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163: You are at sea in an inflatable liferaft. In high latitudes, the greatest danger is __________.
N a. asphyxiation due to keeping the canopy closed Y b. hypothermia caused by cold temperature N c. collapse of the raft due to cold temperatures N d. starvation 198: A person suffering from possible broken bones and internal injuries should __________.
N a. be assisted in walking around N b. be examined then walked to a bunk Y c. not be moved but made comfortable until medical assistance arrives N d. not be allowed to lie down where injured but moved to a chair or bunk 281: The gross weight of a fully charged CO2 bottle in a fixed CO2 system is 220 lbs. When the bottle is empty it weighs 120 lbs. What is the minimum acceptable gross weight of the CO2 bottle before it should be recharged by the manufacturer?
N a. 200 lbs N b. 205 lbs Y c. 210 lbs N d. 220 lbs 370: What is the principal danger from the liquid in a half full tank onboard a vessel?
N a. Corrosion from the shifting liquid N b. Rupturing of bulkheads from the shifting liquid Y c. Loss of stability from free surface effect N d. Holing of the tank bottom from the weight of the shifting liquid 406: A SOLAS passenger ship safety certificate is required on all __________.
N a. T-Boats carrying more than 49 passengers for hire Y b. T-Boats that carry more than 12 passengers on an international voyage N c. T-Boats carrying more than 150 passengers for hire N d. large excursion vessels on lakes, bays, sounds, and river routes 572: Your tankship has 40 gallons of 6% foam concentrate aboard. Approximately how much foam solution can be produced from this supply?
N a. 200 gallons N b. 420 gallons Y c. 667 gallons N d. 986 gallons 809: If the patient vomits during mouth-to mouth resuscitation, the rescuer should FIRST __________.
N a. ignore it and continue mouth-to-mouth ventilation N b. pause for a moment until the patient appears quiet again, then resume ventilation mouth-to-mouth N c. switch to mouth-to-nose ventilation Y d. turn the patient's body to the side, sweep out the mouth and resume mouth-to-mouth ventilation 836: What size bilge pump is required for a lifeboat which has a capacity of 675 cubic feet?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 946: What material is allowed in construction of the hull of a vessel with an integral diesel fuel tank ?
Y a. Steel or aluminum N b. Sandwich style fiberglass with a natural rubber core N c. Copper-nickel or copper silicon alloys N d. Any or all of the above 963: Your vessel has a displacement of 19,800 tons. It is 464 feet long, and has a beam of 64 feet. You have timed its full rolling period to be 21.0 seconds. What is your vessel's approximate GM?
N a. 1.1 ft N b. 1.3 ft N c. 1.6 ft Y d. 1.8 ft 1245: The Master of a small passenger vessel fitted with loading doors must ensure that the doors are closed, watertight and secured __________.
Y a. at all times when underway unless operating on protected or partially protected waters N b. when leaving the dock N c. when loading cargo N d. at all times, at the dock or underway when the loading door is not actually being used for passage 1282: When approaching a fire from leeward you should shield fire fighters from the fire by using __________.
N a. a straight stream of water N b. foam spray Y c. high-velocity fog N d. low-velocity fog 1586: The success of an indirect attack on a fire depends on the __________.
N a. size of the fire when initially observed Y b. complete containment of the fire N c. cooling ability of the firefighting agent N d. class of the fire 1593: When launching an open lifeboat by falls, the boathooks should be __________.
N a. secured forward and aft where readily available N b. secured amidships where they will not hinder the personnel Y c. used for fending off N d. used for picking up survivors in the water 1636: How should latitude 54°18.9'N be written when preparing an AMVER report?
N a. 54.3N N b. 0543N Y c. 5419N N d. 54°N 1740: Tank vessel inerting refers to __________.
N a. the introduction of inert gas into a tank with the object of reducing the oxygen content to below 8% by volume N b. the introduction of inert gas into a gas free tank for the purpose of reducing the oxygen content to below 8% by volume N c. the introduction of inert gas into a cargo tank during cargo discharge to replace the volume of discharged cargo Y d. All of the above 1854: How is the Master or operator of a vessel required to keep the crew informed of the regulations concerning the discharging of garbage overboard?
N a. Give each crewmember a copy of ANNEX V of MARPOL. N b. Call an all hands meeting before sailing. Y c. Keep placards prominently posted. N d. Have each person read and sign a copy of the regulations. 1888: The liquid mud tanks on your vessel measure 18'L by 10'B by 6'D. The vessel's displacement is 944 T and the specific gravity of the mud is 1.9. What is the reduction in GM due to 2 of the tanks being slack?
