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25: You are on a 30,000 DWT tankship engaged in trade to another country signatory to MARPOL 73/78. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The Certificate of Inspection is prima facie evidence of compliance with MARPOL 73/78. Y b. The IOPP Certificate is valid for 5 years. N c. An IOPP Certificate is invalid if the ship carries cargoes outside the classes authorized thereon. N d. AN IOPP Certificate is renewed at each inspection for certification. 50: What is not usually a concern when loading a single-hulled tanker?
N a. Bending moments Y b. Initial stability N c. Draft N d. Trim 268: What is NOT a treatment for traumatic shock?
N a. Keep the patient warm but not hot. N b. Have the injured person lie down. Y c. Massage the arms and legs to restore circulation. N d. Relieve the pain of the injury. 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. 379: Plastic material may be discharged overboard from a vessel if it is __________.
N a. 3 miles from shore N b. 12 miles from shore N c. 25 miles from shore Y d. None of the above 544: In radiotelephone communications, the prefix PAN-PAN indicates that __________.
N a. a ship is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance Y b. a calling station has an urgent message about the safety of a person N c. the message following the prefix will be about the safety of navigation N d. the message following is a meteorological warning 578: When fighting fires in spaces containing bottles of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), you should __________.
N a. attempt to isolate the fire from the LPG Y b. cool the bottles or remove them from the fire area N c. see that the valves on all LPG bottles are closed N d. place insulating material over the bottles 585: How long must a "Declaration of Inspection" be kept on board?
N a. One week N b. Two weeks Y c. One month N d. Three months 611: The maximum mean draft to which a vessel may be safely loaded is called __________.
N a. mean draft N b. calculated draft N c. deep draft Y d. load line draft 628: The most likely location for a liquid cargo fire to occur on a tanker would be __________.
N a. in the midships house N b. at the main deck manifold N c. at the vent header Y d. in the pumproom 682: How are lifelines attached to a life float?
N a. By serving N b. By splicing one end of the line around the apparatus Y c. Securely attached around the outside in bights no longer than three feet N d. With an approved safety hook or shackle 780: The change in trim of a vessel may be found by __________.
Y a. dividing the trim moments by MT1 N b. subtracting the LCF from the LCB N c. looking at the Hydrostatic Properties Table for the draft of the vessel N d. dividing longitudinal moments by the displacement 968: Which condition is necessary for a substance to burn?
N a. The temperature of the substance must be equal to or above its fire point. N b. The air must contain oxygen in sufficient quantity. N c. The mixture of vapors with air must be within the "explosive range." Y d. All of the above 1062: Weight is considered during the periodic required inspection and servicing of __________.
Y a. CO2 (carbon dioxide) fire extinguishers N b. foam fire extinguishers N c. water (stored pressure) fire extinguishers N d. All of the above 1087: A combination or all-purpose nozzle produces __________.
N a. low-velocity fog only N b. a solid stream only N c. a solid stream and foam Y d. a solid stream and fog 1171: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 09'-00", AFT 15'-11". Upon completion of loading and bunkering the items listed will be on board. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the minimum GM required to meet a one compartment standard. ST-0029
N a. 2.62 feet N b. 2.82 feet Y c. 2.97 feet N d. 3.15 feet 1204: Generally, when lifting an inflatable liferaft back aboard ship you would use the __________.
Y a. towing bridle N b. main weather cover N c. external lifelines N d. righting strap 1537: How should longitude 119°56.3'W be written when preparing an AMVER report?
N a. V19.9 N b. 120°W N c. 119.9W Y d. 11956W 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 1826: Your vessel displaces 747 tons and measures 136'L by 34'B. You ship a large wave on the after deck. What is the reduction to GM due to free surface before the water drains overboard, if the after deck measures 56'L x 34'B and the weight of the water is 58.6 tons?
N a. 6.04 feet N b. 6.23 feet Y c. 6.51 feet N d. 6.76 feet 1877: Which shipboard equipment will detect a signal from a SART?
N a. S-Band Radar N b. A DSC receiver Y c. X-Band Radar N d. The autoalarm 1894: The liquid mud tanks on your vessel measure 24'L by 16'B by 8'D. The vessel's displacement in salt water (specific gravity 1.025) is 864 T and the specific gravity of the mud is 1.47. What is the reduction in GM due to 2 of these tanks being slack?
