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89: To determine what navigation lights and day-shapes must be displayed on mobile offshore drilling units under tow, you should check the __________.
N a. American Bureau of Shipping classification rules Y b. International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea N c. Safety of Life at Sea Convention N d. Minerals Management Service rules 109: Your vessel has a displacement of 10,000 tons. It is 350 feet long and has a beam of 55 feet. You have timed it's full rolling period to be 15.0 seconds. What is your vessel's approximate GM?
N a. 1.18 feet N b. 1.83 feet Y c. 2.60 feet N d. 3.36 feet 153: If you reach shore in a liferaft, the first thing to do is __________.
Y a. drag the raft ashore and lash it down for a shelter N b. find some wood for a fire N c. get the provisions out of the raft N d. set the raft back out to sea so someone may spot it 325: For the purposes of cargo oil containment, the fixed container under the manifold of an eight-inch loading line must hold a minimum of __________.
Y a. three barrels N b. four barrels N c. six barrels N d. eight barrels 388: A victim has suffered a second-degree burn to a small area of the lower arm. What is the proper treatment for this injury?
Y a. Immerse the arm in cold water for 1 to 2 hours, apply burn ointment, and bandage. N b. Open any blisters with a sterile needle, apply burn ointment and bandage. N c. Apply burn ointment, remove any foreign material and insure that nothing is in contact with the burn. N d. Immerse the arm in cold water for 1 to 2 hours, open any blister and apply burn ointment. 414: A vessel in distress should send by radio telephone the two tone alarm signal followed immediately by the __________.
N a. distress position Y b. spoken words "Mayday, Mayday, Mayday" N c. ship's name N d. ship's call letters 590: The distance between the waterline of a vessel and the main deck is called __________.
N a. draft Y b. freeboard N c. buoyancy N d. camber 640: The volume of a vessel's intact watertight space above the waterline is its __________.
N a. free surface N b. marginal stability Y c. reserve buoyancy N d. freeboard 760: With certain exceptions a suitable rescue boat is required __________.
Y a. on most "T-Boats" more than 65 feet in length N b. on most "T-Boats" regardless of length N c. only on "K-Boats" N d. None of the above 829: A fire starting by spontaneous combustion can be expected in which condition?
N a. Paints, varnish, or other liquid flammables are stowed in a dry stores locker. N b. Inert cargoes such as pig iron are loaded in a wet condition. Y c. Oily rags are stowed in a metal pail. N d. Clean mattresses are stored in contact with an electric light bulb. 865: On board a small passenger vessel, fuel tank vents should __________.
N a. be connected at the highest point in the tank N b. terminate in a U-bend fitted with a single corrosion resistant wire screen of at least 30x30 mesh N c. be installed with an upward gradient to prevent fuel from being trapped in the line Y d. All of the above 876: Which person may command a lifeboat in ocean service?
N a. Licensed deck officer N b. Able seaman N c. Certificated person Y d. All of the above 981: Oily rags stored in a pile that is open to the atmosphere are a hazard because they may __________.
N a. deteriorate and give off noxious gasses Y b. spontaneously heat and catch fire N c. attract lice and other vermin and serve as a breeding ground N d. None of the above 1179: Storage batteries on "T-Boats" must be located __________.
N a. in sight of the main engine(s) Y b. in a tray lined with suitable material that resists damage from the electrolyte N c. in locked closets with restricted ventilation N d. near the bilge to lower the center of gravity and improve stability 1226: For what purpose may gasoline be used on small passenger vessels?
N a. Heating N b. Lighting N c. Cooking Y d. None 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 1311: Which statement about pneumatic chipping tools is TRUE?
Y a. The operator must wear safety goggles or glasses. N b. The equipment must be grounded to prevent shock hazard. N c. The chipping mechanism is made of a non-sparking material that is safe to use near explosive atmospheres. N d. The needles of the needle-type chipping gun must be replaced when they have been blunted more than 1/2 of their diameter. 1328: Any extinguishing agent used on a Class "C" fire must have which important property?
N a. Cooling ability N b. Leaves no residue N c. Penetrating power Y d. Nonconductivity 1362: On small passenger vessels, backfire flame arrestors are installed on __________.
N a. all electric motors N b. turbocharged diesel engines Y c. gasoline engines N d. both A and C 1408: What is NOT a characteristic of carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing agents?
Y a. Effective even if ventilation is not shut down N b. Will not deteriorate in storage N c. Non-corrosive N d. Effective on electrical equipment 1822: Which hazard probably would NOT be encountered when entering an empty but uncleaned fish hold?
