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48: Which term describes goods having a stowage factor below 40?
Y a. "Deadweight" cargo N b. "Full-and-down" cargo N c. "Heavy-lift" cargo N d. "Measurement" cargo 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 84: The ceiling is __________.
N a. the overhead in berthing compartments Y b. a wooden protection placed over the tank top N c. material driven into seams or cracks to prevent leaking N d. None of the above are correct 171: You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking the radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are as listed. Based on this data what is the transfer for a turn of 30°? d035dg
Y a. 40 yards N b. 140 yards N c. 190 yards N d. 230 yards 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 336: When a vessel with a single right-hand propeller backs to port the __________.
Y a. bow falls off to starboard N b. vessel moves to port without changing heading N c. bow swings to port N d. vessel moves to starboard without changing heading 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 435: The amount of force a tug can exert on a stationary pull is called its __________.
N a. brake horsepower N b. indicated horsepower N c. shaft horsepower Y d. bollard pull 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 641: Which document shows the minimum required crew a vessel must have to navigate from one port in the United States to another?
N a. Articles Y b. Certificate of Inspection N c. Crew List N d. Register 743: A heavy steel curved arch constructed athwartships and above the after deck on a towing vessel is sometimes called a __________.
N a. towing arch N b. jockey bar N c. chafing bar Y d. Dutch tow bar 754: Which method is used to detect rot in manila lines?
N a. Feeling the surface of the line for broken fibers N b. Measuring the reduction in circumference of the line N c. Observing for the appearance of mildew on the outer surface Y d. Opening the strands and examining the inner fibers 925: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "E" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. bow line N b. after spring line Y c. bow spring line N d. forward breast line 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 1054: Which mooring line has the least elasticity?
Y a. Dacron N b. Nylon N c. Esterlene N d. Polypropylene 1060: You receive a package, for shipment aboard your vessel, containing Class 1 explosives. The package is damp, moldy and stained. You must __________.
Y a. refuse to accept the package N b. note the exception(s) on the Bill of Lading N c. replace the packaging material before stowage N d. seek the approval of the USCG Captain of the Port 1068: You shall notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible when your vessel has been damaged in excess of __________.
N a. $1,000 N b. $1,500 N c. $10,000 Y d. $25,000 1150: In ship construction, frame spacing is __________.
N a. greater at the bow and stern Y b. reduced at the bow and stern N c. uniform over the length of the vessel N d. uniform over the length of the vessel, with the exception of the machinery spaces, where it is reduced due to increased stresses 1171: If you intend to land tulip bulbs from Holland in a U.S. port, they must be inspected by the __________.
Y a. Animal and Plant Health Service Inspector N b. Captain of the Port personnel N c. Quarantine Officer N d. All of the above 1243: You are on watch at sea and find it prudent to call the Master to the bridge due to traffic congestion. The moment that the Master officially relieves you of the conn is whenever __________.
N a. a watchstander announces "Captain's on the bridge" N b. you call the Captain to the bridge in a traffic situation Y c. the Master specifically informs you that he has the conn N d. the Captain states the course being steered 1374: Which type of stopper should be used to stop off wire rope?
Y a. Chain N b. Manila N c. Polypropylene N d. Wire 1399: Which part of a cargo boom has the greatest diameter?
N a. Head Y b. Middle N c. Heel N d. It has the same diameter along its complete length. 1460: Weight concentration in which area will cause a vessel's bottom to be subjected to tension stresses?
N a. Aft Y b. Amidships N c. At both ends N d. Forward 1499: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "E" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. bow line N b. forward breast line N c. after spring line Y d. bow spring line 1506: The sprocket wheel in a windlass, used for heaving in the anchor, is called a __________.
N a. capstan N b. dog wheel N c. fairlead Y d. wildcat 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 1627: A claim for cargo damages may be held against the shipowner if such damage is the result of failure of the ship's officers to __________.
Y a. ensure the fitness and safety of cargo spaces N b. ensure adequate packaging of the cargo N c. prevent delays due to quarantine restrictions N d. correct all defects in the ship's construction 1679: Manila slings should not be used to load __________.
N a. cotton N b. lumber Y c. steel N d. tires 1833: The standing part of a tackle is __________.
N a. all the fall except the hauling part N b. the hook that engages the weight to be moved N c. that part to which power is applied Y d. that part of the falls made fast to one of the blocks 1856: When passing a hawser to the dock you would first use what line?
N a. Gantline Y b. Heaving line N c. Preventer N d. Warp 2040: The plating indicated by the letter N is known as the __________. (D033DG )
Y a. inner bottom N b. floor riders N c. tank-top rider plating N d. ceiling 2122: What is the name of tackle number 9? (DO29DG )
N a. Single purchase N b. One-two tackle N c. Double whip Y d. Luff tackle 2162: A crew has signed on for a 3-month voyage. Fourteen days into the voyage a seaman is improperly discharged at the first port of call. How much pay is he entitled to receive?
N a. 14 days N b. 1 month's Y c. 14 days and one month's extra N d. double wages (28 days) 2175: Which is a negotiated charter?
