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44: You are using an automatic tension winch by yourself. If you get caught in the turns of the line as they lead into the gypsyhead __________.
N a. the safety cutout will stop the winch before you're injured N b. the line will part and snap back Y c. you may be pulled into the winch and injured or killed N d. None of the above are correct 50: 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. Nothing; the Pilot is required by law and is solely responsible for the safety of the vessel. N b. State his concerns to the Pilot but do not interfere with the handling of the vessel. Y c. Recommend an alternative action and if not followed relieve the Pilot. N d. Direct the Pilot to stop the vessel and anchor if necessary until the situation clears. 219: What refers to the depth of a petroleum product in a tank?
Y a. Innage N b. Outage N c. Thievage N d. Ullage 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 275: You have taken another vessel in tow. You can tell that the towing speed is too fast when the __________.
N a. vessels are not in step N b. tow line feels like it is "jumping" when touched Y c. catenary comes clear of the water N d. towed vessel goes "in irons" 389: When hooking up a cargo hose to your vessel's manifold, you should use a(n)______________.
N a. international shore connection Y b. insulating flange or single length of non-conducting hose N c. self-contained breathing apparatus N d. oxygen analyzer 429: A tank is loaded with 9,000 barrels of gasoline. The temperature of the product is 90°F (32°C), and it has a coefficient of expansion of .0008. What is the net amount of cargo loaded?
N a. 8856 bbls Y b. 8784 bbls N c. 8820 bbls N d. 9216 bbls 437: Prior to getting underway in fresh or brackish water, the Master must __________.
Y a. log the density of the water N b. secure all overboard discharges N c. take on fresh water ballast N d. clean the sides with fresh water 453: What purpose does a tow hook serve?
Y a. To quickly connect or release the towing hawser N b. To help pick up the towing hawser from the water N c. To prevent the towing hawser from fouling the propeller N d. To recover the towing hawser from a barge 514: The part of an anchor which takes hold on the bottom is the __________.
N a. arm N b. base Y c. fluke N d. stock 555: A chain bridle is used when towing astern because it __________.
N a. is easy to connect Y b. provides an effective catenary and absorbs shock due to its weight N c. makes rigging a swivel unnecessary N d. prevents the tow from yawing by the drag of the chains in a seaway 568: Which statement concerning the carriage of containers is TRUE?
N a. The Chief Mate and Master of a container ship should have the proposed stowage plan ready for the stevedore upon arrival in port. N b. When stowed on deck of a break bulk ship, the bottom of the container must be evenly supported throughout. Y c. With tiered containers, a 40-foot container may be stowed on top of two 20-foot containers. N d. Deck load calculations must take into account the square footage of the entire container bottom. 592: When a helmsman receives the command "Right 15 degrees rudder," the helmsman's immediate reply should be __________.
Y a. "Right 15 degrees rudder" N b. "Aye Aye Sir" N c. "Rudder is right 15 degrees" N d. No reply is necessary, just carry out the order. 664: Coiling new rope against the lay, bringing the lower end up through the center of the coil, then coiling with the lay, in order to remove the kinks, is known as __________.
N a. coiling N b. faking N c. flemishing Y d. thoroughfooting 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 714: Using a safety factor of 6, determine the safe working load of manila line with a breaking stress of 8 tons.
N a. 0.75 tons N b. 1.25 tons Y c. 1.33 tons N d. 8.00 tons 767: On the cargo manifest, the total weight of an empty cargo box is the __________.
Y a. tare weight N b. net weight N c. gross weight N d. cargo weight 769: The owner or Master of a towing vessel must ensure that each person that directs and controls the movement of the vessel knows all of the following EXCEPT ___________ .
N a. the effects of maneuvering on the vessel and its tow N b. the speed and direction of any current for the area being transited N c. how to apply variation and deviation to readings from a magnetic compass Y d. the ownership of the vessel(s) being towed 840: The terms "cant frame" and "counter" are associated with the vessel's __________.
