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51: You are the licensed Master of a 100 GT towing vessel sailing coastwise. What percentage of the deck crew must be able to understand any order spoken by the officers?
N a. 50% N b. 65% Y c. 75% N d. 100% 107: When may a seaman on a vessel engaged in foreign trade be paid before earning the wages?
Y a. The seaman may only draw an advance on earned wages. N b. Wages up to fifty percent of the seaman's base wage maybe advanced upon proof of serious family illness. N c. Wages equivalent to three days base wage may be advanced upon arrival in a foreign port. N d. The advance of wages is at the discretion of the master; however, a seaman cannot be in an overpaid status at signoff. 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 241: If there are any changes in the crew in a foreign port, the changes will be made by __________.
N a. the Master on the Certified Crew List Y b. the Master on the Shipping Articles N c. U.S. Consul on the Certified Crew List N d. U.S. Consul on the Shipping Articles 284: The beam of a vessel refers to the __________.
N a. depth between decks N b. internal cubic capacity N c. molded depth of the vessel Y d. width of the vessel 366: When backing down with sternway, the pivot point of a vessel is __________.
N a. at the bow N b. about one-third of the vessel's length from the bow Y c. about one-quarter of the vessel's length from the stern N d. aft of the propellers 383: What is TRUE of pressure/vacuum valves?
N a. They are designed to provide for the flow of small volumes of tank atmospheres caused by thermal variations in a cargo tank. N b. They should operate in advance of the pressure/vacuum breakers. N c. They should be kept in good working order by regular inspection and cleaning. Y d. All of the above 400: You are on a containership carrying a tank container that had been filled with sodium hydroxide solution. The container is empty but has not been cleaned. Which, if any, placard is required?
N a. No placard is required; the tank openings must be sealed N b. Empty placard with corrosive placard N c. Residue label with the UN number Y d. Black and white corrosive placard 549: Your vessel is taking on cargo oil when a small leak develops in the hose. You order the pumping stopped. Before you resume pumping, you should __________.
N a. notify the terminal superintendent N b. place a large drip pan under the leak and plug the scuppers N c. repair the hose with a patch Y d. replace the hose 579: The terminal indicates to you that they are going to use a booster pump to assist the discharging operation. You start the discharge, and in a few minutes the pressure drops sharply. This could be a result of the __________.
Y a. booster pump coming on the line and discharging properly N b. booster pump failing to start N c. booster pump being lined up in the wrong direction N d. ship's pump speeding up 582: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "E" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. after spring line Y b. bow spring line N c. forward breast line N d. bow line 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 598: What is NOT an advantage of containership operations over conventional break-bulk operations?
Y a. Flexibility of operation N b. Greater operational safety N c. Lower stevedoring costs N d. Reduction of cargo damage 627: Your ship is steaming at night with the gyro-pilot engaged when you notice that the vessel's course is slowly changing to the right. What action should you take FIRST?
Y a. switch to hand steering N b. shift steering to the emergency steering station N c. call the Master N d. notify the engineroom 810: In nautical terminology a "dog" is a __________.
N a. crow bar Y b. device to force a water tight door against the frame N c. heavy steel beam N d. wedge 814: In the manufacture of line, plant fibers are twisted together to form __________.
N a. cable N b. line N c. strands Y d. yarns 871: In writing up the logbook at the end of your watch, you make an error in writing an entry. What is the proper means of correcting this error?
Y a. Cross out the error with a single line, and write the correct entry, then initial it. N b. Carefully and neatly erase the entry and rewrite it correctly. N c. Remove this page of the log book, and rewrite all entries on a clean page. N d. Blot out the error completely and rewrite the entry correctly. 960: Gross tonnage indicates the vessel's __________.
N a. displacement in metric tons N b. total weight including cargo Y c. volume in cubic feet N d. draft in feet 998: When steering on autopilot which of the following input conditions may NOT have an effect on the control of the steering gear?
Y a. Non-followup N b. Rudder adjustment N c. Weather adjustment N d. All the above may be activated 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 1174: Compared to manila line, size for size, nylon line __________.
