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91: You are the person in charge of a 199 GRT uninspected towing vessel engaged in coastwise towing from the Gulf of Mexico to New York, a distance in excess of 600 miles. Which statement is FALSE?
N a. The deckhands shall be divided into 3 watches. N b. Able seamen are required in the deck crew. N c. All crew members shall have Merchant Mariner's Documents. Y d. Certificates of Discharge are not required to be issued. 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 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 243: A towing vessel becomes tripped while towing on a hawser astern. What factor is MOST important when assessing the risk of capsizing?
N a. Length of the towline Y b. Height of the towline connection N c. Longitudinal position of the towline connection N d. Direction of opposing force 290: What is NOT a form used by ice support services to disseminate information?
N a. Ice Analyses N b. Ice Forecasts N c. Ice Outlooks Y d. Ice Bulletins 384: A "strongback" refers to a __________.
Y a. bar securing a cargo port N b. centerline vertical bulkhead N c. deep beam N d. spanner stay 463: A tow span __________.
N a. prevents the towing hawser from snagging any equipment or gear on deck N b. may be equipped with a greased, free sliding spool to fairlead the towing hawser N c. allows the crew access to the fantail and to move safely on deck aft of the towing bitts or winch Y d. All of the above 525: To lay out a towing hawser in a fore-and-aft direction so each bight is clear and can run out freely without snagging describes __________.
N a. flemishing Y b. faking N c. spooling N d. worming, parceling and serving 527: What equipment is NOT used to protect a towing hawser?
N a. Hawser boards and chafing gear Y b. Halyards and snaphooks N c. Seizing wire, rope yarn and marline N d. Norman pins and tow spans 558: A heated bulkhead has the effect on a hygroscopic commodity of __________.
N a. causing moisture to accumulate against the bulkhead N b. lowering the vapor pressure of the commodity N c. lowering the dew point of the air Y d. raising the vapor pressure of the commodity 606: For operations in pack ice, a vessel should __________.
N a. be on an even keel N b. be trimmed slightly by the head Y c. have a drag of not more than 2 to 3 feet N d. be ballasted so the forefoot is near the surface 635: A report of casualty to a vessel must include __________.
Y a. the name of the owner or agent of the vessel N b. an evaluation of who was at fault N c. the amount of ballast on board N d. the estimated cost of damage 704: Laying out a line in successive circles flat on deck with the bitter end in the center is known as __________.
N a. coiling N b. faking Y c. flemishing N d. lining 787: While assigned to a 120 GRT vessel, you are required to sign "foreign" articles on a voyage from New York City to which port?
N a. Halifax, Canada Y b. Long Beach, California N c. Veracruz, Mexico N d. Saint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles 821: The Master must maintain the Oil Record Book on board for at least __________.
N a. 1 month N b. 12 months N c. 24 months Y d. 36 months 834: A whipping on a fiber line __________.
Y a. keeps the ends from fraying N b. strengthens it N c. protects your hands N d. becomes part of a splice 1052: A term used to describe the dip in a towline that acts as a shock absorber is __________.
Y a. catenary N b. step N c. shock dip N d. bight 1103: What should you inspect to be sure that it is safe to go aloft in a bosun's chair?
N a. The gantline N b. The tail block N c. The chair and bridle Y d. All of the above 1111: A vessel sailing from Liverpool to New York puts into Boston, Mass. for emergency repairs. If no inward foreign cargo is to be discharged at that port, which of the following documents is required?
N a. Custom Manifest N b. Inward Foreign Manifest Y c. Pro Forma Manifest N d. Traveling Manifest 1172: You are making a sharp turn in a channel and using a buoy four points on the bow to gauge your rate of turn. If you observe the buoy moving aft relative to you, what should you do?
Y a. Increase the rate of turn N b. Decrease the rate of turn N c. Maintain a constant rate of turn N d. Decrease speed 1198: The most probable position of the object of a search at any given time is the __________.
Y a. datum position N b. incident position N c. reported position N d. dead-reckoning position 1311: Before arriving at the first U.S. port from foreign, you must fill out a Crewman's Landing Permit for each __________.
N a. alien crewmember N b. crew member Y c. nonresident alien crewmember N d. unlicensed crew member 1331: The S.S. Microwave has been chartered to the Longline Steamship Company. The Longline Steamship Company agrees to pay all expenses and employ and pay the crew. Which type of contract is involved?
Y a. Bareboat Charter Party N b. Lease Charter Party N c. Time Charter Party N d. Voyage Charter Party 1478: What does "in step" refer to in regards to towing?
N a. The towed vessel follows exactly in the wake of the towing vessel. N b. There is no catenary in the towing hawser. N c. When turning, both the towed and towing vessels turn at the same time. Y d. Both the towed and towing vessels reach a wave crest or trough at the same time. 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 1556: When anchoring, good practice requires 5 to 7 fathoms of chain for each fathom of depth. In deep water you should use __________.
N a. the same ratio N b. more chain for each fathom of depth Y c. less chain for each fathom of depth N d. two anchors with the same ratio of chain 1565: While in dry dock your vessel will be belt-gauged. This process involves __________.
N a. measuring the thickness of the tail shaft liner N b. taking the vessel's offsets to check for hull deformation N c. testing and examining the anchor cables for defective links Y d. drilling or sonic-testing the hull to determine the plate thickness 1583: Which statement concerning a short splice is TRUE?
