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84: After using a C02 portable extinguisher, it should be __________.
N a. put back in service if some C02 remains N b. hydrostatically tested N c. retagged Y d. recharged 135: Which statement concerning an accidental oil spill in the navigable waters of the U.S. is FALSE?
N a. The person in charge must report the spill to the Coast Guard. N b. Failure to report the spill may result in a fine. N c. The company can be fined for the spill. Y d. The Corps of Engineers is responsible for the clean up of the spill. 248: You are treating a shipmate with a compound fracture of the lower arm. Which action should you take?
N a. Apply a tourniquet to control bleeding then align the bones and splint. N b. Apply traction to the hand to keep the bones in line, splint, and apply a pressure dressing. N c. Force the ends of the bones back into line, treat the bleeding, and splint. Y d. Apply a bulky, sterile, pressure dressing to control bleeding, then apply a temporary splint, and obtain medical advice. 369: A cargo vessel of 9,000 tons displacement is carrying a slack deep tank of molasses (SG 1.4). The tank measures 20 feet long and 30 feet wide. What will be the reduction in metacentric height due to free surface, with the vessel floating in sea water (SG 1.026)?
N a. .142 ft. N b. .177 ft. Y c. .195 ft. N d. .212 ft. 502: Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads in a small passenger vessel less than 100 gross tons must __________.
N a. be kept as high and as far inboard as possible N b. not contain sluice valves that allow water to flow freely from one watertight compartment to another N c. have some means to make them watertight Y d. All of the above 555: The transfer procedures for oil products are required to be posted __________.
N a. in the pilothouse N b. in the officer's lounge N c. in the upper pumproom flat Y d. where they can be easily seen or readily available 650: Which is an indication of reserve buoyancy?
N a. Metacentric height N b. Righting moment N c. Rolling period Y d. Freeboard 768: Which statement is TRUE concerning carbon dioxide?
N a. It is heavier than air. N b. It is non-conductive. N c. It is used on class B and C fires. Y d. All of the above are true. 948: Fires in combustible metals, such as sodium or magnesium, are classified as class __________.
N a. A N b. B N c. C Y d. D 991: Fire extinguishing agents used on Class C fires must be __________.
N a. able to absorb heat N b. water based Y c. nonconducting N d. nontoxic 1012: The discharge from a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher should be directed __________.
Y a. at the base of the flames N b. at the center of the flames N c. to the lee side of the flames N d. over the tops of the flames 1030: Which vessel(s) is(are) required to comply with the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Regulations" while navigating?
N a. Towing vessels 25 feet or less in length, engaged in towing operations N b. Passenger vessel 50 gross tons or less, carrying passengers for hire Y c. Dredges engaged in operations likely to restrict navigation of other vessels in or near a channel or fairway N d. An intermittently manned floating plant under the control of a dredge 1043: Your vessel is damaged and on an even keel. There is no trim. The freeboard is reduced to less than 1 foot. The rolling period is very long, and the vessel is sluggish in returning from a roll. Which action would you take FIRST to improve stability?
Y a. In calm seas lower the lifeboats to the water and keep them alongside. N b. Rig the jumbo boom and use it to jettison heavy deck cargo. N c. Press up a centerline double bottom that is now filled to 15% capacity. N d. Pump out the peak tanks simultaneously. 1111: On small passenger vessels, outlets in fuel lines are permitted __________.
N a. to tap fuel for cleaning parts and engine wash down N b. for inspection purposes only N c. to bleed fuel lines Y d. under no circumstances in gasoline installations 1268: Where must the draft marks be placed on a small passenger vessel?
N a. On each side of the stem N b. Near the stern post or rudder post N c. At each end of the vessel Y d. All of the above 1319: Where should muster lists be posted?
N a. In crew's accommodation spaces N b. On the navigating bridge N c. In the engine room Y d. All of the above 1326: All inflatable liferafts have __________.
N a. safety straps from the overhead N b. built in seats N c. releasing hooks at each end Y d. water stabilizing pockets 1360: When lowering a boat with gravity davits, it will be pulled into the embarkation deck by the __________.
N a. falls Y b. tricing pendants N c. frapping lines N d. boat hooks 1395: After you have thrown the liferaft and stowage container into the water, you inflate the liferaft by __________.
Y a. pulling on the painter line N b. forcing open the container which operates the CO2 N c. hitting the hydrostatic release N d. using the hand pump provided 1441: On small passenger vessels, how many supply and exhaust ducts are required in each enclosed space containing gasoline powered machinery or gasoline fuel tanks?
N a. 1 of each Y b. 2 of each N c. 3 of each N d. 4 of each 1580: Which statement is TRUE concerning the placard entitled "Discharge of Oil Prohibited"?
N a. It is required on all vessels. N b. It is only required in the wheelhouse. Y c. It may be located at the bilge and ballast pump control station. N d. All of the above 1585: Up to two thirds of a survival crafts required drinking water may be produced by a manually-powered reverse osmosis desalinator if it can be done in __________.
