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7: The mooring line labeled "F" is called a __________. (D044DG )
Y a. breast line N b. bow line N c. forward spring line N d. None of the above 45: Which shallow water effect will increase dramatically if you increase your ship's speed past its "critical speed"?
Y a. Squatting N b. Smelling the bottom N c. Sinkage N d. Bank cushion 93: A lookout can leave his station __________.
Y a. only when properly relieved N b. at the end of the watch N c. 15 minutes before the end of the watch N d. at any time 143: Why are most break bulk vessels built with the transverse framing system rather than the longitudinal system?
N a. The transverse system is more resistant to hog and sag stresses. N b. The numerous longitudinal frames cause excessive broken stowage. N c. The transverse system provides better support to the varying cargo densities on a break bulk vessel. Y d. The deep web frames interfere with the stowage of break bulk cargo. 190: You are on a vessel that carries liquefied gasses in bulk. The person on watch is required to have what information about the cargo easily accessible?
N a. Port of loading N b. Exact quantity on board N c. Name and address of consignee Y d. Firefighting procedures 200: 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. N b. Crew must be signed on before a Shipping Commissioner. N c. A licensed Master of Towing Vessels may serve as Master. Y d. Each crew member must be issued a certificate of discharge at the time of discharge. 235: Which ending is NOT acceptable in a wire rope that is free to rotate when hoisting?
N a. Poured socket Y b. Liverpool eye splice N c. Eye formed with a pressure clamped sleeve N d. Eye formed by clips 250: The damage to a vessel is over $25,000. Who must notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible?
N a. The crew members Y b. The Master of the vessel N c. The port authorities N d. All of the above 319: Static electricity may be built up by the __________.
N a. flow of petroleum through pipes N b. spraying or splashing of petroleum N c. settling of solids or water in petroleum Y d. All of the above 340: Argon is classified as a __________.
N a. corrosive N b. flammable gas N c. flammable liquid Y d. nonflammable gas 392: Which statement is TRUE concerning insulating flanges?
Y a. They should be inspected and tested periodically to ensure that the insulation is clean and in good condition. N b. Switching off a cathodic protection system may be substituted for using an insulating flange N c. The measured resistance value after installation should be less than 1,000 ohms. N d. After the insulating flange is installed, hot work may be performed on deck. 527: What equipment is NOT used to protect a towing hawser?
N a. Hawser boards and chafing gear Y b. Halyards and snaphooks N c. Seizing wire, rope yarn and marline N d. Norman pins and tow spans 542: Which best describes a "fishplate" used in towing?
Y a. A triangular-shaped heavy steel plate with a round hole inset from each corner N b. A steel plate in the shape of a flat fish N c. A rectangular-shaped piece of heavy steel plate with four holes N d. A circular piece of heavy steel with three holes forming an equilateral triangle 556: You may BEST turn a twin-screw vessel about, to the right, in a narrow channel by using __________.
N a. both engines ahead and helm N b. one engine only Y c. port engine ahead and the starboard engine astern N d. both engines astern and use helm 563: While the Pilot is maneuvering the vessel to a dock, what is the PRIMARY responsibility of the watch officer?
N a. Supervise the signaling and flag etiquette. N b. Record the bells and their times in the bell book. Y c. Insure that helm and throttle orders given by the Pilot are correctly executed. N d. Judge the appropriateness of the Pilot's orders and countermand them if necessary. 578: When loading a container vessel, the operation is basically that of vertical loading. The important factors to be considered when loading containers are port of discharge, __________.
N a. available dunnage, and chocking N b. crushability, and inherent vice N c. sweat, and weight Y d. weight, and refrigeration 589: The terminal indicates to you that they are going to use a booster pump to assist the discharging operation. You start the discharge and in a few minutes the pressure drops sharply. This could be a result of the __________.
Y a. booster pump coming on the line and discharging properly N b. booster pump failing to start N c. ship's pump speeding up N d. booster pump being lined up in the wrong direction 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 701: The Safety Equipment Certificate shows that the vessel conforms to the standards of the __________.
N a. U.S. Coast Guard N b. American Bureau of Shipping N c. American Salvage Association Y d. S.O.L.A.S. Convention 778: What is the stowage factor of a commodity whose density is 15 pounds per cubic foot?
