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53: The objective of shoring a damaged bulkhead is to __________.
N a. force the warped, bulged, or deformed sections back into place Y b. support and hold the area in the damaged position N c. withstand subsequent additional damage N d. make a watertight seal at the damaged area 124: Bilge soundings indicate __________.
N a. the amount of condensation in the hold N b. whether the cargo is leaking or not N c. whether the vessel is taking on water Y d. All of the above 151: The forecastle card is a copy of the __________.
N a. quarters allocation Y b. shipping agreement N c. Muster List ("Station Bill") N d. unlicensed shipping card from the union 162: Oil may NOT be transferred unless __________.
N a. there are two certificated tankermen on each vessel N b. the vessel is equipped with constant-tension winches Y c. discharge containment equipment (i.e. drip pans) are in place N d. All of the above 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 214: The helm command "meet her" means __________.
Y a. use rudder to check the swing N b. decrease the rudder angle which is on N c. steer more carefully N d. note the course and steady on that heading 276: As a ship moves through the water, it causes a wake, which is also moving forward relative to the sea. In addition to a fore and aft motion, this wake also has a(n) __________.
N a. downward and inward flow N b. downward and outward flow Y c. upward and inward flow N d. upward and outward flow 435: The amount of force a tug can exert on a stationary pull is called its __________.
N a. brake horsepower N b. indicated horsepower N c. shaft horsepower Y d. bollard pull 485: To clean a dirty fiber towing hawser used in ocean towing, you should __________.
N a. use lye or other mild detergent Y b. wash it with fresh water, dry and store it N c. wash it with salt water N d. use cleaning fluid on nylon, dacron and other synthetic lines 512: When paying out nylon line from around the bitts __________.
Y a. stand clear of the bitts and use two or more round turns under your figure eights N b. you can surge the line even with a single turn N c. no extra turns are necessary since nylon has a high coefficient of friction N d. stand in the bight of the line 567: 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 Virginia and Maryland. N b. The Pilot must be licensed by either Virginia or Maryland. Y c. The Pilot need only be licensed by the Coast Guard. N d. The Pilot must be licensed by Virginia, Maryland and the Coast Guard. 570: A chain bridle is preferable to a wire rope towing bridle on a long ocean tow because chain __________.
N a. is more flexible and has the ability to absorb shock because of its weight N b. is less subject to wear and damage from abrasion N c. requires little maintenance Y d. All of the above 670: You must evacuate a seaman by helicopter lift. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The ship should be stopped with the wind off the beam while the helicopter is hovering overhead. N b. The basket or stretcher must not be allowed to touch the deck. N c. The tending line of the litter basket should be secured to the ship beyond the radius of the helicopter blades. Y d. The hoist line should be slack before the basket or stretcher is hooked on. 706: 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. Y b. It pulls the stern toward the bank. N c. It pushes the entire vessel away from the bank. N d. It heels the vessel toward the bank. 734: What is the computed breaking strength of a 4-inch manila line?
N a. 5,280 lbs. N b. 7,700 lbs. N c. 12,200 lbs. Y d. 14,400 lbs. 804: Line is called "small stuff" if its circumference is less than __________.
N a. 1/2" N b. 3/4" N c. 1" Y d. 1 3/4" 897: Which factor(s) might indicate that a towline should be removed from service?
N a. Visible damage to the towline, including fishhooks. N b. Measurements showing a decrease in diameter. N c. A surface condition of corrosion and discoloration. Y d. All of the above 917: What is the period of validity of a Safety Management Certificate?
Y a. 60 months N b. 48 months N c. 42 months N d. 36 months 929: All of the following steps are taken in starting a centrifugal pump, EXCEPT to __________.
Y a. set the relief valve N b. check the lubrication system N c. vent the pump casing N d. open the pump suction and discharge valves 952: You have orders to load cargoes of carbon disulfide, diisopropylamine and pyridine on your multi-product tankship. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. Carbon disulfide may be carried in NOS. 1 and 2 center tanks and diisopropylamine in NOS. 1 and 2 wing tanks. N b. Pyridine and diisopropylamine may be carried in tanks having a common header vent. Y c. Pyridine need not be separated from carbon disulfide by two barriers (cofferdams, voids, empty tanks, etc.). N d. A tank of carbon disulfide may be used to separate a tank of pyridine from a tank of diisopropylamine. 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 1018: Which U.S. Government agency can suspend or revoke a Merchant Mariner's license for violating the load line act?
