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30: You are planning the stowage of two incompatible products on your multiple-product tankship. What will NOT provide the minimum required segregation?
N a. Empty tank Y b. Solid (non-intercostal) bulkhead N c. Diagonally adjacent tanks N d. Tank containing a third cargo compatible with the other two 149: A standard net barrel of petroleum products is __________.
Y a. 42 gallons at 60°F N b. 48 gallons at 70°F N c. 50 gallons at 50°F N d. 60 gallons at 100°F 247: The main advantage and chief characteristic of a Steulchen boom is that it can be __________.
N a. operated by one winchman N b. cradled on deck Y c. swung from one hatch to the adjacent hatch N d. collared to the mast 262: Mousing a cargo hook with marline or small line __________.
N a. increases the lifting capacity of the hook N b. protects the hook from the sling ring Y c. prevents the sling ring from coming out of the hook N d. All of the above 275: You have taken another vessel in tow. You can tell that the towing speed is too fast when the __________.
N a. vessels are not in step N b. tow line feels like it is "jumping" when touched Y c. catenary comes clear of the water N d. towed vessel goes "in irons" 355: Generally, you can best keep a vessel under steering control when the vessel has __________.
Y a. headway N b. sternway N c. no way on, with engines stopped N d. no way on, with engines full ahead 462: The safe working load (SWL) of wire rope with a safety factor of 6 is what percent of its strength?
N a. 10% Y b. 17% N c. 50% N d. 80% 531: Spring loaded towing hooks are used in towing to __________.
N a. absorb and cushion the shock of towing N b. prevent whiplash Y c. trip and release when the pull of the towing hawser exceeds a predetermined limit N d. make it easier to attach and release the tow 676: Conditions for crossing a rough bar are usually best at __________.
N a. low water slack Y b. high water slack N c. high water ebb N d. high water flood 722: A tow can override its tug as a result of __________.
N a. a mechanical breakdown on the tug N b. adverse tidal current conditions N c. the tug reducing its speed Y d. All of the above 739: Camphor oil is classified as a grade __________.
N a. A N b. C Y c. D N d. E 770: The ratio of the height of a vessel's rudder to its width is referred to as the __________.
Y a. aspect ratio N b. constriction ratio N c. rudder ratio N d. steering ratio 829: In terms of vessel manning, a watch is the ____________ .
Y a. direct performance of deck or engine operations in a scheduled and fixed rotation N b. performance of maintenance work necessary for the vessel's safe operation, on a daily basis N c. performance of lookout duties N d. direct performance of cargo loading and discharge operations only 859: To insure proper seating when closing a valve on a tank, the valve should be __________.
N a. closed against the stop and the locking pin inserted Y b. closed, opened a half turn, and then closed again N c. set up as tight as possible by hand N d. set up tight using a valve wrench 891: A seaman assaults the Second Mate and injures him with a beer bottle while the ship is at sea. The incident is logged in the Official Logbook. In subsequent suspension and revocation proceedings against the seaman, according to the regulations, __________.
N a. the Second Mate and the Master must testify as to the facts of the assault N b. the case will be dismissed if the logbook entries are improperly made Y c. the logbook entry is prima facie evidence of the facts if it complies with the law N d. the logbook is inadmissible if the logbook entries do not conform to the law 964: To coil a left-hand laid rope, you should coil the line in __________.
N a. a clockwise direction only Y b. a counterclockwise direction only N c. an alternating clockwise and counterclockwise direction N d. either a clockwise or a counterclockwise direction 969: A tank is loaded with 9,000 barrels of gasoline. The temperature of the product is 80°F (27°C), and it has a coefficient of expansion of .0008. The net amount of cargo loaded is __________.
Y a. 8,856 barrels N b. 8,944 barrels N c. 9,072 barrels N d. 9,144 barrels 1051: A vessel arrives in San Francisco from a foreign voyage. When MUST the Master make formal entry at the custom house?
N a. Within 24 hours after arrival, Sundays and holidays excepted Y b. Within 48 hours after arrival, Sundays and holidays excepted N c. Within 48 hours and before all foreign cargo is discharged for that port N d. Within 24 hours after arrival 1074: A new coil of nylon line should be opened by __________.
N a. pulling the end up through the eye of the coil N b. taking a strain on both ends N c. uncoiling from the outside with the coil standing on end Y d. unreeling from a spool 1108: In which casualty case is it UNNECESSARY to notify the local Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?
