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39: A flame screen __________.
Y a. permits the passage of vapor but not of flame N b. prevents the passage of flammable vapors N c. prevents inert gas from leaving a tank N d. permits vapors to exit but not enter a tank 353: When a sea anchor is used in landing stern first in a heavy surf, sternway is checked by __________.
N a. slacking the tripping line and towing the sea anchor from the stern Y b. slacking the tripping line and towing the sea anchor by the holding line N c. towing with the tripping line and leaving the holding line slack N d. towing the apex end forward with the tripping line 442: On the all-purpose nozzle, the position of the valve when the handle is all the way forward is __________.
Y a. shut N b. fog N c. solid stream N d. spray 569: A shaft alley divides a vessel's cargo hold into two tanks, each 25 ft. wide by 50 ft. long. Each tank is filled with salt water below the level of the shaft alley. The vessel's displacement is 6,000 tons. What is the reduction in GM due to free surface effect?
N a. .56 foot N b. .58 foot Y c. .62 foot N d. .66 foot 584: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD28'-08", AFT 29'-05". 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-0013
N a. FWD 28'-09", AFT 29'-00" N b. FWD 28'-07", AFT 29'-01" N c. FWD 28'-05", AFT 29'-08" Y d. FWD 28'-04", AFT 29'-05" 599: When starting CPR on a drowning victim, you should __________.
N a. start chest compressions before the victim is removed from the water N b. drain water from the lungs before ventilating Y c. begin mouth-to-mouth ventilations as soon as possible N d. do not tilt the head back since it may cause vomiting 645: A tug should not come alongside a tank vessel in way of its cargo tanks while it is loading grade A, B, or C cargo without the permission of the __________.
N a. the cognizant OCMI N b. superintendent of the shoreside facility N c. local fire department Y d. person in charge of the transfer 784: While communicating with a shore station concerning an injured female, your message should indicate the subject's age is 32. Which code would your message contain?
N a. MAO 32 N b. MAJ 32 N c. MAL 32 Y d. MAK 32 912: A "fifteen-pound" CO2 extinguisher is so called because __________.
Y a. there are fifteen pounds of CO2 in the container N b. the container, when full, weighs fifteen pounds N c. the pressure at the discharge nozzle is l5 psi N d. the empty container weighs fifteen pounds 1019: You are operating 10 miles offshore with three people aboard. What kind of survival craft must you carry?
N a. An inflatable liferaft with a coastal pack N b. A life float N c. An inflatable buoyant apparatus Y d. No survival craft is required. 1117: Production of mechanical foam by a portable in-line foam proportioner __________.
N a. increases the size of foam bubbles formed N b. increases the rate of foam production N c. improves the extinguishing properties of foam Y d. gives the nozzleman more freedom of movement, since it can be placed anywhere in the hose line 1203: You are discharging cargo and the inert gas system is in operation to inert the tanks. The pressure in a tank being discharged starts to drop below the allowable limit. What action should you take?
N a. Cut in another IG fan to increase gas flow. N b. Open the pressure control valve until the pressure increases. N c. Open the tank isolation valve to the fully open position. Y d. Reduce the pumping rate. 1268: Where must the draft marks be placed on a small passenger vessel?
N a. On each side of the stem N b. Near the stern post or rudder post N c. At each end of the vessel Y d. All of the above 1498: The spread of fire is prevented by __________.
Y a. cooling surfaces adjacent to the fire N b. leaving combustibles in the endangered area N c. increasing the oxygen supply N d. All of the above 1560: The most important reason for taking anti-seasickness pills as soon as possible after entering a liferaft is to __________.
N a. assist in sleeping N b. reduce appetite by decreasing nausea Y c. prevent loss of body moisture by vomiting N d. prevent impaired judgment due to motion-induced deliriousness 1613: Steering a motor lifeboat broadside to the sea could cause it to __________.
Y a. capsize N b. run smoother N c. run faster N d. sink 1630: A deck-stowed 40-foot container is giving off smoke, and one end is discolored from heat. The cargo is valuable and easily damaged by water. You want to extinguish the fire without further damage if possible. What action should you take?
N a. Connect a portable line from the ship's fixed system and discharge CO2 into the container. N b. Flood the container with water and disregard any cargo damage as the fire threatens the entire vessel. Y c. Pierce the container and discharge 6 or more portable CO2's then add more CO2 hourly. N d. Cool the exterior of the container with water and close all vents; then keep it cooled until it can be off-loaded. 1700: How often must the impulse-projected line throwing appliance be test fired?
N a. Monthly Y b. At the Master's discretion N c. Semiannually N d. Annually 1985: Each emergency generator on a mobile offshore drilling unit, when tested, must be run under a full load for at least __________.
