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14: A yellow signal floating in the air from a small parachute, about 300 feet above the water, would indicate that a submarine __________.
N a. has fired a torpedo during a drill Y b. is about to rise to periscope depth N c. is on the bottom in distress N d. is disabled and unable to surface 90: Refer to the illustration below. Which represents the righting arm? (D001SA )
N a. GM Y b. GZ N c. BM N d. Angle MGZ 127: Before welding in a tank that has carried petroleum products, the tank must be certified by __________.
N a. the Coast Guard N b. the American Bureau of Shipping N c. the shipyard fire department Y d. a certified marine chemist 151: 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-0002
Y a. 1.50 feet N b. 1.96 feet N c. 2.21 feet N d. 2.78 feet 166: On cargo vessels, which fire extinguisher is considered semi-portable?
N a. A-II N b. C-II Y c. B-III N d. All of the above 331: One of the limitations of foam as an extinguishing agent is that foam __________.
N a. cannot be made with salt water N b. is heavier than oil and sinks below its surface N c. is corrosive and a hazard to fire fighters Y d. conducts electricity 416: Under the regulations for cargo vessels, which statement is TRUE concerning fireman's outfits?
N a. If a vessel carries two outfits, they may be stored in the same location. Y b. Each fireman's outfit shall contain a flame safety lamp of an approved type. N c. Each fireman's outfit shall contain a fresh-air breathing apparatus. N d. All of the above 483: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to load the cargo listed. There is already 4184 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 27.8 feet. Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final KG of all the cargo after loading is completed. ST-0008
Y a. KG 25.8 feet N b. KG 26.6 feet N c. KG 27.2 feet N d. KG 28.0 feet 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 648: Ring life buoys used aboard a small passenger vessels on oceans or coastwise routes are required to be what color?
N a. White N b. White or international orange Y c. Orange N d. Any highly visible color easily seen from the air 653: A tank vessel transferring non-flammable hazardous cargo in bulk must display warning signs. These signs must __________.
N a. be visible from both sides and from forward and aft N b. indicate "NO SMOKING" N c. be displayed only while transferring cargo and fast to a dock Y d. use black lettering on a white background 930: Semi-portable extinguishers used on inspected vessels are sizes __________.
N a. II, III, and IV N b. I, II, and III Y c. III, IV, and V N d. IV and V 1031: What is the major function of the deck water seal in an inert gas system?
N a. Relieves excessive pressures from the system. Y b. Isolates hazardous areas from nonhazardous areas. N c. Prevents the flow of inert gas into closed or isolated tanks. N d. Removes any leftover water or soot after the gas has been scrubbed. 1202: Which is the most accurate instrument for measuring the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere of a confined space?
N a. Combustible gas indicator Y b. Oxygen indicator N c. Flame safety lamp N d. All of the above 1204: Generally, when lifting an inflatable liferaft back aboard ship you would use the __________.
Y a. towing bridle N b. main weather cover N c. external lifelines N d. righting strap 1292: What is the MOST important consideration when determining how to fight an electrical fire?
N a. Whether the fire is in machinery or passenger spaces Y b. Danger of shock to personnel N c. The amount of toxic fumes created by the extinguisher N d. Maintaining electrical power 1323: How should latitude 51°48.7'S be written when preparing an AMVER report?
Y a. 5149S N b. 51.8S N c. 0578S N d. 52S 1353: In heavy seas the helmsman should steer the motor lifeboat __________.
Y a. into the seas N b. broadside to the seas N c. in the same direction as the seas N d. in a series of figure-eights 1465: Your vessel has 3 lifeboats on each side. The middle lifeboat on the port side is designated as boat number __________.
N a. 2 N b. 2 PORT N c. 3 Y d. 4 1511: Which step should normally be taken FIRST by those who have boarded a liferaft in an emergency?
N a. Ration food and water supplies. Y b. Take anti-seasickness pills, if available. N c. Determine position and closest point of land. N d. Check pyrotechnic supplies. 1518: You are approaching another vessel and see that she has the signal flag "J" hoisted. What should you do?
