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103: Your ship is in shallow water and the bow rides up on its bow wave while the stern sinks into a depression of its transverse wave system. What is this called?
N a. Broaching N b. Fish tailing Y c. Squatting N d. Parallel sinkage 106: In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term "kick" means the distance __________.
N a. around the circumference of the turning circle N b. gained at right angles to the original course N c. gained in the direction of the original course Y d. or throw of a vessel's stern from her line of advance upon putting the helm hard over 111: You are the licensed Master of a towing vessels operating between New York and Tampa, Florida. If you carry four (4) deckhands onboard, how many must be able seamen?
N a. 1 N b. 2 Y c. 3 N d. 4 159: What is the standard net barrel for petroleum products?
Y a. 42 gallons at 60°Fahrenheit N b. 48 gallons at 70°Fahrenheit N c. 50 gallons at 50°Celsius N d. 60 gallons at 100°Saybolt 196: A VLCC (100,000 DWT+) with a 30,000 Shaft Horsepower Steam Turbine is slow to respond to engine movements and has less stopping power than normal ships because it has a __________.
N a. bigger propeller Y b. smaller power to weight ratio N c. smaller propeller N d. larger power to weight ratio 243: A towing vessel becomes tripped while towing on a hawser astern. What factor is MOST important when assessing the risk of capsizing?
N a. Length of the towline Y b. Height of the towline connection N c. Longitudinal position of the towline connection N d. Direction of opposing force 334: The space above the engine room is called the __________.
Y a. fidley N b. gold locker N c. middle hatch N d. noble 394: The rope which is rove from the truck to be used with a bos'n's chair is called a __________.
Y a. gantline N b. life line N c. strop N d. whip 460: When stowing hazardous materials on deck, lashing of such cargo is permitted if __________.
N a. a wooden bin is constructed of at least 2-inch dunnage and bolted together N b. the cargo is lashed to the adjacent guard rails Y c. the lashings are secured to deck pad eyes N d. there is at least 3 inches of dunnage on deck 507: You are signing on your crew. Which is NOT authorized?
Y a. A man presenting his Chief Mate's license to sign on as able seaman N b. An engineer presenting an MMD endorsed "QMED - any rating" to sign on as an Electrician N c. A man presenting an MMD endorsed as "Able Seaman" to sign on as Bosun N d. A man presenting an MMD endorsed "Steward's Department (F.H.)" to sign on as Chief Cook 511: All U.S. Flag vessels engaged in foreign trade are required to have a(n) __________.
N a. enrollment N b. license Y c. registry N d. sea letter 563: While the Pilot is maneuvering the vessel to a dock, what is the PRIMARY responsibility of the watch officer?
N a. Supervise the signaling and flag etiquette. N b. Record the bells and their times in the bell book. Y c. Insure that helm and throttle orders given by the Pilot are correctly executed. N d. Judge the appropriateness of the Pilot's orders and countermand them if necessary. 573: An ocean towing bridle whose legs are of equal length, but too short, may __________.
Y a. fail to provide spring in the hawser N b. cause unequal distribution of the load to one leg N c. cause the bridle legs to jump clear of the chocks or fairleads N d. None of the above 583: Which factor(s) must you consider when making up a towing bridle?
N a. The horsepower of the tug N b. The desired amount of swing in the tow hook up N c. The weight of the tow Y d. All of the above 583: Which factor(s) must you consider when making up a towing bridle?
N a. The horsepower of the tug N b. The desired amount of swing in the tow hook up N c. The weight of the tow Y d. All of the above 766: Insufficient space between the hull and bottom in shallow water will prevent normal screw currents resulting in __________.
N a. waste of power N b. sudden sheering to either side N c. sluggish rudder response Y d. All of the above 781: The trim and stability booklet must be approved by the __________.
N a. International Maritime Organization N b. National Cargo Bureau N c. Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Y d. United States Coast Guard 783: The owner or Master of a towing vessel shall ensure that each person that directs and controls the movement of the vessel can accomplish all of the following EXCEPT ___________ .
N a. evaluate the danger of each closing visual or radar contact N b. adjust speed with due regard for the weather and visibility Y c. reduce speed only where local speed limits are posted N d. enter all required test and inspection results in the vessel's log or other record carried on board 794: "White Line" is made from __________.
Y a. cotton N b. hemp N c. manila N d. sisal 795: Who certifies the safe working load of cargo booms on a vessel?
