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27: Under title 46 of the United States Code, the person in charge of a documented vessel who fails to report a complaint of a sexual offense may be __________.
Y a. fined up to $5,000 N b. imprisoned for up to one year N c. charged with accessory to sexual assault N d. All of the above 30: You are planning the stowage of two incompatible products on your multiple-product tankship. What will NOT provide the minimum required segregation?
N a. Empty tank Y b. Solid (non-intercostal) bulkhead N c. Diagonally adjacent tanks N d. Tank containing a third cargo compatible with the other two 57: Under title 46 of the United States Code, the person in charge of a documented vessel who fails to report a complaint of a sexual offense may be __________.
N a. charged with accessory to sexual assault Y b. fined up to $5,000 N c. imprisoned for up to one year N d. All of the above 80: You are on a cargo vessel carrying portable tanks of dangerous cargoes in bulk. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. If the tanks are pumped out while remaining on board, each hose connection must have a minimum of three bolts. N b. If the tanks are off loaded, no more than two tanks may be lifted together in a hoist. N c. When transferring sulfuric acid, you must display a red flag by day whether at anchor or moored. Y d. All electrical equipment within 10 feet horizontally must be explosion proof or intrinsically safe. 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 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 261: A seaman about to be discharged has a Continuous Discharge Book. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. A Certificate of Discharge Form should be attached to the book. N b. An entry should be made in the book and a Certificate of Discharge Form issued to the seaman. N c. If a vessel was on coastwise articles, the record of discharge will be made in the Official Logbook. Y d. The record of entry in the book must be submitted to the Coast Guard. 346: A vessel is equipped with a single right-handed screw. With rudder amidships and calm wind, the vessel will most likely back __________.
N a. straight astern Y b. to port N c. to starboard N d. in no particular direction 409: A tanker is loaded with 5,000 barrels of petroleum. The cargo was loaded at a temperature of 70°F, and the coefficient of expansion is .0004. What is the net amount in barrels of cargo loaded?
N a. 4800 Y b. 4980 N c. 5020 N d. 5200 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 514: The part of an anchor which takes hold on the bottom is the __________.
N a. arm N b. base Y c. fluke N d. stock 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 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. 597: Wages due a seaman may be attached by the court for the __________.
N a. payment of monthly bills N b. payment of creditors Y c. support of a minor child N d. All of the above 631: At least one reinspection shall be made on each vessel holding a Certificate of Inspection valid for two years. This inspection shall be held between the tenth and fourteenth months of the duration period of the certificate and shall be __________.
N a. at the discretion of the inspector, but in no greater detail than required for original certification N b. at the discretion of the inspector, but in no lesser detail than required for original certification Y c. generally similar in scope to the inspection required for certification, but in less detail N d. equivalent to the inspection required for certification 726: A common occurrence when a vessel is running into shallow water is that __________.
N a. the wake is less pronounced N b. the vessel is more responsive to the rudder Y c. "squat" will cause a decrease in bottom clearance and an increase in draft N d. All of the above 777: Before a Master relieves a Pilot of the conn, the __________.
N a. Master must always request the Pilot to take corrective action Y b. Master should foresee any danger to the vessel on the present course N c. Master should agree to sign a release of liability form N d. vessel must be in extremis 942: The damage to a vessel is over $25,000. Who must notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible?
Y a. The Master of the vessel N b. The Radio Officer N c. The Chief Officer N d. All of the above 977: An ocean tow is sinking in deep water. Attempts to sever the towing hawser are unsuccessful. Which action should now be taken?
N a. Abandon the towing vessel. N b. Radio for emergency assistance. Y c. Slip the towline and allow it to run off the drum. N d. Secure all watertight openings on the towing vessel. 1046: In a following sea, a wave has overtaken your vessel and thrown the stern to starboard. To continue along your original course, you should __________.
Y a. use more right rudder N b. use more left rudder N c. increase speed N d. decrease speed 1049: You have water washed your cargo tanks using the fixed machines. What should you do before using portable machines to clean areas screened from the wash of the fixed machine by structural members?
