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58: Odorous cargoes are those that __________.
N a. are exceptionally dusty and leave a residue N b. are liquid but are in containers N c. are susceptible to damage by tainting Y d. give off fumes that may damage other cargoes 71: You are the licensed Master of a 199 GT uninspected towing vessel making a 500 mile coastwise trip. You carry a deck crew of six (6). Which statement is TRUE?
N a. There must be 3 separate watches stood. N b. There must be at least 5 able seamen among the deck crew. N c. Only the able seamen require Merchant Mariner's Documents. Y d. None of the above 87: A set of interior steps on a ship leading up to a deck from below is know as __________.
Y a. a companion way N b. 'tween-decks N c. stairs N d. Any of the above are acceptable 96: The distance a vessel moves at right angles to the original course, when a turn of 180° has been completed, is called the __________.
N a. advance N b. pivoting point Y c. tactical diameter N d. kick 112: You start a centrifugal cargo pump to discharge cargo. The pump works for a while and then loses suction. This could NOT be caused by __________.
N a. leaking shaft seals N b. air pockets in the liquid Y c. high cargo level in the tanks N d. a leaking suction line 116: In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term "transfer" means the distance __________.
N a. gained in the direction of the original course Y b. gained at right angles to the original course N c. the ship moves sidewise from the original course away from the direction of the turn after the rudder is first put over N d. around the circumference of the turning circle 122: You may be able to avoid loss of suction in a pump by __________.
N a. using a full tank to keep the pump primed N b. opening the vent cock on the pump N c. closing down on the tank valve Y d. All of the above 135: Corrosive liquids and acids should have which kind of label?
N a. Skull and crossbones N b. Yellow and white N c. Red and white Y d. White and black 141: On a sea going towing vessel of 150 gross tons, there are six (6) seamen in the deck crew. How many certificated able seamen are required if the voyage is over 600 miles?
N a. 1 N b. 2 N c. 3 Y d. 4 207: A towing vessel's capability is BEST measured by horsepower, maneuverability, displacement, and __________.
N a. stability N b. propeller design Y c. bollard pull N d. towing winch horsepower 208: Your vessel has been damaged and you must shore a bulkhead. You should cut the shore __________.
N a. approximately 1/2 inch longer than the measured length to allow for trimming Y b. approximately 1/2 inch shorter than the measured length to allow for wedges N c. approximately 1/2 inch shorter per foot of shoring to allow for wet expansion N d. to the same length as the measured length 433: When a tow is trimmed by the stern it is said to __________.
N a. hog N b. sag Y c. drag N d. list 473: 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 accept the seaman if the seaman is medically unfit. N b. He must take the seaman even if the seaman has a contagious disease. N c. He is always required to take the seaman. Y d. He may refuse to take the seaman if it will violate the Certificate of Inspection. 513: Wire rope is used in the towing industry __________.
N a. for back up wires and main towing hawsers N b. for face wires or jockeys when pushing ahead N c. as stern wires when pushing ahead Y d. All of the above 559: A vessel loads edible oil in a deep tank through a manhole at the mid-length of the tank. In order to fill the tank to maximum capacity, what trim should the vessel have?
N a. Down by the bow N b. Down by the stern N c. Down by either the bow or stern Y d. In level trim 588: Because of the arrangement of the cell guides, the MOST important factor while loading containers is the __________.
N a. contents of the container Y b. list of the vessel N c. size of the shoreside crane N d. weight of the container 626: What should NOT be used as an indicator that ice may be
Y a. N b. N c. N d. 751: A document which has a list of names, birthplaces, and residences of persons employed on a merchant vessel bound from a U.S. port on a foreign voyage and is required at every port is called the __________.
Y a. Certified Crew List N b. Crew Manifest N c. Shipping Articles N d. Muster List ("Station Bill") 761: The Immigration and Naturalization Service is concerned with which document on a vessel making preliminary entry into a U.S. port from a foreign port?
N a. Cargo Manifest Y b. Certified Crew List N c. Curio List N d. Shipping Articles 762: A towing winch, that handles a wire towline, must have all of the following EXCEPT a ____________ .
