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153: If you reach shore in a liferaft, the first thing to do is __________.
Y a. drag the raft ashore and lash it down for a shelter N b. find some wood for a fire N c. get the provisions out of the raft N d. set the raft back out to sea so someone may spot it 174: If you sent out a signal on 12 March 1980, the date would be indicated by __________.
Y a. D120380 N b. D801203 N c. D031280 N d. D800312 274: The flag hoist 62.2 would be sent as pennant 6, pennant 2, __________.
N a. answering pennant, first substitute Y b. answering pennant, second substitute N c. space, second substitute N d. answering pennant, third substitute 350: The most detrimental effect on initial stability is a result of liquids __________.
N a. flowing from side to side within the vessel N b. flowing from fore to aft within a vessel Y c. flowing in and out of a holed wing tank N d. pocketing in a slack tank as a vessel heels 395: You are operating a 1,000 GT non-ocean going tankship. It must be equipped with __________.
N a. two pumps for discharging oily bilge slops N b. a fixed piping system for bilge slops with one outlet on each side of the weather deck N c. a means on the weather deck to stop each pump used to discharge oily waste Y d. None of the above 697: A violation of the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act" may result in a __________.
Y a. civil penalty of $650 against the Master or person in charge of a vessel N b. civil penalty of $1,000 against the vessel itself N c. suspension and/or revocation of an operator's FCC license N d. All of the above 699: What is the minimum length of a life floats paddle on a small passenger vessel?
N a. Three feet Y b. Four feet N c. Five feet N d. Six feet 715: Your vessel is taking on fuel when a small leak develops in the hose. You order the pumping stopped. Before you resume pumping, you should __________.
N a. notify the terminal superintendent N b. place a large drip pan under the leak and plug the scuppers N c. repair the hose with a patch Y d. replace the hose 967: Gasoline fuel tanks on small passenger vessels must be installed __________.
Y a. independent of the hull N b. on a level higher than the engine N c. in a cool and insulated place N d. so the fuel line to the engine leads from a shut-off valve at the bottom of the tank 1062: Weight is considered during the periodic required inspection and servicing of __________.
Y a. CO2 (carbon dioxide) fire extinguishers N b. foam fire extinguishers N c. water (stored pressure) fire extinguishers N d. All of the above 1284: The operating cord on an inflatable liferaft also serves as a __________.
N a. lifeline Y b. painter N c. drogue N d. marker 1289: An undocumented vessel with 10 people aboard and operating 25 miles off the seacoast must carry a survival craft of the __________.
Y a. inflatable buoyant apparatus type N b. buoyant apparatus type N c. life float type N d. Any of the above types are acceptable. 1322: How should the lifeboat sea painter be rigged?
N a. Spliced into the ring on the stem post Y b. Secured to the inboard side of a forward thwart and led inboard of the falls N c. Secured by a toggle to the stem post and led outboard of the falls N d. Secured by a toggle around the outboard side of a forward thwart 1532: 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 which letter? (D005SA )
N a. A Y b. E N c. G N d. H 1533: Which statement is TRUE?
N a. You need not keep a record of ground garbage dumped into the sea more than 25 miles offshore. N b. You need not keep a record of garbage incinerated on the ship. N c. You must keep a record of the approximate weight of the garbage dumped. Y d. You must keep a record of garbage discharged in port to a shore facility. 1536: Which types of portable fire extinguishers are designed for putting out electrical fires?
N a. Foam and water (stored pressure) N b. Foam and carbon dioxide N c. Foam and dry chemical Y d. Dry chemical and carbon dioxide 1562: Drinking salt water will __________.
N a. protect against heat camps N b. prevent seasickness N c. be safe if mixed with fresh water Y d. dehydrate you 1691: When anchoring a small sailing vessel in rough weather, the best anchor line would be composed of __________.
N a. chain-wire N b. chain-manila Y c. chain-nylon N d. all chain 1756: Under federal regulations, what minimum level of Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) constitutes a violation of the laws prohibiting Boating Under the Influence of Alcohol (BUI) on commercial vessels?
N a. .18%BAC N b. .10%BAC N c. .06%BAC Y d. .04%BAC 1784: Which statement concerning GMDSS distress alerts is TRUE?
Y a. Information contained in a distress alert includes the name and position of the distressed vessel, and may include additional information such as the nature of the situation and what kind of assistance that may be required. N b. Distress alerts may be used to alert other vessels, including those in port, of existing navigational hazards. N c. Distress alerts may be used to alert other vessels, including those in port, of existing weather warnings. N d. A vessel in the vicinity of a distress situation may leave the area without notifying the RCC that is overseeing the operation. 1830: Your voyage planning indicates you will arrive at a waypoint in longitude 149°16.3'E at 0947 ZT on 3 March 1988. How should this date be entered into an AMVER report?
