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25: The turning circle of a vessel making a turn over 360 degrees is the path followed by the __________.
Y a. center of gravity N b. bow N c. bridge N d. centerline 232: The angle at which the fluke penetrates the soil is called the __________.
N a. tripping angle Y b. fluke angle N c. penetration angle N d. holding angle 271: Total responsibility for shipping and discharging the seamen is that of the __________.
Y a. Master of the vessel N b. steamship company N c. U.S. Custom Service N d. U.S. Coast Guard 327: You are on a multiple product tankship and carrying methyl acrylate, diethanolamine, and triethylamine. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. Methyl acrylate may be loaded in a tank adjacent to diethanolamine but not triethylamine. Y b. The heating coils to the cargo tank loaded with methyl acrylate must be blanked off. N c. Valve components made of aluminum, copper, or zinc may not be in contact with the cargoes. N d. Each crew member working on deck must have an emergency escape breathing apparatus. 408: What is the meaning of the term tare weight?
N a. Pounds of force necessary to damage a container N b. Total weight of a container and contents Y c. Weight of a container N d. Weight of the contents of a container 452: Where should the foundation supports for towing bitts terminate?
N a. Forward of the towing winch Y b. In the frames or other substantial structural members below decks N c. On the deck plates in the engineroom N d. On deck, aft of the towing winch 504: Anchors are prevented from running out when secured by the __________.
N a. brake N b. devil's claw N c. pawls Y d. All of the above 645: A vessel's Certificate of Documentation __________.
N a. may be retained by the owner at the home port OR kept on the vessel N b. must be posted under transparent material in the pilothouse Y c. must be carried on board N d. must be kept on file at the corporate offices of the owner or operator 645: A vessel's Certificate of Documentation __________.
N a. may be retained by the owner at the home port OR kept on the vessel N b. must be posted under transparent material in the pilothouse Y c. must be carried on board N d. must be kept on file at the corporate offices of the owner or operator 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 732: Which action should be taken FIRST if your tow is sinking in shallow water?
Y a. Pay out the towline until the sunken tow reaches bottom. N b. Sever the towline. N c. Immediately head for the nearest shoreline. N d. Contact the Coast Guard. 776: In most cases, when a large merchant vessel enters shallow water at high speed the __________.
N a. maneuverability will increase N b. speed will increase Y c. bow will squat farther than the stern N d. vessel will rise slightly, on a level plane 783: The owner or Master of a towing vessel shall ensure that each person that directs and controls the movement of the vessel can accomplish all of the following EXCEPT ___________ .
N a. evaluate the danger of each closing visual or radar contact N b. adjust speed with due regard for the weather and visibility Y c. reduce speed only where local speed limits are posted N d. enter all required test and inspection results in the vessel's log or other record carried on board 838: You are going to load bales of wool having a stowage factor of 110 in #3 lower hold which has a bale cubic of 72,000. If broken stowage is figured at 15%, how many tons of the wool can be stowed?
Y a. 556 N b. 654 N c. 752 N d. 770 858: The lower hold of your vessel has a bale capacity of 60,000 cubic feet. How many tons of cotton in bales having a stowage factor of 85 can be stowed in the lower hold, assuming a broken stowage factor of 20%?
N a. 141 Y b. 565 N c. 706 N d. 847 944: When caring for natural-fiber line, you should NEVER __________.
N a. dry the line before stowing it Y b. lubricate the line N c. protect the line from weather N d. slack off taut lines when it rains 1011: After your vessel has been involved in a casualty, you are required to make your logbooks, bell books, etc., available to __________.
N a. attorneys for opposition parties N b. marine surveyors Y c. U.S. Coast Guard officials N d. All of the above 1029: When cleaning a tank by the Butterworth process, you should begin to pump out the slops __________.
N a. at the end of the drop schedule Y b. when the process is started N c. when the process is finished N d. when the tank is clean 1060: You receive a package, for shipment aboard your vessel, containing Class 1 explosives. The package is damp, moldy and stained. You must __________.
Y a. refuse to accept the package N b. note the exception(s) on the Bill of Lading N c. replace the packaging material before stowage N d. seek the approval of the USCG Captain of the Port 1078: By law, the maximum penalty for failing (without reasonable cause) to give aid in the case of collision is __________.
