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21: Coast Guard regulations require that all of the following emergencies be covered at the periodic drills on a fishing vessel EXCEPT __________.
N a. minimizing the affects of unintentional flooding N b. fire on board N c. rescuing an individual from the water Y d. emergency towing 102: You are underway when a fire breaks out in the forward part of your vessel. If possible, you should __________.
Y a. put the vessel's stern into the wind N b. abandon ship to windward N c. call for assistance N d. keep going at half speed 275: When cleaning up an oil spill in U.S. waters you must obtain the approval of the Federal On-Scene Coordinator before using __________.
N a. skimmers N b. straw Y c. chemical agents N d. sawdust 356: The number of pounds of carbon dioxide required for each cargo space on a cargo vessel is equal to __________.
N a. the gross volume of the space in cubic feet divided by 100 N b. one pound of CO2 per cubic foot of space N c. one pound of CO2 per square foot of deck area Y d. the gross volume of the space in cubic feet divided by 30 410: The effect of free surface on initial stability depends upon __________.
N a. the amount of liquid in the compartment Y b. the dimensions of the liquid surface and the vessel's displacement N c. only the length of the compartment N d. the vertical position of the liquid in the vessel 464: You are making a telephone call ship-to-shore using the VHF-FM service. You can tell that the working channel is busy if you hear __________.
N a. speech N b. signaling tones N c. a busy signal Y d. All of the above 566: Which statement is TRUE concerning a motor lifeboat?
N a. It is propelled by engine or hand-propelling gear. N b. It has a sufficient fuel capacity, if motorized, for 48 hours of operation. Y c. It must be able to maintain a loaded speed of 6 knots. N d. All of the above 612: The service life of distress signals must be not more than __________.
Y a. forty two months from the date of manufacture N b. thirty six months from the date of the last inspection N c. twenty four months from the date of approval N d. twelve months from the date of purchase 636: What is required by regulations concerning the stowage of lifeboats on cargo vessels?
Y a. Each lifeboat must have a launching appliance. N b. Launching appliances must be of the gravity type. N c. There may not be more than two launching appliances on the same deck. N d. All of the above 661: The Master of a fishing vessel must ensure that each crew member participates in at least one fire drill every __________.
N a. day N b. week Y c. month N d. 3 months 902: Your vessel is equipped with a fixed CO2 system and a fire main system. In the event of an electrical fire in the engine room what is the correct procedure for fighting the fire?
N a. Use the CO2 system and evacuate the engine room. N b. Use the fire main system and evacuate the engine room. Y c. Evacuate the engine room and use the CO2 system. N d. Evacuate the engine room and use the fire main system. 915: Which is/are required for engine exhaust pipe installations on small passenger vessels?
N a. Protection where people or equipment can contact the pipe. N b. Piping must be arranged so that water backflow cannot reach the engine exhaust ports N c. Dry exhaust pipe ending at the transom should be located as far outboard as possible Y d. All of the above 947: When fighting an oil or gasoline fire in the bilge, which of the following should NOT be used?
N a. Foam Y b. Solid stream water nozzle N c. All-purpose nozzle N d. Carbon dioxide 1042: Which danger exists to people when CO2 is discharged into a small enclosed space?
N a. Damaged eardrums N b. Electric shock N c. Frostbite Y d. Respiratory arrest 1066: Coast Guard approved buoyant work vests __________.
N a. may be substituted for 10 percent of the required life preservers N b. should be stowed adjacent to lifeboats and emergency stations N c. may be used by boat crews and line handlers during lifeboat drills Y d. should be used when carrying out duties near a weather deck's edge 1121: In shown, number 1 operates the __________. (D011SA )
N a. releasing gear N b. McCluny hook N c. sea painter Y d. Fleming gear 1145: When hoisting a boat on gravity type davits using an electric motor driven winch, the davit arms should be brought up __________.
N a. to their final position with the winch operating at slow speed N b. to the bar stop, and then hand cranked to their final position Y c. until just before they make contact with the limit switch, and then hand cranked to their final position N d. to the embarkation deck, and then hand cranked to their final position 1194: Which operation should be done when launching an inflatable liferaft by hand?
