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39: Combustible liquids are divided into how many grades?
N a. One Y b. Two N c. Three N d. Four 46: Which statement concerning the handling characteristics of a fully loaded vessel as compared with those of a light vessel is FALSE?
N a. A fully loaded vessel will be slower to respond to the engines. N b. A fully loaded vessel will maintain her headway further. N c. A light vessel will be more affected by the wind. Y d. A light vessel loses more rudder effect in shallow water. 78: Which is an example of cargo damage caused by inherent vice?
N a. Sublimation of chemicals Y b. Heating of grain N c. Stevedore damage N d. Wear and tear 229: Which refers to the depth of a petroleum product in a tank?
N a. Outage N b. Ullage N c. Thievage Y d. Innage 447: One reason a tug's towing bitts are located forward of the rudders is because __________.
N a. it makes it easier to hook up the towing hawser N b. this is where the towhook is located Y c. this allows more responsive steering N d. it is traditional 482: A lot of special cargo of similar cartons is to be loaded aboard your vessel. You examine one of the cartons of the lot shown. What is the total cubic space the consignment will occupy? (Assume no broken stowage.) (D042DG )
N a. 51 cubic feet (1.5 cubic meters) Y b. 58 cubic feet (1.7 cubic meters) N c. 336 cubic feet (10 cubic meters) N d. 700 cubic feet (21 cubic meters) 515: When compared to a fiber towing hawser, what is NOT an advantage of a wire towing hawser?
N a. Wire is easy to handle when properly spooled on the drum of a towing winch. Y b. Wire has more spring and shock resistance than fiber. N c. Wire can be used to tow heavier loads because of its smaller diameter and more manageable size. N d. Wire is subject to less deterioration if properly maintained. 528: Determine the dew point when the dry bulb temperature is 74°F (23°C) and the wet bulb temperature is 60°F (16°C). (D008DG )
N a. 14°F N b. 20°F N c. 28°F Y d. 50°F 566: The BEST way to steer a twin-screw vessel if you lose your rudder is by using __________.
N a. one engine and a steering oar N b. both engines at the same speed N c. one engine at a time Y d. one engine running at reduced speed and controlling the vessel with the other 613: A lookout can leave his station __________.
N a. at the end of the watch Y b. only when properly relieved N c. at any time N d. 15 minutes before the end of the watch 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 671: A Permit to Proceed is issued by the __________.
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. National Cargo Bureau Y c. U.S. Coast Guard N d. U.S. Department of Labor 744: When using natural-fiber rope, you should NEVER __________.
N a. dry the line before stowing it N b. reverse turns on winches periodically to keep out kinks Y c. try to lubricate the line N d. use chafing gear 758: An IOPP Certificate on an inspected vessel is valid for what period of time?
N a. 6 months N b. 1 year N c. 2 years Y d. 5 years 790: Which statement is TRUE of centrifugal pumps aboard tank vessels?
N a. They are positive displacement pumps. Y b. They are gravity-fed. N c. They produce a pulsating flow. N d. They require more maintenance than a reciprocating pump. 808: You are loading a cargo of cases into a hold which has a bale cubic of 44,000. The cargo consists of cases measuring 4 ft by 2 ft by 1.5 ft. Estimated broken stowage is 15%. What is the maximum number of cases which can be stowed in the hold?
N a. 3096 Y b. 3116 N c. 3136 N d. 3156 891: A seaman assaults the Second Mate and injures him with a beer bottle while the ship is at sea. The incident is logged in the Official Logbook. In subsequent suspension and revocation proceedings against the seaman, according to the regulations, __________.
N a. the Second Mate and the Master must testify as to the facts of the assault N b. the case will be dismissed if the logbook entries are improperly made Y c. the logbook entry is prima facie evidence of the facts if it complies with the law N d. the logbook is inadmissible if the logbook entries do not conform to the law 905: When should you conduct a visual inspection of your towline?
N a. Whenever its serviceability is in doubt. N b. In accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation. N c. At least once a month. Y d. All of the above 1114: What type of stopper would you use on a nylon mooring line?
N a. Chain Y b. Nylon N c. Manila N d. Wire 1120: A stage should only be rigged __________.
N a. over the bow or stern of a vessel N b. over the flat sides of a vessel Y c. over the open water N d. over the dockside 1208: When making a wire fast to bitts it is recommended that you __________.
