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275: When cleaning up an oil spill in U.S. waters you must obtain the approval of the Federal On-Scene Coordinator before using __________.
N a. skimmers N b. straw Y c. chemical agents N d. sawdust 473: Each small passenger vessel that operates on the high seas, or beyond 3 miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes must have a Category 1 406 MHz EPIRB that __________.
N a. is in good operating condition and is stowed near its charger Y b. will float free and clear of a sinking vessel and automatically activate N c. is protected against all physical hazards N d. All of the above 481: How should the letter "D" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
N a. DUKE N b. DA VID N c. DOG Y d. DELL TAH 566: Which statement is TRUE concerning a motor lifeboat?
N a. It is propelled by engine or hand-propelling gear. N b. It has a sufficient fuel capacity, if motorized, for 48 hours of operation. Y c. It must be able to maintain a loaded speed of 6 knots. N d. All of the above 706: The painter on a life float or buoyant apparatus shall __________.
N a. have a minimum breaking strength of 3,000 lbs. if the capacity of the lifesaving gear is 50 persons or greater N b. be resistant to ultraviolet sunlight deterioration N c. be stowed to pay out freely if the vessel sinks Y d. All of the above 717: If your radiotelephone fails while underway, __________.
N a. you must visually signal oncoming vessels N b. you must immediately tie up in the nearest port until the radiotelephone is repaired N c. you must anchor until the radiotelephone is repaired Y d. the loss of the radiotelephone must be considered in navigating the vessel 796: When discharging a portable CO2 fire extinguisher, you should NOT hold the horn of the extinguisher because the horn __________.
N a. becomes extremely hot Y b. becomes extremely cold N c. could come off in your hands N d. is placed directly in the flames 797: Which statement about the hospital space on a cargo ship is TRUE?
N a. The hospital may be used for disciplinary confinement if it is not being used for treatment. N b. The hospital space must have both a bathtub and shower. N c. A hospital is required on all vessels with a crew of 12 or more if it makes overnight voyages. Y d. If a ship has a crew of forty-five who do not have their own room, the hospital must have four berths. 799: Lines or gear NOT in use should be __________.
N a. conspicuously marked N b. stowed anywhere N c. left on deck Y d. secured or stowed out of the way 806: On small passenger vessels electrical equipment in spaces that contain gasoline powered machinery must be __________.
N a. explosion-proof N b. intrinsically safe N c. ignition protected for use in a gasoline atmosphere Y d. All of the above 911: 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-0018
N a. 3.75 feet N b. 3.02 feet Y c. 2.22 feet N d. 0.83 foot 946: What material is allowed in construction of the hull of a vessel with an integral diesel fuel tank ?
Y a. Steel or aluminum N b. Sandwich style fiberglass with a natural rubber core N c. Copper-nickel or copper silicon alloys N d. Any or all of the above 987: Which extinguishing agent will cool down a heated bulkhead in the least amount of time?
N a. Water stream Y b. Water fog or spray N c. Steam N d. Dry chemical 1026: A liferaft with a capacity of 8 people used in ocean service is required by regulations to carry __________.
N a. 8 liters of fresh water N b. 12 units of provisions Y c. 12 liters of fresh water N d. 24 units of provisions 1219: 46 CFR Subchapter T requires that rigid plastic or other nonmetallic piping __________.
N a. only be used in non-vital systems N b. not be used in gasoline or diesel fuel systems N c. have approved metallic fittings and cutoff valves where it penetrates a watertight deck or bulkhead Y d. All of the above 1249: Which area is designated a special area by Annex V to MARPOL 73/78?
N a. Gulf of Saint Lawrence N b. Sargasso Sea Y c. Red Sea N d. Great Lakes 1293: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 09'-00", AFT 15'-11". 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-0034
Y a. 2.62 feet N b. 2.82 feet N c. 2.97 feet N d. 3.15 feet 1417: A vessel is "listed" when it is __________.
N a. down by the head N b. down by the stern Y c. inclined due to off-center weight N d. inclined due to wind 1673: In commercial fishing, "cold water" means water where the monthly mean low water temperature is normally __________.
N a. 39°Fahrenheit or less N b. 44°Fahrenheit or less N c. 49°Fahrenheit or less Y d. 59°Fahrenheit or less 1721: An inert gas system is designed to reduce the possibility of tank explosions by __________.
N a. eliminating sparks and fire in the vicinity of cargo tanks N b. removing all hydrocarbon gases from the cargo tanks N c. blanketing cargo tanks with inert foam Y d. reducing the oxygen concentration below levels necessary for combustion 1746: An on-board monitoring system, using level sensors permanently installed in each vessel compartment, will have a high level alarm set at not more than __________.
