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104: In the International Code of Signals, the code signal meaning "I require immediate assistance" is __________.
N a. AE Y b. CB N c. DX N d. CP 316: The space containing the cylinders for the carbon dioxide(CO2) fire extinguishing system must be designed to preclude an anticipated ambient temperature over __________.
N a. 80°F N b. 95°F Y c. 130°F N d. 150°F 435: If an emergency pump control is used as the emergency shutdown on a tank vessel, it must __________.
N a. stop the flow of oil at the main deck manifold N b. prevent the oil from leaving the shore facility Y c. prevent the oil from siphoning through the pump N d. None of the above 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 634: You are fighting a fire in a watertight compartment using hoses and salt water. Stability may be reduced because of __________.
N a. progressive downflooding N b. reduction of water in the storage tanks Y c. increase in free surface which reduces the metacentric height N d. reduction of KG to the minimum allowable 665: Who may serve as the "person in charge" of loading and discharge operations aboard a tankship?
Y a. A licensed officer who holds a tankerman-PIC endorsement N b. The pumpman who has a tankerman assistant endorsement N c. The Master N d. The bosun 842: As compared to carbon dioxide, dry chemical has which advantage?
N a. Cleaner N b. Effective on metal fires Y c. Greater range N d. More cooling effect 898: A galley grease fire would be classified as which class of fire?
N a. A Y b. B N c. C N d. D 1009: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 09'-00", AFT 15'-11.5". Upon completion of loading and bunkering the items listed will be on board. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the minimum GM required to meet a one compartment standard. ST-0021
N a. 1.80 feet N b. 1.89 feet Y c. 1.98 feet N d. 2.05 feet 1012: The discharge from a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher should be directed __________.
Y a. at the base of the flames N b. at the center of the flames N c. to the lee side of the flames N d. over the tops of the flames 1135: Which statement about the bilge piping system of "T-Boats" that are more than 26 feet in length is NOT correct?
N a. Each watertight compartment must have its own bilge suction line or pump N b. Each space's bilge suction connection to a manifold must have stop and check valves, or a stop-check valve Y c. All bilge piping must be at least 2" inside-diameter brass pipe N d. Bilge suction strainers must have an open area not less than three times the area of the bilge pipe 1715: After allowing for pressure losses, the pressure-volume capacity of an inert gas blower must be able to maintain a pressure, in any cargo tank, at a minimum of __________.
N a. 50 millimeters of water pressure Y b. 100 millimeters of water pressure N c. 150 millimeters of water pressure N d. 200 millimeters of water pressure 1819: Your vessel displaces 968 tons and measures 158'L x 40'B. You ship a large wave on the after deck. What is the reduction to GM due to free surface before the water drains overboard, if the after deck measures 65'L x 40'B and the weight of the water is 80 tons?
N a. 9.14 feet Y b. 9.45 feet N c. 9.68 feet N d. 9.87 feet 1942: Which EPIRB transmits a distress alert that is received and relayed by an INMARSAT satellite?
N a. Class A EPIRBs N b. Class B EPIRBs Y c. L-Band EPIRBs N d. Category I EPIRBs 1949: What is meant by "CES"?
N a. Coast Earth Satellite Y b. Coast Earth Station N c. Central Equatorial Station N d. Coastal Equivalent Station 1998: Which satellite system promulgated Maritime Safety Information?
N a. AMVER Y b. SafetyNET N c. NAVTEX N d. INMARSAT-M SES 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 2027: Who is responsible for transmitting a message stating that distress communications have ceased?
Y a. The Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) controlling the distress communications N b. The vessel providing the initial communications with the distressed vessel N c. The Coast Radio Station (CRS) that was first contacted concerning the distress situation N d. No formal message must be transmitted as long as no distress-related communications have occurred after reasonable time. 2043: How does a coast radio station communicating by HF radio normally identify itself?
N a. By its subscriber number Y b. By its call sign N c. By its MMSI N d. By its MID 2280: A vessel displaces 140,000 cubic feet of saltwater in a light condition. After loading 7500 tons of cargo and 200 tons of fuel, water and stores, she is "full and down". The vessel's light displacement is __________.
N a. 3000 tons N b. 3500 tons Y c. 4000 tons N d. 4500 tons 2390: According to the Chemical Data Guide, ethylene oxide exhibits which fire and explosion hazard?
