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3: A stopper used in securing the ground tackle for sea that consists of a grab attached to a turnbuckle is a __________.
N a. riding pawl N b. buckler Y c. devil's claw N d. locking ring 68: Odorous cargoes are those that __________.
N a. are susceptible to damage by tainting N b. are exceptionally dusty and leave a residue N c. are liquid, but in containers Y d. give off fumes that may damage other cargoes 120: You are on a multiple-product tankship and scheduled to load a cargo classed as an aromatic amine. This cargo is incompatible with cargoes classed as __________.
Y a. organic anhydrides N b. ketones N c. phenols N d. esters 191: An alien crewmember with a D-1 permit leaves the vessel in a U.S. port and fails to return. The first report you make should be to the __________.
N a. Customs Service Y b. Immigration Service N c. local police N d. OCMI 219: What refers to the depth of a petroleum product in a tank?
Y a. Innage N b. Outage N c. Thievage N d. Ullage 228: Securing cargo by running timbers from an upper support down to the cargo, either vertically or at an angle, is called __________.
N a. braces N b. dunnage N c. shores Y d. toms 229: Which refers to the depth of a petroleum product in a tank?
N a. Outage N b. Ullage N c. Thievage Y d. Innage 256: When fruit is carried as refrigerated cargo, the most frequent cause of its being infected at the discharge port is __________.
N a. leaks in the ship's refrigeration system Y b. improper cleaning of the cargo spaces N c. carriage at the wrong temperature N d. improper precooling of the cargo spaces 272: When measuring the oxygen content of the cargo tanks prior to loading cargoes requiring vapor recovery, check it __________.
N a. one meter from the tank bottom and one meter below the tank top Y b. one half the ullage of the tank and one meter below the tank top N c. one half the ullage of the tank and one meter above the tank bottom N d. at three meter intervals from the tank top to the bottom 386: You are maneuvering a vessel with a right-hand propeller. The rudder is amidships. The vessel will generally back __________.
Y a. to port N b. to starboard N c. in a straight line directly astern N d. downstream, the stern going in the direction of the current 506: With rudders amidships and negligible wind, a twin-screw vessel moving astern with both engines backing will back __________.
N a. to port N b. to starboard Y c. in a fairly straight line N d. in a circular motion 551: The name and hailing port of a documented commercial vessel is __________.
N a. not required to be marked anywhere on the vessel N b. required to be marked on both bows and on the keel Y c. required to be marked on the stern with the name of the vessel marked on both bows N d. required to be marked on the keel, stern, and both bows 570: A chain bridle is preferable to a wire rope towing bridle on a long ocean tow because chain __________.
N a. is more flexible and has the ability to absorb shock because of its weight N b. is less subject to wear and damage from abrasion N c. requires little maintenance Y d. All of the above 607: A lashing used to secure two barges side by side, lashed in an "X" fashion, is called a __________.
Y a. scissor wire N b. towing wire N c. breast wire N d. cross wire 641: Which document shows the minimum required crew a vessel must have to navigate from one port in the United States to another?
N a. Articles Y b. Certificate of Inspection N c. Crew List N d. Register 663: While towing astern, if your towing hawser becomes taut it results in __________.
N a. more catenary in the towing hawser Y b. less catenary in the towing hawser N c. more yaw N d. less yaw 705: A tug may be in danger of tripping when __________.
N a. towed sideways by an overwhelming force on the towline N b. her tow moves parallel to and forward on either side of the tug N c. the tow is no longer directly astern but moves up on her quarter Y d. All of the above 758: An IOPP Certificate on an inspected vessel is valid for what period of time?
N a. 6 months N b. 1 year N c. 2 years Y d. 5 years 847: When towing astern what equipment should be stowed ready for use near the towline?
N a. First aid kit Y b. Axe or cutting torch N c. Fire extinguisher N d. Chafing gear 860: Which category of able seaman is not authorized to be counted as an able seaman on a seagoing tug of over 100 gross tons?
