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46: Which statement concerning the handling characteristics of a fully loaded vessel as compared with those of a light vessel is FALSE?
N a. A fully loaded vessel will be slower to respond to the engines. N b. A fully loaded vessel will maintain her headway further. N c. A light vessel will be more affected by the wind. Y d. A light vessel loses more rudder effect in shallow water. 68: Odorous cargoes are those that __________.
N a. are susceptible to damage by tainting N b. are exceptionally dusty and leave a residue N c. are liquid, but in containers 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 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. 165: You must notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety Office as soon as possible after your vessel has been damaged in excess of __________.
Y a. $25,000 N b. $10,000 N c. $1,500 N d. $1,000 244: "Hard right rudder" means __________.
Y a. put the rudder over to the right all the way N b. jam the rudder against the stops N c. meet a swing to the right, then return to amidships N d. put the rudder over quickly to 15° right rudder 282: The owner, agent, Master or person-in-charge of a "T-Boat" involved in a marine casualty causing injury that requires professional medical treatment must __________.
N a. immediately notify the nearest USCG MSO, MIO, or Group Office N b. keep all voyage records and make them available to Coast Guard investigators N c. file a written report (CG2692) of the casualty within five days Y d. All of the above 287: On the cargo manifest, the weight of the cargo inside a box is called __________.
N a. gross weight Y b. net weight N c. light weight N d. rate weight 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 314: "Avast" means __________.
N a. let go N b. pull N c. slack off Y d. stop 337: On a coastwise tugboat of 199 GT, on a voyage over 600 miles, what percentage of the deck crew (excluding licensed officers) must hold a document of able seaman?
Y a. 65% N b. 50% N c. 25% N d. 0% 445: Where are the towing bitts best placed for towing purposes?
N a. Near the centerline and over the rudders N b. On each side of the vessel near the stern Y c. Forward of the rudder post and close to the tug's center of pivot N d. As far aft as possible 469: With an increase in temperature the volume of flammable and combustible liquids __________.
Y a. expands N b. contracts N c. remains constant N d. remains constant if pressure remains constant 469: With an increase in temperature the volume of flammable and combustible liquids __________.
Y a. expands N b. contracts N c. remains constant N d. remains constant if pressure remains constant 537: Which type of hook can be used as a towing hook?
N a. Standard towing hooks N b. Spring-loaded towing hooks N c. Pelican hooks Y d. All of the above 642: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "B" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. offshore stern line Y b. inshore stern line N c. after spring line N d. after breast line 648: Bulk cargo refers to __________.
N a. cargo which occupies a large volume of space N b. cargo which requires refrigeration N c. cargo which is very dense Y d. homogeneous cargo not enclosed in a container 664: Coiling new rope against the lay, bringing the lower end up through the center of the coil, then coiling with the lay, in order to remove the kinks, is known as __________.
N a. coiling N b. faking N c. flemishing Y d. thoroughfooting 694: An advantage of nylon rope over manila rope is that nylon rope __________.
N a. can be used in conjunction with wire or spring-lay rope N b. can be stored on decks exposed to sunlight Y c. can hold a load even when a considerable amount of the yarns have been abraded N d. gives audible warning of overstress whereas manila does not 792: When the vessel is on coastwise articles, the original certificate of the seaman's certificate of discharge is __________.
Y a. given to the seaman N b. retained on board N c. sent to Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard N d. sent to the shipping company 833: The Master may require part of the crew to work when needed for ___________ .
N a. maneuvering, shifting berth, mooring and unmooring N b. performing work necessary for the safety of the vessel, its passengers, crew or cargo N c. performing fire, lifeboat or other drills in port or at sea Y d. All of the above 840: The terms "cant frame" and "counter" are associated with the vessel's __________.
N a. cargo hatch N b. forecastle N c. steering engine Y d. stern 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 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 936: A precaution you should take before bunkering is to __________
N a. plug the vents N b. plug the sounding pipes Y c. plug the scuppers N d. close the lids on the vents 972: The "rudder adjustment" control on an autopilot steering stand is used to __________.
