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14: A yellow signal floating in the air from a small parachute, about 300 feet above the water, would indicate that a submarine __________.
N a. has fired a torpedo during a drill Y b. is about to rise to periscope depth N c. is on the bottom in distress N d. is disabled and unable to surface 207: Which chemical is used to treat water in order to ensure its safety for drinking?
N a. Nitrogen Y b. Chlorine N c. Carbon N d. Oxygen 216: What is the total number of approved low-velocity spray ("water-fog") applicators required aboard a tankship?
N a. 4 Y b. 7 N c. 10 N d. 11 697: A violation of the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act" may result in a __________.
Y a. civil penalty of $650 against the Master or person in charge of a vessel N b. civil penalty of $1,000 against the vessel itself N c. suspension and/or revocation of an operator's FCC license N d. All of the above 722: The SS AMERICAN MARINER will sail with the load shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts. ST-0016
N a. FWD 23'-03", AFT 27'-00" Y b. FWD 23'-07", AFT 26'-07" N c. FWD 24'-01", AFT 26'-02" N d. FWD 24'-06", AFT 25'-10" 801: No person on board any vessel to which Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 applies may discharge garbage of any type when __________.
N a. less than 12 nautical miles from the United States N b. less than 12 nautical miles from nearest land Y c. in the navigable waters of the United States N d. less than 25 nautical miles from nearest land 822: When electrical equipment is involved in a fire, the stream of dry chemicals should be __________.
Y a. aimed at the source of the flames N b. fogged above the equipment N c. shot off a flat surface onto the flames N d. used to shield against electrical shock 898: A galley grease fire would be classified as which class of fire?
N a. A Y b. B N c. C N d. D 1083: On board small passenger vessels, fittings used in a gasoline supply line must be __________.
Y a. made of non-ferrous metal, and be a flare or non-bite flareless type N b. an interlocking type N c. a silver-soldered type N d. an asbestos covered type 1094: A small craft advisory forecasts winds of up to what speed?
N a. 16 kts. N b. 24 kts. Y c. 33 kts. N d. 48 kts. 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 1375: To launch a liferaft by hand you should __________.
N a. cut the casing bands, throw the liferaft over the side, and it will then inflate N b. detach the operating cord, throw the raft over the side, and it will then inflate N c. cut the casing bands, throw the raft over the side, and pull the operating cord Y d. throw the liferaft over the side and pull the operating cord 1405: When launching an inflatable liferaft, you should make sure that the operating cord is __________.
Y a. fastened to some substantial part of the vessel N b. not fastened to anything N c. secured to the hydrostatic release N d. fastened to the raft container 1577: What is the minimum number of bolts required in a temporary bolted flange oil hose coupling?
N a. 3 Y b. 4 N c. 6 N d. A bolt must be used in every hole. 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 1688: Each commercial fishing vessel must have at least one immersion suit, exposure suit, or life preserver for each __________.
Y a. person aboard N b. person working on deck N c. crew member N d. None of the above are correct. 1712: The gross weight of a fully charged CO2 cylinder is 80 lbs. When the bottle is empty it weighs 60 lbs. What is the minimum acceptable gross weight of the CO2 bottle before it should be recharged by the manufacturer?
N a. 55 lbs N b. 68 lbs Y c. 78 lbs N d. 82 lbs 1762: You are operating a liftboat. When jacking down and free of the bottom you should __________.
N a. raise one leg at a time N b. not be concerned about any list Y c. raise all legs simultaneously N d. have the crane standing upright 1777: The transfer procedures required to be followed on tankships shall contain __________.
N a. a list of each port of discharge Y b. a line diagram of the vessel's transfer piping N c. a current crew list N d. the duties by name of each person in charge required for each transfer operation 1794: Which statement concerning GMDSS Radio Operator requirements is FALSE?
N a. Each compulsory vessel must carry at least two licensed GMDSS Radio Operators at all times while at sea. N b. Each compulsory vessel must carry at least two licensed Radio Operators at all times while at sea and may elect to carry a GMDSS Radio Maintainer as well. Y c. Communications involving safety of life at sea do not have to be logged as long as the compulsory vessel was not involved in such communications. N d. While at sea, adjustments to, and the maintaining of, GMDSS equipment may be performed by the GMDSS Radio operator as long as the work is supervised by an onboard licensed GMDSS Radio Maintainer. 1866: 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-0046
N a. Available GM 5.0 ft Y b. Available GM 5.4 ft N c. Available GM 6.1 ft N d. Available GM 6.8 ft 1875: After abandoning ship which action should be taken IMMEDIATELY upon entering a liferaft?
N a. Open equipment pack. N b. Issue anti-seasickness medicine. Y c. Get clear of the ship. N d. Dry the liferaft floor and inflate. 2052: Which radio call-in plan is the most prudent?
