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126: Which portable fire extinguisher is classified as a type B-III extinguisher?
N a. 12 gallon soda acid N b. 20 gallon foam N c. 30 pound carbon dioxide Y d. 20 pound dry chemical 143: 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 191: Where will you find the requirements for the lights that must be displayed on a mobile offshore drilling unit that is being towed?
N a. Notice to Mariners Y b. COLREGS N c. Coast Pilot N d. Light List 196: The term "gross tonnage" refers to __________.
N a. the weight of the vessel measured in long tons N b. the weight of a vessel with all tanks full N c. the weight of a grossly overloaded vessel Y d. the vessel's approximate volume including all enclosed spaces less certain exempt spaces 305: It is generally NOT allowed to clean up an oil spill by using __________.
N a. a boom N b. suction equipment Y c. chemical agents N d. skimmers 544: In radiotelephone communications, the prefix PAN-PAN indicates that __________.
N a. a ship is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance Y b. a calling station has an urgent message about the safety of a person N c. the message following the prefix will be about the safety of navigation N d. the message following is a meteorological warning 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 648: Ring life buoys used aboard a small passenger vessels on oceans or coastwise routes are required to be what color?
N a. White N b. White or international orange Y c. Orange N d. Any highly visible color easily seen from the air 742: An advantage of an ABC dry chemical over a carbon dioxide extinguisher is __________.
N a. lack of toxicity Y b. the multipurpose extinguishing ability N c. burn-back protection N d. cooling ability 793: Which of the following represents the maximum percent of oxygen, by volume, required to be achieved by a ship's inert gas system, prior to the commencement of crude oil tank washing?
N a. 6% Y b. 8% N c. 10% N d. 12% 832: Which statement is TRUE concerning the use of a dry chemical extinguisher?
Y a. You should direct the stream at the base of the fire. N b. You should direct the stream directly into the fire. N c. You should direct the stream at a vertical bulkhead and allow it to flow over the fire. N d. All of the above 1064: By day, the horizontal motion of a white flag, or arms extended horizontally, by a person on the beach indicates __________.
N a. "Haul away" N b. "Tail block is made fast" Y c. "Negative" N d. "Affirmative" 1121: In shown, number 1 operates the __________. (D011SA )
N a. releasing gear N b. McCluny hook N c. sea painter Y d. Fleming gear 1306: Water pockets on the underside of an inflatable liferaft are for __________.
N a. catching rain water Y b. stability N c. easy drainage N d. maneuverability 1391: Halon extinguishes fire primarily by __________.
N a. cooling N b. smothering N c. shielding of radiant heat Y d. breaking the chain reaction 1669: You have abandoned ship and after two days in a liferaft you can see an aircraft near the horizon apparently carrying out a search pattern. You should __________.
N a. switch the EPIRB to the homing signal mode N b. use the voice transmission capability of the EPIRB to guide the aircraft to your raft N c. turn on the strobe light on the top of the EPIRB Y d. use visual distress signals in conjunction with the EPIRB 1740: Tank vessel inerting refers to __________.
N a. the introduction of inert gas into a tank with the object of reducing the oxygen content to below 8% by volume N b. the introduction of inert gas into a gas free tank for the purpose of reducing the oxygen content to below 8% by volume N c. the introduction of inert gas into a cargo tank during cargo discharge to replace the volume of discharged cargo Y d. All of the above 1966: A sailing vessel with the wind coming from 090° relative would be __________.
N a. close hauled on the starboard tack Y b. reaching on the starboard tack N c. on a broad reach on the starboard tack N d. close hauled on the port tack 1984: You have 550 tons of below deck tonnage including liquid mud. Your existing deck cargo is 120 tons with a VCG above the deck of 2.6 feet. What is the maximum additional deck cargo tonnage you are permitted to load? (See illustration D036DG, stability letter for M.V. Hudson) (D036DG )
N a. 20 tons N b. 60 tons Y c. 120 tons N d. 240 tons 2131: When a person is in shock, their skin will be __________.
