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195: As soon as the officer in charge of the vessel has taken steps to stop the discharge of oil or oily mixture into a U.S. harbor, what must he do FIRST?
N a. Rig a boom for recovery. Y b. Call the Coast Guard. N c. Alert the fire department. N d. Inform the Environmental Protection Agency. 276: For a cargo vessel of 1,000 GT or over, on an international voyage, the required minimum pitot tube pressure from the two highest outlets when two fire pumps are operating simultaneously is approximately __________.
N a. 35 psi Y b. 50 psi N c. 70 psi N d. 100 psi 333: Which statement is TRUE concerning life preservers (Type I personal flotation devices)?
N a. Buoyant vests may be substituted for life jackets. Y b. Life preservers are designed to turn an unconscious person's face clear of the water. N c. Life preservers 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. 353: When a sea anchor is used in landing stern first in a heavy surf, sternway is checked by __________.
N a. slacking the tripping line and towing the sea anchor from the stern Y b. slacking the tripping line and towing the sea anchor by the holding line N c. towing with the tripping line and leaving the holding line slack N d. towing the apex end forward with the tripping line 361: What can be used to measure the percentage of oxygen inside a chain locker?
N a. Flame safety lamp N b. Combustible gas indicator Y c. Oxygen indicator N d. H2S meter 609: Which small passenger vessel(s) is/are NOT required to carry a Category 1 406 MHz EPIRB?
N a. A coastwise vessel whose route does not take it more than three miles from shore N b. A vessel operating on lakes, bays, sounds, and rivers N c. A vessel operating within three miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes Y d. All of the above 625: When the Captain of the Port or Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection issues an order of suspension to the operator of a vessel concerning oil transfer operations, it __________.
N a. is always effective immediately Y b. includes a statement of each condition requiring corrective action N c. must be in writing before it takes effect N d. All of the above 640: The volume of a vessel's intact watertight space above the waterline is its __________.
N a. free surface N b. marginal stability Y c. reserve buoyancy N d. freeboard 903: On a vessel displacing 8,000 tons, what is the reduction in metacentric height due to free surface when a tank 45 feet long and 45 feet wide is partly filled with salt water?
Y a. 1.22 feet N b. 1.16 feet N c. 1.13 feet N d. 1.10 feet 911: You are on a supply run to an offshore drilling rig. On board is the cargo listed. What is the height above the main deck of the center of gravity of the cargo? ST-0018
N a. 3.75 feet N b. 3.02 feet Y c. 2.22 feet N d. 0.83 foot 972: Which statement concerning carbon dioxide is FALSE?
N a. It displaces the oxygen in the air. N b. It cannot be seen. N c. It cannot be smelled. Y d. It is safe to use near personnel in a confined space. 1184: If an inflatable liferaft is to be released manually, where should the operating cord be attached before throwing the raft overboard?
N a. Do not attach the cord to anything but throw it overboard with the raft container. Y b. Attach the cord to a fixed object on the ship. N c. You should stand on the cord. N d. Attach the cord to the special pad eye on the "raft davit launcher". 1252: When fighting a fire with a portable dry chemical fire extinguisher, the stream should be directed __________.
N a. over the top of the flames N b. off a bulkhead into the fire N c. in front of the fire Y d. at the base of the fire 1502: A portable foam (stored-pressure type) fire extinguisher would be most useful in combating a fire in __________.
N a. generators Y b. oil drums N c. the bridge controls N d. combustible metals 1564: Which action is routinely performed at the annual servicing and inspection of a dry-chemical cartridge-operated portable fire extinguisher?
Y a. Insure the chemical is powdery. N b. Replace the cartridge. N c. Pressure test the discharge hose. N d. Test the pressure gauge for proper operation. 1636: How should latitude 54°18.9'N be written when preparing an AMVER report?
N a. 54.3N N b. 0543N Y c. 5419N N d. 54°N 1645: On a MODU, each emergency generator must be tested at least once each __________.
N a. week Y b. month N c. three months N d. six months 1735: On a vapor control system, each vessel's vapor connection flange must have a __________.
N a. 6" reducer Y b. stud at least 1" long projecting from the flange face N c. pressure gauge permanently attached to the flange N d. hose saddle 1848: Your vessel displaces 477 tons and measures 116'L x 31'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 54'L x 31'B and the weight of the water is 51.5 tons?
N a. 6.43 feet N b. 6.75 feet N c. 6.99 feet Y d. 7.25 feet 1979: A documented oceangoing fishing vessel is required to have emergency instructions posted if it __________.
