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38: A cargo that has a stowage factor over 40 is known as a __________.
N a. hygroscopic cargo Y b. measurement cargo N c. stowage cargo N d. weight cargo 77: When steering a vessel, a good helmsman will __________.
N a. use as much rudder as possible to keep the vessel on course N b. apply rudder to move the compass card towards the lubbers line when off course Y c. repeat back to the watch officer any rudder commands before executing them N d. keep the rudder amidships except when changing course 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 172: While a vessel is in a foreign port where there is no American Consul, a seaman becomes violent prior to sailing. The Master should __________.
N a. call local police, put the seaman in prison ashore, and sail the vessel N b. pay off the seaman and make arrangements with the agent to return him to the original port of signing on in the U.S. Y c. put the seaman in irons and sail to the next port where there is an American Consul N d. send the seaman ashore and arrange with the agent to repatriate him by armed guard 187: You are standing the 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. Ask the Pilot if he relinquishes control. N b. Obey the Pilot. Y c. Obey the Master. N d. Bring the rudder to a position midway between the two conflicting positions. 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. 264: The total weight of cargo, fuel, water, stores, passengers and crew, and their effects, that a ship can carry, is the __________.
N a. bale cubic Y b. deadweight N c. gross tonnage N d. loaded displacement 378: In preparation for receiving chilled reefer cargo, the reefer space has been precooled for over twenty-four hours. Loading may begin when the space has been cooled to a temperature between __________.
N a. -10°F (-23°C) and +10°F (-12°C) N b. 12°F (-11°C) and 20°F (-7°C) Y c. 28°F (-2°C) and 40°F ( 4°C) N d. 42°F (6°C) and 55°F (13°C) 389: When hooking up a cargo hose to your vessel's manifold, you should use a(n)______________.
N a. international shore connection Y b. insulating flange or single length of non-conducting hose N c. self-contained breathing apparatus N d. oxygen analyzer 445: Where are the towing bitts best placed for towing purposes?
N a. Near the centerline and over the rudders N b. On each side of the vessel near the stern Y c. Forward of the rudder post and close to the tug's center of pivot N d. As far aft as possible 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 506: With rudders amidships and negligible wind, a twin-screw vessel moving astern with both engines backing will back __________.
N a. to port N b. to starboard Y c. in a fairly straight line N d. in a circular motion 519: What is NOT a precaution to be taken when topping off?
N a. Reduce the loading rate. Y b. Notify the engine room of the procedure. N c. Maintain communications with the dock man. N d. Give the operation your undivided attention. 519: What is NOT a precaution to be taken when topping off?
N a. Reduce the loading rate. Y b. Notify the engine room of the procedure. N c. Maintain communications with the dock man. N d. Give the operation your undivided attention. 605: You would properly secure a gantline to a bosun's chair with a __________.
N a. fisherman's bend N b. bowline Y c. double sheet bend N d. double blackwall hitch 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. 900: Camber, in a ship, is usually measured in __________.
N a. feet per feet of breadth N b. feet per feet of length Y c. inches per feet of breadth N d. inches per feet of length 915: What is the period of validity of a Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate?
N a. 6 months N b. 12 months N c. 24 months Y d. 60 months 921: Which item must be entered in the official log?
N a. All engine orders Y b. Drafts upon leaving port N c. Names of night mates and engineers N d. Number of cargo gangs on board 1036: What is meant by the term "broaching to"?
N a. Having the vessel head toward the sea N b. Running before a sea Y c. Being turned broadside to the sea N d. Having the vessel filled with water 1130: The fittings used to secure a watertight door are known as __________.
N a. clamps N b. clasps Y c. dogs N d. latches 1240: Bilge keels are fitted on ships to __________.
N a. assist in dry dock alignment N b. improve the vessel's stability N c. protect the vessel from slamming against piers Y d. reduce the rolling of the vessel 1361: On a voyage charter, when a vessel is ready to load cargo, the Master should render to the charterer a __________.
