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15: In reference to accidental oil pollution, the most critical time during bunkering is when __________.
N a. you first start to receive fuel N b. hoses are being blown down Y c. final topping off is occurring N d. hoses are being disconnected 94: If you desired to communicate with another station that your navigation lights were not functioning, you would send __________.
N a. PB Y b. PD1 N c. MJ N d. LN1 162: The function of the bypass valve on the self-contained breathing apparatus is to __________.
N a. control the pressure of the oxygen as it enters the body Y b. allow the wearer to manually give himself oxygen N c. release excess heat which would otherwise cause the bottle to explode N d. allow exhaled gases to pass outside the bottle 255: You are towing a 1000 gross ton gasoline tank barge. Regulations say that cargo tank hatches, ullage holes, and Butterworth plates may remain open without flame screens ONLY __________.
N a. if the barge is towed on a hawser astern N b. if an approved type B-II fire extinguisher is provided Y c. when the open tanks are gas free N d. for periods not to exceed five minutes 267: Which type of EPIRB must each ocean-going ship carry?
N a. Class A N b. Class B N c. Class C Y d. Category 1 426: A 2,000 GT tankship is required to carry __________.
N a. emergency outfits only on an international voyage N b. one oxygen breathing apparatus with enough lifeline to reach from the open deck to any part of the tanks Y c. two self-contained breathing apparati N d. two canister type gas masks if such vessel is authorized to carry grade A, B, C or D liquids 491: Before starting to hoist provisions, which should be checked?
N a. Hoist rope is not kinked N b. Multiple part lines are not twisted around each other N c. The hook is centrally located over the load Y d. All of the above 792: What is an advantage of a dry chemical extinguisher as compared to a carbon dioxide extinguisher?
N a. It has a greater duration. N b. It provides a heat shield for the operator. N c. It is nontoxic. Y d. It offers lasting, effective protection against burn-back. 811: Your vessel is broken down and rolling in heavy seas. You can reduce the possibility of capsizing by __________.
N a. constantly shifting the rudder Y b. rigging a sea anchor N c. moving all personnel aft N d. moving all personnel forward and low 941: 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-0019
N a. 0.96 foot Y b. 1.45 feet N c. 1.96 feet N d. 2.96 feet 977: Which type of fire is the foam (stored-pressure type) fire extinguisher effective on?
Y a. Classes A & B N b. Classes A & C N c. Classes B & C N d. All of the above 1084: On small passenger vessels, what type of devices are required at both the tank and engine connections of all internal combustion engine fuel lines?
N a. Clean out plates N b. Fuel gauges N c. Drain valves Y d. Shut-off valves 1196: The knife on an inflatable liferaft will always be located __________.
N a. in one of the equipment bags Y b. in a special pocket near the forward entrance N c. on a cord hanging from the canopy N d. in a pocket on the first aid kit 1236: Inflatable liferafts are provided with __________.
N a. a portable radio N b. an oil lantern N c. canned milk Y d. a towing connection 1257: Providing you are not sailing in the Red Sea or another special area as listed in ANNEX V of MARPOL, how many miles from land must you be to throw garbage including bottles, rags, and glass that has not been ground up into the sea?
N a. 3 nm N b. 6 nm Y c. 12 nm N d. 25 nm 1289: An undocumented vessel with 10 people aboard and operating 25 miles off the seacoast must carry a survival craft of the __________.
Y a. inflatable buoyant apparatus type N b. buoyant apparatus type N c. life float type N d. Any of the above types are acceptable. 1417: A vessel is "listed" when it is __________.
N a. down by the head N b. down by the stern Y c. inclined due to off-center weight N d. inclined due to wind 1588: How should longitude 119°16.7'E be written when preparing an AMVER report?
Y a. 11917E N b. Q193 N c. 119.3°E N d. 119E 1839: A sailing vessel with the wind coming from 020° relative would be __________.
Y a. coming about N b. close hauled on the port tack N c. running before the wind N d. on a broad reach on the starboard tack 1880: The primary reason for placing covers over storage batteries is to __________.
N a. prevent the accumulation of explosive gases N b. protect the hull from leaking electrolyte N c. prevent movement of the battery in rough waters Y d. protect against accidental shorting across terminals 2031: Which condition is NOT necessary for a combustible liquid to burn?
