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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. 12: The maximum length allowed between main, transverse bulkheads on a vessel is referred to as the __________.
N a. floodable length N b. factor of subdivision N c. compartment standard Y d. permissible length 15: Floors aboard ship are __________.
Y a. frames to which the tank top and bottom shell are fastened on a double bottomed ship N b. transverse members of the ships frame which support the decks N c. longitudinal beams in the extreme bottom of a ship from which the ship's ribs start N d. longitudinal angle bars fastened to a surface for strength 43: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "D" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
Y a. after spring line N b. forward spring line N c. waist breast line N d. stern line 49: Flammable liquid means any liquid which gives off flammable vapors at or below __________.
N a. 40°F (4.4°C) Y b. 80°F (26.7°C) N c. 110°F (43.3°C) N d. 150°F (65.6°C) 153: The proper way to correct a mistake in the logbook is to __________.
N a. erase the entry and rewrite N b. draw several lines through the entry, rewrite, and initial the correction N c. completely black out the entry, rewrite, and initial the correction Y d. draw one line through the entry, rewrite, and initial the correction 154: A look-out at the bow sights an object on your port side. How many bell strokes should he sound?
N a. One Y b. Two N c. Three N d. Four 167: You are on a large merchant vessel entering a U.S. port. There is a Pilot on board and he has the conn. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The Pilot is solely responsible for the safe maneuvering of the ship only if he is required to be on board by law. Y b. The Master is responsible for the safe navigation of the ship and the Pilot is employed for his local knowledge. N c. The Pilot is solely responsible for the internal working of the ship. N d. The Pilot becomes solely responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel only if the Master relinquishes the conn. 205: A vessel is to make a voyage between New York and San Juan, Puerto Rico, and return. The crew should be signed on_____________.
Y a. Coastwise Articles N b. Foreign Articles N c. Intercoastal Articles N d. no articles 326: In order to back a right-handed, single-screw vessel in a straight line, you will probably need to use __________.
N a. very little rudder N b. some left rudder Y c. some right rudder N d. full left rudder 370: Cottonseed oil is classed as a __________.
Y a. combustible liquid N b. flammable liquid N c. flammable solid N d. poison B 417: When inspecting wire rope that has been in use for some time, one must look for __________.
N a. fishhooks N b. kinks N c. worn spots Y d. All of the above 479: Your tank vessel is loaded down to her marks, and you find that she has too much trim by the stern. To adjust the trim you may __________.
N a. add ballast forward N b. load more cargo forward Y c. shift bunkers forward N d. All of the above 516: You are going ahead on twin engines with rudder amidships. Your starboard engine stalls. To continue on course, you should __________.
Y a. apply left rudder N b. apply right rudder N c. increase engine speed N d. keep your rudder amidships 636: The use of an anchor to assist in turning in restricted waters is __________.
N a. a last resort Y b. good seamanship N c. the sign of a novice shiphandler N d. to be used only with a single-screw vessel 686: The effect known as "bank cushion" acts in which of the following ways on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?
Y a. It forces the bow away from the bank. N b. It forces the stern away from the bank. N c. It forces the entire vessel away from the bank. N d. It heels the vessel toward the bank. 869: To ensure proper seating when closing a valve on a tank, the valve should be __________.
N a. set up as tight as possible by hand N b. set up tight using a valve wrench Y c. closed, opened a half turn, and then closed N d. closed against the stop and the locking pin inserted 874: Which type of line would have the LEAST resistance to mildew and rot?
Y a. Manila N b. Nylon N c. Dacron N d. Polypropylene 969: A tank is loaded with 9,000 barrels of gasoline. The temperature of the product is 80°F (27°C), and it has a coefficient of expansion of .0008. The net amount of cargo loaded is __________.
Y a. 8,856 barrels N b. 8,944 barrels N c. 9,072 barrels N d. 9,144 barrels 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 990: Freeboard is measured from the upper edge of the __________.
