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27: The atmosphere in a tank is too lean if it is __________.
Y a. incapable of supporting combustion because the hydrocarbon content is below the LFL (Lower Flammable Limit) N b. capable of supporting combustion because the hydrocarbon content is above the UFL (Upper Flammable Limit) N c. capable of supporting a fire once started N d. not safe for ballasting 113: You hear air escaping from the liferaft just after it has inflated. You should __________.
N a. quickly hunt for the hole before the raft deflates N b. check the sea anchor line attachment for a tear if the seas are rough N c. check the painter line attachment for a tear caused by the initial opening Y d. not panic since the safety valves allow excess pressure to escape 239: Which statement about the free surface correction is TRUE?
N a. It is added to GM at light drafts and subtracted at deep drafts. N b. It is increased if the slack tank is not on the centerline. N c. It is decreased if the slack tank is below the KG of the vessel. Y d. The correction decreases as the draft increases due to loading dry cargo. 265: The term "discharge", as it applies to the pollution regulations, means __________.
N a. spilling N b. leaking N c. pumping Y d. All of the above 289: You are at the helm of a sailing vessel under sail on the starboard tack, close hauled, and you are instructed to "head up". You should __________.
N a. turn the wheel to port if you are steering with a wheel N b. push the tiller to starboard if you are steering with a tiller Y c. turn the rudder to starboard N d. All of the above are correct 336: Carbon dioxide cylinders which protect machinery spaces, paint lockers and tanks may be located within those spaces when the amount of carbon dioxide does not exceed __________.
N a. 150 lbs Y b. 300 lbs N c. 450 lbs N d. 600 lbs 372: 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-0005
N a. 189 tons N b. 174 tons Y c. 158 tons N d. No loading required 472: When the handle of an all-purpose nozzle is pulled all the way back, it will __________.
N a. produce high-velocity fog N b. produce low-velocity fog Y c. produce a straight stream N d. shut off the water 480: A tanker's mean draft is 32'-05". At this draft, the TPI is 178. The mean draft after loading 1200 tons will be __________.
Y a. 33'-00" N b. 33'-04" N c. 33'-08" N d. 33'-11" 580: Freeboard is measured from the upper edge of the __________.
N a. bulwark Y b. deck line N c. gunwale bar N d. sheer strake 593: The sea painter is secured in the lifeboat by __________.
Y a. a turn around a forward thwart with a toggle pin thru the eye N b. a knot around a thwart N c. an eye splice placed over one of the hooks of the releasing gear N d. All of the above 644: The difference between the forward and aft drafts is __________.
N a. list N b. heel Y c. trim N d. flotation 718: Painters fitted to life floats and buoyant apparatus with a capacity of 49 or less persons must __________.
N a. be of manila rope or equivalent, not less than two inches in circumference and not less than four fathoms long Y b. be 100 feet long and have a breaking strength of at least 1500 lbs. N c. be at least 100 feet long and have a breaking strength of 3,000 lbs. N d. be made of 90 feet of 3/8" nylon 719: A fire hose has a __________.
N a. male coupling at both ends N b. female coupling at both ends N c. female coupling at the nozzle end and a male coupling at the hydrant end Y d. male coupling at the nozzle end and a female coupling at the hydrant end 866: The number of rowing oars that must be carried in a motor-propelled open lifeboat on a cargo vessel is __________.
N a. determined by the Master N b. specified by the Coast Guard Y c. specified by the manufacturer N d. None 874: If you were being assisted by an icebreaker and he sent you the single letter "Q", he would be telling you __________.
N a. that he has his engines in reverse N b. that he is shortening the distance between vessels Y c. to shorten the distance between vessels N d. that his vessel is healthy 982: In continuous operation, the effective range of the 15 pound CO2 extinguisher is limited to __________.
N a. 2 to 4 feet Y b. 3 to 8 feet N c. 9 to 12 feet N d. 10 to 15 feet 1179: Storage batteries on "T-Boats" must be located __________.
N a. in sight of the main engine(s) Y b. in a tray lined with suitable material that resists damage from the electrolyte N c. in locked closets with restricted ventilation N d. near the bilge to lower the center of gravity and improve stability 1223: The survival craft carried aboard a commercial fishing vessel must safely accommodate __________.
Y a. all of the people aboard N b. the number of people required by the certificate of inspection N c. the entire crew N d. None of the above are correct. 1287: When possible, what should be the FIRST step in combating a fire on deck resulting from a cargo overflow or a leaking cargo line?
N a. Blanket the cargo spill with foam. N b. Prevent the spread of fire with a foam dam. N c. Apply CO2 on burning fuel at its source. Y d. Shut off the transfer of cargo. 1455: Which statement about AMVER reports is TRUE?
