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94: If you desired to communicate with another station that your navigation lights were not functioning, you would send __________.
N a. PB Y b. PD1 N c. MJ N d. LN1 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 515: Which statement is TRUE concerning the placard entitled "Discharge of Oil Prohibited"?
N a. It is required on all vessels. N b. It may be located in a conspicuous place in the wheelhouse. Y c. It may be located at the bilge and ballast pump control station. N d. All of the above 533: What is the purpose of limber holes?
N a. To allow for air circulation N b. To allow for stress and strain in rough waters N c. To allow water in the boat to drain overboard Y d. To allow water in the bilge to get to the boat drain 533: What is the purpose of limber holes?
N a. To allow for air circulation N b. To allow for stress and strain in rough waters N c. To allow water in the boat to drain overboard Y d. To allow water in the bilge to get to the boat drain 576: Each lifeboat must be lowered and maneuvered in the water at least once every __________.
N a. 2 months Y b. 3 months N c. 4 months N d. 5 months 580: Freeboard is measured from the upper edge of the __________.
N a. bulwark Y b. deck line N c. gunwale bar N d. sheer strake 584: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD28'-08", AFT 29'-05". Cargo was loaded and discharged as indicated. Use sheet 2 in the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts. ST-0013
N a. FWD 28'-09", AFT 29'-00" N b. FWD 28'-07", AFT 29'-01" N c. FWD 28'-05", AFT 29'-08" Y d. FWD 28'-04", AFT 29'-05" 657: What is the normal operating power for ship-to-ship communications on channel 13?
Y a. 1 watt or less N b. 5 watts N c. 10 watts N d. 20 watts 750: The center of flotation of a vessel is __________.
N a. the center of volume of the immersed portion of the vessel Y b. the center of gravity of the water plane N c. that point at which all the vertical downward forces of weight are considered to be concentrated N d. that point at which all the vertical upward forces of buoyancy are considered to be concentrated 772: What do the small passenger vessel regulations require when installing a hydraulic accumulator or other unfired pressure vessel?
N a. It be operated at one and one half times normal operating pressure for ten minutes. N b. Safety and/or relief valves settings be checked at two and one half times normal operating pressures. Y c. It be installed to the satisfaction of the cognizant OCMI N d. All of the above 868: Burning wood is which class of fire?
Y a. A N b. B N c. C N d. D 990: If your vessel will list with equal readiness to either side, the list is most likely caused by __________.
Y a. negative GM N b. off-center weight N c. pocketing of free surface N d. excessive freeboard 1058: Which statement describes the relationship between flash point and auto-ignition temperature?
N a. Both are higher than normal burning temperatures. N b. The flash point is always higher. Y c. The ignition temperature is always higher. N d. They are not necessarily related. 1205: On board small passenger vessels, storage batteries containing an electrolyte must be set in trays constructed of __________.
N a. a fireproof material Y b. a material resistant to damage by the electrolyte N c. a porous material that permits drainage of any acid overflow N d. suitably strong to hold the weight of the batteries 1211: A crew member suffering from hypothermia should be given __________.
N a. a small dose of alcohol Y b. treatment for shock N c. a large meal N d. a brisk rub down 1321: How should the lifeboat sea painter be rigged?
Y a. Secured to the inboard side of a forward thwart and led inboard of the falls N b. Spliced into the ring on the stem post N c. Secured by a toggle to the stem post and led outboard of the falls N d. Secured by a toggle around the outboard side of a forward thwart 1467: Your vessel has a forward draft of 26'-11" and an after draft of 29'-07". How many tons of cargo can be loaded before the vessel reaches a mean draft of 28'-06" if the TPI is 69?
N a. 204 tons Y b. 207 tons N c. 210 tons N d. 213 tons 1605: What entry would NOT be shown on the V line of an AMVER report?
N a. MD Y b. MT N c. PA N d. NURSE 1692: You are preparing for what promises to be a rough ocean passage. Your 120-foot schooner carries a yard on the foremast, about 50 feet above the water. The yard weighs about 1000 pounds. If you take the yard down and stow it on deck for the trip, you will __________.
Y a. increase your vessel's GM N b. decrease the metacentric height N c. give the vessel a gentler roll N d. increase the reserve buoyancy 1760: After jacking down your liftboat you have an unexpected list. You find that the only cause of this list must be a flooded leg. Your next course of action should be to __________.
