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170: In order to minimize the effects of a tender vessel, when carrying a cargo of lumber, you should __________.
N a. maximize your deck load N b. distribute lumber so that those stowing most compactly per unit of weight are in the upper holds Y c. place the heaviest woods in the lower holds N d. keep the vessel's frame spaces free from lumber 173: While adrift in an inflatable liferaft in hot, tropical weather __________.
N a. the canopy should be deflated so that it will not block cooling breezes N b. the pressure valve may be periodically opened to prevent excessive air pressure Y c. deflating the floor panels may help to cool personnel N d. the entrance curtains should never be opened 239: Which statement about the free surface correction is TRUE?
N a. It is added to GM at light drafts and subtracted at deep drafts. N b. It is increased if the slack tank is not on the centerline. N c. It is decreased if the slack tank is below the KG of the vessel. Y d. The correction decreases as the draft increases due to loading dry cargo. 302: If you are fighting a fire below the main deck of your vessel, which action is most important concerning the stability of the vessel?
N a. Shutting off electricity to damaged cables Y b. Pumping fire-fighting water overboard N c. Maneuvering the vessel so the fire is on the lee side N d. Removing burned debris from the cargo hold 590: The distance between the waterline of a vessel and the main deck is called __________.
N a. draft Y b. freeboard N c. buoyancy N d. camber 780: The change in trim of a vessel may be found by __________.
Y a. dividing the trim moments by MT1 N b. subtracting the LCF from the LCB N c. looking at the Hydrostatic Properties Table for the draft of the vessel N d. dividing longitudinal moments by the displacement 793: Which of the following represents the maximum percent of oxygen, by volume, required to be achieved by a ship's inert gas system, prior to the commencement of crude oil tank washing?
N a. 6% Y b. 8% N c. 10% N d. 12% 877: A marine chemist issues gas free certificates and is certified by the __________.
N a. Mine Safety Appliance Association N b. American Chemical Society N c. Marine Chemists Association Y d. National Fire Protection Association 881: You should FIRST treat a simple fracture by __________.
N a. attempting to set the fracture Y b. preventing further movement of the bone N c. applying a tourniquet N d. alternately applying hot and cold compresses 932: Portable CO2 fire extinguishers should NOT be used to inert a space containing flammable liquids due to the danger of __________.
N a. the CO2 being inhaled by personnel N b. reflash of burning liquids N c. vapor condensation on the extinguisher Y d. the discharge causing a static spark 951: If a crewman suffers a second-degree burn on the arm, you should __________.
N a. drain any blisters N b. apply antiseptic ointment N c. scrub the arm thoroughly to prevent infection Y d. immerse the arm in cold water 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 1054: By day, the signal meaning, "This is the best place to land" is a __________.
N a. vertical motion of a red flag Y b. vertical motion of a white flag or the arms N c. white smoke signal N d. white star rocket 1114: The National Weather Service differentiates between small craft, gale, whole gale, and hurricane warnings by the __________.
N a. amount of rain forecasted N b. wave heights forecasted N c. amount of cloud cover forecasted Y d. wind speed forecasted 1179: Storage batteries on "T-Boats" must be located __________.
N a. in sight of the main engine(s) Y b. in a tray lined with suitable material that resists damage from the electrolyte N c. in locked closets with restricted ventilation N d. near the bilge to lower the center of gravity and improve stability 1257: Providing you are not sailing in the Red Sea or another special area as listed in ANNEX V of MARPOL, how many miles from land must you be to throw garbage including bottles, rags, and glass that has not been ground up into the sea?
N a. 3 nm N b. 6 nm Y c. 12 nm N d. 25 nm 1598: On board a small passenger vessel connections to electric conductors MUST be __________.
Y a. made within enclosures N b. served and parceled N c. installed only by a licensed marine electrician N d. Be inspected annually 1661: What is the maximum number of crew members that may be berthed in one room aboard your cargo vessel?
N a. Two Y b. Four N c. Six N d. Eight 1839: A sailing vessel with the wind coming from 020° relative would be __________.
Y a. coming about N b. close hauled on the port tack N c. running before the wind N d. on a broad reach on the starboard tack 1842: How many VHF Survival Craft Transceivers are required aboard passenger ships?
N a. 2 Y b. 3 N c. 4 N d. 5 1846: You are under sail on a close reach, and the wind is steady. While steady on course, you reef the mainsail and your speed slows. The apparent wind __________.
N a. is unchanged N b. increases and draws aft N c. increases and draws forward Y d. decreases and draws aft 1872: Your vessel displaces 641 tons. The existing deck cargo has a center of gravity of 3.6 feet above the deck and weighs 36 tons. If you load 22 tons of ground tackle with an estimated center of gravity of 2.0 feet above the deck, what is the final height of the CG of the deck cargo?
