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50: What is not usually a concern when loading a single-hulled tanker?
N a. Bending moments Y b. Initial stability N c. Draft N d. Trim 188: The preferred method of controlling external bleeding is by __________.
Y a. direct pressure on the wound N b. elevating the wounded area N c. pressure on a pressure point N d. a tourniquet above the wound 327: The maneuvering information required to be posted in the wheelhouse must be based on certain conditions. Which of the following is NOT one of these conditions?
N a. The hull must be clean. N b. There must be calm weather-wind 10 knots or less and a calm sea. N c. There must be no current. Y d. The depth of the water must be at least one and one-half times the draft. 615: The operator of each vessel subject to the pollution regulations is NOT required to keep written records of __________.
N a. the name of each person designated as a person in charge N b. the date and results of the most recent equipment inspection Y c. cargoes carried and dates delivered, including destinations N d. hose information not marked on the hose 682: How are lifelines attached to a life float?
N a. By serving N b. By splicing one end of the line around the apparatus Y c. Securely attached around the outside in bights no longer than three feet N d. With an approved safety hook or shackle 878: A fire in a pile of linen is a class __________.
Y a. A N b. B N c. C N d. D 955: If another station sent you the signal "KG", he would be __________.
N a. telling you to stay clear N b. telling you he has flooded a hold Y c. asking you if you needed a tug N d. telling you he found an aircraft wreckage 1008: A minor heat burn of the eye should be treated by __________.
Y a. gently flooding with water N b. warming the eye with moist warm packs N c. laying the person flat on his back N d. mineral oil drops directly on the eye 1093: On small passenger vessels, which device(s) must be fitted to a fuel line's tank connection?
N a. A fuel strainer Y b. A shut-off valve N c. A tubular glass gauge to indicate the fuel level N d. All of the above 1229: Which T-Boat must be fitted with a suitable compass?
N a. A vessel in river service N b. A vessel operating on a short, restricted route on lakes, bays, and sounds Y c. A vessel engaged in ocean or coastwise service N d. The regulations do not require a compass on any vessel 1326: All inflatable liferafts have __________.
N a. safety straps from the overhead N b. built in seats N c. releasing hooks at each end Y d. water stabilizing pockets 1337: It is desirable to have screens on the vents of potable water tanks to __________.
N a. filter the incoming air N b. prevent explosions N c. prevent backups Y d. stop insects from entering 1368: A fire in electrical equipment should be extinguished by using __________.
N a. salt water N b. foam N c. low-velocity fog Y d. CO2 1504: You are reading the draft marks in illustration D032DG. The water level is about 4 inches below the bottom of 10. What is the draft? (D032DG )
N a. 10'-04" N b. 10'-02" Y c. 9'-08" N d. 9'-04" 1527: You discharge garbage overboard at sea. When recording your vessel's position as required, you must include __________.
N a. latitude, longitude and approximate depth of water N b. latitude, longitude, course, speed, and a copy of that days noon position slip Y c. latitude, longitude, and estimated distance from shore N d. latitude and longitude only 1533: Which statement is TRUE?
N a. You need not keep a record of ground garbage dumped into the sea more than 25 miles offshore. N b. You need not keep a record of garbage incinerated on the ship. N c. You must keep a record of the approximate weight of the garbage dumped. Y d. You must keep a record of garbage discharged in port to a shore facility. 1632: When joining the female coupling of the fire hose to the male outlet of the hydrant, you should make sure that the __________.
N a. threads are lubricated N b. nozzle is attached to the hose Y c. female coupling has a gasket N d. hose is led out 1642: The Master or person in charge on a MODU shall insure that line throwing equipment is not operated __________.
N a. during a rain storm Y b. in an explosive atmosphere N c. near a lifeboat station N d. by other than senior rig personnel 2026: Which statement is TRUE concerning the gooseneck?
N a. It is a sailing maneuver which brings the vessel's head through the wind. Y b. It connects the boom to the mast and allows the boom to swing freely. N c. It is a sailing condition where there is a loss of air flow over the sails. N d. None of the above 2123: Your oceangoing vessel has medical waste to be disposed of ashore. How many hours advance notice must you give the port or terminal?
N a. 6 N b. 12 Y c. 24 N d. 48 2211: You discharge garbage overboard at sea. When recording your vessel's position as required, you must include __________.
