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155: When oil is accidentally discharged into the water, what should you do after reporting the discharge?
Y a. Contain the oil and remove as much of it as possible from the water. N b. Throw chemical agents on the water to disperse the oil. N c. Throw sand on the water to sink the oil. N d. Obtain your permit from the Corps of Engineers 246: On a vessel of 125,000 GT on an international voyage, how many international shore connection flange(s) must be provided?
Y a. 1 N b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 292: High-velocity fog __________.
N a. is a finer, more diffuse water spray than low-velocity fog N b. requires that the water pressure be no greater than 60 psi N c. produces an effective fog pattern no more than 6 feet beyond the nozzle Y d. extinguishes a fire by absorbing heat and reducing the supply of oxygen 341: The Master or other vessel representative must contact the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety Office within five days of a(n) __________.
Y a. grounding N b. injury which requires first aid N c. accident which requires $(SA)2500 of repairs N d. All of the above are correct. 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 544: In radiotelephone communications, the prefix PAN-PAN indicates that __________.
N a. a ship is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance Y b. a calling station has an urgent message about the safety of a person N c. the message following the prefix will be about the safety of navigation N d. the message following is a meteorological warning 608: A fire of escaping liquefied flammable gas is best extinguished by __________.
N a. cooling the gas below the ignition point N b. cutting off the supply of oxygen Y c. stopping the flow of gas N d. interrupting the chain reaction 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 796: When discharging a portable CO2 fire extinguisher, you should NOT hold the horn of the extinguisher because the horn __________.
N a. becomes extremely hot Y b. becomes extremely cold N c. could come off in your hands N d. is placed directly in the flames 806: On small passenger vessels electrical equipment in spaces that contain gasoline powered machinery must be __________.
N a. explosion-proof N b. intrinsically safe N c. ignition protected for use in a gasoline atmosphere Y d. All of the above 992: On small passenger vessels gasoline tanks must be __________.
N a. electrically bonded to a common ground N b. fitted with vertical baffle plates if the tank is longer than 30 inches in any horizontal dimension N c. built without flanged-up top edges Y d. All of the above 1034: Which vessels must comply with the vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone regulations while navigating?
Y a. All towing vessels 26 feet in length or greater N b. All passenger vessels less than 100 gross tons N c. All power-driven vessels 12 meters or less in length N d. All of the above 1149: If the metacentric height is small, a vessel will __________.
Y a. be tender N b. have a quick and rapid motion N c. be stiff N d. yaw 1209: According to 46 CFR Subchapter T the purpose of fuses in electric wiring is to __________.
N a. allow for cutting out branch circuits Y b. prevent overloading the circuits N c. reduce voltage to the branch circuits N d. permit the use of smaller wiring for lighting circuits 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 1284: The operating cord on an inflatable liferaft also serves as a __________.
N a. lifeline Y b. painter N c. drogue N d. marker 1332: An important step in fighting any electrical fire is to __________.
N a. stop ventilation N b. stop the vessel Y c. de-energize the circuit N d. apply water to extinguish the fire 1554: The SS NORTHLAND is loaded to drafts: FWD 32'-04", AFT 34'-02". The KG is 31.5 feet. Use the salmon pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the angle of list if #6 starboard tank is fully loaded with 1624 tons of salt water ballast (VCG is 36.5 feet off the centerline).
N a. 3.4° N b. 4.7° Y c. 6.4° N d. 7.9° 1635: Which firefighting method is an example of an indirect attack on a fire?
N a. Bouncing a straight stream of water off the overhead to create spray effect N b. Spraying foam on a bulkhead and letting it flow down and over a pool of burning oil Y c. Flooding a paint locker with CO2 and sealing the compartment N d. Cooling adjacent bulkheads with water to prevent the spread of the fire by conduction 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 1924: Your vessel displaces 645 tons and measures 132'L by 34'B. What is the reduction in GM due to free surface if the fish hold (30'L by 26'B by 8'D) is filled with 3.0 feet of water? (Each foot of water weighs 22.3 tons)
Y a. 1.76 feet N b. 1.94 feet N c. 2.10 feet N d. 2.44 feet 2083: On offshore drilling units each inflatable liferaft that is not intended for davit launching must be stowed so as to float free or be __________.
