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17: The mooring line labeled "E" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
Y a. bow spring line N b. aft spring line N c. forward breast line N d. bow line 73: Aboard ship, vertical flat plates running transversely and connecting the vertical keel to the margin plates are called __________.
Y a. floors N b. intercostals N c. girders N d. stringers 92: You start a centrifugal cargo pump to discharge cargo. The pump works for a while and then loses suction. This could be caused by __________.
N a. the pump running backwards Y b. incomplete priming N c. the discharge head being too high N d. All of the above 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 129: Which knot is suitable for hoisting an unconscious person?
N a. Bowline on a bight N b. Fisherman's loop Y c. French bowline N d. Spider hitch 144: The lookout sights a vessel dead ahead. This should be reported on the bell with __________.
N a. one bell N b. two bells Y c. three bells N d. four bells 149: A standard net barrel of petroleum products is __________.
Y a. 42 gallons at 60°F N b. 48 gallons at 70°F N c. 50 gallons at 50°F N d. 60 gallons at 100°F 277: Allied Naval Control of Shipping (NCS) has been established. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The Naval Control of Shipping Organization of each nation will serve their own ships only. N b. Allied ships, which are at sea when an emergency is declared, will all be controlled by a central authority. N c. The conduct of US-flag ships in an allied port will be controlled by US NCS authorities. Y d. After Naval Control of Shipping has been established, permission to sail must come from local naval authorities or consular officers. 309: When planning the loading or discharging of a VLCC (100,000 DWT+) what is the most important consideration?
N a. Draft and trim Y b. Limits of the bending moments N c. Rate of discharging N d. Rate of loading 311: The Shipping Articles shall be signed by each seaman and the __________.
Y a. Master of the vessel N b. Shipping Commissioner N c. U.S. Coast Guard N d. U.S. Customs Service 434: To "belay" a line means to __________.
N a. coil it down N b. heave it taut N c. stow it below Y d. secure it to a cleat 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 508: When the dew point of the outside air is lower than or equal to the dew point of the air in the cargo hold, you should __________.
N a. secure all ventilation N b. shut down the exhaust blowers N c. shut down the intake blowers Y d. ventilate the cargo holds 519: What is NOT a precaution to be taken when topping off?
N a. Reduce the loading rate. Y b. Notify the engine room of the procedure. N c. Maintain communications with the dock man. N d. Give the operation your undivided attention. 537: Which type of hook can be used as a towing hook?
N a. Standard towing hooks N b. Spring-loaded towing hooks N c. Pelican hooks Y d. All of the above 595: The turning circle of a vessel is the path followed by the __________.
N a. outermost part of the ship while making the circle Y b. center of gravity N c. bow N d. tipping center 690: A rescue helicopter's hoist area should have a radius of at least __________.
N a. 6 feet of clear deck N b. 10 feet of clear deck N c. 25 feet of clear deck Y d. 50 feet of clear deck 721: The mooring line labeled "F" is called a __________. (DO44DG )
N a. bow line N b. forward spring line Y c. breast line N d. None 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. 785: With rudders amidships and negligible wind, a twin-screw vessel moving ahead on the port screw and backing on the starboard screw will __________.
N a. move in a straight line Y b. pivot to starboard N c. pivot to port N d. walk sideways to starboard 825: Who is responsible for establishing watches aboard a U.S. vessel?
N a. The owner of the vessel N b. The company that operates the vessel N c. The company that charters the vessel Y d. The Master of the vessel 835: For towing vessels over 100 gross tons that are permitted to maintain a two-watch system, what percentage of the deck crew must be able seamen?
Y a. 50% N b. 65% N c. 75% N d. 100% 917: What is the period of validity of a Safety Management Certificate?
Y a. 60 months N b. 48 months N c. 42 months N d. 36 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 980: The perforated, elevated bottom of the chain locker, which prevents the chains from touching the main locker bottom and allows seepage water to flow to the drains, is called a __________.