Y a. Ventilate the tank to eliminate any electrostatically charged mist. N b. Attach the water supply hose to the portable machine after the cleaning head is positioned inside the tank. N c. Insure that the tanks are not stripped until the final wash is started. N d. Ground the fixed machines to eliminate any electrostatic buildup on the cleaning head. 1073: You are preparing to slush a stay on your vessel by lowering yourself down the stay in a bosun's chair. The proper way to do this is to ride down the stay on a riding shackle __________.
N a. with the pin of the shackle riding on the stay Y b. with the pin of the shackle through the chair's bridle eye N c. with a hook attaching the chair to the riding shackle N d. connected to a second shackle on the chair 1074: A new coil of nylon line should be opened by __________.
N a. pulling the end up through the eye of the coil N b. taking a strain on both ends N c. uncoiling from the outside with the coil standing on end Y d. unreeling from a spool 1133: To properly rig the downhaul to your stage for lowering, you must __________.
N a. take only figure eights around the horns Y b. take 2 or 3 round turns around the stage and then belay the downhaul around the horns N c. take 2 round turns around the stage and then dip the third turn to form a clove hitch N d. pass the downhaul through the bridle formed by the standing part and then take round turns 1236: You are docking a ship with a single-screw tug assisting on your starboard bow. How should the tug be tied up if you are anticipating that she will have to hold your bow off while you stem the current?
N a. One head line would be sufficient. N b. The tug would need at least two head lines. N c. The tug should put a spring line up, leading astern on the ship. Y d. The tug should put a stern line up, leading ahead on the ship. 1264: Which type of line is best able to withstand sudden shock loads?
N a. Polypropylene Y b. Nylon N c. Dacron N d. Manila 1285: Which information MUST be entered on the muster list?
N a. Names of all crew members N b. Use and application of special equipment N c. Listing of approved emergency equipment Y d. Duties and station of each person during emergencies 1298: A Master should file a marine note of protest if __________.
N a. cargo was received at ship side which was damaged in land transit N b. longshore labor went on strike in the port causing undue vessel delay N c. portions of his vessel's cargo were illegally impounded in a foreign port Y d. the vessel encountered heavy weather which might have caused cargo damage 1316: The anchor chain should be kept moderately taut during a Mediterranean moor to __________.
N a. facilitate speed of recovery during the weighing process N b. indicate the anchor's location to passing or mooring ships Y c. prevent damage to the stern in the event of a headwind N d. provide a steady platform for the gangway between the fantail and pier 1371: Delivery of a vessel to a charterer is called __________.
N a. chartering N b. dispatching N c. fixing Y d. tendering 1465: The maneuver which will return your vessel in the shortest time to a person who has fallen overboard is __________.
N a. engine(s) crash astern, no turn Y b. a single turn with hard rudder N c. a Williamson Turn N d. two 180° turns 1466: When dropping anchor, you are stationed at the windlass brake. The most important piece(s) of gear is(are) __________.
N a. a hard hat N b. a long sleeve shirt N c. gloves Y d. goggles 1519: When snaking cargo into the wing of a hold with the cargo winch, the runner should be lead from the __________.
N a. head block to a snatch block Y b. heel block to a snatch block N c. lizard to a snatch block N d. winch to a snatch block 1559: It is permissible to place an eye splice in wire rope used as cargo gear providing the splice is made using __________.
N a. two tucks with whole strands and one tuck with one-half strand Y b. three tucks with whole strands and two tucks with 1/2 the wire cut from the tucking strand N c. three tucks with whole strands N d. two tucks with whole strands and three tucks with half strands 1571: As Chief Officer of a vessel underway, it comes to your attention that the vessel is, in some manner, unseaworthy. Under such circumstances the Master is required to take action upon receiving __________.
N a. information of such condition from yourself Y b. notification of such condition from yourself and the Second Officer N c. notification of such condition from yourself and any other member of the crew N d. notification of such condition from yourself or the Second Officer 1693: What is the stress on the hauling part when lifting a 4900 lbs. weight using a twofold purchase rove to least advantage? (Allow 10 percent of the weight per sheave for friction.)
N a. 980 lbs. N b. 1225 lbs. Y c. 1715 lbs. N d. 1837 lbs. 1702: Your containership has a container displaying a hazardous cargo placard. The placard has the number 2282 on it. This indicates that it is carrying what cargo?
