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241: The signal L1210 means the __________.
Y a. latitude is 12°10' N b. longitude is 12°10' N c. GMT is 1210 N d. zone time is 1210 361: What can be used to measure the percentage of oxygen inside a chain locker?
N a. Flame safety lamp N b. Combustible gas indicator Y c. Oxygen indicator N d. H2S meter 373: Your vessel is broken down and rolling in heavy seas. You can reduce the possibility of capsizing by __________.
N a. shifting the rudder constantly N b. moving all personnel forward and low N c. moving all personnel aft Y d. rigging a sea anchor 463: When water-cooled engines are installed on small passenger vessels, the cooling system __________.
N a. pump must operate whenever the engine is operating N b. must have a suitable hull strainer in the raw water intake N c. may use a closed fresh water system Y d. All of the above 486: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD28'-04", AFT 30'-11". Cargo was loaded and discharged as indicated. Use sheet 2 in the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts. ST-0009
Y a. FWD 29'-01", AFT 30'-10" N b. FWD 29'-03", AFT 30'-08" N c. FWD 29'-07", AFT 30'-08" N d. FWD 29'-08", AFT 30'-06" 495: No vessel may use or carry an oil transfer hose unless it meets certain requirements. Which of the following is NOT among those requirements?
Y a. Metallic reinforcement N b. A bursting pressure that is at least four times the sum of the relief valve setting and the static head N c. A working pressure that is more than the sum of the relief valve setting and the static head N d. Identification markings 616: Winch drums for lifeboat falls shall have a diameter at the base of the groove equal to at least __________.
N a. 6 times the diameter of the wire rope N b. 8 times the diameter of the wire rope N c. 12 times the diameter of the wire rope Y d. 16 times the diameter of the wire rope 700: Intact buoyancy is a term used to describe __________.
N a. the volume of all intact spaces above the waterline Y b. an intact space below the surface of a flooded area N c. an intact space which can be flooded without causing a ship to sink N d. the space at which all the vertical upward forces of buoyancy are considered to be concentrated 803: The abandon ship signal on the ship's whistle is __________.
N a. 6 short blasts and 1 long blast N b. more than 6 short blasts Y c. more than 6 short blasts and 1 long blast N d. 1 long blast of at least 10 seconds 924: What is the lifesaving signal for "You are seen - Assistance will be given as soon as possible"?
Y a. 3 white star signals N b. Horizontal motion with a white flag N c. Vertical motion of a white light N d. Code letter "K" by blinker light 931: The major cause of shock in burn victims is the __________.
N a. high level of pain N b. emotional stress N c. increase in body temperature and pulse rate Y d. massive loss of fluid through the burned area 971: When should you first have any food or water after boarding a lifeboat or liferaft?
N a. After 12 hours Y b. After 24 hours N c. Within 48 hours N d. Some food and water should be consumed immediately and then not until 48 hours later 1004: The lifesaving signal used to indicate, "Landing here highly dangerous" is __________.
N a. firing of a white star signal Y b. firing of a red star signal N c. vertical motion of a red light N d. code letter "K" given by light or sound signaling apparatus 1026: A liferaft with a capacity of 8 people used in ocean service is required by regulations to carry __________.
N a. 8 liters of fresh water N b. 12 units of provisions Y c. 12 liters of fresh water N d. 24 units of provisions 1054: By day, the signal meaning, "This is the best place to land" is a __________.
N a. vertical motion of a red flag Y b. vertical motion of a white flag or the arms N c. white smoke signal N d. white star rocket 1069: After the initial AMVER Position Report, sent by a vessel sailing foreign, subsequent Position Reports must be sent no less frequently than every __________.
N a. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Y b. 48 hours N c. 36 hours N d. 24 hours 1124: Spaces containing gasoline-powered machinery or gasoline storage tanks on small passenger vessels should have ventilator ducts that extend to the bilges because __________.
N a. air is heavier than gas fumes N b. oil and water mix there N c. it prevents air from entering or leaving the space Y d. Gasoline vapors are heavier than air, tend to settle in the bilges, and create an explosion hazard 1446: A vessel's mean draft is 29'-07". At this draft, the TPI is 152. The mean draft after loading 1360 tons will be __________.
N a. 29'-09" N b. 29'-11" Y c. 30'-04" N d. 30'-07" 1464: What is NOT a function of the air supply of a covered lifeboat?
