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147: Your vessel is on a voyage of three months duration. The number of sanitary inspections required is __________.
Y a. one N b. three N c. six N d. twelve 301: Which factor has the greatest effect on the value of the free surface correction?
Y a. The width of the tank N b. The length of the tank N c. The draft of the vessel N d. The specific gravity of the liquid in the tank 428: Physical exertion on the part of a person who has fallen into cold water would __________.
N a. be the best thing to try if there was no rescue in sight N b. increase survival time in the water Y c. increase the rate of heat loss from the body N d. not affect the heat loss from the body 576: Each lifeboat must be lowered and maneuvered in the water at least once every __________.
N a. 2 months Y b. 3 months N c. 4 months N d. 5 months 578: When fighting fires in spaces containing bottles of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), you should __________.
N a. attempt to isolate the fire from the LPG Y b. cool the bottles or remove them from the fire area N c. see that the valves on all LPG bottles are closed N d. place insulating material over the bottles 591: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 09'-00", AFT 15'-11". 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-0014
N a. 2.82 feet N b. 2.97 feet N c. 3.15 feet Y d. 3.24 feet 760: With certain exceptions a suitable rescue boat is required __________.
Y a. on most "T-Boats" more than 65 feet in length N b. on most "T-Boats" regardless of length N c. only on "K-Boats" N d. None of the above 787: To determine which grades of cargo a tank vessel is permitted to carry you should __________.
Y a. refer to the vessel's Certificate of Inspection N b. examine the cargo tanks and fittings N c. ask the terminal supervisor or his representative N d. check the loading order 913: On a vessel of 8,000 tons displacement, compute the reduction in metacentric height due to free surface in a hold having free water in the tank tops. The hold is 40 feet long and 20 feet wide. The reduction in metacentric height is __________.
Y a. 0.1 ft N b. 0.3 ft N c. 0.5 ft N d. 0.9 ft 1017: The extinguishing agent most likely to allow reignition of a fire is __________.
Y a. carbon dioxide N b. foam N c. water fog N d. water stream 1264: The operating cord on an inflatable liferaft should be renewed by __________.
N a. removing the top half of the shell, cutting the line at its source, and renewing completely N b. cutting the line where it enters the case and replacing that portion N c. leaving the original line and tying another one to it so the two lines will take the strain Y d. an approved servicing facility ashore 1310: Frapping lines are fitted to lifeboat davits to __________.
Y a. reduce the swinging of the lifeboat as it is being lowered from the embarkation level N b. secure the lifeboat in the davits when in the stowed position N c. hold the lifeboat to the ship's side until the tricing lines are passed N d. be used as a safety line in an emergency 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 1419: Your vessel is listing 4° to port and has a short rolling period. There is loose firefighting water in the hull. The ship is trimmed down by the head with one foot of freeboard at the bow. Which action should you take FIRST?
N a. Press up the slack NO.1 starboard double bottom tank. Y b. Pump out the forepeak tank. N c. Eliminate the water in the 'tween decks aft. N d. Jettison stores out of the paint locker in the fo'c'sle. 1628: You are running before a rough sea and a strong wind. Your sailing vessel is yawing. If the wind should catch the mainsail on the reverse side you will __________.
N a. broach N b. tack Y c. jibe N d. go in irons 1654: You are operating a ship greater than 400 gross tons. You are NOT permitted to carry oil or hazardous materials in a(n) __________.
Y a. forepeak tank N b. after peak tank N c. deep tank N d. on-deck portable tank 1655: Which space(s) on your cargo vessel must have a fire detection system?
N a. Any compartment containing explosives N b. Any compartment adjacent to one containing explosives N c. Enclosed spaces which are "specially suitable for vehicles" Y d. All of the above 1737: In order for combustion to occur inside a piping system such as a vapor collection header in a marine emission control system, there must be __________.
N a. fuel N b. oxygen N c. ignition Y d. All of the above 1766: You are operating a liftboat. In preparation for jacking you should __________.
N a. make sure walkway is hanging over the bow N b. make sure that all boats alongside are securely fast Y c. check that all equipment on deck is secured N d. have all personnel remain in their quarters 1921: Certificates of Inspection for offshore drilling units are issued for a period of __________.
N a. 12 months Y b. 24 months N c. 36 months N d. 48 months 1956: You have 400 tons of below deck tonnage. There is no liquid mud aboard. If you have 225 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? (D036DG )
N a. 1.96 feet Y b. 2.28 feet N c. 2.65 feet N d. 2.93 feet 2056: By regulation, cargo tank atmosphere must be inert before and during which operation?
