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111: In the event of a fire, the doors to a stair tower must be closed to prevent the spread of fire by __________.
Y a. convection N b. conduction N c. radiation N d. ventilation 197: Normally, potable water systems are connected directly to the __________.
N a. fire-main system N b. feed-water system N c. freshwater sanitary system Y d. domestic water tank 288: A negative metacentric height __________.
N a. will always cause a vessel to capsize N b. always results from off-center weights Y c. should always be immediately corrected 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 650: Which is an indication of reserve buoyancy?
N a. Metacentric height N b. Righting moment N c. Rolling period Y d. Freeboard 729: At what rate would you render mouth to mouth or mouth to nose artificial respiration to an adult?
N a. 4 to 6 times per minute Y b. 12 to 15 times per minute N c. 20 to 30 times per minute N d. At least 30 times per minute 797: Which statement about the hospital space on a cargo ship is TRUE?
N a. The hospital may be used for disciplinary confinement if it is not being used for treatment. N b. The hospital space must have both a bathtub and shower. N c. A hospital is required on all vessels with a crew of 12 or more if it makes overnight voyages. Y d. If a ship has a crew of forty-five who do not have their own room, the hospital must have four berths. 861: 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-0017
Y a. FWD 26'-09", AFT 28'-00" N b. FWD 27'-00", AFT 27'-10" N c. FWD 27'-03", AFT 27'-07" N d. FWD 27'-06", AFT 27'-04" 1097: Foam extinguishes a fire by __________.
Y a. shutting off the air supply N b. cooling the fuel to below ignition temperature N c. dispersing the fuel N d. removing the source of ignition 1197: A squeeze-grip type carbon-dioxide portable fire- extinguisher has been partially discharged. It should be __________.
N a. replaced in its proper location if weight loss is no more than 15% N b. replaced in its proper location if weight loss is no more than 25% N c. replaced in its proper location regardless of weight Y d. labeled empty and recharged as soon as possible 1364: Signaling devices required on inflatable liferafts include a(n) __________.
N a. Very pistol Y b. orange smoke signal N c. air horn N d. lantern 1427: You are in a lifeboat when you sight the stars as shown. You will be heading due north when you head for Polaris which is indicated by which letter? (D007SA )
N a. E Y b. F N c. G N d. H 1562: Drinking salt water will __________.
N a. protect against heat camps N b. prevent seasickness N c. be safe if mixed with fresh water Y d. dehydrate you 1629: Which statement is TRUE about fire fighting foam?
N a. The air bubbles in foam act as an insulator in fighting a class C fire. N b. The effectiveness of foam in forming a blanket over a burning liquid increases as the temperature of the liquid increases. N c. Foam can be used to control gases escaping from compressed gas cylinders. Y d. Foam sets up a vapor barrier over a flammable liquid preventing flammable gases from rising. 1659: You have berthed in a port area with other tank vessels. What signal is displayed by a vessel to indicate it is transferring flammable or combustible liquid cargo?
N a. A flashing yellow light Y b. A red light visible all around the horizon N c. A green light visible all around the horizon N d. An illuminated red and yellow caution flag 1708: A chemical additive to LPG gives it a characteristic __________.
Y a. odor N b. color N c. pressure N d. density 1814: Your vessel displaces 840 tons and measures 146'L x 38'B. You ship a large wave on the after deck. What is the reduction in GM due to free surface before the water drains overboard, if the after deck measures 65'L x 38'B and the weight of the water is 76 tons?
N a. 8.76 feet N b. 8.93 feet N c. 9.04 feet Y d. 9.27 feet 1855: An offshore drilling unit is required to carry on board an operations manual approved by the __________.
Y a. Coast Guard N b. National Cargo Bureau N c. Minerals Management Service N d. builder 1909: On a passenger vessel, the vessel's name must appear on __________.
N a. ring life buoy N b. lifeboats N c. lifeboat oars Y d. All of the above 1974: When experiencing heavy winds, you should reef sails to __________.
