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58: Changing rescuers while carrying out artificial respiration should be done __________.
Y a. without losing the rhythm of respiration N b. only with the help of two other people N c. by not stopping the respiration for more than 5 minutes N d. at ten-minute intervals 64: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is loaded with the cargo shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the amount of liquid loading required in the double bottom tanks to meet a one compartment standard. ST-0001
N a. 338 tons N b. 309 tons N c. 281 tons Y d. 263 tons 103: You have just abandoned ship and boarded a raft. After the raft is completely inflated you hear a whistling noise coming from a safety valve. You should __________.
Y a. not become alarmed unless it continues for a long period of time N b. plug the safety valve N c. unscrew the deflation plugs N d. remove the safety valve and replace it with a soft patch 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 361: What can be used to measure the percentage of oxygen inside a chain locker?
N a. Flame safety lamp N b. Combustible gas indicator Y c. Oxygen indicator N d. H2S meter 536: A fully loaded motor-propelled lifeboat must be capable of attaining a speed of at least __________.
N a. 3 knots in smooth water Y b. 6 knots in smooth water N c. 3 knots in rough water N d. 6 knots in rough water 839: A small passenger vessel's Official Number must be marked___________.
N a. in block type Arabic numerals not less than 1-1/2 inch high Y b. or mounted so its alteration, removal, or replacement would be obvious N c. on some clearly visible exterior structural hull part N d. All of the above 959: 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-0020
N a. 2.32 feet N b. 2.21 feet Y c. 1.97 feet N d. 1.76 feet 1002: How do you operate a portable CO2 fire extinguisher?
N a. Point the horn down. N b. Turn cylinder upside-down. N c. Break the rupture disc. Y d. Pull pin, squeeze grip. 1127: Compared to the amount of concentrated foam liquid used, the amount of low expansion mechanical foam produced is __________.
N a. 97 times greater N b. 94 times greater Y c. 10 times greater N d. 2 times greater 1137: One gallon of low expansion foam solution will produce about __________.
Y a. 10 gallons of foam N b. 25 gallons of foam N c. 100 gallons of foam N d. 500 gallons of foam 1209: According to 46 CFR Subchapter T the purpose of fuses in electric wiring is to __________.
N a. allow for cutting out branch circuits Y b. prevent overloading the circuits N c. reduce voltage to the branch circuits N d. permit the use of smaller wiring for lighting circuits 1359: 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 1488: When compared to a high-expansion foam, a low-expansion foam will __________.
N a. be dryer N b. be lighter Y c. be more heat resistant N d. cling to vertical surfaces 1524: A U.S. merchant vessel in ocean service is NOT subject to the requirements of Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 __________.
N a. outside of 25 nautical miles from nearest land N b. outside of the navigable waters of the United States N c. in the waters of those countries not signatory to MARPOL Y d. A U.S. vessel in ocean service is ALWAYS subject to MARPOL. 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 1856: A sailing vessel with the wind coming from 180° relative would be __________.
N a. close hauled on the starboard tack N b. close hauled on the port tack N c. on a broad reach on a port tack Y d. running before the wind 1863: On offshore drilling units, each storage battery for emergency lighting and power systems must be tested every six months under actual connected load for a period of at least __________.
N a. 1 hour Y b. 2 hours N c. 3 hours N d. 4 hours 2058: By regulation, cargo tank atmosphere must be inert before and during which operation?
N a. crude oil washing N b. Loading N c. discharging Y d. All of the above 2155: When sailing with the wind aft, a vessel may carry sails on both sides at the same time. The sails are __________.
Y a. wing and wing N b. luffed N c. reefed N d. cringled 2265: A right-handed propeller will cause the survival craft to __________.
N a. walk the stern to starboard in reverse Y b. walk the stern to port in reverse N c. run faster than a left-handed propeller N d. right itself if capsized 2311: What causes cavitation in a centrifugal pump?
Y a. Vapor pockets in the flow stream N b. Rough impeller surfaces N c. Worn wearing rings N d. Heavy fluid in the flow stream 2394: Your vessel's drafts are FWD 24'-09", AFT 27'-01". Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts if 122 tons are discharged 76 feet aft of amidships, 128 tons are discharged 54 feet forward of amidships, and 68 tons of fuel is pumped 48 feet aft.
