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63: 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. 178: Bleeding from a vein may be ordinarily controlled by __________.
Y a. applying direct pressure to the wound N b. heavy application of a disinfectant N c. pouring ice water directly onto the wound N d. pinching the wound closed 233: Most enclosed lifeboats will right themselves after capsizing IF the __________.
N a. lower ballast tanks are filled with water N b. fuel tanks are not less than half full Y c. passengers are strapped to their seats N d. sea anchor is deployed to windward 254: If you wanted to ask a nearby vessel if he had a doctor on board, you would hoist the flag signal __________.
Y a. AM N b. AL N c. AN 1 N d. MA 651: Small passenger vessels not limited to service during daylight hours must carry __________.
N a. a radar maintained in good operating condition N b. a collision bulkhead N c. a white 20 point anchor light Y d. at least one floating water light 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. 1115: When launching a lifeboat, the tricing pennants should be released __________.
N a. before the boat is lowered from the stowed position N b. as the boat-fall blocks break clear of the davit head Y c. before the boat is lowered from the embarkation level N d. after the boat is released into the water 1134: On board small passenger vessels, ducts for compartments which contain gasoline powered machinery or gasoline storage tanks __________.
N a. must not allow any appreciable vapor flow except through their normal openings N b. must be of rigid, permanent construction N c. must lead as directly as possible and be properly fastened and supported Y d. All of the above 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 1317: The most effective way of applying carbon dioxide from a portable extinguisher to a fire is by __________.
N a. forming a cloud cover over the flames Y b. directing the gas at the base of the flames in a slow sweeping motion N c. discharging the carbon dioxide into the heart of the flames N d. bouncing the discharge off an adjacent bulkhead just above the burning surface 1465: Your vessel has 3 lifeboats on each side. The middle lifeboat on the port side is designated as boat number __________.
N a. 2 N b. 2 PORT N c. 3 Y d. 4 1748: In an inert gas system, high pressure alarms are set in the main vapor collection line to cause an audible and visual alarm if the pressure reaches a certain level. What is the percentage of the lowest relief valve setting at which the alarm must sound?
N a. 70% N b. 80% Y c. 90% N d. 95% 1896: The edge of the sail labeled "A" is called the __________. (D001SL )
N a. leech N b. clew Y c. luff N d. headboard 1955: How often must the emergency generator be tested on a mobile offshore drilling unit?
N a. Once each day N b. Once each week Y c. Once each month N d. Once each year 2118: You have 50 containers of ships stores each measuring 6'L by 4'B by 3'H and weighing 0.4 ton each. Each container is stowed on deck. What is the maximum VCG permitted of the remaining cargo if you are carrying rig water and load to maximum capacity? (D037DG )
N a. 1.50 feet N b. 2.25 feet Y c. 2.66 feet N d. 2.91 feet 2211: You discharge garbage overboard at sea. When recording your vessel's position as required, you must include __________.
Y a. latitude, longitude and estimated distance from shore N b. latitude, longitude and approximate depth of water N c. latitude, longitude, course, speed, and a copy of that days noon position slip N d. Latitude and longitude only 2277: What periodic inspection is required in order to remain in compliance with the regulations regarding GMDSS ship radio station inspections?
N a. U.S. Coast Guard annual inspection Y b. An inspection at least once every 12 months by the FCC or a holder of a GMDSS Maintainers license N c. FCC inspection every five years N d. Periodic inspections not required if on board maintainers perform routine preventive maintenance 2327: How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 75-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 600 brake horsepower?
N a. 5 N b. 4 N c. 3 Y d. 2 2533: An obstruction on a helodeck is any object that might present a hazard to the __________.
Y a. rotor blades and landing gear N b. unloading of passengers N c. loading of cargo N d. pilot's visibility 2561: The weight of the loaded personnel carrier, when transferring personnel from a MODU with a crane, must not exceed __________.
N a. 2/3 of the static rated load at the lift radius N b. 1/2 of the static rated load at the lift radius N c. 1/5 of the breaking strength of the hoist rope times the parts of the line used Y d. 1/10 of the breaking strength of the hoist rope times the parts of line used 2591: Structural bulkheads on a MODU are usually __________.
N a. continuous Y b. watertight N c. transverse N d. non-watertight 2603: Where is the keel generally located on a MODU?
N a. Along the midships axis Y b. Along the centerline of the lower hulls N c. Along the roll axis of the hull N d. Along the axis of rotation of the hull 2608: 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-0071
N a. Available GM 6.3 ft N b. Available GM 5.7 ft N c. Available GM 5.3 ft Y d. Available GM 4.8 ft 2632: What is the proper first aid for LPG in the eye?