Y a. latitude, longitude and estimated distance from shore N b. latitude, longitude and approximate depth of water N c. latitude, longitude, course, speed, and a copy of that days noon position slip N d. Latitude and longitude only 2298: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to load the cargo listed. There is already 3684 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 28.4 feet. Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final KG of all the cargo after loading is completed. ST-0055
N a. KG 27.0 feet Y b. KG 27.6 feet N c. KG 28.2 feet N d. KG 28.8 feet 2679: The primary hazard of liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas is __________.
N a. pressure N b. toxicity N c. temperature Y d. flammability 2936: A vessel's drafts are: FWD 16'-03", AFT 16'-09"; and the KG is 21.3 feet. Use the selected stability curves in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the angle of list if the center of gravity is shifted 2 feet off the centerline.
N a. 12° N b. 14° Y c. 20° N d. 22° 3028: While serving as Master on board your vessel, your license must be __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. displayed in the company office on shore N b. displayed in your home Y c. in your possession on board the vessel N d. kept in the Coast Guard office where you sat for your license 3146: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has on board 6048 tons of cargo with an LCG-FP of 270.89 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-0109
N a. LCG-FP 263.4 feet Y b. LCG-FP 266.6 feet N c. LCG-FP 267.8 feet N d. LCG-FP 269.4 feet 3185: Control of flooding on a MODU should be addressed __________.
N a. first Y b. following control of fire N c. following restoration of vital services N d. only if a threat exists 3390: Non-required lifesaving equipment carried as additional equipment aboard small passenger vessels __________.
N a. must be removed when carrying passengers Y b. must be approved by the Commandant N c. may be substituted for not more than 5% of the required lifejackets N d. may be carried regardless of approval or condition, if in excess of required lifesaving equipment 3487: Generally, what is used to inflate liferafts?
Y a. non-toxic inert gas N b. Oxygen N c. Hydrogen N d. Carbon monoxide 3514: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid loading shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the KG of the liquid load. ST-0136
N a. 2.8 feet N b. 4.6 feet N c. 6.8 feet Y d. 7.1 feet 3705: While loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #5 (Survival), an estimated 250 long tons of snow and ice accumulates on the DEEP DRILLER at an estimated height of 127 feet. Assuming no corrective ballasting, what is the margin on maximum allowable KG?
N a. 1.55 feet N b. 1.23 feet Y c. 0.50 foot N d. -1.45 feet 3715: The necessity for administering artificial respiration may be recognized by the victim's __________.
N a. vomiting Y b. blue color and lack of breathing N c. irregular breathing N d. unconscious condition 3760: Symptoms of sea sickness include __________.
N a. fever and thirst Y b. nausea and dizziness N c. stomach cramps and diarrhea N d. reddening of skin and hives 3837: What port-side valves must be open to transfer ballast from Tank 1P to Tank 10P on the DEEP DRILLER using the Port #1 ballast pump?
Y a. 1, 33, 43, and 24 N b. 1, 33, 44, 45, and 23 N c. 1, 34, 35, and 23 N d. 1, 33, 43, 48, and 23 3894: A liferaft with a capacity of 8 people used in ocean service is required by regulations to carry __________.
N a. 8 liters of fresh water N b. 12 units of provisions Y c. 12 liters of fresh water N d. 24 units of provisions 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 4082: A towing vessel is NOT required to be fitted with radar if it is ____________ .
Y a. used solely for assistance towing N b. under 65 feet in length N c. used exclusively on the Western Rivers N d. pushing ahead 4092: On which route is a towing vessel over 39.4 feet in length NOT required to carry an echo-sounding device?
N a. Great Lakes N b. Inland Waters, other than the Western Rivers Y c. Western Rivers N d. Coastwise Routes 4150: In an emergency, the electro-hydraulic steering units can be directly controlled by the __________.
Y a. trick wheel N b. rapson slide N c. follow-up gear N d. receiver unit 4153: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #3 (Preparing to Drill). If all the liquid mud (see table 8) is dumped, what would be the new draft?
N a. 60 feet 9.6 inches N b. 59 feet 2.7 inches N c. 57 feet 11.5 inches Y d. 56 feet 10.9 inches 4154: Coast Guard Regulations require that prior to departure on a three-day voyage, the steering gear, whistle, and communications system between the bridge and engine room must be tested prior to departure no earlier than __________.
