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36: The number and type of hand portable fire extinguishers required outside and in the vicinity of the paint locker exit is __________.
N a. one A-I N b. two A-IIs Y c. one B-II N d. one C-II 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 58: Changing rescuers while carrying out artificial respiration should be done __________.
Y a. without losing the rhythm of respiration N b. only with the help of two other people N c. by not stopping the respiration for more than 5 minutes N d. at ten-minute intervals 60: Your vessel rolls slowly and sluggishly. This indicates that the vessel __________.
N a. has off-center weights N b. is taking on water N c. has a greater draft forward than aft Y d. has poor stability 68: The MOST important element in administering CPR is __________.
N a. having the proper equipment for the process Y b. starting the treatment quickly N c. administering of oxygen N d. treating for traumatic shock 169: The signal T 0735 means __________.
N a. The Greenwich mean time is 0735 Y b. The zone time is 0735 N c. The latitude is 7° 35' N d. The longitude is 7° 35' 182: Which abbreviation refers to the horizontal distance between perpendiculars taken at the forward-most and the after-most points on a small passenger vessel's waterline at her deepest operating draft?
Y a. LBP N b. LOA N c. LWL N d. LLL 313: Kapok life jackets should NOT be __________.
N a. stowed near open flame or where smoking is permitted N b. used as seats, pillows, or foot rests N c. left on open decks Y d. All of the above 446: The number of fire axes required to be carried on a cargo vessel of 14,000 GT and on an international voyage is __________.
N a. 4 N b. 6 Y c. 8 N d. 12 749: Small passenger vessels on rivers routes in cold water must be provided with life floats of an aggregate capacity to accommodate __________.
Y a. at least 50% of all persons on board or meet certain construction standards N b. 100% of the crew and 50% of all passengers allowed to be carried N c. not less than 50% of all passengers on board at the time N d. All persons on board (100% of all passengers and crew) 791: During a training exercise a submarine indicating that a torpedo has been fired will send up smoke from a float. The smoke's color will be __________.
Y a. black N b. red N c. orange N d. yellow 839: A small passenger vessel's Official Number must be marked___________.
N a. in block type Arabic numerals not less than 1-1/2 inch high Y b. or mounted so its alteration, removal, or replacement would be obvious N c. on some clearly visible exterior structural hull part N d. All of the above 980: Assuming an even transverse distribution of weight in a vessel, which condition could cause a list?
Y a. Empty double-bottoms and lower holds, and a heavy deck cargo N b. Flooding the forepeak to correct the vessel's trim N c. Having KG smaller than KM N d. Having a small positive righting arm 1005: Which signal should be used to send the group "Distance 750 nautical miles"?
N a. D750 N b. D750N Y c. R750 N d. R750N 1077: A vessel's KG is determined by __________.
N a. dividing the total longitudinal moment summation by displacement Y b. dividing the total vertical moment summation by displacement N c. multiplying the MT1 by the longitudinal moments N d. subtracting LCF from LCB 1225: If the coxswain of your lifeboat gives the command "Hold water" you should __________.
N a. complete the stroke, raise your oar slightly, swinging the oar slightly forward, and place it in the boat N b. lift the oar in a vertical position N c. complete the stroke and hold the oar out of the water Y d. dip the blade of your oar into the water vertically and hold it perpendicular to the keel line 1426: A vessel aground may have negative GM since the __________.
N a. decrease in KM is equal to the loss of draft N b. virtual rise of G is directly proportional to the remaining draft Y c. displacement lost acts at the point where the ship is aground N d. lost buoyancy method is used to calculate KM, and KB is reduced 1591: 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 Y b. latitude, longitude, and estimated distance from shore N c. latitude and longitude only N d. latitude, longitude, course, speed, and a copy of that days noon position slip 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 1702: You are sailing at 8 knots on a beam reach in an apparent wind of 25 knots. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The true wind is a little abaft your beam, at just under 25 knots. N b. The apparent wind at the top of your mast will be slightly stronger than 25 knots and slightly farther forward than the wind at deck level. N c. If you turn to a close reach, the apparent wind will reduce in strength. Y d. None of the above are true. 1906: Your vessel displaces 930 tons and measures 156'L by 38'B. What is the reduction in GM due to free surface if the fish hold (46'L by 28'B by 8'D) is filled with 1.5 feet of water? (Each foot of water weighs 36.8 tons)
N a. 2.16 feet Y b. 2.44 feet N c. 2.75 feet N d. 2.99 feet 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 2538: According to the Chemical Data Guide, fuel oil number 6 has a flash point (degrees F) of __________.