N a. 90% of compartment capacity Y b. 95% of compartment capacity N c. 97% of compartment capacity N d. 99% of compartment capacity 1748: In an inert gas system, high pressure alarms are set in the main vapor collection line to cause an audible and visual alarm if the pressure reaches a certain level. What is the percentage of the lowest relief valve setting at which the alarm must sound?
N a. 70% N b. 80% Y c. 90% N d. 95% 1986: Which statement is TRUE?
N a. You need not keep a record of ground garbage dumped into the sea more than 25 miles offshore. Y b. You must keep a record of garbage discharged in port to a shore facility. N c. You need not keep a record of garbage incinerated on the ship. N d. You must keep a record of the approximate weight of the garbage dumped. 2077: BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND You are proceeding under sail with the auxiliary engine running and the propeller engaged. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. If most of the propelling power comes from the sails, your vessel is considered a sailing vessel. N b. You must display a red light over a green light at the masthead. Y c. In fog you must sound one prolonged blast at two-minute intervals when making way. N d. By day, you must display a black diamond shape forward. 2453: A tool consisting of a handle and releasable chain used for turning pipe or fittings of a diameter larger than that which a pipe wrench would fit is called __________.
N a. breakout wrench N b. makeup tongs Y c. chain tongs N d. pipe spinner 2487: The wire ropes of the riser tensioning system are attached to the __________.
Y a. outer barrel of the telescoping joint N b. inner barrel of the telescoping joint N c. marine riser connector N d. ball joint 2531: What is the fundamental purpose for imposing radio silence?
N a. To ensure that interference to proprietary communications is minimized N b. To ensure that only voice communications can be effected on the distress frequency or channel N c. To ensure that a distressed vessel will have a "window" twice each hour for transmitting routine messages Y d. To ensure that interference on a particular frequency or channel to communications concerning emergency traffic is minimized 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 2771: The angle to which a floating MODU, with a negative initial metacentric height, lies while at rest in still water is the angle of __________.
N a. trim N b. yaw N c. heel Y d. loll 2940: You have loaded a deck cargo, and the vessel has assumed a 5° list due to negative GM. Your salt water drafts are: FWD 16'-05", AFT 16'-07". If you then load 1200 tons of cargo in the lower holds (VCG 11 feet) and take on 520 tons of bunkers (VCG 2.5 feet), what is the final GM? (Use the material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 2.5 feet Y b. 2.0 feet N c. 1.4 feet N d. 0.6 foot 2959: Which commodity would be regulated by subchapter D, Rules and Regulations for Tank Vessels?
Y a. Asphalt N b. Vinyl Chloride N c. Benzene N d. All of the above 2981: The center of gravity of a freely swinging load suspended from a pedestal crane acts as if it were located at the __________.
Y a. counterweight N b. pedestal N c. longitudinal centerline N d. point of suspension 2987: For a MODU with trim, a decrease in GMT will cause the angle of inclination to __________.
Y a. increase N b. decrease N c. remain constant N d. stabilize at an angle of loll 3034: Your sailing drafts are: FWD 14'-04", AFT 16'-02" and the GM is 3.0 feet. What will be the angle of list if #5 port double bottom (capacity 195 tons, VCG 2.6 feet, and 18.5 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. 4° Y b. 8° N c. 13° N d. 16° 3099: Which type of power may a towing vessel use to drive the cargo pumps of a tank barge?
N a. Only air N b. Only steam N c. Air or steam only Y d. Steam, air, or electricity 3226: The sign used to caution persons approaching the gangway of a tank barge during cargo transfer reads __________.
N a. "Warning, Keep Off, Stay Clear" N b. "Danger, Do Not Board" Y c. "Warning, No Smoking, No Open Lights, No Visitors" N d. "Dangerous Cargo Being Transferred" 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 3379: Where should a tank barge's Certificate of Inspection be kept?
N a. In the owner's office N b. In the operator's office Y c. On the barge N d. On the towboat 3416: The instructions for the launching of lifeboats and liferafts must be approved by the __________.
N a. lease operator N b. Minerals Management Service Y c. Coast Guard N d. person-in-charge of the unit 3441: A semisubmersible, 200 feet in length between draft marks with the LCF 10 feet aft of amidships, records the following drafts: Port Forward 74'-09"; Port Aft 78'-09"; Starboard Forward 69'-09"; and Starboard Aft 73'-09". What is the trim?
