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109: Your vessel has a displacement of 10,000 tons. It is 350 feet long and has a beam of 55 feet. You have timed it's full rolling period to be 15.0 seconds. What is your vessel's approximate GM?
N a. 1.18 feet N b. 1.83 feet Y c. 2.60 feet N d. 3.36 feet 397: The Sailing Plan, required by vessels participating in AMVER, must be sent __________.
Y a. within a few hours before or after departure N b. prior to departure N c. within 24 hours of departure N d. within 12 hours of departure 427: Radio station logs involving communications during a disaster shall be kept by the station licensee for at least __________.
N a. 4 years from date of entry Y b. 3 years from date of entry N c. 2 years from date of entry N d. 1 year from date of entry 444: A call between any two ship stations on an intership working frequency shall have a maximum duration of __________.
N a. 2 minutes Y b. 3 minutes N c. 4 minutes N d. 5 minutes 502: Penetrations and openings in watertight bulkheads in a small passenger vessel less than 100 gross tons must __________.
N a. be kept as high and as far inboard as possible N b. not contain sluice valves that allow water to flow freely from one watertight compartment to another N c. have some means to make them watertight Y d. All of the above 518: A person who gets battery acid in an eye should IMMEDIATELY wash the eye with __________.
N a. boric acid solution Y b. water N c. baking soda solution N d. ammonia 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 655: The spread of fire is NOT prevented by __________.
N a. shutting off the oxygen supply N b. cooling surfaces adjacent to the fire N c. removing combustibles from the endangered area Y d. removing smoke and toxic gases by ensuring adequate ventilation 680: The ship's tanks most effective for trimming are the __________.
N a. deeps N b. domestics Y c. peaks N d. settlers 987: Which extinguishing agent will cool down a heated bulkhead in the least amount of time?
N a. Water stream Y b. Water fog or spray N c. Steam N d. Dry chemical 1080: A vessel to which Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 applies is located in a MARPOL designated special area, 14 nautical miles from nearest land. What type of garbage is permitted to be discharged?
N a. Paper products N b. Glass ground to less than 1" N c. Metal ground to less than 1" Y d. Food waste 1089: During counterflooding to correct a severe list aggravated by an off-center load, your vessel suddenly takes a list or trim to the opposite side. You should __________.
N a. continue counterflooding in the same direction N b. continue counterflooding, but in the opposite direction Y c. immediately stop counterflooding N d. deballast from the low side 1131: If you observe any situation which presents a safety or pollution hazard during fuel transfer operations, what action should you take FIRST?
N a. Close the valves at the transfer manifold N b. Notify the person in charge of the shore facility Y c. Shut down the transfer operation N d. Sound the fire alarm 1345: An inflatable liferaft can be launched by __________.
N a. the float-free method ONLY N b. breaking the weak link on the painter Y c. throwing the entire container overboard and then pulling on the operating cord to inflate the raft N d. removing the securing straps 1411: Which statement about entry into a space that has been sealed for a long time is TRUE?
Y a. A tank that has been used to carry hazardous liquids should be tested for oxygen content, toxicity, and explosive gases. N b. You can safely enter the space without a breathing apparatus if the oxygen content exceeds 14%. N c. The natural ventilation through the installed vents is sufficient to provide the proper oxygen content. N d. The heat of the sun on upper ballast tanks, such as in a bulk carrier, may generate carbon monoxide. 1431: Which statement is FALSE regarding Halon 1301?
N a. It is colorless. Y b. It is sweet smelling. N c. It may cause dizziness when inhaled. N d. It does not conduct electricity. 1768: The flammable limit of methyl ethyl ketone is from __________.
Y a. 1.8% to 11.5% N b. 6.6% to 12.1% N c. 9.6% to 15.1% N d. 12.2% to 18.1% 1871: If the cause of a sudden severe list is negative initial stability, counterflooding into empty tanks may __________.
N a. increase the righting moment N b. cause an increase in the righting arm N c. bring the vessel to an upright equilibrium position Y d. cause the vessel to flop to a greater angle 1948: You have 600 tons of below deck tonnage. There is no liquid mud aboard. If you have 150 tons of cargo above deck with a VCG above the deck of 2.8 feet, what is the maximum allowed VCG of the remainder of the deck cargo that is permitted? (See illustration D036DG, stability letter for M.V. Hudson) (D036DG )
N a. 1.96 feet N b. 2.25 feet Y c. 3.20 feet N d. 3.55 feet 1998: Which satellite system promulgated Maritime Safety Information?
