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15: Floors aboard ship are __________.
Y a. frames to which the tank top and bottom shell are fastened on a double bottomed ship N b. transverse members of the ships frame which support the decks N c. longitudinal beams in the extreme bottom of a ship from which the ship's ribs start N d. longitudinal angle bars fastened to a surface for strength 26: The pivoting point of a fully loaded vessel with normal trim proceeding ahead at sea speed is __________.
N a. right at the bow Y b. one-third the length of the vessel from the bow N c. one-half the length of the vessel from the bow N d. two-thirds the length of the vessel from the bow 64: Which statement about damage control is TRUE?
Y a. A hole in the hull at the waterline is more dangerous than a hole below the inner bottom. N b. The amount of water entering a ship through a hole varies inversely to the area of the hole. N c. Water flowing into a lower compartment on a ship is more dangerous than water on deck or flowing into an upper compartment. N d. Water flowing over the fo'c'sle bulwark is more dangerous than a hole in the hull at the waterline. 85: The wooden planking that protects the tank top from cargo loading is called __________.
Y a. ceiling N b. shores N c. frames N d. toms 157: The proper way to correct a mistake in the logbook is to __________.
Y a. draw a line through the entry, rewrite, and initial the correction N b. draw several lines through the entry, rewrite, and initial the correction N c. erase the entry and rewrite N d. completely black out the entry, rewrite, and initial the correction 200: Which statement concerning a 298 GRT inspected tug engaged in towing from Seattle, WA, to Alaska is TRUE?
N a. No able seamen are required. N b. Crew must be signed on before a Shipping Commissioner. N c. A licensed Master of Towing Vessels may serve as Master. Y d. Each crew member must be issued a certificate of discharge at the time of discharge. 212: Your vessel is port side to a pier with a spring line led aft from the bow. In calm weather, putting the engines ahead with the rudder hard left should bring __________.
Y a. the bow in and the stern out N b. both the bow and stern in N c. the bow out and the stern in N d. both the bow and stern out 227: An ocean towing bridle should __________.
Y a. have equal legs of sufficient length N b. have a large angle between the legs N c. be formed on a bight of cable through a ring N d. never be made up of chain 254: "Ease the rudder" means to __________.
N a. move the rudder slowly in the direction of the most recent rudder command N b. bring the rudder amidships Y c. decrease the rudder angle N d. steer the course which is your present heading 457: You are the operator of an uninspected diesel towing vessel of 190 GT operating on a regular run from New York to the Gulf of Mexico. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. Deck watches may be 6 and 6. N b. Able seamen are not required in the deck crew. Y c. All crew members must have Merchant Mariner's Documents. N d. A licensed Chief Engineer is required. 471: The official identification of a vessel is found in the __________.
N a. Certificate of Inspection N b. Classification Certificate N c. Load Line Certificate Y d. Certificate of Documentation 512: When paying out nylon line from around the bitts __________.
Y a. stand clear of the bitts and use two or more round turns under your figure eights N b. you can surge the line even with a single turn N c. no extra turns are necessary since nylon has a high coefficient of friction N d. stand in the bight of the line 512: When paying out nylon line from around the bitts __________.
Y a. stand clear of the bitts and use two or more round turns under your figure eights N b. you can surge the line even with a single turn N c. no extra turns are necessary since nylon has a high coefficient of friction N d. stand in the bight of the line 516: You are going ahead on twin engines with rudder amidships. Your starboard engine stalls. To continue on course, you should __________.
Y a. apply left rudder N b. apply right rudder N c. increase engine speed N d. keep your rudder amidships 516: You are going ahead on twin engines with rudder amidships. Your starboard engine stalls. To continue on course, you should __________.
Y a. apply left rudder N b. apply right rudder N c. increase engine speed N d. keep your rudder amidships 526: You are going ahead on twin engines with rudders amidships. Your port engine stalls. To continue your course you should __________.
Y a. apply right rudder N b. apply left rudder N c. keep your rudder amidships N d. increase engine speed 561: Which space cannot be deducted from gross tonnage when calculating net tonnage?
N a. Crew messroom Y b. Forepeak ballast tank N c. Master's cabin N d. Chain locker 578: When loading a container vessel, the operation is basically that of vertical loading. The important factors to be considered when loading containers are port of discharge, __________.
