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4: Considering manning requirements for US flag vessels, your 2 watch cargo vessel has a deck crew of 20 people, exclusive of officers. How many of these people do the manning regulations require to be able seamen?
N a. 13 Y b. 10 N c. 7 N d. 5 155: You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel. You must inspect this cargo __________.
Y a. daily N b. daily, at sea only N c. after encountering rough weather N d. after loading and prior to arrival in port only 196: A VLCC (100,000 DWT+) with a 30,000 Shaft Horsepower Steam Turbine is slow to respond to engine movements and has less stopping power than normal ships because it has a __________.
N a. bigger propeller Y b. smaller power to weight ratio N c. smaller propeller N d. larger power to weight ratio 208: Your vessel has been damaged and you must shore a bulkhead. You should cut the shore __________.
N a. approximately 1/2 inch longer than the measured length to allow for trimming Y b. approximately 1/2 inch shorter than the measured length to allow for wedges N c. approximately 1/2 inch shorter per foot of shoring to allow for wet expansion N d. to the same length as the measured length 243: A towing vessel becomes tripped while towing on a hawser astern. What factor is MOST important when assessing the risk of capsizing?
N a. Length of the towline Y b. Height of the towline connection N c. Longitudinal position of the towline connection N d. Direction of opposing force 344: The purpose of a bilge well is to __________.
N a. afford access to the shell through the double bottoms Y b. collect water to be pumped out N c. provide access for the pneumercator N d. provide a base line for sounding measurements 451: What is official proof of a vessel's ownership?
Y a. Certificate of Documentation N b. Bill of Lading N c. Transfer Certificate N d. Logbook 458: Sweat damage will occur in a cargo hold containing cased machinery when the __________.
N a. air temperature of the hold is higher than the temperature of the outside air Y b. dew point of the hold is higher than the temperature of the ship's skin N c. dew point of the outside air is lower than the temperature of the cargo N d. outside air temperature is colder than the temperature of the cargo 594: A bollard is found on the __________.
N a. beach N b. deck Y c. pier N d. towed vessel 609: While discharging a tanker, list can be controlled by __________.
N a. shoreside personnel N b. using a center tank near the bow, discharging as necessary Y c. using wing tanks near the longitudinal center, discharging as necessary N d. using the after peak tank, loading as necessary 648: Bulk cargo refers to __________.
N a. cargo which occupies a large volume of space N b. cargo which requires refrigeration N c. cargo which is very dense Y d. homogeneous cargo not enclosed in a container 727: Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?
N a. Galley fitted with range or oven N b. Open structures N c. Passenger spaces Y d. Boatswain's stores 754: Which method is used to detect rot in manila lines?
N a. Feeling the surface of the line for broken fibers N b. Measuring the reduction in circumference of the line N c. Observing for the appearance of mildew on the outer surface Y d. Opening the strands and examining the inner fibers 800: A Kort nozzle is a(n) __________.
Y a. hollow tube surrounding the propeller used to improve thrust N b. nozzle attached to a firefighting hose N c. intake valve on a diesel engine N d. piston cylinder on a diesel engine 819: Which pump must be primed?
N a. Rotary pump N b. Reciprocating pump Y c. Centrifugal pump N d. All of the above 850: Panting frames are located in the __________.
N a. after double bottoms N b. centerline tanks on tankships Y c. fore and after peaks N d. forward double bottoms 863: When underway with a tow, you are required to notify the Coast Guard in which casualty situation?
N a. Damage to property amounting to $12,500 Y b. Accidental stranding or grounding N c. Loss of bridge-to-bridge radio capability N d. An injury requiring first aid treatment 951: The responsibility for maintaining the Official Logbook on voyages between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the United States rests with the __________.
N a. Chief Mate of the vessel Y b. Master of the vessel N c. Deck Officer of the watch at the time of the occurrence N d. Purser of the vessel 980: The perforated, elevated bottom of the chain locker, which prevents the chains from touching the main locker bottom and allows seepage water to flow to the drains, is called a __________.
N a. cradle N b. draft N c. harping Y d. manger 1087: The turning circle of a vessel is the path followed by the __________.