N a. Lack of oxygen N b. Methane gas N c. Hydrogen sulfide gas Y d. Carbon monoxide 1944: You have 640 tons of below deck tonnage. There is no liquid mud aboard. If you have 160 tons of cargo above deck with a VCG above the deck of 3.4 feet, what is the maximum allowed VCG of the remainder of the deck cargo that is permitted? (see illustration D036DG, stability letter for M.V. Hudson) (D036DG )
N a. 1.24 feet N b. 1.65 feet N c. 1.98 feet Y d. 2.46 feet 2031: Which condition is NOT necessary for a combustible liquid to burn?
N a. The temperature of the substance must be equal to or above its fire point. N b. The air must contain oxygen in sufficient quantity. N c. The mixture of vapors with air must be within the "explosive range." Y d. All of the above are necessary for a combustible liquid to burn. 2054: Your vessel measures 126 feet (38 meters) long by 21 feet (6 meters) in beam. If the natural rolling period at a draft of 8 feet (2 meters) is 6 seconds, what is the GM?
Y a. 2.4 feet (0.70 meters) N b. 2.8 feet (0.85 meters) N c. 3.0 feet (0.90 meters) N d. 3.2 feet (0.98 meters) 2273: 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 2355: What publication/s should a GMDSS Operator consult regarding the proper set-up and operation of vessel equipment?
N a. ITU Publications Y b. The manufacturers instruction manuals N c. Part 90 of the FCC Rules and Regulations N d. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 47, Part 80, Subpart W` 2441: A set of clamps that are latched onto the drill pipe to allow the driller to raise or lower the drill string out of or into the hole are the __________.
N a. lifts N b. collars Y c. elevators N d. clamps 2486: 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-0065
Y a. Available GM 5.0 ft N b. Available GM 5.4 ft N c. Available GM 6.1 ft N d. Available GM 6.8 ft 2656: How long must the GMDSS radio log be retained on board before sending it to the shoreside licensee?
N a. At least two years after the last entry N b. At least one year after the last entry N c. At least 90 days after the last entry Y d. At least 30 days after the last entry 2686: Which tank barges require draft marks?
Y a. All tank barges N b. Notch barges over 1000 GT N c. Tank barges over 100 GT N d. Tank barges over 50 GT 2788: Which is NOT a safety precaution to be observed during the loading of LFG?
N a. Report any leakage of cargo. Y b. Make sure the rake ends of the barge are completely dry and mopped. N c. Ascertain that the hoses to be used are in good order. N d. Be on the lookout for work being accomplished ashore in the vicinity of the barges. 2807: A vessel heading SSW is on a course of __________.
Y a. 202.5° N b. 225.0° N c. 247.5° N d. 270.0° 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 3260: A length of fire hose shall be __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
Y a. attached to each fire hydrant at all times N b. equipped with a rotary sprinkler head N c. marked with the lot number and wholesale price N d. not more than 10 feet in length 3304: If your passenger vessel has been issued a stability letter, it must be __________.
N a. filed in the ship's office N b. posted in a passenger area N c. posted adjacent to the Certificate of Inspection Y d. posted in the pilothouse 3317: You are in a lifeboat broadcasting a distress message. What information would be essential to your rescuers?
N a. The nature of the distress N b. The time of day N c. Your radio call sign Y d. Your position by latitude and longitude 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 3856: The immersion suit requirements for OSV apply to units operating in the Atlantic Ocean __________.
N a. above 20 degrees North and below 20 degrees South N b. above 25 degrees North and below 25 degrees South N c. above 30 degrees North and below 30 degrees South Y d. above 32 degrees North and below 32 degrees South 3916: If an inflatable liferaft inflates upside down, you can right it by __________.
N a. pushing up on one side Y b. standing on the CO2 bottle, holding the bottom straps, and throwing your weight backwards N c. getting at least three or four men to push down on the side containing the CO2 cylinder N d. doing nothing; it will right itself after the canopy supports inflate 3929: What is one of the FIRST things you would do on boarding an inflatable liferaft?
N a. Open equipment pack. N b. Post a lookout. N c. Issue anti-seasickness medicine. Y d. Pick up other survivors. 3948: While adrift in an inflatable liferaft in hot, tropical weather __________.
