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46: The required number and type of hand portable fire extinguishers to be carried in the vicinity of the radio room exit for a tank vessel on an international voyage is one __________.
N a. B-I N b. B-II N c. C-I Y d. C-II 203: The number 2 lifeboat on a tanker would be __________.
Y a. forwardmost on the port side N b. forwardmost on the starboard side N c. abaft #1 lifeboat port side N d. abaft #1 lifeboat starboard side 219: For the purposes of the International Rules of the Road, a non-self-propelled mobile offshore drilling unit under tow is considered to be a __________.
N a. non-displacement vessel N b. limited vessel N c. power-driven vessel Y d. vessel 339: If a firefighting situation calls for low-velocity fog you would __________.
N a. order the engine room to reduce pressure on the fire pump N b. put the lever on an all-purpose fire nozzle all the way forward Y c. attach a low-velocity fog applicator with the nozzle shut down N d. put the lever on an all-purpose fire nozzle all the way back 343: An emergency sea anchor may be constructed by using __________.
N a. a boat bucket N b. an air tank filled with water N c. an oar and canvas weighted down Y d. All of the above 466: Deficient oxygen content inside a chain locker can be detected with __________.
N a. litmus paper N b. a combustible gas indicator N c. an oxygen breathing apparatus Y d. an oxygen indicator 542: Before inserting a low-velocity fog applicator into an all-purpose nozzle, you must __________. (D004SA )
N a. install the high-velocity nozzle tip N b. move the handle to position 2 N c. move the handle to position 1 Y d. remove the high-velocity nozzle tip 569: A shaft alley divides a vessel's cargo hold into two tanks, each 25 ft. wide by 50 ft. long. Each tank is filled with salt water below the level of the shaft alley. The vessel's displacement is 6,000 tons. What is the reduction in GM due to free surface effect?
N a. .56 foot N b. .58 foot Y c. .62 foot N d. .66 foot 651: Small passenger vessels not limited to service during daylight hours must carry __________.
N a. a radar maintained in good operating condition N b. a collision bulkhead N c. a white 20 point anchor light Y d. at least one floating water light 873: On small passenger vessels which parts of a water-cooled gasoline or diesel engine must be water-jacketed and cooled?
N a. The engine's head N b. The block N c. The exhaust manifold Y d. All of the above 886: What is the minimum number of deck officers, able seaman or certificated persons required for a lifeboat on a vessel in ocean service?
Y a. Two N b. Three N c. Four N d. Five 1356: What is placed on the under side of an inflatable liferaft to help prevent it from being skidded by the wind or overturned?
Y a. Water pockets N b. A keel N c. Strikes N d. Sea anchor 1471: What do regulations allow to be marked with EITHER the name of the fishing vessel OR the name of the person to whom it is assigned?
Y a. Immersion suit N b. Buoyant apparatus N c. Ring buoy N d. Life float 1477: A fire starts on your vessel while refueling. You should FIRST __________.
N a. stop the ventilation Y b. sound the general alarm N c. determine the source of the fire N d. attempt to extinguish the fire 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 1745: During loading, what is the minimum pressure required to be maintained by the inert gas system on cargo tanks?
N a. 2" water gauge Y b. 4" water gauge N c. 20" water gauge N d. 40" water gauge 1792: For GMDSS, which statement concerning a compulsory vessel is FALSE?
N a. A conditional or partial exemption may be granted, in exceptional circumstances, for a single voyage outside the sea area for which the vessel is equipped. Y b. Once a compulsory vessel's GMDSS station has been fitted and inspected, the station must be inspected only once every five years. N c. All passenger vessels regardless of size and all cargo vessels that are 300 Gross Tons or larger must comply. N d. Compulsory vessels must carry at least two licensed GMDSS Radio Operators for Distress and Safety radio-communications purpose.. 1886: The liquid mud tanks on your vessel measure 30'L by 15'B by 6'D. The vessel's displacement is 968 T and the specific gravity of the mud is 1.8. What is the reduction in GM due to 2 of these tanks being slack?
N a. .19 foot N b. .42 foot N c. .64 foot Y d. .87 foot 1931: The SS NORTHLAND is loaded to drafts: FWD 17'-03", AFT 19'-03". The KG is 23.6 feet. Use the salmon pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the angle of list if #6 starboard tank is fully loaded with 1624 tons of salt water ballast (VCG is 36.5 feet off the centerline).