N a. -1.0 foot N b. -2.0 feet Y c. -4.0 feet N d. -8.0 feet 3498: Your passenger vessel is 130 feet (40 m) long and is alternatively equipped for operating in river service. The number of ring life buoys required for the vessel is __________.
N a. 2 Y b. 4 N c. 6 N d. 8 3528: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid loading shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the LCG-FP of the liquid load. ST-0137
N a. 271.2 ft N b. 288.8 ft Y c. 294.4 ft N d. 305.3 ft 3565: What are the maximum vertical moments, including free surface moments, permitted on the DEEP DRILLER at a draft of 60 feet if the winds are less than 70 knots?
N a. 942,120 foot-tons N b. 946,271 foot-tons N c. 974,441 foot-tons Y d. 1,059,885 foot-tons 3705: While loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #5 (Survival), an estimated 250 long tons of snow and ice accumulates on the DEEP DRILLER at an estimated height of 127 feet. Assuming no corrective ballasting, what is the margin on maximum allowable KG?
N a. 1.55 feet N b. 1.23 feet Y c. 0.50 foot N d. -1.45 feet 3746: A conscious victim who has suffered a blow to the head has symptoms that indicate the possibility of concussion. If the patient feels no indication of neck or spine injury, recommended treatment would include __________.
N a. turning the victim's head to the side to keep his airway open N b. positioning the victim so the head is lower than the body N c. giving the victim water if he is thirsty, but no food Y d. elevating the head and shoulders slightly with a pillow 3755: To reduce mild fever the MOST useful drug is __________.
N a. bicarbonate of soda N b. paregoric Y c. aspirin N d. aromatic spirits of ammonia 3794: During an abandonment or drill, the first person to arrive at the survival craft should __________.
N a. pass out food and water to personnel N b. open the doors and start the sprinkler system N c. activate the emergency release handle Y d. open the doors and prepare the craft for boarding 3814: If you are forced to abandon ship in a rescue boat, you should __________.
Y a. remain in the immediate vicinity N b. head for the nearest land N c. head for the closest sea-lanes N d. vote on what to do, so all hands will have a part in the decision 3936: After abandoning ship which action should be taken IMMEDIATELY upon entering a liferaft?
N a. Open equipment pack. N b. Issue anti-seasickness medicine. Y c. Get clear of the ship. N d. Dry the liferaft floor and inflate. 4244: You are the operator of a 290 GRT uninspected towing vessel whose construction was contracted for after August 27, 2003. Which type of semi-portable fire-extinguishing system is required on your vessel? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
Y a. B-V N b. B-IV N c. B-III N d. None of the above 4404: The letter and number symbols, such as B-II, used to classify portable fire extinguishers indicate the __________.
Y a. class of fire and size of the extinguisher N b. class of fire and location aboard vessel N c. extinguishing agent and relative size of the extinguisher N d. extinguishing agent and location aboard vessel 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 5033: For the purposes of the International Rules of the Road, a non-self-propelled, semisubmersible drilling unit under tow is considered to be a __________.
N a. power-driven vessel N b. limited vessel N c. non-displacement vessel Y d. vessel 6033: During a fire drill on a MODU, what action is required?
Y a. Start each fire pump N b. Launch and run a lifeboat N c. Inventory rescue and fire equipment N d. Inspect fire hoses 6049: While proceeding to a distress site, you hear the words "Seelonce mayday" on the radiotelephone. Which action should you take?
N a. Resume base course and speed as your assistance is no longer required. N b. Acknowledge receipt and advise your course, speed, and ETA. N c. Relay the original distress message as no other vessel has acknowledged it. Y d. Monitor the radiotelephone but do not transmit. 6091: Due to the hazards involved with Halon extinguishers on a MODU, the size II extinguisher may only be used __________.
Y a. outside N b. on class C fires N c. in an emergency N d. on class B fires 6101: What must be provided on a MODU helicopter deck that is equipped with fueling facilities?
N a. Fuel testing station N b. Foam testing station Y c. Foam fire protection system N d. Fire alarm 6813: The Master or person in charge of a mobile offshore drilling unit shall ensure the crane record book shows __________.
N a. the name of the operator Y b. the American Petroleum Institute name plate data N c. the average load in pounds each usage N d. All of the above 7337: If you log a distress message, it must include the __________.
N a. sea state N b. names of witnesses Y c. time of its occurrence N d. wind direction and velocity 9528: You are in Inland Waters of the United States. You may discharge overboard __________.
N a. bottles N b. metal N c. dunnage Y d. None of the above