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55: You are in charge of a U.S. documented vessel. Under title 46 of the United States Code, if you fail to report a complaint of a sexual offense, you may be __________.
N a. held personally liable by the victim and sued N b. criminally charged and jailed Y c. civilly charged and fined N d. All of the above are correct. 83: The mooring line labeled "A" as shown is called a(n) __________. (D044DG )
Y a. offshore stern line N b. onshore stern line N c. after spring line N d. after breast line 138: Which vessel is most likely to be loaded full but not down?
N a. A bulk carrier loaded with heavy ore N b. A bulk carrier loaded with steel Y c. A break bulk vessel loaded with palletized cargo N d. A tanker loaded with heavy grain 142: What is NOT an advantage of centrifugal pumps over reciprocating pumps?
N a. They pump more cargo in less time. N b. They are smaller for equivalent pumping ability. N c. They are less expensive. Y d. They require priming for stripping. 150: Protective clothing must be worn while sampling hazardous cargo on a tankship, and as a minimum includes __________.
N a. a hood or hard hat Y b. a face mask or goggles N c. boots N d. chemical resistant gloves 229: Which refers to the depth of a petroleum product in a tank?
N a. Outage N b. Ullage N c. Thievage Y d. Innage 291: You are the licensed operator of a 100 GT towing vessel making coastwise runs. Whenever a crew member is discharged from your vessel you must __________.
N a. issue a Certificate of Discharge and make an entry in his Continuous Discharge Book Y b. issue a Certificate of Discharge or make an entry in his Continuous Discharge Book N c. retain the crew member's Continuous Discharge Book onboard N d. retain the crew member's Certificate of Discharge onboard 511: All U.S. Flag vessels engaged in foreign trade are required to have a(n) __________.
N a. enrollment N b. license Y c. registry N d. sea letter 604: The term "lee side" refers to the __________.
N a. side of the vessel exposed to the wind Y b. side of the vessel sheltered from the wind N c. port side N d. starboard side 635: A report of casualty to a vessel must include __________.
Y a. the name of the owner or agent of the vessel N b. an evaluation of who was at fault N c. the amount of ballast on board N d. the estimated cost of damage 642: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "B" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. offshore stern line Y b. inshore stern line N c. after spring line N d. after breast line 696: A vessel traveling down a narrow channel, especially if the draft is nearly equal to the depth of the water, may set off the nearer side. This effect is known as __________.
N a. smelling the bottom N b. squatting N c. bank suction Y d. bank cushion 806: Which will most likely occur when entering shallow water?
N a. Rudder action will become more effective. N b. The vessel's list will change. Y c. The vessel's trim will change. N d. An increase in speed will occur. 822: You are on watch at sea at night and a fire breaks out in #3 hold. What should be done IMMEDIATELY?
Y a. Shut down the cargo hold ventilation. N b. Proceed to the space and determine the extent of the fire. N c. Flood the space with C02 from the fixed fire fighting system. N d. Cool the deck to contain the fire. 834: A whipping on a fiber line __________.
Y a. keeps the ends from fraying N b. strengthens it N c. protects your hands N d. becomes part of a splice 869: To ensure proper seating when closing a valve on a tank, the valve should be __________.
N a. set up as tight as possible by hand N b. set up tight using a valve wrench Y c. closed, opened a half turn, and then closed N d. closed against the stop and the locking pin inserted 1007: When using the term "limber system" one is referring to a __________.
N a. cleaning system Y b. drainage system N c. strengthening system N d. weight reduction system 1058: The damage to a vessel is over $25,000. Who must notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible?
N a. The owner of the vessel N b. The Master of the vessel N c. The person in charge of the vessel at the time of casualty Y d. Any one of the above 1077: A seaman dies during a voyage. What is NOT required to be entered into the Official Log?
Y a. Statement that the Master has taken custody of the deceased's MMD and passport N b. An inventory of the money and property N c. Statement of the wages due N d. Statement as to the total deductions to be made from the wages 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 1107: You are rigging a stage over the vessel's side and are securing the downhaul with lowering turns at your end of the stage. When finished, the remainder of the line should be __________.
Y a. lowered down into the water N b. coiled on the stage with the bitter end on the bottom N c. coiled on the stage with the bitter end on top N d. coiled on deck to be slacked down by a seaman as needed 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. 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 1162: How does a vessel's rate of turn change when entering shallow water?
N a. It is faster. N b. It is slower. Y c. There is no change. N d. It remains constant for varying propeller revolutions. 1319: In relation to cargo gear, what does "SWL" mean?
Y a. Safe working load N b. Ship's working lift N c. Starboard wing lift N d. Stress, weight, load 1466: When dropping anchor, you are stationed at the windlass brake. The most important piece(s) of gear is(are) __________.
N a. a hard hat N b. a long sleeve shirt N c. gloves Y d. goggles 1541: Which act would be considered barratry?
N a. A criminal act committed by a crew member ashore in a foreign port Y b. A criminal act committed by the ship Master in violation of his duty to the shipowner N c. Theft of cargo by longshoremen N d. Smuggling with the connivance of the shipowner 1589: Why is 6X19 class wire rope more commonly used for cargo runners than the more flexible 6X37 wire rope?
Y a. It resists abrasion better. N b. It is longer. N c. It hugs the winch drum better. N d. It is less expensive. 1650: To reduce the number of strakes at the bow, two strakes are tapered and joined at their ends by a single plate. This plate is known as a __________.
N a. cover plate N b. joiner N c. lap strake Y d. stealer plate 1733: Separating both blocks of a tackle to prepare it for reuse is called __________.
N a. chockablocking N b. out-hauling Y c. over-hauling N d. two-blocking 1743: A mooring line leading at nearly right angles to the keel is a __________.
