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137: The officer responsible for the sanitary condition of the engineering department is the __________.
N a. Master N b. Chief Mate Y c. Chief Engineer N d. First Assistant 161: 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-0003
N a. 2.15 feet N b. 1.83 feet N c. 1.64 feet Y d. 1.19 feet 347: The danger of a charged hose left unattended on deck with the nozzle open is __________.
N a. the hose could burst Y b. the nozzle end will whip about causing damage or injury N c. water damage to vessel's cargo or structure N d. personnel might trip over the hose 559: The maximum draft of the SS AMERICAN MARINER cannot exceed 28'-08" in order to cross a bar. The present drafts are: FWD 28'-00", AFT 29'-00". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the minimum amount of sea water to ballast the forepeak to achieve this condition.
N a. 44.4 tons N b. 58.0 tons Y c. 76.7 tons N d. 116.0 tons 623: In how many locations must lifeboats be installed on a mobile offshore drilling unit?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 660: Reserve buoyancy is __________.
Y a. the watertight part of a vessel above the waterline N b. the void portion of the ship below the waterline which is enclosed and watertight N c. transverse watertight bulkheads N d. a measure of metacentric height 663: Stretchers are fitted in lifeboats to provide a __________.
N a. place for people to lie down N b. means for rigging the sail Y c. place for rowers to brace their feet N d. suitable means for water to drain below the footings 781: How is the external flotation bladder of an immersion suit inflated?
N a. It is inflated by a small CO2 bottle that is automatically tripped when the front zipper is at the top of the zipper track. N b. It is inflated by a small CO2 bottle that is manually tripped. Y c. It is inflated by blowing through an inflation tube. N d. It inflates by sea water bleeding into the flotation bladder and reacting with a chemical therein. 1002: How do you operate a portable CO2 fire extinguisher?
N a. Point the horn down. N b. Turn cylinder upside-down. N c. Break the rupture disc. Y d. Pull pin, squeeze grip. 1003: You are on a vessel that has a metacentric height of 4 feet, and a beam of 50 feet. What can you expect the rolling period of the vessel to be?
N a. 10.0 seconds N b. 10.5 seconds Y c. 11.0 seconds N d. 11.5 seconds 1063: Gasoline tank vent lines on board small passenger vessels must be fitted with removable flame screens __________.
N a. and 30 square inches of louvers N b. three inches in diameter with a check valve to prevent water from entering in heavy weather N c. three inches in circumference inside the fill pipe Y d. consisting of a single screen of at least 30 X 30 mesh, corrosion resistant wire 1149: If the metacentric height is small, a vessel will __________.
Y a. be tender N b. have a quick and rapid motion N c. be stiff N d. yaw 1223: The survival craft carried aboard a commercial fishing vessel must safely accommodate __________.
Y a. all of the people aboard N b. the number of people required by the certificate of inspection N c. the entire crew N d. None of the above are correct. 1305: When backing a motor propelled lifeboat (right-hand propeller) with the rudder amidships, the stern will back __________.
N a. straight Y b. to port N c. to starboard N d. None of the above 1447: Why is carbon dioxide (CO2) better than dry chemical for fighting a class "C" fire?
N a. The dry chemical is a conductor. Y b. The dry chemical leaves a residue. N c. CO2 will not dissipate in air. N d. It takes smaller amounts of CO2 to cover the same area. 1470: If your vessel has a list to port due to negative GM and off-center weight, the first corrective measure you should take is to __________.
N a. move port-side main-deck cargo to the starboard side Y b. fill the starboard double-bottom N c. pump water from the port double-bottom to the starboard double-bottom N d. pump water from the port double-bottom over the side 1798: The combined fan discharge rate in an inert gas system is related to the __________.
N a. shoreside loading rate Y b. cargo pump discharge rate N c. boiler forced draft fan rate N d. size of the largest cargo tank 1814: Your vessel displaces 840 tons and measures 146'L x 38'B. You ship a large wave on the after deck. What is the reduction in GM due to free surface before the water drains overboard, if the after deck measures 65'L x 38'B and the weight of the water is 76 tons?
N a. 8.76 feet N b. 8.93 feet N c. 9.04 feet Y d. 9.27 feet 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 1900: The accumulation of dangerous fumes generated by the storage batteries is best prevented by __________.
N a. covering the batteries in a nonconducting, solid enclosure N b. mounting the batteries in a position as high as possible Y c. natural or mechanical ventilation N d. securing the batteries to vibration reducing mounting brackets 1962: You have 200 tons of below deck tonnage. There is no liquid mud aboard. If you have 140 tons of cargo above deck with a VCG above the deck of 4.2 feet, what is the maximum allowed VCG of the remainder of the deck cargo that is permitted? (D036DG )
N a. 0.56 foot N b. 0.87 foot N c. 1.04 feet Y d. 2.44 feet 2187: What is a functional or carriage requirement for compulsory vessels?
