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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 67: You are in charge of a U.S. documented vessel. Under title 46 of the United States Code, if you fail to report a complaint of a sexual offense, you may be __________.
Y a. civilly charged and fined N b. criminally charged and jailed N c. held personally liable by the victim and sued N d. All of the above are correct. 127: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "C" is called a __________. (DO44DG )
Y a. breast line N b. shore line N c. spring line N d. stern line 169: The lowest temperature at which a liquid will give off sufficient vapors to form a flammable mixture with air is known as the __________.
N a. fire point Y b. flash point N c. lower explosive limit N d. threshold limit value 178: Which can be prevented only by segregating two lots of cargo into separate holds?
N a. Contamination of dry cargo by a wet cargo N b. Contamination of a clean cargo by a dirty cargo Y c. Contamination of a food cargo by an odorous cargo N d. Overcarriage, overstowage, and short landing 249: Functions aboard a tanker or tank barge such as connecting, disconnecting, and topping off must be supervised by __________.
N a. any certificated tankerman N b. the Master of the vessel N c. the officer of the watch Y d. the person designated as "person in charge" 335: You are steaming in a heavy gale and find it necessary to heave to. Under most circumstances, this is best done by __________.
N a. stopping the engines and drifting beam to the seas N b. going slow astern and taking the seas on the quarter Y c. taking the sea fine on the bow and reducing the speed to the minimum to hold that position N d. maintaining speed and taking the sea broad on the bow 370: Cottonseed oil is classed as a __________.
Y a. combustible liquid N b. flammable liquid N c. flammable solid N d. poison B 543: You would be most likely to use a fishplate __________.
N a. when towing alongside Y b. on a hawser tow N c. when pushing ahead or in the notch N d. when running "light boat" 573: An ocean towing bridle whose legs are of equal length, but too short, may __________.
Y a. fail to provide spring in the hawser N b. cause unequal distribution of the load to one leg N c. cause the bridle legs to jump clear of the chocks or fairleads N d. None of the above 638: Ship's officers should check every cargo compartment after it is filled with bulk grain to ensure __________.
N a. all lighting circuits are energized Y b. all void spaces are filled N c. the correct grade of cargo has been loaded N d. the heavier grade is in the lower hold 684: Right-laid line should be coiled __________.
Y a. clockwise N b. counterclockwise N c. either clockwise or counterclockwise N d. on a reel 742: Lighter longitudinal stiffening frames on the vessel's side plating are called __________.
Y a. stringers N b. side frames N c. side stiffeners N d. intercostals 762: A towing winch, that handles a wire towline, must have all of the following EXCEPT a ____________ .
N a. device that evenly spools and tightly winds the towline N b. brake with holding power appropriate for the vessel's horsepower or bollard pull N c. brake that can be operated when there is no power available to drive the winch Y d. source of emergency power to operate the winch 787: While assigned to a 120 GRT vessel, you are required to sign "foreign" articles on a voyage from New York City to which port?
N a. Halifax, Canada Y b. Long Beach, California N c. Veracruz, Mexico N d. Saint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles 851: Your vessel (185 GT) is on a voyage between New York and San Francisco. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The maintenance of an Official Logbook is optional. N b. The vessel must be on foreign articles. N c. This is considered a coastwise voyage. Y d. An Official Logbook must be maintained. 890: A term applied to the bottom shell plating in a double-bottom ship is __________.
N a. bottom floor Y b. outer bottom N c. shear plating N d. tank top 959: A relief valve for a cargo pump is generally installed __________.
N a. after the discharge valve Y b. between the pump and discharge valve N c. after the suction valve N d. between the pump and suction valve 980: The perforated, elevated bottom of the chain locker, which prevents the chains from touching the main locker bottom and allows seepage water to flow to the drains, is called a __________.
N a. cradle N b. draft N c. harping Y d. manger 1072: The normal and safest way for a sailor in a bosun's chair to be raised aloft is __________.
N a. for the sailor to pull himself aloft and then make fast with a bosun's chair hitch Y b. manually by two or three sailors heaving away on deck N c. by taking the gantline to a winch drum and heaving away with the winch N d. by fairleading the gantline with a snatch block and pulling with a cargo runner 1128: The most accurate account of cargo on board will be found in the __________.
N a. Manifest N b. charter party Y c. Bill of Lading N d. Portage Bill 1144: Which rope has the greatest breaking strength?
