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19: The vessel's "quarter" is located __________.
N a. abeam N b. dead astern N c. just forward of the beam on either side Y d. on either side of the stern 20: You are carrying triethylamine, methyl methacrylate and isoprene in your multiple-product tankship. Which of the following statements is true?
Y a. Isoprene may be carried in a cargo tank adjacent to either of the other two cargoes. N b. Methyl methacrylate may not be carried in a tank adjacent to a pump room. N c. Methyl methacrylate must usually be heated to maintain its stability. N d. Portable thermometers are not permitted to be used to take the cargo temperature of triethylamine. 36: The distance that a vessel travels from the time that the order to put engines full astern until the vessel is dead in the water is known as __________.
N a. advance Y b. head reach N c. surge N d. transfer 70: You are on a tankship designed to carry molten sulfur. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. There must be two portable toxic vapor detectors on board. N b. The cargo tank ventilation system must maintain the H2S vapor concentration at 1.85% or more by volume. Y c. Cargo temperature may be taken by portable thermometers. N d. The pressure in the heating coils in the tanks must be less than that of the cargo exerted on them. 72: You are in the process of loading 465,000 barrels of cargo oil. At 1030, on 5 November, you gauge the vessel and find that you have loaded 203,000 barrels. At 1200 you find that you have loaded 218,000 barrels. If you continue loading at the same rate, you will finish at approximately __________.
N a. 1510, 5 November N b. 1104, 6 November Y c. 1242, 6 November N d. 0735, 7 November 73: Aboard ship, vertical flat plates running transversely and connecting the vertical keel to the margin plates are called __________.
Y a. floors N b. intercostals N c. girders N d. stringers 91: You are the person in charge of a 199 GRT uninspected towing vessel engaged in coastwise towing from the Gulf of Mexico to New York, a distance in excess of 600 miles. Which statement is FALSE?
N a. The deckhands shall be divided into 3 watches. N b. Able seamen are required in the deck crew. N c. All crew members shall have Merchant Mariner's Documents. Y d. Certificates of Discharge are not required to be issued. 162: Oil may NOT be transferred unless __________.
N a. there are two certificated tankermen on each vessel N b. the vessel is equipped with constant-tension winches Y c. discharge containment equipment (i.e. drip pans) are in place N d. All of the above 232: The angle at which the fluke penetrates the soil is called the __________.
N a. tripping angle Y b. fluke angle N c. penetration angle N d. holding angle 272: When measuring the oxygen content of the cargo tanks prior to loading cargoes requiring vapor recovery, check it __________.
N a. one meter from the tank bottom and one meter below the tank top Y b. one half the ullage of the tank and one meter below the tank top N c. one half the ullage of the tank and one meter above the tank bottom N d. at three meter intervals from the tank top to the bottom 303: What requires a Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death?
N a. Collision with a bridge N b. Injury beyond first aid N c. loss of life Y d. All of the above 347: You are the person in charge of a 199 GRT uninspected towing vessel engaged in coastwise towing from the Gulf of Mexico to the New York area, a distance in excess of 600 miles. Which statement is FALSE?
Y a. Certificates of Discharge are not required to be issued. N b. All crew members shall have Merchant Mariner's Documents. N c. Able seamen are required in the deck crew. N d. The sailors shall be divided into 3 watches. 392: Which statement is TRUE concerning insulating flanges?
Y a. They should be inspected and tested periodically to ensure that the insulation is clean and in good condition. N b. Switching off a cathodic protection system may be substituted for using an insulating flange N c. The measured resistance value after installation should be less than 1,000 ohms. N d. After the insulating flange is installed, hot work may be performed on deck. 435: The amount of force a tug can exert on a stationary pull is called its __________.
N a. brake horsepower N b. indicated horsepower N c. shaft horsepower Y d. bollard pull 445: Where are the towing bitts best placed for towing purposes?
N a. Near the centerline and over the rudders N b. On each side of the vessel near the stern Y c. Forward of the rudder post and close to the tug's center of pivot N d. As far aft as possible 483: A fiber towing hawser is readied for service by __________.
N a. spooling it on a winch cathead N b. coiling it in a counterclockwise direction on the fantail Y c. faking it on deck in a fore and aft direction N d. spooling it on a reel lying on its side to prevent rolling 572: A vessel is entering port "A" for the first time and has a Pilot conning the vessel. The Master is unsure that the Pilot is taking sufficient action to prevent a collision. What should the Master do?
N a. Nothing; The Pilot is required by law and is solely responsible for the safety of the vessel. N b. State his concerns to the Pilot but do not interfere with the handling of the vessel. N c. Direct the Pilot to stop the vessel and anchor if necessary until the situation clears. Y d. Recommend an alternative action and if not followed relieve the Pilot. 671: A Permit to Proceed is issued by the __________.
