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21: Coast Guard regulations require that all of the following emergencies be covered at the periodic drills on a fishing vessel EXCEPT __________.
N a. minimizing the affects of unintentional flooding N b. fire on board N c. rescuing an individual from the water Y d. emergency towing 129: A life float on a fishing vessel must be equipped with __________.
N a. a righting line N b. red hand flares Y c. pendants N d. drinking water 179: A vessel is floating at a mean draft of 14 feet. At this draft, the displacement is 6780 tons. The length of the vessel is 450 feet, beam is 50 feet, and TPI is 45.5. What is the KM? (See the P-K table in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 28 feet N b. 26 feet Y c. 22 feet N d. 12 feet 562: One gallon of high expansion foam solution will produce __________.
N a. 8 to 10 gallons of foam N b. 25 to 50 gallons of foam N c. 100 to 200 gallons of foam Y d. 500 to 1000 gallons of foam 954: Which is the lifesaving signal for, "This is the best place to land"?
N a. Red star rocket N b. Orange smoke signal Y c. Green star rocket N d. Horizontal motion of a flag 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 1082: Which statement is TRUE concerning combustible gas indicators?
N a. One sample of air is adequate to test a tank. Y b. They do not work properly where there is a lack of oxygen. N c. They will detect a lack of oxygen. N d. They are calibrated to read the percentage chance of explosion. 1115: When launching a lifeboat, the tricing pennants should be released __________.
N a. before the boat is lowered from the stowed position N b. as the boat-fall blocks break clear of the davit head Y c. before the boat is lowered from the embarkation level N d. after the boat is released into the water 1115: When launching a lifeboat, the tricing pennants should be released __________.
N a. before the boat is lowered from the stowed position N b. as the boat-fall blocks break clear of the davit head Y c. before the boat is lowered from the embarkation level N d. after the boat is released into the water 1185: If the steersman of your lifeboat gives the command "Way enough", you should __________.
N a. complete the stroke, hold your oar out from the boat and level with the water N b. dip the blade of your oar into the water and leave it there N c. lift your oar to a vertical position Y d. complete the stroke, raise your oar slightly, swing it forward, and place it in the boat 1407: You are in a lifeboat when you sight the stars shown. You will be heading due north when you head for Polaris which is indicated by what letter? (D007SA )
N a. C N b. D N c. E Y d. F 1431: Which statement is FALSE regarding Halon 1301?
N a. It is colorless. Y b. It is sweet smelling. N c. It may cause dizziness when inhaled. N d. It does not conduct electricity. 1467: Your vessel has a forward draft of 26'-11" and an after draft of 29'-07". How many tons of cargo can be loaded before the vessel reaches a mean draft of 28'-06" if the TPI is 69?
N a. 204 tons Y b. 207 tons N c. 210 tons N d. 213 tons 1568: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to load the cargo listed. There is already 2464 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 27.3 feet. Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final KG of all the cargo after loading is completed. ST-0042
N a. KG 27.0 feet N b. KG 27.8 feet Y c. KG 28.6 feet N d. KG 29.8 feet 1763: You are operating a liftboat. When jacking down and a leg becomes stuck on the bottom, you should __________.
N a. raise the free legs all the way N b. use the engines to rotate about the leg that is stuck Y c. jack the barge down part way to pull the leg free N d. submerge the barge completely to give added pull 2037: Which system is most likely to be subject to fading or static interference?
Y a. HF SITOR N b. INMARSAT N c. Digital Selective Calling on channel 70 N d. VHF ARQ 2139: Use the material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the KG is 24.0 feet, and the drafts are: FWD 28'-01", AFT 28'-06"; at what angle will the vessel lose positive stability?
N a. 64° Y b. 71° N c. 77° N d. 82° 2142: What is meant by the term "overhaul" in firefighting?
N a. Slow down the spread of fire by cooling adjacent structures N b. Cover the fire with foam N c. Smother the fire with a blanket or similar object Y d. Break up solid objects to ensure that any deep seated fires are extinguished 2172: Your vessel displaces 560 tons. The existing deck cargo has a center of gravity of 4.5 feet above the deck and weighs 34 tons. If you load 10 tons of ground tackle with an estimated center of gravity of 2.8 feet above the deck, what is the final height of the CG of the deck cargo?
