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201: Your vessel is equipped with totally enclosed lifeboats. Which statement is TRUE when the boat is enveloped in flames?
N a. The ventilators will automatically close by the action of fusible links. N b. The motor takes its air supply from outside the lifeboat to prevent asphyxiation of the crew. N c. A water spray system to cool the outside of the boat is operated by a high-volume manual pump. Y d. An air tank will provide about ten minutes of air for the survivors and the engine. 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 405: A vessel in ocean service that does not have an approved means of processing oily bilge slops or oily ballast must have __________.
Y a. a fixed piping system for ballast discharge to a reception facility N b. a discharge outlet for the ballast system on each side of the weather deck N c. one portable adapter for a shore connection to the ballast line N d. All of the above 418: Treatment(s) of heat exhaustion consist(s) of __________.
Y a. moving to a shaded area and laying down N b. bathing with rubbing alcohol N c. placing the patient in a tub of cold water N 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 714: A Coast Guard radiotelephone message about an aid to navigation that is off station is preceded by the word __________.
N a. "PAN-PAN" N b. "MAYDAY" N c. "SOS" Y d. "SECURITY" 858: A fire in trash and paper waste is classified as class __________.
Y a. A N b. B N c. C N d. D 930: Semi-portable extinguishers used on inspected vessels are sizes __________.
N a. II, III, and IV N b. I, II, and III Y c. III, IV, and V N d. IV and V 1001: Which statement about entering into a tank which has been sealed for a long time is TRUE?
N a. The tank should be tested only once to ensure the oxygen content is at least 14% before entry. Y b. The tank must be tested at frequent intervals to ensure that hazardous gasses have not regenerated. N c. The tank need not be tested for oxygen content if it is ventilated for more than 24 hours. N d. If the oxygen content tests at less than 12% you should wear an approved gas mask. 1134: On board small passenger vessels, ducts for compartments which contain gasoline powered machinery or gasoline storage tanks __________.
N a. must not allow any appreciable vapor flow except through their normal openings N b. must be of rigid, permanent construction N c. must lead as directly as possible and be properly fastened and supported Y d. All of the above 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" 1704: Which statement is TRUE about sail shape?
N a. A high-aspect ratio marconi mainsail is more efficient for downwind sailing than a gaff-rigged mainsail. Y b. You should put more belly in a sail in light airs than in a strong breeze. N c. You can reduce the belly in a boomed mainsail by easing the sheet. N d. You can move the belly up in a mainsail by easing the luff tension. 1815: The sails are properly set and trimmed. As a vessel heads up from a beam reach to close hauled the __________.
N a. speed increases N b. side slip decreases N c. heeling moment decreases Y d. apparent wind moves forward 1835: On surface type offshore drilling units, each survival craft must be capable of being launched to the water at the minimum operating draft, under unfavorable conditions of trim and with the unit listed not less than __________.
N a. 16° Y b. 20° N c. 24° N d. 30° 1931: The SS NORTHLAND is loaded to drafts: FWD 17'-03", AFT 19'-03". The KG is 23.6 feet. Use the salmon pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the angle of list if #6 starboard tank is fully loaded with 1624 tons of salt water ballast (VCG is 36.5 feet off the centerline).
N a. 3.0° Y b. 4.4° N c. 6.0° N d. 7.5° 1947: INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND Your 18-meter vessel is under sail at night displaying sidelights, stern light, and a red light over a green light at the masthead. If you start the auxiliary engine and engage the propeller, you must_______.
N a. turn your stern light off N b. show two green lights instead of a red and green at the masthead N c. display a white light in sufficient time to prevent collision Y d. turn off the red over green, turn on the white masthead light 1948: You have 600 tons of below deck tonnage. There is no liquid mud aboard. If you have 150 tons of cargo above deck with a VCG above the deck of 2.8 feet, what is the maximum allowed VCG of the remainder of the deck cargo that is permitted? (See illustration D036DG, stability letter for M.V. Hudson) (D036DG )
N a. 1.96 feet N b. 2.25 feet Y c. 3.20 feet N d. 3.55 feet 1987: When a fire drill is conducted on a mobile offshore drilling unit, the designated person in charge must ensure that __________.
Y a. all personnel report to their stations N b. each hose is brought to full pressure at the nozzle N c. at least three portable extinguishers are activated N d. All of the above 2118: You have 50 containers of ships stores each measuring 6'L by 4'B by 3'H and weighing 0.4 ton each. Each container is stowed on deck. What is the maximum VCG permitted of the remaining cargo if you are carrying rig water and load to maximum capacity? (D037DG )
N a. 1.50 feet N b. 2.25 feet Y c. 2.66 feet N d. 2.91 feet 2227: When the survival craft is supplied with bottles of compressed air they are used for __________.