Y a. center of gravity N b. outermost part of the ship while making the circle N c. bow N d. tipping center 1148: The document which acknowledges that the cargo has been received and is in the carrier's custody is called the __________.
Y a. Dock Receipt N b. Hatch Report and Recapitulation N c. Cargo Manifest N d. Stowage Plan 1299: Which part of a conventional cargo gear rig provides for vertical control and positioning of a boom?
N a. Cargo whip N b. Gooseneck fitting N c. Spider band Y d. Topping lift 1334: Close link chain of not less the 3/4" (or the wire rope equivalent) is required for lashing deck cargoes of timber. What size flexible wire rope would provide the strength equivalent to 3/4" chain, using a safety factor of 5?
N a. 9/16" Y b. 1" N c. 1 1/4" N d. 1 3/8" 1338: A "dangerous cargo manifest" is needed for you to carry a combustible cargo. You should obtain the shipping papers to make this "manifest" from the __________.
N a. manufacturer N b. ABS N c. Coast Guard Y d. shipper 1366: The best method to stop a vessel from dragging anchor in a sand bottom is to __________.
N a. reduce the length of the cable Y b. pay out more anchor cable N c. back the engines N d. swing the rudder several times to work the anchor into the bottom 1420: Tensile stress is a result of two forces acting in __________.
Y a. opposite directions on the same line, tending to pull the material apart N b. opposite directions on the same line, tending to compress the object N c. opposite directions along parallel lines N d. the same direction along parallel lines 1426: Forty-five fathoms is marked on the anchor chain by __________.
N a. one turn of wire on the first stud from each side of the detachable link N b. two turns of wire on the second stud from each side of the detachable link Y c. three turns of wire on the third stud from each side of the detachable link N d. four turns of wire on the fourth stud from each side of the detachable link 1501: Particular average is __________.
N a. the average distance steamed per day over the duration of the voyage N b. charges against all parties in a marine venture to pay for damages Y c. loss sustained by only one party N d. claimed after all liens against the vessel are settled 1557: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should find it handy to know the __________.
Y a. amount of helm carried for a steady course N b. variation in the area N c. leeway N d. deviation on that heading 1642: Which illustration represents a carrick bend? (DO30DG )
N a. H N b. J N c. L Y d. M 1679: Manila slings should not be used to load __________.
N a. cotton N b. lumber Y c. steel N d. tires 1700: Which letter designates the bilge strake of the vessel? (D001DG )
N a. A N b. B N c. C Y d. D 1775: Your containership has a container displaying a hazardous cargo placard. The placard has the number 2224 on it. This indicates that it is carrying what cargo?
N a. Hexanol N b. Acrylic acid Y c. Benzonitrile N d. Propadiene, inhibited 1790: Which space(s) is(are) exempt when measuring gross tonnage?
N a. Auxiliary machinery spaces above the uppermost continuous deck N b. Steering gear room N c. Part of the wheelhouse used to control vessel Y d. All of the above 1800: The figure obtained by dividing the total volume of the ship in cubic feet (after omission of exempted spaces) by 100 is the __________.
N a. bale cubic Y b. gross tonnage N c. light displacement N d. net tonnage 1860: A towline should be fastened to __________.
N a. the chocks at the bow of a towed vessel N b. the most forward, centermost point of a towed vessel such as a sturdy bow rail N c. the mast of a towed sailboat Y d. a secure fitting near the bow of the towed vessel 1915: A butt is indicated by which letter? (D033DG )
N a. J N b. F N c. E Y d. D 1956: Which lien against a vessel would be settled FIRST?
N a. Maintenance and cure N b. Vessel mortgage Y c. Salvage lien N d. Ship repairer's lien 2056: A seaman may not make an allotment to his __________.
N a. minor children N b. grandparents N c. brother Y d. mother-in-law 2078: While towing, bridle legs of unequal lengths may cause __________.
N a. the bridle to foul Y b. the shorter leg to fail N c. chafing on the fairlead or bitts N d. a bent swivel 2124: You are on watch aboard a vessel heading NW, with the wind from dead ahead, in heavy seas. You notice a man fall overboard from the starboard bow. Which action would NOT be appropriate?