N a. .08 foot Y b. .16 foot N c. .45 foot N d. .90 foot 1963: How is a distress message normally initiated through INMARSAT?
N a. All INMARSAT units have a dedicated key that can be pressed for immediate action. N b. By adding the word "DISTRESS" in the first line of the message's preamble Y c. Certain INMARSAT units have a dedicated key that can be pressed for immediate action, while other systems provide menu-driven features. N d. By transmitting the distress message on the U.S. Coast Guard's dedicated monitoring channel. 1997: Vessels to which Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 applies may discharge garbage containing plastics __________.
N a. 5 nautical miles from nearest land N b. 12 nautical miles from nearest land N c. 25 nautical miles from nearest land Y d. None of the above 2027: Who is responsible for transmitting a message stating that distress communications have ceased?
Y a. The Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) controlling the distress communications N b. The vessel providing the initial communications with the distressed vessel N c. The Coast Radio Station (CRS) that was first contacted concerning the distress situation N d. No formal message must be transmitted as long as no distress-related communications have occurred after reasonable time. 2029: A yawl is a sailing vessel with __________.
N a. a single mast Y b. two masts: with the mizzen stepped abaft the rudder post N c. two masts: with the mizzen stepped forward of the rudder post N d. two masts: a foremast and a mainmast 2194: Your vessel is damaged with no list, but down by the stern. There is progressive flooding and trim by the stern is increasing. What is the effect on transverse stability after the deck edge at the stern is submerged?
N a. KB increases, increasing BM and therefore GM N b. KG increases due to the weight of the added water on deck Y c. BM decreases from loss of water plane and greater volume. N d. There is no effect on transverse stability. 2347: Which references should the GMDSS radio operator consult for information on the proper operation of the equipment?
N a. ITU list of Equipment Operations Y b. The manufacturer's operating manuals N c. 47 CFR Part 80 N d. Information available through SafetyNET channels 2421: How many degrees are there on a compass card?
Y a. 360° N b. 380° N c. 390° N d. 420° 2506: Grade E combustible liquids are those having flash points of __________.
N a. 80°F or less N b. greater than 80°F and less than 115°F N c. greater than 115°F and less than 150°F Y d. 150°F or greater 2514: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 14'-11", AFT 16'-01"; and the KG is 23.2 feet. What is the righting moment when the vessel is inclined to 15°? (Use the reference material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 5,800 foot-tons N b. 7,600 foot-tons Y c. 9,272 foot-tons N d. 11,200 foot-tons 2578: Your vessel displaces 9,000 tons and has a KG of 21.2 feet. What will be the length of the remaining righting arm at an angle of inclination of 30° if the center of gravity shifts 2.6 feet transversely? (Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 3.8 feet N b. 2.2 feet Y c. 1.4 feet N d. 0.9 foot 2602: In order to determine the health hazard data for carbolic acid, you would use that information contained in the Chemical Data Guide for which chemical?
N a. Acetic oxide N b. Carbinol N c. Carbon bisulfide Y d. Phenol 2696: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 27'-09", AFT 28'-03"; and the KG is 22.4 feet. Use the selected stability curves in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the angle of list if the center of gravity is shifted 1.6 feet off the centerline.
N a. 16° N b. 20° Y c. 24° N d. 30° 2905: Each emergency light must be marked with __________.
Y a. the letter "E" N b. an arrow pointing to the nearest exit N c. a no-smoking symbol N d. the word "DANGER" 2952: Where is the most probable location of the remote shutdown station for cargo pumps on a tank barge carrying oil?
N a. The loading dock Y b. The midpoint of the barge N c. Within 25 feet of the pump engine N d. Above the forward rake end 3075: Although KG for a MODU in lightweight is relatively high, the vessel is stiff because __________.
N a. KM is small Y b. KM is high N c. BL is small N d. KB is large 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 3201: 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. 3279: You have orders to drop off a barge loaded with propylene oxide at a fleet. In doing so, you must ensure that __________.
N a. all wing voids and rakes are pumped dry before tying off the barge N b. the barge is moored next to the bank where it will be protected from a possible collision Y c. the barge is under the care of a watchman N d. a rake end is facing upstream to minimize the effect of current on the mooring lines 3466: A sea anchor is __________.
N a. a heavy metal anchor with an extra long line used to anchor in deep water Y b. a cone shaped bag used to slow down the wind drift effect N c. a pad eye to which the sea painter is made fast N d. made of wood if it is of an approved type 3557: What are the maximum vertical moments, including free surface moments, permitted on the DEEP DRILLER at survival draft if the winds are less than 70 knots?