N a. 2.33 feet N b. 2.55 feet N c. 2.77 feet Y d. 2.99 feet 1925: A construction portfolio prepared for each new offshore drilling unit must be approved by the __________.
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. National Cargo Bureau Y c. U.S. Coast Guard N d. Minerals Management Service 1950: The lifesaving equipment on all vessels shall be __________.
N a. inspected weekly N b. stowed in locked compartments Y c. readily accessible N d. tested yearly 2017: A shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan is required of __________.
N a. all vessels, regardless of size and commercial application N b. any barge or ship constructed or operated in such a manner that no oil in any form can be carried aboard Y c. an oil tanker of 150 gross tons and above, or other ship of 400 gross tons and above N d. an oil tanker of 400 gross tons and above, or other ships of 150 gross tons and above 2028: Your drafts are: FWD 6'-01", AFT 6'-10". From past experience, you know that the vessel will increase her draft 1 inch for every 6 tons loaded. There is rig water on board and 11 tons of deck cargo. How many more tons of cargo can be loaded and still maintain the same trim? (D037DG )
N a. 6 tons Y b. 12 tons N c. 18 tons N d. 24 tons 2170: You have approximately 60 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 8 feet? (total displacement is 960 tons)
N a. 0.6 foot Y b. 0.5 foot N c. 0.4 foot N d. 0.3 foot 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 2611: The central longitudinal structural hull strength member of the lower hulls of semisubmersible MODU's is called the __________.
N a. stress plate Y b. keel N c. rider plate N d. main beam 2612: What is NOT listed as a synonym for crude oil in the Chemical Data Guide?
N a. Rock oil N b. Mineral oil N c. Seneca oil Y d. Earth crude 2740: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 19'-06.6", AFT 20'-05.6". Cargo was loaded and discharged as shown. Use sheet 2 in the white pages of The Stability Data Reference book to determine the final drafts. ST-0079
Y a. FWD 20'-06", AFT 21'-02" N b. FWD 18'-06", AFT 19'-09" N c. FWD 18'-10", AFT 20'-05" N d. FWD 20'-03", AFT 21'-05" 2896: Your vessel is certificated to carry 50 persons. You are required to have __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. 50 adult life jackets N b. 40 adult life jackets and 10 child life jackets Y c. 50 adult life jackets and 5 child life jackets N d. 50 adult life jackets and 2 child life jackets 2967: When a wind force causes a floating MODU to heel to a static angle, the __________.
N a. centers of buoyancy and gravity are in the same vertical line Y b. righting moment equals the wind-heeling moment N c. downflooding point is below water N d. deck-edge immersion occurs 3069: Unless otherwise stated, the term "approved" applied to a vessel's equipment, means approved by the __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. Congress of the United States Y c. Commandant of the Coast Guard N d. Board of Fire Underwriters 3151: The DEEP DRILLER, while loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), suffers severe damage to the starboard aft column below the waterline. You should pump from tank __________.
N a. C1S Y b. 9S N c. 2P N d. 2S 3166: You are underway with a tow consisting of six barges containing hazardous chemicals. Which statement is FALSE concerning a cargo information card?
N a. It must be carried in the pilothouse, readily available for each chemical carried. Y b. It must be posted on the lead barge of the tow only. N c. It must be posted on each barge on the tow. N d. It contains information on procedure for spills or leaks. 3424: 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-0128
N a. 1920 tons N b. 1280 tons Y c. 895 tons N d. 720 tons 3522: You are on a Mariner class cargo vessel. Your drafts are: FWD 21'-04", AFT 23'-04". You wish to increase the calculated GM of 4.8' to 5.8'. What tanks should you ballast? (Use the white pages in the Stability Data Reference Book.)
N a. Tanks: DB2, DB6 N b. Tanks: DB6, DT7 Y c. Tanks: DB4, DB7 N d. Tanks: DB2, DB5 3781: What is the weight of barite in P-tank #4 of the DEEP DRILLER if the ullage is 3.4 feet?
N a. 11.5 long tons N b. 16.6 long tons N c. 54.2 long tons Y d. 78.2 long tons 3823: What is the change in vertical moments for the DEEP DRILLER if 103.48 long tons of ballast is discharged from a full ballast tank 1P?
N a. 6,707 foot-tons decrease N b. 4,984 foot-tons decrease Y c. 1,914 foot-tons decrease N d. 155 foot-tons decrease 3965: In the DEEP DRILLER, the transverse and longitudinal free surface moments for entry into the daily load form are obtained __________.
Y a. from tank tables N b. by multiplying displacement by the free surface correction N c. by dividing by displacement N d. by dividing by the free surface correction 4062: The owner or Master of a towing vessel that is operating within a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) area must report all of the following to VTS as soon as practicable EXCEPT ___________ .