N a. Stripping N b. Loading N c. crude oil washing Y d. All of the above 2241: If the survival craft is not loaded to full capacity, the personnel should be __________.
N a. loaded more on the port side forward N b. loaded equally on both sides with more forward Y c. loaded equally on both sides with more aft N d. allowed to sit anywhere 2473: In very deep water drilling, it becomes necessary to reduce tension caused by the weight of the riser joints. This is accomplished by using a(n) __________.
N a. aluminum riser N b. tapered riser Y c. buoyant riser N d. intermediate tensioner 2489: According to the Chemical Data Guide, which extinguishing agent should be used on a petrolatum fire in an open area?
N a. CO2 N b. Dry chemical N c. Monoxide powders Y d. Foam 2727: For optimum stability during jacking operations, mat ballast tanks or spud cans should be __________.
N a. empty Y b. fully ballasted N c. partially ballasted N d. sealed 2952: Where is the most probable location of the remote shutdown station for cargo pumps on a tank barge carrying oil?
N a. The loading dock Y b. The midpoint of the barge N c. Within 25 feet of the pump engine N d. Above the forward rake end 2989: When would it NOT be necessary to immediately notify the U.S. Coast Guard? (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. Loss of life N b. Major damage affecting the seaworthiness of a vessel Y c. Damage amounting to $2,000 N d. Injury to a person which requires medical treatment beyond first aid 3018: Each life float on an inspected vessel shall be fitted and equipped with __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. a lifeline, a painter, and one paddle N b. a lifeline, a painter, and a water light N c. two paddles, a light, and a lifeline Y d. two paddles, a light, a lifeline, a painter and pendants 3056: The service use of pyrotechnic distress signals measured from the date of manufacture shall be limited to a period of __________.
N a. 24 months N b. 36 months Y c. 42 months N d. 60 months 3172: Your vessel has a gasoline engine and a mechanical exhaust ventilation system. BEFORE starting the engine, the exhaust blower should be run long enough to __________.
N a. warm up the exhaust blower motor N b. provide a proper supply of fresh air for the engine(s) N c. see the system is in good operating condition Y d. insure at least one complete change of air in the compartments concerned 3192: Which statement is FALSE concerning the use of approved buoyant work vests on board uninspected towboats? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
Y a. They may be substituted for up to 50% of the required life preservers. N b. They shall be of an approved type. N c. They shall be stowed separately from required lifesaving equipment. N d. They may be worn by crew members when working near or over the water. 3302: What is the minimum number of Type B-II hand portable fire extinguishers required to be aboard a 3,000 BHP, 99 GT harbor tug? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations)
N a. 2 N b. 3 Y c. 5 N d. 6 3308: The quickest method to stop a small diesel engine whose throttle or governor has become stuck open is to __________.
N a. drain the fuel tank N b. turn off the ignition switch Y c. close the fuel supply valve N d. apply the shaft brake 3528: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid loading shown. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the LCG-FP of the liquid load. ST-0137
N a. 271.2 ft N b. 288.8 ft Y c. 294.4 ft N d. 305.3 ft 3554: You are underway in mid-ocean, when you hear a distress message over the VHF radio. The position of the sender is 20 miles away. What action should you take?
Y a. Immediately acknowledge receipt of the distress message. N b. Defer acknowledgment for a short interval so that a coast station may acknowledge receipt. N c. Do not acknowledge receipt until other ships nearer to the distress have acknowledged. N d. Do not acknowledge because you are too far away to take action. 3665: The time required to ballast the DEEP DRILLER to survival draft, when threatened with heavy weather, while under tow, is about __________.
Y a. 2 hours N b. 3 hours N c. 4 hours N d. 5 hours 3781: What is the weight of barite in P-tank #4 of the DEEP DRILLER if the ullage is 3.4 feet?
N a. 11.5 long tons N b. 16.6 long tons N c. 54.2 long tons Y d. 78.2 long tons 3809: Provided every effort is used to produce, as well as preserve body moisture content by avoiding perspiration, how long is it normally possible to survive without stored quantities of water?
N a. Up to 3 days Y b. 8 to 14 days N c. 15 to 20 days N d. 25 to 30 days 3843: The sounding in tank 1P of the DEEP DRILLER is 7.58 feet. What are the longitudinal moments for this quantity of ballast?
