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102: You are underway when a fire breaks out in the forward part of your vessel. If possible, you should __________.
Y a. put the vessel's stern into the wind N b. abandon ship to windward N c. call for assistance N d. keep going at half speed 138: A person reports to you with a fishhook in his thumb. To remove it you should __________.
N a. pull it out with pliers N b. cut the skin from around the hook Y c. push the barb through, cut it off, then remove the hook N d. have a surgeon remove it 168: In all but the most severe cases, bleeding from a wound should be controlled by __________.
Y a. applying direct pressure to the wound N b. submerging the wound in lukewarm water N c. cooling the wound with ice N d. applying a tourniquet 277: The vessel's Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacon (EPIRB) must be tested __________.
N a. weekly Y b. monthly N c. every 2 months N d. every 3 months 381: What is the meaning of the signal "G0325"?
N a. The distance is 325 miles. Y b. The longitude is 3°25'. N c. The course is 325°. N d. Change course to 325°. 383: The purpose of the tripping line on a sea anchor is to __________.
N a. aid in casting off N b. direct the drift of the vessel Y c. aid in its recovery N d. maintain maximum resistance to broaching 400: Whenever a "T-Boat" is hauled out for repairs or alterations affecting its safety you must __________.
N a. provide a complete set of plans to the Commandant for review Y b. notify the cognizant OCMI N c. schedule a full safety equipment inspection N d. Both B and C 718: Painters fitted to life floats and buoyant apparatus with a capacity of 49 or less persons must __________.
N a. be of manila rope or equivalent, not less than two inches in circumference and not less than four fathoms long Y b. be 100 feet long and have a breaking strength of at least 1500 lbs. N c. be at least 100 feet long and have a breaking strength of 3,000 lbs. N d. be made of 90 feet of 3/8" nylon 767: On every vessel, distress signals must be stowed __________.
Y a. on or near the navigating bridge N b. on the flying bridge not closer than 15 feet to any bulkhead N c. above the freeboard deck away from heat N d. in an enclosed space below the freeboard deck away from heat 823: Traditionally, the signal for fire aboard ship is __________.
N a. more than 6 short blasts and 1 long blast on the whistle, and the same signal on the general alarm Y b. continuous sounding of the ship's whistle and the general alarm for at least 10 seconds N c. 1 short blast on the whistle N d. alternating short and long blasts on the ship's whistle 1273: In launching a covered lifeboat, what would safely lower the lifeboat from inside the lifeboat cabin?
N a. Frapping line N b. Tricing line N c. Rottmer release Y d. Winch remote control wire 1297: A small passenger vessel of not more than 65 feet in length must have a collision bulkhead if it __________.
N a. operates on exposed waters N b. carries more than 49 passengers N c. is more than 40 feet in length and operates on partially exposed waters Y d. All of the above 1358: Which extinguishing agent is best for use on a magnesium fire?
N a. Water Y b. Sand N c. CO2 N d. Dry chemical 1466: You used a carbon dioxide (CO2) fire extinguisher but did not empty the extinguisher. You must have it recharged if the weight loss exceeds __________.
N a. one percent of the weight of the charge N b. five percent of the weight of the charge N c. seven percent of the weight of the charge Y d. ten percent of the weight of the charge 1488: When compared to a high-expansion foam, a low-expansion foam will __________.
N a. be dryer N b. be lighter Y c. be more heat resistant N d. cling to vertical surfaces 1701: Movement of liquid in a tank when a vessel inclines causes an increase in __________.
N a. righting arm N b. metacentric height N c. height of the uncorrected KG Y d. natural rolling period 1777: The transfer procedures required to be followed on tankships shall contain __________.
N a. a list of each port of discharge Y b. a line diagram of the vessel's transfer piping N c. a current crew list N d. the duties by name of each person in charge required for each transfer operation 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 2390: According to the Chemical Data Guide, ethylene oxide exhibits which fire and explosion hazard?
N a. It breaks down into highly toxic fumes of bromides. N b. It reacts with water to provide flammable vapors. Y c. It does not need oxygen for combustion. N d. Its flash point is 80.4°F. 2704: What must be located on the discharge side of the pump in a fire main system?
Y a. Pressure gauge N b. Strainer N c. Reduction valve N d. International shore connection 2721: You are at the helm of a schooner-rigged sailing vessel under sail on the port tack, on a beam reach, with all appropriate sails set and properly trimmed. You are instructed to "bear off quickly". To utilize your sails to assist with the turn, you should __________.
