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127: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "C" is called a __________. (DO44DG )
Y a. breast line N b. shore line N c. spring line N d. stern line 168: "Block stowage" means __________.
N a. having the cargo on pallets Y b. stowing all the cargo for a port in the same area N c. using port marks on the cargo N d. using separation cloths to separate different kinds of cargo 184: You are standing look-out duty at night. A dim light on the horizon will be seen quickest by looking __________.
N a. at an area just a little below the horizon N b. at the horizon, where the sky and water appear to meet Y c. a little above the horizon N d. well below the horizon 207: A towing vessel's capability is BEST measured by horsepower, maneuverability, displacement, and __________.
N a. stability N b. propeller design Y c. bollard pull N d. towing winch horsepower 234: The helm command "shift your rudder" means __________.
N a. double your rudder angle or go to full rudder N b. bring your rudder amidships Y c. change from right rudder to left rudder, or vice versa, an equal number of degrees N d. check the swing of the vessel 246: The force exerted by a propeller which tends to throw the stern right or left is called __________.
N a. slip Y b. sidewise force N c. rotational force N d. thrust 297: Commercial ships or other persons or agencies requiring the assistance of Canadian Coast Guard icebreakers should first contact __________.
N a. the Canadian Coast Guard Y b. Ice Sarnia N c. the Ice Navigation Center N d. the icebreaker assigned to the area 416: While moving ahead, a twin-screw ship has an advantage over a single-screw ship because __________.
N a. correct trim will be obtained more easily N b. drag effect will be cancelled out Y c. side forces will be eliminated N d. speed will be increased 433: When a tow is trimmed by the stern it is said to __________.
N a. hog N b. sag Y c. drag N d. list 492: You are the Master of a 500-gross ton passenger vessel operating on rivers. Your vessel accidentally runs aground. Under the regulations for passenger vessels, you must notify the __________.
N a. Coast Guard, only if the grounding results in injury to personnel N b. Coast Guard, only if the grounding results in damage to property in excess of $(SA)25,000 Y c. nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible N d. Coast Guard, only if the grounding results in loss of life 502: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) and wish to send a message warning of a hurricane. Which precedence would you assign this message?
N a. Z (FLASH) Y b. O (IMMEDIATE) N c. R (ROUTINE) N d. P (PRIORITY) 512: When paying out nylon line from around the bitts __________.
Y a. stand clear of the bitts and use two or more round turns under your figure eights N b. you can surge the line even with a single turn N c. no extra turns are necessary since nylon has a high coefficient of friction N d. stand in the bight of the line 649: Before a tank is to be crude oil washed, the oxygen content in the tank must be measured at a position __________.
N a. immediately above the level of the oil N b. at the top of the tank N c. in the vent riser Y d. one meter from the deck 670: You must evacuate a seaman by helicopter lift. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The ship should be stopped with the wind off the beam while the helicopter is hovering overhead. N b. The basket or stretcher must not be allowed to touch the deck. N c. The tending line of the litter basket should be secured to the ship beyond the radius of the helicopter blades. Y d. The hoist line should be slack before the basket or stretcher is hooked on. 682: The mooring line labeled "H" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. forward breast line Y b. offshore bow line N c. offshore spring line N d. onshore bow line 726: A common occurrence when a vessel is running into shallow water is that __________.
N a. the wake is less pronounced N b. the vessel is more responsive to the rudder Y c. "squat" will cause a decrease in bottom clearance and an increase in draft N d. All of the above 726: A common occurrence when a vessel is running into shallow water is that __________.
N a. the wake is less pronounced N b. the vessel is more responsive to the rudder Y c. "squat" will cause a decrease in bottom clearance and an increase in draft N d. All of the above 766: Insufficient space between the hull and bottom in shallow water will prevent normal screw currents resulting in __________.
N a. waste of power N b. sudden sheering to either side N c. sluggish rudder response Y d. All of the above 775: You are on a large merchant vessel entering a U.S. port. There is a Pilot onboard and he has the conn. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The Pilot becomes solely responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel only if the Master relinquishes the conn. N b. The Pilot is solely responsible for the internal working of the ship. N c. The Pilot is solely responsible for the safe maneuvering of the ship only if he is required to be on board by law. Y d. The Master is responsible for the safe navigation of the ship and the Pilot is employed for his local knowledge. 782: The owner or Master of a towing vessel shall ensure that each person that directs and controls the movement of the vessel can accurately fix the vessel's position using all of the following EXCEPT ___________ .
