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112: Your small vessel is broken down and rolling in heavy seas. You can reduce the possibility of capsizing by __________.
Y a. rigging a sea anchor N b. constantly shifting the rudder N c. moving all personnel forward and low N d. moving all personnel aft 129: A life float on a fishing vessel must be equipped with __________.
N a. a righting line N b. red hand flares Y c. pendants N d. drinking water 246: On a vessel of 125,000 GT on an international voyage, how many international shore connection flange(s) must be provided?
Y a. 1 N b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 343: An emergency sea anchor may be constructed by using __________.
N a. a boat bucket N b. an air tank filled with water N c. an oar and canvas weighted down Y d. All of the above 354: The distress message of a ship should include considerable information which might facilitate the rescue. This information should __________.
N a. ALWAYS be included in the initial distress message N b. be sent to a Coast Guard station FIRST Y c. be transmitted as a series of short messages, if time allows N d. include the vessel's draft 369: A cargo vessel of 9,000 tons displacement is carrying a slack deep tank of molasses (SG 1.4). The tank measures 20 feet long and 30 feet wide. What will be the reduction in metacentric height due to free surface, with the vessel floating in sea water (SG 1.026)?
N a. .142 ft. N b. .177 ft. Y c. .195 ft. N d. .212 ft. 378: The FIRST treatment for a surface burn is to __________.
N a. wash the burned area with a warm soap and water solution Y b. flood, bathe, or immerse the burned area in cold water N c. cover the burned area with talcum powder and bandage it tightly N d. leave the burned area exposed to the atmosphere 541: The signal "AS" when used in signaling by the International Code of Signals means "________________".
N a. Over N b. Finished with transmission Y c. Wait N d. Repeat this signal 555: The transfer procedures for oil products are required to be posted __________.
N a. in the pilothouse N b. in the officer's lounge N c. in the upper pumproom flat Y d. where they can be easily seen or readily available 577: All towing vessels of 26 feet or longer while navigating are required to carry which item?
N a. At least two lifeboats Y b. A radiotelephone N c. A radio direction finder N d. None of the above 617: For the purposes of distress signaling, small passenger vessels that operate on runs of more than 30 minutes duration on lakes, bays and sounds, and river routes must carry __________.
N a. A radiotelephone Y b. Three hand red flare distress signals, and three hand orange smoke distress signals N c. A "Very" pistol and flare kit N d. An approved noise-making device 740: What is NOT a motion of the vessel?
N a. Pitch N b. Roll Y c. Trim N d. Yaw 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. 1016: What is the maximum length of time that distress flares are approved for?
N a. 1 and 1/2 years N b. 2 years Y c. 3 and 1/2 years N d. 5 years 1169: Your vessel's draft is 24'-06" forward and aft. The MT1 of your vessel is 1000 ft-tons. How many tons of cargo must be loaded in number 4 hold, which is 100 feet abaft the tipping center, if she is to have a 2 foot drag?
N a. 120 tons Y b. 240 tons N c. 300 tons N d. 480 tons 1177: You are on a supply run to an offshore drilling rig. On board is the cargo listed. What is the height above the main deck of the center of gravity of the cargo? ST-0030
N a. 1.20 feet N b. 1.64 feet Y c. 2.26 feet N d. 3.00 feet 1183: The engine in a covered lifeboat is fueled with __________.
N a. leaded gasoline N b. unleaded gasoline Y c. diesel oil N d. liquefied gas 1231: A "T-Boat" accident resulting in loss of life, serious injury or more than $25,000 property damage must be reported to __________.
N a. the Maritime Administration (MARAD) Y b. the Coast Guard N c. the owner or his insurance agent N d. All of the above 1294: According to the "T-Boat" regulations, the permanent marks placed on each side of a vessel forward, aft, and amidships to indicate the maximum allowable draft and trim are called __________.
Y a. loading marks N b. the air draft N c. depth marks N d. Plimsoll marks 1400: In rough weather, when a ship is able to maneuver, it is best to launch a lifeboat __________.
Y a. on the lee side N b. on the windward side N c. with the wind dead ahead N d. with the wind from astern 1487: A vessel's heavy displacement is 24,500 tons with light displacement of 13,300 tons. Fully loaded it carries 300 tons of fuel and stores. What is the vessel's deadweight?