N a. bulwark Y b. deck line N c. gunwale bar N d. sheer strake 1029: When cleaning a tank by the Butterworth process, you should begin to pump out the slops __________.
N a. at the end of the drop schedule Y b. when the process is started N c. when the process is finished N d. when the tank is clean 1030: If an attempt is made to hoist a load that exceeds the capacity of an electric winch, an overload safety device causes a circuit breaker to cut off the current to the winch motor __________.
N a. when the line pull reaches the rated winch capacity Y b. after the line pull exceeds the rated winch capacity N c. after a short build-up of torque N d. immediately 1063: You have been pulled aloft in a bosun's chair rigged to a mast that you intend to paint. You are now supporting your weight by seizing the hauling part and the standing part of the gantline in one hand. Your next procedure in securing the bosun's chair is to __________.
N a. secure the tail of the standing part leading from the becket bend to the mast Y b. dip the bight of the hauling part around your back and up in front of you to form the hitch N c. take a strain on the hauling part by having it led to the gypsy head on a winch N d. secure the standing part of the gantline to the hauling part by taking turns of marlin and tying off 1068: You shall notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible when your vessel has been damaged in excess of __________.
N a. $1,000 N b. $1,500 N c. $10,000 Y d. $25,000 1160: In a longitudinally-framed ship, the longitudinal frames are held in place and supported by athwartship members called __________.
N a. floors N b. margin plates N c. stringers Y d. web frames 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 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 1292: The Articles of Agreement __________.
N a. is also known as a Merchant Mariner's Document N b. designates the quarters a seaman will occupy during a voyage Y c. advises the crew of the conditions of employment N d. are signed by each crewmember at the end of the voyage 1525: The term "shift the rudder" means __________.
N a. use right or left rudder Y b. change from right (left) to left (right) rudder an equal amount N c. check, but do not stop the vessel from swinging N d. put the rudder amidships 1566: In bad weather, what length of chain should be used with a single anchor?
N a. 3 times the depth of water N b. 6 times the depth of water Y c. 10 times the depth of water N d. 15 times the depth of water 1589: Why is 6X19 class wire rope more commonly used for cargo runners than the more flexible 6X37 wire rope?
Y a. It resists abrasion better. N b. It is longer. N c. It hugs the winch drum better. N d. It is less expensive. 1712: You are to load styrene in bulk, which is subject to self-polymerization. You must __________.
N a. not carry any cargo in the tanks surrounding the tank loaded with styrene N b. inject nitrogen to pad any ullage above the styrene to prevent contact with oxygen Y c. be furnished with a Certificate of Inhibition to be maintained on the bridge N d. use heating coils to maintain the styrene within the temperatures specified by the shipper 1756: When anchoring a vessel, it is best to release the anchor when __________.
N a. going full astern N b. going full ahead Y c. going slow astern N d. dead in the water 1796: Which safety check(s) should be made before letting go the anchor?
N a. See that the anchor is clear of obstructions. N b. See that the chain is all clear. N c. See that the wildcat is disengaged. Y d. All of the above 1880: You are using tackle number 11 in illustration DO29DG to lift a weight of 300 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. 75 lbs. N b. 90 lbs. N c. 110 lbs. N d. 117 lbs. 1974: In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated PRIORITY will be delivered within __________.
Y a. 1 to 6 hours N b. 30 minutes to 1 hour N c. 3 hours to start of business the following day N d. 10 minutes if possible 1979: What is a proper size block to use with a 3-inch circumference Manila line?
N a. At least a 12-inch sheave Y b. 9-inch cheek, 6-inch sheave N c. 8-inch cheek, any size sheave N d. 6-inch cheek, 4-inch sheave 2040: The plating indicated by the letter N is known as the __________. (D033DG )
Y a. inner bottom N b. floor riders N c. tank-top rider plating N d. ceiling 2117: When a vessel is involved in a casualty. The cost of property damage includes the __________.
