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9: The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea contain the requirements for __________.
Y a. signals that must be sounded when being towed in restricted visibility N b. minimum hawser lengths when being towed N c. lights that must be displayed on anchor buoys N d. mooring procedures for support vessels when transferring cargo 43: If an inflatable liferaft is overturned, it may be righted by __________.
N a. filling the stabilizers on one side with water N b. releasing the CO2 cylinder N c. pushing up from under one end Y d. standing on the inflating cylinder and pulling on the straps on the underside of the raft 46: The required number and type of hand portable fire extinguishers to be carried in the vicinity of the radio room exit for a tank vessel on an international voyage is one __________.
N a. B-I N b. B-II N c. C-I Y d. C-II 345: A 100-GT vessel, constructed before July 1,1974, is loading diesel fuel. What is the minimum capacity of the drip pans required for placement under or around each fuel tank vent, overflow, and fill pipe?
N a. 1 gallon Y b. 5 gallons N c. 1 barrel N d. 2 barrels 389: On a vessel of 9,000 tons displacement, compute the reduction in metacentric height due to free surface in a hold having free water on the tank tops. The hold is 20 feet long and 30 feet wide. The reduction in metacentric height is __________.
N a. .09 feet N b. .12 feet Y c. .14 feet N d. .16 feet 503: Your vessel has lifeboats on both sides. Lifeboat No. 2 is located __________.
N a. forward of lifeboat No. 4 on the starboard side Y b. forward of lifeboat No. 4 on the port side N c. aft of lifeboat No. 1 on the starboard side N d. All of the above 588: At night while the ship is tied up to the dock, a fire breaks out in a cargo hatch. After sounding the alarm, what should the person on watch do?
N a. Begin fighting the fire immediately. N b. Await further orders from the Master. N c. Let go the lines to let the vessel drift to an anchorage. Y d. Send a person to summon the shore authorities. 597: The "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act" applies to __________.
N a. every towing vessel of 16 feet or over in length while navigating N b. every vessel of 50 GT and upward, carrying one or more persons for hire N c. all aircraft operating on the water Y d. every power-driven vessel of 20 meters and upward while navigating 605: The operator of a vessel subject to the pollution regulations shall keep a written record available for inspection by the COPT or OCMI containing __________.
N a. the name of each person currently designated as a person in charge N b. the date and result of the most recent test on the system relief valves N c. hose information including the minimum design burst pressure for each hose Y d. All of the above 622: Most enclosed lifeboats will right themselves after capsizing IF the __________.
N a. lower ballast tanks are filled with water Y b. passengers are strapped to their seats N c. sea anchor is deployed to windward N d. fuel tanks are not less than half full 627: Distress flares and smoke signals for small passenger vessels __________.
N a. are not required aboard vessels on runs of less than 30 minutes duration N b. must be Coast Guard approved and stowed in a portable, watertight container N c. must be marked with an expiration date not more than 42 months from the date of manufacture Y d. All of the above 681: Size III, IV, and V extinguishers are considered __________.
N a. hand portable N b. all purpose N c. fixed extinguishers Y d. semi-portable 936: If your vessel is equipped with inflatable liferafts, how should they be maintained?
N a. Have your crew check them annually. N b. They do not need any maintenance. Y c. Have them sent ashore to an approved maintenance facility annually. N d. Have them serviced by the shipyard annually. 1104: When there is a small craft advisory winds are predicted up to __________.
N a. 15 knots N b. 24 knots Y c. 33 knots N d. 42 knots 1153: According to 46 CFR Subchapter T, rigid plastic and other nonmetallic piping materials __________.
N a. may replace metal pipe or tubing in any installation N b. may not be used on inspected vessels Y c. may only be used in non-vital systems N d. are preferable to steel pipe 1499: A cargo of 60 tons is to be loaded on deck 20 feet from the ship's centerline. The vessel's displacement including the 60 ton cargo will be 6,000 tons and the GM two feet. The list of the vessel after loading this cargo will be __________.
N a. 5.4° Y b. 5.72° N c. 6.12° N d. 6.4° 1597: Which characteristic is an advantage of Halon as a fire extinguishing medium?
Y a. Electrically non-conductive N b. Relatively inexpensive N c. Effective against chemicals containing an oxidizer N d. All of the above 1615: When administering artificial respiration, it is MOST important to __________.
N a. monitor blood pressure Y b. clear airways N c. use the rhythmic pressure method N d. know all approved methods 1664: The number of fire extinguishers required on an uninspected "motor vessel" is based on the vessel's __________.
N a. length Y b. gross tonnage N c. draft N d. crew list 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 1741: The maximum allowable oxygen content within the ship's cargo tanks, inert gas piping and the vapor recovery system is __________.