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. National Cargo Bureau Y c. U.S. Coast Guard N d. U.S. Department of Labor 734: What is the computed breaking strength of a 4-inch manila line?
N a. 5,280 lbs. N b. 7,700 lbs. N c. 12,200 lbs. Y d. 14,400 lbs. 799: Temporary Certificates of Inspection are effective until the __________.
N a. Solas Certificate is issued N b. Load Line Certificate is renewed N c. classification society approval is issued Y d. permanent Certificate of Inspection is issued 860: Which category of able seaman is not authorized to be counted as an able seaman on a seagoing tug of over 100 gross tons?
N a. Unlimited N b. Limited N c. Special Y d. Special (OSV) 896: A V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing upstream in a river may indicate a __________.
N a. submerged rock, not dangerous to navigation N b. sunken wreck, not dangerous to navigation Y c. towed-under buoy N d. All of the above 902: The number of able seamen required on board is stated in the __________.
N a. American Bureau of Shipping code N b. Solas Certificate N c. Classification Certificate Y d. Certificate of Inspection 907: While assigned to a 90 GRT vessel, you are required to sign "foreign" articles on a voyage from Philadelphia to which port?
Y a. San Francisco, CA N b. Baltimore, MD N c. Tampico, Mexico N d. Montreal, Canada 951: The responsibility for maintaining the Official Logbook on voyages between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the United States rests with the __________.
N a. Chief Mate of the vessel Y b. Master of the vessel N c. Deck Officer of the watch at the time of the occurrence N d. Purser of the vessel 1014: In order to detect rot in manila lines, you should __________.
N a. feel the surface of the line for broken fibers N b. measure the reduction in circumference of the line N c. observe any mildew on the outer surface Y d. open the strands and examine the inner fibers 1039: When cleaning cargo tanks with portable machines, how is the machine grounded?
N a. Bonding wires are secured from the machine to a convenient location on deck. N b. The machines must maintain physical contact with the deck at the Butterworth opening. Y c. The water supply hoses contain internal wires that act as conductors N d. The water jets impinging on the vessel's structure form a pathway to ground. 1069: Which step is NOT generally taken when gas-freeing a tank?
N a. Washing the tank interior with sea water Y b. Application of degreasing solvents N c. Removal of corrosion products and sludge N d. Fresh air ventilation 1150: In ship construction, frame spacing is __________.
N a. greater at the bow and stern Y b. reduced at the bow and stern N c. uniform over the length of the vessel N d. uniform over the length of the vessel, with the exception of the machinery spaces, where it is reduced due to increased stresses 1185: As shown, the mooring line labeled "C" is called a __________. (DO44DG )
N a. stern line N b. spring line Y c. breast line N d. shore line 1188: An implied warranty of seaworthiness on the part of the vessel's owner lies in the __________.
N a. Cargo Manifest N b. Certificate of Inspection N c. Classification Certificate Y d. contract of carriage, i.e. Bill of Lading 1336: When picking up your mooring at the buoy, the correct method is to __________.
N a. approach the buoy with the wind and current astern Y b. approach the buoy with the wind and current ahead N c. approach the buoy with wind and sea abeam N d. stop upwind and up current and drift down on the buoy 1356: If your vessel is dragging her anchor in a strong wind, you should __________.
N a. shorten the scope of anchor cable Y b. increase the scope of anchor cable N c. put over the sea anchor N d. put over a stern anchor 1394: Galvanizing would be suitable for protecting wire rope which is used for __________.
N a. cargo runners Y b. stays N c. topping lifts N d. All of the above 1424: A wire rope for a 10-ton boom on a vessel shows signs of excessive wear and must be replaced. What safety factor should be used when ordering a new wire?
N a. 4 Y b. 5 N c. 6 N d. 7 1544: The main function of the core of a wire rope is to __________.
N a. give flexibility Y b. support the strands laid around it N c. allow some circulation around the strands N d. allow lubrication inside the rope 1733: Separating both blocks of a tackle to prepare it for reuse is called __________.
N a. chockablocking N b. out-hauling Y c. over-hauling N d. two-blocking 1771: The agency which assigns load lines and issues Load Line Certificates is the __________.
Y a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. Secretary of Commerce N c. U.S. Customs N d. U.S. Coast Guard 1781: Which organization usually assigns load lines to U.S. vessels?
N a. National Load-Line Agency N b. National Shipping Bureau Y c. American Bureau of Shipping N d. American Regulations Council 1802: Which picture represents a bowline? (DO30DG )
N a. G N b. H N c. L Y d. Q 1973: Which statement is TRUE about placing the eyes of two mooring lines on the same bollard?
