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222: A lot of special cargo of similar cartons, as shown, is to be loaded. What is the weight of the consignment? (D042DG )
N a. 50 pounds N b. 1100 pounds N c. 1200 pounds Y d. 1250 pounds 237: The latch of a safety hook __________.
N a. increases the strength of the hook Y b. prevents the sling ring from coming out of the hook if the strain is abruptly eased N c. prevents the sling ring from coming out of the hook if there is a strain on the sling ring N d. All of the above 271: Total responsibility for shipping and discharging the seamen is that of the __________.
Y a. Master of the vessel N b. steamship company N c. U.S. Custom Service N d. U.S. Coast Guard 286: Sidewise force of the propeller tends to throw a vessel's stern to the right or left, depending on rotation. This force is caused by __________.
N a. back current from the rudder N b. greater pressure on the right or left side of the propeller, depending on rotation N c. lower pressure on the right or left side of the propeller, depending on rotation Y d. torque from the velocity and angle at which the surrounding water impinges upon the propeller blades 391: A tonnage tax is levied according to the __________.
N a. deadweight cargo tonnage aboard N b. displacement tonnage of vessel N c. gross tonnage of vessel Y d. net tonnage of vessel 539: Which type of shackle is used for most towing connections?
Y a. Safety shackles N b. Round pin anchor shackles N c. Screw pin shackles N d. Heart shaped shackles 541: The official number of a documented vessel is __________.
N a. not required to be marked anywhere on the vessel Y b. required to be permanently marked on the vessel's structure N c. required to be painted on the vessel's stern N d. required to be painted on the vessel's bow 564: The anchors on the bow are known as __________.
Y a. bower anchors N b. kedge anchors N c. spare anchors N d. stream anchors 575: What is a correct reply to a pilot's request, "How's your head"?
N a. "Steady" N b. "Checked" Y c. "Passing 200°" N d. "Eased to 10° rudder" 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 699: Under which condition is a tug likely to be tripped?
N a. When the tow "jumps" on the line N b. While making up to tow a large oil rig Y c. When the towing hawser leads forward of the quarter N d. When the tug exerts maximum bollard pull with the tow close astern 708: The National Cargo Bureau represents the __________.
N a. agent N b. operator N c. shipper Y d. All of the above 829: In terms of vessel manning, a watch is the ____________ .
Y a. direct performance of deck or engine operations in a scheduled and fixed rotation N b. performance of maintenance work necessary for the vessel's safe operation, on a daily basis N c. performance of lookout duties N d. direct performance of cargo loading and discharge operations only 858: The lower hold of your vessel has a bale capacity of 60,000 cubic feet. How many tons of cotton in bales having a stowage factor of 85 can be stowed in the lower hold, assuming a broken stowage factor of 20%?
N a. 141 Y b. 565 N c. 706 N d. 847 867: Who may perform as a lookout?
N a. A member of the engineering watch Y b. A member of the navigational watch N c. A member of the Stewards Department N d. All of the above 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 1014: In order to detect rot in manila lines, you should __________.
N a. feel the surface of the line for broken fibers N b. measure the reduction in circumference of the line N c. observe any mildew on the outer surface Y d. open the strands and examine the inner fibers 1137: When lowering manropes alongside a stage rigged over the side of a vessel, they should be allowed to trail in the water __________.
N a. to easily remove the kinks that form in the lines N b. to allow the seamen on the stage to know the direction and strength of the current Y c. to provide the seaman something to hold onto if he or she falls from the stage into the water N d. only for short periods of time since they will become waterlogged and be very heavy to pull up 1142: The hitch used to secure the standing part of a gantline to the horns of a stage is a __________.
Y a. marlinespike hitch N b. clove hitch N c. blackwall hitch N d. Killick hitch 1261: A vessel operating "in class" has met all the requirements of the __________.
Y a. ABS or similar society N b. insurance company N c. U.S. Coast Guard N d. U.S. Customs 1391: The basic shipping paper that forms an agreement between a shipowner and a charterer is a __________.
N a. Cargo Declaration N b. Charter Commission Y c. Charter Party N d. Letter of Intent 1552: Which picture represents a stopper hitch? (DO30DG )
N a. M Y b. N N c. R N d. L 1578: A stream of water immediately surrounding a moving vessel's hull, flowing in the same direction as the vessel is known as __________.
