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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. 4 151: The forecastle card is a copy of the __________.
N a. quarters allocation Y b. shipping agreement N c. Muster List ("Station Bill") N d. unlicensed shipping card from the union 192: The mooring line labeled "H" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
Y a. offshore bow line N b. onshore bow line N c. offshore spring line N d. forward breast line 230: You are the Master of a 500-gross ton passenger vessel operating on rivers. Your vessel accidentally runs aground. Under the regulations for passenger vessels, you must notify the __________.
N a. Coast Guard, only if the grounding results in damage to property in excess of $25,000 Y b. nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible N c. Coast Guard, only if the grounding results in a loss of life N d. Coast Guard, only if the grounding results in injury to personnel 424: Faking a line means to __________.
Y a. arrange it on deck in long bights N b. coil it down on deck N c. put a whipping on it N d. stow it below 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 708: The National Cargo Bureau represents the __________.
N a. agent N b. operator N c. shipper Y d. All of the above 747: When carrying a cargo of asphalt or molten sulfur, which are carried at temperatures of over 300°F, one of the biggest dangers is __________.
N a. inadequate ullage space N b. having the cargo too cool N c. explosion of vapors after discharge Y d. having to breathe the fumes 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 894: When taking a length of new manila rope from the coil, you should __________.
N a. mount the coil so it will turn like a spool and unreel from the outside N b. roll the coil along the deck and allow the rope to fall off the coil Y c. lay the coil on end with the inside end down, then pull the inside end up through the middle of the coil N d. lay the coil on end with the inside end up then unwind the rope from the outside of the coil 920: A vessel's light displacement is 12,000 tons. Its heavy displacement is 28,000 tons. When fully loaded it carries 200 tons of fuel and 100 tons of water and stores. What is the cargo carrying capacity in tons?
N a. 11,700 tons Y b. 15,700 tons N c. 16,000 tons N d. 27,700 tons 922: You are on watch at sea at night, and a fire breaks out in #3 hold. What would you NOT do immediately?
N a. Shut down the cargo hold ventilation. N b. Sound the fire alarm signal to rouse out all hands. N c. Call the Master. Y d. Proceed to the space and inspect the extent of the fire. 990: Freeboard is measured from the upper edge of the __________.
N a. bulwark Y b. deck line N c. gunwale bar N d. sheer strake 1012: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "A" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. after breast line N b. after spring line Y c. offshore stern line N d. inshore stern line 1079: The system of valves and cargo lines in the bottom piping network of a tanker that connects one section of cargo tanks to another section is called a __________.
N a. come-along Y b. crossover N c. manifold N d. runaround 1086: When taking a Pilot from a pilot vessel in a seaway, which way should you head your vessel if the ladder is on the leeward side?
N a. Bow to the sea and no way on your vessel N b. Sea on the lee quarter with ship moving ahead slowly Y c. Sea on the weather bow and ship moving ahead slowly N d. Sea on the quarter with sternway on the ship 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 1298: A Master should file a marine note of protest if __________.
N a. cargo was received at ship side which was damaged in land transit N b. longshore labor went on strike in the port causing undue vessel delay N c. portions of his vessel's cargo were illegally impounded in a foreign port Y d. the vessel encountered heavy weather which might have caused cargo damage 1300: Tonnage openings must be closed by means of __________.
N a. press board N b. steel hatch boards Y c. steel plates N d. wooden hatch boards 1444: If kinking results while wire rope is being coiled clockwise, you should __________.
N a. coil it counterclockwise N b. not coil it Y c. take a turn under N d. twist out the kinks under a strain 1550: Keel scantlings of any vessel are greatest amidships because __________.
N a. connections between forebody and afterbody are most crucial Y b. of maximum longitudinal bending moments N c. of severest racking stresses N d. resistance to grounding is at a maximum amidships 1552: Which picture represents a stopper hitch? (DO30DG )
N a. M Y b. N N c. R N d. L 1605: The pivoting point of a vessel going ahead is __________.
N a. near the stern N b. about two-thirds of the vessel's length from the bow N c. at the hawsepipe Y d. about one-third of the vessel's length from the bow 1611: On a transpacific voyage, you receive a message from your vessel's operators saying that your vessel has been consigned to Naval Control of Shipping. Further information is contained in __________.
Y a. Radio Aids to Navigation (PUB 117) N b. the Coast Pilot N c. the International Code of Signals (PUB 102) N d. the Light List 1639: All wire rope used in shipboard cargo gear must be identified and described in a certificate. The certificate shall certify all of the following EXCEPT the __________.
N a. date of the test N b. load at which a test sample broke Y c. name of the vessel N d. number of strands and of wires in each strand 1641: The helm command "Steady as you go" means __________.
Y a. steer the course you are on now N b. steer the course when the swing stops N c. maintain the rate of swing N d. don't allow the vessel to swing off course so much 1741: The load line regulations are administered by the __________.
Y a. U.S. Coast Guard N b. Maritime Administration N c. Lloyd's Register of Shipping N d. National Cargo Bureau 1753: To reeve a right-angle threefold purchase start with the __________.
N a. left sheave bottom block N b. left sheave top block Y c. middle sheave top block N d. right sheave bottom block 1776: When anchoring in calm water, it is best to __________.
N a. maintain slight headway when letting go the anchor N b. wait until the vessel is dead in the water before letting go the anchor Y c. have slight sternway on the vessel while letting go the anchor N d. let the anchor go from the stern with the anchor cable leading from the bow 1803: A snatch block is a __________.