N a. Apply an ice pack to the eye. N b. Keep the eyelid closed. Y c. Flush the eye with plenty of water. N d. Rub the eye area clean. 2652: Which vessel is required to carry an efficient daylight signaling lamp? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. 99 GT towing vessel on Inland Waters N b. 199 GT towing vessel on a coastwise voyage N c. 299 GT towing vessel on a coastwise voyage Y d. 199 GT towing vessel on an international voyage 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. 3186: Using a sea anchor will __________.
Y a. reduce the drift rate of the liferaft N b. keep the liferaft from turning over N c. aid in recovering the liferaft N d. increase your visibility 3268: Diesel engines are considered safer than gasoline engines because __________.
N a. they are more heavily built Y b. the fuel used is less volatile N c. they can be easily reversed N d. they operate at a lower speed 3366: An inflatable liferaft is floating in its container, attached to the ship by its painter, as the ship is sinking rapidly. Which action should be taken with respect to the liferaft container?
N a. Cut the painter line so that it will not pull the liferaft container down. N b. Swim away from the container so that you will not be in danger as it goes down. Y c. Take no action as the pull on the painter will cause the liferaft to inflate and open the container. N d. Manually open the container and inflate the liferaft with the hand pump. 3418: Your 600 GT vessel must carry a line-throwing appliance if it is certificated for __________.
N a. river service N b. Great Lakes service Y c. coastwise service N d. None of the above 3428: Which river passenger vessel must have a copy of the vessel's plans permanently displayed?
N a. A 200 GT vessel carrying more than 50 passengers N b. A 325 GT vessel on a voyage in excess of 8 hours N c. A 550 GT vessel with sleeping accommodations Y d. A 1100 GT vessel making daylight excursion trips only 3586: A person has fallen overboard and is being picked up with a rescue boat. If the person appears in danger of drowning, the rescue boat should be maneuvered to make____________________.
N a. an approach from leeward N b. an approach from windward Y c. the most direct approach N d. an approach across the wind 3633: The KG of the DEEP DRILLER increases from 57 feet to 59 feet while drilling at a 60 foot draft during an ice storm. What action should be taken?
N a. Continue drilling operations while waiting for the ice to melt Y b. Reduce the deck load until you reach the allowable KG for draft N c. Notify the USCG that the rig is temporarily above the allowable KG N d. Deballast to reach the allowable KG 3712: The rescuer can best provide an airtight seal during mouth to mouth ventilation by pinching the victim's nostrils and __________.
N a. cupping a hand around the patient's mouth N b. keeping the head elevated Y c. applying his mouth tightly over the victim's mouth N d. holding the jaw down firmly 3750: While providing assistance to a victim of an epileptic seizure, it is most important to __________.
N a. give artificial respiration Y b. prevent patient from hurting himself N c. keep the patient awake and make him/her walk if necessary to keep him/her awake N d. remove any soiled clothing and put the patient in a clean bed 3766: The primary concern in aiding a back injury patient is __________.
N a. relieving the patient's pain by giving aspirin or stronger medication Y b. avoiding possible injury to the spinal cord by incorrect handling N c. preventing convulsions and muscle spasms caused by the pain N d. providing enough fluids to prevent dehydration 3857: Where would you find a list of the lifesaving equipment onboard your supply boat?
N a. Ship's Articles N b. Muster List ("Station Bill") Y c. Certificate of Inspection N d. U.S. Coast Guard Regulations 3857: Where would you find a list of the lifesaving equipment onboard your supply boat?
N a. Ship's Articles N b. Muster List ("Station Bill") Y c. Certificate of Inspection N d. U.S. Coast Guard Regulations 3907: Line throwing apparatus aboard ship must contain __________.
N a. two rockets, one of which shall be the buoyant type N b. three rockets, one of which shall be the buoyant type Y c. four rockets, two of which shall be the buoyant type N d. five rockets, two of which shall be the buoyant type 4001: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling). What would be the new sum of longitudinal moments for Fuel Oil (Table 2) if the entire contents of Tank 4P are transferred to Tank 4S?
N a. 000 foot-tons N b. 3,992 foot-tons Y c. 7,984 foot-tons N d. 15,968 foot-tons 4028: Fire protection regulations for towing vessels allow all of these types of fuel piping, EXCEPT ____________ .
N a. steel N b. aluminum in an aluminum-hulled vessel Y c. schedule 80 fire resistant plastic pipe N d. nickel-copper, copper-nickel or annealed copper 4291: While the COASTAL DRILLER is in transit, stability is acceptable provided that neither the KGL nor the KGT exceed __________.
