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139: When fighting a fire in an enclosed space, the hose team should crouch as low as possible to __________.
N a. protect themselves from smoke N b. obtain the best available air N c. allow the heat and steam to pass overhead Y d. All of the above 177: Before taking drinking water on board in the U.S. or its possessions, the responsible person from the vessel should determine that the source __________.
N a. is used by a city N b. has been treated with chlorine Y c. is approved by the Public Health Service N d. is not from surface water 322: A definite advantage of using water as a fire extinguishing agent is its characteristic of __________.
N a. alternate expansion and contraction as water in a liquid state becomes a vapor N b. absorption of smoke and gases as water is converted from a liquid to a vapor N c. rapid contraction as water is converted from a liquid to a vapor Y d. rapid expansion as water absorbs heat and changes to steam 595: How long shall the operator of a vessel employed in the transferring of oil to other vessels keep the Declaration of Inspection of those transfers?
N a. 1 week from date of signature N b. 2 weeks from date of signature Y c. 1 month from date of signature N d. 6 months from date of signature 830: Your vessel has a midships engine room and the cargo is concentrated in the end holds. The vessel is __________.
N a. sagging with tensile stress on main deck N b. sagging with compressive stress on main deck Y c. hogging with tensile stress on main deck N d. hogging with compressive stress on main deck 895: Air-cooled gasoline auxiliary engines are allowed on vessels not more than 65 feet in length, carrying not more than 12 passengers if __________.
N a. it is not practicable to supply water to the engine Y b. they have a self-contained fuel system and are installed on an open deck N c. they are rated at not more than 4.5 horsepower N d. All of the above 937: On a class "B" fire, which portable fire extinguisher would be the LEAST desirable?
N a. Carbon dioxide Y b. Water (stored pressure) N c. Dry chemical N d. Foam 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 1069: After the initial AMVER Position Report, sent by a vessel sailing foreign, subsequent Position Reports must be sent no less frequently than every __________.
N a. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Y b. 48 hours N c. 36 hours N d. 24 hours 1306: Water pockets on the underside of an inflatable liferaft are for __________.
N a. catching rain water Y b. stability N c. easy drainage N d. maneuverability 1352: If you have a fire in the engine room, your FIRST act should be to __________.
N a. discharge the fixed CO2 system into the engine room Y b. secure the fuel supply and ventilation to the engine room N c. maneuver your vessel into the wind N d. have all of your crew get into the liferaft 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 1539: The AMVER system requires __________.
N a. sailing plans to be sent before departure N b. more frequent reports in heavy weather N c. arrival reports to be sent within 8 hours of arrival Y d. a position report within 24 hours of departure 1678: Your vessel is 79 feet long with 20 people aboard. The coaming of a deck above the lowest weather deck (except an exposed forecastle deck) must be at least __________.
N a. 6" high N b. 12" high N c. 24" high Y d. Not required 1709: Why is gas-freeing rarely required for LPG cargo tanks?
N a. LPG is compatible with all cargos. N b. LPG's high oxygen content makes it nonvolatile. N c. Cargo tanks are inspected less frequently than on oil tankers. Y d. The cargo tanks are used for one type of cargo only. 1780: How often must a compulsory vessel's GMDSS radio station be inspected?
N a. Annually, by the U.S. Coast Guard Y b. Annually, by the FCC or designated authority N c. Annually, by the FCC, and every six months if the vessel sails outside of the Sea Areas A1 and A2 N d. The FCC's annual inspection may be waived if, and only if, monthly inspections are performed by the vessel's onboard GMDSS Radio Maintainer. 1782: Which channel has been designated for on-scene communications in GMDSS?
N a. 24 N b. 2182 N c. 70 Y d. 16 and 2174.5 1812: The sails are properly set and trimmed. As a vessel heads up from a beam reach to close hauled the __________.
Y a. apparent wind moves forward N b. heeling moment decreases N c. side slip decreases N d. speed increases 1863: On offshore drilling units, each storage battery for emergency lighting and power systems must be tested every six months under actual connected load for a period of at least __________.
N a. 1 hour Y b. 2 hours N c. 3 hours N d. 4 hours 1898: Your vessel displaces 585 tons and measures 128'L by 26'B. What is the reduction in GM due to free surface if the fish hold (30'L by 18'B by 9'D) is filled with 2.8 feet of water? (Each foot of water weighs 15.4 tons)
Y a. 0.66 foot N b. 1.12 feet N c. 1.37 feet N d. 1.58 feet 1899: Your vessel displaces 684 tons and measures 132'L by 31'B. What is the reduction in GM due to free surface if the fish hold (32'L by 29'B by 9'D) is filled with 2 feet of water? (Each foot of water weighs 26.5 tons)
N a. 2.17 feet N b. 2.32 feet Y c. 2.52 feet N d. 3.01 feet 1911: A ketch is a sailing vessel with __________.
