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314: The flag hoist 1.33 would be sent as __________.
N a. 1, answer pennant, 3, first substitute Y b. 1, answer pennant, 3, second substitute N c. 1, answer pennant, 3, third substitute N d. N, 1, answer pennant, 3 361: What can be used to measure the percentage of oxygen inside a chain locker?
N a. Flame safety lamp N b. Combustible gas indicator Y c. Oxygen indicator N d. H2S meter 397: The Sailing Plan, required by vessels participating in AMVER, must be sent __________.
Y a. within a few hours before or after departure N b. prior to departure N c. within 24 hours of departure N d. within 12 hours of departure 441: Your vessel is broken down and rolling in heavy seas. You can reduce the possibility of capsizing by __________.
N a. moving all personnel aft N b. constantly shifting the rudder Y c. rigging a sea anchor N d. moving all personnel forward and low 517: The VHF radiotelephone calling/safety/distress frequency is __________.
Y a. 156.8 MHz (channel 16) N b. 156.7 MHz (channel 14) N c. 156.65 MHz (channel 13) N d. 156.6 MHz (channel 12) 545: The oil transfer procedures aboard a tanker transferring oil are NOT required to contain __________.
Y a. the name of each person designated as the person in charge of transfer N b. a line diagram of the vessel's oil transfer piping N c. special procedures for topping off tanks N d. a description of the deck discharge containment system 547: Channel 13 (156.65 MHz), the designated bridge-to-bridge channel, may NOT be used to __________.
N a. exchange navigational information between vessels N b. exchange navigational information between a vessel and a shore station N c. conduct necessary tests Y d. exchange operating schedules with company dispatcher 577: All towing vessels of 26 feet or longer while navigating are required to carry which item?
N a. At least two lifeboats Y b. A radiotelephone N c. A radio direction finder N d. None of the above 865: On board a small passenger vessel, fuel tank vents should __________.
N a. be connected at the highest point in the tank N b. terminate in a U-bend fitted with a single corrosion resistant wire screen of at least 30x30 mesh N c. be installed with an upward gradient to prevent fuel from being trapped in the line Y d. All of the above 869: As a last resort, a tourniquet can be used to __________.
N a. hold a victim in a stretcher Y b. stop uncontrolled bleeding N c. hold a large bandage in place N d. restrain a delirious victim 1035: The letter G, when sent with a complement, may be followed by __________.
N a. two numerals N b. two letters N c. three or four numerals Y d. four or five numerals 1106: On small passenger vessels, when may a flexible hose be used in gasoline or diesel fuel lines?
N a. In diesel installations only N b. In gasoline installations only Y c. In both diesel and gasoline installations N d. In neither diesel nor gasoline installations 1340: When compared to a high-expansion foam, a low-expansion foam will __________.
N a. be dryer N b. be lighter N c. be less heat resistant Y d. not cling to vertical surfaces 1461: You are in a lifeboat when you sight the stars shown. You will be heading due north when you head for Polaris which is indicated by what letter? (D005SA )
Y a. E N b. F N c. H N d. I 1513: Limit switches, winches, falls, etc. must be thoroughly inspected at least every __________.
N a. 2 months N b. 4 months N c. 6 months Y d. year 1634: To prevent the spread of fire by convection you should __________.
Y a. close all openings to the area N b. shut off all electrical power N c. remove combustibles from direct exposure N d. cool the bulkhead around the fire 1772: The definition of "partially protected waters", as used in the Regulations does not include __________.
N a. harbors, lakes and similar waters determined by the OCMI to be protected waters N b. waters within 20 nautical miles from the mouth of a harbor of safe refuge N c. the Great Lakes during the summer season Y d. sheltered waters presenting no special hazard 1787: Which GMDSS control selection may result in limited receiving range?
N a. Setting the squelch control to its minimum level N b. The power switch is set to the "high" output position resulting in receiver over loading Y c. Setting the squelch control to its maximum level N d. Setting the channel selection switch midway between channels 6 and 16 1861: On offshore drilling units, emergency lighting and each emergency power system must be tested at least once a __________.
N a. day Y b. week N c. month N d. year 2183: On offshore drilling units, all lifeboats are required to be marked with the __________.
Y a. name and port of the unit N b. owner and port of the unit N c. drilling location N d. builder 2303: The air cylinder bottles in the survival craft should be refilled with __________.