N a. exceeds 49 feet in length N b. is over 25 gross tons Y c. carries more than 16 persons N d. has sleeping accommodations 2087: The davit aboard a MODU is used to __________.
N a. lower personnel down by a transfer basket N b. lower food and water to personnel in a liferaft Y c. lower the liferaft down with its full complement N d. move equipment around the deck 2205: You board an inflatable liferaft that has been hand launched from a sinking vessel. What should you do FIRST after everyone is onboard the liferaft?
Y a. Cut the painter. N b. Operate the radio equipment. N c. Open the equipment pack. N d. Ventilate the liferaft of CO2. 2305: With the sprinkler system and air system on and all hatches shut, the survival craft will provide protection from a __________.
N a. nuclear environment Y b. fire and toxic environment N c. hurricane N d. drop greater than 10 feet 2310: A fire pump may be used for other purposes if __________.
N a. the other services are run off a reducing station with a pressure gage Y b. one of the required pumps is kept available for use on the fire main system at all times N c. no relief valves are installed N d. all of the above conditions are met 2320: You are attempting to recover a mooring buoy. If you approach the object on the port tack, how would you slow the vessel as you draw near?
N a. Quickly change to a starboard tack as you reach the object. N b. Shift the rudder from port to starboard several times as you reach the object. N c. Bring the wind so that it comes over the stern and ease all the sheets. Y d. Bring the wind directly over the bow and allow the sails to luff. 2648: Flames from small leaks of LFG may be extinguished by __________.
N a. utilizing carbon dioxide or dry chemical fire extinguishers N b. utilizing soda and acid fire extinguishers N c. blowing the flames out Y d. letting it burn itself out 2976: Aboard small passenger vessels the number of childrens' life jackets carried must be at least what percentage of the total number of persons aboard?
N a. 4% N b. 7.5% Y c. 10% N d. 15% 3015: An inclined semisubmersible with a very short rolling period about a constant angle of list is likely to have __________.
Y a. an off-center TCG N b. an LCG greater than level vessel LCB N c. a negative GM N d. excessive free surfaces 3056: The service use of pyrotechnic distress signals measured from the date of manufacture shall be limited to a period of __________.
N a. 24 months N b. 36 months Y c. 42 months N d. 60 months 3127: Automatic fire dampers in ventilation systems are operated by use of a __________.
Y a. fusible link N b. remote operated valve N c. C02 system pressure switch N d. heat or smoke detector 3209: In the illustration shown, the floating sheath knife is indicated as item number __________. (D014SA )
Y a. 2 N b. 8 N c. 13 N d. 16 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 3768: What is one of the FIRST actions you should take after abandoning and clearing away from a vessel?
Y a. Identify the person in charge. N b. Gather up useful floating objects. N c. Prepare for arrival of rescue units. N d. Arrange watches and duties. 3923: Among the valves that must be opened on the DEEP DRILLER to pump bilge water out of the port pump room using the #1 bilge pump is valve __________.
N a. 28 N b. 36 Y c. 41 N d. 42 3943: On the DEEP DRILLER, to use the drill water pump to supplement the bilge pumps, it is necessary to open valves 28 and __________.
N a. 25 Y b. 26 N c. 29 N d. 48 4066: The most important concern in treating a person with extensive burns is __________.
N a. reducing disfigurement Y b. preventing infection N c. cooling with ice water N d. reducing swelling 4113: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #2 (Ballasting to Survival). What is the metacentric height corrected for transverse free surface effects if 100.76 long tons of ballast are added to Ballast Tank #8S to replace the discharge of all bulk materials?
N a. 10.42 feet N b. 10.87 feet N c. 11.50 feet Y d. 12.13 feet 4131: While loaded as shown in the DEEP DRILLER Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), a severe storm threatens. What is the improvement in KGL if all the mud is dumped?
N a. 4.59 feet N b. 3.27 feet N c. 2.37 feet Y d. 1.60 feet 4227: What is the maximum weight that can be placed in the setback area on the COASTAL DRILLER?
N a. 1000 kips N b. 750 kips Y c. 450 kips N d. 375 kips 4521: While in transit at a draft of 10.5 feet, the COASTAL DRILLER has a KGT of 60.0 feet. What is the GMT?
N a. 139.92 feet N b. 138.89 feet N c. 79.92 feet Y d. 78.89 feet 4685: What is the change in transverse moments for the Coastal Driller if 2.5 feet of drill water is discharged from drill water tank #23?
