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117: If two mooring lines are to be placed on the same bollard, which method is BEST?
N a. Place the eye from the forward line on the bollard and then place the eye from the second line directly over the first. N b. It makes no difference how the lines are placed. Y c. Place the eye from either line on the bollard, and then bring the eye of the other line up through the eye of the first, and place it on the bollard. N d. Place both eyes on the bollard, in any manner, but lead both lines to the same winch head on the vessel and secure them on the winch. 156: When heading on a course, you put your rudder hard over. The distance traveled parallel to the direction of the original course from where you put your rudder over to any point on the turning circle is known as __________.
Y a. advance N b. head reach N c. tactical diameter N d. transfer 263: Which type of hull damage should be repaired FIRST?
N a. Damage below the waterline N b. Damage to interior watertight boundaries N c. Damage in way of machinery rooms Y d. Damage at or just above the waterline 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 331: Shipping articles are a contract of agreement between the members of the crew and the __________.
N a. charterers N b. Coast Guard Y c. Master N d. vessel's owner 374: Holes in the bulwark, which allow deck water to drain into the sea, are __________.
N a. doggers N b. fidleys Y c. freeing ports N d. swash ports 378: In preparation for receiving chilled reefer cargo, the reefer space has been precooled for over twenty-four hours. Loading may begin when the space has been cooled to a temperature between __________.
N a. -10°F (-23°C) and +10°F (-12°C) N b. 12°F (-11°C) and 20°F (-7°C) Y c. 28°F (-2°C) and 40°F ( 4°C) N d. 42°F (6°C) and 55°F (13°C) 459: Petroleum cargo tanks should not be topped off at deck level when loading on a cold day because __________.
Y a. a subsequent temperature rise will cause the cargo to overflow N b. air pockets may cause the cargo to bubble out of the ullage hole N c. the increased viscosity of the product requires higher loading pressure which increases the chances of a spill N d. the tank valve may be stiff and a spill will occur before the valve can be closed 484: On stud-link anchor chain the addition of the stud increases the strength of the link by about __________.
N a. 10% Y b. 15% N c. 20% N d. 50% 605: You would properly secure a gantline to a bosun's chair with a __________.
N a. fisherman's bend N b. bowline Y c. double sheet bend N d. double blackwall hitch 657: Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?
N a. Companions and booby hatches N b. Open structures Y c. Spaces for the exclusive use of the officers or crew N d. Water ballast spaces 704: Laying out a line in successive circles flat on deck with the bitter end in the center is known as __________.
N a. coiling N b. faking Y c. flemishing N d. lining 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" 821: The Master must maintain the Oil Record Book on board for at least __________.
N a. 1 month N b. 12 months N c. 24 months Y d. 36 months 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. 1033: Each crewmember has an assigned firefighting station. This assignment is shown on the __________.
N a. fire fighting plan N b. shipping articles N c. Certificate of Inspection Y d. muster list 1042: Your vessel has the symbol shown inscribed on the sides amidships. Which statement is TRUE? (D022DG )
N a. This line represents the load line mark for a Great Lakes voyage. Y b. The gross and net tonnage of the ship will change if this mark is submerged and the load line is visible. N c. The line directly under the triangle is at the same level as the summer load line. N d. This is the equivalent of a load line marking for government (CofE, NOAA, MSC) vessels. 1115: The proper way to correct a mistake in the logbook is to __________.
N a. draw several lines through the entry, rewrite, and initial the correction Y b. draw a line through the entry, rewrite, and initial the correction N c. completely black out the entry, rewrite, and initial the correction N d. erase the entry and rewrite 1268: The S.S. Ossel Hitch arrives in Capetown, South Africa, and the Master affects a note of protest with the U.S. Consul. Why would the Master affect this document?
N a. Crew misconduct N b. Inability of vessel to comply with voyage charter N c. Suspicion of cargo pilferage by crew Y d. Suspicion of heavy weather damage to vessel or cargo 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 1322: The American Consul has asked the Master of a vessel bound for a port in the U.S. to transport a destitute seaman back to the U.S. Which action may the Master take?
N a. He may refuse to take the seaman if the ship will not stop at a U.S. port within 30 days. N b. He is required to accept the seaman only if the seaman is medically unfit. Y c. He may refuse to take the seaman if the seaman has a contagious disease. N d. He is required to take the seaman under any circumstance. 1346: The best method of determining if a vessel is dragging anchor is to note __________.
N a. the amount of line paid out N b. how much the vessel sheers while at anchor N c. any change in the tautness of the anchor chain Y d. changes in bearings of fixed objects onshore 1424: A wire rope for a 10-ton boom on a vessel shows signs of excessive wear and must be replaced. What safety factor should be used when ordering a new wire?
N a. 4 Y b. 5 N c. 6 N d. 7 1470: Signs of racking stresses generally appear at the __________.
N a. bow and stern shell frames and plating Y b. junction of the frames with the beams and floors N c. garboard strake, at each side of the keel N d. thrust bearing of the main shaft 1601: What would be prima facie evidence of unseaworthiness?
Y a. Overloading N b. Overstowage N c. Overbooking N d. Overcarriage 1607: Using a scope of 6, how much cable would have to be used in order to anchor in 24 feet of water?
N a. 4 feet N b. 18 feet N c. 30 feet Y d. 144 feet 1625: All inspected vessels on unrestricted ocean routes must have equipment on board for testing an individual's __________.
N a. blood Y b. breath N c. urine N d. All of the above 1683: "Herringbone" is a term associated with __________.
N a. anchoring N b. mooring Y c. sewing N d. splicing 1723: What is meant by the term "two-blocked"?