N a. one mast N b. two masts: with the mizzen stepped abaft the rudder post Y c. two masts: with the mizzen stepped forward of the rudder post N d. two masts: a foremast and a mainmast 1924: Your vessel displaces 645 tons and measures 132'L by 34'B. What is the reduction in GM due to free surface if the fish hold (30'L by 26'B by 8'D) is filled with 3.0 feet of water? (Each foot of water weighs 22.3 tons)
Y a. 1.76 feet N b. 1.94 feet N c. 2.10 feet N d. 2.44 feet 2149: On a barge carrying grade A cargo, who determines where smoking may be permitted during a loading operation?
N a. The OCMI who issued the Certificate of Inspection Y b. The certificated tankerman on duty N c. The vessel owner N d. Smoking is not permitted during a loading operation. 2322: What is NOT a requirement of cargo piping installed in tank vessels carrying grade D or E cargo ONLY?
Y a. The cargo piping system shall be fixed. N b. Flanged joints shall be used for pipe sizes exceeding 2 inches in diameter. N c. Piping through bunker spaces may be run through a pipe tunnel. N d. Connections at bulkheads must be made so that the plating does not form part of a flanged joint. 2400: You are transferring a cargo of ethyl chloride and a small amount spills into the water around your vessel. The Chemical Data Guide indicates that the solubility of ethyl chloride in water will be __________.
N a. negligible Y b. slight N c. moderate N d. complete 2519: What are the venting requirements for a barge with a cargo of adiponitrile?
Y a. Pressure-vacuum relief valves N b. Open venting N c. Gooseneck vents fitted with flame screens N d. Closed venting with a vapor recovery system 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" 2640: What is NOT a grade E product?
N a. Dioctyl-phthalate Y b. Gasoline N c. Formic acid N d. Creosote coal tar 2674: 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 number 2 hold floods, the vessel will sink if the permeability exceeds what percent?
N a. 76 Y b. 67 N c. 60 N d. 52 2896: Your vessel is certificated to carry 50 persons. You are required to have __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. 50 adult life jackets N b. 40 adult life jackets and 10 child life jackets Y c. 50 adult life jackets and 5 child life jackets N d. 50 adult life jackets and 2 child life jackets 2919: All of the following are part of the fire triangle EXCEPT __________.
N a. fuel Y b. electricity N c. oxygen N d. heat 2990: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 28'-04", AFT 30'-08". Cargo was loaded and discharged as indicated. Use sheet 2 in the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts. ST-0092
N a. FWD 29'-01", AFT 30'-01" N b. FWD 29'-03", AFT 29'-11" Y c. FWD 29'-05", AFT 29'-09" N d. FWD 29'-07", AFT 29'-07" 3016: Hand held red flares expire 42 months from the date of manufacture. Floating orange smoke distress signals expire after how many months?
N a. 18 months N b. 24 months Y c. 42 months N d. 60 months 3054: Your sailing drafts are: FWD 22'-04", AFT 23'-06" and the GM is 3.2 feet. What will be the angle of list if #3 starboard double bottom (capacity 97 tons, VCG 2.5 feet and 23 feet off the centerline) is filled with saltwater? (Use the data in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. Less than 1° Y b. 3° N c. 7° N d. 11° 3093: You are preparing to load fuel oil on a vessel of 150 gross tons constructed after June 30, 1974. Before loading, you must check that the fuel oil tank vents __________.
N a. are not obstructed by on-deck cargo N b. have a fire extinguisher within the immediate area Y c. have containment capacity for at least 5 gallons N d. are opened and the flame screen replaced 3228: A fuel line breaks, sprays fuel on the hot exhaust manifold, and catches fire. Your FIRST action should be to __________.
N a. batten down the engine room N b. start the fire pump N c. apply carbon dioxide to the fire Y d. shut off the fuel supply 3260: A length of fire hose shall be __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
Y a. attached to each fire hydrant at all times N b. equipped with a rotary sprinkler head N c. marked with the lot number and wholesale price N d. not more than 10 feet in length 3295: A semisubmersible floating in sea water displaces 20,000 long tons. She has vertical moments of 1,000,000 foot-long tons. What is the new KG if 300 long tons are added at a VCG of 50 feet?
N a. 49.2 feet Y b. 50.0 feet N c. 50.8 feet N d. 57.5 feet 3765: When administering first aid you should avoid __________.
N a. any conversation with the patient N b. instructing bystanders Y c. unnecessary haste and appearance of uncertainty N d. touching the patient before washing your hands 3788: When you hear three short blasts on the ship's whistle and the same signal on the general alarm bells, you __________.
