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2: An airplane wants a vessel to change course and proceed towards a vessel in distress. The actions of the aircraft to convey this message will NOT include __________.
N a. circling the vessel at least once N b. heading in the direction of the distress location Y c. flashing the navigation lights on and off N d. crossing ahead and rocking the wings 156: The Coast Guard determines how many passengers are permitted on a "T-Boat" by applying the __________.
N a. "Length of Rail" criteria, allowing 30 inches of rail space along the vessel's sides and transom for each passenger N b. "Deck Area" criteria that permits one passenger for every 10 square feet of deck space available for passenger use N c. "Fixed Seating" criteria that allocates 18 inches of space for each passenger to rest his/her buttocks upon Y d. Any or a combination of the above criteria 372: 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-0005
N a. 189 tons N b. 174 tons Y c. 158 tons N d. No loading required 408: If a person is unconscious from electric shock, you should first remove him from the electrical source and then __________.
N a. administer ammonia smelling salts N b. check for serious burns on the body Y c. determine if he is breathing N d. massage vigorously to restore circulation 412: To get low-velocity fog from an all-purpose nozzle, you would __________.
N a. attach the bronze nozzle tip to the fog outlet of the nozzle Y b. attach an applicator to the nozzle in place of the bronze nozzle tip N c. attach an applicator to the solid stream outlet on the nozzle N d. simply move the handle to the vertical position on the nozzle 504: If you wished to transmit a message by voice concerning the safety of navigation, you would preface it by the word __________.
N a. Mayday N b. Pan-pan Y c. Securite N d. Safety 739: A 7,000 ton displacement tankship carries two slack tanks of alcohol with a S.G. of 0.8. Each tank is 50 ft. long and 30 ft. wide. What is the reduction in GM due to free surface with the vessel floating in sea water, S.G. is 1.026?
N a. .36 ft N b. .46 ft Y c. .72 ft N d. .82 ft 823: Traditionally, the signal for fire aboard ship is __________.
N a. more than 6 short blasts and 1 long blast on the whistle, and the same signal on the general alarm Y b. continuous sounding of the ship's whistle and the general alarm for at least 10 seconds N c. 1 short blast on the whistle N d. alternating short and long blasts on the ship's whistle 829: A fire starting by spontaneous combustion can be expected in which condition?
N a. Paints, varnish, or other liquid flammables are stowed in a dry stores locker. N b. Inert cargoes such as pig iron are loaded in a wet condition. Y c. Oily rags are stowed in a metal pail. N d. Clean mattresses are stored in contact with an electric light bulb. 862: Dry chemical extinguishers extinguish class B fires to the greatest extent by __________.
N a. cooling N b. smothering N c. oxygen dilution Y d. breaking the chain reaction 927: The extinguishing agent most effective for combating wood fires is __________.
Y a. water N b. carbon dioxide N c. foam N d. dry chemical 1025: Which group should be used to send the signal "Latitude 73°25'North"?
N a. G17325N Y b. L7325N N c. LA7325N N d. N7325 1060: The SS AMERICAN MARINER will sail with the load shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts. ST-0024
N a. FWD 26'-06", AFT 28'-10" N b. FWD 26'-10", AFT 28'-05" Y c. FWD 27'-00", AFT 28'-03" N d. FWD 27'-03", AFT 28'-00" 1151: Treatment of sunstroke consists principally of __________.
Y a. cooling, removing to shaded area, and lying down N b. bathing with rubbing alcohol N c. drinking ice water N d. All of the above 1240: On open lifeboats, the purpose of the wire stretched between the davit heads is to __________.
N a. keep the movement of the davits at the same speed N b. keep the davits from slipping when they are in the stowed position N c. prevent vibration during lowering of the boat Y d. support the manropes 1331: A Certificate of Financial Responsibility attests that the vessel __________.
Y a. has financial backing to meet any liability resulting from the discharge of oil N b. has the minimum required amount of P & I and hull insurance N c. will assume the responsibility for any damage or loss to the shipper N d. has financial reserves to meet reasonable expected crew costs of an intended voyage 1388: Which extinguishing agent will absorb the most heat?
N a. CO2 N b. Foam Y c. Water N d. Dry chemical 1551: On inspected cargo vessels, each fire station is required to be fitted with a hose which has a nominal diameter of __________.
Y a. 1-1/2 or 2-1/2 inches N b. 2 or 3 inches N c. 2-1/2 or 3-1/2 inches N d. 3 or 4 inches 1735: On a vapor control system, each vessel's vapor connection flange must have a __________.