N a. American Bureau of Shipping Y b. U.S. Coast Guard N c. U.S. Customs Service N d. U.S. Maritime Administration 1106: A vessel is underway with a work stage rigged over the side. A seaman may work on the stage, but only when __________.
N a. wearing a life jacket N b. wearing a safety harness secured to the stage N c. wearing both a life jacket and a safety harness secured to the stage Y d. the vessel is not making way 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. 1137: When lowering manropes alongside a stage rigged over the side of a vessel, they should be allowed to trail in the water __________.
N a. to easily remove the kinks that form in the lines N b. to allow the seamen on the stage to know the direction and strength of the current Y c. to provide the seaman something to hold onto if he or she falls from the stage into the water N d. only for short periods of time since they will become waterlogged and be very heavy to pull up 1237: You are a watchstanding mate and have come to the bridge to relieve the watch. After reviewing the chart and having been briefed by the off-going mate, you are now ready to effect the relief. The watch is officially transferred to you after __________.
N a. you state the vessel's charted position, present course and port of destination N b. the mate being relieved tells you the vessel's course and speed and states that you have the watch Y c. you say, "I relieve you" and you state the course per gyro and magnetic compasses N d. the mate being relieved says, "You have the conn" and you state the ship's course 1252: Control of flooding should be addressed __________.
N a. first Y b. following control of fire N c. following restoration of vital services N d. only if a threat exists 1261: A vessel operating "in class" has met all the requirements of the __________.
Y a. ABS or similar society N b. insurance company N c. U.S. Coast Guard N d. U.S. Customs 1290: What is NOT an advantage of double bottom ships?
N a. The tank top forms a second skin for the vessel. N b. The center of gravity of a loaded bulk cargo ship may be raised to produce a more comfortable roll. N c. The floors and longitudinals distribute the upward push of the water on the ship's bottom. Y d. They are less expensive to construct because of increased access space. 1302: Reinforcing frames attached to a bulkhead on a vessel are called __________.
N a. side longitudinals N b. intercostals Y c. stiffeners N d. brackets 1344: When working with wire rope, which must be considered?
N a. Metal sheaves should be lined with wood or leather. Y b. It needs better care than hemp or manila. N c. It should be lubricated annually. N d. The diameter of a sheave over which a rope is worked should be ten times that of the rope. 1354: A 6x19 wire rope would be __________.
N a. 6 inches in diameter and 19 fathoms long N b. 6 inches in circumference with 19 strands Y c. 6 strands with 19 wires in each strand N d. 19 strands with 6 wires in each strand 1400: The half-breadth plan is __________.
N a. an endwise view of the ship's molded form N b. a plan with the forebody to right of centerline and afterbody to the left of centerline N c. a longitudinal side elevation Y d. usually drawn for the port side only 1452: The helm command "Check her" means __________.
N a. test the steering control N b. read the compass heading N c. stop the swing using hard over rudder Y d. slow the swing using moderate rudder 1624: Which kind of hitch should you use to secure a spar?
N a. Blackwall hitch N b. Stage hitch Y c. Timber hitch N d. Two half hitches 1668: Your ship is steaming at night with the gyro-pilot engaged. You notice that the vessel's course is slowly changing to the right. Which action should you take FIRST?
N a. Notify the engine room of the steering malfunction. Y b. Change to hand steering. N c. Call the Master. N d. Send the Quartermaster to the emergency steering station. 1738: Which vessel is required by regulations to have an Official Logbook?
Y a. A 100-gross ton tug on a trip between Baltimore, Maryland, and San Pedro, California. N b. A 199-gross ton tug on a coastwise trip of 610 miles. N c. A 66-gross ton tug operating between states. N d. All of the above 1819: The stringer plate is represented by which letter? (D033DG )
Y a. A N b. C N c. I N d. N 1846: In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated IMMEDIATE will be delivered within __________.
N a. 3 hours to start of business the following day N b. 1 to 6 hours Y c. 30 minutes to 1 hour N d. 10 minutes if possible 1953: What is likely to occur when you are surging synthetic mooring lines on the gypsyhead during mooring operations?
