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40: You are on a cargo vessel carrying toluol in bulk in portable tanks. Which is a requirement for pumping the toluol?
N a. Hose connections to the tank must be made with a minimum of three bolts. Y b. There must be water pressure on the fire main. N c. You must shut down if another vessel comes alongside. N d. If transferring at anchor, you must display a red flag by day and a red light at night. 127: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "C" is called a __________. (DO44DG )
Y a. breast line N b. shore line N c. spring line N d. stern line 203: 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 pushes the entire vessel away from the bank. Y c. It pulls the stern toward the bank. N d. It heels the vessel toward the bank. 211: A seaman is entitled by law to a release from Foreign Articles when __________.
N a. intoxicated Y b. the vessel is overloaded N c. there is a change of home port N d. there is a change of Master 214: The helm command "meet her" means __________.
Y a. use rudder to check the swing N b. decrease the rudder angle which is on N c. steer more carefully N d. note the course and steady on that heading 306: You are aboard a single-screw vessel with a right-handed propeller. The vessel is dead in the water and the rudder is amidships. If you reverse your engine you would expect your vessel to __________.
Y a. kick its stern to port N b. kick its stern to starboard N c. move astern without swinging N d. swing its stern to starboard, then to port 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 334: The space above the engine room is called the __________.
Y a. fidley N b. gold locker N c. middle hatch N d. noble 624: A serving mallet is used in __________.
Y a. covering wire or fiber rope N b. forcing fids into a line N c. dogging hatches N d. splicing lines 872: In a foreign port with a consulate, the U.S. Consul may excuse the Master from personally appearing before him to consent to the mutual release of an injured seaman, when the __________.
Y a. injury requires immediate inpatient hospitalization of the seaman N b. Master authorizes the agent to act in his place N c. ship is still in port and the seaman can appear before the Consul after medical treatment N d. seaman also consents to the absence, and there is no dispute as to the wages due 884: When towing astern, each towline must meet all of these requirements, EXCEPT ___________ .
Y a. being suitable for use as soon as it is removed from its normal stowage location N b. having wire clips for other than a temporary repair N c. having the end either spliced with a thimble or fitted with a poured socket N d. being free of knots 894: When taking a length of new manila rope from the coil, you should __________.
N a. mount the coil so it will turn like a spool and unreel from the outside N b. roll the coil along the deck and allow the rope to fall off the coil Y c. lay the coil on end with the inside end down, then pull the inside end up through the middle of the coil N d. lay the coil on end with the inside end up then unwind the rope from the outside of the coil 901: What is required to be entered into the Official Logbook?
Y a. Opening a sideport at sea to renew a gasket N b. The annual required stripping and cleaning of the lifeboats N c. The biennial weight test of the lifeboats and falls N d. The drafts on entering port 931: Which is NOT a required entry in the ship's Official Logbook?
N a. Sale of effects of a deceased crew member N b. Medical treatment of an injury N c. Inspections of cargo gear Y d. Dry docking of the vessel 954: In order to correctly open a new coil of manila line, you should __________.
N a. pull the tagged end from the top of the coil Y b. pull the tagged end through the eye of the coil N c. secure the outside end and unroll the coil N d. unreel the coil from a spool 965: While steering by autopilot you notice that the vessel has deviated 15 degrees from course and there is no corrective rudder being applied. As a standard operating procedure you should first __________.
N a. check the setting of the rudder adjustment N b. check the setting of the weather adjustment Y c. switch to hand steering N d. immediately engage the trick wheel 968: The Master may have his/her license suspended or revoked for __________.
N a. carrying stowaways N b. sailing shorthanded Y c. being negligent N d. All of the above 1004: Uncoiling manila line improperly can result in a(n) __________.
