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10: You are scheduled to load a bulk shipment of steel turnings. Which statement is TRUE?
Y a. The primary hazard of this cargo is that it is subject to spontaneous heating and ignition. N b. The shipping papers should describe this cargo as "Waste; steel borings". N c. After loading, you may not sail if the temperature in each hold of steel turnings exceeds 130°F. N d. This cargo may not be transported in bulk unless a special permit is issued by the Coast Guard. 12: The maximum length allowed between main, transverse bulkheads on a vessel is referred to as the __________.
N a. floodable length N b. factor of subdivision N c. compartment standard Y d. permissible length 34: Your vessel has been loaded in a sagging condition. Enroute you encounter heavy weather and notice buckling in the midships deck plating of your vessel. To relieve the strain you could __________.
N a. pump fuel oil from midships to the ends of the vessel N b. reduce speed N c. take a course which most eases the vessel Y d. All of the above 38: A cargo that has a stowage factor over 40 is known as a __________.
N a. hygroscopic cargo Y b. measurement cargo N c. stowage cargo N d. weight cargo 96: The distance a vessel moves at right angles to the original course, when a turn of 180° has been completed, is called the __________.
N a. advance N b. pivoting point Y c. tactical diameter N d. kick 130: You are on a vessel carrying liquefied butadiene in bulk. Which document is NOT required to be either in the wheelhouse or easily accessible to the person on watch while underway?
Y a. Cargo manual N b. Cargo information card N c. Certificate of Inspection N d. Shipping document 171: You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking the radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are as listed. Based on this data what is the transfer for a turn of 30°? d035dg
Y a. 40 yards N b. 140 yards N c. 190 yards N d. 230 yards 179: The minimum temperature required to ignite gas or vapor without a spark or flame being present is called __________.
N a. flash point N b. fire point Y c. autoignition temperature N d. lower explosive limit 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 304: To warp a vessel means to __________.
N a. anchor the vessel N b. bring the head into the wind N c. clean the decks Y d. move the vessel by hauling on lines 310: Operators of Uninspected Passenger Vessels are required to keep their Coast Guard License aboard __________.
N a. only when operating more than one mile from shore N b. only when operating at night Y c. only when carrying passengers for hire N d. At all times 409: A tanker is loaded with 5,000 barrels of petroleum. The cargo was loaded at a temperature of 70°F, and the coefficient of expansion is .0004. What is the net amount in barrels of cargo loaded?
N a. 4800 Y b. 4980 N c. 5020 N d. 5200 428: Your vessel is going from a warm climate to a cold climate with a hygroscopic cargo. Which statement is TRUE?
Y a. You must ventilate constantly and vigorously to combat ship sweat. N b. You should ventilate; there is little danger of ship sweat, but a possibility of cargo sweat. N c. There is danger of heavy cargo sweat if you ventilate. N d. There is little danger of any sweat problem. 480: What is NOT a requirement for the preparation of used, gasoline-propelled cars if they are to be carried as ordinary cargo and not as hazardous cargo?
N a. The engine must be run until it dies from lack of fuel. Y b. The fuel tank must be inerted with CO2. N c. The ignition key may not be in the ignition. N d. The vehicle must be inspected for fuel leaks. 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 654: A rope made of a combination of wire and fiber is known as __________.
N a. independent N b. lang lay N c. preformed Y d. spring lay 707: Is tripping limited to harbor and coastal towing?
Y a. No! Forces tending to capsize a tug are as dangerous on the high seas as they are in harbor and coastal work. N b. Yes! The long towing hawser used in ocean towing eliminates the danger of tripping. N c. No! Tripping is common in ocean towing because of more frequent maneuvering N d. Yes! Because of increased water depths, forces required to capsize a tug are not usually found in ocean towing 795: Who certifies the safe working load of cargo booms on a vessel?
N a. U.S. Coast Guard Y b. American Bureau of Shipping N c. Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers N d. The Ship's Master 838: You are going to load bales of wool having a stowage factor of 110 in #3 lower hold which has a bale cubic of 72,000. If broken stowage is figured at 15%, how many tons of the wool can be stowed?
Y a. 556 N b. 654 N c. 752 N d. 770 842: When can the US citizenship requirement for the Master of a US-flag uninspected towing vessel be waived?