N a. bring the sails parallel to the wind Y b. reduce sail area exposed to the wind N c. allow the sails to catch more wind N d. remove all tension on the main and jib sheets 1996: You have 240 tons of below deck tonnage. There is no liquid mud aboard. If you have 360 tons of cargo above deck with a VCG above the deck of 2.9 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. 1.35 feet N b. 1.86 feet N c. 2.56 feet Y d. 3.60 feet 1999: Which channel and mode should be used when initiating a Distress alert transmission?
N a. Channel 6 DSC N b. Channel 6 Radiotelephony N c. Channel 13 Radiotelephony and Channel 16 DSC Y d. Channel 70 DSC 2016: Your vessel measures 125 feet long by 17 feet in beam. If the natural rolling period at a draft of 7'-09" is 6 seconds, what is the GM?
N a. 0.95 foot N b. 1.25 feet Y c. 1.55 feet N d. 1.78 feet 2075: The SS NORTHLAND is loaded to drafts: FWD 28'-06", AFT 29'-10". The KG is 27.4 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. 3.7° N b. 4.4° Y c. 5.0° N d. 6.5° 2199: Your vessel displaces 564 tons. The existing deck cargo has a center of gravity of 1.5 feet above the deck and weighs 41 tons. If you load 22 tons of ground tackle with an estimated center of gravity of 2.5 feet above the deck, what is the final height of the CG of the deck cargo?
N a. 1.62 feet Y b. 1.85 feet N c. 2.10 feet N d. 2.46 feet 2239: You can slow or stop a sailing vessel by __________.
N a. put the wind off the beam and sheet in N b. put the wind off the stern and ease all sheets Y c. bring the vessel's head into the wind and let the sails luff N d. raise the centerboard when running before the wind 2302: 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-0056
N a. Available GM 6.8 ft N b. Available GM 5.4 ft Y c. Available GM 4.1 ft N d. Available GM 3.6 ft 2371: What does the term "head" mean when applied to a fire pump?
N a. Length of the discharge pipe N b. Height of the discharge pipe Y c. Difference between the discharge and suction pressures N d. Sum of discharge and suction pressures 2450: During transfer operations, ethyl chloride spills into the water. According to the Chemical Data Guide, the ethyl chloride will boil off if the water temperature is above __________.
N a. 46°F Y b. 54°F N c. 60°F N d. 68°F 2647: 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 GMDSS 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. 2730: According to the regulations, normally, manholes in LFG tanks are located __________.
N a. in the ends of each tank N b. in the expansion trunk of each tank Y c. above the weather deck N d. there are no requirements in the regulation 2880: You have loaded a deck cargo, and the vessel has assumed a 6° list due to negative GM. Your salt water drafts are: FWD 16'-05", AFT 16'-07". If you then load 1150 tons of cargo in the lower holds (VCG 12.0 feet) and take on 520 tons of bunkers (VCG 2.5 feet), what is the final GM? (Use the reference material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
Y a. 1.8 feet N b. 2.4 feet N c. 2.8 feet N d. 3.1 feet 2882: Whenever an inspected vessel is dry-docked for major repairs, the person in charge of the vessel, the owner or the agent should report this to the __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
Y a. Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection N b. National Cargo Bureau, Inc. N c. American Boat and Yacht Council, Inc. N d. All of the above 2908: How many months after its expiration date may a Coast Guard license be renewed without retaking the complete exam?
N a. 1 month N b. 6 months Y c. 12 months N d. 24 months 3031: The natural rolling period of a drilling barge increases when __________.
N a. GM increases N b. the setback is placed in the pipe racks N c. free surfaces are reduced Y d. ice accumulates above deck 3065: Which precaution should be taken when testing a line throwing gun?
Y a. Never remove the line from the rocket. N b. Fire it at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the horizon. N c. Wear asbestos gloves. N d. All of the above 3198: Starting motors, generators, and other spark producing devices should be mounted as high above the bilges as possible to __________.
N a. keep them dry when the bilges are full of water N b. keep them cool when the vessel is underway N c. make them more accessible for repairs Y d. prevent accidental ignition of any gasoline vapors that may have accumulated in the bilges 3503: The transverse distance between draft marks for the DEEP DRILLER is __________.
Y a. 122'-09" N b. 164'-00" N c. 217'-01" N d. 260'-05" 3511: The lightweight transverse moments for the DEEP DRILLER are __________.
