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6: Which statement about a tunnel bow thruster is TRUE?
Y a. It provides lateral control without affecting headway. N b. It is fully effective at speeds up to about six knots. N c. It can be used to slow the ship in addition to backing down. N d. It will allow you to hold a position when the current is from astern. 13: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "G" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
Y a. inshore bow line N b. offshore bow line N c. forward breast line N d. forward spring line 22: A wildcat is a __________.
Y a. deeply-grooved drum on the windlass with sprockets which engage the links of the anchor chain N b. winch that is running out of control due to a failure of the overspeed trips N c. line that has jumped off the gypsyhead while under strain N d. nylon line that parts under strain and whips back in a hazardous manner 37: Your enrolled vessel is bound from Baltimore, MD, to Norfolk, VA, via Chesapeake Bay. Which statement about the required Pilot is TRUE?
N a. The Pilot must be licensed by either Virginia or Maryland. Y b. The Pilot need only be licensed by the Coast Guard. N c. The Pilot must be licensed by Virginia and Maryland. N d. The Pilot must be licensed by Virginia, Maryland and the Coast Guard. 78: Which is an example of cargo damage caused by inherent vice?
N a. Sublimation of chemicals Y b. Heating of grain N c. Stevedore damage N d. Wear and tear 94: All of the following records are usually maintained by the watch-standing officers aboard a vessel EXCEPT the __________.
N a. deck logbook Y b. official logbook N c. compass record book N d. chronometer error book 185: Before a Master relieves a Pilot of the conn, the __________.
Y a. Master should foresee any danger to the vessel on the present course N b. vessel must be in extremis N c. Master should agree to sign a release of liability form N d. Master must first request the Pilot to take corrective action 296: You are on a course of 000°T and put the rudder right 30°. In which direction will the transfer be measured?
N a. 000°T Y b. 090°T N c. 180°T N d. 270°T 404: A vessel's "quarter" is that section which is __________.
N a. abeam N b. dead astern N c. just aft of the bow Y d. on either side of the stern 408: What is the meaning of the term tare weight?
N a. Pounds of force necessary to damage a container N b. Total weight of a container and contents Y c. Weight of a container N d. Weight of the contents of a container 489: Your tank vessel is fully loaded, and you find that she is down slightly by the head. To adjust the trim, you may __________.
N a. add ballast aft N b. load more cargo aft Y c. shift cargo aft N d. All of the above 550: If the towing bridle legs are not of equal length __________.
N a. excessive strain is placed on the shorter leg N b. the shorter leg may fail N c. the longer leg is slack Y d. All of the above 607: A lashing used to secure two barges side by side, lashed in an "X" fashion, is called a __________.
Y a. scissor wire N b. towing wire N c. breast wire N d. cross wire 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 698: Which agency issues a certificate of loading that is evidence that the rules and regulations concerning bulk grain cargoes have been observed?
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. Department of Agriculture Y c. National Cargo Bureau N d. Public Health Service 862: The term "pintle" and "gudgeon" are associated with the __________.
N a. anchor windlass N b. jumbo boom Y c. rudder N d. steering engine 870: The terms "ceiling" and "margin plate" are associated with the __________.
N a. crew's quarters N b. engine room N c. main deck Y d. tank top 879: Centrifugal pumps have what advantage(s) over reciprocating pumps?
N a. They are less expensive. N b. They are smaller for equivalent pumping ability. N c. They pump more cargo in less time. Y d. All of the above 881: The proper way to correct a mistake in the logbook is to __________.
N a. erase the entry and rewrite N b. completely black out the entry and rewrite Y c. draw a line through the entry, rewrite, and initial N d. draw several lines through the entry and rewrite 961: Which log includes a statement of the conduct, ability, and character of each crew member on the completion of a voyage?
