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14: Damaged bulkheads often take a permanent set which is independent of the panting or bulge caused by water pressure. To control this, you should __________.
Y a. install shoring so the shoring supports the damaged bulkheads without pushing on them N b. install shoring so that it pushes on the damaged bulkhead while supporting it N c. use jacks or chain falls to remove the set before installing shores N d. place sandbags by the bulkhead without installing shores 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 72: You are in the process of loading 465,000 barrels of cargo oil. At 1030, on 5 November, you gauge the vessel and find that you have loaded 203,000 barrels. At 1200 you find that you have loaded 218,000 barrels. If you continue loading at the same rate, you will finish at approximately __________.
N a. 1510, 5 November N b. 1104, 6 November Y c. 1242, 6 November N d. 0735, 7 November 103: Your ship is in shallow water and the bow rides up on its bow wave while the stern sinks into a depression of its transverse wave system. What is this called?
N a. Broaching N b. Fish tailing Y c. Squatting N d. Parallel sinkage 149: A standard net barrel of petroleum products is __________.
Y a. 42 gallons at 60°F N b. 48 gallons at 70°F N c. 50 gallons at 50°F N d. 60 gallons at 100°F 355: Generally, you can best keep a vessel under steering control when the vessel has __________.
Y a. headway N b. sternway N c. no way on, with engines stopped N d. no way on, with engines full ahead 414: To "ease" a line means to __________.
N a. cast off N b. double up so that one line does not take all the strain Y c. pay out line to remove most of the tension N d. slack it off quickly 443: The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the hogging numeral. (Get Table Data)
N a. 86.72 numeral N b. 89.98 numeral Y c. 91.40 numeral N d. 93.18 numeral 477: When underway with a tow, you are required to notify the Coast Guard in which casualty situation?
N a. An injury requiring first aid treatment N b. Damage of bridge-to-bridge radio capability Y c. Accidental stranding or grounding N d. Damage to property amounting to $12,500 481: Which U.S. agency assigns an official number to a vessel?
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. Collector of Customs N c. Treasury Department Y d. Coast Guard 559: A vessel loads edible oil in a deep tank through a manhole at the mid-length of the tank. In order to fill the tank to maximum capacity, what trim should the vessel have?
N a. Down by the bow N b. Down by the stern N c. Down by either the bow or stern Y d. In level trim 597: Wages due a seaman may be attached by the court for the __________.
N a. payment of monthly bills N b. payment of creditors Y c. support of a minor child N d. All of the above 604: The term "lee side" refers to the __________.
N a. side of the vessel exposed to the wind Y b. side of the vessel sheltered from the wind N c. port side N d. starboard side 765: The owner or Master of a vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside must ensure that each of the following is appropriate for the vessel's horsepower and tow arrangement EXCEPT _________ .
Y a. hydraulic couplings N b. face wires N c. push gear N d. spring lines 856: A wedge of water building up between the bow and nearer bank which forces the bow out and away describes __________.
Y a. bank cushion N b. bank suction N c. combined effect N d. bend effect 882: The owner or Master of a towing vessel that tows astern must keep records of the towline(s) that include all of the following information EXCEPT _____________ .
N a. the towline's initial minimum breaking strength as determined by the manufacturer Y b. an invoice showing the cost of the towline N c. the towline's nautical miles of use or time in service N d. the history of loading of the towline 893: Considering the manning requirements for U.S. vessels, your three watch cargo vessel has a deck crew of 20 people, exclusive of the officers. How many of these people do the manning regulations require to be Able Seamen?
Y a. 13 N b. 10 N c. 7 N d. 5 940: When selecting the fuel oil tanks for the "burn-out" of bunkers during a voyage consideration of all of the following must be taken with the EXCEPTION of __________.
Y a. flashpoint N b. stability N c. trim N d. list 1007: When using the term "limber system" one is referring to a __________.
N a. cleaning system Y b. drainage system N c. strengthening system N d. weight reduction system 1033: Each crewmember has an assigned firefighting station. This assignment is shown on the __________.
N a. fire fighting plan N b. shipping articles N c. Certificate of Inspection Y d. muster list 1122: Freeing ports on a vessel with solid bulwarks __________.