Y a. Keep well clear of the vessel because she is on fire and has dangerous cargo on board or she is leaking dangerous cargo. N b. Attempt to call the vessel on VHF radiotelephone because she is requesting to communicate. N c. Approach the vessel with caution because she is dragging her anchor. N d. Proceed on present course and speed since the vessel is requesting a tug. 1944: You have 640 tons of below deck tonnage. There is no liquid mud aboard. If you have 160 tons of cargo above deck with a VCG above the deck of 3.4 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. 1.24 feet N b. 1.65 feet N c. 1.98 feet Y d. 2.46 feet 1957: The first AMVER position report must be sent within how many hours of departure?
N a. 12 Y b. 24 N c. 36 N d. 48 2139: Use the material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the KG is 24.0 feet, and the drafts are: FWD 28'-01", AFT 28'-06"; at what angle will the vessel lose positive stability?
N a. 64° Y b. 71° N c. 77° N d. 82° 2216: Which statement is generally correct regarding the maintenance requirements for ships under GMDSS?
N a. Redundancy of functions of certain equipment will partially meet this requirement. N b. On-board maintenance provided by a person holding a GMDSS maintainer's license will partially meet the requirements. N c. Shoreside maintenance and scheduled tests and inspections will partially meet this requirement. Y d. All of the above 2304: Regulations require that cargo pumprooms handling grades D and/or E liquid cargo only shall be fitted with at LEAST how many ducts extended to the weather deck?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 2633: A load line for a MODU is assigned by the __________.
N a. Minerals Management Service N b. Department of Energy N c. Corps of Engineers Y d. A recognized classification society approved by the Coast Guard 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 2762: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 24'-04", AFT 25'-10"; and the KG is 23.5 feet. Use the selected stability curves in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the righting arm at 37° inclination.
N a. 1.9 feet Y b. 2.1 feet N c. 3.5 feet N d. 4.2 feet 3228: A fuel line breaks, sprays fuel on the hot exhaust manifold, and catches fire. Your FIRST action should be to __________.
N a. batten down the engine room N b. start the fire pump N c. apply carbon dioxide to the fire Y d. shut off the fuel supply 3240: When a vessel is required to have a power-driven fire pump, the pump may also be used for __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. the drinking water supply system Y b. the bilge pump N c. engine cooling water N d. None of the above 3542: An aircraft has indicated that he wants you to change course and follow him. You cannot comply because of an emergency on board. Which signal should you make?
N a. Fire a red flare at night or a red smoke signal by day Y b. Send the Morse signal "N" by flashing light N c. Make a round turn (360°) and resume course N d. Make an "S" turn (hard right then hard left) and resume course 3548: You are on a Mariner class cargo vessel. Your drafts are: FWD 26'-06", AFT 28'-02". You wish to increase the calculated GM of 2.7' to 2.9'. What tanks should you ballast? (Use the white pages in the Stability Data Reference Book.)
N a. Tanks: DB1 Y b. Tanks: DB1, DT1 N c. Tanks: DB2 N d. Tanks: DB1, DT1, DT6 3558: Limit switches are located on the survival craft winch systems for OSVs to __________.
Y a. stop the winch just before the survival craft reaches final stowage position N b. limit the amount of cable on the drum N c. limit the ascent rate N d. stop the winch in case the craft's weight exceeds the load lift limit 3660: How should the letter "W" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
N a. DUB A U Y b. WISS KEY N c. WI NE N d. WOO LF 3680: When administering artificial respiration to an adult, the breathing cycle should be repeated about __________.
Y a. 12 to 15 times per minute N b. 18 to 20 times per minute N c. 20 to 25 times per minute N d. as fast as possible 3943: On the DEEP DRILLER, to use the drill water pump to supplement the bilge pumps, it is necessary to open valves 28 and __________.
N a. 25 Y b. 26 N c. 29 N d. 48 4051: 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 resulting list angle?
N a. 2.11 degrees to port N b. 1.43 degrees to starboard Y c. 2.87 degrees to starboard N d. 3.02 degrees to starboard 4192: Alterations or repairs on inspected small passenger vessels must be done __________.
