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2: You are standing the wheelwatch when you hear the cry, "Man overboard starboard side". You should instinctively __________.
Y a. give full right rudder N b. give full left rudder N c. put the rudder amidships N d. throw a life ring to mark the spot 77: When steering a vessel, a good helmsman will __________.
N a. use as much rudder as possible to keep the vessel on course N b. apply rudder to move the compass card towards the lubbers line when off course Y c. repeat back to the watch officer any rudder commands before executing them N d. keep the rudder amidships except when changing course 165: You must notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety Office as soon as possible after your vessel has been damaged in excess of __________.
Y a. $25,000 N b. $10,000 N c. $1,500 N d. $1,000 190: You are on a vessel that carries liquefied gasses in bulk. The person on watch is required to have what information about the cargo easily accessible?
N a. Port of loading N b. Exact quantity on board N c. Name and address of consignee Y d. Firefighting procedures 273: You will load class 1.2 commercial explosives and need to construct a portable magazine. The magazine MUST __________.
N a. be made of metal Y b. be elevated with skids 10cm (3.9 inches) above the deck N c. have a hinged cover N d. be fastened with nails or screws 342: You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker with orders to load diethylamine. What is NOT a requirement for transporting this cargo?
N a. You must have two toxic vapor detectors or the pumproom must meet special requirements. N b. Each crew member must be provided with an emergency escape breathing apparatus. Y c. A person taking cargo samples must wear protective clothing. N d. If you are also carrying allyl alcohol, the venting systems must be segregated. 408: What is the meaning of the term tare weight?
N a. Pounds of force necessary to damage a container N b. Total weight of a container and contents Y c. Weight of a container N d. Weight of the contents of a container 411: Tonnage tax is officially based upon the figures obtained from the __________.
Y a. Admeasurement Certificate N b. deadweight scale N c. displacement scale N d. Load Line Certificate 413: A person is found operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol. He/she is liable for __________.
N a. imprisonment for up to three years Y b. a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 N c. a fine of not more than $3,000 N d. a fine of not more than $10,000 455: A vessel having continuous closely spaced transverse strength members is __________.
N a. longitudinally framed Y b. transversely framed N c. cellular framed N d. web framed 490: Which agency is authorized to assist the Coast Guard in the inspection of vessels for the suitability of loading hazardous materials?
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. Environmental Protection Agency Y c. National Cargo Bureau, Inc. N d. U.S. Navy explosive loading details 522: You are onboard a 120 GT uninspected sea going tug which carries one Master and one Mate of Towing Vessels and four (4) seamen when underway. How many of the four seamen must have a rating as able seamen if the voyage is under 600 miles?
N a. 4 N b. 3 Y c. 2 N d. 1 533: A towing hook may be released from the __________.
N a. tug's engineroom or the bow Y b. pilot house or aft steering station N c. forecastle N d. towing bitts by reaching over and releasing a lever 566: The BEST way to steer a twin-screw vessel if you lose your rudder is by using __________.
N a. one engine and a steering oar N b. both engines at the same speed N c. one engine at a time Y d. one engine running at reduced speed and controlling the vessel with the other 594: A bollard is found on the __________.
N a. beach N b. deck Y c. pier N d. towed vessel 624: A serving mallet is used in __________.
Y a. covering wire or fiber rope N b. forcing fids into a line N c. dogging hatches N d. splicing lines 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 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 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 745: When carrying a cargo of asphalt or molten sulfur, which are carried at temperatures of over 300°F, one of the biggest dangers is __________.
Y a. water in the tanks or pipelines N b. having the cargo too cool N c. explosion of vapors after discharge N d. inadequate ullage space 817: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "G" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. forward spring line N b. forward breast line Y c. inshore bow line N d. offshore bow line 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 887: The condition of a towline must be monitored by ______________ .
