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60: Your vessel rolls slowly and sluggishly. This indicates that the vessel __________.
N a. has off-center weights N b. is taking on water N c. has a greater draft forward than aft Y d. has poor stability 86: On an inspection of your tankship you notice that there are no portable fire extinguishers in the pumproom. To comply with regulations, you __________.
N a. need not be concerned since no portable extinguishers are required in the pumproom N b. should arrange to have a B-II extinguisher placed in the vicinity of the exit Y c. should arrange to have a B-II extinguisher placed in the lower pumproom N d. may substitute sand for the required extinguishers 107: What best describes for how long a gas-free test is good?
N a. For as long as is indicated on the gas-free certificate Y b. For the instant that it is made N c. Until valves in line with the tank or compartment are reopened N d. Until changes in temperature or pressure affect the vapor content in the space 137: The officer responsible for the sanitary condition of the engineering department is the __________.
N a. Master N b. Chief Mate Y c. Chief Engineer N d. First Assistant 160: A vessel is tender if cargo weight is __________.
Y a. concentrated high and the double bottoms empty N b. concentrated low and the double bottoms empty N c. evenly distributed vertically with the double bottoms full N d. concentrated and with the double bottoms full 284: What is the correct interpretation of the flag hoist G, 4, 2, 1, first substitute.
N a. G421G Y b. G4214 N c. G421G421 N d. G4211 410: The effect of free surface on initial stability depends upon __________.
N a. the amount of liquid in the compartment Y b. the dimensions of the liquid surface and the vessel's displacement N c. only the length of the compartment N d. the vertical position of the liquid in the vessel 437: On small passenger vessels bunks installed in overnight passenger accommodation spaces __________.
N a. must be no less than 74" long and 24" wide with 24" of clear space above N b. must not be located more than 3 high, fitted with a suitable aid to access bunks more than 5' above deck with suitable aids to access bunks more than 5' above deck N c. must be immediately adjacent to an aisle leading to a means of escape Y d. All of the above 561: The 12-foot low-velocity fog applicator __________.
N a. has a spray pattern 12 feet in diameter N b. can be used in conjunction with both 1-1/2 inch and 2-1/2 inch all-purpose nozzles Y c. has a 90° bend at its discharge end N d. has a screw thread end which connects to the all-purpose nozzle 599: When starting CPR on a drowning victim, you should __________.
N a. start chest compressions before the victim is removed from the water N b. drain water from the lungs before ventilating Y c. begin mouth-to-mouth ventilations as soon as possible N d. do not tilt the head back since it may cause vomiting 652: How does foam extinguish an oil fire?
N a. By cooling the oil below the ignition temperature N b. By removing the fuel source from the fire Y c. By excluding the oxygen from the fire N d. By increasing the weight of the oil 744: You are using VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) or 2182 kHz. You need help but are not in danger. You should use the urgent signal __________.
N a. "ASSISTANCE NEEDED" Y b. "PAN-PAN" N c. "MAYDAY" N d. "SECURITE" 856: Which statement about immersion suits is TRUE?
N a. Immersion suits should be worn during routine work on deck to provide maximum protection. N b. After purchasing, the suit should be removed from its storage bag and hung on a hanger where readily accessible. Y c. Immersion suits must have a PFD light attached to the front shoulder area. N d. Small leaks or tears may be repaired using the repair kit packed with the suit. 1192: Which statement is TRUE concerning the oxygen indicator?
N a. Exposure to flue gas has no effect on the instrument. N b. Only one level of the tested space need be sampled by the instrument. Y c. Prolonged exposure to CO2 can result in false readings. N d. The instrument can detect hydrogen gas. 1713: Line throwing equipment should NOT be operated __________.
N a. during a rain storm Y b. in an explosive atmosphere N c. near a liferaft canister N d. by other than licensed officers 2073: If your rig is equipped with a SSB radio, what frequency would you use to initiate a distress call?
N a. 1982 kHz N b. 2082 kHz Y c. 2182 kHz N d. 2282 kHz 2156: The flammable limits of gasoline are 1.3 to 7.6 percent volume of the air. You are testing a tank that contained gasoline by using a combustible gas indicator. Under testing, the tank sample registered 55 on the instrument's dial. What is the concentration of flammable gases?
