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142: You are in the Baltic Sea which is a special area listed in ANNEX V of MARPOL. How many miles from land must you be to discharge ground rags, glass, and bottles into the sea?
N a. 3 N b. 12 N c. 25 Y d. Must be retained aboard 303: Plastic material may be thrown overboard from a vessel which is __________.
N a. 25 miles from shore N b. 12 miles from shore N c. 3 miles from shore Y d. None of the above are correct. 386: On vessels subject to 46 CFR Subchapter T, Certification Expiration Date Stickers __________.
N a. are issued along with a valid Certificate of Inspection (COI) to indicate the date the COI expires N b. must be readily visible to each passenger prior to boarding and to patrolling Coast Guard law enforcement personnel N c. must be placed on glass or other smooth surfaces where they may be removed without damage to the vessel Y d. All of the above 431: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 28'-04", AFT 31'-10". 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-0007
N a. FWD 29'-01", AFT 31'-04" N b. FWD 29'-05", AFT 31'-00" Y c. FWD 29'-08", AFT 30'-09" N d. FWD 29'-11", AFT 30'-07" 444: A call between any two ship stations on an intership working frequency shall have a maximum duration of __________.
N a. 2 minutes Y b. 3 minutes N c. 4 minutes N d. 5 minutes 473: Each small passenger vessel that operates on the high seas, or beyond 3 miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes must have a Category 1 406 MHz EPIRB that __________.
N a. is in good operating condition and is stowed near its charger Y b. will float free and clear of a sinking vessel and automatically activate N c. is protected against all physical hazards N d. All of the above 522: A spanner is a __________.
N a. cross connection line between two main fire lines Y b. special wrench for the couplings in a fire hose line N c. tackle rigged to support a fire hose N d. None of the above 614: Your vessel is damaged and listing to port. There is a short rolling period around the angle of list. The port side freeboard is reduced to 1 foot. There is no trim and the weather is calm. You should FIRST __________.
N a. press up a slack double bottom tank on the port side N b. fill an empty centerline double bottom tank Y c. pump out a slack marine portable tank located on the portside amidships N d. jettison the anchors and anchor cables 905: The color of the signal flare sent up by a submarine coming to periscope depth is __________.
N a. white N b. green Y c. yellow N d. red 1039: On board small passenger vessels, fill lines and sounding pipes of gasoline tanks must extend directly __________.
Y a. to within one-half of their diameter from the bottom of the tank N b. To within one-half foot from the bottom of the tank N c. To the tank top N d. Midway between the top and bottom of the tank 1078: The explosive range of Bunker C mixed with air is __________.
N a. 0% to 1% by volume Y b. 1% to 5% by volume N c. 5% to 10% by volume N d. 10% to 20% by volume 1093: On small passenger vessels, which device(s) must be fitted to a fuel line's tank connection?
N a. A fuel strainer Y b. A shut-off valve N c. A tubular glass gauge to indicate the fuel level N d. All of the above 1131: If you observe any situation which presents a safety or pollution hazard during fuel transfer operations, what action should you take FIRST?
N a. Close the valves at the transfer manifold N b. Notify the person in charge of the shore facility Y c. Shut down the transfer operation N d. Sound the fire alarm 1164: A drill must be conducted in the use of the line throwing appliance at least once in every __________.
N a. 2 months Y b. 3 months N c. 4 months N d. 5 months 1261: On small passenger vessels, when must watchmen patrol throughout the vessel to guard against and give alarm in case of fire or other danger?
N a. At all times outside normal work hours N b. At all times when the vessel is underway Y c. During the nighttime when the vessel carries overnight passengers N d. When the rest of the crew is asleep 1296: Hand holds or straps on the underside of an inflatable liferaft are provided __________.
Y a. to right the raft if it capsizes N b. to carry the raft around on deck N c. for crewmen to hang on to N d. to hang the raft for drying 1378: The most effective cooling agent among those normally used to fight fires is __________.
Y a. water fog or spray N b. chemical foam N c. mechanical foam N d. carbon dioxide 1440: A ship is inclined by moving a weight of 30 tons a distance of 30 ft. from the centerline. A 28-foot pendulum shows a deflection of 12 inches. Displacement including weight moved is 4,000 tons. KM is 27.64 feet. What is the KG?
Y a. 21.34 feet N b. 22.06 feet N c. 22.76 feet N d. 23.21 feet 1457: When choosing extinguishers to fight a Class "B" fire do NOT use __________.
N a. carbon dioxide N b. dry chemical N c. foam (stored-pressure type) Y d. water (cartridge-operated) 1527: You discharge garbage overboard at sea. When recording your vessel's position as required, you must include __________.