N a. directional current N b. forward current N c. propeller current Y d. wake current 1657: What is the perimeter of a circle with a radius of 5.1 feet?
N a. 81.71 ft N b. 64.08 ft N c. 40.85 ft Y d. 32.04 ft 1768: As a rule, ships of most configurations, when drifting in calm water with negligible current, will lie __________.
N a. bow to the wind Y b. beam to the wind N c. stern to the wind N d. with the wind on the quarter 1787: Which picture represents a blackwall hitch? (DO30DG )
N a. F N b. H N c. P Y d. S 1929: How many tons of salt water can be loaded into a flat-ended cylindrical tank with a diameter of 5 feet and a length of 10 feet?
N a. 22.44 T N b. 11.22 T N c. 7.48 T Y d. 5.61 T 1963: What should you do to a line to prevent fraying where it passes over the side of the vessel?
N a. Worm that part of the line. N b. Splice that part of the line. Y c. Cover it with chafing gear. N d. Install a cleat. 2110: Your ship is carrying hazardous cargo. During a daily inspection, you notice that some of the cargo has shifted and several cases are broken. You should FIRST __________.
N a. call out the deck gang to jettison the cargo N b. log the facts in the rough log and inform the Chief Mate later N c. make a determination of the seriousness of the breakage, and do what you think best Y d. report the facts immediately to the Master, who will make a decision 2158: 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) N b. R (ROUTINE) Y c. P (PRIORITY) N d. Z (FLASH) 2256: 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 as shown. Based on this information, what is the transfer for a turn of 180°? (D034DG )
N a. 875 yards Y b. 910 yards N c. 975 yards N d. 1015 yards 2283: What is the area of a circle with a radius of 2 feet after a sector of 86° has been removed?
N a. 2.39 sq. ft N b. 3.02 sq. ft Y c. 9.55 sq. ft N d. 12.57 sq. ft 2289: A seaman you have just discharged has a Continuous Discharge Book. Which statement is TRUE?
Y a. The record of entry in the continuous discharge book shall agree with the entry made in the Ship's Articles. N b. If the vessel was on coastwise articles, the record of discharge will be made in the Official Logbook. N c. An entry should be made in the book and a Certificate of Discharge issued to the seaman. N d. A Certificate of Discharge form should be attached to the book. 2400: The turning circle of a vessel is the path followed by the __________.
N a. bow N b. outermost part of the ship while making the circle Y c. center of gravity N d. tipping center 2456: Which term describes a part of a natural fiber line?
N a. Lacings N b. Lays Y c. Strands N d. Twines 2599: When several salvors are on-scene at the same time to assist a vessel that has not been abandoned, which principal governs the decision as to which one's services will be accepted?
Y a. The Master of the ship needing assistance has the absolute right to decide. N b. The first salvor on-scene has the prior claim providing he has adequate facilities to assist the vessel needing assistance. N c. The salvors must agree to a division of any salvage among themselves with the major share allotted to those doing the most work. N d. The first salvor on-scene has the absolute right to provide assistance; however, he is liable if the ship is lost due to his lack of experience, equipment, etc. 2644: The boat is stowed on the davit rather than on a cradle with which type of davit?
Y a. Crescent N b. Sheath-screw boom N c. Quadrantal N d. Radial 2759: Which of the Great Lakes is most affected by short-term Lake level fluctuations?
N a. Lake Superior N b. Lake Michigan N c. Lake Huron Y d. Lake Erie 2817: The command "meet her" means the helmsman should __________.
N a. decrease the rudder angle N b. steer more carefully Y c. use rudder to slow the vessel's swing N d. note the course and steady on that heading 2872: The Sheer Plan __________.
Y a. shows a longitudinal side elevation N b. is an endwise view of the ship's molded form N c. is usually drawn for the port side only N d. has the forebody to the right of centerline and afterbody to the left of centerline 3016: To obtain better steering control when you are towing alongside, your vessel should be positioned with its __________.
N a. bow extending forward of the tow N b. stern amidships of the tow Y c. stern extending aft of the tow N d. bow even with the bow of the tow 3017: Which situation requires you to furnish a notice of marine casualty to the Coast Guard?
