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439: Fixed CO2 systems would not be used on crew's quarters or __________.
N a. the paint locker Y b. spaces open to the atmosphere N c. cargo holds N d. the engine room 500: Safety shackles are fitted with __________.
N a. a threaded bolt N b. a round pin, with a cotter pin Y c. a threaded bolt, locknuts, and cotter pins N d. round pins and locknuts 517: The VHF radiotelephone calling/safety/distress frequency is __________.
Y a. 156.8 MHz (channel 16) N b. 156.7 MHz (channel 14) N c. 156.65 MHz (channel 13) N d. 156.6 MHz (channel 12) 613: The length of the steering oar in a lifeboat is __________.
N a. shorter than the rowing oars N b. the same length as the rowing oars Y c. longer than the rowing oars N d. unrelated to the length of the rowing oars 740: What is NOT a motion of the vessel?
N a. Pitch N b. Roll Y c. Trim N d. Yaw 857: Who must ensure that the emergency lighting and power systems on cargo vessels are operated at least weekly?
Y a. Master N b. Chief Engineer N c. Deck officer assigned N d. Engineering officer assigned 879: To operate a portable CO2 extinguisher continuously in the discharge mode __________.
Y a. slip the "D yoke" ring in the lower handle over the upper handle N b. reinsert the locking pin N c. open the discharge valve N d. invert the CO2 extinguisher 900: All of the following can be determined by use of a stabilogauge EXCEPT __________.
N a. mean draft Y b. trim N c. displacement N d. deadweight 960: Your vessel has just finished bunkering and has a small list due to improper distribution of the fuel oil. This list will cause __________.
N a. a decrease in reserve buoyancy N b. a decrease in the maximum draft N c. the vessel to flop to port and starboard Y d. None of the above 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 1210: The tricing pendants should be released __________.
N a. before the gripes are removed N b. before loading the passengers Y c. after loading the passengers N d. after the boat is afloat 1253: If there are no alternatives for escape, what is the maximum height that the survival craft could be dropped into the water?
N a. 2 ft. N b. 6 ft. Y c. 10 ft. N d. 14 ft. 1543: The ship station license for your radiotelephone is valid for __________.
N a. one year N b. two years Y c. ten years N d. the life of the vessel 1545: Preventer bars are fitted on lifeboat releasing hooks to prevent __________.
N a. the falls from unhooking if the releasing gear is operated accidentally while the boat is being lowered N b. operation of the release lever until the boat is waterborne N c. the falls from rehooking after they have been released Y d. accidental unhooking when the falls become slack 1764: After jacking down your liftboat you have an unexpected list. You find that the only cause of this list must be a flooded leg. Raising the flooded leg further would adversely affect the boats stability by __________.
Y a. raising the KG and increasing the draft which may put you in an unsafe operating condition N b. increasing GM and causing a fast roll N c. increasing the righting arm on the high side N d. causing the vessel to yaw when underway 1894: The liquid mud tanks on your vessel measure 24'L by 16'B by 8'D. The vessel's displacement in salt water (specific gravity 1.025) is 864 T and the specific gravity of the mud is 1.47. What is the reduction in GM due to 2 of these tanks being slack?
N a. 0.32 foot Y b. 0.78 foot N c. 0.96 foot N d. 1.12 feet 1909: On a passenger vessel, the vessel's name must appear on __________.
N a. ring life buoy N b. lifeboats N c. lifeboat oars Y d. All of the above 1935: Temporary Certificates of Inspection for offshore drilling units are effective until the __________.
N a. Operations Manual is approved N b. Minerals Management Service approval is issued N c. classification society approval is issued Y d. permanent Certificate of Inspection is issued 2036: Which system provides maximum communications range?
N a. MF SITOR Y b. INMARSAT N c. Digital Selective Calling on 8414.5KHz N d. VHF ARQ 2049: The bottom of the mast rests on a part of the keel called the mast __________.
N a. foot N b. heel Y c. step N d. sole 2306: Which flash point would indicate a grade D combustible liquid?