N a. FWD 24'-01", AFT 26'-08" N b. FWD 24'-02", AFT 26'-11" Y c. FWD 24'-04", AFT 26'-08" N d. FWD 24'-05", AFT 26'-02" 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 2504: A reinspection of the vessel shall be made between which of the following months while the Certificate of Inspection is valid?
N a. 8 - 12 months N b. 10 - 12 months Y c. 10 - 14 months N d. 12 - 14 months 2538: According to the Chemical Data Guide, fuel oil number 6 has a flash point (degrees F) of __________.
N a. 65 N b. 80 - 100 N c. 110 - 140 Y d. 150 - 430(cc) 2847: The required portable radio shall be stored in the proper location and be __________.
N a. equipped with an approved carrying case N b. equipped with spare batteries Y c. readily accessible for transfer to a lifeboat N d. in a waterproof enclosure 3073: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 28'-04", AFT 29'-10". 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-0102
N a. FWD 27'-01", AFT 29'-11" Y b. FWD 27'-03", AFT 29'-09" N c. FWD 27'-05", AFT 29'-07" N d. FWD 27'-07", AFT 29'-05" 3126: A cargo information card does NOT contain __________.
N a. instructions for the safe handling of the cargo N b. appearance and odor characteristics of the cargo N c. precautions to be observed in case of a spill or leak Y d. duties of the person in charge during the transfer of cargo 3149: To find the cause of a gasoline engine's failure to start, you should __________.
N a. break the joint in the fuel line at the engine and let the gas run in the bilges N b. disconnect the wires at the spark plugs and make the spark jump the gap N c. prime the engine with ether through spark plug openings Y d. ventilate the space, then check the battery, spark plugs, carburetor, and fuel line 3163: A continual worsening of the list or trim of any floating MODU indicates __________.
N a. negative GM Y b. progressive flooding N c. structural failure N d. an immediate need to counterflood 3174: What is considered to be a B-II portable fire extinguisher?
Y a. 2-1/2 gallon foam N b. 4 pound carbon dioxide N c. 2 pound dry chemical N d. All of the above 3286: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid loading shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the LCG-FP of the liquid load. ST-0119
N a. 270.6 ft N b. 261.2 ft Y c. 250.5 ft N d. 246.8 ft 3412: Your vessel's existing draft is FWD 24'-08", AFT 25'-04". Using the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. GRAND HAVEN, determine the new draft if 180 long tons are loaded in No. 23 hatch.
N a. FWD 24'-04 2/3", AFT 25'-10 3/4" Y b. FWD 24'-06 1/2", AFT 25'-08 2/3" N c. FWD 24'-08 1/4", AFT 25'-00 2/3" N d. FWD 24'-10 1/4", AFT 25'-00 1/4" 3498: Your passenger vessel is 130 feet (40 m) long and is alternatively equipped for operating in river service. The number of ring life buoys required for the vessel is __________.
N a. 2 Y b. 4 N c. 6 N d. 8 3666: When you are firing a pyrotechnic distress signal, it should be aimed at __________.
N a. straight overhead N b. at the vessel whose attention you are trying to get N c. into the wind Y d. about 60 degrees above the horizon 3696: The equipment required to remove an on-deck oil spill on a barge transferring oil must either be carried on board or __________.
N a. on a tug standing by Y b. available by contract with the shore facility N c. kept at the shoreside hose connection during transfer N d. kept in a protected shoreside location readily accessible 3716: In order to initiate CPR on a drowning victim, __________.
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 N d. do not tilt the head back since it may cause vomiting 3718: Treatments of heat exhaustion consist of __________.
Y a. moving to a shaded area and laying down N b. bathing with rubbing alcohol N c. placing the patient in a tub of cold water N d. All of the above 3826: You have abandoned ship and are in charge of a liferaft or survival craft. How much water per day should you permit each person to have after the first 24 hours?
N a. 1 can Y b. 1 pint N c. 1 quart N d. 1 gallon 4517: The longitudinal location of the center of flotation for the COASTAL DRILLER has a value of __________.
N a. 207.33 feet AF0 N b. 160.33 feet AF0 Y c. 119.44 feet AF0 N d. 38.33 feet AF0 4523: The capacity of the COASTAL DRILLER preload tanks is __________.
