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222: On surface type offshore drilling units, each survival craft must be capable of being launched to the water at the minimum operating draft, under unfavorable conditions of trim and with the unit listed not less than __________.
N a. 14° Y b. 20° N c. 26° N d. 32° 289: You are at the helm of a sailing vessel under sail on the starboard tack, close hauled, and you are instructed to "head up". You should __________.
N a. turn the wheel to port if you are steering with a wheel N b. push the tiller to starboard if you are steering with a tiller Y c. turn the rudder to starboard N d. All of the above are correct 330: Many vessels are provided with flume tanks, which also have a dump tank located under the flume tanks. In the event the ship is damaged, you could dump the flume tanks into the dump tank which would __________.
N a. reduce the free surface effect and raise the KG N b. not have any effect on free surface and raise the KG Y c. reduce the free surface effect and lower the KG N d. not have any effect on free surface and lower the KG 362: Water fog from an all-purpose nozzle may be used to __________.
N a. fight an electrical fire N b. fight a magnesium fire Y c. eliminate smoke from a compartment N d. All of the above 668: 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?
N a. They are to be kept closed at all times. N b. They may be kept open if the ventilation or air conditioning system is shut down. Y c. They may be kept open if they can be automatically closed from the bridge. N d. They can be kept open if the Muster List ("Station Bill") has personnel designated to close them in case of fire. 707: If your bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone ceases to operate, you must __________.
N a. immediately anchor your vessel and arrange for repairs to the system N b. moor your vessel at the nearest dock available and arrange for repairs to the system N c. arrange for the repair of the system to be completed within 48 hours Y d. exercise due diligence to restore the system at the earliest practicable time 824: You receive a medical message that contains the code MSJ. This means "_____."
Y a. Place patient in hot bath N b. The wound should be stitched N c. You should pass a stomach tube N d. The wound should not be stitched 1060: 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-0024
N a. FWD 26'-06", AFT 28'-10" N b. FWD 26'-10", AFT 28'-05" Y c. FWD 27'-00", AFT 28'-03" N d. FWD 27'-03", AFT 28'-00" 1067: A large oil fire on the deck of a ship can be fought most effectively with __________.
N a. dry chemical Y b. foam N c. high-velocity fog N d. Water (cartridge-operated) 1283: The liquid-filled PV breaker has acted to relieve a vacuum in a tank. What action must be taken in regards to the PV-breaker before continuing operations?
N a. Check to make certain that it has reset itself. Y b. Refill the breaker with liquid. N c. Manually reset the vacuum side of the breaker. N d. Install a new rupture disc. 1341: Persons who have swallowed a non-petroleum based poison are given large quantities of warm soapy water or warm salt water to __________.
Y a. induce vomiting N b. absorb the poison from the blood N c. neutralize the poison in the blood N d. increase the digestive process and eliminate the poison 1454: You are in a lifeboat when you sight the stars indicated in illustration D005SA. You will be heading due north when you head for Polaris which is indicated by what letter? (D005SA )
N a. A N b. C Y c. E N d. I 1465: Your vessel has 3 lifeboats on each side. The middle lifeboat on the port side is designated as boat number __________.
N a. 2 N b. 2 PORT N c. 3 Y d. 4 1472: You are reading the draft marks in illustration D032DG. The water level forward is 4 inches below the 11, and the water level aft is 2 inches below the top of the 11. What is the mean draft? (D032DG )
N a. 11'-08" N b. 11'-06" N c. 11'-04" Y d. 11'-00" 1483: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is partially loaded with a GM of 3.1 feet and drafts of: FWD 19'-06", AFT 21'-04". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine what tank(s) you should ballast to increase the GM to 3.7 feet.
N a. Tanks: DT1 Y b. Tanks: DB3, DT8 N c. Tanks: DB2, DB7 N d. Tanks: DB5 1527: 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 N b. latitude, longitude, course, speed, and a copy of that days noon position slip Y c. latitude, longitude, and estimated distance from shore N d. latitude and longitude only 1531: You intend to discharge medical or hazardous wastes ashore. MARPOL Annex V requires you to notify a receiving port or terminal in advance. How much advance notice is required?
N a. 12 hours Y b. 24 hours N c. 48 hours N d. Advance notification is not required. 1556: Which fire extinguishing agent has the greatest capacity for absorbing heat?
Y a. Water N b. Foam N c. Dry chemical N d. Carbon Dioxide 1639: What entry would NOT be shown on the V line of an AMVER report?
N a. NONE N b. NURSE N c. MD Y d. DOCTOR 1722: Where are remote readouts for oxygen concentration, pressure, and temperature of an inert gas system required to be located?
N a. Bridge and engine control consoles N b. Bridge and tank(s) being inerted N c. Main deck and engine control consoles Y d. Cargo control and engine control consoles 1734: Which procedure should be followed when individuals are rescued in cold climates and suffer from hypothermia?
