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54: Your vessel has grounded on a bar. What should you do?
N a. If you cannot get clear immediately, lighten the ship by pumping all ballast overboard. N b. Run the engine full astern to keep from being set further onto the bar. Y c. Switch to the high suction for condenser circulating water, if it is submerged. N d. All of the above 104: You are on watch at sea at night when a fire breaks out in #3 hold just forward of the bridge. You would NOT __________.
N a. call the Master Y b. proceed to the space and inspect the extent of the fire N c. shut down the cargo hold ventilation N d. sound the fire alarm signal to roust out all hands 140: Your tankship is carrying a 30% solution of hydrogen peroxide. The cargo containment system must have a permanent inert gas system. While discharging this cargo the inert gas system must maintain a minimum pressure of __________.
Y a. 0.5 psig N b. 3.0 psig N c. 5.0 psig N d. atmospheric pressure 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 221: A vessel arrives in a foreign port and the Master is informed that the vessel is being sold to foreign interests. The new owners request that the crew remain on board to complete the voyage. Under these circumstances, the crew __________.
Y a. has the right to an immediate discharge and transportation to original port of engagement N b. must remain on board N c. must comply with the decision made by the Master N d. must remain aboard until the vessel is delivered to the new owners at a mutually agreed upon port 266: The distance that a ship moves forward with each revolution of its propeller, if there is no slip, is called __________.
N a. advance N b. head reach Y c. pitch N d. transfer 517: What is the purpose of the intermediate spring?
N a. Serves as a backup for the main tow hawser in case of failure. Y b. Provides weight and flexibility to the total tow makeup. N c. Lengthens the main tow hawser to keep the tow in step. N d. Distributes the towing load. 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 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 656: A deep draft VLCC (100,000 DWT+) navigating in a narrow channel or canal __________.
Y a. draws more water than when underway in deep water N b. draws less water with an increase in speed N c. requires less power for a given speed N d. steers better under full power 699: Under which condition is a tug likely to be tripped?
N a. When the tow "jumps" on the line N b. While making up to tow a large oil rig Y c. When the towing hawser leads forward of the quarter N d. When the tug exerts maximum bollard pull with the tow close astern 745: When carrying a cargo of asphalt or molten sulfur, which are carried at temperatures of over 300°F, one of the biggest dangers is __________.
Y a. water in the tanks or pipelines N b. having the cargo too cool N c. explosion of vapors after discharge N d. inadequate ullage space 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 786: You are on a single-screw vessel with a right-handed propeller, and you are making headway. When you enter shallow water, __________.
N a. you will have better rudder response N b. your speed will increase without a change in your throttle Y c. your rudder response will become sluggish N d. your vessel will tend to ride higher 884: When towing astern, each towline must meet all of these requirements, EXCEPT ___________ .
Y a. being suitable for use as soon as it is removed from its normal stowage location N b. having wire clips for other than a temporary repair N c. having the end either spliced with a thimble or fitted with a poured socket N d. being free of knots 928: Which of the signals listed is required to be displayed during the day while bunkering?
Y a. A red flag N b. A yellow flag N c. A red and yellow flag N d. A red light 1049: You have water washed your cargo tanks using the fixed machines. What should you do before using portable machines to clean areas screened from the wash of the fixed machine by structural members?
Y a. Ventilate the tank to eliminate any electrostatically charged mist. N b. Attach the water supply hose to the portable machine after the cleaning head is positioned inside the tank. N c. Insure that the tanks are not stripped until the final wash is started. N d. Ground the fixed machines to eliminate any electrostatic buildup on the cleaning head. 1112: What is an advantage of the 6X37 class of wire rope over the 6X19 class of wire rope of the same diameter?
Y a. Greater flexibility N b. More resistance to corrosion N c. More resistance to elongation N d. Lower weight per foot 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 1175: You have arrived at your anchorage location. You have put the engines astern prior to letting go the anchor. How will you know when the vessel has stopped making way?
N a. The ship's Doppler log reads zero Y b. The backwash of the propeller reaches amidships N c. An azimuth bearing on the beam remains steady N d. All of the above 1210: To rigidly fasten together the peak frames, the stem, and the outside framing, a horizontal plate is fitted across the forepeak of a vessel. This plate is known as a(n) __________.
N a. apron plate Y b. breasthook N c. intercostal plate N d. joiner 1330: Beams are cambered to __________.
N a. increase their strength Y b. provide drainage from the decks N c. relieve deck stress N d. All of the above 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 1403: A vessel is involved in a casualty. The cost of property damage includes the __________.
N a. loss of revenue while the vessel is being repaired, up to a maximum of $50,000 Y b. cost of labor and material to restore the vessel to the service condition which existed before the casualty N c. damage claims awarded to individuals or companies involved in the casualty, up to a maximum of $50,000 N d. All of the above 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 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 1523: When making a short splice in wire rope __________.
Y a. all tucks go against the lay N b. all tucks go with the lay N c. the first three wires are tucked against the lay and the last three go with the lay N d. the first three wires are tucked with the lay and the last three go against the lay 1532: To determine the number of portable fire extinguishers required on an inspected vessel, you should check the __________.
N a. hot work permit Y b. Certificate of Inspection N c. Safety of Life at Sea Certificate N d. Muster List ("Station Bill") 1549: On your vessel, a wire rope for the cargo gear shows signs of excessive wear and must be replaced. In ordering a new wire for this 10-ton boom, what safety factor should you use?