N a. device that evenly spools and tightly winds the towline N b. brake with holding power appropriate for the vessel's horsepower or bollard pull N c. brake that can be operated when there is no power available to drive the winch Y d. source of emergency power to operate the winch 779: Which statement is TRUE of centrifugal pumps aboard tankers?
Y a. They are gravity-fed. N b. They are more expensive than reciprocating pumps. N c. They are positive displacement pumps. N d. They are used for stripping pumps. 845: The terminology "able to understand any order spoken by the officers" refers to all of the following situations EXCEPT __________ .
N a. in response to a fire N b. directing the use of lifesaving equipment Y c. for deck department crew members to understand the terminology used in the engine room N d. in response to a man overboard 858: The lower hold of your vessel has a bale capacity of 60,000 cubic feet. How many tons of cotton in bales having a stowage factor of 85 can be stowed in the lower hold, assuming a broken stowage factor of 20%?
N a. 141 Y b. 565 N c. 706 N d. 847 861: Every entry required to be made in the Official Logbook shall be signed by the __________.
N a. Mate on watch Y b. Master and Chief Mate or other member of the crew N c. Master only N d. Purser, one of the Mates, and some other member of the crew 891: A seaman assaults the Second Mate and injures him with a beer bottle while the ship is at sea. The incident is logged in the Official Logbook. In subsequent suspension and revocation proceedings against the seaman, according to the regulations, __________.
N a. the Second Mate and the Master must testify as to the facts of the assault N b. the case will be dismissed if the logbook entries are improperly made Y c. the logbook entry is prima facie evidence of the facts if it complies with the law N d. the logbook is inadmissible if the logbook entries do not conform to the law 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 935: The scuppers had been plugged as required at the time an oil spill occurs on deck. After shutting down the transfer, the engineroom should first be informed and then __________.
N a. rig a fire hose and call for water on deck Y b. spread an absorbent material, such as sawdust N c. remove the plugs from the scuppers N d. sound the general alarm 964: To coil a left-hand laid rope, you should coil the line in __________.
N a. a clockwise direction only Y b. a counterclockwise direction only N c. an alternating clockwise and counterclockwise direction N d. either a clockwise or a counterclockwise direction 967: While steering by autopilot you notice that the vessel is deviating from the given course and there is no follow up with corrective rudder action to return to the proper heading. The emergency operating procedure should require you to immediately change operation from __________.
Y a. "gyro" to "hand" N b. "hand" to "gyro" N c. "gyro" to "control" N d. "control" to "hand" 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 1160: In a longitudinally-framed ship, the longitudinal frames are held in place and supported by athwartship members called __________.
N a. floors N b. margin plates N c. stringers Y d. web frames 1250: The floors in a vessel's hull structure are kept from tripping, or folding over, by __________.
N a. face plates Y b. bottom longitudinals N c. longitudinal deck beams N d. transverse deck beams 1364: Which molten substance is poured into the basket of a wire rope socket being fitted to the end of a wire rope?
N a. Babbitt N b. Bronze N c. Lead Y d. Zinc 1369: What is meant by "spotting the boom"?
N a. Lowering it into a cradle Y b. Placing it in a desired position N c. Spotting it with wash primer and red lead N d. Two-blocking it 1420: Tensile stress is a result of two forces acting in __________.
Y a. opposite directions on the same line, tending to pull the material apart N b. opposite directions on the same line, tending to compress the object N c. opposite directions along parallel lines N d. the same direction along parallel lines 1431: A charterer is unable to complete the loading of a vessel during the lay days specified in the charter party. Under these circumstances, the __________.
Y a. vessel operator can collect demurrage N b. ship is authorized extra time to discharge the cargo N c. charterer must pay dispatch money N d. effective period of the charter is extended 1514: A 6x12, two-inch wire rope has __________.
N a. 12 strands and a two-inch diameter N b. 12 strands and a two-inch circumference Y c. 6 strands and a two-inch diameter N d. 6 strands and a two-inch circumference 1527: A 30,000 DWT tankship is required to have an IOPP certificate when __________.
N a. engaged in the coastwise trade N b. going foreign Y c. calling at ports in another country signatory to MARPOL 73/78 N d. carrying cargoes listed in the MARPOL regulations 1528: You are being towed by one tug. As you lengthen the bridle legs you __________.