Y a. jack the vessel back up to a safe height N b. proceed on to your next destination since the list is unimportant N c. pump out all ballast to gain reserve buoyancy N d. notify the U. S. Coast Guard 1771: The Sailing Plan, required by vessels participating in AMVER, should be sent __________.
N a. 24 hours prior to departure Y b. within a few hours before or after departure N c. 24 hours after departure N d. after the first position report 1849: Which line would NOT be used in handling a mainsail?
N a. Halyard N b. Downhaul Y c. Uphaul N d. Sheet 2090: You have 520 tons of below deck tonnage including liquid mud. Your existing deck cargo is 160 tons with a VCG above the deck of 2.7 feet. What is the maximum cargo tonnage you are permitted to load? (See the stability letter for the M.V. Hudson illustration D036DG.) (D036DG )
Y a. 84 tons N b. 160 tons N c. 244 tons N d. 317 tons 2404: Regulations require that cargo tanks carrying grades D or E liquids on tank barges be vented with __________.
Y a. gooseneck vents and flame screens N b. pressure-vacuum relief valves N c. branch vent lines and a vent header N d. forced draft blowers 2415: 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-0062
Y a. 1171.5 tons N b. 1311.0 tons N c. 1503.0 tons N d. 1710.5 tons 2475: Your fishing vessel is required to have a compass. It must also have a(n) __________.
Y a. deviation table N b. radar reflector N c. electronic position-fixing device N d. copy of the Sailing Directions 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 2677: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid loading shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the KG of the liquid load. ST-0075
N a. 4.0 feet Y b. 5.6 feet N c. 6.0 feet N d. 6.8 feet 2900: You have loaded a deck cargo, and the vessel has assumed a 7° list due to negative GM. Your salt water drafts are: FWD 17'-00", AFT 17'-04". If you then load 825 tons of cargo in the lower holds (VCG 11 feet) and take on 500 tons of bunkers (VCG 2.5 feet), what is the final GM? (Use the reference material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 0.8 foot N b. 1.0 foot Y c. 1.7 feet N d. 2.3 feet 2947: A semisubmersible displacing 700,000 cubic feet while floating in sea water (64 pounds per cubic foot) weighs __________.
N a. 8,929 long tons N b. 19,509 long tons Y c. 20,000 long tons N d. 24,500 long tons 3026: Who is required to prepare and post Emergency Instructions in a conspicuous place accessible to crew and passengers? (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. The builder of the vessel Y b. The owner or Master of the vessel N c. The U.S. Coast Guard N d. The classification society 3197: The best information on the nature and extent of damage on a MODU is obtained from __________.
N a. alarms and monitoring devices N b. the toolpusher Y c. personnel at the scene of the damage N d. person in charge of the affected spaces 3242: A vessel carrying passengers for hire shall have on board an approved life jacket __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. for every passenger on board Y b. for every person on board, plus 10% childrens' life jackets N c. for every person on board, plus 10% additional on upper deck in box N d. or buoyant cushion for every person on board plus 10% for children 3408: As shown, number 1 operates the __________. (D011SA )
N a. McCluny hook Y b. Fleming gear N c. releasing gear N d. sea painter 3448: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to load the cargo listed. There is already 3485 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 24.4 feet. Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final KG of all the cargo after loading is completed. ST-0131
N a. KG 25.1 feet Y b. KG 25.6 feet N c. KG 26.0 feet N d. KG 26.5 feet 3570: How many means of escape must be provided from passenger areas on a passenger vessel of 500 GT?
N a. One Y b. Two N c. Three N d. Two, unless there is an elevator provided 3638: When using a handheld smoke signal in a liferaft, you should activate the signal __________.
Y a. on the downwind side N b. inside the boat N c. at the stern N d. on the upwind side 3684: The rescuer can best provide an airtight seal during mouth-to-mouth resuscitation by pinching the victim's nostrils and __________.
N a. cupping a hand around the patient's mouth N b. keeping the head elevated Y c. applying his mouth tightly over the victim's mouth N d. holding the jaw down firmly 3688: You are administering chest compressions during CPR. Where on the victim's body should the pressure be applied?
Y a. Lower half of the sternum N b. Tip of the sternum N c. Top half of the sternum N d. Left chest over the heart 3706: You are in charge of a fishing vessel with 18 individuals on board. You are required to conduct drills and give safety instruction at least once __________.
