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91: Except in rare cases, it is impossible to extinguish a shipboard fire by __________.
Y a. removing the fuel N b. interrupting the chain reaction N c. removing the oxygen N d. removing the heat 416: Under the regulations for cargo vessels, which statement is TRUE concerning fireman's outfits?
N a. If a vessel carries two outfits, they may be stored in the same location. Y b. Each fireman's outfit shall contain a flame safety lamp of an approved type. N c. Each fireman's outfit shall contain a fresh-air breathing apparatus. N d. All of the above 540: Of the following, the most important consideration for a tank vessel is __________.
N a. GM N b. the vertical center of gravity N c. the longitudinal center of gravity Y d. the stress on the hull 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" 609: Which small passenger vessel(s) is/are NOT required to carry a Category 1 406 MHz EPIRB?
N a. A coastwise vessel whose route does not take it more than three miles from shore N b. A vessel operating on lakes, bays, sounds, and rivers N c. A vessel operating within three miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes Y d. All of the above 650: Which is an indication of reserve buoyancy?
N a. Metacentric height N b. Righting moment N c. Rolling period Y d. Freeboard 725: You notice oil on the water near your vessel while taking on fuel. You should FIRST __________.
Y a. stop fueling N b. notify the senior deck officer N c. notify the terminal superintendent N d. determine whether your vessel is the source 773: When using the lifeboat compass, you must be careful to __________.
N a. set it on the centerline of the boat N b. apply the correction for compass error N c. keep metal objects away from it Y d. All of the above 774: If you send a flag hoist of MAJ 8, what information are you conveying?
N a. The least depth of water in the channel is 8 meters. N b. Derelict dangerous to navigation to the north. N c. Navigation is closed. You should navigate with caution. Y d. I have a male age 8 years. 787: To determine which grades of cargo a tank vessel is permitted to carry you should __________.
Y a. refer to the vessel's Certificate of Inspection N b. examine the cargo tanks and fittings N c. ask the terminal supervisor or his representative N d. check the loading order 852: Which statement concerning the application of dry chemical powder is FALSE?
Y a. At temperatures of less than 32°F, the extinguisher must be recharged more often. N b. When possible, the fire should be attacked from windward. N c. The stream should be directed at the base of the fire. N d. Directing the stream into burning flammable liquid may cause splashing. 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 1015: Which group should be used to send the signal Longitude 109°34'West?
N a. D0934 N b. LO10934W Y c. G10934 N d. L10934 1023: Providing you are not in a special area, such as the Mediterranean or Red Sea, how many nautical miles from land must you be to throw packing materials that will float into the sea?
N a. 3 nm N b. 6 nm N c. 12 nm Y d. 25 nm 1025: Which group should be used to send the signal "Latitude 73°25'North"?
N a. G17325N Y b. L7325N N c. LA7325N N d. N7325 1045: Which group would be used to send the signal Greenwich mean time 11:35 pm?
N a. GMT 1135PM N b. T 2335 GMT Y c. Z 2335 N d. G 2335 1131: If you observe any situation which presents a safety or pollution hazard during fuel transfer operations, what action should you take FIRST?
N a. Close the valves at the transfer manifold N b. Notify the person in charge of the shore facility Y c. Shut down the transfer operation N d. Sound the fire alarm 1212: Ambient air, which you normally breathe, contains what percent of oxygen?
N a. 6% N b. 10% N c. 15% Y d. 21% 1379: Which statement about inert gas pressures in a cargo tank is TRUE?
N a. The pressures of the inert gas in the tank may create excessive pressure at the pump while discharging. Y b. Gas pressures should be maintained at the highest permissible level throughout the discharging process. N c. High gas pressures may cause pyrophoric oxidation in the tank. N d. High gas pressures may cause loss of suction when stripping. 1406: The principal danger from ice collecting on a vessel is the____________________.
N a. decrease in capabilities of radar N b. decrease in displacement N c. adverse effect on trim Y d. loss of stability 1534: Which statement is TRUE?
Y a. You must keep a record of garbage discharged in port to a shore facility. N b. You need not keep a record of dumping ground garbage in to the sea more than 25 miles offshore. N c. You must keep a record of the approximate weight of the garbage dumped. N d. You need not keep a record of garbage incinerated on the ship. 1552: INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND A sailing vessel must keep course and speed when __________.
Y a. being overtaken N b. to windward of another sailing vessel N c. to leeward of another sailing vessel N d. crossing a vessel engaged in fishing 1579: During oil transfer operations, who is responsible for ensuring that the posted transfer procedures are followed?