N a. A compulsory vessel must carry at least two FCC licensed GMDSS Radio Operators. N b. A compulsory vessel must satisfy certain equipment carriage requirements that are determined by where the vessel sails. N c. A compulsory vessel must be able to transmit and respond to Distress alerts. Y d. All of the above 2212: In order to maintain speed while changing course from a close reach to a broad reach, the sails should be __________.
N a. lowered N b. reefed N c. hauled in Y d. eased out 2356: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 22'-04", AFT 21'-06". Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts if: (1) 300 tons are loaded 122 feet forward of amidships; (2) 225 tons are loaded 150 feet aft of amidships; and 122 tons of fuel are pumped 72 feet aft.
Y a. FWD 22'-11", AFT 22'-09" N b. FWD 23'-00", AFT 23'-00" N c. FWD 23'-02", AFT 23'-01" N d. FWD 23'-03", AFT 23'-05" 2472: Which cargo grade(s) are permitted by regulations to be carried on a barge in tanks fitted only with gooseneck vents and flame screens?
N a. B only N b. B or C N c. C or D Y d. D or E 2485: A drilling bit which is doughnut shaped to permit recovery of the center portion of the hole drilled is called a __________.
N a. diverter bit N b. hole reamer Y c. core bit N d. conventional bit 2652: Which vessel is required to carry an efficient daylight signaling lamp? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. 99 GT towing vessel on Inland Waters N b. 199 GT towing vessel on a coastwise voyage N c. 299 GT towing vessel on a coastwise voyage Y d. 199 GT towing vessel on an international voyage 2687: As a vessel changes course to starboard, the compass card in a magnetic compass __________.
N a. first turns to starboard then counterclockwise to port N b. also turns to starboard Y c. remains aligned with compass north N d. turns counterclockwise to port 2710: Remote controls for quick-closing shut off valves are required in how many location(s)?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 2826: To prevent the spread of fire by convection you should __________.
N a. cool the bulkhead around the fire N b. remove combustibles from direct exposure Y c. close all openings to the area N d. shut off all electrical power 2832: Which fuel cannot be used for cooking on vessels carrying passengers for hire? (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. Kerosene N b. Coal N c. Wood Y d. Gasoline 2944: 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 25.0 feet and the drafts are: FWD 15'-04", AFT 15'-08".
N a. 12° N b. 17° N c. 20° Y d. 23° 3385: A jack-up, 180 feet in length, has the center of flotation at 110 feet aft of frame zero. The draft at the bow is 11.0 feet and the draft at the stern is 13.0 feet. What is the true mean draft?
N a. 11.78 feet N b. 12.00 feet Y c. 12.22 feet N d. 12.78 feet 3400: How should the number "9" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
N a. NEW-MER-AL-NINER N b. NUM-BER-NINE Y c. NO-VAY-NINER N d. OK-TOH-NINE 3423: What is the trim of a jack-up with forward draft of 11 feet and aft draft of 13.75 feet?
N a. 1.38 feet by the stern N b. 1.45 feet by the stern Y c. 2.75 feet by the stern N d. 2.90 feet by the stern 3514: 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-0136
N a. 2.8 feet N b. 4.6 feet N c. 6.8 feet Y d. 7.1 feet 3650: If your passenger vessel is fitted with a loudspeaker system, it must be tested at least once __________.
Y a. every week N b. a day N c. every trip N d. a watch or once a trip, whichever is shorter 3829: Inflatable liferafts shall be serviced at an approved servicing facility every 12 months or not later than the next vessel inspection for certification. However, the total elapsed time between servicing cannot exceed __________.
N a. 12 months N b. 15 months Y c. 17 months N d. 18 months 3876: What is NOT a requirement for testing the line throwing appliance on a vessel?
N a. A drill should be conducted every three months. Y b. A regular service line must be used when it's fired. N c. A regular projectile must be used when it's fired. N d. The actual firing is at the discretion of the Master. 3915: The DEEP DRILLER, at a draft of 60 feet, has 35,000 ft-tons of longitudinal moments. How much ballast should be transferred between tanks 1P and 10P to level the unit longitudinally?
Y a. 25.5 long tons N b. 50.2 long tons N c. 165.3 long tons N d. 330.2 long tons 3924: If you are forced to abandon ship in a liferaft, your course of action should be to __________.
Y a. remain in the immediate vicinity N b. head for the nearest land N c. head for the closest sea-lanes N d. let the persons in the boat vote on what to do 3993: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling). What would be the new sum of longitudinal moments for the Stores & Supplies (Table 6) if paint weighing 3.48 tons is added to the paint locker?
