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37: Your enrolled vessel is bound from Baltimore, MD, to Norfolk, VA, via Chesapeake Bay. Which statement about the required Pilot is TRUE?
N a. The Pilot must be licensed by either Virginia or Maryland. Y b. The Pilot need only be licensed by the Coast Guard. N c. The Pilot must be licensed by Virginia and Maryland. N d. The Pilot must be licensed by Virginia, Maryland and the Coast Guard. 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% 79: Ullages on tankers are measured from __________.
Y a. an above-deck datum such as the top of the ullage pipe N b. the tank ceiling aboard transversely framed vessels N c. the tank top N d. a thievage mark below the edge of the deck 101: You can safely step in the bight of a line __________.
N a. when it is not under strain N b. if both ends are made fast N c. in an emergency Y d. at no time 176: The turning circle of a vessel is the path followed by the __________.
N a. tipping center N b. bow N c. outermost part of the ship while making the circle Y d. center of gravity 180: Your tank vessel is loading a hazardous cargo. The allowance for expansion is based on ambient temperatures of what maximum range?
N a. 0°C to 100°C N b. -10°C to 90°C Y c. -18°C to 46°C N d. -40°C to 50°C 199: What is a cofferdam?
N a. Tube fitted to an ullage hole N b. Area the product is loaded into Y c. Void or empty space separating two tanks N d. Opening in the deck used for cleaning a tank 268: When a deck cargo is secured with chain or wire lashings and grab (pear) links, which statement is FALSE?
Y a. The amount of take-up is limited by the length of the turnbuckle. N b. At the grab (pear) link, the slack end of chain should be led back and secured to the chain above the link. N c. The lashings should be inspected each day and any slack taken up. N d. The turnbuckle should be secured with a stick or lock nuts. 295: Which publication offers information on Great Lakes ice services?
N a. Light List volume VII Y b. U.S. Coast Pilot #6 N c. Marine Weather Log N d. National Weather Service, Ice Outlooks 302: You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker with orders to load diethylamine. What is NOT a requirement for transporting this cargo?
N a. You must have two toxic vapor detectors or the pumproom must meet special requirements. N b. Each crew member must be provided with an emergency escape breathing apparatus. Y c. A person taking cargo samples must wear protective clothing. N d. If you are carrying propionic acid also, the venting systems must be segregated. 621: Which document shows details of a tank vessel, cargoes it may carry, manning and safety equipment required?
N a. Safety Construction Certificate N b. Cargo Gear Certificate Y c. Certificate of Inspection N d. Declaration of Inspection 641: Which document shows the minimum required crew a vessel must have to navigate from one port in the United States to another?
N a. Articles Y b. Certificate of Inspection N c. Crew List N d. Register 660: You receive word that a person has fallen overboard from the starboard side. You should FIRST __________.
N a. notify the Master Y b. put the wheel hard right N c. put the engines full astern N d. sound the man overboard alarm 668: Which statement is correct concerning the carriage of coal in bulk?
Y a. Coal should be vented with surface ventilation only. N b. Because of its inherent vice, coal should not be loaded wet. N c. Dunnage should be placed against ship's sides and around stanchions. N d. Through ventilation, as well as surface ventilation, should be provided whenever possible. 737: A heavy steel curved arch constructed athwartships and above the after deck on a towing vessel is sometimes called a __________.
N a. chafing bar Y b. Dutch tow bar N c. carling N d. None of the above 782: The owner or Master of a towing vessel shall ensure that each person that directs and controls the movement of the vessel can accurately fix the vessel's position using all of the following EXCEPT ___________ .
N a. installed navigational equipment Y b. buoys alone N c. all available aids to navigation N d. depths soundings and hydrographic contour lines 809: Which pump must always be primed?
Y a. Centrifugal pump N b. Reciprocating pump N c. Rotary pump N d. All of the above 925: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "E" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. bow line N b. after spring line Y c. bow spring line N d. forward breast line 928: Which of the signals listed is required to be displayed during the day while bunkering?
