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47: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) and wish to send a message warning of a hurricane. Which precedence would you assign this message?
Y a. O (IMMEDIATE) N b. P (PRIORITY) N c. R (ROUTINE) N d. Z (FLASH) 198: Battens are fitted in cargo holds across the frames of the vessel from the turn of the bilge upward. The purpose of these cargo battens is __________.
N a. for securing a snatch block when snaking cargo into the wings of the hold Y b. to prevent cargo from coming in contact with the vessel's frames or shell plating N c. to provide fittings to which cargo lashings may be secured N d. to support the dunnage floors which are laid down between tiers of cargo 215: How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?
N a. It pulls the bow toward the bank. N b. It heels the vessel toward the bank. N c. It pushes the entire vessel away from the bank. Y d. It pulls the stern toward the bank. 216: As a ship moves through the water, it drags with it a body of water called the wake. The ratio of the wake speed to the ship's speed is called __________.
N a. propeller velocity N b. speed of advance N c. wake distribution Y d. wake fraction 271: Total responsibility for shipping and discharging the seamen is that of the __________.
Y a. Master of the vessel N b. steamship company N c. U.S. Custom Service N d. U.S. Coast Guard 446: A twin-screw vessel can clear the inboard propeller and maneuver off a pier best by holding a(n) __________.
N a. forward spring line and going slow ahead on the inboard engine N b. after spring line and going slow astern on the outboard engine N c. forward spring line and going slow ahead on both engines Y d. forward spring line and going slow ahead on the outboard engine 453: What purpose does a tow hook serve?
Y a. To quickly connect or release the towing hawser N b. To help pick up the towing hawser from the water N c. To prevent the towing hawser from fouling the propeller N d. To recover the towing hawser from a barge 476: You are backing on twin engines with rudders amidships, when your port engine stalls. To continue backing on course, you should __________.
N a. apply left rudder Y b. apply right rudder N c. increase engine speed N d. keep your rudder amidships 494: What best describes an anchor buoy?
N a. A black ball that is hoisted when the ship anchors Y b. A buoy attached to the anchor N c. A buoy attached to the scope of an anchor chain N d. A mark of the number of fathoms in an anchor chain 509: Which factor must be considered when determining the order of loading of dissimilar products through the same piping system aboard a tanker?
Y a. Contamination of the cargo N b. Flash points N c. Reid vapor pressures N d. Specific gravities 552: Which type of bridle is the most effective for a heavy ocean tow?
N a. Nylon because of its strength N b. Polypropylene because it floats and is easier to handle Y c. Stud link anchor chain for chafe resistance and strength N d. Wire rope for flexibility and strength 553: A bridle for an ocean tow consists of __________.
Y a. two chains of equal length N b. a single nylon pendant rove through a heavy ring free to move on the pendant N c. two long legs of wire rope shackled to a fishplate N d. a single length of heavy chain with both ends secured on deck to welded pad eyes 600: You are on a containership. Which statement about the stowage of hazardous materials in containers is TRUE?
N a. The containers provide automatic segregation of hazardous materials except for class A explosives. N b. All packages within a container must be marked "This End Up" to indicate the correct stowage. Y c. A refrigerated container with a fuel tank containing a flammable liquid must be stowed on deck. N d. Packages of liquids within a container should be stowed on top of packages of solids to prevent crushing. 639: The complete details of a crude oil washing system aboard your vessel, including the operating sequences and procedures, design characteristics, a description of the system, and required personnel will be found in the __________.
N a. Oil Transfer Procedures Manual Y b. Crude Oil Washing Operations and Equipment Manual N c. Code of Federal Regulations N d. Crude Oil Washing addendum to the Certificate of Inspection 664: Coiling new rope against the lay, bringing the lower end up through the center of the coil, then coiling with the lay, in order to remove the kinks, is known as __________.
N a. coiling N b. faking N c. flemishing Y d. thoroughfooting 702: When paying off seamen in a foreign port, where a United States consul is not available, the release must be executed by the seamen and the __________.
N a. representative of the foreign country N b. local port authority representative Y c. Master of the vessel N d. ship's union delegate 704: Laying out a line in successive circles flat on deck with the bitter end in the center is known as __________.
N a. coiling N b. faking Y c. flemishing N d. lining 738: How many board feet of dunnage are there in a draft 3 feet wide, 1-1/2 feet high, and 14 feet long?
N a. 526 Y b. 756 N c. 876 N d. 906 751: A document which has a list of names, birthplaces, and residences of persons employed on a merchant vessel bound from a U.S. port on a foreign voyage and is required at every port is called the __________.
Y a. Certified Crew List N b. Crew Manifest N c. Shipping Articles N d. Muster List ("Station Bill") 863: When underway with a tow, you are required to notify the Coast Guard in which casualty situation?