N a. 0.32 foot Y b. 0.78 foot N c. 0.96 foot N d. 1.12 feet 1972: Which statement about sailing close-hauled is TRUE?
Y a. If you ease the sheets and change heading, you can sail faster but not so close to the wind. N b. If you ease the sheets you will be in irons. N c. If you sheet your sails closer to the centerline, you can sail closer to the wind and decrease leeway. N d. If you sheet your sails closer to the centerline, you will luff. 2083: On offshore drilling units each inflatable liferaft that is not intended for davit launching must be stowed so as to float free or be __________.
Y a. equipped with a hydrostatic release N b. stowed in approved racks N c. located above the main deck area N d. replaced every 12 months 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 2318: A vessel's drafts are FWD 19'-02", AFT 23'-10". Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts if 98 tons of fuel is pumped 116 feet forward.
N a. FWD 19'-04", AFT 23'-06" Y b. FWD 19'-07", AFT 23'-04" N c. FWD 19'-09", AFT 23'-01" N d. FWD 19'-09", AFT 23'-06" 2439: If you observe any situation which presents a safety or pollution hazard during fuel transfer operations which action should you take FIRST?
N a. Close the valves at the manifold. N b. Notify the person in charge of the shore facility. Y c. Shut down the operation. N d. Sound the general alarm. 2440: According to the Chemical Data Guide, what does ethyl chloride produce when ignited?
N a. Toxic fumes of oxides of nitrogen N b. Toxic fumes of lead Y c. Poisonous phosgene gas N d. Poisonous chlorine gas 2629: Severe exposure to chlorine gas can be fatal. Chlorine gas is primarily a __________.
Y a. respiratory irritant N b. skin burning agent N c. blood poisoning agent N d. nerve paralyzing irritant 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 2801: How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 175-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 2000 brake horsepower?
Y a. 2 N b. 3 N c. 4 N d. 5 2807: A vessel heading SSW is on a course of __________.
Y a. 202.5° N b. 225.0° N c. 247.5° N d. 270.0° 2965: Which is TRUE concerning immersion suits and their use?
N a. Only a light layer of clothing may be worn underneath. Y b. They provide sufficient flotation to do away with the necessity of wearing a life jacket. N c. They should be tight fitting. N d. A puncture in the suit will not appreciably reduce its value. 2966: Each vessel shall be dry-docked or hauled out at intervals not to exceed 2 years if operated in salt water for a total of more than __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
Y a. 3 months in any 12 month period since it was last hauled out N b. 6 months in the 3 year period since it was last hauled out N c. 12 months in the 5 year period since it was last hauled out N d. whenever ownership or management changes 2999: The use of portable electrical equipment in the pumproom on tank barges is prohibited unless __________.
N a. the pumproom is gas-free N b. spaces with bulkheads common to the pumproom are either gas-free, inert, filled with water, or contain grade E liquid N c. all other compartments in which flammable vapors and gases may exist are closed and secured Y d. All of the above 3137: With damaged floating vessels, the most important consideration is the preservation of __________.
N a. bilge pumping capacity Y b. reserve buoyancy N c. level attitude N d. instability 3162: All life jackets and life buoys shall be marked with the vessel's name in letters at least __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. 1/2 inch high N b. 1 inch high Y c. Height not specified N d. 1-1/2 inches high 3220: All vessels not required to have a power driven fire pump shall carry __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. a suitable, detachable pump usable for fire fighting purposes Y b. at least three 2-1/2 gallon fire buckets N c. an emergency hand fire and bilge pump N d. not less than three hand fire pumps 3232: Which statement is TRUE concerning work vests aboard a vessel? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. They may be worn during drills. N b. They may be substituted for up to 10% of the required lifesaving gear aboard. N c. They need not be of an approved type. Y d. They must be stowed separately from approved life preservers. 3332: When fueling has been completed __________.
N a. the fuel tank fill pipe should be left open to allow vapors to vent from the tank N b. the engine should be started immediately to prevent vapor lock in the fuel line Y c. all hatches should be opened and all compartments should be ventilated N d. open the fuel line and drain a small amount of gasoline into the bilge to clear the line of sediment 3332: When fueling has been completed __________.
