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10: You are scheduled to load a bulk shipment of steel turnings. Which statement is TRUE?
Y a. The primary hazard of this cargo is that it is subject to spontaneous heating and ignition. N b. The shipping papers should describe this cargo as "Waste; steel borings". N c. After loading, you may not sail if the temperature in each hold of steel turnings exceeds 130°F. N d. This cargo may not be transported in bulk unless a special permit is issued by the Coast Guard. 42: The vapor pressure of a substance __________.
N a. decreases as temperature increases Y b. increases with the temperature N c. is not affected by temperature N d. may increase or decrease as the temperature rises 42: The vapor pressure of a substance __________.
N a. decreases as temperature increases Y b. increases with the temperature N c. is not affected by temperature N d. may increase or decrease as the temperature rises 76: Leeway is the __________.
N a. difference between the true course and the compass course N b. momentum of a vessel after her engines have been stopped Y c. lateral movement of a vessel downwind of her intended course N d. displacement of a vessel multiplied by her speed 99: What is meant by "thieving" a petroleum cargo?
N a. Siphoning off a few barrels of petroleum for shipboard use Y b. Determining the amount of water (if any) in each cargo tank N c. Adjusting the cargo figures to coincide with the draft N d. Reducing the gross cargo calculations to net amounts 132: What is a characteristic of all centrifugal cargo pumps?
N a. They are self-priming. Y b. Decreasing the speed of rotation will decrease the discharge pressure. N c. Opening the discharge valve wider will increase the discharge pressure. N d. All of the above 177: The measurement of the amount of force a towing vessel is capable of applying to a motionless tow is called __________.
N a. shaft horsepower N b. delivered horsepower Y c. bollard pull N d. towrope pull 181: Your vessel is on an extended foreign voyage. Several vacancies have occurred in your unlicensed crew through sickness and repatriation. Which statement is correct?
N a. Aliens may be employed except that all U.S. flag vessels must maintain no less than 90% U.S. citizens in the crew. Y b. Qualified aliens may be employed to fill the vacancies. N c. Seamen to fill vacancies must be flown from U.S. to join the vessel in the foreign port. N d. Vacancies can only be filled by U.S. citizens with valid Merchant Mariner's Documents. 194: A vessel spotted at 45° relative can be reported as __________.
N a. on the starboard beam Y b. broad on the starboard bow N c. 4 points forward of starboard bow N d. 4 points abaft the starboard beam 254: "Ease the rudder" means to __________.
N a. move the rudder slowly in the direction of the most recent rudder command N b. bring the rudder amidships Y c. decrease the rudder angle N d. steer the course which is your present heading 422: Which method should be used to secure a synthetic fiber line to two bitts?
Y a. Two round turns on the bitt closest to the strain and then figure eights N b. Two round turns on the bitt farthest from the strain and then figure eights N c. Figure eights and then a round turn at the top of both bitts N d. Only figure eights are necessary on both bitts 594: A bollard is found on the __________.
N a. beach N b. deck Y c. pier N d. towed vessel A dark appearance of the sky: A yellowish glare in the sky
Y a. The presence of seals or certain type birds N b. N c. N d. 659: You are planning to use the crude oil washing system on your tankship. What is required to prevent electrostatic buildup in the tanks?
N a. The portable machines must be set at the proper drop for the first wash before the fixed machines are used. Y b. The source tank for the tank cleaning machines must have least one meter decanted from it. N c. The inert gas system must reduce the oxygen content in the tanks to a maximum of 18%. N d. The fixed machines must be operated simultaneously with the portable machines to equalize the electrostatic potential. 729: A petroleum liquid has a flash point of 85°F. This is a grade __________.
N a. B flammable liquid N b. C flammable liquid Y c. D combustible liquid N d. E combustible liquid 758: An IOPP Certificate on an inspected vessel is valid for what period of time?
N a. 6 months N b. 1 year N c. 2 years Y d. 5 years 865: A nylon line is rated at 15,000 lbs. breaking strain. Using a safety factor of 5, what is the safe working load (SWL)?
Y a. 3,000 lbs N b. 5,000 lbs N c. 15,000 lbs N d. 65,000 lbs 890: A term applied to the bottom shell plating in a double-bottom ship is __________.
N a. bottom floor Y b. outer bottom N c. shear plating N d. tank top 898: You must load as much of a large shipment of case goods as possible into a hold which has 24,000 cubic feet of space. Each case measures 2 feet by 2-1/2 feet by 4 feet and weights 448 pounds. If you allow for broken stowage of 15%, how many long tons can be loaded?
N a. 280 N b. 233 Y c. 204 N d. 190 942: 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?
Y a. The Master of the vessel N b. The Radio Officer N c. The Chief Officer N d. All of the above 1067: The normal and safest way for a sailor to be lowered in a bosun's chair when descending vertically is __________.