N a. are required to be at your liferaft Y b. are dismissed from drills N c. should point to the man overboard N d. should start the fire pump 3845: On the DEEP DRILLER, among the valves to open when transferring ballast from Tank 1S to Tank 10P using the #1 ballast pump is valve __________.
N a. 33 Starboard N b. 44 Starboard Y c. 33 Port N d. 44 Port 3977: While loaded as shown in the DEEP DRILLER Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), all of the liquid mud is dumped. What is the new longitudinal free surface correction?
N a. 1.63 feet N b. 1.65 feet Y c. 1.67 feet N d. 1.69 feet 4020: The control panel of a fire detection system must have all of the following EXCEPT _____________ .
N a. a power-available light N b. an audible alarm to notify the crew and identify the origin of the fire N c. a means to silence audible alarms while maintaining visible alarm lights Y d. a way to bypass the entire panel if it malfunctions 4273: The overturning forces acting on a floating jack-up are generally dominated by __________.
N a. waves N b. current Y c. wind N d. tide 4593: The COASTAL DRILLER, while drilling, has a total weight of 15,400 kips. The LCG is 120.00 feet AF0, and the TCG is -0.5 feet to port of the centerline. What is the port leg reaction?
N a. 5,063 kips N b. 5,104 kips Y c. 5,233 kips N d. 5,345 kips 4641: What is the change in longitudinal moments for the Coastal Driller if 2.0 feet of drill water is transferred from a full drill water tank #23 to an empty drill water tank #1?
N a. 15,565 foot-kips increase N b. 7,585 foot-kips increase Y c. 15,565 foot-kips decrease N d. 16,041 foot-kips decrease 5737: Given the same water depth and line tension, the holding power of a 19 pound/foot wire rope mooring system in comparison to the holding power of a 90 pound/foot chain mooring system will be __________.
Y a. weaker N b. equal N c. greater N d. indeterminable 5765: Air gap is the vertical distance between the bottom of the hull and the __________.
Y a. still water level N b. wave crest N c. wave crest plus the charted water depth and tidal corrections N d. wave crest plus the charted water depth and tidal correction and storm surge 6987: Severe airway burns can cause __________.
N a. nausea N b. reddening of cheeks Y c. complete obstruction of respiratory passages N d. nosebleed 7041: A crew member is having an epileptic convulsion. You should __________.
N a. give the victim artificial respiration N b. completely restrain the victim N c. give the victim one 30 mg. tablet of phenobarbital Y d. keep the victim from injuring him or herself 7385: To assure safe boarding and launching of a davit-launched liferaft from a MODU, preparation should include __________.
N a. load testing the davit arm and the painter system Y b. removing any side protective rails and checking that the overside and surface level are clear N c. testing the spring loaded drum to assure it will retract the fall release hook N d. testing to assure that the required lamps are functioning properly 8123: To effectively use the crossover system on the DEEP DRILLER to pump from the low side using a high side ballast pump, transverse inclinations should not exceed __________.
N a. 8° N b. 6° N c. 4° Y d. 2° 8288: What is NOT used as a stern tube bearing, on a large vessel?
N a. Wooden (lignum vitae) strips N b. Hard rubber N c. Resin bonded composition Y d. Bronze bushings 8533: If you observe any situation which presents a safety or pollution hazard during fuel transfer operations on a MODU, what action should you take FIRST?
N a. Wait for the person in charge to act. N b. Notify the ballast control operator. Y c. Shut down the transfer operation. N d. Sound the fire alarm. 8661: While the DEEP DRILLER is operating as shown in Sample Form #4 (Drilling), casing is accidentally dropped over the starboard side. If the starboard aft inclination is slowly increasing, which tank is probably damaged?
N a. 9S N b. 8S Y c. 10S N d. 10P 9193: Drinking salt water will __________.
N a. be safe if mixed with fresh water N b. prevent seasickness Y c. dehydrate you N d. protect against heat cramps 9235: The longitudinal free surface moments of a drilling mud pit aboard a MODU displacing 24,000 long tons in sea water is 1,200 ft-long tons. If the sounding level in the mud pit is reduced from 8 to 6 feet and the mud weight increases from 10 to 12 lbs/gallon, what is the new FSML for the mud pit?
N a. 750 ft-long tons N b. 1,000 ft-long tons Y c. 1,440 ft-long tons N d. 1,920 ft-long tons 9282: There is a fire aft aboard your vessel. To help fight the fire, you should put the __________.
N a. wind off either beam N b. stern into the wind and increase speed Y c. bow into the wind and decrease speed N d. stern into the wind and decrease speed 9597: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #5 (Survival), when an unexpected, slowly increasing port list and bow down trim occurs. A leak in C1P is found. By deballasting from ballast tanks 2P and 3P, the inclination slowly decreases. The increase in the longitudinal free surface correction is __________.
N a. 0.90 foot N b. 0.83 foot N c. 0.57 foot Y d. 0.49 foot