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385: You are operating a non-ocean going vessel, how much of the accumulated oily waste must you be able to retain on board?
N a. 25% N b. 50% N c. 75% Y d. 100% 422: The all-purpose nozzle will produce a fog spray when you __________.
N a. pull the nozzle handle all the way back toward the operator Y b. pull the nozzle handle back to a position where the handle is perpendicular to the plane of the nozzle N c. push the nozzle handle forward as far as it will go N d. insert a fog applicator between the fire hose and nozzle 583: The minimum length of the painter for a lifeboat in ocean service is __________.
N a. 60 fathoms N b. the distance from the main deck to the light waterline N c. twice the distance from the main deck to the light waterline or 50 feet whichever is greater Y d. two times the distance from the boat deck to the light waterline or 50 feet whichever is greater 919: After an accident the victim may go into shock and die. What should be done to help prevent shock?
N a. Slightly elevate the head and feet. N b. Keep the person awake. Y c. Keep the person lying down and at a comfortable temperature. N d. Give the person a stimulant to increase blood flow. 948: Fires in combustible metals, such as sodium or magnesium, are classified as class __________.
N a. A N b. B N c. C Y d. D 1013: If it is impractical to use the fill line to sound the fuel tank, then the tank should be fitted with __________. (Small Passenger Vessel Regulations)
Y a. a separate sounding tube or an installed marine type fuel gauge N b. An extra five gallon tank for reserve fuel N c. A good air vent of sufficient diameter N d. A glass tube to visually observe the fuel 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" 1281: You are in the process of righting an inflatable liferaft that has inflated in an upside down position. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. As the raft flips to the upright position, you will be thrown clear. N b. After the raft is in the upright position on top of you, dive down to prevent your life preservers from fouling as you come out. Y c. Swim out from under the raft in a face up position to keep your life preservers clear of the raft. N d. You should remove your life preservers before attempting to right an inflatable raft. 1304: The painter of an inflatable liferaft should be __________.
N a. free running on the deck N b. faked out next to the case Y c. secured to a permanent object on deck N d. stowed near the raft 1346: The canopy of an inflatable liferaft should __________.
Y a. go into place as the raft is inflated N b. be put up after everyone is aboard N c. be put up only in severe weather N d. be used as a sail if the wind is blowing 1466: You used a carbon dioxide (CO2) fire extinguisher but did not empty the extinguisher. You must have it recharged if the weight loss exceeds __________.
N a. one percent of the weight of the charge N b. five percent of the weight of the charge N c. seven percent of the weight of the charge Y d. ten percent of the weight of the charge 1571: A Halon 1301 cylinder is periodically tested for weight loss and pressure loss. It must be recharged if it has lost more than what minimum percentage of its weight?
N a. 3% Y b. 5% N c. 10% N d. 15% 1628: You are running before a rough sea and a strong wind. Your sailing vessel is yawing. If the wind should catch the mainsail on the reverse side you will __________.
N a. broach N b. tack Y c. jibe N d. go in irons 1776: Which type of vessel shall be required to have an emergency towing arrangement fitted at both ends?
N a. A 30,000 dwt ton oil barge N b. An 18,000 dwt ton tanker constructed in 1998 N c. A 5,000 dwt ton coastal tanker Y d. A 22,000 dwt ton tanker operated after Jan. 1, 1999 1849: Which line would NOT be used in handling a mainsail?
N a. Halyard N b. Downhaul Y c. Uphaul N d. Sheet 1856: A sailing vessel with the wind coming from 180° relative would be __________.
N a. close hauled on the starboard tack N b. close hauled on the port tack N c. on a broad reach on a port tack Y d. running before the wind 1878: The liquid mud tanks on your vessel measure 20'L by 18'B by 7'D. The vessel's displacement is 866 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. 0.24 foot N b. 0.56 foot N c. 0.95 foot Y d. 1.12 feet 1950: The lifesaving equipment on all vessels shall be __________.
N a. inspected weekly N b. stowed in locked compartments Y c. readily accessible N d. tested yearly 2055: What agency issues the Ship Station license for the VHF marine radio on a mobile offshore drilling unit?
N a. U.S. Coast Guard N b. Department of Transportation N c. Federal Broadcast Authority Y d. Federal Communications Commission 2061: Where would you find the "call sign" or "call letters" of the radio station on your rig?
N a. In the rig safety manual N b. On the Certificate of Inspection Y c. On the Ship Station License N d. On the rig Watch Bill 2072: By regulation, cargo tank atmosphere must be inert before and during which operation?
