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65: The most serious effect of trapped air in a diesel engine jacket water cooling system is that it __________.
Y a. accelerates erosion N b. reduces the effectiveness of chromate additives N c. can form pockets of high chemical concentrates N d. accelerates formation of sludge deposits 72: To disengage a survival craft suspended from the cable above the water, you must pull the safety pin and __________.
N a. pull the hook release handle Y b. pull the hook release handle and use the ratchet bar N c. use the ratchet bar and depress the retainer N d. pull the hook release handle and depress the retainer 190: Which technique could be used to give a more comfortable roll to a stiff vessel?
Y a. Concentrate weights on upper decks N b. Add weight near the centerline of the lower hold N c. Move weights lower in the ship N d. Ballast the peak tanks 327: The maneuvering information required to be posted in the wheelhouse must be based on certain conditions. Which of the following is NOT one of these conditions?
N a. The hull must be clean. N b. There must be calm weather-wind 10 knots or less and a calm sea. N c. There must be no current. Y d. The depth of the water must be at least one and one-half times the draft. 640: The volume of a vessel's intact watertight space above the waterline is its __________.
N a. free surface N b. marginal stability Y c. reserve buoyancy N d. freeboard 831: The spread of fire is prevented by __________.
N a. heating surfaces adjacent to the fire N b. leaving combustibles in the endangered area Y c. shutting off the oxygen supply N d. All of the above 1025: Which group should be used to send the signal "Latitude 73°25'North"?
N a. G17325N Y b. L7325N N c. LA7325N N d. N7325 1075: Prior to lowering the lifeboat, the most important item to check is the __________.
N a. oars N b. sail Y c. boat plug N d. life preservers 1331: A Certificate of Financial Responsibility attests that the vessel __________.
Y a. has financial backing to meet any liability resulting from the discharge of oil N b. has the minimum required amount of P & I and hull insurance N c. will assume the responsibility for any damage or loss to the shipper N d. has financial reserves to meet reasonable expected crew costs of an intended voyage 1489: The boat command that means complete the stroke and level the oars horizontally with the blades trimmed fore and aft is __________.
Y a. "Oars" N b. "Up oars" N c. "Way enough" N d. "Hold water" 1549: You are sailing in a strong wind and may accidentally jibe when __________.
N a. reaching N b. tacking Y c. running-free N d. in irons 1737: In order for combustion to occur inside a piping system such as a vapor collection header in a marine emission control system, there must be __________.
N a. fuel N b. oxygen N c. ignition Y d. All of the above 1855: An offshore drilling unit is required to carry on board an operations manual approved by the __________.
Y a. Coast Guard N b. National Cargo Bureau N c. Minerals Management Service N d. builder 2032: What is the primary hazard, other than fire damage, associated with a class C fire?
N a. Possibility of reflash Y b. Electrocution or shock N c. Explosion N d. Flashover 2128: Your drafts are: FWD 5'-08", AFT 6'-04". From past experience, you know that the vessel will increase her draft 1 inch for every 7 tons loaded. There is rig water on board and 10 tons of deck cargo. How many more tons of cargo can be loaded and still maintain the same trim? (D037DG )
N a. 14.8 tons N b. 18.0 tons Y c. 25.0 tons N d. 32.0 tons 2206: Which action will NOT reduce heeling of a vessel when sailing on a tack?
N a. Heading up until your sails begin to luff N b. Easing sheets N c. Reefing sails Y d. Changing to larger sails 2221: In heavy seas the helmsman should steer the survival craft __________.
Y a. into the seas N b. broadside to the seas N c. in the same direction as the seas N d. in a series of figure-eights 2278: A cargo of 75 tons is to be lifted with a boom located 50 feet from the ship's centerline. The ship's displacement including the suspended cargo is 6,000 tons and GM is 6 feet. The list of the ship with the cargo suspended from the boom will be __________.
N a. 5.00° N b. 5.40° Y c. 5.94° N d. 6.50° 2425: Every seaman injured on a fishing vessel must report the injury to the Master, individual in charge, or other agent of the employer __________.
N a. before the end of the voyage N b. no later than 24 hours after the vessel docks Y c. no later than 7 days after the injury occurred N d. only if the injury prevents him from working 2438: Your vessel's drafts are FWD 20'-08", AFT 23'-00". Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts if 95 tons of cargo are loaded 76 feet forward of amidships.
