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72: To disengage a survival craft suspended from the cable above the water, you must pull the safety pin and __________.
N a. pull the hook release handle Y b. pull the hook release handle and use the ratchet bar N c. use the ratchet bar and depress the retainer N d. pull the hook release handle and depress the retainer 74: Outlets in gasoline fuel lines are __________.
Y a. prohibited N b. permitted for draining fuel from lines N c. permitted for drawing fuel samples N d. permitted for bleeding air from lines 258: In any major injury to a person, first aid includes the treatment for the injury and __________.
N a. application of CPR N b. removal of any foreign objects N c. administration of oxygen Y d. for traumatic shock 464: You are making a telephone call ship-to-shore using the VHF-FM service. You can tell that the working channel is busy if you hear __________.
N a. speech N b. signaling tones N c. a busy signal Y d. All of the above 817: An accommodation ladder or other equally safe and convenient means must be provided for a pilot whenever the distance from the sea level is more than __________.
N a. 20 feet Y b. 30 feet N c. 40 feet N d. 50 feet 907: An advantage of a dry chemical over a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher is its __________.
Y a. greater range N b. effectiveness on all types of fires N c. cleanliness N d. All of the above 945: The color of rockets, shells, or rocket parachute flares used to indicate that the vessel is in distress and requires immediate assistance is __________.
N a. white N b. green Y c. red N d. yellow 1022: When fighting a fire on a bulkhead using a portable carbon dioxide extinguisher, the stream should be directed at the __________.
Y a. base of the flames, moving the horn from side to side, following the flames upward as they diminish N b. top of the flaming area, moving the horn from side to side, following the flames downward as they diminish N c. center of the flaming area, moving the horn vertically from top to bottom N d. bottom of the flaming area, moving the horn vertically to the top following the flames upward as they diminish 1090: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the following drafts: FWD 09'-00", AFT 15'-11.5". 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-0025
N a. 1.80 feet N b. 1.89 feet N c. 1.98 feet Y d. 2.05 feet 1227: Which type of portable fire extinguishers is NOT designed for use on flammable liquid fires?
N a. Foam (stored-pressure) Y b. Water (cartridge-operated) N c. Dry chemical N d. Carbon dioxide 1289: An undocumented vessel with 10 people aboard and operating 25 miles off the seacoast must carry a survival craft of the __________.
Y a. inflatable buoyant apparatus type N b. buoyant apparatus type N c. life float type N d. Any of the above types are acceptable. 1405: When launching an inflatable liferaft, you should make sure that the operating cord is __________.
Y a. fastened to some substantial part of the vessel N b. not fastened to anything N c. secured to the hydrostatic release N d. fastened to the raft container 1441: On small passenger vessels, how many supply and exhaust ducts are required in each enclosed space containing gasoline powered machinery or gasoline fuel tanks?
N a. 1 of each Y b. 2 of each N c. 3 of each N d. 4 of each 1505: What is one of the FIRST things you would do on boarding an inflatable liferaft?
N a. Open equipment pack. N b. Post a lookout. N c. Issue anti-seasickness medicine. Y d. Pick up other survivors. 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 1626: A shipmate suffers a heart attack and stops breathing. You must __________.
N a. administer oxygen Y b. immediately check his pulse and start CPR N c. make the victim comfortable in a bunk N d. immediately give a stimulant, by force if necessary 1673: In commercial fishing, "cold water" means water where the monthly mean low water temperature is normally __________.
N a. 39°Fahrenheit or less N b. 44°Fahrenheit or less N c. 49°Fahrenheit or less Y d. 59°Fahrenheit or less 2212: In order to maintain speed while changing course from a close reach to a broad reach, the sails should be __________.
N a. lowered N b. reefed N c. hauled in Y d. eased out 2226: You are sailing on a close reach when a strong wind suddenly heels the vessel hard over. To reduce the heeling and yet maintain speed, you should __________.
Y a. ease the mainsheet and bear more away from the wind N b. haul in on the mainsheet and steer more towards the wind N c. haul in on the mainsheet and ease the jib sheet N d. ease all sheets and bear more into the wind 2373: An uncontrolled flow of gas, oil, or other well fluids into the atmosphere is called a __________.
N a. flow N b. breakout N c. kick Y d. blowout 2436: Your vessel's drafts are FWD 20'-09", AFT 21'-01". Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts if: (1) 320 tons are loaded 47 feet forward of amidships; (2) 82 tons are discharged 110 feet forward of amidships; and (3) 50 tons of fuel are pumped 60 feet forward.
