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52: Which statement is TRUE concerning inert gas systems on tank vessels?
Y a. Flue gases from the ship's boilers are used in some systems. N b. Helium is the preferred inert gas. N c. Using the system accelerates the rusting of the tanks. N d. All of the above 333: Which statement is TRUE concerning life preservers (Type I personal flotation devices)?
N a. Buoyant vests may be substituted for life jackets. Y b. Life preservers are designed to turn an unconscious person's face clear of the water. N c. Life preservers must always be worn with the same side facing outwards to float properly. N d. Lightly stained or faded life jackets will fail in the water and should not be used. 421: After the initial AMVER Position Report, sent by a vessel sailing foreign, subsequent Position Reports must be sent no less frequently than every __________.
N a. 24 hours N b. 36 hours Y c. 48 hours N d. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 576: Each lifeboat must be lowered and maneuvered in the water at least once every __________.
N a. 2 months Y b. 3 months N c. 4 months N d. 5 months 582: Extra chemicals for producing chemical foam should be stored __________.
N a. in a freezer Y b. in a cool dry place N c. at a temperature not less than 80°F N d. in open bins 906: Inflatable liferafts shall be serviced at an approved servicing facility every 12 months or not later than the next vessel inspection for certification. However, the total elapsed time between servicing cannot exceed __________.
N a. 12 months N b. 15 months Y c. 17 months N d. 18 months 931: The major cause of shock in burn victims is the __________.
N a. high level of pain N b. emotional stress N c. increase in body temperature and pulse rate Y d. massive loss of fluid through the burned area 939: CO2 cylinders forming part of a fixed fire extinguishing system must be pressure tested at least every __________.
N a. year N b. 2 years N c. 6 years Y d. 12 years 982: In continuous operation, the effective range of the 15 pound CO2 extinguisher is limited to __________.
N a. 2 to 4 feet Y b. 3 to 8 feet N c. 9 to 12 feet N d. 10 to 15 feet 1021: Which vessel(s) is(are) required to comply with the vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone regulations while navigating?
N a. Towing vessel 25 feet or less in length N b. Passenger vessel of 50 GT or less, carrying one or more passengers for hire N c. Power-driven vessels 12 meters or less in length, operating on inland waters Y d. Dredges engaged in operations likely to restrict navigation of other vessels in or near a channel or fairway 1040: General requirements for a vessel's radiotelephone station log are that __________.
N a. logs must be kept in an orderly manner N b. erasures are not allowed N c. it must identify the vessel's name and official number Y d. All of the above 1170: When operating gravity davits, the __________.
N a. gripes should be released after the boat is moving Y b. davits should always be hand cranked the last 12 inches into the final stowed position N c. boats are generally lowered by surging the falls around cruciform bitts N d. tricing pendant should be tripped prior to releasing the gripes 1259: When an autopilot is being used aboard small passenger vessels, who must make or supervise the changeover from automatic to manual steering and vice versa?
N a. A licensed state or federal pilot N b. A certified quartermaster Y c. The Master or Mate on watch N d. A qualified Engineer 1328: Any extinguishing agent used on a Class "C" fire must have which important property?
N a. Cooling ability N b. Leaves no residue N c. Penetrating power Y d. Nonconductivity 1372: It is necessary to secure the forced ventilation to a compartment where there is a fire to __________.
N a. allow the exhaust fans to remove smoke N b. extinguish the fire by carbon monoxide smothering Y c. prevent additional oxygen from reaching the fire N d. protect fire fighting personnel from smoke 1462: When authorized to use chemical agents on an oil spill they would __________.
N a. absorb the oil for easy removal N b. dissolve the oil in the water Y c. facilitate the removal of the pollutant from the water N d. sink the oil 1567: Your vessel is carrying 84,000 barrels of oil for discharge. The cargo hoses have an inside diameter of 14 inches. When four hoses are connected to the manifold, the container around the manifold must hold a total of how many barrels?
N a. Three Y b. Four N c. Twelve N d. Sixteen 1632: When joining the female coupling of the fire hose to the male outlet of the hydrant, you should make sure that the __________.
N a. threads are lubricated N b. nozzle is attached to the hose Y c. female coupling has a gasket N d. hose is led out 1917: How can the SART's audible tone monitor be used?
Y a. It informs survivors that assistance may be nearby. N b. It informs survivors when the battery's charge condition has weakened. N c. It informs survivors when the SART switches to the standby mode. N d. It informs survivors that a nearby vessel is signaling on DSC. 1971: Which category of NAVTEX messages may be rejected in some receivers, BUT SHOULD NOT?