N a. The lines may jam and then jump off the gypsyhead. N b. If there is sudden strain on the line, the man tending the line may be pulled into the gypsyhead. N c. The lines' surging may cause the vessel to surge. Y d. The heat generated may cause the lines to temporarily fuse to the gypsyhead. 1961: A sufficient amount of chain must be veered when anchoring a vessel to ensure __________.
N a. the vessel has enough room to swing while at anchor Y b. the anchor flukes bite into the ocean bottom N c. there is a sufficient scope of chain to keep the anchor on the bottom N d. there is more chain out than there is in the chain locker 2166: A ballasted vessel sinks enroute to a dry dock. Under these circumstances, the vessel's owner can claim __________.
Y a. actual total loss N b. constructive total loss N c. general average N d. particular average 2169: What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 8? (DO29DG )
Y a. 3 N b. 1.5 N c. 1 N d. 0.5 2190: What is the name of tackle number 3? (DO29DG )
N a. 1-2 purchase N b. Gun tackle Y c. Single luff tackle N d. Double whip 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. 2399: You are standing 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. Obey the Pilot. N b. Bring the rudder to a position midway between the two conflicting positions. N c. Ask the Pilot if he relinquishes control. Y d. Obey the Master. 2458: A carling is used aboard ship __________.
N a. as a connecting strap between the butted ends of plating Y b. to stiffen areas under points of great stress between beams N c. to prevent the anchor from fouling when the brake is released N d. to provide an extra heavy fitting in a heavy lift cargo rig 2492: When a tug makes up to a large vessel, the spring line should lead from the forwardmost part of the tug so that __________.
N a. friction on the spring line is minimized N b. the length of the spring line is minimized N c. the head line and spring line can be worked simultaneously Y d. the tug can pivot freely 2612: When using the anchor to steady the bow while approaching a dock you must be aware of the fact that __________.
N a. the vessel will tend to take a large sheer towards the side where the anchor is down N b. steering control is ineffective in trying to turn to the side opposite to that of the anchor being used N c. the anchor cable must never lead under the hull Y d. using an offshore anchor decreases the chances of the anchor holding 2761: A short ton is a unit of weight consisting of __________.
N a. 1,000 pounds Y b. 2,000 pounds N c. 2,205 pounds N d. 2,240 pounds 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) 2969: Fog can form in any season on the Great Lakes, but it is most likely to occur over open waters in __________.
N a. summer and early autumn N b. autumn and early winter N c. winter and early spring Y d. spring and early summer 3012: Which statement about the ventilation of bulk coal is TRUE?
N a. Coal should not be ventilated; all oxygen should be excluded from the cargo. N b. Coal should be through-ventilated to remove methane and reduce the heat of spontaneous combustion. N c. Coal should be ventilated only if temperatures in the center of the cargo exceed 125°F. Y d. Coal should be surface ventilated only. 3064: What is the meaning of a flag hoist consisting of the code letters "WM" (Whiskey Mike) when displayed by an icebreaker?
N a. "I am going ahead; follow me." N b. "You should stop your vessel instantly." Y c. "Icebreaker support is now commencing." N d. "Icebreaker support is finished." 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 3098: A weight of 1,000 short tons is equivalent to __________.
N a. 1,500 foot-pounds N b. 2,240 long tons N c. 2,000 pounds Y d. 2,000 kips 3138: When pushing ahead, wires leading from the quarters of the after outboard barges to the bow of a towboat __________.
N a. prevent the towboat from sliding when the rudder is moved Y b. prevent the barges from spreading out when backing down N c. hold the towboat securely to the barges N d. prevent the sidewise movement of the face barges 3960: The line with the most stretch is __________.
N a. manila Y b. nylon N c. polypropylene N d. dacron 4047: Your vessel is to dock bow in at a pier. Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?
N a. Inshore head line Y b. Bow spring line N c. Stern breast line N d. Bow breast line 4248: Which of the following statements is/are TRUE regarding crane operations?
Y a. The crane operator and signalman must be familiar with hand signals. N b. The cranes can be operated from shoreside. N c. The cranes can be operated from the bridge. N d. All of the above