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26: The galley on your cargo vessel has an area of 2,500 square feet. What would fulfill the minimum requirements for fire protection?
N a. One B-I extinguisher Y b. One B-II extinguisher N c. One B-II and one C-II extinguisher N d. One B-V extinguisher 188: The preferred method of controlling external bleeding is by __________.
Y a. direct pressure on the wound N b. elevating the wounded area N c. pressure on a pressure point N d. a tourniquet above the wound 529: You are ordering ship's stores. Which statement is TRUE?
Y a. Up to five gallons of a flammable liquid may be stowed in the engine room. N b. All stores of line, rags, linens and other similar type stores must be certified by UL as being fire retardant. N c. Cylinders containing compressed gasses must be constructed and tested in accordance with the Bureau of Standards. N d. All distress flares when received must be stored in the portable magazine chest. 639: A fire hose with a nozzle attached must be connected to each hydrant except when exposed to heavy weather or when the __________.
Y a. fire hose might be damaged by cargo operations N b. vessel is in port N c. fire-main system is not charged N d. fire pumps are used for purposes other than supplying water to the fire main 690: Those ship's tanks that are particularly important for trimming the ship are the __________.
N a. domestics N b. settlers N c. deeps Y d. peaks 1086: Required lifesaving equipment on existing vessels may be continued in use on the vessel if __________.
N a. kept on board no more than 2 years N b. inspected and serviced every 6 months N c. destroyed if more than 5 years old Y d. maintained in good and serviceable condition 1268: Where must the draft marks be placed on a small passenger vessel?
N a. On each side of the stem N b. Near the stern post or rudder post N c. At each end of the vessel Y d. All of the above 1288: Which extinguishing agent is the best for use on electrical fires?
N a. Foam Y b. CO2 N c. Dry chemical N d. Water fog 1448: After making the required notification that a large oil spill into the water has occurred, the FIRST action should be to __________.
N a. apply straw or sawdust on the oil Y b. contain the spread of the oil N c. throw grains of sand into the oil N d. have the vessel move out of the spill area 1803: On offshore drilling units when two means of escape are provided from a space above the main deck, one means of escape must be required for rapid escape to __________.
Y a. a weather deck N b. the main deck N c. the control house N d. the escape capsules 1813: On offshore drilling units all sleeping areas, mess areas, recreational and hospital areas that are adjacent to or immediately above a storage area or machinery space, paint locker, washroom, or toilet space must be made __________.
N a. watertight N b. weathertight Y c. odorproof N d. soundproof 1838: When a sail is reefed, the sail area is _______ .
Y a. reduced N b. increased N c. widened N d. unchanged 1867: Under the Pollution Regulations, when you dump garbage in to the sea you must __________.
N a. notify the U.S. Coast Guard N b. make an entry in the Official Logbook Y c. keep a record for two years N d. No action is required if you are more than 25 miles from land and no plastic materials are dumped. 1912: Your vessel displaces 640 tons. The existing deck cargo has center of gravity of 2.3 feet above the deck and weighs 18 tons. If you load 12 tons of ground tackle with an estimated center of gravity of 21 inches above the deck, what is the final height of the CG of the deck cargo?
N a. 1.75 feet N b. 1.94 feet Y c. 2.08 feet N d. 2.26 feet 1922: BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND A sailing vessel shall not impede the safe passage of a __________.
Y a. power-driven vessel following a traffic lane N b. pilot vessel enroute to a pilot station N c. law enforcement vessel N d. All 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 2214: Which statement concerning maintenance requirements is FALSE?
N a. Compulsory vessels sailing in Sea Areas A1 and A2 must provide any one of the three maintenance options which are duplication of equipment, shore based or at-sea maintenance capability. N b. Compulsory vessels sailing in Areas A3 and A4 must provide any two of the three maintenance options which are duplication of equipment, shore based or at-sea maintenance capability. Y c. If shore-based maintenance is used, maintenance services do not have to be completed or performance verified unless the vessel will be sailing to a non-US port. N d. Equipment warranties do not satisfy GMDSS maintenance requirements. 2233: You are underway when a fire breaks out in the forward part of your vessel. If possible, you should __________.
N a. call for assistance N b. abandon ship to windward N c. keep going at half speed Y d. put the vessel's stern into the wind 2460: During transfer operations, a quantity of propylamine spills on deck. According to the Chemical Data Guide, the correct procedure would be to __________.