N a. one year imprisonment or $500 Y b. two years imprisonment or $1000 N c. two years imprisonment or $1500 N d. two years imprisonment or $2000 1087: The turning circle of a vessel is the path followed by the __________.
Y a. center of gravity N b. outermost part of the ship while making the circle N c. bow N d. tipping center 1087: The turning circle of a vessel is the path followed by the __________.
Y a. center of gravity N b. outermost part of the ship while making the circle N c. bow N d. tipping center 1139: The pivoting point of a vessel going ahead is __________.
N a. near the stern N b. at the hawsepipe Y c. about one-third of the vessel's length from the bow N d. about two-thirds of the vessel's length from the bow 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 1223: The organization that certifies the safe working load of cargo cranes on a vessel is the __________.
Y a. classification society N b. National Cargo Bureau N c. U.S. Coast Guard N d. none of the above 1242: You are a watchstanding mate and have come to the bridge to relieve the watch while underway at sea. The watch should not be transferred __________.
N a. during an engine speed change Y b. during a navigational course change N c. unless the helm is in the "hand" mode N d. All of the above 1254: Under identical load conditions, nylon, when compared with natural fiber line, will stretch __________.
N a. less and have less strength N b. more and have less strength Y c. more and have greater strength N d. less and have greater strength 1258: While your vessel is docked port side to a wharf, a sudden gale force wind causes the vessel's stern lines to part. The stern begins to fall away from the dock, and no tugs are immediately available. Which measure(s) should you take FIRST?
N a. Notify the engineroom of the need for propulsion. Y b. Shut down any cargo transfer that's in progress. N c. Let go the port anchor and veer to a short scope of chain. N d. Obtain assistance from the terminal to put new stern lines out. 1270: When a man who is conscious has fallen overboard is being picked up by a lifeboat, the boat should approach with the wind __________.
N a. astern and the victim just off the bow N b. ahead and the victim just off the bow N c. just off the bow and the victim to windward Y d. just off the bow and the victim to leeward 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 1420: Tensile stress is a result of two forces acting in __________.
Y a. opposite directions on the same line, tending to pull the material apart N b. opposite directions on the same line, tending to compress the object N c. opposite directions along parallel lines N d. the same direction along parallel lines 1446: The marking on an anchor chain for 30 fathoms is __________.
Y a. two links on each side of the 30 fathom detachable link are painted white N b. one link on each side of the 30 fathom detachable link is painted white N c. three links on each side of the 30 fathom detachable link are painted white N d. only the detachable link is painted red 1510: The type of welding employed in shipyards is primarily __________.
N a. brazing Y b. electric arc N c. pressure welding N d. thermite welding 1625: All inspected vessels on unrestricted ocean routes must have equipment on board for testing an individual's __________.
N a. blood Y b. breath N c. urine N d. All of the above 1638: On a twin-screw, twin-rudder vessel, the most effective way to turn in your own water, with no way on, is to put __________.
Y a. one engine ahead and one engine astern, with full rudder N b. one engine ahead and one engine astern, with rudders amidships N c. both engines ahead, with full rudder N d. both engines astern, with full rudder 1709: The force acting on a single cargo runner which is vertically lifting or lowering a load is greatest when __________.
Y a. decelerating when lowering the load N b. decelerating when raising the load N c. lowering the load at constant speed N d. raising the load at constant speed 1723: What is meant by the term "two-blocked"?
Y a. The bottom block touches the top block. N b. The line has jumped the sheaves. N c. There are turns in the fall. N d. You have two blocks. 1808: Which organization would conduct a survey of the insulation in a reefer compartment prior to loading cargo?
N a. U.S. Customs Service N b. OSHA Y c. American Bureau of Shipping N d. National Cargo Bureau 1816: Which picture shown represents a square knot? (DO30DG )
Y a. W N b. R N c. P N d. H 1984: Your load line certificate expires on 27 May 1988. The vessel is surveyed on that date and is found satisfactory. You are sailing foreign the same day. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. A new certificate must be issued before you sail. N b. The existing certificate is endorsed as valid for a five year period commencing 27 May 1988. Y c. The existing certificate is extended for a period of up to 150 days. N d. The existing certificate is extended until the first foreign port of call where a new certificate will be issued by the local surveyor. 2016: The revolving drum of a winch used to haul lines is called a __________.