N a. Put one line at the low point and one at the high point of the bollard so they don't touch. Y b. Take the eye of the second line up through the eye of the first line before putting the second line on the bollard. N c. Never put two mooring lines on the same bollard. N d. The mooring line forward should be put on the bollard first. 2009: A cargo of canned foodstuffs is packed in cartons. Each carton is 36 cubic feet and weighs 380 pounds. What is the stowage factor of the cargo?
N a. 9.5 N b. 62 Y c. 212 N d. 237 2029: When anchored, increasing the scope of the anchor chain normally serves to __________.
N a. prevent fouling of the anchor N b. decrease swing of the vessel Y c. prevent dragging of the anchor N d. reduce strain on the windlass 2050: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "H" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. forward breast line N b. offshore spring line N c. onshore bow line Y d. offshore bow line 2109: What is NOT an item that requires the vessel to be dry-docked?
N a. Inspection of tail shaft liner N b. Repacking and grinding of skin valves Y c. Verification of load line measurements N d. Belt gauging 2197: You are signing on crew members. The minimum number of people required aboard, and the qualifications of each, is listed on the __________.
N a. Crew list N b. fo'c'sle card Y c. Certificate of Inspection N d. Articles of Agreement 2478: A "contra-guide" is a type of __________.
N a. bow thruster N b. cargo gear N c. steering engine Y d. rudder 2480: A Danforth lightweight anchor does NOT hold well in which type of bottom?
N a. Mud Y b. Grass N c. Sand N d. Clay 2494: The major components which determine the length of a catenary in a deployed anchor cable are water depth, cable weight, and __________.
Y a. cable tension N b. water temperature N c. bottom conditions N d. water density 2550: When a small craft's anchor fouls in a rocky bottom, the first attempt to clear it should be made by __________.
N a. hauling vertically on the line N b. making the line fast to the bitt and bringing the vessel further forward Y c. reversing the angle and direction of pull, with moderate scope N d. increasing the scope and running slowly in a wide circle with the anchor line taut 2558: A sling is a device used in __________.
Y a. hoisting cargo aboard a vessel N b. hoisting personnel aboard a vessel N c. securing a small boat to a large vessel N d. hoisting the anchor 2607: Which statement is TRUE concerning lifeboat installations on Great Lakes vessels?
N a. All davit installations shall have 3 lifelines fitted to a davit span. N b. All vessels over 3,000 gross tons must be fitted with gravity davits. Y c. All lifelines shall be able to reach the water at the vessel's lightest draft with a 20° list. N d. All of the above 2772: The Coordinator Surface Search (CSS) in a SAR situation should display by night __________.
N a. deck lights forward and aft N b. a white light over two red lights N c. a red light, white light, and blue light in a vertical line Y d. a distinctive signal promulgated by the CSS 2924: You are on a large vessel fitted with a right-handed controllable-pitch propeller set at maximum forward pitch. Which statement about reversing is TRUE?
N a. When the pitch is reversed, the stern will slew to port even with headway. N b. The vessel will respond to the rudder until sternway is developed, then the stern will slew to starboard. Y c. There will probably be a loss of steering control. N d. The vessel will have full rudder control throughout the speed change from ahead to astern. 2996: Advection fog, a common occurrence on the Great Lakes, forms when __________.
N a. air comes in contact with a rapidly cooling land surface N b. frigid arctic air moves across the lakes and becomes saturated Y c. relatively warm air flows over cooler water N d. cool air contacts warm river currents 3088: A "check" line is __________.
N a. a safety line attached to a man working over the side N b. used to measure water depth Y c. used to slow the headway of a barge N d. used to measure the overhead height of a bridge 3103: A case received for shipment has the markings shown. Each carton measures 13" X 15" X 23". What is the total cubic capacity the entire consignment will occupy? (Ignore broken stowage.) (D043DG )
Y a. 779 cubic feet (22 cubic meters) N b. 992 cubic feet (28 cubic meters) N c. 1,047 cubic feet (30 cubic meters) N d. 112,125 cubic feet (3173 cubic meters) 4159: According to the IMO Code, what are the minimum number of securing points that should be on each side of a "road vehicle", whose gross vehicle mass is between 3.5 Tons and 20 Tons, when carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. One Y b. Two N c. Three N d. Four 4259: Which statement is FALSE regarding the operation of a crane?
N a. The crane jib is raised and lowered by the luffing winch. N b. The cargo block is raised and lowered by the hoisting winch. Y c. The cargo block is raised and lowered by the luffing winch. N d. None of the above 4280: Which statement is FALSE concerning a tagline as used with a 30-ton pedestal crane?
Y a. Taglines are wire rope purchases that raise and lower the jib. N b. Taglines are wire ropes for horizontal positioning of the rider block. N c. Taglines can be fastened to corners of vehicles or containers. N d. The crane might not have taglines installed in its rigging system.