N a. Give them brandy or other alcoholic stimulation to promote a return to an acceptable body temperature. Y b. Move them to a warm room to gradually raise their body temperature. N c. Keep them moving to stimulate circulation to raise their body temperature. N d. Warm them under an electric blanket to rapidly regain normal body temperature. 1845: What is the minimum number of hand held, rocket propelled, parachute, red flare, distress signals required on board offshore drilling units?
N a. 4 N b. 8 Y c. 12 N d. 16 1980: What product is considered a noxious liquid substance for regulatory purposes?
N a. Dodecyl methacrylate N b. Asphalt N c. Camphor oil Y d. Latex 2158: You have approximately 15 tons of fish on deck. What will be the shift in the center of gravity after you shift the fish to the fish hold, a vertical distance of 8 feet? (total displacement is 300 tons)
N a. 0.1 foot N b. 0.2 foot N c. 0.3 foot Y d. 0.4 foot 2279: According to the Chemical Data Guide, when burning, the grade B flammable liquid, carbon disulfide produces __________.
N a. phosgene gas N b. sulfuric acid gas Y c. sulfur dioxide gas N d. carbon tetrachloride 2490: Which extinguishing agent is effective in combating an isoprene fire?
N a. Dry chemicals N b. CO2 N c. Foam Y d. All the above 2492: At sea, you are approaching a small vessel and see that it has the signal flag "P" hoisted. What should you do?
N a. Proceed on present course and speed since the vessel is stopped and making no way through the water. N b. Keep clear of the vessel because it has a diver down. N c. Attempt to call the vessel on VHF radiotelephone because someone on board requires medical assistance. Y d. Approach with caution because the vessel is a fishing vessel and its nets are fouled on an obstruction. 2537: Which statement(s) is(are) TRUE regarding heaving-to?
N a. A sloop will heave to with her jib and mainsail aback. N b. A ketch will heave to with her jib and mizzen aback. Y c. A yawl will heave to with her jib aback, main sheet eased, and her mizzen sheeted in. N d. All of the above are correct. 2573: Medical treatment aboard a MODU should not go beyond examination and emergency care without first consulting __________.
N a. the designated medic aboard N b. the shore based superintendent Y c. a medical doctor N d. the approved company medical manual 2841: The distance from the still water level (corrected for tides and storm surge) to the bottom of the hull of a MODU is the __________.
Y a. air gap N b. freeboard N c. penetration N d. water depth 2863: You are berthed at a cargo facility where you have just completed discharging a dangerous cargo from your barge. You must complete topside repairs on the barge involving hot work before sailing. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. You can make repairs with permission of the facility owner since you are empty and the cargo is on the facility. N b. The repair area must be inspected by a marine surveyor to ensure that it can be done safely. N c. Hot work repairs at such a facility are prohibited. Y d. The Captain of the Port may give specific approval to make hot work repairs. 2979: Which vessel is required to carry a Category I, 406 MHz EPIRB installed to automatically float free and activate? (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. A vessel operating exclusively on inland waters N b. A vessel limited to 20 miles offshore, which carries a radiotelephone on board Y c. A vessel operating on the high seas or beyond 3 miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes N d. A vessel limited to 100 miles offshore 3059: How many ring life buoys must a small passenger vessel, of less than 65 feet in length, carry?
Y a. 1 N b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 3175: The jettisoning of topside weight from a MODU serves what purpose?
N a. It returns the MODU to an even keel. N b. It reduces free surface effect. Y c. It lowers the center of gravity. N d. It raises the center of gravity. 3203: The inside light in an inflatable liferaft is turned on __________.
Y a. automatically as the liferaft inflates N b. with a switch near the boarding handle N c. at night because the light has a photosensitive switch N d. by screwing the bulb in after the raft inflates 3446: To release the davit cable of a davit launched liferaft, you must __________.
Y a. pull the release lanyard N b. pull the hydraulic release N c. push the release button N d. pull on the ratchet handle 3511: The lightweight transverse moments for the DEEP DRILLER are __________.
N a. 680,914 ft-long tons N b. 9,733 ft-long tons Y c. -5,937 ft-long tons N d. 000 ft-long tons 3606: Which radiotelephone signal indicates receipt of a distress message?
N a. Roger wilco Y b. Romeo, romeo, romeo N c. SOS acknowledged N d. Mayday roger 3864: Of the required ring life buoys for an OSV, how many must be equipped with a waterlight?
N a. 8 N b. 4 Y c. 2 N d. 1 4007: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling). What would be the new sum of longitudinal free surface moments for Fuel Oil (Table 2) if the entire contents of Tank #4P are transferred to Tank #4S?