N a. 912,120 foot-tons N b. 933,124 foot-tons N c. 996,529 foot-tons Y d. 998,929 foot-tons 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 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 3605: While anchored in 700 feet of water, 3,150 feet of chain is deployed for line #4. Tension on that line is 200 kips. According to the DEEP DRILLER Operating Manual, how much of that chain lies along the bottom?
N a. 1,218 feet Y b. 1,398 feet N c. 1,752 feet N d. 1,844 feet 3805: For the DEEP DRILLER, what are the longitudinal moments for a sounding of 15 feet in tank C3P?
N a. 1,055 foot-tons N b. 7,772 foot-tons N c. -21,391 foot-tons Y d. -25,669 foot-tons 3960: A rigid lifesaving device designed to support survivors in the water is a __________.
N a. rigid liferaft Y b. life float N c. inflatable liferaft N d. survival capsule 4108: A Certificate of Inspection for vessels of less than 100 gross tons carrying more than twelve passengers on an international voyage will be issued for a period of __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. four years N b. three years N c. two years Y d. one year 4205: While in 150 feet water depth when the single amplitude roll angle of the COASTAL DRILLER is 2 degrees, the safe platform roll period for going on location should be longer than __________.
Y a. 0.5 second N b. 5.0 seconds N c. 10.0 seconds N d. 13.5 seconds 4244: You are the operator of a 290 GRT uninspected towing vessel whose construction was contracted for after August 27, 2003. Which type of semi-portable fire-extinguishing system is required on your vessel? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
Y a. B-V N b. B-IV N c. B-III N d. None of the above 4347: In using the Allowable Wind and Wave Charts for the COASTAL DRILLER, leg penetration is assumed to be less than __________.
N a. 55 feet N b. 45 feet N c. 35 feet Y d. 25 feet 4812: 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-0170
Y a. 0.54 ft N b. 0.62 ft N c. 0.80 ft N d. 0.85 ft 5037: Where will you find the requirements for the signals that must be sounded by a mobile offshore drilling unit that is being towed through an area of restricted visibility?
Y a. COLREGS N b. MMS Rules N c. SOLAS Convention N d. Coast Pilot 5275: In case of minor damage to lower-hull tank 1P while the DEEP DRILLER is in transit, you should pump from tank 1P using __________.
N a. all four ballast pumps Y b. both port-side ballast pumps N c. saltwater service pump to supplement port-side ballast pumps N d. drill water pump to supplement port-side ballast pumps 5907: The Muster List ("Station Bill") of a MODU must be signed by the __________.
Y a. person in charge N b. Coast Guard marine inspection officer N c. company safety director N d. entire crew 6074: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM. ST-0190
N a. Available GM 4.1 ft N b. Available GM 4.3 ft N c. Available GM 4.7 ft Y d. Available GM 5.1 ft 6175: It is the responsibility of the Master or person in charge of a MODU to ensure that __________.
N a. the Muster List ("Station Bill") is posted in each compartment Y b. temporary personnel and visitors are advised of emergency stations N c. names of crew members are listed on the Muster List ("Station Bill") N d. no changes are made to the Muster List ("Station Bill") 6621: Locations on a MODU where flammable hydrocarbon gas or vapors may accumulate due to drilling operations are defined as __________.
N a. gaseous locations N b. hazardous locations Y c. classified locations N d. designated locations 7787: A moment is obtained by multiplying a force by its __________.
N a. couple Y b. lever arm N c. moment of inertia N d. point of application 8825: A jack-up, while level in transit at 10 feet draft, experiences a wind gust which results in a starboard draft of 11 feet 6 inches. What is the heel?
N a. 1 foot 6 inches to starboard Y b. 3 feet to starboard N c. 3 feet to port N d. 1 foot 6 inches to port 8897: The international body responsible for drafting the convention prohibiting marine pollution (MARPOL) is the __________.
N a. Maritime Advisory Council Y b. International Maritime Organization N c. International Association of Shipping N d. Association of Seafaring Nations 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 9547: A neutral equilibrium position for a vessel means that the metacenter is __________.
N a. lower than the keel Y b. at the same height as the center of gravity N c. exactly at midships N d. at the center of the waterplane area 9682: What is the minimum period of time that the air supply for a self-contained breathing apparatus is required to last?
N a. 15 minutes Y b. 30 minutes N c. 45 minutes N d. 60 minutes