N a. U.S. Coast Guard Y b. American Bureau of Shipping N c. Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers N d. The Ship's Master 858: The lower hold of your vessel has a bale capacity of 60,000 cubic feet. How many tons of cotton in bales having a stowage factor of 85 can be stowed in the lower hold, assuming a broken stowage factor of 20%?
N a. 141 Y b. 565 N c. 706 N d. 847 931: Which is NOT a required entry in the ship's Official Logbook?
N a. Sale of effects of a deceased crew member N b. Medical treatment of an injury N c. Inspections of cargo gear Y d. Dry docking of the vessel 1129: The main function of a stripping system is to __________.
N a. maintain the temperature of the cargo throughout the vessel N b. dispose of dangerous vapors within the cargo tanks N c. increase the loading rate of the shoreside pumps Y d. discharge liquid left in the cargo tanks after the main pumps have discharged the bulk 1161: The document that the Master uses to attest to the truth of the manifest of cargo is called __________.
N a. Master's Protest Y b. Oath of Entry N c. Owner's Oath N d. Shipper's Certification 1162: How does a vessel's rate of turn change when entering shallow water?
N a. It is faster. N b. It is slower. Y c. There is no change. N d. It remains constant for varying propeller revolutions. 1172: You are making a sharp turn in a channel and using a buoy four points on the bow to gauge your rate of turn. If you observe the buoy moving aft relative to you, what should you do?
Y a. Increase the rate of turn N b. Decrease the rate of turn N c. Maintain a constant rate of turn N d. Decrease speed 1180: The regulations require that inspected vessels on an international voyage, other than small passenger vessels, must carry which of the following distress signals on or near the navigating bridge?
N a. 12 hand red flares Y b. 12 rocket parachute flares N c. 12 hand combination flares and orange smoke signals N d. 6 hand red flares, and 6 hand orange smoke signals 1493: The knot used to join two lines of different diameter is a __________.
N a. square knot N b. carrick bend Y c. becket bend N d. sheepshank 1508: While towing, sudden shock-loading caused during heavy weather can be reduced by __________.
N a. using a short tow hawser N b. using a nonelastic type hawser Y c. using a heavier hawser N d. decreasing the catenary in the hawser 1615: A towing vessel should be on the crest of a wave at the same time as its tow and in the trough at the same time. The term used to describe this is __________.
N a. tow strain N b. catenary length Y c. being in step N d. Williamson's Tow 1870: The knot lettered S is a __________. (DO30DG )
N a. bowline Y b. blackwall hitch N c. half hitch N d. hook hitch 1979: What is a proper size block to use with a 3-inch circumference Manila line?
N a. At least a 12-inch sheave Y b. 9-inch cheek, 6-inch sheave N c. 8-inch cheek, any size sheave N d. 6-inch cheek, 4-inch sheave 2025: What is the chief hazard encountered when surging synthetic mooring lines on the gypsyhead during operations?
N a. If there is sudden strain, the man tending the line may be pulled into the gypsyhead. N b. The lines may jam and then jump off the gypsyhead. N c. The lines' surging may cause the vessel to surge. Y d. The heat generated may cause the lines to temporarily fuse to the gypsyhead. 2177: Under normal weather and sea conditions when securing a stack of containers with non-locking fittings, lashings are required when the tier exceeds what height?
Y a. Lashings are always required N b. One container N c. Two containers N d. Three containers 2219: You are using tackle number 5 to lift a weight of 300 lbs. If you include 10 percent of the weight for each sheave for friction, what is the pull on the hauling part required to lift the weight? (DO29DG )
N a. 50 lbs. N b. 75 lbs. Y c. 90 lbs. N d. 112 lbs. 2254: You are using tackle number 4 to lift a weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook (w) of tackle number 10. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig? (D029DG )
N a. 4 N b. 5 N c. 9 Y d. 20 2261: The machinery associated with heaving in and running out anchor chain is the __________.
N a. winch Y b. windlass N c. draw works N d. dynamic pay out system 2291: Before a Master relieves a Pilot of the conn, the __________.
N a. Master must first request the Pilot to take corrective action N b. Master should agree to sign a release of liability form Y c. Master should foresee any danger to the vessel on the present course N d. vessel must be in extremis 2341: The grooved wheel inside a block is called a __________.
N a. cheek N b. gypsy Y c. sheave N d. drum 2343: When securing a hook to the end of a wire rope you should use __________.
N a. a bowline knot N b. a long splice N c. an overhand knot with a wire rope clip Y d. wire rope clips with a thimble eye 2387: What is the area of a circle with a diameter of 2 feet after a sector of 60° has been removed?
