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165: Which statement is FALSE regarding Halon as a fire extinguishing agent?
N a. It is more effective than CO2. N b. It leaves no residue. N c. It is noncorrosive. Y d. It is always non-toxic. 486: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD28'-04", AFT 30'-11". 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-0009
Y a. FWD 29'-01", AFT 30'-10" N b. FWD 29'-03", AFT 30'-08" N c. FWD 29'-07", AFT 30'-08" N d. FWD 29'-08", AFT 30'-06" 547: Channel 13 (156.65 MHz), the designated bridge-to-bridge channel, may NOT be used to __________.
N a. exchange navigational information between vessels N b. exchange navigational information between a vessel and a shore station N c. conduct necessary tests Y d. exchange operating schedules with company dispatcher 951: If a crewman suffers a second-degree burn on the arm, you should __________.
N a. drain any blisters N b. apply antiseptic ointment N c. scrub the arm thoroughly to prevent infection Y d. immerse the arm in cold water 1203: You are discharging cargo and the inert gas system is in operation to inert the tanks. The pressure in a tank being discharged starts to drop below the allowable limit. What action should you take?
N a. Cut in another IG fan to increase gas flow. N b. Open the pressure control valve until the pressure increases. N c. Open the tank isolation valve to the fully open position. Y d. Reduce the pumping rate. 1265: The Master of a small passenger vessel must conduct sufficient drills and give sufficient instruction as necessary __________.
N a. At each crew change N b. Every week N c. Every month Y d. To ensure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies 1299: In reviving a person who has been overcome by gas fumes, what would you AVOID doing?
Y a. Giving stimulants N b. Prompt removal of the patient from the suffocating atmosphere N c. Applying artificial respiration and massage N d. Keeping the patient warm and comfortable 1600: You are berthed at a cargo facility where you have just completed discharging a dangerous cargo. You must complete topside repairs involving hot work before sailing. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
N a. You can make repairs with permission of the facility owner since you are empty and the cargo is on the facility. N b. The repair area must be inspected by a marine surveyor to ensure that it can be done safely. N c. Hot work repairs at such a facility are prohibited. Y d. The Captain of the Port may give specific approval to make hot work repairs. 1610: An "ABC" dry chemical fire extinguisher would be LEAST effective against a fire in __________.
Y a. a mattress N b. spilled liquids such as oil or paint N c. high voltage electrical gear N d. a trash can 1620: One disadvantage of using regular dry chemical (sodium bicarbonate) in firefighting is that __________.
N a. it can break down under high heat and emit noxious fumes N b. it will decompose under prolonged storage and lose its effectiveness Y c. fire has been known to flash back over the surface of an oil fire N d. it is ineffective in fighting fires in high-voltage electrical equipment 1621: Why is spare fire hose rolled for storage?
N a. Water in the hose is forced out the end in the rolling process. Y b. The threads on the male end are protected by the hose. N c. Rolling provides maximum protection against entry of foreign objects into the couplings. N d. Rolling provides maximum protection to the outer covering of the hose. 1770: On a survival craft VHF radio precautions shall be taken to prevent the inadvertent selection of which channel __________.
N a. 6 N b. 8 Y c. 16 N d. 22 1775: You are inspecting the nonmetallic oil transfer hoses on the vessel you operate. The maximum allowable pressure of the hose is 70 psi. Your inspection confirms the hose did not burst, bulge, leak or abnormally distort under the required static liquid pressure of __________.
N a. 70 psi Y b. 105 psi N c. 140 psi N d. 210 psi 1883: On offshore drilling units, the Muster List ("Station Bill") must be posted in conspicuous locations and signed by the __________.
N a. company man N b. driller N c. owner Y d. Master or person in charge 1886: The liquid mud tanks on your vessel measure 30'L by 15'B by 6'D. The vessel's displacement is 968 T and the specific gravity of the mud is 1.8. What is the reduction in GM due to 2 of these tanks being slack?
N a. .19 foot N b. .42 foot N c. .64 foot Y d. .87 foot 2182: Your drafts are: FWD 5'-08", AFT 6'-02". From past experience, you know that the vessel will increase her draft 1 inch for every 8 tons loaded. There is rig water on board and 11 tons of deck cargo. How many more tons of cargo can be loaded and still maintain the same trim? (D037DG )
N a. None N b. 10 tons N c. 18 tons Y d. 24 tons 2212: In order to maintain speed while changing course from a close reach to a broad reach, the sails should be __________.
N a. lowered N b. reefed N c. hauled in Y d. eased out 2271: When abandoning ship, after launching the motor lifeboat you should __________.
