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212: In the navigable waters of the United States, Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 is NOT applicable to a(n) __________.
N a. recreational yacht N b. uninspected towing vessel N c. uninspected passenger vessel under 100 GT Y d. U.S. government vessel in non-commercial service 258: In any major injury to a person, first aid includes the treatment for the injury and __________.
N a. application of CPR N b. removal of any foreign objects N c. administration of oxygen Y d. for traumatic shock 358: When treating a person for third-degree burns, you should __________.
N a. submerge the burn area in cold water N b. make the person stand up and walk to increase circulation Y c. cover the burns with thick, sterile dressings N d. break blisters and remove dead tissue 363: You are in a lifeboat in a heavy sea. Your boat is dead in the water and unable to make way. To prevent broaching, you should __________.
N a. take no action, broaching is recommended in a heavy sea Y b. put out the sea anchor N c. put out the sea painter N d. fill the bottom of the boat with about one foot of water to make it ride better 416: Under the regulations for cargo vessels, which statement is TRUE concerning fireman's outfits?
N a. If a vessel carries two outfits, they may be stored in the same location. Y b. Each fireman's outfit shall contain a flame safety lamp of an approved type. N c. Each fireman's outfit shall contain a fresh-air breathing apparatus. N d. All of the above 472: When the handle of an all-purpose nozzle is pulled all the way back, it will __________.
N a. produce high-velocity fog N b. produce low-velocity fog Y c. produce a straight stream N d. shut off the water 528: If a person gets something in his or her eye and you see that it is not embedded, you can __________.
N a. get them to rub their eye until the object is gone N b. remove it with a match or toothpick N c. remove it with a piece of dry sterile cotton Y d. remove it with a moist, cotton-tipped applicator 694: What is the international distress frequency for radiotelephones?
N a. 500 kHz N b. 1347 kHz Y c. 2182 kHz N d. 2738 kHz 875: How many bolts are required in a temporarily connected standard ANSI coupling?
N a. 2 Y b. 4 N c. 6 N d. 8 894: Signals between an icebreaker and an assisted vessel may NOT be given by __________.
N a. whistle N b. flag hoist N c. radiotelephone Y d. radiotelegraph 1015: Which group should be used to send the signal Longitude 109°34'West?
N a. D0934 N b. LO10934W Y c. G10934 N d. L10934 1272: When approaching a fire from windward, you should shield firefighters from the fire by using __________.
Y a. low-velocity fog N b. high-velocity fog N c. a straight stream of water N d. foam spray 1411: Which statement about entry into a space that has been sealed for a long time is TRUE?
Y a. A tank that has been used to carry hazardous liquids should be tested for oxygen content, toxicity, and explosive gases. N b. You can safely enter the space without a breathing apparatus if the oxygen content exceeds 14%. N c. The natural ventilation through the installed vents is sufficient to provide the proper oxygen content. N d. The heat of the sun on upper ballast tanks, such as in a bulk carrier, may generate carbon monoxide. 1694: When repairing a torn sail at sea, you should __________.
N a. use perfectly aligned stitches in old sail cloth so as to get the strain properly aligned N b. avoid using glued patches on old sail cloth Y c. be sure to orient the weave of the patch material, on large patches, in the same orientation as the sail cloth being repaired N d. All of the above 1815: The sails are properly set and trimmed. As a vessel heads up from a beam reach to close hauled the __________.
N a. speed increases N b. side slip decreases N c. heeling moment decreases Y d. apparent wind moves forward 1829: A sailing vessel with the wind coming from 220° relative would be __________.
N a. close hauled on the port tack N b. close hauled on the starboard tack N c. running before the wind Y d. on a broad reach 1956: You have 400 tons of below deck tonnage. There is no liquid mud aboard. If you have 225 tons of cargo above deck with a VCG above the deck of 3.4 feet, what is the maximum allowed VCG of the remainder of the deck cargo that is permitted? (D036DG )
N a. 1.96 feet Y b. 2.28 feet N c. 2.65 feet N d. 2.93 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 2409: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 14'-04", AFT 15'-02"; and the KG is 23.2 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 1.0 foot off the centerline.
N a. 9° Y b. 12° N c. 15° N d. 17° 2447: The connected joints of pipe, usually made of three joints of pipe approximately 90 feet long, racked in the derrick when making a trip are called a __________.
N a. string Y b. stand N c. joint N d. standpipe 2470: According to the Chemical Data Guide, propylene oxide is assigned a health hazard rating of 3,2,2. The last digit "2" of the rating means __________.