N a. 40°F Y b. 95°F N c. 79°F N d. 155°F 2341: 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-0060
N a. Available GM 5.26 ft Y b. Available GM 4.24 ft N c. Available GM 4.11 ft N d. Available GM 4.01 ft 2535: The connection facilities for the international shore connection must be located to provide access __________.
Y a. to each side of the vessel N b. as close as possible to the house N c. on the main deck N d. on each level of the accommodation space 2562: How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 175-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 4000 brake horsepower?
N a. 2 N b. 3 Y c. 4 N d. 5 2594: Use the floodable length curve in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the curve represents 45 percent permeability and number 3 hold floods, the vessel will sink if the permeability exceeds what percent?
N a. 64 N b. 68 N c. 72 Y d. 78 2629: Severe exposure to chlorine gas can be fatal. Chlorine gas is primarily a __________.
Y a. respiratory irritant N b. skin burning agent N c. blood poisoning agent N d. nerve paralyzing irritant 2634: Use the floodable length curve in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the curve represents 45 percent permeability and number 4 hold floods, the vessel will sink if the permeability exceeds what percent?
N a. 40 N b. 48 N c. 53 Y d. 60 2668: As a vessel changes course to starboard, the compass card in a magnetic compass __________.
Y a. remains aligned with compass north N b. also turns to starboard N c. first turns to starboard then counterclockwise to port N d. turns counterclockwise to port 2943: A virtual rise in the center of gravity of a MODU may be caused by __________.
N a. filling a partially filled tank Y b. using an on board crane to lift a freely swinging heavy object N c. emptying a partially filled tank N d. transferring pipe from the setback area to the pipe rack 2984: Your sailing drafts are: FWD 24'-02", AFT 24'-10" and the GM is 4.6 feet. What will be the angle of list if #6 starboard double bottom (capacity 95 tons, VCG 2.6 feet, and 21 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. Less than 1° Y b. 2° N c. 4° N d. 7° 3054: Your sailing drafts are: FWD 22'-04", AFT 23'-06" and the GM is 3.2 feet. What will be the angle of list if #3 starboard double bottom (capacity 97 tons, VCG 2.5 feet and 23 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. Less than 1° Y b. 3° N c. 7° N d. 11° 3136: Where should the tops of vents from gasoline tanks terminate?
Y a. In open air N b. Inside cabins near the overhead N c. In the machinery space near the engine air intake N d. Underwater 3663: Before deballasting to survival draft in the event of predicted heavy weather, the DEEP DRILLER Operations Manual recommends that the mooring lines be slacked __________.
N a. 10 feet Y b. 20 feet N c. 30 feet N d. 40 feet 3964: Paints and solvents on a vessel should be __________.
N a. stored safely in a cool dark non-ventilated area until work is completed Y b. resealed and returned to a well ventilated area after each use N c. covered at all times to protect from ignition sources N d. stored in a suitable gear locker 4038: Fire protection regulations for towing vessels require all crew members to know how to perform each of these tasks EXCEPT ____________ .
Y a. start the mechanical ventilation system for the engine room N b. operate the fuel shut-off for the engine room N c. operate all fire extinguishing equipment aboard the vessel on board the vessel, including starting the fire pump N d. All of the above 4149: Rudder position is shown on the bridge by the __________.
Y a. rudder angle indicator N b. follow-up gear N c. telemotor position N d. Rapson slide indicator 4174: Each EPIRB shall be tested using the integrated test circuit and output indicator every __________.
N a. week N b. two weeks Y c. month N d. quarter 4187: The DEEP DRILLER is drilling at 60 feet draft at a corrected KG of 54.0 feet. Ballast added or discharged to remain at a constant draft is at a VCG of 10 feet. How much non-liquid load would have to be removed from an average height of 130 feet above the keel to meet the maximum allowable KG at a draft of 60 feet for winds greater than 70 knots?