N a. cargo hatch N b. forecastle N c. steering engine Y d. stern 885: How many wire clips must be used to make a temporary repair to a tow wire?
N a. 3 N b. 4 Y c. 5 N d. Wire clips are never, under any circumstances, permitted 894: When taking a length of new manila rope from the coil, you should __________.
N a. mount the coil so it will turn like a spool and unreel from the outside N b. roll the coil along the deck and allow the rope to fall off the coil Y c. lay the coil on end with the inside end down, then pull the inside end up through the middle of the coil N d. lay the coil on end with the inside end up then unwind the rope from the outside of the coil 976: When the period of beam seas equals the natural rolling period of a vessel, what will most likely occur?
N a. Excessive pitching N b. Excessive yawing Y c. Excessive rolling N d. No change should be evident 1020: The Plimsoll mark on a vessel is used to __________.
N a. align the vessel's tail shaft N b. determine the vessel's trim Y c. determine the vessel's freeboard N d. locate the vessel's centerline 1066: If your propeller is racing in rough weather, you should __________.
Y a. decrease your engine speed N b. ignore it N c. increase your engine speed N d. stop your engine until the rough weather passes 1094: Which statement is TRUE with respect to the elasticity of nylon mooring lines?
N a. Nylon can stretch over forty percent without being in danger of parting. N b. Nylon can be elongated by one-hundred percent before it will part. N c. Nylon will part if it is stretched any more than twenty percent. Y d. Under load, nylon will stretch and thin out but will return to normal size when free of tension. 1106: A vessel is underway with a work stage rigged over the side. A seaman may work on the stage, but only when __________.
N a. wearing a life jacket N b. wearing a safety harness secured to the stage N c. wearing both a life jacket and a safety harness secured to the stage Y d. the vessel is not making way 1139: The pivoting point of a vessel going ahead is __________.
N a. near the stern N b. at the hawsepipe Y c. about one-third of the vessel's length from the bow N d. about two-thirds of the vessel's length from the bow 1170: Transverse frames are more widely spaced on a ship that is designed with the __________.
N a. centerline system of framing N b. isometric system of framing Y c. longitudinal system of framing N d. transverse system of framing 1174: Compared to manila line, size for size, nylon line __________.
N a. has less strength than manila line Y b. has more strength than manila line N c. is equivalent to manila line N d. will rot quicker than manila line 1202: Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for damage to cargo when the damage arises from __________.
N a. an act of war Y b. lack of ventilation in transit N c. perils of the sea N d. an error in navigation 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 1586: By paying out more anchor cable, you __________.
N a. decrease the holding power of your anchor N b. decrease the swing of your vessel while at anchor Y c. increase the holding power of your anchor N d. increase the possibility that your vessel will drag anchor 1743: A mooring line leading at nearly right angles to the keel is a __________.
N a. bow line Y b. breast line N c. spring line N d. stern line 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 1852: What is normally used to pass a mooring line to a dock?
N a. Distance line N b. Gantline Y c. Heaving line N d. Tag line 1881: In time of war Naval Control of Shipping Authorities may give orders concerning the __________.
N a. cargo to be loaded N b. final destination Y c. ship's route N d. All of the above 2198: You are conducting trials to determine the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn, you take ranges and bearings of an isolated light with the results as shown. Based on this information, what is the transfer for a turn of 90°? (D034DG )
N a. 355 yards Y b. 380 yards N c. 410 yards N d. 455 yards 2273: What is the area of a circle with a radius of 4 feet after a sector of 111° has been removed?
N a. 3.90 sq. ft N b. 8.67 sq. ft Y c. 34.77 sq. ft N d. 50.27 sq. ft 2289: A seaman you have just discharged has a Continuous Discharge Book. Which statement is TRUE?
Y a. The record of entry in the continuous discharge book shall agree with the entry made in the Ship's Articles. N b. If the vessel was on coastwise articles, the record of discharge will be made in the Official Logbook. N c. An entry should be made in the book and a Certificate of Discharge issued to the seaman. N d. A Certificate of Discharge form should be attached to the book. 2491: Before being certified by the American Bureau of Shipping, anchor chain must undergo __________.