N a. warm and dry N b. warm and damp N c. cold and dry Y d. cold and damp 2170: You have approximately 60 tons of fish on deck. What will be the shift in the center of gravity after you shift the fish to the fish hold, a vertical distance of 8 feet? (total displacement is 960 tons)
N a. 0.6 foot Y b. 0.5 foot N c. 0.4 foot N d. 0.3 foot 2260: You are making a heavy lift with the jumbo boom. Your vessel displaces 18,000 T. The 50-ton weight is on the pier, and its center is 75 feet to starboard of the centerline. The head of the boom is 112 feet above the base line, and the center of gravity of the lift when stowed on deck will be 56 feet above the base line. As the jumbo boom takes the strain, the ship lists 3.5°. What is the GM when the cargo is stowed?
N a. 3.19 feet N b. 3.24 feet N c. 3.40 feet Y d. 3.56 feet 2266: Which fire extinguishing agent can NOT be used on an ethylenediamine?
Y a. Water foam N b. Dry chemical powder N c. Water fog N d. Alcohol foam 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 2506: Grade E combustible liquids are those having flash points of __________.
N a. 80°F or less N b. greater than 80°F and less than 115°F N c. greater than 115°F and less than 150°F Y d. 150°F or greater 2527: 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-0070
N a. 1171.5 tons N b. 1311.0 tons Y c. 1503.0 tons N d. 1710.5 tons 2642: When properly set and drawing, a fore-and-aft sail has a cross-section that __________.
N a. is a uniform curve Y b. is a curve with more curve at the luff N c. is a curve with more curve at the leach N d. approximates a straight line 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 2701: Compared to internal structural plating, the exterior hull plating on a MODU is usually __________.
Y a. stronger N b. thinner N c. more corrosion resistant N d. a lower grade steel 2718: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 22'-04", AFT 22'-10"; and the KG is 18.4 feet. Use the selected stability curves in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the righting arm at 30° inclination.
N a. 1.6 feet N b. 2.9 feet N c. 3.8 feet Y d. 4.6 feet 2845: 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-0084
N a. FWD 27'-01", AFT 25'-08" N b. FWD 29'-09", AFT 25'-09" N c. FWD 25'-09", AFT 30'-05" Y d. FWD 25'-06", AFT 30'-00" 3093: You are preparing to load fuel oil on a vessel of 150 gross tons constructed after June 30, 1974. Before loading, you must check that the fuel oil tank vents __________.
N a. are not obstructed by on-deck cargo N b. have a fire extinguisher within the immediate area Y c. have containment capacity for at least 5 gallons N d. are opened and the flame screen replaced 3157: The DEEP DRILLER, while loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), suffers damage to the starboard center column below the waterline. Among the tanks from which you should pump is tank __________.
N a. C1S Y b. 9S N c. 9P N d. 2P 3161: The wooden plug fitted tightly in the vent of a damaged tank may prevent the tank from __________.
Y a. filling completely N b. developing free surfaces N c. developing free surface moments N d. collapsing 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 3292: Upon completion of fueling a gasoline driven vessel it is necessary to __________.
N a. keep ports, doors, windows, and hatches closed N b. start engines immediately Y c. ventilate before starting engine N d. None of the above 3364: 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-0124
N a. 444 tons N b. 644 tons N c. 1044 tons Y d. 1263 tons 3411: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid loading shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the KG of the liquid load. ST-0127
Y a. 7.9 feet N b. 7.3 feet N c. 6.4 feet N d. 4.3 feet 3520: How should the number "5" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
N a. FIVE-ER N b. NEW-MARL-FIVE N c. NUM-ERL-FIVE Y d. PAN-TAH-FIVE 3539: Using the Guidance Manual for Loading the M.V. Grand Haven, determine the amount of ballast required in tank No. 5 (P & S) to maintain drafts of 17'-00" forward and 22'-06" aft for a vessel loaded with grain which has a test weight of 33 lbs.
N a. 1010 tons each N b. 1025 tons each N c. 1050 tons each Y d. 1070 tons each 3558: Limit switches are located on the survival craft winch systems for OSVs to __________.
