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99: Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 contains requirements pertaining to the discharge into the marine environment of __________.
N a. oil Y b. garbage N c. noxious liquid substances N d. None of the above 374: A vessel operating outside of coastal waters must carry an automatically activated Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) if she __________.
N a. does not have berthing facilities Y b. has berthing and galley facilities N c. is a workboat and her mother ship carries an EPIRB N d. None of the above are correct. 393: A sea anchor is __________.
N a. a heavy anchor with an extra long line used to anchor in deep water Y b. a cone shaped bag used to slow down the wind drift effect N c. a pad eye to which the sea painter is made fast N d. made of wood if it is of an approved type 409: What is the reduction in metacentric height due to free surface when a tank 60 feet long and 30 feet wide is partially filled with salt water, and is fitted with a centerline bulkhead? (The vessel has a displacement of 10,000 tons.)
Y a. 0.1 foot N b. 0.8 foot N c. 1.0 foot N d. 1.2 feet 622: Most enclosed lifeboats will right themselves after capsizing IF the __________.
N a. lower ballast tanks are filled with water Y b. passengers are strapped to their seats N c. sea anchor is deployed to windward N d. fuel tanks are not less than half full 633: A sweep oar is an oar that is __________.
N a. generally shorter than the others and is used to steer with N b. is longer than the others and is used as the stroke oar N c. is raised in the bow of the boat for the steersman to steer by Y d. longer than the others used for steering 701: Which statement about free surface is TRUE?
N a. A partially filled space with 40% surface permeability will have greater free surface effect than one with 60% surface permeability. N b. Pocketing increases the loss of GM due to free surface effect. N c. Cargo with a specific gravity of 1.05 has less free surface effect than a cargo with a specific gravity of 0.98. Y d. Pocketing occurs at small angles of inclination when a tank is 98% full. 1136: The breaking strength of the service lines of the rockets used with an impulse-projected, rocket type line throwing appliances is __________.
N a. 300 lbs Y b. 500 lbs N c. 1000 lbs N d. 1500 lbs 1208: A vessel aground may have negative GM since the __________.
N a. decrease in KM is equal to the loss of draft N b. virtual rise of G is directly proportional to the remaining draft N c. lost buoyancy method is used to calculate KM, and KB is reduced Y d. displacement lost acts at the point where the ship is aground 1289: An undocumented vessel with 10 people aboard and operating 25 miles off the seacoast must carry a survival craft of the __________.
Y a. inflatable buoyant apparatus type N b. buoyant apparatus type N c. life float type N d. Any of the above types are acceptable. 1302: A class B fire is most successfully fought by __________.
Y a. preventing oxygen from reaching the burning material N b. cooling the burning material below its ignition temperature N c. using the extinguishing agent to make the burning material fire-resistant N d. using the extinguishing agent to absorb the heat 1361: What is the minimum diameter allowed for bilge piping on small passenger vessels which are more than 65 feet in length?
N a. 1" Y b. 1-1/2" N c. 2" N d. 2-1/2" 1377: On a vessel of 34,000 tons displacement, a tank 80 ft. long, 60 ft. wide and 30 ft. deep is half filled with fresh water (SG 1.000) while the vessel is floating in saltwater (SG 1.026). What is the free surface constant for this tank?
N a. 2661 N b. 2819 Y c. 40100 N d. 42213 1530: Which vessel in ocean service is not subject to Annex V of MARPOL 73/78?
N a. A 20-foot sailing vessel N b. A 26-foot tug and tow N c. An uninspected 35-foot passenger vessel Y d. A Navy Destroyer 1546: What are the most important reasons for using water fog to fight fires?
N a. Smothers burning surfaces, organically destroys fuel Y b. Cools fire and adjacent surfaces, provides protective barrier N c. Reaches areas not protected by steam or CO2 smothering systems N d. Allows fire to be attacked from leeward, saturates liquid surfaces 1790: How long must GMDSS Radio Logs be retained by the licensee when they relate to a distress situation or disaster?
N a. 6 months N b. 1 year N c. 2 years Y d. 3 years 1819: Your vessel displaces 968 tons and measures 158'L x 40'B. You ship a large wave on the after deck. What is the reduction to GM due to free surface before the water drains overboard, if the after deck measures 65'L x 40'B and the weight of the water is 80 tons?
N a. 9.14 feet Y b. 9.45 feet N c. 9.68 feet N d. 9.87 feet 1936: Your vessel displaces 696 tons and measures 135'L by 34'B. What is the reduction in GM due to free surface if the fish hold (32'L by 29'B by 9'D) is filled with 2.0 feet of water? (Each foot of water weighs 26.5 tons)
N a. 1.96 feet N b. 2.04 feet N c. 2.25 feet Y d. 2.48 feet 1963: How is a distress message normally initiated through INMARSAT?
N a. All INMARSAT units have a dedicated key that can be pressed for immediate action. N b. By adding the word "DISTRESS" in the first line of the message's preamble Y c. Certain INMARSAT units have a dedicated key that can be pressed for immediate action, while other systems provide menu-driven features. N d. By transmitting the distress message on the U.S. Coast Guard's dedicated monitoring channel. 2042: Which line would be used to hoist a sail?