N a. installed navigational equipment Y b. buoys alone N c. all available aids to navigation N d. depths soundings and hydrographic contour lines 788: The lower hold of your vessel has a bale capacity of 45,000 cubic feet. How many cases of a cargo weighing 450 lbs. and measuring 2.5 feet by 3 feet by 3 feet could be stowed in the hold, assuming a broken stowage factor of 15 percent?
N a. 300 N b. 675 N c. 1325 Y d. 1700 845: The terminology "able to understand any order spoken by the officers" refers to all of the following situations EXCEPT __________ .
N a. in response to a fire N b. directing the use of lifesaving equipment Y c. for deck department crew members to understand the terminology used in the engine room N d. in response to a man overboard 873: At the required fire drill, all persons must report to their stations and demonstrate their ability to perform the duties assigned to them __________.
N a. by the Coast Guard regulations Y b. in the Muster List ("Station Bill") N c. by the person conducting the drill N d. at the previous safety meeting 895: Which factor would NOT lead to removing a towline from service?
N a. An excessive number of miles of towing service. N b. Failing a tensile strength test that proved the towline was no longer appropriate for expected sea conditions. Y c. When heavy grease on the towline saturates the core of the wire rope. N d. Its surface condition is noted, including its corrosion and discoloration. 929: All of the following steps are taken in starting a centrifugal pump, EXCEPT to __________.
Y a. set the relief valve N b. check the lubrication system N c. vent the pump casing N d. open the pump suction and discharge valves 997: When steering by hand, which of the following may be a functional input to the steering gear as a result of turning the wheel?
Y a. Non-followup N b. Rudder adjustment N c. Weather adjustment N d. All the above may be activated 1209: When cargo is being worked using a Burton or married fall system, which part of the cargo gear is most likely to fail?
N a. Boom N b. Gooseneck Y c. Guy tackle N d. Topping lift 1256: You are docking an oceangoing single-screw vessel under normal circumstances with a single tug. The tug is usually used to __________.
Y a. control the bow and is tied to the offshore bow N b. control the stern and is tied to the stern on the offshore side N c. pull the vessel into the slip and is tied to the bow N d. push the ship bodily alongside and is tied to the offshore side amidships 1260: The function of the bilge keel is to __________.
Y a. reduce the rolling of the vessel N b. serve as the vessel's main strength member N c. add strength to the bilge N d. protect the vessel's hull when alongside a dock 1293: What is required to be posted in the pilothouse of a vessel?
N a. Certificate of Inspection N b. Officer's licenses N c. Company Mission Statement Y d. Muster List ("Station Bill") 1296: To ensure the best results during the Mediterranean moor, the chains should __________.
N a. be crossed around the bow N b. tend out at right angles to the bow N c. tend aft 60°From each bow Y d. tend forward 30° on either bow 1448: Nylon line is better suited than manila for __________.
N a. towing alongside Y b. towing astern N c. holding knots and splices N d. resisting damage from chemicals 1683: "Herringbone" is a term associated with __________.
N a. anchoring N b. mooring Y c. sewing N d. splicing 1846: In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated IMMEDIATE will be delivered within __________.
N a. 3 hours to start of business the following day N b. 1 to 6 hours Y c. 30 minutes to 1 hour N d. 10 minutes if possible 1925: Which material should NOT be used to secure cargo on deck for a voyage?
N a. Steel chain N b. Wire rope N c. Steel strapping Y d. Fiber rope 2001: You are using tackle number 9 in illustration DO29DG 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 )
N a. 52 lbs. Y b. 39 lbs. N c. 30 lbs. N d. 27 lbs. 2014: You are using tackle number 12, as shown, to lift a weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook (w) of tackle number 2. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig? (D029DG )
N a. 9 N b. 10 Y c. 14 N d. 21 2019: A man was sighted as he fell overboard. After completing a Williamson turn, the man is not sighted. What type of search should be conducted?
N a. Expanding circle Y b. Sector search N c. Parallel track pattern N d. Datum-drift search 2073: You are preparing to lubricate standing rigging on your vessel. When rigging a bosun's chair on a stay with a shackle, __________.
