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72: To disengage a survival craft suspended from the cable above the water, you must pull the safety pin and __________.
N a. pull the hook release handle Y b. pull the hook release handle and use the ratchet bar N c. use the ratchet bar and depress the retainer N d. pull the hook release handle and depress the retainer 280: In the regulations that apply to small passenger vessels an "open boat" is a vessel __________.
N a. that is used for charter fishing or tours and is open to the public N b. on which gambling and consumption of alcoholic beverages is permitted N c. that is docked and open for visitors Y d. that is not protected from entry of water by means of a complete weathertight deck 294: If a receiving station cannot distinguish a signal sent by flag hoist it should __________.
N a. hoist ZQ N b. hoist ZL Y c. keep the answering pennant at the dip N d. raise and lower the answering pennant 351: What is the meaning of the signal "G1325"?
N a. The GMT is 1325. N b. The latitude is 13°25'. N c. The zone time is 1325. Y d. The longitude is 13°25'. 380: You are fighting a fire in a cargo hold on your vessel. Which action is most important concerning the stability of the vessel?
N a. Shutting off electricity to damaged cables Y b. Draining fire-fighting water and pumping it overboard N c. Maneuvering the vessel so the fire is on the lee side N d. Removing burned debris from the cargo hold 420: The most important figure in calculating the free surface constant of a tank carrying liquids is __________.
N a. depth N b. length N c. displacement Y d. breadth 488: A rescuer can most easily determine whether or not an adult victim has a pulse by checking the pulse at the __________.
Y a. carotid artery in the neck N b. femoral artery in the groin N c. brachial artery in the arm N d. radial artery in the wrist 583: The minimum length of the painter for a lifeboat in ocean service is __________.
N a. 60 fathoms N b. the distance from the main deck to the light waterline N c. twice the distance from the main deck to the light waterline or 50 feet whichever is greater Y d. two times the distance from the boat deck to the light waterline or 50 feet whichever is greater 732: Which statement(s) is(are) TRUE concerning the use of dry chemical extinguishers?
Y a. You should direct the spray at the base of the fire. N b. You should direct the spray directly into the fire. N c. You should direct the spray at a vertical bulkhead and allow it to flow over the fire. N d. All of the above 733: Lifeboat hatchets should be __________.
N a. kept in a locker Y b. secured at each end of the boat with a lanyard N c. kept next to the boat coxswain N d. kept in the emergency locker on the ship and brought to the lifeboat when needed 758: A fire is discovered in the forepeak of a vessel at sea. The wind is from ahead at 35 knots. You should __________.
N a. remain on course and hold speed Y b. change course and put the stern to the wind N c. change course to put the wind on either beam and increase speed N d. remain on course but slack the speed 771: You are approaching another vessel and see that she has the signal flag "F" hoisted. What should you do?
N a. Continue on your present course since the vessel is signaling for a pilot. Y b. Attempt to call the vessel on VHF radiotelephone because she is disabled. N c. Stop your vessel instantly. N d. Change course to keep clear of the vessel because she is maneuvering with difficulty. 1164: A drill must be conducted in the use of the line throwing appliance at least once in every __________.
N a. 2 months Y b. 3 months N c. 4 months N d. 5 months 1190: What could be a result of insufficient lubrication of lifeboat winches and davits?
N a. Moisture accumulation in winch motor damaging the electrical wiring N b. Freezing of gears in cold weather N c. Corroding of sheaves on the davits so they will not rotate Y d. All of the above 1243: What is TRUE about hoisting operations?
N a. Personnel may work beneath suspended loads, as long as they are alert and wear hard hats. N b. If a suspended load with no tag begins to spin, personnel should attempt to stop the spinning if the load is within reach. N c. If tag lines are used to control a suspended load, they should be secured to the deck. Y d. Personnel not involved in the hoisting operation should be kept clear of the transfer area. 1350: You are on a supply run to an offshore drilling rig. On board is the cargo listed. What is the height above the main deck of the center of gravity of the cargo? ST-0036
N a. 2.45 feet N b. 1.95 feet Y c. 1.05 feet N d. 0.90 foot 1418: Which is the MOST important consideration for a tank vessel?
N a. GM N b. The longitudinal center of gravity Y c. The stress on the hull N d. The vertical center of gravity 1579: During oil transfer operations, who is responsible for ensuring that the posted transfer procedures are followed?
Y a. The designated person in charge N b. The tankerman N c. The senior able seaman N d. The oiler 1696: Which statement(s) is(are) TRUE?
