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7: The mooring line labeled "F" is called a __________. (D044DG )
Y a. breast line N b. bow line N c. forward spring line N d. None of the above 83: The mooring line labeled "A" as shown is called a(n) __________. (D044DG )
Y a. offshore stern line N b. onshore stern line N c. after spring line N d. after breast line 112: You start a centrifugal cargo pump to discharge cargo. The pump works for a while and then loses suction. This could NOT be caused by __________.
N a. leaking shaft seals N b. air pockets in the liquid Y c. high cargo level in the tanks N d. a leaking suction line 169: The lowest temperature at which a liquid will give off sufficient vapors to form a flammable mixture with air is known as the __________.
N a. fire point Y b. flash point N c. lower explosive limit N d. threshold limit value 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 214: The helm command "meet her" means __________.
Y a. use rudder to check the swing N b. decrease the rudder angle which is on N c. steer more carefully N d. note the course and steady on that heading 223: Who is responsible for providing urine specimen collection kits to be used following a serious marine incident?
N a. Qualified medical personnel Y b. The marine employer N c. The U.S. Coast Guard N d. The local police department 282: The owner, agent, Master or person-in-charge of a "T-Boat" involved in a marine casualty causing injury that requires professional medical treatment must __________.
N a. immediately notify the nearest USCG MSO, MIO, or Group Office N b. keep all voyage records and make them available to Coast Guard investigators N c. file a written report (CG2692) of the casualty within five days Y d. All of the above 305: What is considered a Serious Marine Incident?
N a. an allision that results in $500 damage to a boat dock Y b. an injury to a crewmember, passenger, or other person which requires professional medical treatment beyond first aid N c. grounding of a vessel on a sandbar that does not result in injuries and/or any damage to the vessel N d. None of the above 396: A vessel is equipped with twin propellers, both turning outboard with the engines half ahead. If there is no wind or current and the rudders are amidships, what will happen?
N a. The bow will swing to starboard. N b. The bow will swing to port. N c. The vessel will steer a zigzag course. Y d. The vessel will steer a fairly straight course. 413: A person is found operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol. He/she is liable for __________.
N a. imprisonment for up to three years Y b. a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 N c. a fine of not more than $3,000 N d. a fine of not more than $10,000 455: A vessel having continuous closely spaced transverse strength members is __________.
N a. longitudinally framed Y b. transversely framed N c. cellular framed N d. web framed 660: You receive word that a person has fallen overboard from the starboard side. You should FIRST __________.
N a. notify the Master Y b. put the wheel hard right N c. put the engines full astern N d. sound the man overboard alarm 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 716: Your vessel is proceeding along a narrow channel. The effect called bank cushion has which effect on the vessel?
Y a. Forces the bow away from the bank N b. Forces the stern away from the bank N c. Forces the entire vessel bodily away from the bank N d. Decreases the draft at the bow 720: You suspect that a crewmember has fallen overboard during the night and immediately execute a Williamson turn. What is the primary advantage of this maneuver under these circumstances?
Y a. You will be on a reciprocal course and nearly on the track-line run during the night. N b. The turn provides the maximum coverage of the area to be searched. N c. The turn enables you to reverse course in the shortest possible time. N d. You have extra time to maneuver in attempting to close in on the man for rescue. 746: Which effect does speed through the water have on a vessel which is underway in shallow water?
N a. A decrease in the speed results in a decrease in steering response and maneuverability. Y b. An increase in speed results in the stern sucking down lower than the bow. N c. An increase in speed results in the vessel rising on an even plane. N d. A decrease in speed results in the vessel sucking down on an even plane. 887: The condition of a towline must be monitored by ______________ .
N a. keeping record of the towline's initial minimum breaking strength N b. keeping record of each retest of the towline's minimum breaking strength N c. conducting routine visual inspections of the towline Y d. All of the above 1102: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "B" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. after breast line N b. after spring line Y c. inshore stern line N d. offshore stern line 1139: The pivoting point of a vessel going ahead is __________.
N a. near the stern N b. at the hawsepipe Y c. about one-third of the vessel's length from the bow N d. about two-thirds of the vessel's length from the bow 1200: Your vessel's operators send a message that your vessel has been consigned to Voluntary Naval Control of Shipping. The message will refer you to __________.