N a. Manila Y b. Nylon N c. Polyethylene N d. Polypropylene 1148: The document which acknowledges that the cargo has been received and is in the carrier's custody is called the __________.
Y a. Dock Receipt N b. Hatch Report and Recapitulation N c. Cargo Manifest N d. Stowage Plan 1168: A vessel has completed loading cargo in the port of San Francisco. What document is signed by the Master stating the terms that goods were delivered and received by the ship?
N a. Bill of Goods Y b. Bill of Lading N c. Cargo Manifest N d. Cargo Receipt 1253: You are preparing to relieve the mate on watch while underway at sea. The watch should not be transferred __________.
N a. during an engine speed change N b. while the Master is on the bridge Y c. during a collision avoidance maneuver N d. All of the above 1257: 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. Which of the following is exemplary of the statement that would officially transfer the watch?
N a. You say to the mate going off watch, "Destination New York, course 283°, speed 16 knots." N b. The mate being relieved says, "You now have the watch, course 147°, speed 15 knots." N c. The mate being relieved says, "All in apparent good order, course 068° per gyro, 075° per standard." Y d. You say to the mate going off watch, "I relieve you, course 321° per gyro, 316° per standard." 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 1390: The body plan of a vessel is a(n) __________.
Y a. endwise view of the ship's molded form N b. longitudinal side elevation view N c. plan made looking down on the ship, showing it's hull cut horizontally by the first set of planes N d. vertical view made looking up in the ship, with the keel at the center 1481: A fire has damaged 20 bales of cotton on a freighter loaded with general cargo. This claim would come under __________.
N a. constructive total loss N b. general average Y c. particular average N d. total loss of a part 1565: While in dry dock your vessel will be belt-gauged. This process involves __________.
N a. measuring the thickness of the tail shaft liner N b. taking the vessel's offsets to check for hull deformation N c. testing and examining the anchor cables for defective links Y d. drilling or sonic-testing the hull to determine the plate thickness 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. 1814: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "D" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. stern line N b. forward spring line N c. waist breast line Y d. after spring line 1951: A case received for shipment is marked as shown. The portion of the symbol indicated by the letter A is _______ . (D043DG )
Y a. a stowage sequence marking N b. the consignee's marking N c. a stowage mark, showing the top of the case N d. the symbol for toxic contents 2034: You are ordering a new block to use with a 3-inch circumference manila line. Which represents a proper size block for this line?
N a. 6-inch cheek, 4-inch sheave N b. 8-inch cheek, any size sheave Y c. 9-inch cheek, 6-inch sheave N d. At least a 12-inch sheave 2078: While towing, bridle legs of unequal lengths may cause __________.
N a. the bridle to foul Y b. the shorter leg to fail N c. chafing on the fairlead or bitts N d. a bent swivel 2136: Your enrolled vessel is bound from Baltimore, MD, to Norfolk, VA, via Chesapeake Bay. Which statement about the required pilot is TRUE?
Y a. The pilot need only be licensed by the Coast Guard. N b. The Pilot must be licensed by either Virginia or Maryland. N c. The Pilot must be licensed by Virginia and Maryland. N d. The Pilot must be licensed by Virginia, Maryland and the Coast Guard. 2143: Your vessel was damaged and initially assumed a significant list and trim; however, further increase has been slow. Based on this data, what should you expect?
N a. The slowing is only temporary and the vessel will probably suddenly capsize or plunge from loss of stability due to change in the waterplane area. Y b. The vessel can probably be saved if further flooding can be stopped. N c. The vessel will continue to slowly list and/or trim due to the free surface effect and free communication effect. N d. The vessel will suddenly flop to the same or greater angle of list on the other side and may capsize. 2177: Under normal weather and sea conditions when securing a stack of containers with non-locking fittings, lashings are required when the tier exceeds what height?
Y a. Lashings are always required N b. One container N c. Two containers N d. Three containers 2211: What is the mechanical advantage, neglecting friction, of tackle number 5? (DO29DG )
N a. 2 N b. 4 Y c. 5 N d. 5.5 2239: You are using tackle number 3 to lift a weight of 120 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. 52 lbs. N b. 49 lbs. N c. 40 lbs. N d. 27 lbs. 2291: Before a Master relieves a Pilot of the conn, the __________.