Y a. Notice of Readiness N b. Master Certificate of Service N c. Shipmasters Declaration N d. Vessel Utilization and Performance Report 1468: What will NOT reduce yawing of a tow?
N a. Increasing the length of the towing hawser N b. Trimming the tow by the stern Y c. Stowing deck loads forward N d. Drogues put over the stern 1528: You are being towed by one tug. As you lengthen the bridle legs you __________.
N a. increase your chances of breaking the towing hawser Y b. reduce the yawing of your vessel N c. reduce the spring effect of the tow connection N d. increase your chances of breaking the bridle legs 1536: When anchoring, it is a common rule of thumb to use a length of chain __________.
Y a. five to seven times the depth of water N b. seven to ten times the depth of water N c. twice the depth of water N d. twice the depth of water plus the range of tide 1575: The key to rescuing a man overboard is __________.
N a. good communication N b. a dedicated crew N c. good equipment Y d. well-conducted drills 1580: Shell plating that has curvature in two directions and must be heated and hammered to shape over specially prepared forms is called __________.
N a. compound plate Y b. furnaced plate N c. flat plate N d. rolled plate 1671: The number of certificated able seamen and lifeboatmen required on a vessel is determined by the __________.
N a. International Maritime Organization N b. Corps of Engineers Y c. Coast Guard N d. American Bureau of Shipping 1751: The load line certificate is issued by __________.
Y a. the American Bureau of Shipping N b. the National Cargo Bureau N c. the United States Coast Guard N d. United States Customs 1771: The agency which assigns load lines and issues Load Line Certificates is the __________.
Y a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. Secretary of Commerce N c. U.S. Customs N d. U.S. Coast Guard 1778: You are landing a single-screw vessel with a right-handed propeller port side to a dock. As you approach the dock, you back down on your engine with rudder amidships. You would expect the vessel to __________.
N a. drift away from the dock N b. lose headway without swinging Y c. swing its stern towards the dock N d. swing its stern away from the dock 1914: You need to make a fixed loop at the end of a line in order to use the line as a mooring line. You have insufficient time to make a splice. Which knot should you use?
N a. Clove Hitch N b. Fisherman's Bend Y c. Bowline N d. Round-turn and two half hitches 1960: The knot lettered G in the illustration is a __________. (DO30DG )
N a. round turn and two half hitches Y b. fisherman's bend N c. timber hitch N d. barrel hitch 2068: You intend to tow a barge with one tug and expect continuous high winds from the north. To reduce the yaw of your tow, you should __________.
N a. reduce the draft of the barge Y b. shorten one leg of the bridle N c. place bulky deck loads as far aft as possible N d. trim the barge down by the bow 2103: You are signing on the Purser. He should present a Merchant Mariner's document with which endorsement?
Y a. See Certificate of Registry N b. Steward's Department N c. Purser N d. Staff Officer 2104: You are proceeding to a distress site where the survivors are in liferafts. Which action will assist in making your vessel more visible to the survivors?
N a. Steering a zigzag course with 5 to 10 minutes on each leg N b. Steering a sinuous course N c. Dumping debris over the side to make a trail to your vessel Y d. Making smoke in daylight 2161: A vessel loads 5000 tons of manganese ore. The railroad cars that brought the ore to the vessel were previously loaded with iron ore so the ore is contaminated. The agent requests the Master to sign a Clean Bill of Lading and in return the shipper will give him a Letter of Indemnity. What is the best procedure to follow?
N a. Sign a Clean Bill of Lading and accept the Letter of Indemnity. Y b. Refuse to sign a Clean Bill of Lading. N c. Sign the Clean Bill of Lading and have the agent countersign it. N d. Sign a Clean Bill of lading under protest. 2224: When improperly tied, which knot shown is called a granny or thief's knot? (D030DG )
N a. F N b. M N c. R Y d. W 2243: You are using tackle number 4, as shown, to lift a weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook of tackle number 11. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig? (DO29DG )
N a. 4 N b. 6 N c. 10 Y d. 24 2248: A "wet cargo" refers to __________.