N a. slack the foresail sheet N b. slack the fore-staysail sheet N c. slack the jib sheet Y d. slack the main sheet 2789: As appropriate for the voyage, all vessels must carry adequate and up-to-date __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. charts N b. Coast Pilots N c. Light Lists Y d. All of the above 2933: Movement of liquid in a tank when a drilling barge inclines causes an increase in __________.
N a. righting arm N b. metacentric height N c. height of the uncorrected KG Y d. natural rolling period 3208: Water pockets on the underside of an inflatable liferaft are for __________.
N a. catching rain water Y b. stability N c. easy drainage N d. maneuverability 3257: A semisubmersible with a displacement of 20,000 tons and a KG of 60.0 feet loads 300 tons at a VCG of 120 feet. To maintain draft, ballast is discharged from a height of 20 feet. What is the change in KG?
Y a. 1.5 feet upward N b. 1.5 feet downward N c. 0.8 foot upward N d. 0.8 foot downward 3279: You have orders to drop off a barge loaded with propylene oxide at a fleet. In doing so, you must ensure that __________.
N a. all wing voids and rakes are pumped dry before tying off the barge N b. the barge is moored next to the bank where it will be protected from a possible collision Y c. the barge is under the care of a watchman N d. a rake end is facing upstream to minimize the effect of current on the mooring lines 3381: The DEEP DRILLER, at a mean draft of 60 feet, has a two-foot trim by the head and a three foot list to starboard. What is the draft at the port aft draft mark?
Y a. 57.5 feet N b. 59.5 feet N c. 60.5 feet N d. 62.5 feet 3466: A sea anchor is __________.
N a. a heavy metal anchor with an extra long line used to anchor in deep water Y b. a cone shaped bag used to slow down the wind drift effect N c. a pad eye to which the sea painter is made fast N d. made of wood if it is of an approved type 3549: The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 18'-10", AFT 18'-06". 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-0140
N a. FWD 18'-00", AFT 19'-06" N b. FWD 18'-02", AFT 19'-04" Y c. FWD 18'-04", AFT 19'-02" N d. FWD 18'-06", AFT 19'-00" 3769: You hear the general alarm and ship's whistle sound for over 10 seconds. Traditionally, this is the signal for __________.
N a. abandon ship N b. dismissal from fire and emergency stations Y c. fire and emergency N d. man overboard 3900: The life jackets on all vessels shall be __________.
N a. inspected weekly N b. worn at all times Y c. readily available N d. tested yearly 3955: The person-in-charge shall insure that each rescue boat on an OSV is lowered to the water, launched and operated at least once every __________.
N a. week N b. two months Y c. three months N d. six months 4026: When do the towing vessel fire protection regulations allow a towing vessel to carry portable fuel systems on board?
N a. When used for outboard engines N b. When permanently attached to portable equipment such as bilge and fire pumps N c. If the portable tanks used for portable equipment meet published safety standards Y d. All of the above 4071: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Transit). What are the new LM (longitudinal moments) if the entire contents of Salt Water Ballast Tanks 1P and 1S are discharged?
Y a. 5,191 ft-tons N b. 13,414 ft-tons N c. 31,992 ft-tons N d. 69,175 ft-tons 4165: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #3 (Preparing to Drill). If all the liquid mud (see table 8) is dumped, what would be the new height of the transverse metacenter?
N a. 61.19 feet N b. 62.80 feet N c. 62.99 feet Y d. 62.94 feet 4170: The color of the signal flares sent up by a submarine surfacing from periscope depth is __________.
N a. yellow N b. red N c. green Y d. white 4194: You are loading in a port governed by the tropical load line mark for a voyage to a port governed by the winter mark. The fresh water allowance is 5 inches, and the hydrometer reads 1.005. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. You may load to the tropical mark plus 1 inch brackish water allowance. Y b. You must load so that each zone mark will not be submerged upon entering the zone. N c. Your draft must not exceed the winter mark plus the fresh water allowance upon arrival off the discharge port. N d. You may only load to the winter mark plus a brackish water allowance of 4 inches. 4334: What is the function of an air receiver in the compressed air system?
N a. Condenses moisture N b. Provides overpressure protection N c. Purifies the air Y d. Acts as an accumulator 4511: The height of the transverse metacenter of the Coastal Driller at a displacement of 13,050 kips is __________.