N a. use only figure eights N b. take 2 round turns around one bitt, then make figure eights Y c. take 3 round turns around both bitts, then make figure eights N d. alternate round turns and figure eights around both bitts 1243: You are on watch at sea and find it prudent to call the Master to the bridge due to traffic congestion. The moment that the Master officially relieves you of the conn is whenever __________.
N a. a watchstander announces "Captain's on the bridge" N b. you call the Captain to the bridge in a traffic situation Y c. the Master specifically informs you that he has the conn N d. the Captain states the course being steered 1248: A declaration made by the Master before a U.S. Consul, giving particulars regarding heavy weather or other incidents which may have caused damage to the vessel or cargo, through no fault of the vessel, her officers, or crew is a(n) __________.
N a. cargo addendum N b. exception report N c. Master's declaration Y d. note of protest 1292: The Articles of Agreement __________.
N a. is also known as a Merchant Mariner's Document N b. designates the quarters a seaman will occupy during a voyage Y c. advises the crew of the conditions of employment N d. are signed by each crewmember at the end of the voyage 1314: A wire rope rove through two single blocks with two parts at the moving block is used for a boat fall. The weight of the 100-person boat is 5 tons. Compute the required breaking strain. Safety Factor - 6, weight per person - 165 lbs., 10% friction per sheave (2 sheaves).
N a. 18.30 tons B.S. N b. 20.29 tons B.S. Y c. 22.27 tons B.S. N d. 24.31 tons B.S. 1328: The declaration made by the Master when he anticipates hull and/or cargo damage due to unusual weather conditions is a __________.
Y a. Note of Protest N b. Notice of Casualty N c. Portage Bill N d. Bottomry Bond 1389: A band or collar on the top end of a boom to which the topping lift, midships guy, and outboard guys are secured, is called the __________.
N a. collar band N b. guy band N c. pad eye collar Y d. spider band 1427: Which letter in illustration D030DG represents a plain whipping? (D030DG )
N a. E N b. F Y c. J N d. V 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 1445: What is an example of a fundamental objective of cargo stowage?
N a. Load so the trim does not exceed 3 feet by the stern. N b. Make maximum use of existing dunnage. N c. Separate wet and dry cargoes into separate holds. Y d. Prevent overcarriage by block stowage. 1581: A vessel is found to be seaworthy after a complaint in writing to the American Consul by the Chief and Second Mates. The cost of the survey is to be paid by the __________.
N a. American Consul Y b. Chief and Second Mates N c. Vessel's agent N d. vessel's owners 1663: A bench hook is used for __________.
N a. handling of cargo cases N b. hanging oilskins Y c. sewing canvas N d. splicing small stuff 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 1810: Using the graph shown, if the dry bulb temperature is 98°, and the wet bulb temperature is 87°, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold? (D008DG )
N a. 87% N b. 84% N c. 79% Y d. 65% 1857: The knot lettered T in illustration DO30DG is a __________. (DO30DG )
N a. round turn and two half hitches Y b. French bowline N c. carrick bend N d. stopper hitch 1975: The knot lettered F in illustration DO30DG is a __________. (DO30DG )
N a. becket bend N b. square knot N c. fisherman's bend Y d. round turn and two half hitches 1992: While the Pilot is embarked he or she __________.
N a. is solely responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel Y b. is a specialist hired for his or her local navigational knowledge N c. relieves the officer of the watch N d. relieves the Master of his duties 2053: A mooring line leading 45° to the keel, used to check forward or astern movement of a vessel, is called a __________.
Y a. spring line N b. warp line N c. bow line N d. breast line 2120: Wale shores would be used when dry docking a vessel with __________.
N a. tumble home Y b. excessive deadrise N c. excessive trim N d. a list 2166: A ballasted vessel sinks enroute to a dry dock. Under these circumstances, the vessel's owner can claim __________.
Y a. actual total loss N b. constructive total loss N c. general average N d. particular average 2260: Cargo that gives off fumes that may contaminate other cargo is known as a(n) __________.
N a. delicate cargo N b. dirty cargo N c. toxic cargo Y d. odorous cargo 2539: The distance between rivets in a row is known as the __________.
N a. arm Y b. pitch N c. gage N d. rivet distance 2578: According to regulations when, if ever, may cargo hatches on Great Lakes vessels, with more than 6 feet of freeboard, be left uncovered or open while the vessel is being navigated?
