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72: You are in the process of loading 465,000 barrels of cargo oil. At 1030, on 5 November, you gauge the vessel and find that you have loaded 203,000 barrels. At 1200 you find that you have loaded 218,000 barrels. If you continue loading at the same rate, you will finish at approximately __________.
N a. 1510, 5 November N b. 1104, 6 November Y c. 1242, 6 November N d. 0735, 7 November 187: You are standing the wheel watch on entering port and the Master gives you a rudder command which conflicts with a rudder command from the Pilot. What should you do?
N a. Ask the Pilot if he relinquishes control. N b. Obey the Pilot. Y c. Obey the Master. N d. Bring the rudder to a position midway between the two conflicting positions. 212: Your vessel is port side to a pier with a spring line led aft from the bow. In calm weather, putting the engines ahead with the rudder hard left should bring __________.
Y a. the bow in and the stern out N b. both the bow and stern in N c. the bow out and the stern in N d. both the bow and stern out 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)" 312: If you are bunkering and you close off one tank in the line of tanks being filled, the rate of flow to other open tanks on the same line will __________.
Y a. increase N b. decrease N c. stop N d. remain constant 336: When a vessel with a single right-hand propeller backs to port the __________.
Y a. bow falls off to starboard N b. vessel moves to port without changing heading N c. bow swings to port N d. vessel moves to starboard without changing heading 374: Holes in the bulwark, which allow deck water to drain into the sea, are __________.
N a. doggers N b. fidleys Y c. freeing ports N d. swash ports 396: A vessel is equipped with twin propellers, both turning outboard with the engines half ahead. If there is no wind or current and the rudders are amidships, what will happen?
N a. The bow will swing to starboard. N b. The bow will swing to port. N c. The vessel will steer a zigzag course. Y d. The vessel will steer a fairly straight course. 539: Which type of shackle is used for most towing connections?
Y a. Safety shackles N b. Round pin anchor shackles N c. Screw pin shackles N d. Heart shaped shackles 597: Wages due a seaman may be attached by the court for the __________.
N a. payment of monthly bills N b. payment of creditors Y c. support of a minor child N d. All of the above 616: "Ice blink" is __________.
N a. the dark appearance of the underside of a cloud layer due to reflection of a surface of open water N b. the soft light appearance on the underside of a cloud layer due to reflection from a surface of open water Y c. the yellowish-white glare on the underside of a cloud layer N d. "water sky" 623: When hugging a bank in a narrow channel, you should take precautions against_______________.
N a. bank suction, squat and the effects of vessels passing close aboard N b. clogged sea chests, plugged sea strainers and overheated machinery N c. striking underwater obstructions close to the bank Y d. All of the above 672: When towing alongside (breasted tow), more forward movement will be imparted to the tow by __________.
N a. increasing the angle of line pull to the keel axis of the tow Y b. reducing the angle of line pull to the keel axis of the tow N c. positioning the towing vessel on the forward end of the tow N d. shortening the length of the tow line 675: An advantage of the modified Christmas Tree towing method is to __________.
N a. increase the towing hawser's catenary and provide more spring Y b. reduce catenary, allow operation in shallower water, and to release one barge without breaking up the entire tow N c. enable one tug and its crew without any outside assistance to make up or break down the tow N d. provide rapid delivery of logs from the northwestern United States to Hawaiian sawmills 699: Under which condition is a tug likely to be tripped?
N a. When the tow "jumps" on the line N b. While making up to tow a large oil rig Y c. When the towing hawser leads forward of the quarter N d. When the tug exerts maximum bollard pull with the tow close astern 764: Roundline is a __________.
N a. four-stranded, left- or right-handed line Y b. three-stranded, right-handed line N c. three-stranded, left-handed line N d. small tarred hempline of three strands laid left-handed 768: A cargo of canned foodstuff is packed in cartons. Each carton is 36 cubic feet and weighs 340 pounds. The stowage factor of the cargo is __________.
N a. 9.5 N b. 62 N c. 212 Y d. 237 791: The oil record book is required to be carried aboard __________.
N a. tankers N b. passenger vessels N c. cargo vessels Y d. All of the above 792: When the vessel is on coastwise articles, the original certificate of the seaman's certificate of discharge is __________.
Y a. given to the seaman N b. retained on board N c. sent to Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard N d. sent to the shipping company 875: Which statement, concerning offshore supply vessel operations, correctly defines the length of a voyage?