Y a. 0.7% N b. 4.1% N c. 5.5% N d. 55% 2408: If your asphalt barge has operated more than 12 months in saltwater in the 24 month period since it was last dry-docked, when is it required to be hauled out again?
N a. 12 months since last dry-docking N b. 18 months since last dry-docking N c. 24 months since last dry-docking Y d. 36 months since last dry-docking 2526: 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-0069
N a. Available GM 4.2 ft Y b. Available GM 3.9 ft N c. Available GM 3.7 ft N d. Available GM 3.5 ft 2563: The hoist line primarily used for lifting personnel on MODU cranes is called the __________.
N a. personnel line Y b. whip line N c. main hoist line N d. pendant 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 2631: In MODU construction, beam brackets are triangular plates that join the deck beam to a __________.
N a. bulkhead Y b. frame N c. stanchion N d. deck longitudinal 2677: 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-0075
N a. 4.0 feet Y b. 5.6 feet N c. 6.0 feet N d. 6.8 feet 2751: The requirements for special welding procedures on a MODU must be contained in the __________.
N a. vessel plans N b. Coast Guard file Y c. construction portfolio N d. construction plans 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 3027: If the result of loading a MODU is an increase in the height of the center of gravity, there will always be an increase in the __________.
N a. metacentric height N b. righting arm N c. righting moment Y d. vertical moments 3089: What is NOT a responsibility of the tankerman in charge of loading an unmanned tank barge?
N a. Enforcement of smoking restrictions N b. Restricting vessels from coming alongside the barge Y c. Insuring that a combustible gas indicator is aboard N d. Protecting cargo hose with chafing gear 3143: The instructions for rescue boats and liferafts on an OSV must be approved by the __________.
N a. lease operator N b. Minerals Management Service Y c. Coast Guard N d. person-in-charge of the unit 3158: Electric generators can be protected against overload __________.
N a. with switches N b. with a governor on the engine Y c. with fuses or circuit breakers N d. by using heavy wire 3375: The DEEP DRILLER at a draft of 58.0 feet discharges 1,792.44 long tons of ballast. What is the new draft?
N a. 40 feet Y b. 45 feet N c. 50 feet N d. 55 feet 3388: A carburetor is required to have a safety device called a(n) __________.
N a. pressure release Y b. backfire flame arrestor N c. automatic shut off N d. flow valve 3462: A rigid lifesaving device only designed for survivors to hold on to while in the water is known as a __________.
N a. liferaft N b. life float N c. life preserver Y d. buoyant apparatus 3588: For the purpose of training and drills, if reasonable and practicable, rescue boats on an OSV must be launched with their assigned crew __________.
N a. once a week Y b. once a month N c. once a year N d. twice a year 3697: In storm conditions, when slacking the leeward mooring lines of the DEEP DRILLER, maintain in the chain locker at least __________.
N a. 500 feet N b. 350 feet Y c. 200 feet N d. 100 feet 3764: What are symptom(s) of a ruptured appendix?
N a. Dilated pupils and shallow breathing N b. Diarrhea and frequent urination Y c. Muscle tenseness in almost the entire abdomen N d. Extreme sweating and reddening skin 3841: What is the change in the vertical moments for the DEEP DRILLER if 2.0 feet of ballast is transferred from a full ballast tank 3P to an empty ballast tank 10P?
N a. 43 ft-tons increase N b. 69 ft-tons decrease Y c. 556 ft-tons decrease N d. 5,575 ft-tons decrease 3958: If there's a fire aboard your vessel, you should FIRST __________.
N a. notify the Coast Guard N b. have passengers put on life preservers Y c. sound the alarm N d. cut off air supply to the fire 4041: 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 TCG?
N a. -0.26 foot N b. -0.46 foot Y c. 0.46 foot N d. 0.61 foot 4053: 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 trim angle?
N a. 3.49 degrees to the stern N b. 4.69 degrees to the stern Y c. 5.18 degrees to the stern N d. 5.68 degrees to the stern 4063: In the DEEP DRILLER, the longitudinal free surface correction (FSCL) is obtained from the total of the longitudinal free surface moments (FSML) by __________.
