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23: Your ship is sinking rapidly. A container containing an inflatable liferaft has bobbed to the surface upon functioning of the hydrostatic release. Which action should you take?
N a. Cut the painter line so it will not pull the liferaft container down. N b. Swim away from the container so you will not be in danger as it goes down. Y c. Take no action because the painter will cause the liferaft to inflate and open the container. N d. Manually open the container and inflate the liferaft with the hand pump. 71: Each hand portable fire extinguisher must be marked with __________.
N a. the name of the vessel on which it is located N b. the date that it was installed N c. the names of the individuals qualified to use it Y d. an identification number 97: The only portable electrical equipment permitted in a compartment which is not gas free is a lamp that is __________.
N a. battery fed N b. self-contained N c. approved explosion proof Y d. All of the above 274: The flag hoist 62.2 would be sent as pennant 6, pennant 2, __________.
N a. answering pennant, first substitute Y b. answering pennant, second substitute N c. space, second substitute N d. answering pennant, third substitute 280: In the regulations that apply to small passenger vessels an "open boat" is a vessel __________.
N a. that is used for charter fishing or tours and is open to the public N b. on which gambling and consumption of alcoholic beverages is permitted N c. that is docked and open for visitors Y d. that is not protected from entry of water by means of a complete weathertight deck 319: Foam is effective in combating which class(es) of fire?
N a. A N b. B Y c. A and B N d. B and C 398: For small, first-degree burns the quickest method to relieve pain is to __________.
Y a. immerse the burn in cold water N b. administer aspirin N c. apply petroleum jelly N d. apply a bandage to exclude air 418: Treatment(s) of heat exhaustion consist(s) of __________.
Y a. moving to a shaded area and laying down N b. bathing with rubbing alcohol N c. placing the patient in a tub of cold water N d. All of the above 426: A 2,000 GT tankship is required to carry __________.
N a. emergency outfits only on an international voyage N b. one oxygen breathing apparatus with enough lifeline to reach from the open deck to any part of the tanks Y c. two self-contained breathing apparati N d. two canister type gas masks if such vessel is authorized to carry grade A, B, C or D liquids 452: When the handle of an all-purpose nozzle is in the forward position, the nozzle will __________.
N a. produce high-velocity fog N b. produce low-velocity fog N c. produce a straight stream Y d. shut off the water 535: What is NOT required to be contained in the oil transfer procedures?
N a. A line diagram of the vessel's oil transfer piping N b. The number of persons on duty during oil transfer operations N c. Any special procedures for topping off tanks Y d. The location and capacity of all fuel and cargo tanks on the vessel 564: If you receive the signal over radiotelephone of "Romeo Papa Tango" while using the International Code of Signals, you should __________.
N a. report to the caller Y b. repeat your last transmission N c. continue since he received your last transmission N d. end the transmission 752: Which statement describes the primary process by which fires are extinguished by dry chemical?
N a. The stream of dry chemical powder cools the fire. Y b. The dry chemical powder attacks the fuel and oxygen chain reaction. N c. The powder forms a solid coating over the surface. N d. The dry chemical smothers the fire. 759: Determine the free surface correction for a fuel oil tank 30 ft. long by 40 ft. wide by 15 ft. deep, with a free surface constant of 3794. The vessel is displacing 7,000 tons in saltwater.
N a. 0.35 foot Y b. 0.54 foot N c. 0.65 foot N d. 1.38 feet 802: A portable dry chemical fire extinguisher discharges by __________.
N a. gravity when the extinguisher is turned upside down Y b. pressure from a small CO2 cartridge on the extinguisher N c. air pressure from the hand pump attached to the extinguisher N d. pressure from the reaction when water is mixed with the chemical 805: Application for a waiver of any requirements of the regulations for oil transfer operations must be submitted to the __________.
N a. District Commander N b. Commandant Y c. Captain of the Port N d. nearest Coast Guard office 805: Application for a waiver of any requirements of the regulations for oil transfer operations must be submitted to the __________.
N a. District Commander N b. Commandant Y c. Captain of the Port N d. nearest Coast Guard office 828: A fire in a pile of dunnage would be classified as class __________.
Y a. A N b. B N c. C N d. D 1188: The most effective way to apply a foam stream if the fire is on deck or is a running fire, is to direct the stream __________.
N a. onto the surface of the burning liquid Y b. ahead of the burning liquid and bounce it on the fire N c. at the base of the burning liquid in a sweeping motion N d. just above the surface of the burning liquid 1213: When a wind force causes a vessel to heel to a static angle, the __________.
