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40: Regardless of local requirements/regulations, when in a U.S. port, all oil spills must be reported to __________.
N a. Environmental Protection Agency N b. Minerals Management Service Y c. National Response Center (USCG) N d. All of the Above 62: The deck water seal of the inert gas system __________.
N a. cools the inert gas and prevents soot from entering the cargo tanks N b. acts as an emergency system shutdown when the inlet pressures exceed the safe working pressure in the hazardous zone Y c. prevents the backflow of hydrocarbon gasses into nonhazardous areas N d. relieves sudden large overpressures in the system 117: Combustible gas indicators operate by drawing an air sample into the instrument __________.
Y a. over an electrically heated platinum filament N b. where it is mixed with nitrogen N c. where it is ignited by a sparking device N d. where its specific gravity is measured 394: If you are transmitting a distress message by radiotelephone you should __________.
Y a. use English language N b. always use the International Code N c. preface it by the word "Interco" N d. follow the transmission with the radio alarm signal 433: If passengers are on board when an abandon ship drill is carried out, they should __________.
Y a. take part N b. watch N c. go to their quarters N d. stay out of the way and do what they want 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. 8 496: The lifeboat releasing gear lever should be marked with the words __________.
N a. "DANGER, DO NOT TOUCH" N b. "DANGER, BOAT MAY DROP" N c. "DANGER, LEVER RELEASES BOAT" Y d. "DANGER, LEVER DROPS BOAT" 511: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is loaded with the cargo shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the amount of liquid loading required in the double bottom tanks to meet a one compartment standard. ST-0011
Y a. 696 tons N b. 520 tons N c. 473 tons N d. 444 tons 535: What is NOT required to be contained in the oil transfer procedures?
N a. A line diagram of the vessel's oil transfer piping N b. The number of persons on duty during oil transfer operations N c. Any special procedures for topping off tanks Y d. The location and capacity of all fuel and cargo tanks on the vessel 557: Under the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act" the frequency for bridge-to-bridge communications is 156.65 MHz or channel __________.
N a. 12 Y b. 13 N c. 14 N d. 16 748: A fire has broken out on the stern of your vessel. You should maneuver your vessel so the wind __________.
N a. blows the fire back toward the vessel Y b. comes over the bow N c. comes over the stern N d. comes over either beam 769: A life float on a fishing vessel must be equipped with __________.
Y a. a painter N b. red smoke flares N c. a jackknife N d. a signal mirror 913: On a vessel of 8,000 tons displacement, compute the reduction in metacentric height due to free surface in a hold having free water in the tank tops. The hold is 40 feet long and 20 feet wide. The reduction in metacentric height is __________.
Y a. 0.1 ft N b. 0.3 ft N c. 0.5 ft N d. 0.9 ft 1091: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 09'-00", AFT 15'-11.5". Upon completion of loading and bunkering the items listed will be on board. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the minimum GM required to meet a one compartment standard. ST-0026
N a. 2.49 feet Y b. 2.38 feet N c. 2.27 feet N d. 2.05 feet 1101: A crew member has suffered frostbite to the toes of the right foot. Which is NOT an acceptable first aid measure?
Y a. Rub the toes briskly. N b. Elevate the foot slightly. N c. Rewarm rapidly. N d. Give aspirin or other medication for pain if necessary. 1149: If the metacentric height is small, a vessel will __________.
Y a. be tender N b. have a quick and rapid motion N c. be stiff N d. yaw 1191: According to the T-Boat regulations the reason for providing adequate ventilation for a battery storage area is to prevent __________.
N a. accumulation of carbon dioxide gas that chokes the battery Y b. accumulation of explosive and toxic gases the battery can generate N c. mildew or dry rot in the battery box N d. battery failure including battery case meltdown caused by excessive heat 1228: When approaching a fire from leeward, you should shield firefighters from the fire by using __________.
N a. low-velocity fog Y b. high-velocity fog N c. a straight stream of water N d. foam spray 1336: A feature of an inflatable raft which helps keep people stationary in rough weather is __________.
N a. lashings on the floor of the raft for the passenger's feet N b. straps from the overhead Y c. lifelines on the inside of the raft N d. ridges in the floor of the raft 1338: Regular foam can be used on all but which flammable liquid?
N a. Motor gasoline N b. Jet fuel N c. Crude petroleum Y d. Alcohol 1431: Which statement is FALSE regarding Halon 1301?
