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34: Your vessel has been loaded in a sagging condition. Enroute you encounter heavy weather and notice buckling in the midships deck plating of your vessel. To relieve the strain you could __________.
N a. pump fuel oil from midships to the ends of the vessel N b. reduce speed N c. take a course which most eases the vessel Y d. All of the above 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 178: Which can be prevented only by segregating two lots of cargo into separate holds?
N a. Contamination of dry cargo by a wet cargo N b. Contamination of a clean cargo by a dirty cargo Y c. Contamination of a food cargo by an odorous cargo N d. Overcarriage, overstowage, and short landing 184: You are standing look-out duty at night. A dim light on the horizon will be seen quickest by looking __________.
N a. at an area just a little below the horizon N b. at the horizon, where the sky and water appear to meet Y c. a little above the horizon N d. well below the horizon 262: Mousing a cargo hook with marline or small line __________.
N a. increases the lifting capacity of the hook N b. protects the hook from the sling ring Y c. prevents the sling ring from coming out of the hook N d. All of the above 482: A lot of special cargo of similar cartons is to be loaded aboard your vessel. You examine one of the cartons of the lot shown. What is the total cubic space the consignment will occupy? (Assume no broken stowage.) (D042DG )
N a. 51 cubic feet (1.5 cubic meters) Y b. 58 cubic feet (1.7 cubic meters) N c. 336 cubic feet (10 cubic meters) N d. 700 cubic feet (21 cubic meters) 488: Which data can NOT be found on a moisture equilibrium chart?
N a. Dry bulb temperature N b. Moisture content N c. Vapor pressure Y d. Wet bulb temperature 559: A vessel loads edible oil in a deep tank through a manhole at the mid-length of the tank. In order to fill the tank to maximum capacity, what trim should the vessel have?
N a. Down by the bow N b. Down by the stern N c. Down by either the bow or stern Y d. In level trim 588: Because of the arrangement of the cell guides, the MOST important factor while loading containers is the __________.
N a. contents of the container Y b. list of the vessel N c. size of the shoreside crane N d. weight of the container 596: Before entering an ice area, the ship should be __________.
N a. either trimmed by the head or the stern N b. on an even keel N c. trimmed down by the head Y d. trimmed down by the stern 615: When a wedge of water builds up between the head of the barge and the bank it is referred to as __________.
Y a. bank cushion N b. bank suction N c. bow wave N d. veering cushion 639: The complete details of a crude oil washing system aboard your vessel, including the operating sequences and procedures, design characteristics, a description of the system, and required personnel will be found in the __________.
N a. Oil Transfer Procedures Manual Y b. Crude Oil Washing Operations and Equipment Manual N c. Code of Federal Regulations N d. Crude Oil Washing addendum to the Certificate of Inspection 640: Which factor(s) can affect the performance of a river towboat?
N a. The draft of the towboat and the draft of the barges under tow N b. The placement of the barges within the tow N c. The presence of flanking rudders and Kort nozzles Y d. All of the above 700: A tug is approaching a broken down steamer in moderately heavy weather preparing to take it in tow. In most cases the __________.
N a. steamer will drift stern downwind N b. tug will drift faster than the steamer N c. tug should approach stern to Y d. tug should approach from downwind 962: You are the person in charge of a 199-GT uninspected towing vessel engaged in towing from New York to Mexico and then returning, a distance in excess of 600 miles. Which statement is FALSE?
Y a. The crew members are required to sign articles. N b. All deck crew members are to have a Merchant Mariner's Document. N c. Able seamen are required in the deck crew. N d. The sailors shall be divided into three watches. 966: When a boat turns broadside to heavy seas and winds, thus exposing the boat to the danger of capsizing, the boat has __________.
Y a. broached N b. pitchpoled N c. trimmed N d. yawed 978: Anyone voluntarily surrendering their license to a U.S. Coast Guard investigating officer signs a statement indicating that __________.
N a. all title to the license is given up for 5 years Y b. their rights to a hearing are waived N c. they may be issued a new license in 5 years after passing another written examination N d. All of the above 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 1010: When the longitudinal strength members of a vessel are continuous and closely spaced, the vessel is __________.
