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19: The operator of the ship's radiotelephone, if the radiotelephone is carried voluntarily, must hold at least a __________.
N a. mate's license Y b. restricted radiotelephone operator permit N c. second-class radio operator's license N d. seaman's document 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 266: What is the minimum number of fire pumps required on a cargo vessel of 900 GT?
Y a. 1 N b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 427: 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 484: A message warning of a tropical storm should be sent as a(n) __________.
N a. routine message N b. urgent message N c. distress message Y d. safety message 589: Fires are grouped into what categories?
Y a. Class A, B, C, and D N b. Type 1, 2, 3, and 4 N c. Combustible solids, liquids, and gases N d. Flammable solids, liquids, and gases 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 805: Application for a waiver of any requirements of the regulations for oil transfer operations must be submitted to the __________.
N a. District Commander N b. Commandant Y c. Captain of the Port N d. nearest Coast Guard office 866: The number of rowing oars that must be carried in a motor-propelled open lifeboat on a cargo vessel is __________.
N a. determined by the Master N b. specified by the Coast Guard Y c. specified by the manufacturer N d. None 963: Your vessel has a displacement of 19,800 tons. It is 464 feet long, and has a beam of 64 feet. You have timed its full rolling period to be 21.0 seconds. What is your vessel's approximate GM?
N a. 1.1 ft N b. 1.3 ft N c. 1.6 ft Y d. 1.8 ft 1087: A combination or all-purpose nozzle produces __________.
N a. low-velocity fog only N b. a solid stream only N c. a solid stream and foam Y d. a solid stream and fog 1183: The engine in a covered lifeboat is fueled with __________.
N a. leaded gasoline N b. unleaded gasoline Y c. diesel oil N d. liquefied gas 1300: Blocks and falls used as lifeboat gear must be designed with a minimum safety factor of __________.
N a. 4, based on the breaking strength N b. 5, based on the maximum allowable stress Y c. 6, based on the maximum working load N d. 8, based on the normal working load 1528: You are offloading garbage to another ship. Your records must identify that ship by name and show her __________.
N a. home port N b. next port-of-call Y c. official number N d. Master 1685: A storm is forecast for the area where your vessel is moored. For its safety you should put __________.
N a. more slack in the mooring lines N b. a strain on the mooring lines Y c. chafing gear on the mooring lines N d. grease on the mooring lines 1712: The gross weight of a fully charged CO2 cylinder is 80 lbs. When the bottle is empty it weighs 60 lbs. What is the minimum acceptable gross weight of the CO2 bottle before it should be recharged by the manufacturer?
N a. 55 lbs N b. 68 lbs Y c. 78 lbs N d. 82 lbs 1762: You are operating a liftboat. When jacking down and free of the bottom you should __________.
N a. raise one leg at a time N b. not be concerned about any list Y c. raise all legs simultaneously N d. have the crane standing upright 1793: What is the minimum permit or license requirement of a GMDSS Radio Maintainer?
N a. Holding the Marine Radio Operator Permit is a pre-requisite before the GMDSS Maintainer Endorsement can be obtained N b. Holding a valid GMDSS Radio Operator license is sufficient Y c. Holding the GMDSS Radio Maintainer license is sufficient N d. Holding the GMDSS Radio Operator license for at least one year is a prerequisite to holding the GMDSS Radio Maintainer license 1932: Which statement about sailing close-hauled is TRUE?
N a. If you ease the sheets, you can sail faster and closer to the wind. N b. If you ease the sheets, you can sail faster on the same course. Y c. If you steer closer to the wind, you will slow down. N d. If you sheet your sails closer to the centerline, you must bear away from the wind. 2012: What is the primary purpose for Digital Selective Calling (DSC)?
N a. DSC provides reception of weather and navigational warnings plus search and rescue information. N b. DSC provides low-cost, routine communications for the vessel operator. Y c. DSC is to be used for transmitting and receiving distress alerts to and from other ships or coast radio stations via radio. N d. This aids SAR authorities in tracking a vessel's position by satellite. 2095: Sails may be wing and wing when __________.
N a. close hauled N b. tacking N c. wearing Y d. sailing with the wind aft 2302: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to sail with the load shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the available GM. ST-0056
N a. Available GM 6.8 ft N b. Available GM 5.4 ft Y c. Available GM 4.1 ft N d. Available GM 3.6 ft 2479: Coast Guard regulations require a shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan to be reviewed __________.