N a. stripping N b. topping off N c. gravitating Y d. All of the above 2199: Your vessel displaces 564 tons. The existing deck cargo has a center of gravity of 1.5 feet above the deck and weighs 41 tons. If you load 22 tons of ground tackle with an estimated center of gravity of 2.5 feet above the deck, what is the final height of the CG of the deck cargo?
N a. 1.62 feet Y b. 1.85 feet N c. 2.10 feet N d. 2.46 feet 2222: Which system is most likely to be affected by atmospheric disturbances?
Y a. MF/HF radiotelephony N b. VHF DSC N c. INMARSAT N d. SafetyNET 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 2446: If a GMDSS radio operator initiates a DSC distress transmission but does not insert a message, what happens?
N a. The transmission is aborted and an alarm sounds to indicate this data must be provided by the operator. N b. The transmission is not initiated and "ERROR" is indicated on the display readout. Y c. The transmission will be made with "default" information provided automatically. N d. The receiving station will poll the DSC unit of the vessel in distress to download the necessary information 2599: Oil fires are best extinguished by __________.
Y a. cutting off the supply of oxygen N b. removing the fuel N c. cooling below the ignition temperature N d. spraying with water 2620: According to the Chemical Data Guide, which extinguishing agent is NOT recommended for use on a retinol fire?
N a. Dry chemical N b. Foam N c. CO2 Y d. Water spray 2822: Survival craft required on a steel small passenger vessel operating in cold water must __________.
Y a. have sufficient capacity for all persons on board the vessel in ocean service. N b. have sufficient capacity for at least 50% of all persons on board for vessels in ocean service N c. be only inflatable liferafts N d. international orange in color only for vessels in lakes, bays and sounds service 2919: All of the following are part of the fire triangle EXCEPT __________.
N a. fuel Y b. electricity N c. oxygen N d. heat 2965: Which is TRUE concerning immersion suits and their use?
N a. Only a light layer of clothing may be worn underneath. Y b. They provide sufficient flotation to do away with the necessity of wearing a life jacket. N c. They should be tight fitting. N d. A puncture in the suit will not appreciably reduce its value. 3041: Under the Pollution Regulations, garbage disposal records must be kept __________.
N a. one year Y b. two years N c. until the end of the voyage N d. until the next Coast Guard inspection 3084: All life floats and buoyant apparatus shall be clearly and legibly marked or painted with the __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. manufacturer's price, stock number, and inspection date N b. vessel's name, tonnage, and horsepower Y c. vessel's name in 3" letters N d. vessel's name, and number of persons allowed, all in at least 3" inch high letters and numbers 3250: Which statement is TRUE concerning fire hose on a small passenger vessel?
N a. Fire hose shall be at least 3/4" outside diameter. N b. One length of fire hose shall be provided for every two fire hydrants. N c. All fittings on hoses shall be of steel or other ferrous metal. Y d. A length of hose with nozzle attached shall be attached to each fire hydrant at all times. 3748: A victim is coughing and wheezing from a partial obstruction of the airway. An observer should __________.
N a. perform the Heimlich maneuver N b. immediately start CPR N c. give back blows and something to drink Y d. allow the person to continue coughing and dislodge the obstruction on his own 3768: What is one of the FIRST actions you should take after abandoning and clearing away from a vessel?
Y a. Identify the person in charge. N b. Gather up useful floating objects. N c. Prepare for arrival of rescue units. N d. Arrange watches and duties. 3980: In the illustration shown, the pressure relief valve is indicated as item number __________. (D014SA )
N a. 3 Y b. 4 N c. 9 N d. 11 3996: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 08'-11.5", AFT 15'-11.5". Upon completion of loading and bunkering the items listed will be on board. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the minimum GM required to meet a one compartment standard. ST-0151
N a. 2.85 feet N b. 2.65 feet Y c. 2.36 feet N d. 2.15 feet 4004: To serve as a person in charge of transfer operations on board a self-propelled tank vessel, an individual must __________.
N a. hold a valid officer's license for inspected vessels Y b. hold a tankerman-PIC endorsement N c. be 30 years old N d. have a letter from the company stating his qualification 4023: Which devices may be used as part of an internal communication system on a towing vessel?
N a. Sound-powered telephones N b. Portable radios N c. Either fixed or portable equipment Y d. All of the above 4103: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #2 (Ballasting to Survival). What is the shift in TCG if 100.76 long tons of ballast are added to Ballast Tank #8S to replace the discharge of all bulk materials?