N a. prevent stress concentration in the bulwark N b. permit easy jettison of deck cargo in an emergency N c. provide openings through the bulwarks for mooring lines Y d. allow water shipped on deck to flow off rapidly 1153: What affect does shallow water have on a vessel's stopping distance?
N a. The stopping distance is shorter. Y b. The stopping distance is longer. N c. There is no difference in the stopping distance. N d. The propeller is more effective when going astern in shallow water. 1291: "Free pratique" means that __________.
N a. clearance requirements for all regulatory bodies have been met Y b. health requirements have been met and no further quarantine formalities are required N c. shipment will be made at no cost N d. tonnage taxes are not required to be paid 1430: A vessel's bottom will be subjected to tension when weight is concentrated __________.
Y a. amidships N b. aft N c. at both ends of the vessel N d. forward 1456: How many turns of wire normally mark either side of the shackle 45 fathoms from the anchor?
N a. 1 N b. 2 Y c. 3 N d. 4 1578: A stream of water immediately surrounding a moving vessel's hull, flowing in the same direction as the vessel is known as __________.
N a. directional current N b. forward current N c. propeller current Y d. wake current 1624: Which kind of hitch should you use to secure a spar?
N a. Blackwall hitch N b. Stage hitch Y c. Timber hitch N d. Two half hitches 1708: For the purpose of regulating tank vessels, flammable liquids are liquids which will __________.
Y a. give off flammable vapors at or below 80°F (27°C) N b. have a Reid vapor pressure of 18 pounds or more N c. give off flammable vapors only above 80°F (27°C) N d. sustain combustion at a temperature at or below 100°F (38°C) 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 1779: Using the graph shown, if the dry bulb temperature is 58°, and the wet bulb temperature is 53°, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold? (D008DG )
N a. 56% N b. 61% N c. 66% Y d. 75% 1783: Which mooring line is likely to undergo the most strain when docking a ship under normal conditions?
N a. Bow line N b. Breast line Y c. Spring line N d. Stern line 1822: What is the principal danger in attempting to swing a barge on a hawser in order to slow the barge's speed?
N a. Dangerous wakes may result from the swinging barge and capsize the tug. N b. The barge may swing too quickly and run over the tug. N c. Free surface effect of liquid inside the barge may rupture the barge bulkheads if the turn is too quick. Y d. The barge may pass under the hawser and capsize the tug. 1828: Your vessel is broken down and rolling in heavy seas. You can reduce the danger of capsizing by __________.
N a. constantly shifting the rudder N b. moving all passengers to one side of the boat Y c. rigging a sea anchor N d. moving all passengers to the stern 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 1936: A "gypsy" or "gypsyhead" is a __________.
N a. punt used for painting over the side N b. small, reciprocating steam engine Y c. spool-shaped drum fitted on a winch N d. swinging derrick 1950: You are proceeding to a distress site and expect large numbers of people in the water. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. You should stop to windward of the survivors in the water and only use the ship's boats to recover the survivors. N b. If the survivors are in inflatable rafts you should approach from windward to create a lee for the survivors. Y c. An inflatable liferaft secured alongside can be an effective boarding station for transfer of survivors from the boats. N d. Survivors in the water should never be permitted alongside due to the possibility of injury from the vessel. 1990: Upon receipt of a distress message, a merchant vessel is bound to proceed to the scene of the distress. Under which of the following cases would this NOT be true?
N a. The vessel would arrive at the distress scene more than 36 hours after the receipt of the initial distress message. N b. There are vessels closer to the distress scene that are proceeding to assist. Y c. The Master of the vessel in distress has requisitioned another vessel, and that vessel has accepted the requisition. N d. You are on a tank vessel and the distress involves a major fire on board the other vessel. 1991: Using the graph shown, if the dry bulb temperature is 91°, and the wet bulb temperature is 87°, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold? (D008DG )
N a. 79% Y b. 85% N c. 91% N d. 98% 2015: During a period of "whiteout", you should expect which of the following?