N a. It is used to temporarily join two lines together. Y b. A short splice is stronger than two lines joined by a knot. N c. A short splice decreases the diameter of the line. N d. None of the above 1591: A complaint of unseaworthiness by a majority of crew members to the American Consul is found to be justified after a survey is completed. Who must pay the cost of the survey?
N a. Crew members requesting the survey N b. American Consul Y c. Master N d. Vessel's owners 1637: Which statement about a vessel's stability while dry-docking is TRUE?
Y a. Every ton of weight bearing on the blocks acts as if a ton of weight was removed at keel level. N b. When the ship touches the blocks, the beam for stability purposes increases to the beam of the dry-dock. N c. The stability of the vessel increases as a dock is pumped out due to the support of the keel blocks. N d. As the dock begins to support the weight of the vessel, stability calculations are based on the ship and dock as a single unit. 1694: A "whipping" is __________.
N a. a messenger N b. a stopper for nylon line N c. a U-bolt for securing a cargo whip to the winch drum Y d. turns of twine around a rope end 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 1756: When anchoring a vessel, it is best to release the anchor when __________.
N a. going full astern N b. going full ahead Y c. going slow astern N d. dead in the water 1773: What size block shell should be used with a 4-inch manila line?
N a. 8" Y b. 12" N c. 16" N d. 24" 1796: Which safety check(s) should be made before letting go the anchor?
N a. See that the anchor is clear of obstructions. N b. See that the chain is all clear. N c. See that the wildcat is disengaged. Y d. All of the above 1880: You are using tackle number 11 in illustration DO29DG to lift a weight of 300 lbs. If you include 10 percent of the weight for each sheave for friction, what is the pull on the hauling part required to lift the weight? (DO29DG )
Y a. 75 lbs. N b. 90 lbs. N c. 110 lbs. N d. 117 lbs. 1949: Using a scope of 5, determine how many feet of cable you should put out to anchor in 5 fathoms of water.
N a. 100 feet Y b. 150 feet N c. 200 feet N d. 250 feet 2018: When towing astern, one way to reduce yawing of the tow is to __________.
Y a. trim the tow by the stern N b. trim the tow by the head N c. have the tow on an even keel N d. list the tow on the side it is yawing 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. 2180: The weight of the container and its contents is supported on deck by what part(s)?
Y a. Four lower corner castings N b. Bottom, side, and end rails N c. Bottom flooring, side, and end rails N d. Bottom flooring only 2185: You are using tackle number 7 to lift a weight of 100 lbs. If you include 10 percent of the weight for each sheave for friction, what is the pull on the hauling part required to lift the weight? (DO29DG )
N a. 200 lbs. N b. 150 lbs. N c. 110 lbs. Y d. 55 lbs. 2196: You are using tackle number 10 to lift a weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook (w) of tackle number 4. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig? (DO29DG )
N a. 24 Y b. 20 N c. 13 N d. 9 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 2349: What is the volume of a sphere with a radius of 7 feet?
N a. 11,491.87 cubic ft. Y b. 1,436.76 cubic ft. N c. 963.72 cubic ft. N d. 205.21 cubic ft. 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 2957: Your vessel is to dock bow in at a pier without the assistance of tugboats. Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?
N a. Bow breast line N b. Inshore head line N c. Stern breast line Y d. Bow spring line 3000: The pipe used to connect two separate piping systems on a tank vessel is known as a __________.
Y a. crossover N b. transfer N c. connection N d. junction 3134: When using two tugs to assist in mooring a large, deeply laden ship, the most powerful tug is usually placed __________.
Y a. forward to control the bow N b. amidships to move the entire vessel evenly N c. aft to assist the ship's rudder and propeller N d. anywhere, since the maneuverability of the tug governs the placement not the power 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 3323: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) when it becomes necessary to send a distress message. Which precedence would you assign this message?
N a. P (PRIORITY) Y b. O (IMMEDIATE) N c. R (ROUTINE) N d. Z (FLASH) 3328: The vertical motion of a floating vessel is known as __________.
N a. surge N b. sway Y c. heave N d. yaw 3463: Deckhands onboard towing vessels shall be divided into 3 watches when the trip exceeds __________.
N a. 1000 miles N b. 800 miles N c. 700 miles Y d. 600 miles 3476: The strongest method of forming an eye in wire rope is using __________.
N a. three wire rope clamps N b. an eye splice with four or five tucks N c. a thimble fastened with four or five tucks Y d. a wire rope socket attached with zinc 3520: A situation has occurred where it becomes necessary for you to be towed. What action should be taken to prevent your vessel from yawing?
N a. Shift weight to the bow N b. Shift weight to the center of the boat Y c. Shift weight to the stern N d. Throw excess weight overboard 3542: The Certificate of Inspection on a passenger vessel of over 100 gross tons must be posted __________.
N a. in the Master's office N b. on the bridge Y c. in a conspicuous place where observation by the passengers is likely N d. in the passengers' dining room or, where there is no dining room, in the lounge area 4182: Which lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro vessels should be painted or soaked in oil when not in use?
Y a. Chain N b. Wire rope N c. Webbing N d. All of the above 4210: Pedestal cranes have limit switches to restrict the movement of which function?
N a. Luff rate limits Y b. Slew travel limits N c. Swivel power limits N d. Slew rate limits 4212: What is another name for the boom of a crane?
N a. Lift N b. Rider Y c. Jib N d. All of 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" 4440: 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. throw a life ring to mark the spot N c. put the rudder amidships Y d. give full right rudder