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18: When giving mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing to an adult, you should breathe at the rate of how many breaths per minute?
N a. 4 N b. 8 Y c. 12 N d. 20 34: Which single-letter sound signal(s) may only be made in compliance with the Rules of the Road?
N a. D N b. E N c. S Y d. All of the above 85: To prevent the spread of fire by convection you should __________.
N a. shut off all electrical power N b. remove combustibles from direct exposure N c. cool the bulkhead around the fire Y d. close all openings to the area 93: If, for any reason, it is necessary to abandon ship while far out at sea, it is important that the crew members should __________.
N a. separate from each other as this will increase the chances of being rescued N b. get away from the area because sharks will be attracted to the vessel N c. immediately head for the nearest land Y d. remain together in the area because rescuers will start searching at the vessel's last known position 133: You have abandoned ship and are in charge of a liferaft. How much water per day should you permit each occupant to drink after the first 24 hours?
N a. 1 can Y b. 1 pint N c. 1 quart N d. 1 gallon 161: 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-0003
N a. 2.15 feet N b. 1.83 feet N c. 1.64 feet Y d. 1.19 feet 182: Which abbreviation refers to the horizontal distance between perpendiculars taken at the forward-most and the after-most points on a small passenger vessel's waterline at her deepest operating draft?
Y a. LBP N b. LOA N c. LWL N d. LLL 217: Which item do you NOT have to provide for the Coast Guard representative at the time of a stability test?
Y a. A stability letter. N b. Tank sounding tables and draft mark locations. N c. Capacity plans showing the vertical and longitudinal centers of gravity of stowage spaces and tanks. N d. General arrangement plans of decks; holds and inner bottoms. 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 402: To lubricate the swivel or remove corrosion from a fire hose coupling, you should use __________.
N a. glycerine N b. graphite N c. kerosene Y d. fresh water and soap 450: Which type of portable fire extinguisher is best suited for putting out a Class D fire?
N a. Dry chemical N b. CO2 N c. Foam Y d. Dry powder 723: The color of the signal flare sent up by a submarine to indicate an emergency condition within the submarine is __________.
Y a. red N b. white N c. yellow N d. green 962: A carbon dioxide fire extinguisher should be recharged __________.
N a. at least annually Y b. whenever it is below its required weight N c. only if the extinguisher has been used N d. before every safety inspection 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 1103: A vessel is "listed" when it is __________.
Y a. inclined due to an off-center weight N b. inclined due to the wind N c. down by the head N d. down by the stern 1494: Your vessel has 3 lifeboats on each side. The aftermost boat on the port side is designated as boat number __________.
Y a. 6 N b. 5 N c. 3 N d. 3 PORT 1668: What is the report identifier code for an AMVER deviation report?
N a. DV N b. PR N c. FR Y d. DR 1732: The blowers of an inert gas generation system aboard a tanker, will be automatically secured if __________.
N a. normal water supply at the water seal is lost N b. the temperature of the inert gas being delivered to the cargo tanks is more than 150°F N c. the cooling water supply to the scrubbers is lost Y d. all of the above 1807: Which is standing rigging?
N a. Halyards Y b. Stays N c. Sheets N d. Downhauls 1973: To ensure receipt of all relevant MSI, a NAVTEX receiver should be turned on at least how many hours prior to departure from port?
N a. 2 N b. 4 N c. 6 Y d. 8 2083: On offshore drilling units each inflatable liferaft that is not intended for davit launching must be stowed so as to float free or be __________.
Y a. equipped with a hydrostatic release N b. stowed in approved racks N c. located above the main deck area N d. replaced every 12 months 2418: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 24'-07", AFT 25'-09"; and the KG is 23.2 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. 27,008 foot-tons N b. 29,778 foot-tons N c. 32,428 foot-tons Y d. 34,663 foot-tons 2493: 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-0066
N a. 1171.5 tons Y b. 1311.0 tons N c. 1503.0 tons N d. 1710.5 tons 2575: The "urgent" priority should be used for messages __________.
N a. concerning the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) N b. detailing important navigational warnings Y c. containing information concerning the safety of a mobile unit or person N d. concerning on-scene communications 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 2591: Structural bulkheads on a MODU are usually __________.
N a. continuous Y b. watertight N c. transverse N d. non-watertight 2611: The central longitudinal structural hull strength member of the lower hulls of semisubmersible MODU's is called the __________.
N a. stress plate Y b. keel N c. rider plate N d. main beam 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 2622: Liquefied flammable gas is defined as any flammable gas having a Reid vapor pressure exceeding how many pounds?
N a. 14 N b. 30 Y c. 40 N d. 50 2687: As a vessel changes course to starboard, the compass card in a magnetic compass __________.
N a. first turns to starboard then counterclockwise to port N b. also turns to starboard Y c. remains aligned with compass north N d. turns counterclockwise to port 2841: The distance from the still water level (corrected for tides and storm surge) to the bottom of the hull of a MODU is the __________.
Y a. air gap N b. freeboard N c. penetration N d. water depth 2945: A virtual rise in the center of gravity of a MODU may be caused by __________.
N a. filling a partially filled tank Y b. using fuel from a pressed fuel tank N c. emptying a partially filled tank N d. transferring pipe from the setback area to the pipe rack 3012: You are on the cargo vessel represented in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book. Your present KG is 22.3 feet and the drafts are FWD 21'-07", AFT 22'-05". The following cargo must be loaded: (1) 1120 tons, KG 33 feet; (2) 990 tons, KG 25 feet. How many tons of deck cargo with a KG of 47 feet may be loaded if the ship is to sail with a GM of not less than 2.1 feet and not exceed the freeboard draft?