N a. 030947K MAR N b. 094703K Y c. 022347Z N d. 234703Z 1854: How is the Master or operator of a vessel required to keep the crew informed of the regulations concerning the discharging of garbage overboard?
N a. Give each crewmember a copy of ANNEX V of MARPOL. N b. Call an all hands meeting before sailing. Y c. Keep placards prominently posted. N d. Have each person read and sign a copy of the regulations. 2151: 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-0052
N a. Available GM 6.9 ft N b. Available GM 5.3 ft N c. Available GM 4.1 ft Y d. Available GM 3.8 ft 2414: The flash point of a product is 100°F. What can happen if it is heated above 110°F?
N a. It will boil off to the atmosphere. Y b. It may burn and explode if an ignition source is present. N c. It will become less volatile and easier to handle. N d. None of the above 2472: Which cargo grade(s) are permitted by regulations to be carried on a barge in tanks fitted only with gooseneck vents and flame screens?
N a. B only N b. B or C N c. C or D Y d. D or E 2510: Camphor oil is classified as a __________.
N a. Grade A flammable liquid N b. Grade C flammable liquid Y c. Grade D combustible liquid N d. Grade E combustible liquid 2720: To determine the pressure and temperature limitations under which LFG is required to be transported on a barge, you should look at the __________.
Y a. Certificate of Inspection N b. loading order N c. rules and regulations for tank vessels N d. tankerman's document 3033: The effects of free surface on initial stability depend upon the dimensions of the surface of the free liquids and the __________.
N a. volume of liquid in the tank Y b. volume of displacement of the vessel N c. location of the tank in the vessel N d. height of the center of gravity of the vessel 3169: Which license or document enable a person to serve as person in charge of a tank barge which is transferring cargo?
N a. Operator of Uninspected Towing Vessels Y b. Certified Tankerman N c. Able Seaman N d. Ordinary Seaman/Wiper 3221: A MODU with a displacement of 15,000 kips has a KG of 20 feet. A load of 300 kips is shifted from a VCG of 100 feet to a VCG of 10 feet. How far does the KG move?
N a. 0.2 foot downward N b. 0.2 foot upward Y c. 1.8 feet downward N d. 1.8 feet upward 3331: The stability which remains after a compartment is flooded is called __________.
N a. intact stability N b. initial stability N c. immersion stability Y d. damage stability 3454: A passenger vessel of 600 GT is required to have how many fire axes?
Y a. 6 N b. 4 N c. 2 N d. 1 3585: When a man who has fallen overboard is being picked up by a rescue boat, the boat should normally approach with the wind __________.
N a. astern and the victim just off the bow N b. ahead and the victim just off the bow N c. just off the bow and the victim to windward Y d. just off the bow and the victim to leeward 3728: 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. 3841: What is the change in the vertical moments for the DEEP DRILLER if 2.0 feet of ballast is transferred from a full ballast tank 3P to an empty ballast tank 10P?
N a. 43 ft-tons increase N b. 69 ft-tons decrease Y c. 556 ft-tons decrease N d. 5,575 ft-tons decrease 3873: On the DEEP DRILLER, among the starboard-side valves to open when deballasting from ballast tank 8S is valve __________.
N a. 7 N b. 8 Y c. 17 N d. 18 3932: You have hand launched an inflatable liferaft. What should be one of your FIRST actions after all persons have boarded the liferaft?
N a. Open the equipment pack. N b. Inflate the liferaft floor. N c. Decide on food and water rations. Y d. Cut the sea painter and clear the vessel. 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 4075: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Transit). What are the new vertical moments if the entire contents of Salt Water Ballast Tanks 1P and 1S are discharged?
N a. 12,662 ft-tons Y b. 794,346 ft-tons N c. 795,025 ft-tons N d. 795,704 ft-tons 4119: A large fire, involving class "A" material, has developed in the ship's galley. In combating this fire, you should __________.
N a. keep the galley door closed until all the class "A" material has been consumed by the fire N b. have a hose team cool the galley door, then open the door and extinguish the fire using a type B-II extinguisher Y c. cool adjoining horizontal and vertical surfaces before opening the galley door N d. advance the hose team into the galley without any preparatory action 4121: The DEEP DRILLER is observed to be level at a draft of 60.0 feet. At the same time, the calculated load form shows the displacement to be 17,845 long tons, total longitudinal moments 51,466 foot-tons, and total transverse moments -10,000 foot-tons. What is the weight of the missing load?
