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61: Deckhands onboard towing vessels shall be divided into 3 watches when on a trip exceeding __________.
Y a. 600 miles N b. 700 miles N c. 800 miles N d. 1000 miles 67: You are in charge of a U.S. documented vessel. Under title 46 of the United States Code, if you fail to report a complaint of a sexual offense, you may be __________.
Y a. civilly charged and fined N b. criminally charged and jailed N c. held personally liable by the victim and sued N d. All of the above are correct. 88: Which is an example of cargo damage caused by inherent vice?
N a. Tainting N b. Wear and tear N c. Stevedore damage Y d. Heating of grain 118: Damage to cargo caused by fumes or vapors from liquids, gases, or solids is known as __________.
N a. contamination N b. oxidation Y c. tainting N d. vaporization 192: The mooring line labeled "H" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
Y a. offshore bow line N b. onshore bow line N c. offshore spring line N d. forward breast line 211: A seaman is entitled by law to a release from Foreign Articles when __________.
N a. intoxicated Y b. the vessel is overloaded N c. there is a change of home port N d. there is a change of Master 233: A vessel brought alongside should be fended off the towing vessel by __________.
N a. crew members using their arms N b. a boat hook Y c. fenders N d. No fending is necessary due to the rugged construction of most towing vessels. 280: Your ship is in a neutral port when full Naval Control of Shipping is established. You may expect to be boarded and instructed by a(n) __________.
N a. U.S. Naval Control of Shipping Officer N b. allied Naval Control of Shipping Officer N c. Consular Shipping Advisors (CONSA) Y d. Any of the above 294: Displacement refers to the __________.
N a. cubic capacity of a vessel N b. deadweight carrying capacity of a vessel N c. gross tonnage of a vessel Y d. number of long tons of water displaced by a vessel afloat 366: When backing down with sternway, the pivot point of a vessel is __________.
N a. at the bow N b. about one-third of the vessel's length from the bow Y c. about one-quarter of the vessel's length from the stern N d. aft of the propellers 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 428: Your vessel is going from a warm climate to a cold climate with a hygroscopic cargo. Which statement is TRUE?
Y a. You must ventilate constantly and vigorously to combat ship sweat. N b. You should ventilate; there is little danger of ship sweat, but a possibility of cargo sweat. N c. There is danger of heavy cargo sweat if you ventilate. N d. There is little danger of any sweat problem. 487: One method of removing kinks from fiber rope is to __________.
N a. coil the line against the lay Y b. tow the line astern until it straightens N c. stretch the line until it reaches its elastic limit N d. cut out each kink and splice 496: Your twin-screw vessel is moving ASTERN with rudders amidships. The starboard screw suddenly stops turning. Your vessel's head will __________.
Y a. go to port N b. go to starboard N c. remain stationary N d. suddenly drop down 541: The official number of a documented vessel is __________.
N a. not required to be marked anywhere on the vessel Y b. required to be permanently marked on the vessel's structure N c. required to be painted on the vessel's stern N d. required to be painted on the vessel's bow 541: The official number of a documented vessel is __________.
N a. not required to be marked anywhere on the vessel Y b. required to be permanently marked on the vessel's structure N c. required to be painted on the vessel's stern N d. required to be painted on the vessel's bow 673: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "C" is called a __________. (DO44DG )
N a. shore line Y b. breast line N c. spring line N d. stern line 689: When your tug reduces speed to shorten tow, the __________.
N a. length of the tow gets shorter as the strain is reduced N b. tow may continue its momentum and overtake the tug N c. towing hawser may drag the bottom and put the tug in irons Y d. All of the above 823: Which statement concerning a 298 GRT inspected tug engaged in towing from Seattle, WA, to Alaska is TRUE?
N a. A licensed Master of Towing Vessels may serve as Master. N b. Crew must be signed on before a Shipping Commissioner. Y c. Each crew member must be issued a certificate of discharge at the time of discharge. N d. No able seamen are required. 833: The Master may require part of the crew to work when needed for ___________ .