N a. The designated responsible person must be instructed to call the Coast Guard search and rescue authorities immediately if your call does not come in on schedule. N b. There must be a designated responsible person available at all times to receive your call. Y c. There must be a designated responsible person who knows they are expecting your call at a certain time. N d. Two responsible persons should be designated so that one can relieve the other as necessary. 2060: You have 400 tons of below deck tonnage and 230 tons of above deck cargo on board. You must load 220 tons of liquid mud below deck. How much more deck cargo can you load? (See illustration D036DG, stability letter for M.V. Hudson.) (D036DG )
N a. 60 tons N b. 180 tons N c. 240 tons Y d. none 2102: The sails are properly set and trimmed. As a vessel heads up from a beam reach to close-hauled the __________.
N a. apparent wind remains steady N b. heeling moment decreases N c. side slip decreases Y d. speed decreases 2158: You have approximately 15 tons of fish on deck. What will be the shift in the center of gravity after you shift the fish to the fish hold, a vertical distance of 8 feet? (total displacement is 300 tons)
N a. 0.1 foot N b. 0.2 foot N c. 0.3 foot Y d. 0.4 foot 2207: You are keeping the required garbage disposal records. The amount of garbage disposed must be stated in __________.
N a. both cubic meters and cubic feet Y b. cubic meters N c. both kilos and pounds N d. barrels of 55 gallon capacity 2233: You are underway when a fire breaks out in the forward part of your vessel. If possible, you should __________.
N a. call for assistance N b. abandon ship to windward N c. keep going at half speed Y d. put the vessel's stern into the wind 2370: According to the Chemical Data Guide, the flammable limits of ethylene oxide are __________.
N a. 1.85 - 48.0% Y b. 2 - 100% N c. 2.7 - 34% N d. 1.9 - 88.0% 2500: According to the Chemical Data Guide, which extinguishing agent is NOT recommended for use in fighting an ethylamine fire?
N a. Alcohol foam N b. Carbon dioxide N c. Dry chemical Y d. Water fog 2507: When using a crane for transferring personnel in a basket, the load hook must be equipped with a __________.
N a. moused shackle Y b. safety latch N c. safety belt for each rider N d. quick-release device 2717: Horizontal subdivision decks forming watertight compartments in the columns of a semisubmersible MODU increase the unit's __________.
N a. tank capacities Y b. stability in the event of damage N c. towing speed N d. anchor holding ratio 2822: Survival craft required on a steel small passenger vessel operating in cold water must __________.
Y a. have sufficient capacity for all persons on board the vessel in ocean service. N b. have sufficient capacity for at least 50% of all persons on board for vessels in ocean service N c. be only inflatable liferafts N d. international orange in color only for vessels in lakes, bays and sounds service 3121: To prevent the spread of fire by conduction you should __________.
Y a. cool the bulkheads around the fire N b. remove combustibles from direct exposure N c. close all openings to the area N d. shut off all electric power 3132: If the water level is rising in the bilge of a survival craft, you should first __________.
N a. increase the speed of the survival craft N b. shift all personnel to the bow N c. shift all personnel to the stern Y d. check the bilge drain plug 3159: Fusible-link fire dampers are operated by __________.
N a. a break-glass and pull-cable system N b. electrical controls on the bridge N c. a mechanical arm outside the vent duct Y d. the heat of a fire melting the link 3168: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has on board 6080 tons of cargo with an LCG-FP of 270.71 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-0111
N a. LCG-FP 270.8 feet N b. LCG-FP 269.2 feet N c. LCG-FP 267.6 feet Y d. LCG-FP 266.7 feet 3238: During fueling, all doors, hatches, and ports __________.
N a. to windward should be opened and the ones to leeward should be closed N b. to leeward should be opened and the ones to windward should be closed N c. should be opened Y d. should be closed 3348: Generally speaking, the fuel injected into a marine diesel engine combustion chamber is ignited by __________.
N a. spark plugs N b. glow plugs Y c. heat of compression N d. a magneto 3726: Treatment of frostbite includes __________.
N a. rubbing affected area with ice or snow N b. rubbing affected area briskly to restore circulation N c. wrapping area tightly in warm cloths Y d. warming exposed parts rapidly 3766: The primary concern in aiding a back injury patient is __________.
N a. relieving the patient's pain by giving aspirin or stronger medication Y b. avoiding possible injury to the spinal cord by incorrect handling N c. preventing convulsions and muscle spasms caused by the pain N d. providing enough fluids to prevent dehydration 3825: What is the change in longitudinal moments for the DEEP DRILLER if 103.48 long-tons of ballast is transferred from a full ballast tank 1P to an empty ballast tank 10S?
Y a. 21,913 foot-tons decrease N b. 13,414 foot-tons decrease N c. 10,944 foot-tons decrease N d. 6,707 foot-tons decrease 3875: The breaking strength of the service lines of the rockets used with an impulse-projected, rocket type line throwing appliances is __________.
