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229: Fuel oil tank vents are fitted with a screen which will stop __________.
N a. oil from flowing out of the tank vent N b. air from entering the tank vent N c. vapors from leaving the tank vent Y d. flames on deck from entering the tank vent 459: What is the minimum number of people required to safely handle a 1-1/2 inch fire hose?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 484: A message warning of a tropical storm should be sent as a(n) __________.
N a. routine message N b. urgent message N c. distress message Y d. safety message 799: Lines or gear NOT in use should be __________.
N a. conspicuously marked N b. stowed anywhere N c. left on deck Y d. secured or stowed out of the way 928: A fire in the radio transmitter would be of what class?
N a. A N b. B Y c. C N d. D 984: The lifesaving signal indicated by a horizontal motion of a white light or white flare means __________.
N a. "Landing here highly dangerous" N b. "Negative" N c. "Avast hauling" Y d. All of the above 1016: What is the maximum length of time that distress flares are approved for?
N a. 1 and 1/2 years N b. 2 years Y c. 3 and 1/2 years N d. 5 years 1074: Which one of the following signals is made at night by a lifesaving station to indicate "Landing here highly dangerous"?
Y a. Horizontal motion of a white light or flare N b. Vertical motion of a white light or flare N c. White star rocket N d. Vertical motion of a red light or flare 1105: In launching a lifeboat, when should the tricing pendants be released?
N a. Before the boat is lowered from the stowage position N b. As soon as the boat-fall blocks clear the davit head N c. After the limit switch is activated Y d. After all people have been embarked 1137: One gallon of low expansion foam solution will produce about __________.
Y a. 10 gallons of foam N b. 25 gallons of foam N c. 100 gallons of foam N d. 500 gallons of foam 1144: Aboard a 60 foot long small passenger vessel (other than a ferry) which is certificated to carry 33 persons, the minimum capacity required per bilge pump is __________.
Y a. 10 gallons per minute N b. 19 gallons per minute N c. 38 gallons per minute N d. 50 gallons per minute 1389: Which statement about the inert gas system is TRUE?
Y a. Boiler soot blowers should never be used when the IG system is operating. N b. The boiler will produce the best quality of flue gas for the IG system when the boiler load is very light. N c. The boiler will produce the most quantity of flue gas for the IG system when the boiler load is very light. N d. Flue gas with excessive oxygen content is de-oxygenated in the scrubber. 1544: While operating your oceangoing vessel you must keep a record of any discharge or disposal of garbage. These entries shall be made __________.
N a. before the end of the voyage N b. before arriving at your next port N c. no later than 24 hours after disposal of the garbage Y d. at the time the garbage was disposed 1578: You may not act as person-in-charge of oil transfer operations on more than one vessel at a time __________.
N a. under any circumstances Y b. unless authorized by the Captain of the Port N c. unless radio communication is set up between the vessels N d. unless the vessels are moored clear of all docks 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 1975: On a commercial fishing vessel, a wearable personal flotation device must be marked with the name of the __________.
N a. vessel N b. assigned individual N c. owner of the device Y d. Any of the above 1980: What product is considered a noxious liquid substance for regulatory purposes?
N a. Dodecyl methacrylate N b. Asphalt N c. Camphor oil Y d. Latex 2055: What agency issues the Ship Station license for the VHF marine radio on a mobile offshore drilling unit?
N a. U.S. Coast Guard N b. Department of Transportation N c. Federal Broadcast Authority Y d. Federal Communications Commission 2220: 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-0053
N a. 395 tons N b. 530 tons Y c. 750 tons N d. 990 tons 2242: An example of a grade B product is __________.
Y a. piperyline N b. motor gasoline N c. kerosene N d. mineral spirits 2344: Use the material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the KG is 25.2 feet, and the drafts are: FWD 22'-03", AFT 23'-01"; at what angle will the vessel lose positive stability?
N a. 92° N b. 77° Y c. 68° N d. 61° 2449: You are loading epichlorohydrin onto your barge. According to the Chemical Data Guide, you could expect to detect a leak by smell if the concentration in air was at least __________.
