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34: Your vessel has been loaded in a sagging condition. Enroute you encounter heavy weather and notice buckling in the midships deck plating of your vessel. To relieve the strain you could __________.
N a. pump fuel oil from midships to the ends of the vessel N b. reduce speed N c. take a course which most eases the vessel Y d. All of the above 131: You are onboard a 120 GT uninspected sea going tug which carries one Master and one mate of towing vessels, and four seamen when underway. How many of the four seamen must have a rating as able seamen if the voyage is under 600 miles?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 139: A "barrel" is a unit of liquid measure equivalent to __________.
N a. 40 U.S. gallons at 50°F Y b. 42 U.S. gallons at 60°F N c. 43 U.S. gallons at 65°F N d. 45 U.S. gallons at 75°F 158: A claim for cargo damages may be held against the ship owner if such damage is the result of failure of the ship's officers to __________.
N a. correct all defects in the ship's construction Y b. ensure the fitness and safety of cargo spaces N c. ensure adequate packaging of the cargo N d. prevent delays due to quarantine restrictions 191: An alien crewmember with a D-1 permit leaves the vessel in a U.S. port and fails to return. The first report you make should be to the __________.
N a. Customs Service Y b. Immigration Service N c. local police N d. OCMI 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 280: Your ship is in a neutral port when full Naval Control of Shipping is established. You may expect to be boarded and instructed by a(n) __________.
N a. U.S. Naval Control of Shipping Officer N b. allied Naval Control of Shipping Officer N c. Consular Shipping Advisors (CONSA) Y d. Any of the above 309: When planning the loading or discharging of a VLCC (100,000 DWT+) what is the most important consideration?
N a. Draft and trim Y b. Limits of the bending moments N c. Rate of discharging N d. Rate of loading 529: When loading a tanker, you should __________.
N a. load only one tank at a time N b. keep the seamen on watch on standby in the mess room N c. keep a strain on the loading hoses Y d. close valves by closing them down, reopening one or two turns, and re-closing 556: You may BEST turn a twin-screw vessel about, to the right, in a narrow channel by using __________.
N a. both engines ahead and helm N b. one engine only Y c. port engine ahead and the starboard engine astern N d. both engines astern and use helm 564: The anchors on the bow are known as __________.
Y a. bower anchors N b. kedge anchors N c. spare anchors N d. stream anchors 627: Your ship is steaming at night with the gyro-pilot engaged when you notice that the vessel's course is slowly changing to the right. What action should you take FIRST?
Y a. switch to hand steering N b. shift steering to the emergency steering station N c. call the Master N d. notify the engineroom 694: An advantage of nylon rope over manila rope is that nylon rope __________.
N a. can be used in conjunction with wire or spring-lay rope N b. can be stored on decks exposed to sunlight Y c. can hold a load even when a considerable amount of the yarns have been abraded N d. gives audible warning of overstress whereas manila does not 744: When using natural-fiber rope, you should NEVER __________.
N a. dry the line before stowing it N b. reverse turns on winches periodically to keep out kinks Y c. try to lubricate the line N d. use chafing gear 879: Centrifugal pumps have what advantage(s) over reciprocating pumps?
N a. They are less expensive. N b. They are smaller for equivalent pumping ability. N c. They pump more cargo in less time. Y d. All of the above 881: The proper way to correct a mistake in the logbook is to __________.
N a. erase the entry and rewrite N b. completely black out the entry and rewrite Y c. draw a line through the entry, rewrite, and initial N d. draw several lines through the entry and rewrite 1007: When using the term "limber system" one is referring to a __________.
N a. cleaning system Y b. drainage system N c. strengthening system N d. weight reduction system 1119: A single fitting installed in a pipeline that either blanks off the pipe or allows a full flow passage of a liquid through the pipe is referred to as a __________.
N a. blind flange N b. pivot coupling N c. quick-release coupling Y d. spectacle flange 1164: Which type of line floats?
N a. Dacron N b. Nylon N c. Old manila Y d. Polypropylene 1224: Which is NOT a recommended practice when handling nylon line?
N a. Nylon lines which become slippery because of oil or grease should be scrubbed down. Y b. Manila line stoppers should be used for holding nylon hawsers. N c. When easing out nylon line, keep an extra turn on the bitt to prevent slipping. N d. Iced-over nylon lines should be thawed and drained before stowing. 1351: Your vessel is chartered under a time charter party. Under this type of charter party, your responsibility is __________.
N a. solely to the charterer for all matters pertaining to cargo and ship administration N b. solely to the cargo shippers and consignees N c. solely to the owner, as under normal conditions Y d. to the owner for vessel administration and to the charterer for cargo operations and schedule 1411: The time allowed for loading and discharging cargo in a charter party is referred to as __________.
N a. charter hire N b. demurrage N c. dispatch Y d. lay days 1464: When talking about wire rope, the lay of the wire is the __________.
Y a. direction wires and strands are twisted together N b. number of strands in the wire N c. direction the core is twisted N d. material used in the core 1563: Which statement about two lines spliced together is TRUE?