N a. 65 N b. 80 - 100 N c. 110 - 140 Y d. 150 - 430(cc) 2610: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 21'-06.5", AFT 23'-05.4". 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-0072
N a. FWD 21'-07.1", AFT 23'-08.9" N b. FWD 21'-05.9", AFT 23'-01.9" N c. FWD 21'-03.0", AFT 23'-04.8" Y d. FWD 21'-10.0", AFT 23'-06.0" 2650: Which product(s) is(are) compatible with the product ethylene cyanohydrin?
N a. Sulfuric acid N b. Nitric acid N c. Isocyanates Y d. Ammonia 2733: Buoyancy associated with empty or partly empty ballast tanks in the mat of a mat supported jack-up MODU during jacking operations can cause __________.
Y a. capsizing N b. delays N c. progressive flooding N d. negative buoyancy 2875: The symbol 5 as shown represents __________. (D041DG )
N a. displacement N b. leverage center Y c. centerline N d. counterflood limits 3009: Which type of ventilation is required for enclosed spaces containing gasoline, machinery, or fuel tanks? (small passenger vessel regulations)
Y a. Natural supply and mechanical exhaust N b. Mechanical supply and natural exhaust N c. Mechanical supply and mechanical exhaust N d. Natural supply and natural exhaust 3056: The service use of pyrotechnic distress signals measured from the date of manufacture shall be limited to a period of __________.
N a. 24 months N b. 36 months Y c. 42 months N d. 60 months 3184: The center of buoyancy and the metacenter are in the line of action of the buoyant force __________.
N a. only when there is positive stability N b. only when there is negative stability N c. only when there is neutral stability Y d. at all times 3221: A MODU with a displacement of 15,000 kips has a KG of 20 feet. A load of 300 kips is shifted from a VCG of 100 feet to a VCG of 10 feet. How far does the KG move?
N a. 0.2 foot downward N b. 0.2 foot upward Y c. 1.8 feet downward N d. 1.8 feet upward 3250: Which statement is TRUE concerning fire hose on a small passenger vessel?
N a. Fire hose shall be at least 3/4" outside diameter. N b. One length of fire hose shall be provided for every two fire hydrants. N c. All fittings on hoses shall be of steel or other ferrous metal. Y d. A length of hose with nozzle attached shall be attached to each fire hydrant at all times. 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 3313: If the hydrostatic release mechanism for an inflatable liferaft is not periodically serviced and becomes inoperable, it will fail to __________.
N a. set the water lights on immersion N b. release the dye marker from the liferaft Y c. free the liferaft from the vessel N d. break the seal on the carbon dioxide cylinder 3363: What must be carried out in order to manually launch an inflatable liferaft not designed for float-free operation?
N a. It will be easily launched by simply breaking the weak link. Y b. Depress the hydrostatic release button. N c. It is easily launched by cutting the container securing straps. N d. It is only necessary to attach the weak link to the vessel. 3392: 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-0126
Y a. 595 tons N b. 870 tons N c. 1200 tons N d. 1350 tons 3535: The marine riser on the DEEP DRILLER should be disconnected if it appears the ball joint angle will exceed 10° or the mooring line tensions will exceed __________.
N a. 348 kips N b. 500 kips Y c. 522 kips N d. 600 kips 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 3719: Symptoms of heat stroke are __________.
N a. cold and moist skin, high body temperature N b. cold and dry skin, low body temperature N c. hot and moist skin, high body temperature Y d. hot and dry skin, high body temperature 4018: Towing vessel fire protection regulations distinguish between "new" and "existing" towing vessels. A "new" towing vessel is one that was __________.