N a. AMVER Y b. SafetyNET N c. NAVTEX N d. INMARSAT-M SES 2053: What is the international calling and distress channel found on all VHF-FM equipped drilling rigs?
N a. Channel 1 N b. Channel 10 Y c. Channel 16 N d. Channel 68 2066: A boom vang __________.
Y a. holds the boom down and flattens the main sail N b. draws the head of the sail to windward N c. tautens the standing rigging N d. douses the gaff topsail 2132: On which vessels is GMDSS required?
N a. All vessels capable of international voyages N b. Vessels operating outside of the range of VHF coastal radio stations Y c. SOLAS Convention ships of 300 gross tonnage or more. N d. Coastal vessels of less than 300 gross tons 2363: Use the material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the KG is 22.0 feet, and the drafts are: FWD 23'-06", AFT 24'-03"; at what angle will the vessel lose positive stability?
N a. 76° N b. 84° N c. 89° Y d. 98° 2442: The international shore connection __________.
Y a. allows hook up of fire fighting water from shore facilities N b. satisfies pollution prevention requirements N c. allows emergency use of the fire main for deballasting N d. permits discharge of waste oil to shore facilities 2452: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 22'-03", AFT 22'-09"; and the KG is 23.2 feet. What is the righting moment when the vessel is inclined to 30°? (Use the reference material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 20,790 foot-tons N b. 22,200 foot-tons Y c. 25,520 foot-tons N d. 28,080 foot-tons 2483: You are keeping the required garbage disposal records. The amount of garbage disposed must be stated in __________.
Y a. cubic meters N b. both cubic meters and cubic feet N c. both kilos and pounds N d. barrels of 55 gallon capacity 2490: Which extinguishing agent is effective in combating an isoprene fire?
N a. Dry chemicals N b. CO2 N c. Foam Y d. All the above 2638: Marine Safety Information is promulgated via satellite through which system?
N a. AMVER Y b. SafetyNET N c. NAVTEX N d. INMARSAT-M SES 2647: Which statement concerning GMDSS Radio Operator requirements is FALSE?
N a. Each compulsory vessel must carry at least two licensed GMDSS Radio Operators at all times while at sea. N b. Each compulsory vessel must carry at least two licensed GMDSS Radio Operators at all times while at sea and may elect to carry a GMDSS Radio Maintainer as well. Y c. Communications involving safety of life at sea do not have to be logged as long as the compulsory vessel was not involved in such communications. N d. While at sea, adjustments to, and the maintaining of, GMDSS equipment may be performed by the GMDSS Radio Operator as long as the work is supervised by an onboard licensed GMDSS Radio Maintainer. 2662: A vessel with a large GM will __________.
N a. have a small amplitude of roll in heavy weather N b. tend to ship water on deck in heavy weather Y c. be subject to severe racking stresses N d. be less likely to have cargo shift 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 2737: During jacking operations and transit, empty void spaces in the hull of a jack up MODU provide __________.
Y a. buoyancy N b. extra storage space N c. additional tank capacity N d. reduced stability 2747: Periodic surveys to renew the load line assignment for a MODU must be made at intervals not exceeding __________.
N a. 18 months N b. 2 years N c. 3 years Y d. 5 years 2794: Which would influence a magnetic compass?
N a. Electrical wiring N b. Iron pipe N c. Radio Y d. All of the above 3009: Which type of ventilation is required for enclosed spaces containing gasoline, machinery, or fuel tanks? (small passenger vessel regulations)
Y a. Natural supply and mechanical exhaust N b. Mechanical supply and natural exhaust N c. Mechanical supply and mechanical exhaust N d. Natural supply and natural exhaust 3346: An inflatable liferaft is thrown into the water from a sinking vessel. Which action occurs automatically after the painter trips the CO2 bottles to inflate the raft?
Y a. The sea anchor is deployed. N b. The floor inflates. N c. If upside down, the raft will right itself. N d. The painter detaches from the raft. 3352: Which personal lifesaving device(s) is(are) approved for use on a towboat 150 feet in length? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
Y a. Life preserver N b. Buoyant vest or cushion N c. Special purpose safety device N d. All of the above 3391: A semisubmersible, 200 feet in length between draft marks with the LCF 10 feet aft of amidships, records the following drafts: Port Forward 64'-9"; Port Aft 68'-9"; Starboard Forward 59'-9"; and Starboard Aft 63'-9". What is the true mean draft?
N a. 64.25 feet Y b. 64.45 feet N c. 64.75 feet N d. 64.90 feet 3398: Before starting any diesel or gasoline engine, which of the following must be checked?