N a. 3.0° Y b. 4.4° N c. 6.0° N d. 7.5° 1989: What is the proper method to fix running rigging to a cleat?
N a. Half-hitches then a round turn N b. One round turn N c. A series of half-hitches Y d. A round turn, figure eights, and a half-hitch 2005: If there is unsafe machinery on a mobile offshore drilling unit, who is responsible for reporting the existence of the unsafe condition to the Coast Guard?
N a. The chief mechanic N b. The port engineer N c. The rig superintendent Y d. The designated person in charge 2109: A fire is discovered in the forepeak of a vessel at sea. The wind is from ahead at 35 knots. You should __________.
Y a. change course and put the stern to the wind N b. remain on course and hold speed N c. change course to put the wind on either beam and increase speed N d. remain on course but slack the speed 2304: Regulations require that cargo pumprooms handling grades D and/or E liquid cargo only shall be fitted with at LEAST how many ducts extended to the weather deck?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 2333: You are sailing into a harbor with the intention of picking up your mooring. There is no current. Which statement(s) is(are) TRUE?
Y a. On a ketch, you will most likely strike the jib before making your final approach. N b. On a yawl, the last sail you will strike after you have picked up the mooring will normally be the mainsail. N c. On a sloop, if your initial approach is to be downwind you could slow your approach by striking the jib and letting your main sheet out as far as it will go. N d. All of the above are correct. 2347: Which references should the GMDSS radio operator consult for information on the proper operation of the equipment?
N a. ITU list of Equipment Operations Y b. The manufacturer's operating manuals N c. 47 CFR Part 80 N d. Information available through SafetyNET channels 2411: The storage device for nitrogen-pressurized hydraulic fluid, which is used in closing the blowout preventers is called the __________.
N a. actuator N b. annulus Y c. accumulator N d. annular preventer 2468: What is NOT classified as a flammable liquid?
N a. Methyl alcohol N b. Heptane Y c. Mineral spirits N d. iso-Hexane 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 2601: In MODU construction, a greater number of watertight bulkheads results in __________.
Y a. increased capacity to set flooding boundaries N b. decreased capacity to set flooding boundaries N c. reduced compartmentation N d. greater deck load capacity 2674: 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 number 2 hold floods, the vessel will sink if the permeability exceeds what percent?
N a. 76 Y b. 67 N c. 60 N d. 52 2795: The true mean draft of a MODU is the draft __________.
N a. midway between drafts forward and aft Y b. at the center of flotation N c. at the load line N d. at the center of buoyancy 2922: Whenever practicable, the Certificate of Inspection must be posted __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. as high as feasible in the pilot house N b. near the area where passengers embark N c. in any location desired Y d. in a conspicuous place where it will most likely be observed by the passengers 3097: When retrieving the survival craft, the winch operator should stop the winch and check __________.
N a. that all personnel are seated in the craft Y b. that the cable has not jumped any grooves on the drum N c. which way the wind is blowing N d. the hydraulic fuel level before lifting 3169: Which license or document enable a person to serve as person in charge of a tank barge which is transferring cargo?
N a. Operator of Uninspected Towing Vessels Y b. Certified Tankerman N c. Able Seaman N d. Ordinary Seaman/Wiper 3214: What does the "B" on a "B-II" fire extinguisher refer to? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. Size of the applicator N b. Size of the nozzle N c. Size of the extinguisher Y d. Class of fire that the extinguisher should be used on 3309: The exhaust pipe must be gas tight throughout its entire length otherwise __________.
N a. bilge water may enter the exhaust pipe N b. entry of air may cause vapor lock Y c. carbon monoxide may enter the interior of the vessel N d. the joint gaskets may be blown 3335: Inflatable liferafts are provided with a __________.
N a. jackknife N b. towing connection N c. lifeline Y d. All of the above 3657: For planning purposes, the time required to place the DEEP DRILLER at survival draft from the drilling mode to counter heavy weather is __________.
N a. 2 hours N b. 4 hours Y c. 6 hours N d. 8 hours 3785: What are the vertical moments for P-Tank #1 on the DEEP DRILLER if the ullage is 3.0 feet?