N a. When US-licensed Masters are not readily available N b. When it costs too much to hire a US-licensed Master N c. When the towing vessel operates shoreward of the boundary line Y d. Never, under any circumstances 848: You are loading a cargo of canned goods with a stowage factor of 65. If you allow 15% for broken stowage, how many tons can be loaded in a space of 55,000 cubic feet?
N a. 687 Y b. 719 N c. 846 N d. 973 874: Which type of line would have the LEAST resistance to mildew and rot?
Y a. Manila N b. Nylon N c. Dacron N d. Polypropylene 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 898: You must load as much of a large shipment of case goods as possible into a hold which has 24,000 cubic feet of space. Each case measures 2 feet by 2-1/2 feet by 4 feet and weights 448 pounds. If you allow for broken stowage of 15%, how many long tons can be loaded?
N a. 280 N b. 233 Y c. 204 N d. 190 1042: Your vessel has the symbol shown inscribed on the sides amidships. Which statement is TRUE? (D022DG )
N a. This line represents the load line mark for a Great Lakes voyage. Y b. The gross and net tonnage of the ship will change if this mark is submerged and the load line is visible. N c. The line directly under the triangle is at the same level as the summer load line. N d. This is the equivalent of a load line marking for government (CofE, NOAA, MSC) vessels. 1110: One function of a bulwark is to __________.
Y a. help keep the deck dry N b. prevent stress concentrations on the stringer plate N c. protect against twisting forces exerted on the frame of the vessel N d. reinforce the side stringers 1114: What type of stopper would you use on a nylon mooring line?
N a. Chain Y b. Nylon N c. Manila N d. Wire 1133: To properly rig the downhaul to your stage for lowering, you must __________.
N a. take only figure eights around the horns Y b. take 2 or 3 round turns around the stage and then belay the downhaul around the horns N c. take 2 round turns around the stage and then dip the third turn to form a clove hitch N d. pass the downhaul through the bridle formed by the standing part and then take round turns 1271: The citizenship of a crew member of a vessel in a U.S. port is determined solely by the __________.
N a. Customs Officer Y b. Immigration Officer N c. Coast Guard N d. Union Official 1576: Using a scope of five, determine how many shots of chain you should put out to anchor in 5 fathoms of water?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 5 1610: The joint formed when two steel shell plates are placed longitudinally side to side is called a __________.
N a. bevel N b. bond N c. strake Y d. seam 1642: Which illustration represents a carrick bend? (DO30DG )
N a. H N b. J N c. L Y d. M 1690: Molded depth is measured from the __________.
Y a. inside of the shell N b. outside of the shell N c. top of the center vertical keel N d. top of the garboard stake 1738: Which vessel is required by regulations to have an Official Logbook?
Y a. A 100-gross ton tug on a trip between Baltimore, Maryland, and San Pedro, California. N b. A 199-gross ton tug on a coastwise trip of 610 miles. N c. A 66-gross ton tug operating between states. N d. All of the above 1750: A grapnel is a __________.
N a. device for securing a chain topping lift N b. hook to prevent the anchor cable from slipping Y c. device used to drag for a submerged cable or line N d. type of clam bucket used for discharging bulk cargo 1764: The "square knot" is used for __________.
N a. forming temporary eyes in lines Y b. joining two lines of equal size N c. keeping line from unlaying or fraying N d. joining two lines of different size 1821: While towing, what is the principal danger in attempting to swing a barge on a short hawser in order to slow the barge's speed?
N a. The barge may capsize from the sharp turn. Y 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 when turning too quickly. N d. Dangerous wakes may result from the swinging barge and capsize the tug. 2000: The vessel has broken down and you are going to take her in tow. The wind is on her starboard beam. Both vessels are making the same amount of leeway. Where should you position your vessel when you start running lines? (D025DG )
N a. A N b. B Y c. C N d. D 2080: A Contract of Affreightment covering the movement of a particular cargo from one designated port to another at a specified rate for each ton of goods loaded is called a __________.
N a. bareboat charter party N b. demise charter party N c. time charter party Y d. voyage charter party 2108: You are the Master signing on a crew. In completing the articles, who should sign in the various places indicated for the Shipping Commissioner's signature?