N a. Damage to property amounting to $12,500 Y b. Accidental stranding or grounding N c. Loss of bridge-to-bridge radio capability N d. An injury requiring first aid treatment 863: When underway with a tow, you are required to notify the Coast Guard in which casualty situation?
N a. Damage to property amounting to $12,500 Y b. Accidental stranding or grounding N c. Loss of bridge-to-bridge radio capability N d. An injury requiring first aid treatment 872: In a foreign port with a consulate, the U.S. Consul may excuse the Master from personally appearing before him to consent to the mutual release of an injured seaman, when the __________.
Y a. injury requires immediate inpatient hospitalization of the seaman N b. Master authorizes the agent to act in his place N c. ship is still in port and the seaman can appear before the Consul after medical treatment N d. seaman also consents to the absence, and there is no dispute as to the wages due 893: Considering the manning requirements for U.S. vessels, your three watch cargo vessel has a deck crew of 20 people, exclusive of the officers. How many of these people do the manning regulations require to be Able Seamen?
Y a. 13 N b. 10 N c. 7 N d. 5 915: What is the period of validity of a Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate?
N a. 6 months N b. 12 months N c. 24 months Y d. 60 months 937: When towing astern, you notice that another vessel is about to pass between the towing vessel and the tow. You should immediately __________.
N a. turn away from the approaching vessel N b. shine a spotlight in the direction of the approaching vessel N c. sever the towline Y d. slow down and pay out the main tow hawser 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 1087: The turning circle of a vessel is the path followed by the __________.
Y a. center of gravity N b. outermost part of the ship while making the circle N c. bow N d. tipping center 1088: As Master or person in charge, you must notify the U.S. Coast Guard if an injury leaves a crewman unfit to perform routine duties for more than __________.
N a. 24 hours N b. 48 hours N c. 72 hours Y d. Any amount of time 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 1237: You are a watchstanding mate and have come to the bridge to relieve the watch. After reviewing the chart and having been briefed by the off-going mate, you are now ready to effect the relief. The watch is officially transferred to you after __________.
N a. you state the vessel's charted position, present course and port of destination N b. the mate being relieved tells you the vessel's course and speed and states that you have the watch Y c. you say, "I relieve you" and you state the course per gyro and magnetic compasses N d. the mate being relieved says, "You have the conn" and you state the ship's course 1260: The function of the bilge keel is to __________.
Y a. reduce the rolling of the vessel N b. serve as the vessel's main strength member N c. add strength to the bilge N d. protect the vessel's hull when alongside a dock 1319: In relation to cargo gear, what does "SWL" mean?
Y a. Safe working load N b. Ship's working lift N c. Starboard wing lift N d. Stress, weight, load 1344: When working with wire rope, which must be considered?
N a. Metal sheaves should be lined with wood or leather. Y b. It needs better care than hemp or manila. N c. It should be lubricated annually. N d. The diameter of a sheave over which a rope is worked should be ten times that of the rope. 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 1451: The implied condition(s) with respect to the doctrine of deviation in a marine insurance policy is(are) __________.
N a. that the cargo be discharged from the vessel with customary dispatch N b. that the voyage be commenced in a reasonable time N c. that the voyage be pursued over the usual and direct route Y d. All of the above 1566: In bad weather, what length of chain should be used with a single anchor?
N a. 3 times the depth of water N b. 6 times the depth of water Y c. 10 times the depth of water N d. 15 times the depth of water 1639: All wire rope used in shipboard cargo gear must be identified and described in a certificate. The certificate shall certify all of the following EXCEPT the __________.
N a. date of the test N b. load at which a test sample broke Y c. name of the vessel N d. number of strands and of wires in each strand 1726: When attempting to free an anchor jammed in the hawsepipe, the simplest method of freeing it may be __________.
Y a. starting the disengaged windlass at high speed N b. rigging a bull rope to pull it out N c. to grease the hawsepipe N d. to pry it loose with a short piece of pipe 1784: The "rolling hitch" could be used to __________.
N a. join two lines of different sizes N b. join two lines of equal sizes N c. add strength to a weak spot in a line Y d. act as a stopper to transfer a line under strain 1806: If the situation arose where it became necessary to tow a disabled vessel, which statement is TRUE concerning the towing line?
N a. The towing line between the two vessels should be clear of the water. N b. The towing line should be taut at all times between the vessels. Y c. There should be a catenary so the line dips into the water. N d. None of the above 2206: You are using tackle number 6 in illustration DO29DG 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 )
Y a. 80 lbs. N b. 69 lbs. N c. 55 lbs. N d. 50 lbs. 2310: How do you determine the weight of the vessel that is supported by the ground when a vessel has run aground?
