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40: Regardless of local requirements/regulations, when in a U.S. port, all oil spills must be reported to __________.
N a. Environmental Protection Agency N b. Minerals Management Service Y c. National Response Center (USCG) N d. All of the Above 91: Except in rare cases, it is impossible to extinguish a shipboard fire by __________.
Y a. removing the fuel N b. interrupting the chain reaction N c. removing the oxygen N d. removing the heat 232: You are tending the lifeline of a person who has entered a compartment wearing a breathing apparatus. How many tugs of the lifeline mean "Are you all right"?
Y a. One N b. Two N c. Three N d. Four 338: A man has a burn on his arm. There is reddening of the skin, blistering, and swelling. Using standard medical terminology this is a __________.
N a. major burn N b. secondary burn Y c. second-degree burn N d. blister burn 397: The Sailing Plan, required by vessels participating in AMVER, must be sent __________.
Y a. within a few hours before or after departure N b. prior to departure N c. within 24 hours of departure N d. within 12 hours of departure 597: The "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act" applies to __________.
N a. every towing vessel of 16 feet or over in length while navigating N b. every vessel of 50 GT and upward, carrying one or more persons for hire N c. all aircraft operating on the water Y d. every power-driven vessel of 20 meters and upward while navigating 656: The governor brake on a lifeboat winch shall be capable of controlling the speed of lowering a fully equipped lifeboat from a cargo ship at __________.
N a. a safe speed only specified N b. not less than 120 feet per minute Y c. not more than 120 feet per minute N d. not more than 90 feet per minute 823: Traditionally, the signal for fire aboard ship is __________.
N a. more than 6 short blasts and 1 long blast on the whistle, and the same signal on the general alarm Y b. continuous sounding of the ship's whistle and the general alarm for at least 10 seconds N c. 1 short blast on the whistle N d. alternating short and long blasts on the ship's whistle 892: While you are working in a space, the fixed CO2 system is accidentally activated. You should __________.
N a. secure the applicators to preserve the charge in the cylinders N b. continue with your work as there is nothing you can do to stop the flow of CO2 Y c. retreat to fresh air and ventilate the compartment before returning N d. make sure all doors and vents are secured 998: Fire extinguishers of sizes III, IV, and V are designated as __________.
N a. portable Y b. semi-portable N c. fixed N d. disposable 1033: Your vessel has been in a collision. After assessing the damage, you begin down flooding. This will cause the KB to do what?
N a. Fall N b. Remain stationary Y c. Rise N d. Shift to the high side 1132: According to 46 CFR Subchapter T, how long should exhaust blowers be operated in enclosed spaces containing gasoline powered machinery before starting the engine?
N a. For at least four to five minutes N b. Long enough to achieve a minimum of two complete air changes Y c. Long enough to achieve at least one complete change of air N d. No fixed amount, but the blower should run until you don't smell any gas 1219: 46 CFR Subchapter T requires that rigid plastic or other nonmetallic piping __________.
N a. only be used in non-vital systems N b. not be used in gasoline or diesel fuel systems N c. have approved metallic fittings and cutoff valves where it penetrates a watertight deck or bulkhead Y d. All of the above 1603: During loading and discharging operations, in addition to when the cargo tanks have been properly filled, each inert gas system must be capable of maintaining a minimum gas pressure of __________.
N a. 150 millimeters of water pressure N b. 125 millimeters of water pressure Y c. 100 millimeters of water pressure N d. 75 millimeters of water pressure 1634: To prevent the spread of fire by convection you should __________.
Y a. close all openings to the area N b. shut off all electrical power N c. remove combustibles from direct exposure N d. cool the bulkhead around the fire 1664: The number of fire extinguishers required on an uninspected "motor vessel" is based on the vessel's __________.
N a. length Y b. gross tonnage N c. draft N d. crew list 1691: When anchoring a small sailing vessel in rough weather, the best anchor line would be composed of __________.
N a. chain-wire N b. chain-manila Y c. chain-nylon N d. all chain 1795: Where can GMDSS regulations pertaining specifically to U.S.-flag vessels be found?
N a. These are located in CCIR #476. N b. These are located in FCC Part 83. N c. These are published only by the U.S. Coast Guard. Y d. These are located in 47 CFR Part 80. 1871: If the cause of a sudden severe list is negative initial stability, counterflooding into empty tanks may __________.
