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71: You are the licensed Master of a 199 GT uninspected towing vessel making a 500 mile coastwise trip. You carry a deck crew of six (6). Which statement is TRUE?
N a. There must be 3 separate watches stood. N b. There must be at least 5 able seamen among the deck crew. N c. Only the able seamen require Merchant Mariner's Documents. Y d. None of the above 133: The standard unit of liquid volume used in the petroleum industry, as well as the tanker industry, is a __________.
Y a. barrel N b. drum N c. gallon N d. liter 135: Corrosive liquids and acids should have which kind of label?
N a. Skull and crossbones N b. Yellow and white N c. Red and white Y d. White and black 179: The minimum temperature required to ignite gas or vapor without a spark or flame being present is called __________.
N a. flash point N b. fire point Y c. autoignition temperature N d. lower explosive limit 203: 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 pushes the entire vessel away from the bank. Y c. It pulls the stern toward the bank. N d. It heels the vessel toward the bank. 205: A vessel is to make a voyage between New York and San Juan, Puerto Rico, and return. The crew should be signed on_____________.
Y a. Coastwise Articles N b. Foreign Articles N c. Intercoastal Articles N d. no articles 258: Your U.S. tankship is designed to carry anhydrous ammonia in bulk. The keel was laid in 1980. Which statement concerning the carriage of this cargo is TRUE?
N a. A flammable gas detection system must be installed in each cargo pump room. Y b. The cargo may be gauged by automatic float type devices. N c. Carriage of this cargo is authorized by issuance of an IMO Certificate. N d. Aluminum, copper, zinc, and mercury are allowed in valve parts in contact with the cargo. 394: The rope which is rove from the truck to be used with a bos'n's chair is called a __________.
Y a. gantline N b. life line N c. strop N d. whip 497: Which type of fiber towing hawser is preferred for towing astern?
N a. Manila N b. Polypropylene Y c. Nylon N d. Dacron 697: What imminent danger results from tripping?
N a. A crew member being knocked over the side Y b. Capsizing your tug N c. Your tug being pulled backwards by your tow N d. The tow being thrown off course 755: When underway with a tow, you are required to notify the Coast Guard in which casualty situation?
Y a. Accidental stranding or grounding N b. An injury requiring first aid treatment N c. Loss of bridge-to-bridge radio capability N d. Damage to property amounting to $12,500 785: With rudders amidships and negligible wind, a twin-screw vessel moving ahead on the port screw and backing on the starboard screw will __________.
N a. move in a straight line Y b. pivot to starboard N c. pivot to port N d. walk sideways to starboard 882: The owner or Master of a towing vessel that tows astern must keep records of the towline(s) that include all of the following information EXCEPT _____________ .
N a. the towline's initial minimum breaking strength as determined by the manufacturer Y b. an invoice showing the cost of the towline N c. the towline's nautical miles of use or time in service N d. the history of loading of the towline 886: Two vessels are abreast of each other and passing port to port in a confined waterway. What should you expect as your bow approaches the screws of the other vessel?
N a. Your speed will significantly increase. N b. Your draft will significantly decrease. Y c. Your bow will sheer towards the other vessel. N d. Your bow will sheer away from the other vessel. 939: What is the purpose of pressure-vacuum relief valves?
N a. Regulation of discharge pressure from cargo pumps N b. Maintaining constant velocity in cargo lines N c. Regulation of suction head on cargo pumps Y d. To maintain a tank or void at atmospheric pressure 1052: A term used to describe the dip in a towline that acts as a shock absorber is __________.
Y a. catenary N b. step N c. shock dip N d. bight 1075: You are standing wheelwatch on entering port, and the Master gives you a rudder command that conflicts with a rudder command from the Pilot. What should you do?
N a. Obey the Pilot Y b. Obey the Master N c. Ask the Pilot for guidance N d. Bring the rudder to midships 1155: In the context of shiphandling, what would be the definition of shallow water?