N a. Forestay Y b. Halyard N c. Mainsheet N d. Foreguy 2137: Where would you find the FCC authorization for transmitting on your rig's EPIRB?
Y a. On the Ship Station License N b. On the side of the EPIRB transmitter N c. In the radio log N d. On the Certificate of Inspection 2410: Grade A flammable liquids are those with a Reid vapor pressure of __________.
N a. 5 to 8 1/2 psia N b. more than 8 1/2 psia but less than 14 psia Y c. 14 psia or more N d. None of the above 2542: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 21'-08", AFT 24'-02". The LCG of the forepeak is 200 feet forward of amidships. How many tons of ballast must be pumped into the forepeak in order to have a drag of 15 inches? (Use the selected stability curves in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 72 tons N b. 77 tons Y c. 82 tons N d. 87 tons 2652: Which vessel is required to carry an efficient daylight signaling lamp? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. 99 GT towing vessel on Inland Waters N b. 199 GT towing vessel on a coastwise voyage N c. 299 GT towing vessel on a coastwise voyage Y d. 199 GT towing vessel on an international voyage 2730: According to the regulations, normally, manholes in LFG tanks are located __________.
N a. in the ends of each tank N b. in the expansion trunk of each tank Y c. above the weather deck N d. there are no requirements in the regulation 2998: The minimum amount of lifesaving equipment required aboard an 85-foot uninspected towing vessel consists of __________. (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. one approved flotation cushion for each person on board Y b. one approved life preserver for each person on board and one lifebuoy N c. one approved inflatable vest for each person on board N d. lifeboat capacity equal to 1 1/2 times the number of persons on board 3142: In the machinery space of all uninspected motor vessels, there must be one type B-II hand portable fire extinguisher for every __________. (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. 500 S.H.P. of the main engines or fraction thereof N b. 1000 S.H.P. of the main engines or fraction thereof N c. 500 B.H.P. of the main engines or fraction thereof Y d. 1000 B.H.P. of the main engines or fraction thereof 3236: While at your lifeboat station, you hear a signal consisting of two short blasts of the whistle. This signal indicates __________.
N a. "abandon ship" N b. "commence lowering boats" Y c. "stop lowering boats" N d. "secure from boat stations" 3241: The DEEP DRILLER, at a draft of 45 feet and total vertical moments of 981,567 ft-long tons, floods 2068.7 long tons of sea water through the overboard discharge into tanks 3 and 8 on both sides. The VCG of the added ballast is 7.22 feet. The shift in the height of the center of gravity is __________.
N a. 0.93 foot Y b. 6.16 feet N c. 6.95 feet N d. 7.88 feet 3540: How should the letter "R" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
Y a. ROW ME OH N b. AR AH N c. ROA MA O N d. AR EE 3596: The light on a life jacket must be replaced __________.
N a. when the power source is replaced N b. each year after installation N c. every six months Y d. when it is no longer serviceable 3627: The DEEP DRILLER is drilling on location at a 60 foot draft. Waves are approaching within 2 feet of the underside of the spider deck. You should __________.
Y a. suspend drilling operations and deballast to a 45 foot draft N b. continue drilling while ballasting to a 20 foot draft maximum air gap N c. deballast when the waves just begin to hit the underside of the spider deck N d. reduce tension on all anchor chains to increase draft 3879: The signal given to commence lowering the lifeboats is __________.
Y a. 1 short blast on the ship's whistle N b. 3 short blasts on the ship's whistle N c. 3 long blasts on the ship's whistle N d. 1 long blast on the ship's whistle 3960: A rigid lifesaving device designed to support survivors in the water is a __________.
N a. rigid liferaft Y b. life float N c. inflatable liferaft N d. survival capsule 3974: In the illustration, the sea anchor is shown as item number_____. (D014SA )
N a. 7 N b. 13 N c. 15 Y d. 14 4052: The test of a towing vessel's steering gear control system includes each item EXCEPT ___________ .
N a. a test from the alternative power supply, if installed Y b. timing the movement of the rudder from hard over to hard over N c. verification that the rudder angle indicator shows the actual position of the rudder(s) N d. visual inspection of the steering linkage 4113: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #2 (Ballasting to Survival). What is the metacentric height corrected for transverse free surface effects if 100.76 long tons of ballast are added to Ballast Tank #8S to replace the discharge of all bulk materials?
N a. 10.42 feet N b. 10.87 feet N c. 11.50 feet Y d. 12.13 feet 4144: Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the proper procedure in handling a fire hose?
N a. A 1½ inch hose should be deployed with a minimum of a nozzleman and hoseman. N b. The nozzleman should always hold the nozzle with one hand on top, to prevent kickback. N c. Back-up hosemen should be positioned wherever the hose makes a significant turn. Y d. The fire hose should be partially charged before deploying it from the fire station. 4278: 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. on standby in the messroom Y b. in or near the pilothouse N c. always in the pilothouse N d. reporting to the bridge every half hour 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 4807: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). What is the new transverse free surface correction (FSCT) if the entire contents of drill water tanks 6 and 7 are discharged?