Y a. FWD 21'-01", AFT 22'-11" N b. FWD 20'-09", AFT 22'-09" N c. FWD 20'-09", AFT 23'-01" N d. FWD 20'-08", AFT 23'-00" 2751: The requirements for special welding procedures on a MODU must be contained in the __________.
N a. vessel plans N b. Coast Guard file Y c. construction portfolio N d. construction plans 3030: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid loading shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the KG of the liquid load. ST-0097
N a. 7.7 feet N b. 9.1 feet N c. 9.9 feet Y d. 10.6 feet 3039: What is a requirement for remote manual shutdown stations for internal combustion engine driven cargo pumps on tank barges?
Y a. They must be conspicuously marked. N b. They must be located at least 10 feet from the engine. N c. There must be at least two such shutdown devices. N d. The valve rods shall be fitted with stuffing boxes. 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 3245: The SS AMERICAN MARINER will sail with the load shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts. ST-0115
Y a. FWD 25'-02", AFT 29'-10" N b. FWD 25'-06", AFT 29'-06" N c. FWD 27'-10", AFT 26'-02" N d. FWD 29'-11", AFT 25'-04" 3267: A MODU displacing 30,500 long tons has a KG of 60 feet. A weight of 500 long tons is discharged from a VCG of 150 feet. What is the change in KG?
N a. 2.5 feet downward N b. 2.0 feet downward Y c. 1.5 feet downward N d. 1.0 foot downward 3324: How should cargo tank hatches be protected when the ullage opening is open and the tank NOT gas free?
N a. With gooseneck vents N b. With warning signs Y c. With flame screens N d. With pressure-vacuum relief valves 3488: Who should inspect and test an inflatable liferaft?
N a. The person in charge Y b. An approved servicing facility N c. Shipyard personnel N d. A certificated lifeboatman 3539: Using the Guidance Manual for Loading the M.V. Grand Haven, determine the amount of ballast required in tank No. 5 (P & S) to maintain drafts of 17'-00" forward and 22'-06" aft for a vessel loaded with grain which has a test weight of 33 lbs.
N a. 1010 tons each N b. 1025 tons each N c. 1050 tons each Y d. 1070 tons each 3541: The DEEP DRILLER as currently configured is limited to a maximum drilling depth of __________.
N a. 18,400 feet N b. 20,600 feet N c. 22,800 feet Y d. 25,000 feet 3571: The DEEP DRILLER is anchoring in 600 feet of water. In the absence of environmental forces, the mooring lines should be adjusted to __________.
N a. 245 kips Y b. 222 kips N c. 237 kips N d. 194 kips 3788: When you hear three short blasts on the ship's whistle and the same signal on the general alarm bells, you __________.
N a. are required to be at your liferaft Y b. are dismissed from drills N c. should point to the man overboard N d. should start the fire pump 3922: You have abandoned ship and are in an inflatable raft that has just inflated. You hear a continuous hissing coming from a fitting in a buoyancy tube. What is the cause of this?
N a. The saltwater is activating the batteries of the marker lights on the canopy. N b. The inflation pump is in automatic operation to keep the tubes fully inflated. N c. A deflation plug is partially open allowing the escape of CO2. Y d. Excess inflation pressure is bleeding off and should soon stop. 4029: Fire protection regulations for towing vessels allow you to use a nonmetallic flexible hose in fuel line installations under all of the following conditions EXCEPT when ___________ .
N a. used in lengths of not more than 30 inches N b. reinforced with wire braid N c. visible and easily accessible Y d. fitted with Coast Guard approved garden hose fittings 4114: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid loading shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the LCG-FP of the liquid load. ST-0155
N a. 229.8 ft Y b. 236.7 ft N c. 244.6 ft N d. 251.5 ft 4141: How much additional solid weight could be loaded at a VCG of 189.7 feet on the DEEP DRILLER while loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling)? Assume ballast added or discharged to maintain draft is done so at 15 feet above the baseline.
N a. 279.2 long tons Y b. 314.2 long tons N c. 404.2 long tons N d. 461.9 long tons 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 4336: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has on board 5486 tons of cargo with an LCG-FP of 277.84 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-0160
N a. LCG-FP 271.2 feet N b. LCG-FP 272.1 feet Y c. LCG-FP 273.6 feet N d. LCG-FP 274.6 feet 4555: The COASTAL DRILLER at a draft of 10.5 feet, transfers a portion of the on board liquids from full drill water tank #23 to empty drill water tank #24. What is the change in the free surface correction?