N a. increase your chances of breaking the towing hawser Y b. reduce the yawing of your vessel N c. reduce the spring effect of the tow connection N d. increase your chances of breaking the bridle legs 1598: On a vessel with a single propeller, transverse force has the most effect on the vessel when the engine is put __________.
N a. full ahead Y b. full astern N c. half ahead N d. slow astern 1736: Before letting the anchor go, you should check that the __________.
N a. chain is clear N b. anchor is clear of obstructions N c. wildcat is disengaged Y d. All of the above 1889: The helm command "Nothing to the left" means do NOT __________.
N a. use left rudder Y b. steer left of the ordered course N c. steer right of the ordered course N d. leave any buoys on the port side 1957: The strake of shell plating indicated by letter H is known as the __________. (D033DG )
N a. sheer strake N b. outboard keel plate Y c. garboard strake N d. bilge strake 2081: A seaman is reported missing in the morning and was last seen after coming off the mid-watch. Which type of turn would you use to return to the track-line steamed during the night?
Y a. Williamson N b. Racetrack N c. 180° turn N d. Anderson 2148: You are the Master of an uninspected diesel towing vessel of 190 GT operating on a regular run from New York to the Gulf of Mexico. Which statement is TRUE?
Y a. All crew members must have Merchant Mariner's Documents. N b. A licensed Chief Engineer is required. N c. Deck watches may be 6 and 6. N d. Able Seamen are not required in the deck crew. 2607: Which statement is TRUE concerning lifeboat installations on Great Lakes vessels?
N a. All davit installations shall have 3 lifelines fitted to a davit span. N b. All vessels over 3,000 gross tons must be fitted with gravity davits. Y c. All lifelines shall be able to reach the water at the vessel's lightest draft with a 20° list. N d. All of the above 2658: A Kip is equal to __________.
Y a. 1000 lbs. N b. 1000 kgs. N c. 2000 lbs. N d. 2240 lbs. 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 2977: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) when you wish to send a message concerning your ships diversion. Which precedence would you assign this message?
Y a. P (PRIORITY) N b. Z (FLASH) N c. R (ROUTINE) N d. O (IMMEDIATE) 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. 3105: On a sea going towing vessel of 150 GT, there are six (6) seamen in the deck crew. How many certificated able seamen are required if the voyage is over 600 miles?
Y a. 4 N b. 3 N c. 2 N d. 1 3323: 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. P (PRIORITY) Y b. O (IMMEDIATE) N c. R (ROUTINE) N d. Z (FLASH) 3325: Flammable liquids should have what kind of label?
N a. Skull and crossbones N b. Yellow Y c. Red N d. White 3439: Horizontal fore or aft motion of a vessel is known as __________.
N a. pitch Y b. surge N c. sway N d. roll 3449: What term indicates an inward curvature of the ship's hull above the waterline?
N a. Camber Y b. Tumble home N c. Deadrise N d. Flare 3689: The wildcat is linked to the central drive shaft on most windlasses by __________.
N a. an electromagnetic brake N b. a hydraulic coupling N c. aligning the keyways on both and inserting a key Y d. a mechanical coupling where lugs engage detents 4103: Which of the following is not a loading or transfer feature aboard a Ro-Ro vessel?
N a. Stern ramp and/or side ramp N b. Cargo lift N c. Hatch opening designed as a lift Y d. Stuelcken boom 4150: Which of the following is/are TRUE regarding lashing requirements to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. The securing of cargo on flats and trailers and in containers must be adequate to withstand both road and sea motions N b. The generally recommended lash angle cannot be greater than 45 degrees relative to the deck in any direction. N c. It is necessary for an adequate number of securing points on the vehicles themselves in order that lashings may be properly and safely utilized. Y d. All the above 4153: What should you be concerned with when loading and securing vehicles on a Ro-Ro?
Y a. Number, position and angle of lashes N b. Number of axles N c. Disconnecting the battery cables to prevent fire hazard N d. Minor air pressure changes in the tires 4207: Which piece of equipment is required to "twin-up" 30-ton pedestal cranes aboard a crane vessel?
N a. Portable power swivel N b. 20-foot container spreader N c. 40-foot container spreader Y d. None of the above