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43: If an inflatable liferaft is overturned, it may be righted by __________.
N a. filling the stabilizers on one side with water N b. releasing the CO2 cylinder N c. pushing up from under one end Y d. standing on the inflating cylinder and pulling on the straps on the underside of the raft 97: The only portable electrical equipment permitted in a compartment which is not gas free is a lamp that is __________.
N a. battery fed N b. self-contained N c. approved explosion proof Y d. All of the above 195: As soon as the officer in charge of the vessel has taken steps to stop the discharge of oil or oily mixture into a U.S. harbor, what must he do FIRST?
N a. Rig a boom for recovery. Y b. Call the Coast Guard. N c. Alert the fire department. N d. Inform the Environmental Protection Agency. 217: Which item do you NOT have to provide for the Coast Guard representative at the time of a stability test?
Y a. A stability letter. N b. Tank sounding tables and draft mark locations. N c. Capacity plans showing the vertical and longitudinal centers of gravity of stowage spaces and tanks. N d. General arrangement plans of decks; holds and inner bottoms. 424: What would be used to call all stations in your vicinity by radiotelephone?
N a. Calling all stations Y b. Charlie Quebec N c. Alpha Alpha N d. Kilo 527: The VHF radiotelephone frequency designated to be used only to transmit or receive information pertaining to the safe navigation of a vessel is __________.
N a. 156.8 MHz (channel 16) N b. 156.7 MHz (channel 14) Y c. 156.65 MHz (channel 13) N d. 156.6 MHz (channel 12) 602: What does "EPIRB" stand for?
N a. Emergency Position Indicating Radar Buoy N b. Electronic Pulse Indicating Radio beacon Y c. Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacon N d. None of the above 768: Which statement is TRUE concerning carbon dioxide?
N a. It is heavier than air. N b. It is non-conductive. N c. It is used on class B and C fires. Y d. All of the above are true. 1106: On small passenger vessels, when may a flexible hose be used in gasoline or diesel fuel lines?
N a. In diesel installations only N b. In gasoline installations only Y c. In both diesel and gasoline installations N d. In neither diesel nor gasoline installations 1348: Dry chemical fire extinguishers are effective on which type(s) of fire?
N a. Burning oil N b. Electrical N c. Paint Y d. All of the above 1381: Large volumes of carbon dioxide are safe and effective for fighting fires in enclosed spaces, such as in a pumproom, provided that the __________.
N a. persons in the space wear gas masks N b. persons in the space wear damp cloths over their mouths and nostrils Y c. ventilation system is secured and all persons leave the space N d. ventilation system is kept operating 1652: An inland oil barge must have equipment available to remove an on-deck oil spill of at least __________.
Y a. one barrel N b. two barrels N c. five barrels N d. ten barrels 1711: Which precaution should be taken when testing a line throwing gun?
Y a. Never remove the line from the rocket. N b. Fire it at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the horizon. N c. Wear asbestos gloves. N d. All of the above 1771: The Sailing Plan, required by vessels participating in AMVER, should be sent __________.
N a. 24 hours prior to departure Y b. within a few hours before or after departure N c. 24 hours after departure N d. after the first position report 1929: Which statement concerning homing signals in the GMDSS is FALSE?
N a. A homing signal provides a bearing for rescue personnel to follow to the signal's SOURCE. Y b. A homing signal is detected by the COSPAS-SARSAT satellites. N c. A homing signal cannot be detected by a GPS receiver. N d. A homing signal may be transmitted by equipment attached to the survival craft. 1990: What product is considered a noxious liquid substance for regulatory purposes?
N a. Acetonitrile N b. Molten sulfur Y c. Dodecanol N d. Soybean oil 2070: You have 360 tons of below deck tonnage and 210 tons of above deck cargo on board. You must load 100 tons of liquid mud below deck. How much more deck cargo can you load? (See illustration D036DG, stability letter for M.V. Hudson.) (D036DG )
N a. 25 tons Y b. 65 tons N c. 95 tons N d. 175 tons 2165: A schooner is a fore-and-aft rigged vessel with __________.
N a. a single mast N b. two masts: with the mizzen stepped abaft the rudder post N c. two masts: with the mizzen stepped forward of the rudder post Y d. at least two masts: a foremast and a mainmast 2246: What would be classified as grade "C" petroleum product?
N a. Reid vapor pressure of 14 psia, flash point of 60°F. N b. Reid vapor pressure of 7 psia, flash point of 85°F. Y c. Reid vapor pressure of 5 psia, flash point of 70°F. N d. Reid vapor pressure above 8 1/2 psia but less than 14 psia. 2285: When retrieving the survival craft, the helmsman should instruct the crewman to __________.
N a. check the fuel level N b. open the doors N c. take the life preservers off Y d. check that hooks are fully locked in place 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 2670: According to the Chemical Data Guide, which material would corrode upon contact with aniline?
N a. Aluminum Y b. Copper N c. Nickel N d. Mild steel 2678: What happens to the pulling power of a winch when retrieving wire rope?
N a. It increases Y b. It decreases N c. It remains the same N d. It fluctuates, depending on the gearing system 2823: A vessel heading ESE is on a course of __________.
Y a. 112.5° N b. 135.0° N c. 157.5° N d. 180.0° 2921: A MODU is inclined at an angle of loll. In the absence of external forces, the righting arm (GZ) is __________.
N a. positive N b. negative Y c. zero N d. vertical 2958: The discharge side of every fire pump must be equipped with a __________.
