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86: The turning circle of a vessel making a turn of over 360 degrees is the path followed by the __________.
N a. bow N b. bridge N c. centerline Y d. center of gravity 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 226: Which statement is TRUE concerning the vessel's slipstream?
N a. It has no effect on the steering of the vessel. N b. It has no effect on the rudder when the helm is amidships. N c. Its velocity is the same as that of the wake. Y d. The propeller gives it a helical motion. 238: A shore is a piece of securing dunnage that __________.
Y a. runs from a low supporting level up to the cargo at an angle N b. is also known as a "distance piece" N c. is placed on the deck under the cargo to distribute its weight evenly N d. is run horizontally from a support to the cargo 280: Your ship is in a neutral port when full Naval Control of Shipping is established. You may expect to be boarded and instructed by a(n) __________.
N a. U.S. Naval Control of Shipping Officer N b. allied Naval Control of Shipping Officer N c. Consular Shipping Advisors (CONSA) Y d. Any of the above 332: The helm command "Meet her" means __________.
N a. steer more carefully Y b. use rudder to check the swing N c. decrease the existing rudder angle N d. note the course and steady on that heading 334: The space above the engine room is called the __________.
Y a. fidley N b. gold locker N c. middle hatch N d. noble 384: A "strongback" refers to a __________.
Y a. bar securing a cargo port N b. centerline vertical bulkhead N c. deep beam N d. spanner stay 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 454: A rope ladder with wooden rungs is a __________.
N a. drop ladder N b. life ladder Y c. Jacob's ladder N d. jury ladder 483: A fiber towing hawser is readied for service by __________.
N a. spooling it on a winch cathead N b. coiling it in a counterclockwise direction on the fantail Y c. faking it on deck in a fore and aft direction N d. spooling it on a reel lying on its side to prevent rolling 487: One method of removing kinks from fiber rope is to __________.
N a. coil the line against the lay Y b. tow the line astern until it straightens N c. stretch the line until it reaches its elastic limit N d. cut out each kink and splice 576: In twin-screw engine installations while going ahead, maneuvering qualities are most effective when the tops of the propeller blades both turn __________.
N a. to starboard Y b. outboard from the center N c. to port N d. inboard toward the center 605: You would properly secure a gantline to a bosun's chair with a __________.
N a. fisherman's bend N b. bowline Y c. double sheet bend N d. double blackwall hitch 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 792: When the vessel is on coastwise articles, the original certificate of the seaman's certificate of discharge is __________.
Y a. given to the seaman N b. retained on board N c. sent to Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard N d. sent to the shipping company 821: The Master must maintain the Oil Record Book on board for at least __________.
N a. 1 month N b. 12 months N c. 24 months Y d. 36 months 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 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 1140: In a transversely framed ship, the transverse frames are supported by all of the following EXCEPT __________.
N a. girders N b. longitudinals N c. side stringers Y d. web plates 1163: When piloting a vessel, how are visual references used to establish a constant rate of turn?
Y a. Fixed objects that stay on the same relative bearing when the ship is turning indicate a constant rate of turn. N b. Visual references cannot be used to maintain a constant rate of turn. N c. Begin the turn when the fixed object is on the beam. N d. Keep the fixed object's relative relative bearing opening, for a constant rate of turn. 1189: When bunkering is complete, the hoses should be __________.
N a. cleaned internally with a degreaser N b. washed out with hot soapy water Y c. drained, blanked off, and stored securely N d. stowed vertically and allowed to drain 1212: What is NOT characteristic of the conditions which would be experienced by a vessel located southeast of an approaching eastward-moving storm center on the Great Lakes?
Y a. Falling barometer N b. A westerly wind N c. Lowering clouds N d. Rain or snow 1250: The floors in a vessel's hull structure are kept from tripping, or folding over, by __________.
N a. face plates Y b. bottom longitudinals N c. longitudinal deck beams N d. transverse deck beams 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 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 1313: Where should a vessel being towed alongside be positioned for increased maneuverability?
N a. Stern of the towed vessel aft of the stern of the towing vessel N b. Stern of the towed vessel even with the stern of the towing vessel Y c. Stern of the towed vessel forward of the stern of the towing vessel N d. Bow of the towed vessel even with the bow of the towing vessel 1336: When picking up your mooring at the buoy, the correct method is to __________.
N a. approach the buoy with the wind and current astern Y b. approach the buoy with the wind and current ahead N c. approach the buoy with wind and sea abeam N d. stop upwind and up current and drift down on the buoy 1441: Dead freight is the charge for the __________.
N a. carriage of demise cargo N b. cost of transshipment of over-carried cargo N c. difference in the amount of cargo loaded and the amount of cargo discharged Y d. difference in the amount of cargo loaded and the amount of cargo booked, through no fault of the vessel 1514: A 6x12, two-inch wire rope has __________.
N a. 12 strands and a two-inch diameter N b. 12 strands and a two-inch circumference Y c. 6 strands and a two-inch diameter N d. 6 strands and a two-inch circumference 1543: Which is normally used to hold wire rope for splicing?
N a. Come along N b. Jigger Y c. Rigger's screw N d. Sealing clamp 1555: When carrying out a parallel track search pattern, the course of the search units should normally be which of the following?
Y a. In the same direction as the anticipated drift N b. In the opposite direction of the anticipated drift N c. Perpendicular to the line of anticipated drift N d. Downwind 1563: Which statement about two lines spliced together is TRUE?