N a. transversely framed Y b. longitudinally framed N c. intermittently framed N d. web framed 1014: In order to detect rot in manila lines, you should __________.
N a. feel the surface of the line for broken fibers N b. measure the reduction in circumference of the line N c. observe any mildew on the outer surface Y d. open the strands and examine the inner fibers 1088: As Master or person in charge, you must notify the U.S. Coast Guard if an injury leaves a crewman unfit to perform routine duties for more than __________.
N a. 24 hours N b. 48 hours N c. 72 hours Y d. Any amount of time 1094: Which statement is TRUE with respect to the elasticity of nylon mooring lines?
N a. Nylon can stretch over forty percent without being in danger of parting. N b. Nylon can be elongated by one-hundred percent before it will part. N c. Nylon will part if it is stretched any more than twenty percent. Y d. Under load, nylon will stretch and thin out but will return to normal size when free of tension. 1110: One function of a bulwark is to __________.
Y a. help keep the deck dry N b. prevent stress concentrations on the stringer plate N c. protect against twisting forces exerted on the frame of the vessel N d. reinforce the side stringers 1156: The best time to work a boat into a slip is __________.
N a. when the wind is against you N b. with the current setting against you Y c. at slack water N d. with a cross current 1162: How does a vessel's rate of turn change when entering shallow water?
N a. It is faster. N b. It is slower. Y c. There is no change. N d. It remains constant for varying propeller revolutions. 1163: When piloting a vessel, how are visual references used to establish a constant rate of turn?
Y a. Fixed objects that stay on the same relative bearing when the ship is turning indicate a constant rate of turn. N b. Visual references cannot be used to maintain a constant rate of turn. N c. Begin the turn when the fixed object is on the beam. N d. Keep the fixed object's relative relative bearing opening, for a constant rate of turn. 1170: Transverse frames are more widely spaced on a ship that is designed with the __________.
N a. centerline system of framing N b. isometric system of framing Y c. longitudinal system of framing N d. transverse system of framing 1394: Galvanizing would be suitable for protecting wire rope which is used for __________.
N a. cargo runners Y b. stays N c. topping lifts N d. All of the above 1400: The half-breadth plan is __________.
N a. an endwise view of the ship's molded form N b. a plan with the forebody to right of centerline and afterbody to the left of centerline N c. a longitudinal side elevation Y d. usually drawn for the port side only 1477: Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for damage to a cargo when the damage arises out of __________.
N a. delays due to seizure of the vessel N b. fire caused by fault of the carrier N c. strikes or lockouts Y d. improper stowage 1509: If an electric cargo winch is being used to lift a draft of cargo and the engine room loses all power, which will occur?
N a. A pawl, forced by a spring mechanism, will engage the teeth of the bull gear and hold the load. Y b. An electromagnetic brake will hold the load where it is suspended. N c. The load will fall rapidly to the deck unless the foot brake is engaged. N d. The load will slowly lower to the deck under control of the drag of the winch motor. 1509: If an electric cargo winch is being used to lift a draft of cargo and the engine room loses all power, which will occur?
N a. A pawl, forced by a spring mechanism, will engage the teeth of the bull gear and hold the load. Y b. An electromagnetic brake will hold the load where it is suspended. N c. The load will fall rapidly to the deck unless the foot brake is engaged. N d. The load will slowly lower to the deck under control of the drag of the winch motor. 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 1674: Which is NOT a type of seizing?
N a. Flat seizing N b. Racking seizing N c. Throat seizing Y d. Tube seizing 1704: Whipping the bitter end of a fiber rope __________.
N a. increases the circumference of the rope N b. makes for easier handling Y c. prevents fraying of the bitter end N d. prevents moisture from entering the bitter end 1791: Which factor does NOT affect the required freeboard of a cargo vessel?
N a. Season of the year N b. Geographic zone of operation N c. Density of the water Y d. Condition of trim in normal operation 1888: How many legs does the bridle for an ocean tow have?
N a. One Y b. Two N c. Three N d. Four 1993: The usual method of arranging a line on deck so that it will run out easily without kinking or fouling is __________.
