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199: You are on a supply run to an offshore drilling rig. On board is the cargo listed. What is the height above the main deck of the center of gravity of the cargo? ST-0004
N a. 3.6 feet Y b. 4.2 feet N c. 4.4 feet N d. 4.9 feet 306: In areas where CO2 piping is installed, such piping may not be used for any other purpose EXCEPT __________.
Y a. in connection with the fire-detecting system N b. in connection with the water sprinkler system N c. to ventilate the space N d. to run the emergency wiring to the space 308: A person being treated for shock should be wrapped in warm coverings to __________.
N a. increase body heat Y b. preserve body heat N c. avoid self-inflicted wounds caused by spastic movement N d. protect the person from injury during transportation 415: What must ocean going vessels of 100 GT to 400 GT be fitted with for oily mixtures?
N a. A fixed system to discharge the slops overboard Y b. A fixed system to discharge oily mixtures to a reception facility N c. A portable system to discharge the slops overboard N d. A portable system to discharge oily mixtures to a reception facility 477: The radiotelephone required by the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act" is for the exclusive use of __________.
N a. the Master or person in charge of the vessel N b. a person designated by the Master N c. a person on board to pilot the vessel Y d. All of the above 490: Which statement relating to AMVER (Automated Mutual-assistance Vessel Rescue) is TRUE?
Y a. There is no cost to the ship or owner for messages sent within the AMVER system. N b. An AMVER participant is under greater obligation to render assistance to a vessel in distress than a non-participant. N c. An AMVER participant is not relieved of the obligation to give 24 hour advance notice to the U.S. Coast Guard before entering a U.S. port from offshore. N d. The AMVER system does not reduce the time lost for vessels responding to calls for assistance. 610: The amount of freeboard which a ship possesses has a tremendous effect on its __________.
N a. initial stability N b. free surface N c. permeability Y d. stability at large angles of inclination 611: The maximum mean draft to which a vessel may be safely loaded is called __________.
N a. mean draft N b. calculated draft N c. deep draft Y d. load line draft 631: You are at the helm of a ketch-rigged sailing vessel under sail on the starboard tack, close hauled, with all appropriate sails set and properly trimmed. You are instructed to "bear off quickly". To utilize your sails to assist with the turn, you should __________.
Y a. slack the mizzen sheet N b. trim the mizzen vang N c. slack the jib sheet N d. trim the main outhaul 711: When administering artificial respiration to an adult, the breathing cycle should be repeated about __________.
Y a. 12 to 15 times per minute N b. 18 to 20 times per minute N c. 20 to 25 times per minute N d. as fast as possible 845: Each pressure gage used in an oil transfer operation must be accurate to within __________.
N a. 1 percent N b. 3 percent N c. 5 percent Y d. 10 percent 897: Which statement is TRUE concerning carbon dioxide?
N a. It is lighter than air. Y b. It is an inert gas. N c. It is used mostly on class A fires. N d. All of the above 903: On a vessel displacing 8,000 tons, what is the reduction in metacentric height due to free surface when a tank 45 feet long and 45 feet wide is partly filled with salt water?
Y a. 1.22 feet N b. 1.16 feet N c. 1.13 feet N d. 1.10 feet 1199: To prevent damage by and to storage batteries aboard small passenger vessels they should be located __________.
N a. in trays constructed of material that is resistant to the electrolyte N b. so as to prevent movement when the vessel pitches and rolls N c. in a well ventilated area Y d. All of the above 1321: How should the lifeboat sea painter be rigged?
Y a. Secured to the inboard side of a forward thwart and led inboard of the falls N b. Spliced into the ring on the stem post N c. Secured by a toggle to the stem post and led outboard of the falls N d. Secured by a toggle around the outboard side of a forward thwart 1546: What are the most important reasons for using water fog to fight fires?
N a. Smothers burning surfaces, organically destroys fuel Y b. Cools fire and adjacent surfaces, provides protective barrier N c. Reaches areas not protected by steam or CO2 smothering systems N d. Allows fire to be attacked from leeward, saturates liquid surfaces 1849: Which line would NOT be used in handling a mainsail?
N a. Halyard N b. Downhaul Y c. Uphaul N d. Sheet 1903: You are approaching another vessel and see that she has the signal flag "W" 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. Attempt to call the vessel on VHF radiotelephone because she is disabled. Y c. Attempt to call the vessel on VHF radiotelephone because someone on board requires medical assistance. N d. Proceed on present course and speed since the vessel is declaring that she is "healthy" and requests free pratique. 2039: You have approximately 14 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 6 feet? (total displacement is 210 tons)
N a. 0.2 foot N b. 0.3 foot Y c. 0.4 foot N d. 0.5 foot 2244: According to the Chemical Data Guide, the flash point for the grade B flammable liquid piperylene is __________.