N a. The distance from the point of departure to the vessel's first stop N b. The distance from the point of departure to the most distant point offshore Y c. The total distance from the port of departure to the port of arrival, not including stops at offshore points N d. The shortest measurable distance from the port of departure to the port of arrival 906: A snag or other underwater obstruction may form a __________.
Y a. V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing upstream N b. V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing downstream N c. small patch of smooth water on a windy day N d. smoothing out of the vessel's wake 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 1021: A vessel's Classification Certificate is issued by the __________.
Y a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. National Cargo Bureau N c. United States Coast Guard N d. United States Customs 1051: A vessel arrives in San Francisco from a foreign voyage. When MUST the Master make formal entry at the custom house?
N a. Within 24 hours after arrival, Sundays and holidays excepted Y b. Within 48 hours after arrival, Sundays and holidays excepted N c. Within 48 hours and before all foreign cargo is discharged for that port N d. Within 24 hours after arrival 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 1102: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "B" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. after breast line N b. after spring line Y c. inshore stern line N d. offshore stern line 1198: The most probable position of the object of a search at any given time is the __________.
Y a. datum position N b. incident position N c. reported position N d. dead-reckoning position 1226: You are docking a vessel starboard side to with the assistance of two tugs. You are attempting to hold the vessel off by operating both tugs at right angles to the vessel and at full power. You must ensure that __________.
N a. steerageway is not taken off N b. the bow doesn't close the dock first N c. the bow closes the dock first Y d. the ship has no headway at the time 1235: You are on watch entering port while the pilot has the conn. The pilot gives a steering command to the helmsman who partially repeats the command. You should immediately __________.
Y a. repeat the Pilot's command and ensure that the helmsman repeats it completely N b. ask the Pilot to repeat the command since the helmsman failed to hear it completely N c. observe the helmsman's wheel action to be sure that it complies with the Pilot's command N d. ignore the helmsman's response as long as it was close to what the Pilot ordered 1236: You are docking a ship with a single-screw tug assisting on your starboard bow. How should the tug be tied up if you are anticipating that she will have to hold your bow off while you stem the current?
N a. One head line would be sufficient. N b. The tug would need at least two head lines. N c. The tug should put a spring line up, leading astern on the ship. Y d. The tug should put a stern line up, leading ahead on the ship. 1248: A declaration made by the Master before a U.S. Consul, giving particulars regarding heavy weather or other incidents which may have caused damage to the vessel or cargo, through no fault of the vessel, her officers, or crew is a(n) __________.
N a. cargo addendum N b. exception report N c. Master's declaration Y d. note of protest 1272: You are on a tankship carrying benzene in bulk. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. No other cargoes may be carried due to the possibility of contamination by a carcinogen. N b. The crew quarters must have positive-pressure ventilation to prevent the fumes from entering the living spaces. N c. Benzene is not a cancer-causing agent. Y d. Personnel working in regulated areas must use respirators. 1289: What would you use to adjust the height of a cargo boom?
N a. Lizard N b. Spanner guy Y c. Topping lift N d. Working guy 1321: Which type of carrier accepts without discrimination all legal cargoes of a shipper?
Y a. Common N b. Industrial N c. Private N d. Tramp 1356: If your vessel is dragging her anchor in a strong wind, you should __________.
N a. shorten the scope of anchor cable Y b. increase the scope of anchor cable N c. put over the sea anchor N d. put over a stern anchor 1464: When talking about wire rope, the lay of the wire is the __________.
Y a. direction wires and strands are twisted together N b. number of strands in the wire N c. direction the core is twisted N d. material used in the core 1506: The sprocket wheel in a windlass, used for heaving in the anchor, is called a __________.
N a. capstan N b. dog wheel N c. fairlead Y d. wildcat 1607: Using a scope of 6, how much cable would have to be used in order to anchor in 24 feet of water?
N a. 4 feet N b. 18 feet N c. 30 feet Y d. 144 feet 1671: The number of certificated able seamen and lifeboatmen required on a vessel is determined by the __________.
N a. International Maritime Organization N b. Corps of Engineers Y c. Coast Guard N d. American Bureau of Shipping 1700: Which letter designates the bilge strake of the vessel? (D001DG )
N a. A N b. B N c. C Y d. D 1746: Which would you NOT use to report the amount of anchor chain out? "Three shots __________."
N a. at the water's edge N b. on deck Y c. on the bottom N d. well in the water 1781: Which organization usually assigns load lines to U.S. vessels?