N a. number of fishhooks Y b. kink in the line N c. 50% loss of efficiency of the line N d. increase in deterioration of the line 1042: Your vessel has the symbol shown inscribed on the sides amidships. Which statement is TRUE? (D022DG )
N a. This line represents the load line mark for a Great Lakes voyage. Y b. The gross and net tonnage of the ship will change if this mark is submerged and the load line is visible. N c. The line directly under the triangle is at the same level as the summer load line. N d. This is the equivalent of a load line marking for government (CofE, NOAA, MSC) vessels. 1048: You are the person in charge of a vessel involved in a marine casualty. You must notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Inspection Office if the property damage is over __________.
N a. $1,500 N b. $10,000 Y c. $25,000 N d. $50,000 1094: Which statement is TRUE with respect to the elasticity of nylon mooring lines?
N a. Nylon can stretch over forty percent without being in danger of parting. N b. Nylon can be elongated by one-hundred percent before it will part. N c. Nylon will part if it is stretched any more than twenty percent. Y d. Under load, nylon will stretch and thin out but will return to normal size when free of tension. 1108: In which casualty case is it UNNECESSARY to notify the local Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?
N a. A seaman is injured and in the hospital for four days. N b. Nylon mooring line parts while the vessel is tied up and kills a harbor worker who was on the pier. N c. Your vessel is backing from a dock and runs aground, but is pulled off by tugs in 30 minutes. Y d. Your vessel strikes a pier and does $1,500 damage to the pier but none to the vessel. 1128: The most accurate account of cargo on board will be found in the __________.
N a. Manifest N b. charter party Y c. Bill of Lading N d. Portage Bill 1134: The critical point in nylon line elongation is about __________.
N a. 20% N b. 30% Y c. 40% N d. 50% 1157: What is a correct reply to a pilot's request, "How's your head"?
N a. "Steady" Y b. "Passing 150°" N c. "Checked" N d. "Eased to 5° rudder" 1167: A vessel will "squat" when it proceeds underway __________.
N a. only in deep water N b. only in shallow water Y c. in all depths of water N d. only in narrow channels 1206: You are landing a single-screw vessel with a left-handed propeller, starboard side to the dock. As you approach the dock you back your engine with your rudder amidships. You would expect the vessel to __________.
N a. lose headway without swinging N b. turn its bow towards the dock Y c. turn its stern towards the dock N d. drift away from the dock 1257: You are a watchstanding mate and have come to the bridge to relieve the watch. After reviewing the chart and having been briefed by the off-going mate, you are now ready to effect the relief. Which of the following is exemplary of the statement that would officially transfer the watch?
N a. You say to the mate going off watch, "Destination New York, course 283°, speed 16 knots." N b. The mate being relieved says, "You now have the watch, course 147°, speed 15 knots." N c. The mate being relieved says, "All in apparent good order, course 068° per gyro, 075° per standard." Y d. You say to the mate going off watch, "I relieve you, course 321° per gyro, 316° per standard." 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 1402: What form of ice is of land origin?
N a. Shuga N b. Floe N c. Spicule Y d. Bergy bit 1422: A U.S. vessel engaged in foreign trade must be __________.
N a. classed N b. enrolled N c. licensed Y d. registered 1512: 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. R (ROUTINE) N b. Z (FLASH) Y c. O (IMMEDIATE) N d. P (PRIORITY) 1574: Wire rope is galvanized to __________.
Y a. protect it from corrosion due to contact with saltwater N b. make it bend more easily N c. increase its strength N d. increase its circumference 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 1704: Whipping the bitter end of a fiber rope __________.
N a. increases the circumference of the rope N b. makes for easier handling Y c. prevents fraying of the bitter end N d. prevents moisture from entering the bitter end 1714: A "sheepshank" is used to __________.
N a. keep a line from fraying N b. join lines of unequal size N c. stop off a line Y d. shorten a line 1784: The "rolling hitch" could be used to __________.
N a. join two lines of different sizes N b. join two lines of equal sizes N c. add strength to a weak spot in a line Y d. act as a stopper to transfer a line under strain 1787: Which picture represents a blackwall hitch? (DO30DG )
N a. F N b. H N c. P Y d. S 1881: In time of war Naval Control of Shipping Authorities may give orders concerning the __________.