Y a. equipped with a hydrostatic release N b. stowed in approved racks N c. located above the main deck area N d. replaced every 12 months 2259: Use the material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the KG is 24.2 feet, and the drafts are: FWD 22'-04", AFT 23'-00"; at what angle will the vessel lose positive stability?
N a. 72° Y b. 78° N c. 86° N d. 92° 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 2478: Depending on its concentration, which product(s) can be classified as either grade D or E?
N a. Sulfuric acid Y b. Formaldehyde solutions 37% to 50% N c. 1,1,1-trichloroethane N d. All of the above 2851: Kevlar sails, when not in use, may be damaged if __________.
N a. left in the sunlight N b. stowed wet Y c. folded frequently N d. washed with soap and water 2949: Which information are you required to report to the Coast Guard when an accident occurs in which loss of life results? (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. Location of the occurrence N b. Number and name of vessel N c. Names of owners Y d. All of the above 2956: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 21'-10.6", 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-0089
N a. FWD 22'-00.1", AFT 23'-00.1" N b. FWD 21'-11.0", AFT 23'-01.2" Y c. FWD 21'-10.0", AFT 22'-10.0" N d. FWD 21'-08.9", AFT 22'-11.1" 3055: Which statement is TRUE concerning life jackets?
N a. Buoyant vests may be substituted for life jackets. Y b. Life jackets are designed to turn an unconscious person's face clear of the water. N c. Life jackets must always be worn with the same side facing outwards to float properly. N d. Lightly stained or faded life jackets will fail in the water and should not be used. 3066: Prior to getting underway for the day's operations, every small passenger vessel shall have it's steering gear tested by __________.
N a. the Mate on watch Y b. the Master N c. a Mate or Designated Duty Engineer N d. a licensed Engineer 3152: U. S. Coast Guard approved work vests may be substituted life jackets __________. (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. aboard work vessels N b. aboard towing vessels N c. aboard sailing vessels Y d. under no circumstances 3270: Which portable fire extinguisher is required just outside the exit of the propulsion machinery space of a 75-ton passenger vessel?
N a. 2-1/2 gallon foam extinguisher Y b. 15 lb. CO2 extinguisher N c. 2 lb. dry chemical extinguisher N d. None of the above 3281: Preparing to move on a location, you find that you must remove 450 tons of drill water, with a VCG of 8 feet, to enable you to meet the draft limitations. You started with a displacement of 17,000 tons and a KG of 69 feet. What is the KG after pumping out the drill water?
N a. 49.13 feet N b. 59.13 feet N c. 69.13 feet Y d. 70.66 feet 3399: Which sizes of fire extinguishers are considered to be semi-portable? (Uninspected vessel regulations)
N a. I, II, III, IV, and V N b. I, II, and III only N c. II, III, and IV only Y d. III, IV, and V only 3418: Your 600 GT vessel must carry a line-throwing appliance if it is certificated for __________.
N a. river service N b. Great Lakes service Y c. coastwise service N d. None of the above 3500: How should the letter "Z" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
N a. ZEE BR AH N b. ZEE ZE N c. ZE HE Y d. ZOO LOO 3547: 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-0139
Y a. Available GM 3.5 ft N b. Available GM 3.9 ft N c. Available GM 4.3 ft N d. Available GM 4.8 ft 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 3710: Which statement is CORRECT with respect to inserting an airway tube?
Y a. Only a trained person should attempt to insert an airway tube. N b. A size 2 airway tube is the correct size for an adult. N c. The airway tube will not damage the victim's throat. N d. Inserting the airway tube will prevent vomiting. 3789: The signal for a fire emergency on an OSV is __________.
