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275: You have taken another vessel in tow. You can tell that the towing speed is too fast when the __________.
N a. vessels are not in step N b. tow line feels like it is "jumping" when touched Y c. catenary comes clear of the water N d. towed vessel goes "in irons" 301: You are signing on a crew. Which person is presenting a Merchant Mariner's Document (MMD) that you should suspect as being invalid?
N a. An AB with an endorsement of "Any unlicensed rating in the deck department including Able Seaman" Y b. A seaman with an MMD only endorsed as "Bosun" N c. A Purser with an MMD only endorsed "See certificate of registry" N d. A Chief Steward with an MMD only endorsed as "Steward's Dept. (FH)" 302: You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker with orders to load diethylamine. What is NOT a requirement for transporting this cargo?
N a. You must have two toxic vapor detectors or the pumproom must meet special requirements. N b. Each crew member must be provided with an emergency escape breathing apparatus. Y c. A person taking cargo samples must wear protective clothing. N d. If you are carrying propionic acid also, the venting systems must be segregated. 303: What requires a Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death?
N a. Collision with a bridge N b. Injury beyond first aid N c. loss of life Y d. All of the above 341: The Certificate of Freeboard is the __________.
Y a. Load Line Certificate N b. Certificate of Inspection N c. Admeasurer's Certificate N d. Forecastle Card 417: When inspecting wire rope that has been in use for some time, one must look for __________.
N a. fishhooks N b. kinks N c. worn spots Y d. All of the above 445: Where are the towing bitts best placed for towing purposes?
N a. Near the centerline and over the rudders N b. On each side of the vessel near the stern Y c. Forward of the rudder post and close to the tug's center of pivot N d. As far aft as possible 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) 678: Prior to being able to sail, each vessel that carries grain in bulk must have a certificate of loading issued by the __________.
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. Lloyds of London Y c. National Cargo Bureau N d. U.S. Salvage 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 731: A Deratization Exemption Certificate is valid for a period of __________.
N a. no time limit so long as Certificate of Sanitation is valid N b. no time limit so long as no evidence of rodents aboard N c. 1 year Y d. 6 months 776: In most cases, when a large merchant vessel enters shallow water at high speed the __________.
N a. maneuverability will increase N b. speed will increase Y c. bow will squat farther than the stern N d. vessel will rise slightly, on a level plane 856: A wedge of water building up between the bow and nearer bank which forces the bow out and away describes __________.
Y a. bank cushion N b. bank suction N c. combined effect N d. bend effect 911: Which entry is NOT required in the Official Logbook?
N a. Steering gear tests N b. Position of the load line and freeboard upon sailing Y c. Commencement and termination of cargo operations N d. Closure of hatches and sideports upon sailing 986: When running before a heavy sea, moving weights aft will affect the handling of a vessel by __________.
N a. reducing rolling N b. increasing rolling Y c. reducing yawing N d. increasing yawing 1082: A lashing used to secure two barges side by side, lashed in an "X" fashion, is called a __________.
N a. backing wire Y b. scissor wire N c. face wire N d. breast wire 1097: Which of the knots, bends, or hitches shown in the illustration would you use to properly secure a bosun's chair to a gantline? (D030DG )
N a. I N b. P Y c. R N d. X 1119: A single fitting installed in a pipeline that either blanks off the pipe or allows a full flow passage of a liquid through the pipe is referred to as a __________.
N a. blind flange N b. pivot coupling N c. quick-release coupling Y d. spectacle flange 1228: A cargo exception would appear on __________.
Y a. a Bill of Lading N b. the cargo manifest N c. the Export Declaration N d. a Letter of Indemnity 1228: A cargo exception would appear on __________.
Y a. a Bill of Lading N b. the cargo manifest N c. the Export Declaration N d. a Letter of Indemnity 1230: Which statement concerning solid floors is TRUE?
N a. They must be watertight. Y b. They may have lightening, limber, or air holes cut into them. N c. They are built of structural frames connected by angle struts and stiffeners, with flanged plate brackets at each end. N d. They are lighter than open floors. 1241: A Notice of Marine Casualty to a vessel must include __________.
N a. the estimated cost of damage Y b. the name of the owner or agent of the vessel N c. an evaluation of who was at fault N d. the amount of ballast on board 1355: Ice concentration is measured in OKTAs. What percentage of the sea surface is ice-covered with 6 OKTAs concentration?
N a. 6% N b. 50% N c. 60% Y d. 75% 1370: The strength of a deck will be increased by adding __________.
N a. camber Y b. deck beam brackets N c. hatch beams N d. sheer 1375: A chain stripper is used to __________.
Y a. prevent chain from clinging to the wildcat N b. clean the marine debris from the chain N c. flake chain from a boat's chain locker N d. clean chain prior to an x-ray inspection 1391: The basic shipping paper that forms an agreement between a shipowner and a charterer is a __________.
N a. Cargo Declaration N b. Charter Commission Y c. Charter Party N d. Letter of Intent 1534: Which statement(s) is(are) TRUE concerning wire rope?
Y a. Wire rope should be condemned if the outside wires are worn to one-half their original diameter. N b. Wire rope should be condemned if the fiber core appears moist. N c. Wire rope which is right-hand laid should be coiled counterclockwise to prevent kinking. N d. All of the above 1601: What would be prima facie evidence of unseaworthiness?
Y a. Overloading N b. Overstowage N c. Overbooking N d. Overcarriage 1634: A monkey fist is found on a __________.
Y a. heaving line N b. lead line N c. manrope N d. mooring line 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 1643: The splice designed to pass easily through a block is called a(n) __________.