N a. 300 lbs Y b. 500 lbs N c. 1000 lbs N d. 1500 lbs 3926: To keep injured survivors warm in the water after abandoning ship, they should __________.
Y a. be placed in the middle of a small circle formed by the other survivors in the water N b. float on their backs with their arms extended for maximum exposure to the air N c. remove their life preservers and hold on to the uninjured survivors N d. sip water at intervals of fifteen minutes 3996: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 08'-11.5", AFT 15'-11.5". Upon completion of loading and bunkering the items listed will be on board. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the minimum GM required to meet a one compartment standard. ST-0151
N a. 2.85 feet N b. 2.65 feet Y c. 2.36 feet N d. 2.15 feet 4048: Fire protection and manning regulations for towing vessels state that the Master or person in charge must ensure that all crew members who have not participated in the drills or received the safety orientation _____________ .
N a. receive a safety orientation or view a videotape before the vessel gets underway N b. view a videotape on safety procedures within 48 hours of reporting for duty Y c. receive a safety orientation within 24 hours of reporting for duty N d. none of the above 4052: The test of a towing vessel's steering gear control system includes each item EXCEPT ___________ .
N a. a test from the alternative power supply, if installed Y b. timing the movement of the rudder from hard over to hard over N c. verification that the rudder angle indicator shows the actual position of the rudder(s) N d. visual inspection of the steering linkage 4291: While the COASTAL DRILLER is in transit, stability is acceptable provided that neither the KGL nor the KGT exceed __________.
N a. the height of the righting arm N b. KML or KMT N c. GML or GMT Y d. maximum allowable KG 4525: Preload tank 22B on the COASTAL DRILLER contains 5.0 feet of preload. It is decided to complete filling the tank. What is the TCG of the added liquid?
N a. 65.60 feet N b. 65.74 feet N c. 65.77 feet Y d. 65.83 feet 5285: The DEEP DRILLER, loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #1 (Transit), suffers minor damage which results in flooding in tank 1P. You may pump from __________.
N a. 2P N b. C1P Y c. 1P N d. 10S 5547: In a combination chain and wire rope mooring system, the chain is deployed at the anchor end of the line to __________.
N a. increase fatigue life N b. eliminate the need for mooring buoys N c. prevent the anchor from fouling Y d. increase the catenary 6493: A helicopter making a round trip from a helodeck with refueling capabilities to an unmanned platform will take 45 minutes each way. The helicopter should be carrying enough fuel to last __________.
N a. 45 minutes N b. 1 hour and 15 minutes N c. 1 hour and 30 minutes Y d. 2 hours 6687: A MODU must have a self-contained breathing apparatus to be used as protection from gas leaking from a refrigeration unit. To meet this requirement, you may use __________.
N a. a gas mask certified by the Mine Safety and Health Administration Y b. the same self-contained breathing apparatus required with the fireman's outfit N c. an oxygen breathing apparatus, provided that the device has been inspected within three years N d. a portable ventilation system that will provide a complete change of air every three minutes 7083: What can be determined about an injury from examining the condition of a victim's pupils?
N a. The degree of pain being suffered N b. The degree of vision impairment Y c. Whether or not the brain is functioning properly N d. Whether or not the victim's blood pressure is normal 8417: Sudden unloading of a diesel engine can cause __________.
N a. decreased fuel efficiency N b. increased exhaust temperature N c. black smoke Y d. overspeed trip 8871: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Transit). Weather conditions make it necessary to ballast down to survival draft. It is decided to check the stability at the intermediate draft of 32 feet. If the added ballast has an average VCG of 9.03 feet, what is the new KG?
N a. 54.76 feet N b. 55.76 feet Y c. 57.22 feet N d. 57.76 feet 8994: Two types of anchor shackles which are currently available are __________.
N a. U-Type and posilok shackles N b. C-Type and wedge shackles Y c. D-Type and bow shackles N d. wedge and kenter shackles 9561: Vertical moments are obtained by multiplying a vessel's weight and its __________.
Y a. VCG or KG N b. LCB N c. LCG N d. TCG 9601: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #5 (Survival) when an unexpected slowly increasing starboard list and bow down trim occurs. A leak in 1S is found. By deballasting from ballast tanks 2S and 3S, the inclination slowly decreases. The increase in the longitudinal free surface correction is __________.
N a. 1.25 feet N b. 0.90 foot Y c. 0.83 foot N d. 0.34 foot 9662: Which of the following statements is FALSE, concerning the regulations pertaining to the cylinder room of a fixed CO2 fire extinguishing system?
N a. The compartment must be properly ventilated. N b. The temperature of the room should never exceed 130°F. Y c. The door must be kept unlocked. N d. The compartment shall be clearly marked and identifiable.