N a. Provides air for engine combustion Y b. Pressurizes water spray system N c. Provides air for passenger respiration N d. Prevents smoke and other noxious fumes from entering craft 1561: Which is NOT a mandatory part of the shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan?
N a. Reporting requirements Y b. Diagrams N c. Steps to control a discharge N d. National and local coordination 1596: By regulation, orange smoke distress signals will expire not more than how many months from the date of manufacture?
N a. 24 months N b. 36 months Y c. 42 months N d. 54 months 1794: 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 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. 1894: The liquid mud tanks on your vessel measure 24'L by 16'B by 8'D. The vessel's displacement in salt water (specific gravity 1.025) is 864 T and the specific gravity of the mud is 1.47. What is the reduction in GM due to 2 of these tanks being slack?
N a. 0.32 foot Y b. 0.78 foot N c. 0.96 foot N d. 1.12 feet 2058: By regulation, cargo tank atmosphere must be inert before and during which operation?
N a. crude oil washing N b. Loading N c. discharging Y d. All of the above 2102: The sails are properly set and trimmed. As a vessel heads up from a beam reach to close-hauled the __________.
N a. apparent wind remains steady N b. heeling moment decreases N c. side slip decreases Y d. speed decreases 2215: If help has not arrived in 10-12 hours after you abandon a MODU in a survival craft, you should __________.
N a. go in one direction until the fuel runs out N b. plot a course for the nearest land N c. take a vote on which direction you should go Y d. shut down the engine(s) and set the sea anchor 2256: 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-0054
N a. Available GM 6.8 ft N b. Available GM 5.4 ft N c. Available GM 4.1 ft Y d. Available GM 3.6 ft 2411: The storage device for nitrogen-pressurized hydraulic fluid, which is used in closing the blowout preventers is called the __________.
N a. actuator N b. annulus Y c. accumulator N d. annular preventer 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 2816: When a lifeline is required to be attached to a ring life buoy it must be at least __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. 30 feet long Y b. 60 feet long N c. 90 feet long N d. 120 feet long 2823: A vessel heading ESE is on a course of __________.
Y a. 112.5° N b. 135.0° N c. 157.5° N d. 180.0° 2847: The required portable radio shall be stored in the proper location and be __________.
N a. equipped with an approved carrying case N b. equipped with spare batteries Y c. readily accessible for transfer to a lifeboat N d. in a waterproof enclosure 2851: Kevlar sails, when not in use, may be damaged if __________.
N a. left in the sunlight N b. stowed wet Y c. folded frequently N d. washed with soap and water 2943: A virtual rise in the center of gravity of a MODU may be caused by __________.
N a. filling a partially filled tank Y b. using an on board crane to lift a freely swinging heavy object N c. emptying a partially filled tank N d. transferring pipe from the setback area to the pipe rack 3002: A vessels Certificate of Inspection will show the __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. crew requirements N b. minimum fire fighting and lifesaving equipment N c. route permitted Y d. All of the above 3047: Automatic fire dampers in ventilation systems are operated by use of __________.
N a. remotely operated valves Y b. fusible links N c. C02 system pressure switches N d. heat or smoke detectors 3074: Your sailing drafts are: FWD 17'-07", AFT 18'-03" and the GM is 2.8 feet. What will be the angle of list if the #4 starboard double bottom (capacity 141 tons, VCG 2.6 feet, and 23.8 feet off the centerline) is filled with saltwater? (Use the data in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
N a. 6° Y b. 8° N c. 10° N d. 12° 3130: What is the minimum height of rails on passenger decks of ferryboats, excursion vessels, and vessels of a similar type? (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. 18 inches (.5 m) high N b. 24 inches (.6 m) high Y c. 39-1/2 inches (1 m) high N d. 42 inches (1.1 m) high 3141: 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-0108
N a. Available GM 4.81 ft N b. Available GM 4.69 ft N c. Available GM 4.60 ft Y d. Available GM 4.28 ft 3141: 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-0108
N a. Available GM 4.81 ft N b. Available GM 4.69 ft N c. Available GM 4.60 ft Y d. Available GM 4.28 ft 3153: The DEEP DRILLER, while loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), suffers severe damage to the port aft column below the waterline. You should pump from tank __________.
N a. C1S N b. 9S Y c. 10P N d. 2S 3175: The jettisoning of topside weight from a MODU serves what purpose?