N a. cradle N b. draft N c. harping Y d. manger 987: What does the helm command "shift the rudder" mean?
N a. Stop the swing of the ship. N b. Shift the rudder control to the alternate steering method. N c. Put the rudder amidships and hold the heading steady as she goes. Y d. Put the rudder over to the opposite side, the same number of degrees it is now. 990: Freeboard is measured from the upper edge of the __________.
N a. bulwark Y b. deck line N c. gunwale bar N d. sheer strake 991: When an azimuth of the Sun has been taken and the deviation of the standard magnetic compass computed, the watch officer should record the results __________.
N a. in the vessel's Official Logbook N b. on the compass deviation card Y c. in the compass deviation log N d. on a Napier diagram 1005: Which device is designed to automatically hold the load if power should fail to an electric winch?
N a. Pneumatic brake Y b. Electromagnetic brake N c. Hand brake N d. Motor controller 1098: 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 __________.
Y a. injured is unfit for duty N b. injured is able to return to work N c. injury results in loss of life only N d. injury is the result of misconduct 1321: Which type of carrier accepts without discrimination all legal cargoes of a shipper?
Y a. Common N b. Industrial N c. Private N d. Tramp 1445: What is an example of a fundamental objective of cargo stowage?
N a. Load so the trim does not exceed 3 feet by the stern. N b. Make maximum use of existing dunnage. N c. Separate wet and dry cargoes into separate holds. Y d. Prevent overcarriage by block stowage. 1458: The catenary in a towline is __________.
N a. a short bridle Y b. the downward curvature of the hawser N c. another name for a pelican hook N d. used to hold it amidships 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 1508: While towing, sudden shock-loading caused during heavy weather can be reduced by __________.
N a. using a short tow hawser N b. using a nonelastic type hawser Y c. using a heavier hawser N d. decreasing the catenary in the hawser 1524: A mooring line is described as being 6x24, 1-3/4 inch wire rope. What do the above numbers refer to?
N a. Strands, yarns, circumference Y b. Strands, wires, diameter N c. Wires, yarns, diameter N d. Strands, circumference, wires 1719: What is a CORRECT reply to a pilot's request, "How's your head"?
N a. "Steady" N b. "Eased to 10° rudder" N c. "Checked" Y d. "Passing 50°" 1822: What is the principal danger in attempting to swing a barge on a hawser in order to slow the barge's speed?
N a. Dangerous wakes may result from the swinging barge and capsize the tug. N b. The barge may swing too quickly and run over the tug. N c. Free surface effect of liquid inside the barge may rupture the barge bulkheads if the turn is too quick. Y d. The barge may pass under the hawser and capsize the tug. 1941: The helm command "Left twenty" means __________.
N a. change course twenty degrees to the left Y b. put the rudder left twenty degrees N c. put the rudder hard left for the first twenty degrees of swing N d. put the rudder left twenty degrees and then ease back as the vessel starts swinging 2117: When a vessel is involved in a casualty. The cost of property damage includes the __________.
Y a. cost of labor and material to restore the vessel to the service condition which existed before the casualty N b. loss of revenue while the vessel is being repaired, up to a maximum of $50,000 N c. damage claims awarded to individuals or companies involved in the casualty N d. All of the above 2133: The S.S. Hollowpoint has a charter party in which the charterer assumes no responsibility for the operation of the vessel but pays stevedoring expenses. What is the name of the charter party?
N a. Bareboat N b. Dispatch Y c. Voyage N d. Demise 2174: A vessel puts into the port of Kobe, Japan to discharge cargo. While awaiting completion of the cargo operation, the vessel contracts with a local shipyard to have the hull chipped, scaled, and painted. How is the cost of this maintenance handled with the Collector of Customs?