N a. 21,297.0 kips N b. 11,777.2 kips N c. 9,753.7 kips Y d. 8,708.0 kips 4667: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). If the contents of #6 and #7 drill water tanks are discharged, what would be the new height of the longitudinal metacenter?
N a. 249.47 feet N b. 250.16 feet Y c. 252.92 feet N d. 253.90 feet 4815: What is the maximum amount of variables that may be taken aboard the COASTAL DRILLER while loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #3 (drilling)?
N a. 1000 kips N b. 681 kips N c. 89 kips Y d. 0 kips 5195: The DEEP DRILLER is under tow at a 20 foot draft. The rig motions are close to exceeding the limits for critical pitch and roll. The rig is also experiencing occasional pounding on the horizontal braces. In this situation you should __________.
Y a. ballast down to a 45 foot draft and check vessel motions N b. wait until pitch and roll exceed the limits before ballasting down N c. ballast up to a 15 foot draft and check vessel motions N d. shorten the tow wire for a smoother tow 5357: During preloading or elevating the COASTAL DRILLER, jacking-up may continue if the total weight is less than __________.
N a. 21,497 kips N b. 21,297 kips N c. 17,700 kips Y d. 14,400 kips 5517: Grinding to eliminate shallow surface defects should be done __________.
Y a. parallel to the longitudinal direction of the chain N b. perpendicular to the direction of the anchor chain N c. diagonally across the link of the anchor chain N d. around the circumference of the chain link 5601: Your semisubmersible drilling unit is moving onto a location in shallow water with a very hard bottom. What is the most effective means of maintaining your position at this location during severe weather?
N a. Running out all the anchor chain available Y b. Piggyback all anchors and pretension to above the expected tensions N c. Install fluke angle blocks on all your LWT anchors N d. Remove fluke angle blocks on all your LWT anchors 5643: When evacuating the DEEP DRILLER, preparations should include __________.
N a. putting the unit at transit draft Y b. activating the emergency power system N c. jettisoning all combustible materials N d. removing all tension from the mooring lines 5753: The length of chain between the anchor and the end of the pendant line is called the __________.
N a. pigtail chain N b. thrash chain Y c. crown chain N d. wear chain 5755: Why are symmetric mooring patterns frequently used to keep MODU's on station?
N a. All lines contribute to the holding power of the mooring system. Y b. Environmental forces will probably vary in direction during the time the MODU is on station. N c. Environmental forces will probably come from the same direction during the time the MODU is on station. N d. Governmental regulations require this mooring pattern unless an exemption is issued. 6635: What is the minimum required number of ring life buoys on a MODU?
N a. 4 Y b. 8 N c. 12 N d. 16 7063: The symptoms of a fractured back are __________.
N a. leg cramps in the muscles in one or both legs N b. pain and uncontrolled jerking of the legs and arms N c. vomiting and involuntary urination or bowel movement Y d. pain at the site of the fracture and possible numbness or paralysis below the injury 8063: Cartridge-operated dry chemical extinguishers used on MODU's should have the propellant cartridge weighed every __________.
N a. 3 months N b. 6 months Y c. 12 months N d. 2 years 8257: When taking soundings on a floating MODU, the tape should be lowered and brought back quickly to __________.
N a. reduce the time the sounding tube is open N b. avoid creating a spark Y c. lessen the effect of roll or pitch on the reading N d. lessen the effect of heave on the reading 8397: What is the best indication of the loading of a diesel engine?
N a. Oil temperature N b. Manifold pressure Y c. Exhaust gas temperature N d. Fuel consumption 8517: 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 port leg reaction is __________.
N a. 4,536 kips N b. 4,716 kips N c. 4,824 kips Y d. 4,890 kips 8637: Which type of hull damage on a floating MODU should be repaired first?
N a. Damage below the waterline N b. Damage to interior watertight boundaries N c. Damage to/in machinery rooms Y d. Damage at or just above the waterline 9551: When the height of the metacenter is less than the height of the center of gravity, a vessel has which type of stability?
N a. Stable N b. Neutral Y c. Unstable N d. Positive 9557: Longitudinal moments are obtained by multiplying a vessel's weight and its __________.
N a. VCG or KG N b. LCB Y c. LCG N d. TCG