N a. The temperature of the substance must be equal to or above its fire point. N b. The air must contain oxygen in sufficient quantity. N c. The mixture of vapors with air must be within the "explosive range." Y d. All of the above are necessary for a combustible liquid to burn. 2046: Your drafts are: FWD 5'-11", AFT 6'-11". From past experience, you know that the vessel will increase her draft 1 inch for every 7 tons loaded. There is rig water on board and 16 tons of deck cargo. How many more tons of cargo can be loaded and still maintain the same trim? (D037DG )
N a. 8 tons N b. 12 tons N c. 10 tons Y d. 14 tons 2074: You have 4 containers of rig supplies each measuring 8'L by 8'B by 8'H and weighing 1.2 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 )
N a. 1.33 feet Y b. 1.68 feet N c. 1.96 feet N d. 2.16 feet 2122: Your drafts are: FWD 6'-00", AFT 6'-06". From past experience, you know that the vessel will increase her draft 1 inch for every 6 tons loaded. There is rig water on board and 17 tons of deck cargo. How many more tons of cargo can be loaded and still maintain the same trim? (D037DG )
N a. 14 tons Y b. 18 tons N c. 24 tons N d. 33 tons 2172: Your vessel displaces 560 tons. The existing deck cargo has a center of gravity of 4.5 feet above the deck and weighs 34 tons. If you load 10 tons of ground tackle with an estimated center of gravity of 2.8 feet above the deck, what is the final height of the CG of the deck cargo?
Y a. 4.11 feet N b. 4.36 feet N c. 4.57 feet N d. 4.78 feet 2396: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 17'-05", AFT 20'-01"; and the KG is 25.6 feet. What is the righting moment when the vessel is inclined to 45°? (Use the reference material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 17,222 foot-tons Y b. 19,709 foot-tons N c. 21,137 foot-tons N d. 22,002 foot-tons 2472: Which cargo grade(s) are permitted by regulations to be carried on a barge in tanks fitted only with gooseneck vents and flame screens?
N a. B only N b. B or C N c. C or D Y d. D or E 2567: A MODU crane which has been idle for a period of over six months shall be inspected to the same standards as a __________.
Y a. yearly inspection N b. quarterly inspection N c. monthly inspection N d. weekly inspection 2582: When the height of the metacenter is the same as the height of the center of gravity, the metacentric height is equal to __________.
N a. the height of the metacenter N b. the height of the center of gravity N c. half the height of the metacenter Y d. zero 2593: Bulkheads which form part of the tanks on a MODU are stiffened to withstand __________.
N a. deck loads from above N b. dynamic forces while afloat Y c. hydrostatic pressure N d. over-pressurization 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 2909: Following a collision or accident, the Master of each vessel involved must render assistance to persons affected by the collision or accident __________.
N a. if he can do so without any risk to his vessel N b. if he can do so without undue delay Y c. if he can do so without serious danger to his vessel or to individuals on board N d. without regard to any danger to his vessel 2911: In the event of a fire, the doors to a stair tower must be closed to prevent the spread of fire by __________.
N a. ventilation Y b. convection N c. radiation N d. conduction 3106: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has on board 5480 tons of cargo with an LCG-FP of 272.20 feet. See the distribution of the cargo to be loaded. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final LCG-FP of the cargo. ST-0105
N a. LCG-FP 272.2 feet N b. LCG-FP 268.3 feet Y c. LCG-FP 265.1 feet N d. LCG-FP 263.4 feet 3116: According the Lifesaving regulations in Subchapter W, fire and abandon ship drills must be held within 24 hours of leaving port if the percentage of the crew that has not participated in drills aboard that particular vessel in the prior month exceeds __________.
N a. 5% N b. 10% Y c. 25% N d. 40% 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 3271: A MODU displacing 29,500 long tons has a KG of 60 feet. A weight of 500 long tons is added at a VCG of 150 feet. What is the change in KG?
N a. 2.5 feet upward N b. 2.0 feet upward Y c. 1.5 feet upward N d. 1.0 foot upward 3297: A floating MODU displacing 20,000 long tons with a VCG of 50 feet loads 100 long tons at 100 feet above the baseline and 200 long tons at 130 feet above the baseline. What is the new KG?
N a. 49.0 feet N b. 50.0 feet Y c. 51.0 feet N d. 51.8 feet 3604: You are the first vessel to arrive at the scene of a distress. Due to the volume of traffic on the radio, you are unable to communicate with the vessel in distress. Which action should you take?