N a. 220.7 long tons N b. 235.3 long tons N c. 253.7 long tons Y d. 272.7 long tons 4283: When underway at a draft of 10.5 feet in a severe storm, the COASTAL DRILLER has a maximum allowed KG of __________.
Y a. 40 feet N b. 50 feet N c. 55 feet N d. 65 feet 4527: The sounding for Drill Water Tank #18 for the Coastal Driller is 1.25 feet. It is decided to fill the tank. What is the vertical center of gravity for the added liquid?
Y a. 3.13 feet N b. 2.50 feet N c. 1.87 feet N d. 0.63 foot 5113: A tropical storm is building strength some distance from your MODU. Waves are coming from the east, with periods increasing from 5 seconds to 15 seconds. The swell is from the east. Where was the storm when these new swells were generated?
N a. To the north of you N b. To the south of you Y c. To the east of you N d. To the west of you 5308: Your drafts are: FWD 17'-09", AFT 21'-03". What is the KM based on the tables in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book?
Y a. 25.7 feet N b. 26.0 feet N c. 26.4 feet N d. 26.8 feet 5354: You are scheduled to load 3200 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.
N a. 17'-00" N b. 16'-10" N c. 16'-07" Y d. 16'-04" 5837: What could cause a significant difference between actual chain tension and the tension measured by the tensiometer?
N a. The type of anchor and mooring line being used N b. The type of bottom in which the MODU is anchored N c. A significant difference between air and water temperature Y d. The chain contacting a chock or fairlead between the tensiometer and the lower swivel fairlead 6127: On offshore drilling units, the minimum number of persons required to be trained in the use of fireman's outfits is __________.
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 6245: On board a mobile offshore drilling unit, the key to the most rapid and effective response to a man overboard situation is __________.
Y a. well-conducted drills N b. a dedicated crew N c. good equipment N d. good communication 6527: On the cargo manifest, the gross weight of a box containing cargo is the weight of the __________.
N a. cargo N b. box Y c. cargo and box N d. rate weight 6711: Immersion suits must be stowed __________.
N a. in the pilothouse N b. on top of lockers Y c. where readily accessible N d. on open deck areas 6805: The record of tests and inspection of fire fighting equipment on board a MODU must include __________.
Y a. the name of the person conducting the test N b. the weight of the charge N c. recommendations for the next test N d. All of the above 7587: The geometric center of the underwater volume is known as the __________.
N a. center of flotation N b. tipping center N c. center of gravity Y d. center of buoyancy 7843: After putting on a self-contained breathing apparatus, you open the air supply and hear a continuous ringing of a bell. What does this mean?
N a. The unit is working properly. N b. The face mask is not sealed properly. Y c. The air bottle needs to be refilled. N d. The air supply hose has a leak. 8307: The sense of smell cannot be depended upon to detect H2S because __________.
N a. it has a smell similar to petroleum products N b. hydrogen sulfide gas is odorless Y c. the sense of smell is deadened by the gas N d. it is better to rely on eye irritation as a detector 8431: The International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificate required by MARPOL is issued to U.S. flag MODUs by the __________.
N a. International Maritime Organization Y b. U.S. Coast Guard N c. American Bureau of Shipping N d. Environmental Protection Agency 8563: How often must CO2 systems be inspected to confirm cylinders are within 10% of the stamped full weight of the charge?
N a. quarterly N b. semiannually Y c. annually N d. biannually 8631: What is the new location of the longitudinal center of gravity if 200 short tons are discharged from 30 feet forward of amidships on a MODU with LCG 1.5 feet forward of amidships, and displacement 9,000 short tons?
N a. 0.88 foot forward of amidships Y b. 0.85 foot forward of amidships N c. 0.82 foot forward of amidships N d. 0.79 foot forward of amidships 9233: A ballast tank in a floating MODU has a maximum FSML of 7,000 ft-long tons. If the tank is converted to drill water storage, what would be the new maximum FSML?
N a. 7,179 ft-long tons N b. 7,000 ft-long tons Y c. 6,825 ft-long tons N d. 2,125 ft-long tons 9375: After extinguishing a paint locker fire using the fixed CO2 system, the next action is to have the space __________.
N a. opened and burned material removed Y b. left closed with vents off until all boundaries are cool N c. checked for oxygen content N d. doused with water to prevent reflash