N a. Storm damage to the cargo winch motors requires repairs costing $19,000. Y b. Your vessel is at anchor and grounds at low tide with no apparent damage. N c. You collide with a buoy and drag it off station with no apparent damage to the vessel or the buoy. N d. A seaman slips on ice on deck and sprains his ankle, requiring an ace bandage. 3042: A Great Lakes vessel bound for Anticosti Island is exempt from the IMO Grain Regulations if the vessel meets all of the following standards EXCEPT __________.
N a. the metacentric height corrected for free surface must meet regulatory minimums throughout the voyage Y b. slack surfaces should be in a mound N c. the longitudinal strength of the vessel must not be imperiled N d. the Master must ascertain the expected weather conditions enroute 3042: A Great Lakes vessel bound for Anticosti Island is exempt from the IMO Grain Regulations if the vessel meets all of the following standards EXCEPT __________.
N a. the metacentric height corrected for free surface must meet regulatory minimums throughout the voyage Y b. slack surfaces should be in a mound N c. the longitudinal strength of the vessel must not be imperiled N d. the Master must ascertain the expected weather conditions enroute 3142: Why are stern towing bitts placed well forward of the rudder when hawser towing?
N a. To keep the hawser from fouling the rudder N b. To keep the towing bitts as far away as possible from the tugs pivoting point Y c. To allow the stern to swing more freely when using rudder N d. To have as much of the towing hawser in use as possible 3167: Which statement concerning a 298 GRT inspected tug engaged in towing from Seattle, WA, to Alaska is TRUE?
N a. No able seamen are required. Y b. Each crew member must be issued a certificate of discharge at the time of discharge. N c. A licensed Master of Towing Vessels may serve as Master. N d. Crew must be signed on before a Shipping Commissioner. 3171: A high cube container would most likely be used to stow __________.
N a. dense bulk cargoes Y b. household appliances N c. fragile cargoes N d. heavy industrial machinery 3208: 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)
N a. 72.42 numeral Y b. 78.98 numeral N c. 83.46 numeral N d. 91.48 numeral 3470: The section of each end of a barge which is heavily reinforced to take the pressure of pushing is called the __________.
Y a. headlog N b. towhead N c. collision bulkhead N d. bullnose 3562: The signal man assisting a crane operator has his arm extended with his fingers closed and thumb pointing upward. This is the signal to __________.
Y a. raise the boom N b. raise the hook N c. raise the boom and hook N d. check the boom stop 3680: What is the penalty for willfully damaging cargo?
Y a. Forfeiture of wages equal to the value of the damage and, if ordered by the court, imprisonment for not more than 12 months N b. Fine equal to the value of the damage plus a 1000 dollar penalty and/or imprisonment not to exceed 2 years N c. Fine not to exceed the value of the damage and/or imprisonment not to exceed 18 months N d. Revocation of Merchant Mariner's Document (and license if applicable), fine equal to the value of the damage or imprisonment for not more than 2 years 4012: The purpose of item G is to __________. (D024DG )
N a. distribute the vessel's thrust over a wider area N b. prevent the towboat from capsizing if item I should part Y c. prevent the knee from shifting when the rudder is put hard over N d. keep the barges from shifting fore and aft 4066: What is the MOST irritating to the skin?
N a. Carbon disulfide N b. Ethyl alcohol N c. Isoprene Y d. Oleum 4135: An advantage of using chain lashing on heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it __________.
Y a. has long life N b. is light weight N c. absorbs shock N d. has fine adjustment 4137: A disadvantage of using chain lashing on heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it is __________.
Y a. heavy N b. easily damaged N c. affected by temperature N d. costly relative to the strength ratio 4146: Which of the following tensioning devices is used with webbing to secure light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Chain lever Y b. Buckle tensioner N c. Adjust-a-matic tensioner N d. Turnbuckle 4271: Which immediate action should the operator of a pedestal crane take if crane control is lost?
N a. Sound the general alarm. Y b. Return the control levers to the neutral positions. N c. Notify port security. N d. Hold the control levers all the way down. 4378: Which statement concerning an automatic towing engine is FALSE?
N a. It automatically maintains tow line tension. N b. It prolongs the life of the hawser by distributing chafing as the hawser is paid out and taken in. Y c. As tension on the hawser increases, more line is taken in by the automatic towing engine. N d. As tension on the hawser decreases, more line is taken in by the automatic towing engine. 4379: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should know the __________.
N a. maximum rudder angle previously used N b. gyro error N c. variation Y d. course per magnetic steering compass