N a. the fuel tank fill pipe should be left open to allow vapors to vent from the tank N b. the engine should be started immediately to prevent vapor lock in the fuel line Y c. all hatches should be opened and all compartments should be ventilated N d. open the fuel line and drain a small amount of gasoline into the bilge to clear the line of sediment 3496: In general, how often are sanitary inspections of passenger and crew quarters made aboard passenger vessels in river service?
N a. Once each day N b. Once each week Y c. Once each month N d. Once each trip 3601: For the DEEP DRILLER, the maximum permissible offset which can be tolerated while drilling is __________.
N a. 10% of water depth Y b. 6% of water depth N c. 4% of water depth N d. 2% of water depth 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 3833: Among the valves to open on the DEEP DRILLER, if you have to transfer ballast from Tank 1P to Tank 10S using #1 ballast pump, is valve __________.
Y a. 33 Starboard N b. 44 Starboard N c. 33 Port N d. 44 Port 4145: Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the proper procedure in handling a fire hose?
N a. A 1½ inch hose should be deployed with a minimum of a nozzleman and hoseman. N b. Back-up hosemen should be placed wherever the hose makes a significant turn. Y c. Use of a spanner wrench when attaching nozzles or additional lengths of hose is always critical. N d. The nozzleman should always hold the nozzle with one hand on top, to prevent kickback. 4251: What are the maximum acceptable levels of ice and snow accumulations on the COASTAL DRILLER?
N a. 3 inches N b. 2 inches N c. 1 1/4 inches Y d. none 5617: Structural stress on a MODU can be reduced by __________.
N a. lessening the effect of environmental forces Y b. even and symmetrical variable loading N c. local concentration of heavy consumables N d. increasing the metacentric height 6033: During a fire drill on a MODU, what action is required?
Y a. Start each fire pump N b. Launch and run a lifeboat N c. Inventory rescue and fire equipment N d. Inspect fire hoses 6051: The connection facilities for the international shore connection required on board offshore drilling units in international service must be located to provide access __________.
Y a. to each side of the drilling unit N b. as close as possible to the control house N c. on the drill floor N d. on each level of the accommodation space 6753: If not attached to the nozzle, each low-velocity spray applicator on a MODU must be stowed __________.
N a. in a protected area on the main deck N b. inside a machinery space near the entrance Y c. next to the fire hydrant to which the fire hose is attached N d. on a rack inside the quarters near the entrance 6858: A hydraulic accumulator is designed to __________.
Y a. store fluid under pressure N b. act as a fluid reservoir N c. provide overpressure relief N d. replenish fluid to a system 8053: At a speed of 6 knots the fuel aboard a survival craft should last __________.
N a. 8 hours N b. 12 hours Y c. 24 hours N d. 48 hours 8665: The DEEP DRILLER, while loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #5 (Survival) loads an additional 137.88 long tons. The resulting trim by the stern is 2 feet and the list to port is 3 feet. What is the draft at the port forward draft mark?
N a. 45 feet 6 inches N b. 46 feet 0 inches Y c. 46 feet 6 inches N d. 47 feet 0 inches 8717: 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 uncorrected height of the center of gravity?
N a. 52.14 feet Y b. 53.78 feet N c. 55.03 feet N d. 58.50 feet 8847: A semisubmersible 300 feet long and an LCF of 0 (amidships) is in transit with hulls awash and an MT1" of 87.67 foot-tons. Work on the BOP (weight 263 long tons) requires that it be moved aft 12 feet. What is the resulting trim change?
N a. 1.5 feet Y b. 3.0 feet N c. 6.0 feet N d. 7.3 feet 8895: The AMVER system for vessels in the Gulf of Mexico is administered by the __________.
Y a. U.S. Coast Guard N b. Minerals Management Service N c. Department of Energy N d. Corps of Engineers 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 9273: After being launched from MODUs, totally enclosed survival craft which have been afloat over a long period require __________.
N a. frequent opening of hatches to permit entry of fresh air Y b. regular checks of bilge levels N c. use of ear plugs to dampen engine noise N d. frequent flushing of the water spray system with fresh water 9563: The KG of a vessel is found by dividing the displacement into the __________.
N a. height of the center of gravity of the vessel Y b. sum of the vertical moments of the vessel N c. sum of the free surface moments of the vessel N d. sum of the longitudinal moments of the vessel