N a. Isoheptene N b. Phosphine N c. Furan Y d. Hexanols 1880: You are using tackle number 11 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. 75 lbs. N b. 90 lbs. N c. 110 lbs. N d. 117 lbs. 1902: The joint indicated by letter D is a __________. (D033DG )
N a. seam Y b. butt N c. span N d. sheet line 1926: How many tons of salt water can be loaded into a flat-ended cylindrical tank with a diameter of 5 feet and a length of 12 feet?
Y a. 6.73 T N b. 7.85 T N c. 13.46 T N d. 26.93 T 1949: Using a scope of 5, determine how many feet of cable you should put out to anchor in 5 fathoms of water.
N a. 100 feet Y b. 150 feet N c. 200 feet N d. 250 feet 2031: Multi-year ice is the hardest sea ice and should be avoided if possible. It is recognizable because of what tone to its surface color?
N a. Greenish Y b. Bluish N c. Grey N d. Grey-white 2075: The knot lettered E is a __________. (DO30DG )
N a. stopper hitch N b. blackwall hitch Y c. timber and half hitch N d. bowline on a bight 2120: Wale shores would be used when dry docking a vessel with __________.
N a. tumble home Y b. excessive deadrise N c. excessive trim N d. a list 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 2267: The knot lettered K in illustration DO30DG is a __________. (DO30DG )
Y a. sailmaker's whipping N b. carrick bend N c. barrel hitch N d. stopper 2384: What is the volume of a sphere with a radius of 3 feet?
Y a. 113.08 cubic ft. N b. 96.57 cubic ft. N c. 37.69 cubic ft. N d. 28.23 cubic ft. 2488: A vessel is constructed with a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The aluminum will provide greater resistance to the spread of fire by conduction. Y b. The aluminum structure is usually attached to a steel coaming by a method that insulates the two metals. N c. If the superstructure is stressed, an aluminum structure requires additional expansion joints to prevent fracture. N d. The steel at the area of the aluminum-to-steel connection must be closely checked for galvanic corrosion. 2574: You are proceeding down a channel and lose the engine(s). You must use the anchors to stop the ship. Which statement is true?
N a. Pay out all of the cable before setting up on the brake to insure the anchors dig in and hold. N b. For a mud, mud and clay, or sandy bottom pay out a scope of 5 to 7 times the depth before setting up on the brake. Y c. Use one or both anchors with a scope of twice the depth before setting the brake. N d. Drop the anchor to short stay and hold that scope. 2716: A channel is stated as having a controlling depth of 38 feet. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. At least 80% of the channel is cleared to the charted depth. N b. At least 50% of the channel is cleared to the charted depth. Y c. 100% of the channel width is clear to 38 feet. N d. The sides of the channel conform to at least 50% of the controlling depth. 2921: The process of lowering a boom to a horizontal position and onto its deck support is called __________.
N a. spotting a boom N b. collaring a boom Y c. cradling a boom N d. toppling a boom 3032: Ice is often strong enough to halt navigation through the St. Lawrence Seaway by mid- __________.
N a. October N b. November Y c. December N d. January 3091: Towlines should be inspected for chafing where the towline __________.
N a. passes over the stern of the towing vessel N b. passes through chocks N c. is attached to the disabled vessel Y d. All of the above 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 3490: A device used to tighten up remaining slack in wire rope when you are making up to a tow in inland waters is a __________.
N a. tripping line N b. tripping bracket N c. norman pin Y d. steamboat ratchet 4060: You are arriving in port and are assigned to anchor in anchorage circle B-4. It has a diameter of 550 yards and your vessel's LOA is 449 feet. If you anchor in 9 fathoms at the center of the circle, what is the maximum number of shots of chain you can use and still remain in the circle?
N a. 6 shots N b. 5 shots Y c. 4 shots N d. 3 shots 4105: Cargo that is suitable for carriage on Ro-Ro vessels includes __________.
N a. trailers N b. rolling vehicles N c. containers 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 4138: The disadvantage(s) of using chain lashing on heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that __________.
N a. it is heavy N b. the links lose strength if placed over corners N c. it does not absorb shock Y d. All of the above 4204: Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning cranes being installed on the centerline of vessels?
Y a. A centerline crane can never be operated in tandem. N b. One crane is able to work one end of two adjacent hatches. N c. These cranes are more economical and weigh less than outboard-mounted cranes. N d. One crane is able to work both sides of the ship.