Y a. annually N b. once every two years N c. once every four years N d. once every five years 2575: The "urgent" priority should be used for messages __________.
N a. concerning the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) N b. detailing important navigational warnings Y c. containing information concerning the safety of a mobile unit or person N d. concerning on-scene communications 2612: What is NOT listed as a synonym for crude oil in the Chemical Data Guide?
N a. Rock oil N b. Mineral oil N c. Seneca oil Y d. Earth crude 2668: As a vessel changes course to starboard, the compass card in a magnetic compass __________.
Y a. remains aligned with compass north N b. also turns to starboard N c. first turns to starboard then counterclockwise to port N d. turns counterclockwise to port 2673: A MODU having continuous closely spaced transverse strength members is __________.
N a. longitudinally framed Y b. transversely framed N c. cellular framed N d. web framed 2736: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 22'-04", AFT 23'-06"; and the KG is 22.4 feet. Use the selected stability curves in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the righting arm at 19° inclination if the center of gravity is 1.3 feet off center.
Y a. 0.2 foot N b. 0.8 foot N c. 1.4 feet N d. 2.2 feet 2784: When abandoning ship and jumping into the water from a substantial height without a life jacket, you should __________.
N a. dive head first, using your hands to break the surface of the water N b. hold your arms firmly at your sides and jump feet first Y c. jump feet first, covering your nose and mouth with one hand and grasping the opposing upper arm with the other N d. jump feet first, holding your knees to your chest 2792: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 18'-06", AFT 19'-01"; and the KG is 18.2 feet. Use the selected stability curves in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the righting arm at 35° inclination.
N a. 1.8 feet N b. 3.0 feet N c. 4.7 feet Y d. 5.8 feet 2818: Your vessel assumes an angle of loll of 10° after loading a deck cargo. The drafts are: FWD 15'-11", AFT 16'-06". Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the negative GM.
N a. -1.3 feet N b. -0.9 foot N c. -0.6 foot Y d. -0.3 foot 2837: 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-0083
N a. 7.7 feet Y b. 9.1 feet N c. 9.9 feet N d. 10.6 feet 3045: You are testing the external flotation bladder of an immersion suit and find it has a very slow leak. Which action should be taken?
N a. Replace the suit. N b. Replace the inflation bladder. Y c. Contact the manufacturer for repair instructions. N d. Some leakage should be expected and a topping off tube is provided; no other action is necessary. 3058: Life floats and buoyant apparatus shall be marked __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. with the vessel's name in 3" letters N b. conspicuously in 1-1/2" letters with the number of persons allowed N c. with the vessel's name on all paddles Y d. All of the above 3101: Adding the transverse free surface correction to the uncorrected height of the center of gravity of a MODU yields __________.
N a. FSCT N b. KG Y c. KGT N d. GMT 3363: What must be carried out in order to manually launch an inflatable liferaft not designed for float-free operation?
N a. It will be easily launched by simply breaking the weak link. Y b. Depress the hydrostatic release button. N c. It is easily launched by cutting the container securing straps. N d. It is only necessary to attach the weak link to the vessel. 3563: Because of the presence of 75 knot winds, the DEEP DRILLER is at survival draft. KGL is 1.24 feet less than the maximum allowed. What is the value of GML?
N a. 0.15 foot N b. 1.00 foot N c. 1.24 feet Y d. 1.39 feet 3580: How should the letter "V" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
Y a. VIK TAH N b. VIC TO RE N c. VIX TOO RE N d. VEE 3596: The light on a life jacket must be replaced __________.
N a. when the power source is replaced N b. each year after installation N c. every six months Y d. when it is no longer serviceable 3866: Each distress signal and self-activated smoke signal must be replaced not later than the marked date of expiration, or not more than how many months from the date of manufacture?
N a. 48 months Y b. 42 months N c. 36 months N d. 30 months 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 4045: The DEEP DRILLER, loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), discharges a non-liquid load of 275.8 long tons from a position 130 feet above the keel, 40 feet forward of amidships, and 30 feet to port of the centerline. What is the new GMT?