N a. 680,914 ft-long tons N b. 9,733 ft-long tons Y c. -5,937 ft-long tons N d. 000 ft-long tons 3576: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is loaded with the cargo shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the amount of liquid loading required in the double bottom tanks to meet a one compartment standard. ST-0141
N a. 1220 tons N b. 840 tons N c. 460 tons Y d. 344 tons 3936: 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. 3942: You have abandoned ship in tropical waters. Which procedure(s) should be used during a prolonged period in a raft?
N a. Wet clothes during the day to decrease perspiration. N b. Get plenty of rest. N c. Keep the entrance curtains open. Y d. All of the above 3994: The color of the signal flare sent up by a submarine about to surface due to an emergency condition within the submarine is __________.
N a. green Y b. red N c. white N d. yellow 4020: The control panel of a fire detection system must have all of the following EXCEPT _____________ .
N a. a power-available light N b. an audible alarm to notify the crew and identify the origin of the fire N c. a means to silence audible alarms while maintaining visible alarm lights Y d. a way to bypass the entire panel if it malfunctions 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 4313: 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 leg strength and __________.
Y a. stability N b. variable load N c. environmental load N d. load line 4483: The COASTAL DRILLER has a trim of 2.13 feet by the stern. The draft in sea water at the forward draft marks is observed to be 8.0 feet. The KML is __________.
Y a. 286.27 feet N b. 299.09 feet N c. 316.67 feet N d. 355.42 feet 5462: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to bunker with drafts of FWD 13'-10", AFT 16'-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-0179
N a. 1.30 feet N b. 1.17 foot Y c. 1.01 foot N d. 0.91 foot 5631: In deballasting to survival draft because of extreme wind and wave loads, thrusters or propulsion, if available, should be used to __________.
Y a. reduce windward mooring line tensions N b. reduce leeward mooring line tensions N c. increase leeward mooring line tensions N d. maintain constant mooring line tensions 5786: 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-0185
N a. Available GM 2.8 ft N b. Available GM 3.2 ft N c. Available GM 3.5 ft Y d. Available GM 3.8 ft 5898: What is the meaning of the signal VJ 8 when sent by the International Code of Signals?
N a. Winds of force 8 are expected. N b. Low clouds cover 8 octants of the sky. N c. You should stop hauling your warps. Y d. A gale is expected from the north. 6825: The Master or person in charge of a MODU is required to log __________.
N a. the names of all persons on board N b. only the names of the crew members on board N c. only the names of passengers on board Y d. information on emergency training drills 7003: When treating a chemical burn, you should flood the burned area for at least __________.
Y a. five minutes N b. ten minutes N c. fifteen minutes N d. twenty minutes 7412: In the event of a fire, the doors to a stair tower must be closed to prevent the spread of fire by __________.
N a. ventilation N b. radiation Y c. convection N d. conduction 7651: When positive stability exists, GZ represents the __________.
N a. righting moment N b. center of gravity Y c. righting arm N d. metacentric height 8093: What is the displacement of the DEEP DRILLER with a draft of 19.5 feet in fresh water?
Y a. 11,932.8 long tons N b. 12,232.8 long tons N c. 12,602.9 long tons N d. 18,919.8 long tons 8331: When H2S is burned (flared) on a MODU, what can you expect to occur?
N a. All of the H2S will be converted to SO2. N b. All of the H2S will be converted to hydrogen and free sulfur. Y c. Only 80% of the H2S will be converted to SO2 or free sulfur. N d. The H2S not converted will not be dangerous. 8685: The DEEP DRILLER, at 58.0 feet draft in sea water, places 275.8 long tons on board. What is the new draft?
N a. 56 feet N b. 58 feet Y c. 60 feet N d. 62 feet 8971: The change in weight (measured in tons) which causes a draft change of one inch is __________.
N a. MT1 inch N b. ML1 inch N c. MH1 inch Y d. TPI 9227: The longitudinal free surface correction of a floating MODU displacing 12,000 kips is 1.20 feet. What would be the new FSCL if 2,400 kips of solid variable loads are added?
N a. 1.50 feet N b. 1.20 feet Y c. 1.00 foot N d. 0.83 foot