N a. 0.69 foot Y b. 0.44 foot N c. 0.34 foot N d. 0.22 foot 4595: 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 foot to port of the centerline. What is the starboard leg reaction?
N a. 4,956 kips N b. 5,063 kips Y c. 5,104 kips N d. 5,233 kips 4718: The Sailing Plan, required by vessels participating in AMVER, must be sent __________.
N a. prior to departure Y b. within a few hours before or after departure N c. within 12 hours of departure N d. within 24 hours of departure 5274: The type davits shown are __________. (D008SA )
N a. round-bar davits N b. radial davits Y c. gravity davits N d. quadrantal davits 5412: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to bunker with drafts of FWD 21'-04", AFT 26'-04". After all bunkers are on board, soundings indicate the tonnages shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the free surface correction. ST-0177
Y a. 0.62 foot N b. 0.80 foot N c. 0.85 foot N d. 0.99 foot 5933: Each fire hydrant must have at least one spanner and at least one __________.
Y a. hose rack or reel N b. all purpose nozzle N c. foam applicator N d. pick axe 6423: The most accurate method for measuring drilling mud required to fill the hole when drill stem is removed is by use of a __________.
N a. pit level change N b. pump stroke count Y c. trip tank N d. mud return flow indicator 6513: Consideration should be given in planning for the mooring orientation in a new location so that in adverse weather a crane is available to off-load the supply vessel on what side of the unit?
N a. Weather side Y b. Leeward side N c. Upwind side N d. Crosswind side 6617: On offshore drilling units, sleeping spaces for the regular personnel employed on board may not berth more than __________.
N a. two persons N b. three persons Y c. four persons N d. five persons 6807: The Master or person in charge of a MODU shall ensure the crane record book shows __________.
N a. the name of the crane operator N b. an entry each time the crane is used Y c. date and result of each rated load test N d. the time of day of the test 7056: Your drafts are: FWD 23'-03", AFT 27'-01". Use the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the vessels displacement if you are in fresh water.
N a. 12,550 tons Y b. 12,900 tons N c. 13,200 tons N d. 13,350 tons 7325: One method of reducing the length of radio transmissions without distorting the meaning of your words is by using __________.
N a. slang N b. secret codes Y c. procedure words N d. analogies 8257: When taking soundings on a floating MODU, the tape should be lowered and brought back quickly to __________.
N a. reduce the time the sounding tube is open N b. avoid creating a spark Y c. lessen the effect of roll or pitch on the reading N d. lessen the effect of heave on the reading 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 8513: An elevated jack-up weighs 14,000 kips. Its TCG is located 1.0 foot to port of the centerline. What would be the new TCG for the jack-up if the drill floor, weighing 700 kips, is skidded 10 feet to starboard?
N a. 9.00 feet starboard N b. 0.50 foot starboard Y c. 0.50 foot port N d. 1.0 foot port 8767: In securing deck loads for an ocean tow, drill pipe should be __________.
N a. galvanized to protect against corrosion N b. held in place with heavy materials such as spare pendant wire N c. limited to no more than five courses high Y d. provided with bulwarks at both ends of their bays 8823: The draft at the forward draft mark of a jack-up is 11 feet 3 inches while the draft at the aft draft mark is 12 feet 9 inches. The value of trim is __________.
N a. six inches to the stern Y b. 1 foot 6 inches to the stern N c. 3 feet to the stern N d. 24 feet to the stern 8837: A jack-up with a calculated moment to change list one inch (MCL1") of 1,200 foot-kips intends to transfer 100 kips of weight in a transverse direction. How far should the weight be transferred to change the draft on the port side from 11.5 to 11.0 feet?
N a. 12 feet N b. 48 feet N c. 120 feet Y d. 144 feet 8848: Enclosed lifeboats which have been afloat over a long period of time require __________.
N a. frequent opening of hatches to permit entry of fresh air Y b. regular checks of bilge levels N c. use of ear plugs to dampen engine noise N d. frequent flushing of the water spray system with fresh water 9275: A jack-up displacing 15,000 kips has a KG of 20 feet. The legs weighing 3,500 kips are lowered 100 feet. What is the new KG?
N a. 23.33 feet N b. 18.67 feet N c. 4.67 feet Y d. -3.33 feet 9367: A galley grease fire on the stove may be extinguished using_______.
N a. water N b. foam Y c. the range hood extinguishing system N d. fire dampers 9531: When the height of the metacenter is greater than the height of the center of gravity, the upright equilibrium position is stable and stability is __________.
N a. unstable N b. neutral N c. negative Y d. positive