N a. bow line Y b. breast line N c. spring line N d. stern line 1853: A breeches buoy is being rigged from the shore to a stranded vessel. The initial shot line passed to the vessel is normally made fast to a __________.
N a. hawser which is used to pass a tail-block and whip to the vessel N b. hawser with breeches buoy and harness attached N c. hawser which should be made fast to the vessel below the intended location of the tail-block Y d. tail-block and whip which may be used to pass a hawser to the vessel 1871: 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. Z (FLASH) N c. R (ROUTINE) Y d. P (PRIORITY) 2178: Segregation of cargoes refers to __________.
Y a. separating cargoes so that the inherent characteristics of one cannot damage the other N b. separating cargoes by destination N c. classifying cargoes according to their toxicity N d. listing the cargoes in order of their flammability 2192: The part of a windlass which physically engages the chain during hauling or paying out is the __________.
N a. devil's claw N b. bull gear Y c. wildcat N d. cat head 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 2268: The helm command "shift your rudder" means __________.
N a. check the swing of the vessel N b. double your rudder angle or go to full rudder N c. bring your rudder amidships Y d. change from right rudder to left rudder, or vice versa, an equal number of degrees 2345: A splice that can be used in running rigging, where the line will pass through blocks, is a __________.
N a. short splice Y b. long splice N c. back splice N d. spindle splice 2848: Nautical charts published by the Canadian Hydrographic service which are referenced in the United States Coast Pilot are identified by __________.
N a. the abbreviation "can" preceding the chart number N b. the letter "C" in parentheses following the chart number Y c. an asterisk preceding the chart number N d. a footnote number 2968: On the Great Lakes, winter storms compound the ice threat by bringing a variety of wind, wave, and weather problems on an average of every __________.
N a. two days N b. three days Y c. four days N d. five days 2970: What material may be substituted for zinc when making a poured metal socket ending to a wire rope?
N a. Lead N b. Babbitt N c. Solder Y d. Nothing 2990: When cutting regular-lay wire rope, what is the minimum number of seizings to be placed on each side of the cut?
N a. One N b. Two, and three on rope diameters over 1 inch Y c. Three, and more on larger diameter wire ropes N d. Four 3048: The proximity of pack ice may be indicated by __________.
N a. changes in seawater salinity Y b. glare on clouds on the horizon N c. changes in air temperature N d. icebergs 3262: Fracture damage to the end links of the anchor cable, or to the Jews' harp may be eliminated by __________.
N a. using a small diameter connecting shackle N b. ensuring the swivel is well lubricated and free to turn N c. installing the connecting shackle with the bow towards the anchor Y d. securing a piece of wood to the Jews' harp 3328: The vertical motion of a floating vessel is known as __________.
N a. surge N b. sway Y c. heave N d. yaw 3439: Horizontal fore or aft motion of a vessel is known as __________.
N a. pitch Y b. surge N c. sway N d. roll 3472: You are the Master of a 500 gross ton passenger vessel operating on rivers. Your vessel accidentally runs aground. Under the regulations for passenger vessels, you must notify the __________.
Y a. nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible N b. Coast Guard only if the grounding results in damage to property in excess of $(SA)25,000 N c. Coast Guard only if the grounding results in a loss of life N d. Coast Guard only if the grounding results in injury to personnel 3576: Heave is motion along the __________.
N a. longitudinal axis N b. transverse axis Y c. vertical axis N d. centerline axis 3726: You are lifting a one-ton weight with a swinging boom. When comparing the stresses on the rig with the boom at 20° to the horizontal to the stresses when the boom is at 60° to the horizontal, which statement is TRUE?
N a. The angle of elevation does not change the stresses in the masthead fairlead for the topping lift. Y b. The stress on the head block is greater at 60°. N c. The stress on the heel block is greater at 60°. N d. The thrust on the boom is greater at 20°. 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 4054: "Hanging a barge off" means to __________.
Y a. moor a damaged barge to the bank and leave N b. remove and deliver a loaded barge from a multiple tow N c. remove a barge while locking through N d. tow an empty barge astern 4062: The signal man assisting the crane operator has his forearm vertical, forefinger pointing up, and moves his hand in a small horizontal circle. This is the signal to __________.
N a. swing N b. lower Y c. hoist N d. extend 4063: The knot at the end of the heaving line used to pass the towing hawser is called a __________.
Y a. monkey's fist N b. ball or baseball knot N c. heaving knot N d. three strand Turk's head 4091: The turning circle of a vessel making a turn of over 360 degrees is the path followed by the __________.
N a. bow Y b. center of gravity N c. centerline N d. bridge 4122: The lashings used on Ro-Ro vessels should be capable of withstanding the forces of __________.
N a. pitching and heaving N b. rolling N c. any force of gravity acting on the lashes Y d. All of the above 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 4225: What does item "G" refer to in this illustration of a 30-ton pedestal crane? (D045DG )
N a. Mast N b. Pillar Y c. Turntable N d. Pedestal 4243: What is/are the advantage(s) of cranes over conventional cargo booms?
N a. Cranes are able to pick up and drop loads over a greater spotting area N b. Increased safety because the deck is clear of running and standing rigging N c. Simplicity of operation of the crane by its operator Y d. All of the above 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. 4279: Which statement is TRUE concerning a tagline as used with a 30-ton pedestal crane?
N a. Taglines are wire rope purchases that raise and lower the jib. Y b. Taglines are wire ropes payed-out or taken-in for horizontal positioning of the rider block. N c. Taglines can be can be fastened to the corners of the jib when lifting containers. N d. The taglines are wire rope purchease that raise and lower the topping lift.