N a. 0.25 square ft. N b. 0.52 square ft. N c. 2.09 square ft. Y d. 2.62 square ft. 2455: The boom indicator on a crane will indicate the __________.
N a. length of the boom Y b. angle of the boom N c. lifting capacity of the boom N d. direction of the boom 2536: Wages due a seaman may be attached by the court for the __________.
N a. payment of any fines imposed by the court N b. payment of back taxes to the IRS Y c. support of a spouse N d. All of the above 2564: The major components which determine the length of catenary in a deployed anchor cable are water depth, cable tension, and __________.
N a. environmental forces N b. bottom conditions Y c. cable weight N d. water density 2603: Which situation requires you to furnish a notice of marine casualty to the Coast Guard?
Y a. Your vessel is at anchor and grounds at low tide with no apparent damage. N b. You collide with a buoy and drag it off station with no apparent damage to the vessel or the buoy. N c. A seaman slips on ice on deck and sprains his ankle, requiring an ace bandage. N d. Storm damage to the cargo winch motors requires repairs costing $19,000. 2745: While standing look-out at night, a dim light on the horizon will be seen quickest by looking __________.
Y a. a little above the horizon N b. directly towards the light N c. a little below the horizon N d. quickly above then quickly below the horizon 2759: Which of the Great Lakes is most affected by short-term Lake level fluctuations?
N a. Lake Superior N b. Lake Michigan N c. Lake Huron Y d. Lake Erie 2819: On which of the Great Lakes would shore ice be the most pronounced?
N a. Lake Michigan Y b. Lake Superior N c. Lake Huron N d. Lake Erie 2822: Which statement about stopping a vessel is TRUE?
N a. A lightly laden vessel requires as much stopping distance as a fully laden vessel when the current is from astern. N b. A vessel is dead in the water when the back wash from astern operation reaches the bow. N c. A tunnel bow thruster can be used in an emergency to reduce the stopping distance. Y d. When a vessel is dead in the water any speed displayed by Doppler log reflects the current. 2970: What material may be substituted for zinc when making a poured metal socket ending to a wire rope?
N a. Lead N b. Babbitt N c. Solder Y d. Nothing 3109: When hip towing, a line led from the bow of the towing vessel aft to the vessel being towed would be a __________.
N a. backing line Y b. towing line N c. stern line N d. breast line 3140: If the Certificate of Inspection of a damaged tank barge has expired, which certificate may be issued to allow its movement to a repair facility?
N a. Change of employment Y b. Permit to proceed N c. Application for inspection N d. Temporary Certificate of Inspection 3472: You are the Master of a 500 gross ton passenger vessel operating on rivers. Your vessel accidentally runs aground. Under the regulations for passenger vessels, you must notify the __________.
Y a. nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible N b. Coast Guard only if the grounding results in damage to property in excess of $(SA)25,000 N c. Coast Guard only if the grounding results in a loss of life N d. Coast Guard only if the grounding results in injury to personnel 3514: Which type of anchor is depicted? (D038DG )
N a. Stock N b. Danforth Y c. Patent N d. Old-fashioned 3550: When can a look-out leave his duty station?
N a. 15 minutes before the end of the watch N b. At the end of the watch Y c. When properly relieved N d. At any time 3612: Buckler plates are __________.
N a. triangular-shaped plates connecting the bull chain to the topping lift Y b. metal plates secured over the tops of the hawsepipes N c. faired shell plates with curvature in two directions N d. sheets of dunnage used to prevent heavy cargo from buckling the deck plates 4007: You are the operator of a towing vessel which collides with a buoy and drags it off station. What should you do if the damage to your vessel is not serious?
Y a. Immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office and no further action is necessary. N b. If the buoy is afloat, no action is necessary. N c. Wait one week and submit form CG-2692 to the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office. N d. Immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office and then submit form CG-2692. 4248: Which of the following statements is/are TRUE regarding crane operations?
Y a. The crane operator and signalman must be familiar with hand signals. N b. The cranes can be operated from shoreside. N c. The cranes can be operated from the bridge. N d. All of the above 4274: During which condition should the operator of a pedestal crane shutdown operations?
N a. Bunkering barge alongside N b. Potable water spill on deck Y c. Crane hydraulic hose bursts N d. Trim greater than 4 feet 4379: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should know the __________.
N a. maximum rudder angle previously used N b. gyro error N c. variation Y d. course per magnetic steering compass