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181: Your vessel is on an extended foreign voyage. Several vacancies have occurred in your unlicensed crew through sickness and repatriation. Which statement is correct?
N a. Aliens may be employed except that all U.S. flag vessels must maintain no less than 90% U.S. citizens in the crew. Y b. Qualified aliens may be employed to fill the vacancies. N c. Seamen to fill vacancies must be flown from U.S. to join the vessel in the foreign port. N d. Vacancies can only be filled by U.S. citizens with valid Merchant Mariner's Documents. 215: How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?
N a. It pulls the bow toward the bank. N b. It heels the vessel toward the bank. N c. It pushes the entire vessel away from the bank. Y d. It pulls the stern toward the bank. 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 434: To "belay" a line means to __________.
N a. coil it down N b. heave it taut N c. stow it below Y d. secure it to a cleat 474: On an anchor windlass, the wheel over which the anchor chain passes is called a __________.
N a. brake compressor wheel N b. devil's claw Y c. wildcat N d. winchhead 482: A lot of special cargo of similar cartons is to be loaded aboard your vessel. You examine one of the cartons of the lot shown. What is the total cubic space the consignment will occupy? (Assume no broken stowage.) (D042DG )
N a. 51 cubic feet (1.5 cubic meters) Y b. 58 cubic feet (1.7 cubic meters) N c. 336 cubic feet (10 cubic meters) N d. 700 cubic feet (21 cubic meters) 495: Which space(s) is (are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?
Y a. Boatswain's stores N b. Companions and booby hatches N c. Passenger spaces N d. All of the above 542: Which best describes a "fishplate" used in towing?
Y a. A triangular-shaped heavy steel plate with a round hole inset from each corner N b. A steel plate in the shape of a flat fish N c. A rectangular-shaped piece of heavy steel plate with four holes N d. A circular piece of heavy steel with three holes forming an equilateral triangle 568: Which statement concerning the carriage of containers is TRUE?
N a. The Chief Mate and Master of a container ship should have the proposed stowage plan ready for the stevedore upon arrival in port. N b. When stowed on deck of a break bulk ship, the bottom of the container must be evenly supported throughout. Y c. With tiered containers, a 40-foot container may be stowed on top of two 20-foot containers. N d. Deck load calculations must take into account the square footage of the entire container bottom. 685: Which type of ballast is most commonly used in barges and ships?
Y a. Water N b. Oil N c. Concrete and barite N d. Sand, rock and gravel 824: The larger sizes of manila line are measured by their __________.
N a. radius N b. diameter Y c. circumference N d. weight per foot 883: The size and material used for towline(s) must meet all of the following requirements, EXCEPT ____________ .
N a. be appropriate to the vessel's horsepower or bollard pull N b. be strong enough to handle any static or dynamic loads expected during its service life Y c. fit any spare wire clips carried on board the vessel for repair purposes N d. be suitable for exposure to the marine environment 953: When bunkering at anchorage which of the following signals must be displayed?
N a. A red flag by day, red light by night Y b. A red flag by day ONLY N c. A red light by night ONLY N d. No signal required at anchorage 961: Which log includes a statement of the conduct, ability, and character of each crew member on the completion of a voyage?
Y a. Official Logbook N b. Department Logbook N c. Crew Logbook N d. Smooth Logbook 994: Manila lines in which the strands are right-hand laid __________.
Y a. should be coiled in a clockwise direction N b. should be coiled in a counterclockwise direction N c. may be coiled either clockwise or counterclockwise N d. should never be coiled 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 1071: In some cases, the 50% duty on all foreign repairs made to American flag merchant vessels may be remitted. Which work does NOT come under the remitting policy of U.S. Customs?
Y a. Chipping, painting, and scaling by foreign labor N b. Repairs to hull structural damage N c. Repairs due to damage done by heavy weather N d. Repairs to the main propulsion machinery 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 1208: When making a wire fast to bitts it is recommended that you __________.
N a. use only figure eights N b. take 2 round turns around one bitt, then make figure eights Y c. take 3 round turns around both bitts, then make figure eights N d. alternate round turns and figure eights around both bitts 1276: When moored with a Mediterranean moor, the ship should be secured to the pier by having __________.
Y a. a stern line and two quarter lines crossing under the stern N b. a stern line, 2 bow lines, and 2 quarter lines leading aft to the pier N c. all regular lines leading to the pier in opposition to the anchor N d. two bow lines and two midship lines leading aft to the pier 1330: Beams are cambered to __________.
N a. increase their strength Y b. provide drainage from the decks N c. relieve deck stress N d. All of the above 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 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 1463: On a small boat, which knot is best suited for attaching a line to the ring of an anchor?
N a. Clove hitch N b. Figure-eight knot Y c. Fisherman's bend N d. Overhand knot 1503: Which knot should be used to send a man over the side when he may have to use both hands?
N a. Bowline Y b. French bowline N c. Bowline on a bight N d. Running bowline 1561: The Master of any vessel bound on a voyage must apply to a district court when an allegation of unseaworthiness has been made to the Master by __________.
N a. any member of the crew of the vessel N b. any two officers of the vessel and a majority of the crew Y c. the First and Second Officers of the vessel or a majority of the crew N d. the First Officer of the vessel 1590: A thirty pound plate would be __________.
N a. 3/8" thick N b. 1/2" thick Y c. 3/4" thick N d. 1" thick 1748: An Official Logbook is required on which vessel?