N a. one hour Y b. two hours N c. ten hours N d. four hours 2092: According to regulations, cargo pumps in tank vessels carrying grade A, B, C, or D liquid cargo, shall be isolated from sources of vapor ignition by __________. (vessel constructed 1970)
N a. cofferdams N b. general cargo spaces N c. passageways or living quarters Y d. gastight bulkheads 2133: If a vessel is sagging, which kind of stress is placed on the sheer strake?
Y a. Compression N b. Racking N c. Tension N d. Thrust 2252: According to the Chemical Data Guide, piperylene possesses which characteristic?
N a. Specific Gravity of 0.86 N b. A boiling point of 43°F N c. A Reid vapor pressure of 14 psia Y d. Insoluble in water 2350: What is NOT required of the cargo tank venting on a tank barge carrying grade A liquids?
N a. Each cargo tank must have a vent. N b. A vent header must be fitted with a pressure-vacuum valve. Y c. The diameter of the vent must be greater than 4 inches in diameter. N d. The vent must extend to a reasonable height above the weather deck. 2387: A magnetic compass card is marked in how many degrees?
N a. 90 N b. 180 Y c. 360 N d. 400 2404: Regulations require that cargo tanks carrying grades D or E liquids on tank barges be vented with __________.
Y a. gooseneck vents and flame screens N b. pressure-vacuum relief valves N c. branch vent lines and a vent header N d. forced draft blowers 2600: If your Bunker-C barge has operated in salt water for more than 12 months in the 24 month period since it was last dry-docked, when is it required to be hauled out again?
N a. 36 months since last dry-docking Y b. 24 months since last dry-docking N c. 18 months since last dry-docking N d. 12 months since last dry-docking 2638: Marine Safety Information is promulgated via satellite through which system?
N a. AMVER Y b. SafetyNET N c. NAVTEX N d. INMARSAT-M SES 2667: Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plans must be reviewed __________.
N a. annually by the owner, with a letter submitted six months before expiration N b. only once every five years, with a letter submitted six months before expiration N c. and the entire plan resubmitted for approval once every five years, six months before expiration Y d. annually by the owner, with a letter submitted to the Coast Guard within one month of the anniversary date of the plan approval 2777: The lubber's line on a magnetic compass indicates __________.
N a. compass north Y b. the direction of the vessel's head N c. magnetic north N d. a relative bearing taken with azimuth circle 2842: No "T-boat", however propelled, may operate with more than six passengers onboard __________.
Y a. unless the operator has a Coast Guard license N b. unless the vessel has a valid Permit to Proceed N c. until the Boarding Officer has checked the papers N d. until a permit is obtained from the Collector of Customs 2899: All small passenger vessels operating on lakes, bays, sounds, or river routes on runs of more than 30 minutes are required to carry __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
Y a. 3 red hand flare distress signals and 3 orange smoke hand distress signals N b. 8 red hand flare distress signals and 8 orange smoke hand distress signals N c. 6 red hand flare distress signals and 6 orange smoke hand distress signals N d. None of the above 3024: Your sailing drafts are: FWD 17'-07", AFT 18'-05" and the GM is 3.4 feet. What will be the angle of list if #4 port double bottom (capacity 140 tons, VCG 2.6 feet, and 26 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° N b. 3° Y c. 6° N d. 9° 3063: The first AMVER position report must be sent within how many hours of departure?
N a. 48 N b. 36 Y c. 24 N d. 12 3090: Which statement is TRUE concerning spare charges for portable fire extinguishers on unmanned tank barges?
N a. Spare charges shall be carried for at least 50 percent of each size and variety required on board. N b. If the unit cannot be charged by the vessel's personnel, one spare unit shall be carried in lieu of spare charges. N c. Spare charges shall be stowed in watertight containers on deck. Y d. Regulations concerning spare charges do not apply to unmanned barges. 3148: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 29'-06", AFT 29'-02". 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-0110
N a. FWD 29'-07", AFT 29'-08" N b. FWD 29'-05", AFT 29'-10" Y c. FWD 29'-03", AFT 30'-00" N d. FWD 29'-01", AFT 30'-02" 3171: Automatic fire dampers in ventilation systems are operated by use of __________.
Y a. fusible links N b. remotely operated valves N c. C02 system pressure switches N d. heat or smoke detectors 3185: Control of flooding on a MODU should be addressed __________.
N a. first Y b. following control of fire N c. following restoration of vital services N d. only if a threat exists 3282: What form of venting of cargo tanks is allowed for a tank barge certificated to carry grade B petroleum products?
N a. Gooseneck vents only N b. Gooseneck vents with flame screens Y c. Individual pressure-vacuum relief valves with flame screens N d. Straight vents with flame screens 3508: Except in rare cases, it is impossible to extinguish a shipboard fire by __________.
