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7: The mooring line labeled "F" is called a __________. (D044DG )
Y a. breast line N b. bow line N c. forward spring line N d. None of the above 27: Under title 46 of the United States Code, the person in charge of a documented vessel who fails to report a complaint of a sexual offense may be __________.
Y a. fined up to $5,000 N b. imprisoned for up to one year N c. charged with accessory to sexual assault N d. All of the above 27: Under title 46 of the United States Code, the person in charge of a documented vessel who fails to report a complaint of a sexual offense may be __________.
Y a. fined up to $5,000 N b. imprisoned for up to one year N c. charged with accessory to sexual assault N d. All of the above 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% 84: The ceiling is __________.
N a. the overhead in berthing compartments Y b. a wooden protection placed over the tank top N c. material driven into seams or cracks to prevent leaking N d. None of the above are correct 290: What is NOT a form used by ice support services to disseminate information?
N a. Ice Analyses N b. Ice Forecasts N c. Ice Outlooks Y d. Ice Bulletins 336: When a vessel with a single right-hand propeller backs to port the __________.
Y a. bow falls off to starboard N b. vessel moves to port without changing heading N c. bow swings to port N d. vessel moves to starboard without changing heading 339: Oil product samples should be taken from the __________.
N a. dock riser N b. ship's cargo tanks N c. shore tank discharge Y d. All of the above 451: What is official proof of a vessel's ownership?
Y a. Certificate of Documentation N b. Bill of Lading N c. Transfer Certificate N d. Logbook 515: When compared to a fiber towing hawser, what is NOT an advantage of a wire towing hawser?
N a. Wire is easy to handle when properly spooled on the drum of a towing winch. Y b. Wire has more spring and shock resistance than fiber. N c. Wire can be used to tow heavier loads because of its smaller diameter and more manageable size. N d. Wire is subject to less deterioration if properly maintained. 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 565: When the pilot is embarked he or she __________.
N a. relieves the officer of the watch N b. relieves the Master of his duties N c. is solely responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel Y d. is a specialist hired for his or her local navigational knowledge 611: The Certificate of Inspection for a containership __________.
Y a. is issued by the Coast Guard and is usually valid for 2 years N b. must be posted under transparent material near the officers' licenses N c. lists all of the stability limitations and conditions imposed on the vessel N d. shows the due date of the quadrennial test of the cargo gear 749: Butadiene, inhibited, is labeled as a __________.
N a. combustible liquid Y b. flammable gas N c. flammable liquid N d. flammable solid 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 951: The responsibility for maintaining the Official Logbook on voyages between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the United States rests with the __________.
N a. Chief Mate of the vessel Y b. Master of the vessel N c. Deck Officer of the watch at the time of the occurrence N d. Purser of the vessel 1075: You are standing wheelwatch on entering port, and the Master gives you a rudder command that conflicts with a rudder command from the Pilot. What should you do?
N a. Obey the Pilot Y b. Obey the Master N c. Ask the Pilot for guidance N d. Bring the rudder to midships 1087: The turning circle of a vessel is the path followed by the __________.
Y a. center of gravity N b. outermost part of the ship while making the circle N c. bow N d. tipping center 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. 1114: What type of stopper would you use on a nylon mooring line?
N a. Chain Y b. Nylon N c. Manila N d. Wire 1411: The time allowed for loading and discharging cargo in a charter party is referred to as __________.
N a. charter hire N b. demurrage N c. dispatch Y d. lay days 1492: Which of the pictures in illustration DO30DG represents a fisherman's bend? (DO30DG )
N a. F Y b. G N c. K N d. L 1604: Which knot would serve best as a safety sling for a person working over the side?
N a. Bowline on a bight Y b. French bowline N c. Jug sling N d. Lifting hitch 1616: In moderate wind and current what should be the length of chain with a single anchor?
Y a. 5 times the depth of the water in good holding ground N b. 10 times the depth of the water in shallow water N c. 2 times the depth of the water in poor holding ground N d. 8 times the depth of the water in deep water 1618: A twin-screw vessel is easier to maneuver than a single-screw vessel because the twin-screw vessel __________.