N a. 10,900 tons Y b. 11,200 tons N c. 13,000 tons N d. 24,200 tons 1712: The gross weight of a fully charged CO2 cylinder is 80 lbs. When the bottle is empty it weighs 60 lbs. What is the minimum acceptable gross weight of the CO2 bottle before it should be recharged by the manufacturer?
N a. 55 lbs N b. 68 lbs Y c. 78 lbs N d. 82 lbs 1985: Each emergency generator on a mobile offshore drilling unit, when tested, must be run under a full load for at least __________.
N a. one hour Y b. two hours N c. ten hours N d. four hours 2062: You are running before the wind in a fresh breeze. The boom may be prevented from accidentally jibing by using a(n) __________.
N a. buntline N b. clewline N c. outhaul Y d. preventer 2103: All lifeboats, rescue boats, and rigid-type liferafts shall be stripped, cleaned, and thoroughly overhauled at least once every __________.
Y a. year N b. 18 months N c. two years N d. 30 months 2155: When sailing with the wind aft, a vessel may carry sails on both sides at the same time. The sails are __________.
Y a. wing and wing N b. luffed N c. reefed N d. cringled 2199: Your vessel displaces 564 tons. The existing deck cargo has a center of gravity of 1.5 feet above the deck and weighs 41 tons. If you load 22 tons of ground tackle with an estimated center of gravity of 2.5 feet above the deck, what is the final height of the CG of the deck cargo?
N a. 1.62 feet Y b. 1.85 feet N c. 2.10 feet N d. 2.46 feet 2258: According to the Chemical Data Guide, to what chemical family does 1,3 - pentadiene belong?
N a. Unsaturated hydrocarbons N b. Esters N c. Phosphorus Y d. Olefins 2288: A major health hazard of the product tert-butylamine is that it______.
N a. can be absorbed through the skin Y b. causes irreversible damage to eye tissue N c. is a very unstable product N d. All of the above 2475: Your fishing vessel is required to have a compass. It must also have a(n) __________.
Y a. deviation table N b. radar reflector N c. electronic position-fixing device N d. copy of the Sailing Directions 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 2527: 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-0070
N a. 1171.5 tons N b. 1311.0 tons Y c. 1503.0 tons N d. 1710.5 tons 2588: Which extinguishing agent is recommended in the Chemical Data Guide for use on a carbon disulfide fire?
N a. Alcohol foam Y b. Dry chemical N c. Chemical foam N d. Water fog 2668: As a vessel changes course to starboard, the compass card in a magnetic compass __________.
Y a. remains aligned with compass north N b. also turns to starboard N c. first turns to starboard then counterclockwise to port N d. turns counterclockwise to port 2729: You are approaching another vessel and see that it has the signal flag "O" hoisted. What is your next action?
N a. Proceed on present course and speed since the vessel is requesting a pilot. Y b. Attempt to call the vessel on VHF radiotelephone and begin a search because the vessel has a man overboard. N c. Attempt to call the vessel on VHF radiotelephone because it is disabled. N d. Approach with caution because the vessel is stopped and making no way through the water. 2964: Using the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book, determine the danger angle for permanent list if the KG is 22.2 feet and the drafts are: FWD 23'-06", AFT 24'-03".
Y a. 26° N b. 30° N c. 34° N d. 53° 3032: Controls for a fixed carbon dioxide system shall be mounted __________. (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
Y a. directly outside the space protected by the system N b. as near the gas cylinders as possible N c. in the pilothouse N d. on the main deck near the bow 3121: To prevent the spread of fire by conduction you should __________.
Y a. cool the bulkheads around the fire N b. remove combustibles from direct exposure N c. close all openings to the area N d. shut off all electric power 3290: On vessels that are required to have fixed carbon dioxide fire extinguishing systems, the controls to operate the system shall be installed in an accessible location __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
Y a. outside the space protected N b. inside the space protected N c. at the carbon dioxide cylinders N d. in a padlocked waterproof metal box 3442: When hanging off drill pipe in emergency situations aboard a MODU, the preferred location of the drill bit is __________.
N a. on bottom with the full drill string in tension N b. one stand (approximately 93 feet) off bottom Y c. no deeper than the shoe of the last casing set N d. as close to the surface as possible 3459: Using the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. Grand Haven, determine the amount of ballast required in tank No.1 (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 39.5 lbs.
N a. 155 tons each Y b. 170 tons each N c. 190 tons each N d. 200 tons each 4001: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling). What would be the new sum of longitudinal moments for Fuel Oil (Table 2) if the entire contents of Tank 4P are transferred to Tank 4S?
