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67: You are in charge of a U.S. documented vessel. Under title 46 of the United States Code, if you fail to report a complaint of a sexual offense, you may be __________.
Y a. civilly charged and fined N b. criminally charged and jailed N c. held personally liable by the victim and sued N d. All of the above are correct. 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 438: Your vessel is loaded with nonhygroscopic cargoes and is going from a cold to a warm climate. You should __________.
N a. start the exhaust blowers N b. start the intake blowers Y c. not ventilate the cargo holds N d. ventilate the cargo holds 495: Which space(s) is (are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?
Y a. Boatswain's stores N b. Companions and booby hatches N c. Passenger spaces N d. All of the above 536: Your vessel is backing on the starboard screw, and going ahead on the port screw. The bow will __________.
N a. back on a straight line N b. move ahead on a straight line N c. swing to port Y d. swing to starboard 689: When your tug reduces speed to shorten tow, the __________.
N a. length of the tow gets shorter as the strain is reduced N b. tow may continue its momentum and overtake the tug N c. towing hawser may drag the bottom and put the tug in irons Y d. All of the above 723: What safety precautions must you take when maneuvering on a towing hook?
N a. The engines must be operated on the slow bell. Y b. Clear the afterdeck and fantail of personnel. N c. Lash the hook closed so it does not open accidentally. N d. The towing winch engine must be running. 898: You must load as much of a large shipment of case goods as possible into a hold which has 24,000 cubic feet of space. Each case measures 2 feet by 2-1/2 feet by 4 feet and weights 448 pounds. If you allow for broken stowage of 15%, how many long tons can be loaded?
N a. 280 N b. 233 Y c. 204 N d. 190 936: A precaution you should take before bunkering is to __________
N a. plug the vents N b. plug the sounding pipes Y c. plug the scuppers N d. close the lids on the vents 937: When towing astern, you notice that another vessel is about to pass between the towing vessel and the tow. You should immediately __________.
N a. turn away from the approaching vessel N b. shine a spotlight in the direction of the approaching vessel N c. sever the towline Y d. slow down and pay out the main tow hawser 946: Which measure should NOT be taken to reduce the pounding of a vessel in a head sea?
Y a. Add ballast in the after peak. N b. Add ballast forward. N c. Alter course. N d. Reduce speed. 971: A journal kept by the officer of the watch in which day to day happenings are recorded regarding the deck department is the __________.
N a. cargo record book Y b. deck rough log N c. bell book N d. Official Logbook 1009: You are loading 475,000 barrels of cargo oil. At 0800 on 8 July, you find that you have loaded 174,000 barrels. At 1000, you find that you have loaded 192,000 barrels. If you continue loading at the same rate, you will finish at approximately __________.
N a. 1752, 8 July N b. 1940, 8 July N c. 0143, 9 July Y d. 1727, 9 July 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 1054: Which mooring line has the least elasticity?
Y a. Dacron N b. Nylon N c. Esterlene N d. Polypropylene 1161: The document that the Master uses to attest to the truth of the manifest of cargo is called __________.
N a. Master's Protest Y b. Oath of Entry N c. Owner's Oath N d. Shipper's Certification 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 1484: A metal eye spliced into a wire is called a __________.
N a. cyclops N b. fish eye Y c. thimble N d. chip 1505: The supplement to the IOPP Certificate contains what type of data?
N a. The grades of cargo that an oil tanker is permitted to carry. Y b. A checklist of the equipment installed for controlling the discharge of oil. N c. The trade routes upon which the vessel may operate. N d. A list of the underwriters who will assume financial responsibility in the event of an oil spill. 1618: A twin-screw vessel is easier to maneuver than a single-screw vessel because the twin-screw vessel __________.
N a. permits the rudder to move faster N b. generates more power Y c. can turn without using her rudder N d. can suck the water away from the rudder 1628: You are going ahead on twin engines when you want to make a quick turn to port. Which actions will turn your boat the fastest?
Y a. Reverse port engine; apply left rudder N b. Reverse port engine; rudder amidships N c. Reverse starboard engine; apply left rudder N d. Reverse starboard engine; rudder amidships 1699: In which casualty case is it UNNECESSARY to notify the local Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?