N a. Open the liferaft casing. N b. Turn the valve on the CO2 cylinder to start inflation. Y c. Make sure the operating cord is secured to the vessel before throwing it over the side. N d. After inflation, detach operating cord from liferaft. 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 1361: What is the minimum diameter allowed for bilge piping on small passenger vessels which are more than 65 feet in length?
N a. 1" Y b. 1-1/2" N c. 2" N d. 2-1/2" 1368: A fire in electrical equipment should be extinguished by using __________.
N a. salt water N b. foam N c. low-velocity fog Y d. CO2 1392: Except in rare cases, it is impossible to extinguish a shipboard fire by __________.
N a. removing the heat N b. removing the oxygen Y c. removing the fuel N d. interrupting the chain reaction 1450: When a vessel is stationary and in a hogging condition, the main deck is under __________.
N a. compression stress N b. racking stress N c. shear stress Y d. tension stress 1508: Portable foam fire-extinguishers are designed for use on class __________.
Y a. A and class B fires N b. A and class C fires N c. B and class C fires N d. A, class B, and class C fires 1523: The term "oil" as used in the Oil Pollution Regulations means __________.
N a. fuel oil N b. sludge N c. oil refuse Y d. All of the above 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. 1767: The explosive range of Diesel Oil mixed with air is __________.
N a. 0% to 1% by volume N b. 0.8% to 5.3% by volume Y c. 1.3% to 6.0% by volume N d. 6.3% to 12.1% by volume 1780: How often must a compulsory vessel's GMDSS radio station be inspected?
N a. Annually, by the U.S. Coast Guard Y b. Annually, by the FCC or designated authority N c. Annually, by the FCC, and every six months if the vessel sails outside of the Sea Areas A1 and A2 N d. The FCC's annual inspection may be waived if, and only if, monthly inspections are performed by the vessel's onboard GMDSS Radio Maintainer. 2106: In special cases, the Commandant of the Coast Guard may permit cargo piping to pass through machinery spaces, provided that the only cargo carried through such piping is(are) __________.
N a. grades A or B N b. grades D or E Y c. grade E N d. LFG 2361: What are the conditions, under GMDSS, whereby a ship is NOT allowed to depart from any port?
Y a. The vessel is not capable of performing all required distress and safety functions. N b. The vessel is carrying more than the required number of qualified GMDSS radio operators. N c. The vessel has a temporary waiver of its radio license and Safety Certificate. N d. The vessel is not carrying a GMDSS radio maintainer, but has provided for shoreside maintenance plus duplication of equipment if required. 2416: Which statement is TRUE?
N a. GMDSS radio logs are required to contain entries pertaining to all incidents connected to radio communication service which appear to be of importance to the safety of life at sea. N b. All distress communications must be entered in the GMDSS radio log. Y c. Both of the above N d. None of the above 2469: According to the regulations, cargo pumprooms on tank vessels (constructed in 1965) handling grade C liquid cargo shall have power ventilation systems which can completely change the air in __________.
N a. 1 minute Y b. 3 minutes N c. 5 minutes N d. 10 minutes 2654: Name one major advantage of transporting gas under refrigeration.
N a. It increases its volume. Y b. It reduces its volume. N c. It has less product per volume. N d. None of the above 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° 2840: If a vessel loads 400 tons of deck cargo resulting in a GM of -0.2 feet on 9000 tons of displacement, what will be the angle of loll? (Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 16° N b. 15° N c. 12° Y d. 9° 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 3277: When starting a long ocean tow at a displacement of 18,000 short tons and a KG of 70 feet, you dump 100 short tons of water which had a VCG of 88 feet. What is the new KG?
N a. 59.9 feet Y b. 69.9 feet N c. 79.9 feet N d. 89.9 feet 3397: A jack-up 180 feet in length with the LCF at 120 feet AFO has a draft of 8 feet at the bow and 11 feet at the stern. What is the true mean draft (draft at the center of flotation)?
N a. 8.0 feet N b. 9.0 feet Y c. 10.0 feet N d. 11.0 feet 3436: After launching, an inflatable raft should be kept dry inside by __________.
N a. opening the automatic drain plugs N b. draining the water pockets N c. using the electric bilge pump Y d. using the bailers and cellulose sponge 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 3938: You have abandoned ship in rough weather. After picking up other survivors in your liferaft, what should you do next?
Y a. Close up the entrances. N b. Top up the buoyancy tubes. N c. Prepare for the arrival of rescue units. N d. Decide on food and water rations. 3940: If you must swim through an oil fire, you should NOT __________.
