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71: Each hand portable fire extinguisher must be marked with __________.
N a. the name of the vessel on which it is located N b. the date that it was installed N c. the names of the individuals qualified to use it Y d. an identification number 195: As soon as the officer in charge of the vessel has taken steps to stop the discharge of oil or oily mixture into a U.S. harbor, what must he do FIRST?
N a. Rig a boom for recovery. Y b. Call the Coast Guard. N c. Alert the fire department. N d. Inform the Environmental Protection Agency. 248: You are treating a shipmate with a compound fracture of the lower arm. Which action should you take?
N a. Apply a tourniquet to control bleeding then align the bones and splint. N b. Apply traction to the hand to keep the bones in line, splint, and apply a pressure dressing. N c. Force the ends of the bones back into line, treat the bleeding, and splint. Y d. Apply a bulky, sterile, pressure dressing to control bleeding, then apply a temporary splint, and obtain medical advice. 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 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 559: The maximum draft of the SS AMERICAN MARINER cannot exceed 28'-08" in order to cross a bar. The present drafts are: FWD 28'-00", AFT 29'-00". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the minimum amount of sea water to ballast the forepeak to achieve this condition.
N a. 44.4 tons N b. 58.0 tons Y c. 76.7 tons N d. 116.0 tons 581: You are ordering ships' stores that are NOT consumer commodities. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. All flammable liquids must be stowed in the paint locker or specially constructed integral tanks. Y b. The label of a hazardous ships' store must include instructions for safe stowage. N c. Replacement CO2 cylinders for the fixed fire fighting system must have been tested within 8 years of receipt. N d. Cartridges for the line throwing appliance must be stored in the portable magazine chest after receipt. 639: A fire hose with a nozzle attached must be connected to each hydrant except when exposed to heavy weather or when the __________.
Y a. fire hose might be damaged by cargo operations N b. vessel is in port N c. fire-main system is not charged N d. fire pumps are used for purposes other than supplying water to the fire main 643: The steering oar in a lifeboat is usually referred to as the __________.
N a. bumpkin oar N b. stroke oar Y c. sweep oar N d. becket oar 900: All of the following can be determined by use of a stabilogauge EXCEPT __________.
N a. mean draft Y b. trim N c. displacement N d. deadweight 981: Oily rags stored in a pile that is open to the atmosphere are a hazard because they may __________.
N a. deteriorate and give off noxious gasses Y b. spontaneously heat and catch fire N c. attract lice and other vermin and serve as a breeding ground N d. None of the above 1506: Before hydraulic starting of an engine on a covered lifeboat, what need NOT be checked?
N a. Fuel supply line valve N b. Pressure registered on the accumulator gauge Y c. Cold-spark voltage readings test lamp N d. Engine stop control 1582: You are off the coast of South Africa, when a seaman is injured. What indicator should be used in a message requesting medical advice from a South African station?
N a. DH MEDICO N b. XXX RADIOMEDICAL N c. MEDRAD Y d. PORT HEALTH 1585: Up to two thirds of a survival crafts required drinking water may be produced by a manually-powered reverse osmosis desalinator if it can be done in __________.
N a. 12 hours N b. 1 day Y c. 2 days N d. 4 days 1662: By regulation, your cargo vessel must have __________.
Y a. sufficient facilities for the crew to wash their clothes N b. a wash basin in each room N c. separate toilet facilities for engineers where their number exceeds six N d. All of the above 2051: You are standing a radio watch aboard the rig. A crew boat calls you on VHF channel 16. When you reply with your vessel name and call letters, you should request the crew boat to switch to an intership channel such as channel __________.
N a. 6 Y b. 10 N c. 12 N d. 14 2067: You are standing radio watch and monitoring VHF Channel 16 when you receive a call to your rig, TEXAS STAR, from a supply boat. What is the proper way to answer this call?
N a. 'This is TEXAS STAR. Pick a channel.' N b. 'This is TEXAS STAR on Channel 16. Come back.' Y c. 'This is TEXAS STAR, WSR 1234, reply Channel 10.' N d. 'Please stand by. We're busy right now.' 2103: All lifeboats, rescue boats, and rigid-type liferafts shall be stripped, cleaned, and thoroughly overhauled at least once every __________.
Y a. year N b. 18 months N c. two years N d. 30 months 2185: On offshore drilling units, all lifeboats are required to be marked with the __________.