N a. Hard right rudder N b. Throw a lifebuoy to the man, if possible N c. Send a man aloft Y d. Get the port boat ready 2199: What is the name of tackle number 2? (DO29DG )
N a. Whip N b. Onefold purchase N c. Single purchase Y d. Gun tackle 2516: Which statement about the dangerous cargo manifest, carried on a ship, is TRUE?
N a. The manifest must be made up by the Master or other designated ship's officer. N b. Shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous cargo may be listed on the manifest if they are destined for the same consignee. Y c. The manifest must be kept in a designated holder on or near the bridge. N d. The type of label(s) required for each cargo must be indicated. 2950: In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term "advance" means the distance __________.
N a. gained at right angles to the original course Y b. gained in the direction of the original course N c. moved sidewise from the original course when the rudder is first put over N d. around the circumference of the turning circle 2964: "Seiche" is defined as a(n) __________.
N a. unusually strong storm system which approaches the Great Lakes System generally from the Northeast N b. lake current which is predominant during the spring and fall navigation season on the Great Lakes Y c. oscillation caused by the diminishing of forces which cause lake level fluctuations N d. higher than normal high water or lower than normal low water 3014: You are lifting a 3 ton weight with a single whip rove on a swinging boom set at an angle of 60° to the horizontal. Use the formula for the size of a shackle with a safe working load and determine the minimum size shackle that should be used to secure the head block to the boom.
N a. 1 1/8 inch Y b. 1 1/2 inch N c. 1 3/4 inch N d. 2 inch 3176: The part of the anchor indicated by the letter G is the __________. (D038DG )
N a. fluke N b. shank Y c. tripping palm N d. crown 3234: Rolling is angular motion of the vessel about what axis?
Y a. Longitudinal N b. Transverse N c. Vertical N d. Centerline 3248: The rope which is the lightest is __________.
N a. manila N b. nylon Y c. polypropylene N d. dacron 3293: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) and wish to send a message by rapid transmission which does not require a higher precedence. Which precedence would you assign this message?
Y a. R (ROUTINE) N b. P (PRIORITY) N c. O (IMMEDIATE) N d. Z (FLASH) 3493: You are the Master of an uninspected diesel towing vessel of 190 GT operating on a regular run from New York to the Gulf of Mexico. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. Able Seamen are not required in the deck crew. Y b. All crew members must have Merchant Mariner's Documents. N c. A licensed Chief Engineer is required. N d. Deck watches may be 6 and 6. 3519: Strengthening damaged bulkheads by using wood or steel is called __________.
N a. bracing N b. battening N c. blocking Y d. shoring 3726: You are lifting a one-ton weight with a swinging boom. When comparing the stresses on the rig with the boom at 20° to the horizontal to the stresses when the boom is at 60° to the horizontal, which statement is TRUE?
N a. The angle of elevation does not change the stresses in the masthead fairlead for the topping lift. Y b. The stress on the head block is greater at 60°. N c. The stress on the heel block is greater at 60°. N d. The thrust on the boom is greater at 20°. 4066: What is the MOST irritating to the skin?
N a. Carbon disulfide N b. Ethyl alcohol N c. Isoprene Y d. Oleum 4128: Which of the following lashing materials would be used in securing heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
Y a. Chain lever or turnbuckle N b. Webbing N c. Buckle or ratchet tensioner N d. All of the above 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 4246: What does "level-luffing" accomplish during crane operations?
N a. It prevents the load from swinging when the boom level is adjusted. N b. Less power is needed when topping the boom with a load on the hook. N c. It maintains the height of the load above the deck. Y d. All of the above 4254: Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding twin pedestal cranes?
N a. Each single boom is of the partial-level luffing type and is capable of limited rotation. N b. A slew drive system provides for rotation of each crane. N c. Maintenance logs and records are to be kept for each crane. Y d. All of the above 4278: Which wire rope purchase(s) is/are optional with a 30-Ton pedestal crane?
N a. Hoist N b. Luff Y c. Rider block N d. All of the above 4379: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should know the __________.
N a. maximum rudder angle previously used N b. gyro error N c. variation Y d. course per magnetic steering compass