N a. Splicing is used to increase the circumference of each line. Y b. Splicing two lines together is stronger than knotting two lines together. N c. Splicing is used to increase the overall strength of the line. N d. Splicing is used to prevent rotting of the lines bitter end. 1564: What is the main reason to slush a wire rope?
N a. Keep the wire soft and manageable Y b. Lubricate the inner wires and prevent wear N c. Prevent kinking N d. Prevent rotting 1610: The joint formed when two steel shell plates are placed longitudinally side to side is called a __________.
N a. bevel N b. bond N c. strake Y d. seam 1798: You are on a single-screw vessel with a left-handed propeller making no way in the water. How will your vessel react when you apply right rudder?
N a. Bow will kick to starboard N b. Bow will kick to port Y c. Rudder alone has no effect on the vessel N d. Stern will kick to port, then slowly swing to starboard 1800: The figure obtained by dividing the total volume of the ship in cubic feet (after omission of exempted spaces) by 100 is the __________.
N a. bale cubic Y b. gross tonnage N c. light displacement N d. net tonnage 1821: While towing, what is the principal danger in attempting to swing a barge on a short hawser in order to slow the barge's speed?
N a. The barge may capsize from the sharp turn. Y b. The barge may swing too quickly and run over the tug. N c. Free surface effect of liquid inside the barge may rupture the barge bulkheads when turning too quickly. N d. Dangerous wakes may result from the swinging barge and capsize the tug. 1823: Chafing gear __________.
N a. reduces and prevents corrosion of standing rigging N b. prevents corrosion of running rigging Y c. reduces and prevents wear caused by the rubbing of one object against another N d. protects the body against extreme cold 1875: A seam is indicated by which letter in illustration D033DG? (D033DG )
Y a. E N b. H N c. L N d. M 1881: In time of war Naval Control of Shipping Authorities may give orders concerning the __________.
N a. cargo to be loaded N b. final destination Y c. ship's route N d. All of the above 1914: You need to make a fixed loop at the end of a line in order to use the line as a mooring line. You have insufficient time to make a splice. Which knot should you use?
N a. Clove Hitch N b. Fisherman's Bend Y c. Bowline N d. Round-turn and two half hitches 2042: Which statement about the deck line is TRUE?
N a. The top of the deck line is marked at the highest point of the freeboard deck, including camber, at the midships point. Y b. A vessel with wooden planks on a steel deck will have the deck line marked at the intersection of the upper line of the wood sheathing with the side shell. N c. The deck edge is marked at the intersection of the freeboard deck with the side shell, at the lowest point of sheer, with the vessel at even trim. N d. On a vessel with a rounded stringer-sheer plate, the deck line is marked where the stringer plate turns down from the plane of the deck line. 2114: All handling and stowage of packaged hazardous materials on board a domestic vessel engaged in foreign trade shall be done under the supervision of __________.
N a. a U.S. Coast Guard Marine Inspector Y b. an officer assigned to the vessel N c. the American Bureau of Shipping N d. the National Cargo Bureau 2131: If you carry packaged hazardous cargoes on a break bulk vessel bound foreign, you must __________.
N a. stow the hazardous cargoes on deck available for jettisoning if necessary N b. remove the hazardous cargo labels from a portable tank after the tank is emptied Y c. have the shipping papers indicate the proper shipping name and the technical name of n.o.s. cargoes N d. log the receipt of hazardous cargoes in the Official Logbook 2171: The order of importance in addressing damage control is __________.
N a. control flooding, control fire, repair structural damage N b. restore vital services, control fire, control flooding N c. control fire, restore vital services, control flooding Y d. control fire, control flooding, repair structural damage 2178: Segregation of cargoes refers to __________.
Y a. separating cargoes so that the inherent characteristics of one cannot damage the other N b. separating cargoes by destination N c. classifying cargoes according to their toxicity N d. listing the cargoes in order of their flammability 2235: You are conducting trials to determine the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn, you take ranges and bearings of an isolated light with the results as shown. Based on this information, what is the advance for a turn of 75°? (D034DG )
Y a. 800 yards (720 meters) N b. 860 yards (774 meters) N c. 910 yards (819 meters) N d. 955 yards (860 meters) 2273: What is the area of a circle with a radius of 4 feet after a sector of 111° has been removed?
N a. 3.90 sq. ft N b. 8.67 sq. ft Y c. 34.77 sq. ft N d. 50.27 sq. ft 2299: You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker and will carry cargoes of isophorone, ethylenediamine, and creosote. Which of the following is TRUE?
Y a. All of these cargoes are compatible. N b. Isophorone is incompatible with ethylenediamine but may be stowed adjacent to creosote. N c. All of these cargoes are incompatible. N d. Ethylenediamine is compatible with isophorone but both are incompatible with creosote. 2299: You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker and will carry cargoes of isophorone, ethylenediamine, and creosote. Which of the following is TRUE?