N a. keeping record of the towline's initial minimum breaking strength N b. keeping record of each retest of the towline's minimum breaking strength N c. conducting routine visual inspections of the towline Y d. All of the above 890: A term applied to the bottom shell plating in a double-bottom ship is __________.
N a. bottom floor Y b. outer bottom N c. shear plating N d. tank top 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 992: The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the sagging numeral. (Get Table Data)
N a. 29.49 numeral Y b. 31.97 numeral N c. 33.61 numeral N d. 35.12 numeral 1015: The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference to determine the sagging numeral. (Get Table Data)
N a. 71.07 numeral N b. 74.95 numeral N c. 77.56 numeral Y d. 78.29 numeral 1059: You are cleaning the tanks after carrying a cargo of crude oil. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. Washing water should be recirculated if possible because it has the same electric potential as the cargo tank being cleaned. N b. The hoses to portable cleaning machines should be disconnected before the machines are removed from the tank. N c. The principal hazard with steaming cargo tanks is raising the ambient temperature above the flame point of the cargo residue. Y d. Steam cleaning and water washing are both capable of generating electrostatic charges within a tank. 1102: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "B" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. after breast line N b. after spring line Y c. inshore stern line N d. offshore stern line 1176: You have arrived at your anchorage location. You have put the engines astern prior to letting go the anchor. How will you know when the vessel has stopped over the ground?
N a. The ship's log reads zero N b. The backwash of the propeller reaches amidships Y c. An azimuth bearing on the beam remains steady N d. All of the above 1270: When a man who is conscious has fallen overboard is being picked up by a lifeboat, the boat should approach with the wind __________.
N a. astern and the victim just off the bow N b. ahead and the victim just off the bow N c. just off the bow and the victim to windward Y d. just off the bow and the victim to leeward 1298: A Master should file a marine note of protest if __________.
N a. cargo was received at ship side which was damaged in land transit N b. longshore labor went on strike in the port causing undue vessel delay N c. portions of his vessel's cargo were illegally impounded in a foreign port Y d. the vessel encountered heavy weather which might have caused cargo damage 1441: Dead freight is the charge for the __________.
N a. carriage of demise cargo N b. cost of transshipment of over-carried cargo N c. difference in the amount of cargo loaded and the amount of cargo discharged Y d. difference in the amount of cargo loaded and the amount of cargo booked, through no fault of the vessel 1501: Particular average is __________.
N a. the average distance steamed per day over the duration of the voyage N b. charges against all parties in a marine venture to pay for damages Y c. loss sustained by only one party N d. claimed after all liens against the vessel are settled 1534: Which statement(s) is(are) TRUE concerning wire rope?
Y a. Wire rope should be condemned if the outside wires are worn to one-half their original diameter. N b. Wire rope should be condemned if the fiber core appears moist. N c. Wire rope which is right-hand laid should be coiled counterclockwise to prevent kinking. N d. All of the above 1660: The strake on each side of the keel is called a __________.
N a. sheer strake N b. gatewood strake N c. insulation strake Y d. garboard strake 1824: What is the volume in a cone with a base diameter of 4.5 feet and a height of 3 feet?
N a. 4.50 cubic ft. N b. 7.12 cubic ft. N c. 9.81 cubic ft. Y d. 15.90 cubic ft. 2126: You have anchored in a mud and clay bottom. The anchor appears to be dragging in a storm. What action should you take?
N a. Shorten the scope of the cable. N b. Veer cable to the anchor. N c. Drop the other anchor underfoot. Y d. Drop the second anchor, veer to a good scope, then weigh the first anchor. 2257: "Cribbing" is __________.
Y a. wooden blocks or dunnage placed between a deck load and the deck N b. the chains and shackles used to secure a deck cargo N c. a crate in which a deck cargo is packaged N d. cardboard separation pieces placed between deck loads to prevent chafing 2303: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) and wish to send a message warning of a hurricane. Which precedence would you assign this message?
N a. P (PRIORITY) N b. Z (FLASH) N c. R (ROUTINE) Y d. O (IMMEDIATE) 2325: Which line cannot be spliced?