N a. name of the owner of the unit Y b. number of persons allowed in the boat N c. drilling location of the unit N d. All of the above 2375: An entry of water, gas, oil, or other formation fluid into the wellbore is called a __________.
N a. blowout Y b. kick N c. gusher N d. flow 2376: A vessel is limited to a maximum draft of 26'-03". The present drafts are: FWD 21'-04", AFT 24'-06". How much more cargo can be loaded and where should it be located if a drag of 1 foot is desired? (Use the reference material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 1676 tons 18 feet forward of amidships Y b. 1676 tons 18 feet forward of the tipping center N c. 1972 tons 16 feet forward of amidships N d. 1972 tons 16 feet forward of the tipping center 2386: What are the vessel equipment and personnel requirements for GMDSS?
N a. Two licensed GMDSS radio operators N b. Equipment carriage requirements N c. Distress alerting and response Y d. All of the above 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 2423: A large valve, usually installed above the ram preventers, that forms a seal in the annular space between the pipe and wellbore or, if no pipe is present, on the wellbore itself is called the __________.
Y a. annular blowout preventer N b. annulus N c. accumulator N d. automatic choke 2488: If a crew member is exposed to phenol by way of skin or eye contact, you should IMMEDIATELY __________.
N a. administer oxygen N b. treat victim for shock Y c. flush skin and eyes with water N d. give victim stimulant 2578: Your vessel displaces 9,000 tons and has a KG of 21.2 feet. What will be the length of the remaining righting arm at an angle of inclination of 30° if the center of gravity shifts 2.6 feet transversely? (Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 3.8 feet N b. 2.2 feet Y c. 1.4 feet N d. 0.9 foot 2664: Gasoline fumes tend to __________.
Y a. settle near the bottom of the bilge N b. settle near the top of the bilge N c. settle evenly throughout all levels of the bilge by mixing with air N d. disperse to atmosphere 2698: 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 2819: Distress flares and smoke signals are not required on vessels operating on short runs. A "short run" is limited to __________. (small passenger vessel regulation)
N a. water of less than 20 feet in depth N b. where land is always in sight N c. no more than 5 miles Y d. about 30 minutes away from the dock 2920: You have loaded a deck cargo, and the vessel has assumed an 8° list due to negative GM. Your salt water drafts are: FWD 16'-02", AFT 16'-06". If you then load 1200 tons of cargo in the lower holds (VCG 12 feet) and take on 624 tons of bunkers (VCG 2.5 feet), what is the final GM? (Use the reference material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
Y a. 2.0 feet N b. 2.6 feet N c. 3.0 feet N d. 3.4 feet 2948: Licenses are issued for __________.
N a. 3 years Y b. 5 years N c. 1 year N d. 2 years 3013: Semisubmersibles A and B are identical. However, "A" is more tender than "B". This means that "A" relative to "B" has a __________.
N a. lower KG Y b. smaller GM N c. smaller roll angle N d. larger GZ 3043: Which statement concerning immersion suits is TRUE?
N a. Immersion suits should be worn while performing routine work on deck. Y b. After purchasing, the suit should be stowed in the storage bag in which it was received. N c. During the annual maintenance, the front zipper should be lubricated using light machine oil or mineral oil. N d. Any tear or leak will render the suit unserviceable and it must be replaced. 3243: If there's a fire aboard your vessel, you should FIRST __________.
N a. notify the Coast Guard N b. cut off air supply to the fire N c. have passengers put on life preservers Y d. sound the alarm 3464: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to load the cargo listed. There is already 3175 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 25.8 feet. Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final KG of all the cargo after loading is completed. ST-0132
Y a. KG 26.8 feet N b. KG 27.3 feet N c. KG 28.2 feet N d. KG 28.5 feet 3514: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid loading shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the KG of the liquid load. ST-0136
N a. 2.8 feet N b. 4.6 feet N c. 6.8 feet Y d. 7.1 feet 3684: The rescuer can best provide an airtight seal during mouth-to-mouth resuscitation by pinching the victim's nostrils and __________.
N a. cupping a hand around the patient's mouth N b. keeping the head elevated Y c. applying his mouth tightly over the victim's mouth N d. holding the jaw down firmly 3704: After a person has been revived by artificial respiration, he should be __________.
N a. walked around until he is back to normal N b. given several shots of whiskey Y c. kept lying down and warm N d. allowed to do as he wishes 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 3754: First aid means __________.