N a. 12 hours N b. 1 day Y c. 2 days N d. 4 days 1600: You are berthed at a cargo facility where you have just completed discharging a dangerous cargo. You must complete topside repairs involving hot work before sailing. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
N a. You can make repairs with permission of the facility owner since you are empty and the cargo is on the facility. N b. The repair area must be inspected by a marine surveyor to ensure that it can be done safely. N c. Hot work repairs at such a facility are prohibited. Y d. The Captain of the Port may give specific approval to make hot work repairs. 1734: Which procedure should be followed when individuals are rescued in cold climates and suffer from hypothermia?
N a. Give them brandy or other alcoholic stimulation to promote a return to an acceptable body temperature. Y b. Move them to a warm room to gradually raise their body temperature. N c. Keep them moving to stimulate circulation to raise their body temperature. N d. Warm them under an electric blanket to rapidly regain normal body temperature. 1862: All electrical appliances aboard a vessel should be grounded to __________.
N a. prevent them from falling when the vessel rolls Y b. protect personnel from electrical shock N c. increase their operating efficiency N d. prevent unauthorized personnel from operating them 2114: You have hand launched an inflatable liferaft. What should be one of your FIRST actions after all persons have boarded the liferaft?
N a. Open the equipment pack. N b. Inflate the liferaft floor. N c. Decide on food and water rations. Y d. Cut the sea painter and clear the vessel. 2245: The backup system on an electric start survival craft is a __________.
N a. hydraulic system N b. pneumatic system N c. spare battery Y d. hand crank 2318: A vessel's drafts are FWD 19'-02", AFT 23'-10". Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts if 98 tons of fuel is pumped 116 feet forward.
N a. FWD 19'-04", AFT 23'-06" Y b. FWD 19'-07", AFT 23'-04" N c. FWD 19'-09", AFT 23'-01" N d. FWD 19'-09", AFT 23'-06" 2358: Your vessel's drafts are FWD 20'-08", AFT 23'-00". Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts if 195 tons of cargo are discharged 76 feet aft of amidships.
N a. FWD 20'-05", AFT 21'-11" N b. FWD 20'-07", AFT 22'-01" Y c. FWD 20'-11", AFT 22'-00" N d. FWD 21'-03", AFT 22'-04" 2666: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 18'-09", AFT 20'-05"; and the KG is 23.8 feet. Use the selected stability curves in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the righting arm at 15° inclination.
Y a. 0.7 foot N b. 1.0 feet N c. 1.7 feet N d. 3.8 feet 2871: As shown, the symbol 3 represents __________. (D041DG )
N a. displacement Y b. amidships N c. forward perpendicular N d. baseline 2904: The sailing drafts are: FWD 24'-03", AFT 25'-03" and the GM is 5.5 feet. Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book, to determine the available righting arm at 30° inclination.
N a. 2.6 feet N b. 2.9 feet N c. 3.2 feet Y d. 3.5 feet 3146: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has on board 6048 tons of cargo with an LCG-FP of 270.89 feet. See the distribution of the cargo to be loaded. Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final LCG-FP of the cargo. ST-0109
N a. LCG-FP 263.4 feet Y b. LCG-FP 266.6 feet N c. LCG-FP 267.8 feet N d. LCG-FP 269.4 feet 3184: The center of buoyancy and the metacenter are in the line of action of the buoyant force __________.
N a. only when there is positive stability N b. only when there is negative stability N c. only when there is neutral stability Y d. at all times 3219: The final inspection responsibility for seeing that a tank barge is provided with the required equipment and fittings in good and serviceable condition prior to loading cargo rests with the __________.
N a. terminal operator N b. owner of the barge Y c. tankerman or person in charge of loading N d. charterer through the Master of the towing vessel 3452: Your vessel's existing draft is FWD 29'-05", AFT 30'-07". Using the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. GRAND HAVEN, determine the new draft if 540 long tons are loaded in No. 18 hatch.
Y a. FWD 29'-05", AFT 31'-03" N b. FWD 29'-09", AFT 30'-11" N c. FWD 30'-01", AFT 31'-03" N d. FWD 30'-04", AFT 29'-06" 3473: In each inflatable rescue boat, what piece of equipment is provided to make quick, emergency, temporary repairs to a large hole in a raft?
N a. No equipment is provided. N b. Glue and rubber patches Y c. Several various-sized sealing clamps N d. Self-adhesive rubberized canvas patches 3514: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid loading shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the KG of the liquid load. ST-0136
N a. 2.8 feet N b. 4.6 feet N c. 6.8 feet Y d. 7.1 feet 3561: The DEEP DRILLER is operating with KGL at the maximum allowable value (70 knots) at a 60 feet draft. What is the value of GML?
N a. 0.05 foot N b. 1.02 feet N c. 1.06 feet Y d. 2.63 feet 3635: For the DEEP DRILLER, in deballasting to survival draft when threatened with heavy weather from 100 knot winds, a load form should be calculated to determine that __________.
N a. the maximum allowable KG is exceeded N b. KG corrected for free surface effects does not exceed 62.24 feet Y c. KG corrected for free surface effects does not exceed 62.09 feet N d. GM remains the same 3686: When applying chest compressions on an adult victim during CPR, the sternum should be depressed about __________.