Y a. Fixture N b. Bill of Lading N c. Conference agreement N d. All of the above 2207: After an explosion, repair of emergency machinery and services should be accomplished __________.
Y a. after control of fire, flooding, and structural repairs N b. immediately, before the emergency is under control N c. after control of fire, but before control of flooding N d. after stability is restored 2211: What is the mechanical advantage, neglecting friction, of tackle number 5? (DO29DG )
N a. 2 N b. 4 Y c. 5 N d. 5.5 2256: 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 transfer for a turn of 180°? (D034DG )
N a. 875 yards Y b. 910 yards N c. 975 yards N d. 1015 yards 2384: What is the volume of a sphere with a radius of 3 feet?
Y a. 113.08 cubic ft. N b. 96.57 cubic ft. N c. 37.69 cubic ft. N d. 28.23 cubic ft. 2387: What is the area of a circle with a diameter of 2 feet after a sector of 60° has been removed?
N a. 0.25 square ft. N b. 0.52 square ft. N c. 2.09 square ft. Y d. 2.62 square ft. 2533: You should attach a towline to a trailer eye bolt using a(n)______________.
N a. eye splice Y b. bowline N c. towing hitch N d. square knot 2732: Flanking rudders effect a vessel's heading because of the __________.
Y a. effect of the propeller flow on the rudders N b. water flow due to the vessel's movement through the water N c. tunnel affect of the water flow past opposing rudders N d. discharge current being channeled to impinge on the vessel's deadwood 2868: Which vessel, if navigating independently in ice, is more likely to become beset due to inadequate horsepower?
N a. A 254 ft. "Whaleback" tanker with 1800 H.P. N b. A 309 ft. cement carrier with 2000 H.P. N c. A 385 ft. shallow draft tanker with 2400 H.P. Y d. A 630 ft. bulk ore carrier with 3500 H.P. 3070: What is an advantage of a gate valve over a butterfly valve?
Y a. Less frequent maintenance N b. Faster operation N c. Cheaper N d. More compact 3105: On a sea going towing vessel of 150 GT, there are six (6) seamen in the deck crew. How many certificated able seamen are required if the voyage is over 600 miles?
Y a. 4 N b. 3 N c. 2 N d. 1 3162: When maneuvering from pull towing to breasted (alongside) towing, a twin-screw vessel is more likely than a single-screw vessel of equal horsepower to __________.
N a. trip or capsize Y b. foul the towline N c. go into irons N d. part the towing strap 3211: With the buttress securing system, containers of different heights must be stowed __________.
N a. on the bottom tier on deck N b. in the hold N c. next to the buttress tower Y d. on the top tier 3323: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) when it becomes necessary to send a distress message. Which precedence would you assign this message?
N a. P (PRIORITY) Y b. O (IMMEDIATE) N c. R (ROUTINE) N d. Z (FLASH) 3342: Which term refers to a transverse curvature of the deck?
N a. Deadrise Y b. Camber N c. Freeboard N d. Flare 3449: What term indicates an inward curvature of the ship's hull above the waterline?
N a. Camber Y b. Tumble home N c. Deadrise N d. Flare 3465: Which type of anchor is illustrated? (D038DG )
Y a. Stockless N b. Danforth N c. Old-fashioned N d. Kedge 3542: The Certificate of Inspection on a passenger vessel of over 100 gross tons must be posted __________.
N a. in the Master's office N b. on the bridge Y c. in a conspicuous place where observation by the passengers is likely N d. in the passengers' dining room or, where there is no dining room, in the lounge area 3632: You are lifting a one-ton weight with a swinging boom. When comparing the stresses on 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?
Y a. The thrust on the boom is greater at 60°. N b. The stress on the topping lift is greater at 60°. N c. The stress on the heel block is less at 20°. N d. The stress on the head block is less at 60°. 3742: It is good practice to use long towlines for ocean tows because the __________.
N a. wear on the towline is equalized N b. weight of the towline increases the towing force Y c. dip in the towline absorbs shock loads N d. danger of overriding is reduced 3770: SOLAS requires a lifesaving training manual be provided in each crew cabin or in the __________.
N a. bridge N b. engineering control station Y c. recreation and messrooms N d. fire control room 3840: You are lifting a one-ton weight with a swinging boom. When comparing the stresses on 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 thrust on the boom is greater at 20°. N b. The stress on the topping lift is greater at 60°. Y c. The stress on the heel block is less at 60°. N d. The change in angle of elevation has no effect on the stresses in the head block. 4179: Which of the following actions are stated in the correct order prior to loading or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro vessel?
N a. Raise/open stern door, lower the stern ramp, turn on ventilation for cargo holds N b. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, raise/open the stern door, lower the stern ramp N c. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, lower the stern ramp, raise/open the stern door Y d. Lower the stern ramp, raise/open the stern door, turn on ventilation for cargo holds 4221: What does item "D" refer to in this illustration of a 30-ton pedestal crane? (D045DG )
N a. Heel block N b. Gin block N c. Rider block Y d. Hook block 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 4391: A report of casualty to a vessel must include __________.
N a. the estimated cost of damage N b. the amount of ballast on board Y c. the name of the owner or agent of the vessel N d. an evaluation of who was at fault