N a. It returns the MODU to an even keel. N b. It reduces free surface effect. Y c. It lowers the center of gravity. N d. It raises the center of gravity. 3277: When starting a long ocean tow at a displacement of 18,000 short tons and a KG of 70 feet, you dump 100 short tons of water which had a VCG of 88 feet. What is the new KG?
N a. 59.9 feet Y b. 69.9 feet N c. 79.9 feet N d. 89.9 feet 3282: What form of venting of cargo tanks is allowed for a tank barge certificated to carry grade B petroleum products?
N a. Gooseneck vents only N b. Gooseneck vents with flame screens Y c. Individual pressure-vacuum relief valves with flame screens N d. Straight vents with flame screens 3285: 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-0118
N a. 271.2 ft N b. 288.8 ft N c. 292.3 ft Y d. 307.2 ft 3419: Using the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. Grand Haven, determine the amount of ballast required in tank No. 5 (P & S) to maintain drafts of 17'-00" forward and 22'-06" aft for a vessel loaded with grain which has a test weight of 35 lbs.
N a. 785 tons each N b. 820 tons each Y c. 880 tons each N d. 900 tons each 3543: The DEEP DRILLER's lightweight is the condition prior to loading __________.
N a. deck load N b. deck load and lower-hull liquids N c. deck load, lower-hull liquids, and external loads Y d. deck load, lower-hull liquids, external loads, and deploying anchors 3675: The DEEP DRILLER, while loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), suffers damage to the port forward column below the waterline. Pumping from tank 2P and 3P is not sufficient to prevent increasing port list and bow down trim. You should consider counterflooding in tank __________.
N a. 2S N b. 9S N c. C2BS Y d. 10S 3760: Symptoms of sea sickness include __________.
N a. fever and thirst Y b. nausea and dizziness N c. stomach cramps and diarrhea N d. reddening of skin and hives 3810: If help has not arrived in 10-12 hours after having abandoned an OSV in a survival craft, you should __________.
N a. go in one direction until the fuel runs out N b. plot course for the nearest land N c. take a vote on the direction in which to go Y d. shutdown the engines and put out the sea anchor 3997: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling). What would be the new sum of vertical moments for Fuel Oil if the entire contents of Tank 4P are transferred to Tank 4S?
Y a. 3,493 foot-tons N b. 1,797 foot-tons N c. 1,748 foot-tons N d. 100 foot-tons 4149: Rudder position is shown on the bridge by the __________.
Y a. rudder angle indicator N b. follow-up gear N c. telemotor position N d. Rapson slide indicator 4154: Coast Guard Regulations require that prior to departure on a three-day voyage, the steering gear, whistle, and communications system between the bridge and engine room must be tested prior to departure no earlier than __________.
N a. 1 hour N b. 4 hours N c. 8 hours Y d. 12 hours 4221: Considering the changes to lightweight shown in section 5 of the COASTAL DRILLER Manual, the maximum allowable combination of hook, rotary, and setback load for the COASTAL DRILLER with the rotary located 34 feet aft of the transom and two feet to port of the centerline is __________.
N a. 1000 kips N b. 875 kips Y c. 854 kips N d. 755 kips 4357: In using the Allowable Wind and Wave Charts for the COASTAL DRILLER, which of the three leg reactions is required?
N a. Minimum N b. Average Y c. Highest N d. Preloaded value 4371: Where the seabed consists of sand or silt, the most severe potential problem for an independent-leg jack-up can result from __________.
Y a. scour N b. penetration N c. marine growth N d. insufficient preload 7663: Subtracting KG from KM yields __________.
N a. BM Y b. GM N c. GZ N d. KG 7677: Reducing free surfaces has the effect of lowering the __________.
N a. uncorrected KG Y b. virtual height of the center of gravity N c. metacenter N d. metacentric height 9098: When a rescue vessel approaches a lifeboat in heavy seas, the person in charge of the lifeboat should __________.
N a. tie up to the rescue vessel N b. transfer only those personnel who are not seasick Y c. wait for calmer weather before transferring personnel N d. transfer all personnel immediately 9593: A semisubmersible floating in sea water displaces 717,500 cubic feet. What is the displacement?
N a. 11,211 long tons N b. 11,498 long tons N c. 19,977 long tons Y d. 20,500 long tons