N a. maneuvering, shifting berth, mooring and unmooring N b. performing work necessary for the safety of the vessel, its passengers, crew or cargo N c. performing fire, lifeboat or other drills in port or at sea Y d. All of the above 864: During the manufacture of line, yarns are twisted together in the __________.
Y a. opposite direction from which the fibers are twisted together to form strands N b. same direction the fibers are twisted to form strands N c. opposite direction from which the fibers are twisted together to form the line N d. opposite direction from which the fibers are twisted together forming cables 909: What is the purpose of the relief valve of a cargo pump?
N a. Provides for the removal of vapors N b. Allows two or more tanks to be filled at the same time N c. Provides for the emergency shutdown of the pump Y d. Permits the return of cargo to the suction side of the pump 914: When natural fiber rope gets wet, the __________.
N a. overall strength of the line will decrease Y b. line shrinks in length N c. line will become more elastic N d. line will be easier to handle 955: In which case is the IOPP Certificate of an inspected vessel NOT invalidated?
Y a. The required oily-water separator malfunctions. N b. The ship is transferred to Liberian registry. N c. An annual survey is conducted fifteen months after the date of certificate issuance. N d. A 15 ppm oily-water separator is replaced by a 100 ppm oily-water separator. 957: Your vessel has completed an inspection for certification and is issued a Temporary Certificate of Inspection. The Temporary Certificate __________.
Y a. has the full force of the regular Certificate of Inspection N b. expires six months after it is issued N c. must be exchanged for a regular Certificate of Inspection within 3 months N d. is retained in the custody of the Master 997: When steering by hand, which of the following may be a functional input to the steering gear as a result of turning the wheel?
Y a. Non-followup N b. Rudder adjustment N c. Weather adjustment N d. All the above may be activated 1080: The "inner bottom" is the __________.
Y a. tank top N b. compartment between the tank top and shell of the vessel N c. inner side of the vessel's shell N d. space between two transverse bottom frames 1358: Seeing that all hands are familiar with their duties, as specified in the muster list, is the responsibility of the __________.
Y a. Master N b. Chief Mate N c. safety officer N d. department heads 1368: Fire and abandon ship stations and duties may be found on the __________.
N a. crewman's duty list N b. Certificate of Inspection N c. shipping articles Y d. muster list 1518: Your vessel is being towed and back-up wires have been installed. Back-up wires carry the towing load in the event that the __________.
N a. bridle legs part Y b. towing bitt or pad eye fails N c. bight ring fails N d. main towing hawser parts 1538: Your vessel is being towed and you are using a tripping rope. A tripping rope of fiber or wire is used to __________.
N a. give added strength to the main tow hawser N b. retrieve the main tow hawser Y c. retrieve the outboard legs of the bridle where they are connected to the fishplate N d. open the pelican hook at the fishplate 1640: The garboard strake is the __________.
N a. raised flange at the main deck edge N b. riveted crack arrester strap on all-welded ships N c. riveting pattern most commonly used in ship construction Y d. row of plating nearest the keel 1667: When the gyro-pilot is used for steering, what control is adjusted to compensate for varying sea conditions?
N a. Rudder control N b. Sea control N c. Lost motion adjustment Y d. Weather adjustment 1673: A sail hook is used for __________.
N a. hoisting a windsail N b. parceling Y c. sewing canvas N d. testing canvas 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. 1753: To reeve a right-angle threefold purchase start with the __________.
N a. left sheave bottom block N b. left sheave top block Y c. middle sheave top block N d. right sheave bottom block 1787: Which picture represents a blackwall hitch? (DO30DG )
N a. F N b. H N c. P Y d. S 1918: Which statement is TRUE concerning hawser towing?
N a. The catenary in a hawser should be sufficient so that the hawser just touches the bottom. N b. The hawser is of sufficient length for towing when taut between tug and tow. N c. Increasing speed usually increases the catenary in the hawser. Y d. Shortening the tow hawser generally decreases the maneuverability of the tug. 1999: When shoring a damaged bulkhead, effort should be taken to spread the pressure over the __________.