N a. gate valve Y b. pressure gauge N c. check valve N d. strainer 3072: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has on board 6450 tons of cargo with an LCG-FP of 274.46 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-0101
N a. LCG-FP 272.6 feet Y b. LCG-FP 269.8 feet N c. LCG-FP 266.5 feet N d. LCG-FP 263.8 feet 3334: Inflatable liferafts are provided with __________.
N a. a portable radio N b. an oil lantern N c. canned milk Y d. a towing bridle 3420: How should the number "1" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
N a. OO-NO Y b. OO-NAH-WUN N c. NUM-EV-WUN N d. NEW-MAL-WON 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 3493: The longitudinal distance between draft marks for the DEEP DRILLER is __________.
N a. 122'-09" Y b. 164'-00" N c. 260'-00" N d. 260'-05" 3526: A message by flashing light consists of the call, the text, the ending, and the __________.
Y a. identity N b. time of origin N c. reply N d. procedure code 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 3668: 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-0146
N a. 920 tons N b. 1120 tons N c. 1245 tons Y d. 1545 tons 4089: Which piece of navigational safety equipment is NOT required on towing vessels over 12 meters in length, provided that the vessel remains within the navigable waters of the U.S.?
N a. VHF-FM radio(s) Y b. LORAN-C or GPS receiver N c. Charts or maps of the areas to be transited N d. Searchlight 4165: 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 height of the transverse metacenter?
N a. 61.19 feet N b. 62.80 feet N c. 62.99 feet Y d. 62.94 feet 4282: Your drafts are: FWD 6'-01", AFT 6'-05". From past experience, you know that the vessel will increase her draft 1 inch for every 5 tons loaded. There is rig water on board and 15 tons of deck cargo. How many more tons of cargo can legally be loaded and still maintain the same trim? (D037DG )
Y a. 10 tons N b. 20 tons N c. 35 tons N d. None 4505: The height of the longitudinal metacenter of the COASTAL DRILLER at a displacement of 13,810 kips is __________.
N a. 256.51 feet Y b. 255.11 feet N c. 254.60 feet N d. 253.20 feet 4625: The order to abandon a MODU should only be given by the __________.
Y a. Offshore Installation Manager N b. Barge Engineer N c. Ballast Control Operator N d. Rig Safety Supervisor 4627: On the COASTAL DRILLER, except when pumping from a tank, the bilge system valves should be __________.
N a. cracked open N b. in the check-stop position N c. opened for draining Y d. closed 5101: When a marine surveyor is employed to assist in the move of a mobile offshore drilling unit, he __________.
N a. becomes responsible for the safe movement of the rig N b. relieves the Offshore Installation Manager at the moment the rig is free from the bottom N c. must be designated as the person in charge of the rig Y d. is a specialist who is hired to provide advice and guidance on aspects of the move 5407: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #2 (Preload). What would be the LCG if the preload is dumped and the cantilever and drill floor are skidded aft, placing the rotary 34 feet aft of the transom?
N a. 114.06 feet AFO N b. 119.44 feet AFO N c. 123.75 feet AFO Y d. 125.91 feet AFO 5497: Which grade of anchor chain is generally used on floating drilling vessels?
N a. Grade 1 N b. Grade 2 Y c. Oil Rig Quality (stud link) N d. 303S 5806: Damage stability is the stability __________.
N a. which exists when the wind speed is less than 50 knots N b. before collision Y c. after flooding N d. at the maximum load 5958: You are wearing a breathing apparatus inside a tank. How many tugs on the lifeline should you give to indicate that you are advancing?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 6013: On a MODU, size III, IV, and V extinguishers are considered __________.
N a. hand portable N b. all purpose N c. fixed extinguishers Y d. semi-portable 6055: How often are fire hoses required to be tested on a mobile offshore drilling unit?
N a. Once a week N b. Once a month Y c. Once a year N d. During each drill 6305: When dragging of an anchor occurs, you must back it up with a piggyback (backing) anchor or __________.
N a. reduce the riser tension Y b. reposition it at a greater range N c. change the winch N d. change the anchor heading 6685: On a MODU, when may a work vest be substituted for a required life preserver?
N a. To replace a damaged life preserver N b. For use during fire drills N c. For use during boat drills Y d. At no time 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 6895: Who is responsible for reporting a casualty to a mobile offshore drilling unit?
N a. The pilot Y b. The owner N c. The surveyor N d. The engineer 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 7577: The value of the maximum righting arm depends on the position of the center of buoyancy and the __________.
N a. longitudinal center of gravity N b. transverse center of gravity N c. downflooding angle Y d. vertical location of the center of gravity 8045: At an angle of loll, the righting moment is __________.
N a. maximum N b. negative N c. positive Y d. zero 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 9282: There is a fire aft aboard your vessel. To help fight the fire, you should put the __________.
N a. wind off either beam N b. stern into the wind and increase speed Y c. bow into the wind and decrease speed N d. stern into the wind and decrease speed 9321: In battery charging rooms, exhaust ventilation should be provided __________.
N a. at the lowest point N b. near the batteries Y c. at the highest point N d. only when charging is in progress 9341: Dry chemical extinguishers may be used on what class of fires?
N a. A only N b. B only N c. B and C only Y d. A, B or C as marked on the extinguisher 9465: When inclined to an angle of list, the value of the righting arm is __________.
N a. negative Y b. zero N c. positive N d. maximum 9557: Longitudinal moments are obtained by multiplying a vessel's weight and its __________.
N a. VCG or KG N b. LCB Y c. LCG N d. TCG