N a. 6" reducer Y b. stud at least 1" long projecting from the flange face N c. pressure gauge permanently attached to the flange N d. hose saddle 2132: On which vessels is GMDSS required?
N a. All vessels capable of international voyages N b. Vessels operating outside of the range of VHF coastal radio stations Y c. SOLAS Convention ships of 300 gross tonnage or more. N d. Coastal vessels of less than 300 gross tons 2134: The flammable limits of gasoline are 1.3 to 7.6 percent volume of the air. You are testing a tank that contained gasoline by using a combustible gas indicator. Under testing, the tank sample registers 55 on the instrument. What is the concentration of gases?
N a. 55% N b. 5.5% N c. 4.1% Y d. 0.7% 2307: Why does a centrifugal bilge pump require priming?
N a. To lubricate shaft seals Y b. Lack of ability to lift water level to impellers N c. Head pressure must equal discharge pressure N d. To overcome resistance of water in the discharge line 2312: Which statement is TRUE concerning the short exposure tolerance for Benzene?
Y a. 3000 ppm is endurable for 30 - 60 minutes (single exposure) N b. 500 - 1000 ppm for 30 - 60 minutes will produce definite irritation to the trachea N c. 5.5 ppm for 1 minute is practically intolerable N d. No chronic effects noticed after 20,000 ppm exposure for 5 - 10 minutes 2342: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 13'-11", AFT 11'-09". How much more cargo can be loaded to have the vessel down to the freeboard draft? (Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
Y a. 9069 tons N b. 9172 tons N c. 9207 tons N d. 9244 tons 2355: What publication/s should a GMDSS Operator consult regarding the proper set-up and operation of vessel equipment?
N a. ITU Publications Y b. The manufacturers instruction manuals N c. Part 90 of the FCC Rules and Regulations N d. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47, Part 80, Subpart W` 2367: The person or company, either proprietor or lessee, actually operating an oil well or lease is the __________.
N a. production company N b. company representative N c. drilling contractor Y d. operator 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 2483: You are keeping the required garbage disposal records. The amount of garbage disposed must be stated in __________.
Y a. cubic meters N b. both cubic meters and cubic feet N c. both kilos and pounds N d. barrels of 55 gallon capacity 2534: According to the Chemical Data Guide, which reactive group(s) is/are not compatible with the products polybutene and o-xylene?
Y a. Nitric acid N b. Amides N c. Alcohols, glycols N d. Phenols, cresols 2619: 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-0073
N a. 1171.5 tons N b. 1311.0 tons N c. 1503.0 tons Y d. 1710.5 tons 2637: The maximum draft to which a MODU can legally be submerged is indicated by the __________.
Y a. Load Line mark N b. Certificate of Inspection N c. Muster List ("Station Bill") N d. Tonnage mark 2725: The stability of a semisubmersible MODU would be seriously reduced if flooding occurred in the __________.
N a. submerged hulls Y b. column void spaces N c. dry mud tanks N d. ballast tanks 2815: A vessel heading WNW is on a course of __________.
N a. 270.0° Y b. 292.5° N c. 315.0° N d. 337.5° 2868: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to bunker with drafts of FWD 14'-06", AFT 17'-00". 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-0085
N a. 0.52 foot N b. 0.70 foot Y c. 0.84 foot N d. 1.10 feet 3074: Your sailing drafts are: FWD 17'-07", AFT 18'-03" and the GM is 2.8 feet. What will be the angle of list if the #4 starboard double bottom (capacity 141 tons, VCG 2.6 feet, and 23.8 feet off the centerline) is filled with saltwater? (Use the data in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 6° Y b. 8° N c. 10° N d. 12° 3076: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to bunker with drafts of FWD 11'-01", AFT 15'-01". 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-0103
N a. 0.87 foot N b. 0.98 foot Y c. 1.14 feet N d. 1.25 feet 3193: Progressive flooding on a MODU may be indicated by __________.
N a. ballast control alarms N b. excessive draft N c. excessive list or trim Y d. a continual worsening of list or trim 3299: Which signal must you display at night on a docked tank barge to show that it is loading or discharging flammable liquid cargo?
Y a. Red light N b. Flashing amber light N c. ICC yellow light N d. Two orange lights 3316: When supplemented by a comparable signal on the general alarm, what is the signal for boat stations or boat drill?