N a. built within the last three years N b. contracted for on or after August 27, 2002 Y c. contracted for on or after August 27, 2003 N d. not previously owned 4226: You are loading in a port subject to the winter load line mark and bound for a port subject to the tropical load line mark. You will enter the summer zone after steaming four days, and you will enter the tropical zone after a total of seven days. You will consume 38 tons of fuel, water, and stores per day. The hydrometer reading at the loading pier is 1.004, and the average TPI is 72. What is the minimum freeboard required at the start of the voyage? (Get Table Data)
N a. 85 inches Y b. 90 inches N c. 92 inches N d. 94 inches 4290: If you use obscene, indecent, or profane language over the radiotelephone, you can be __________.
N a. assessed a fine of up to $5,000, imprisonment of up to three years, or both Y b. assessed a fine not to exceed $11,000, imprisonment of not more than two years, or both N c. assessed a fine not to exceed $20,000 N d. imprisoned up to five years 4685: What is the change in transverse moments for the Coastal Driller if 2.5 feet of drill water is discharged from drill water tank #23?
Y a. 1,671 ft-kips N b. -161 ft-kips N c. -1,800 ft-kips N d. -2,982 ft-kips 4793: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). What is the margin on the maximum allowable KG if winds increase to greater than 70 knots, and the TOC is changed to the recommended value?
N a. 0.0 foot Y b. 1.0 foot N c. 37.0 feet N d. 38.0 feet 4807: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). What is the new transverse free surface correction (FSCT) if the entire contents of drill water tanks 6 and 7 are discharged?
N a. 2.24 feet N b. 2.14 feet N c. 2.10 feet Y d. 1.67 feet 5053: Which shape shown would be displayed by a mobile offshore drilling unit that is being towed more than 200 meters astern of a towing vessel? (DIAGRAM 16 )
N a. A Y b. B N c. C N d. D 5273: The DEEP DRILLER, loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #5 (Survival), suffers major damage which results in flooding in tank C3S. Your best countermeasure is to __________.
N a. pump from 10S N b. counterflood in 1P Y c. pump from 8S N d. pump from C3S 5533: Connecting elements of a mooring system should be fabricated from __________.
N a. cast iron Y b. forged steel N c. stainless steel N d. cast steel 5763: What is the purpose of a chain stopper?
N a. Stops the chain during pay out Y b. Secures the chain after is has been stopped N c. Stops off a 6 foot section for inspection N d. Hydraulically cuts anchor chain 5921: Multiple fire pumps may be used for other purposes provided that one pump is __________.
N a. on line to the fire main Y b. kept available for use on the fire main at all times N c. capable of being connected to the fire main N d. rated at or above 125 psi 6013: On a MODU, size III, IV, and V extinguishers are considered __________.
N a. hand portable N b. all purpose N c. fixed extinguishers Y d. semi-portable 6073: Before releasing the CO2 into the space, the alarm for a fixed CO2 system must sound for at least __________.
Y a. 20 seconds N b. 30 seconds N c. 40 seconds N d. 60 seconds 6785: Each EPIRB required on a MODU shall be stowed in a manner which will permit __________.
N a. easy access to its storage compartment N b. replacement of the battery without exposure to the weather Y c. it to float free if the unit sinks N d. it to remain attached to the unit 7307: All VHF marine band radios operate in the simplex mode, which means that __________.
Y a. only one person may talk at a time N b. only two persons may talk at the same time N c. the radio only transmits N d. the radio only receives 7343: What is maximum power allowed by the FCC for VHF-FM radio transmissions?
N a. One watt N b. Five watts N c. 15 watts Y d. 25 watts 7637: When a floating MODU inclines to an angle slightly less than the angle of loll, she will __________.
N a. capsize N b. incline less N c. flop to the other side Y d. return to the angle of loll 8075: A semisubmersible is more likely to experience structural stresses during heavy weather when __________.
N a. operating at drilling draft N b. deballasting to survival draft N c. when at survival draft Y d. when at transit draft 8702: An oil fire is classified as class __________.
N a. D N b. C Y c. B N d. A 8887: In observing rig motion while under tow, the period of roll is the time difference between __________.
N a. zero inclination to full inclination on one side N b. full inclination on one side to full inclination on the other side Y c. full inclination on one side to the next full inclination on the same side N d. zero inclination to the next zero inclination 8917: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling). While the unit is deballasting, starboard valve 17 fails in the closed position. You may deballast from tank 8S by pumping from tank 9S and opening valves 18 and __________.
N a. 35 N b. 21 Y c. 20 N d. 17