Y a. an air supply for personnel N b. additional flotation N c. priming the sprinkler system N d. filling the self righting bags 2270: When a vessel is inclined at a small angle the center of buoyancy will __________.
N a. remain stationary Y b. move toward the low side N c. move toward the high side N d. move to the height of the metacenter 2280: A vessel displaces 140,000 cubic feet of saltwater in a light condition. After loading 7500 tons of cargo and 200 tons of fuel, water and stores, she is "full and down". The vessel's light displacement is __________.
N a. 3000 tons N b. 3500 tons Y c. 4000 tons N d. 4500 tons 2426: Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 17'-05", AFT 20'-01"; and the KG is 22.4 feet. What is the righting moment when the vessel is inclined to 15°? (Use the reference material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
Y a. 10,656 foot-tons N b. 12,340 foot-tons N c. 13,980 foot-tons N d. 17,520 foot-tons 2482: If a cargo of kerosene were considered "too lean" to explode, then it must be __________.
N a. above the "explosive range" N b. within the "explosive range" Y c. below the "explosive range" N d. None of the above 2567: A MODU crane which has been idle for a period of over six months shall be inspected to the same standards as a __________.
Y a. yearly inspection N b. quarterly inspection N c. monthly inspection N d. weekly inspection 2710: Remote controls for quick-closing shut off valves are required in how many location(s)?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 2817: A vessel heading SSE is on a course of __________.
N a. 112.5° N b. 135.0° Y c. 157.5° N d. 180.0° 2877: In illustration D041DG, the symbol for the vertical plane midway between the fore and aft perpendiculars is __________.
N a. 2 Y b. 3 N c. 4 N d. 5 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 2986: What must be mounted at a small passenger vessel's operating station for use by the Master and crew?
Y a. Emergency Instructions N b. A tide table for the area N c. Instructions on artificial respiration N d. The location of the first aid kit 3064: Your sailing drafts are: FWD 18'-03", AFT 19'-07" and the GM is 4.3 feet. What will be the angle of list if #2 starboard double bottom (capacity 78 tons, VCG 2.7 feet, and 24.5 feet off the centerline) is filled with saltwater? (Use the data in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book)
Y a. 3° N b. 5° N c. 7° N d. 9° 3082: On vessels subject to the provisions of 46 CFR Subchapter T, life jackets shall be __________.
N a. kept locked up at all times when underway Y b. stored in convenient places throughout the accommodation spaces N c. inaccessible to passengers N d. on the topmost deck of the vessel at all times 3082: On vessels subject to the provisions of 46 CFR Subchapter T, life jackets shall be __________.
N a. kept locked up at all times when underway Y b. stored in convenient places throughout the accommodation spaces N c. inaccessible to passengers N d. on the topmost deck of the vessel at all times 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 3329: A fire is discovered in the forepeak of a vessel at sea. The wind is from ahead at 35 knots. You should __________.
N a. remain on course and hold speed N b. remain on course but slack the speed Y c. change course and put the stern to the wind N d. change course to put the wind on either beam and increase speed 3384: The SS AMERICAN MARINER is ready to load the cargo listed. There is already 4236 tons of cargo on board with a KG of 27.2 feet. Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final KG of all the cargo after loading is completed. ST-0125
Y a. KG 26.9 feet N b. KG 27.3 feet N c. KG 27.8 feet N d. KG 28.1 feet 3440: How should the number "7" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?
Y a. SAY-TAY-SEVEN N b. SEE-ETA-SEVEN N c. NUM-BER-SEVEN N d. NEW-MER-AL-SEVEN 3459: Using the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. Grand Haven, determine the amount of ballast required in tank No.1 (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 39.5 lbs.
N a. 155 tons each Y b. 170 tons each N c. 190 tons each N d. 200 tons each 3661: Under ideal conditions, the DEEP DRILLER can pick up and place pipe in the rack at a rate of about __________.
N a. 600 feet per hour N b. 800 feet per hour Y c. 1,000 feet per hour N d. 1,200 feet per hour 4029: Fire protection regulations for towing vessels allow you to use a nonmetallic flexible hose in fuel line installations under all of the following conditions EXCEPT when ___________ .
N a. used in lengths of not more than 30 inches N b. reinforced with wire braid N c. visible and easily accessible Y d. fitted with Coast Guard approved garden hose fittings 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 4066: The most important concern in treating a person with extensive burns is __________.
N a. reducing disfigurement Y b. preventing infection N c. cooling with ice water N d. reducing swelling 4175: How much non-liquid deck load can the DEEP DRILLER, loaded as shown in the sample Load Form #4 (Drilling), accept if the weight is placed at a VCG of 130 feet? Ballast added or discharged to maintain draft at 60 feet is done so at 10 feet.