N a. the canopy should be deflated so that it will not block cooling breezes N b. the pressure valve may be periodically opened to prevent excessive air pressure Y c. deflating the floor panels may help to cool personnel N d. the entrance curtains should never be opened 4031: The DEEP DRILLER, at 60.0 feet draft in sea water, has VM = 974,441 foot-long tons, and FSMT = 18,732 foot-long tons. What is the metacentric height corrected for transverse free surface effects?
N a. 5.66 feet N b. 7.37 feet Y c. 8.02 feet N d. 54.82 feet 4107: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #2 (Ballasting to Survival). What is the VCG of the added liquid if 100.76 long tons of ballast are added to Ballast Tank #8S?
N a. 1.35 feet N b. 6.95 feet N c. 8.30 feet Y d. 15.26 feet 4142: You are underway at sea when a fire is reported in the forward part of the vessel. The wind is from dead ahead at 20 knots. You should __________.
Y a. change course and put the stern to the wind N b. change course to put the wind on either beam and increase speed N c. remain on course and hold speed N d. remain on course but decrease speed 4415: While in ocean transit, the COASTAL DRILLER has a roll period of 9 seconds. What is the largest angle each side of vertical that does not exceed the design limits of the legs in good weather?
N a. 14° N b. 11° N c. 9° Y d. 7° 4801: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). What is the new VCG if the entire contents of drill water tanks 6 and 7 are discharged?
N a. 38.00 feet N b. 48.38 feet Y c. 49.16 feet N d. 65.00 feet 5201: If the low side bilge pump fails and the high side bilge pump has insufficient suction to dewater the low side of the COASTAL DRILLER when afloat, you should use the __________.
Y a. saltwater eductor system N b. raw water tower pumps N c. mud pumps N d. preload pumps 5234: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to bunker with drafts of FWD 15'-05", AFT 21'-03". 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-0174
N a. 1.05 feet Y b. 1.15 feet N c. 1.25 feet N d. 1.31 feet 5487: A measurement device for inspecting anchor chain is the __________.
N a. slide rule Y b. go-no-go gauge N c. derrick tape N d. amp probe 5511: When inspecting anchor chain, the American Petroleum Institute recommends checking the length over 5 links every __________.
N a. 10 feet Y b. 100 feet N c. 250 feet N d. 500 feet 5823: Your semisubmersible drilling unit is moored on station and is experiencing winds from the north. What will be the effect if you increase the length of the anchor chains you have deployed to the north?
N a. It will increase your draft. N b. It will increase your operating tensions. Y c. It will increase the holding power of those chains. N d. It will significantly reduce your stability. 6004: 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-0189
N a. Available GM 4.1 ft N b. Available GM 4.3 ft Y c. Available GM 4.7 ft N d. Available GM 5.1 ft 6623: Each hose in the fuel transfer system for helicopter refueling must have a __________.
Y a. static grounding device N b. quick-disconnect nozzle N c. splash guard N d. vapor recovery system 6827: What must be entered in the unofficial logbook by the Master or person in charge of a mobile offshore drilling unit after conducting a fire drill?
Y a. The condition of all fire fighting equipment, watertight door mechanisms, and valves used during each drill N b. The location of the unit at the time each drill is conducted N c. The name of each crew member who participated in the drill and their responsibilities N d. All of the above 7391: Personnel boarding a davit-launched liferaft from a MODU should be checked to assure they are not in possession of or wearing __________.
N a. oil stained shoes or clothing Y b. sharp objects that may puncture or damage the liferaft N c. matches or cigarette lighters N d. drugs or paraphernalia not approved by a medical doctor 7623: The weight of the liquid displaced by a vessel floating in sea water is equal to the __________.
N a. weight required to sink the vessel Y b. total weight of the vessel N c. displaced volume N d. reserve buoyancy 8047: An "on-load" release system on a survival craft means the cable can be released __________.
N a. only when the load is taken off the cable N b. only when there is a load on the cable N c. only when activated by the controls at the lowering station Y d. at any time 8163: The ship's drawings for use when the DEEP DRILLER is damaged are available in the __________.
N a. wheelhouse under glass N b. toolpusher's quarters N c. OIM's office Y d. ballast control room 8223: What is the purpose of a check valve?
N a. Passes air but not liquid N b. Regulates liquid flow Y c. Permits flow in one direction only N d. Passes liquid but not air 9265: Oil well casing will fail when the external pressure exceeds the internal pressure by a differential equal to the casing's rated __________.
N a. tensile strength N b. hoop stress Y c. collapse pressure N d. burst pressure