N a. It is colorless. Y b. It is sweet smelling. N c. It may cause dizziness when inhaled. N d. It does not conduct electricity. 1444: A stored-pressure water extinguisher is most effective against fires of class __________.
Y a. A N b. B N c. C N d. D 1471: What do regulations allow to be marked with EITHER the name of the fishing vessel OR the name of the person to whom it is assigned?
Y a. Immersion suit N b. Buoyant apparatus N c. Ring buoy N d. Life float 1494: Your vessel has 3 lifeboats on each side. The aftermost boat on the port side is designated as boat number __________.
Y a. 6 N b. 5 N c. 3 N d. 3 PORT 1498: The spread of fire is prevented by __________.
Y a. cooling surfaces adjacent to the fire N b. leaving combustibles in the endangered area N c. increasing the oxygen supply N d. All of the above 1511: Which step should normally be taken FIRST by those who have boarded a liferaft in an emergency?
N a. Ration food and water supplies. Y b. Take anti-seasickness pills, if available. N c. Determine position and closest point of land. N d. Check pyrotechnic supplies. 1612: Which action is routinely performed at the annual servicing and inspection of a dry-chemical cartridge-operated portable fire extinguisher?
N a. Test the pressure gauge for correct reading. Y b. Weigh the cartridge. N c. Replace the dry chemical. N d. Pressure test the discharge hose. 1667: A shipmate suffers a heart attack and stops breathing. You must __________.
N a. immediately give a stimulant, by force if necessary N b. make the victim comfortable in a bunk Y c. immediately start CPR N d. administer oxygen 1766: You are operating a liftboat. In preparation for jacking you should __________.
N a. make sure walkway is hanging over the bow N b. make sure that all boats alongside are securely fast Y c. check that all equipment on deck is secured N d. have all personnel remain in their quarters 1909: On a passenger vessel, the vessel's name must appear on __________.
N a. ring life buoy N b. lifeboats N c. lifeboat oars Y d. All of the above 2043: How does a coast radio station communicating by HF radio normally identify itself?
N a. By its subscriber number Y b. By its call sign N c. By its MMSI N d. By its MID 2283: Sails may be wing and wing when_____________.
N a. tacking N b. on a close reach Y c. sailing with the wind aft N d. anchored or drifting 2311: What causes cavitation in a centrifugal pump?
Y a. Vapor pockets in the flow stream N b. Rough impeller surfaces N c. Worn wearing rings N d. Heavy fluid in the flow stream 2622: Liquefied flammable gas is defined as any flammable gas having a Reid vapor pressure exceeding how many pounds?
N a. 14 N b. 30 Y c. 40 N d. 50 2795: The true mean draft of a MODU is the draft __________.
N a. midway between drafts forward and aft Y b. at the center of flotation N c. at the load line N d. at the center of buoyancy 3243: If there's a fire aboard your vessel, you should FIRST __________.
N a. notify the Coast Guard N b. cut off air supply to the fire N c. have passengers put on life preservers Y d. sound the alarm 3404: Convection spreads a fire by __________.
N a. transmitting the heat of a fire through the ship's metal Y b. heated gases flowing through ventilation systems N c. burning liquids flowing into another space N d. the transfer of heat across an unobstructed space 3664: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has drafts of: FWD 29'-04", AFT 30'-06". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts if you ballast the forepeak with 101.6 tons of seawater.
N a. FWD 29'-04.5", AFT 30'-07.5" N b. FWD 29'-07.6", AFT 30'-05.0" N c. FWD 29'-04.5", AFT 30'-10.0" Y d. FWD 30'-00.8", AFT 30'-01.0" 3810: If help has not arrived in 10-12 hours after having abandoned an OSV in a survival craft, you should __________.
N a. go in one direction until the fuel runs out N b. plot course for the nearest land N c. take a vote on the direction in which to go Y d. shutdown the engines and put out the sea anchor 3992: How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 175-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 3300 brake horsepower?
N a. 2 N b. 3 Y c. 4 N d. 5 4002: A combustible gas indicator will NOT operate correctly when the __________.
N a. hydrocarbon content of the atmosphere is less than the U.E.L Y b. atmosphere is deficient in oxygen N c. distance between the operator and the compartment to be tested is greater than 50 feet N d. All of the above 4018: Towing vessel fire protection regulations distinguish between "new" and "existing" towing vessels. A "new" towing vessel is one that was __________.