N a. latitude, longitude and approximate depth of water N b. latitude, longitude, course, speed, and a copy of that days noon position slip Y c. latitude, longitude, and estimated distance from shore N d. latitude and longitude only 1749: High pressure and low pressure alarms must be tested __________.
Y a. no earlier than 24 hours prior to loading N b. no later than 24 hours prior to loading N c. anytime prior to loading N d. weekly 1943: Which statement concerning satellite EPIRBs is TRUE?
Y a. Once activated, these EPIRBs continuously send up a signal for use in identifying the vessel and for determining the position of the beacon. N b. The coded signal identifies the nature of the Distress situation. N c. The coded signal only identifies the vessel's name and port of registry. N d. If the GMDSS Radio Operator does not program the EPIRB, it will transmit default information such as the follow-on communications frequency and mode. 2077: BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND You are proceeding under sail with the auxiliary engine running and the propeller engaged. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. If most of the propelling power comes from the sails, your vessel is considered a sailing vessel. N b. You must display a red light over a green light at the masthead. Y c. In fog you must sound one prolonged blast at two-minute intervals when making way. N d. By day, you must display a black diamond shape forward. 2104: Use the material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the KG is 25.2 feet, and the drafts are: FWD 27'-11", AFT 28'-09"; at what angle will the vessel lose positive stability?
Y a. 54° N b. 59° N c. 65° N d. 71° 2137: Where would you find the FCC authorization for transmitting on your rig's EPIRB?
Y a. On the Ship Station License N b. On the side of the EPIRB transmitter N c. In the radio log N d. On the Certificate of Inspection 2398: Proper GMDSS watchkeeping includes __________.
N a. understanding the GMDSS console's normal operational indicators N b. maintaining a proper GMDSS radio station log N c. responding to and comprehending alarms Y d. All of the above 2420: What is an example of a grade A flammable liquid?
Y a. iso - Propylamine N b. Acetone N c. Morpholine N d. Ethyl acetate 2493: 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-0066
N a. 1171.5 tons Y b. 1311.0 tons N c. 1503.0 tons N d. 1710.5 tons 2615: On a MODU, the keel is the primary strength member of the lower hull form in which direction?
N a. transverse N b. diagonal Y c. longitudinal N d. vertical 2631: In MODU construction, beam brackets are triangular plates that join the deck beam to a __________.
N a. bulkhead Y b. frame N c. stanchion N d. deck longitudinal 2657: Your drafts are: FWD 6'-2", AFT 6'-8". 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 23 tons of deck cargo. How many more tons of cargo can be loaded and still maintain the same trim? ( D037DG )
N a. 24 tons N b. 18 tons N c. 12 tons Y d. 6 tons 2684: Use the floodable length curve in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the curve represents 45 percent permeability and holds 4 and 5 flood, the vessel will sink if the permeability exceeds what percent?
N a. 22 Y b. 28 N c. 34 N d. 39 2694: The heading of a vessel is indicated by what part of the compass?
N a. Card N b. Needle Y c. Lubber's line N d. Gimbals 2816: When a lifeline is required to be attached to a ring life buoy it must be at least __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. 30 feet long Y b. 60 feet long N c. 90 feet long N d. 120 feet long 2854: The sailing drafts are: FWD 14'-08", AFT 15'-06" and the GM is 4.8 feet. Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book, to determine the available righting arm at 40° inclination.
N a. 3.3 feet N b. 3.7 feet Y c. 4.3 feet N d. 5.4 feet 3099: Which type of power may a towing vessel use to drive the cargo pumps of a tank barge?
N a. Only air N b. Only steam N c. Air or steam only Y d. Steam, air, or electricity 3113: For a MODU with trim, an increase in GMT will cause the inclination to __________.
N a. stabilize at an angle of loll Y b. decrease N c. increase N d. remain constant 3238: During fueling, all doors, hatches, and ports __________.
N a. to windward should be opened and the ones to leeward should be closed N b. to leeward should be opened and the ones to windward should be closed N c. should be opened Y d. should be closed 3273: A semisubmersible with a displacement of 20,000 long tons and a KG of 52 feet discharges 300 long tons of barite from P-tanks located 120 feet above the keel. What is the change in KG?
N a. 0.79 foot downward N b. 1.00 foot downward Y c. 1.04 feet downward N d. 1.83 feet downward 3298: Assuming that the recommended hatch loading sequence is followed, how many long tons of iron ore may be loaded through hatches 2, 6, & 10, while using a single belt loader, to arrive at a desired mean keel draft of 27'-07"? (use the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. GRAND HAVEN)
N a. 510 tons per hatch Y b. 530 tons per hatch N c. 590 tons per hatch N d. 610 tons per hatch 3346: An inflatable liferaft is thrown into the water from a sinking vessel. Which action occurs automatically after the painter trips the CO2 bottles to inflate the raft?