N a. interrupting the chain reaction N b. removing the heat N c. removing the oxygen Y d. removing the fuel 3560: How should the number "4" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
N a. QUAD-ROS-FOOR N b. NUM-ERL-FOUR N c. NUMB-ER-FOWER Y d. KAR-TAY-FOWER 3581: The DEEP DRILLER, at a draft of 58 feet, has VM of 900,000 ft-tons, and FSMT of 20,000 ft-tons. What is the KGT?
Y a. 51.6 feet N b. 52.3 feet N c. 53.8 feet N d. 55.0 feet 4039: The fire protection regulations for towing vessels require the crew to be trained for fire fighting with drills and safety orientations __________.
N a. only if the vessel is greater than 100 gross tons Y b. always, as stated in the regulations N c. but, only applies to towing vessels constructed after August 27, 2003 N d. however, drills are not required for those holding a fire fighting certificate 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 5477: Standards for fabrication and testing of chain on mobile offshore drilling units are provided by the __________.
N a. Department of the Interior N b. U.S. Coast Guard N c. Minerals Management Service Y d. American Petroleum Institute 5793: In storm conditions, with the wind and waves from the starboard bow of the DEEP DRILLER in 400 feet water depth, the offset is 7%. Completely slacking mooring lines 7 and 8 reduces the offset to __________.
N a. 6.5% N b. 5.0% Y c. 4.0% N d. 2.5% 5897: The type of shackle used in making up tow lines to a MODU should be __________.
N a. screw pin N b. chain N c. anchor Y d. safety 6501: At a refueling area or fuel facility, smoking or any flame or spark is prohibited __________.
Y a. within 50 feet N b. anywhere on the helodeck N c. during refueling operations N d. within 100 feet 6677: The instructions for launching lifeboats and liferafts on a MODU must be approved by the __________.
N a. lease operator N b. Minerals Management Service Y c. Coast Guard N d. person-in-charge of the unit 6747: How many people on board a MODU must be trained in the use of the fireman's outfit?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 7025: A patient suffering from heat exhaustion should be___ __________.
Y a. moved to a cool room and told to lie down N b. kept standing and encouraged to walk slowly and continuously N c. given a glass of water and told to return to work after 15 minutes of rest N d. None of the above are correct 7057: Symptoms of sea sickness include __________.
N a. fever and thirst Y b. nausea and dizziness N c. stomach cramps and diarrhea N d. reddening of skin and hives 8051: The "off-load" release system on a survival craft is designed to be activated __________.
Y a. when there is no load on the cable N b. when there is a load on the cable N c. only when the doors are closed N d. when the engine is started 8147: The DEEP DRILLER has a KGL of 53.16 feet while at a draft of 58.0 feet. Although there are no environmental forces, trim is 2.0 feet by the stern. What is the value of LCG?
Y a. 2.16 feet N b. 2.26 feet N c. 2.36 feet N d. 2.46 feet 8163: The ship's drawings for use when the DEEP DRILLER is damaged are available in the __________.
N a. wheelhouse under glass N b. toolpusher's quarters N c. OIM's office Y d. ballast control room 8173: When elevating the COASTAL DRILLER in 100 feet of water, the unit should be placed at an air gap of __________.
Y a. 35 feet N b. 32 feet N c. 30 feet N d. 25 feet 8333: Individuals who have consumed alcohol within 24 hours of exposure to H2S can tolerate __________.
N a. unusually large concentrations of H2S Y b. smaller than normal concentrations of H2S N c. moderate concentrations of H2S without the usual reactions N d. longer exposure to H2S concentrations 8393: Diesel engines obtain combustion air through turbo chargers, blowers, or __________.
N a. air starters N b. carburetors Y c. natural aspiration N d. air receivers 9115: An airplane should NOT send which signal in reply to a surface craft?
Y a. Opening and closing the throttle N b. Rocking the wings N c. Flashing the navigational lights off and on N d. Flashing Morse T 9612: What would be a major consequence of the refrigeration system for a low-pressure CO2 fixed fire extinguishing system remaining inoperable?
Y a. The entire charge might eventually be lost due to CO2 venting out through the relief valve. N b. Liquid CO2 would vent out through the safety valve as the temperature increases. N c. Excessive condensation inside the tank would freeze, causing a restriction in the discharge piping. N d. The warmed charge of CO2 would not be effective in extinguishing a fire. 9673: When fighting a large fire on your vessel and attacking it from ABOVE the space on fire, it is important to __________.
N a. rotate personnel, due to heat stress N b. stand erect, to avoid the heat of the deck N c. cool the deck directly above the space on fire Y d. All of the above