Y a. Official Logbook N b. Department Logbook N c. Crew Logbook N d. Smooth Logbook 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" 1042: Your vessel has the symbol shown inscribed on the sides amidships. Which statement is TRUE? (D022DG )
N a. This line represents the load line mark for a Great Lakes voyage. Y b. The gross and net tonnage of the ship will change if this mark is submerged and the load line is visible. N c. The line directly under the triangle is at the same level as the summer load line. N d. This is the equivalent of a load line marking for government (CofE, NOAA, MSC) vessels. 1062: An IOPP Certificate on an inspected vessel is valid for what period of time?
N a. 6 months N b. 12 months N c. 18 months Y d. 5 years 1098: During the course of a voyage, a seaman falls on the main deck and injures his ankle. The Master should submit a Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death if the __________.
Y a. injured is unfit for duty N b. injured is able to return to work N c. injury results in loss of life only N d. injury is the result of misconduct 1151: The term used in levying customs duties when such are fixed at rates proportioned to estimated value of goods concerned is __________.
Y a. ad valorem N b. infinite N c. secure N d. specific 1224: Which is NOT a recommended practice when handling nylon line?
N a. Nylon lines which become slippery because of oil or grease should be scrubbed down. Y b. Manila line stoppers should be used for holding nylon hawsers. N c. When easing out nylon line, keep an extra turn on the bitt to prevent slipping. N d. Iced-over nylon lines should be thawed and drained before stowing. 1272: You are on a tankship carrying benzene in bulk. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. No other cargoes may be carried due to the possibility of contamination by a carcinogen. N b. The crew quarters must have positive-pressure ventilation to prevent the fumes from entering the living spaces. N c. Benzene is not a cancer-causing agent. Y d. Personnel working in regulated areas must use respirators. 1399: Which part of a cargo boom has the greatest diameter?
N a. Head Y b. Middle N c. Heel N d. It has the same diameter along its complete length. 1406: How many fathoms are in a shot of anchor cable?
N a. 6 Y b. 15 N c. 20 N d. 30 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 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 1655: Which knot represents a double blackwall hitch? (DO30DG )
N a. F N b. G Y c. L N d. R 1841: If a tow sinks in shallow water, you should __________.
N a. release it immediately N b. attempt to beach it before it goes under Y c. pay out cable until it's on the bottom and place a buoy on the upper end N d. shorten cable to keep it off the bottom 1933: When checking a mooring line, you should __________.
N a. ensure the bight is not fouled between the ship and the dock by taking up slack N b. pay out slack smartly and keep free for running N c. secure more turns to hold the line against any strain, then clear the area Y d. surge the line so that it maintains a strain without parting 1985: You are on a 165 foot (50.3 meters) long vessel with a draft of 9 feet (2.7 meters) and twin screws. Which statement about rescuing a survivor in the water with ship pickup is TRUE?
N a. You should stop to windward of the man and drift down on him. N b. You should stop with the man on your weather beam and twist the ship up to him. Y c. A pickup off the weather bow gives maximum maneuverability with the least possibility of injury to the man. N d. Ship pick up should never be used with a shallow draft vessel. 2054: What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter B in the diagram? (D003DG )
N a. Timber summer load line Y b. Tropical fresh water load line N c. Tropical load line N d. Summer load line 2205: On the fully containerized ship, approximately one-third or more of the cargo is on deck above the rolling center. Top stowed containers are subject to __________.
Y a. accelerations greater than on conventional vessels N b. accelerations less than on conventional vessels N c. accelerations the same as on conventional vessels N d. no accelerations 2216: What is the mechanical advantage, neglecting friction, of tackle number 4? (DO29DG )
N a. 1 N b. 2 N c. 3 Y d. 4 2225: Which knot should be used to secure a line to a spar when the pull is perpendicular to the spar? (DO30DG )
N a. E Y b. F N c. N N d. P 2249: Which knot should be used to secure a line to a spar when the pull is parallel to the spar? (DO30DG )
N a. G N b. F Y c. P N d. Q 2384: What is the volume of a sphere with a radius of 3 feet?
Y a. 113.08 cubic ft. N b. 96.57 cubic ft. N c. 37.69 cubic ft. N d. 28.23 cubic ft. 2395: Determine the area of a triangle with a base of 4.7 feet and a height of 6.3 feet.