N a. USCG inspection Y b. a breaking test N c. x-ray inspection N d. spectroanalysis 2542: When loading containers into the cell guides in the hold of a container ship, which statement is TRUE?
Y a. No further securing is usually required. N b. Containers must have vertical lashings if they do not have twist lock securing. N c. All containers must have vertical and horizontal lashings. N d. The container must be locked into the cell guide. 2581: How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?
Y a. It pulls the stern toward the bank. N b. It heels the vessel toward the bank. N c. It pushes the entire vessel away from the bank. N d. It pulls the bow toward the bank. 2658: A Kip is equal to __________.
Y a. 1000 lbs. N b. 1000 kgs. N c. 2000 lbs. N d. 2240 lbs. 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 3059: A vessel which is being assisted by an icebreaker would display a flag hoist consisting of the code numeral "4" when the vessel __________.
N a. speed begins to drop N b. stops N c. receives ice damage Y d. becomes icebound 3164: How should you signal the crane operator to lower the boom and raise the load?
N a. Extend arm and point finger in the direction to move the boom. Y b. Extend arm with thumb pointing downward and flex fingers in and out. N c. With forearm vertical and forefinger pointing up, move hand in small horizontal circles. N d. With arm extended downwards and forefinger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circles. 3234: Rolling is angular motion of the vessel about what axis?
Y a. Longitudinal N b. Transverse N c. Vertical N d. Centerline 3352: The signal man assisting the crane operator has his arm extended, his fingers closed, and his thumb pointing downward. This is the signal to __________.
N a. hoist the load N b. raise the boom Y c. lower the boom N d. lower the load 3589: A vessel has been surveyed in a foreign port and found unseaworthy as a result of neglect. A seaman on this vessel is entitled to discharge and __________.
N a. transportation to the port of engagement N b. one month's pay only N c. one month's pay or transportation to the nearest U.S. port, whichever is the least amount Y d. one month's pay or transportation to the nearest U.S. port, whichever is the greater amount 3610: You have a tow of chemical barges. The mate reports an ammonia smell around the head of the tow. You would suspect a leak in the barge carrying __________.
N a. methyl chloride N b. heptane N c. propanolamine Y d. morpholine 3960: The line with the most stretch is __________.
N a. manila Y b. nylon N c. polypropylene N d. dacron 3982: Fairleads perform the same function as __________.
N a. deadeyes N b. bollards N c. bitts Y d. chocks 4010: You have completed a crude oil wash. What action should be taken with the oil in the lines running to the washing machines?
Y a. Open a COW nozzle forward and one aft and drain the line into the after tank by gravity N b. Blow the line out using compressed air N c. Pull a suction using the supply line pump N d. Close off all valves in the system and leave the oil in the line primed for the next crude oil wash 4038: Which cargo would require a dangerous cargo manifest?
Y a. Cotton N b. Wheat N c. Sugar N d. Lumber 4064: Which statement concerning castor oil is TRUE?
N a. It has a Reid vapor pressure of 9.5. N b. It has a specific gravity of 1.3. N c. The boiling point is 215°F (102°C). Y d. It is a grade E combustible liquid. 4121: The lashings used on Ro-Ro vessels should be capable of withstanding the forces of __________.
N a. rolling N b. pitching N c. heaving Y d. All of the above 4130: Which lashing material is preferred when securing new cars aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Chain lever or turnbuckle Y b. Webbing N c. Wire N d. None of the above 4204: Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning cranes being installed on the centerline of vessels?
Y a. A centerline crane can never be operated in tandem. N b. One crane is able to work one end of two adjacent hatches. N c. These cranes are more economical and weigh less than outboard-mounted cranes. N d. One crane is able to work both sides of the ship. 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 4277: Which wire rope purchases may be used with a 30-ton pedestal crane?
N a. Hoist N b. Luff N c. Rider block Y d. All of the above