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17: The mooring line labeled "E" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
Y a. bow spring line N b. aft spring line N c. forward breast line N d. bow line 24: A crack in the deck plating of a vessel may be temporarily prevented from increasing in length by __________.
N a. cutting a square notch at each end of the crack Y b. drilling a hole at each end of the crack N c. slot-welding the crack N d. welding a doubler over the crack 63: Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?
N a. Boatswain's stores N b. Chart room N c. Spaces for the exclusive use of the officers or crew Y d. All of the above 115: During the course of a voyage, a seaman falls on the main deck and injures his ankle. The Master should submit a Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death if the __________.
N a. injury is the result of misconduct N b. injury results in loss of life only N c. injured need first aid Y d. injured is incapacitated 130: You are on a vessel carrying liquefied butadiene in bulk. Which document is NOT required to be either in the wheelhouse or easily accessible to the person on watch while underway?
Y a. Cargo manual N b. Cargo information card N c. Certificate of Inspection N d. Shipping document 179: The minimum temperature required to ignite gas or vapor without a spark or flame being present is called __________.
N a. flash point N b. fire point Y c. autoignition temperature N d. lower explosive limit 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. 218: What is the main purpose of dunnage?
N a. To act as ballast for light vessels Y b. To provide ventilation and drainage for cargo N c. To secure the tarpaulins in place N d. To support weakened bulkheads 285: Which form of navigation may be suspended without notice under defense planning?
N a. celestial Y b. electronic N c. piloting N d. None of the above 339: Oil product samples should be taken from the __________.
N a. dock riser N b. ship's cargo tanks N c. shore tank discharge Y d. All of the above 413: A person is found operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol. He/she is liable for __________.
N a. imprisonment for up to three years Y b. a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 N c. a fine of not more than $3,000 N d. a fine of not more than $10,000 442: "Ease the rudder" means to __________.
N a. move the rudder slowly in the direction of the most recent rudder command Y b. decrease the rudder angle N c. bring the rudder amidships N d. steer the course which is your present heading 533: A towing hook may be released from the __________.
N a. tug's engineroom or the bow Y b. pilot house or aft steering station N c. forecastle N d. towing bitts by reaching over and releasing a lever 583: Which factor(s) must you consider when making up a towing bridle?
N a. The horsepower of the tug N b. The desired amount of swing in the tow hook up N c. The weight of the tow Y d. All of the above 600: You are on a containership. Which statement about the stowage of hazardous materials in containers is TRUE?
N a. The containers provide automatic segregation of hazardous materials except for class A explosives. N b. All packages within a container must be marked "This End Up" to indicate the correct stowage. Y c. A refrigerated container with a fuel tank containing a flammable liquid must be stowed on deck. N d. Packages of liquids within a container should be stowed on top of packages of solids to prevent crushing. 607: A lashing used to secure two barges side by side, lashed in an "X" fashion, is called a __________.
Y a. scissor wire N b. towing wire N c. breast wire N d. cross wire 630: You are doing a Williamson turn. Your vessel has swung about 60° from the original course heading. You should __________.
N a. put the rudder amidships and check the swing N b. stop the engines and prepare to maneuver to pick up the man in the water Y c. shift your rudder N d. increase to maximum speed 649: Before a tank is to be crude oil washed, the oxygen content in the tank must be measured at a position __________.
N a. immediately above the level of the oil N b. at the top of the tank N c. in the vent riser Y d. one meter from the deck 660: You receive word that a person has fallen overboard from the starboard side. You should FIRST __________.
N a. notify the Master Y b. put the wheel hard right N c. put the engines full astern N d. sound the man overboard alarm 673: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "C" is called a __________. (DO44DG )
N a. shore line Y b. breast line N c. spring line N d. stern line 683: Barges and vessels are ballasted before departure to __________.
Y a. improve their stability N b. avoid polluting waters where liquid ballast may not be discharged N c. prevent free surface effects N d. allow movement of liquids within the barge for tank cleaning 816: Water may boil up around the stern of a vessel in a channel due to __________.
N a. slack water when upbound Y b. shallow water N c. a cross current N d. a head current 825: Who is responsible for establishing watches aboard a U.S. vessel?
