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114: You are on watch at sea on course 090°T. A man falls overboard on your starboard side. You immediately start a Williamson Turn. Which step is NOT a part of a Williamson Turn?
N a. Step 1: Come right full rudder until the vessel heads 150°T. Y b. Step 2: Stop the engines until clear of the man. N c. Step 3: Shift the helm to left full rudder. N d. Step 4: Continue with left rudder until on course 270°T. 166: The distance gained in the direction of the original course when you are making a turn is known as __________.
Y a. advance N b. drift N c. tactical diameter N d. transfer 239: Flame screens are used to __________.
N a. contain flammable fumes N b. protect firefighters from flames Y c. prevent flames from entering tanks N d. keep flames and sparks from getting out of an engine's exhaust system 291: You are the licensed operator of a 100 GT towing vessel making coastwise runs. Whenever a crew member is discharged from your vessel you must __________.
N a. issue a Certificate of Discharge and make an entry in his Continuous Discharge Book Y b. issue a Certificate of Discharge or make an entry in his Continuous Discharge Book N c. retain the crew member's Continuous Discharge Book onboard N d. retain the crew member's Certificate of Discharge onboard 304: To warp a vessel means to __________.
N a. anchor the vessel N b. bring the head into the wind N c. clean the decks Y d. move the vessel by hauling on lines 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. 419: A cargo of 10,000 barrels of gasoline is loaded at a temperature of 90°F, and a cargo temperature of 55°F, is expected on this voyage. It has a coefficient of expansion of .0006. How many barrels would you expect to discharge at your destination?
Y a. 9790 N b. 9994 N c. 10210 N d. 10410 480: What is NOT a requirement for the preparation of used, gasoline-propelled cars if they are to be carried as ordinary cargo and not as hazardous cargo?
N a. The engine must be run until it dies from lack of fuel. Y b. The fuel tank must be inerted with CO2. N c. The ignition key may not be in the ignition. N d. The vehicle must be inspected for fuel leaks. 494: What best describes an anchor buoy?
N a. A black ball that is hoisted when the ship anchors Y b. A buoy attached to the anchor N c. A buoy attached to the scope of an anchor chain N d. A mark of the number of fathoms in an anchor chain 601: Your vessel has completed an inspection for certification and is issued a temporary certificate. This __________.
N a. expires six months after it is issued N b. must be exchanged for a regular Certificate of Inspection before going foreign or out of state Y c. has the full force of a regular Certificate of Inspection N d. must be posted in the vicinity of the officers' licenses 654: A rope made of a combination of wire and fiber is known as __________.
N a. independent N b. lang lay N c. preformed Y d. spring lay 656: A deep draft VLCC (100,000 DWT+) navigating in a narrow channel or canal __________.
Y a. draws more water than when underway in deep water N b. draws less water with an increase in speed N c. requires less power for a given speed N d. steers better under full power 666: You are proceeding at a slow speed with your starboard side near the right bank of a channel. If your vessel suddenly sheers toward the opposite bank, the best maneuver would be __________.
N a. full ahead, hard left rudder Y b. full ahead, hard right rudder N c. full astern, hard left rudder N d. full astern, hard right rudder 701: The Safety Equipment Certificate shows that the vessel conforms to the standards of the __________.
N a. U.S. Coast Guard N b. American Bureau of Shipping N c. American Salvage Association Y d. S.O.L.A.S. Convention 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 719: Most crude oils are classified as grade __________.
N a. A or B N b. B Y c. C or D N d. E 752: A lot of special cargo of similar cartons as shown is to be loaded. What is the total cubic capacity the consignment will occupy if you assume 10% broken stowage? (D042DG )
N a. 51 cubic feet (1.5 cubic meters) N b. 58 cubic feet (1.7 cubic meters) Y c. 65 cubic feet (2.0 cubic meters) N d. 336 cubic feet (10 cubic meters) 779: Which statement is TRUE of centrifugal pumps aboard tankers?
Y a. They are gravity-fed. N b. They are more expensive than reciprocating pumps. N c. They are positive displacement pumps. N d. They are used for stripping pumps. 884: When towing astern, each towline must meet all of these requirements, EXCEPT ___________ .
Y a. being suitable for use as soon as it is removed from its normal stowage location N b. having wire clips for other than a temporary repair N c. having the end either spliced with a thimble or fitted with a poured socket N d. being free of knots 1050: The "margin plate" is the __________.
Y a. outboard strake of plating on each side of an inner bottom N b. outer strake of plating on each side of the main deck of a vessel N c. plate which sits atop the center vertical keel N d. uppermost continuous strake of plating on the shell of a vessel 1283: Which statement about the fo'c'sle card is TRUE?