N a. a cargo that will be damaged if it gets wet N b. bulk liquids N c. cargoes that will cause condensation Y d. liquids in containers 2255: You are using tackle number 2 to lift a weight of 100 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? (D029DG )
N a. 50 lbs. N b. 55 lbs. Y c. 60 lbs. N d. 110 lbs. 2272: Which knot is secure only when there is a strain on the line? (D030DG )
N a. H N b. I Y c. L N d. P 2325: Which line cannot be spliced?
N a. Braided line with a hollow core N b. Double-braided line Y c. Braided line with a solid core N d. Any line can be spliced 2454: You are going astern (single-screw, right-handed propeller) with the anchor down at a scope of twice the depth of the water. As the anchor dredges, you should expect the __________.
N a. stern to walk to the same side as the anchor being used N b. vessel to back in a straight line Y c. stern to walk to port but at a reduced rate N d. stern to walk to port at a faster rate than normal 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 2558: A sling is a device used in __________.
Y a. hoisting cargo aboard a vessel N b. hoisting personnel aboard a vessel N c. securing a small boat to a large vessel N d. hoisting the anchor 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. 2619: On the Great Lakes, the term "controlling depth" means the __________.
N a. designed dredging depth of a channel constructed by the Corps. of Engineers N b. minimum amount of tail water available behind a dam N c. distance in units of the chart (feet, meters or fathoms) from the reference datum to the bottom Y d. least depth within the limits of the channel which restricts the navigation 2738: Assume that your vessel has just entered Lake Michigan via the Straits of Mackinac and is proceeding south to Chicago. Which statement is TRUE with respect to the aids to navigation you will encounter along this route?
N a. Aids to navigation are serviced jointly by the U.S. and Canadian Coast Guard. Y b. Red buoys should be passed down your starboard side. N c. Green buoys mark the location of wrecks or obstructions which must be passed by keeping the buoy on the right hand. N d. All solid colored buoys are numbered, the red buoys bearing odd numbers and green buoys bearing even numbers. 2854: The term "Great Lakes", as defined by the Inland Rules of the Road, does NOT include __________.
N a. portions of the Chicago River N b. portions of the Calumet River Y c. the St. Lawrence River to Trois Rivieres N d. Saginaw Bay 2898: What is the period of validity of the SOLAS required Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate?
N a. 12 months N b. 24 months N c. 48 months Y d. 60 months 2960: When cutting wire rope, seizings are put on each side of the cut. The seizings prevent the wire from unlaying and also __________.
Y a. maintain the original balance of the tension in the wires and strands N b. prevent moisture from entering between the wires at the cut end N c. forces lubricant from the core to protect the raw, cut end N d. All of the above 3449: What term indicates an inward curvature of the ship's hull above the waterline?
N a. Camber Y b. Tumble home N c. Deadrise N d. Flare 3542: The Certificate of Inspection on a passenger vessel of over 100 gross tons must be posted __________.
N a. in the Master's office N b. on the bridge Y c. in a conspicuous place where observation by the passengers is likely N d. in the passengers' dining room or, where there is no dining room, in the lounge area 4182: Which lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro vessels should be painted or soaked in oil when not in use?
Y a. Chain N b. Wire rope N c. Webbing N 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. 4209: Pedestal cranes have limit switches to restrict the movement of which function?
N a. Slew travel limits N b. Turntable limits N c. Luff travel limits Y d. All of the above 4257: Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding twin pedestal cranes?
N a. A slew drive system provides for rotation of each crane. N b. An independent slew drive system rotates the turntable. N c. Each crane is supplied with luff, hoist, and slew functions for crane load handling. Y d. All of the above 4391: A report of casualty to a vessel must include __________.
N a. the estimated cost of damage N b. the amount of ballast on board Y c. the name of the owner or agent of the vessel N d. an evaluation of who was at fault