N a. A seaman is injured and in the hospital for four days. N b. Nylon mooring line parts while the vessel is tied up and kills a harbor worker who was on the pier. N c. Your vessel is backing from a dock and runs aground, but is pulled off by tugs in 30 minutes. Y d. Your vessel strikes a pier and does $1,500 damage to the pier but none to the vessel. 1147: You are on watch and the pilot has just anchored the vessel. The next thing that you should do after the anchor has been let go is to __________.
N a. stop the engines N b. escort the pilot to the accommodation ladder Y c. plot the vessel's position on the chart N d. make a round of the weather decks 1177: A "Mediterranean moor" should be used when __________.
N a. when anchoring in the Mediterranean Y b. when docking stern to a berth N c. when docking bow to a berth N d. when anchoring in a strong current 1207: The Tonnage Certificate indicates __________.
N a. deadweight tons N b. displacement tons Y c. net tons N d. light displacement tons 1214: Which statement is TRUE about nylon line?
N a. Manila line will usually last longer than nylon line. N b. Nylon line is excellent for use in alongside towing. N c. A normal safe working load will stretch nylon line 50%. Y d. Nylon stoppers should be used with nylon line. 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 1300: Tonnage openings must be closed by means of __________.
N a. press board N b. steel hatch boards Y c. steel plates N d. wooden hatch boards 1365: A person who sees someone fall overboard should __________.
Y a. call for help and keep the individual in sight N b. run to the radio room to send an emergency message N c. immediately jump in the water to assist the individual N d. go to the bridge for the distress flares 1374: Which type of stopper should be used to stop off wire rope?
Y a. Chain N b. Manila N c. Polypropylene N d. Wire 1448: Nylon line is better suited than manila for __________.
N a. towing alongside Y b. towing astern N c. holding knots and splices N d. resisting damage from chemicals 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 1495: A common class of wire rope is the 6X37 class. What does the 37 represent?
N a. Number of wires in the inner core N b. Number of strands per wire rope N c. Tensile strength of the wire Y d. Number of wires per strand 1571: As Chief Officer of a vessel underway, it comes to your attention that the vessel is, in some manner, unseaworthy. Under such circumstances the Master is required to take action upon receiving __________.
N a. information of such condition from yourself Y b. notification of such condition from yourself and the Second Officer N c. notification of such condition from yourself and any other member of the crew N d. notification of such condition from yourself or the Second Officer 1574: Wire rope is galvanized to __________.
Y a. protect it from corrosion due to contact with saltwater N b. make it bend more easily N c. increase its strength N d. increase its circumference 1613: Which splice should you use in order to make a permanent loop in a line?
N a. Back splice Y b. Eye splice N c. Long splice N d. Short splice 1615: A towing vessel should be on the crest of a wave at the same time as its tow and in the trough at the same time. The term used to describe this is __________.
N a. tow strain N b. catenary length Y c. being in step N d. Williamson's Tow 1726: When attempting to free an anchor jammed in the hawsepipe, the simplest method of freeing it may be __________.
Y a. starting the disengaged windlass at high speed N b. rigging a bull rope to pull it out N c. to grease the hawsepipe N d. to pry it loose with a short piece of pipe 1737: When evacuating a seaman by helicopter lift, which course should the ship take?
N a. Downwind so that the apparent wind is close to nil. Y b. A course that will keep a free flow of air, clear of smoke, over the hoist area. N c. A course that will have the hoist area in the lee of the superstructure. N d. With the wind dead ahead because the helicopter is more maneuverable when going into the wind. 1830: Using the graph, if the dry bulb temperature is 76°, and the wet bulb temperature is 58°, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold? (D008DG )
Y a. 35% N b. 47% N c. 61% N d. 76% 2054: What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter B in the diagram? (D003DG )
N a. Timber summer load line Y b. Tropical fresh water load line N c. Tropical load line N d. Summer load line 2163: What is the name of tackle number 7? (DO29DG )
Y a. Runner N b. Inverted whip N c. Whip N d. Single purchase 2185: You are using tackle number 7 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? (DO29DG )
N a. 200 lbs. N b. 150 lbs. N c. 110 lbs. Y d. 55 lbs. 2193: You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking the radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are listed in illustration D035DG. Based on this data what is the tactical diameter of the turning circle? (D035DG )
N a. 755 yards N b. 780 yards N c. 820 yards Y d. 880 yards 2195: You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking the radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are as listed. Based on this data what is the transfer for a turn of 180°? (D035DG )
N a. 745 yards N b. 770 yards Y c. 840 yards N d. 890 yards 2195: You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking the radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are as listed. Based on this data what is the transfer for a turn of 180°? (D035DG )
N a. 745 yards N b. 770 yards Y c. 840 yards N d. 890 yards 2365: A six-strand composite rope made up of alternate fiber and wire strands around a fiber core is called __________.