Y a. -20°F N b. 43°C N c. 108°F N d. not available 2417: Which statement is TRUE?
N a. Key letters or abbreviations may not be used in GMDSS radio logbooks under any circumstance. N b. Urgency communications do not need to be entered in the GMDSS radio log. N c. Both of the above Y d. None of the above 2452: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 22'-03", AFT 22'-09"; and the KG is 23.2 feet. What is the righting moment when the vessel is inclined to 30°? (Use the reference material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 20,790 foot-tons N b. 22,200 foot-tons Y c. 25,520 foot-tons N d. 28,080 foot-tons 2479: Coast Guard regulations require a shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan to be reviewed __________.
Y a. annually N b. once every two years N c. once every four years N d. once every five years 2634: 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 4 hold floods, the vessel will sink if the permeability exceeds what percent?
N a. 40 N b. 48 N c. 53 Y d. 60 2648: Flames from small leaks of LFG may be extinguished by __________.
N a. utilizing carbon dioxide or dry chemical fire extinguishers N b. utilizing soda and acid fire extinguishers N c. blowing the flames out Y d. letting it burn itself out 2738: Generally, the first action in extinguishing an LFG fire caused by escaping gas is to __________.
N a. sweep flames away with water spray Y b. shut off the leak N c. use a chemical foam fire extinguisher N d. call the local fire department 2760: According to the regulations, what type of gauging is required for a cargo of butadiene?
N a. Open Y b. Restricted N c. Closed N d. None 2768: Small passenger vessels of less than 100 gross registered tons must be inspected by the Coast Guard when they carry more than __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. 12 passengers N b. 50 passengers Y c. 6 passengers N d. 1 passenger 2813: A vessel heading WSW is on a course of __________.
N a. 202.5° N b. 225.0° Y c. 247.5° N d. 271.0° 2821: A vessel heading SE is on a course of __________.
N a. 112.5° Y b. 135.0° N c. 157.5° N d. 180.0° 2876: The minimum number of portable B-II fire extinguishers required in the machinery space of a 199 GT motor towing vessel of 8000 B.H.P. is __________. (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. 3 Y b. 6 N c. 8 N d. 9 2961: The Certificate of Inspection issued to a vessel carrying more than six passengers must be __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
Y a. posted on board under glass, if practical N b. posted on the dock where passengers are embarked N c. retained at the owner's principal place of business N d. kept on file by the Collector of Customs 2974: Using the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book, determine the danger angle for permanent list if the KG is 21.2 feet and the drafts are: FWD 27'-11", AFT 28'-07".
N a. 72° N b. 52° Y c. 24° N d. 19° 3046: How long is the Certificate of Inspection issued to a 50 gross ton, passenger carrying vessel which is 60 feet (18 meters) in length valid? (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. One year N b. Two years Y c. Three years N d. Four years 3206: Your tow contains a barge carrying carbon tetrachloride. What is NOT required?
N a. Cargo warning signs on barge N b. Cargo information card on barge N c. Cargo information card in pilothouse Y d. Certificated tankerman on towboat 3304: If your passenger vessel has been issued a stability letter, it must be __________.
N a. filed in the ship's office N b. posted in a passenger area N c. posted adjacent to the Certificate of Inspection Y d. posted in the pilothouse 3323: A semisubmersible, with a TCG of 0.5 foot to port, displaces 20,000 long tons. Bulk, weighing 400 long tons, is loaded in P-tanks located 50 feet starboard to the centerline. What is the new TCG?
Y a. 0.49 foot starboard of centerline N b. 0.51 foot starboard of centerline N c. 0.99 foot starboard of centerline N d. 1.49 feet starboard of centerline 3399: Which sizes of fire extinguishers are considered to be semi-portable? (Uninspected vessel regulations)
N a. I, II, III, IV, and V N b. I, II, and III only N c. II, III, and IV only Y d. III, IV, and V only 3458: When fighting a fire in a space containing an IMO class 1 hazardous cargo, the most effective fire fighting procedure is to __________.
N a. shut down the ventilation and exclude all air to smother the fire Y b. use water from fire hoses or a sprinkler system N c. activate the fixed CO2 firefighting system N d. use high-expansion foam 3645: Signaling devices which are required on inflatable liferafts include __________.
N a. a rocket shoulder rifle N b. an oil lantern Y c. red flares N d. an air horn 3717: During the passage of a severe storm, the DEEP DRILLER is at survival draft. Strong winds are blowing from the starboard. A careful load form calculation determined that, although the unit is level, the TCG is 2.0 feet to starboard. The value of the wind heeling moment is __________.