N a. available dunnage, and chocking N b. crushability, and inherent vice N c. sweat, and weight Y d. weight, and refrigeration 594: A bollard is found on the __________.
N a. beach N b. deck Y c. pier N d. towed vessel 628: Before loading bulk grain, bilge wells must be covered to __________.
N a. add strength to the bilge well strainer N b. permit rapid flow of water to the bilge wells Y c. prevent cargo sifting into the bilge wells N d. prevent oil, water, or other liquid from reaching the cargo 647: Synchronous towing means that the __________.
N a. tug is on the crest of a wave while the tow is in the trough N b. tug is in the trough while the tow is riding on the crest of a wave Y c. tug and tow are both in the same relative position on different waves at the same time N d. port and starboard engines on the tug are turning at the same RPM 676: Conditions for crossing a rough bar are usually best at __________.
N a. low water slack Y b. high water slack N c. high water ebb N d. high water flood 953: When bunkering at anchorage which of the following signals must be displayed?
N a. A red flag by day, red light by night Y b. A red flag by day ONLY N c. A red light by night ONLY N d. No signal required at anchorage 993: Your vessel is docking, but not yet alongside. Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?
N a. Bow breast line Y b. Bow spring line N c. Inshore head line N d. Offshore head line 1042: Your vessel has the symbol shown inscribed on the sides amidships. Which statement is TRUE? (D022DG )
N a. This line represents the load line mark for a Great Lakes voyage. Y b. The gross and net tonnage of the ship will change if this mark is submerged and the load line is visible. N c. The line directly under the triangle is at the same level as the summer load line. N d. This is the equivalent of a load line marking for government (CofE, NOAA, MSC) vessels. 1090: A chock __________.
N a. is a deck fitting used to shackle gear to the deck N b. permits easy jettisoning of deck cargo in an emergency N c. prevents stress concentration in the bulwark Y d. provides openings through the bulwark for mooring lines 1211: When clearing a vessel for a foreign voyage, the original crew list is duly certified by proper authority. In a U.S. port, this authority is the U.S. __________.
N a. Coast Guard Y b. Customs N c. Immigration Service N d. Public Health Service 1235: You are on watch entering port while the pilot has the conn. The pilot gives a steering command to the helmsman who partially repeats the command. You should immediately __________.
Y a. repeat the Pilot's command and ensure that the helmsman repeats it completely N b. ask the Pilot to repeat the command since the helmsman failed to hear it completely N c. observe the helmsman's wheel action to be sure that it complies with the Pilot's command N d. ignore the helmsman's response as long as it was close to what the Pilot ordered 1312: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "D" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. stern line N b. forward spring line Y c. after spring line N d. waist breast line 1495: A common class of wire rope is the 6X37 class. What does the 37 represent?
N a. Number of wires in the inner core N b. Number of strands per wire rope N c. Tensile strength of the wire Y d. Number of wires per strand 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 1546: What is the best guide for determining the proper scope of anchor chain to use for anchoring in normal conditions?
N a. One shot of chain for every ten feet of water Y b. One shot of chain for every fifteen feet of water N c. One shot of chain for every thirty feet of water N d. One shot of chain for every ninety feet of water 1814: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "D" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. stern line N b. forward spring line N c. waist breast line Y d. after spring line 1996: Which method should be used to secure a manila line to bitts?
N a. A round turn on the bitt farthest from the strain and then figure eights Y b. A round turn on the bitt closest to the strain and then figure eights N c. Figure eights and then a round turn at the top of both bitts N d. Only figure eights are necessary on both bitts 1996: Which method should be used to secure a manila line to bitts?
N a. A round turn on the bitt farthest from the strain and then figure eights Y b. A round turn on the bitt closest to the strain and then figure eights N c. Figure eights and then a round turn at the top of both bitts N d. Only figure eights are necessary on both bitts 2008: When towing another vessel, the length of the towing line should be __________.
N a. as long as possible N b. as short as possible under the circumstances and not over two wave lengths N c. such that one vessel will be on a crest while the other is in a trough Y d. such that the vessels will be in step 2035: A seaman signed on articles on 16 January 1987 and signed off on 2 March 1987. How should you enter this under the Time of Service column in the articles?