N a. immediately flush the spill with large quantities of fresh water N b. cover the contaminated surface with soda-ash-soaked lime solution Y c. add sodium bisulfate on the contaminated surface and spray it down with water N d. move to a position upwind of the spill and allow the product to boil off 2505: The helicopter deck of a MODU must be marked with the units identification, appropriate aiming circles, and a continuous line on the perimeter which is __________.
N a. 8 inches wide Y b. 16 inches wide N c. 24 inches wide N d. 32 inches wide 2518: 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-0067
N a. 4.0 feet N b. 5.6 feet Y c. 6.0 feet N d. 6.8 feet 2588: Which extinguishing agent is recommended in the Chemical Data Guide for use on a carbon disulfide fire?
N a. Alcohol foam Y b. Dry chemical N c. Chemical foam N d. Water fog 2595: How can vessel personnel detect the operation of a SART in its vicinity?
Y a. A unique radar signal consisting of a blip code radiating outward from a SART's position along its line of bearing N b. A unique two tone "warbling" signal heard on VHF-FM Ch-70 N c. A unique two tone alarm signal heard upon the automatic unmuting of the 2182 kHz radiotelephone automatic watch receiver N d. The SART signal appears as a target which comes and goes; the effect of heavy swells on the SART 2646: How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 175-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 3200 brake horsepower?
N a. 2 N b. 3 Y c. 4 N d. 5 2663: Lighter longitudinal stiffening frames on the MODU side plating are called __________.
Y a. stringers N b. side frames N c. side stiffeners N d. intercostals 2863: You are berthed at a cargo facility where you have just completed discharging a dangerous cargo from your barge. You must complete topside repairs on the barge involving hot work before sailing. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. You can make repairs with permission of the facility owner since you are empty and the cargo is on the facility. N b. The repair area must be inspected by a marine surveyor to ensure that it can be done safely. N c. Hot work repairs at such a facility are prohibited. Y d. The Captain of the Port may give specific approval to make hot work repairs. 2876: The minimum number of portable B-II fire extinguishers required in the machinery space of a 199 GT motor towing vessel of 8000 B.H.P. is __________. (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. 3 Y b. 6 N c. 8 N d. 9 2920: You have loaded a deck cargo, and the vessel has assumed an 8° list due to negative GM. Your salt water drafts are: FWD 16'-02", AFT 16'-06". If you then load 1200 tons of cargo in the lower holds (VCG 12 feet) and take on 624 tons of bunkers (VCG 2.5 feet), what is the final GM? (Use the reference material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
Y a. 2.0 feet N b. 2.6 feet N c. 3.0 feet N d. 3.4 feet 3057: Each buoyant work vest on an OSV must be __________.
Y a. Coast Guard Approved N b. marked with the name of the unit N c. equipped with a waterlight N d. All of the above 3060: A vessel's drafts are: FWD 19'-00", AFT 17'-02". How much more cargo can be loaded to have the vessel down to the freeboard draft? (Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 5928 tons N b. 6016 tons Y c. 6149 tons N d. 6242 tons 3116: According the Lifesaving regulations in Subchapter W, fire and abandon ship drills must be held within 24 hours of leaving port if the percentage of the crew that has not participated in drills aboard that particular vessel in the prior month exceeds __________.
N a. 5% N b. 10% Y c. 25% N d. 40% 3232: Which statement is TRUE concerning work vests aboard a vessel? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. They may be worn during drills. N b. They may be substituted for up to 10% of the required lifesaving gear aboard. N c. They need not be of an approved type. Y d. They must be stowed separately from approved life preservers. 3245: 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-0115
Y a. FWD 25'-02", AFT 29'-10" N b. FWD 25'-06", AFT 29'-06" N c. FWD 27'-10", AFT 26'-02" N d. FWD 29'-11", AFT 25'-04" 3508: Except in rare cases, it is impossible to extinguish a shipboard fire by __________.
N a. interrupting the chain reaction N b. removing the heat N c. removing the oxygen Y d. removing the fuel 3529: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 08'-11.5", AFT 15'-11.5". Upon completion of loading and bunkering the items listed will be on board. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the minimum GM required to meet a one compartment standard. ST-0138
N a. 2.15 feet Y b. 2.05 feet N c. 1.95 feet N d. 1.75 feet 3561: The DEEP DRILLER is operating with KGL at the maximum allowable value (70 knots) at a 60 feet draft. What is the value of GML?
N a. 0.05 foot N b. 1.02 feet N c. 1.06 feet Y d. 2.63 feet 3593: The DEEP DRILLER is level at a draft of 58 feet when there are no environmental forces. What is the value of LCG?