N a. The owner of the vessel N b. The company that operates the vessel N c. The company that charters the vessel Y d. The Master of the vessel 1014: In order to detect rot in manila lines, you should __________.
N a. feel the surface of the line for broken fibers N b. measure the reduction in circumference of the line N c. observe any mildew on the outer surface Y d. open the strands and examine the inner fibers 1182: Your vessel must moor port side to a berth limited by vessels ahead and astern using a single tug. You are stemming a slight current and there is a light breeze of the dock. Your tug should be made up to the vessel's __________.
N a. stern on a hawser N b. quarter N c. waist Y d. bow 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 1361: On a voyage charter, when a vessel is ready to load cargo, the Master should render to the charterer a __________.
Y a. Notice of Readiness N b. Master Certificate of Service N c. Shipmasters Declaration N d. Vessel Utilization and Performance Report 1381: The Master of a vessel may tender a Notice of Readiness to the charterer when the vessel __________.
N a. has completed the terms of the charter party Y b. is in all respects ready to load N c. is in all respects ready to sail N d. is safely moored or at a suitable anchorage 1494: After splicing an eye in a piece of wire rope, the splice should be parceled and served to __________.
N a. strengthen the line N b. increase its efficiency Y c. prevent hand injury by covering loose ends N d. make the line more flexible 1501: Particular average is __________.
N a. the average distance steamed per day over the duration of the voyage N b. charges against all parties in a marine venture to pay for damages Y c. loss sustained by only one party N d. claimed after all liens against the vessel are settled 1565: While in dry dock your vessel will be belt-gauged. This process involves __________.
N a. measuring the thickness of the tail shaft liner N b. taking the vessel's offsets to check for hull deformation N c. testing and examining the anchor cables for defective links Y d. drilling or sonic-testing the hull to determine the plate thickness 1596: Using a scope of five, determine how many feet of chain you should put out to anchor in 12 fathoms of water.
N a. 60 feet (18 meters) N b. 72 feet (22 meters) Y c. 360 feet (110 meters) N d. 450 feet (137 meters) 1752: Your containership has a container displaying a hazardous cargo placard. The placard has the number 2199 on it. This indicates that it is carrying what cargo?
N a. Furan Y b. Phosphine N c. Adiponitrile N d. Xylenol 1769: Two falls are supporting a 1.5 ton load. The port fall is at an angle of 40° from the vertical. The starboard fall is at an angle of 70° from the vertical. What is the stress on each fall?
Y a. Port 1.5 tons, starboard 1.0 tons N b. Port 1.5 tons, starboard 1.5 tons N c. Port 1.7 tons, starboard 1.3 tons N d. Port 1.7 tons, starboard 2.0 tons 1777: What is the volume in a cone with a base diameter of 23 feet and a height of 14 feet?
N a. 1,648.05 cubic ft. Y b. 1,938.89 cubic ft. N c. 2,908.33 cubic ft. N d. 7,755.55 cubic ft. 1816: Which picture shown represents a square knot? (DO30DG )
Y a. W N b. R N c. P N d. H 1982: You are using tackle number 8 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? (DO29DG )
N a. 120 lbs. N b. 55 lbs. Y c. 40 lbs. N d. 37 lbs. 2035: A seaman signed on articles on 16 January 1987 and signed off on 2 March 1987. How should you enter this under the Time of Service column in the articles?
N a. 1 Month 18 Days N b. 1 Month 16 Days N c. 2 Months Y d. 46 Days 2070: Which statement about the Williamson turn is FALSE?
Y a. It requires the highest degree of shiphandling skills to accomplish. N b. It is the slowest of the methods used in turning the vessel. N c. It is the best turn to use when the victim is not in sight due to reduced visibility. N d. It returns the vessel to the original track-line on a reciprocal course. 2073: You are preparing to lubricate standing rigging on your vessel. When rigging a bosun's chair on a stay with a shackle, __________.
N a. connect the shackle to the bosun's chair with a hook Y b. never allow the shackle pin to ride on the stay N c. run the gantline through the shackle and then make fast to the bosun's chair N d. tie the bitter end of the gantline to the shackle before shackling it to the bosun's chair 2094: A large basin cut into the shore, closed off by a caisson, and used for dry docking of ships is known as a __________.