N a. has less strength than manila line Y b. has more strength than manila line N c. is equivalent to manila line N d. will rot quicker than manila line 1235: You are on watch entering port while the pilot has the conn. The pilot gives a steering command to the helmsman who partially repeats the command. You should immediately __________.
Y a. repeat the Pilot's command and ensure that the helmsman repeats it completely N b. ask the Pilot to repeat the command since the helmsman failed to hear it completely N c. observe the helmsman's wheel action to be sure that it complies with the Pilot's command N d. ignore the helmsman's response as long as it was close to what the Pilot ordered 1266: You are docking a vessel in a slip which has its entrance athwart the tide. You land the ship across the end of the pier, stemming the tide, preparatory to breaking the ship around the corner. You have one tug to assist. Where would you generally tie up the tug?
N a. Have her on a hawser from the stern. N b. Tie her up on the inshore bow to hold the ship off the end. Y c. Tie her up on the offshore bow. N d. Tie her up on the inshore quarter to lift the stern. 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 1461: While a vessel is at sea, the mate on watch discovers a fire in one of the hatches. Fire hoses are used to put the fire out and some of the cargo is damaged by water. In marine insurance terms, this partial loss by water is called __________.
N a. an Act of God N b. fire and water damage Y c. general average N d. particular average 1501: Particular average is __________.
N a. the average distance steamed per day over the duration of the voyage N b. charges against all parties in a marine venture to pay for damages Y c. loss sustained by only one party N d. claimed after all liens against the vessel are settled 1616: In moderate wind and current what should be the length of chain with a single anchor?
Y a. 5 times the depth of the water in good holding ground N b. 10 times the depth of the water in shallow water N c. 2 times the depth of the water in poor holding ground N d. 8 times the depth of the water in deep water 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 1749: A sling is rigged on a piece of pipe weighing 1000 lbs. The angle between the sling legs is 140° and the legs are of equal length. What stress is exerted on each sling leg when the pipe is lifted?
N a. 1318 lbs. N b. 1366 lbs. N c. 1414 lbs. Y d. 1462 lbs. 1788: Which position shown is the most dangerous when tying up? (D019DG )
Y a. I N b. II N c. III N d. IV 1791: Which factor does NOT affect the required freeboard of a cargo vessel?
N a. Season of the year N b. Geographic zone of operation N c. Density of the water Y d. Condition of trim in normal operation 1841: If a tow sinks in shallow water, you should __________.
N a. release it immediately N b. attempt to beach it before it goes under Y c. pay out cable until it's on the bottom and place a buoy on the upper end N d. shorten cable to keep it off the bottom 1941: The helm command "Left twenty" means __________.
N a. change course twenty degrees to the left Y b. put the rudder left twenty degrees N c. put the rudder hard left for the first twenty degrees of swing N d. put the rudder left twenty degrees and then ease back as the vessel starts swinging 1972: Payment of penalty for a ship's delay after the expiration of lay days due to some fault of the charterer or his agent is known as __________.
Y a. demurrage N b. late fee N c. miscibility N d. volatility 1997: What is the name of tackle number 12? (DO29DG )
Y a. Threefold purchase N b. Davit tackle N c. Deck tackle N d. Gin tackle 2009: A cargo of canned foodstuffs is packed in cartons. Each carton is 36 cubic feet and weighs 380 pounds. What is the stowage factor of the cargo?
N a. 9.5 N b. 62 Y c. 212 N d. 237 2033: A spring line leads __________.
Y a. fore and aft from the ship's side N b. to the dock at a right angle to the vessel N c. through the bull nose or chock at the bow N d. through the chock at the stern 2126: You have anchored in a mud and clay bottom. The anchor appears to be dragging in a storm. What action should you take?