N a. centers of buoyancy and gravity are in the same vertical line Y b. righting moment equals the wind-heeling moment N c. center of buoyancy remains the same N d. deck-edge immersion occurs 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. 1295: If you must land on a beach with an oar-propelled lifeboat through a heavy surf, the recommended method is to __________.
N a. keep the bow directly in toward the beach, and tow the sea anchor off the stern N b. ride in on the back of a large breaker Y c. keep the bow into the seas with the sea anchor out over the bow, and row to meet the breaking waves N d. head directly into the beach by staying between the crests of the waves 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 1552: INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND A sailing vessel must keep course and speed when __________.
Y a. being overtaken N b. to windward of another sailing vessel N c. to leeward of another sailing vessel N d. crossing a vessel engaged in fishing 1585: Up to two thirds of a survival crafts required drinking water may be produced by a manually-powered reverse osmosis desalinator if it can be done in __________.
N a. 12 hours N b. 1 day Y c. 2 days N d. 4 days 1677: After an engine is started you should __________.
N a. increase engine speed to insure adequate flow of oil to all parts of the engine N b. pay no attention unless there are unusual noises from the engine Y c. check operating pressures and temperatures, and check for leaks N d. run the engine at idle until the temperature has increased 1728: What is the maximum percent of oxygen, by volume, allowed to be maintained in the cargo tanks prior to the commencement of crude oil tank washing?
N a. 5% Y b. 8% N c. 10% N d. 12% 1938: A wobbling tail shaft is an indication of __________.
N a. shallow water N b. an engine that is misfiring N c. a tight tail shaft gland Y d. worn stern bearing or misalignment 2476: Which tank barges require draft marks?
N a. Notch barges over 1000 GT N b. Tank barges over 100 GT N c. Tank barges over 50 GT Y d. All tank barges 2580: If your JP-5 barge has operated in saltwater for less than 1 month in the 12 month period since it was last dry-docked, when is it required to be hauled out again?
Y a. 60 months since last dry-docking N b. 36 months since last dry-docking N c. 24 months since last dry-docking N d. 12 months since last dry-docking 2628: What normally helps in detecting escaping gas?
N a. Running hand along pipe N b. Red flame Y c. Odor N d. Increase the line pressure 2864: The sailing drafts are: FWD 22'-08", AFT 23'-04" and the GM is 4.6 feet. Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book, to determine the available righting arm at 20° inclination.
Y a. 2.1 feet N b. 2.4 feet N c. 2.8 feet N d. 3.2 feet 2952: Where is the most probable location of the remote shutdown station for cargo pumps on a tank barge carrying oil?
N a. The loading dock Y b. The midpoint of the barge N c. Within 25 feet of the pump engine N d. Above the forward rake end 3161: The wooden plug fitted tightly in the vent of a damaged tank may prevent the tank from __________.
Y a. filling completely N b. developing free surfaces N c. developing free surface moments N d. collapsing 3193: Progressive flooding on a MODU may be indicated by __________.
N a. ballast control alarms N b. excessive draft N c. excessive list or trim Y d. a continual worsening of list or trim 3214: What does the "B" on a "B-II" fire extinguisher refer to? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. Size of the applicator N b. Size of the nozzle N c. Size of the extinguisher Y d. Class of fire that the extinguisher should be used on 3254: All uninspected motor vessels constructed after 25 April 1940, which use fuel with a flash point of 110°F (43°C) or less, shall have at least what number of ventilator ducts for the removal of explosive or flammable gases from every engine and fuel tank compartment? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 3541: The DEEP DRILLER as currently configured is limited to a maximum drilling depth of __________.
N a. 18,400 feet N b. 20,600 feet N c. 22,800 feet Y d. 25,000 feet 3546: According to the regulations for passenger vessels, a "motor vessel" is one which is propelled by machinery other than steam and is more than __________.
N a. 16 ft. in length N b. 34 ft. in length N c. 45 ft. in length Y d. 65 ft. in length 3624: What is the International Code signal for calling an unknown station using flashing light?
Y a. AA AA N b. UNK N c. STA N d. CQ 3633: The KG of the DEEP DRILLER increases from 57 feet to 59 feet while drilling at a 60 foot draft during an ice storm. What action should be taken?