Y a. Category L navigational warnings N b. Category A navigational warnings N c. SAR and distress alert information N d. Weather warnings 2039: You have approximately 14 tons of fish on deck. What will be the shift in the center of gravity after you shift the fish to the fish hold, a vertical distance of 6 feet? (total displacement is 210 tons)
N a. 0.2 foot N b. 0.3 foot Y c. 0.4 foot N d. 0.5 foot 2064: INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND You are under sail and overtaking a tug and tow. Which action is correct?
N a. The power-driven tug must maneuver to avoid collision. Y b. You must maneuver to avoid the tug and tow. N c. You must maneuver to avoid collision only if the tug is to leeward and the wind is on your port side. N d. Both vessels are required to maneuver to avoid collision. 2088: If the OCMI has NOT granted an extension, free-fall lifeboats must be lowered into the water and launched with the assigned crew at least once every __________.
N a. 3 months Y b. 6 months N c. year N d. 2 years 2242: An example of a grade B product is __________.
Y a. piperyline N b. motor gasoline N c. kerosene N d. mineral spirits 2292: Grade D liquids are those having flash points of __________.
N a. 80°F or less Y b. greater than 80°F and less than 150°F N c. 150°F or greater but less than 212°F N d. 212°F or greater 2483: You are keeping the required garbage disposal records. The amount of garbage disposed must be stated in __________.
Y a. cubic meters N b. both cubic meters and cubic feet N c. both kilos and pounds N d. barrels of 55 gallon capacity 2606: Which device provides the main means in the GMDSS for locating ships in distress or their survival craft?
N a. Radio direction finder Y b. Satellite EPIRBs N c. MF/HF DSC N d. VHF homing device 2723: The prohibition against exceeding the load line draft may be considered temporarily not applicable when __________.
N a. column-stabilized units are operating in water depths over 600 feet N b. column-stabilized units are operating in waters outside U.S. jurisdiction Y c. bottom supported units are being raised or lowered to the sea bed N d. bottom supported units are being towed on a move of less than 12 hours 3005: All vessels having a Certificate of Inspection and operating exclusively in salt water shall be dry-docked or hauled out __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. once in each calendar year N b. once in each fiscal year N c. at the time of each inspection Y d. at intervals not to exceed 2 years 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 3036: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid loading shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the LCG-FP of the liquid load. ST-0098
N a. 262.3 ft N b. 264.9 ft Y c. 268.1 ft N d. 270.3 ft 3039: What is a requirement for remote manual shutdown stations for internal combustion engine driven cargo pumps on tank barges?
Y a. They must be conspicuously marked. N b. They must be located at least 10 feet from the engine. N c. There must be at least two such shutdown devices. N d. The valve rods shall be fitted with stuffing boxes. 3056: The service use of pyrotechnic distress signals measured from the date of manufacture shall be limited to a period of __________.
N a. 24 months N b. 36 months Y c. 42 months N d. 60 months 3152: U. S. Coast Guard approved work vests may be substituted life jackets __________. (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. aboard work vessels N b. aboard towing vessels N c. aboard sailing vessels Y d. under no circumstances 3303: Your fireman's outfit includes a(n) __________.
N a. chemical protection face shield N b. approved work vest Y c. self-contained breathing apparatus N d. marlinspike 3389: The draft of the SS AMERICAN MARINER cannot exceed 23'-06" in order to cross a bar. The present drafts are: FWD 22'-03", AFT 24'-00". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the minimum amount of sea water to ballast the forepeak to achieve this condition.
N a. 77 tons Y b. 96 tons N c. 120 tons N d. 124 tons 3629: When a helicopter is lifting personnel from a rescue boat, 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 lifejackets to prepare for their transfer to the helicopter Y d. remain seated inside to provide body weight for stability 3696: The equipment required to remove an on-deck oil spill on a barge transferring oil must either be carried on board or __________.
N a. on a tug standing by Y b. available by contract with the shore facility N c. kept at the shoreside hose connection during transfer N d. kept in a protected shoreside location readily accessible 3789: The signal for a fire emergency on an OSV is __________.
N a. a 30 second on 30 second off alternating signal Y b. the continuous blast of the ships whistle for not less than 10 seconds supplemented by the continuous ringing of the general alarm bells for not less than 10 seconds N c. an intermittent ringing of the general alarm for not less than ten seconds N d. announced over the PA system 3902: 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-0149
Y a. Available GM 3.0 ft N b. Available GM 3.7 ft N c. Available GM 4.0 ft N d. Available GM 4.2 ft 3929: What is one of the FIRST things you would do on boarding an inflatable liferaft?