Y a. for that sailor to feed the hauling part through a bosun's chair hitch N b. to lead the hauling part to a cleat on the mast and slacking the sailor down N c. by taking several turns of the gantline on a winch drum and then lower the sailor by backing off on the winch N d. by leading the bight of the hauling part to a rail and taking several turns, then slacking away with the bight 1073: You are preparing to slush a stay on your vessel by lowering yourself down the stay in a bosun's chair. The proper way to do this is to ride down the stay on a riding shackle __________.
N a. with the pin of the shackle riding on the stay Y b. with the pin of the shackle through the chair's bridle eye N c. with a hook attaching the chair to the riding shackle N d. connected to a second shackle on the chair 1098: 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 __________.
Y a. injured is unfit for duty N b. injured is able to return to work N c. injury results in loss of life only N d. injury is the result of misconduct 1114: What type of stopper would you use on a nylon mooring line?
N a. Chain Y b. Nylon N c. Manila N d. Wire 1136: Your vessel is to dock bow first at a pier without the assistance of tugboats. Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?
N a. Bow breast line Y b. Bow spring line N c. Inshore head line N d. Stern breast line 1173: You are making a sharp turn in a channel and using a buoy four points on the bow to gauge your rate of turn. If you observe the buoy moving forward relative to you, what should you do?
N a. Increase the rate of turn Y b. Decrease the rate of turn N c. Maintain a constant rate of turn N d. Increase speed 1222: Who certifies the safe working load of cargo cranes on a vessel?
Y a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. National Cargo Bureau N c. U.S. Coast Guard N d. None of the above 1351: Your vessel is chartered under a time charter party. Under this type of charter party, your responsibility is __________.
N a. solely to the charterer for all matters pertaining to cargo and ship administration N b. solely to the cargo shippers and consignees N c. solely to the owner, as under normal conditions Y d. to the owner for vessel administration and to the charterer for cargo operations and schedule 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 1411: The time allowed for loading and discharging cargo in a charter party is referred to as __________.
N a. charter hire N b. demurrage N c. dispatch Y d. lay days 1436: How many feet are there in 2 shots of anchor chain?
N a. 50 N b. 60 Y c. 180 N d. 360 1441: Dead freight is the charge for the __________.
N a. carriage of demise cargo N b. cost of transshipment of over-carried cargo N c. difference in the amount of cargo loaded and the amount of cargo discharged Y d. difference in the amount of cargo loaded and the amount of cargo booked, through no fault of the vessel 1493: The knot used to join two lines of different diameter is a __________.
N a. square knot N b. carrick bend Y c. becket bend N d. sheepshank 1672: You are to load a consignment of lumber. Each piece measures 2-inches thick, 10-inches wide and 16-feet long. There are 30,000 pieces in the shipment. How many board feet would be listed on the Bill of Lading?
Y a. 800,000 N b. 1,200,000 N c. 1,440,000 N d. 14,400,000 1803: A snatch block is a __________.
N a. block used only with manila rope N b. chock roller Y c. hinged block N d. strong block used for short, sharp pulls 1836: While towing, what is the principal danger in attempting to swing a barge on a hawser in order to slow the barge's speed?
N a. The barge may swing too quickly and run over the tug. Y b. The barge may pass under the hawser and capsize the tug. N c. Free surface affect of liquid inside the barge may rupture the barge bulkheads when turning too quickly. N d. Dangerous wakes may result from the swinging barge and capsize the tug. 1848: You are docking a vessel. Wind and current are most favorable when they are __________.
N a. crossing your course in the same direction N b. crossing your course in opposite directions Y c. parallel to the pier from ahead N d. setting you on the pier 1853: A breeches buoy is being rigged from the shore to a stranded vessel. The initial shot line passed to the vessel is normally made fast to a __________.
N a. hawser which is used to pass a tail-block and whip to the vessel N b. hawser with breeches buoy and harness attached N c. hawser which should be made fast to the vessel below the intended location of the tail-block Y d. tail-block and whip which may be used to pass a hawser to the vessel 1858: The easiest way to anchor a vessel in a current is to __________.
N a. stem the current and make very slow headway when the anchor is dropped Y b. stem the current and be falling aft very slowly when the anchor is dropped N c. stem the current and endeavor to make neither headway nor sternway when the anchor is dropped N d. stop all headway through the water and keep the current astern when the anchor is dropped 1872: In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated FLASH will be delivered within __________.
N a. 3 hours to start of business the following day N b. 1 to 6 hours N c. 30 minutes to 1 hour Y d. less than 10 minutes 1992: While the Pilot is embarked he or she __________.