N a. Braided line with a hollow core N b. Double-braided line Y c. Braided line with a solid core N d. Any line can be spliced 2335: When two lines are spliced together, __________.
N a. the size of the lines at the splice decreases Y b. they are stronger than if knotted together N c. the overall strength of each line is increased N d. the bitter ends will resist rotting 2336: The maneuver which will return your vessel in the shortest time to a person who has fallen overboard is __________.
N a. engine(s) crash astern, no turn N b. two 180°Turns N c. a Williamson Turn Y d. a single turn with hard rudder 2490: The best method of protecting that portion of a fiber anchor line nearest the anchor from chafing on the bottom is by __________.
N a. using a small scope ratio Y b. replacing that portion with a short length of chain N c. using a hockle to keep that portion of the anchor line off the bottom N d. using a synthetic line 2592: The internal volume of a cargo hold measured from the inside faces of the cargo battens, the lower side of the deck beams, and the top of the tank top ceiling is known as the __________.
N a. gross tonnage N b. deadweight space Y c. bale cubic N d. stowage area 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 3010: The piping that routes an oil cargo from the manifold directly to a cargo tank and serves only one tank is known as a __________.
N a. cargo fill N b. filler line Y c. tank drop N d. branch line 3054: The phenomenon known as a "seiche" is most likely to occur on Lake Erie __________.
N a. during the passage of a rapidly moving warm front Y b. when strong winds from the Northeast suddenly diminish N c. during the months of May through August N d. when the Moon and Sun are in alignment 3066: A list man would expect to see any of the following light signals EXCEPT __________.
N a. two red lights N b. one green light N c. one white light Y d. one amber light 3218: The term "bollard pull" refers to a towing vessel's __________.
N a. propulsion horsepower available N b. pulling ability at cruise power N c. towing winch capability Y d. pulling ability under static conditions 3294: Your vessel is to dock bow in at a pier without the assistance of tugboats. Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?
N a. Bow breast line N b. Stern breast line Y c. Bow spring line N d. Inshore head line 3541: You have orders to load cargoes of carbon disulfide, diisopropylamine and pyridine on your multi-product tankship. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. Carbon disulfide may be carried in NOS. 1 and 2 center tanks and diisopropylamine in NOS. 1 and 2 wing tanks. N b. Pyridine and diisopropylamine may be carried in tanks having a common header vent. N c. Carbon disulfide must be separated from pyridine by two barriers (cofferdams, voids, empty tanks, etc.). Y d. A tank of pyridine may be used to separate a tank of carbon disulfide from a tank of diisopropylamine. 3570: As look-out, you spot an object 45° off your port bow. You should report the object as __________.
Y a. broad on the port bow N b. 3 points on the port bow N c. 3 points forward of the port beam N d. on the port beam 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. 4107: Which of the following are considered to be "road vehicles" that can be carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
Y a. Semi-trailer N b. Train N c. Articulated train N d. All of the above 4121: The lashings used on Ro-Ro vessels should be capable of withstanding the forces of __________.
N a. rolling N b. pitching N c. heaving Y d. All of the above 4127: Which lashing device(s) would be used in securing heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Buckle or ratchet tensioner N b. Webbing Y c. Chain N d. All of the above 4258: Which statement is TRUE regarding the operation of a crane?
Y a. The crane jib is raised and lowered by the luffing winch. N b. The crane jib is raised and lowered by the hoisting winch. N c. The cargo block is raised and lowered by the luffing winch. N d. The crane jib is raised and lowered by a jibing winch. 4268: Which statement is TRUE concerning the tandem working arrangement of pedestal cranes when completing a quad lift?
N a. The cargo discharge can be accomplished with controlled pendulation. Y b. The discharge is slow due to the size of the cargo and all the cranes working together. N c. The cargo discharge can be performed in port or at anchor. N d. The cranes enable the handling of heavy cargos without shoreside assistance.