N a. Snowfall or blowing snow Y b. Lack of ability to estimate distance N c. Harsh contrast between sun-illuminated snow cover and the background N d. Hazy horizons with extensive mirage effects 2060: In polar regions you should NOT expect to see __________.
N a. mirage effects N b. sea smoke Y c. extensive snowfall N d. false horizons 2075: The knot lettered E is a __________. (DO30DG )
N a. stopper hitch N b. blackwall hitch Y c. timber and half hitch N d. bowline on a bight 2144: "Hard right rudder" means __________.
N a. jam the rudder against the stops N b. put the rudder over quickly to 15 degrees right rudder N c. meet a swing to the right, then return to amidships Y d. put the rudder over to the right all the way 2299: You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker and will carry cargoes of isophorone, ethylenediamine, and creosote. Which of the following is TRUE?
Y a. All of these cargoes are compatible. N b. Isophorone is incompatible with ethylenediamine but may be stowed adjacent to creosote. N c. All of these cargoes are incompatible. N d. Ethylenediamine is compatible with isophorone but both are incompatible with creosote. 2399: You are standing wheel watch on entering port and the Master gives you a rudder command which conflicts with a rudder command from the Pilot. What should you do?
N a. Obey the Pilot. N b. Bring the rudder to a position midway between the two conflicting positions. N c. Ask the Pilot if he relinquishes control. Y d. Obey the Master. 2694: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should know the __________.
N a. gyro error Y b. course per magnetic steering compass N c. variation N d. maximum rudder angle previously used 2708: Which statement is TRUE with respect to the load line markings shown. (D031DG )
Y a. A vessel displaying these marks may load in the salt waters of the St. Lawrence River. N b. Vessels engaged solely on Great Lakes voyages are not required to show these marks. N c. U.S. flag vessels less than 100 feet in length and less than 200 gross tons are not required to show these marks. N d. U.S. flag vessels of 100 gross tons and upward must show these marks. 2944: Your ship is navigating independently in heavy ice when it becomes beset. Which statement is FALSE?
N a. The vessel will most likely require an icebreaker to free her. N b. The vessel may be able to free herself by pumping ballast from side to side. Y c. The propeller is more susceptible to ice damage when turning slowly than when stopped. N d. It is advisable to clear the rudder area of ice by using ahead turns before backing down. 3048: The proximity of pack ice may be indicated by __________.
N a. changes in seawater salinity Y b. glare on clouds on the horizon N c. changes in air temperature N d. icebergs 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 3487: The opening in the deck that leads the anchor cable outside the hull is the __________.
Y a. hawsepipe N b. fall pipe N c. drop-pipe N d. spill pipe 3576: Heave is motion along the __________.
N a. longitudinal axis N b. transverse axis Y c. vertical axis N d. centerline axis 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 4009: What is used to prevent twisting of a towing bridle?
N a. A bitt N b. A bulkhead N c. A V-spring Y d. A fishplate 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. 4116: Onboard a Ro-Ro vessel many decks are used for the carriage of both rolling and container cargoes, as such it is most useful if a deck socket accepts both __________.
Y a. twist-Locks and lashing hooks N b. container locks and bridge fittings N c. bridge fittings and lashing hooks N d. twist-locks and container locks 4205: Which piece of equipment is required to "twin-up" 30-ton pedestal cranes aboard a crane vessel?
N a. Portable power swivel Y b. Equalizing beam N c. 20-foot container spreader N d. 40-foot container spreader 4210: Pedestal cranes have limit switches to restrict the movement of which function?
N a. Luff rate limits Y b. Slew travel limits N c. Swivel power limits N d. Slew rate limits 4242: What is the advantage of the tandem working arrangement of pedestal cranes when operating cargo?
N a. The cranes enable the handling of heavy cargos without shoreside assistance N b. The cargo discharge can be accomplished with controlled pendulation N c. The cargo discharge can be performed in port or at anchor Y d. All of the above 4259: Which statement is FALSE regarding the operation of a crane?
N a. The crane jib is raised and lowered by the luffing winch. N b. The cargo block is raised and lowered by the hoisting winch. Y c. The cargo block is raised and lowered by the luffing winch. N d. None 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