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6: Which statement about a tunnel bow thruster is TRUE?
Y a. It provides lateral control without affecting headway. N b. It is fully effective at speeds up to about six knots. N c. It can be used to slow the ship in addition to backing down. N d. It will allow you to hold a position when the current is from astern. 79: Ullages on tankers are measured from __________.
Y a. an above-deck datum such as the top of the ullage pipe N b. the tank ceiling aboard transversely framed vessels N c. the tank top N d. a thievage mark below the edge of the deck 90: You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker. The loading plan includes cargoes of diethylenetriamine and formamide. Which statement concerning the stowage of these cargoes is TRUE?
N a. They must be separated by a void space or empty tank. N b. The cargoes must have individual venting systems. N c. The valves in common piping systems must be chained closed and locked. Y d. The minimum segregation required is a single bulkhead. 104: You are on watch at sea at night when a fire breaks out in #3 hold just forward of the bridge. You would NOT __________.
N a. call the Master Y b. proceed to the space and inspect the extent of the fire N c. shut down the cargo hold ventilation N d. sound the fire alarm signal to roust out all hands 223: Who is responsible for providing urine specimen collection kits to be used following a serious marine incident?
N a. Qualified medical personnel Y b. The marine employer N c. The U.S. Coast Guard N d. The local police department 241: If there are any changes in the crew in a foreign port, the changes will be made by __________.
N a. the Master on the Certified Crew List Y b. the Master on the Shipping Articles N c. U.S. Consul on the Certified Crew List N d. U.S. Consul on the Shipping Articles 385: In controlling pollution, which action should be taken after all dirty ballast has been transferred to the slop tank and prior to discharge through the oily water separator?
N a. The clean tanks should be ballasted. Y b. The slops should be allowed time to settle. N c. Chemicals should be added to emulsify the oil. N d. The dirty ballast tank is crude oil washed. 450: Once a vessel has loaded packaged hazardous cargo, the cargo spaces shall be inspected. The spaces shall also be inspected at least once in every 24 hours. The only exception to daily inspection is when __________.
Y a. a vessel is equipped with an automatic smoke or fire detecting system N b. the cargo hatches are of steel construction N c. the cargo is of a nonflammable type N d. there is sufficient fire protection located on the main deck adjacent to the cargo hatch 499: 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 506: With rudders amidships and negligible wind, a twin-screw vessel moving astern with both engines backing will back __________.
N a. to port N b. to starboard Y c. in a fairly straight line N d. in a circular motion 557: A report of casualty to a vessel must include __________.
N a. the estimated cost of damage N b. an evaluation of who was at fault N c. the amount of ballast on board Y d. the name of the owner or agent of the vessel 617: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "A" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. onshore stern line Y b. offshore stern line N c. after breast line N d. after spring line 625: Which statement is FALSE?
N a. Your stern is sucked down and your draft increases when going from deep to shallow water. N b. Excessive speed while passing moored vessels may cause them to surge and break their moorings. N c. Excessive speed while passing a tow being pushed ahead or pushing a tow into an eddy too fast may break up the tow. Y d. None of the above 704: Laying out a line in successive circles flat on deck with the bitter end in the center is known as __________.
N a. coiling N b. faking Y c. flemishing N d. lining 717: It is the responsibility of the Master to ensure that __________.
N a. the muster list is posted in each compartment Y b. temporary personnel and visitors are advised of emergency stations N c. names of crew members are listed on the muster list N d. no changes are made to the muster list 982: The muster list must be posted in conspicuous locations and signed by the __________.
N a. safety officer N b. Coast Guard Officer approving the bill N c. owner Y d. Master 984: To coil a right-laid rope, you should coil the line in __________.
Y a. a clockwise direction N b. a counterclockwise direction N c. alternating clockwise and counterclockwise directions N d. either a clockwise or counterclockwise directions 1049: You have water washed your cargo tanks using the fixed machines. What should you do before using portable machines to clean areas screened from the wash of the fixed machine by structural members?
Y a. Ventilate the tank to eliminate any electrostatically charged mist. N b. Attach the water supply hose to the portable machine after the cleaning head is positioned inside the tank. N c. Insure that the tanks are not stripped until the final wash is started. N d. Ground the fixed machines to eliminate any electrostatic buildup on the cleaning head. 1105: You are rigging a stage over the ship's side to serve as a working platform. For stability of the stage, the downhaul to one end of the stage and the downhaul to the other end, which are used for lowering the stage, should be led __________.
N a. both to the inboard side of the stage N b. both to the outboard side of the stage Y c. one to the inboard and the other to the outboard N d. either both to the inboard or both to the outboard side of the stage 1166: You are 15 feet off a pier and docking a vessel using only a bow and stern breast line. Once the slack is out of both lines you begin to haul in on the bow breast line. What is the effect on the vessel?