N a. cargo to be loaded N b. final destination Y c. ship's route N d. All of the above 1972: Payment of penalty for a ship's delay after the expiration of lay days due to some fault of the charterer or his agent is known as __________.
Y a. demurrage N b. late fee N c. miscibility N d. volatility 2007: The helm command "shift your rudder" means __________.
N a. double your rudder angle or go to full rudder Y b. change from right rudder to left rudder an equal number of degrees N c. bring your rudder amidships N d. check the swing of the vessel 2059: You are handling a mooring line and are instructed to "Check the line". What should you do?
N a. Ensure the bight is not fouled by taking up slack. N b. Pay out the line smartly and keep it free for running. N c. Secure the line by adding more turns. Y d. Surge the line so it maintains a strain without parting. 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 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. 2186: What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 7? (DO29DG )
N a. 0 N b. 0.5 N c. 1 Y d. 2 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 2256: You are conducting trials to determine the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn, you take ranges and bearings of an isolated light with the results as shown. Based on this information, what is the transfer for a turn of 180°? (D034DG )
N a. 875 yards Y b. 910 yards N c. 975 yards N d. 1015 yards 2268: The helm command "shift your rudder" means __________.
N a. check the swing of the vessel N b. double your rudder angle or go to full rudder N c. bring your rudder amidships Y d. change from right rudder to left rudder, or vice versa, an equal number of degrees 2280: You are conducting trials to determine the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn, you take ranges and bearings of an isolated light with the results as shown. Based on this information, what is the advance for a turn of 45°? (D034DG )
N a. 590 yards N b. 635 yards Y c. 690 yards N d. 740 yards 2285: While writing in the logbook at the end of your watch, you make an error in writing an entry. What is the proper way of correcting this error?
N a. Remove this page of the log book and rewrite all entries on a clean page. N b. Carefully and neatly erase the entry and rewrite it correctly. N c. Blot out the error completely and rewrite the entry correctly. Y d. Cross out the error with a single line, write the correct entry, and initial it. 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. 2540: In small craft terminology, all of the anchor gear between a boat and her anchor is called the __________.
N a. stock N b. chock N c. scope Y d. rode 2872: The Sheer Plan __________.
Y a. shows a longitudinal side elevation N b. is an endwise view of the ship's molded form N c. is usually drawn for the port side only N d. has the forebody to the right of centerline and afterbody to the left of centerline 2890: A vessel cannot comply with all of the SOLAS requirements due to its construction. Where will this be indicated?
N a. Nowhere; the vessel must comply to engage in international trade. N b. On the reverse of the SOLAS certificate Y c. On the Exemption Certificate N d. On the Certificate of Inspection 3167: Which statement concerning a 298 GRT inspected tug engaged in towing from Seattle, WA, to Alaska is TRUE?
N a. No able seamen are required. Y b. Each crew member must be issued a certificate of discharge at the time of discharge. N c. A licensed Master of Towing Vessels may serve as Master. N d. Crew must be signed on before a Shipping Commissioner. 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 4108: Any vehicle to be loaded aboard a Ro-Ro vessel must __________.
N a. weigh less than 22 tons Y b. be provided with an effective braking system N c. have securing points with each aperture capable of accepting more than one lashing N d. All of the above 4136: A disadvantage of using chain lashing on heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it __________.
N a. can wrap around cargo N b. is easily damaged N c. is affected by temperature Y d. does not absorb shock 4249: Which action(s) are included in crane operations?
N a. Pre-operation of the anchor windlass N b. Preparing steam on deck Y c. Luff, slew, and hoist operations N d. All of the above 4263: Which statement(s) is/are TRUE concerning crane cargo operations?
N a. Lifting points on all equipment must be safely checked prior to commencing a lift. N b. Cargo loaded into vehicles and/or containers prior to lifting needs to be properly secured so as to prevent shifting during transport. N c. Never exceed crane manufacturer’s limits concerning the safe working loads of cargo jibs. Y d. All the above