N a. every week N b. every 15 days Y c. every month N d. before you begin fishing 3774: The signal given to commence lowering the lifeboats is __________.
N a. 3 short blasts of the ship's whistle Y b. 1 short blast of the ship's whistle N c. 3 long blasts of the ship's whistle N d. 1 long blast of the ship's whistle 3934: 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-0150
Y a. 228.8 ft N b. 238.3 ft N c. 252.4 ft N d. 266.5 ft 4069: In the illustration, the sea anchor is number __________. (D014SA )
N a. 1 N b. 12 Y c. 14 N d. 18 4280: Your drafts are: FWD 6'-02", AFT 6'-06". From past experience, you know that the vessel will increase her draft 1 inch for every 5 tons loaded. There is rig water on board and 15 tons of deck cargo. How many more tons of cargo can legally be loaded and still maintain the same trim? (D037DG )
N a. none Y b. 5 tons N c. 10 tons N d. 20 tons 5071: A mobile offshore drilling unit is on the waters of the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. It has a length of 220 feet and a breadth of 190 feet. Where must the obstruction lights be located?
N a. At the top of the drill mast Y b. On each corner of the rig N c. At the bow of the rig N d. At the bow and stern of the rig 5545: When a combination chain and wire rope mooring line is used, the chain is deployed __________.
Y a. at the anchor end of the line N b. at the wildcat end of the line N c. midway between the anchor and the wildcat N d. through the anchor buoy 5752: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM. ST-0184
N a. Available GM 2.8 ft N b. Available GM 3.2 ft Y c. Available GM 3.5 ft N d. Available GM 3.8 ft 5787: In storm conditions, with the wind and waves from the starboard bow of the DEEP DRILLER in 600 feet water depth, the offset is 8%. Completely slacking mooring lines 7 and 8 reduces the offset to __________.
N a. 6.5% Y b. 5.0% N c. 2.5% N d. 0.0% 6313: The holding power of an anchor increases when the __________.
Y a. amount of chain lying along the bottom increases N b. length of the catenary is reduced N c. mooring line tension is increased N d. amount of chain lying along the bottom decreases 6531: On the cargo manifest, the weight of the cargo inside a box is called the __________.
N a. gross weight Y b. net weight N c. light weight N d. rate weight 6765: A qualified person must be assigned as the second in command of a lifeboat on a MODU if the lifeboat has a capacity of more than __________.
N a. 20 persons N b. 30 persons Y c. 40 persons N d. 50 persons 6991: The FIRST treatment of a person suspected of having airway burns is to __________.
N a. move him to a cool location Y b. maintain an open airway N c. apply a cool damp dressing to his neck N d. have him drink cool liquids 7073: Where there are multiple accident victims, which condition should be the first to receive emergency treatment?
N a. Back injuries N b. Major multiple fractures Y c. Suspension of breathing N d. Burns 7593: The horizontal distance between the vertical lines of action of gravity and the buoyant forces is called the __________.
Y a. righting arm N b. metacentric height N c. metacentric radius N d. height of the center of buoyancy 7805: A tank with internal dimensions of 40 feet X 20 feet X 12 feet is pressed with fuel oil weighing 54 pounds per cubic foot. What is the weight, in short tons, of the liquid?
N a. 518.4 short tons Y b. 259.2 short tons N c. 135.0 short tons N d. 11.3 short tons 8331: When H2S is burned (flared) on a MODU, what can you expect to occur?
N a. All of the H2S will be converted to SO2. N b. All of the H2S will be converted to hydrogen and free sulfur. Y c. Only 80% of the H2S will be converted to SO2 or free sulfur. N d. The H2S not converted will not be dangerous. 8535: You are transferring fuel from a supply vessel to your MODU. If you close off one tank in the line of tanks being filled, the rate of flow to other open tanks on the same line will __________.
Y a. increase N b. decrease N c. stop N d. stabilize 8575: If a man falls overboard from a rig under tow, you should FIRST __________.
N a. notify the tug Y b. deploy life buoys N c. launch a boat N d. sound the general alarm 9331: Paints and solvents on a vessel should be __________.
N a. stored safely at the work site until work is completed Y b. returned to the paint locker after each use N c. covered at all times to protect from ignition sources N d. stored in a suitable gear locker