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40: Regardless of local requirements/regulations, when in a U.S. port, all oil spills must be reported to __________.
N a. Environmental Protection Agency N b. Minerals Management Service Y c. National Response Center (USCG) N d. All of the Above 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 208: What is the primary purpose of a splint applied in first aid?
N a. Control bleeding N b. Reduce pain Y c. Immobilize a fracture N d. Reset the bone 491: Before starting to hoist provisions, which should be checked?
N a. Hoist rope is not kinked N b. Multiple part lines are not twisted around each other N c. The hook is centrally located over the load Y d. All of the above 499: In setting the valves on a steam-smothering system on a tank vessel, the master control valve to cargo tanks should be __________.
N a. open and individual tank valves open N b. open and the individual tank valves closed N c. closed and the individual tank valves closed Y d. closed and the individual tank valves open 673: The grab rail of a metal lifeboat is normally located __________.
Y a. along the turn of the bilge N b. along each side of the keel N c. near the top of the gunwale N d. at the bow and at the stern 743: In order for the automatic lifeboat drain to operate properly __________.
N a. the cap should be removed to drain the boat when it is waterborne Y b. the cage must be free of rubbish or the ball may not seat properly N c. there is an automatic ball check located in a siphon tube N d. the small lever to release the rubber ball float must be turned counterclockwise 863: A tank 36 ft. by 36 ft. by 6 ft. is filled with water to a depth of 5 ft. If a bulkhead is placed in the center of the tank running fore-and-aft along the 36-foot axis, how will the value of the moment of inertia of the free surface be affected?
N a. The moment of inertia would remain unchanged. Y b. The moment of inertia would be 1/4 its original value. N c. The moment of inertia would be 1/2 the original value. N d. None of the above 890: All of the following can be determined by use of a stabilogauge EXCEPT __________.
N a. metacentric height N b. mean draft Y c. moment to trim one inch N d. deadweight 960: Your vessel has just finished bunkering and has a small list due to improper distribution of the fuel oil. This list will cause __________.
N a. a decrease in reserve buoyancy N b. a decrease in the maximum draft N c. the vessel to flop to port and starboard Y d. None of the above 1042: Which danger exists to people when CO2 is discharged into a small enclosed space?
N a. Damaged eardrums N b. Electric shock N c. Frostbite Y d. Respiratory arrest 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 1291: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 09'-00", 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-0033
Y a. 1.82 feet N b. 1.96 feet N c. 2.05 feet N d. 2.17 feet 1329: The sprinkler system of an enclosed lifeboat is used to __________.
Y a. cool the craft in a fire N b. cool the engine N c. spray oil on the sea to calm it N d. spray personnel during a fire 1396: If you find an inflatable liferaft container with steel bands around the case, you should __________.
N a. tell the Master Y b. leave the bands in place N c. tell the Mate N d. remove the bands yourself 1542: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 09'-10", AFT 15'-08". 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-0041
N a. 1.91 feet N b. 2.09 feet Y c. 2.21 feet N d. 2.48 feet 1593: When launching an open lifeboat by falls, the boathooks should be __________.
N a. secured forward and aft where readily available N b. secured amidships where they will not hinder the personnel Y c. used for fending off N d. used for picking up survivors in the water 1692: You are preparing for what promises to be a rough ocean passage. Your 120-foot schooner carries a yard on the foremast, about 50 feet above the water. The yard weighs about 1000 pounds. If you take the yard down and stow it on deck for the trip, you will __________.
Y a. increase your vessel's GM N b. decrease the metacentric height N c. give the vessel a gentler roll N d. increase the reserve buoyancy 1869: The three corners of the main sail are called __________. (D002SL )
N a. head, fore, and aft N b. luff, leech, and spar N c. headboard, foot, and tail Y d. head, tack, and clew 1882: A sailing vessel with the wind coming from 260° relative would be __________.
N a. on a close reach Y b. on a broad reach N c. on a starboard tack N d. running before the wind 1897: Which is a part of a vessel's standing rigging?
N a. Sheet Y b. Backstay N c. Topping lift N d. Downhaul 1961: Which maintenance functions can a GMDSS Radio Operator perform?
