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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 89: Ullage measurements are taken from the top of the liquid to __________.
N a. the base of the expansion trunk N b. the base of the ullage port N c. a line scribed within the ullage port Y d. an above-deck datum, usually the top of the ullage hole 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 122: You may be able to avoid loss of suction in a pump by __________.
N a. using a full tank to keep the pump primed N b. opening the vent cock on the pump N c. closing down on the tank valve Y d. All of the above 286: Sidewise force of the propeller tends to throw a vessel's stern to the right or left, depending on rotation. This force is caused by __________.
N a. back current from the rudder N b. greater pressure on the right or left side of the propeller, depending on rotation N c. lower pressure on the right or left side of the propeller, depending on rotation Y d. torque from the velocity and angle at which the surrounding water impinges upon the propeller blades 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 446: A twin-screw vessel can clear the inboard propeller and maneuver off a pier best by holding a(n) __________.
N a. forward spring line and going slow ahead on the inboard engine N b. after spring line and going slow astern on the outboard engine N c. forward spring line and going slow ahead on both engines Y d. forward spring line and going slow ahead on the outboard engine 452: Where should the foundation supports for towing bitts terminate?
N a. Forward of the towing winch Y b. In the frames or other substantial structural members below decks N c. On the deck plates in the engineroom N d. On deck, aft of the towing winch 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 493: What does "end for end" mean in regard to a towing hawser?
N a. To take the kinks out of the hawser N b. To fake it down in figure eights N c. To increase the catenary Y d. To swap ends of the hawser to minimize wear 518: Which factor is MOST important in preventing sweat damage within a cargo hold?
Y a. Dew point of the cargo hold N b. Dew point of the outside atmosphere N c. Outside air temperature N d. Temperature of the cargo 730: In a Williamson turn, the rudder is put over full until the __________.
N a. vessel has turned 90°From her original course Y b. vessel has turned 60°From her original course N c. vessel is on a reciprocal course N d. emergency turn signal sounds 734: What is the computed breaking strength of a 4-inch manila line?
N a. 5,280 lbs. N b. 7,700 lbs. N c. 12,200 lbs. Y d. 14,400 lbs. 751: A document which has a list of names, birthplaces, and residences of persons employed on a merchant vessel bound from a U.S. port on a foreign voyage and is required at every port is called the __________.
Y a. Certified Crew List N b. Crew Manifest N c. Shipping Articles N d. Muster List ("Station Bill") 769: The owner or Master of a towing vessel must ensure that each person that directs and controls the movement of the vessel knows all of the following EXCEPT ___________ .
N a. the effects of maneuvering on the vessel and its tow N b. the speed and direction of any current for the area being transited N c. how to apply variation and deviation to readings from a magnetic compass Y d. the ownership of the vessel(s) being towed 772: To reduce stress on the towing hawser when towing astern (ocean tow), the hawser should be __________.
N a. secured to the aftermost fitting on the towing vessel N b. just touching the water Y c. underwater N d. as short as possible 795: Who certifies the safe working load of cargo booms 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. The Ship's Master 801: When oil is discharged overboard, an entry is required in the __________.
N a. engine rough log Y b. Oil Record Book N c. Official Logbook N d. deck rough log 830: On which vessels are the officers and deck crew allowed to operate under a two-watch system on voyages of less than 600 miles?
N a. Towing vessels N b. Offshore supply vessels N c. Barges, when manned Y d. All of the above 902: The number of able seamen required on board is stated in the __________.
N a. American Bureau of Shipping code N b. Solas Certificate N c. Classification Certificate Y d. Certificate of Inspection 915: What is the period of validity of a Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate?
N a. 6 months N b. 12 months N c. 24 months Y d. 60 months 931: Which is NOT a required entry in the ship's Official Logbook?
N a. Sale of effects of a deceased crew member N b. Medical treatment of an injury N c. Inspections of cargo gear Y d. Dry docking of the vessel 1104: Nylon line can be dangerous because it __________.