Y a. The sea anchor is deployed. N b. The floor inflates. N c. If upside down, the raft will right itself. N d. The painter detaches from the raft. 3595: The DEEP DRILLER is level at a draft of 58 feet when there are no environmental forces. What is the value of TCG?
Y a. 0.00 on the centerline N b. 2.23 feet forward of amidships N c. 2.26 feet forward of amidships N d. 2.31 feet forward of amidships 3796: Which of the following steps should normally be taken first by those who have boarded a liferaft in an emergency situation?
N a. Ration food and water supplies Y b. Search for survivors N c. Determine position and closest point of land N d. Check pyrotechnic supplies 3857: Where would you find a list of the lifesaving equipment onboard your supply boat?
N a. Ship's Articles N b. Muster List ("Station Bill") Y c. Certificate of Inspection N d. U.S. Coast Guard Regulations 4032: Towing vessel fire protection regulations require that all fuel tank vent pipes comply with all of the following provisions EXCEPT that the vent _______________ .
N a. connects to the highest point of the tank N b. system discharges on a weather deck through a U-shaped 180 degree pipe bend N c. be fitted with a 30-by-30 corrosion resistant flame screen Y d. must have a positive-acting shut-off valve to prevent water from entering the tank in heavy weather 4417: The COASTAL DRILLER, while in an ocean transit, experiences a single amplitude roll of 8 degrees. What is the minimum period of motion which does not exceed the design limits of the legs?
Y a. 10 seconds N b. 8 seconds N c. 6 seconds N d. 4 seconds 5445: While drilling loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), the DEEP DRILLER suffers a sudden unexpected inclination to port and forward. Strong wind and high waves are from the starboard quarter. Among the possible causes, you should consider __________.
N a. failure of mooring lines 1 or 2 Y b. failure of mooring lines 5 or 6 N c. leak in ballast tank #2P N d. ballast tanks are equalizing into tank 1P 5605: The full period of motion of the DEEP DRILLER while tripping is 10 seconds and the maximum pitch angle as seen on the inclinometer is 4 degrees. From the standpoint of critical motion, the motion is __________.
N a. unsatisfactory, place setback in the pipe racks Y b. satisfactory, continue tripping N c. unsatisfactory, deballast to survival draft N d. unsatisfactory, place unit in standby 5953: The stamped full weight of a 100 lb. CO2 bottle is 314 lbs. What is the minimum weight of the bottle before it has to be recharged?
N a. 282 lbs. N b. 294 lbs. N c. 300 lbs. Y d. 304 lbs. 6101: What must be provided on a MODU helicopter deck that is equipped with fueling facilities?
N a. Fuel testing station N b. Foam testing station Y c. Foam fire protection system N d. Fire alarm 6663: A branch line valve of a fire extinguishing system on a MODU must be marked with the __________.
N a. maximum pressure allowed at that branch Y b. name of the space or spaces which it serves N c. date of the last maintenance inspection N d. pressure needed to maintain an effective stream at that point 6856: Fire dampers prevent the spread of fire by __________.
N a. conduction Y b. convection N c. radiation N d. direct contact 7121: CO2 cylinders equipped with pressure actuated discharge heads will discharge automatically when __________.
N a. the discharge valve is open N b. the control box glass is broken Y c. pressure from the control cylinders is detected N d. the control cylinders have been completely discharged 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 7393: When a davit-launched raft is lowered from a MODU, upon becoming waterborne, the raft is released by __________.
N a. activating the release lock of the hook N b. pulling smartly on the knobbed cocking lanyard Y c. the effects of buoyancy removing the weight of the raft from the hook N d. releasing the boarding flap and the bowsing lines 8693: While in transit at a draft of 20.5 feet, the DEEP DRILLER has a KGT of 65.00 feet. What is the GMT?
Y a. 7.55 feet N b. 5.42 feet N c. 5.30 feet N d. 5.10 feet 8913: In a semisubmersible MODU, the columns contain void spaces above the waterline that used principally for __________.
N a. equipment storage N b. machinery N c. elevators Y d. reserve buoyancy 9241: The DEEP DRILLER, while loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #5, discharges 137.88 long tons. The resulting trim by the stern is 3 feet and list to port is 2 feet. What is the draft at the starboard forward draft mark?
Y a. 41 feet 6 inches N b. 42 feet 6 inches N c. 43 feet 6 inches N d. 44 feet 0 inches 9271: You are involved in an emergency landing of a helicopter on the water. You should inflate your life jacket __________.
N a. upon entering the helicopter N b. prior to reaching the water N c. after reaching the water, but prior to exiting the helicopter Y d. after exiting clear of the helicopter 9503: Stability is determined principally by the location of two points in a vessel: the center of buoyancy and the __________.
N a. metacenter N b. geometric center of the waterplane area Y c. center of gravity N d. center of flotation