N a. The Operator can make fine internal adjustments to the transmitter as long as the output power does not change by more than one percent. Y b. The Operator is responsible for ensuring that INMARSAT antennas are free of built-up soot and clear of obstacles. N c. All levels of maintenance must be performed by a licensed GMDSS Radio Maintainer. N d. The Operator may install an EPROM in order to ensure that the equipment continues to operate within legal constraints. 2073: If your rig is equipped with a SSB radio, what frequency would you use to initiate a distress call?
N a. 1982 kHz N b. 2082 kHz Y c. 2182 kHz N d. 2282 kHz 2257: The survival craft's engine is fueled with __________.
N a. kerosene N b. unleaded gasoline Y c. diesel oil N d. liquefied gas 2331: What prevents water running along the shaft of a leaking centrifugal pump from entering the shaft bearing?
N a. Shaft seal Y b. Water flinger N c. Drain hole N d. Lantern ring 2586: To which group of hydrocarbons do Benzene and Toluene belong?
N a. Ketone N b. Caustic Y c. Aromatic N d. Alcohol 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 3030: 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-0097
N a. 7.7 feet N b. 9.1 feet N c. 9.9 feet Y d. 10.6 feet 3040: A vessel's drafts are: FWD 19'-00", AFT 21'-10". 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)
Y a. 4819 tons N b. 4982 tons N c. 5012 tons N d. 5099 tons 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 3250: Which statement is TRUE concerning fire hose on a small passenger vessel?
N a. Fire hose shall be at least 3/4" outside diameter. N b. One length of fire hose shall be provided for every two fire hydrants. N c. All fittings on hoses shall be of steel or other ferrous metal. Y d. A length of hose with nozzle attached shall be attached to each fire hydrant at all times. 3333: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 18'-06", AFT 21'-10". Cargo was loaded and discharged as indicated. Use sheet 2 in the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts. ST-0123
N a. FWD 18'-06", AFT 21'-06" Y b. FWD 18'-08", AFT 21'-04" N c. FWD 18'-10", AFT 21'-02" N d. FWD 19'-00", AFT 21'-00" 3511: The lightweight transverse moments for the DEEP DRILLER are __________.
N a. 680,914 ft-long tons N b. 9,733 ft-long tons Y c. -5,937 ft-long tons N d. 000 ft-long tons 3586: A person has fallen overboard and is being picked up with a rescue boat. If the person appears in danger of drowning, the rescue boat should be maneuvered to make____________________.
N a. an approach from leeward N b. an approach from windward Y c. the most direct approach N d. an approach across the wind 3643: Under extremely heavy weather on the DEEP DRILLER, when operating conditions are too severe to permit the drill string from being tripped out of the hole and laid down in the pipe racks, it may be __________.
Y a. hung off N b. placed in the setback N c. supported by the lower marine riser package N d. supported by the tensioners 3657: For planning purposes, the time required to place the DEEP DRILLER at survival draft from the drilling mode to counter heavy weather is __________.
N a. 2 hours N b. 4 hours Y c. 6 hours N d. 8 hours 3716: In order to initiate CPR on a drowning victim, __________.
N a. start chest compressions before the victim is removed from the water N b. drain water from the lungs before ventilating Y c. begin mouth-to-mouth ventilations N d. do not tilt the head back since it may cause vomiting 3725: A crew member has suffered frostbite to the toes of both feet. You should __________.
Y a. immerse the feet in warm water N b. warm the feet with a heat lamp N c. warm the feet at room temperature N d. rub the feet 3778: When a ship is abandoned and there are several liferafts in the water, one of the FIRST things to be done 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 3910: Your vessel is required to have an impulse-projected line throwing appliance. The auxiliary line must __________.
N a. be of a light color N b. be 250 meters in length Y c. have a breaking strength of 9000 lbs N d. be made of synthetic material 3963: Salt water ballast tank 2P on the DEEP DRILLER contains 5.0 feet of ballast. It is decided to fill the tank. What is the VCG of the added liquid?
N a. 7.5 feet N b. 10.0 feet Y c. 12.5 feet N d. 15.0 feet 3969: The sea anchor shown as item number 14 will NOT __________. (D014SA )
N a. check the liferaft's way N b. keep the liferaft end on to the sea N c. reduce the possibility of capsizing or broaching Y d. right the raft if it inflates inverted 4032: Towing vessel fire protection regulations require that all fuel tank vent pipes comply with all of the following provisions EXCEPT that the vent _______________ .