N a. Polyester sailcloth, such as Dacron, is resistant to rot due to moisture but susceptible to UV degradation and should be kept covered as much as possible. N b. Canvas sailcloth is susceptible to rot due to moisture and should never be covered when wet. N c. Kevlar sail cloth is susceptible to weakening due to repeated folding and therefore should be draped loosely over the boom when stowed. Y d. All of the above are true. 1897: Which is a part of a vessel's standing rigging?
N a. Sheet Y b. Backstay N c. Topping lift N d. Downhaul 1913: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 8'-04", 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-0047
Y a. 1.77 feet N b. 1.91 feet N c. 2.09 feet N d. 2.21 feet 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 2322: What is NOT a requirement of cargo piping installed in tank vessels carrying grade D or E cargo ONLY?
Y a. The cargo piping system shall be fixed. N b. Flanged joints shall be used for pipe sizes exceeding 2 inches in diameter. N c. Piping through bunker spaces may be run through a pipe tunnel. N d. Connections at bulkheads must be made so that the plating does not form part of a flanged joint. 2325: 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-0058
N a. 395 tons N b. 530 tons N c. 750 tons Y d. 990 tons 2447: The connected joints of pipe, usually made of three joints of pipe approximately 90 feet long, racked in the derrick when making a trip are called a __________.
N a. string Y b. stand N c. joint N d. standpipe 2585: Vertical partitions which provide strength and compartmentalization on a MODU are called __________.
N a. decks Y b. bulkheads N c. joiner work N d. walls 2611: The central longitudinal structural hull strength member of the lower hulls of semisubmersible MODU's is called the __________.
N a. stress plate Y b. keel N c. rider plate N d. main beam 2746: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 17'-07", AFT 16'-09"; and the KG is 21.5 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. 0.8 foot N b. 1.5 feet N c. 2.7 feet Y d. 3.6 feet 2953: When the height of the metacenter has the same value as the height of the center of gravity, the metacentric height is equal to __________.
N a. the height of the metacenter N b. the height of the center of gravity N c. the same as half the height of the metacenter Y d. zero 3065: Which precaution should be taken when testing a line throwing gun?
Y a. Never remove the line from the rocket. N b. Fire it at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the horizon. N c. Wear asbestos gloves. N d. All of the above 3236: While at your lifeboat station, you hear a signal consisting of two short blasts of the whistle. This signal indicates __________.
N a. "abandon ship" N b. "commence lowering boats" Y c. "stop lowering boats" N d. "secure from boat stations" 3342: How many type B-II hand portable fire extinguishers are required in the machinery space of an uninspected motor vessel with 1,400 BHP? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
Y a. 2 N b. 3 N c. 4 N d. 5 3444: The nautical term "lee shore" refers to the __________.
Y a. shore on the lee side of the vessel N b. shore that is in the lee N c. western shore of the Lesser Antilles N d. shore in a harbor of refuge 3605: While anchored in 700 feet of water, 3,150 feet of chain is deployed for line #4. Tension on that line is 200 kips. According to the DEEP DRILLER Operating Manual, how much of that chain lies along the bottom?
N a. 1,218 feet Y b. 1,398 feet N c. 1,752 feet N d. 1,844 feet 3618: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has drafts of: FWD 28'-00", AFT 29'-00". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts if you ballast the forepeak with 81.05 tons of seawater.
N a. FWD 28'-06.2", AFT 28'-06.2" N b. FWD 28'-06.3", AFT 28'-08.0" Y c. FWD 28'-07.3", AFT 28'-07.8" N d. FWD 28'-10.0", AFT 28'-08.0" 3634: You are underway in mid-ocean when you hear a distress message. The position of the sender is 150 miles away. No other vessel has acknowledged the distress. Your maximum speed is 5 knots and due to the seriousness of the distress, you cannot arrive on scene to provide effective assistance. What action should you take?
N a. Do not acknowledge the distress message. N b. Send an urgency message about the distress. Y c. Use the signal MAYDAY RELAY and transmit the distress message. N d. Transmit a message as though your vessel was in distress. 3760: Symptoms of sea sickness include __________.
N a. fever and thirst Y b. nausea and dizziness N c. stomach cramps and diarrhea N d. reddening of skin and hives 3791: What is the VCG of the additional load if P-tank #4 in the DEEP DRILLER Sample Load Form #1 (Transit) is completely filled ?
N a. 113.90 feet N b. 117.01 feet N c. 121.03 feet Y d. 123.06 feet 3867: Each OSV must carry __________.
N a. one category I 406 Mhz satellite EPIRB N b. at least one life buoy on each side of the vessel fitted with a buoyant life line N c. at least 12 rocket parachute flares Y d. All of the above 4025: When is direct voice communication allowed in place of an internal communication system on a towing vessel?