Y a. maximum possible area N b. minimum possible area N c. nearest watertight door N d. nearest longitudinal girder 2015: During a period of "whiteout", you should expect which of the following?
N a. Snowfall or blowing snow Y b. Lack of ability to estimate distance N c. Harsh contrast between sun-illuminated snow cover and the background N d. Hazy horizons with extensive mirage effects 2086: What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 11? (DO29DG )
N a. 7 Y b. 6 N c. 5.5 N d. 5 2150: The vessel shown has broken down and you are going to take her in tow. The wind is coming from her starboard beam. You are making more leeway than she. Where should you position your vessel when you start running lines? (DO25DG )
Y a. A N b. B N c. C N d. D 2279: In plugging submerged holes; rags, wedges, and other materials should be used in conjunction with plugs to __________.
N a. reduce the water pressure on the hull N b. reduce the possibility of stress fractures N c. prevent progressive flooding Y d. reduce the water leaking around the plugs 2291: Before a Master relieves a Pilot of the conn, the __________.
N a. Master must first request the Pilot to take corrective action N b. Master should agree to sign a release of liability form Y c. Master should foresee any danger to the vessel on the present course N d. vessel must be in extremis 2346: What is the volume of a sphere with a radius of 11 feet?
N a. 506.75 cubic ft. N b. 696.78 cubic ft. Y c. 5,575.28 cubic ft. N d. 44,593.82 cubic ft. 2480: A Danforth lightweight anchor does NOT hold well in which type of bottom?
N a. Mud Y b. Grass N c. Sand N d. Clay 2718: On Great Lakes vessels, midsummer load lines apply __________.
N a. April 16 through April 30 and September 16 through September 30 Y b. May 1 through September 15 N c. July 16 through August 30 N d. June 16 through September 16 2892: What is LEAST likely to be used to strip a cargo tank?
Y a. Centrifugal pump N b. Eductor N c. Rotary pump N d. Reciprocating pump 3076: The part of the anchor indicated by the letter K is the __________. (D038DG )
N a. crown Y b. ring N c. shank N d. bending shot 3132: What may prevent a tug from tripping or capsizing when towing a large vessel?
N a. Surge lines Y b. Norman Pins N c. Under riders N d. Safety shackles 3172: The signal man assisting the crane operator has his hands clasped in front of his body. This is the signal to __________.
Y a. dog everything N b. stop N c. stand-by N d. prepare for signal 3180: A license issued by the U.S. Coast Guard for Master of Towing Vessels is valid for __________.
N a. 2 years and must be renewed N b. 3 years and must be renewed Y c. 5 years and must be renewed N d. life and need not be renewed 3330: When towing astern, chafing gear should NOT be used on a hawser which is __________.
N a. attached to an "H" bitt Y b. attached to an automatic towing engine N c. held amidships by a gob rope N d. connected to a swivel 3465: Which type of anchor is illustrated? (D038DG )
Y a. Stockless N b. Danforth N c. Old-fashioned N d. Kedge 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 3508: A situation has occurred in which your vessel must be towed. When the towing vessel passes the towing line to you, you should secure the line __________.
N a. to the base of the foremast Y b. to the forward-most bitts N c. to the forward part of the deckhouse N d. at the stern 3644: You are drifting in a locale where there is no current. As a rule, your vessel will lie __________.
N a. bow to the wind Y b. beam to the wind N c. stern to the wind N d. with the wind on the quarter 4058: Your vessel is equipped with mechanical davits. When stowing the lifeboat after a drill while underway, you should __________.
N a. leave the tricing pendants slack Y b. ensure the falls are taut N c. leave the outboard part of the cradle in the down position N d. secure the inboard gripes only 4207: Which piece of equipment is required to "twin-up" 30-ton pedestal cranes aboard a crane vessel?
N a. Portable power swivel N b. 20-foot container spreader N c. 40-foot container spreader Y d. None of the above 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