N a. Open equipment pack. N b. Post a lookout. N c. Issue anti-seasickness medicine. Y d. Pick up other survivors. 3941: Aboard the DEEP DRILLER, the drill water pump may be used to provide drill water to the deck and __________.
Y a. supplement the bilge pumps N b. provide saltwater service to the deck N c. emergency fuel-oil recovery N d. supplement the ballast pumps 4175: How much non-liquid deck load can the DEEP DRILLER, loaded as shown in the sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), accept if the weight is placed at a VCG of 130 feet? Ballast added or discharged to maintain draft at 60 feet is done so at 10 feet.
N a. 461.9 long tons Y b. 457.5 long tons N c. 388.8 long tons N d. 323.1 long tons 4247: The maximum combined drilling load for the COASTAL DRILLER consisting of the combined hook, rotary, setback, and conductor tension, shall not exceed __________.
N a. 450 kips N b. 500 kips N c. 750 kips Y d. 1000 kips 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. 4275: The independent-leg drilling unit is the best jack-up rig selection for drilling at locations with __________.
N a. soft even bottoms Y b. firm uneven bottoms N c. deep water N d. shallow water 4795: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). What is the new LCG if the entire contents of drill water tanks 6 and 7 are discharged?
N a. 118.20 feet N b. 119.44 feet Y c. 120.10 feet N d. 121.36 feet 5631: In deballasting to survival draft because of extreme wind and wave loads, thrusters or propulsion, if available, should be used to __________.
Y a. reduce windward mooring line tensions N b. reduce leeward mooring line tensions N c. increase leeward mooring line tensions N d. maintain constant mooring line tensions 5741: A device commonly used to secure the pendant wire when it is initially passed to an anchor handling vessel is __________.
Y a. pelican hook N b. connecting link N c. shackle N d. retaining hook 5883: In selecting a tug for moving a MODU, consideration should be given to its __________.
N a. indicated horsepower, bollard pull, and displacement N b. indicated horsepower, maneuverability, and displacement N c. indicated horsepower, bollard pull, and maneuverability Y d. bollard pull, displacement, and maneuverability 6686: Your drafts are: FWD 24'-09", AFT 27'-02". Use the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the vessels displacement if you are in salt water.
N a. 13,175 tons N b. 13,350 tons N c. 13,490 tons Y d. 13,620 tons 6901: In the event of a casualty to a MODU, who is responsible to make records available to the Coast Guard official authorized to investigate the casualty?
N a. Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection N b. The person who caused the casualty N c. The company man Y d. The owner 7405: VHF Channel 6 is used exclusively for what kind of communications?
N a. Radio checks and time checks Y b. Inter-vessel safety and search and rescue N c. Working with helicopters N d. Radio direction finding 7605: For small angles of inclination, if the KG were equal to the KM, then the vessel would have __________.
N a. positive stability N b. negative stability Y c. neutral stability N d. maximum stability 7747: In the absence of external forces, the center of gravity of a floating vessel is located directly above the __________.
N a. metacenter N b. amidships N c. center of flotation Y d. geometric center of the displaced volume 8341: Clean air standards referred to as "Grade D" apply to compressed air for use in __________.
N a. high pressure fluid accumulators N b. driving air-powered plunger pumps Y c. filling open-circuit breathing systems N d. bladder-type accumulators 8487: The DEEP DRILLER, at a draft of 19 feet, has a KGL of 59.91 feet and an LCG of 1.57 feet. What is the trim angle?
N a. 0.2° by the stern Y b. 0.3° by the stern N c. 0.4° by the stern N d. 0.5° by the stern 8671: The plans, for use during emergencies aboard the DEEP DRILLER, are readily available in the __________.
N a. wheelhouse under glass N b. pump room N c. OIM's office Y d. ballast control room 9701: Which of the following statements is/are TRUE in regard to Ro-Ro vessels' spaces that are "specially suitable for vehicles"?
Y a. The spaces shall be fitted with an approved fire or smoke detecting system. N b. The spaces shall have designated smoking areas. N c. The spaces are prohibited from being fitted with fixed CO2 fire extinguishing systems. N d. All of the above 9706: Which of the following statements is/are FALSE in regard to Ro-Ro vessels' spaces that are "specially suitable for vehicles"?
N a. The spaces shall be fitted with an approved fire or smoke detecting system. Y b. The spaces shall NOT be fitted with fixed CO2 fire extinguishing systems. N c. The Commandant may permit the installation of an approved water sprinkler extinguishing system. N d. All of the above