N a. 29.6 square ft. N b. 26.2 square ft. N c. 18.5 square ft. Y d. 14.8 square ft. 2396: Determine the area of a triangle with a base of 5.8 feet and a height of 2.1 feet.
N a. 12.2 square ft. N b. 7.9 square ft. Y c. 6.1 square ft. N d. 3.0 square ft. 2488: A vessel is constructed with a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The aluminum will provide greater resistance to the spread of fire by conduction. Y b. The aluminum structure is usually attached to a steel coaming by a method that insulates the two metals. N c. If the superstructure is stressed, an aluminum structure requires additional expansion joints to prevent fracture. N d. The steel at the area of the aluminum-to-steel connection must be closely checked for galvanic corrosion. 2597: On a small boat, if someone fell overboard and you did not know over which side the person fell, you should __________.
N a. immediately reverse the engines Y b. stop the propellers from turning and throw a ring buoy over the side N c. increase speed to full to get the vessel away from the person N d. first put the rudder hard over in either direction 2656: What is an example of the term "Restraint of Rulers, Princes, or Peoples" in a marine insurance policy?
Y a. A prohibition from loading a cargo from a country when the cargo may be a carrier of infectious diseases. N b. Arrest of a vessel by legal authorities to satisfy claims through exercise of a maritime lien. N c. Damage caused by riot of the population of a port. N d. Losses caused by fines from polluting the harbor after malfunction of a piping system. 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 2784: Which of the Great Lakes generally has the shortest navigation season?
N a. Lake Erie N b. Lake Huron N c. Lake Michigan Y d. Lake Superior 2798: The primary purpose of the stud is to prevent the anchor chain from __________.
Y a. kinking N b. distorting N c. elongating N d. breaking 2918: What is the period of validity of a De-Rat certificate?
N a. Specific voyage Y b. 6 months N c. 1 year N d. 2 years 3024: How should you signal the crane operator to dog everything?
N a. Place both fists in front of your body with thumbs pointing toward each other. Y b. Clasp hands in front of your body. N c. Extend arm with the palm down and hold this position rigidly. N d. Extend arm with the thumb pointing up, and flex the fingers in and out. 3030: The piping that routes an oil cargo from the manifold to underdeck pipelines is known as a __________.
N a. cargo fill Y b. line drop N c. transfer N d. branch line 3032: Ice is often strong enough to halt navigation through the St. Lawrence Seaway by mid- __________.
N a. October N b. November Y c. December N d. January 3036: Which statement about ships operating in ice is FALSE?
N a. Light and partly loaded ships should be ballasted as deeply as possible. Y b. In brash-filled channels, operating with a shallow draft forward is most effective. N c. Traditionally, operating ships light in the ice has been effective in the spring. N d. Good searchlights should be available in the event of night navigation with or without icebreaker escort. 3431: A high cube container is designed specifically to __________.
Y a. carry low density cargoes N b. protect fragile cargoes N c. stow cargoes with concentrated weights such as machinery N d. carry cargoes of very low stowage factors 3459: The pea is indicated by which letter? (D038DG )
Y a. J N b. H N c. G N d. F 3470: The section of each end of a barge which is heavily reinforced to take the pressure of pushing is called the __________.
Y a. headlog N b. towhead N c. collision bulkhead N d. bullnose 3489: You are lifting a 5-ton weight with a single whip rove on a swinging boom set at an angle of 60° to the horizontal. Use the formula for the size of a shackle with a safe working load and determine the minimum size shackle that should be used to secure the head block to the boom?
N a. 1 inch N b. 1 3/8 inch N c. 1 1/2 inch Y d. 1 7/8 inch 3608: The horizontal port or starboard movement of a vessel is called __________.
N a. yaw Y b. sway N c. surge N d. heave 3631: The number of certificated able seamen and lifeboatmen required on board is listed in the __________.
Y a. Certificate of Inspection N b. American Bureau of Shipping code N c. Muster List ("Station Bill") N d. Safety of Life at Sea Convention