft movement of a vessel is called __________.
N a. yaw N b. sway N c. heave Y d. surge 4237: What is used to power modern pedestal cranes?
N a. Steam N b. Water Y c. Hydraulics N d. All of the above