N a. Unlimited N b. Limited N c. Special Y d. Special (OSV) 968: The Master may have his/her license suspended or revoked for __________.
N a. carrying stowaways N b. sailing shorthanded Y c. being negligent N d. All of the above 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 1145: You are on watch at night in clear visibility and the vessel has just been anchored. The first thing that you should do after the anchor has been let go is to __________.
N a. stop the engines Y b. take bearings to obtain ship's position N c. turn off the running lights and turn on the anchor lights N d. lower the accommodation ladder and illuminate it 1202: Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for damage to cargo when the damage arises from __________.
N a. an act of war Y b. lack of ventilation in transit N c. perils of the sea N d. an error in navigation 1243: You are on watch at sea and find it prudent to call the Master to the bridge due to traffic congestion. The moment that the Master officially relieves you of the conn is whenever __________.
N a. a watchstander announces "Captain's on the bridge" N b. you call the Captain to the bridge in a traffic situation Y c. the Master specifically informs you that he has the conn N d. the Captain states the course being steered 1324: The forecastle card is a(n) __________.
Y a. copy of the shipping agreement N b. quarters allocation N c. Muster List ("Station Bill") N d. unlicensed shipping card from the union 1329: A pelican hook __________.
Y a. can be released while under strain N b. is used for boat falls N c. is used for extra heavy loads N d. is used for light loads only 1406: How many fathoms are in a shot of anchor cable?
N a. 6 Y b. 15 N c. 20 N d. 30 1424: A wire rope for a 10-ton boom on a vessel shows signs of excessive wear and must be replaced. What safety factor should be used when ordering a new wire?
N a. 4 Y b. 5 N c. 6 N d. 7 1580: Shell plating that has curvature in two directions and must be heated and hammered to shape over specially prepared forms is called __________.
N a. compound plate Y b. furnaced plate N c. flat plate N d. rolled plate 1590: A thirty pound plate would be __________.
N a. 3/8" thick N b. 1/2" thick Y c. 3/4" thick N d. 1" thick 1654: Which knot should be used to bend two hawsers together for towing?
Y a. Double carrick bend N b. Fisherman's bend N c. Heaving line bend N d. Rolling hitch 1765: The annual survey for endorsement of a Load Line Certificate must be held within __________.
N a. the three month period immediately following the certificate's anniversary date N b. the three month period immediately preceding the certificate's anniversary date Y c. three months either way of the certificate's anniversary date N d. the three month period centered on the certificate's anniversary date 1832: The run of plating labeled A is known as the __________. (D033DG )
N a. sheer strake Y b. stringer plate N c. deck strake N d. deck longitudinal 1925: Which material should NOT be used to secure cargo on deck for a voyage?
N a. Steel chain N b. Wire rope N c. Steel strapping Y d. Fiber rope 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 2086: What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 11? (DO29DG )
N a. 7 Y b. 6 N c. 5.5 N d. 5 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 2197: You are signing on crew members. The minimum number of people required aboard, and the qualifications of each, is listed on the __________.
N a. Crew list N b. fo'c'sle card Y c. Certificate of Inspection N d. Articles of Agreement 2221: You are using tackle number 5 to lift a weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook (w) of tackle number 8. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig? (DO29DG )
N a. 20 Y b. 15 N c. 10 N d. 5 2285: While writing in the logbook at the end of your watch, you make an error in writing an entry. What is the proper way of correcting this error?
N a. Remove this page of the log book and rewrite all entries on a clean page. N b. Carefully and neatly erase the entry and rewrite it correctly. N c. Blot out the error completely and rewrite the entry correctly. Y d. Cross out the error with a single line, write the correct entry, and initial it. 2384: What is the volume of a sphere with a radius of 3 feet?