N a. oxygen N b. nitrogen Y c. compressed air N d. nitrogen and oxygen 2353: Which documents are required by GMDSS for vessels on international voyages (other than the Great Lakes)?
N a. A copy of the IMO master plan of shore-based facilities N b. Station logs N c. 47 CFR Part 80 FCC Rules and Regulations Y d. All of the above 2363: Use the material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the KG is 22.0 feet, and the drafts are: FWD 23'-06", AFT 24'-03"; at what angle will the vessel lose positive stability?
N a. 76° N b. 84° N c. 89° Y d. 98° 2457: What is a grooved pulley?
Y a. Sheave N b. Slip N c. Block N d. Reeve 2683: On a MODU, the deck stringer is the outboardmost deck __________.
Y a. plating N b. beam N c. stiffener N d. stanchion 2773: The required portable radio apparatus on an international voyage must be stowed in __________.
N a. the Master's quarters N b. the ship's office Y c. the radio room, bridge, or protected location N d. an unlocked cabinet next to the Muster List ("Station Bill") 3158: Electric generators can be protected against overload __________.
N a. with switches N b. with a governor on the engine Y c. with fuses or circuit breakers N d. by using heavy wire 3160: Fixed ballast, if used, may be __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. discharged or moved at any time Y b. moved temporarily for examination or repair of the vessel, when done under the supervision of an inspector N c. moved under the supervision of the owner, Master or shipyard N d. moved under any condition except extreme emergency 3284: Unless the COI is endorsed for adults only, there shall be provided a number of approved life jackets suitable for children equal to at least __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. 20% of the passengers carried Y b. 10% of the total number of persons carried N c. 10% of the passengers carried N d. 20% of the total number of persons carried 3316: When supplemented by a comparable signal on the general alarm, what is the signal for boat stations or boat drill?
Y a. More than six short blasts followed by one long blast of the whistle N b. A continuous blast of the whistle for a period of not less than 10 seconds N c. One long blast followed by three short blasts of the whistle N d. Three short blasts of the whistle 3319: If you have a liquefied flammable gas barge in tow, which is NOT required of you with respect to the barge and its cargo?
N a. Make periodic inspections of bilges. N b. Keep the barge under constant surveillance. N c. Have a properly certificated tankerman or at least one licensed officer on board the towing vessel. Y d. Verify ullage readings. 3523: Among the equipment included in the DEEP DRILLER lightweight are the loading hoses, traveling block in the lowest position, anchors, mooring chain, all machinery with liquids to normal operating level, and __________.
Y a. derrick N b. lower hull fuel N c. eight anchor buoys N d. normal food supplies for 79 persons 3689: Changing rescuers while carrying out artificial respiration should be done __________.
Y a. without losing the rhythm of respiration N b. only with the help of two other people N c. by not stopping the respiration for more than 5 minutes N d. at ten-minute intervals 3751: A shipmate chokes suddenly, cannot speak, and starts to turn blue. You should __________.
Y a. perform the Heimlich maneuver N b. make the victim lie down with the feet elevated to get blood to the brain N c. immediately administer CPR N d. do nothing until the victim becomes unconscious 3754: First aid means __________.
N a. medical treatment of accident N b. setting of broken bones Y c. emergency treatment at the scene of the injury N d. dosage of medications 3805: For the DEEP DRILLER, what are the longitudinal moments for a sounding of 15 feet in tank C3P?
N a. 1,055 foot-tons N b. 7,772 foot-tons N c. -21,391 foot-tons Y d. -25,669 foot-tons 3816: When abandoning an OSV, following the launching of the survival craft you should __________.
N a. plot a course for the nearest land N b. take a vote on the direction in which to go Y c. stay in the immediate area N d. go in one direction until fuel runs out 3820: Once the daily ration of drinking water in a survival situation has been established, the drinking routine should include __________.
N a. small sips at regular intervals during the day N b. a complete daily ration at one time during the day Y c. one-third the daily ration three times during the day N d. small sips only after sunset 3888: CATEGORY I EPIRB's transmit on frequencies that are monitored by __________.
Y a. orbiting satellites in space N b. commercial radio stations N c. private, commercial, and military aircraft N d. Both A & C 4117: As Master of an inspected small passenger vessel, you have a question regarding a proposed modification to a watertight bulkhead. In which subchapter of title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations would you find the answer?