N a. medical treatment of accident N b. setting of broken bones Y c. emergency treatment at the scene of the injury N d. dosage of medications 3817: What is the change in longitudinal moments for the DEEP DRILLER if 103.48 long tons of ballast is discharged from a full ballast tank 1P?
Y a. 10,944 foot-tons decrease N b. 7,761 foot-tons decrease N c. 6,707 foot-tons decrease N d. 155 foot-tons decrease 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 3925: Among the valves that must be opened on the DEEP DRILLER to pump bilge water out of the port pump room using both bilge pumps is valve __________.
N a. 26 N b. 28 N c. 36 Y d. 41 4423: While in ocean transit, the COASTAL DRILLER experiences a single amplitude roll of 5 degrees. What is the minimum roll period that does not exceed the design limits of the legs?
N a. 2.7 seconds N b. 4.0 seconds N c. 6.5 seconds Y d. 7.2 seconds 4551: What are the transverse moments for 10.5 feet of sea water in preload tank #2 for the COASTAL DRILLER?
N a. 15,044 kips Y b. 12,123 kips N c. 5,468 kips N d. 2,732 kips 4591: The COASTAL DRILLER, elevated in 100 feet of water with 0 knots current, 30 foot waves, and wind speeds of 50 knots may continue drilling if the maximum leg reaction is less than __________.
N a. 6,180 kips N b. 6,320 kips Y c. 6,440 kips N d. 6,520 kips 4787: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). How much more variable load in kips can be placed on the unit if winds increase to greater than 70 knots?
Y a. 0 kips N b. 200 kips N c. 600 kips N d. 1,000 kips 5655: When the air temperature is just below 32°F, snow FIRST adheres to __________.
N a. surfaces near the waterline N b. vertical surfaces Y c. horizontal surfaces N d. leeward surfaces 5668: Your drafts are: FWD 16'-02", AFT 18'-02". Use the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the MT1.
N a. 935 foot-tons Y b. 960 foot-tons N c. 985 foot-tons N d. 1000 foot-tons 5701: The vessel motion that can significantly affect mooring line tensions on a MODU is __________.
N a. roll N b. yaw Y c. surge N d. pitch 6671: Each hand portable fire extinguisher on a MODU must be marked with __________.
N a. the name of the unit on which it is located N b. the date that it was installed on the unit N c. the names of the individuals qualified to use it Y d. an identification number different from other extinguishers on the unit 6946: Your drafts are: FWD 20'-08", AFT 25'-03". Use the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the MT1.
N a. 1130 foot-tons N b. 1095 foot-tons Y c. 1070 foot-tons N d. 1025 foot-tons 6957: Regulations require certain records to be retained on board for at least 3 months after a MODU is involved in a casualty or until advised that they are no longer needed on board by the __________.
N a. owner N b. Master N c. person in charge Y d. Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection 7065: What is the procedure for checking for spinal cord damage in an unconscious patient?
N a. Beginning at the back of the neck, and proceeding to the buttocks, press the spine to find where it hurts Y b. Prick the skin of the hands and the soles of the feet with a sharp object to check for reaction N c. Selectively raise each arm and each leg and watch patient's face to see if he registers pain N d. Roll patient onto his stomach and prick along the length of his spine to check reaction 7097: What is a convenient and effective system of examining the body of an injury victim?
Y a. Check the corresponding (left versus right) parts of the body. N b. Watch the patient's eyes as you probe parts of the body. N c. Look for discoloration of the patient's skin. N d. Look for uncontrolled vibration or twitching of parts of the body. 7371: The condition where a MODU on the end of a tow line is riding a wave crest at the same time as its tug rides a wave crest is known as riding in __________.
N a. synchronism N b. harmony N c. check Y d. step 7373: When a semisubmersible rig under tow experiences pounding on the forward transverse brace, the surest way to alleviate the condition would be to __________.
N a. adjust the length of the tow line N b. have the tug slow down Y c. ballast down N d. change course 8477: You are on a semisubmersible being towed and are concerned that a fishing vessel is not taking sufficient action to avoid you. To signal your concern, you should __________.
N a. fire a red flare at 15 second intervals N b. fire a green flare at 15 second intervals Y c. sound five or more short blasts on the whistle N d. broadcast a Mayday message on the radiotelephone 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