N a. connects to the highest point of the tank N b. system discharges on a weather deck through a U-shaped 180 degree pipe bend N c. be fitted with a 30-by-30 corrosion resistant flame screen Y d. must have a positive-acting shut-off valve to prevent water from entering the tank in heavy weather 4057: In the DEEP DRILLER, LCG is obtained from the sum of the longitudinal moments by __________.
N a. adding the free surface correction N b. subtracting the free surface correction N c. multiplying by displacement Y d. dividing by displacement 4495: The COASTAL DRILLER is in transit at a draft of 10.5 feet. It discharges 216.43 kips of weight. What is the new draft?
N a. 10.7 feet N b. 10.3 feet N c. 10 feet 8 inches Y d. 10 feet 4 inches 4497: The COASTAL DRILLER is in transit at the load line draft. It discharges 279.93 kips of weight. The new draft is __________.
N a. 10.88 feet N b. 10.8 feet N c. 10.0 feet Y d. 10 feet 8 inches 5075: What lighting characteristic is required of an obstruction light on a mobile offshore drilling unit on the waters of the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf?
N a. Fixed N b. Flashing Y c. Quick-flashing N d. Occulting 5471: What is an advantage of the 6x37 class of wire rope over the 6x19 class of wire rope of the same diameter?
Y a. Flexibility N b. Resistance to corrosion N c. Resistance to elongation N d. Lower weight per foot 5536: On a vessel of 7000 tons displacement, a tank 35 ft. long, 30 ft. wide and 46 ft. deep is half filled with liquid cargo (S.G. 0.923) while the vessel is floating in saltwater (S.G. 1.026). What is the free surface constant for this tank?
N a. 3240 N b. 2731 N c. 2390 Y d. 2024 5541: What is the "holding power ratio" of an anchor?
Y a. Maximum mooring line tension divided by the anchor's weight in air N b. Anchor's weight in air divided by the maximum mooring line tension N c. Preloading tension divided by the anchor's weight in air N d. Operating tension divided by the anchor's weight in air 5644: You are operating an ocean-going vessel of 322 gross tons. If your vessel does NOT have an oily-water separator then she must have a fixed piping system to discharge oily ballast to a shore facility. This system must include __________.
N a. containment capacity for at least 5 gallons at the tank vents Y b. a means to stop each pump near the discharge outlet N c. at least two pumps that may be put in line N d. at least two outlets accessible from the weather deck 6027: On a MODU, firefighting equipment must be inspected once every __________.
N a. three months N b. six months Y c. twelve months N d. eighteen months 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 7657: The righting moment can be determined by multiplying the displacement by the __________.
N a. vertical center of gravity (KG) N b. longitudinal center of gravity (LCG) Y c. righting arm (GZ) N d. center of gravity (CG) 7787: A moment is obtained by multiplying a force by its __________.
N a. couple Y b. lever arm N c. moment of inertia N d. point of application 8161: A semisubmersible, displacing 20,500 long tons, has vertical moments of 1,060,000 foot-long tons. What is the change in KG if 500 long tons are discharged from a VCG of 120 feet?
N a. 1.22 feet downward Y b. 1.71 feet downward N c. 1.75 feet downward N d. 2.93 feet downward 8605: On offshore drilling units, the lifeboat motors shall be operated in the ahead and astern position at least once each __________.
N a. day Y b. week N c. month N d. year 9493: On a vessel, multiplying a load's weight by the distance of the load's center of gravity above the baseline results in a(n) __________.
N a. transverse moment Y b. vertical moment N c. righting moment N d. inclining moment 9505: With no environmental forces acting on the vessel, the center of gravity of an inclined vessel is vertically aligned with the __________.
N a. longitudinal centerline N b. center of flotation N c. original vertical centerline Y d. metacenter 9565: The LCG of a vessel may be found by dividing displacement into the __________.
N a. longitudinal center of gravity of the vessel N b. sum of the vertical moments of the vessel Y c. sum of the longitudinal moments of the vessel N d. longitudinal baseline of the vessel