This is an interactive test. Read each question and select the proper answer by clicking on the appropriate answer. If a "Y" appears, your choice is correct. If a "N" appears, more study may be in order.
50: A vessel is entering port and has a Pilot conning the vessel. The Master is unsure that the Pilot is taking sufficient action to prevent a collision. What should the Master do?
N a. Nothing; the Pilot is required by law and is solely responsible for the safety of the vessel. N b. State his concerns to the Pilot but do not interfere with the handling of the vessel. Y c. Recommend an alternative action and if not followed relieve the Pilot. N d. Direct the Pilot to stop the vessel and anchor if necessary until the situation clears. 320: Containers of flammable solids should be conspicuously labeled by the shipper with a __________.
N a. green label Y b. red and white label N c. orange label N d. yellow label 417: When inspecting wire rope that has been in use for some time, one must look for __________.
N a. fishhooks N b. kinks N c. worn spots Y d. All of the above 418: On a vessel proceeding from a very cold to a warm climate with a cargo of a nonhygroscopic nature in the holds, which is TRUE?
N a. Danger of heavy ship sweat exists; constant and vigorous ventilation is required. Y b. There is danger of heavy cargo sweat if outside air is introduced by ventilation. N c. There is little danger of ship's sweat, slight possibility of cargo sweat; moderate ventilation is needed. N d. The possibility of any sweat problem, either cargo or ship, is remote. 437: Prior to getting underway in fresh or brackish water, the Master must __________.
Y a. log the density of the water N b. secure all overboard discharges N c. take on fresh water ballast N d. clean the sides with fresh water 493: What does "end for end" mean in regard to a towing hawser?
N a. To take the kinks out of the hawser N b. To fake it down in figure eights N c. To increase the catenary Y d. To swap ends of the hawser to minimize wear 646: What shape barge offers the least resistance in river towing?
N a. A square ended barge Y b. Barges with spoon shaped bows N c. Ship-shaped barges N d. Hopper barges 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 865: A nylon line is rated at 15,000 lbs. breaking strain. Using a safety factor of 5, what is the safe working load (SWL)?
Y a. 3,000 lbs N b. 5,000 lbs N c. 15,000 lbs N d. 65,000 lbs 906: A snag or other underwater obstruction may form a __________.
Y a. V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing upstream N b. V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing downstream N c. small patch of smooth water on a windy day N d. smoothing out of the vessel's wake 911: Which entry is NOT required in the Official Logbook?
N a. Steering gear tests N b. Position of the load line and freeboard upon sailing Y c. Commencement and termination of cargo operations N d. Closure of hatches and sideports upon sailing 922: You are on watch at sea at night, and a fire breaks out in #3 hold. What would you NOT do immediately?
N a. Shut down the cargo hold ventilation. N b. Sound the fire alarm signal to rouse out all hands. N c. Call the Master. Y d. Proceed to the space and inspect the extent of the fire. 957: Your vessel has completed an inspection for certification and is issued a Temporary Certificate of Inspection. The Temporary Certificate __________.
Y a. has the full force of the regular Certificate of Inspection N b. expires six months after it is issued N c. must be exchanged for a regular Certificate of Inspection within 3 months N d. is retained in the custody of the Master 1064: Which factor is most likely to impair the strength and durability of synthetic line?
N a. Dry rot N b. Mildew Y c. Sunlight N d. Washing with mild soap 1106: A vessel is underway with a work stage rigged over the side. A seaman may work on the stage, but only when __________.
N a. wearing a life jacket N b. wearing a safety harness secured to the stage N c. wearing both a life jacket and a safety harness secured to the stage Y d. the vessel is not making way 1147: You are on watch and the pilot has just anchored the vessel. The next thing that you should do after the anchor has been let go is to __________.
N a. stop the engines N b. escort the pilot to the accommodation ladder Y c. plot the vessel's position on the chart N d. make a round of the weather decks 1165: The Muster List ("Station Bill") shows each person's lifeboat station, duties during abandonment, basic instructions, and __________.
Y a. all emergency signals N b. instructions for lowering the lifeboats N c. the time each weekly drill will be held N d. work schedule 1168: A vessel has completed loading cargo in the port of San Francisco. What document is signed by the Master stating the terms that goods were delivered and received by the ship?
N a. Bill of Goods Y b. Bill of Lading N c. Cargo Manifest N d. Cargo Receipt 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 1192: A person has fallen overboard and is being picked up with a lifeboat. If the person appears in danger of drowning, the lifeboat should make __________.