Y a. 113.08 cubic ft. N b. 96.57 cubic ft. N c. 37.69 cubic ft. N d. 28.23 cubic ft. 2500: Which part of an anchor actually digs into the bottom?
N a. Stock Y b. Fluke N c. Shank N d. Crown 2508: What is required to launch a boat stowed in a crescent davit?
N a. Hoist the boat clear of the cradle. N b. Release the outboard part of the cradle. N c. Rig the tricing lines. Y d. Crank the crescent out. 2762: Which vessel is exempt from the load line and marking requirements for vessels operating on the Great Lakes System?
N a. A 300 GT tank barge operating exclusively on Lake Michigan N b. A 200 GT passenger vessel operating between Duluth, MN and Munising, MI N c. A 79-foot, 150 GT pleasure craft operating on the St. Lawrence River Y d. A 500 GT dry cargo river barge operated continuously between Calumet Hbr Chicago, IL and Burns Hbr, IN 2902: Which basic category of water level fluctuations on the Great Lakes is the most regular?
Y a. Seasonal fluctuations N b. Outflow fluctuations N c. Short-term fluctuations N d. Long-term fluctuations 2921: The process of lowering a boom to a horizontal position and onto its deck support is called __________.
N a. spotting a boom N b. collaring a boom Y c. cradling a boom N d. toppling a boom 2944: Your ship is navigating independently in heavy ice when it becomes beset. Which statement is FALSE?
N a. The vessel will most likely require an icebreaker to free her. N b. The vessel may be able to free herself by pumping ballast from side to side. Y c. The propeller is more susceptible to ice damage when turning slowly than when stopped. N d. It is advisable to clear the rudder area of ice by using ahead turns before backing down. 2988: You are mooring to a buoy. You should approach the buoy with the current from __________.
Y a. ahead N b. broad on the bow N c. abeam N d. astern 3075: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) when you wish to send a message concerning your ships diversion. Which precedence would you assign this message?
N a. O (IMMEDIATE) Y b. P (PRIORITY) N c. R (ROUTINE) N d. Z (FLASH) 3082: Which statement is FALSE with regards to the Great Lakes Light List?
Y a. The Light List does not contain information on any of the navigational aids maintained by Canada. N b. Volume VII does not include information on Class III private aids to navigation. N c. The Light List does not include Coast Guard mooring buoys, special purpose buoys, or buoys marking fish net areas. N d. The Light List should be corrected each week from the appropriate Notice to Mariners. 3088: A "check" line is __________.
N a. a safety line attached to a man working over the side N b. used to measure water depth Y c. used to slow the headway of a barge N d. used to measure the overhead height of a bridge 3204: What term indicates the immersed body of the vessel forward of the parallel mid-body?
N a. Run N b. Flare Y c. Entrance N d. Sheer 3248: The rope which is the lightest is __________.
N a. manila N b. nylon Y c. polypropylene N d. dacron 3347: The opening in the deck beneath the anchor windlass that leads to the chain locker is the __________.
N a. hawsepipe N b. fallpipe N c. drop-pipe Y d. spill pipe 3370: In astern towing, a tow span, also called the "tow bar" or "towing arch", is used to __________.
N a. insure that the hawser leads directly aft as it passes over the stern of the towing vessel N b. increase the stability of the towing vessel by raising the hawser off the deck N c. reduce chafing of the towing hawser Y d. prevent fouling of the hawser on deck gear located on the stern of the towing vessel 3480: When barge headlogs do not meet or are not even with one another, the void or opening between them is called a __________.
Y a. notch N b. hole N c. spacing N d. gap 3511: The wheel on the windlass with indentations for the anchor chain is the __________.
N a. grabber Y b. wildcat N c. locking ring N d. pawl 3582: What term indicates the length measured along the summer load line from the intersection of that load line with the foreside of the stem and the intersection of that load line with the after side of the rudder post?
N a. Length overall N b. Register length Y c. Length between perpendiculars N d. Length on the waterline 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