N a. increase the righting moment N b. cause an increase in the righting arm N c. bring the vessel to an upright equilibrium position Y d. cause the vessel to flop to a greater angle 1945: What is the best method to overcome the effects of shadowing when attempting to place an INMARSAT-B call?
Y a. A small course change should work. N b. Select a CES that serves the INMARSAT satellite that will handle the call. N c. Installing a shadow correction filter will compensate in fringe areas. N d. Turning on compensators will work in all but extreme cases of shadowing. 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 2113: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to load the cargo listed. There is already 2865 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 27.8 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-0050
N a. KG 26.2 feet N b. KG 27.4 feet Y c. KG 28.5 feet N d. KG 29.5 feet 2188: You have 6 containers of rig supplies each measuring 8'L by 4'B by 3'H and weighing 1.6 tons each. Each container is stowed on deck. What is the maximum VCG permitted of the remaining cargo if you are carrying rig water and load to maximum capacity? (D037DG )
N a. 0.4 foot N b. 0.9 foot N c. 1.75 feet Y d. 2.18 feet 2379: Regulations require that access to a cargo pumproom in a tank vessel carrying grade D liquid cargo, shall be __________.
N a. away from galleys, living quarters, or navigation spaces N b. only from areas equipped with power ventilation systems Y c. from the open deck N d. isolated from sources of vapor ignition 2408: If your asphalt barge has operated more than 12 months in saltwater in the 24 month period since it was last dry-docked, when is it required to be hauled out again?
N a. 12 months since last dry-docking N b. 18 months since last dry-docking N c. 24 months since last dry-docking Y d. 36 months since last dry-docking 2413: Signaling by flag hoist is completed by the vessel hoisting the __________.
N a. signal AR N b. code flag N N c. code flag R Y d. answering pennant 2491: The platform that supports the derrickman when tripping pipe is called the __________.
N a. Texas deck N b. water table N c. stabbing board Y d. monkey board 2546: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 24'-07", AFT 25'-09"; and the KG is 24.0 feet. What is the righting moment when the vessel is inclined to 15°? (Use the selected stability curves in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 5,202 foot-tons Y b. 8,666 foot-tons N c. 10,876 foot-tons N d. 11,424 foot-tons 2709: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 24'-06", AFT 25'-08"; and the KG is 22.9 feet. Use the selected stability curves in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the righting arm at 50° inclination if the center of gravity is 0.5 foot off center.
N a. 3.3 feet N b. 2.6 feet Y c. 2.3 feet N d. 2.0 feet 2791: Seawater may be used for drinking __________.
Y a. under no conditions N b. at a maximum rate of two ounces per day N c. if gathered during or immediately after a hard rain N d. after mixing with an equal quantity of fresh water 2879: While underway and towing an unmanned tank barge you are required to __________.
Y a. maintain a strict watch on the barge from the towing vessel N b. fly a red flag from the towing vessel N c. open the tops of all empty tanks on the barge N d. take hourly soundings of any loaded tanks on the barge 2952: Where is the most probable location of the remote shutdown station for cargo pumps on a tank barge carrying oil?
N a. The loading dock Y b. The midpoint of the barge N c. Within 25 feet of the pump engine N d. Above the forward rake end 3026: Who is required to prepare and post Emergency Instructions in a conspicuous place accessible to crew and passengers? (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. The builder of the vessel Y b. The owner or Master of the vessel N c. The U.S. Coast Guard N d. The classification society 3097: When retrieving the survival craft, the winch operator should stop the winch and check __________.
N a. that all personnel are seated in the craft Y b. that the cable has not jumped any grooves on the drum N c. which way the wind is blowing N d. the hydraulic fuel level before lifting 3397: A jack-up 180 feet in length with the LCF at 120 feet AFO has a draft of 8 feet at the bow and 11 feet at the stern. What is the true mean draft (draft at the center of flotation)?
N a. 8.0 feet N b. 9.0 feet Y c. 10.0 feet N d. 11.0 feet 3606: Which radiotelephone signal indicates receipt of a distress message?
N a. Roger wilco Y b. Romeo, romeo, romeo N c. SOS acknowledged N d. Mayday roger 3827: What is the change in transverse 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?