N a. plot a course for the nearest land N b. take a vote on which direction you should go Y c. stay in the immediate area N d. go in one direction until fuel runs out 2285: When retrieving the survival craft, the helmsman should instruct the crewman to __________.
N a. check the fuel level N b. open the doors N c. take the life preservers off Y d. check that hooks are fully locked in place 2291: The purpose for the bag or box on top of some survival craft is to __________.
Y a. right the craft in case of capsizing N b. increase area for radar detection N c. act as a sail in case of a power loss N d. steady the craft in heavy seas 2391: When fire pumps are used for other than firefighting services, each pipe connecting the other service (except for branch lines used for deck washing) must have a __________.
N a. check valve installed in the line Y b. shut off valve at a manifold near the pump N c. quick disconnect union within ten feet of the pump N d. regulator in the line set at 125 psi 2453: A tool consisting of a handle and releasable chain used for turning pipe or fittings of a diameter larger than that which a pipe wrench would fit is called __________.
N a. breakout wrench N b. makeup tongs Y c. chain tongs N d. pipe spinner 2498: Which product is volatile?
Y a. Benzene N b. Diesel fuel N c. Coal tar N d. Heavy industrial fuel oil 2587: Joiner bulkheads on a MODU provide __________.
Y a. compartmentalization N b. watertight integrity N c. structural support N d. tank boundaries 2638: Marine Safety Information is promulgated via satellite through which system?
N a. AMVER Y b. SafetyNET N c. NAVTEX N d. INMARSAT-M SES 2666: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 18'-09", AFT 20'-05"; and the KG is 23.8 feet. Use the selected stability curves in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the righting arm at 15° inclination.
Y a. 0.7 foot N b. 1.0 feet N c. 1.7 feet N d. 3.8 feet 2751: The requirements for special welding procedures on a MODU must be contained in the __________.
N a. vessel plans N b. Coast Guard file Y c. construction portfolio N d. construction plans 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° 2850: If a vessel loads 400 tons of deck cargo resulting in a GM of -0.3 foot on 9000 tons displacement, what will be the angle of loll? (Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 7° Y b. 11° N c. 15° N d. 17° 3137: With damaged floating vessels, the most important consideration is the preservation of __________.
N a. bilge pumping capacity Y b. reserve buoyancy N c. level attitude N d. instability 3164: When discharging cargo from a tank barge, in which case may the cargo pass through or over the towing vessel?
N a. With permission from the person in charge of the towing vessel N b. With permission from the person in charge of the shore facility N c. When off-loading grade C cargo Y d. In no case 3239: Your tow includes a loaded chlorine barge. After inspecting the tow, the mate reports that he hears a hissing sound coming from the safety valves. Where will you find information on emergency procedures concerning the uncontrolled release of cargo?
N a. Barge's Certificate of Inspection Y b. Cargo Information Card on your towboat N c. Cargo Manifest or loading paper N d. Dangerous Cargo Regulations 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 3410: How should the letter "I" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
N a. IN DEE GO Y b. IN DEE AH N c. I EE N d. I VAN HO 3421: In order to retrieve an inflatable liferaft and place it on deck, you should heave on the __________.
N a. lifelines N b. righting strap N c. sea anchor Y d. towing bridle 3830: Inflatable liferafts must be overhauled and inspected at a U. S. Coast Guard approved service facility every __________.
N a. six months Y b. twelve months N c. eighteen months N d. twenty-four months 3883: Which vessel greater than 100 GT is NOT required to have an EPIRB.
N a. A sailing vessel N b. A fishing vessel Y c. A non self-propelled vessel N d. A towing vessel 4006: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 18'-06", AFT 20'-10". 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-0152
N a. FWD 18'-11", AFT 20'-02" N b. FWD 19'-01", AFT 20'-00" N c. FWD 19'-03", AFT 19'-10" Y d. FWD 19'-05", AFT 19'-08" 4190: You are loading at port A, governed by the summer load line mark, for a voyage to port B, governed by the winter mark. The fresh water allowance is 10", and the hydrometer reads 1.020. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. You may not load beyond the winter mark except for 2 inches brackish water allowance. N b. You may not load beyond the summer mark and must be at the winter mark upon arrival at port B. N c. You may not load beyond the summer mark plus 8 inches brackish water allowance. Y d. You may load to the summer mark plus 2 inches if you will be at the winter mark when entering the winter zone. 4197: While in 150 feet water depth when the pitch angle of the COASTAL DRILLER is 2 degrees, the platform roll period for going on location should be longer than __________.