N a. 2 ppm Y b. 10 - 25 ppm N c. 40 ppm N d. 105 ppm 2614: What is required in addition to the heat, fuel, and oxygen of the fire triangle to have a fire?
N a. Smoke N b. Electricity N c. Pressure Y d. Chain reaction 2811: A vessel heading SW is on a course of __________.
N a. 202.5° Y b. 225.0° N c. 247.5° N d. 270.0° 2833: A vessel heading NE is on a course of __________.
N a. 022.5° Y b. 045.0° N c. 067.5° N d. 090.0° 2864: The sailing drafts are: FWD 22'-08", AFT 23'-04" and the GM is 4.6 feet. Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book, to determine the available righting arm at 20° inclination.
Y a. 2.1 feet N b. 2.4 feet N c. 2.8 feet N d. 3.2 feet 3012: You are on the cargo vessel represented in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book. Your present KG is 22.3 feet and the drafts are FWD 21'-07", AFT 22'-05". The following cargo must be loaded: (1) 1120 tons, KG 33 feet; (2) 990 tons, KG 25 feet. How many tons of deck cargo with a KG of 47 feet may be loaded if the ship is to sail with a GM of not less than 2.1 feet and not exceed the freeboard draft?
N a. 0 tons Y b. 60 tons N c. 103 tons N d. 149 tons 3205: On a sailing vessel, it is best to approach a person in the water by placing them on your __________.
N a. leeward side Y b. windward side N c. bow N d. transom 3268: Diesel engines are considered safer than gasoline engines because __________.
N a. they are more heavily built Y b. the fuel used is less volatile N c. they can be easily reversed N d. they operate at a lower speed 3277: When starting a long ocean tow at a displacement of 18,000 short tons and a KG of 70 feet, you dump 100 short tons of water which had a VCG of 88 feet. What is the new KG?
N a. 59.9 feet Y b. 69.9 feet N c. 79.9 feet N d. 89.9 feet 3285: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid loading shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the LCG-FP of the liquid load. ST-0118
N a. 271.2 ft N b. 288.8 ft N c. 292.3 ft Y d. 307.2 ft 3324: How should cargo tank hatches be protected when the ullage opening is open and the tank NOT gas free?
N a. With gooseneck vents N b. With warning signs Y c. With flame screens N d. With pressure-vacuum relief valves 3384: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to load the cargo listed. There is already 4236 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 27.2 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-0125
Y a. KG 26.9 feet N b. KG 27.3 feet N c. KG 27.8 feet N d. KG 28.1 feet 3470: According to the regulations for lifeboat falls, which action must be taken with the falls no later than 5-year intervals?
N a. Proof tested N b. End-for-ended Y c. Renewed N d. Weight tested 3596: The light on a life jacket must be replaced __________.
N a. when the power source is replaced N b. each year after installation N c. every six months Y d. when it is no longer serviceable 3777: What is the weight of cement in P-tank #1 of the Deep Driller if the ullage is 3.4 feet?
N a. 11.5 long tons N b. 16.6 long tons Y c. 54.2 long tons N d. 78.2 long tons 3805: For the DEEP DRILLER, what are the longitudinal moments for a sounding of 15 feet in tank C3P?
N a. 1,055 foot-tons N b. 7,772 foot-tons N c. -21,391 foot-tons Y d. -25,669 foot-tons 3855: Which document will describe lifesaving equipment located aboard your vessel?
N a. Muster List ("Station Bill") Y b. Certificate of Inspection N c. Forecastle Card N d. Clearance Papers 3947: The midships house of your break bulk ship is constructed with an interior stair tower from the main deck to the bridge. Under what circumstances may the doors from each deck to the stair tower be kept open when underway?
N a. They can be kept open if the Muster List ("Station Bill") has personnel designated to close them in case of fire. Y b. They may be kept open if they can be automatically closed from the bridge. N c. They may be kept open if the ventilation or air conditioning system is shut down. N d. They are to be kept closed at all times. 4148: The action necessary to transfer the steering control from the wheelhouse to local control in order to use the steering gear room trick wheel, is to __________.