N a. A 150-G.T. tug going from Boston to New Orleans. Y b. A 100-G.T. tug going from New York to San Pedro, California. N c. A 50-G.T. tug going from Miami to Seattle. N d. A 199-G.T. tug on a coastwise trip of 650 miles. 1815: "Ease the rudder" means to __________.
N a. steer the course which is your present heading N b. move the rudder slowly in the direction of the most recent rudder command N c. bring the rudder amidships Y d. decrease the rudder angle 1852: What is normally used to pass a mooring line to a dock?
N a. Distance line N b. Gantline Y c. Heaving line N d. Tag line 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 1982: You are using tackle number 8 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. 120 lbs. N b. 55 lbs. Y c. 40 lbs. N d. 37 lbs. 2035: A seaman signed on articles on 16 January 1987 and signed off on 2 March 1987. How should you enter this under the Time of Service column in the articles?
N a. 1 Month 18 Days N b. 1 Month 16 Days N c. 2 Months Y d. 46 Days 2120: Wale shores would be used when dry docking a vessel with __________.
N a. tumble home Y b. excessive deadrise N c. excessive trim N d. a list 2131: If you carry packaged hazardous cargoes on a break bulk vessel bound foreign, you must __________.
N a. stow the hazardous cargoes on deck available for jettisoning if necessary N b. remove the hazardous cargo labels from a portable tank after the tank is emptied Y c. have the shipping papers indicate the proper shipping name and the technical name of n.o.s. cargoes N d. log the receipt of hazardous cargoes in the Official Logbook 2177: Under normal weather and sea conditions when securing a stack of containers with non-locking fittings, lashings are required when the tier exceeds what height?
Y a. Lashings are always required N b. One container N c. Two containers N d. Three containers 2229: You are using tackle number 5 to lift a weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook of tackle number 9. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig? (DO29DG )
Y a. 20 N b. 9 N c. 5 N d. 4 2254: You are using tackle number 4 to lift a weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook (w) of tackle number 10. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig? (D029DG )
N a. 4 N b. 5 N c. 9 Y d. 20 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. 2311: In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated FLASH will be delivered within __________.
Y a. 10 minutes if possible N b. 1 to 6 hours N c. 30 minutes to 1 hour N d. 3 hours to start of business the following day 2464: Which term describes a part of a natural fiber line?
Y a. Yarns N b. Twines N c. Lacings N d. Lays 2510: Mooring lines should be turned end-for-end occasionally. This is because __________.
N a. a line is weakened by constantly pulling on it in one direction Y b. normal wear on the line is thus distributed to different areas N c. it prevents the line from kinking or unlaying N d. it prevents permanent misalignment of the line's internal strands 2520: When a line is spirally coiled about its end and lying flat on deck, it is said to be __________.
N a. coiled N b. faked Y c. flemished N d. seized 2556: The type of joint formed when a third small plate is riveted over two plates butted together is called a __________.
N a. butted joint N b. lap joint Y c. strap joint N d. stringer joint 2567: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should know the __________.
N a. variation N b. gyro error Y c. course per magnetic steering compass N d. maximum rudder angle previously used 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 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 3167: Which statement concerning a 298 GRT inspected tug engaged in towing from Seattle, WA, to Alaska is TRUE?
N a. No able seamen are required. Y b. Each crew member must be issued a certificate of discharge at the time of discharge. N c. A licensed Master of Towing Vessels may serve as Master. N d. Crew must be signed on before a Shipping Commissioner. 3173: In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated FLASH will be delivered within __________.
N a. 3 hours to start of business the following day N b. 1 to 6 hours Y c. 10 minutes if possible N d. 30 minutes to 1 hour 3176: The part of the anchor indicated by the letter G is the __________. (D038DG )
N a. fluke N b. shank Y c. tripping palm N d. crown 3291: The riding pawl is __________.
N a. a safety interlock in a cargo winch that prevents the runner from overspeeding Y b. a stopper that prevents the anchor cable from running free if the cable jumps the wildcat N c. the device that locks the deck lashings of the Peck and Hale system N d. the lug that rides on the eccentric rib and engages the locking ring on the windlass 3460: You would NOT secure a line to a __________.
N a. kevel Y b. stand pipe N c. button N d. timber head 3691: On the cargo manifest, the gross weight of a box containing cargo is the weight of the __________.
N a. cargo N b. box Y c. cargo and box N d. rate weight 4157: Which of the following element(s) should be taken into account in the preparation of the "Cargo Securing Manual"?
N a. Duration of the voyage N b. Types of cargo units and vehicles to be carried N c. Weight of cargo units and vehicles Y d. All of the above 4202: Which of the following statements is/are TRUE concerning cranes being installed on the centerline of vessels?
N a. One crane is able to work both sides of the ship. N b. One crane is able to work one end of two adjacent hatches. N c. They are more economical and weigh less. Y d. All of the above 4235: What describes a twin crane lift?
N a. Single crane hoisting 30 tons Y b. Two cranes on a single pedestal hoisting 60 tons N c. Two sets of twin cranes hoisting 120 tons N d. All of the above 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 4261: Who should be notified prior to starting up a crane?
N a. The pumpman N b. The stevedore foreman Y c. The engine room N d. All the above 4382: What does item "C" refer to in this illustration of a 30-ton pedestal crane? (D045DG )
N a. Equalizing beam N b. Hoist fall spreader Y c. Rider block N d. Block/hook assembly 4390: When a helmsman receives the command "Right 15 degrees rudder," the helmsman's immediate reply should be __________.
N a. "Rudder is right 15 degrees" N b. "Aye Aye Sir" N c. No reply is necessary, just carry out the order Y d. "Right 15 degrees rudder"