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19: The vessel's "quarter" is located __________.
N a. abeam N b. dead astern N c. just forward of the beam on either side Y d. on either side of the stern 30: You are planning the stowage of two incompatible products on your multiple-product tankship. What will NOT provide the minimum required segregation?
N a. Empty tank Y b. Solid (non-intercostal) bulkhead N c. Diagonally adjacent tanks N d. Tank containing a third cargo compatible with the other two 100: Which statement is ALWAYS true?
Y a. Keep clear of any line that is under a strain. N b. A line will creak, make snapping sounds, and smoke before it parts. N c. Only synthetic lines will snap back after parting. N d. Stepping on the bight of a line is safer than stepping in the bight of a line. 178: Which can be prevented only by segregating two lots of cargo into separate holds?
N a. Contamination of dry cargo by a wet cargo N b. Contamination of a clean cargo by a dirty cargo Y c. Contamination of a food cargo by an odorous cargo N d. Overcarriage, overstowage, and short landing 215: How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?
N a. It pulls the bow toward the bank. N b. It heels the vessel toward the bank. N c. It pushes the entire vessel away from the bank. Y d. It pulls the stern toward the bank. 215: How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?
N a. It pulls the bow toward the bank. N b. It heels the vessel toward the bank. N c. It pushes the entire vessel away from the bank. Y d. It pulls the stern toward the bank. 225: For safety reasons, when assistance towing __________.
N a. the disabled vessel should be towed to the nearest port N b. the disabled vessel should be inspected for flammable gases N c. passengers should always be removed from the disabled vessel Y d. personnel on the disabled vessel should don PFD's 264: The total weight of cargo, fuel, water, stores, passengers and crew, and their effects, that a ship can carry, is the __________.
N a. bale cubic Y b. deadweight N c. gross tonnage N d. loaded displacement 307: Which type of chemical testing is NOT required of merchant marine personnel?
N a. Pre-employment N b. Periodic N c. Random Y d. Annual 312: If you are bunkering and you close off one tank in the line of tanks being filled, the rate of flow to other open tanks on the same line will __________.
Y a. increase N b. decrease N c. stop N d. remain constant 492: You are the Master of a 500-gross ton passenger vessel operating on rivers. Your vessel accidentally runs aground. Under the regulations for passenger vessels, you must notify the __________.
N a. Coast Guard, only if the grounding results in injury to personnel N b. Coast Guard, only if the grounding results in damage to property in excess of $(SA)25,000 Y c. nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible N d. Coast Guard, only if the grounding results in loss of life 509: Which factor must be considered when determining the order of loading of dissimilar products through the same piping system aboard a tanker?
Y a. Contamination of the cargo N b. Flash points N c. Reid vapor pressures N d. Specific gravities 556: You may BEST turn a twin-screw vessel about, to the right, in a narrow channel by using __________.
N a. both engines ahead and helm N b. one engine only Y c. port engine ahead and the starboard engine astern N d. both engines astern and use helm 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 592: When a helmsman receives the command "Right 15 degrees rudder," the helmsman's immediate reply should be __________.
Y a. "Right 15 degrees rudder" N b. "Aye Aye Sir" N c. "Rudder is right 15 degrees" N d. No reply is necessary, just carry out the order. 913: When commencing cargo operations on a container ship, one cell at a hatch is generally discharged completely (to the bottom of the ship) before removing any containers from the adjoining cells to ____________.
N a. remove an existing list that would slow down cargo operations Y b. initiate loading in conjunction with unloading at the hatch N c. improve stability during cargo operations N d. allow longshoremen easy access to the hatch 942: The damage to a vessel is over $25,000. Who must notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible?
Y a. The Master of the vessel N b. The Radio Officer N c. The Chief Officer N d. All of the above 948: Twenty-five hundred (2500) tons of iron ore with a stowage factor of 17 is stowed in a cargo hold. The dimensions of the hold are 55 feet long and 45 feet wide and 35 feet high. What is the height of the center of gravity of the ore above the bottom of the hold?
N a. 7.8 feet Y b. 8.6 feet N c. 17.1 feet N d. 34.6 feet 1008: When anyone voluntarily deposits his/her license or document with a Coast Guard investigating officer __________.