N a. National Load-Line Agency N b. National Shipping Bureau Y c. American Bureau of Shipping N d. American Regulations Council 1799: The maximum theoretical stress that can be developed on a guy in a yard and stay rig is limited by the __________.
Y a. lifting capacity of the winch N b. location of the boom N c. position of the guy N d. weight of the load 1801: A vessel proceeding to London, England, from New York makes an unscheduled call at the port of Hamilton, Bermuda. What term is used to denote the voluntary departure from the usual course?
N a. Alteration Y b. Deviation N c. Liberty N d. Unscheduled stop 1879: What is the mechanical advantage of a threefold purchase when rove to disadvantage and neglecting friction?
N a. 3 N b. 4 N c. 5 Y d. 6 1929: How many tons of salt water can be loaded into a flat-ended cylindrical tank with a diameter of 5 feet and a length of 10 feet?
N a. 22.44 T N b. 11.22 T N c. 7.48 T Y d. 5.61 T 1989: If you were to pass a stopper on a wire rope, what should the stopper be made of?
N a. Wire N b. Manila N c. Nylon Y d. Chain 2068: You intend to tow a barge with one tug and expect continuous high winds from the north. To reduce the yaw of your tow, you should __________.
N a. reduce the draft of the barge Y b. shorten one leg of the bridle N c. place bulky deck loads as far aft as possible N d. trim the barge down by the bow 2102: A seaman deserts the vessel in a foreign port. What should the Master do with any of the deserter's personal effects remaining on board?
N a. Sell them at auction and deposit the money in the ship's morale or welfare fund. N b. Donate them to a local charity upon return to the United States. Y c. Transfer them to the appropriate district court of the U.S. at the end of the voyage. N d. Inventory them, make an appropriate entry in the Official Logbook and dispose of them at sea. 2182: What is the name of tackle number 4? (DO29DG )
N a. Double whip N b. Luff tackle Y c. Two-fold purchase N d. 2-2 tackle 2455: The boom indicator on a crane will indicate the __________.
N a. length of the boom Y b. angle of the boom N c. lifting capacity of the boom N d. direction of the boom 2464: Which term describes a part of a natural fiber line?
Y a. Yarns N b. Twines N c. Lacings N d. Lays 2674: You operate a harbor craft on inland waters exclusively. If you regularly service or contact foreign flag vessels in the course of business, which statement is TRUE?
N a. Your vessel must be inspected. Y b. Your crew must have identification credentials. N c. A customs official must be on board when contacting a foreign flag vessel. N d. All contacts with a foreign flag vessel must be reported to the U.S. Coast Guard. 2704: The legs of a tow bridle are joined together with a __________.
N a. bridle plate N b. shackle Y c. fishplate N d. tri-link 2748: The Lake Carriers Association and the Canadian Shipowners Association prescribe separation routes for upbound and downbound vessels on the Great Lakes. The recommended courses for these routes are shown on the Great Lakes Charts in the form of __________.
Y a. red or magenta figures over a segmented course line track N b. red figures over a solid course line track N c. black figures over a segmented course line track N d. green figures over a solid course line track 2817: The command "meet her" means the helmsman should __________.
N a. decrease the rudder angle N b. steer more carefully Y c. use rudder to slow the vessel's swing N d. note the course and steady on that heading 2908: How should you signal the crane operator to use the whip line?
N a. Extend arm with the thumb pointing up, and flex the fingers in and out for as long as the load movement is desired. Y b. First tap your elbow with one hand, and then proceed to use regular signals. N c. First tap the top of your head with your fist, and then proceed to use regular signals. N d. Use one hand to give any motion signal, and place the other hand motionless in front of the hand giving the motion signal. 3036: Which statement about ships operating in ice is FALSE?
N a. Light and partly loaded ships should be ballasted as deeply as possible. Y b. In brash-filled channels, operating with a shallow draft forward is most effective. N c. Traditionally, operating ships light in the ice has been effective in the spring. N d. Good searchlights should be available in the event of night navigation with or without icebreaker escort. 3140: If the Certificate of Inspection of a damaged tank barge has expired, which certificate may be issued to allow its movement to a repair facility?
N a. Change of employment Y b. Permit to proceed N c. Application for inspection N d. Temporary Certificate of Inspection 4183: Which of the following lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro vessels should be maintained when not in use?
N a. Chain N b. Wire rope N c. Webbing Y d. All of the above