N a. 4% N b. 5% Y c. 8% N d. 10% 1837: Each liferaft, which does not have an indicated maximum stowage height indicated on the liferaft, must be __________.
N a. limited to carry no more than 10 persons Y b. stowed not more than 59 feet above the lightest waterline N c. stowed in quick release racks N d. inspected every six months 1951: If you must jump from a vessel, the correct posture includes __________.
Y a. holding down the life preserver against the chest with one arm crossing the other, covering the mouth and nose with a hand, and feet together N b. knees bent and held close to the body with both arms around legs N c. body straight and arms held tightly at the sides for feet first entry into the water N d. both hands holding the life preserver below the chin with knees bent and legs crossed 2056: By regulation, cargo tank atmosphere must be inert before and during which operation?
N a. Stripping N b. Loading N c. crude oil washing Y d. All of the above 2159: Your vessel displaces 528 tons. The existing cargo has a center of gravity of 2.9 feet above the deck and weighs 28 tons. If you load 14 tons of ground tackle with an estimated center of gravity of 9 inches above the deck, what is the final height of the CG of the deck cargo?
N a. 1.76 feet N b. 1.93 feet Y c. 2.18 feet N d. 2.43 feet 2195: Who is charged with appointing persons to be in command of the lifeboats and(or) liferafts on a mobile offshore drilling unit?
N a. Rig superintendent N b. Tool Pusher N c. Company man Y d. Designated person in charge 2356: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 22'-04", AFT 21'-06". Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts if: (1) 300 tons are loaded 122 feet forward of amidships; (2) 225 tons are loaded 150 feet aft of amidships; and 122 tons of fuel are pumped 72 feet aft.
Y a. FWD 22'-11", AFT 22'-09" N b. FWD 23'-00", AFT 23'-00" N c. FWD 23'-02", AFT 23'-01" N d. FWD 23'-03", AFT 23'-05" 2411: The storage device for nitrogen-pressurized hydraulic fluid, which is used in closing the blowout preventers is called the __________.
N a. actuator N b. annulus Y c. accumulator N d. annular preventer 2492: At sea, you are approaching a small vessel and see that it has the signal flag "P" hoisted. What should you do?
N a. Proceed on present course and speed since the vessel is stopped and making no way through the water. N b. Keep clear of the vessel because it has a diver down. N c. Attempt to call the vessel on VHF radiotelephone because someone on board requires medical assistance. Y d. Approach with caution because the vessel is a fishing vessel and its nets are fouled on an obstruction. 2526: 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-0069
N a. Available GM 4.2 ft Y b. Available GM 3.9 ft N c. Available GM 3.7 ft N d. Available GM 3.5 ft 2679: The primary hazard of liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas is __________.
N a. pressure N b. toxicity N c. temperature Y d. flammability 2735: A load line is assigned to a MODU to insure adequate stability and __________.
N a. mooring tension N b. riser tension N c. lifesaving equipment Y d. structural strength 2846: A small passenger vessel engaging in international voyages must be dry docked at least once every __________.
N a. 6 months Y b. 12 months N c. 36 months N d. 60 months 2850: If a vessel loads 400 tons of deck cargo resulting in a GM of -0.3 foot on 9000 tons displacement, what will be the angle of loll? (Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 7° Y b. 11° N c. 15° N d. 17° 2892: Regulations define the bulkhead deck as __________. (subdivision and stability regulations)
N a. any deck extending from stem to stern Y b. the uppermost deck to which transverse watertight bulkheads extend N c. the lowermost deck to which transverse watertight bulkheads extend N d. the uppermost complete deck 2946: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 17'-09", AFT 18'-03"; and the KG is 22.4 feet. Use the selected stability curves in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the angle of list if the center of gravity is shifted 1.5 feet off the centerline.
N a. 14° N b. 18° Y c. 22° N d. 26° 3132: If the water level is rising in the bilge of a survival craft, you should first __________.
N a. increase the speed of the survival craft N b. shift all personnel to the bow N c. shift all personnel to the stern Y d. check the bilge drain plug 3237: A MODU displacing 28,000 long tons has a KG of 60 feet. A weight of 500 long tons is discharged from a VCG 150 feet. The change in KG is __________.
N a. 1.09 feet N b. 1.60 feet Y c. 1.64 feet N d. 2.73 feet 3259: Why is a warning sign displayed at the gangway or access point of a barge during cargo transfer?
N a. To keep visitors away from the barge N b. To prohibit smoking N c. To prohibit open lights Y d. All of the above 3300: How many portable fire extinguishers are required to be located inside the machinery space of a small passenger vessel?