Y a. More than six short blasts followed by one long blast of the whistle N b. A continuous blast of the whistle for a period of not less than 10 seconds N c. One long blast followed by three short blasts of the whistle N d. Three short blasts of the whistle 3403: The COASTAL DRILLER has a trim of 2.13 feet by the stern. The draft at the forward draft marks is observed to be 8.0 feet. The draft at the center of flotation is __________.
N a. 7.00 feet N b. 8.58 feet N c. 9.00 feet Y d. 9.42 feet 3415: A vessel has a strong wind on the port beam. This has the same affect on stability as __________.
Y a. weight that is off-center to starboard N b. increasing the draft N c. reducing the freeboard N d. increasing the trim 3429: Using the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. Grand Haven, determine the amount of ballast required in tank No. 3 (P & S) to maintain drafts of 17'-00" forward and 22'-06" aft for a vessel loaded with grain which has a test weight of 37.6 lbs.
N a. 930 tons each N b. 955 tons each Y c. 975 tons each N d. 990 tons each 3443: The DEEP DRILLER, at a draft of 60 feet, has a KGT of 57.11 feet and TCG of 0.5 foot to port. What is the list angle?
N a. 2° port N b. 3° port N c. 4° port Y d. 5° port 3632: When using a handheld smoke signal in a liferaft, you should activate the signal __________.
N a. on the upwind side N b. inside the boat N c. at the stern Y d. on the downwind side 3803: For the DEEP DRILLER, what are the transverse moments for a sounding of 5 feet in tank C3P?
N a. 1,005 foot-tons N b. 2,139 foot-tons Y c. -7,130 foot-tons N d. -10,797 foot-tons 4042: How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 75-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 1200 brake horsepower?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 4199: A vessel's tropical load line is 6 in. above her summer load line. Her TPI is 127 tons. She will arrive in the summer zone 8 days after departure. She will burn off about 47 tons/day fuel and water consumption is 12 tons/day. How many tons may she load above her summer load line if she loads in the tropical zone?
N a. 376 Y b. 472 N c. 762 N d. 1016 4273: The overturning forces acting on a floating jack-up are generally dominated by __________.
N a. waves N b. current Y c. wind N d. tide 4561: The sounding level of 17 lb. per gallon mud in mud pit 2S of the COASTAL DRILLER is 7.75 feet. What is the weight of the mud?
N a. 153.16 kips N b. 156.13 kips Y c. 194.77 kips N d. 198.54 kips 5637: While in transit during heavy weather, the crew aboard a semisubmersible should be alert to repeated pounding of waves on the lower bracing. If necessary, the unit should be __________.
N a. deballasted to a shallower draft Y b. ballasted to survival draft N c. ballasted to a draft in which the KG exceeds the maximum allowed N d. towed in the trough of the waves 6011: On a MODU, hand portable extinguishers are size(s) __________.
N a. II only N b. II and III Y c. I and II N d. I only 6013: On a MODU, size III, IV, and V extinguishers are considered __________.
N a. hand portable N b. all purpose N c. fixed extinguishers Y d. semi-portable 6925: After a report of casualty to a mobile offshore drilling unit, what record must be kept on board?
N a. The Oil Record Book Y b. The crane record book N c. All chart catalogs N d. The machinery maintenance logbook 7351: The range of a SSB transmission is MOST affected by __________.
N a. atmospheric noise and radiated power Y b. the frequency band selected and time of day or night N c. interference and position of the moon N d. radiated power and nearness to shore 7417: You receive a call from the U.S. Coast Guard addressed to all stations. The call begins with the words "Pan-Pan" (3 times). Which type of emergency signal would this be?
N a. Safety signal Y b. Urgency signal N c. Distress signal N d. Red alert signal 8163: The ship's drawings for use when the DEEP DRILLER is damaged are available in the __________.
N a. wheelhouse under glass N b. toolpusher's quarters N c. OIM's office Y d. ballast control room 8367: How would the exhaust of a properly operating diesel engine appear?
N a. Light blue haze N b. Light brown haze N c. Light gray haze Y d. Perfectly clear 8581: Survival practice in the mooring system is to slack off the tensions on the leeward side and __________.
N a. deballast the unit to transit draft Y b. adjust as evenly as practical the windward tensions N c. release the anchors on the windward side N d. tighten the anchor buoys on the leeward side anchors 9001: The difference between the starboard and port drafts caused by shifting a weight transversely is __________.
Y a. list N b. heel N c. trim N d. flotation 9130: When administering first aid you should avoid __________.
N a. any conversation with the patient N b. instructing bystanders Y c. unnecessary haste and appearance of uncertainty N d. touching the patient before washing your hands