N a. 1 Month 18 Days N b. 1 Month 16 Days N c. 2 Months Y d. 46 Days 2043: A mooring line that prevents a vessel from moving sideways away from the dock is a __________.
N a. bow line Y b. breast line N c. stern line N d. spring line 2127: The maneuver which will return your vessel to a person who has fallen overboard in the shortest time is __________.
N a. a Williamson Turn N b. engine(s) crash astern, no turn Y c. a single turn with hard rudder N d. two 180° turns 2181: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should know the __________.
Y a. course per magnetic steering compass N b. gyro error N c. variation N d. maximum rudder angle previously used 2188: The forecastle card is a(n) __________.
N a. quarters allocation N b. Muster List ("Station Bill") N c. unlicensed shipping card from the union Y d. copy of the shipping agreement 2194: What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 6? (DO29DG )
Y a. 6 N b. 5.5 N c. 5 N d. 3 2224: When improperly tied, which knot shown is called a granny or thief's knot? (D030DG )
N a. F N b. M N c. R Y d. W 2229: You are using tackle number 5 to lift a weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook of tackle number 9. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig? (DO29DG )
Y a. 20 N b. 9 N c. 5 N d. 4 2258: The knot lettered L in illustration DO30DG is a __________. (DO30DG )
N a. square knot Y b. double blackwall hitch N c. fisherman's bend N d. timber hitch 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 2450: Which statement is FALSE concerning precautions during fueling operations?
N a. All engines, motors, fans, etc. should be shut down when fueling. N b. All windows, doors, hatches, etc. should be closed. N c. A fire extinguisher should be kept nearby. Y d. Fuel tanks should be topped off with no room for expansion. 2546: The dangerous cargo manifest does NOT indicate __________.
N a. the stowage location of hazardous material aboard the vessel N b. a description of the packaging (drums, boxes, etc.) N c. UN identification numbers Y d. the net weight of each hazardous cargo 2674: You operate a harbor craft on inland waters exclusively. If you regularly service or contact foreign flag vessels in the course of business, which statement is TRUE?
N a. Your vessel must be inspected. Y b. Your crew must have identification credentials. N c. A customs official must be on board when contacting a foreign flag vessel. N d. All contacts with a foreign flag vessel must be reported to the U.S. Coast Guard. 2842: By definition, a "spar deck" is the __________.
N a. lower most continuous deck not broken by water tight bulkheads N b. after most weather deck above the main strength deck Y c. upper or weather deck above the main strength deck N d. deck of light construction below the main or strength deck 3208: 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. 72.42 numeral Y b. 78.98 numeral N c. 83.46 numeral N d. 91.48 numeral 3420: A face line is used to __________.
N a. prevent barge movement in a lock N b. secure two barges end-to-end Y c. secure barges to the towboat N d. secure barges side-by-side 3432: A vessel is wind rode when it is __________.
Y a. at anchor and heading into the wind N b. backing into the wind N c. carrying lee rudder N d. necessary to apply a leeway correction to the course 3452: A drift lead indicates that the vessel is dragging anchor when the line is __________.
Y a. taut and leading forward N b. slack N c. leading out perpendicular to the centerline N d. leading under the hull 3588: Conventional anchors are least likely to hold in a bottom consisting of __________.
N a. soft clay N b. hard mud N c. sand Y d. rock 4026: One of the greatest hazards of pushing ahead is parting which item shown? (D024DG )
N a. A N b. B N c. F Y d. I 4122: The lashings used on Ro-Ro vessels should be capable of withstanding the forces of __________.
N a. pitching and heaving N b. rolling N c. any force of gravity acting on the lashes Y d. All of the above 4211: Pedestal cranes have limit switches to restrict movement of which function(s)?
N a. Hoist upper & lower limits N b. Luff travel limits N c. Rider block hoist upper & lower limits Y d. All of the above 4228: Which of the following is/are the component(s) of a twin crane set as shown? (D047DG )
N a. Boom assembly N b. Hook block assembly N c. Operator's cab Y d. All of the above 4278: Which wire rope purchase(s) is/are optional with a 30-Ton pedestal crane?
N a. Hoist N b. Luff Y c. Rider block N d. All of the above