N a. 0.00 (amidships) N b. 2.23 feet forward of amidships Y c. 2.26 feet forward of amidships N d. 2.31 feet forward of amidships 3653: When a vessel signals her distress by means of a gun or other explosive signal, the firing should be at intervals of approximately __________.
N a. 10 minutes Y b. 1 minute N c. 1 hour N d. 3 minutes 3729: A crew member suffering from hypothermia should be given __________.
N a. a small dose of alcohol Y b. treatment for shock N c. a large meal N d. a brisk rub down 3732: Heat exhaustion is caused by excessive __________.
N a. loss of body temperature Y b. loss of water and salt from the body N c. gain in body temperature N d. intake of water when working or exercising 3769: You hear the general alarm and ship's whistle sound for over 10 seconds. Traditionally, this is the signal for __________.
N a. abandon ship N b. dismissal from fire and emergency stations Y c. fire and emergency N d. man overboard 3913: The DEEP DRILLER, at a draft of 60 feet, has 50,000 ft-tons of longitudinal moments. How much ballast should be transferred between tanks 1P and 10P to level the unit longitudinally?
Y a. 45.3 long tons N b. 90.6 long tons N c. 118.1 long tons N d. 236.1 long tons 4009: You are preparing to load fuel oil on a vessel of 1,600 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 one barrel N d. are opened and the flame screen replaced 4046: Fire protection regulations for towing vessels require that drills be conducted on board the vessel as if there were an actual emergency. Drills include all of the following, EXCEPT ____________ .
N a. testing all alarm and detection systems N b. breaking out and using the vessel's emergency equipment Y c. participation by selected crew members N d. one person putting on protective clothing, if the vessel is so equipped 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 4106: In the event of a fire, the doors to a stair tower must be closed to prevent the spread of fire by __________.
N a. conduction N b. ventilation N c. radiation Y d. convection 4178: 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-0156
N a. 229.8 ft N b. 234.3 ft N c. 244.6 ft Y d. 253.5 ft 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 4471: A severe storm threatens the COASTAL DRILLER, and a decision is made to evacuate the unit. If practical, all non-essential personnel should be off the unit in advance of the storm's predicted arrival by __________.
N a. 12 hours N b. 24 hours N c. 36 hours Y d. 48 hours 4661: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). If the contents of the #1 drill water tank are discharged, what would be the new LCG?
N a. 118.46 feet AF0 N b. 119.44 feet AF0 N c. 119.98 feet AF0 Y d. 120.42 feet AF0 6505: A MODU helicopter landing deck on which fueling operations are conducted must have a fire protection system that is capable of discharging at 100 psi pressure a foam spray of at least __________.
N a. 30 gallons per minute N b. 40 gallons per minute Y c. 50 gallons per minute N d. 60 gallons per minute 6545: Flammable liquids should have what kind of label?
N a. Skull and crossbones N b. Yellow Y c. Red N d. White 6907: On offshore drilling units, notification shall be given to the Coast Guard of a casualty if a person is injured and unable to perform routine duties for __________.
Y a. any amount of time N b. more than 24 hours N c. more than 36 hours N d. more than 72 hours 7065: What is the procedure for checking for spinal cord damage in an unconscious patient?
N a. Beginning at the back of the neck, and proceeding to the buttocks, press the spine to find where it hurts Y b. Prick the skin of the hands and the soles of the feet with a sharp object to check for reaction N c. Selectively raise each arm and each leg and watch patient's face to see if he registers pain N d. Roll patient onto his stomach and prick along the length of his spine to check reaction 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 8431: The International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificate required by MARPOL is issued to U.S. flag MODUs by the __________.
N a. International Maritime Organization Y b. U.S. Coast Guard N c. American Bureau of Shipping N d. Environmental Protection Agency 8911: If a victim is unconscious, you should first look for evidence of __________.
N a. high fever N b. head injury N c. broken limbs Y d. irregular breathing 9125: Automatic fire dampers in ventilation systems are operated by a __________.
N a. remote operated valve Y b. fusible link N c. CO2 system pressure switch N d. heat or smoke detector 9185: The external flotation bladder of an immersion suit should be inflated __________.
N a. only after two hours in the water N b. only after four hours in the water N c. before entry into the water Y d. upon entry into the water 9441: The moment of a force is a measure of the __________.
Y a. turning effect of the force about a point N b. instantaneous value of the force N c. stability characteristics of the vessel N d. center of gravity location