N a. This requires extensive calculation and is usually performed only by a naval architect not by a ship's officer. N b. Determine the point where aground and the draft at that point, then calculate it using the grounding formula. Y c. Use the hydrostatic tables and enter with the mean draft before grounding and the mean draft after grounding. N d. Use the inclining experiment formula and substitute the change of trim for the angle of list. 2472: A "liner" in riveted construction of a vessel is a(n) __________.
Y a. small plate which fills the aperture between riveted strakes and the vessel framing N b. backing plate which is used to level the strakes while riveting, and then removed N c. internal frame to which the side shell is riveted N d. seam that is welded after riveting is completed 2504: A seaman may have all or part of his wages deposited by allotment to a bank or savings institution. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for this type of allotment?
Y a. The account must be either a checking or savings account. N b. The institution must be insured by the FSLIC or FDIC. N c. The account must be opened by the seaman and maintained in the seaman's name. N d. All of the above are requirements. 2533: You should attach a towline to a trailer eye bolt using a(n)______________.
N a. eye splice Y b. bowline N c. towing hitch N d. square knot 2618: Due to the nature of a vessel's construction for a particular trade, it does not fully comply with the provisions of SOLAS. Where will this be indicated?
Y a. On the Exemption Certificate N b. On the reverse of the particular SOLAS certificate affected N c. On the face of the Certificate of Inspection N d. Nowhere; the vessel must comply to engage in international trade. 2726: The lifeboats on your vessel are stowed on cradles on deck and are handled by sheath-screw boom davits. Which of the following statements about launching a boat is TRUE?
N a. The boat should be hoisted a few inches clear of the cradle before cranking out the davits. N b. The inboard gripes should be cast off before the outboard gripes. Y c. The outboard section of the cradle must be released. N d. The tricing pendants will automatically bring the boat alongside at the embarkation deck. 2760: When the wave period and the apparent rolling period are the same __________.
Y a. synchronous rolling occurs N b. roll period decreases N c. roll period increases N d. roll amplitude is dampened 2957: Your vessel is to dock bow in at a pier without the assistance of tugboats. Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?
N a. Bow breast line N b. Inshore head line N c. Stern breast line Y d. Bow spring line 2960: When cutting wire rope, seizings are put on each side of the cut. The seizings prevent the wire from unlaying and also __________.
Y a. maintain the original balance of the tension in the wires and strands N b. prevent moisture from entering between the wires at the cut end N c. forces lubricant from the core to protect the raw, cut end N d. All of the above 3392: What term indicates the midships portion of a vessel that has a constant cross section?
N a. Half length N b. Amidships Y c. Middle body N d. Molded length 3484: You are on watch and see a man fall overboard. Which man- overboard turn should NOT be used in this situation?
Y a. Scharnow N b. Single turn N c. Racetrack N d. Williamson 4092: To reconnect a broken tow line, it is better to use a polypropylene messenger line because it __________.
N a. has great strength N b. is very supple Y c. floats N d. absorbs shock by stretching 4114: When accepting vehicles for shipment, the Master should ensure that __________.
N a. all decks intended for the stowage of vehicles are, in so far as is practicable, free from oil and grease N b. the ship has on board an adequate supply of cargo securing gear, which is maintained in sound working condition N c. vehicles are in apparent good order and condition suitable for sea transport, particularly with regards to securing Y d. All of the above 4115: Entries should be made in a Ro-Ro vessel’s cargo-securing device record book for __________.
N a. procedures for accepting cargo securing devices N b. procedures for maintaining and repairing cargo-securing devices N c. record of cargo securing device inspections Y d. All of the above 4117: Cargo securing for Ro-Ro is based on the concept of __________.
N a. solid packing Y b. rapid loading and discharge N c. vessel loaded full and down to her marks N d. palletized cargo 4221: What does item "D" refer to in this illustration of a 30-ton pedestal crane? (D045DG )
N a. Heel block N b. Gin block N c. Rider block Y d. Hook block 4250: Which action(s) is/are included in crane operations?
N a. Pre-operation checks and start-up N b. Removing booms from stowage N c. Luff, slew, and hoist operations Y d. All of the above 4265: Which statement(s) is/are FALSE concerning crane cargo operations?
N a. Lifting points on all equipment must be safely checked prior to commencing a lift. Y b. Cargo loaded into vehicles and/or containers prior to lifting need not be secured. N c. Never exceed crane manufacturer’s limits concerning the safe working loads of cargo jibs. N d. All the above 4275: During which condition should the operator of a pedestal crane shutdown operations?
N a. Lightning N b. High winds N c. Fire aboard Y d. All of the above