N a. The fo'c'sle card is a blank sample of the articles. N b. It contains copies of the crew's signatures from the articles. Y c. Is an exact copy of shipping articles. N d. Each crewmember is given a copy of the fo'c'sle card. 1288: A document used to indicate suspected cargo damage caused by rough weather would be the __________.
N a. cargo report N b. hull damage report Y c. Master's Note of Protest N d. Unseaworthy Certificate 1442: You are on an ice-reinforced vessel about to enter pack ice. You should __________.
N a. enter the pack on the windward side where there is a well defined ice edge N b. trim to an even keel or slightly down by the bow to take maximum benefit of the ice reinforcement N c. take maximum advantage of coastal leads caused by offshore winds Y d. look for areas of rotten ice and enter perpendicular to the ice edge 1488: What does the term "end-for-end" refer to in regard to a wire towing hawser?
N a. Cutting off the bitter and towing ends of the wire rope N b. Splicing two wire ropes together Y c. Removing the wire rope from the drum and reversing it so that the towing end becomes the bitter end N d. Removing the wire rope from the drum and turning it over so that the wire bends in the opposite direction when rolled on a drum 1532: To determine the number of portable fire extinguishers required on an inspected vessel, you should check the __________.
N a. hot work permit Y b. Certificate of Inspection N c. Safety of Life at Sea Certificate N d. Muster List ("Station Bill") 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. 1646: What is the normal length of anchor cable used to anchor a vessel?
N a. An amount equal to the depth of the water N b. Two times the depth of water N c. Three to four times the depth of water Y d. Five to seven times the depth of water 1676: When preparing to hoist the anchor, you should FIRST __________.
Y a. engage the wildcat N b. put the brake in the off position N c. take off the chain stopper N d. take the riding pawl off the chain 1720: Your vessel is to dock bow first at a pier. Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?
Y a. Bow spring line N b. Bow breast line N c. Stern breast line N d. Inshore head line 1722: In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated PRIORITY will be delivered within __________.
N a. 3 hours to start of business the following day Y b. 1 to 6 hours N c. 30 minutes to 1 hour N d. 10 minutes if possible 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 1821: While towing, what is the principal danger in attempting to swing a barge on a short hawser in order to slow the barge's speed?
N a. The barge may capsize from the sharp turn. Y b. The barge may swing too quickly and run over the tug. N c. Free surface effect of liquid inside the barge may rupture the barge bulkheads when turning too quickly. N d. Dangerous wakes may result from the swinging barge and capsize the tug. 1916: Using the graph shown, if the dry bulb temperature is 68°, and the wet bulb temperature is 65°, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold? ( D008DG )
N a. 66% N b. 74% Y c. 82% N d. 90% 1943: In order to pay out or slack a mooring line which is under strain, you should __________.
N a. sluice the line Y b. surge the line N c. stopper the line N d. slip the line 1977: On a crane, the boom indicator tells the operator what angle the boom angle is compared to the __________.
N a. vertical position Y b. horizontal position N c. boom stop angle N d. minimum radius angle 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 2050: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "H" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. forward breast line N b. offshore spring line N c. onshore bow line Y d. offshore bow line 2054: What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter B in the diagram? (D003DG )
N a. Timber summer load line Y b. Tropical fresh water load line N c. Tropical load line N d. Summer load line 2119: You are coming to anchor in 8 fathoms of water. In this case, the __________.
Y a. anchor may be dropped from the hawsepipe N b. anchor should be lowered to within 2 fathoms of the bottom before being dropped N c. anchor should be lowered to the bottom then the ship backed and the remainder of the cable veered N d. scope should be less than 3 times the depth of the water 2170: Your vessel is disabled and in imminent danger of grounding on a lee shore. The Master agrees to salvage services using Lloyd's Standard Form of Salvage Agreement. Which is TRUE?
N a. The salvage award will be decided by suit in Admiralty Court. Y b. The salvage service is on a "no cure-no pay" basis. N c. Underwriters will repudiate the agreement if it is unsuccessful, due to their increased liability. N d. The salvor becomes the owner of the vessel until the salvage award, if any, is paid. 2173: What is the name of tackle number 5? (DO29DG )
N a. 3-2 purchase Y b. Double luff tackle N c. Two-fold purchase N d. Four-fold whip 2255: You are using tackle number 2 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? (D029DG )
N a. 50 lbs. N b. 55 lbs. Y c. 60 lbs. N d. 110 lbs. 2266: Your vessel has been damaged and is partially flooded. The first step to be taken in attempting to save the vessel is to __________.
