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122: You may be able to avoid loss of suction in a pump by __________.
N a. using a full tank to keep the pump primed N b. opening the vent cock on the pump N c. closing down on the tank valve Y d. All of the above 128: Which is characteristic of a "special cargo"?
N a. The cargo gives off toxic gases when heated. N b. Periodic inspection is required while in transit to prevent spoilage. Y c. It is of high value or easily pilferable. N d. It must be stowed on deck. 176: The turning circle of a vessel is the path followed by the __________.
N a. tipping center N b. bow N c. outermost part of the ship while making the circle Y d. center of gravity 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 261: A seaman about to be discharged has a Continuous Discharge Book. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. A Certificate of Discharge Form should be attached to the book. N b. An entry should be made in the book and a Certificate of Discharge Form issued to the seaman. N c. If a vessel was on coastwise articles, the record of discharge will be made in the Official Logbook. Y d. The record of entry in the book must be submitted to the Coast Guard. 266: The distance that a ship moves forward with each revolution of its propeller, if there is no slip, is called __________.
N a. advance N b. head reach Y c. pitch N d. transfer 325: A deck fitting, used to secure line or wire rope, consisting of a single body with two protruding horns is called a __________.
N a. bitt N b. bollard N c. capstan Y d. cleat 332: The helm command "Meet her" means __________.
N a. steer more carefully Y b. use rudder to check the swing N c. decrease the existing rudder angle N d. note the course and steady on that heading 371: In the United States, the load line markings are set by the __________.
Y a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. Coast Guard N c. Federal Maritime Board N d. IMO 538: Using the graph shown, if the dry bulb temperature is 80°F (27°C) and the wet bulb temperature is 70°F (21°C), what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold? (D008DG )
N a. 45% N b. 52% Y c. 58% N d. 65% 808: You are loading a cargo of cases into a hold which has a bale cubic of 44,000. The cargo consists of cases measuring 4 ft by 2 ft by 1.5 ft. Estimated broken stowage is 15%. What is the maximum number of cases which can be stowed in the hold?
N a. 3096 Y b. 3116 N c. 3136 N d. 3156 820: A partial deck in a hold is called a(n) __________.
N a. weather deck Y b. orlop deck N c. shelter deck N d. main deck 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 892: On a shallow water tow, the catenary of the towline should be __________.
N a. large Y b. small N c. eliminated N d. adjusted frequently 946: Which measure should NOT be taken to reduce the pounding of a vessel in a head sea?
Y a. Add ballast in the after peak. N b. Add ballast forward. N c. Alter course. N d. Reduce speed. 971: A journal kept by the officer of the watch in which day to day happenings are recorded regarding the deck department is the __________.
N a. cargo record book Y b. deck rough log N c. bell book N d. Official Logbook 1159: Which product is most likely to accumulate static electricity?
N a. Crude oil N b. Hard asphalt Y c. Lubricating oil N d. Residual fuel oil 1168: A vessel has completed loading cargo in the port of San Francisco. What document is signed by the Master stating the terms that goods were delivered and received by the ship?
N a. Bill of Goods Y b. Bill of Lading N c. Cargo Manifest N d. Cargo Receipt 1264: Which type of line is best able to withstand sudden shock loads?
N a. Polypropylene Y b. Nylon N c. Dacron N d. Manila 1277: Ice concentration is measured in OKTAs. What percentage of the sea surface is ice-covered with 4 OKTAs concentration?
N a. 25% N b. 40% Y c. 50% N d. 67% 1288: A document used to indicate suspected cargo damage caused by rough weather would be the __________.
N a. cargo report N b. hull damage report Y c. Master's Note of Protest N d. Unseaworthy Certificate 1346: The best method of determining if a vessel is dragging anchor is to note __________.
N a. the amount of line paid out N b. how much the vessel sheers while at anchor N c. any change in the tautness of the anchor chain Y d. changes in bearings of fixed objects onshore 1371: Delivery of a vessel to a charterer is called __________.
N a. chartering N b. dispatching N c. fixing Y d. tendering 1392: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "H" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. forward breast line N b. offshore spring line Y c. offshore bow line N d. onshore bow line 1491: While underway, part of your cargo is damaged by fire. In marine insurance terms this partial loss is called __________.
N a. absolute total loss N b. constructive total loss N c. general average Y d. particular average 1570: What is NOT an advantage of ship construction methods using welded butt joints in the shell plating?
N a. Keeps practically 100% of tensile strength at the joints N b. Reduces frictional resistance Y c. Reduces plate stress N d. Reduces weight 1576: Using a scope of five, determine how many shots of chain you should put out to anchor in 5 fathoms of water?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 5 1638: On a twin-screw, twin-rudder vessel, the most effective way to turn in your own water, with no way on, is to put __________.
Y a. one engine ahead and one engine astern, with full rudder N b. one engine ahead and one engine astern, with rudders amidships N c. both engines ahead, with full rudder N d. both engines astern, with full rudder 1678: Grade D combustible liquids have a maximum flash point of __________.
N a. 109°F N b. 100°F Y c. 149°F N d. 80°F 1713: The cheek length of a block in inches should be about __________.
Y a. three times the circumference of a manila line N b. five times the diameter of a manila line N c. twice the diameter of its sheaves for manila line N d. twenty times the diameter of a manila line 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. 1750: A grapnel is a __________.
N a. device for securing a chain topping lift N b. hook to prevent the anchor cable from slipping Y c. device used to drag for a submerged cable or line N d. type of clam bucket used for discharging bulk cargo 1760: A hook that will release quickly is a __________.