N a. It breaks down into highly toxic fumes of bromides. N b. It reacts with water to provide flammable vapors. Y c. It does not need oxygen for combustion. N d. Its flash point is 80.4°F. 2537: Which statement(s) is(are) TRUE regarding heaving-to?
N a. A sloop will heave to with her jib and mainsail aback. N b. A ketch will heave to with her jib and mizzen aback. Y c. A yawl will heave to with her jib aback, main sheet eased, and her mizzen sheeted in. N d. All of the above are correct. 2564: 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 holds 1 and 2 flood, the vessel will sink if the permeability exceeds what percent?
N a. 19 N b. 24 Y c. 32 N d. 39 2607: The tendency of a grade "B" product to vaporize is indicated by its __________.
Y a. flash point N b. convection index N c. flammable range N d. ignition temperature 2621: The decks of a MODU are supported by transverse members called __________.
N a. trusses N b. deck longitudinals Y c. deck beams N d. web frames 2710: Remote controls for quick-closing shut off valves are required in how many location(s)?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 2727: For optimum stability during jacking operations, mat ballast tanks or spud cans should be __________.
N a. empty Y b. fully ballasted N c. partially ballasted N d. sealed 2886: A small passenger vessel, operating only on domestic routes, which is operated in salt water for more than three months in a year must undergo a dry dock and internal structural examination at least once every __________.
Y a. 2 years N b. 3 years N c. 4 years N d. 5 years 2952: Where is the most probable location of the remote shutdown station for cargo pumps on a tank barge carrying oil?
N a. The loading dock Y b. The midpoint of the barge N c. Within 25 feet of the pump engine N d. Above the forward rake end 3044: 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 22.4 feet, and the drafts are: FWD 19'-06", AFT 20'-00".
N a. 12° Y b. 24° N c. 48° N d. 52° 3069: Unless otherwise stated, the term "approved" applied to a vessel's equipment, means approved by the __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. Congress of the United States Y c. Commandant of the Coast Guard N d. Board of Fire Underwriters 3099: Which type of power may a towing vessel use to drive the cargo pumps of a tank barge?
N a. Only air N b. Only steam N c. Air or steam only Y d. Steam, air, or electricity 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 3413: With no environmental forces on the DEEP DRILLER, the average of the forward drafts is 59.0 feet, and the average of the aft drafts is 61.0 feet. KGL is 51.13 feet. What is the value of LCG?
N a. -0.12 foot N b. 0.12 foot Y c. 2.11 feet N d. 2.35 feet 3417: Which statement is TRUE concerning an inflatable liferaft?
N a. The floor may be inflated for insulation from cold water. N b. Crew members may jump into the raft without damaging it. N c. The raft may be boarded before it is fully inflated. Y d. All of the above 3457: Using a sea anchor will __________.
Y a. reduce your drift rate N b. keep the liferaft from turning over N c. aid in recovering the liferaft N d. increase your visibility 3633: The KG of the DEEP DRILLER increases from 57 feet to 59 feet while drilling at a 60 foot draft during an ice storm. What action should be taken?
N a. Continue drilling operations while waiting for the ice to melt Y b. Reduce the deck load until you reach the allowable KG for draft N c. Notify the USCG that the rig is temporarily above the allowable KG N d. Deballast to reach the allowable KG 3875: The breaking strength of the service lines of the rockets used with an impulse-projected, rocket type line throwing appliances is __________.
N a. 300 lbs Y b. 500 lbs N c. 1000 lbs N d. 1500 lbs 3939: You board an inflatable liferaft that has been hand launched from a sinking vessel. What should you do FIRST after everyone is onboard the liferaft?
Y a. Cut the painter. N b. Operate the radio equipment. N c. Open the equipment pack. N d. Ventilate the liferaft of CO2. 4024: In the towing vessel fire protection regulations, all of the following are fire detection requirements, EXCEPT that _____________ .
N a. the control panel must have labels for all switches and indicator lights N b. the detection system must be powered from two sources, with the switchover being either manual or automatic N c. there must be a circuit-fault detector test-switch in the control panel Y d. none of the above 4214: You are loading in a port subject to the tropical load line mark and bound for a port subject to the winter load line mark. You will enter the summer zone after steaming eight days, and you will enter the winter zone after a total of ten days. You will consume 31 tons of fuel, water, and stores per day. The hydrometer reading at the loading pier is 1.016, and the average TPI is 41. What is the minimum freeboard required at the start of the voyage? (Get Table Data)
N a. 72 inches N b. 70 inches Y c. 68 inches N d. 64 inches 4301: When leveling the elevated COASTAL DRILLER, you may raise the low corner instead of lowering the high corner __________.