Y a. Water depth of less than twice a vessel's draft N b. Water depth of less than 1½ times a vessel's draft N c. Under keel clearance of twice a vessel's draft N d. Under keel clearance of less than 10 feet 1178: A shipper of cargo aboard your vessel offers a letter of indemnity for the cargo. This is done in order to obtain a(n) __________.
Y a. Clean Bill of Lading N b. Order Bill of Lading N c. Straight Bill of Lading N d. Through Bill of Lading 1200: Your vessel's operators send a message that your vessel has been consigned to Voluntary Naval Control of Shipping. The message will refer you to __________.
N a. the Light List N b. the International Code of Signals (PUB 102) Y c. Radio Aids to Navigation (PUB 117) N d. the Coast Pilot 1313: Where should a vessel being towed alongside be positioned for increased maneuverability?
N a. Stern of the towed vessel aft of the stern of the towing vessel N b. Stern of the towed vessel even with the stern of the towing vessel Y c. Stern of the towed vessel forward of the stern of the towing vessel N d. Bow of the towed vessel even with the bow of the towing vessel 1369: What is meant by "spotting the boom"?
N a. Lowering it into a cradle Y b. Placing it in a desired position N c. Spotting it with wash primer and red lead N d. Two-blocking it 1376: Generally speaking, the most favorable bottom for anchoring is __________.
N a. very soft mud N b. rocky Y c. a mixture of mud and clay N d. loose sand 1445: What is an example of a fundamental objective of cargo stowage?
N a. Load so the trim does not exceed 3 feet by the stern. N b. Make maximum use of existing dunnage. N c. Separate wet and dry cargoes into separate holds. Y d. Prevent overcarriage by block stowage. 1462: Two mooring lines may be placed on the same bollard and either one cast off first if __________.
Y a. the eye of the second line is dipped N b. the mooring lines are doubled N c. the bollard has two horns N d. one of the lines is a breast line 1467: The type of carrier required to file a copy of freight tariffs would be the __________.
Y a. common carrier N b. tramp N c. public vessel N d. bulk carrier 1561: The Master of any vessel bound on a voyage must apply to a district court when an allegation of unseaworthiness has been made to the Master by __________.
N a. any member of the crew of the vessel N b. any two officers of the vessel and a majority of the crew Y c. the First and Second Officers of the vessel or a majority of the crew N d. the First Officer of the vessel 1584: The size of wire rope is determined by the __________.
N a. number of strands N b. number of wires in each strand N c. circumference Y d. diameter 1601: What would be prima facie evidence of unseaworthiness?
Y a. Overloading N b. Overstowage N c. Overbooking N d. Overcarriage 1608: Your ship is dead in the water with the rudder amidships. As the right-handed screw starts to turn ahead, the bow will tend to go __________.
N a. to starboard Y b. to port N c. straight ahead N d. as influenced by the tide and sea 1698: A flammable liquid having a Reid vapor pressure of 8½ P.S.I.A. or less and a flash point of 80°F or below is grade __________.
N a. A N b. B Y c. C N d. D 1725: The term "shift the rudder" means __________.
N a. use right or left rudder N b. check, but do not stop the vessel from swinging Y c. change from right (left) to left (right) rudder an equal amount N d. put the rudder amidships 1756: When anchoring a vessel, it is best to release the anchor when __________.
N a. going full astern N b. going full ahead Y c. going slow astern N d. dead in the water 1760: A hook that will release quickly is a __________.
N a. longshore hook N b. margin hook N c. marginal hook Y d. pelican hook 1845: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) and wish to send a message concerning an initial enemy contact. Which precedence would you assign this message?
N a. O (IMMEDIATE) N b. P (PRIORITY) Y c. Z (FLASH) N d. R (ROUTINE) 1862: How much force would be required to lift a weight of 200 lbs. using a gun tackle rigged to disadvantage (do not consider friction)?
N a. 50 lbs. Y b. 100 lbs. N c. 150 lbs. N d. 200 lbs. 1913: An example of a messenger is a __________.
N a. fairlead Y b. heaving line N c. stay N d. warp 1956: Which lien against a vessel would be settled FIRST?