N a. The sailing plan may be sent in any reasonable time before departure, but not later than 12 hours after departure. N b. Distress messages should be sent to the AMVER center. N c. In the body of the sailing plan report, the letter G is used to indicate a great circle course. Y d. There are four different message reports in the AMVER system. 1492: You have abandoned ship. There are several rafts in the water. One of the FIRST things to do is __________.
N a. separate the rafts as much as possible to increase chances of detection N b. transfer all supplies to one raft N c. transfer all the injured to one raft Y d. secure the rafts together to keep them from drifting apart 1496: Your vessel has been holed in #1 hold and partially flooded. The hole is plugged against further flooding. In calculating the effect of the flooding on your transverse stability, you should use which method?
N a. Compartment standard method N b. Lost buoyancy method N c. Factor of subdivision method Y d. Added weight method 1496: Your vessel has been holed in #1 hold and partially flooded. The hole is plugged against further flooding. In calculating the effect of the flooding on your transverse stability, you should use which method?
N a. Compartment standard method N b. Lost buoyancy method N c. Factor of subdivision method Y d. Added weight method 1700: How often must the impulse-projected line throwing appliance be test fired?
N a. Monthly Y b. At the Master's discretion N c. Semiannually N d. Annually 1877: Which shipboard equipment will detect a signal from a SART?
N a. S-Band Radar N b. A DSC receiver Y c. X-Band Radar N d. The autoalarm 2142: What is meant by the term "overhaul" in firefighting?
N a. Slow down the spread of fire by cooling adjacent structures N b. Cover the fire with foam N c. Smother the fire with a blanket or similar object Y d. Break up solid objects to ensure that any deep seated fires are extinguished 2664: Gasoline fumes tend to __________.
Y a. settle near the bottom of the bilge N b. settle near the top of the bilge N c. settle evenly throughout all levels of the bilge by mixing with air N d. disperse to atmosphere 2918: Which statement is TRUE concerning the ventilation of engine and fuel tank compartments on uninspected towing vessels using fuel with a flash point of 100°F? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. There shall be at least 3 ventilator ducts open to the atmosphere. Y b. At least one exhaust duct shall extend from the open atmosphere to the lower portion of the bilge. N c. At least one intake duct shall extend from the open atmosphere to the lower portion of the bilge. N d. Only vessels using fuel with a flash point above 110°F need ventilate engine and fuel compartments. 2943: A virtual rise in the center of gravity of a MODU may be caused by __________.
N a. filling a partially filled tank Y b. using an on board crane to lift a freely swinging heavy object N c. emptying a partially filled tank N d. transferring pipe from the setback area to the pipe rack 3053: On an OSV, when may a work vest be substituted for a required life jacket?
N a. To replace a damaged life jacket N b. For use during fire drills N c. For use during boat drills Y d. At no time 3204: In accordance with SOLAS, the batteries that power interior lighting in inflatable liferafts can be made to last longer by __________.
N a. unscrewing the bulb during the daylight Y b. switching the light on only when necessary N c. taking no action as there is no way on saving power N d. taking no action as they shut off automatically in daylight 3234: The abandon ship signal is __________.
N a. a continuous ringing of general alarm bells for at least 10 seconds N b. a continuous ringing of the general alarm, and sounding of the ship's whistle Y c. more than 6 short blasts and 1 long blast of the ship's whistle and the same signal on the general alarm bells N d. a continuous sounding of the ship's whistle 3247: A semisubmersible with displacement of 19,700 long tons and KG of 50.96 feet loads 300 long tons of barite into P-tanks located 120 feet above the keel. What is the change in KG?
N a. 0.79 foot upward N b. 1.00 foot upward Y c. 1.04 feet upward N d. 1.83 feet upward 3453: Your rescue craft is broken down and rolling in heavy seas. You can reduce the possibility of capsizing by __________.
N a. shifting the rudder constantly N b. moving all personnel forward and low N c. moving all personnel aft Y d. rigging a sea anchor 3625: The DEEP DRILLER is on location during a storm. Windward anchor tensions begin to exceed the test tensions. To reduce tensions while minimizing offset over the well, you should __________.
N a. increase tension on the leeward chain N b. pay out more chain on the windward side Y c. reduce tension on the leeward chains N d. connect an emergency tow wire to the work boat 3705: While loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #5 (Survival), an estimated 250 long tons of snow and ice accumulates on the DEEP DRILLER at an estimated height of 127 feet. Assuming no corrective ballasting, what is the margin on maximum allowable KG?
N a. 1.55 feet N b. 1.23 feet Y c. 0.50 foot N d. -1.45 feet 3715: The necessity for administering artificial respiration may be recognized by the victim's __________.