N a. in all cases, it is optional Y b. if lowering the high corner places the unit in the wave action N c. if proper air gap has been exceeded N d. if a potential punch-through threatens 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 4764: You are scheduled to load 3700 tons of cargo, 45 tons of crew effects and stores and 427 tons of fuel. Use the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the vessel's mean draft in salt water.
N a. 17'-01" Y b. 17'-05" N c. 17'-10" N d. 18'-00" 5411: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #2 (Preload). What will be the LCG if the preload is dumped?
N a. 118.51 feet AFO Y b. 119.44 feet AFO N c. 120.62 feet AFO N d. 121.53 feet AFO 6617: On offshore drilling units, sleeping spaces for the regular personnel employed on board may not berth more than __________.
N a. two persons N b. three persons Y c. four persons N d. five persons 6663: A branch line valve of a fire extinguishing system on a MODU must be marked with the __________.
N a. maximum pressure allowed at that branch Y b. name of the space or spaces which it serves N c. date of the last maintenance inspection N d. pressure needed to maintain an effective stream at that point 6695: Each buoyant work vest on a MODU must be __________.
Y a. Coast Guard approved N b. marked with the name of the unit N c. equipped with a water light N d. All of the above 6801: Where must the 0mster or person in charge of a MODU record the date of each test of emergency lighting and power systems and the condition and performance of the equipment?
N a. On the Certificate of Inspection N b. On the Muster List ("Station Bill") N c. In the Operations Manual Y d. In either the official or unofficial log 7033: A person with diabetes has received a minor leg injured. The symptoms of the onset of a diabetic coma may include __________.
N a. reduced appetite and thirst N b. sneezing and coughing N c. only a low grade fever Y d. slurred speech and loss of coordination 8343: The probability of sulfide stress cracking in the presence of hydrogen sulfide is greatest for __________.
N a. low strength steel Y b. high strength steel N c. rubber sealing elements N d. aluminum 8563: How often must CO2 systems be inspected to confirm cylinders are within 10% of the stamped full weight of the charge?
N a. quarterly N b. semiannually Y c. annually N d. biannually 8721: The DEEP DRILLER, at 60.0 feet draft in sea water, has VM = 974,441 foot-long tons, LM = 3 foot-long tons, FSML = 30,572 foot-long tons, and FSMT = 18,732 foot-long tons. What is the transverse free surface correction to KG?
N a. 0.00 feet Y b. 1.03 feet N c. 1.69 feet N d. 2.22 feet 8783: When using a hand held smoke signal aboard a survival craft, you should activate the signal __________.
Y a. on the downwind side of the craft N b. on the upwind side of the craft N c. inside the craft N d. at the stern of the craft 8845: A semisubmersible at a draft of 19 feet 9 inches arrives on location planning to deploy eight mooring lines. Each anchor weighs 15 long tons and each mooring line consists of 3,000 feet of 3-inch chain (89.6 lbs/ft). If no ballast corrections are made, what is the expected draft if the average TPI is 60?
N a. 17 feet 9 inches Y b. 18 feet 3 inches N c. 18 feet 9 inches N d. 21 feet 3 inches 9091: The outlet at a fire hydrant may be positioned anywhere from horizontal to pointing __________.
N a. 45° upward N b. vertically upward Y c. vertically downward N d. all of the above 9098: When a rescue vessel approaches a lifeboat in heavy seas, the person in charge of the lifeboat should __________.
N a. tie up to the rescue vessel N b. transfer only those personnel who are not seasick Y c. wait for calmer weather before transferring personnel N d. transfer all personnel immediately 9235: The longitudinal free surface moments of a drilling mud pit aboard a MODU displacing 24,000 long tons in sea water is 1,200 ft-long tons. If the sounding level in the mud pit is reduced from 8 to 6 feet and the mud weight increases from 10 to 12 lbs/gallon, what is the new FSML for the mud pit?
N a. 750 ft-long tons N b. 1,000 ft-long tons Y c. 1,440 ft-long tons N d. 1,920 ft-long tons 9431: Subtracting FSCT from KGT yields __________.
N a. BL N b. GMT N c. FSCT Y d. KG 9593: A semisubmersible floating in sea water displaces 717,500 cubic feet. What is the displacement?
N a. 11,211 long tons N b. 11,498 long tons N c. 19,977 long tons Y d. 20,500 long tons