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19: The operator of the ship's radiotelephone, if the radiotelephone is carried voluntarily, must hold at least a __________.
N a. mate's license Y b. restricted radiotelephone operator permit N c. second-class radio operator's license N d. seaman's document 157: On a tankship, sanitary inspections of the crew's quarters are the responsibility of the __________.
N a. Master and Second Mate Y b. Master and Chief Engineer N c. Master and union delegate N d. Master and Chief Mate 456: On a vessel of 900 GT, the minimum number of fire axes required is __________.
N a. 2 N b. 4 Y c. 6 N d. 8 502: 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 737: When using the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR's) for Tank Vessels, you see T/O and B/C. What do the T and B tell you?
N a. The waters in which vessels may operate N b. Special construction limitations N c. Grades of cargo which may be carried Y d. Type of vessel to which the regulation applies 797: Which statement about the hospital space on a cargo ship is TRUE?
N a. The hospital may be used for disciplinary confinement if it is not being used for treatment. N b. The hospital space must have both a bathtub and shower. N c. A hospital is required on all vessels with a crew of 12 or more if it makes overnight voyages. Y d. If a ship has a crew of forty-five who do not have their own room, the hospital must have four berths. 858: A fire in trash and paper waste is classified as class __________.
Y a. A N b. B N c. C N d. D 1142: While testing a cargo tank, your oxygen indicator reads 25% oxygen in the tank. You would then __________.
N a. enter the tank safely Y b. suspect the accuracy of the reading N c. ventilate the tank N d. test for nitrogen 1155: When picking up a lifeboat at sea with way on the ship, the sea painter should be secured __________.
Y a. well forward in the lifeboat N b. about amidships in the lifeboat N c. well aft in the lifeboat N d. only after the falls have been attached 1281: You are in the process of righting an inflatable liferaft that has inflated in an upside down position. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. As the raft flips to the upright position, you will be thrown clear. N b. After the raft is in the upright position on top of you, dive down to prevent your life preservers from fouling as you come out. Y c. Swim out from under the raft in a face up position to keep your life preservers clear of the raft. N d. You should remove your life preservers before attempting to right an inflatable raft. 1292: What is the MOST important consideration when determining how to fight an electrical fire?
N a. Whether the fire is in machinery or passenger spaces Y b. Danger of shock to personnel N c. The amount of toxic fumes created by the extinguisher N d. Maintaining electrical power 1468: You are on the SS American Mariner and involved in a collision. Your draft has increased uniformly and there is about 4 feet of freeboard remaining. The vessel is on an even keel and has a long rolling period. The roll is sluggish, and the vessel hangs at the ends of a roll. Which of the following actions would you take first to correct the situation?
N a. Pump out a slack double bottom tank to reduce free surface. N b. Flood any empty double bottom tanks to decrease KG. Y c. Jettison topside weights to increase freeboard. N d. Pump out flooding water in the cargo holds to reduce free surface. 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. 1812: The sails are properly set and trimmed. As a vessel heads up from a beam reach to close hauled the __________.
Y a. apparent wind moves forward N b. heeling moment decreases N c. side slip decreases N d. speed increases 1891: What would most likely prevent a SART's signal from being detected?
N a. Signal absorption by the ionosphere N b. Heavy sea swells Y c. The rescue personnel were monitoring the 10-cm radar N d. The rescue personnel were monitoring the 3-cm radar 2258: According to the Chemical Data Guide, to what chemical family does 1,3 - pentadiene belong?
N a. Unsaturated hydrocarbons N b. Esters N c. Phosphorus Y d. Olefins 2431: A device used to enlarge the size of an existing bore hole, having teeth arranged on its outside circumference to cut the formation as it rotates is a(n) __________.
N a. enlarger bit N b. casing bit Y c. hole opener N d. casing opener 2580: If your JP-5 barge has operated in saltwater for less than 1 month in the 12 month period since it was last dry-docked, when is it required to be hauled out again?
Y a. 60 months since last dry-docking N b. 36 months since last dry-docking N c. 24 months since last dry-docking N d. 12 months since last dry-docking 2715: The certificate of inspection of a MODU will specify the __________.
Y a. number of licensed personnel required on board N b. maximum load line draft N c. maximum water depth for drilling N d. next date for an inclining experiment 2746: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 17'-07", AFT 16'-09"; and the KG is 21.5 feet. Use the selected stability curves in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the righting arm at 30° inclination.