N a. the Light List N b. the International Code of Signals (PUB 102) Y c. Radio Aids to Navigation (PUB 117) N d. the Coast Pilot 1225: Ice concentration is measured in OKTAs. What percentage of the sea surface is ice-covered with 2 OKTAs concentration?
N a. 10% N b. 20% Y c. 25% N d. 67% 1310: Which statement is TRUE concerning protection of double bottom tanks against excessive pressure?
N a. Each vent for the tank must be equal to the area of the tank filling line. N b. The tanks must be protected by overflows. Y c. The total area of the vents or the overflow shall be at least 125% of the area of the fill line. N d. There must be twice as much vent area as the area of the fill line. 1344: When working with wire rope, which must be considered?
N a. Metal sheaves should be lined with wood or leather. Y b. It needs better care than hemp or manila. N c. It should be lubricated annually. N d. The diameter of a sheave over which a rope is worked should be ten times that of the rope. 1351: Your vessel is chartered under a time charter party. Under this type of charter party, your responsibility is __________.
N a. solely to the charterer for all matters pertaining to cargo and ship administration N b. solely to the cargo shippers and consignees N c. solely to the owner, as under normal conditions Y d. to the owner for vessel administration and to the charterer for cargo operations and schedule 1608: Your ship is dead in the water with the rudder amidships. As the right-handed screw starts to turn ahead, the bow will tend to go __________.
N a. to starboard Y b. to port N c. straight ahead N d. as influenced by the tide and sea 1643: The splice designed to pass easily through a block is called a(n) __________.
N a. eye splice N b. short splice Y c. long splice N d. block splice 1733: Separating both blocks of a tackle to prepare it for reuse is called __________.
N a. chockablocking N b. out-hauling Y c. over-hauling N d. two-blocking 1806: If the situation arose where it became necessary to tow a disabled vessel, which statement is TRUE concerning the towing line?
N a. The towing line between the two vessels should be clear of the water. N b. The towing line should be taut at all times between the vessels. Y c. There should be a catenary so the line dips into the water. N d. None of the above 1881: In time of war Naval Control of Shipping Authorities may give orders concerning the __________.
N a. cargo to be loaded N b. final destination Y c. ship's route N d. All of the above 1919: The disadvantage of using three strand nylon line for towing is its __________.
N a. inherent weakness N b. tendency to rot if left damp Y c. danger to crew if it parts N d. strength and shock absorbing abilities 1953: What is likely to occur when you are surging synthetic mooring lines on the gypsyhead during mooring operations?
N a. The lines may jam and then jump off the gypsyhead. N b. If there is sudden strain on the line, the man tending the line may be pulled into the gypsyhead. N c. The lines' surging may cause the vessel to surge. Y d. The heat generated may cause the lines to temporarily fuse to the gypsyhead. 1983: When a line is subject to wear where it passes through a mooring chock, it should be __________.
N a. wormed, parceled, and served N b. wrapped with heavy tape Y c. wrapped with chafing gear N d. wrapped in leather 1995: The single turn method of returning to a man overboard should be used ONLY if __________.
N a. the man is reported missing rather than immediately seen as he falls overboard Y b. the vessel is very maneuverable N c. the conning officer is inexperienced N d. a boat will be used to recover the man 2019: A man was sighted as he fell overboard. After completing a Williamson turn, the man is not sighted. What type of search should be conducted?
N a. Expanding circle Y b. Sector search N c. Parallel track pattern N d. Datum-drift search 2069: A "spring line" is a __________.
N a. mooring line made of spring lay wire rope Y b. mooring line running diagonally to the keel N c. mooring line parallel to the keel N d. wire rope used for securing an anchor buoy 2165: The original Bill of Lading, once signed by the Master, is NOT __________.
N a. a receipt and proof that goods have been received on board Y b. surrendered to the customs agency of the country where the cargo is discharged N c. used to transfer ownership of the cargo while the ship is enroute N d. proof of title or ownership of the cargo 2189: You are conducting trials to determine the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn you take the ranges and bearings of an isolated light with the results shown. Based on this information, what is the transfer for a turn of 75°? (D034DG )
N a. 340 yards (306 meters) Y b. 280 yards (252 meters) N c. 230 yards (207 meters) N d. 190 yards (171 meters) 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. 2352: The recessed areas on a wildcat are called __________.