N a. permits the rudder to move faster N b. generates more power Y c. can turn without using her rudder N d. can suck the water away from the rudder 1666: While anchoring your vessel, the best time to let go the anchor is when the vessel is __________.
N a. dead in the water Y b. moving slowly astern over the ground N c. moving fast ahead over the ground N d. moving fast astern over the ground 1845: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) and wish to send a message concerning an initial enemy contact. Which precedence would you assign this message?
N a. O (IMMEDIATE) N b. P (PRIORITY) Y c. Z (FLASH) N d. R (ROUTINE) 2037: You are riding to a single anchor. The vessel is yawing excessively. Which action should be taken to reduce the yawing?
N a. Veer chain to the riding anchor N b. Heave to a shorter scope of chain on the riding anchor N c. Drop the second anchor at the extreme end of the yaw and veer the riding anchor Y d. Drop the second anchor at the extreme end of the yaw, then adjust the cables until the scope is equal 2068: You intend to tow a barge with one tug and expect continuous high winds from the north. To reduce the yaw of your tow, you should __________.
N a. reduce the draft of the barge Y b. shorten one leg of the bridle N c. place bulky deck loads as far aft as possible N d. trim the barge down by the bow 2117: When a vessel is involved in a casualty. The cost of property damage includes the __________.
Y a. cost of labor and material to restore the vessel to the service condition which existed before the casualty N b. loss of revenue while the vessel is being repaired, up to a maximum of $50,000 N c. damage claims awarded to individuals or companies involved in the casualty N d. All of the above 2121: Which statement concerning the lashings of containers with solid bar or wire rope lashings is TRUE?
Y a. Stack weights should be less when using a solid bar lashing as compared to a wire lashing. N b. Stack heights may be increased when using a solid bar lashing. N c. Stack heights should be reduced when using a solid bar lashing. N d. Solid bars should be used for lashing the first tier only, with wire lashings on the higher tier(s). 2176: The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the hogging numeral. (Get Table Data)
N a. 91.42 numeral N b. 85.60 numeral Y c. 79.23 numeral N d. 74.73 numeral 2218: If reefer spaces are not properly cleaned prior to loading cargo, it will most likely cause __________.
Y a. mold to develop on commodities N b. malfunction of the refrigeration equipment N c. contamination of the insulation in the space N d. All of the above 2247: The knot lettered M in illustration DO30DG is a __________. (DO30DG )
N a. stopper N b. lashing N c. becket bend Y d. carrick bend 2247: The knot lettered M in illustration DO30DG is a __________. (DO30DG )
N a. stopper N b. lashing N c. becket bend Y d. carrick bend 2268: The helm command "shift your rudder" means __________.
N a. check the swing of the vessel N b. double your rudder angle or go to full rudder N c. bring your rudder amidships Y d. change from right rudder to left rudder, or vice versa, an equal number of degrees 2284: In determining the scope of anchor line to pay out when anchoring a small boat, one must consider the __________.
N a. charted depth of water only Y b. depth of water, including tidal differences N c. type of line being used for the anchor rope N d. type of anchor being used 2292: The biggest problem encountered when towing bridle legs are too short is __________.
N a. retrieval N b. adjusting tension Y c. excessive strain N d. hookup to main towline 2302: What is NOT required to be approved or certified by the U.S. Coast Guard before being used on inspected vessels?
N a. Lifesaving equipment that is in excess of the regulatory minimum N b. Ship's stores that are Class A poisons or Class A explosives Y c. Steel plate used in hull construction N d. EPIRBs 2356: "Hard right rudder" means __________.
N a. jam the rudder against the stops N b. meet a swing to the right, then return to amidships Y c. put the rudder over to the right all the way N d. put the rudder over quickly to 15 degrees right rudder 2397: Determine the area of a triangle with a base of 6.7 feet and a height of 9.1 feet.
N a. 61.0 square ft. Y b. 30.5 square ft. N c. 22.9 square ft. N d. 15.8 square ft. 2462: Which term describes a part of a natural fiber line?