N a. 0.8 foot N b. 1.5 feet N c. 2.7 feet Y d. 3.6 feet 2861: What is the minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on board a 45-foot towing vessel having a fixed fire system on board? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. 1 B-I Y b. 2 B-I N c. 3 B-I N d. 4 B-I 2896: Your vessel is certificated to carry 50 persons. You are required to have __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. 50 adult life jackets N b. 40 adult life jackets and 10 child life jackets Y c. 50 adult life jackets and 5 child life jackets N d. 50 adult life jackets and 2 child life jackets 2908: How many months after its expiration date may a Coast Guard license be renewed without retaking the complete exam?
N a. 1 month N b. 6 months Y c. 12 months N d. 24 months 2913: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 21'-09.5", AFT 22'-09.5". Cargo was loaded and discharged as shown. Use sheet 2 in the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts. ST-0087
N a. FWD 21'-06.3", AFT 22'-06.6" Y b. FWD 21'-11.3", AFT 23'-01.8" N c. FWD 22'-06.6", AFT 21'-06.9" N d. FWD 23'-00.2", AFT 22'-00.4" 2932: What is FALSE concerning the use of unicellular plastic foam work vests on small passenger vessels? (small passenger vessel regulations)
Y a. They may be substituted for up to 50% of the required life jackets. N b. They shall be of an approved type. N c. They shall be stowed separately from required lifesaving equipment. N d. They may be worn by crew members when working near or over the water. 2941: The existence of liquids in partially full tanks or compartments of a MODU causes a virtual rise in the height of the __________.
N a. metacenter N b. center of buoyancy N c. center of flotation Y d. center of gravity 3009: Which type of ventilation is required for enclosed spaces containing gasoline, machinery, or fuel tanks? (small passenger vessel regulations)
Y a. Natural supply and mechanical exhaust N b. Mechanical supply and natural exhaust N c. Mechanical supply and mechanical exhaust N d. Natural supply and natural exhaust 3019: All vessels not limited to daylight service shall be fitted with a ring life buoy __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. on the stern of the vessel N b. with a twenty fathom line attached N c. with no line attached Y d. with a water light to be attached during nighttime operation 3141: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM. ST-0108
N a. Available GM 4.81 ft N b. Available GM 4.69 ft N c. Available GM 4.60 ft Y d. Available GM 4.28 ft 3148: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 29'-06", AFT 29'-02". Cargo was loaded and discharged as indicated. Use sheet 2 in the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts. ST-0110
N a. FWD 29'-07", AFT 29'-08" N b. FWD 29'-05", AFT 29'-10" Y c. FWD 29'-03", AFT 30'-00" N d. FWD 29'-01", AFT 30'-02" 3185: Control of flooding on a MODU should be addressed __________.
N a. first Y b. following control of fire N c. following restoration of vital services N d. only if a threat exists 3213: A safety feature provided on all inflatable liferafts is __________.
N a. overhead safety straps N b. built in seats N c. internal releasing hooks Y d. water stabilizing pockets 3733: In the event of damage to the DEEP DRILLER which results in flooding to one of the lower-hull tanks, pump from __________.
N a. nearby damaged tanks Y b. nearby undamaged tanks containing ballast N c. tanks on the opposite corner N d. the opposite trim tank 3811: The sounding in fuel oil tank 4P on the DEEP DRILLER is 8.75 feet. What are the longitudinal moments for this amount of fuel?
N a. -17,416 ft-long tons N b. -874 ft-long tons Y c. 3,992 ft-long tons N d. 17,416 ft-long tons 3812: If you have to abandon ship, and enter a liferaft, your main course of action should be to __________.
Y a. remain in the vicinity of the sinking vessel N b. head for the closest land N c. head for the closest sea-lanes N d. get a majority opinion 3920: Inflatable liferafts are less maneuverable than lifeboats due to their __________.
N a. shape N b. shallow draft N c. large sail area Y d. All of the above 4065: In the DEEP DRILLER, the transverse free surface correction (FSCT) is obtained from the total of transverse free surface moments (FSMT) by __________.
N a. adding the TCG N b. subtracting the TCG N c. multiplying by displacement Y d. dividing by displacement 4075: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Transit). What are the new vertical moments if the entire contents of Salt Water Ballast Tanks 1P and 1S are discharged?
N a. 12,662 ft-tons Y b. 794,346 ft-tons N c. 795,025 ft-tons N d. 795,704 ft-tons 4089: Which piece of navigational safety equipment is NOT required on towing vessels over 12 meters in length, provided that the vessel remains within the navigable waters of the U.S.?
N a. VHF-FM radio(s) Y b. LORAN-C or GPS receiver N c. Charts or maps of the areas to be transited N d. Searchlight 4155: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the sample Load Form #3 (Preparing to Drill). If the liquid mud in mud pit #4 (see table 8) is dumped, what would be the new uncorrected height of the center of gravity?