N a. eye splice N b. short splice Y c. long splice N d. block splice 1732: Which picture in illustration D030DG represents a half hitch? (D030DG )
Y a. U N b. S N c. K N d. H 1894: A load line is assigned by __________.
N a. the U.S. Customs N b. the U.S. Department of Energy N c. the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Y d. a recognized classification society approved by the U.S. Coast Guard 1923: Disregarding friction, a twofold purchase when rove to disadvantage has a mechanical advantage of __________.
N a. 2 N b. 3 Y c. 4 N d. 5 1965: A maritime lien may be placed against __________.
N a. any assets that a ship's owner may have Y b. a vessel, cargo, or freight N c. objects that are fixed and immovable, such as wharves N d. the vessel only 2067: What is the mechanical advantage, neglecting friction, of tackle number 12? (DO29DG )
N a. 3 N b. 5.5 N c. 6 Y d. 7 2172: The lower hold of your vessel has a bale cubic of 52,000 cu. ft. You will load a cargo of cases, each weighing 380 lbs. and measuring 3 ft. x 2 ft. x 2 ft. The estimated broken stowage is 15%. How many tons of cases can be loaded?
N a. 137 tons N b. 161 tons Y c. 625 tons N d. 969 tons 2177: Under normal weather and sea conditions when securing a stack of containers with non-locking fittings, lashings are required when the tier exceeds what height?
Y a. Lashings are always required N b. One container N c. Two containers N d. Three containers 2195: You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking the radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are as listed. Based on this data what is the transfer for a turn of 180°? (D035DG )
N a. 745 yards N b. 770 yards Y c. 840 yards N d. 890 yards 2199: What is the name of tackle number 2? (DO29DG )
N a. Whip N b. Onefold purchase N c. Single purchase Y d. Gun tackle 2311: In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated FLASH will be delivered within __________.
Y a. 10 minutes if possible N b. 1 to 6 hours N c. 30 minutes to 1 hour N d. 3 hours to start of business the following day 2460: You are operating a twin-screw vessel and lose your port engine. You continue to operate on your starboard engine only. Which action would you take to move your vessel ahead in a straight line?
Y a. Compensate with right rudder. N b. Compensate with left rudder. N c. Surge the starboard engine. N d. Rudder amidships - no compensation is necessary on a twin-screw vessel. 2564: The major components which determine the length of catenary in a deployed anchor cable are water depth, cable tension, and __________.
N a. environmental forces N b. bottom conditions Y c. cable weight N d. water density 2580: You want to double the strength of a mooring line by using two lines. To accomplish this, the second line must __________.
N a. be 1 1/2 times the diameter of the first N b. be married to the first N c. not cross the first Y d. be of the same length 2659: The shearing stresses on a ship's structure are usually greatest at __________.
N a. the bow N b. the stern N c. midships Y d. the ship's quarter-length points 2729: The load line markings shown are inscribed on the vessel's __________. (D031DG )
N a. port side N b. starboard side Y c. port and starboard sides N d. stern 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. 2921: The process of lowering a boom to a horizontal position and onto its deck support is called __________.
N a. spotting a boom N b. collaring a boom Y c. cradling a boom N d. toppling a boom 2935: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) when it becomes necessary to send a distress message. Which precedence would you assign this message?
N a. R (ROUTINE) N b. P (PRIORITY) Y c. O (IMMEDIATE) N d. Z (FLASH) 2986: Sulfuric acid is a __________.
N a. clear syrupy liquid with no odor Y b. colorless-to-brown liquid with a choking odor when hot N c. colorless liquid with a pleasant fruity odor N d. whitish liquid with a faint, pleasant odor 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 3487: The opening in the deck that leads the anchor cable outside the hull is the __________.
Y a. hawsepipe N b. fall pipe N c. drop-pipe N d. spill pipe 3489: You are lifting a 5-ton weight with a single whip rove on a swinging boom set at an angle of 60° to the horizontal. Use the formula for the size of a shackle with a safe working load and determine the minimum size shackle that should be used to secure the head block to the boom?
N a. 1 inch N b. 1 3/8 inch N c. 1 1/2 inch Y d. 1 7/8 inch 3562: The signal man assisting a crane operator has his arm extended with his fingers closed and thumb pointing upward. This is the signal to __________.
Y a. raise the boom N b. raise the hook N c. raise the boom and hook N d. check the boom stop 3570: As look-out, you spot an object 45° off your port bow. You should report the object as __________.
Y a. broad on the port bow N b. 3 points on the port bow N c. 3 points forward of the port beam N d. on the port beam 4006: No hot work shall be performed on board a vessel with hazardous materials as cargo unless the work is approved by the __________.
N a. American Bureau of Shipping Y b. local U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port N c. National Cargo Bureau N d. harbormaster 4107: Which of the following are considered to be "road vehicles" that can be carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
Y a. Semi-trailer N b. Train N c. Articulated train N d. All of the above 4267: Which statement is TRUE concerning the tandem working arrangement of pedestal cranes when completing a quad lift?
Y a. The discharge is slow due to the size of the cargo and all the cranes working together. N b. The cargo discharge can be accomplished with controlled pendulation. 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. 4274: During which condition should the operator of a pedestal crane shutdown operations?
N a. Bunkering barge alongside N b. Potable water spill on deck Y c. Crane hydraulic hose bursts N d. Trim greater than 4 feet 4382: What does item "C" refer to in this illustration of a 30-ton pedestal crane? (D045DG )
N a. Equalizing beam N b. Hoist fall spreader Y c. Rider block N d. Block/hook assembly