N a. any malfunction of propulsion machinery, steering gear, radar, gyrocompass or depth-sounder, if installed N b. shortage of personnel, lack of charts, maps or other required publications Y c. the type of license he/she holds and its serial number N d. any characteristics of the vessel that affect its maneuverability 4074: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 08'-11.5", AFT 15'-11.5". Upon completion of loading and bunkering the items listed will be on board. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the minimum GM required to meet a one compartment standard. ST-0153
N a. 2.20 feet N b. 2.00 feet Y c. 1.80 feet N d. 1.65 feet 4110: 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?
N a. Subchapter W Y b. Subchapter T N c. Subchapter I N d. Subchapter E 4230: You are loading in a port subject to the tropical load line mark and bound for a port subject to the winter load line mark. You will enter the summer zone after steaming six days. You will enter the winter zone after an additional three days. You will consume 28 tons of fuel, water, and stores per day. The hydrometer reading at the loading pier is 1.020, and the average TPI is 46. What is the minimum freeboard required at the start of the voyage? (Get Table Data)
N a. 61.4 inches Y b. 64.5 inches N c. 70.6 inches N d. 77.5 inches 4285: During an ocean tow when the winds are less than 70 knots, the maximum allowable KG for the COASTAL DRILLER is __________.
N a. 38.75 feet N b. 42.00 feet N c. 44.00 feet Y d. 65.00 feet 4587: The COASTAL DRILLER, while drilling, has a total weight of 15,400 kips. The LCG is 120.00 feet AF0, and the TCG is -0.5 feet to port of the centerline. What is the bow leg reaction?
N a. 4,737 kips N b. 4,916 kips Y c. 5,063 kips N d. 5,145 kips 4607: On the COASTAL DRILLER, the level of water in each of two pump bilge pits is monitored by hydrostatic alarm switches connected to a remote panel located in the __________.
N a. OIM's quarters Y b. OIM's office N c. control house N d. SCR room 5276: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has drafts of: FWD 18'-07", AFT 23'-03". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts if you ballast the forepeak with 92 tons of seawater.
Y a. FWD 19'-04.9", AFT 22'-08.7" N b. FWD 19'-05.4", AFT 22'-08.0" N c. FWD 19'-05.7", AFT 22'-07.7" N d. FWD 19'-06.3", AFT 22'-07.1" 5421: The COASTAL DRILLER, loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #3 (Drilling), discharges the bulk in Bulk Tanks 1 and 2. What is the new TCG?
N a. -1.61 feet N b. -1.58 feet N c. 0.43 feet Y d. 0.99 feet 5753: The length of chain between the anchor and the end of the pendant line is called the __________.
N a. pigtail chain N b. thrash chain Y c. crown chain N d. wear chain 6157: Smoking in bed on a MODU is prohibited __________.
Y a. at all times N b. during evening hours N c. unless another person is present N d. during drilling operations 6193: What is best suited for fighting a fire in a ballast control room?
N a. Automatic sprinkler system N b. Steam smothering system N c. Dry chemical system Y d. Carbon dioxide system 6257: If there are a number of survivors in the water after abandoning a MODU, they should __________.
N a. tie themselves to the unit so they won't drift with the current Y b. form a small circular group to create a warmer pocket of water in the center of the circle N c. send the strongest swimmer to shore for assistance N d. form a raft by lashing their life preservers together 6731: During the required periodic abandon ship drill aboard a MODU, each person not assigned duties in the muster list is __________.
N a. instructed in the use of portable fire extinguishers N b. shown a video demonstrating lifeboat launching Y c. instructed in the use of life jackets N d. not required to attend the boat drill 6943: A written report of casualty to a MODU shall be made __________.
N a. within 12 hours of the casualty N b. to the Commandant of the Coast Guard Y c. on Form CG 2692 N d. only if the damage exceeds $1,500 7667: Subtracting GM from KM yields __________.
N a. BL N b. GM N c. FS Y d. KG 8193: In a severe storm while elevated, the drilling loads on the COASTAL DRILLER must be considered as __________.
N a. hook loads N b. setback loads N c. rotary loads Y d. variable loads 8281: In storm conditions, when the DEEP DRILLER is in 600 feet water depth, and the high-line tension (HLT) is 350 kips, completely slacking the two leeward mooring line tensions reduces the HLT to __________.
N a. 375 kips Y b. 275 kips N c. 245 kips N d. 220 kips 8771: Hydrogen sulfide in explosive concentrations has been detected on the drill floor. The abandon rig signal has been sounded. To evacuate the rig, the crew should use __________.
N a. all survival capsules and liferafts N b. only the leeward survival capsules and liferafts Y c. only the windward survival capsules N d. only the windward liferafts