N a. 1,167 foot-tons N b. 4,002 foot-tons Y c. 6,758 foot-tons N d. 9,739 foot-tons 3972: The external recognition light can be seem up to two miles and is shown as item number __________. (D014SA )
N a. 2 N b. 3 Y c. 6 N d. 16 4018: Towing vessel fire protection regulations distinguish between "new" and "existing" towing vessels. A "new" towing vessel is one that was __________.
N a. built within the last three years N b. contracted for on or after August 27, 2002 Y c. contracted for on or after August 27, 2003 N d. not previously owned 4092: On which route is a towing vessel over 39.4 feet in length NOT required to carry an echo-sounding device?
N a. Great Lakes N b. Inland Waters, other than the Western Rivers Y c. Western Rivers N d. Coastwise Routes 4137: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Transit). According to the deck load graph, how much additional deck load could be added on the unit?
Y a. 435.59 long tons N b. 321.59 long tons N c. 281.59 long tons N d. 192.59 long tons 4239: Either one approved B-V semi-portable fire-extinguishing system or a fixed fire-extinguishing system is required to protect the engine room on towing vessels whose construction was contracted for before __________. (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. April 29, 2005 N b. April 29, 2004 Y c. August 27, 2003 N d. February 1, 2002 4274: Your vessel is greater than 100 GRT and carries more than 12 passengers. In addition to the licensed deck officer in the pilothouse, there should be on watch an additional crew member __________.
N a. always in the pilothouse N b. on lookout on the bow Y c. in or near the pilothouse N d. only when visibilty is restricted 4563: While loaded as shown in the COASTAL DRILLER sample load form #3 (drilling), 200 kips are discharged from 60 feet AF0 and 30 feet to starboard of the centerline. What is the starboard leg reaction?
N a. 4,271 kips Y b. 5,393 kips N c. 5,410 kips N d. 5,571 kips 4611: On the COASTAL DRILLER, the level of water in each of two pump bilge pits is monitored by __________.
N a. visual sight gages N b. low and high level alarms Y c. hydrostatic alarm switches N d. OSS units (overflow sequence selector units) 4734: Seawater may be used for drinking __________.
N a. if gathered during or immediately after a hard rain N b. at a maximum rate of two ounces per day Y c. under no conditions N d. after mixing with an equal quantity of fresh water 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" 5497: Which grade of anchor chain is generally used on floating drilling vessels?
N a. Grade 1 N b. Grade 2 Y c. Oil Rig Quality (stud link) N d. 303S 5523: Before being certified by the American Bureau of Shipping, anchor chain must undergo __________.
N a. USCG inspection Y b. a breaking test N c. x-ray inspection N d. spectroanalysis 5901: With a rig in tow, there is immediate danger to the tug in the event of the __________.
Y a. tug losing power N b. tow line parting N c. bridle twisting N d. rig broaching 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 7143: Actuating the CO2 fixed system causes the shutdown of the __________.
N a. fuel supply N b. exhaust ventilation Y c. supply and exhaust ventilation N d. mechanical and natural ventilation 7682: One major disadvantage of a low-speed diesel as compared to a steam main-propulsion system is __________.
N a. the extra weight required for the diesel reduction gearing Y b. a minimum speed for the engines that limits the minimum speed of the vessel N c. the higher fuel consumption per SHP N d. the low efficiency of the system when a controllable pitch propeller is used 8051: The "off-load" release system on a survival craft is designed to be activated __________.
Y a. when there is no load on the cable N b. when there is a load on the cable N c. only when the doors are closed N d. when the engine is started 8381: What are the three basic types of engine starters?
N a. Air, water, electric Y b. Air, hydraulic, electric N c. Metered, hydraulic, automatic N d. Air, emergency, hydraulic 8662: When may a work vest be substituted for a required life preserver?
N a. To replace a damaged life preserver N b. For use during fire drills N c. For use during boat drills Y d. At no time 8871: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Transit). Weather conditions make it necessary to ballast down to survival draft. It is decided to check the stability at the intermediate draft of 32 feet. If the added ballast has an average VCG of 9.03 feet, what is the new KG?
N a. 54.76 feet N b. 55.76 feet Y c. 57.22 feet N d. 57.76 feet 9245: The object of plugging holes below the waterline on a MODU should be to __________.
N a. eliminate all water entering the hole N b. only plug holes in machinery or other vital spaces Y c. reduce the entry of water as much as possible N d. plug the largest holes first