Y a. spring lay N b. lang lay N c. cable lay N d. alternate lay 2580: You want to double the strength of a mooring line by using two lines. To accomplish this, the second line must __________.
N a. be 1 1/2 times the diameter of the first N b. be married to the first N c. not cross the first Y d. be of the same length 2599: When several salvors are on-scene at the same time to assist a vessel that has not been abandoned, which principal governs the decision as to which one's services will be accepted?
Y a. The Master of the ship needing assistance has the absolute right to decide. N b. The first salvor on-scene has the prior claim providing he has adequate facilities to assist the vessel needing assistance. N c. The salvors must agree to a division of any salvage among themselves with the major share allotted to those doing the most work. N d. The first salvor on-scene has the absolute right to provide assistance; however, he is liable if the ship is lost due to his lack of experience, equipment, etc. 2742: The internal volume of a cargo hold measured from the inside of the side shell, the underside of the deck, and the tank top is known as the __________.
N a. gross tonnage N b. deadweight space N c. measurement space Y d. grain cubic 2872: The Sheer Plan __________.
Y a. shows a longitudinal side elevation N b. is an endwise view of the ship's molded form N c. is usually drawn for the port side only N d. has the forebody to the right of centerline and afterbody to the left of centerline 2935: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) when it becomes necessary to send a distress message. Which precedence would you assign this message?
N a. R (ROUTINE) N b. P (PRIORITY) Y c. O (IMMEDIATE) N d. Z (FLASH) 3141: What is NOT a securing system used on a containership?
N a. Lashing system Y b. Stacking system N c. Locking system N d. Buttress system 3145: You are the operator of a towing vessel which collides with a buoy and drags it off station. What should you do if the damage to your vessel is not serious?
N a. If the buoy is afloat, no action is necessary. N b. Wait one week and submit form CG-2692 to the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office. N c. Immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office and then submit form CG-2692. Y d. Immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office and no further action is necessary. 3327: The upward slope of a vessels bottom from the keel to the bilge is called __________.
N a. camber N b. sheer N c. rake Y d. rise of bottom 3374: Angular motion about the longitudinal axis of a vessel is known as __________.
N a. pitch N b. surge N c. sway Y d. roll 3448: When inspecting ground tackle, fractures are most frequently found in the __________.
N a. anchor shank Y b. end links N c. swivel N d. fluke 4103: Which of the following is not a loading or transfer feature aboard a Ro-Ro vessel?
N a. Stern ramp and/or side ramp N b. Cargo lift N c. Hatch opening designed as a lift Y d. Stuelcken boom 4123: The lashings used on Ro-Ro vessels should be capable of withstanding the forces of __________.
N a. any force of gravity acting on the lashes N b. rolling N c. pitching Y d. All of the above 4154: What should you be concerned with when loading and securing vehicles aboard a Ro-Ro vessel?
N a. That all fuel is drained from the vehicles' tanks to prevent fire hazard Y b. The size, weight, and center of gravity of vehicle/cargo unit N c. The preferred stowage of vehicles is athwartships wherever possible N d. The vehicles' brakes should not be set to allow for adjusting the lashings 4181: Which lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro vessels should be painted or soaked in oil when not in use?
N a. Wire rope. Y b. Chain N c. Webbing N d. All of the above 4263: Which statement(s) is/are TRUE concerning crane cargo operations?
N a. Lifting points on all equipment must be safely checked prior to commencing a lift. N b. Cargo loaded into vehicles and/or containers prior to lifting needs to be properly secured so as to prevent shifting during transport. N c. Never exceed crane manufacturer’s limits concerning the safe working loads of cargo jibs. Y d. All the above