Y a. Subchapter T N b. Subchapter Q N c. Subchapter F N d. Subchapter C 4192: Alterations or repairs on inspected small passenger vessels must be done __________.
N a. under the direction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection N b. in accordance with the regulations of Subchapter "S" (Subdivision and Stability) N c. in accordance with regulations in effect when the vessel was contracted for, as long as the repairs are minor Y d. All of the above 4208: You are loading in a port subject to the winter load line mark and bound for a port subject to the summer load line mark. You will enter the summer zone after steaming six days. You will consume 32 tons of fuel, water, and stores per day. The hydrometer reading at the loading pier is 1.005, and the average TPI is 65. What is the minimum freeboard required at the start of the voyage? (Get Table Data)
N a. 93 inches N b. 90 inches Y c. 81 inches N d. 70 inches 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 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° 4791: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). How much more variable load in kips can be placed on the unit if winds remain less than 70 knots?
Y a. 0 kips N b. 200 kips N c. 600 kips N d. 1,000 kips 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 5415: The COASTAL DRILLER, loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #2 (Preload), dumps the preload. However, 138.4 kips remained on board. The LM for the remaining preload is 17,992 ft-kips. What is the new LCG?
N a. 119.33 feet AFO N b. 119.44 feet AFO Y c. 119.54 feet AFO N d. 119.66 feet AFO 6233: When shoring a damaged bulkhead on a MODU, effort should be taken to spread the pressure over the __________.
Y a. maximum possible area N b. minimum possible area N c. nearest watertight door N d. nearest longitudinal girder 6313: The holding power of an anchor increases when the __________.
Y a. amount of chain lying along the bottom increases N b. length of the catenary is reduced N c. mooring line tension is increased N d. amount of chain lying along the bottom decreases 6402: Small passenger vessels in cold water ocean routes, that do not meet the standards for collision bulkheads or subdivision in subchapter S, must carry __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
Y a. 100% inflatable buoyant apparatus N b. at least one hand fire pump N c. at least two EPIRBs N d. All of the above. 6580: The brickwork surrounding the firebox of a boiler is known as __________.
Y a. refractory N b. the screen wall N c. the water wall N d. fire plate 6737: Each EPIRB required on a MODU shall be tested using the integrated test circuit and output indicator every __________.
N a. week N b. two weeks Y c. month N d. two months 8186: Your drafts are: FWD 16'-02", AFT 20'-08". Use the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the MT1.
N a. 920 foot-tons N b. 935 foot-tons N c. 960 foot-tons Y d. 980 foot-tons 8332: What type of stern tube bearing has the least friction?
Y a. Oil-lubricated bearings N b. Lignum vitae N c. Hard rubber N d. Bronze bushings 8583: After cranes have been installed on offshore drilling units the hooks, hook block, slings, rib and other rigging must be load tested. This test must be performed once each __________.
N a. 12 months N b. 24 months N c. 36 months Y d. 48 months 8863: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Transit). Weather conditions require ballasting to survival draft. Assume that 4087 long tons of ballast are added at an average VCG of 8.32 feet, and upon arrival at 45 feet, port and starboard ballast tanks 1, 3, and 8 are slack. What is the new KGL?
N a. 51.65 feet N b. 52.67 feet Y c. 55.16 feet N d. 62.24 feet 9283: A jack-up with displacement of 10,000 kips has its LCG 100 feet aft of frame zero (AFO). If 200 kips are loaded at 60 feet AFO and 100 kips are discharged from 20 feet AFO, what is the new LCG?
Y a. 100.0 feet N b. 100.4 feet N c. 100.8 feet N d. 101.2 feet 9521: Aboard a vessel, dividing the sum of the vertical moments by the total weight yields the vessel's __________.
Y a. height of the center of gravity N b. vertical moments N c. righting moments N d. inclining moments 9561: Vertical moments are obtained by multiplying a vessel's weight and its __________.
Y a. VCG or KG N b. LCB N c. LCG N d. TCG 9604: Except in rare cases, it is impossible to extinguish a shipboard fire by __________.
N a. removing the oxygen Y b. removing the fuel N c. interrupting the chain reaction N d. removing the heat