N a. If a Mate deems it necessary for ship's maintenance Y b. At the discretion of the Master, for reasonable purposes N c. On the authority of the Bosun N d. The hatch may never be uncovered 2579: Where are the test certificates, for wire rope used as cargo runners, and loose gear certificates usually maintained?
Y a. With the Cargo Gear Register on the ship N b. In the Official Log N c. At the Coast Guard Marine Safety Office with the vessel's inspection records N d. At the central records center of the agency testing the cargo gear 2616: You are in charge of a towing vessel that operates exclusively on inland waters. You regularly tow barges that provide services (cargo lighters, fuel barges, etc.) to foreign flag vessels in port. What will be accepted as proper credentials for you and your crew?
N a. No credentials are required since you operate on inland waters only N b. Social Security card N c. State driver's license with photo ID Y d. Merchant Mariner's Document 2626: The "grip" of a joint represents the __________.
Y a. thickness of the connected members N b. diameter of the head N c. entire length of the rivet N d. diameter of the shank 2894: The term "Great Lakes", as defined by the Inland Rules of the Road, includes part of the __________.
N a. Calumet River N b. Chicago River N c. St. Lawrence River Y d. All of the above 2914: Your vessel has been ordered to proceed to the United Grain Growers Wharf at Thunder Bay, Lake Superior, for the purpose of taking on a load of wheat. Which publication(s) would you consult for such information as the length of the wharf, the depth of the water alongside, and the loading capacity at the facility?
N a. The Navigational Chart and Light List Vol. VII N b. The International Guide to Canadian Ports and Facilities N c. The Lake Carriers Association Facilities Directory Y d. The United States Coast Pilot #6 3192: How should you signal the crane operator to hoist?
Y a. With forearm vertical and forefinger pointing up, move hand in small horizontal circles. N b. With arm extended downwards and forefinger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circles. N c. Extend arm with fingers closed and thumb pointing upward. N d. Place both fists in front of body with the thumbs pointing upward. 3275: When underway with a tow, you are required to notify the Coast Guard in which casualty situation?
N a. Damage to property amounting to $12,500 N b. Loss of bridge-to-bridge radio capability N c. An injury requiring first aid treatment Y d. Accidental stranding or grounding 3275: When underway with a tow, you are required to notify the Coast Guard in which casualty situation?
N a. Damage to property amounting to $12,500 N b. Loss of bridge-to-bridge radio capability N c. An injury requiring first aid treatment Y d. Accidental stranding or grounding 3400: In a tow made up astern, the fishplate __________.
Y a. connects the hawser to the bridle N b. connects the bridle to the tow N c. keeps the hawser amidships on the tug N d. is the capping piece on the "H" bitt 3451: After inventorying the Naval Control of Shipping publications you find there is no copy of ATP-2, Volume II "Allied Control of Shipping Manual - Bridge Supplement". You should ask for a replacement from the __________.
Y a. Maritime Administration N b. Coast Guard N c. Chief of Naval Operations N d. local Operational Control Authority 4013: What is the minimum size required before a vessel can be documented?
N a. 26 feet; end-to-end over the deck excluding sheer N b. 100 gross tons Y c. 5 net tons N d. 26 feet between perpendiculars 4070: Small floes of rough, hummocky sea ice capable of damaging a vessel __________.
Y a. can usually be detected by radar in a smooth sea at a range of 4 to 6 kilometers N b. are indistinguishable from sea return on the PPI N c. are invisible to radar when covered with a thick layer of snow N d. are usually seen at night before they are close enough to provide a radar echo 4155: Which factor(s) should be considered when loading vehicles or trailers aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Layout of decks N b. Vertical clearances N c. Tie-down and lashing Y d. All of the above 4183: Which of the following lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro vessels should be maintained when not in use?
N a. Chain N b. Wire rope N c. Webbing Y d. All of the above 4213: What does a jib refer to on a crane?
Y a. Boom N b. Topping lift N c. Control cab N d. Liftline 4258: Which statement is TRUE regarding the operation of a crane?
Y a. The crane jib is raised and lowered by the luffing winch. 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. The crane jib is raised and lowered by a jibing winch. 4265: Which statement(s) is/are FALSE concerning crane cargo operations?
N a. Lifting points on all equipment must be safely checked prior to commencing a lift. Y b. Cargo loaded into vehicles and/or containers prior to lifting need not be secured. N c. Never exceed crane manufacturer’s limits concerning the safe working loads of cargo jibs. N d. All the above