N a. 5.98 feet N b. 6.84 feet N c. 7.11 feet Y d. 9.24 feet 4070: Motor-propelled lifeboats are required to be fitted with which of the following?
Y a. Compartments for the storage of canned drinking water N b. Ballast tanks to prevent the boat from capsizing N c. An air starter on the diesel engine N d. Auxiliary mechanical propulsion (Fleming gear) 4150: In an emergency, the electro-hydraulic steering units can be directly controlled by the __________.
Y a. trick wheel N b. rapson slide N c. follow-up gear N d. receiver unit 4240: Both an approved B-V semi-portable fire-extinguishing system and a fixed fire-extinguishing system are required to protect the engine room on towing vessels whose construction was contracted for on or after __________. (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. February 1, 2002 Y b. August 27, 2003 N c. April 29, 2004 N d. April 29, 2005 4294: By regulation, you MUST keep a record of the use of your radiotelephone for a minimum of __________.
N a. six months N b. one year Y c. two years N d. thirty months 4615: On the machinery deck of the COASTAL DRILLER, each watertight compartment has at least one sump valve that can be remotely operated from the __________.
N a. OIM's quarters N b. OIM's office N c. control house Y d. bilge pit 4665: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). If the contents of #6 and #7 drill water tanks are discharged, what would be the new VCG?
N a. 47.21 feet N b. 47.69 feet N c. 48.41 feet Y d. 49.16 feet 4673: The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). If the contents of #6 and #7 drill water tanks are discharged, what is the new height of the center of gravity corrected for longitudinal free surface effects?
N a. 48.41 feet N b. 49.16 feet Y c. 50.79 feet N d. 51.40 feet 6275: During a storm, the mooring line on a MODU should be long enough so that the angle between the anchor shank and the ocean floor is __________.
Y a. 0° N b. 30° N c. 60° N d. 90° 8117: While in transit, the DEEP DRILLER suffers flooding in the port pump room. Both port bilge pumps are inadequate to dewater the pump room. You may supplement the bilge pumps by using the __________.
N a. starboard ballast pump N b. port saltwater service pump Y c. port drill water pump N d. starboard ballast pump and crossover system 8186: Your drafts are: FWD 16'-02", AFT 20'-08". Use the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the MT1.
N a. 920 foot-tons N b. 935 foot-tons N c. 960 foot-tons Y d. 980 foot-tons 8223: What is the purpose of a check valve?
N a. Passes air but not liquid N b. Regulates liquid flow Y c. Permits flow in one direction only N d. Passes liquid but not air 8317: The minimum concentration of H2S which can cause death if a person is exposed for even an instant is __________.
N a. 200 ppm N b. 400 ppm N c. 600 ppm Y d. 1000 ppm 8631: What is the new location of the longitudinal center of gravity if 200 short tons are discharged from 30 feet forward of amidships on a MODU with LCG 1.5 feet forward of amidships, and displacement 9,000 short tons?
N a. 0.88 foot forward of amidships Y b. 0.85 foot forward of amidships N c. 0.82 foot forward of amidships N d. 0.79 foot forward of amidships 8637: Which type of hull damage on a floating MODU should be repaired first?
N a. Damage below the waterline N b. Damage to interior watertight boundaries N c. Damage to/in machinery rooms Y d. Damage at or just above the waterline 8651: While the DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in Sample Form #4 (Drilling), casing is accidentally dropped over the port side. Because the sounding level and port aft inclination are slowly increasing, you decide that tank 10P has minor damage. Among the possible corrective actions is __________.
Y a. deballast from tank 9P N b. dump the mud N c. counterflood into 2S N d. counterflood into 10P 8661: While the DEEP DRILLER is operating as shown in Sample Form #4 (Drilling), casing is accidentally dropped over the starboard side. If the starboard aft inclination is slowly increasing, which tank is probably damaged?
N a. 9S N b. 8S Y c. 10S N d. 10P 9247: What type of test determines the pressure at which the formation immediately below the last set casing will take fluid?
N a. Production N b. Drill stem Y c. Leak-off N d. Conductor 9643: The carbon dioxide cylinders of a fixed fire extinguishing system may be located inside the protected space, if the quantity of CO2 required to protect that space is not more than __________.
N a. 1,000 pounds N b. 750 pounds N c. 500 pounds Y d. 300 pounds