N a. Twines Y b. Fibers N c. Lays N d. Lacings 2639: A wooden plug fitted tightly in the vent of a damaged tank may prevent the tank from __________.
Y a. filling completely N b. developing free surface N c. developing free surface moment N d. collapsing 2684: Which statement about bilge keels is CORRECT?
N a. They are critical strength members and require careful design consideration. Y b. They increase resistance to rolling. N c. They attach to a low stress area. N d. They provide support when the vessel is dry docked. 2804: Which publication is NOT carried on board U.S. merchant vessels operating under Naval Control of Shipping?
N a. Allied Control of Shipping Manual - Guide to Masters N b. Communications Supplement Y c. Tactical Control and Routing of Merchant Vessels N d. All of the above are carried on board 2922: A long pole with a hook at one end, used to reach for lines, is known as a __________.
Y a. pike pole N b. jack staff N c. line rod N d. hooker 2933: Your vessel is to dock bow first at a pier. Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?
N a. Stern breast line Y b. Bow spring line N c. Bow breast line N d. Inshore head line 2981: When the anchor is brought to and holding, the horizontal component of anchor cable tensions should equal the __________.
N a. displacement tonnage N b. weight forces N c. buoyancy forces Y d. environmental forces 3016: To obtain better steering control when you are towing alongside, your vessel should be positioned with its __________.
N a. bow extending forward of the tow N b. stern amidships of the tow Y c. stern extending aft of the tow N d. bow even with the bow of the tow 3052: How should you signal the crane operator to lower the boom?
Y a. With arm extended and fingers closed, point thumb downward. N b. With arm extended downwards and forefinger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circles. N c. Extend arm with the palm down, and hold this position rigidly. N d. With hands clasped in front of your body. 3143: You are the person in charge of a 199 GRT uninspected towing vessel engaged in coastwise towing from the Gulf of Mexico to the New York area, a distance in excess of 600 miles. Which statement is FALSE?
N a. The deckhands shall be divided into 3 watches. Y b. Certificates of Discharge are not required to be issued. N c. Able seamen are required in the deck crew. N d. All crew members shall have Merchant Mariner's Documents. 3293: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) and wish to send a message by rapid transmission which does not require a higher precedence. Which precedence would you assign this message?
Y a. R (ROUTINE) N b. P (PRIORITY) N c. O (IMMEDIATE) N d. Z (FLASH) 3438: One advantage of chain over wire rope for a tow bridle is that chain __________.
N a. is better suited for inland towing Y b. resists damage from chafing N c. handles more easily N d. equalizes towing forces better 3514: Which type of anchor is depicted? (D038DG )
N a. Stock N b. Danforth Y c. Patent N d. Old-fashioned 3556: The choice of length of tow bridle legs is governed by the __________.
N a. expected towing forces N b. capability of retrieving gear N c. freeboard of the unit being towed Y d. need to reduce yaw 4066: What is the MOST irritating to the skin?
N a. Carbon disulfide N b. Ethyl alcohol N c. Isoprene Y d. Oleum 4070: Small floes of rough, hummocky sea ice capable of damaging a vessel __________.
Y a. can usually be detected by radar in a smooth sea at a range of 4 to 6 kilometers N b. are indistinguishable from sea return on the PPI N c. are invisible to radar when covered with a thick layer of snow N d. are usually seen at night before they are close enough to provide a radar echo 4071: The head block is located___________.
N a. at the base of the boom Y b. at the head of the boom N c. at the head of the mast N d. on top of the jack staff 4118: Which factor(s) affect lashing requirements aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
Y a. Ship’s characteristics and motion in a seaway N b. Trim of the vessel N c. Wide variations of air temperature N d. All of the above 4180: Which of the following actions are stated in the correct order prior to loading or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro vessel?
N a. Raise/open stern door, lower the stern ramp, turn on ventilation for cargo holds Y b. Lower the stern ramp, raise/open stern door, turn on ventilation for cargo holds N c. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, lower the stern ramp, raise/open stern door N d. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, raise/open stern door, lower the stern ramp