N a. align the rudder angle indicator with the true rudder angle Y b. set the number of degrees of rudder per degree of course error N c. set the departure from base course before actuating the rudder N d. set the rate at which the rudder responds 1094: Which statement is TRUE with respect to the elasticity of nylon mooring lines?
N a. Nylon can stretch over forty percent without being in danger of parting. N b. Nylon can be elongated by one-hundred percent before it will part. N c. Nylon will part if it is stretched any more than twenty percent. Y d. Under load, nylon will stretch and thin out but will return to normal size when free of tension. 1128: The most accurate account of cargo on board will be found in the __________.
N a. Manifest N b. charter party Y c. Bill of Lading N d. Portage Bill 1161: The document that the Master uses to attest to the truth of the manifest of cargo is called __________.
N a. Master's Protest Y b. Oath of Entry N c. Owner's Oath N d. Shipper's Certification 1211: When clearing a vessel for a foreign voyage, the original crew list is duly certified by proper authority. In a U.S. port, this authority is the U.S. __________.
N a. Coast Guard Y b. Customs N c. Immigration Service N d. Public Health Service 1220: Who certifies the safe working load of cargo cranes on a vessel?
N a. U.S. Coast Guard Y b. American Bureau of Shipping N c. Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers N d. National Cargo Bureau 1500: Sometimes it is desirable to connect a member both by riveting and welding. Which statement is TRUE concerning this procedure?
N a. Tearing through the member is more likely in this type connection. N b. The weld may be broken by the stresses caused by riveting. N c. The weld increases the tensile stress on the rivet heads. Y d. The welding must be completed before the riveting commences. 1510: The type of welding employed in shipyards is primarily __________.
N a. brazing Y b. electric arc N c. pressure welding N d. thermite welding 1512: 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?
N a. R (ROUTINE) N b. Z (FLASH) Y c. O (IMMEDIATE) N d. P (PRIORITY) 1570: What is NOT an advantage of ship construction methods using welded butt joints in the shell plating?
N a. Keeps practically 100% of tensile strength at the joints N b. Reduces frictional resistance Y c. Reduces plate stress N d. Reduces weight 1573: Which statement about splices is TRUE?
N a. A back splice is used to permanently connect two lines together. Y b. A long splice is used to connect two lines that will pass through narrow openings. N c. A short splice is used to temporarily connect two lines. N d. In splicing fiber rope, you would splice with the lay of the line. 1650: To reduce the number of strakes at the bow, two strakes are tapered and joined at their ends by a single plate. This plate is known as a __________.
N a. cover plate N b. joiner N c. lap strake Y d. stealer plate 1849: The knot lettered U is a __________. (DO30DG )
Y a. half hitch N b. round knot N c. becket bend N d. plain whipping 2059: You are handling a mooring line and are instructed to "Check the line". What should you do?
N a. Ensure the bight is not fouled by taking up slack. N b. Pay out the line smartly and keep it free for running. N c. Secure the line by adding more turns. Y d. Surge the line so it maintains a strain without parting. 2063: A "spring line" is __________.
N a. any wire rope used for mooring N b. a fire-warp Y c. a mooring line running diagonally to the keel N d. a mooring line perpendicular to the keel 2073: You are preparing to lubricate standing rigging on your vessel. When rigging a bosun's chair on a stay with a shackle, __________.
N a. connect the shackle to the bosun's chair with a hook Y b. never allow the shackle pin to ride on the stay N c. run the gantline through the shackle and then make fast to the bosun's chair N d. tie the bitter end of the gantline to the shackle before shackling it to the bosun's chair 2095: You are using a racetrack turn to recover a man overboard. The vessel is first steadied when how many degrees away from the original heading?
N a. 60° to 70° N b. 90° N c. 135° Y d. 180° 2156: You are standing watch on entering port and the Master gives a rudder command which conflicts with a rudder command from the Pilot. You should ensure the helmsman __________.
Y a. obeys the Master N b. obeys the Pilot N c. brings the rudder to a position midway between the two conflicting positions N d. asks the Pilot if he has relinquished control 2211: What is the mechanical advantage, neglecting friction, of tackle number 5? (DO29DG )
N a. 2 N b. 4 Y c. 5 N d. 5.5 2325: Which line cannot be spliced?