N a. slipway Y b. graving dock N c. ground warp N d. caisson dock 2124: You are on watch aboard a vessel heading NW, with the wind from dead ahead, in heavy seas. You notice a man fall overboard from the starboard bow. Which action would NOT be appropriate?
N a. Hard right rudder N b. Throw a lifebuoy to the man, if possible N c. Send a man aloft Y d. Get the port boat ready 2316: A lookout can leave his/her station __________.
N a. at any time N b. at the end of the watch N c. 15 minutes before the end of the watch Y d. only when properly relieved 2398: How many tons of salt water can be loaded into a flat-ended cylindrical tank with a diameter of 4.5 feet and a length of 8 feet?
N a. 1.82 Y b. 3.64 N c. 7.27 N d. 14.54 2493: Your U.S. tankship is designed to carry anhydrous ammonia in bulk. The keel was laid in 1980. Which statement concerning the carriage of this cargo is TRUE?
N a. A flammable gas detection system must be installed in each cargo pump room. N b. Tanks may not be located "on deck". N c. Carriage of this cargo is authorized by issuance of an IMO Certificate. Y d. Aluminum and copper alloys are prohibited from being in valve parts in contact with the cargo. 2534: Great Lakes vessels, using liferafts, must have sufficient liferaft capacity on each side of the vessel to accommodate at least __________.
N a. 50% of the persons on board Y b. 100% of the persons on board N c. 100% of the persons normally assigned to those spaces N d. 150% of the crew 2672: The term "scantlings" refers to the __________.
N a. draft of a vessel Y b. measurements of structural members N c. requirements for ship's gear N d. placement of a vessel's load line 2706: Which type of davit is not considered to be a mechanical davit?
N a. Sheath-screw boom Y b. Radial N c. Crescent N d. Quadrantal 2722: "Limber" is a term associated with __________.
N a. emergency gear Y b. drainage N c. deck cargo storage N d. securing gear 2792: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should find it handy to know the __________.
N a. variation in the area Y b. amount of helm carried for a steady course N c. leeway N d. deviation on that heading 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 2978: An icebreaker assisting a vessel through an ice field would display a visual signal consisting of the code letter "E" (Echo) to signify that "________________".
Y a. I am altering my course to starboard N b. I am altering my course to port N c. I am operating astern propulsion N d. My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water 2978: An icebreaker assisting a vessel through an ice field would display a visual signal consisting of the code letter "E" (Echo) to signify that "________________".
Y a. I am altering my course to starboard N b. I am altering my course to port N c. I am operating astern propulsion N d. My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water 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 3017: Which situation requires you to furnish a notice of marine casualty to the Coast Guard?
N a. Storm damage to the cargo winch motors requires repairs costing $19,000. Y b. Your vessel is at anchor and grounds at low tide with no apparent damage. N c. You collide with a buoy and drag it off station with no apparent damage to the vessel or the buoy. N d. A seaman slips on ice on deck and sprains his ankle, requiring an ace bandage. 3206: The signal man assisting a crane operator has his arm extended, thumb pointing downwards, flexing fingers in and out. This is the signal to __________.
Y a. lower the boom and raise the load N b. lower the load and raise the boom N c. raise the boom and lower the load N d. raise the load and lower the boom 3436: The signal man assisting the crane operator has one hand occupied and one fist in front of his chest with the thumb pointing outward and is tapping his chest with the heel of his fist. This is the signal to __________.
N a. extend the boom N b. lower the boom Y c. retract the boom N d. hoist the boom 3599: What term indicates the outward curvature of the hull above the waterline?
N a. sheer N b. tumble home N c. deadrise Y d. flare 4260: Which statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding the operation of a crane?
Y a. The load is handled by the hoisting winch and cargo block. N b. The crane jib is raised and lowered by the hoisting winch. N c. The cargo block is raised and lowered by the luffing winch. N d. All the above 4391: A report of casualty to a vessel must include __________.
N a. the estimated cost of damage N b. the amount of ballast on board Y c. the name of the owner or agent of the vessel N d. an evaluation of who was at fault