Y a. establish flooding boundaries and prevent further spread of flood water N b. plug the hole(s) in the outer shell N c. pump out the water inside the vessel N d. calculate the free surface effect and lost buoyancy to determine the vessel's stability 2341: The grooved wheel inside a block is called a __________.
N a. cheek N b. gypsy Y c. sheave N d. drum 2472: A "liner" in riveted construction of a vessel is a(n) __________.
Y a. small plate which fills the aperture between riveted strakes and the vessel framing N b. backing plate which is used to level the strakes while riveting, and then removed N c. internal frame to which the side shell is riveted N d. seam that is welded after riveting is completed 2534: Great Lakes vessels, using liferafts, must have sufficient liferaft capacity on each side of the vessel to accommodate at least __________.
N a. 50% of the persons on board Y b. 100% of the persons on board N c. 100% of the persons normally assigned to those spaces N d. 150% of the crew 2624: The certificate of loading required by each vessel carrying grain in bulk is issued by the __________.
N a. owner or charterer of the vessel N b. American Bureau of Shipping N c. shipper of the cargo Y d. National Cargo Bureau 2636: When riveted joints occur at the ends of plating they are called __________.
N a. trailers N b. terminals N c. seams Y d. butts 2688: What would have the greatest affect on a vessel's longitudinal strength?
N a. Collision damage to the bow, forward of the collision bulkhead Y b. Grounding damage to the bilge strake, just aft of midships N c. Extensive corrosion to the centerline deck plating N d. Damage to the side shell, midway between the bilge and the stringer plate 2748: The Lake Carriers Association and the Canadian Shipowners Association prescribe separation routes for upbound and downbound vessels on the Great Lakes. The recommended courses for these routes are shown on the Great Lakes Charts in the form of __________.
Y a. red or magenta figures over a segmented course line track N b. red figures over a solid course line track N c. black figures over a segmented course line track N d. green figures over a solid course line track 2890: A vessel cannot comply with all of the SOLAS requirements due to its construction. Where will this be indicated?
N a. Nowhere; the vessel must comply to engage in international trade. N b. On the reverse of the SOLAS certificate Y c. On the Exemption Certificate N d. On the Certificate of Inspection 2919: Which statement about general average is TRUE?
N a. Damage to a ship must have been incurred while the ship and/or its machinery was being used for its intended purpose. Y b. Property must have been sacrificed or an expenditure of money incurred. N c. The loss or damage to deck cargo due to heavy weather constitutes general average. N d. Of the ship, the freight, and the cargo interests, only one need be involved. 3078: Another name for coal naphtha that would appear on a dangerous cargo manifest is __________.
Y a. benzene N b. tar N c. middle oil N d. toluene 3111: While the Pilot is maneuvering the vessel to a dock, what is the PRIMARY responsibility of the watch officer?
Y a. Insure that helm and throttle orders given by the Pilot are correctly executed. N b. Judge the appropriateness of the Pilot's orders and countermand them if necessary. N c. Supervise the signaling and flag etiquette. N d. Record the bells and their times in the bell book. 3173: In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated FLASH will be delivered within __________.
N a. 3 hours to start of business the following day N b. 1 to 6 hours Y c. 10 minutes if possible N d. 30 minutes to 1 hour 3710: A new crewman reports on board. He must be trained in the use of the ship's lifesaving appliances within what time period?
N a. 2 months N b. 1 month Y c. 2 weeks N d. Before sailing 4227: Which of the following is/are the component(s) of a twin crane set as shown? (D047DG )
N a. Foundation assembly N b. Turntable assembly N c. Crane house assembly Y d. All of the above 4252: Which action(s) is/are included in crane operations?
N a. Normal boom stowage and shutdown operations N b. Emergency shutdown operation N c. Removing booms from stowage Y d. All of the above 4254: Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding twin pedestal cranes?
N a. Each single boom is of the partial-level luffing type and is capable of limited rotation. N b. A slew drive system provides for rotation of each crane. N c. Maintenance logs and records are to be kept for each crane. Y d. All of the above 4268: Which statement is TRUE concerning the tandem working arrangement of pedestal cranes when completing a quad lift?
N a. The cargo discharge can be accomplished with controlled pendulation. Y b. The discharge is slow due to the size of the cargo and all the cranes working together. N c. The cargo discharge can be performed in port or at anchor. N d. The cranes enable the handling of heavy cargos without shoreside assistance.