N a. under the direction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection N b. in accordance with the regulations of Subchapter "S" (Subdivision and Stability) N c. in accordance with regulations in effect when the vessel was contracted for, as long as the repairs are minor Y d. All of the above 4241: The COASTAL DRILLER is elevated in 250 feet of water, experiencing 2 knots current and 70 knot winds. With a maximum leg reaction of 5,760 kips, the maximum wave height for drilling is __________.
N a. 15 feet Y b. 20 feet N c. 25 feet N d. 30 feet 4345: What information must be available to use the Allowable Wind and Wave Charts for the COASTAL DRILLER?
N a. Soil conditions N b. Overturning moment Y c. Water depth N d. Specific gravity of the sea water 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 5263: The DEEP DRILLER, loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), suffers major damage which results in flooding in tank C3S. Your best countermeasure is to __________.
Y a. pump from 9S N b. pump from C3S N c. counterflood in 1P N d. counterflood in 10S 5305: The COASTAL DRILLER, in ocean transit at a draft of 10 feet 6 inches with winds less than 70 knots, has a KGT of 50.6 feet and a KGL of 51.4 feet. The margin on the maximum allowable KG is __________.
Y a. 13.6 feet N b. 14.4 feet N c. 40.0 feet N d. 65.0 feet 5418: Small passenger vessels in coastwise service must carry approved __________.
N a. life floats N b. inflatable buoyant apparatus N c. inflatable liferafts Y d. Any of the above 5487: A measurement device for inspecting anchor chain is the __________.
N a. slide rule Y b. go-no-go gauge N c. derrick tape N d. amp probe 6084: Your drafts are: FWD 20'-08", AFT 23'-03". Use the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the MT1.
Y a. 1050 foot-tons N b. 1065 foot-tons N c. 1090 foot-tons N d. 1130 foot-tons 6543: Corrosive liquids and acids should have what kind of label?
N a. Skull and crossbones N b. Yellow N c. Red Y d. White 6683: How must each storage tank for helicopter fuel on a MODU be marked?
N a. DANGER - KEEP AWAY N b. DANGER - EXPLOSIVE VAPORS N c. DANGER - NO SMOKING Y d. DANGER - FLAMMABLE LIQUID 6724: In a water tube marine boiler, what protects the superheater tubes from the fires of combustion?
N a. Water-wall tubes N b. Downcomers Y c. Screen tubes N d. Water drums 7052: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has on board 4850 tons of cargo with an LCG-FP of 274.46 feet. See the distribution of the cargo to be loaded. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final LCG-FP of the cargo. ST-0195
Y a. LCG-FP 271.23 feet N b. LCG-FP 270.96 feet N c. LCG-FP 269.52 feet N d. LCG-FP 267.88 feet 7056: Your drafts are: FWD 23'-03", AFT 27'-01". Use the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the vessels displacement if you are in fresh water.
N a. 12,550 tons Y b. 12,900 tons N c. 13,200 tons N d. 13,350 tons 7066: What does blowing tubes accomplish?
N a. Eliminates unburned fuel oil residues from the firebox Y b. Increases boiler efficiency N c. Flushes away mineral deposits inside the water tubes N d. Cleans soot deposits from the inside of the stack 7411: What is the spoken emergency signal for a distress signal over a VHF radio?
N a. Red Alert N b. Security Y c. Mayday N d. Pan 7413: Which spoken emergency signal would you use to call a boat to come assist a man overboard?
N a. Distress signal Y b. Urgency signal N c. Safety signal N d. None of the above 8849: What is the minimum number of bolts required in a permanently bolted flange oil hose coupling?
N a. 3 N b. 4 N c. 6 Y d. A bolt must be used in every hole. 9306: When two generators are operating in parallel, what will happen if one engine driving a generator shuts down?
N a. The generator that's still running will motorize. N b. Both generators will immediately shut down. N c. The running generator's circuit breaker will immediately trip on overload. Y d. The stalled generator's circuit breaker will trip on reverse power. 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 9431: Subtracting FSCT from KGT yields __________.
N a. BL N b. GMT N c. FSCT Y d. KG 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