N a. built within the last three years N b. contracted for on or after August 27, 2002 Y c. contracted for on or after August 27, 2003 N d. not previously owned 4213: While in ocean transit, the COASTAL DRILLER has a roll period of four seconds. What would be the largest angle each side of vertical that does not exceed the design limit of the legs?
N a. 6.3 degrees N b. 5.0 degrees N c. 3.5 degrees Y d. 2.0 degrees 4301: When leveling the elevated COASTAL DRILLER, you may raise the low corner instead of lowering the high corner __________.
N a. in all cases, it is optional Y b. if lowering the high corner places the unit in the wave action N c. if proper air gap has been exceeded N d. if a potential punch-through threatens 4404: The letter and number symbols, such as B-II, used to classify portable fire extinguishers indicate the __________.
Y a. class of fire and size of the extinguisher N b. class of fire and location aboard vessel N c. extinguishing agent and relative size of the extinguisher N d. extinguishing agent and location aboard vessel 4461: If you have to jump in the water when abandoning a MODU, your legs should be __________.
N a. spread apart as far as possible N b. held as tightly against your chest as possible N c. in a kneeling position Y d. extended straight down and crossed at the ankles 4545: What is the VCG of the drill water in the COASTAL DRILLER's #1 Drill Water Tank, if the weight in the tank is 388.32 kips?
N a. 7.25 feet N b. 7.50 feet Y c. 7.75 feet N d. 8.00 feet 4616: You are scheduled to load 4700 tons of cargo, 45 tons of crew effects and stores and 323 tons of fuel. Use the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the vessel's mean draft in salt water.
Y a. 19'-00" N b. 19'-04" N c. 19'-09" N d. 20'-01" 4617: On the COASTAL DRILLER, in case one of the two bilge pits is flooded, the other can operate through a(n)__________.
N a. six-inch line connected to the independent isolation valves to the sea chest N b. separate bilge discharge manifold N c. independent scavenger manifold Y d. crossover arrangement 4777: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). While in field transit, the wind speeds are predicted to increase above 70 knots. What would be the new KGL if the legs are lowered to the recommended value?
N a. 50.65 feet Y b. 37.00 feet N c. 36.53 feet N d. 13.65 feet 5571: Which two components pass through the shank of an LWT anchor?
Y a. Anchor shackle and stock N b. Tripping palm and flukes N c. Crown and chocks N d. Swivel and stabilizer bar 5627: For a semisubmersible moored in heavy weather conditions, the weather lines should be adjusted so that several lines carry about the same tension, and the leeward lines are __________.
N a. tensioned to reduce weather mooring line tensions Y b. paid out to reduce weather mooring line tensions N c. adjusted so that at least 1,000 feet of chain lie along the bottom N d. adjusted so that the vertical component of chain tension at the lower fairlead is not excessive 6253: The Coast Guard requires machinery spaces and enclosed mud handling spaces to have __________.
Y a. remote ventilation shutdowns N b. remote pump shutdowns N c. alternative control stations N d. smoke and/or fire detection system 6276: Your drafts are: FWD 17'-09", AFT 18'-03". Use the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the location of the center of flotation relative to amidships.
N a. 5.6 feet forward Y b. 5.1 feet forward N c. at the center of flotation N d. 0.8 foot aft 6695: Each buoyant work vest on a MODU must be __________.
Y a. Coast Guard approved N b. marked with the name of the unit N c. equipped with a water light N d. All of the above 7072: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has drafts of: FWD 15'-06", AFT 18'-06". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts if you ballast the forepeak with 62 tons of seawater.
N a. FWD 15'-11.5", AFT 18'-02.7" N b. FWD 16'-00.1", AFT 18'-02.1" Y c. FWD 16'-00.7", AFT 18'-01.5" N d. FWD 16'-01.3", AFT 18'-00.9" 8541: The process of waiting a period of time before pretensioning an anchor is known as __________.
Y a. soaking N b. settling N c. sinking N d. bedding in 8773: The muster list shows each rig hand's muster station, his duties during abandonment, basic instructions, and __________.
Y a. all emergency signals N b. instructions for lowering the survival craft N c. the time each weekly drill will be held N d. work schedule 9531: When the height of the metacenter is greater than the height of the center of gravity, the upright equilibrium position is stable and stability is __________.
N a. unstable N b. neutral N c. negative Y d. positive 9562: The most likely location for a liquid cargo fire to occur on a tanker would be __________.
N a. the midships house Y b. in the pumproom N c. at the vent header N d. at the main deck manifold