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58: Odorous cargoes are those that __________.
N a. are exceptionally dusty and leave a residue N b. are liquid but are in containers N c. are susceptible to damage by tainting Y d. give off fumes that may damage other cargoes 109: What is meant by "thieving" a petroleum cargo?
N a. Adjusting the cargo figures to coincide with the draft Y b. Determining the amount of water (if any) in each cargo tank N c. Reducing the gross cargo calculations to net amounts N d. Siphoning off a few barrels of petroleum for shipboard use 154: A look-out at the bow sights an object on your port side. How many bell strokes should he sound?
N a. One Y b. Two N c. Three N d. Four 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 217: The holding capability of an anchor is primarily determined by the __________.
N a. shape of the anchor N b. stowage of the anchor on board Y c. anchor's ability to dig in N d. size of the vessel and its draft 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 354: A "stopper" is __________.
Y a. a short length of line used for temporarily holding another line N b. a snatch block for handling a topping lift N c. an engine order telegraph N d. the brake on a cargo winch 355: Generally, you can best keep a vessel under steering control when the vessel has __________.
Y a. headway N b. sternway N c. no way on, with engines stopped N d. no way on, with engines full ahead 355: Generally, you can best keep a vessel under steering control when the vessel has __________.
Y a. headway N b. sternway N c. no way on, with engines stopped N d. no way on, with engines full ahead 487: One method of removing kinks from fiber rope is to __________.
N a. coil the line against the lay Y b. tow the line astern until it straightens N c. stretch the line until it reaches its elastic limit N d. cut out each kink and splice 495: Which space(s) is (are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?
Y a. Boatswain's stores N b. Companions and booby hatches N c. Passenger spaces N d. All of the above 505: Which form of navigation may be suspended without notice under defense planning?
N a. celestial N b. piloting Y c. electronic N d. None of the above 567: Your enrolled vessel is bound from Baltimore, MD, to Norfolk, VA, via Chesapeake Bay. Which statement about the required Pilot is TRUE?
N a. The Pilot must be licensed by Virginia and Maryland. N b. The Pilot must be licensed by either Virginia or Maryland. Y c. The Pilot need only be licensed by the Coast Guard. N d. The Pilot must be licensed by Virginia, Maryland and the Coast Guard. 596: Before entering an ice area, the ship should be __________.
N a. either trimmed by the head or the stern N b. on an even keel N c. trimmed down by the head Y d. trimmed down by the stern 621: Which document shows details of a tank vessel, cargoes it may carry, manning and safety equipment required?
N a. Safety Construction Certificate N b. Cargo Gear Certificate Y c. Certificate of Inspection N d. Declaration of Inspection 730: In a Williamson turn, the rudder is put over full until the __________.
N a. vessel has turned 90°From her original course Y b. vessel has turned 60°From her original course N c. vessel is on a reciprocal course N d. emergency turn signal sounds 746: Which effect does speed through the water have on a vessel which is underway in shallow water?
N a. A decrease in the speed results in a decrease in steering response and maneuverability. Y b. An increase in speed results in the stern sucking down lower than the bow. N c. An increase in speed results in the vessel rising on an even plane. N d. A decrease in speed results in the vessel sucking down on an even plane. 833: The Master may require part of the crew to work when needed for ___________ .
N a. maneuvering, shifting berth, mooring and unmooring N b. performing work necessary for the safety of the vessel, its passengers, crew or cargo N c. performing fire, lifeboat or other drills in port or at sea Y d. All of the above 841: All entries in the Official Logbook must be signed by the Master and __________.
N a. the Union Representative N b. the person about whom the entry concerns N c. no one else Y d. one other crew member 847: When towing astern what equipment should be stowed ready for use near the towline?
N a. First aid kit Y b. Axe or cutting torch N c. Fire extinguisher N d. Chafing gear 883: The size and material used for towline(s) must meet all of the following requirements, EXCEPT ____________ .
N a. be appropriate to the vessel's horsepower or bollard pull N b. be strong enough to handle any static or dynamic loads expected during its service life Y c. fit any spare wire clips carried on board the vessel for repair purposes N d. be suitable for exposure to the marine environment 999: You are loading 530,000 barrels of cargo oil. At 0945 on 13 April, you find that you have loaded 202,000 barrels. At 1130, you find that you have loaded 223,000 barrels. If you continue at the same rate, you will finish at __________.
N a. 1322, 13 April N b. 1920, 13 April N c. 1120, 14 April Y d. 1305, 14 April 1195: Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for damage to a cargo when the damage arises from __________.
Y a. unseaworthiness when sailing N b. insufficient packing N c. quarantine delays N d. mismanagement of the vessel 1220: Who certifies the safe working load of cargo cranes 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. National Cargo Bureau 1341: The owners of the S.S. Short Haul agree to a charter with the Longsplice Steamship Company. The owners stipulate in the charter party that the regular Master must be employed as the vessel's Master for the entire life of the contract. Which charter has been affected?
N a. Bareboat N b. Lease Y c. Time N d. Voyage 1410: The result of two forces acting in opposite directions and along parallel lines, is an example of what type of stress?
N a. Tensile N b. Compression Y c. Shear N d. Strain 1471: One of the requirements for a general average act is __________.
Y a. a successful venture N b. no imminent peril N c. no losses N d. All of the above 1472: Which knot represents a single becket bend? (DO30DG )
N a. E N b. F N c. G Y d. H 1593: A long splice in a line __________.
Y a. is used in running rigging N b. doubles the size of the line N c. is only used on fiber rope N d. is very weak 1643: The splice designed to pass easily through a block is called a(n) __________.