Y a. 0.01 foot starboard N b. 0.18 foot starboard N c. 0.27 foot starboard N d. 0.39 foot starboard 4213: While in ocean transit, the COASTAL DRILLER has a roll period of four seconds. What would be the largest angle each side of vertical that does not exceed the design limit of the legs?
N a. 6.3 degrees N b. 5.0 degrees N c. 3.5 degrees Y d. 2.0 degrees 4263: The rotary of the COASTAL DRILLER is located 38 feet aft of transom and 6 feet to starboard of the centerline. With the changes to lightweight shown in the Operating Manual, the maximum allowable hook load is __________.
N a. 1000 kips N b. 445 kips Y c. 424 kips N d. 346 kips 4622: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has drafts of: FWD 26'-04", AFT 28'-08". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts if you ballast the forepeak with 101 tons of seawater.
N a. FWD 27'-00.6, AFT 28'-01.7" Y b. FWD 27'-01.2", AFT 28'-02.5" N c. FWD 27'-01.8", AFT 28'-03.1" N d. FWD 27'-02.4", AFT 28'-03.7" 4631: On the COASTAL DRILLER, in case the bilge discharge is oily, the bilge water should be discharged through the __________.
N a. overboard discharge N b. dump valves Y c. skimmer tank N d. sump valves 5035: When would a jack-up drilling rig be considered "underway" under the International Rules of the Road?
Y a. When it is being towed to a new location N b. When it is elevated and taking on preload N c. When it is elevated and engaged in drilling N d. When it is moored to a dock in the shipyard 5068: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to bunker with drafts of FWD 19'-00", AFT 24'-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-0171
N a. 0.62 foot N b. 0.80 foot Y c. 0.85 foot N d. 0.99 foot 5225: If the cause of a sudden severe list or trim is negative initial stability, counterflooding into empty tanks may __________.
N a. increase the righting moment N b. cause an increase in the righting arm N c. bring the unit to an upright equilibrium position Y d. cause the unit to flop to a greater angle 6505: A MODU helicopter landing deck on which fueling operations are conducted must have a fire protection system that is capable of discharging at 100 psi pressure a foam spray of at least __________.
N a. 30 gallons per minute N b. 40 gallons per minute Y c. 50 gallons per minute N d. 60 gallons per minute 6521: When cargo aboard a jack-up in transit becomes adrift, the tow vessel should be asked to __________.
Y a. turn into the seas N b. turn to be parallel to the seas N c. reduce speed N d. increase speed 6563: When loading or discharging dry mud or cement, crew members should use goggles and __________.
Y a. facial respirator mask N b. ear plugs N c. rubberized boots N d. fireman's outfit 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 7345: What is the average range of vessel-to-vessel VHF-FM radio communications?
Y a. 15 to 20 miles N b. 60 to 90 miles N c. 90 to 120 miles N d. 120 to 150 miles 7637: When a floating MODU inclines to an angle slightly less than the angle of loll, she will __________.
N a. capsize N b. incline less N c. flop to the other side Y d. return to the angle of loll 7683: Increasing free surfaces has the effect of raising the __________.
N a. uncorrected KG Y b. virtual height of the center of gravity N c. metacenter N d. metacentric height 8277: An effective braking system for windlasses on rigs in deep water is a(n) __________.
N a. larger chain stopper N b. disc backstopping brake N c. hydraulic clutch Y d. electrical regenerative braking system 8285: The bypass valve on a self-contained breathing device should be opened if __________.
N a. you are entering a space containing poisonous vapors N b. you are entering a space containing explosive gases Y c. the regulator of the breathing apparatus malfunctions N d. the facepiece of the breathing device is too tight 8733: The DEEP DRILLER, loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), discharges a non-liquid load of 275.8 long tons from a position 130 feet above the keel, 40 feet forward of amidships, and 30 feet to port of the centerline. What is the new LCG?
N a. 0.59 foot Y b. 1.64 feet N c. 2.23 feet N d. 2.82 feet 9167: To release the davit cable of a davit launched liferaft, you must __________.
Y a. pull the release lanyard N b. pull the hydraulic release N c. push the release button N d. pull on the ratchet handle 9383: Immediately after abandoning a vessel, lookouts should be posted aboard liferafts to look for __________.
Y a. survivors in the water N b. food and water N c. land N d. bad weather 9432: The color of the signal flare sent up by a submarine indicating that a torpedo has been fired in a training exercise is __________.
Y a. green N b. white N c. red N d. yellow