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40: You are on a cargo vessel carrying toluol in bulk in portable tanks. Which is a requirement for pumping the toluol?
N a. Hose connections to the tank must be made with a minimum of three bolts. Y b. There must be water pressure on the fire main. N c. You must shut down if another vessel comes alongside. N d. If transferring at anchor, you must display a red flag by day and a red light at night. 47: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) and wish to send a message warning of a hurricane. Which precedence would you assign this message?
Y a. O (IMMEDIATE) N b. P (PRIORITY) N c. R (ROUTINE) N d. Z (FLASH) 114: You are on watch at sea on course 090°T. A man falls overboard on your starboard side. You immediately start a Williamson Turn. Which step is NOT a part of a Williamson Turn?
N a. Step 1: Come right full rudder until the vessel heads 150°T. Y b. Step 2: Stop the engines until clear of the man. N c. Step 3: Shift the helm to left full rudder. N d. Step 4: Continue with left rudder until on course 270°T. 186: The pivoting point of a vessel going ahead is __________.
N a. at the hawsepipe Y b. about one-third of the vessel's length from the bow N c. about two-thirds of the vessel's length from the bow N d. near the stern 245: The fitting that allows a boom to move freely both vertically and laterally is called the __________.
N a. swivel N b. lizard N c. spider band Y d. gooseneck 267: Which statement is NOT true concerning the stowage of class 1 explosives?
N a. Class 1.1 explosives may be stowed with class 9 dangerous substances N b. Class 1.4 explosives must be "separated from" a stow of class 5.1 oxidizing materials. Y c. Class 1.4 explosives may not be stowed in the same hold with class 6.1 poisons. N d. Class 1.4 explosives must be "separated from" a stow of class 8 corrosive materials. 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 323: You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel. The regulations require you to __________.
Y a. periodically inspect it and make an entry in a log N b. keep a warning sign posted nearby N c. keep a fire hose run out and ready for use if needed N d. allow no chipping or painting in the vicinity of the cargo 344: The purpose of a bilge well is to __________.
N a. afford access to the shell through the double bottoms Y b. collect water to be pumped out N c. provide access for the pneumercator N d. provide a base line for sounding measurements 344: The purpose of a bilge well is to __________.
N a. afford access to the shell through the double bottoms Y b. collect water to be pumped out N c. provide access for the pneumercator N d. provide a base line for sounding measurements 571: You are in port A in the United States, and your Certificate of Inspection has expired. You wish to go to port B in the United States for repairs and to complete the inspection. If the Officer-in-Charge Marine Inspection deems it safe, he may issue a __________.
N a. Certificate of Seaworthiness N b. Limited Certificate of Inspection N c. Temporary Certificate of Inspection Y d. Permit to Proceed 593: To lead the towing hawser over the center of the stern when not under a strain you could __________.
N a. fairlead it through a stern roller chock N b. lead it through the Norman pins N c. hold it in the median position by a gob rope or lizard stopper Y d. All of the above when so equipped 594: A bollard is found on the __________.
N a. beach N b. deck Y c. pier N d. towed vessel 651: Fire fighting equipment requirements for a particular vessel may be found on the __________.
Y a. 4Certificate of Inspection N b. Certificate of Seaworthiness N c. Classification Certificate N d. Certificate of Registry 810: In nautical terminology a "dog" is a __________.
N a. crow bar Y b. device to force a water tight door against the frame N c. heavy steel beam N d. wedge 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 830: On which vessels are the officers and deck crew allowed to operate under a two-watch system on voyages of less than 600 miles?
N a. Towing vessels N b. Offshore supply vessels N c. Barges, when manned Y d. All of the above 830: On which vessels are the officers and deck crew allowed to operate under a two-watch system on voyages of less than 600 miles?
N a. Towing vessels N b. Offshore supply vessels N c. Barges, when manned Y d. All of the above 885: How many wire clips must be used to make a temporary repair to a tow wire?