N a. 15,522 foot-tons increase Y b. 15,181 foot-tons increase N c. 3,594 foot-tons increase N d. 1,797 foot-tons increase 3888: CATEGORY I EPIRB's transmit on frequencies that are monitored by __________.
Y a. orbiting satellites in space N b. commercial radio stations N c. private, commercial, and military aircraft N d. Both A & C 3927: What pump may be used to supplement the bilge pump on the DEEP DRILLER?
N a. #1 Ballast N b. #2 Ballast N c. Salt-Water Service Y d. Drill water 4007: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling). What would be the new sum of longitudinal free surface moments for Fuel Oil (Table 2) if the entire contents of Tank #4P are transferred to Tank #4S?
N a. 1,189 foot-tons Y b. 2,835 foot-tons N c. 5,378 foot-tons N d. 5,670 foot-tons 4137: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Transit). According to the deck load graph, how much additional deck load could be added on the unit?
Y a. 435.59 long tons N b. 321.59 long tons N c. 281.59 long tons N d. 192.59 long tons 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 4170: The color of the signal flares sent up by a submarine surfacing from periscope depth is __________.
N a. yellow N b. red N c. green Y d. white 4230: 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 six days. You will enter the winter zone after an additional three days. You will consume 28 tons of fuel, water, and stores per day. The hydrometer reading at the loading pier is 1.020, and the average TPI is 46. What is the minimum freeboard required at the start of the voyage? (Get Table Data)
N a. 61.4 inches Y b. 64.5 inches N c. 70.6 inches N d. 77.5 inches 4242: A certificated lifeboatman assigned to command the lifeboat should __________.
N a. be the first individual to board the craft N b. drain the hydraulic pressure before lowering the craft Y c. have a list of the persons assigned to the lifeboat N d. All of the above 4260: Which statement about immersion suits is TRUE?
Y a. The suit must, without assistance, turn an unconscious person's mouth clear of the water within 5 seconds. N b. The immersion suit seals in body heat and provides protection against hypothermia for weeks. N c. The suit will still be serviceable after a brief (2-6 minutes) exposure to flame and burning. N d. The collar must be inflated before abandoning ship. 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 4511: The height of the transverse metacenter of the Coastal Driller at a displacement of 13,050 kips is __________.
N a. 143.81 feet N b. 144.61 feet Y c. 144.93 feet N d. 145.73 feet 5175: The DEEP DRILLER, in transit at a seawater draft of 19 feet, enters a fresh water port. What is the new draft?
N a. 19.03 feet Y b. 19.40 feet N c. 19.63 feet N d. 21.16 feet 5408: One of the first actions to be taken by survivors when they have boarded an inflatable liferaft is to __________.
N a. stream the sea anchor Y b. take an anti-seasickness pill N c. open the pressure relief valve N d. drink at least one can of 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 6707: The immersion suit requirements apply to MODU's operating in all waters above __________.
N a. 20°N and below 25°S N b. 25°N and below 30°S N c. 23°N and below 23°S Y d. 32°N and below 32°S 6785: Each EPIRB required on a MODU shall be stowed in a manner which will permit __________.
N a. easy access to its storage compartment N b. replacement of the battery without exposure to the weather Y c. it to float free if the unit sinks N d. it to remain attached to the unit 6991: The FIRST treatment of a person suspected of having airway burns is to __________.
N a. move him to a cool location Y b. maintain an open airway N c. apply a cool damp dressing to his neck N d. have him drink cool liquids 7307: All VHF marine band radios operate in the simplex mode, which means that __________.
Y a. only one person may talk at a time N b. only two persons may talk at the same time N c. the radio only transmits N d. the radio only receives 8393: Diesel engines obtain combustion air through turbo chargers, blowers, or __________.
N a. air starters N b. carburetors Y c. natural aspiration N d. air receivers 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 9427: In the absence of external forces, adding weight on one side of a floating vessel causes the vessel to __________.
N a. heel until the angle of loll is reached Y b. list until the center of buoyancy is aligned vertically with the center of gravity N c. trim to the side opposite TCG until all moments are equal N d. decrease draft at the center of flotation 9537: When the height of the metacenter is less than the height of the center of gravity of a vessel, the upright equilibrium position is __________.
N a. stable N b. neutral Y c. unstable N d. negative 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