N a. a 30 second on 30 second off alternating signal Y b. the continuous blast of the ships whistle for not less than 10 seconds supplemented by the continuous ringing of the general alarm bells for not less than 10 seconds N c. an intermittent ringing of the general alarm for not less than ten seconds N d. announced over the PA system 3807: For the DEEP DRILLER, What are the vertical moments for a sounding of 10 feet in tank C3P?
N a. 1,055 foot-tons Y b. 4,754 foot-tons N c. 14,621 foot-tons N d. 17,113 foot-tons 3986: A fire is discovered in the bow of your vessel while making way. The wind is from ahead at 35 knots. You should __________.
N a. remain on course and hold speed N b. remain on course but slack the speed N c. change course to put the wind on either beam and increase speed Y d. change course and put the stern to the wind 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 4247: The maximum combined drilling load for the COASTAL DRILLER consisting of the combined hook, rotary, setback, and conductor tension, shall not exceed __________.
N a. 450 kips N b. 500 kips N c. 750 kips Y d. 1000 kips 4311: The COASTAL DRILLER, in transit with winds expected to exceed 70 knots, must lower the legs to 60.5 feet below the hull in order to meet the requirements for stability and __________.
Y a. leg strength N b. variable load N c. environmental load N d. load line 4486: The international body responsible for drafting the convention prohibiting marine pollution (MARPOL) is the __________.
N a. Maritime Advisory Council Y b. International Maritime Organization N c. International Association of Shipping N d. Association of Seafaring Nations 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 4597: While loaded as shown in the COASTAL DRILLER Sample Load Form #3 (Drilling), 236 kips are discharged from 80 feet AF0 and 19.79 feet to port of the centerline. What is the resulting starboard leg reaction?
N a. 4,281 kips N b. 5,382 kips Y c. 5,459 kips N d. 5,537 kips 5308: Your drafts are: FWD 17'-09", AFT 21'-03". What is the KM based on the tables in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book?
Y a. 25.7 feet N b. 26.0 feet N c. 26.4 feet N d. 26.8 feet 5427: The COASTAL DRILLER, loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Storm), discharges all the bulk in the four bulk tanks. What is the new LCG?
N a. 115.79 feet AFO Y b. 119.18 feet AFO N c. 119.44 feet AFO N d. 126.68 feet AFO 5467: What is an advantage of the 6x19 class of wire rope over the 6x37 class of wire rope of the same diameter?
N a. Greater holding power N b. Better fatigue life N c. Resistance to elongation Y d. Resistance to corrosion 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 5907: The Muster List ("Station Bill") of a MODU must be signed by the __________.
Y a. person in charge N b. Coast Guard marine inspection officer N c. company safety director N d. entire crew 6253: The Coast Guard requires machinery spaces and enclosed mud handling spaces to have __________.
Y a. remote ventilation shutdowns N b. remote pump shutdowns N c. alternative control stations N d. smoke and/or fire detection system 7077: Where there are multiple accident victims, which type of injury should be the first to receive emergency treatment?
Y a. Severe shock N b. Eye injuries N c. Burns N d. Major multiple fractures 7635: At an angle of loll, the righting arm (GZ) is __________.
N a. maximum N b. negative N c. positive, but reflexive Y d. zero 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 8307: The sense of smell cannot be depended upon to detect H2S because __________.
N a. it has a smell similar to petroleum products N b. hydrogen sulfide gas is odorless Y c. the sense of smell is deadened by the gas N d. it is better to rely on eye irritation as a detector 9091: The outlet at a fire hydrant may be positioned anywhere from horizontal to pointing __________.
N a. 45° upward N b. vertically upward Y c. vertically downward N d. all of the above 9535: When stability of a vessel is neutral, the value of GM __________.
N a. only depends on the height of the center of gravity N b. only depends on the height of the metacenter N c. is greater when G is low Y d. is zero