N a. breaks down when wet N b. kinks when wet N c. is not elastic Y d. stretches 1164: Which type of line floats?
N a. Dacron N b. Nylon N c. Old manila Y d. Polypropylene 1236: You are docking a ship with a single-screw tug assisting on your starboard bow. How should the tug be tied up if you are anticipating that she will have to hold your bow off while you stem the current?
N a. One head line would be sufficient. N b. The tug would need at least two head lines. N c. The tug should put a spring line up, leading astern on the ship. Y d. The tug should put a stern line up, leading ahead on the ship. 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. 1379: The heel block is located __________.
Y a. at the base of the boom N b. at the cargo hook N c. near the midships guy N d. near the spider band 1467: The type of carrier required to file a copy of freight tariffs would be the __________.
Y a. common carrier N b. tramp N c. public vessel N d. bulk carrier 1495: A common class of wire rope is the 6X37 class. What does the 37 represent?
N a. Number of wires in the inner core N b. Number of strands per wire rope N c. Tensile strength of the wire Y d. Number of wires per strand 1570: What is NOT an advantage of ship construction methods using welded butt joints in the shell plating?
N a. Keeps practically 100% of tensile strength at the joints N b. Reduces frictional resistance Y c. Reduces plate stress N d. Reduces weight 1593: A long splice in a line __________.
Y a. is used in running rigging N b. doubles the size of the line N c. is only used on fiber rope N d. is very weak 1696: Mooring with two bow anchors has which major advantage over anchoring with one bow anchor?
N a. The vessel will not reverse direction in a tidal current. Y b. The radius of the vessel's swing will be shortened. N c. A mooring approach may be made from any direction. N d. The vessel will not swing with a change in wind. 1792: What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter F? (D003DG )
N a. Fresh water load line N b. Summer load line Y c. Winter load line N d. Tropical load line 1798: You are on a single-screw vessel with a left-handed propeller making no way in the water. How will your vessel react when you apply right rudder?
N a. Bow will kick to starboard N b. Bow will kick to port Y c. Rudder alone has no effect on the vessel N d. Stern will kick to port, then slowly swing to starboard 1804: Instead of whipping an end of a line, a temporary means of preventing the line from unraveling is to tie a __________.
N a. becket bend N b. blackwall hitch Y c. figure-eight knot N d. square knot 1812: A survey of refrigerated cargo, to certify that proper methods of stowage were utilized, can be conducted by the __________.
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. Occupational Safety and Health Administration N c. U.S. Coast Guard Y d. National Cargo Bureau 1842: The knot shown lettered W is a __________. (DO30DG )
N a. clove hitch Y b. square knot N c. barrel hitch N d. stopper knot 2091: When operating in an area where sea ice and icebergs are present, which statement is TRUE?
Y a. Icebergs may travel in a direction many degrees different from the sea ice. N b. Both icebergs and sea ice will move in approximately the same direction and at the same speed. N c. Icebergs and sea ice will move in the same direction, but at different speeds due to the sail effect of the berg. N d. Icebergs and sea ice will move in the same direction, but the iceberg will move slower because of its underwater bulk. 2179: A design modification of an anchor chain which prevents kinking is the __________.
N a. detachable link Y b. stud link N c. Kenter link N d. connecting link 2191: A wooden deck installed on top of the plating lettered N is known as __________. (D033DG )
N a. spar decking N b. furring Y c. ceiling N d. flooring 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 2245: To determine the number of certificated lifeboatmen required on a vessel, you should check the __________.
N a. Load Line Certificate Y b. Certificate of Inspection N c. Safety of Life at Sea Certificate N d. operations manual 2293: As defined in the regulations governing marine casualties a "marine employer" may be the __________.
N a. owner N b. agent N c. Master Y d. All of the above 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. 2393: Determine the weight of a rectangular piece of 25.5 lbs. steel measuring 4.5 feet by 6.7 feet.