N a. The bow will come in and the stern will go out. N b. The whole ship moves toward the pier. Y c. The bow will come in and the stern will remain the same distance off the pier. N d. The stern will come in and the bow will remain the same distance off the pier. 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 1242: You are a watchstanding mate and have come to the bridge to relieve the watch while underway at sea. The watch should not be transferred __________.
N a. during an engine speed change Y b. during a navigational course change N c. unless the helm is in the "hand" mode N d. All of the above 1275: The tension on an anchor cable increases so that the angle of the catenary to the seabed at the anchor reaches 10°. How will this affect the anchor in sandy soil?
N a. It will have no effect. N b. It will increase the holding power. Y c. It will reduce the holding power. N d. It will cause the anchor to snag. 1286: The anchors should be dropped well out from the pier while at a Mediterranean moor to __________.
N a. eliminate navigational hazards by allowing the chain to lie along the harbor bottom N b. increase the anchor's reliability by providing a large catenary in the chain Y c. permit the ship to maneuver in the stream while weighing anchors N d. prevent damage to the stern caused by swinging against the pier in the approach 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. 1346: The best method of determining if a vessel is dragging anchor is to note __________.
N a. the amount of line paid out N b. how much the vessel sheers while at anchor N c. any change in the tautness of the anchor chain Y d. changes in bearings of fixed objects onshore 1451: The implied condition(s) with respect to the doctrine of deviation in a marine insurance policy is(are) __________.
N a. that the cargo be discharged from the vessel with customary dispatch N b. that the voyage be commenced in a reasonable time N c. that the voyage be pursued over the usual and direct route Y d. All of the above 1571: As Chief Officer of a vessel underway, it comes to your attention that the vessel is, in some manner, unseaworthy. Under such circumstances the Master is required to take action upon receiving __________.
N a. information of such condition from yourself Y b. notification of such condition from yourself and the Second Officer N c. notification of such condition from yourself and any other member of the crew N d. notification of such condition from yourself or the Second Officer 1579: What is the minimum standard for making an eye splice in a wire to be used as cargo gear?
Y a. Make three tucks with full strands, remove half the wires from each strand, and make two more tucks. N b. Make four tucks in each strand, cut away every other strand, and make two more tucks with each remaining strand. N c. Make four tucks with each full strand. N d. Make six tucks with each strand, removing a few wires from each strand as each additional tuck is made. 1896: You are on a large merchant vessel entering a U,S, port. There is a Pilot on board and he has the conn. Which statement is TRUE?
Y a. The Master is responsible for the safe navigation of the ship and the Pilot is employed for his local knowledge. N b. The Pilot is solely responsible for the safe maneuvering of the ship only if he is required to be on board by law. N c. The Pilot is solely responsible for the internal working of the ship. N d. The Pilot becomes solely responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel only if the Master relinquishes the conn. 1993: The usual method of arranging a line on deck so that it will run out easily without kinking or fouling is __________.
N a. coiling the line Y b. faking down the line N c. flemishing the line N d. racking the line 2143: Your vessel was damaged and initially assumed a significant list and trim; however, further increase has been slow. Based on this data, what should you expect?
N a. The slowing is only temporary and the vessel will probably suddenly capsize or plunge from loss of stability due to change in the waterplane area. Y b. The vessel can probably be saved if further flooding can be stopped. N c. The vessel will continue to slowly list and/or trim due to the free surface effect and free communication effect. N d. The vessel will suddenly flop to the same or greater angle of list on the other side and may capsize. 2196: You are using tackle number 10 to lift a weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook (w) of tackle number 4. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig? (DO29DG )
N a. 24 Y b. 20 N c. 13 N d. 9 2248: A "wet cargo" refers to __________.
N a. a cargo that will be damaged if it gets wet N b. bulk liquids N c. cargoes that will cause condensation Y d. liquids in containers 2255: You are using tackle number 2 to lift a weight of 100 lbs. If you include 10 percent of the weight for each sheave for friction, what is the pull on the hauling part required to lift the weight? (D029DG )
N a. 50 lbs. N b. 55 lbs. Y c. 60 lbs. N d. 110 lbs. 2300: In the stowage of deck cargo, "cribbing" is __________.
Y a. placed on deck to support the cargo N b. separation pieces used to keep cylinders upright and steady N c. shims for stowing baled cargo N d. nets placed across the hatch opening to keep the cargo from falling in the hatch 2344: An example of an anchor which has a stock is a __________.
N a. Bruce anchor N b. Dunn anchor N c. Hook anchor Y d. Danforth anchor 2462: Which term describes a part of a natural fiber line?
N a. Twines Y b. Fibers N c. Lays N d. Lacings 2492: When a tug makes up to a large vessel, the spring line should lead from the forwardmost part of the tug so that __________.
