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46: The required number and type of hand portable fire extinguishers to be carried in the vicinity of the radio room exit for a tank vessel on an international voyage is one __________.
N a. B-I N b. B-II N c. C-I Y d. C-II 63: You have abandoned ship and are in an inflatable raft that has just inflated. You hear a continuous hissing coming from a fitting in a buoyancy tube. What is the cause of this?
N a. The saltwater is activating the batteries of the marker lights on the canopy. N b. The inflation pump is in automatic operation to keep the tubes fully inflated. N c. A deflation plug is partially open allowing the escape of CO2. Y d. Excess inflation pressure is bleeding off and should soon stop. 176: On tank vessels, fully charged fire extinguishers are considered semi-portable when they have a gross weight of more than __________.
Y a. 55 pounds N b. 75 pounds N c. 95 pounds N d. 125 pounds 198: A person suffering from possible broken bones and internal injuries should __________.
N a. be assisted in walking around N b. be examined then walked to a bunk Y c. not be moved but made comfortable until medical assistance arrives N d. not be allowed to lie down where injured but moved to a chair or bunk 252: What, when removed, will result in the extinguishment of a fire?
N a. Nitrogen N b. Sodium Y c. Oxygen N d. Carbon dioxide 412: To get low-velocity fog from an all-purpose nozzle, you would __________.
N a. attach the bronze nozzle tip to the fog outlet of the nozzle Y b. attach an applicator to the nozzle in place of the bronze nozzle tip N c. attach an applicator to the solid stream outlet on the nozzle N d. simply move the handle to the vertical position on the nozzle 628: The most likely location for a liquid cargo fire to occur on a tanker would be __________.
N a. in the midships house N b. at the main deck manifold N c. at the vent header Y d. in the pumproom 923: You are at sea on a vessel whose beam is 60 feet and full period of roll is 20 seconds. What is the estimated metacentric height of the vessel?
N a. 1.3 ft N b. 1.5 ft Y c. 1.7 ft N d. 1.9 ft 931: The major cause of shock in burn victims is the __________.
N a. high level of pain N b. emotional stress N c. increase in body temperature and pulse rate Y d. massive loss of fluid through the burned area 1040: General requirements for a vessel's radiotelephone station log are that __________.
N a. logs must be kept in an orderly manner N b. erasures are not allowed N c. it must identify the vessel's name and official number Y d. All of the above 1062: Weight is considered during the periodic required inspection and servicing of __________.
Y a. CO2 (carbon dioxide) fire extinguishers N b. foam fire extinguishers N c. water (stored pressure) fire extinguishers N d. All of the above 1096: What is the minimum number of ring life buoys required on board a 275-foot cargo vessel engaged in coastwise trade, under the alternatives for cargo vessels in a specified service?
Y a. 6 N b. 8 N c. 12 N d. 14 1188: The most effective way to apply a foam stream if the fire is on deck or is a running fire, is to direct the stream __________.
N a. onto the surface of the burning liquid Y b. ahead of the burning liquid and bounce it on the fire N c. at the base of the burning liquid in a sweeping motion N d. just above the surface of the burning liquid 1214: An inflatable liferaft should be lifted back aboard the ship by using __________.
N a. the single hook at the top of the raft N b. two lines passed under the raft Y c. the towing bridle N d. All of the above 1251: The proper stimulant for an unconscious person is __________.
N a. tea N b. coffee N c. whiskey and water Y d. ammonia inhalant 1304: The painter of an inflatable liferaft should be __________.
N a. free running on the deck N b. faked out next to the case Y c. secured to a permanent object on deck N d. stowed near the raft 1635: Which firefighting method is an example of an indirect attack on a fire?
N a. Bouncing a straight stream of water off the overhead to create spray effect N b. Spraying foam on a bulkhead and letting it flow down and over a pool of burning oil Y c. Flooding a paint locker with CO2 and sealing the compartment N d. Cooling adjacent bulkheads with water to prevent the spread of the fire by conduction 1649: The sails are properly set and trimmed. As a vessel heads up from a beam reach to close hauled the __________.
N a. true wind velocity increases N b. heeling moment decreases N c. side slip decreases Y d. jib sheet must be hardened up 1925: A construction portfolio prepared for each new offshore drilling unit must be approved by the __________.
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. National Cargo Bureau Y c. U.S. Coast Guard N d. Minerals Management Service 2037: Which system is most likely to be subject to fading or static interference?
Y a. HF SITOR N b. INMARSAT N c. Digital Selective Calling on channel 70 N d. VHF ARQ 2062: You are running before the wind in a fresh breeze. The boom may be prevented from accidentally jibing by using a(n) __________.