N a. Splicing is used to increase the circumference of each line. Y b. Splicing two lines together is stronger than knotting two lines together. N c. Splicing is used to increase the overall strength of the line. N d. Splicing is used to prevent rotting of the lines bitter end. 1577: You are the Chief Mate of a 30,000-DWT tankship. The vessel is engaged in trade with another country signatory to MARPOL 73/78. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The Certificate of Inspection serves as prima facie evidence of complying with MARPOL 73/78. Y b. The IOPP Certificate for an inspected vessel is valid for 5 years. N c. An IOPP Certificate is invalidated if the ship carries cargoes outside the classes authorized thereon. N d. An IOPP Certificate is renewed at each inspection for certification. 1646: What is the normal length of anchor cable used to anchor a vessel?
N a. An amount equal to the depth of the water N b. Two times the depth of water N c. Three to four times the depth of water Y d. Five to seven times the depth of water 1715: Which statement concerning a 298 GRT inspected tug engaged in towing from Seattle, WA, to Alaska is TRUE?
Y a. Each crew member must be issued a certificate of discharge at the time of discharge. N b. No able seamen are required. N c. Crew must be signed on before a Shipping Commissioner. N d. A licensed Master of Towing Vessels may serve as Master. 1842: The knot shown lettered W is a __________. (DO30DG )
N a. clove hitch Y b. square knot N c. barrel hitch N d. stopper knot 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 1988: When towing, what is the main reason for using a chain bridle on a wire hawser?
N a. It makes for an easy connection. Y b. It gives a spring effect to cushion the shock. N c. It eliminates the necessity of a swivel. N d. It does not chafe. 1995: The single turn method of returning to a man overboard should be used ONLY if __________.
N a. the man is reported missing rather than immediately seen as he falls overboard Y b. the vessel is very maneuverable N c. the conning officer is inexperienced N d. a boat will be used to recover the man 1995: The single turn method of returning to a man overboard should be used ONLY if __________.
N a. the man is reported missing rather than immediately seen as he falls overboard Y b. the vessel is very maneuverable N c. the conning officer is inexperienced N d. a boat will be used to recover the man 1997: What is the name of tackle number 12? (DO29DG )
Y a. Threefold purchase N b. Davit tackle N c. Deck tackle N d. Gin tackle 2011: The structural member indicated by the letter K is a __________. (D033DG )
N a. longitudinal frame N b. stringer N c. girder Y d. floor 2104: You are proceeding to a distress site where the survivors are in liferafts. Which action will assist in making your vessel more visible to the survivors?
N a. Steering a zigzag course with 5 to 10 minutes on each leg N b. Steering a sinuous course N c. Dumping debris over the side to make a trail to your vessel Y d. Making smoke in daylight 2113: One major advantage of the round turn maneuver in a man overboard situation is that it __________.
Y a. is the fastest method N b. is easy for a single-screw vessel to perform N c. requires the least shiphandling skills to perform N d. can be used in reduced visibility 2251: The letter I indicates the keel. Which of the following plates is NOT part of the keel? (D033DG )
N a. Center vertical keel N b. Rider plate Y c. Longitudinal girder N d. Flat plate keel 2268: The helm command "shift your rudder" means __________.
N a. check the swing of the vessel N b. double your rudder angle or go to full rudder N c. bring your rudder amidships Y d. change from right rudder to left rudder, or vice versa, an equal number of degrees 2551: What welding pattern is NOT used to permanently attach a stiffener to a plate?
N a. Chain intermittent Y b. Tack N c. Continuous N d. Staggered intermittent 2588: Rivets are usually made of __________.
N a. wrought-iron N b. aluminum N c. high-tensile steel Y d. mild steel 2792: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should find it handy to know the __________.
N a. variation in the area Y b. amount of helm carried for a steady course N c. leeway N d. deviation on that heading 2799: Who publishes the "Canadian List of Lights, Buoys and Fog Signals"?
N a. The U.S. Coast Guard Y b. The Canadian Coast Guard N c. The U.S. Hydrographic Service N d. The Canadian Hydrographic Service 2814: Your vessel is crossing a river on the Great Lakes System. A power-driven vessel is ascending the river, crossing your course from port to starboard. Which statement is TRUE?
Y a. The vessel ascending the river has the right of way. N b. Your vessel has the right of way, but you are directed not to impede the other vessel. N c. The other vessel must hold as necessary to allow you to pass. N d. You are required to propose the manner of passage. 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 3325: Flammable liquids should have what kind of label?
N a. Skull and crossbones N b. Yellow Y c. Red N d. White 3342: Which term refers to a transverse curvature of the deck?
N a. Deadrise Y b. Camber N c. Freeboard N d. Flare 3342: Which term refers to a transverse curvature of the deck?
N a. Deadrise Y b. Camber N c. Freeboard N d. Flare 3374: Angular motion about the longitudinal axis of a vessel is known as __________.
N a. pitch N b. surge N c. sway Y d. roll 3395: The holding power of an anchor at a given scope of cable increases when the __________.
Y a. amount of chain lying along the bottom increases N b. length of the catenary is reduced N c. mooring line tension is increased N d. amount of chain lying along the bottom decreases 4135: An advantage of using chain lashing on heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it __________.
Y a. has long life N b. is light weight N c. absorbs shock N d. has fine adjustment 4206: Which piece(s) of equipment is/are required to "twin-up" 30-ton pedestal cranes aboard a crane vessel?
Y a. Equalizing beam N b. Portable power swivel N c. 20-foot container spreader N d. All of the above