N a. Switch to flag hoists. Y b. Broadcast "Seelonce Distress". N c. Broadcast "Charlie Quebec-Mayday-Quiet". N d. Key the microphone three times in quick succession. 3653: When a vessel signals her distress by means of a gun or other explosive signal, the firing should be at intervals of approximately __________.
N a. 10 minutes Y b. 1 minute N c. 1 hour N d. 3 minutes 3750: While providing assistance to a victim of an epileptic seizure, it is most important to __________.
N a. give artificial respiration Y b. prevent patient from hurting himself N c. keep the patient awake and make him/her walk if necessary to keep him/her awake N d. remove any soiled clothing and put the patient in a clean bed 3752: A shipmate suffers a heart attack and stops breathing. You must __________.
N a. administer oxygen Y b. immediately check his pulse and start CPR N c. make the victim comfortable in a bunk N d. immediately give a stimulant, by force if necessary 3896: Life preservers must be marked with the __________.
N a. stowage space assigned Y b. vessel's name N c. vessel's home port N d. maximum weight allowed 4049: The owner or Master of a towing vessel shall ensure that all tests and inspections of gear take place and are logged ___________ .
N a. on each watch, immediately before being relieved Y b. before embarking on a voyage of more than 24 hours N c. daily, at 1200 local zone time N d. weekly, before 0000 Sunday 4507: The height of the transverse metacenter of the COASTAL DRILLER at a displacement of 13,011 kips is __________.
N a. 144.21 feet Y b. 145.33 feet N c. 267.98 feet N d. 270.13 feet 4561: The sounding level of 17 lb. per gallon mud in mud pit 2S of the COASTAL DRILLER is 7.75 feet. What is the weight of the mud?
N a. 153.16 kips N b. 156.13 kips Y c. 194.77 kips N d. 198.54 kips 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 4697: A tank with a volume of 2,000 cubic feet is pressed with fresh water weighing 62.4 pounds per cubic foot. What is the weight, in kips, of the liquid?
N a. 54.4 kips N b. 64.7 kips N c. 95.8 kips Y d. 124.8 kips 5568: You are tending the lifeline of a man who entered a compartment using a breathing apparatus. How many tugs on the lifeline indicate the man should back out?
N a. 1 N b. 2 Y c. 3 N d. 4 5616: You are tending the lifeline of a man who entered a tank using a breathing apparatus. How many tugs on the lifeline indicate that the man should come out immediately?
N a. 1 N b. 2 N c. 3 Y d. 4 6087: Portable Halon extinguishers used on MODU's may use __________.
N a. HALON 1301 only N b. HALON 22 only Y c. HALON 1211 only N d. HALON 1301 or 1211 6731: During the required periodic abandon ship drill aboard a MODU, each person not assigned duties in the muster list is __________.
N a. instructed in the use of portable fire extinguishers N b. shown a video demonstrating lifeboat launching Y c. instructed in the use of life jackets N d. not required to attend the boat drill 6897: Who shall insure that all records required by regulations are retained on board a mobile offshore drilling unit involved in a casualty?
N a. Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection Y b. Owner N c. Pilot N d. Engineer 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 7066: What does blowing tubes accomplish?
N a. Eliminates unburned fuel oil residues from the firebox Y b. Increases boiler efficiency N c. Flushes away mineral deposits inside the water tubes N d. Cleans soot deposits from the inside of the stack 8553: On offshore drilling units, each fire station is required to be fitted with a hose which has a nominal diameter of __________.
Y a. 1-1/2 or 2-1/2 inches N b. 2 or 3 inches N c. 2-1/2 or 3-1/2 inches N d. 3 or 4 inches 8702: An oil fire is classified as class __________.
N a. D N b. C Y c. B N d. A 9455: The original equilibrium position is stable when __________.
Y a. metacentric height is positive N b. metacentric radius is positive N c. KG exceeds maximum allowable limits N d. free surfaces are excessive 9525: When the height of the metacenter is greater than the height of the center of gravity a vessel has which type of stability?
Y a. Stable N b. Neutral N c. Unstable N d. Negative 9705: Which of the following statements is/are FALSE in regard to Ro-Ro vessels' spaces that are "specially suitable for vehicles"?
Y a. The spaces shall NOT be fitted with a flame detecting system. N b. The spaces shall be fitted with an approved fixed CO2 fire extinguishing system. N c. As an alternative to a fixed CO2 system, the Commandant may permit a water sprinkler system. N d. All of the above