Y a. stop the winch just before the survival craft reaches final stowage position N b. limit the amount of cable on the drum N c. limit the ascent rate N d. stop the winch in case the craft's weight exceeds the load lift limit 3579: Using the Guidance Manual for Loading the M.V. Grand Haven, determine the amount of ballast required in tank No. 3 (P & S) to maintain drafts of 17'-00" forward and 22'-06" aft for a vessel loaded with grain which has a test weight of 34 lbs.
N a. 1150 tons each N b. 1180 tons each Y c. 1220 tons each N d. 1250 tons each 3668: 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-0146
N a. 920 tons N b. 1120 tons N c. 1245 tons Y d. 1545 tons 3949: When should you first have any food or water after boarding a lifeboat or liferaft?
N a. After 12 hours Y b. After 24 hours N c. Within 48 hours N d. Some food and water should be consumed immediately and then not until 48 hours later 3990: What is a FALSE statement concerning the line throwing appliance on a vessel?
N a. A drill on its use must be held once every three months. N b. The actual firing is at the discretion of the Master. Y c. The auxiliary line must be of a light color. N d. The auxiliary line must be at least 1500 feet long. 4223: On the COASTAL DRILLER, the maximum aft extension of the cantilever places the rotary __________.
N a. 68.33 feet aft of the transom Y b. 40.00 feet aft of the transom N c. 38.33 feet aft of the transom N d. 28.33 feet aft of the transom 4362: The free surface effects of a partially full tank in a vessel increase with the __________.
Y a. surface area of the fluid in the tank N b. displacement volume of the vessel N c. draft of the vessel N d. height of the tank above the keel 4681: The COASTAL DRILLER is in transit loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). What would be the new KGT if, during the move, 170.9 kips of fuel oil is consumed from Diesel Oil Tanks #13 and #14?
N a. 48.98 feet N b. 50.08 feet Y c. 50.70 feet N d. 51.21 feet 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 5122: You are scheduled to load 3700 tons of cargo, 45 tons of crew effects and stores and 427 tons of fuel. Use the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the vessel's mean draft in fresh water.
N a. 17'-01" N b. 17'-00" Y c. 17'-10" N d. 18'-00" 5274: The type davits shown are __________. (D008SA )
N a. round-bar davits N b. radial davits Y c. gravity davits N d. quadrantal davits 5417: The COASTAL DRILLER, loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #3 (Drilling), discharges the bulk in Bulk Tanks 1 and 2. What is the new LCG?
Y a. 124.97 feet AFO N b. 125.09 feet AFO N c. 127.70 feet AFO N d. 130.42 feet AFO 5507: The American Petroleum Institute recommends magnetic particle inspection for __________.
N a. anchor chain N b. wire rope Y c. connecting links N d. pendant wires 6594: How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 175-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 2500 brake horsepower?
N a. 2 Y b. 3 N c. 4 N d. 5 7405: VHF Channel 6 is used exclusively for what kind of communications?
N a. Radio checks and time checks Y b. Inter-vessel safety and search and rescue N c. Working with helicopters N d. Radio direction finding 8435: A MODU which is required to carry an Oil Record Book must log in the book __________.
Y a. discharge of ballast or cleaning water from fuel tanks N b. sounding levels of all fuel tanks on a daily basis N c. the grade and specific gravity of all fuel oil carried N d. fuel consumption rates on a weekly basis 8483: A jack-up 180 feet in length with the LCF at 120 feet AFO has a true mean draft (draft at LCF) of 10 feet. If the trim is 3 feet by the stern, what is the draft at the stern?
N a. 8.0 feet N b. 9.0 feet Y c. 11.0 feet N d. 12.0 feet 8625: What is the new location of the transverse center of gravity if 200 short tons are discharged from 10 feet to port of the centerline on a MODU with TCG 0.7 foot starboard of the centerline, and the displacement is 9,000 short tons?
Y a. 0.94 foot starboard of centerline N b. 0.90 foot starboard of centerline N c. 0.47 foot port of centerline N d. 0.23 foot port of centerline 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 9702: Which of the following is/are NOT required on Ro-Ro vessels, regarding spaces that are "specially suitable for vehicles"?
N a. The spaces shall be fitted with an approved fire or smoke detecting system. Y b. The spaces shall have designated smoking areas. N c. The spaces shall be fitted with an approved fixed fire extinguishing system. N d. All of the above