Y a. cost of labor and material to restore the vessel to the service condition which existed before the casualty N b. loss of revenue while the vessel is being repaired, up to a maximum of $50,000 N c. damage claims awarded to individuals or companies involved in the casualty N d. All of the above 2166: A ballasted vessel sinks enroute to a dry dock. Under these circumstances, the vessel's owner can claim __________.
Y a. actual total loss N b. constructive total loss N c. general average N d. particular average 2264: When you "end for end" a wire rope, you __________.
N a. cut off the free end and bitter end of the rope N b. splice two wire ropes together Y c. remove the wire rope from the drum and reverse it so that the free end becomes the bitter end N d. remove the wire rope from the drum and turn it over, so the wire bends in the opposite direction 2376: A vessel has an amidships superstructure. Which location would be most suitable for on-deck stowage of automobiles?
N a. On top of #1 hatch N b. Beside the hatches, forward of the midships house N c. On top of the hatch immediately forward of the midships house Y d. On top of the hatch immediately aft of the midships house 2504: A seaman may have all or part of his wages deposited by allotment to a bank or savings institution. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for this type of allotment?
Y a. The account must be either a checking or savings account. N b. The institution must be insured by the FSLIC or FDIC. N c. The account must be opened by the seaman and maintained in the seaman's name. N d. All of the above are requirements. 2568: You are proceeding along the right bank of a narrow channel aboard a right-handed single-screw vessel. The vessel starts to sheer due to bank suction/cushion effect. You should __________.
N a. stop engines and put the rudder left full N b. back full with rudder amidships N c. decrease speed and put the rudder right full Y d. increase speed and put the rudder right full 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 2729: The load line markings shown are inscribed on the vessel's __________. (D031DG )
N a. port side N b. starboard side Y c. port and starboard sides N d. stern 2858: Which characteristic is a disadvantage of a controllable- pitch propeller as compared to a fixed-pitch propeller?
N a. Slightly higher fuel consumption N b. Lack of directional control when backing N c. Inefficient at high shaft RPM Y d. Some unusual handling characteristics 2912: When tank cleaning with a portable machine, the weight of the machine is suspended from __________.
N a. solid iron bars clamped to the Butterworth opening Y b. the supply hose N c. the suspension line, usually manila or natural fiber line N d. a wire rope suspension line 2928: How should you signal the crane operator to raise the boom and lower the load?
N a. Extend arm with the palm down and hold this position rigidly. N b. Place both fists in front of your body with thumbs pointing toward each other. N c. Clasp hands in front of your body. Y d. Extend arm with the thumb pointing up, and flex the fingers in and out for as long as the load movement is desired. 3024: How should you signal the crane operator to dog everything?
N a. Place both fists in front of your body with thumbs pointing toward each other. Y b. Clasp hands in front of your body. N c. Extend arm with the palm down and hold this position rigidly. N d. Extend arm with the thumb pointing up, and flex the fingers in and out. 3046: What is an explosion hazard when exposed to flame?
N a. Formic acid N b. Nitrous oxide N c. Tallow Y d. Toluene 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 3308: What term indicates a curvature of the decks in a longitudinal direction?
N a. Deadrise N b. Camber Y c. Sheer N d. Flare 3308: What term indicates a curvature of the decks in a longitudinal direction?
N a. Deadrise N b. Camber Y c. Sheer N d. Flare 3494: Nylon rope is often used in the makeup of a towline because it __________.
N a. floats Y b. stretches N c. handles easily N d. resists rot 3562: The signal man assisting a crane operator has his arm extended with his fingers closed and thumb pointing upward. This is the signal to __________.
Y a. raise the boom N b. raise the hook N c. raise the boom and hook N d. check the boom stop 4101: Which of the following is a characteristic of a Ro-Ro vessel?
N a. Passenger tours available upon docking N b. Long port stays necessary to secure vehicles Y c. Short in port turnaround times N d. Heavy vehicles only require lightweight securing equipment 4106: Which of the following are considered to be "road vehicles" that can be carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Semi-trailer N b. Road train N c. Articulated road train Y 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