N a. vomiting Y b. blue color and lack of breathing N c. irregular breathing N d. unconscious condition 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 3851: On the DEEP DRILLER, among the valves to open when transferring ballast from Tank 10P to Tank 1S using the #2 ballast pump is valve __________.
N a. 33 Starboard Y b. 36 Starboard N c. 33 Port N d. 36 Port 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 4058: When the owner or Master inspects his/her towing vessel before embarking on a voyage of more than 24 hours, he/she must check all terminal gear EXCEPT ___________ .
N a. the connection of the bridle and towing pendant N b. chafing gear Y c. quick release towing hook and control system, to see that it operates properly N d. the winch brake, if installed 4357: In using the Allowable Wind and Wave Charts for the COASTAL DRILLER, which of the three leg reactions is required?
N a. Minimum N b. Average Y c. Highest N d. Preloaded value 4515: A survival craft being used to pick up a person who has fallen overboard from a MODU should approach the person __________.
N a. at a high rate of speed N b. under oars Y c. against the wind N d. with the wind 4545: What is the VCG of the drill water in the COASTAL DRILLER's #1 Drill Water Tank, if the weight in the tank is 388.32 kips?
N a. 7.25 feet N b. 7.50 feet Y c. 7.75 feet N d. 8.00 feet 4636: What will be released by pulling on line number 5? (D012SA )
N a. Frapping line N b. Gripes Y c. Tricing pendant N d. Lifeboat 4771: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). If the entire contents of bulk tanks #2 and #3 are back-loaded to an offshore supply vessel, what would be the new draft?
N a. 11.04 feet N b. 10.88 feet Y c. 10.72 feet N d. 9.02 feet 4815: What is the maximum amount of variables that may be taken aboard the COASTAL DRILLER while loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #3 (drilling)?
N a. 1000 kips N b. 681 kips N c. 89 kips Y d. 0 kips 4833: To keep injured survivors warm in the water after abandoning a MODU, 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 seawater at intervals of fifteen minutes 5274: The type davits shown are __________. (D008SA )
N a. round-bar davits N b. radial davits Y c. gravity davits N d. quadrantal davits 5477: Standards for fabrication and testing of chain on mobile offshore drilling units are provided by the __________.
N a. Department of the Interior N b. U.S. Coast Guard N c. Minerals Management Service Y d. American Petroleum Institute 6241: The objective of shoring the damaged area of a MODU is to __________.
N a. force the warped, bulged, or deformed sections back into place Y b. support and hold the area in the damaged position N c. withstand subsequent additional damage N d. make a watertight seal at the damaged area 7587: The geometric center of the underwater volume is known as the __________.
N a. center of flotation N b. tipping center N c. center of gravity Y d. center of buoyancy 7623: The weight of the liquid displaced by a vessel floating in sea water is equal to the __________.
N a. weight required to sink the vessel Y b. total weight of the vessel N c. displaced volume N d. reserve buoyancy 8117: While in transit, the DEEP DRILLER suffers flooding in the port pump room. Both port bilge pumps are inadequate to dewater the pump room. You may supplement the bilge pumps by using the __________.
N a. starboard ballast pump N b. port saltwater service pump Y c. port drill water pump N d. starboard ballast pump and crossover system 8195: The COASTAL DRILLER, while in transit, expects the winds to increase to 75 knots. In order to meet the stability and leg strength requirements, the tip-of-can (TOC) position should be at __________.
N a. 0.00 feet (flush with bottom of hull) N b. 1.20 feet N c. 12.38 feet Y d. 60.50 feet 8303: On a MODU, if there is a probability of encountering H2S during the drilling of a well, air movers (bug blowers) should be installed to dilute concentration of H2S at the __________.
N a. pipe rack N b. crown block Y c. shale shaker N d. All of the above 8585: A MODU must have on board a first-aid kit that is approved by the __________.
N a. Minerals Management Service N b. Occupational Safety and Health Administration Y c. Mine Safety and Health Administration N d. American Bureau of Shipping 8905: When it is necessary to remove a victim from a life threatening situation, the person giving first aid must __________.
N a. pull the victim by the feet Y b. avoid subjecting the victim to any unnecessary disturbance N c. carry the victim to a location where injuries can be assessed N d. place the victim on a stretcher before attempting removal 9605: The COASTAL DRILLER, in transit with winds less than 70 knots, has a draft of 10 feet 8 inches. The VM are 541,257 ft-kips, FSML are 32,000 ft-kips, and FSMT are 24,000 ft-kips. The margin on the maximum allowable KG is __________.
N a. -2.3 feet N b. 0.0 feet Y c. 23.7 feet N d. 26.0 feet