N a. FWD 21'-05", AFT 21'-00" Y b. FWD 21'-06", AFT 21'-02" N c. FWD 21'-04", AFT 21'-05" N d. FWD 21'-04", AFT 21'-06" 2593: Bulkheads which form part of the tanks on a MODU are stiffened to withstand __________.
N a. deck loads from above N b. dynamic forces while afloat Y c. hydrostatic pressure N d. over-pressurization 2656: How long must the GMDSS radio log be retained on board before sending it to the shoreside licensee?
N a. At least two years after the last entry N b. At least one year after the last entry N c. At least 90 days after the last entry Y d. At least 30 days after the last entry 2679: The primary hazard of liquefied petroleum gas and liquefied natural gas is __________.
N a. pressure N b. toxicity N c. temperature Y d. flammability 2968: Air-cooled radiators for gasoline propulsion engine cooling __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. must be approved for marine use N b. must have a double fan installation N c. must be filled with fresh water Y d. are permitted on vessels less than 65 feet carrying not more than 12 passengers 3019: All vessels not limited to daylight service shall be fitted with a ring life buoy __________. (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. on the stern of the vessel N b. with a twenty fathom line attached N c. with no line attached Y d. with a water light to be attached during nighttime operation 3088: Using a sea anchor with the survival craft will __________.
Y a. reduce your drift rate N b. keep the survival craft from turning over N c. aid in recovering the survival craft N d. increase your visibility 3139: Open ullage holes in tanks which are not gas-free must be protected by __________.
N a. PV valves N b. warning signs Y c. flame screens N d. stop-check valves 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 3167: Topside icing that blocks freeing ports and scuppers __________.
N a. is usually below the center of gravity and has little effect on stability N b. will cause water on deck to pocket and increase stability Y c. may decrease stability by increasing free surface effect due to water on deck N d. increases the effective freeboard and increases the wind-heel affect 3314: Which device is required to be installed under the carburetor of a gasoline engine? (small passenger vessel regulations)
N a. Box of sawdust Y b. Drip collector N c. Vent N d. Flame arrestor ONLY 3343: The righting moment created by a MODU that displaces 15,000 tons with a righting arm (GZ) of 0.02 foot is __________.
N a. 3,000 foot-tons N b. 750 foot-tons N c. 600 foot-tons Y d. 300 foot-tons 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 3545: Until a change to lightweight has been approved, the weights and center of gravity locations for the changes to lightweight shown in the permanent record for the Deep Driller are treated as __________.
Y a. variable load N b. fixed load N c. basic load N d. gross tonnage 3823: What is the change in vertical moments for the DEEP DRILLER if 103.48 long tons of ballast is discharged from a full ballast tank 1P?
N a. 6,707 foot-tons decrease N b. 4,984 foot-tons decrease Y c. 1,914 foot-tons decrease N d. 155 foot-tons decrease 3868: The rescue boat on an OSV shall carry a tow line strong enough to tow the vessel's largest loaded liferaft at a speed of at least __________.
N a. 1 knot Y b. 2 knot N c. 5 knot N d. 10 knot 3870: Each EPIRB required on an OSV shall be tested using the integrated test circuit and output indicator every __________.
N a. week N b. two weeks Y c. month N d. two months 3931: Aboard the DEEP DRILLER, to use the drill water pump to supplement the bilge pumps, it is necessary to open valves 26 and __________.
N a. 41 N b. 29 Y c. 28 N d. 25 3985: While loaded as shown in the DEEP DRILLER Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), all of the liquid mud is dumped. What is the new location of the longitudinal center of gravity?
Y a. 1.71 feet N b. 1.94 feet N c. 2.09 feet N d. 2.23 feet 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 4030: Fire protection regulations for towing vessels require any fuel line subject to internal head pressure from fuel in the tank to ___________ .
Y a. be fitted with a positive fuel shut-off valve located at the tank N b. have a shut-off valve at the top of the tank N c. have a gate valve easily accessible in the space where the tank is located N d. have a drain cock at the lowest point in the fuel line 4070: Motor-propelled lifeboats are required to be fitted with which of the following?