N a. block used only with manila rope N b. chock roller Y c. hinged block N d. strong block used for short, sharp pulls 1827: What is the volume in a cone with a base diameter of 8 feet and a height of 6 feet?
Y a. 100.53 Cu. Ft N b. 131.39 Cu. Ft N c. 172.72 Cu. Ft N d. 197.39 Cu. Ft 1853: A breeches buoy is being rigged from the shore to a stranded vessel. The initial shot line passed to the vessel is normally made fast to a __________.
N a. hawser which is used to pass a tail-block and whip to the vessel N b. hawser with breeches buoy and harness attached N c. hawser which should be made fast to the vessel below the intended location of the tail-block Y d. tail-block and whip which may be used to pass a hawser to the vessel 1853: A breeches buoy is being rigged from the shore to a stranded vessel. The initial shot line passed to the vessel is normally made fast to a __________.
N a. hawser which is used to pass a tail-block and whip to the vessel N b. hawser with breeches buoy and harness attached N c. hawser which should be made fast to the vessel below the intended location of the tail-block Y d. tail-block and whip which may be used to pass a hawser to the vessel 1869: You are using tackle number 10 in illustration DO29DG to lift a weight of 120 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. 57 lbs. N b. 42 lbs. N c. 39 lbs. Y d. 34 lbs. 1870: The knot lettered S is a __________. (DO30DG )
N a. bowline Y b. blackwall hitch N c. half hitch N d. hook hitch 1931: You are using tackle number 12 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. 80 lbs. Y b. 69 lbs. N c. 55 lbs. N d. 50 lbs. 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 1944: The garboard strake is indicated by which letter? (D033DG )
N a. A N b. B N c. G Y d. H 1969: If you shorten the scope of anchor cable, your anchor's holding power __________.
Y a. decreases N b. increases N c. remains the same N d. has no relation to the scope 2053: A mooring line leading 45° to the keel, used to check forward or astern movement of a vessel, is called a __________.
Y a. spring line N b. warp line N c. bow line N d. breast 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 2195: 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 as listed. Based on this data what is the transfer for a turn of 180°? (D035DG )
N a. 745 yards N b. 770 yards Y c. 840 yards N d. 890 yards 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 2462: Which term describes a part of a natural fiber line?
N a. Twines Y b. Fibers N c. Lays N d. Lacings 2479: Which type of weld testing can be used to detect internal flaws?
N a. Magnetic particle N b. Dye penetrant Y c. Ultrasonic N d. Chemical reaction 2709: A vessel which is being assisted by an icebreaker should indicate that she is ready to cast off the towline by __________.
Y a. displaying code letter "Y" (Yankee) N b. sounding five short blasts on his whistle N c. displaying code numeral "5" N d. sounding one prolonged blast on his whistle 2782: What is a wet cargo?
N a. A liquid cargo carried in the deep tanks Y b. A canned or bottled liquid such as beer N c. A cargo that contains hygroscopic moisture N d. A cargo particularly susceptible to damage by moisture 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 2826: An icebreaker may use the code letter "K" to remind ships of their obligation to listen continuously on their radio. This signal may be made by any of the following EXCEPT __________.
N a. sound signal N b. light signal N c. visual signal Y d. radiotelephone 2859: An icebreaker assisting a vessel through an ice field would display a visual signal consisting of the code letter "M" (Mike) to signify that "________________".
N a. I am altering my course to starboard N b. I am altering my course to port N c. I am operating astern propulsion Y d. my vessel is stopped and making no way through the water 3078: Another name for coal naphtha that would appear on a dangerous cargo manifest is __________.
Y a. benzene N b. tar N c. middle oil N d. toluene 3218: The term "bollard pull" refers to a towing vessel's __________.
N a. propulsion horsepower available N b. pulling ability at cruise power N c. towing winch capability Y d. pulling ability under static conditions 3286: The signal man assisting the crane operator has his arm extended, with the thumb pointing up, and is flexing his fingers in and out for as long as the load movement is desired. This is the signal to __________.
N a. lower the boom and raise the load Y b. raise the boom and lower the load N c. lower the boom and lower the load N d. raise the boom and raise the load 4009: What is used to prevent twisting of a towing bridle?
N a. A bitt N b. A bulkhead N c. A V-spring Y d. A fishplate 4016: Which statement is TRUE concerning weather conditions on the Great Lakes?
N a. When a vessel is south of an eastward-moving storm center, the approach of the low is evidenced by winds from the north to northeast. Y b. When a vessel is north of an eastward-moving storm center, changes in the weather are less distinctive than when sailing south of the center. N c. The most destructive storms usually come from the northwest or north. N d. Thunderstorms are most likely to develop from November through April. 4026: One of the greatest hazards of pushing ahead is parting which item shown? (D024DG )
N a. A N b. B N c. F Y d. I 4128: Which of the following lashing materials would be used in securing heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
Y a. Chain lever or turnbuckle N b. Webbing N c. Buckle or ratchet tensioner N d. All of the above 4172: What should be done after putting down the ramp on a Ro-Ro vessel, prior to loading or discharging cargo?
N a. Turn on red cargo light. Y b. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds. N c. Call out the deck department for all hands. N d. None of the above 4213: What does a jib refer to on a crane?
Y a. Boom N b. Topping lift N c. Control cab N d. Liftline