N a. 729 ft-long tons N b. 6,707 ft-long tons N c. 19,609 ft-long tons Y d. 27,652 ft-long tons 3876: What is NOT a requirement for testing the line throwing appliance on a vessel?
N a. A drill should be conducted every three months. Y b. A regular service line must be used when it's fired. N c. A regular projectile must be used when it's fired. N d. The actual firing is at the discretion of the Master. 4081: Visual inspections of survival craft on offshore drilling units, to ensure operational readiness, must be conducted at least once a __________.
Y a. week N b. month N c. quarter N d. year 4215: A mat-type jack-up drilling unit is the best selection for __________.
Y a. soft mud bottoms N b. uneven bottoms N c. deep water N d. hard bottoms 4625: The order to abandon a MODU should only be given by the __________.
Y a. Offshore Installation Manager N b. Barge Engineer N c. Ballast Control Operator N d. Rig Safety Supervisor 5057: A mobile offshore drilling unit under tow is approaching a fog bank. When should fog signals be started?
N a. When the towing vessel enters the fog N b. When the drilling rig enters the fog N c. When the towing vessel can no longer be seen from the rig Y d. Immediately 5307: The COASTAL DRILLER, in ocean transit at a draft of 10 feet 6 inches with winds greater than 70 knots, has a KGT of 38.7 feet and a KGL of 38.2 feet. The margin on the maximum allowable KG is __________.
N a. 26.8 feet N b. 26.3 feet N c. 1.8 feet Y d. 1.3 feet 5323: While the COASTAL DRILLER is in transit at a draft of 10 feet 6 inches, a severe storm is predicted within 12 hours. VM are 520,462 ft-kips, FSML are 26,000 ft-kips, and FSMT are 25,000 ft-kips. How much should the KG corrected for free surface effects be lowered to satisfy the maximum allowable KG criteria?
N a. 26.90 feet N b. 25.00 feet N c. 1.90 feet Y d. 0.00 feet 5425: The COASTAL DRILLER, loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #3 (Drilling), dumps all the mud in pits 1, 2, 3, and 4. What is the new LCG?
N a. 122.02 feet AFO N b. 125.03 feet AFO Y c. 125.63 feet AFO N d. 131.46 feet AFO 6635: What is the minimum required number of ring life buoys on a MODU?
N a. 4 Y b. 8 N c. 12 N d. 16 6637: Of the required ring life buoys for a MODU, how many must be equipped with a water light?
N a. 1 N b. 2 Y c. 4 N d. 8 6647: For means of abandonment of a MODU, which type of embarkation does not require prior approval by the Coast Guard?
N a. Movable ladders Y b. Fixed ladders N c. Safety booms N d. Elevators 6785: Each EPIRB required on a MODU shall be stowed in a manner which will permit __________.
N a. easy access to its storage compartment N b. replacement of the battery without exposure to the weather Y c. it to float free if the unit sinks N d. it to remain attached to the unit 6895: Who is responsible for reporting a casualty to a mobile offshore drilling unit?
N a. The pilot Y b. The owner N c. The surveyor N d. The engineer 6987: Severe airway burns can cause __________.
N a. nausea N b. reddening of cheeks Y c. complete obstruction of respiratory passages N d. nosebleed 7061: The primary concern in aiding a back injury patient is __________.
N a. relieving the patient's pain by giving aspirin or stronger medication Y b. avoiding possible injury to the spinal cord by incorrect handling N c. preventing convulsions and muscle spasms caused by the pain N d. providing enough fluids to prevent dehydration 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 8421: If an engine shuts down due to high jacket water temperature, what action should be taken?
N a. Open crankcase explosion covers Y b. Allow engine to cool gradually N c. Slowly add cool water to the expansion tank N d. Back flush the cooling water system 8837: A jack-up with a calculated moment to change list one inch (MCL1") of 1,200 foot-kips intends to transfer 100 kips of weight in a transverse direction. How far should the weight be transferred to change the draft on the port side from 11.5 to 11.0 feet?
N a. 12 feet N b. 48 feet N c. 120 feet Y d. 144 feet 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. 9307: When a rescuer finds an electrical burn victim in the vicinity of live electrical equipment or wiring, his first step is to __________.
N a. flush water over any burned area of the patient N b. apply ointment to the burned areas on the patient Y c. get assistance to shut down electrical power in the area N d. remove the patient from the vicinity of the live electrical equipment or wiring