Y a. Compartments for the storage of canned drinking water N b. Ballast tanks to prevent the boat from capsizing N c. An air starter on the diesel engine N d. Auxiliary mechanical propulsion (Fleming gear) 4189: You are loading in the winter in Albany, N.Y., for a voyage to a port governed by the tropical load line mark. Which of the following statements is TRUE? (Hydrometer reading in Albany is 1.000)
N a. You may not exceed the winter load line mark when you finish loading except for the burnout to sea. Y b. The freshwater allowance and burnout to sea may be subtracted from the required freeboard in Albany. N c. You may calculate the burnout necessary to reach the tropical zone and load extra cargo to compensate. N d. You may load to the winter mark less the fresh water allowance if you will be at the tropical mark upon arrival in the tropical zone. 4294: By regulation, you MUST keep a record of the use of your radiotelephone for a minimum of __________.
N a. six months N b. one year Y c. two years N d. thirty months 4546: Fire dampers prevent the spread of fire by __________.
N a. direct contact N b. radiation N c. conduction Y d. convection 4597: While loaded as shown in the COASTAL DRILLER Sample Load Form #3 (Drilling), 236 kips are discharged from 80 feet AF0 and 19.79 feet to port of the centerline. What is the resulting starboard leg reaction?
N a. 4,281 kips N b. 5,382 kips Y c. 5,459 kips N d. 5,537 kips 5545: When a combination chain and wire rope mooring line is used, the chain is deployed __________.
Y a. at the anchor end of the line N b. at the wildcat end of the line N c. midway between the anchor and the wildcat N d. through the anchor buoy 5561: What line receives the hardest service in the mooring system?
N a. Guy wire N b. Joining pendant N c. Wildcat leader Y d. Anchor pendant 5946: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has drafts of: FWD 25'-11", AFT 26'-11". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts if you ballast the forepeak with 83 tons of seawater.
N a. FWD 26'-05.6", AFT 26'-07.5" N b. FWD 26'-06.2", AFT 26'-06.9" Y c. FWD 26'-06.8", AFT 26'-06.3" N d. FWD 26'-07.7", AFT 26'-05.4" 6308: You are underway at sea when a fire is reported in the forward part of the vessel. The wind is from dead ahead at 20 knots. You should __________.
N a. remain on course and hold speed N b. change course to put the wind on either beam and increase speed N c. remain on course but decrease speed Y d. change course and put the stern to the wind 6533: When loading or discharging dry mud or cement, crew members should use facial respirator masks and __________.
Y a. goggles N b. ear plugs N c. soft-soled boots N d. fireman's outfit 6645: Offshore drilling units that are on an international voyage must have a portable radio apparatus that meets the requirements of the __________.
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. Minerals Management Service N c. U.S. Coast Guard Y d. Federal Communications Commission 7113: Fire extinguishers used on MODU's are numbered by size I through V, with I being __________.
N a. used for electrical fires only Y b. the smallest N c. the most accessible N d. the most effective 7113: Fire extinguishers used on MODU's are numbered by size I through V, with I being __________.
N a. used for electrical fires only Y b. the smallest N c. the most accessible N d. the most effective 8115: When two ballast pumps used for deballasting a single tank start cavitating, you should __________.
N a. open all valves on the discharge side to permit improved flow N b. close the valve on the discharge side of the pump to re-acquire suction N c. close the valve on the suction side of the ballast pump to re-prime the pump Y d. shut down one pump 8375: Maintaining good working order of fuel pumps and injectors in auxiliary diesel engines requires the use of __________.
N a. fuel/water separators N b. day tanks N c. an injector test stand Y d. fuel filters 8717: The DEEP DRILLER, at 60.0 feet draft in sea water, has VM = 974,441 foot-long tons, LM = 40,301 foot-long tons, TM = 3 foot-long tons, FSML = 30,572 foot-long tons, and FSMT = 18,732 foot-long tons. What is the uncorrected height of the center of gravity?
N a. 52.14 feet Y b. 53.78 feet N c. 55.03 feet N d. 58.50 feet 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 9517: Aboard a vessel, dividing the sum of the transverse moments by the total weight yields the vessel's __________.
N a. vertical moments Y b. transverse position of the center of gravity N c. inclining moments N d. righting moments 9595: A non-symmetrical tank aboard a MODU contains 390 tons of ballast at a VCG of 9.85 feet. Ballast weighing 250 tons and a VCG of 12.0 feet is discharged. The vertical moments for the remaining ballast is __________.
Y a. 842 ft-long tons N b. 3,000 ft-long tons N c. 3,842 ft-long tons N d. 6,842 ft-long tons