N a. Continue drilling operations while waiting for the ice to melt Y b. Reduce the deck load until you reach the allowable KG for draft N c. Notify the USCG that the rig is temporarily above the allowable KG N d. Deballast to reach the allowable KG 3685: While drilling loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), the DEEP DRILLER suffers an unexpected but slowly increasing starboard and aft inclination. The wind and waves are light. This inclination could have been caused by __________.
N a. the failure of mooring lines 6 and 7 N b. the drilling crew dumping the mud N c. the drill string breaking Y d. ballast tanks equalizing into tank 10S 3753: A shipmate suffers a heart attack and stops breathing. You must __________.
N a. immediately give a stimulant, by force if necessary N b. make the victim comfortable in a bunk N c. administer oxygen Y d. immediately start CPR 3791: What is the VCG of the additional load if P-tank #4 in the DEEP DRILLER Sample Load Form #1 (Transit) is completely filled ?
N a. 113.90 feet N b. 117.01 feet N c. 121.03 feet Y d. 123.06 feet 3924: If you are forced to abandon ship in a liferaft, your course of action should be to __________.
Y a. remain in the immediate vicinity N b. head for the nearest land N c. head for the closest sea-lanes N d. let the persons in the boat vote on what to do 4094: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 19'-10.5", AFT 22'-11.6". Cargo was loaded and discharged as shown. Use sheet 2 in the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts. ST-0154
N a. FWD 20'-01.4", AFT 23'-00.6" Y b. FWD 19'-07.6", AFT 22'-10.4" N c. FWD 19'-09.3", AFT 22'-08.7" N d. FWD 19'-11.7", AFT 23'-02.5" 4255: What is the maximum permitted hook load for the COASTAL DRILLER when 450 kips are in the setback and no other loads are on the cantilever?
N a. 450 kips Y b. 529 kips N c. 550 kips N d. 750 kips 4534: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has on board 5577 tons of cargo with an LCG-FP of 275.55 feet. See the distribution of the cargo to be loaded. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final LCG-FP of the cargo. ST-0163
Y a. LCG-FP 271.2 feet N b. LCG-FP 272.1 feet N c. LCG-FP 273.6 feet N d. LCG-FP 274.6 feet 5301: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #2 (Ballasting to Survival). What is the shift in VCG if 100.76 long tons of ballast are added to Ballast Tank #8S to replace the discharge of all bulk materials?
N a. 0.19 foot down N b. 0.44 foot down Y c. 0.63 foot down N d. 1.19 feet down 5418: Small passenger vessels in coastwise service must carry approved __________.
N a. life floats N b. inflatable buoyant apparatus N c. inflatable liferafts Y d. Any of the above 5455: What percentage of the breaking strength is the generally accepted safe operating load of an anchor cable?
N a. 10% N b. 25% Y c. 35% N d. 50% 5483: The idler sheave which directs and turns the anchor cable from a semisubmersible is known as the __________.
Y a. swivel fairlead N b. windlass wildcat N c. chain stopper N d. chain director 7147: What should you do if you have transmitted a distress call a number of times on channel 16 and have received no reply?
Y a. Repeat the message using any other channel on which you might attract attention. N b. Key the microphone several times before transmitting again. N c. Turn up the volume on the receiver before transmitting again. N d. Report the problem to the head electrician. 8081: What additional precautions should be taken when making temporary repairs to a MODU that is operating when hydrogen sulfide is present?
N a. Seal off all tank and compartment ventilation. N b. Remove all bulk materials from the P-tanks. Y c. Provide respiratory protection and monitoring. N d. All of the above 8211: When preloading the COASTAL DRILLER, the minimum total weight shall not be less than __________.
N a. 21,497 kips Y b. 21,297 kips N c. 17,700 kips N d. 14,400 kips 8361: What is the effect of heated intake air on a diesel engine?
N a. Increases efficiency N b. Increases engine horsepower N c. Increases engine life Y d. Reduces engine horsepower 8597: On offshore drilling units, the EPIRB on board is required to be tested __________.
N a. daily N b. weekly Y c. monthly N d. yearly 8755: While elevated, the COASTAL DRILLER prepares for a severe storm. When the setback is lowered and placed in the pipe racks, it is considered as part of the __________.
N a. fixed loads N b. basic loads Y c. variable loads N d. storm loads 9283: A jack-up with displacement of 10,000 kips has its LCG 100 feet aft of frame zero (AFO). If 200 kips are loaded at 60 feet AFO and 100 kips are discharged from 20 feet AFO, what is the new LCG?
Y a. 100.0 feet N b. 100.4 feet N c. 100.8 feet N d. 101.2 feet 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