N a. After sign on, the articles are presented at the nearest Marine Inspection/Safety Office for signature. N b. The space is left blank. N c. A marine notary public must sign after sign on is complete. Y d. The Master. 2247: The knot lettered M in illustration DO30DG is a __________. (DO30DG )
N a. stopper N b. lashing N c. becket bend Y d. carrick bend 2365: A six-strand composite rope made up of alternate fiber and wire strands around a fiber core is called __________.
Y a. spring lay N b. lang lay N c. cable lay N d. alternate lay 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. 2542: When loading containers into the cell guides in the hold of a container ship, which statement is TRUE?
Y a. No further securing is usually required. N b. Containers must have vertical lashings if they do not have twist lock securing. N c. All containers must have vertical and horizontal lashings. N d. The container must be locked into the cell guide. 2593: On a transpacific voyage, you receive a message from your vessel's operators saying that your vessel has been consigned to voluntary Naval Control of Shipping. Further information is contained in __________.
N a. the Light List Y b. Radio Aids to Navigation (PUB 117) N c. the International Code of Signals (PUB 102) N d. the Coast Pilot 2639: A wooden plug fitted tightly in the vent of a damaged tank may prevent the tank from __________.
Y a. filling completely N b. developing free surface N c. developing free surface moment N d. collapsing 2676: Who cannot commit the crime of barratry?
N a. Master N b. Ship's officer(s) N c. Ship's unlicensed crewmember(s) Y d. Ship owner 2729: The load line markings shown are inscribed on the vessel's __________. (D031DG )
N a. port side N b. starboard side Y c. port and starboard sides N d. stern 2778: Assume that your vessel has just entered Lake Erie by way of the Welland Canal and is proceeding in a southwesterly direction. Which statement about the aids to navigation you can expect to encounter along the route is TRUE?
Y a. The characteristics of buoys and other aids are as if "returning from seaward" when proceeding in this direction. N b. All aids are maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard, 9th Coast Guard District, Cleveland, Ohio. N c. All red even-numbered buoys should be kept on your port side when proceeding in this direction. N d. Lighted aids, fog signals, and radio beacons maintained by Canada are not included in the Great Lakes Light List. 2798: The primary purpose of the stud is to prevent the anchor chain from __________.
Y a. kinking N b. distorting N c. elongating N d. breaking 2838: A U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker, while escorting ships in ice, may sound four short and one long blasts on the whistle to indicate that the icebreaker __________.
Y a. has become beset in fast ice N b. is increasing speed; watch for broken ice N c. has its engines full astern N d. is increasing the distance between vessels 2926: Many sheath-screw davits have markings to indicate the maximum angle to which they should be cranked out. If the angle is exceeded, the davit __________.
N a. may jam against the stops N b. will not automatically position the boat at the embarkation station Y c. screw may come out of the sheath N d. will chafe against the falls and may cause their failure 2931: In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated FLASH will be delivered within __________.
N a. 3 hours to start of business the following day Y b. 10 minutes if possible N c. 1 to 6 hours N d. 30 minutes to 1 hour 2948: An icebreaker assisting a vessel through an ice field would display a visual signal consisting of the code letter "S" (Sierra) to signify that "________________".
N a. I am altering my course to starboard N b. I am altering my course to port Y c. I am operating astern propulsion N d. My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water 2990: When cutting regular-lay wire rope, what is the minimum number of seizings to be placed on each side of the cut?
N a. One N b. Two, and three on rope diameters over 1 inch Y c. Three, and more on larger diameter wire ropes N d. Four 3211: With the buttress securing system, containers of different heights must be stowed __________.
N a. on the bottom tier on deck N b. in the hold N c. next to the buttress tower Y d. on the top tier 3324: What descriptive term indicates that the dimension is measured from the inner face of the shell or deck plating?
Y a. Molded N b. Register N c. Tonnage N d. Effective 3518: A tug's horsepower available at the shaft is __________.
N a. indicated horsepower Y b. brake horsepower N c. dynamic horsepower N d. net horsepower 4153: What should you be concerned with when loading and securing vehicles on a Ro-Ro?
Y a. Number, position and angle of lashes N b. Number of axles N c. Disconnecting the battery cables to prevent fire hazard N d. Minor air pressure changes in the tires 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