N a. pawls N b. sockets Y c. pockets N d. devil's claws 2396: Determine the area of a triangle with a base of 5.8 feet and a height of 2.1 feet.
N a. 12.2 square ft. N b. 7.9 square ft. Y c. 6.1 square ft. N d. 3.0 square ft. 2607: Which statement is TRUE concerning lifeboat installations on Great Lakes vessels?
N a. All davit installations shall have 3 lifelines fitted to a davit span. N b. All vessels over 3,000 gross tons must be fitted with gravity davits. Y c. All lifelines shall be able to reach the water at the vessel's lightest draft with a 20° list. N d. All of the above 2642: Which line is two-stranded, left-handed small stuff?
N a. Houseline Y b. Marline N c. Ratline N d. Lagline 2734: The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the salmon colored pages in the Stability book to determine the hogging numeral. (Get Table Data)
N a. 98.23 numeral Y b. 95.70 numeral N c. 84.46 numeral N d. 81.37 numeral 2959: A metal ring on the bottom of a block, to which the standing part of a tackle is spliced, is known as a(n) __________.
Y a. becket N b. loop N c. swivel N d. eye 3030: The piping that routes an oil cargo from the manifold to underdeck pipelines is known as a __________.
N a. cargo fill Y b. line drop N c. transfer N d. branch line 3148: The part of the anchor indicated by the letter H is the __________. (D038DG )
N a. fluke N b. shank N c. tripping palm Y d. crown 3262: Fracture damage to the end links of the anchor cable, or to the Jews' harp may be eliminated by __________.
N a. using a small diameter connecting shackle N b. ensuring the swivel is well lubricated and free to turn N c. installing the connecting shackle with the bow towards the anchor Y d. securing a piece of wood to the Jews' harp 3308: What term indicates a curvature of the decks in a longitudinal direction?
N a. Deadrise N b. Camber Y c. Sheer N d. Flare 3414: You are lifting a 3-ton weight with a single whip rove on a swinging boom set at an angle 20° to the horizontal. Use the formula for the size of a shackle with a safe working load and determine the minimum size shackle that should be used to secure the head block to the boom.
Y a. 1 3/8 inch N b. 1 1/2 inch N c. 1 5/8 inch N d. 1 3/4 inch 3584: The tripping palm is indicated by which letter? (D038DG )
N a. F Y b. G N c. H N d. J 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 3693: When the Pilot is embarked he or she __________.
N a. relieves the Master of his duties N b. is solely responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel Y c. is a specialist hired for his or her local navigational knowledge N d. relieves the officer of the watch 4046: Which statement about tunnel bow thrusters fitted to large vessels is TRUE?
N a. They are effective on most vessels at speeds up to 10 knots. N b. Because of their location, most modern installations have as much power as a tug. N c. They are fully effective at all drafts. Y d. When going astern at slow speed, they provide effective steering control. 4090: The BEST holding ground for conventional anchors is_____.
N a. very soft mud Y b. hard mud N c. shale N d. rock 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 4124: Which variable factor affects the initial lashing requirements aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Vessel's draft Y b. Center of gravity of vehicle or cargo unit N c. Changes in humidity N d. Age of vehicle or cargo unit 4249: Which action(s) are included in crane operations?
N a. Pre-operation of the anchor windlass N b. Preparing steam on deck Y c. Luff, slew, and hoist operations N d. All of the above 4264: Which statement(s) is/are TRUE concerning crane cargo operations?
N a. Lifting points on all equipment need not be checked prior to commencing a lift. N b. Cargo loaded into vehicles and/or containers prior to lifting need not be secured. Y c. Never exceed crane manufacturer’s limits concerning the safe working loads of cargo jibs. N d. All the above 4382: What does item "C" refer to in this illustration of a 30-ton pedestal crane? (D045DG )
N a. Equalizing beam N b. Hoist fall spreader Y c. Rider block N d. Block/hook assembly