N a. eye splice N b. short splice Y c. long splice N d. block splice 1707: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) when it becomes necessary to send a distress message. What precedence would you assign this message?
N a. R (ROUTINE) N b. Z (FLASH) N c. P (PRIORITY) Y d. O (IMMEDIATE) 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 1728: You are trying to rescue survivors from a wrecked vessel on fire. You should approach __________.
N a. to leeward of the wrecked vessel N b. at a speed of at most one-half that of the wrecked vessel N c. at a speed of at least that of the wrecked vessel Y d. to windward of the wrecked vessel 1741: The load line regulations are administered by the __________.
Y a. U.S. Coast Guard N b. Maritime Administration N c. Lloyd's Register of Shipping N d. National Cargo Bureau 1857: The knot lettered T in illustration DO30DG is a __________. (DO30DG )
N a. round turn and two half hitches Y b. French bowline N c. carrick bend N d. stopper hitch 1992: While the Pilot is embarked he or she __________.
N a. is solely responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel Y b. is a specialist hired for his or her local navigational knowledge N c. relieves the officer of the watch N d. relieves the Master of his duties 2023: A mooring line leading at nearly right angles to the keel is a __________.
N a. spring line N b. bow line N c. stern line Y d. breast line 2236: Another name for the garboard strake is the __________.
Y a. A strake N b. Z strake N c. side keel plate N d. stringer plate 2238: What is the area of a circle with a radius of 12 feet after a sector of 60° has been removed?
N a. 18.85 square feet N b. 75.40 square feet N c. 94.25 square feet Y d. 376.99 square feet 2249: Which knot should be used to secure a line to a spar when the pull is parallel to the spar? (DO30DG )
N a. G N b. F Y c. P N d. Q 2490: The best method of protecting that portion of a fiber anchor line nearest the anchor from chafing on the bottom is by __________.
N a. using a small scope ratio Y b. replacing that portion with a short length of chain N c. using a hockle to keep that portion of the anchor line off the bottom N d. using a synthetic line 2598: Where, due to the arrangement of the vessel, lifejackets may become inaccessible, additional lifejackets shall be carried __________.
N a. for the people on bridge watch N b. for the forward lifeboats Y c. as determined by the OCMI N d. for 50% of the crew of the vessel, not including those assigned to engineering duties 2902: Which basic category of water level fluctuations on the Great Lakes is the most regular?
Y a. Seasonal fluctuations N b. Outflow fluctuations N c. Short-term fluctuations N d. Long-term fluctuations 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 3004: What is NOT a basic shiphandling rule for navigating in ice concentrations on the Great Lakes?
N a. Keep moving - even very slowly, but keep moving. N b. Work with the ice movement, not against. Y c. Transit ice along pressure ridges when possible. N d. Excessive speed means ice damage. 3075: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) when you wish to send a message concerning your ships diversion. Which precedence would you assign this message?
N a. O (IMMEDIATE) Y b. P (PRIORITY) N c. R (ROUTINE) N d. Z (FLASH) 3085: Naval Control of Shipping (NCS) publications should be __________.
N a. in the Master's custody N b. safely stowed N c. turned over to the relieving Master Y d. All of the above 3142: Why are stern towing bitts placed well forward of the rudder when hawser towing?
N a. To keep the hawser from fouling the rudder N b. To keep the towing bitts as far away as possible from the tugs pivoting point Y c. To allow the stern to swing more freely when using rudder N d. To have as much of the towing hawser in use as possible 3382: The signal man assisting the crane operator first taps his elbow with one hand and then proceeds to use regular signals. This is the signal to __________.
N a. use the main hoist N b. proceed slowly N c. increase speed Y d. use the whip line 3582: What term indicates the length measured along the summer load line from the intersection of that load line with the foreside of the stem and the intersection of that load line with the after side of the rudder post?
N a. Length overall N b. Register length Y c. Length between perpendiculars N d. Length on the waterline 3686: If the towline parts, you should __________.
N a. start pushing ahead N b. abandon the towing vessel Y c. retrieve the tow bridle N d. relieve strain on the retrieving line 3776: The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the sagging numeral. (Get Table Data)
Y a. 29.70 numeral N b. 33.63 numeral N c. 49.82 numeral N d. 58.33 numeral 4026: One of the greatest hazards of pushing ahead is parting which item shown? (D024DG )
N a. A N b. B N c. F Y d. I 4058: Your vessel is equipped with mechanical davits. When stowing the lifeboat after a drill while underway, you should __________.
N a. leave the tricing pendants slack Y b. ensure the falls are taut N c. leave the outboard part of the cradle in the down position N d. secure the inboard gripes only 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 4125: Which variable factor affects the initial lashing requirements aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Age of vehicle or cargo unit Y b. Size and weight of vehicle/cargo unit N c. Reputation of shipper concerning condition of cargo N d. Air pressure in the vehicles tires 4252: Which action(s) is/are included in crane operations?
N a. Normal boom stowage and shutdown operations N b. Emergency shutdown operation N c. Removing booms from stowage Y d. All of the above 4267: Which statement is TRUE concerning the tandem working arrangement of pedestal cranes when completing a quad lift?
Y a. The discharge is slow due to the size of the cargo and all the cranes working together. N b. The cargo discharge can be accomplished with controlled pendulation. N c. The cargo discharge can be performed in port or at anchor. N d. The cranes enable the handling of heavy cargos without shoreside assistance. 4276: During which condition should the operator of a pedestal crane shutdown operations?
N a. Lightning in the vicinity N b. An approaching squall line N c. A fire on the pier Y d. All 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.