N a. When the vessel is less than 20 meters in length N b. When the vessel is ruled to be an "existing vessel" Y c. When the controls at the operation station are within 3 meters (10 feet) of the engine room access N d. When it is easier to shout than use a radio or telephone 4135: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling). According to the deck load graph, how much additional deck load could be added on the unit?
N a. 561.87 long tons Y b. 461.87 long tons N c. 281.34 long tons N d. 192.59 long tons 4154: Coast Guard Regulations require that prior to departure on a three-day voyage, the steering gear, whistle, and communications system between the bridge and engine room must be tested prior to departure no earlier than __________.
N a. 1 hour N b. 4 hours N c. 8 hours Y d. 12 hours 4183: What is the shift in KG if all the liquid mud is dumped when the DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load #3 (Preparing to Drill)?
N a. 1.26 feet downward Y b. 1.51 feet downward N c. 2.77 feet downward N d. 1.47 feet downward 4279: Your vessel is greater than 100 GRT and carries more than 12 passengers. In addition to the licensed deck officer in the pilothouse, there should be on watch an additional crew member __________.
N a. on lookout on the fore deck N b. on the bridge wing N c. always in the pilothouse Y d. in or near the pilothouse 5042: What is the meaning of the signal SA T1035 RQ when sent by the International code of Signals?
N a. The longitude is 10°35'. N b. I am altering course to 103.5°T. Y c. Can you proceed at 1035 local time? N d. Is the latitude 10°35'? 5197: The DEEP DRILLER, at a draft of 60 feet, has VM of 942,120 ft-tons, and FSML of 36,235 ft-tons. What is the KGL?
N a. 52.0 feet N b. 53.0 feet Y c. 54.0 feet N d. 55.0 feet 5312: As shown, the line indicated by number 4 is connected to the __________. (D016SA )
N a. releasing gear N b. sea painter Y c. McCluny hook N d. Fleming gear 5617: Structural stress on a MODU can be reduced by __________.
N a. lessening the effect of environmental forces Y b. even and symmetrical variable loading N c. local concentration of heavy consumables N d. increasing the metacentric height 6393: Lost circulation can cause a kick or blowout by __________.
N a. creating a flow channel outside the casing and back to the surface N b. lowering the density of the drilling fluid Y c. reducing the mud level in the well N d. contaminating the drilling fluid 6742: With an approved combination nozzle, low-velocity fog is produced by __________.
Y a. inserting an applicator in the nozzle N b. putting the handle of the nozzle in the forward position N c. directing a straight stream of water against the ship's structure N d. the combination nozzle only when the water pressure exceeds 125 psi 7081: In managing a situation involving multiple injuries, the rescuer must be able to __________.
N a. provide the necessary medication Y b. rapidly evaluate the seriousness of obvious injuries N c. accurately diagnose the ailment or injury N d. prescribe treatment for the victim 7687: When displacement increases, the free surface moments of slack tanks __________.
N a. increase N b. decrease N c. are inversely proportional Y d. remain unchanged 7951: What is the chief advantage of an SCR or AC-DC system over a straight DC system for powering drilling rig machinery?
N a. Commutators are eliminated. N b. Several machines can be operated from a DC bus. N c. SCR systems are simpler. Y d. Required power can be drawn from a common AC bus. 8093: What is the displacement of the DEEP DRILLER with a draft of 19.5 feet in fresh water?
Y a. 11,932.8 long tons N b. 12,232.8 long tons N c. 12,602.9 long tons N d. 18,919.8 long tons 8155: The moment created by a force of 12,000 tons and a moment arm of 0.25 foot is __________.
N a. 48,000 ft-tons N b. 6,000 ft-tons Y c. 3,000 ft-tons N d. 0 ft-tons 8383: What does a pyrometer measure on a diesel engine?
N a. Water temperature N b. Water pressure Y c. Exhaust temperature N d. Air box pressure 8581: Survival practice in the mooring system is to slack off the tensions on the leeward side and __________.
N a. deballast the unit to transit draft Y b. adjust as evenly as practical the windward tensions N c. release the anchors on the windward side N d. tighten the anchor buoys on the leeward side anchors 8734: All personnel should be familiar with the lifeboats __________.
Y a. boarding and operating procedures N b. maintenance schedule N c. navigational systems N d. fuel consumption rates 8987: The tendency of a vessel to return to its original trim after being inclined by an external force is __________.
N a. equilibrium N b. buoyancy N c. transverse stability Y d. longitudinal stability 9365: When flammable liquids are handled in a compartment on a vessel, the ventilation for that area should be __________.
Y a. operated continuously while vapors may be present N b. operated intermittently to remove vapors N c. available on standby for immediate use N d. shut down if an explosive mixture is present