N a. he/she permanently gives up rights to the license or document Y b. it may be for reasons of mental or physical incompetence N c. it must be for reason of addiction to narcotics N d. All of the above 1117: The knot used to form the bridle at the standing part of a gantline rigged to a stage is a __________.
N a. sheet bend N b. carrick bend N c. fisherman's bend Y d. bowline 1182: Your vessel must moor port side to a berth limited by vessels ahead and astern using a single tug. You are stemming a slight current and there is a light breeze of the dock. Your tug should be made up to the vessel's __________.
N a. stern on a hawser N b. quarter N c. waist Y d. bow 1214: Which statement is TRUE about nylon line?
N a. Manila line will usually last longer than nylon line. N b. Nylon line is excellent for use in alongside towing. N c. A normal safe working load will stretch nylon line 50%. Y d. Nylon stoppers should be used with nylon line. 1222: Who certifies the safe working load of cargo cranes on a vessel?
Y a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. National Cargo Bureau N c. U.S. Coast Guard N d. None of the above 1266: You are docking a vessel in a slip which has its entrance athwart the tide. You land the ship across the end of the pier, stemming the tide, preparatory to breaking the ship around the corner. You have one tug to assist. Where would you generally tie up the tug?
N a. Have her on a hawser from the stern. N b. Tie her up on the inshore bow to hold the ship off the end. Y c. Tie her up on the offshore bow. N d. Tie her up on the inshore quarter to lift the stern. 1401: A clause in the charter party requires a vessel's owner to pay dispatch money when the vessel __________.
N a. changes berths to expedite loading or discharging N b. does not load and discharge its cargo in the time specified N c. is not ready to load or discharge cargo Y d. loads and discharges its cargo in less time than specified 1406: How many fathoms are in a shot of anchor cable?
N a. 6 Y b. 15 N c. 20 N d. 30 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 1514: A 6x12, two-inch wire rope has __________.
N a. 12 strands and a two-inch diameter N b. 12 strands and a two-inch circumference Y c. 6 strands and a two-inch diameter N d. 6 strands and a two-inch circumference 1533: What is the best splice for repairing a parted synthetic fiber mooring line?
N a. Liverpool splice N b. Locking long splice N c. Long splice Y d. Short splice 1588: You are aboard a single-screw vessel (right-hand propeller) going full ahead with good headway. The engine is put astern and the rudder is placed hard left. The stern of the vessel will swing to __________.
Y a. starboard until headway is lost and then to port N b. port N c. port until headway is lost and then may possibly swing to starboard N d. port slowly at first and then quickly to port 1690: Molded depth is measured from the __________.
Y a. inside of the shell N b. outside of the shell N c. top of the center vertical keel N d. top of the garboard stake 1815: "Ease the rudder" means to __________.
N a. steer the course which is your present heading N b. move the rudder slowly in the direction of the most recent rudder command N c. bring the rudder amidships Y d. decrease the rudder angle 1875: A seam is indicated by which letter in illustration D033DG? (D033DG )
Y a. E N b. H N c. L N d. M 1893: A block and tackle is "rove to advantage". This means that the __________.
N a. blocks have been overhauled N b. hauling parts of two tackles are attached Y c. hauling part leads through the movable block N d. hauling part leads through the standing block 1895: The knot lettered Q as shown is a __________. (DO30DG )
N a. square knot N b. clove hitch Y c. bowline N d. round knot 1939: You are on a vessel that has broken down and are preparing to be taken in tow. You will use your anchor cable as part of the towline. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The anchor cable should be veered enough to allow the towline connection to be just forward of your bow. N b. The anchor cable should be veered enough to allow the towline connection to be immediately astern of the towing vessel. Y c. The strain of the tow is taken by the riding pawl, chain stopper, and anchor windlass brake. N d. The anchor cable should be led out through a chock, if possible, to avoid a sharp nip at the hawsepipe lip. 2081: A seaman is reported missing in the morning and was last seen after coming off the mid-watch. Which type of turn would you use to return to the track-line steamed during the night?
Y a. Williamson N b. Racetrack N c. 180° turn N d. Anderson 2085: What purpose does a bridge fitting serve when lashing containers?