Y a. 4.11 feet N b. 4.36 feet N c. 4.57 feet N d. 4.78 feet 2286: What is the boiling point of carbon disulfide?
N a. 167°F Y b. 115°F N c. 111°F N d. 46°F 2326: In order to carry a cargo of triethanolamine, what hull type is required?
N a. I N b. II Y c. III N d. IV 2524: What characteristic determines when a grade "C" product will start to vaporize?
N a. Its filling density N b. Its ignition point N c. The flammable range Y d. Its flash point 2679: The primary hazard of liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas is __________.
N a. pressure N b. toxicity N c. temperature Y d. flammability 2748: Most covered lifeboats will right themselves after capsizing if the __________.
Y a. passengers are strapped to their seats N b. fuel tanks are not less than half full N c. sea anchor is deployed to windward N d. lower ballast tanks are filled with water 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 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 3042: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid loading shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the LCG-FP of the liquid load. ST-0100
N a. 271.2 ft N b. 260.3 ft Y c. 251.9 ft N d. 247.2 ft 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. 3265: A semisubmersible with a displacement of 20,000 tons and KG of 52 feet discharges 300 long tons of barite from P-tanks located 120 feet above the keel. Ballast added to maintain draft has a VCG of 20 feet. What is the change in KG?
N a. 0.49 foot increase N b. 0.50 foot decrease Y c. 1.50 feet decrease N d. 1.80 feet decrease 3266: The SS AMERICAN MARINER will sail with the load shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts. ST-0117
Y a. FWD 17'-11", AFT 22'-07" N b. FWD 17'-09", AFT 23'-01" N c. FWD 17'-05", AFT 23'-04" N d. FWD 17'-02", AFT 23'-04" 3266: The SS AMERICAN MARINER will sail with the load shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts. ST-0117
Y a. FWD 17'-11", AFT 22'-07" N b. FWD 17'-09", AFT 23'-01" N c. FWD 17'-05", AFT 23'-04" N d. FWD 17'-02", AFT 23'-04" 3307: You are signaling by flag hoist using the International Code of Signals. You wish to send the signals CL and IW and have them read in that order. What would ensure this?
N a. Hoist CL from the starboard yard and IW from the port yard. N b. Hoist CLIW together. Y c. Hoist CL tackline IW N d. Any of the above will ensure the correct reading. 3447: A semisubmersible, 200 feet in length between draft marks with the LCF 10 feet aft of amidships, records the following drafts: Port Forward 64'-09"; Port Aft 68'-09"; Starboard Forward 59'-09"; and Starboard Aft 63'-09". What is the list?
N a. 10 feet to port Y b. 5 feet to port N c. 2.5 feet to port N d. 5 feet to starboard 3472: If you find an inflatable liferaft container with the steel bands still in place around its case, you should __________.
N a. tell the Master Y b. leave the bands in place N c. tell the Mate N d. remove the bands yourself 3525: Among the equipment included in the DEEP DRILLER lightweight are the loading hoses, derrick, traveling block in the lowest position, mooring chain, all machinery with liquids to normal operating level, and __________.
N a. normal food supplies for 79 persons N b. eight anchor buoys Y c. anchors N d. lower hull fuel 3664: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has drafts of: FWD 29'-04", AFT 30'-06". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts if you ballast the forepeak with 101.6 tons of seawater.
N a. FWD 29'-04.5", AFT 30'-07.5" N b. FWD 29'-07.6", AFT 30'-05.0" N c. FWD 29'-04.5", AFT 30'-10.0" Y d. FWD 30'-00.8", AFT 30'-01.0" 3666: When you are firing a pyrotechnic distress signal, it should be aimed at __________.
N a. straight overhead N b. at the vessel whose attention you are trying to get N c. into the wind Y d. about 60 degrees above the horizon 3712: The rescuer can best provide an airtight seal during mouth to mouth ventilation by pinching the victim's nostrils and __________.
N a. cupping a hand around the patient's mouth N b. keeping the head elevated Y c. applying his mouth tightly over the victim's mouth N d. holding the jaw down firmly 4036: Fire protection regulations for towing vessels require that all crew members participate in drills and receive instruction at least once a month. Who is responsible for ensuring that this takes place?
N a. The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection Y b. The Master, or person in charge of the vessel N c. The vessel's owner or manager N d. The company's port captain or port engineer 4059: What must the owner or Master do if any of the towing vessel's required navigational safety equipment fails during a voyage?