Y a. A red flag N b. A yellow flag N c. A red and yellow flag N d. A red light 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 970: What is the difference between net tonnage and gross tonnage?
Y a. Net tonnage is the gross tonnage less certain deductions for machinery and other areas. N b. Net tonnage is tonnage of cargo compared to tonnage of whole ship. N c. Net tonnage is the net weight of the ship. N d. There is no difference. 1030: If an attempt is made to hoist a load that exceeds the capacity of an electric winch, an overload safety device causes a circuit breaker to cut off the current to the winch motor __________.
N a. when the line pull reaches the rated winch capacity Y b. after the line pull exceeds the rated winch capacity N c. after a short build-up of torque N d. immediately 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. 1127: All entries in the Official Logbook must be signed by the Master and __________.
N a. the Chief Engineer N b. the person about whom the entry concerns Y c. one other crew member N d. No other signature is required. 1244: Nylon line is NOT suitable for __________.
N a. towing Y b. lashings N c. stoppers N d. mooring lines 1556: When anchoring, good practice requires 5 to 7 fathoms of chain for each fathom of depth. In deep water you should use __________.
N a. the same ratio N b. more chain for each fathom of depth Y c. less chain for each fathom of depth N d. two anchors with the same ratio of chain 1641: The helm command "Steady as you go" means __________.
Y a. steer the course you are on now N b. steer the course when the swing stops N c. maintain the rate of swing N d. don't allow the vessel to swing off course so much 1679: Manila slings should not be used to load __________.
N a. cotton N b. lumber Y c. steel N d. tires 1692: Your containership has a container displaying a hazardous cargo placard. The placard has the number 2206 on it. This indicates that it is carrying what cargo?
Y a. Isocyanates, n.o.s. N b. Propadiene, inhibited N c. Xylenol N d. Hexanols 1719: What is a CORRECT reply to a pilot's request, "How's your head"?
N a. "Steady" N b. "Eased to 10° rudder" N c. "Checked" Y d. "Passing 50°" 1793: The lines led forward from the bow and aft from the stern when a vessel is moored to the dock are __________.
Y a. bow and stern lines N b. breast lines N c. halyards N d. warps 1842: The knot shown lettered W is a __________. (DO30DG )
N a. clove hitch Y b. square knot N c. barrel hitch N d. stopper knot 1936: A "gypsy" or "gypsyhead" is a __________.
N a. punt used for painting over the side N b. small, reciprocating steam engine Y c. spool-shaped drum fitted on a winch N d. swinging derrick 1988: When towing, what is the main reason for using a chain bridle on a wire hawser?
N a. It makes for an easy connection. Y b. It gives a spring effect to cushion the shock. N c. It eliminates the necessity of a swivel. N d. It does not chafe. 2050: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "H" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. forward breast line N b. offshore spring line N c. onshore bow line Y d. offshore bow line 2157: You are in a fresh water port loading logs with gear rated at 5 tons, and suspect the weight of the logs exceeds the SWL of the gear. The logs are floating in the water alongside the vessel and have 95% of their volume submerged. The average length of the logs is 15 feet and the average diameter is 4.4 feet. What is the nearest average weight of the logs, based on these average measurements?
N a. 5.5 tons Y b. 6.0 tons N c. 7.7 tons N d. 24.1 tons 2235: You are conducting trials to determine the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn, you take ranges and bearings of an isolated light with the results as shown. Based on this information, what is the advance for a turn of 75°? (D034DG )
Y a. 800 yards (720 meters) N b. 860 yards (774 meters) N c. 910 yards (819 meters) N d. 955 yards (860 meters) 2291: Before a Master relieves a Pilot of the conn, the __________.
N a. Master must first request the Pilot to take corrective action N b. Master should agree to sign a release of liability form Y c. Master should foresee any danger to the vessel on the present course N d. vessel must be in extremis 2391: Determine the weight of a rectangular piece of 40.8 lbs. steel measuring 3 feet by 5 feet.