N a. Ties a container stack to the deck N b. Ties a container to the container below it N c. Restrains racking loads Y d. Restrains the container against horizontal motion 2107: What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter A? (D003DG )
N a. Winter North Atlantic load line N b. Fresh Water load line Y c. Deck line N d. Plimsoll line 2167: Which statement concerning sweat damage in containers is TRUE?
N a. Sweat damage in containers is unusual due to the small enclosed volume of air. N b. In general, containerized hygroscopic cargoes are the only ones subject to sweat damage. Y c. Containers should be ventilated, dehumidified, or the contents physically protected against sweat damage. N d. Sweat damage is not a problem except in insulated and refrigerated containers. 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 2351: What is the area of a circle with a diameter of 12 feet after a sector of 86° has been removed?
N a. 108.57 square ft. Y b. 86.08 square ft. N c. 28.65 square ft. N d. 27.14 square ft. 2391: Determine the weight of a rectangular piece of 40.8 lbs. steel measuring 3 feet by 5 feet.
N a. 326.4 lbs N b. 453.6 lbs Y c. 612.0 lbs N d. 1224.0 lbs 2570: When a line is laid down in loose, looping figure-eights, it is said to be __________.
Y a. faked N b. flemished N c. coiled N d. chined 2591: A tow astern is veering from side to side on its towline. The best way of controlling the action is to __________.
N a. trim the tow by the bow Y b. trim the tow by the stern N c. list the tow to windward N d. adjust the length of the towing bridle 2649: Which type of weld testing can be used to detect internal flaws?
Y a. Radiographic N b. Magnetic particle N c. Dye penetrant N d. Chemical reaction 2816: Which statement is TRUE concerning lighting requirements for Great Lakes vessels?
N a. The showing of a forward masthead light is optional for vessels under 150 meters. Y b. An all-round white light may be carried in lieu of the second masthead light and stern light. N c. Sidelights for vessels over 50 meters are required to have only a two-mile range of visibility. N d. Great Lakes vessels are exempted from the requirement to show yellow towing lights. 2892: What is LEAST likely to be used to strip a cargo tank?
Y a. Centrifugal pump N b. Eductor N c. Rotary pump N d. Reciprocating pump 2936: Storms that enter the Great Lakes Basin from the west and northwest at a peak in October are the products of pressure systems known as __________.
N a. Northwesters Y b. Alberta lows N c. Fata morgana N d. Polar highs 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 3411: When steering a vessel, a good helmsman does NOT __________.
N a. consider steering a vessel a highly responsible job N b. use as little rudder as possible to maintain course Y c. use as much rudder as possible to keep the vessel on course N d. advise his relief of the course being steered 3446: The best way to determine if a load is within maximum lift limits is to use __________.
N a. a boom angle indicator Y b. a load weight indicator N c. material invoices for shipping weights N d. prior experience with similar lifts 3456: The vertical movement of a vessel in the water is called __________.
N a. pitch N b. sway Y c. heave N d. roll 3712: When should a crane boom-up so high that the boom hits the stops?
N a. Only if the load has not exceeded the limit at that angle N b. Only if the load contains non-hazardous materials N c. Only if necessary to perform a given lift Y d. Never 4014: The facewire refers to item __________. (D024DG )
Y a. I N b. H N c. B N d. A 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. 4157: Which of the following element(s) should be taken into account in the preparation of the "Cargo Securing Manual"?
N a. Duration of the voyage N b. Types of cargo units and vehicles to be carried N c. Weight of cargo units and vehicles Y d. All of the above 4242: What is the advantage of the tandem working arrangement of pedestal cranes when operating cargo?
N a. The cranes enable the handling of heavy cargos without shoreside assistance N b. The cargo discharge can be accomplished with controlled pendulation N c. The cargo discharge can be performed in port or at anchor Y d. All of the above 4260: Which statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding the operation of a crane?
Y a. The load is handled by the hoisting winch and cargo block. N b. The crane jib is raised and lowered by the hoisting winch. N c. The cargo block is raised and lowered by the luffing winch. N d. All the above 4440: 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. throw a life ring to mark the spot N c. put the rudder amidships Y d. give full right rudder