N a. chemical vapors will cause a slight smarting of the eyes or respiratory system if present in high concentrations N b. the chemical contains fairly severe skin irritants, causing second- and third-degree burns after a few minutes contact Y c. the chemical poison presents some hazard if it enters the body and typically has threshold limits of 100 to 500 ppm N d. the chemical is severely hazardous, usually having threshold limits below 10 ppm 2502: The international shore connection __________.
N a. permits discharge of waste oil Y b. allows hook up of fire hoses from a dock or another vessel N c. satisfies pollution prevention requirements N d. allows emergency use of the fire main for deballasting 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 2762: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 24'-04", AFT 25'-10"; and the KG is 23.5 feet. Use the selected stability curves in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the righting arm at 37° inclination.
N a. 1.9 feet Y b. 2.1 feet N c. 3.5 feet N d. 4.2 feet 2878: To prevent the spread of fire by conduction you should __________.
N a. remove combustibles from direct exposure Y b. cool the bulkheads around the fire N c. close all openings to the area N d. shut off all electrical power 3106: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has on board 5480 tons of cargo with an LCG-FP of 272.20 feet. See the distribution of the cargo to be loaded. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final LCG-FP of the cargo. ST-0105
N a. LCG-FP 272.2 feet N b. LCG-FP 268.3 feet Y c. LCG-FP 265.1 feet N d. LCG-FP 263.4 feet 3239: Your tow includes a loaded chlorine barge. After inspecting the tow, the mate reports that he hears a hissing sound coming from the safety valves. Where will you find information on emergency procedures concerning the uncontrolled release of cargo?
N a. Barge's Certificate of Inspection Y b. Cargo Information Card on your towboat N c. Cargo Manifest or loading paper N d. Dangerous Cargo Regulations 3342: How many type B-II hand portable fire extinguishers are required in the machinery space of an uninspected motor vessel with 1,400 BHP? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
Y a. 2 N b. 3 N c. 4 N d. 5 3388: A carburetor is required to have a safety device called a(n) __________.
N a. pressure release Y b. backfire flame arrestor N c. automatic shut off N d. flow valve 3445: The DEEP DRILLER, at a draft of 55 feet, has a KGT of 53.05 feet and TCG of 0.5 foot to starboard. What is the list angle?
N a. 2.0°Starboard Y b. 2.9°Starboard N c. 3.2°Starboard N d. 3.5° starboard 3472: If you find an inflatable liferaft container with the steel bands still in place around its case, you should __________.
N a. tell the Master Y b. leave the bands in place N c. tell the Mate N d. remove the bands yourself 3577: While being towed at a 19.5 foot draft, the DEEP DRILLER experiences single amplitude rolls of 10° with a period of 8 seconds. You should __________.
N a. continue towing operations at a 19.5 foot draft N b. ballast the rig to a 60 foot draft and continue towing operations Y c. ballast the rig to a 45 foot draft and check the vessel motions N d. alter course to bring the wind off the starboard beam 3660: How should the letter "W" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
N a. DUB A U Y b. WISS KEY N c. WI NE N d. WOO LF 3729: A crew member suffering from hypothermia should be given __________.
N a. a small dose of alcohol Y b. treatment for shock N c. a large meal N d. a brisk rub down 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 4167: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load form #3 (Preparing to Drill). If all the liquid mud (see table 8) is dumped, what would be the new metacentric height corrected for transverse free surface effects?
Y a. 11.26 feet N b. 10.07 feet N c. 9.67 feet N d. 8.30 feet 4270: Which statement about immersion suits is TRUE?
N a. The primary color of the suit's exterior may be red, orange or yellow. Y b. The suit must, without assistance, turn an unconscious person's mouth clear of the water within 5 seconds. N c. The suit is flameproof and provides protection to a wearer swimming in burning oil. N d. The suit may be stored in a machinery space where the ambient temperature is 160°F. 4341: The COASTAL DRILLER is elevated to an air gap of 25 feet in 250 feet of water. The current is 2 knots and the waves are 30 feet. The maximum leg reaction is 6,120 kips. What is the maximum wind for drilling operations?
N a. 100 knots N b. 70 knots N c. 60 knots Y d. 40 knots 4525: Preload tank 22B on the COASTAL DRILLER contains 5.0 feet of preload. It is decided to complete filling the tank. What is the TCG of the added liquid?
N a. 65.60 feet N b. 65.74 feet N c. 65.77 feet Y d. 65.83 feet 4734: Seawater may be used for drinking __________.
N a. if gathered during or immediately after a hard rain N b. at a maximum rate of two ounces per day Y c. under no conditions N d. after mixing with an equal quantity of fresh water 4785: What should you do with your emergency position indicating radio beacon if you are in a liferaft in a storm?