N a. 326.4 lbs N b. 453.6 lbs Y c. 612.0 lbs N d. 1224.0 lbs 2455: The boom indicator on a crane will indicate the __________.
N a. length of the boom Y b. angle of the boom N c. lifting capacity of the boom N d. direction of the boom 2461: In writing up the logbook at the end of your watch, you make an error in writing an entry. What is the proper way of correcting this error?
N a. Carefully and neatly erase the entry and rewrite it correctly. Y b. Cross out the error with a single line, write the correct entry, and initial it. N c. Blot out the error completely and rewrite the entry correctly. N d. Remove this page of the log book and rewrite all entries on a clean page. 2464: Which term describes a part of a natural fiber line?
Y a. Yarns N b. Twines N c. Lacings N d. Lays 2500: Which part of an anchor actually digs into the bottom?
N a. Stock Y b. Fluke N c. Shank N d. Crown 2528: Which entry on a dangerous cargo manifest concerning the classification of a cargo is correct?
Y a. Class 8 N b. Class 3 - flammable liquid N c. Division 2.2 - nonflammable gas N d. All of the above are correct 2813: Which Naval Control of Shipping publication should be aboard your vessel?
Y a. ATP-2, Volume II "Allied Control of Shipping Manual - Guide to Masters" N b. ATP-1, Volume II "Allied Tactical Signals" N c. NWP-14, "Amphibious Operations" N d. PUB 102, "International Code of Signals" 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 2890: A vessel cannot comply with all of the SOLAS requirements due to its construction. Where will this be indicated?
N a. Nowhere; the vessel must comply to engage in international trade. N b. On the reverse of the SOLAS certificate Y c. On the Exemption Certificate N d. On the Certificate of Inspection 3082: Which statement is FALSE with regards to the Great Lakes Light List?
Y a. The Light List does not contain information on any of the navigational aids maintained by Canada. N b. Volume VII does not include information on Class III private aids to navigation. N c. The Light List does not include Coast Guard mooring buoys, special purpose buoys, or buoys marking fish net areas. N d. The Light List should be corrected each week from the appropriate Notice to Mariners. 3088: A "check" line is __________.
N a. a safety line attached to a man working over the side N b. used to measure water depth Y c. used to slow the headway of a barge N d. used to measure the overhead height of a bridge 3100: A holder of a license as Master of towing vessels may work each 24 hours for a period not to exceed __________.
N a. 6 hours Y b. 12 hours N c. 18 hours N d. 24 hours 3465: Which type of anchor is illustrated? (D038DG )
Y a. Stockless N b. Danforth N c. Old-fashioned N d. Kedge 3584: The tripping palm is indicated by which letter? (D038DG )
N a. F Y b. G N c. H N d. J 3599: What term indicates the outward curvature of the hull above the waterline?
N a. sheer N b. tumble home N c. deadrise Y d. flare 4009: What is used to prevent twisting of a towing bridle?
N a. A bitt N b. A bulkhead N c. A V-spring Y d. A fishplate 4030: While discharging a cargo, the stripping of the tanks falls behind schedule. This would indicate the __________.
N a. main pumps are working at a high discharge pressure Y b. main pumps are leaving too much oil in the tanks N c. stripping pump is not primed N d. stripping line is cross-connected to the main line 4059: A 750 foot passenger vessel operating on the Great Lakes, not subject to SOLAS regulations, is required to carry how many ring life buoys?
Y a. 24 N b. 18 N c. 12 N d. 6 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 4229: Which of the following is/are the optional component(s) of a twin crane set as shown? (D047DG )
N a. Boom assembly N b. Hook block assembly Y c. Rider block tagline system N d. All of the above 4237: What is used to power modern pedestal cranes?
N a. Steam N b. Water Y c. Hydraulics N d. All of the above 4253: Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding twin pedestal cranes?
N a. Each single boom is of the partial-level luffing type and is capable of limited rotation. N b. A slew drive system provides for rotation of each crane. N c. An independent slew drive system rotates the turntable. Y d. All of the above