N a. bull gear Y b. gypsyhead N c. spanner N d. wildcat 2043: A mooring line that prevents a vessel from moving sideways away from the dock is a __________.
N a. bow line Y b. breast line N c. stern line N d. spring line 2123: Your vessel is required to have a slop chest. Which of the following articles is NOT required by law to be carried in the slop chest?
N a. Foul weather clothing Y b. Candy N c. Tobacco products N d. Blankets 2159: What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 9? (DO29DG )
N a. 1 N b. 2 N c. 3 Y d. 4 2176: The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the hogging numeral. (Get Table Data)
N a. 91.42 numeral N b. 85.60 numeral Y c. 79.23 numeral N d. 74.73 numeral 2203: A Chinese stopper (two lines) will hold best when you __________.
N a. fasten the bitter ends to the mooring line with half hitches Y b. twist the ends together and hold them in the direction of the pull N c. twist the ends together and hold them in the direction opposite to the pull N d. twist the ends together and hold them at right angles to the mooring line 2259: 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 90°? (D035DG )
N a. 490 yards N b. 350 yards Y c. 800 yards N d. 885 yards 2629: Each open lifeboat carried on a vessel on an international voyage must have __________.
N a. hand-propelling gear Y b. a davit span with at least 2 lifelines N c. a mast and a sail N d. a motor 2704: The legs of a tow bridle are joined together with a __________.
N a. bridle plate N b. shackle Y c. fishplate N d. tri-link 2726: The lifeboats on your vessel are stowed on cradles on deck and are handled by sheath-screw boom davits. Which of the following statements about launching a boat is TRUE?
N a. The boat should be hoisted a few inches clear of the cradle before cranking out the davits. N b. The inboard gripes should be cast off before the outboard gripes. Y c. The outboard section of the cradle must be released. N d. The tricing pendants will automatically bring the boat alongside at the embarkation deck. 2883: While you are on watch entering port, the Master gives the helmsman a rudder command which conflicts with a rudder command from the Pilot. You should make sure the helmsman __________.
N a. brings the rudder to a point midway between the two conflicting positions N b. obeys the Pilot N c. asks you for instructions Y d. obeys the Master 2930: A large vessel is equipped with a controllable pitch propeller. Which statement is TRUE?
Y a. When dead in the water, it is often difficult to find the neutral position and slight headway or sternway may result. N b. When going directly from full ahead to full astern, there is complete steering control. N c. When the vessel has headway and the propeller is in neutral, there is no effect on rudder control. N d. When maneuvering in port, full ahead or astern power can usually be obtained without changing shaft RPM. 2933: Your vessel is to dock bow first at a pier. Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?
N a. Stern breast line Y b. Bow spring line N c. Bow breast line N d. Inshore head line 3220: If you are guilty of failure to properly perform your duties as Master of Uninspected Towing Vessels, which of the following actions may NOT be taken?
N a. Issuance of a letter of warning N b. Suspension of your license N c. Revocation of your license Y d. A fine placed against your license 3580: You are standing the wheelwatch on entering port and the Master gives you a rudder command which conflicts with a rudder command from the Pilot. What should you do?
Y a. Obey the Master. N b. Obey the Pilot. N c. Bring the rudder to a position midway between the two conflicting orders. N d. Ask the Pilot if he relinquishes control. 3982: Fairleads perform the same function as __________.
N a. deadeyes N b. bollards N c. bitts Y d. chocks 4042: You are on a 120,000 DWT loaded bulk carrier. What is the maximum safe docking speed when coming alongside?
N a. 0.1 foot per second (0.06 knot) Y b. 0.2 foot per second (0.12 knot) N c. 0.5 foot per second (0.30 knot) N d. 0.75 foot per second (0.44 knot) 4056: 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)
N a. 89.75 numeral N b. 40.18 numeral N c. 28.62 numeral Y d. 22.44 numeral 4159: According to the IMO Code, what are the minimum number of securing points that should be on each side of a "road vehicle", whose gross vehicle mass is between 3.5 Tons and 20 Tons, when carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. One Y b. Two N c. Three N d. Four 4207: Which piece of equipment is required to "twin-up" 30-ton pedestal cranes aboard a crane vessel?
N a. Portable power swivel N b. 20-foot container spreader N c. 40-foot container spreader Y d. None of the above