N a. 1,189 foot-tons Y b. 2,835 foot-tons N c. 5,378 foot-tons N d. 5,670 foot-tons 4017: Towing vessel fire protection regulations define a "fixed fire-extinguishing system" to include all of the following EXCEPT a _____________ .
N a. carbon-dioxide system Y b. halon system N c. manually-operated clean-agent system N d. manually-operated water-mist system 4025: When is direct voice communication allowed in place of an internal communication system on a towing vessel?
N a. When the vessel is less than 20 meters in length N b. When the vessel is ruled to be an "existing vessel" Y c. When the controls at the operation station are within 3 meters (10 feet) of the engine room access N d. When it is easier to shout than use a radio or telephone 4385: While elevated as shown in Sample Load Form #3 (Drilling), winds are 57 knots and current is 2 knots. What is the maximum wave height allowed for drilling?
N a. 30 feet N b. 33 feet Y c. 35 feet N d. 40 feet 4465: The COASTAL DRILLER's ability to meet the damage stability criteria depends on maintaining watertight integrity, displacement less than 14,158 kips, level attitude, and KGT and KGL less than __________.
N a. the height of the righting arm Y b. the maximum allowed N c. GMT and GML N d. BMT and BML 4617: On the COASTAL DRILLER, in case one of the two bilge pits is flooded, the other can operate through a(n)__________.
N a. six-inch line connected to the independent isolation valves to the sea chest N b. separate bilge discharge manifold N c. independent scavenger manifold Y d. crossover arrangement 5531: With adaptor blocks/chocks removed from an LWT stock anchor, the trip angle will be __________.
N a. 20° N b. 30° N c. 40° Y d. 50° 5615: Structural stress levels in a MODU are the sum of loading stresses and stresses due to __________.
Y a. environmental loads N b. variable loads N c. ballast loading N d. mooring loads 6187: A fire in a ballast pumproom can be brought under control with minimal impact on stability by __________.
N a. cooling the outside bulkheads with water Y b. shutting all sources of air into the compartment N c. closing the sea chest N d. flooding the compartment with salt water 6247: Repair of structures on a MODU in the vicinity of liquid mud handling areas presents what possible hazard?
N a. Toxic gasses may be present. Y b. Flammable gasses may be present. N c. Liquid muds may flood adjoining spaces. N d. An oxygen-deficient atmosphere may be present. 6402: Small passenger vessels in cold water ocean routes, that do not meet the standards for collision bulkheads or subdivision in subchapter S, must carry __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
Y a. 100% inflatable buoyant apparatus N b. at least one hand fire pump N c. at least two EPIRBs N d. All of the above. 7341: If you know that the vessel you are about to call on the VHF radio maintains a radio watch on both the working and the calling frequencies, which frequency should you call on?
N a. Calling frequency N b. Distress frequency N c. Urgency frequency Y d. Working frequency 8121: While at operating draft, the DEEP DRILLER suffers flooding in the port pump room. Both port bilge pumps are inadequate to dewater the pump room. You may supplement the bilge pumps with the __________.
N a. starboard ballast pump and crossover system N b. port ballast pump N c. port saltwater service pump Y d. port drill water pump 8156: Category 1 EPIRBs are required to be carried on board __________.
N a. small passenger vessels on the Great Lakes N b. all deep draft vessels Y c. fishing industry vessels N d. small passenger vessels 8440: Addition of weight above the center of gravity of a vessel will ALWAYS __________.
Y a. reduce initial stability N b. increase righting moments N c. increase GM N d. All of the above 8675: The DEEP DRILLER, at 60.0 feet draft in sea water, discharges 275.8 long tons. What is the new draft?
N a. 56 feet Y b. 58 feet N c. 60 feet N d. 62 feet 8891: Which type of respiratory protection is preferable for repair/investigation personnel on a MODU in a hydrogen sulfide (H2S) environment?
N a. U.S. Navy Oxygen Breathing Apparatus (OBA) N b. Emergency Escape Breathing Apparatus (EEBA) N c. Demand Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Y d. Pressure-Demand Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) 9377: After abandoning ship, you should deploy the sea anchor from a liferaft to __________.
N a. keep the liferaft from capsizing N b. navigate against the current N c. keep personnel from getting seasick Y d. stay in the general location 9561: Vertical moments are obtained by multiplying a vessel's weight and its __________.
Y a. VCG or KG N b. LCB N c. LCG N d. TCG 9601: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #5 (Survival) when an unexpected slowly increasing starboard list and bow down trim occurs. A leak in 1S is found. By deballasting from ballast tanks 2S and 3S, the inclination slowly decreases. The increase in the longitudinal free surface correction is __________.
N a. 1.25 feet N b. 0.90 foot Y c. 0.83 foot N d. 0.34 foot 9604: Except in rare cases, it is impossible to extinguish a shipboard fire by __________.
N a. removing the oxygen Y b. removing the fuel N c. interrupting the chain reaction N d. removing the heat