N a. Braided line with a hollow core N b. Double-braided line Y c. Braided line with a solid core N d. Any line can be spliced 2385: You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker and will carry cargoes of butyric acid, propylene oxide, and octyl alcohol. Which statement is true?
N a. Butyric acid is incompatible with octyl alcohol but not propylene oxide. Y b. Propylene oxide may not be stowed in a tank adjacent to butyric acid. N c. All of these cargoes are compatible. N d. Octyl alcohol is incompatible with both butyric acid and propylene oxide. 2504: A seaman may have all or part of his wages deposited by allotment to a bank or savings institution. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for this type of allotment?
Y a. The account must be either a checking or savings account. N b. The institution must be insured by the FSLIC or FDIC. N c. The account must be opened by the seaman and maintained in the seaman's name. N d. All of the above are requirements. 2553: The key to rescuing a man overboard is __________.
N a. good equipment N b. a dedicated crew Y c. well-conducted drills N d. good communication 2591: A tow astern is veering from side to side on its towline. The best way of controlling the action is to __________.
N a. trim the tow by the bow Y b. trim the tow by the stern N c. list the tow to windward N d. adjust the length of the towing bridle 2674: You operate a harbor craft on inland waters exclusively. If you regularly service or contact foreign flag vessels in the course of business, which statement is TRUE?
N a. Your vessel must be inspected. Y b. Your crew must have identification credentials. N c. A customs official must be on board when contacting a foreign flag vessel. N d. All contacts with a foreign flag vessel must be reported to the U.S. Coast Guard. 2898: What is the period of validity of the SOLAS required Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate?
N a. 12 months N b. 24 months N c. 48 months Y d. 60 months 2900: Which statement about Naval Control of Shipping in wartime is TRUE?
Y a. It is mandatory in wartime. N b. It is mandatory in hazardous areas and voluntary in other areas. N c. It is mandatory only for vessels sailing in convoy. N d. It is mandatory for vessels bound foreign and voluntary for vessels in the coastwise trade. 2979: Which statement about shipping coal is TRUE?
N a. Anthracite will generate more methane than bituminous coal. N b. Coal should not be shipped while wet. Y c. Coal should be surface ventilated to remove methane gas. N d. The methane gas generated by coal will react with moisture on the ship's structure and accelerate corrosion. 3026: Which type of fog is the most dense and widely spread of those that occur on the Great Lakes?
N a. Steam fog Y b. Advection fog N c. Radiation fog N d. Lake effect fog 3069: Atmospheres laden with coal dust or grain dust caused by loading these cargoes __________.
N a. require loading operations to be shut down until the atmosphere clears N b. are toxic to human life N c. are subject to spontaneous combustion Y d. may be explosive in some concentrations 3230: After a collision or accident involving an uninspected vessel, regulations require that the operator assist persons affected, but only if the operator can do so without __________.
N a. further damaging the other vessel N b. undue delay Y c. serious danger to his or her own vessel N d. creating a panic on either vessel 3486: When a two-leg sling is used to lift a load, a sling 40 feet long is better than one of 30 feet because the __________.
Y a. tension in the sling legs is less N b. load can be lifted higher N c. sling will be easier to attach N d. sling will be easier to remove 4112: What is(are) standard operating procedure(s) used on a Ro-Ro vessel?
N a. One engineer officer assigned to oversee the initial loading and lashing N b. Cargo lashings may be removed at sea for maintenance Y c. Periodic inspection and retensioning of lashings during the voyage N d. All of the above 4272: Which action should be taken immediately by the operator of a pedestal crane, if crane control is lost?
N a. Increase power to the crane to regain control. N b. Place control levers in opposite positions. Y c. Let go of both control levers and return to the neutral positions. N d. Check the circuit breakers. 4276: During which condition should the operator of a pedestal crane shutdown operations?
N a. Lightning in the vicinity N b. An approaching squall line N c. A fire on the pier Y d. All of the above