N a. buntline N b. clewline N c. outhaul Y d. preventer 2071: The generators on your rig have shut down, leaving you without navigation lights. Which emergency signal would you transmit over the VHF radio to alert vessels in the area of your predicament?
N a. Mayday, Mayday, Mayday N b. Pan, Pan, Pan Y c. Security, Security, Security N d. Lights out, Lights out, Lights out 2393: An integral part of a blowout preventer that serves as the closing element on an open hole, and whose ends do not fit around the drill pipe but seal against each other and shut off the space below completely is the __________.
N a. shear ram Y b. blind ram N c. pipe ram N d. annular ram 2433: The pipe and special fittings used on floating offshore drilling rigs to establish a connection between the top of the wellbore, which is on the ocean floor, and the drilling equipment, located above the surface of the water, is called a __________.
Y a. marine riser pipe N b. marine casing N c. guide pipe N d. guide base casing 2468: What is NOT classified as a flammable liquid?
N a. Methyl alcohol N b. Heptane Y c. Mineral spirits N d. iso-Hexane 2473: In very deep water drilling, it becomes necessary to reduce tension caused by the weight of the riser joints. This is accomplished by using a(n) __________.
N a. aluminum riser N b. tapered riser Y c. buoyant riser N d. intermediate tensioner 2508: What is the TLV of cyclohexanol?
N a. 20 ppm N b. 30 ppm N c. 40 ppm Y d. 50 ppm 2580: If your JP-5 barge has operated in saltwater for less than 1 month in the 12 month period since it was last dry-docked, when is it required to be hauled out again?
Y a. 60 months since last dry-docking N b. 36 months since last dry-docking N c. 24 months since last dry-docking N d. 12 months since last dry-docking 2630: According to the Chemical Data Guide, what is NOT a recommended extinguishing agent for an ethylene cyanohydrin fire?
N a. Alcohol foam N b. CO2 N c. Dry chemical Y d. Water fog 2733: Buoyancy associated with empty or partly empty ballast tanks in the mat of a mat supported jack-up MODU during jacking operations can cause __________.
Y a. capsizing N b. delays N c. progressive flooding N d. negative buoyancy 2744: Radar reflectors are required for __________.
N a. all fishing vessels over 39 feet in length N b. sail-propelled fishing vessels N c. all fishing vessels of less than 200 GT Y d. wooden hull fishing vessels with a poor radar echo 2806: A vessel heading NW is on a course of __________.
N a. 274.5° N b. 292.5° Y c. 315.0° N d. 337.5° 2851: Kevlar sails, when not in use, may be damaged if __________.
N a. left in the sunlight N b. stowed wet Y c. folded frequently N d. washed with soap and water 2882: Whenever an inspected vessel is dry-docked for major repairs, the person in charge of the vessel, the owner or the agent should report this to the __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
Y a. Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection N b. National Cargo Bureau, Inc. N c. American Boat and Yacht Council, Inc. N d. All of the above 2969: All inlet and discharge fittings below the waterline shall have __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. cast-iron shut-off valves N b. a wooden plug with a 36 inch lanyard Y c. an efficient and accessible means of closing N d. a blank-off flange of similar material 3037: An immersion suit should be equipped with a/an __________.
N a. air bottle for breathing N b. whistle and hand held flare Y c. whistle, strobe light and reflective tape N d. whistle, hand held flare and sea dye marker 3115: For a MODU with transverse inclination, an increase in GMT causes __________.
N a. list to stabilize at an angle of loll Y b. list to decrease N c. trim to decrease N d. list to increase 3182: What is the minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on board a 45-foot motorboat having a fixed fire system on board? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. 1 B-I Y b. 2 B-I N c. 3 B-I N d. 4 B-I 3281: Preparing to move on a location, you find that you must remove 450 tons of drill water, with a VCG of 8 feet, to enable you to meet the draft limitations. You started with a displacement of 17,000 tons and a KG of 69 feet. What is the KG after pumping out the drill water?
N a. 49.13 feet N b. 59.13 feet N c. 69.13 feet Y d. 70.66 feet 3609: General arrangement plans shall be permanently exhibited on all passenger vessels of at least __________.
N a. 200 GT and over N b. 500 GT and over Y c. 1000 GT and over N d. 1500 GT and over 3905: On the DEEP DRILLER, when using the starboard #2 ballast pump to provide water to the main deck from the sea, it is necessary to open valves __________.