N a. 2.24 feet N b. 2.14 feet N c. 2.10 feet Y d. 1.67 feet 5235: If a MODU takes a sudden severe list or trim from an unknown cause, you should FIRST __________.
Y a. determine the cause before taking countermeasures N b. assume the shift is due to off-center loading N c. counterflood on the side opposite the list or trim N d. assume the cause is environmental forces 5287: The DEEP DRILLER, loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #1 (Transit), suffers minor damage which results in flooding in tank 1S. You may pump from __________.
N a. 2S N b. C1S Y c. 1S N d. 10P 5315: The COASTAL DRILLER, in transit during a severe storm while at a draft of 9 feet 6 inches, has a KGT of 39.1 feet and a KGL of 39.9 feet. The margin on the maximum allowable KG is __________.
Y a. 2.6 feet N b. 3.4 feet N c. 25.1 feet N d. 25.9 feet 5361: The COASTAL DRILLER, when underway was loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). It is now preloaded at minimum air gap waiting for all settling to take place. The preload, weighing 7,191.7 kips, has LM 870,196 ft-kips and TM 2,158 ft-kips. What is the bow leg reaction?
Y a. 7,026 kips N b. 7,099 kips N c. 7,144 kips N d. 7,180 kips 5373: While preloading, the COASTAL DRILLER has a total weight of 21,401 kips. The LM are 2,560,416 ft-kips, and the TM are -6,206 ft-kips. What is the port leg reaction?
N a. 7,099 kips N b. 7,134 kips N c. 7,151 kips Y d. 7,203 kips 5449: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to bunker with drafts of FWD 17'-06", AFT 20'-04". 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-0178
N a. 1.05 feet N b. 1.15 feet N c. 1.25 feet Y d. 1.31 feet 5571: Which two components pass through the shank of an LWT anchor?
Y a. Anchor shackle and stock N b. Tripping palm and flukes N c. Crown and chocks N d. Swivel and stabilizer bar 5693: In a storm, the leeward lines of a MODU's mooring system will __________.
Y a. pull the unit in the same direction that the weather is pushing it N b. pull the unit in the opposite direction that the weather is pushing it N c. tend to keep the unit on its original location over the well head N d. affect the unit's draft and inclination as maximum mooring tensions are reached 5883: In selecting a tug for moving a MODU, consideration should be given to its __________.
N a. indicated horsepower, bollard pull, and displacement N b. indicated horsepower, maneuverability, and displacement N c. indicated horsepower, bollard pull, and maneuverability Y d. bollard pull, displacement, and maneuverability 6731: During the required periodic abandon ship drill aboard a MODU, each person not assigned duties in the muster list is __________.
N a. instructed in the use of portable fire extinguishers N b. shown a video demonstrating lifeboat launching Y c. instructed in the use of life jackets N d. not required to attend the boat drill 7058: Blocking open or removing fire dampers can cause __________.
N a. fixed foam systems to be ineffective N b. faster cooling of the fire N c. the accumulation of explosive gases Y d. the fire to spread through the ventilation system 7061: The primary concern in aiding a back injury patient is __________.
N a. relieving the patient's pain by giving aspirin or stronger medication Y b. avoiding possible injury to the spinal cord by incorrect handling N c. preventing convulsions and muscle spasms caused by the pain N d. providing enough fluids to prevent dehydration 7129: Some spaces protected by fixed carbon dioxide systems are required to have audible alarms that begin sounding prior to the discharge of CO2. This time delay must be at least __________.
N a. 15 seconds Y b. 20 seconds N c. 45 seconds N d. 90 seconds 8177: When elevating the COASTAL DRILLER in 200 feet of water, the unit should be placed at an air gap of __________.
N a. 35 feet N b. 32 feet Y c. 30 feet N d. 25 feet 8205: While on an ocean tow, the COASTAL DRILLER is threatened with the approach of a severe storm. The legs should be lowered so that the TOC (tip-of-can) is lowered from 12.38 feet to __________.
N a. 48.12 feet Y b. 60.50 feet N c. 68.50 feet N d. 78.50 feet 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 8675: The DEEP DRILLER, at 60.0 feet draft in sea water, discharges 275.8 long tons. What is the new draft?
N a. 56 feet Y b. 58 feet N c. 60 feet N d. 62 feet 8837: A jack-up with a calculated moment to change list one inch (MCL1") of 1,200 foot-kips intends to transfer 100 kips of weight in a transverse direction. How far should the weight be transferred to change the draft on the port side from 11.5 to 11.0 feet?
N a. 12 feet N b. 48 feet N c. 120 feet Y d. 144 feet 9121: The blocking or absence of fire dampers can cause __________.
N a. the accumulation of explosive gases N b. faster cooling of the fire Y c. the fire to spread through the ventilation system N d. fixed foam systems to be ineffective