N a. Three Y b. Five N c. Six N d. Seven 1617: Using the graph in illustration D008DG, if the dry bulb temperature is 84°, and the wet bulb temperature is 81°, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold? (D008DG )
N a. 71% N b. 79% N c. 81% Y d. 87% 1678: Grade D combustible liquids have a maximum flash point of __________.
N a. 109°F N b. 100°F Y c. 149°F N d. 80°F 1695: What is the perimeter of a circle with a radius of 3.7 feet?
N a. 11.62 ft N b. 17.49 ft Y c. 23.25 ft N d. 25.72 ft 1776: When anchoring in calm water, it is best to __________.
N a. maintain slight headway when letting go the anchor N b. wait until the vessel is dead in the water before letting go the anchor Y c. have slight sternway on the vessel while letting go the anchor N d. let the anchor go from the stern with the anchor cable leading from the bow 1791: Which factor does NOT affect the required freeboard of a cargo vessel?
N a. Season of the year N b. Geographic zone of operation N c. Density of the water Y d. Condition of trim in normal operation 1841: If a tow sinks in shallow water, you should __________.
N a. release it immediately N b. attempt to beach it before it goes under Y c. pay out cable until it's on the bottom and place a buoy on the upper end N d. shorten cable to keep it off the bottom 1848: You are docking a vessel. Wind and current are most favorable when they are __________.
N a. crossing your course in the same direction N b. crossing your course in opposite directions Y c. parallel to the pier from ahead N d. setting you on the pier 1869: You are using tackle number 10 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. 57 lbs. N b. 42 lbs. N c. 39 lbs. Y d. 34 lbs. 1903: When securing a manila line to a bitt what is the minimum number of round turns you should take before figure-eighting the line?
N a. None Y b. 1 N c. 2 N d. 3 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 2030: Safety equipment on board vessels must be approved by the __________.
Y a. U.S. Coast Guard N b. Safety Standards Bureau N c. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) N d. National Safety Council 2076: A person who sees someone fall overboard should __________.
N a. immediately jump in the water to assist the individual N b. go to the bridge for the distress flares N c. run to the radio room to send an emergency message Y d. call for help and keep the individual in sight 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 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 2130: In a racetrack turn, to recover a man overboard, the vessel is steadied for the SECOND time after a turn of how many degrees from the original heading?
N a. 60° N b. 135° N c. 180° Y d. 360° 2233: The knot lettered N as shown is a __________. (DO30DG )
N a. timber hitch N b. rolling bowline Y c. stopper N d. heaving line hitch 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 2658: A Kip is equal to __________.
Y a. 1000 lbs. N b. 1000 kgs. N c. 2000 lbs. N d. 2240 lbs. 2672: The term "scantlings" refers to the __________.
N a. draft of a vessel Y b. measurements of structural members N c. requirements for ship's gear N d. placement of a vessel's load line 2736: Distances on the Great Lakes System are generally expressed in __________.
N a. miles above the entrance to the St. Lawrence Seaway (MASLW) N b. miles above the head of the passes (AHP) N c. nautical miles Y d. statute miles 2816: Which statement is TRUE concerning lighting requirements for Great Lakes vessels?
N a. The showing of a forward masthead light is optional for vessels under 150 meters. Y b. An all-round white light may be carried in lieu of the second masthead light and stern light. N c. Sidelights for vessels over 50 meters are required to have only a two-mile range of visibility. N d. Great Lakes vessels are exempted from the requirement to show yellow towing lights. 2982: How should you signal the crane operator to stop?
N a. Place both fists in front of your body with the thumbs pointing outward. N b. With both arms extended out and palms down, move arms back and forth. Y c. Extend arm with the palm down and hold this position rigidly. N d. Clasp hands in front of your body. 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 3103: A case received for shipment has the markings shown. Each carton measures 13" X 15" X 23". What is the total cubic capacity the entire consignment will occupy? (Ignore broken stowage.) (D043DG )
Y a. 779 cubic feet (22 cubic meters) N b. 992 cubic feet (28 cubic meters) N c. 1,047 cubic feet (30 cubic meters) N d. 112,125 cubic feet (3173 cubic meters) 3452: A drift lead indicates that the vessel is dragging anchor when the line is __________.
Y a. taut and leading forward N b. slack N c. leading out perpendicular to the centerline N d. leading under the hull 4054: "Hanging a barge off" means to __________.
Y a. moor a damaged barge to the bank and leave N b. remove and deliver a loaded barge from a multiple tow N c. remove a barge while locking through N d. tow an empty barge astern 4072: How should you signal the crane operator to stop in an emergency?
N a. Extend arm with the palm down and hold this position rigidly. N b. Place clasped hands in front of your body. Y c. Extend arm and move hand rapidly right and left with the palm down. N d. Place both fists in front of the body with the thumbs pointing outward. 4162: According to the IMO Code, what are the minimum number of securing points that should be on each side of a "road vehicle", whose gross vehicle mass is between 3.5 tons and 20 tons, when carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. One Y b. Two N c. Three N d. None of the above 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 4213: What does a jib refer to on a crane?
Y a. Boom N b. Topping lift N c. Control cab N d. Liftline 4225: What does item "G" refer to in this illustration of a 30-ton pedestal crane? (D045DG )
N a. Mast N b. Pillar Y c. Turntable N d. Pedestal