N a. 5,996 foot-tons Y b. 1,688 foot-tons N c. 495 foot-tons N d. 115 foot-tons 4027: The DEEP DRILLER, at 60.0 feet draft in sea water, has VM = 974,441 foot-long tons, LM = 40,301 foot-long tons, TM =3 foot-long tons, FSML = 30,572 foot-long tons, and FSMT = 18,732 foot-long tons. What is the metacentric height corrected for longitudinal free surface effects?
Y a. 5.66 feet N b. 6.31 feet N c. 7.37 feet N d. 55.47 feet 4192: Alterations or repairs on inspected small passenger vessels must be done __________.
N a. under the direction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection N b. in accordance with the regulations of Subchapter "S" (Subdivision and Stability) N c. in accordance with regulations in effect when the vessel was contracted for, as long as the repairs are minor Y d. All of the above 4371: Where the seabed consists of sand or silt, the most severe potential problem for an independent-leg jack-up can result from __________.
Y a. scour N b. penetration N c. marine growth N d. insufficient preload 4375: On the COASTAL DRILLER, what is NOT considered a drilling load?
N a. Hook load Y b. Cantilever pipe rack N c. Conductor tension N d. Setback 4534: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has on board 5577 tons of cargo with an LCG-FP of 275.55 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-0163
Y a. LCG-FP 271.2 feet N b. LCG-FP 272.1 feet N c. LCG-FP 273.6 feet N d. LCG-FP 274.6 feet 4601: The COASTAL DRILLER is drilling while weighing 15,436 kips. LM are 2,006,680 ft-kips, and TM are -7,718 ft-kips. What is the port leg reaction?
N a. 3,806 kips N b. 5,751 kips Y c. 5,879 kips N d. 7,549 kips 4801: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). What is the new VCG if the entire contents of drill water tanks 6 and 7 are discharged?
N a. 38.00 feet N b. 48.38 feet Y c. 49.16 feet N d. 65.00 feet 5523: Before being certified by the American Bureau of Shipping, anchor chain must undergo __________.
N a. USCG inspection Y b. a breaking test N c. x-ray inspection N d. spectroanalysis 5557: The holding power of an anchor is the __________.
N a. maximum sustained vertical load an anchor will resist before dragging Y b. maximum sustained horizontal load an anchor will resist before dragging N c. maximum sustained vertical load an anchor will resist before the mooring line breaks N d. maximum sustained horizontal load an anchor will resist before the mooring line breaks 5616: You are tending the lifeline of a man who entered a tank using a breathing apparatus. How many tugs on the lifeline indicate that the man should come out immediately?
N a. 1 N b. 2 N c. 3 Y d. 4 5814: Your drafts are: FWD 18'-03", AFT 21'-09". What is the KM based on the tables in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book?
N a. 25.2 feet Y b. 25.6 feet N c. 25.9 feet N d. 26.3 feet 6933: Under the regulations for mobile offshore drilling units, you must submit a casualty report for which occurrence?
N a. A man overboard N b. Property damage in excess of $20,000 Y c. Accidental grounding N d. Loss of an emergency generator 7065: What is the procedure for checking for spinal cord damage in an unconscious patient?
N a. Beginning at the back of the neck, and proceeding to the buttocks, press the spine to find where it hurts Y b. Prick the skin of the hands and the soles of the feet with a sharp object to check for reaction N c. Selectively raise each arm and each leg and watch patient's face to see if he registers pain N d. Roll patient onto his stomach and prick along the length of his spine to check reaction 7097: What is a convenient and effective system of examining the body of an injury victim?
Y a. Check the corresponding (left versus right) parts of the body. N b. Watch the patient's eyes as you probe parts of the body. N c. Look for discoloration of the patient's skin. N d. Look for uncontrolled vibration or twitching of parts of the body. 8347: All diesel engines are classified as __________.
N a. four cycle Y b. compression ignition N c. vacuum ignition N d. external combustion 8591: Prior to burning or welding on a fuel tank on a MODU, regulations require that an inspection be made. An entry in the unofficial logbook is required if this inspection is made by __________.
N a. a marine chemist N b. the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection Y c. the Master or person in charge of the MODU N d. the National Fire Protection Association 9371: Overhauling a fire in the living quarters on a vessel must include __________.
Y a. opening dead spaces to check for heat or fire N b. evacuation of the vessel N c. sounding the "all clear" signal N d. operation of the emergency generator 9564: Automatic fire dampers in ventilation systems are operated by use of __________.
N a. remotely operated valves N b. C02 system pressure switches Y c. fusible links N d. heat or smoke detectors