N a. 3 N b. 4 Y c. 5 N d. Wire clips are never, under any circumstances, permitted 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 927: Sluicing or slushing wire rope __________.
N a. prevents internal and external rust and corrosion N b. reduces chafing and increases its useful service life N c. reduces internal friction within the wire Y d. All of the above 1024: A natural fiber rope can be ruined by dampness because it may __________.
Y a. rot N b. shrink N c. stretch N d. unlay 1036: What is meant by the term "broaching to"?
N a. Having the vessel head toward the sea N b. Running before a sea Y c. Being turned broadside to the sea N d. Having the vessel filled with water 1059: You are cleaning the tanks after carrying a cargo of crude oil. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. Washing water should be recirculated if possible because it has the same electric potential as the cargo tank being cleaned. N b. The hoses to portable cleaning machines should be disconnected before the machines are removed from the tank. N c. The principal hazard with steaming cargo tanks is raising the ambient temperature above the flame point of the cargo residue. Y d. Steam cleaning and water washing are both capable of generating electrostatic charges within a tank. 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. 1136: Your vessel is to dock bow first at a pier without the assistance of tugboats. Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?
N a. Bow breast line Y b. Bow spring line N c. Inshore head line N d. Stern breast line 1402: What form of ice is of land origin?
N a. Shuga N b. Floe N c. Spicule Y d. Bergy bit 1468: What will NOT reduce yawing of a tow?
N a. Increasing the length of the towing hawser N b. Trimming the tow by the stern Y c. Stowing deck loads forward N d. Drogues put over the stern 1513: Which knot is suitable for hoisting an unconscious person?
N a. Bowline in a bight Y b. French bowline N c. Fisherman's loop N d. Spider hitch 1563: Which statement about two lines spliced together is TRUE?
N a. Splicing is used to increase the circumference of each line. Y b. Splicing two lines together is stronger than knotting two lines together. N c. Splicing is used to increase the overall strength of the line. N d. Splicing is used to prevent rotting of the lines bitter end. 1594: What is the breaking strain of steel wire rope with a 5/8" diameter?
N a. 1.0 tons N b. 6.6 tons Y c. 9.6 tons N d. 15.6 tons 1622: What is NOT an indication that pack ice may be nearby?
Y a. The presence of icebergs N b. Ice blink N c. Absence of wave motion N d. Sighting a walrus in the Arctic 1684: Temporary seizings on wire rope are made with __________.
N a. marline N b. sail twine N c. tape Y d. wire 1740: The group of markings shown is called a __________. (D003DG )
N a. loft mark Y b. load line mark N c. test mark N d. water mark 1750: A grapnel is a __________.
N a. device for securing a chain topping lift N b. hook to prevent the anchor cable from slipping Y c. device used to drag for a submerged cable or line N d. type of clam bucket used for discharging bulk cargo 1816: Which picture shown represents a square knot? (DO30DG )
Y a. W N b. R N c. P N d. H 1824: What is the volume in a cone with a base diameter of 4.5 feet and a height of 3 feet?
N a. 4.50 cubic ft. N b. 7.12 cubic ft. N c. 9.81 cubic ft. Y d. 15.90 cubic ft. 1839: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should find it handy to know the __________.
N a. leeway N b. variation in the area Y c. amount of helm carried for a steady course N d. deviation on that heading 1903: When securing a manila line to a bitt what is the minimum number of round turns you should take before figure-eighting the line?
N a. None Y b. 1 N c. 2 N d. 3 1978: When towing, the least amount of tension will be on each bridle leg when the two legs __________.
N a. form a large angle with each other Y b. form a small angle with each other N c. are of unequal length N d. are joined by a fishplate 2043: A mooring line that prevents a vessel from moving sideways away from the dock is a __________.