N a. wear as much clothing as possible N b. enter the water feet first Y c. swim with the wind N d. cover eyes with one hand when entering the water 4149: Rudder position is shown on the bridge by the __________.
Y a. rudder angle indicator N b. follow-up gear N c. telemotor position N d. Rapson slide indicator 4262: Which statement about immersion suits is TRUE?
Y a. Prior to abandonment, the suit allows body movement such as walking, climbing a ladder and picking up small objects. N b. The immersion suit seals in body heat and provides protection against hypothermia for weeks. N c. The suit is flameproof and provides protection to the wearer while swimming through burning oil. N d. The wearer of the suit is severely restricted and requires twice the time to climb a ladder than without the suit 4435: The COASTAL DRILLER has sufficient reserve stability to overcome damage due to flooding of any one watertight compartment in winds to __________.
N a. 36 knots Y b. 50 knots N c. 70 knots N d. 100 knots 4475: While the COASTAL DRILLER is elevated, the out-of-level alarm indicates that hull inclination exceeds 0.3°. What should you do?
N a. Raise the high corner. N b. Raise the low corner. N c. Raise unit to proper air gap and inspect for damage. Y d. Confirm operation of out-of-level alarm. 4784: If there's a fire aboard your vessel, you should FIRST __________.
Y a. sound the alarm N b. notify the Coast Guard N c. have passengers put on life preservers N d. cut off air supply to the fire 5234: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to bunker with drafts of FWD 15'-05", AFT 21'-03". 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-0174
N a. 1.05 feet Y b. 1.15 feet N c. 1.25 feet N d. 1.31 feet 5914: On a vessel of 6500 tons displacement, a tank 35 ft. long, 25 ft. wide, and 8 ft. deep is half filled with liquid cargo (S.G. 1.053) while the vessel is floating in saltwater (S.G. 1.026). What is the free surface constant for this tank?
N a. 1152 Y b. 1336 N c. 1371 N d. 16,036 6313: The holding power of an anchor increases when the __________.
Y a. amount of chain lying along the bottom increases N b. length of the catenary is reduced N c. mooring line tension is increased N d. amount of chain lying along the bottom decreases 6421: While drilling at 4,000 feet with casing set to 2,000 feet, the well kicks with mud weight in the hole. Mud pumps are shut down and the blowout preventer is closed. Compared to the drilling situation, the pressure on the casing seat will be __________.
N a. unchanged Y b. increased N c. reduced N d. indeterminable 6837: With regard to accommodation spaces on board mobile offshore drilling units, what must the Master or person in charge log?
N a. The name of each person berthed in each space Y b. The date of each inspection of each space N c. The condition of each space at the beginning of a trip N d. The number of persons assigned to each space 7021: The symptoms of heat exhaustion are __________.
N a. slow and strong pulse N b. flushed and dry skin N c. slow and deep breathing Y d. pale and clammy skin 7031: Symptoms of sugar diabetes include __________.
Y a. increased appetite and thirst N b. decreased appetite and thirst N c. gain in weight N d. elevated temperature 7058: Blocking open or removing fire dampers can cause __________.
N a. fixed foam systems to be ineffective N b. faster cooling of the fire N c. the accumulation of explosive gases Y d. the fire to spread through the ventilation system 7575: The upward pressure of displaced water is called __________.
Y a. buoyancy N b. deadweight N c. draft N d. freeboard 8361: What is the effect of heated intake air on a diesel engine?
N a. Increases efficiency N b. Increases engine horsepower N c. Increases engine life Y d. Reduces engine horsepower 8716: The midships house of your break bulk ship is constructed with an interior stair tower from the main deck to the bridge. Under what circumstances may the doors from each deck to the stair tower be kept open when underway?
Y a. They may be kept open if they can be automatically closed from the bridge. N b. They are to be kept closed at all times. N c. They may be kept open if the ventilation or air conditioning system is shut down. N d. They can be kept open if the Muster List ("Station Bill") has personnel designated to close them in case of fire. 8731: 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 TCG?
Y a. 0.00 feet N b. 1.03 feet N c. 2.22 feet N d. 3.91 feet 9431: Subtracting FSCT from KGT yields __________.
N a. BL N b. GMT N c. FSCT Y d. KG