Y a. The bottom block touches the top block. N b. The line has jumped the sheaves. N c. There are turns in the fall. N d. You have two blocks. 1784: The "rolling hitch" could be used to __________.
N a. join two lines of different sizes N b. join two lines of equal sizes N c. add strength to a weak spot in a line Y d. act as a stopper to transfer a line under strain 1858: The easiest way to anchor a vessel in a current is to __________.
N a. stem the current and make very slow headway when the anchor is dropped Y b. stem the current and be falling aft very slowly when the anchor is dropped N c. stem the current and endeavor to make neither headway nor sternway when the anchor is dropped N d. stop all headway through the water and keep the current astern when the anchor is dropped 1880: You are using tackle number 11 in illustration DO29DG to lift a weight of 300 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 )
Y a. 75 lbs. N b. 90 lbs. N c. 110 lbs. N d. 117 lbs. 1888: How many legs does the bridle for an ocean tow have?
N a. One Y b. Two N c. Three N d. Four 1923: Disregarding friction, a twofold purchase when rove to disadvantage has a mechanical advantage of __________.
N a. 2 N b. 3 Y c. 4 N d. 5 1935: The knot lettered H in illustration DO30DG is a __________. (DO30DG )
Y a. becket bend N b. bowline N c. plain whipping N d. crown knot 1983: When a line is subject to wear where it passes through a mooring chock, it should be __________.
N a. wormed, parceled, and served N b. wrapped with heavy tape Y c. wrapped with chafing gear N d. wrapped in leather 2164: What provides the majority of strength to an aluminum-sided container?
N a. Corner fittings Y b. Framework, primarily the corner posts N c. Framework and siding acting as a girder N d. Aluminum side and end panels 2231: What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 2? (DO29DG )
N a. 0.5 N b. 1 Y c. 2 N d. 3 2232: The MAIN use of the knot lettered M is to __________. (DO30DG )
Y a. marry two hawsers N b. form a temporary eye in the end of a line N c. secure a heaving line to a hawser N d. provide a seat for a man to work over the side 2240: What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 1? (DO29DG )
N a. 0.5 Y b. 1 N c. 1.5 N d. 2 2249: Which knot should be used to secure a line to a spar when the pull is parallel to the spar? (DO30DG )
N a. G N b. F Y c. P N d. Q 2265: 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 shown. Based on this information, what is the transfer for a turn of 45°? (D034DG )
Y a. 130 yards N b. 165 yards N c. 195 yards N d. 230 yards 2398: How many tons of salt water can be loaded into a flat-ended cylindrical tank with a diameter of 4.5 feet and a length of 8 feet?
N a. 1.82 Y b. 3.64 N c. 7.27 N d. 14.54 2471: To determine the number of able seamen required on an inspected vessel, you should check the __________.
N a. Load Line Certificate N b. operations manual N c. Safety of Life at Sea Certificate Y d. Certificate of Inspection 2604: The joint formed when two steel plates are placed end-to-end is called a __________.
N a. bevel N b. seam Y c. butt N d. bond 2951: The helm command "meet her" means __________.
N a. decrease the rudder angle N b. note the course and steady on that heading N c. steer more carefully Y d. use rudder to check the swing 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 3017: Which situation requires you to furnish a notice of marine casualty to the Coast Guard?
N a. Storm damage to the cargo winch motors requires repairs costing $19,000. Y b. Your vessel is at anchor and grounds at low tide with no apparent damage. N c. You collide with a buoy and drag it off station with no apparent damage to the vessel or the buoy. N d. A seaman slips on ice on deck and sprains his ankle, requiring an ace bandage. 3066: A list man would expect to see any of the following light signals EXCEPT __________.
N a. two red lights N b. one green light N c. one white light Y d. one amber light 3099: A lashing used to secure two barges side by side, lashed in an "X" fashion, is called a __________.
N a. quarter line N b. back line N c. peg line Y d. jockey line 3152: The danger of a towing vessel tripping is increased the closer the towline is secured to __________.
N a. the stern Y b. amidships N c. the bow N d. the quarter 3234: Rolling is angular motion of the vessel about what axis?
Y a. Longitudinal N b. Transverse N c. Vertical N d. Centerline 3288: The angular movement of a vessel about a horizontal line drawn from its bow to its stern is __________.
N a. pitching Y b. rolling N c. heaving N d. swaying 3300: You are heading into the sea during rough weather. Having too much weight forward can cause your small boat to __________.
N a. broach Y b. plunge into the wave N c. rise rapidly over the wave N d. list 3342: Which term refers to a transverse curvature of the deck?
N a. Deadrise Y b. Camber N c. Freeboard N d. Flare 3565: The safety stopper that prevents the anchor cable from running free if the cable jumps the wildcat is the __________.
Y a. riding pawl N b. devil's claw N c. buckler plate N d. spill pipe 4049: Tugs sometimes shackle a length of chain in the towline in order to __________.
N a. take the wear should the towline drag bottom N b. assure that if the towline is overstressed it will part close to the bridle N c. prevent the towline from whipping should it part Y d. put spring in the towline 4106: Which of the following are considered to be "road vehicles" that can be carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Semi-trailer N b. Road train N c. Articulated road train Y d. All of the above 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 4378: Which statement concerning an automatic towing engine is FALSE?
N a. It automatically maintains tow line tension. N b. It prolongs the life of the hawser by distributing chafing as the hawser is paid out and taken in. Y c. As tension on the hawser increases, more line is taken in by the automatic towing engine. N d. As tension on the hawser decreases, more line is taken in by the automatic towing engine.