N a. is solely responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel Y b. is a specialist hired for his or her local navigational knowledge N c. relieves the officer of the watch N d. relieves the Master of his duties 2147: What is the name of tackle number 8? (DO29DG )
N a. Parbuckle Y b. Gun tackle N c. Single purchase N d. Single luff tackle 2165: The original Bill of Lading, once signed by the Master, is NOT __________.
N a. a receipt and proof that goods have been received on board Y b. surrendered to the customs agency of the country where the cargo is discharged N c. used to transfer ownership of the cargo while the ship is enroute N d. proof of title or ownership of the cargo 2181: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should know the __________.
Y a. course per magnetic steering compass N b. gyro error N c. variation N d. maximum rudder angle previously used 2394: Determine the area of a triangle with a base of 3.5 feet and a height of 4.0 feet.
Y a. 7.0 square ft. N b. 7.5 square ft. N c. 11.5 square ft. N d. 14.0 square ft. 2456: Which term describes a part of a natural fiber line?
N a. Lacings N b. Lays Y c. Strands N d. Twines 2490: The best method of protecting that portion of a fiber anchor line nearest the anchor from chafing on the bottom is by __________.
N a. using a small scope ratio Y b. replacing that portion with a short length of chain N c. using a hockle to keep that portion of the anchor line off the bottom N d. using a synthetic line 2842: By definition, a "spar deck" is the __________.
N a. lower most continuous deck not broken by water tight bulkheads N b. after most weather deck above the main strength deck Y c. upper or weather deck above the main strength deck N d. deck of light construction below the main or strength deck 2861: A vessel is entering port and has a Pilot conning the vessel. The Master is unsure that the Pilot is taking sufficient action to prevent a collision. What should the Master do?
N a. Direct the Pilot to stop the vessel and anchor if necessary until the situation clears. Y b. Recommend an alternative action and if not followed relieve the pilot. N c. State his concerns to the Pilot but do not interfere with the handling of the vessel. N d. Nothing; the Pilot is required by law and is solely responsible for the safety of the vessel. 2886: How should you signal the crane operator to lower?
N a. With forearm vertical and forefinger pointing up, move hand in small horizontal circles. Y b. With arm extended downwards and forefinger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circles. N c. Extend arm and point finger in the direction to move the boom. N d. Extend arm with thumb pointing downward, and flex fingers in and out. 2980: What is a step in attaching a poured metal socket to a wire rope?
Y a. Etch the wire with acid. N b. Install a wire seizing on the wire that will be inside the socket. N c. Ensure the fiber core is well lubricated. N d. Pour molten babbitt metal into the socket. 3286: The signal man assisting the crane operator has his arm extended, with the thumb pointing up, and is flexing his fingers in and out for as long as the load movement is desired. This is the signal to __________.
N a. lower the boom and raise the load Y b. raise the boom and lower the load N c. lower the boom and lower the load N d. raise the boom and raise the load 3392: What term indicates the midships portion of a vessel that has a constant cross section?
N a. Half length N b. Amidships Y c. Middle body N d. Molded length 3590: When steering a vessel, a good helmsman does NOT __________.
Y a. use as much rudder as possible to maintain course N b. consider steering a vessel a highly responsible job N c. use as little rudder as possible to maintain course N d. advise his relief of the course being steered 3681: While you are on watch entering port, the Master gives the helmsman a rudder command which conflicts with a rudder command from the Pilot. You should make sure the helmsman __________.
N a. obeys the Pilot Y b. obeys the Master N c. asks you for instructions N d. brings the rudder to a point midway between the two conflicting positions 4088: With a given load on the cargo hook, the thrust on a cargo boom __________.
Y a. increases as the angle to the horizontal increases N b. increases as the angle to the horizontal decreases N c. is greatest at an angle of 45° and decreases as the boom is raised or lowered N d. is least at an angle of 45° and increases as the boom is raised or lowered 4153: What should you be concerned with when loading and securing vehicles on a Ro-Ro?
Y a. Number, position and angle of lashes N b. Number of axles N c. Disconnecting the battery cables to prevent fire hazard N d. Minor air pressure changes in the tires 4178: Which of the following actions are stated in the correct order prior to loading or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro vessel?
Y a. Lower the stern ramp, raise/open the stern door, turn on ventilation for cargo holds N b. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, raise/open the stern door, lower the stern ramp N c. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, lower the stern ramp, raise/open the stern door N d. Raise/open the stern door, lower the stern ramp, turn on ventilation for cargo holds 4244: What is meant by the term "luffing the boom" of a crane?
N a. Stopping the boom Y b. Topping or lowering the boom N c. Moving the boom left or right N d. All of the above 4269: Which action(s) should the operator of a pedestal crane take if crane control is lost?
N a. Let go of both control levers and return to neutral position. N b. Press the emergency stop. N c. Notify the mate on watch. Y d. All of the above