N a. 285.6 lbs. N b. 329.7 lbs. N c. 591.2 lbs. Y d. 768.8 lbs. 2559: A vessel in Great Lakes service shall carry anchors in accordance with standards established by the __________.
Y a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. Canadian Coast Guard N c. U.S. Coast Guard N d. underwriter of the vessel 2590: Which method of adjusting mooring lines is MOST useful for leaving a boat free to rise and fall with the tide?
Y a. Crossing the spring lines N b. Slacking all forward running lines while keeping all after running lines taut N c. Doubling up on spring or breast lines N d. Slacking bow and stern lines 2607: Which statement is TRUE concerning lifeboat installations on Great Lakes vessels?
N a. All davit installations shall have 3 lifelines fitted to a davit span. N b. All vessels over 3,000 gross tons must be fitted with gravity davits. Y c. All lifelines shall be able to reach the water at the vessel's lightest draft with a 20° list. N d. All of the above 2656: What is an example of the term "Restraint of Rulers, Princes, or Peoples" in a marine insurance policy?
Y a. A prohibition from loading a cargo from a country when the cargo may be a carrier of infectious diseases. N b. Arrest of a vessel by legal authorities to satisfy claims through exercise of a maritime lien. N c. Damage caused by riot of the population of a port. N d. Losses caused by fines from polluting the harbor after malfunction of a piping system. 2855: A 150-meter vessel is proceeding down the course of a narrow channel in the Great Lakes System. A 60-meter vessel is starting to cross the channel. Which statement is TRUE?
Y a. If the smaller vessel is engaged in fishing, he shall not impede the passage of the other vessel. N b. The crossing vessel has the right of way. N c. The vessel in the channel must slow to her steerageway. N d. The larger vessel is considered to be a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. 2918: What is the period of validity of a De-Rat certificate?
N a. Specific voyage Y b. 6 months N c. 1 year N d. 2 years 2976: Which statement is TRUE with respect to shiphandling procedures in ice?
N a. Never go "full astern" at any time while in ice. Y b. Go astern in ice with extreme care - always with rudder amidships. N c. Enter ice at medium speeds to reduce impact. N d. The presence of a snow cover on the ice assists a vessel's progress through an ice field. 3328: The vertical motion of a floating vessel is known as __________.
N a. surge N b. sway Y c. heave N d. yaw 3486: When a two-leg sling is used to lift a load, a sling 40 feet long is better than one of 30 feet because the __________.
Y a. tension in the sling legs is less N b. load can be lifted higher N c. sling will be easier to attach N d. sling will be easier to remove 4046: Which statement about tunnel bow thrusters fitted to large vessels is TRUE?
N a. They are effective on most vessels at speeds up to 10 knots. N b. Because of their location, most modern installations have as much power as a tug. N c. They are fully effective at all drafts. Y d. When going astern at slow speed, they provide effective steering control. 4136: A disadvantage of using chain lashing on heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it __________.
N a. can wrap around cargo N b. is easily damaged N c. is affected by temperature Y d. does not absorb shock 4139: A disadvantage of using chain lashing on heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that __________.
N a. it is easily damaged N b. it is affected by temperature Y c. the links lose strength if placed over corners N d. it has high initial cost 4141: What is/are the advantage(s) of using web lashing on light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Good working life N b. Light and easy to handle N c. Flexible Y d. All of the above 4257: Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding twin pedestal cranes?
N a. A slew drive system provides for rotation of each crane. N b. An independent slew drive system rotates the turntable. N c. Each crane is supplied with luff, hoist, and slew functions for crane load handling. Y d. All of the above 4274: During which condition should the operator of a pedestal crane shutdown operations?
N a. Bunkering barge alongside N b. Potable water spill on deck Y c. Crane hydraulic hose bursts N d. Trim greater than 4 feet