Y a. All of these cargoes are compatible. N b. Isophorone is incompatible with ethylenediamine but may be stowed adjacent to creosote. N c. All of these cargoes are incompatible. N d. Ethylenediamine is compatible with isophorone but both are incompatible with creosote. 2386: A vessel has an amidships superstructure. Which location would be most suitable for main deck stowage of vehicles?
N a. On top of #1 hatch N b. Beside the hatches, forward of the midships house N c. On top of the aftermost hatch on the vessel Y d. On top of the hatch immediately aft of the midships house 2520: When a line is spirally coiled about its end and lying flat on deck, it is said to be __________.
N a. coiled N b. faked Y c. flemished N d. seized 2596: A person who sees someone fall overboard should __________.
N a. immediately jump into the water to assist the individual Y b. call for help and keep the individual in sight N c. run to the radio room to send an emergency message N d. go to the bridge for the distress flares 2776: How are aids to navigation on the Great Lakes arranged geographically?
N a. In a westerly and northerly direction, except on Lake St. Clair N b. In an easterly and southerly direction, except on Lake Erie Y c. In a westerly and northerly direction, except on Lake Michigan N d. In an easterly and southerly direction, except on the New York State Barge Canal 2816: Which statement is TRUE concerning lighting requirements for Great Lakes vessels?
N a. The showing of a forward masthead light is optional for vessels under 150 meters. Y b. An all-round white light may be carried in lieu of the second masthead light and stern light. N c. Sidelights for vessels over 50 meters are required to have only a two-mile range of visibility. N d. Great Lakes vessels are exempted from the requirement to show yellow towing lights. 2848: Nautical charts published by the Canadian Hydrographic service which are referenced in the United States Coast Pilot are identified by __________.
N a. the abbreviation "can" preceding the chart number N b. the letter "C" in parentheses following the chart number Y c. an asterisk preceding the chart number N d. a footnote number 2888: The Coordinator Surface Search in a SAR situation should display by day __________.
Y a. the code flags FR N b. a black ball over a black diamond shape N c. code flag Quebec over a black ball N d. two black diamond shapes in a vertical line 2929: A vessel is loaded to her summer marks for a voyage from Montreal, Canada to Duluth, MN via the Great Lakes System. The voyage has been estimated to take nine (9) days. If the vessel departs Montreal on September 28th, which of the following statements is TRUE?
N a. The vessel must be at her summer marks when she arrives at Duluth. N b. The vessel is in violation of the load line requirements. Y c. The vessel's intermediate load line marks may not be submerged after September 30. N d. The vessel must be at her winter marks by the evening of the third day. 2950: In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term "advance" means the distance __________.
N a. gained at right angles to the original course Y b. gained in the direction of the original course N c. moved sidewise from the original course when the rudder is first put over N d. around the circumference of the turning circle 3036: Which statement about ships operating in ice is FALSE?
N a. Light and partly loaded ships should be ballasted as deeply as possible. Y b. In brash-filled channels, operating with a shallow draft forward is most effective. N c. Traditionally, operating ships light in the ice has been effective in the spring. N d. Good searchlights should be available in the event of night navigation with or without icebreaker escort. 3066: A list man would expect to see any of the following light signals EXCEPT __________.
N a. two red lights N b. one green light N c. one white light Y d. one amber light 3086: Which statement concerning the navigation of a vessel in ice is FALSE?
N a. Anchoring in the presence of ice is not recommended except in an emergency. N b. Towing a vessel through an ice field is not recommended except in an emergency. N c. The "Free and Proceed" system of escorting a beset vessel cuts down on the number of freeing operations. Y d. When anchoring in ice, it is advisable to increase the scope of the chain over what is normally used for non-icing conditions. 3210: A licensed Master of Towing Vessels may NOT serve as the person in charge of which towing vessel?
N a. 99 GRT towing vessel operating on Chesapeake Bay N b. 199 GRT towing vessel operating in the Gulf of Alaska N c. 500 GRT towboat operating on the Western Rivers Y d. 349 GRT towing vessel operating between Florida and Puerto Rico 3339: Pitching is angular motion of the vessel about what axis?
N a. Longitudinal Y b. Transverse N c. Vertical N d. Centerline 3452: A drift lead indicates that the vessel is dragging anchor when the line is __________.
Y a. taut and leading forward N b. slack N c. leading out perpendicular to the centerline N d. leading under the hull 4152: Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding lashing requirements to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. It is imperative that the securing of cargo on flats and trailers and in containers be adequate for both road and sea motions. N b. The movements experienced by road borne cargo differ significantly from the roll and sway movements of a ship at sea. N c. It is necessary for adequate number and strength of securing points on the vehicles themselves in order that lashings may be properly and safely utilized. Y d. All the above 4156: Which element(s) should be taken into account in the preparation of the "Cargo Securing Manual"?
N a. Weight of the vehicles N b. Geographical area of the voyage N c. Dynamic forces under adverse weather conditions Y d. All of the above 4236: What is another description for a tandem crane lift?
N a. Single crane hoisting 30 tons N b. Twin cranes hoisting 60 tons Y c. Quad lift hoisting 120 tons N d. All of the above