N a. Your vessel is backing from a dock and runs aground, but is pulled off by tugs in 30 minutes. Y b. Your vessel strikes a pier and does $1,500 damage to the pier but no damage to the vessel. N c. A nylon mooring line parts while the vessel is tied up and kills a harbor worker who was on the pier. N d. A seaman is injured and in the hospital for four days. 1725: The term "shift the rudder" means __________.
N a. use right or left rudder N b. check, but do not stop the vessel from swinging Y c. change from right (left) to left (right) rudder an equal amount N d. put the rudder amidships 1790: Which space(s) is(are) exempt when measuring gross tonnage?
N a. Auxiliary machinery spaces above the uppermost continuous deck N b. Steering gear room N c. Part of the wheelhouse used to control vessel Y d. All of the above 1878: When being towed, a fairlead is a __________.
Y a. fabricated shape used to change the direction of a flexible member of the tow hookup N b. fabricated shape used to secure the tow hookup to the towed vessel N c. line connecting the fishplate to the bridle legs N d. line connecting the tow bridle to the towed vessel 1923: Disregarding friction, a twofold purchase when rove to disadvantage has a mechanical advantage of __________.
N a. 2 N b. 3 Y c. 4 N d. 5 1933: When checking a mooring line, you should __________.
N a. ensure the bight is not fouled between the ship and the dock by taking up slack N b. pay out slack smartly and keep free for running N c. secure more turns to hold the line against any strain, then clear the area Y d. surge the line so that it maintains a strain without parting 1938: Towing a structure using two tugs approximately side by side, each using one hawser, is referred to as a __________.
N a. tandem tow N b. Honolulu tow Y c. breasted tug tow N d. tandem tug tow 1948: The Honolulu (Christmas tree) tow was devised to __________.
Y a. keep the catenary to a minimum N b. allow easy removal of a center tow N c. reduce hawser length N d. increase the catenary 2103: You are signing on the Purser. He should present a Merchant Mariner's document with which endorsement?
Y a. See Certificate of Registry N b. Steward's Department N c. Purser N d. Staff Officer 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) 2164: What provides the majority of strength to an aluminum-sided container?
N a. Corner fittings Y b. Framework, primarily the corner posts N c. Framework and siding acting as a girder N d. Aluminum side and end panels 2175: Which is a negotiated charter?
Y a. Fixture N b. Bill of Lading N c. Conference agreement N d. All of the above 2193: 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 tactical diameter of the turning circle? (D035DG )
N a. 755 yards N b. 780 yards N c. 820 yards Y d. 880 yards 2195: 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 as listed. Based on this data what is the transfer for a turn of 180°? (D035DG )
N a. 745 yards N b. 770 yards Y c. 840 yards N d. 890 yards 2262: Which statement about the carriage of solid hazardous materials in bulk is TRUE?
N a. A special permit issued by the Coast Guard is required before the cargo is loaded. Y b. The loading of the cargo must be conducted under the direction and observation of a person employed or assigned for that purpose. N c. A certificate issued by ABS will be accepted as evidence that the vessel complies with all applicable loading regulations. N d. The shipping papers must indicate the primary hazardous characteristic or property of the material. 2290: The sprocket teeth on a wildcat are known as the __________.
N a. pawls N b. devil's claws Y c. whelps N d. pockets 2335: When two lines are spliced together, __________.
N a. the size of the lines at the splice decreases Y b. they are stronger than if knotted together N c. the overall strength of each line is increased N d. the bitter ends will resist rotting 2470: Which type of bottom provides most anchors with the best holding ability?
N a. Clay and rocks N b. Soft mud Y c. Sandy mud N d. Soft sand 2776: How are aids to navigation on the Great Lakes arranged geographically?
N a. In a westerly and northerly direction, except on Lake St. Clair N b. In an easterly and southerly direction, except on Lake Erie Y c. In a westerly and northerly direction, except on Lake Michigan N d. In an easterly and southerly direction, except on the New York State Barge Canal 2798: The primary purpose of the stud is to prevent the anchor chain from __________.
Y a. kinking N b. distorting N c. elongating N d. breaking 2824: While being assisted by an icebreaker on Lake Superior, you receive a single letter code instructing you to slow your vessel. Which signal could you use to signify that you are complying with the request?