Y a. The designated person in charge N b. The tankerman N c. The senior able seaman N d. The oiler 1605: What entry would NOT be shown on the V line of an AMVER report?
N a. MD Y b. MT N c. PA N d. NURSE 1665: Which statement about stowing spare hose is TRUE?
Y a. Fold the hose so that the male coupling is about 4 feet from the female coupling, then roll it up. N b. Roll the hose starting at the female end. N c. Roll the hose starting at the male end. N d. Fold the hose into lengths about 6 feet long and then lash the folds together. 1739: The high-level overfill tank alarm, installed in the on-board monitoring system, must __________.
N a. operate in unison with other alarms Y b. be both audible and visual N c. be the same as the overfill alarm N d. sound when the tank is 90% full 1775: You are inspecting the nonmetallic oil transfer hoses on the vessel you operate. The maximum allowable pressure of the hose is 70 psi. Your inspection confirms the hose did not burst, bulge, leak or abnormally distort under the required static liquid pressure of __________.
N a. 70 psi Y b. 105 psi N c. 140 psi N d. 210 psi 1824: Most recreational sailing craft have triangular sails and are said to be __________.
N a. Gaff rigged N b. Spinnaker rigged Y c. Marconi rigged N d. Square rigged 1928: Your vessel displaces 740 tons and measures 141'L by 34'B. What is the reduction in GM due to free surface if the fish hold (41'L by 30'B by 9'D) is filled with 2.5 feet of water? (Each foot of water weighs 35.1 tons)
N a. 2.14 feet N b. 2.75 feet N c. 2.96 feet Y d. 3.18 feet 2021: The sails are properly set and trimmed. As a vessel heads up from a beam reach to close hauled the __________.
N a. true wind velocity increases N b. heeling moment decreases Y c. side slip increases N d. jib sheet must be eased 2061: Where would you find the "call sign" or "call letters" of the radio station on your rig?
N a. In the rig safety manual N b. On the Certificate of Inspection Y c. On the Ship Station License N d. On the rig Watch Bill 2078: A device fitted over the discharge opening on a relief valve consisting of one or two woven wire fabrics is called a flame __________.
N a. stopper Y b. screen N c. filter N d. restrictor 2116: You have 10 containers of rig supplies each measuring 10'L by 6'B by 6'H and weighing 1.8 tons each. Each container is stowed on deck. What is the maximum VCG permitted of the remaining cargo if you are carrying rig water and load to maximum capacity? (See illustration D037DG, stability letter for M.V. Surveyor) (D037DG )
Y a. 0.94 foot N b. 1.36 feet N c. 1.78 feet N d. 1.96 feet 2408: If your asphalt barge has operated more than 12 months in saltwater in the 24 month period since it was last dry-docked, when is it required to be hauled out again?
N a. 12 months since last dry-docking N b. 18 months since last dry-docking N c. 24 months since last dry-docking Y d. 36 months since last dry-docking 2439: If you observe any situation which presents a safety or pollution hazard during fuel transfer operations which action should you take FIRST?
N a. Close the valves at the manifold. N b. Notify the person in charge of the shore facility. Y c. Shut down the operation. N d. Sound the general alarm. 2563: The hoist line primarily used for lifting personnel on MODU cranes is called the __________.
N a. personnel line Y b. whip line N c. main hoist line N d. pendant 2713: On a semisubmersible MODU, reserve buoyancy is increased by the presence of void spaces above the waterline in the __________.
N a. submerged hulls N b. quarters Y c. columns and upper structure N d. submerged connecting structures 2729: You are approaching another vessel and see that it has the signal flag "O" hoisted. What is your next action?
N a. Proceed on present course and speed since the vessel is requesting a pilot. Y b. Attempt to call the vessel on VHF radiotelephone and begin a search because the vessel has a man overboard. N c. Attempt to call the vessel on VHF radiotelephone because it is disabled. N d. Approach with caution because the vessel is stopped and making no way through the water. 3122: All life jackets carried on board small passenger vessels are required to be marked __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
Y a. with the vessel's name N b. with the vessel's official number N c. with the maximum weight to be held by the life preserver N d. with the maximum serviceable life of the life preserver 3275: Your present displacement is 15,000 short tons. The KG at this displacement is 60 feet. 100 short tons of casing are added at a VCG of 75 feet for an ocean tow. What is the new KG?
N a. 59.09 feet Y b. 60.09 feet N c. 61.09 feet N d. 62.09 feet 3293: Your sailing vessel is docked during a storm and is in continuous motion. If a mooring line parts due to vessel motion, it will most likely do so __________.