Y a. align the trick wheel to the rudder angle position N b. set the six-way control valve in the trick wheel position N c. open the power transfer switch before engaging the trick wheel N d. always place the rudder in the midship position to engage the trick wheel 4210: You are loading in a port subject to the summer load line mark and bound for a port subject to the winter load line mark. You will enter the winter zone after steaming four days. You will consume 35 tons of fuel, water, and stores per day. The hydrometer reading at the loading pier is 1.0083, and the average TPI is 65. What is the minimum freeboard required at the start of the voyage? (Get Table Data)
Y a. 74 inches N b. 78 inches N c. 80 inches N d. 86 inches 4346: The EPIRB on board your vessel is required to be tested __________.
N a. weekly Y b. monthly N c. quarterly N d. yearly 4537: What is the weight in long tons of 180 barrels of 15 pound per gallon drilling mud?
N a. 522.67 long tons Y b. 50.63 long tons N c. 34.84 long tons N d. 3.38 long tons 4781: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). While in field transit, the wind speeds are predicted to increase above 70 knots. What would be the change in KGL if the legs are lowered to the recommended value?
N a. 12.75 feet Y b. 13.65 feet N c. 59.30 feet N d. 60.50 feet 4784: If there's a fire aboard your vessel, you should FIRST __________.
Y a. sound the alarm N b. notify the Coast Guard N c. have passengers put on life preservers N d. cut off air supply to the fire 5561: What line receives the hardest service in the mooring system?
N a. Guy wire N b. Joining pendant N c. Wildcat leader Y d. Anchor pendant 5701: The vessel motion that can significantly affect mooring line tensions on a MODU is __________.
N a. roll N b. yaw Y c. surge N d. pitch 5855: A mat-type drilling unit tows more slowly than a jack-up unit due to __________.
Y a. the drag of the mat N b. its deeper draft N c. its tubular legs N d. the design of the bow 5893: The effect of ocean currents is usually more evident on a rig being towed than on a tug navigating independently because the __________.
Y a. speed of the tow is less N b. tow line catches the current N c. current causes yawing N d. current will offset the rig 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. 5901: With a rig in tow, there is immediate danger to the tug in the event of the __________.
Y a. tug losing power N b. tow line parting N c. bridle twisting N d. rig broaching 6177: Fires on a MODU must be reported to the Coast Guard if there is death, injury resulting in more than 72 hours incapacitation, or property damage in excess of __________.
N a. $ 5,000 N b. $10,000 Y c. $25,000 N d. $50,000 6663: A branch line valve of a fire extinguishing system on a MODU must be marked with the __________.
N a. maximum pressure allowed at that branch Y b. name of the space or spaces which it serves N c. date of the last maintenance inspection N d. pressure needed to maintain an effective stream at that point 6821: How long shall the Master or person in charge of a MODU maintaining an unofficial logbook retain this logbook on board?
N a. 6 months N b. 1 year N c. 5 years Y d. Until the next inspection for certification 7033: A person with diabetes has received a minor leg injured. The symptoms of the onset of a diabetic coma may include __________.
N a. reduced appetite and thirst N b. sneezing and coughing N c. only a low grade fever Y d. slurred speech and loss of coordination 7391: Personnel boarding a davit-launched liferaft from a MODU should be checked to assure they are not in possession of or wearing __________.
N a. oil stained shoes or clothing Y b. sharp objects that may puncture or damage the liferaft N c. matches or cigarette lighters N d. drugs or paraphernalia not approved by a medical doctor 7682: One major disadvantage of a low-speed diesel as compared to a steam main-propulsion system is __________.
N a. the extra weight required for the diesel reduction gearing Y b. a minimum speed for the engines that limits the minimum speed of the vessel N c. the higher fuel consumption per SHP N d. the low efficiency of the system when a controllable pitch propeller is used 7727: When flooding occurs in a damaged vessel, reserve buoyancy __________.
Y a. decreases N b. remains the same N c. increases N d. shifts to the low side 9491: The difference between the height of the metacenter and the height of the center of gravity is __________.
N a. KB N b. KG N c. KM Y d. GM 9523: When the height of the metacenter is the same as the height of the center of gravity, the upright equilibrium position is __________.
N a. stable Y b. neutral N c. unstable N d. negative