Y a. Oil level N b. Flow of cooling water N c. Exhaust discharge N d. All of the above 3606: Which radiotelephone signal indicates receipt of a distress message?
N a. Roger wilco Y b. Romeo, romeo, romeo N c. SOS acknowledged N d. Mayday roger 3796: Which of the following steps should normally be taken first by those who have boarded a liferaft in an emergency situation?
N a. Ration food and water supplies Y b. Search for survivors N c. Determine position and closest point of land N d. Check pyrotechnic supplies 3822: In the first 24 hours after abandoning a vessel, water should be given only to personnel who are __________.
N a. thirsty Y b. sick or injured N c. wet N d. awake 3858: Lifesaving equipment shall be stowed so that it will be __________.
N a. locked up Y b. readily accessible for use N c. inaccessible to passengers N d. on the topmost deck of the vessel at all times 3916: If an inflatable liferaft inflates upside down, you can right it by __________.
N a. pushing up on one side Y b. standing on the CO2 bottle, holding the bottom straps, and throwing your weight backwards N c. getting at least three or four men to push down on the side containing the CO2 cylinder N d. doing nothing; it will right itself after the canopy supports inflate 4141: How much additional solid weight could be loaded at a VCG of 189.7 feet on the DEEP DRILLER while loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling)? Assume ballast added or discharged to maintain draft is done so at 15 feet above the baseline.
N a. 279.2 long tons Y b. 314.2 long tons N c. 404.2 long tons N d. 461.9 long tons 4243: The Cantilever Beam Load Chart for the COASTAL DRILLER shows the load limits in the hook, setback, conductor tension, and __________.
N a. wind loads N b. wave loads N c. pipe rack loads Y d. rotary loads 4607: On the COASTAL DRILLER, the level of water in each of two pump bilge pits is monitored by hydrostatic alarm switches connected to a remote panel located in the __________.
N a. OIM's quarters Y b. OIM's office N c. control house N d. SCR room 5191: While being towed at a 19.5 foot draft, the DEEP DRILLER experiences single amplitude pitching of 7.5 degrees with an 8 second period. You should __________.
Y a. continue towing operations and carefully monitor vessel motions N b. alter course into the wind to improve motion characteristics N c. ballast the rig to a 45 foot draft and check the vessel motion at the new draft N d. ballast the rig to a 60 foot draft and check vessel motion at the new draft 5388: The most likely location for a liquid cargo fire to occur on a tanker would be __________.
Y a. in the pumproom N b. at the vent header N c. at the main deck manifold N d. the midships house 6593: What organization is approved by the Coast Guard for certifying cranes on mobile offshore drilling units?
N a. Minerals Management Service N b. International Maritime Organization Y c. American Bureau of Shipping N d. Lloyd's of London 6695: Each buoyant work vest on a MODU must be __________.
Y a. Coast Guard approved N b. marked with the name of the unit N c. equipped with a water light N d. All of the above 6843: With regard to the opening and closing of watertight integrity appliances not fitted with a remote operating control or alarm system, what must the Master or person in charge of a MODU enter in the logbook?
N a. The time required to close the appliances Y b. The reason for opening or closing each appliance N c. The name of the person performing the opening and closing of such appliances N d. The fact that the hull indicators functioned or not 6917: Injuries resulting in loss of life or incapacitation, aboard vessels, must be reported to the __________.
N a. Minerals Management Service N b. American Petroleum Institute Y c. U.S. Coast Guard N d. International Association of Drilling Contractors 7033: A person with diabetes has received a minor leg injured. The symptoms of the onset of a diabetic coma may include __________.
N a. reduced appetite and thirst N b. sneezing and coughing N c. only a low grade fever Y d. slurred speech and loss of coordination 7697: The distance between the bottom of the hull and the waterline is called __________.
N a. tonnage N b. reserve buoyancy Y c. draft N d. freeboard 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 8807: The prohibition against displaying lights which may be confused with required navigation lights applies __________.
Y a. from sunset to sunrise and during restricted visibility N b. only when other vessels are in the area N c. only when operating in a traffic separation scheme N d. only when under tow 9447: When initial stability applies, the height of the center of gravity plus the metacentric height equals the __________.
N a. free surface moments N b. righting arm Y c. height of the metacenter N d. corrected height of the center of gravity 9533: Unstable equilibrium exists at small angles of inclination when __________.
Y a. G is above M N b. G is off the centerline N c. B is off the centerline N d. B is above G