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22: A wildcat is a __________.
Y a. deeply-grooved drum on the windlass with sprockets which engage the links of the anchor chain N b. winch that is running out of control due to a failure of the overspeed trips N c. line that has jumped off the gypsyhead while under strain N d. nylon line that parts under strain and whips back in a hazardous manner 31: An embarked Pilot __________.
Y a. is a specialist hired for his local navigational knowledge N b. is solely responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel N c. relieves the Master of his duties N d. relieves the officer of the watch 36: The distance that a vessel travels from the time that the order to put engines full astern until the vessel is dead in the water is known as __________.
N a. advance Y b. head reach N c. surge N d. transfer 47: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) and wish to send a message warning of a hurricane. Which precedence would you assign this message?
Y a. O (IMMEDIATE) N b. P (PRIORITY) N c. R (ROUTINE) N d. Z (FLASH) 57: Under title 46 of the United States Code, the person in charge of a documented vessel who fails to report a complaint of a sexual offense may be __________.
N a. charged with accessory to sexual assault Y b. fined up to $5,000 N c. imprisoned for up to one year N d. All of the above 65: Under title 46 of the United States Code, the person in charge of a documented vessel who fails to report a complaint of a sexual offense may be __________.
N a. charged with accessory to sexual assault N b. imprisoned for up to one year Y c. fined up to $5,000 N d. All of the above 133: The standard unit of liquid volume used in the petroleum industry, as well as the tanker industry, is a __________.
Y a. barrel N b. drum N c. gallon N d. liter 189: Reid vapor pressure is __________.
N a. exerted by liquid cargo on the sides of a tank N b. exerted by liquid cargo on a cargo hose body N c. the lowest temperature and pressure that will cause a flammable liquid to give off vapors Y d. a measurement of the amount of flammable vapors given off by a liquid at a certain temperature 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 299: Cargo transfer operations on a tank vessel need NOT be stopped when __________.
Y a. a tug comes alongside while the tanker is loading grade D and E cargoes N b. a large, fresh oil spill is discovered immediately adjacent to the side of the tanker N c. there is an electrical storm in the vicinity N d. there is a fire on the dock or on a nearby vessel 351: Which certificate is issued by the American Bureau of Shipping?
N a. Certificate of Inspection Y b. Load Line Certificate N c. Safety Equipment Certificate N d. Permit to Proceed for repairs 443: The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the hogging numeral. (Get Table Data)
N a. 86.72 numeral N b. 89.98 numeral Y c. 91.40 numeral N d. 93.18 numeral 453: What purpose does a tow hook serve?
Y a. To quickly connect or release the towing hawser N b. To help pick up the towing hawser from the water N c. To prevent the towing hawser from fouling the propeller N d. To recover the towing hawser from a barge 465: Which structural members improve a towing vessel's chance of surviving punctured shell plating?
N a. Stringers N b. Longitudinals Y c. Transverse watertight bulkheads N d. The rake 479: Your tank vessel is loaded down to her marks, and you find that she has too much trim by the stern. To adjust the trim you may __________.
N a. add ballast forward N b. load more cargo forward Y c. shift bunkers forward N d. All of the above 630: You are doing a Williamson turn. Your vessel has swung about 60° from the original course heading. You should __________.
N a. put the rudder amidships and check the swing N b. stop the engines and prepare to maneuver to pick up the man in the water Y c. shift your rudder N d. increase to maximum speed 686: The effect known as "bank cushion" acts in which of the following ways on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?
Y a. It forces the bow away from the bank. N b. It forces the stern away from the bank. N c. It forces the entire vessel away from the bank. N d. It heels the vessel toward the bank. 712: What is the effect of releasing the towline in a tripping situation?
Y a. It disconnects the capsizing force and allows the tug to recover from its list. N b. It frees the tug from its towing responsibilities. N c. There is no effect other than relief. N d. Yawing 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 878: You are going to load bales of wool having a stowage factor of 96 in #3 lower hold which has a bale cubic of 84,000. How many tons of wool can be stowed in the compartment?
N a. 577 N b. 602 N c. 654 Y d. 875 892: On a shallow water tow, the catenary of the towline should be __________.
N a. large Y b. small N c. eliminated N d. adjusted frequently 920: A vessel's light displacement is 12,000 tons. Its heavy displacement is 28,000 tons. When fully loaded it carries 200 tons of fuel and 100 tons of water and stores. What is the cargo carrying capacity in tons?
N a. 11,700 tons Y b. 15,700 tons N c. 16,000 tons N d. 27,700 tons 934: Which method is used to detect rot in manila lines?
Y a. Opening the strands and examining the inner fibers N b. Measuring the reduction in circumference of the line N c. Observing for the appearance of mildew on the outer surface N d. Feeling the surface of the line for broken fibers 1074: A new coil of nylon line should be opened by __________.
N a. pulling the end up through the eye of the coil N b. taking a strain on both ends N c. uncoiling from the outside with the coil standing on end Y d. unreeling from a spool 1184: A new coil of nylon line should be opened by __________.
N a. pulling the end up through the eye of the coil N b. uncoiling from the outside with the coil standing on end N c. taking a strain on both ends Y d. unreeling from a spool 1224: Which is NOT a recommended practice when handling nylon line?
N a. Nylon lines which become slippery because of oil or grease should be scrubbed down. Y b. Manila line stoppers should be used for holding nylon hawsers. N c. When easing out nylon line, keep an extra turn on the bitt to prevent slipping. N d. Iced-over nylon lines should be thawed and drained before stowing. 1484: A metal eye spliced into a wire is called a __________.
N a. cyclops N b. fish eye Y c. thimble N d. chip 1511: A vessel has been damaged by fire. The survey shows the cost of repairs will exceed the value of the repaired vessel. This is an example of a(n) __________.