N a. 15 N b. 45 N c. 133 Y d. 149 847: When towing astern what equipment should be stowed ready for use near the towline?
N a. First aid kit Y b. Axe or cutting torch N c. Fire extinguisher N d. Chafing gear 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 925: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "E" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. bow line N b. after spring line Y c. bow spring line N d. forward breast line 940: When selecting the fuel oil tanks for the "burn-out" of bunkers during a voyage consideration of all of the following must be taken with the EXCEPTION of __________.
Y a. flashpoint N b. stability N c. trim N d. list 967: While steering by autopilot you notice that the vessel is deviating from the given course and there is no follow up with corrective rudder action to return to the proper heading. The emergency operating procedure should require you to immediately change operation from __________.
Y a. "gyro" to "hand" N b. "hand" to "gyro" N c. "gyro" to "control" N d. "control" to "hand" 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 970: What is the difference between net tonnage and gross tonnage?
Y a. Net tonnage is the gross tonnage less certain deductions for machinery and other areas. N b. Net tonnage is tonnage of cargo compared to tonnage of whole ship. N c. Net tonnage is the net weight of the ship. N d. There is no difference. 976: When the period of beam seas equals the natural rolling period of a vessel, what will most likely occur?
N a. Excessive pitching N b. Excessive yawing Y c. Excessive rolling N d. No change should be evident 1009: You are loading 475,000 barrels of cargo oil. At 0800 on 8 July, you find that you have loaded 174,000 barrels. At 1000, you find that you have loaded 192,000 barrels. If you continue loading at the same rate, you will finish at approximately __________.
N a. 1752, 8 July N b. 1940, 8 July N c. 0143, 9 July Y d. 1727, 9 July 1015: The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference to determine the sagging numeral. (Get Table Data)
N a. 71.07 numeral N b. 74.95 numeral N c. 77.56 numeral Y d. 78.29 numeral 1019: A tank holds 400 tons of sea water when filled. How many tons of liquid of specific gravity 0.9300 will it hold when filled to 90% capacity?
Y a. 326.6 N b. 343.2 N c. 377.6 N d. 390.2 1142: The hitch used to secure the standing part of a gantline to the horns of a stage is a __________.
Y a. marlinespike hitch N b. clove hitch N c. blackwall hitch N d. Killick hitch 1187: You are taking the bow line from the port bow of a large vessel that is underway when the stern of your tug comes in contact with the vessel. The forward motion of both vessels causes your tug to be turned toward the other vessel and contact the stem thereby being "stemmed". You should immediately __________.
N a. stop engines and the vessel's wake will push you clear of the bow Y b. go full astern with rudder amidships N c. go full ahead with the rudder hard over to starboard N d. go full ahead with the rudder amidships 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 1207: The Tonnage Certificate indicates __________.
N a. deadweight tons N b. displacement tons Y c. net tons N d. light displacement tons 1293: What is required to be posted in the pilothouse of a vessel?
N a. Certificate of Inspection N b. Officer's licenses N c. Company Mission Statement Y d. Muster List ("Station Bill") 1406: How many fathoms are in a shot of anchor cable?
N a. 6 Y b. 15 N c. 20 N d. 30 1431: A charterer is unable to complete the loading of a vessel during the lay days specified in the charter party. Under these circumstances, the __________.
Y a. vessel operator can collect demurrage N b. ship is authorized extra time to discharge the cargo N c. charterer must pay dispatch money N d. effective period of the charter is extended 1488: What does the term "end-for-end" refer to in regard to a wire towing hawser?
N a. Cutting off the bitter and towing ends of the wire rope N b. Splicing two wire ropes together Y c. Removing the wire rope from the drum and reversing it so that the towing end becomes the bitter end N d. Removing the wire rope from the drum and turning it over so that the wire bends in the opposite direction when rolled on a drum 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 1661: Which document is NOT required by law to be posted aboard a vessel?
N a. Certificate of Inspection Y b. Official Crew List N c. Officer's licenses N d. Muster list 1723: What is meant by the term "two-blocked"?