N a. the height of the righting arm N b. KML or KMT N c. GML or GMT Y d. maximum allowable KG 4307: To what distance below the hull must the legs of the COASTAL DRILLER be lowered in order to meet the stability and leg strength requirements during the wind speeds greater than 70 knots?
N a. 0.0 feet N b. 1.2 feet N c. 25.0 feet Y d. 60.5 feet 4515: A survival craft being used to pick up a person who has fallen overboard from a MODU should approach the person __________.
N a. at a high rate of speed N b. under oars Y c. against the wind N d. with the wind 5407: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #2 (Preload). What would be the LCG if the preload is dumped and the cantilever and drill floor are skidded aft, placing the rotary 34 feet aft of the transom?
N a. 114.06 feet AFO N b. 119.44 feet AFO N c. 123.75 feet AFO Y d. 125.91 feet AFO 5408: One of the first actions to be taken by survivors when they have boarded an inflatable liferaft is to __________.
N a. stream the sea anchor Y b. take an anti-seasickness pill N c. open the pressure relief valve N d. drink at least one can of water 5505: Which problem is virtually impossible to detect during an in-service inspection of used mooring chain?
N a. Cracks N b. Elongation N c. Loose studs Y d. Fatigue 5517: Grinding to eliminate shallow surface defects should be done __________.
Y a. parallel to the longitudinal direction of the chain N b. perpendicular to the direction of the anchor chain N c. diagonally across the link of the anchor chain N d. around the circumference of the chain link 5671: When assuming the maximum ice weight accumulation on the DEEP DRILLER at survival draft, the vertical moments are increased by __________.
N a. 40,402 ft-long tons N b. 42,255 ft-long tons Y c. 45,593 ft-long tons N d. 49,280 ft-long tons 5683: You should consider placing the drilling operations of the DEEP DRILLER in standby when __________.
Y a. sustained winds exceed 50 knots N b. winds exceed 70 knots N c. critical motion limits have been exceeded N d. waves are greater than 64 feet 6023: On a MODU, an extinguisher with 15 lbs. of CO2 or 10 lbs. of dry chemical is a size __________.
N a. I Y b. II N c. III N d. IV 6197: Fighting a rig fire in the ballast pumproom with hoses would adversely affect the stability of the rig most by __________.
N a. increasing the permeability of the pumproom N b. reduction of drill water from the storage tanks Y c. a list caused by water filling the compartment N d. a reduced KG caused by water filling the compartment 6577: According to the regulations for mobile offshore drilling units, "industrial personnel" are considered to be all persons carried on the MODU for the sole purpose of carrying out the industrial business of the unit, except for __________.
N a. the operator's representative Y b. the crew required by the Certificate of Inspection N c. the galley personnel N d. the designated person in charge 8295: The DEEP DRILLER suffers minor flooding of the port pump room. If both port bilge pumps fail to dewater the pump room, you should use the __________.
Y a. port drill water pump N b. port saltwater service pump N c. port ballast pumps N d. starboard ballast pumps and crossover system 8392: You are preparing for what promises to be a rough ocean passage. Your 120-foot schooner carries a yard on the foremast about 50 feet above the water. The yard weighs about 1000 pounds. If you take the yard down and stow it on deck for the trip, you will __________.
N a. decrease the GM N b. give the vessel a gentler roll Y c. increase the metacentric height N d. decrease the reserve buoyancy 9193: Drinking salt water will __________.
N a. be safe if mixed with fresh water N b. prevent seasickness Y c. dehydrate you N d. protect against heat cramps 9335: The disadvantage of using CO2 is that the __________.
Y a. CO2 does not cool the fire N b. cylinders are regulated pressure vessels N c. C02 is not effective on class "B" fires N d. C02 is not effective on class "C" fires 9575: While preloading, the COASTAL DRILLER has a total weight of 21,401 kips. The LM are 2,560,416 ft-kips, and the TM are 6,206 ft-kips. What is the bow leg reaction?
Y a. 7,099 kips N b. 7,134 kips N c. 7,151 kips N d. 7,203 kips 9595: A non-symmetrical tank aboard a MODU contains 390 tons of ballast at a VCG of 9.85 feet. Ballast weighing 250 tons and a VCG of 12.0 feet is discharged. The vertical moments for the remaining ballast is __________.
Y a. 842 ft-long tons N b. 3,000 ft-long tons N c. 3,842 ft-long tons N d. 6,842 ft-long tons 9681: What is the minimum period of time that the air supply for a self-contained breathing apparatus is required to last?
N a. 10 minutes N b. 15 minutes Y c. 30 minutes N d. 45 minutes