N a. where it is made fast on the vessel N b. midway between the vessel and the dock N c. at the eye Y d. at the chock 3332: When fueling has been completed __________.
N a. the fuel tank fill pipe should be left open to allow vapors to vent from the tank N b. the engine should be started immediately to prevent vapor lock in the fuel line Y c. all hatches should be opened and all compartments should be ventilated N d. open the fuel line and drain a small amount of gasoline into the bilge to clear the line of sediment 3371: The DEEP DRILLER at a draft of 60.0 feet discharges 68.94 long tons of ballast. What is the new draft?
N a. 66.0 feet N b. 60.5 feet Y c. 59.5 feet N d. 55.0 feet 3406: After having thrown the liferaft and stowage container into the water, the liferaft is inflated by __________.
Y a. pulling on the painter line N b. forcing open the container which operates the CO2 N c. hitting the hydrostatic release N d. using the hand pump provided 3536: There are two disadvantages to CO2 as a firefighting agent. One of these is the limited quantity available, and the other is __________.
Y a. the lack of cooling effect on heated materials N b. that it cannot be used in a dead ship situation with no electrical power to the CO2 pump N c. that it breaks down under extreme heat to form poisonous gases N d. there is no effect on a class A fire even in an enclosed space 3942: You have abandoned ship in tropical waters. Which procedure(s) should be used during a prolonged period in a raft?
N a. Wet clothes during the day to decrease perspiration. N b. Get plenty of rest. N c. Keep the entrance curtains open. Y d. All of the above 4141: How much additional solid weight could be loaded at a VCG of 189.7 feet on the DEEP DRILLER while loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling)? Assume ballast added or discharged to maintain draft is done so at 15 feet above the baseline.
N a. 279.2 long tons Y b. 314.2 long tons N c. 404.2 long tons N d. 461.9 long tons 4597: While loaded as shown in the COASTAL DRILLER Sample Load Form #3 (Drilling), 236 kips are discharged from 80 feet AF0 and 19.79 feet to port of the centerline. What is the resulting starboard leg reaction?
N a. 4,281 kips N b. 5,382 kips Y c. 5,459 kips N d. 5,537 kips 5314: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to bunker with drafts of FWD 14'-04", AFT 18'-08". After all bunkers are on board, soundings indicate the tonnages shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the free surface correction. ST-0176
N a. 1.05 feet N b. 1.15 feet Y c. 1.25 feet N d. 1.31 feet 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 6641: On a MODU, how many ring buoys are required to have a buoyant line attached?
N a. One ring life buoy Y b. One ring life buoy on each side of the MODU N c. Three ring life buoys N d. Two ring life buoys on each side of the MODU 6901: In the event of a casualty to a MODU, who is responsible to make records available to the Coast Guard official authorized to investigate the casualty?
N a. Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection N b. The person who caused the casualty N c. The company man Y d. The owner 7006: What is NOT a function of the steam drum of a marine water-tube boiler?
N a. Receives saturated steam from the generating tubes N b. Serves as a reservoir of boiler feed water N c. Holds internal fittings for separation of moisture from steam Y d. Collects steam exhausted from the turbines 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 7595: For a vessel inclined by the wind, multiplying the buoyant force by the horizontal distance between the lines of action of the buoyant and gravity forces gives the __________.
Y a. righting moment N b. vertical moment N c. longitudinal moment N d. transverse moment 8688: Life floats must be equipped with __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. a sea anchor N b. a signal mirror N c. an EPIRB Y d. paddles 8843: A semisubmersible in transit is at a draft of 19 feet. The depth of the lower hulls is 21 feet. How much bunker fuel at 54.0 lbs/cu ft could be taken on and still provide one foot of freeboard if the TPI is 52.3?
Y a. 627.6 long tons N b. 648.0 long tons N c. 843.9 long tons N d. 255.2 long tons 8903: The most effective first aid treatment for chemical burns is to immediately __________.
N a. apply ointment to the burned area Y b. flood the affected area with water N c. wrap the burn with sterile dressing N d. apply an ice pack to the burned area 9293: An elevated jack-up weighs 14,000 kips. The drill floor, weighing 700 kips, is skidded 10.0 feet to starboard. The change in TCG is __________.
N a. 9.00 feet starboard Y b. 0.50 foot starboard N c. 1.50 foot starboard N d. 1.00 foot starboard 9375: After extinguishing a paint locker fire using the fixed CO2 system, the next action is to have the space __________.
N a. opened and burned material removed Y b. left closed with vents off until all boundaries are cool N c. checked for oxygen content N d. doused with water to prevent reflash