N a. Maintenance and cure N b. Vessel mortgage Y c. Salvage lien N d. Ship repairer's lien 2040: The plating indicated by the letter N is known as the __________. (D033DG )
Y a. inner bottom N b. floor riders N c. tank-top rider plating N d. ceiling 2050: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "H" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. forward breast line N b. offshore spring line N c. onshore bow line Y d. offshore bow line 2139: You are proceeding to the area of reported distress. When you arrive at the reported position, the vessel in distress is not sighted. What type of search should be conducted?
N a. Sector search Y b. Expanding square N c. Track crawl N d. Parallel track search 2158: 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) N b. R (ROUTINE) Y c. P (PRIORITY) N d. Z (FLASH) 2188: The forecastle card is a(n) __________.
N a. quarters allocation N b. Muster List ("Station Bill") N c. unlicensed shipping card from the union Y d. copy of the shipping agreement 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 2271: You are signing on a crew. You can determine the minimum number and qualifications of the crew that you are required to carry by consulting which document?
N a. Crew list Y b. Certificate of Inspection N c. Articles of Agreement N d. fo'c'sle card 2276: You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are as shown. Based on this data what is the advance for a turn of 60°? (D035DG )
Y a. 665 yards N b. 710 yards N c. 745 yards N d. 780 yards 2540: In small craft terminology, all of the anchor gear between a boat and her anchor is called the __________.
N a. stock N b. chock N c. scope Y d. rode 2549: An example of a modern anchor which has a stock is a(n) __________.
N a. articulated anchor N b. Flipper Delta anchor N c. Baldt anchor Y d. Danforth anchor 2557: Which Naval Control of Shipping publication should be aboard your vessel?
Y a. ATP-2 Vol. II - Allied Control of Shipping Manual N b. NWP-II - Underway Replenishment Guide N c. Warship Recognition Cards N d. ATP-1 - Allied Tactical Signals 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 2684: Which statement about bilge keels is CORRECT?
N a. They are critical strength members and require careful design consideration. Y b. They increase resistance to rolling. N c. They attach to a low stress area. N d. They provide support when the vessel is dry docked. 2709: A vessel which is being assisted by an icebreaker should indicate that she is ready to cast off the towline by __________.
Y a. displaying code letter "Y" (Yankee) N b. sounding five short blasts on his whistle N c. displaying code numeral "5" N d. sounding one prolonged blast on his whistle 2918: What is the period of validity of a De-Rat certificate?
N a. Specific voyage Y b. 6 months N c. 1 year N d. 2 years 2969: Fog can form in any season on the Great Lakes, but it is most likely to occur over open waters in __________.
N a. summer and early autumn N b. autumn and early winter N c. winter and early spring Y d. spring and early summer 3047: When backing down with sternway, the pivot point of a vessel is __________.
Y a. about one-quarter of the vessel's length from the stern N b. at the bow N c. about one-third of the vessel's length from the bow N d. aft of the propellers 3069: Atmospheres laden with coal dust or grain dust caused by loading these cargoes __________.
N a. require loading operations to be shut down until the atmosphere clears N b. are toxic to human life N c. are subject to spontaneous combustion Y d. may be explosive in some concentrations 3074: In securing a towing cable, consideration must be given to letting go in an emergency. The possible whip of towlines when released can be overcome by __________.
N a. increasing the shaft RPM prior to release N b. using a pelican hook for quick release Y c. using preventers N d. using a short chain for the lead through the stern chock 3148: The part of the anchor indicated by the letter H is the __________. (D038DG )
N a. fluke N b. shank N c. tripping palm Y d. crown 3693: When the Pilot is embarked he or she __________.
N a. relieves the Master of his duties N b. is solely responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel Y c. is a specialist hired for his or her local navigational knowledge N d. relieves the officer of the watch 4266: Which statement is TRUE concerning the tandem working arrangement of pedestal cranes when completing a quad lift?
N a. The cranes require shoreside assistance to handle heavy cargos. N b. The cargo discharge cannot be accomplished without pendulation. N c. The cargo discharge cannot be performed at anchor. Y d. The discharge is slow due to the size of the cargo and all the cranes working together.