N a. adding the LCG N b. subtracting the LCG N c. multiplying by displacement Y d. dividing by displacement 4377: The elevating system of the COASTAL DRILLER is normally limited to __________.
N a. 14,158 kips Y b. 14,400 kips N c. 17,280 kips N d. 21,297 kips 4475: While the COASTAL DRILLER is elevated, the out-of-level alarm indicates that hull inclination exceeds 0.3°. What should you do?
N a. Raise the high corner. N b. Raise the low corner. N c. Raise unit to proper air gap and inspect for damage. Y d. Confirm operation of out-of-level alarm. 4523: The capacity of the COASTAL DRILLER preload tanks is __________.
N a. 21,297.0 kips N b. 11,777.2 kips N c. 9,753.7 kips Y d. 8,708.0 kips 4611: On the COASTAL DRILLER, the level of water in each of two pump bilge pits is monitored by __________.
N a. visual sight gages N b. low and high level alarms Y c. hydrostatic alarm switches N d. OSS units (overflow sequence selector units) 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'? 5421: The COASTAL DRILLER, loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #3 (Drilling), discharges the bulk in Bulk Tanks 1 and 2. What is the new TCG?
N a. -1.61 feet N b. -1.58 feet N c. 0.43 feet Y d. 0.99 feet 5508: Your drafts are: FWD 17'-09", AFT 18'-03". What is the KM based on the tables in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book?
N a. 25.7 feet N b. 26.0 feet Y c. 26.2 feet N d. 26.4 feet 6251: Explosive and flammable gasses are most likely to be encountered on a MODU __________.
N a. at any location Y b. on the drill floor and liquid mud handling areas N c. in bulk storage tanks N d. in machinery spaces 6903: The Master or person in charge of a MODU is required to submit a casualty report of an intentional grounding under what condition?
N a. At the owner's discretion Y b. If it creates a hazard to navigation N c. If the grounding lasts over 48 hours N d. Under any condition 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 7607: The difference between the height of the metacenter and the metacentric height is known as __________.
N a. righting arm N b. metacentric radius N c. height of the center of buoyancy Y d. height of the center of gravity 7648: Buoyant apparatus are required to be fitted or equipped with all of the following equipment EXCEPT __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. life lines Y b. paddles N c. water lights N d. painters 7841: In a combination chain and wire rope mooring system, the anchor chain is deployed at the anchor end of the line to __________.
N a. increase fatigue life of the system N b. reduce the time to retrieve the line Y c. increase the holding power N d. reduce the catenary 8331: When H2S is burned (flared) on a MODU, what can you expect to occur?
N a. All of the H2S will be converted to SO2. N b. All of the H2S will be converted to hydrogen and free sulfur. Y c. Only 80% of the H2S will be converted to SO2 or free sulfur. N d. The H2S not converted will not be dangerous. 8443: The requirement to carry an Oil Record Book does not apply to a MODU that __________.
Y a. is not equipped to discharge overboard any oil or oily mixture N b. is on an international voyage to a country that is a party to MARPOL N c. has an International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate N d. has an oily water separator of sufficient capacity for the oil wastes generated 9001: The difference between the starboard and port drafts caused by shifting a weight transversely is __________.
Y a. list N b. heel N c. trim N d. flotation 9125: Automatic fire dampers in ventilation systems are operated by a __________.
N a. remote operated valve Y b. fusible link N c. CO2 system pressure switch N d. heat or smoke detector 9193: Drinking salt water will __________.
N a. be safe if mixed with fresh water N b. prevent seasickness Y c. dehydrate you N d. protect against heat cramps 9505: With no environmental forces acting on the vessel, the center of gravity of an inclined vessel is vertically aligned with the __________.
N a. longitudinal centerline N b. center of flotation N c. original vertical centerline Y d. metacenter 9563: The KG of a vessel is found by dividing the displacement into the __________.
N a. height of the center of gravity of the vessel Y b. sum of the vertical moments of the vessel N c. sum of the free surface moments of the vessel N d. sum of the longitudinal moments of the vessel