Y a. Bring it inside the liferaft and leave it on. N b. Bring it inside the liferaft and turn it off until the storm passes. N c. Leave it outside the liferaft and leave it on. N d. Leave it outside the liferaft but turn it off. 5057: A mobile offshore drilling unit under tow is approaching a fog bank. When should fog signals be started?
N a. When the towing vessel enters the fog N b. When the drilling rig enters the fog N c. When the towing vessel can no longer be seen from the rig Y d. Immediately 5153: A semisubmersible floating in sea water displaces 20,000 long tons. She has vertical moments of 1,000,000 foot-long tons. What is the change in KG if 500 long tons are placed aboard at a KG of 120 feet?
N a. 1.22 feet upward Y b. 1.71 feet upward N c. 1.75 feet upward N d. 2.93 feet upward 5501: What is a major disadvantage of Di-Lok chain compared with Oil Rig Quality (stud link) chain in floating drilling rig operations?
Y a. Shorter fatigue life N b. Higher weight N c. Lower strength N d. Greater expense 5858: Your drafts are: FWD 23'-03", AFT 27'-01". Use the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the MT1.
N a. 1050 foot-tons N b. 1065 foot-tons N c. 1090 foot-tons Y d. 1130 foot-tons 6091: Due to the hazards involved with Halon extinguishers on a MODU, the size II extinguisher may only be used __________.
Y a. outside N b. on class C fires N c. in an emergency N d. on class B fires 6123: On offshore drilling units, the minimum required number of fireman's outfits which must be carried is __________.
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 6265: During severe storms when survival becomes a major concern, it may become necessary to relieve high anchor tensions on the windward side of the unit by __________.
N a. deballasting the rig N b. ballasting the rig N c. paying out cable on the windward side Y d. paying out cable on the leeward side 6637: Of the required ring life buoys for a MODU, how many must be equipped with a water light?
N a. 1 N b. 2 Y c. 4 N d. 8 6793: The person on a MODU who is responsible for maintaining the engineering spaces in a clean and sanitary condition is the __________.
N a. Master, or person in charge Y b. Chief Engineer, or engineer in charge if no chief engineer is required N c. senior mechanic, or mechanic on duty if no senior mechanic designated N d. senior electrician, or electrician on duty if no senior electrician designated 6897: Who shall insure that all records required by regulations are retained on board a mobile offshore drilling unit involved in a casualty?
N a. Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection Y b. Owner N c. Pilot N d. Engineer 7131: A safety outlet is provided on the CO2 discharge piping to prevent __________.
N a. over pressurization of the space being flooded N b. rupture of cylinder due to temperature increase Y c. over pressurization of the CO2 discharge piping N d. flooding of a space where personnel are present 8415: The three conditions which cause engine shutdown are overspeed, low lube oil pressure, and __________.
N a. high lube oil pressure N b. high jacket water pressure Y c. high jacket water temperature N d. low jacket water pressure 8733: The DEEP DRILLER, loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), discharges a non-liquid load of 275.8 long tons from a position 130 feet above the keel, 40 feet forward of amidships, and 30 feet to port of the centerline. What is the new LCG?
N a. 0.59 foot Y b. 1.64 feet N c. 2.23 feet N d. 2.82 feet 8927: On the COASTAL DRILLER, placing the rotary 34 feet aft of the transom and two feet to starboard of the centerline, limits the maximum hook load to __________.
N a. 1000 kips Y b. 875 kips N c. 750 kips N d. 450 kips 9001: The difference between the starboard and port drafts caused by shifting a weight transversely is __________.
Y a. list N b. heel N c. trim N d. flotation 9087: No outlet on a fire hydrant may point above the horizontal in order to __________.
Y a. avoid kinking the hose N b. avoid personal injury during connection N c. make connecting easier N d. prevent spray on electrical equipment 9153: The two factors which make underwater hull repair of a MODU difficult are accessibility and the __________.
N a. availability of tools N b. shape of the hull Y c. pressure exerted by the water N d. threat of progressive flooding 9277: A floating jack-up with displacement of 15,000 kips has its LCG 108 feet aft of frame zero (AFO). If 400 kips are loaded at 120 feet AFO and 800 kips are loaded 150 feet AF0, what is the new LCG?
N a. 100.0 feet N b. 109.2 feet Y c. 110.4 feet N d. 119.2 feet 9457: The center of buoyancy is located at the __________.
N a. geometric center of the waterplane area N b. intersection of the vertical centerline and line of action of the buoyant force N c. center of gravity of the vessel corrected for free surface effects Y d. geometric center of the displaced volume