N a. an approach from leeward N b. an approach from windward Y c. the most direct approach N d. an approach across the wind 1208: When making a wire fast to bitts it is recommended that you __________.
N a. use only figure eights N b. take 2 round turns around one bitt, then make figure eights Y c. take 3 round turns around both bitts, then make figure eights N d. alternate round turns and figure eights around both bitts 1238: A contract of affreightment is a __________.
Y a. Bill of Lading N b. Bottomry Bond N c. manifest N d. Portage Bill 1265: You are picking up an unconscious person that has fallen overboard in a fresh breeze. For safety reasons a small craft should approach with the __________.
N a. victim to leeward Y b. victim to windward N c. wind on your port side N d. wind on your starboard side 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 1476: How is the size of chain determined?
N a. Length of link in inches Y b. Diameter of metal in link in inches N c. Links per fathom N d. Weight of stud cable in pounds 1566: In bad weather, what length of chain should be used with a single anchor?
N a. 3 times the depth of water N b. 6 times the depth of water Y c. 10 times the depth of water N d. 15 times the depth of water 1568: A tackle is "two blocked" when the blocks are __________.
N a. equally sharing the load Y b. jammed together N c. as far apart as possible N d. rove to the highest mechanical advantage 1573: Which statement about splices is TRUE?
N a. A back splice is used to permanently connect two lines together. Y b. A long splice is used to connect two lines that will pass through narrow openings. N c. A short splice is used to temporarily connect two lines. N d. In splicing fiber rope, you would splice with the lay of the line. 1577: You are the Chief Mate of a 30,000-DWT tankship. The vessel is engaged in trade with another country signatory to MARPOL 73/78. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The Certificate of Inspection serves as prima facie evidence of complying with MARPOL 73/78. Y b. The IOPP Certificate for an inspected vessel is valid for 5 years. N c. An IOPP Certificate is invalidated if the ship carries cargoes outside the classes authorized thereon. N d. An IOPP Certificate is renewed at each inspection for certification. 1598: On a vessel with a single propeller, transverse force has the most effect on the vessel when the engine is put __________.
N a. full ahead Y b. full astern N c. half ahead N d. slow astern 1625: All inspected vessels on unrestricted ocean routes must have equipment on board for testing an individual's __________.
N a. blood Y b. breath N c. urine N d. All of the above 1638: On a twin-screw, twin-rudder vessel, the most effective way to turn in your own water, with no way on, is to put __________.
Y a. one engine ahead and one engine astern, with full rudder N b. one engine ahead and one engine astern, with rudders amidships N c. both engines ahead, with full rudder N d. both engines astern, with full rudder 1671: The number of certificated able seamen and lifeboatmen required on a vessel is determined by the __________.
N a. International Maritime Organization N b. Corps of Engineers Y c. Coast Guard N d. American Bureau of Shipping 1679: Manila slings should not be used to load __________.
N a. cotton N b. lumber Y c. steel N d. tires 1703: What is the stress on the hauling part when lifting a 4,200 lbs. weight using a threefold purchase rove to advantage? (Allow 10 percent of the weight per sheave for friction.)
N a. 571.4 N b. 715.2 Y c. 960 N d. 1066.7 1813: A snatch block would most likely be used as a __________.
N a. boat fall Y b. fairlead N c. riding pawl N d. topping lift 1839: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should find it handy to know the __________.
N a. leeway N b. variation in the area Y c. amount of helm carried for a steady course N d. deviation on that heading 2104: You are proceeding to a distress site where the survivors are in liferafts. Which action will assist in making your vessel more visible to the survivors?
N a. Steering a zigzag course with 5 to 10 minutes on each leg N b. Steering a sinuous course N c. Dumping debris over the side to make a trail to your vessel Y d. Making smoke in daylight 2114: All handling and stowage of packaged hazardous materials on board a domestic vessel engaged in foreign trade shall be done under the supervision of __________.
N a. a U.S. Coast Guard Marine Inspector Y b. an officer assigned to the vessel N c. the American Bureau of Shipping N d. the National Cargo Bureau 2129: The exact and complete identification of all cargo on board must be found on the __________.
Y a. Cargo Manifest N b. Mate's Receipt N c. Hatch Report N d. Loading List 2212: You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking the radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are listed in illustration D035DG. Based on this data what is the advance for a turn of 30°? (D035DG )
N a. 380 yards N b. 420 yards Y c. 470 yards N d. 525 yards 2246: Cargoes that might leak from containers are known as __________.