N a. 1/2 inch or less N b. 1/2 to 1 inch N c. 1 to 1-1/2 inches Y d. 1-1/2 to 2 inches 3698: You are attempting to administer CPR to a victim. When you blow into his mouth it is apparent that no air is getting into the lungs. What should you do?
N a. Blow harder to force the air past the tongue. N b. Raise the victim's head higher than his feet. N c. Press on the victim's lungs so that air pressure will blow out any obstruction. Y d. Re-tip the head and try again. 3806: A liferaft which has inflated bottom-up on the water __________.
Y a. should be righted by standing on the carbon dioxide cylinder, holding the righting straps and leaning backwards N b. should be righted by standing on the life line, holding the righting straps leaning backwards N c. will right itself when the canopy tube inflates N d. must be cleared of the buoyant equipment before it will right itself 3837: What port-side valves must be open to transfer ballast from Tank 1P to Tank 10P on the DEEP DRILLER using the Port #1 ballast pump?
Y a. 1, 33, 43, and 24 N b. 1, 33, 44, 45, and 23 N c. 1, 34, 35, and 23 N d. 1, 33, 43, 48, and 23 3922: You have abandoned ship and are in an inflatable raft that has just inflated. You hear a continuous hissing coming from a fitting in a buoyancy tube. What is the cause of this?
N a. The saltwater is activating the batteries of the marker lights on the canopy. N b. The inflation pump is in automatic operation to keep the tubes fully inflated. N c. A deflation plug is partially open allowing the escape of CO2. Y d. Excess inflation pressure is bleeding off and should soon stop. 3990: What is a FALSE statement concerning the line throwing appliance on a vessel?
N a. A drill on its use must be held once every three months. N b. The actual firing is at the discretion of the Master. Y c. The auxiliary line must be of a light color. N d. The auxiliary line must be at least 1500 feet long. 4040: Fire protection regulations for towing vessels require training in all of the following, EXCEPT _____________ .
N a. putting on a fireman's outfit, if the vessel is so equipped N b. donning a self-contained breathing apparatus, if the vessel is so equipped N c. activating the general alarm and reporting inoperative alarm systems and fire-detection systems Y d. refilling and servicing all expended fire extinguishing equipment 4081: Visual inspections of survival craft on offshore drilling units, to ensure operational readiness, must be conducted at least once a __________.
Y a. week N b. month N c. quarter N d. year 4097: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #2 (Ballasting to Survival). What is the new height of the longitudinal metacenter if all the bulk materials are discharged?
N a. 61.34 feet N b. 62.13 feet Y c. 62.35 feet N d. 64.00 feet 4112: A fire is discovered in the forepeak of a vessel at sea. The wind is from ahead at 35 knots. You should __________.
N a. remain on course and hold speed N b. remain on course but slack the speed N c. change course to put the wind on either beam and increase speed Y d. change course and put the stern to the wind 4321: Sea water temporarily pumped into tanks to simulate the increased vertical loading of environmental forces is termed __________.
Y a. preload N b. liquid variable load N c. fixed load N d. basic load 4525: Preload tank 22B on the COASTAL DRILLER contains 5.0 feet of preload. It is decided to complete filling the tank. What is the TCG of the added liquid?
N a. 65.60 feet N b. 65.74 feet N c. 65.77 feet Y d. 65.83 feet 4797: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). What is the new TCG if the entire contents of drill water tanks 6 and 7 are discharged?
Y a. -0.23 foot N b. 0.00 foot N c. 0.23 foot N d. 0.54 foot 5673: The DEEP DRILLER may remain at operating draft instead of deballasting to survival draft when __________.
N a. critical motion limits have been exceeded N b. waves approach within two feet of the spider deck Y c. the maximum wave height is less than 64 feet N d. winds are greater than 70 knots 6721: Each hand portable, semi-portable and fixed fire extinguishing unit on a MODU must be tested and inspected at least once every __________.
N a. six weeks N b. six months Y c. twelve months N d. two years 7062: You are aboard a liferaft in a storm. What should you do with your Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon?
Y a. Bring it inside the liferaft and leave it on. N b. Bring it inside the liferaft and turn it off until the storm passes. N c. Leave it outside the liferaft and leave it on. N d. Leave it outside the liferaft but turn it off. 7617: When a MODU is inclined at a small angle, the center of buoyancy will __________.
N a. remain stationary Y b. move toward the low side N c. move toward the high side N d. move to the height of the metacenter 7977: Overspeed of the diesel engine driving an electric generator could cause __________.
N a. low voltage trip N b. reverse power trip Y c. damage to windings N d. excessive exhaust temperatures 8015: In case of damage to the DEEP DRILLER on location, the immediate objective is to reduce the unexpected inclination and return the unit to __________.
N a. nearest sheltered port Y b. near its original draft N c. drilling N d. survival draft 8207: While on a normal tow, the COASTAL DRILLER is threatened with the approach of a severe storm. The legs should be lowered so that the TOC (tip-of-can) is lowered from 1.20 feet to __________.
N a. 2.20 feet N b. 12.38 feet N c. 48.12 feet Y d. 60.50 feet