N a. 1283 long tons N b. 817 long tons N c. 679 long tons Y d. 302 long tons 4291: While the COASTAL DRILLER is in transit, stability is acceptable provided that neither the KGL nor the KGT exceed __________.
N a. the height of the righting arm N b. KML or KMT N c. GML or GMT Y d. maximum allowable KG 4312: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to bunker with drafts of FWD 11'-01", AFT 14'-07". 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-0158
Y a. 1.30 feet N b. 1.17 foot N c. 1.06 foot N d. 0.91 foot 4723: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). What is the new trim angle if 500 kips of weight are shifted aft 60 feet?
N a. 2.02 degrees by the stern N b. 1.51 degrees by the stern N c. 0.98 degrees by the stern Y d. 0.61 degrees by the stern 4787: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). How much more variable load in kips can be placed on the unit if winds increase to greater than 70 knots?
Y a. 0 kips N b. 200 kips N c. 600 kips N d. 1,000 kips 5479: The purpose of the inclining experiment on a vessel is to determine the __________.
Y a. location of the center of gravity of the light ship N b. position of the center of buoyancy N c. position of the metacenter N d. maximum load line 5481: A common means of connecting shots of anchor chain in the field is to use a __________.
N a. sprocket Y b. Kenter link N c. swivel N d. end shackle 5575: Increasing the area of the anchor flukes will __________.
Y a. increase holding power N b. decrease holding power N c. make penetration more complete N d. not effect holding power 6625: Each hose in the fuel transfer system for helicopter refueling must meet the standards of the __________.
Y a. Federal Aviation Administration N b. Corps of Engineers N c. National Fire Protection Association N d. National Transportation Safety Board 6637: Of the required ring life buoys for a MODU, how many must be equipped with a water light?
N a. 1 N b. 2 Y c. 4 N d. 8 6651: The factor of safety, based on the elastic limit of the material, for the forks used on power operated industrial trucks aboard a MODU must be at least __________.
N a. 2 to 1 Y b. 3 to 1 N c. 4 to 1 N d. 5 to 1 6703: The person-in-charge of a mobile offshore drilling unit must be designated by the __________.
N a. Coast Guard N b. Minerals Management Service N c. operator or his agent Y d. owner or his agent 6806: A fire has broken out on the stern of your vessel. You should maneuver your vessel so the wind __________.
N a. blows the fire back toward the vessel N b. comes over the stern Y c. comes over the bow N d. comes over either beam 6895: Who is responsible for reporting a casualty to a mobile offshore drilling unit?
N a. The pilot Y b. The owner N c. The surveyor N d. The engineer 6913: According to regulations, a Master or person in charge of a MODU is required to submit a report of a loss of life __________.
N a. only when it happens while underway N b. to the next of kin Y c. to the nearest Marine Safety or Marine Inspection Office N d. to the nearest coroner 6941: On offshore drilling units, any reports of a casualty that are made are required to be retained on board for a period of at least __________.
Y a. 3 months N b. 6 months N c. 12 months N d. 24 months 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 7353: The height of a VHF radio antenna is more important than the power output wattage of the radio because __________.
Y a. VHF communications are basically "line of sight" N b. the air is more dense the higher you go N c. salt water is a poor conductor of sound N d. sea water absorbs the radiated energy 8077: Progressive flooding on a MODU is controlled by securing watertight boundaries and __________.
N a. transferring drill water N b. dumping bulk materials Y c. pumping out flooded compartments N d. evacuating the unit 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 8347: All diesel engines are classified as __________.
N a. four cycle Y b. compression ignition N c. vacuum ignition N d. external combustion 8411: What is one effect of running a diesel engine at too cool a temperature?
Y a. Buildup of sludge in the lubricating system N b. Excessive fuel consumption N c. Severe heat stresses on mechanical parts N d. Foaming of the lubricating oil 9477: The water in which a vessel floats provides vertical upward support. The point through which this support is assumed to act is known as the center of __________.
N a. effort N b. flotation N c. gravity Y d. buoyancy