Y a. The bottom block touches the top block. N b. The line has jumped the sheaves. N c. There are turns in the fall. N d. You have two blocks. 1824: What is the volume in a cone with a base diameter of 4.5 feet and a height of 3 feet?
N a. 4.50 cubic ft. N b. 7.12 cubic ft. N c. 9.81 cubic ft. Y d. 15.90 cubic ft. 1950: You are proceeding to a distress site and expect large numbers of people in the water. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. You should stop to windward of the survivors in the water and only use the ship's boats to recover the survivors. N b. If the survivors are in inflatable rafts you should approach from windward to create a lee for the survivors. Y c. An inflatable liferaft secured alongside can be an effective boarding station for transfer of survivors from the boats. N d. Survivors in the water should never be permitted alongside due to the possibility of injury from the vessel. 2000: The vessel has broken down and you are going to take her in tow. The wind is on her starboard beam. Both vessels are making the same amount of leeway. Where should you position your vessel when you start running lines? (D025DG )
N a. A N b. B Y c. C N d. D 2119: You are coming to anchor in 8 fathoms of water. In this case, the __________.
Y a. anchor may be dropped from the hawsepipe N b. anchor should be lowered to within 2 fathoms of the bottom before being dropped N c. anchor should be lowered to the bottom then the ship backed and the remainder of the cable veered N d. scope should be less than 3 times the depth of the water 2174: A vessel puts into the port of Kobe, Japan to discharge cargo. While awaiting completion of the cargo operation, the vessel contracts with a local shipyard to have the hull chipped, scaled, and painted. How is the cost of this maintenance handled with the Collector of Customs?
Y a. A declaration is required and duty is involved on the total cost. N b. No declaration is required since this is considered routine maintenance. N c. A declaration is made and duty is charged on the materials only. N d. A declaration is made, but duty is charged on the labor only. 2202: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) and wish to send a message concerning an initial enemy contact. Which precedence will you assign this message?
N a. O (IMMEDIATE) N b. P (PRIORITY) N c. R (ROUTINE) Y d. Z (FLASH) 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 2396: Determine the area of a triangle with a base of 5.8 feet and a height of 2.1 feet.
N a. 12.2 square ft. N b. 7.9 square ft. Y c. 6.1 square ft. N d. 3.0 square ft. 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 2491: Before being certified by the American Bureau of Shipping, anchor chain must undergo __________.
N a. USCG inspection Y b. a breaking test N c. x-ray inspection N d. spectroanalysis 2499: Single hull vessels operating exclusively on the Great Lakes must be dry docked at intervals not to exceed __________.
N a. 12 months N b. 24 months N c. 48 months Y d. 60 months 2557: Which Naval Control of Shipping publication should be aboard your vessel?
Y a. ATP-2 Vol. II - Allied Control of Shipping Manual N b. NWP-II - Underway Replenishment Guide N c. Warship Recognition Cards N d. ATP-1 - Allied Tactical Signals 2688: What would have the greatest affect on a vessel's longitudinal strength?
N a. Collision damage to the bow, forward of the collision bulkhead Y b. Grounding damage to the bilge strake, just aft of midships N c. Extensive corrosion to the centerline deck plating N d. Damage to the side shell, midway between the bilge and the stringer plate 3414: You are lifting a 3-ton weight with a single whip rove on a swinging boom set at an angle 20° 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.
Y a. 1 3/8 inch N b. 1 1/2 inch N c. 1 5/8 inch N d. 1 3/4 inch 3710: A new crewman reports on board. He must be trained in the use of the ship's lifesaving appliances within what time period?
N a. 2 months N b. 1 month Y c. 2 weeks N d. Before sailing 3982: Fairleads perform the same function as __________.
N a. deadeyes N b. bollards N c. bitts Y d. chocks 4248: Which of the following statements is/are TRUE regarding crane operations?
Y a. The crane operator and signalman must be familiar with hand signals. N b. The cranes can be operated from shoreside. N c. The cranes can be operated from the bridge. N d. All of the above 4252: Which action(s) is/are included in crane operations?
N a. Normal boom stowage and shutdown operations N b. Emergency shutdown operation N c. Removing booms from stowage Y d. All of the above