N a. 1 hour N b. 4 hours N c. 8 hours Y d. 12 hours 4194: You are loading in a port governed by the tropical load line mark for a voyage to a port governed by the winter mark. The fresh water allowance is 5 inches, and the hydrometer reads 1.005. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. You may load to the tropical mark plus 1 inch brackish water allowance. Y b. You must load so that each zone mark will not be submerged upon entering the zone. N c. Your draft must not exceed the winter mark plus the fresh water allowance upon arrival off the discharge port. N d. You may only load to the winter mark plus a brackish water allowance of 4 inches. 4216: You are loading in a port subject to the tropical load line mark and bound for a port subject to the winter load line mark. You will enter the summer zone after steaming four days, and you will enter the winter zone after a total of nine days. You will consume 29 tons of fuel, water, and stores per day. The hydrometer reading at the loading pier is 1.008, and the average TPI is 53. What is the minimum freeboard required at the start of the voyage? (Get Table Data)
N a. 72.5 inches N b. 75.0 inches N c. 77.0 inches Y d. 80.0 inches 4403: Scouring usually occurs with soils such as __________.
N a. clay Y b. sand N c. coral N d. mud 4683: What is the change in longitudinal moments for the Coastal Driller if 2.5 feet of drill water is discharged from drill water tank #23?
N a. 1,671 ft-kips N b. -161 ft-kips N c. -4,708 ft-kips Y d. -20,052 ft-kips 4767: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). If the entire contents of the port pipe rack are back-loaded to an offshore supply vessel, how much drill water would have to be transferred from tank #1 to tank #26 to level the vessel in trim?
N a. 62.7 kips N b. 64.4 kips N c. 111.4 kips Y d. 114.9 kips 4812: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to bunker with drafts of FWD 21'-04", AFT 26'-04". 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-0170
Y a. 0.54 ft N b. 0.62 ft N c. 0.80 ft N d. 0.85 ft 5091: Obstruction lights on mobile offshore drilling units on the waters of the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf must be displayed __________.
N a. at all times Y b. between sunset and sunrise N c. whenever visibility is restricted N d. whenever vessels approach within one-half mile 5417: The COASTAL DRILLER, loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #3 (Drilling), discharges the bulk in Bulk Tanks 1 and 2. What is the new LCG?
Y a. 124.97 feet AFO N b. 125.09 feet AFO N c. 127.70 feet AFO N d. 130.42 feet AFO 5793: In storm conditions, with the wind and waves from the starboard bow of the DEEP DRILLER in 400 feet water depth, the offset is 7%. Completely slacking mooring lines 7 and 8 reduces the offset to __________.
N a. 6.5% N b. 5.0% Y c. 4.0% N d. 2.5% 6175: It is the responsibility of the Master or person in charge of a MODU to ensure that __________.
N a. the Muster List ("Station Bill") is posted in each compartment Y b. temporary personnel and visitors are advised of emergency stations N c. names of crew members are listed on the Muster List ("Station Bill") N d. no changes are made to the Muster List ("Station Bill") 6617: On offshore drilling units, sleeping spaces for the regular personnel employed on board may not berth more than __________.
N a. two persons N b. three persons Y c. four persons N d. five persons 6724: In a water tube marine boiler, what protects the superheater tubes from the fires of combustion?
N a. Water-wall tubes N b. Downcomers Y c. Screen tubes N d. Water drums 6838: What is an advantage of a steam turbine over a diesel for the main propulsion?
N a. Faster response from ahead to astern N b. Less fuel consumption N c. Cheaper initial installation cost Y d. Less weight per unit of horsepower 7681: The effects of free surface on initial stability depend upon the dimensions of the surface of the free liquids and the __________.
N a. volume of liquid in the tank Y b. volume of displacement of the MODU N c. location of the tank in the MODU N d. height of the center of gravity of the MODU 8351: What is a pinion in a jacking system?
N a. Flexible coupling N b. Flexible shaft N c. Flexible joint Y d. Gearwheel 8903: The most effective first aid treatment for chemical burns is to immediately __________.
N a. apply ointment to the burned area Y b. flood the affected area with water N c. wrap the burn with sterile dressing N d. apply an ice pack to the burned area 9002: On all mobile offshore drilling units, the deckhead of each accommodation space must be located above __________.
N a. the operating draft N b. the survival draft N c. the transit draft Y d. the deepest load line 9412: Radiation spreads a fire by __________.
N a. transmitting the heat of a fire through the ship's metal N b. burning liquids flowing into another space N c. heated gases flowing through ventilation systems Y d. the transfer of heat across an unobstructed space 9633: Which of the following statements is true concerning the control activators, i.e., pull-handles, push-buttons or levers, for a space protected by a CO2 fixed fire extinguishing system?
N a. Only one control activator is required for discharge piping systems designed without a stop valve. N b. Two control activators are required when a stop valve is installed in the main discharge line to a space. N c. An alarm must sound for at least 20 seconds before CO2 is released into a space that is likely to be occupied. Y d. All of the above