N a. 0 tons Y b. 60 tons N c. 103 tons N d. 149 tons 3080: When inspecting a tank barge to see that it has all the required fire extinguishers and other safety items aboard, which of the following is the best source for determining what is required?
N a. The supervisor in charge of the dock to which the barge is tied up N b. Part 38 of the Rules and Regulations for Tank Vessels Y c. The Certificate of Inspection of the barge N d. The local fire marshal 3151: The DEEP DRILLER, while loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), suffers severe damage to the starboard aft column below the waterline. You should pump from tank __________.
N a. C1S Y b. 9S N c. 2P N d. 2S 3160: Fixed ballast, if used, may be __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. discharged or moved at any time Y b. moved temporarily for examination or repair of the vessel, when done under the supervision of an inspector N c. moved under the supervision of the owner, Master or shipyard N d. moved under any condition except extreme emergency 3178: Assuming that the recommended hatch loading sequence is followed, how many long tons of iron ore may be loaded through hatch No. 23 while using a single belt loader to arrive at a desired mean keel draft of 28'-00"? (Use the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. GRAND HAVEN.)
N a. 2930 tons N b. 3110 tons N c. 3170 tons Y d. 3240 tons 3257: A semisubmersible with a displacement of 20,000 tons and a KG of 60.0 feet loads 300 tons at a VCG of 120 feet. To maintain draft, ballast is discharged from a height of 20 feet. What is the change in KG?
Y a. 1.5 feet upward N b. 1.5 feet downward N c. 0.8 foot upward N d. 0.8 foot downward 3576: 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-0141
N a. 1220 tons N b. 840 tons N c. 460 tons Y d. 344 tons 4010: A ship that, at any time, operates seaward of the outermost boundary of the territorial sea is required to prepare, submit, and maintain a(n) __________.
N a. synthetic plastic discharge plan N b. oil discharge plan Y c. shipboard oil pollution emergency plan N d. vapor recovery procedures plan 4070: Motor-propelled lifeboats are required to be fitted with which of the following?
Y a. Compartments for the storage of canned drinking water N b. Ballast tanks to prevent the boat from capsizing N c. An air starter on the diesel engine N d. Auxiliary mechanical propulsion (Fleming gear) 4095: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #2 (Ballast to Survival). What is the new longitudinal location of the center of buoyancy if all the bulk materials are discharged?
N a. 2.34 feet N b. 2.48 feet N c. 2.50 feet Y d. 2.53 feet 4140: In an electro-hydraulic steering system, rudder movement is maintained in close synchronization with the steering wheel position by means of the __________.
N a. trick wheel Y b. follow-up control N c. six-way valve N d. Rapson slide 4150: In an emergency, the electro-hydraulic steering units can be directly controlled by the __________.
Y a. trick wheel N b. rapson slide N c. follow-up gear N d. receiver unit 4260: Which statement about immersion suits is TRUE?
Y a. The suit must, without assistance, turn an unconscious person's mouth clear of the water within 5 seconds. N b. The immersion suit seals in body heat and provides protection against hypothermia for weeks. N c. The suit will still be serviceable after a brief (2-6 minutes) exposure to flame and burning. N d. The collar must be inflated before abandoning ship. 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 4711: While loaded as shown in the COASTAL DRILLER sample load form #3 (drilling), 50 kips of tubulars are discharged from the cantilever starboard pipe racks. What is the change in the vessel's TCG?
Y a. 0.048 foot port N b. 0.048 foot starboard N c. 1.020 feet port N d. 1.020 feet starboard 4717: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the sample load from #2 (preload). All of the preload is dumped with the exception of 50 kips in preload tank #28. What is the new LCG?
N a. 119.11 feet AF0 N b. 119.44 feet AF0 Y c. 119.68 feet AF0 N d. 120.11 feet AF0 4727: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #3 (Drilling). What would be the new sum of longitudinal moments for the liquid variables if the entire contents of tank #19 are transferred to tank #13?
N a. 12,344 ft-kips N b. 173,493 ft-kips Y c. 181,174 ft-kips N d. 1,929,523 ft-kips 5455: What percentage of the breaking strength is the generally accepted safe operating load of an anchor cable?
N a. 10% N b. 25% Y c. 35% N d. 50% 5936: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM. ST-0188
N a. Available GM 4.1 ft Y b. Available GM 4.3 ft N c. Available GM 4.7 ft N d. Available GM 5.1 ft 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 6933: Under the regulations for mobile offshore drilling units, you must submit a casualty report for which occurrence?
N a. A man overboard N b. Property damage in excess of $20,000 Y c. Accidental grounding N d. Loss of an emergency generator 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° 8157: A moment of 300 ft-tons is created by a force of 15,000 tons. What is the moment arm?
N a. 50.00 feet N b. 25.00 feet N c. 0.04 foot Y d. 0.02 foot 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 8917: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling). While the unit is deballasting, starboard valve 17 fails in the closed position. You may deballast from tank 8S by pumping from tank 9S and opening valves 18 and __________.
N a. 35 N b. 21 Y c. 20 N d. 17 8991: The enclosed area defined as the intersection of the surface of the water and the hull of a vessel is the __________.
N a. amidships plane N b. longitudinal reference plane N c. baseline Y d. waterplane 9485: The difference between the starboard and port drafts due to wind or seas is called __________.
N a. list Y b. heel N c. trim N d. flotation 9633: Which of the following statements is true concerning the control activators, i.e., pull-handles, push-buttons or levers, for a space protected by a CO2 fixed fire extinguishing system?
N a. Only one control activator is required for discharge piping systems designed without a stop valve. N b. Two control activators are required when a stop valve is installed in the main discharge line to a space. N c. An alarm must sound for at least 20 seconds before CO2 is released into a space that is likely to be occupied. Y d. All of the above