N a. Master must first request the Pilot to take corrective action N b. Master should agree to sign a release of liability form Y c. Master should foresee any danger to the vessel on the present course N d. vessel must be in extremis 2348: You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker and will carry cargoes of allyl alcohol, benzene, and propanolamine. Which of the following is true?
N a. All of these cargoes are mutually compatible. N b. Benzene may not be carried in a tank adjacent to either of the other two cargoes. Y c. Allyl alcohol is incompatible with propanolamine but both are compatible with benzene. N d. Propanolamine is compatible with allyl alcohol but must be segregated from benzene. 2636: When riveted joints occur at the ends of plating they are called __________.
N a. trailers N b. terminals N c. seams Y d. butts 2666: On the Great Lakes, short-term fluctuations in water levels may be a result of any of the following EXCEPT __________.
N a. strong winds N b. sudden changes in barometric pressure N c. seiches Y d. below normal rain fall 2707: In which casualty case is it UNNECESSARY to notify the local Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?
N a. Your vessel is backing from a dock and runs aground, but is pulled off by tugs in 30 minutes. N b. A seaman is injured and in the hospital for four days. Y c. Your vessel strikes a pier and does $1,500 damage to the pier but no damage to the vessel. N d. A nylon mooring line parts while the vessel is tied up and kills a harbor worker who was on the pier. 2789: Your vessel is approaching the International Bridge on the St. Marys River. If the gage on the bridge, read from top to bottom, indicates 124 ft. and the IGLD (1955) is 600 ft., determine the actual vertical clearances between the existing water level and the lowest point of the bridge over the channel.
Y a. 124 feet N b. 476 feet N c. 724 feet N d. 840 feet 2824: While being assisted by an icebreaker on Lake Superior, you receive a single letter code instructing you to slow your vessel. Which signal could you use to signify that you are complying with the request?
N a. Three blasts of the whistle N b. The code flag "A" (Alpha) displayed from a halyard Y c. Four blasts of the whistle, namely 1 short 2 long and 1 short N d. The code flag "L" (Lima) displayed from a halyard 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. 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 3166: The American Consul has asked the Master of a vessel bound for a port in the U.S. to transport a destitute seaman back to the U.S. Which action may the Master take?
N a. He must always take the seaman. N b. He is required to accept the seaman only if the seaman is medically unfit. Y c. He may refuse the seaman if the seaman has a contagious disease. N d. He may refuse to take the seaman if he is being held by shore authorities. 3176: The part of the anchor indicated by the letter G is the __________. (D038DG )
N a. fluke N b. shank Y c. tripping palm N d. crown 3326: The signal man assisting the crane operator uses one hand to give any motion signal and places the other hand motionless in front of the hand giving the motion signal. This is the signal to __________.
Y a. move slowly N b. increase speed N c. proceed with caution N d. stop 3410: When "checking down" a barge using a check line you should use __________.
N a. one round turn and at least two figure-eights around the timber heads N b. at least three figure-eights around the timber heads N c. a clove hitch around one timber head Y d. at least three round turns around one timber head 3440: The circular steel structure installed around the propeller of a towboat is the __________.
Y a. nozzle N b. shroud N c. strut N d. hood 3600: A helmsman receives the command "Right 15 degrees rudder." The helmsman's IMMEDIATE reply should be __________.
N a. "Aye Aye Sir" Y b. "Right 15 degrees rudder" N c. "Rudder is right 15 degrees" N d. No reply is necessary, just carry out the order 4024: An icebreaker displaying a flag hoist which consists of the code letters "WO" (Whiskey Oscar) is indicating that __________.
Y a. icebreaker support is finished N b. icebreaker support is commencing N c. the icebreaker is icebound N d. the icebreaker is beset 4155: Which factor(s) should be considered when loading vehicles or trailers aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Layout of decks N b. Vertical clearances N c. Tie-down and lashing Y d. All of the above 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 4268: Which statement is TRUE concerning the tandem working arrangement of pedestal cranes when completing a quad lift?
N a. The cargo discharge can be accomplished with controlled pendulation. Y b. The discharge is slow due to the size of the cargo and all the cranes working together. 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. 4274: During which condition should the operator of a pedestal crane shutdown operations?
N a. Bunkering barge alongside N b. Potable water spill on deck Y c. Crane hydraulic hose bursts N d. Trim greater than 4 feet