N a. 40,402 ft-long tons Y b. 32,099 ft-long tons N c. 21,343 ft-long tons N d. 19,982 ft-long tons 3879: The signal given to commence lowering the lifeboats is __________.
Y a. 1 short blast on the ship's whistle N b. 3 short blasts on the ship's whistle N c. 3 long blasts on the ship's whistle N d. 1 long blast on the ship's whistle 4177: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling). What would be the weight of the mud in pit #4 if the sounding level changed to 6 feet and the mud weight decreased from 16 to 14 pounds/gallon?
Y a. 70.00 long tons N b. 84.17 long tons N c. 93.34 long tons N d. 106.67 long tons 4189: You are loading in the winter in Albany, N.Y., for a voyage to a port governed by the tropical load line mark. Which of the following statements is TRUE? (Hydrometer reading in Albany is 1.000)
N a. You may not exceed the winter load line mark when you finish loading except for the burnout to sea. Y b. The freshwater allowance and burnout to sea may be subtracted from the required freeboard in Albany. N c. You may calculate the burnout necessary to reach the tropical zone and load extra cargo to compensate. N d. You may load to the winter mark less the fresh water allowance if you will be at the tropical mark upon arrival in the tropical zone. 4404: The letter and number symbols, such as B-II, used to classify portable fire extinguishers indicate the __________.
Y a. class of fire and size of the extinguisher N b. class of fire and location aboard vessel N c. extinguishing agent and relative size of the extinguisher N d. extinguishing agent and location aboard vessel 4547: What are the vertical moments for 14.0 feet of drill water in the COASTAL DRILLER's #1 drill water tank?
Y a. 2.455 ft-kips N b. 2.543 ft-kips N c. 2.725 ft-kips N d. 2.997 ft-kips 5133: In illustration D041DG, the symbol for the reference from which the height of the center of gravity is measured is __________.
N a. 5 N b. 4 N c. 3 Y d. 2 5287: The DEEP DRILLER, loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #1 (Transit), suffers minor damage which results in flooding in tank 1S. You may pump from __________.
N a. 2S N b. C1S Y c. 1S N d. 10P 5381: While preparing for a storm when elevated, the total weight of the COASTAL DRILLER is 14,150 kips, LM are 1,712,150 ft-kips, and TM are -9,905 ft-kips. The bow leg reaction is __________.
Y a. 4,536 kips N b. 4,716 kips N c. 4,748 kips N d. 4,866 kips 5418: Small passenger vessels in coastwise service must carry approved __________.
N a. life floats N b. inflatable buoyant apparatus N c. inflatable liferafts Y d. Any of the above 5463: A common class of wire rope used for mooring is the 6x19 class. What does the 6 represent?
N a. Factor of safety N b. Number of wires per strand Y c. Number of strands per wire rope N d. Number of wires in the core 5817: The two main types of load cells used in mooring tension gauges are __________.
Y a. distortion and compression N b. hydraulic and mechanical N c. magnetic and applied torque N d. frictionless and hydraulic 7355: When do you use your FCC call sign when transmitting on channel 16?
N a. Only at the beginning of a transmission N b. Only in an emergency N c. Only if asked by the U.S. Coast Guard Y d. Always at the beginning and ending of a transmission 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° 8327: When H2S has been encountered on a MODU, or is anticipated, monitoring devices must sound an alarm (which differs from the lower concentration alarm) or otherwise warn employees when concentration of H2S reaches or exceeds how many parts per million?
N a. 20 Y b. 50 N c. 100 N d. 200 8583: After cranes have been installed on offshore drilling units the hooks, hook block, slings, rib and other rigging must be load tested. This test must be performed once each __________.
N a. 12 months N b. 24 months N c. 36 months Y d. 48 months 8727: The DEEP DRILLER, at 60.0 feet draft in sea water, has VM = 974,441 foot-long tons, LM = 40,301 foot-long tons, TM = 3 foot-long tons, FSML = 30,572 foot-long tons, and FSMT = 18,732 foot-long tons. What is the longitudinal free surface correction to KG?
N a. 0.00 feet N b. 1.03 feet Y c. 1.69 feet N d. 2.22 feet 8987: The tendency of a vessel to return to its original trim after being inclined by an external force is __________.
N a. equilibrium N b. buoyancy N c. transverse stability Y d. longitudinal stability 9367: A galley grease fire on the stove may be extinguished using_______.
N a. water N b. foam Y c. the range hood extinguishing system N d. fire dampers 9652: When pilot cylinder pressure is used as a means to release the CO2 from a fixed fire extinguishing system consisting of four storage cylinders, the number of pilot cylinders shall be at least __________.
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4