N a. 000 foot-tons N b. 3,992 foot-tons Y c. 7,984 foot-tons N d. 15,968 foot-tons 4021: A towing vessel's fire detection system may be certified to comply with the Coast Guard's towing vessel fire protection regulations by _________ .
N a. a Coast Guard inspector Y b. a registered professional engineer N c. the owner or Master of the vessel N d. a licensed electrician 4082: A towing vessel is NOT required to be fitted with radar if it is ____________ .
Y a. used solely for assistance towing N b. under 65 feet in length N c. used exclusively on the Western Rivers N d. pushing ahead 4193: While going on location in 250 feet water depth when the pitch angle of the COASTAL DRILLER is 2 degrees, the single amplitude pitch period should be longer than __________.
N a. 0.2 second N b. 0.4 second N c. 4.9 seconds Y d. 13.9 seconds 4234: Which type of fixed fire protection system is approved for use on board uninspected vessels? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. Dry chemical Y b. Water mist N c. Chemical foam N d. Steam smothering 5055: A mobile offshore drilling unit will show the day-shape in DIAGRAM 10 to indicate that it is __________.
N a. at anchor Y b. being towed N c. aground N d. drilling 5567: What is the most important difference between the bow type anchor shackle and the D-type anchor shackle?
N a. The bow type shackle provides a superior connection. N b. The D-type shackle is weaker than the bow type. Y c. The bow type shackle is weaker than the D-type. N d. The D-type shackle provides an inferior connection. 6594: How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 175-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 2500 brake horsepower?
N a. 2 Y b. 3 N c. 4 N d. 5 6695: Each buoyant work vest on a MODU must be __________.
Y a. Coast Guard approved N b. marked with the name of the unit N c. equipped with a water light N d. All of the above 7335: When making VHF radio calls to nearby stations, what level of transmitting power should you use?
Y a. Low power N b. Medium power N c. High power N d. Extra high power 7355: When do you use your FCC call sign when transmitting on channel 16?
N a. Only at the beginning of a transmission N b. Only in an emergency N c. Only if asked by the U.S. Coast Guard Y d. Always at the beginning and ending of a transmission 7685: The free surface corrections depend upon the dimensions of the surface of the free liquids and the __________.
N a. volume of liquid in the tank Y b. displacement of the MODU N c. location of the tank in the MODU N d. height of the center of gravity of the MODU 8557: Each fire pump on a MODU must have a pressure gauge located at __________.
Y a. the pump discharge N b. the manifold connection N c. each fire station discharge N d. the pump station 8655: While the DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in Sample Form #4 (Drilling), casing is accidentally dropped on the starboard side. Because the sounding level and starboard aft inclination are slowly increasing, you decide that tank 10S has minor damage. Among the possible corrective actions is __________.
N a. deballast from tank 9P N b. dump the mud N c. counterflood into 2P Y d. place a wooden plug into the vent of tank 10S 8657: While the DEEP DRILLER is operating as shown in Sample Form #4 (Drilling), casing is accidentally dropped over the port side. If the port aft inclination is slowly increasing, which tank is probably damaged?
Y a. 10P N b. 9P N c. 10S N d. 1P 8715: Starboard ballast pump #1 on the DEEP DRILLER has failed. To deballast from tank C2SA using starboard ballast pump #2, it is necessary to open the manual valve and which motor driven valves?
Y a. 15, 34, 35, 36, 46, 48 N b. 16, 27, 32, 35, 36, 48 N c. 15, 33, 43, 48 N d. 14, 34, 35, 36, 46, 48 9243: The DEEP DRILLER, while loaded as shown in the Sample Load #5, discharges 275.8 long tons. The resulting trim by the stern is 3 feet and list to port is 2 feet. What is the draft at the port aft draft mark?
N a. 43 feet 6 inches Y b. 45 feet 6 inches N c. 48 feet 0 inches N d. 49 feet 6 inches 9435: For an upright vessel, draft is the vertical distance between the keel and the __________.
Y a. waterline N b. freeboard deck N c. Plimsoll mark N d. amidships section 9706: Which of the following statements is/are FALSE in regard to Ro-Ro vessels' spaces that are "specially suitable for vehicles"?
N a. The spaces shall be fitted with an approved fire or smoke detecting system. Y b. The spaces shall NOT be fitted with fixed CO2 fire extinguishing systems. N c. The Commandant may permit the installation of an approved water sprinkler extinguishing system. N d. All of the above