N a. Repair it at the earliest practicable time N b. Enter its failure in the log or other on board record N c. Consider the state of the equipment in deciding whether it is safe for the vessel to proceed Y d. All of the above 4345: What information must be available to use the Allowable Wind and Wave Charts for the COASTAL DRILLER?
N a. Soil conditions N b. Overturning moment Y c. Water depth N d. Specific gravity of the sea water 4373: In comparison to electric power, hydraulic power for jacking systems has the advantage of __________.
Y a. better control capabilities N b. less maintenance and repair N c. fewer personnel needed during jacking N d. less preload needed 5041: When must a MODU display navigation lights while underway?
N a. Only between sunrise and sunset N b. At all times while being towed N c. Only when other vessels are in sight Y d. Whenever visibility is restricted 5223: When floating, the appropriate leg horizontal must be aligned in the center of the __________.
N a. center of each lower hull guide Y b. center of each upper guide structure N c. top of the jack house N d. bottom of the hull 5388: The most likely location for a liquid cargo fire to occur on a tanker would be __________.
Y a. in the pumproom N b. at the vent header N c. at the main deck manifold N d. the midships house 5595: An anchor winch should be equipped with mechanical brakes capable of holding __________.
N a. half the breaking strength of the mooring line Y b. the full breaking strength of the mooring line N c. the maximum expected tension of the mooring line N d. 50% over the working tension of the mooring line 6133: What equipment is included in the fireman's outfit?
N a. Chemical protection face shield N b. Approved work vest Y c. Self contained breathing apparatus N d. Marlinspike 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 6624: The color of the signal flare sent up by a submarine indicating that a torpedo has been fired in a training exercise is ___________,
N a. red N b. white Y c. green N d. red 7067: An effective method for moving patients with spinal injuries onto a spine board is known as the __________.
N a. pack-strap carry N b. two man extremities carry N c. fireman's drag Y d. four man log roll 7411: What is the spoken emergency signal for a distress signal over a VHF radio?
N a. Red Alert N b. Security Y c. Mayday N d. Pan 7727: When flooding occurs in a damaged vessel, reserve buoyancy __________.
Y a. decreases N b. remains the same N c. increases N d. shifts to the low side 8071: It is proposed to moor the DEEP DRILLER in 600 feet of water in a region in which the effective wind velocity could reach 80 knots, significant wave height could reach 30 feet, and the current could be 1.5 knots. If these conditions occurred at the same time from the beam, the total environmental force would be __________.
Y a. 620 kips N b. 595 kips N c. 475 kips N d. 425 kips 8073: A person who holds a foreign license can serve as the ballast control operator to meet manning requirements on a MODU on waters outside U.S. jurisdiction until the __________.
N a. MODU's contract is completed N b. Certificate of Inspection is renewed Y c. MODU returns to a U.S. port N d. Operations Manual is revised 8716: The midships house of your break bulk ship is constructed with an interior stair tower from the main deck to the bridge. Under what circumstances may the doors from each deck to the stair tower be kept open when underway?
Y a. They may be kept open if they can be automatically closed from the bridge. N b. They are to be kept closed at all times. N c. They may be kept open if the ventilation or air conditioning system is shut down. N d. They can be kept open if the Muster List ("Station Bill") has personnel designated to close them in case of fire. 8848: Enclosed lifeboats which have been afloat over a long period of time 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 9101: Recharging a previously used cartridge-operated dry-chemical extinguisher is accomplished by __________.
N a. authorized fire equipment servicing personnel only Y b. replacing the propellant cartridge and refilling with powder N c. puncturing the cartridge seal after installation N d. recharging the cartridge and refilling it with powder 9233: A ballast tank in a floating MODU has a maximum FSML of 7,000 ft-long tons. If the tank is converted to drill water storage, what would be the new maximum FSML?
N a. 7,179 ft-long tons N b. 7,000 ft-long tons Y c. 6,825 ft-long tons N d. 2,125 ft-long tons 9325: Good housekeeping on a vessel prevents fires by __________.
N a. allowing better access in an emergency Y b. eliminating potential fuel sources N c. eliminating trip hazards N d. improving personnel qualifications 9471: What is used as an indicator of initial stability?
Y a. GM N b. KG N c. KM N d. GZ