N a. 0.5 second N b. 5.0 seconds Y c. 10.0 seconds N d. 13.5 seconds 4198: A tanker loads at a terminal within the tropical zone. She will enter the summer zone six days after departing the loading port. She will burn off 45 tons/day and daily water consumption is 8 tons. How many tons may she load over that allowed by her summer load line?
N a. 270 N b. 278 N c. 291 Y d. 318 4317: Curve B in the Design Limits of Legs Chart of the Coastal Driller Operating Manual, shows the operating limits during normal transit based on __________.
Y a. leg strength N b. variable load N c. environmental load N d. load line 5157: A MODU displacing 10,000 tons uses its crane to lift a 20 ton load, already aboard, to a height of 5 feet above the deck. When lifting, the head of the crane boom is 50 feet above the load. What is the change in KG?
N a. No change Y b. 0.1 foot N c. 0.2 foot N d. 1.0 foot 5195: The DEEP DRILLER is under tow at a 20 foot draft. The rig motions are close to exceeding the limits for critical pitch and roll. The rig is also experiencing occasional pounding on the horizontal braces. In this situation you should __________.
Y a. ballast down to a 45 foot draft and check vessel motions N b. wait until pitch and roll exceed the limits before ballasting down N c. ballast up to a 15 foot draft and check vessel motions N d. shorten the tow wire for a smoother tow 5277: Failure of both port ballast pumps on the DEEP DRILLER prevents their use. To deballast from tank 1P, you may use the __________.
N a. port saltwater service pump N b. port drill water pump N c. port bilge pumps Y d. starboard ballast pump and the crossover system 5451: While drilling loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), the DEEP DRILLER suffers a sudden unexpected inclination to starboard and aft. Strong wind and high waves are on the port bow. Among the possible causes, you should consider __________.
N a. failure of mooring lines 5 or 6 Y b. failure of mooring lines 1 or 2 N c. leak in ballast tank 9P N d. ballast tanks equalizing into tank 10S 5627: For a semisubmersible moored in heavy weather conditions, the weather lines should be adjusted so that several lines carry about the same tension, and the leeward lines are __________.
N a. tensioned to reduce weather mooring line tensions Y b. paid out to reduce weather mooring line tensions N c. adjusted so that at least 1,000 feet of chain lie along the bottom N d. adjusted so that the vertical component of chain tension at the lower fairlead is not excessive 5667: When clear ice is present when the DEEP DRILLER is in transit, the vertical moments are increased by __________.
N a. 40,402 ft-long tons N b. 42,255 ft-long tons N c. 45,593 ft-long tons Y d. 49,280 ft-long tons 5735: Given the same water depth and mooring tension, the holding power of a 90 pound/foot chain mooring system in comparison to the holding power of a 19 pound/foot wire rope mooring line will be __________.
N a. weaker Y b. greater N c. equal N d. indeterminable 6125: What is the minimum required number of fire axes that must be carried on a mobile offshore drilling unit?
Y a. 2 N b. 3 N c. 4 N d. 5 6665: On a MODU, a cabinet or space containing the controls or valves for the fixed firefighting system must be __________.
Y a. posted with instructions on the operation of the system N b. ventilated and equipped with explosion-proof switches N c. painted with red and black diagonal stripes N d. equipped with a battery powered source of emergency lighting 6793: The person on a MODU who is responsible for maintaining the engineering spaces in a clean and sanitary condition is the __________.
N a. Master, or person in charge Y b. Chief Engineer, or engineer in charge if no chief engineer is required N c. senior mechanic, or mechanic on duty if no senior mechanic designated N d. senior electrician, or electrician on duty if no senior electrician designated 6837: With regard to accommodation spaces on board mobile offshore drilling units, what must the Master or person in charge log?
N a. The name of each person berthed in each space Y b. The date of each inspection of each space N c. The condition of each space at the beginning of a trip N d. The number of persons assigned to each space 7046: 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 either beam N c. comes over the stern Y d. comes over the bow 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. 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 7413: Which spoken emergency signal would you use to call a boat to come assist a man overboard?
N a. Distress signal Y b. Urgency signal N c. Safety signal N d. None of the above 7655: In small angle stability, the metacentric height __________.
N a. is found in the hydrostatic tables for a level vessel N b. multiplied by the displacement yields the righting moment N c. is always positive Y d. is calculated by subtracting KG from KM 9111: Inspection of a Halon extinguisher involves checking the hose, handle, nozzle, and __________.
N a. sight glass Y b. weighing the extinguisher N c. service technicians report N d. last date it was charged 9593: A semisubmersible floating in sea water displaces 717,500 cubic feet. What is the displacement?
N a. 11,211 long tons N b. 11,498 long tons N c. 19,977 long tons Y d. 20,500 long tons