N a. 143.81 feet N b. 144.61 feet Y c. 144.93 feet N d. 145.73 feet 4583: The COASTAL DRILLER, elevated in 150 feet of water with 0 knots current, 10 foot waves, and wind speeds of 70 knots may continue drilling if the maximum leg reaction is less than __________.
N a. 5,940 kips N b. 6,020 kips Y c. 6,080 kips N d. 6,520 kips 4622: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has drafts of: FWD 26'-04", AFT 28'-08". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts if you ballast the forepeak with 101 tons of seawater.
N a. FWD 27'-00.6, AFT 28'-01.7" Y b. FWD 27'-01.2", AFT 28'-02.5" N c. FWD 27'-01.8", AFT 28'-03.1" N d. FWD 27'-02.4", AFT 28'-03.7" 4658: You are scheduled to load 3900 tons of cargo, 45 tons of crew effects and stores and 259 tons of fuel. Use the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the vessel's mean draft in fresh water.
N a. 18'-06" N b. 18'-02" Y c. 17'-11" N d. 17'-08" 5201: If the low side bilge pump fails and the high side bilge pump has insufficient suction to dewater the low side of the COASTAL DRILLER when afloat, you should use the __________.
Y a. saltwater eductor system N b. raw water tower pumps N c. mud pumps N d. preload pumps 5225: If the cause of a sudden severe list or trim is negative initial stability, counterflooding into empty tanks may __________.
N a. increase the righting moment N b. cause an increase in the righting arm N c. bring the unit to an upright equilibrium position Y d. cause the unit to flop to a greater angle 5357: During preloading or elevating the COASTAL DRILLER, jacking-up may continue if the total weight is less than __________.
N a. 21,497 kips N b. 21,297 kips N c. 17,700 kips Y d. 14,400 kips 5615: Structural stress levels in a MODU are the sum of loading stresses and stresses due to __________.
Y a. environmental loads N b. variable loads N c. ballast loading N d. mooring loads 5677: The DEEP DRILLER may remain at operating draft instead of deballasting to survival draft when __________.
Y a. critical motion limits have not been exceeded N b. waves approach within two feet of the spider deck N c. the maximum wave height is greater than 64 feet N d. winds are greater than 70 knots 5813: An ideal mooring system would be __________.
Y a. symmetrical and in equilibrium N b. asymmetrical and in flux N c. distorted and in equilibrium N d. concentric and in flux 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° 6745: Fire axes required on MODU's must be stored in the enclosure for fire hoses with the location marked "________".
N a. Fire Axe Location N b. Hose Station No. ____ Y c. Fire Station No. ____ N d. Firefighting Equipment 6871: Lifeboat winches on mobile offshore drilling units are required to be inspected and an entry made in the logbook. How often should this entry be made?
Y a. Every 3 months N b. Every 6 months N c. Every year N d. Only after conducting a boat drill 6911: According to regulations, a Master or person in charge of a MODU is required to submit a report of a loss of life __________.
N a. only when it happens while underway N b. to the next of kin Y c. to the nearest OCMI N d. to the nearest coroner 7635: At an angle of loll, the righting arm (GZ) is __________.
N a. maximum N b. negative N c. positive, but reflexive Y d. zero 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 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 8545: It is proposed to moor the DEEP DRILLER in 600 feet of water in a region in which the effective wind velocity could reach 80 knots, significant wave height could reach 30 feet, and the current could be 1.5 knots. If these conditions occurred at the same time from the bow, the total environmental force would be __________.
N a. 620 kips Y b. 595 kips N c. 475 kips N d. 425 kips 8703: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #5 (Survival). While the unit is deballasting, port valve 5 fails in the closed position. You may deballast from tank 2P by pumping from tank 1P after opening valves 6 and __________.
N a. 35 N b. 7 N c. 4 Y d. 2 8877: The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Transit). Severe motion makes it necessary to ballast down to survival draft. It is decided to check stability at the intermediate draft of 32 feet. If the added ballast has an average VCG of 9.03 feet, and the sum of free surface moments is 56,244 foot-tons, what is the new GML?
N a. 6.23 feet N b. 5.11 feet N c. 4.86 feet Y d. 4.06 feet 9363: The primary function(s) of an automatic sprinkler system is(are) to __________.
N a. extinguish the fire which triggers it Y b. limit the spread of fire and control the amount of heat produced N c. protect people in the areas which have sprinkler heads N d. alert the crew to the fire 9451: Initial stability is indicated by __________.
Y a. GM N b. KM N c. Deck load N d. Maximum allowed KG