N a. dirty cargoes N b. caustic cargoes Y c. wet cargoes N d. bulk cargoes 2251: The letter I indicates the keel. Which of the following plates is NOT part of the keel? (D033DG )
N a. Center vertical keel N b. Rider plate Y c. Longitudinal girder N d. Flat plate keel 2265: You are conducting trials to determine the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn, you take ranges and bearings of an isolated light with the results shown. Based on this information, what is the transfer for a turn of 45°? (D034DG )
Y a. 130 yards N b. 165 yards N c. 195 yards N d. 230 yards 2493: Your U.S. tankship is designed to carry anhydrous ammonia in bulk. The keel was laid in 1980. Which statement concerning the carriage of this cargo is TRUE?
N a. A flammable gas detection system must be installed in each cargo pump room. N b. Tanks may not be located "on deck". N c. Carriage of this cargo is authorized by issuance of an IMO Certificate. Y d. Aluminum and copper alloys are prohibited from being in valve parts in contact with the cargo. 2530: Your vessel has gone aground in waters where the tide is falling. The BEST action you can take is to __________.
Y a. set out a kedge anchor N b. shift the vessel's load aft and repeatedly surge the engine(s) astern N c. shift the vessel's load forward and wait until the next high tide N d. slowly bring the engine(s) to full speed astern 2532: For a given weight of cargo, the stress on the heel block of a cargo boom __________.
N a. increases as the cargo closes the head while hoisting N b. increases if the cargo runner is doubled up Y c. decreases as the boom is topped to a greater angle N d. is determined by the thrust stresses on the boom 2595: Yawing can be described as __________.
N a. jumping on the towline as the tow pitches N b. jumping on the towline as the tow slams into waves Y c. veering from side to side on the end of the towline N d. corkscrew motion of the tow due to wave action 2719: Which publication would give detailed information on the commercial vessel traffic reporting system for connecting waters from Lake Erie to Lake Huron?
N a. United States Coast Pilot - Great Lakes #6 N b. U.S. Coast Guard Light List - Vol. VII Y c. Code of Federal Regulations - Title 33 N d. The appropriate Great Lakes Navigation Chart 2761: A short ton is a unit of weight consisting of __________.
N a. 1,000 pounds Y b. 2,000 pounds N c. 2,205 pounds N d. 2,240 pounds 3099: A lashing used to secure two barges side by side, lashed in an "X" fashion, is called a __________.
N a. quarter line N b. back line N c. peg line Y d. jockey line 3166: The American Consul has asked the Master of a vessel bound for a port in the U.S. to transport a destitute seaman back to the U.S. Which action may the Master take?
N a. He must always take the seaman. N b. He is required to accept the seaman only if the seaman is medically unfit. Y c. He may refuse the seaman if the seaman has a contagious disease. N d. He may refuse to take the seaman if he is being held by shore authorities. 3201: You are on watch entering port, and the Master gives the helmsman a rudder command which conflicts with a rudder command from the Pilot. You should make sure the helmsman __________.
N a. obeys the Pilot N b. asks you for instructions Y c. obeys the Master N d. brings the rudder to a point midway between the two conflicting positions 3454: For any given pedestal crane, when the boom is lengthened, the lifting capacity is __________.
N a. unchanged N b. increased N c. eliminated Y d. decreased 3565: The safety stopper that prevents the anchor cable from running free if the cable jumps the wildcat is the __________.
Y a. riding pawl N b. devil's claw N c. buckler plate N d. spill pipe 3600: A helmsman receives the command "Right 15 degrees rudder." The helmsman's IMMEDIATE reply should be __________.
N a. "Aye Aye Sir" Y b. "Right 15 degrees rudder" N c. "Rudder is right 15 degrees" N d. No reply is necessary, just carry out the order 3776: 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)
Y a. 29.70 numeral N b. 33.63 numeral N c. 49.82 numeral N d. 58.33 numeral 4062: The signal man assisting the crane operator has his forearm vertical, forefinger pointing up, and moves his hand in a small horizontal circle. This is the signal to __________.
N a. swing N b. lower Y c. hoist N d. extend 4070: Small floes of rough, hummocky sea ice capable of damaging a vessel __________.
Y a. can usually be detected by radar in a smooth sea at a range of 4 to 6 kilometers N b. are indistinguishable from sea return on the PPI N c. are invisible to radar when covered with a thick layer of snow N d. are usually seen at night before they are close enough to provide a radar echo 4130: Which lashing material is preferred when securing new cars aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Chain lever or turnbuckle Y b. Webbing N c. Wire N d. None of the above