Y a. 37, 35, 36, 45 N b. 37, 36, 46, 47 N c. 38, 47 N d. 38, 47, 45, 46 3966: In the illustration shown, the righting strap is shown as item number __________. (D014SA )
N a. 8 N b. 9 N c. 12 Y d. 16 3967: The sounding in tank 1P of the DEEP DRILLER is 7.58 feet. It is decided to fill tank 1P by flooding through the sea chest. What are the vertical moments for the added ballast?
N a. 6,899 ft-long tons N b. 6,149 ft-long tons Y c. 5,908 ft-long tons N d. 2,615 ft-long tons 4189: You are loading in the winter in Albany, N.Y., for a voyage to a port governed by the tropical load line mark. Which of the following statements is TRUE? (Hydrometer reading in Albany is 1.000)
N a. You may not exceed the winter load line mark when you finish loading except for the burnout to sea. Y b. The freshwater allowance and burnout to sea may be subtracted from the required freeboard in Albany. N c. You may calculate the burnout necessary to reach the tropical zone and load extra cargo to compensate. N d. You may load to the winter mark less the fresh water allowance if you will be at the tropical mark upon arrival in the tropical zone. 4535: The sounding level of 17 lb. per gallon mud in mud pit 2S of the COASTAL DRILLER is 7.75 feet. What are the transverse moments for this mud?
N a. 896 ft-kips N b. 913 ft-kips Y c. 1139 ft-kips N d. 1161 ft-kips 4631: On the COASTAL DRILLER, in case the bilge discharge is oily, the bilge water should be discharged through the __________.
N a. overboard discharge N b. dump valves Y c. skimmer tank N d. sump valves 4763: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). If the entire contents of the port pipe rack are back-loaded to an offshore supply vessel, how much drill water would have to be transferred between tanks 6 and 7 to level the vessel in list?
N a. 47.2 kips tank #7 to tank #6 N b. 23.6 kips tank #7 to tank #6 Y c. 23.6 kips tank #6 to tank #7 N d. 47.2 kips tank #6 to tank #7 5091: Obstruction lights on mobile offshore drilling units on the waters of the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf must be displayed __________.
N a. at all times Y b. between sunset and sunrise N c. whenever visibility is restricted N d. whenever vessels approach within one-half mile 5135: In the illustration, symbol 2 represents __________. (D041DG )
N a. displacement N b. beam limit N c. bilge level Y d. baseline 5407: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #2 (Preload). What would be the LCG if the preload is dumped and the cantilever and drill floor are skidded aft, placing the rotary 34 feet aft of the transom?
N a. 114.06 feet AFO N b. 119.44 feet AFO N c. 123.75 feet AFO Y d. 125.91 feet AFO 5914: On a vessel of 6500 tons displacement, a tank 35 ft. long, 25 ft. wide, and 8 ft. deep is half filled with liquid cargo (S.G. 1.053) while the vessel is floating in saltwater (S.G. 1.026). What is the free surface constant for this tank?
N a. 1152 Y b. 1336 N c. 1371 N d. 16,036 6233: When shoring a damaged bulkhead on a MODU, effort should be taken to spread the pressure over the __________.
Y a. maximum possible area N b. minimum possible area N c. nearest watertight door N d. nearest longitudinal girder 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 6737: Each EPIRB required on a MODU shall be tested using the integrated test circuit and output indicator every __________.
N a. week N b. two weeks Y c. month N d. two months 6827: What must be entered in the unofficial logbook by the Master or person in charge of a mobile offshore drilling unit after conducting a fire drill?
Y a. The condition of all fire fighting equipment, watertight door mechanisms, and valves used during each drill N b. The location of the unit at the time each drill is conducted N c. The name of each crew member who participated in the drill and their responsibilities N d. All of the above 7037: Epilepsy is a chronic nervous disorder characterized by __________.
N a. severe nausea and cramps Y b. muscular convulsions with partial or complete loss of consciousness N c. sudden thirst and craving for candy N d. severe agitation and desire to get out of closed spaces 7337: If you log a distress message, it must include the __________.
N a. sea state N b. names of witnesses Y c. time of its occurrence N d. wind direction and velocity 8385: What condition will result in the automatic shutdown of a diesel engine?
N a. High jacket water pressure N b. High lube oil pressure Y c. Low lube oil pressure N d. Excessive turbo charger speed 8712: Jettisoning weight from topside __________.
N a. returns the vessel to an even keel N b. reduces free surface effect Y c. lowers the center of gravity N d. raises the center of buoyancy 8994: Two types of anchor shackles which are currently available are __________.
N a. U-Type and posilok shackles N b. C-Type and wedge shackles Y c. D-Type and bow shackles N d. wedge and kenter shackles