N a. connect the shackle to the bosun's chair with a hook Y b. never allow the shackle pin to ride on the stay N c. run the gantline through the shackle and then make fast to the bosun's chair N d. tie the bitter end of the gantline to the shackle before shackling it to the bosun's chair 2088: You have been towing astern and have just let go the tow. Your deckhands are pulling in and faking the towline by hand on the stern. The most dangerous action to take is to __________.
N a. continue ahead at slow speed N b. continue ahead at half speed N c. stop your engines Y d. back down on your engines 2100: The primary purpose of a load line is to establish required __________.
Y a. minimum freeboard N b. GM N c. transverse stability N d. fresh water allowances 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 2132: Which statement concerning dual-tonnage vessels is TRUE?
N a. The dual-tonnage mark is always marked above the load line marks. N b. The tonnages referred to are the displacement tonnage and gross tonnage. Y c. A single-deck vessel may not be assigned dual tonnages. N d. The dual-tonnage mark must never be submerged beyond the freshwater allowance. 2178: Segregation of cargoes refers to __________.
Y a. separating cargoes so that the inherent characteristics of one cannot damage the other N b. separating cargoes by destination N c. classifying cargoes according to their toxicity N d. listing the cargoes in order of their flammability 2181: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should know the __________.
Y a. course per magnetic steering compass N b. gyro error N c. variation N d. maximum rudder angle previously used 2204: While writing in the logbook at the end of your watch, you make an error in writing an entry. What is the proper way of correcting this error?
N a. Blot out the error completely and rewrite the entry correctly. N b. Carefully and neatly erase the entry and rewrite it correctly. Y c. Cross out the error with a single line, write the correct entry, and initial it. N d. Remove this page of the log book and rewrite all entries on a clean page. 2292: The biggest problem encountered when towing bridle legs are too short is __________.
N a. retrieval N b. adjusting tension Y c. excessive strain N d. hookup to main towline 2572: A tug would NOT assist a ship to steer if the tug is made up to the large vessel __________.
N a. by a tow line ahead of the vessel N b. forward on either bow of the vessel Y c. approximately amidships of the vessel N d. on the vessel's quarter 2704: The legs of a tow bridle are joined together with a __________.
N a. bridle plate N b. shackle Y c. fishplate N d. tri-link 2886: How should you signal the crane operator to lower?
N a. With forearm vertical and forefinger pointing up, move hand in small horizontal circles. Y b. With arm extended downwards and forefinger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circles. N c. Extend arm and point finger in the direction to move the boom. N d. Extend arm with thumb pointing downward, and flex fingers in and out. 2956: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) and wish to send a message concerning an initial enemy contact. Which precedence would you assign this message?
Y a. Z (FLASH) N b. P (PRIORITY) N c. R (ROUTINE) N d. O (IMMEDIATE) 3039: What is NOT a problem when carrying coal?
Y a. The requirement for through-ventilation N b. The corrosion some types of coal will cause to the ship N c. Spontaneous heating N d. Generation of methane gas 3047: When backing down with sternway, the pivot point of a vessel is __________.
Y a. about one-quarter of the vessel's length from the stern N b. at the bow N c. about one-third of the vessel's length from the bow N d. aft of the propellers 3232: The signal man assisting the crane operator has his arm extended with the palm down and holds this position rigidly. This is the signal to __________.
N a. hoist N b. swing Y c. stop N d. lower 3370: In astern towing, a tow span, also called the "tow bar" or "towing arch", is used to __________.
N a. insure that the hawser leads directly aft as it passes over the stern of the towing vessel N b. increase the stability of the towing vessel by raising the hawser off the deck N c. reduce chafing of the towing hawser Y d. prevent fouling of the hawser on deck gear located on the stern of the towing vessel 3519: Strengthening damaged bulkheads by using wood or steel is called __________.
N a. bracing N b. battening N c. blocking Y d. shoring 3604: The Jews' harp is indicated by which letter? (D038DG )
Y a. K N b. J N c. H N d. F 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 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 4440: You are standing the wheelwatch when you hear the cry, "Man overboard, starboard side". You should instinctively __________.
N a. give full left rudder N b. throw a life ring to mark the spot N c. put the rudder amidships Y d. give full right rudder