N a. coiling the line Y b. faking down the line N c. flemishing the line N d. racking the line 2047: Progressive flooding is controlled by securing watertight boundaries and __________.
N a. transferring water ballast N b. jettisoning cargo Y c. pumping out flooded compartments N d. abandoning ship 2051: 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. 81.79 numeral N b. 85.02 numeral N c. 89.68 numeral Y d. 91.92 numeral 2106: A racetrack turn would be better than a Williamson turn in recovering a man overboard if __________.
N a. the man has been missing for a period of time Y b. the sea water is very cold and the man is visible N c. there is thick fog N d. the wind was from astern on the original course 2152: Your vessel has the symbol shown inscribed on the side. Which statement concerning this symbol is TRUE? (DO22DG )
N a. This represents the load line marks when engaged on a voyage upon the Great Lakes. N b. The line directly under the triangle is at the same level as the summer load line. N c. The symbol is the equivalent of a load line marking and is used by government vessels (USN, MSC, USCG) only. Y d. The applicable gross and net tonnage of the ship will change if this mark is submerged and the load line mark is visible. 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 2290: The sprocket teeth on a wildcat are known as the __________.
N a. pawls N b. devil's claws Y c. whelps N d. pockets 2377: You are the operator of a towing vessel which collides with a buoy and drags it off station. What should you do if the damage to your vessel is not serious?
N a. If the buoy is afloat, no action is necessary. Y b. Immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office and no further action is necessary. N c. Wait one week and submit form CG-2692 to the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office. N d. Immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office and then submit form CG-2692. 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. 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 2969: Fog can form in any season on the Great Lakes, but it is most likely to occur over open waters in __________.
N a. summer and early autumn N b. autumn and early winter N c. winter and early spring Y d. spring and early summer 3026: Which type of fog is the most dense and widely spread of those that occur on the Great Lakes?
N a. Steam fog Y b. Advection fog N c. Radiation fog N d. Lake effect fog 3072: A Great Lakes bulk ore vessel would use an "Iron Deckhand" to assist in __________.
N a. unloading bulk cargo N b. steering the vessel N c. making the vessel fast to a dock Y d. removing hatch covers 3073: You are on a large merchant vessel entering a U.S. port. There is a Pilot on board 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 safe maneuvering of the ship only if he is required to be on board by law. Y c. The Master is responsible for the safe navigation of the ship and the Pilot is employed for his local knowledge. N d. The Pilot is solely responsible for the internal working of the ship. 3095: You are standing the wheelwatch when you hear the cry, "Man overboard starboard side". You should instinctively __________.
N a. give full left rudder N b. put the rudder amidships Y c. give full right rudder N d. throw a life ring to mark the spot 3291: The riding pawl is __________.
N a. a safety interlock in a cargo winch that prevents the runner from overspeeding Y b. a stopper that prevents the anchor cable from running free if the cable jumps the wildcat N c. the device that locks the deck lashings of the Peck and Hale system N d. the lug that rides on the eccentric rib and engages the locking ring on the windlass 3350: It is not advisable to use nylon for alongside towing because it __________.
Y a. stretches too much N b. is too expensive for everyday towing usage N c. binds on the cleats N d. parts too readily 3682: The boom indicator tells the operator at what angle the boom is compared to the __________.
Y a. horizontal position of the boom N b. vertical position of the boom N c. horizontal position of the load being lifted N d. vertical position of the load being lifted 4038: Which cargo would require a dangerous cargo manifest?
Y a. Cotton N b. Wheat N c. Sugar N d. Lumber 4105: Cargo that is suitable for carriage on Ro-Ro vessels includes __________.
N a. trailers N b. rolling vehicles N c. containers Y d. All of the above 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 4112: What is(are) standard operating procedure(s) used on a Ro-Ro vessel?
N a. One engineer officer assigned to oversee the initial loading and lashing N b. Cargo lashings may be removed at sea for maintenance Y c. Periodic inspection and retensioning of lashings during the voyage N d. All of the above 4155: Which factor(s) should be considered when loading vehicles or trailers aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Layout of decks N b. Vertical clearances N c. Tie-down and lashing Y d. All of the above