N a. 461.9 long tons Y b. 457.5 long tons N c. 388.8 long tons N d. 323.1 long tons 4228: You are loading in a port subject to the tropical load line mark and bound for a port subject to the winter load line mark. You will enter the summer zone after steaming one day, and you will enter the winter zone after a total of eight days. You will consume 36 tons of fuel, water, and stores per day. The hydrometer reading at the loading pier is 1.002, and the TPI is 47. What is the minimum freeboard required at the start of the voyage? (Get Table Data)
N a. 71.0 inches Y b. 72.7 inches N c. 79.5 inches N d. 81.0 inches 4297: The COASTAL DRILLER is in ocean transit in which the winds are not expected to exceed 70 knots. In order to meet the leg strength requirements, the tip of can (TOC) position should be at __________.
N a. 0.00 feet (flush with bottom of hull) N b. 1.20 feet Y c. 12.38 feet N d. 60.50 feet 4455: What is the primary advantage of a davit-launched liferaft in comparison to an inflatable liferaft?
N a. The davit-launched liferaft is easier to maintain. N b. The davit-launched liferaft is made of fire-retardant material. N c. The davit-launched liferaft has a built-in sprinkler system for fire protection. Y d. The davit-launched liferaft enables personnel to enter the raft without having to enter the water. 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 4757: Because there is a possibility of fuel oil being discharged overboard from a full fuel oil tank, it is decided to transfer 25 kips from tank #14 to tank #13. See COASTAL DRILLER Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). What would be the change in longitudinal free surface moments?
N a. 1492 ft-kips increase N b. 1034 ft-kips increase Y c. 674 ft-kips increase N d. 404 ft-kips increase 5233: During counterflooding to correct a severe list or trim aggravated by an off-center load, a MODU suddenly takes a list or trim to the opposite side. You should __________.
N a. continue counterflooding in the same direction N b. continue counterflooding, but in the opposite direction Y c. immediately stop counterflooding N d. deballast from the low side 5271: The DEEP DRILLER, loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #5 (Survival), suffers major damage which results in flooding in tank C1P. Your best countermeasure is to pump from __________.
N a. 1P Y b. 3P N c. C1P N d. C2P 5276: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has drafts of: FWD 18'-07", AFT 23'-03". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts if you ballast the forepeak with 92 tons of seawater.
Y a. FWD 19'-04.9", AFT 22'-08.7" N b. FWD 19'-05.4", AFT 22'-08.0" N c. FWD 19'-05.7", AFT 22'-07.7" N d. FWD 19'-06.3", AFT 22'-07.1" 5297: Among the possible causes of unexpected rapidly increasing inclination of the DEEP DRILLER while in transit is __________.
N a. consumption of on board variables N b. miscalculation of loads N c. external environmental forces Y d. flooding due to lower-hull damage 5673: The DEEP DRILLER may remain at operating draft instead of deballasting to survival draft when __________.
N a. critical motion limits have been exceeded N b. waves approach within two feet of the spider deck Y c. the maximum wave height is less than 64 feet N d. winds are greater than 70 knots 6177: Fires on a MODU must be reported to the Coast Guard if there is death, injury resulting in more than 72 hours incapacitation, or property damage in excess of __________.
N a. $ 5,000 N b. $10,000 Y c. $25,000 N d. $50,000 7431: What time of day would an SSB radio have the longest transmitting range?
N a. Daylight before noon N b. At noon N c. Daylight after noon Y d. During darkness 9281: A floating jack-up with displacement of 15,000 kips has its LCG 106 feet aft of frame zero (AF0). If 200 short tons are loaded at 20 feet AF0 and 400 short tons are loaded 149 feet AF0, what is the new LCG?
N a. 105.5 feet Y b. 106.0 feet N c. 108.3 feet N d. 111.8 feet 9295: A jack-up 210 feet in length is level during transit. The LCF is 140 feet aft of the bow. How much weight should be applied at the bow to level the jack-up if 150 kips are loaded at the transom?
N a. 50 kips Y b. 75 kips N c. 100 kips N d. 200 kips 9313: When a patient has an electrical burn, it is important to __________.
Y a. look for a second burn, which may have been caused by the current passing through the body N b. locate the nearest water source and flood the burn with water for five minutes N c. remove any dirt or charred skin from the area of the burn N d. apply ointment to the burn area and wrap with clean cloth 9454: If water is rising in the bilge of a lifeboat, you should FIRST __________.
N a. abandon the survival craft N b. check for cracks in the hull N c. shift all personnel to the stern Y d. check the bilge drain plug 9547: A neutral equilibrium position for a vessel means that the metacenter is __________.
N a. lower than the keel Y b. at the same height as the center of gravity N c. exactly at midships N d. at the center of the waterplane area