Y a. A declaration is required and duty is involved on the total cost. N b. No declaration is required since this is considered routine maintenance. N c. A declaration is made and duty is charged on the materials only. N d. A declaration is made, but duty is charged on the labor only. 2217: The knot lettered P is a __________. (DO30DG )
Y a. rolling hitch N b. clove hitch N c. round turn and two half hitches N d. marline hitch 2302: What is NOT required to be approved or certified by the U.S. Coast Guard before being used on inspected vessels?
N a. Lifesaving equipment that is in excess of the regulatory minimum N b. Ship's stores that are Class A poisons or Class A explosives Y c. Steel plate used in hull construction N d. EPIRBs 2386: A vessel has an amidships superstructure. Which location would be most suitable for main deck stowage of vehicles?
N a. On top of #1 hatch N b. Beside the hatches, forward of the midships house N c. On top of the aftermost hatch on the vessel Y d. On top of the hatch immediately aft of the midships house 2458: A carling is used aboard ship __________.
N a. as a connecting strap between the butted ends of plating Y b. to stiffen areas under points of great stress between beams N c. to prevent the anchor from fouling when the brake is released N d. to provide an extra heavy fitting in a heavy lift cargo rig 2597: On a small boat, if someone fell overboard and you did not know over which side the person fell, you should __________.
N a. immediately reverse the engines Y b. stop the propellers from turning and throw a ring buoy over the side N c. increase speed to full to get the vessel away from the person N d. first put the rudder hard over in either direction 2768: Which of the Great Lakes lies entirely within the United States?
N a. Lake Ontario N b. Lake St. Clair Y c. Lake Michigan N d. Lake Superior 3020: The main underdeck pipeline on a tankship is connected to individual tanks by __________.
N a. tank drops N b. line drops N c. crossovers Y d. branch lines 3060: Which characteristic is an advantage of a butterfly valve as compared to a gate valve?
N a. Precise adjustment of cargo flow N b. Faster rate of cargo flow Y c. Easier operation N d. Less chance of leaks 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 3404: The signal man assisting the crane operator first taps the top of his head with his fist and then proceeds to use regular signals. This is the signal to __________.
N a. use the whip line Y b. use the main hoist N c. use the auxiliary line N d. proceed slowly 3491: You are the licensed Master of a towing vessel operating between New York and Tampa, Florida. If you carry four (4) deckhands onboard, how many must be able seamen?
N a. 4 Y b. 3 N c. 2 N d. 1 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 4052: You are arriving in port and are assigned to anchor in anchorage circle B-4. It has a diameter of 700 yards and your vessel's LOA is 600 feet. If you anchor in 11 fathoms at the center of the circle, what is the maximum number of shots of chain can use and still remain in the circle?
N a. 4 shots Y b. 5 shots N c. 6 shots N d. 7 shots 4178: Which of the following actions are stated in the correct order prior to loading or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro vessel?
Y a. Lower the stern ramp, raise/open the stern door, 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 N d. Raise/open the stern door, lower the stern ramp, turn on ventilation for cargo holds 4180: 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 Y b. Lower the stern ramp, raise/open stern door, turn on ventilation for cargo holds N c. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, lower the stern ramp, raise/open stern door N d. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, raise/open stern door, lower the stern ramp 4254: Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding twin pedestal cranes?
N a. Each single boom is of the partial-level luffing type and is capable of limited rotation. N b. A slew drive system provides for rotation of each crane. N c. Maintenance logs and records are to be kept for each crane. Y d. All of the above 4265: Which statement(s) is/are FALSE concerning crane cargo operations?
N a. Lifting points on all equipment must be safely checked prior to commencing a lift. Y b. Cargo loaded into vehicles and/or containers prior to lifting need not be secured. N c. Never exceed crane manufacturer’s limits concerning the safe working loads of cargo jibs. N d. All the above 4390: When a helmsman receives the command "Right 15 degrees rudder," the helmsman's immediate reply should be __________.
N a. "Rudder is right 15 degrees" N b. "Aye Aye Sir" N c. No reply is necessary, just carry out the order Y d. "Right 15 degrees rudder"