N a. bow line Y b. breast line N c. stern line N d. spring line 2193: 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 listed in illustration D035DG. Based on this data what is the tactical diameter of the turning circle? (D035DG )
N a. 755 yards N b. 780 yards N c. 820 yards Y d. 880 yards 2219: You are using tackle number 5 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 )
N a. 50 lbs. N b. 75 lbs. Y c. 90 lbs. N d. 112 lbs. 2228: 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 listed. Based on this data what is the transfer for a turn of 60°? (D035DG )
Y a. 140 yards (126 meters) N b. 180 yards (162 meters) N c. 225 yards (203 meters) N d. 270 yards (243 meters) 2258: The knot lettered L in illustration DO30DG is a __________. (DO30DG )
N a. square knot Y b. double blackwall hitch N c. fisherman's bend N d. timber hitch 2367: What is the volume of a sphere with a radius of 5 feet?
N a. 4,188.00 cubic ft. Y b. 523.60 cubic ft. N c. 129.62 cubic ft. N d. 65.44 cubic ft. 2672: The term "scantlings" refers to the __________.
N a. draft of a vessel Y b. measurements of structural members N c. requirements for ship's gear N d. placement of a vessel's load line 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 3144: A tow consists of 8 barges: 6 jumbo barges made up 3 abreast and 2 long, with 2 standard barges abreast as lead barges. How long is this tow?
N a. 525 feet N b. 545 feet Y c. 565 feet N d. 595 feet 3172: The signal man assisting the crane operator has his hands clasped in front of his body. This is the signal to __________.
Y a. dog everything N b. stop N c. stand-by N d. prepare for signal 3252: The signal man assisting the crane operator has his arm extended and is pointing his finger in the direction to move the boom. This is the signal to __________.
N a. extend N b. lower N c. hoist Y d. swing 3382: The signal man assisting the crane operator first taps his elbow with one hand and then proceeds to use regular signals. This is the signal to __________.
N a. use the main hoist N b. proceed slowly N c. increase speed Y d. use the whip line 3452: A drift lead indicates that the vessel is dragging anchor when the line is __________.
Y a. taut and leading forward N b. slack N c. leading out perpendicular to the centerline N d. leading under the hull 3492: The Master of a passenger vessel which is not required to maintain an Official Logbook must keep a record of the number of passengers received and delivered from day to day. This record must be available for a period of __________.
N a. 6 months Y b. 12 months N c. 24 months N d. 36 months 3589: A vessel has been surveyed in a foreign port and found unseaworthy as a result of neglect. A seaman on this vessel is entitled to discharge and __________.
N a. transportation to the port of engagement N b. one month's pay only N c. one month's pay or transportation to the nearest U.S. port, whichever is the least amount Y d. one month's pay or transportation to the nearest U.S. port, whichever is the greater amount 3722: The next-to-last shot of an anchor cable is usually painted __________.
N a. white N b. international orange Y c. yellow N d. red 3950: In general, an unreinforced vessel can safely navigate in ice provided the concentration does not exceed how many OKTAs?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4 4072: How should you signal the crane operator to stop in an emergency?
N a. Extend arm with the palm down and hold this position rigidly. N b. Place clasped hands in front of your body. Y c. Extend arm and move hand rapidly right and left with the palm down. N d. Place both fists in front of the body with the thumbs pointing outward. 4110: Which standard operating procedure(s) should be adhered to on a Ro-Ro vessel?
Y a. Periodic inspection and retensioning of lashings as required during voyage N b. Battery cables must be disconnected to prevent fire hazard N c. One deck engine mechanic assigned to oversee the initial loading and lashing N d. All of the above 4267: Which statement is TRUE concerning the tandem working arrangement of pedestal cranes when completing a quad lift?
Y a. The discharge is slow due to the size of the cargo and all the cranes working together. N b. The cargo discharge can be accomplished with controlled pendulation. N c. The cargo discharge can be performed in port or at anchor. N d. The cranes enable the handling of heavy cargos without shoreside assistance.