N a. longshore hook N b. margin hook N c. marginal hook Y d. pelican hook 1917: 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 14 feet?
N a. 31.42 N b. 15.71 Y c. 7.85 N d. 6.25 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 1998: When towing in an open seaway, it is important to use a towing line __________.
N a. made only of wire rope, due to possible weather conditions N b. that will have the tow on a crest while your vessel is in a trough Y c. that will have the tow on a crest while your vessel is on a crest N d. with little dip to gain maximum control of the tow 2059: You are handling a mooring line and are instructed to "Check the line". What should you do?
N a. Ensure the bight is not fouled by taking up slack. N b. Pay out the line smartly and keep it free for running. N c. Secure the line by adding more turns. Y d. Surge the line so it maintains a strain without parting. 2154: A vessel has a charter party for one voyage to carry a full load of manganese from Durban, South Africa, to Baltimore, Maryland, at a stipulated rate per ton. Which type of contract is involved?
N a. Bareboat charter party Y b. Voyage charter party N c. Demise charter party N d. Time charter party 2203: A Chinese stopper (two lines) will hold best when you __________.
N a. fasten the bitter ends to the mooring line with half hitches Y b. twist the ends together and hold them in the direction of the pull N c. twist the ends together and hold them in the direction opposite to the pull N d. twist the ends together and hold them at right angles to the mooring line 2205: On the fully containerized ship, approximately one-third or more of the cargo is on deck above the rolling center. Top stowed containers are subject to __________.
Y a. accelerations greater than on conventional vessels N b. accelerations less than on conventional vessels N c. accelerations the same as on conventional vessels N d. no accelerations 2225: Which knot should be used to secure a line to a spar when the pull is perpendicular to the spar? (DO30DG )
N a. E Y b. F N c. N N d. P 2239: You are using tackle number 3 to lift a weight of 120 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 )
Y a. 52 lbs. N b. 49 lbs. N c. 40 lbs. N d. 27 lbs. 2248: A "wet cargo" refers to __________.
N a. a cargo that will be damaged if it gets wet N b. bulk liquids N c. cargoes that will cause condensation Y d. liquids in containers 2366: To "shore up" the main deck for the stowage of deck cargo means to __________.
N a. weld pad eyes on deck in proper position to secure the cargo Y b. strengthen the main deck by placing pillars underneath it in the tween-decks N c. distribute the weight of the cargo by placing fore-and-aft planks on the main deck N d. package the cargo in wooden crates so it will not damage the deck 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 2692: Your vessel is on a voyage from Ogdensburg, NY, to Chicago, IL, via the Great Lakes. The date is October 3 of the current year. If your vessel is subject to the load line requirements, to which of her marks should she be loaded? (D031DG )
N a. Fresh water - Winter N b. Salt water - Intermediate Y c. Fresh water - Intermediate N d. Salt water - Winter 2772: The Coordinator Surface Search (CSS) in a SAR situation should display by night __________.
N a. deck lights forward and aft N b. a white light over two red lights N c. a red light, white light, and blue light in a vertical line Y d. a distinctive signal promulgated by the CSS 2854: The term "Great Lakes", as defined by the Inland Rules of the Road, does NOT include __________.
N a. portions of the Chicago River N b. portions of the Calumet River Y c. the St. Lawrence River to Trois Rivieres N d. Saginaw Bay 2910: Your vessel is a single-screw ship with a right-hand propeller. There is no current. The easiest way to make a landing is __________.
Y a. port side to N b. starboard side to N c. dropping anchor and swinging the ship in to the pier N d. either port or starboard side to, with no difference in degree of difficulty 3000: The pipe used to connect two separate piping systems on a tank vessel is known as a __________.
Y a. crossover N b. transfer N c. connection N d. junction 3032: Ice is often strong enough to halt navigation through the St. Lawrence Seaway by mid- __________.
N a. October N b. November Y c. December N d. January 3068: While loading a cargo of grain, your vessel develops a list to starboard. This will be corrected by __________.
N a. the compensating tanks on the high side Y b. the list man changing the discharge location of the chutes N c. allowing the grain to level itself as the hold fills to the spar deck level N d. trimming the final loading cone by hand 3171: A high cube container would most likely be used to stow __________.
N a. dense bulk cargoes Y b. household appliances N c. fragile cargoes N d. heavy industrial machinery 3470: The section of each end of a barge which is heavily reinforced to take the pressure of pushing is called the __________.
Y a. headlog N b. towhead N c. collision bulkhead N d. bullnose 4090: The BEST holding ground for conventional anchors is_____.
N a. very soft mud Y b. hard mud N c. shale N d. rock 4111: What is(are) standard operating procedure(s) used on a Ro-Ro vessel?
N a. Two deck officers assigned to oversee the initial loading and lashing N b. Lashings may be completed after leaving port Y c. Periodic inspection and retensioning of lashings as required during voyage N d. All of the above 4125: Which variable factor affects the initial lashing requirements aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Age of vehicle or cargo unit Y b. Size and weight of vehicle/cargo unit N c. Reputation of shipper concerning condition of cargo N d. Air pressure in the vehicles tires 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 4209: Pedestal cranes have limit switches to restrict the movement of which function?
N a. Slew travel limits N b. Turntable limits N c. Luff travel limits Y d. All of the above 4276: During which condition should the operator of a pedestal crane shutdown operations?
N a. Lightning in the vicinity N b. An approaching squall line N c. A fire on the pier Y d. All of the above