N a. Shorten the scope of the cable. N b. Veer cable to the anchor. N c. Drop the other anchor underfoot. Y d. Drop the second anchor, veer to a good scope, then weigh the first anchor. 2152: Your vessel has the symbol shown inscribed on the side. Which statement concerning this symbol is TRUE? (DO22DG )
N a. This represents the load line marks when engaged on a voyage upon the Great Lakes. N b. The line directly under the triangle is at the same level as the summer load line. N c. The symbol is the equivalent of a load line marking and is used by government vessels (USN, MSC, USCG) only. Y d. The applicable gross and net tonnage of the ship will change if this mark is submerged and the load line mark is visible. 2190: What is the name of tackle number 3? (DO29DG )
N a. 1-2 purchase N b. Gun tackle Y c. Single luff tackle N d. Double whip 2196: You are using tackle number 10 to lift a weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook (w) of tackle number 4. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig? (DO29DG )
N a. 24 Y b. 20 N c. 13 N d. 9 2275: When inspecting wire rope before a hoisting operation, one must look for __________.
N a. fishhooks N b. kinks N c. worn spots Y d. All of the above 2300: In the stowage of deck cargo, "cribbing" is __________.
Y a. placed on deck to support the cargo N b. separation pieces used to keep cylinders upright and steady N c. shims for stowing baled cargo N d. nets placed across the hatch opening to keep the cargo from falling in the hatch 2399: You are standing wheel watch on entering port and the Master gives you a rudder command which conflicts with a rudder command from the Pilot. What should you do?
N a. Obey the Pilot. N b. Bring the rudder to a position midway between the two conflicting positions. N c. Ask the Pilot if he relinquishes control. Y d. Obey the Master. 2551: What welding pattern is NOT used to permanently attach a stiffener to a plate?
N a. Chain intermittent Y b. Tack N c. Continuous N d. Staggered intermittent 2553: The key to rescuing a man overboard is __________.
N a. good equipment N b. a dedicated crew Y c. well-conducted drills N d. good communication 2664: You must shore up a bulkhead due to solid flooding forward. The bulkhead approximates a rectangle. The center of pressure of the shores on the bulkhead should be located __________.
N a. evenly over the surface of the bulkhead N b. approximately one-third of the way up the bulkhead Y c. approximately halfway up the bulkhead N d. at the bottom of the bulkhead 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 3083: You are signing on crew members. The minimum number of people required aboard, and the qualifications of each, is listed on the __________.
N a. fo'c'sle card N b. Crew list N c. Articles of Agreement Y d. Certificate of Inspection 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 3144: A tow consists of 8 barges: 6 jumbo barges made up 3 abreast and 2 long, with 2 standard barges abreast as lead barges. How long is this tow?
N a. 525 feet N b. 545 feet Y c. 565 feet N d. 595 feet 3162: When maneuvering from pull towing to breasted (alongside) towing, a twin-screw vessel is more likely than a single-screw vessel of equal horsepower to __________.
N a. trip or capsize Y b. foul the towline N c. go into irons N d. part the towing strap 3269: What provides little or no indication that a vessel is dragging anchor?
Y a. Changing range to an object abeam N b. Drift lead with the line tending forward N c. The cable alternates between slack and heavy tension N d. Changing bearing to a fixed distant object abeam 3446: The best way to determine if a load is within maximum lift limits is to use __________.
N a. a boom angle indicator Y b. a load weight indicator N c. material invoices for shipping weights N d. prior experience with similar lifts 3742: It is good practice to use long towlines for ocean tows because the __________.
N a. wear on the towline is equalized N b. weight of the towline increases the towing force Y c. dip in the towline absorbs shock loads N d. danger of overriding is reduced 4110: Which standard operating procedure(s) should be adhered to on a Ro-Ro vessel?
Y a. Periodic inspection and retensioning of lashings as required during voyage N b. Battery cables must be disconnected to prevent fire hazard N c. One deck engine mechanic assigned to oversee the initial loading and lashing N d. All of the above 4112: What is(are) standard operating procedure(s) used on a Ro-Ro vessel?
N a. One engineer officer assigned to oversee the initial loading and lashing N b. Cargo lashings may be removed at sea for maintenance Y c. Periodic inspection and retensioning of lashings during the voyage N d. All of the above 4131: What is used when securing light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
Y a. Buckle or ratchet tensioner N b. Chain N c. Wire N d. Manila rope 4210: Pedestal cranes have limit switches to restrict the movement of which function?
N a. Luff rate limits Y b. Slew travel limits N c. Swivel power limits N d. Slew rate limits 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