N a. Three blasts of the whistle N b. The code flag "A" (Alpha) displayed from a halyard Y c. Four blasts of the whistle, namely 1 short 2 long and 1 short N d. The code flag "L" (Lima) displayed from a halyard 2844: Naval authorities would NOT give orders about which of the following, when the vessel is under control of the Naval Control of Shipping Organization?
N a. Visual communication at sea N b. Rescue operations N c. Diversions Y d. Schedules for loading cargo 2950: In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term "advance" means the distance __________.
N a. gained at right angles to the original course Y b. gained in the direction of the original course N c. moved sidewise from the original course when the rudder is first put over N d. around the circumference of the turning circle 2960: When cutting wire rope, seizings are put on each side of the cut. The seizings prevent the wire from unlaying and also __________.
Y a. maintain the original balance of the tension in the wires and strands N b. prevent moisture from entering between the wires at the cut end N c. forces lubricant from the core to protect the raw, cut end N d. All of the above 3012: Which statement about the ventilation of bulk coal is TRUE?
N a. Coal should not be ventilated; all oxygen should be excluded from the cargo. N b. Coal should be through-ventilated to remove methane and reduce the heat of spontaneous combustion. N c. Coal should be ventilated only if temperatures in the center of the cargo exceed 125°F. Y d. Coal should be surface ventilated only. 3062: How should you signal the crane operator to swing?
N a. With both arms extended out and palms down, move arms back and forth. N b. With arm extended downwards and forefinger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circles. Y c. Extend arm and point finger in the direction to move the boom. N d. Place both fists in front of the body with the thumbs pointing outward. 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 3095: 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. put the rudder amidships Y c. give full right rudder N d. throw a life ring to mark the spot 3140: If the Certificate of Inspection of a damaged tank barge has expired, which certificate may be issued to allow its movement to a repair facility?
N a. Change of employment Y b. Permit to proceed N c. Application for inspection N d. Temporary Certificate of Inspection 3172: The signal man assisting the crane operator has his hands clasped in front of his body. This is the signal to __________.
Y a. dog everything N b. stop N c. stand-by N d. prepare for signal 3654: Horizontal transverse motion of a vessel is known as __________.
N a. pitch N b. surge Y c. sway N d. heave 3694: Your enrolled vessel is bound from Baltimore, MD, to Norfolk, VA, via Chesapeake Bay. Which statement about the required pilot is TRUE?
N a. The pilot must be licensed by Virginia or Maryland. N b. The Pilot must be licensed by either Virginia or Maryland. N c. The Pilot must be licensed by Virginia, Maryland and the Coast Guard. Y d. The Pilot need only by licensed by the Coast Guard. 3790: The locking pin that joins the parts of a detachable link is held in position by __________.
N a. a tack weld N b. the self-locking characteristics of its taper N c. a cotter pin Y d. a lead plug 4028: Which statement about the carriage of coal is true?
N a. Most problems with spontaneous combustion will occur within 72 hours of loading and after that the risk decreases. N b. Wet coal is more liable to spontaneous heating than dry coal. N c. Coal absorbs nitrogen from the air which reacts with methane and causes spontaneous heating. Y d. Freshly worked coal is more dangerous than weathered coal. 4044: You are arriving in port and are assigned to anchor in anchorage circle B-4. It has a diameter of 500 yards and your vessel's LOA is 484 feet. If you anchor in 8 fathoms at the center of the circle, what is the maximum number of shots of chain you can use and still remain in the circle?
N a. 6 shots N b. 5 shots N c. 4 shots Y d. 3 shots 4101: Which of the following is a characteristic of a Ro-Ro vessel?
N a. Passenger tours available upon docking N b. Long port stays necessary to secure vehicles Y c. Short in port turnaround times N d. Heavy vehicles only require lightweight securing equipment 4101: Which of the following is a characteristic of a Ro-Ro vessel?
N a. Passenger tours available upon docking N b. Long port stays necessary to secure vehicles Y c. Short in port turnaround times N d. Heavy vehicles only require lightweight securing equipment 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 4269: Which action(s) should the operator of a pedestal crane take if crane control is lost?
N a. Let go of both control levers and return to neutral position. N b. Press the emergency stop. N c. Notify the mate on watch. Y d. All of the above