N a. 50.72 feet N b. 51.25 feet Y c. 51.87 feet N d. 53.22 feet 4183: What is the shift in KG if all the liquid mud is dumped when the DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load #3 (Preparing to Drill)?
N a. 1.26 feet downward Y b. 1.51 feet downward N c. 2.77 feet downward N d. 1.47 feet downward 4198: A tanker loads at a terminal within the tropical zone. She will enter the summer zone six days after departing the loading port. She will burn off 45 tons/day and daily water consumption is 8 tons. How many tons may she load over that allowed by her summer load line?
N a. 270 N b. 278 N c. 291 Y d. 318 4268: Which statement about immersion suits is TRUE?
Y a. Prior to abandonment, the suit allows body movement such as walking, climbing a ladder and picking up small objects. N b. The immersion suit seals in body heat and provides protection against hypothermia for weeks. N c. The suit is flameproof and provides protection to the wearer while swimming through burning oil. N d. The wearer of the suit is severely restricted and requires twice the time to climb a ladder than without the suit. 4289: What is the penalty for failure to enforce, or comply with, the vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone regulations?
Y a. Civil penalty of no more than $650 N b. Civil penalty of no more than $5,000 N c. $5,000 fine and imprisonment for not more than one year, or both N d. $1,000 fine or imprisonment for not more than two years 4305: The COASTAL DRILLER is experiencing a single amplitude roll angle of 3 degrees and a roll period of 10 seconds. What is the maximum water depth that can be used for going on location?
N a. 45 feet Y b. 95 feet N c. 145 feet N d. 245 feet 4405: Leg penetration to depths which require pullout forces greater than that which can be supplied by the buoyancy of the hull may exist in __________.
N a. soft mud N b. sand N c. silt Y d. soft to firm clays 4421: While the COASTAL DRILLER is in normal transit, the roll period is 8 seconds. What would be the limiting angle of pitch which does not exceed the design limits of the legs?
N a. 10° N b. 8° Y c. 6° N d. 4° 4491: The COASTAL DRILLER, with a displacement of 13,553 kips, has a draft of __________.
N a. 10.5 feet N b. 11 feet 6 inches N c. 11 feet 2 inches Y d. 10 feet 5 inches 4847: The rated operating time of a self-contained breathing device may be reduced in actual use because of __________.
N a. pressure differences in the atmosphere N b. the length of the hose attached to the facepiece Y c. the physical exertion of the person wearing the device N d. spaces containing poisonous vapors 5245: To maintain a high state of readiness against the possibility of damage and subsequent flooding while aboard the DEEP DRILLER, you should __________.
N a. post a watch in the pump room N b. keep tanks no more than half filled Y c. cap sounding tubes except when in use N d. keep bilge pumps operating continuously 6125: What is the minimum required number of fire axes that must be carried on a mobile offshore drilling unit?
Y a. 2 N b. 3 N c. 4 N d. 5 6715: The person in charge shall insure that each lifeboat on a MODU is lowered to the water, launched, and operated at least once every __________.
N a. month N b. 2 months Y c. 3 months N d. 6 months 6965: In the case of a casualty involving a MODU, the Master, owner, agent or person in charge shall make the records required by regulation available upon request to __________.
N a. anyone involved in the casualty Y b. any Coast Guard official authorized to investigate the casualty N c. the local Captain of the Port N d. All of the above 6991: The FIRST treatment of a person suspected of having airway burns is to __________.
N a. move him to a cool location Y b. maintain an open airway N c. apply a cool damp dressing to his neck N d. have him drink cool liquids 7325: One method of reducing the length of radio transmissions without distorting the meaning of your words is by using __________.
N a. slang N b. secret codes Y c. procedure words N d. analogies 7578: When a helicopter is lifting personnel from an enclosed lifeboat, the other individuals in the boat should __________.
N a. enter the water in case the person being lifted slips from the sling N b. stand on the outside of the boat to assist the person being lifted N c. remove their life preservers to prepare for their transfer to the helicopter Y d. remain seated inside to provide body weight for stability 8342: Blocking open or removing fire dampers can cause __________.
N a. the accumulation of explosive gases Y b. the fire to spread through the ventilation system N c. faster cooling of the fire N d. fixed foam systems to be ineffective 8557: Each fire pump on a MODU must have a pressure gauge located at __________.
Y a. the pump discharge N b. the manifold connection N c. each fire station discharge N d. the pump station 8907: When giving first aid, you should understand how to conduct primary and secondary surveys and know __________.
N a. which medications to prescribe N b. how to diagnose an illness from symptoms Y c. the limits of your capabilities N d. how to set broken bones 9525: When the height of the metacenter is greater than the height of the center of gravity a vessel has which type of stability?
Y a. Stable N b. Neutral N c. Unstable N d. Negative