Y a. None are required N b. One B-I, C-I N c. One B-II, C-II N d. One B-II 3311: 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-0121
N a. Available GM 3.51 ft N b. Available GM 3.60 ft Y c. Available GM 3.98 ft N d. Available GM 4.28 ft 3532: Your vessel's existing draft is FWD 19'-08", AFT 20'-04". Using the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. GRAND HAVEN, determine the new draft if 840 long tons are loaded in No. 1 hatch.
N a. FWD 18'-08", AFT 21'-06" N b. FWD 18'-09", AFT 21'-07" N c. FWD 18'-11", AFT 21'-09" Y d. FWD 22'-00", AFT 19'-02" 3534: When a passenger vessel's plans must be permanently exhibited, they are NOT required to show information on the __________.
N a. fire detection system N b. portable fire extinguishers Y c. lifeboats, liferafts, and life preservers N d. ventilation systems 3535: The marine riser on the DEEP DRILLER should be disconnected if it appears the ball joint angle will exceed 10° or the mooring line tensions will exceed __________.
N a. 348 kips N b. 500 kips Y c. 522 kips N d. 600 kips 3622: 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-0143
N a. 451 tons Y b. 1126 tons N c. 1451 tons N d. 1726 tons 3647: A distress signal __________.
N a. consists of 5 or more short blasts of the fog signal apparatus N b. consists of the raising and lowering of a large white flag Y c. may be used individually or in conjunction with other distress signals N d. is used to indicate doubt about another vessel's intentions 3707: While loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #5 (Survival), an estimated 250 long tons of snow and ice accumulates on the DEEP DRILLER at an estimated height of 127 feet. Assuming no corrective ballasting, what is the new draft?
N a. 48'-06" N b. 47'-03 1/2" Y c. 46'-09 3/4" N d. 44'-06" 3765: When administering first aid you should avoid __________.
N a. any conversation with the patient N b. instructing bystanders Y c. unnecessary haste and appearance of uncertainty N d. touching the patient before washing your hands 4009: You are preparing to load fuel oil on a vessel of 1,600 gross tons constructed after June 30, 1974. Before loading, you must check that the fuel oil tank vents __________.
N a. are not obstructed by on-deck cargo N b. have a fire extinguisher within the immediate area Y c. have containment capacity for at least one barrel N d. are opened and the flame screen replaced 4313: The COASTAL DRILLER, in transit with winds expected to exceed 70 knots, must lower the legs to 60.5 feet below the hull in order to meet the requirements for leg strength and __________.
Y a. stability N b. variable load N c. environmental load N d. load line 4345: What information must be available to use the Allowable Wind and Wave Charts for the COASTAL DRILLER?
N a. Soil conditions N b. Overturning moment Y c. Water depth N d. Specific gravity of the sea water 4662: Most covered lifeboats will right themselves after capsizing if the __________.
N a. lower ballast tanks are filled with water N b. sea anchor is deployed to windward N c. fuel tanks are not less than half full Y d. passengers are strapped to their seats 5587: What is the primary disadvantage of a permanent chain chaser system?
N a. It requires anchor handling boats with more horsepower. N b. Chain chasers work in shallow water only. Y c. Chain chasers will not work with piggyback anchors. N d. It takes longer to deploy anchors using chain chasers. 5625: For a semisubmersible moored in heavy weather conditions, the leeward lines should be paid out, and the windward lines adjusted so that __________.
N a. the unit remains as close to the hole as possible Y b. several weather lines carry about the same tension N c. at least 1,000 feet of chain lie along the bottom N d. the vertical component of chain tension at the lower fairlead is not excessive 7665: Subtracting KG from KM yields __________.
N a. BL Y b. GM N c. FS N d. KG 8288: What is NOT used as a stern tube bearing, on a large vessel?
N a. Wooden (lignum vitae) strips N b. Hard rubber N c. Resin bonded composition Y d. Bronze bushings 8777: On a MODU, an obvious indicator of lost circulation of drilling fluid is __________.
N a. fluid level in the mud pits increases rapidly Y b. fluid level in the mud pits decreases rapidly N c. increased cuttings on the shale shaker N d. decreased cuttings on the shale shaker 9282: There is a fire aft aboard your vessel. To help fight the fire, you should put the __________.
N a. wind off either beam N b. stern into the wind and increase speed Y c. bow into the wind and decrease speed N d. stern into the wind and decrease speed 9387: When should you use distress flares and rockets?
Y a. Only when there is a chance of their being seen by rescue vessels N b. At half-hour intervals N c. At one-hour intervals N d. Immediately upon abandoning the vessel 9603: During the passage of a severe storm the maximum vertical moments, including free surface moments, permitted on the DEEP DRILLER at survival draft is __________.
N a. 998,942 ft-tons Y b. 996,522 ft-tons N c. 990,430 ft-tons N d. 889,555 ft-tons