Y a. 1,671 ft-kips N b. -161 ft-kips N c. -1,800 ft-kips N d. -2,982 ft-kips 4813: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). What is the value of KML if the entire contents of drill water tanks 6 and 7 are discharged?
N a. 253.90 feet N b. 253.24 feet Y c. 252.92 feet N d. 252.24 feet 5273: The DEEP DRILLER, loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #5 (Survival), suffers major damage which results in flooding in tank C3S. Your best countermeasure is to __________.
N a. pump from 10S N b. counterflood in 1P Y c. pump from 8S N d. pump from C3S 5515: What should be done after repairing a surface crack on a link of anchor chain by grinding?
Y a. Examine the area by magnetic particle inspection N b. Replace the chain in service N c. Galvanize the area N d. Post heat the area 6027: On a MODU, firefighting equipment must be inspected once every __________.
N a. three months N b. six months Y c. twelve months N d. eighteen months 6035: On a MODU, watertight doors should be operated __________.
N a. during abandon drill Y b. during fire drill N c. weekly N d. when the rig is being moved 6042: Canvas sails, when not in use, may be damaged if __________.
N a. left in the sunlight Y b. stowed wet N c. folded frequently N d. washed with soap and water 6618: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has on board 6048 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-0193
Y a. LCG-FP 267.03 feet N b. LCG-FP 267.92 feet N c. LCG-FP 268.66 feet N d. LCG-FP 269.94 feet 6683: How must each storage tank for helicopter fuel on a MODU be marked?
N a. DANGER - KEEP AWAY N b. DANGER - EXPLOSIVE VAPORS N c. DANGER - NO SMOKING Y d. DANGER - FLAMMABLE LIQUID 6811: A mobile offshore drilling unit crane certificate is required to be maintained __________.
Y a. on the unit N b. in the company office N c. on file with the OCMI N d. on file with the American Bureau of Shipping 6901: In the event of a casualty to a MODU, who is responsible to make records available to the Coast Guard official authorized to investigate the casualty?
N a. Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection N b. The person who caused the casualty N c. The company man Y d. The owner 8151: Laying down drill pipe from the derrick of a semisubmersible on location reduces the __________.
Y a. natural roll period N b. metacentric height N c. waterplane area N d. righting moment 8332: What type of stern tube bearing has the least friction?
Y a. Oil-lubricated bearings N b. Lignum vitae N c. Hard rubber N d. Bronze bushings 8405: The most serious effect of oxygen retained in a diesel engine jacket water cooling system is that it __________.
Y a. causes corrosion N b. reduces the effectiveness of the coolant N c. can form air pockets which exclude coolant contact with hot surfaces N d. accelerates formation of hydrogen peroxide deposits 8665: The DEEP DRILLER, while loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #5 (Survival) loads an additional 137.88 long tons. The resulting trim by the stern is 2 feet and the list to port is 3 feet. What is the draft at the port forward draft mark?
N a. 45 feet 6 inches N b. 46 feet 0 inches Y c. 46 feet 6 inches N d. 47 feet 0 inches 8713: Port ballast pump #1 on the DEEP DRILLER has failed. If you want to deballast the forward-port column using port ballast pump #2, it is necessary to open valves __________.
Y a. 3, 34, 35, 36, 46, and 48 N b. 4, 34, 35, 36, 46, and 48 N c. 3, 34, 36, 46, and 48 N d. 4, 34, 36, 46, and 48 8753: The maximum weight for the COASTAL DRILLER in severe storm conditions is __________.
Y a. 14,158 kips N b. 14,400 kips N c. 15,158 kips N d. 17,280 kips 9093: In addition to weighing the cartridge, which other maintenance is required for a cartridge-operated dry chemical extinguisher?
N a. Weigh the powder in the canister. N b. Discharge a small amount to see that it works. Y c. Check the hose and nozzle for clogs. N d. Check the external pressure gage. 9342: The ventilation system of your ship has fire dampers restrained by fusible links. Which statement is TRUE?
Y a. Fusible links must be replaced if a damper is activated. N b. Fusible links are tested by applying a source of heat to them. N c. Fusible links must be replaced at every inspection for certification. N d. A fusible link will automatically open after a fire is extinguished and reset the damper. 9641: The carbon dioxide cylinders of a fixed fire extinguishing system may be located inside the protected space, if the quantity of CO2 required to protect that space is not more than __________.
N a. 1 long ton Y b. 300 pounds N c. 900 pounds N d. 1,500 pounds