N a. friction on the spring line is minimized N b. the length of the spring line is minimized N c. the head line and spring line can be worked simultaneously Y d. the tug can pivot freely 2822: Which statement about stopping a vessel is TRUE?
N a. A lightly laden vessel requires as much stopping distance as a fully laden vessel when the current is from astern. N b. A vessel is dead in the water when the back wash from astern operation reaches the bow. N c. A tunnel bow thruster can be used in an emergency to reduce the stopping distance. Y d. When a vessel is dead in the water any speed displayed by Doppler log reflects the current. 2883: While you are on watch entering port, the Master gives the helmsman a rudder command which conflicts with a rudder command from the Pilot. You should make sure the helmsman __________.
N a. brings the rudder to a point midway between the two conflicting positions N b. obeys the Pilot N c. asks you for instructions Y d. obeys the Master 2896: You are proceeding against the current on a river in the Great Lakes System. You are meeting a downbound vessel. Both vessels are power-driven. The other vessel sounds one short blast. You must __________.
N a. change course to port N b. hold course and speed N c. sound three short blasts Y d. sound one short blast 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 2928: How should you signal the crane operator to raise the boom and lower the load?
N a. Extend arm with the palm down and hold this position rigidly. N b. Place both fists in front of your body with thumbs pointing toward each other. N c. Clasp hands in front of your body. Y d. Extend arm with the thumb pointing up, and flex the fingers in and out for as long as the load movement is desired. 2957: Your vessel is to dock bow in at a pier without the assistance of tugboats. Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?
N a. Bow breast line N b. Inshore head line N c. Stern breast line Y d. Bow spring line 2982: How should you signal the crane operator to stop?
N a. Place both fists in front of your body with the thumbs pointing outward. N b. With both arms extended out and palms down, move arms back and forth. Y c. Extend arm with the palm down and hold this position rigidly. N d. Clasp hands in front of your body. 3146: How should you signal the crane operator to use the main hoist?
N a. Use one hand to give any motion signal, and place the other hand motionless in front of the hand giving the motion signal. N b. Extend arm with the thumb pointing up and flex the fingers in and out for as long as the load movement is desired. N c. First tap your elbow with one hand, and then proceed to use regular signals. Y d. First tap the top of your head with your fist, and then proceed to use regular signals. 3292: The forecastle card is a(n) __________.
N a. unlicensed shipping card from the union N b. quarters allocation Y c. copy of the shipping agreement N d. Muster List ("Station Bill") 3338: What is used to prevent wear on towlines that bear on hard surfaces?
Y a. Chafing gear N b. Chocks N c. Grease N d. Boots 3516: The signal man has both arms extended out, palms down, and is moving his arms back and forth. This is the signal for __________.
N a. keep lifting N b. swing right N c. swing left Y d. emergency stop 3602: What is the penalty for desertion?
N a. Fine of not more than 2000 dollars and forfeiture of wages N b. Imprisonment for not more than 2 years and/or a fine of not more than 2000 dollars N c. Revocation of Merchant Mariner's Document (and license if applicable) and forfeiture of wages due Y d. Forfeiture of money and property left on the vessel, and wages due 3604: The Jews' harp is indicated by which letter? (D038DG )
Y a. K N b. J N c. H N d. F 3662: Unless extremely flexible wire rope is used, the sheave diameter should always be as large as possible, but should never be less than __________.
Y a. 20 times the rope diameter N b. 10 times the rope diameter N c. 2 times the rope diameter N d. the rope diameter 3724: What part of the ground tackle is the most likely to develop fractures due to extensive anchor use?
N a. Anchor shank N b. Swivel Y c. Jews' harp N d. Fluke 4069: The horizontal fore-and-aft movement of a vessel is called __________.
N a. yaw N b. sway N c. heave Y d. surge 4125: Which variable factor affects the initial lashing requirements aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Age of vehicle or cargo unit Y b. Size and weight of vehicle/cargo unit N c. Reputation of shipper concerning condition of cargo N d. Air pressure in the vehicles tires 4163: According to the IMO Code, what are the minimum number of securing points that should be on each side of a "road vehicle", whose gross vehicle mass is between 20 tons and 30 tons, when carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. One N b. Two Y c. Three N d. None of the above 4175: Which of the following is NOT necessary, prior to loading or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro vessel?
N a. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds. N b. Lower the stern ramp. Y c. Turn on the red cargo light. N d. Raise/open the stern door. 4178: Which of the following actions are stated in the correct order prior to loading or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro vessel?
Y a. Lower the stern ramp, raise/open the stern door, turn on ventilation for cargo holds N b. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, raise/open the stern door, lower the stern ramp N c. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, lower the stern ramp, raise/open the stern door N d. Raise/open the stern door, lower the stern ramp, turn on ventilation for cargo holds 4215: The electrical components for each single crane are installed in its __________.
N a. crane house N b. machinery base N c. turntable Y d. All of the above