Y a. constructive total loss N b. salvage loss N c. actual loss N d. preferred loss 1635: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "B" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. after breast line N b. after spring line N c. offshore stern line Y d. inshore stern line 1678: Grade D combustible liquids have a maximum flash point of __________.
N a. 109°F N b. 100°F Y c. 149°F N d. 80°F 1734: Which knot reduces the strength of a line by the LEAST amount?
N a. Bowline N b. Clove hitch N c. Sheet bend Y d. Two half hitches 1961: A sufficient amount of chain must be veered when anchoring a vessel to ensure __________.
N a. the vessel has enough room to swing while at anchor Y b. the anchor flukes bite into the ocean bottom N c. there is a sufficient scope of chain to keep the anchor on the bottom N d. there is more chain out than there is in the chain locker 2002: The structural member indicated by the letter K was fitted in segments between continuous longitudinals. It is known as which type of floor? (D033DG )
Y a. Intercostal N b. Open N c. Lightened N d. Non-watertight 2028: When making up a long, large coastwise tow, which of the following procedures is INCORRECT?
N a. A chain towing bridle is generally preferred N b. Safety shackles should be used when connecting to the fishplate N c. Rig tripping ropes (retrieving lines) Y d. Back-up wires are left slack 2045: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman will find it helpful to know the __________.
N a. deviation on that heading N b. variation in the area N c. leeway Y d. amount of helm carried for a steady course 2088: You have been towing astern and have just let go the tow. Your deckhands are pulling in and faking the towline by hand on the stern. The most dangerous action to take is to __________.
N a. continue ahead at slow speed N b. continue ahead at half speed N c. stop your engines Y d. back down on your engines 2097: What is the name of tackle number 11? (DO29DG )
N a. Three-two purchase Y b. Double luff tackle N c. Gun tackle N d. Topping lift 2175: Which is a negotiated charter?
Y a. Fixture N b. Bill of Lading N c. Conference agreement N d. All of the above 2253: What is the area of a circle with a radius of 17 feet after a sector of 57° has been removed?
Y a. 764.17 sq. ft N b. 190.66 sq. ft N c. 145.27 sq. ft N d. 36.85 sq. ft 2303: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) and wish to send a message warning of a hurricane. Which precedence would you assign this message?
N a. P (PRIORITY) N b. Z (FLASH) N c. R (ROUTINE) Y d. O (IMMEDIATE) 2456: Which term describes a part of a natural fiber line?
N a. Lacings N b. Lays Y c. Strands N d. Twines 2480: A Danforth lightweight anchor does NOT hold well in which type of bottom?
N a. Mud Y b. Grass N c. Sand N d. Clay 2595: Yawing can be described as __________.
N a. jumping on the towline as the tow pitches N b. jumping on the towline as the tow slams into waves Y c. veering from side to side on the end of the towline N d. corkscrew motion of the tow due to wave action 2666: On the Great Lakes, short-term fluctuations in water levels may be a result of any of the following EXCEPT __________.
N a. strong winds N b. sudden changes in barometric pressure N c. seiches Y d. below normal rain fall 2672: The term "scantlings" refers to the __________.
N a. draft of a vessel Y b. measurements of structural members N c. requirements for ship's gear N d. placement of a vessel's load line 2714: The major components which determine the length of catenary in a deployed anchor cable are cable tension, cable weight, and __________.
N a. water density N b. bottom conditions N c. environmental forces Y d. water depth 2809: The fitting at the end of a cargo line in a tank that allows suction to be taken close to the bottom of a tank is a __________.
N a. suction end N b. strainer Y c. bell-mouth N d. vacuum valve 3032: Ice is often strong enough to halt navigation through the St. Lawrence Seaway by mid- __________.
N a. October N b. November Y c. December N d. January 3096: When loading a cargo of taconite, proper sequencing of loading by hatch number is necessary to __________.
N a. provide the proper trim N b. prevent negative stability from developing Y c. prevent excessive longitudinal stresses N d. control list 3234: Rolling is angular motion of the vessel about what axis?
Y a. Longitudinal N b. Transverse N c. Vertical N d. Centerline 3321: By law, the maximum penalty for failing (without reasonable cause) to give aid in the case of collision is __________.
N a. one year imprisonment or $500 N b. two years imprisonment or $500 Y c. two years imprisonment or $1000 N d. two years imprisonment or $2000 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 3614: While you are on watch, you learn that a crewman has not been seen on board for the past three hours. Which type of turn is best in this man-overboard situation?
N a. Round Y b. Scharnow N c. Racetrack N d. Single turn of 180° 3950: In general, an unreinforced vessel can safely navigate in ice provided the concentration does not exceed how many OKTAs?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 4067: When steering a vessel, a good helmsman does NOT __________.
N a. use as little rudder as possible to maintain course N b. advise his relief of the course being steered N c. consider steering a vessel a highly responsible job Y d. use as much rudder as possible to maintain course 4223: What does item "A" refer to in this illustration of a 30-ton pedestal crane? (D045DG )
N a. Boom luffing falls Y b. Cargo hoist falls N c. Remote block tagline system N d. Slewing cable 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. 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. 4280: Which statement is FALSE concerning a tagline as used with a 30-ton pedestal crane?
Y a. Taglines are wire rope purchases that raise and lower the jib. N b. Taglines are wire ropes for horizontal positioning of the rider block. N c. Taglines can be fastened to corners of vehicles or containers. N d. The crane might not have taglines installed in its rigging system. 4383: What does item "A" refer to in this illustration of a 30-ton pedestal crane? (D045DG )
N a. Boom luffing falls Y b. Cargo hoist falls N c. Remote block tagline system N d. Slewing cable