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47: 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?
Y a. O (IMMEDIATE) N b. P (PRIORITY) N c. R (ROUTINE) N d. Z (FLASH) 69: Ullages are measured from __________.
N a. the tank ceiling N b. the tank top bushing N c. the thievage mark Y d. an above deck datum 138: Which vessel is most likely to be loaded full but not down?
N a. A bulk carrier loaded with heavy ore N b. A bulk carrier loaded with steel Y c. A break bulk vessel loaded with palletized cargo N d. A tanker loaded with heavy grain 159: What is the standard net barrel for petroleum products?
Y a. 42 gallons at 60°Fahrenheit N b. 48 gallons at 70°Fahrenheit N c. 50 gallons at 50°Celsius N d. 60 gallons at 100°Saybolt 249: Functions aboard a tanker or tank barge such as connecting, disconnecting, and topping off must be supervised by __________.
N a. any certificated tankerman N b. the Master of the vessel N c. the officer of the watch Y d. the person designated as "person in charge" 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 450: Once a vessel has loaded packaged hazardous cargo, the cargo spaces shall be inspected. The spaces shall also be inspected at least once in every 24 hours. The only exception to daily inspection is when __________.
Y a. a vessel is equipped with an automatic smoke or fire detecting system N b. the cargo hatches are of steel construction N c. the cargo is of a nonflammable type N d. there is sufficient fire protection located on the main deck adjacent to the cargo hatch 504: Anchors are prevented from running out when secured by the __________.
N a. brake N b. devil's claw N c. pawls Y d. All of the above 554: Which part of the patent anchor performs the same function as the stock of an old fashioned anchor; that is, forces the flukes to dig in?
N a. Bill or pea N b. Arm N c. Shank Y d. Tripping Palm 561: Which space cannot be deducted from gross tonnage when calculating net tonnage?
N a. Crew messroom Y b. Forepeak ballast tank N c. Master's cabin N d. Chain locker 633: A tug is best positioned for towing and maneuvering on rivers and other restricted waters where wave action is limited when __________.
Y a. directly astern and pushing the tow N b. towing on a hawser N c. towing alongside and parallel to the vessel it is towing N d. towing on the hip 714: Using a safety factor of 6, determine the safe working load of manila line with a breaking stress of 8 tons.
N a. 0.75 tons N b. 1.25 tons Y c. 1.33 tons N d. 8.00 tons 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 883: The size and material used for towline(s) must meet all of the following requirements, EXCEPT ____________ .
N a. be appropriate to the vessel's horsepower or bollard pull N b. be strong enough to handle any static or dynamic loads expected during its service life Y c. fit any spare wire clips carried on board the vessel for repair purposes N d. be suitable for exposure to the marine environment 906: A snag or other underwater obstruction may form a __________.
Y a. V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing upstream N b. V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing downstream N c. small patch of smooth water on a windy day N d. smoothing out of the vessel's wake 1060: You receive a package, for shipment aboard your vessel, containing Class 1 explosives. The package is damp, moldy and stained. You must __________.
Y a. refuse to accept the package N b. note the exception(s) on the Bill of Lading N c. replace the packaging material before stowage N d. seek the approval of the USCG Captain of the Port 1154: Which line would be least likely to kink?
Y a. Braided N b. Left-handed laid N c. Right-handed laid N d. Straight laid 1186: Which term describes a rope in which three right-handed strands are laid up left-handed?
N a. Soft-laid N b. Hard-laid N c. Shroud laid Y d. Hawser-laid 1226: You are docking a vessel starboard side to with the assistance of two tugs. You are attempting to hold the vessel off by operating both tugs at right angles to the vessel and at full power. You must ensure that __________.
N a. steerageway is not taken off N b. the bow doesn't close the dock first N c. the bow closes the dock first Y d. the ship has no headway at the time 1308: The S.S. Sheet Bend arrives in New York after encountering heavy weather on a voyage from Cape Town. Who will note the protest for the Master?
N a. Collector of Customs Y b. Notary Public N c. Officer in Charge Marine Inspection N d. U.S. Shipping Commissioner 1375: A chain stripper is used to __________.
Y a. prevent chain from clinging to the wildcat N b. clean the marine debris from the chain N c. flake chain from a boat's chain locker N d. clean chain prior to an x-ray inspection 1667: When the gyro-pilot is used for steering, what control is adjusted to compensate for varying sea conditions?
N a. Rudder control N b. Sea control N c. Lost motion adjustment Y d. Weather adjustment 1714: A "sheepshank" is used to __________.
N a. keep a line from fraying N b. join lines of unequal size N c. stop off a line Y d. shorten a line 1731: You are in charge of a 225-gross ton tug preparing to depart from Houston, Texas, with a loaded 2500-gross ton tank barge bound for New York. Prior to departure, regulations require that you __________.
N a. record the status of all firefighting equipment Y b. record the barge's load line and draft readings N c. record the condition of the towing gear N d. have on board an Official Logbook in lieu of other forms of records 1790: Which space(s) is(are) exempt when measuring gross tonnage?
N a. Auxiliary machinery spaces above the uppermost continuous deck N b. Steering gear room N c. Part of the wheelhouse used to control vessel Y d. All of the above 1901: 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 transmission?
N a. O (IMMEDIATE) N b. Z (FLASH) N c. P (PRIORITY) Y d. R (ROUTINE) 1958: When tandem tug towing, the more powerful of the two tugs should be __________.
N a. the lead tug Y b. behind the lead tug N c. towing at a right angle to the smaller tug N d. towing at a faster speed than the smaller tug 1959: A vessel is involved in a casualty. The cost of property damage includes the __________.
N a. damage claims awarded to individuals or companies involved in the casualty, up to a maximum of $50,000 N b. loss of revenue while the vessel is being repaired, up to a maximum of $50,000 Y c. cost of labor and material to restore the vessel to the service condition which existed before the casualty N d. All of the above 1976: Which letter indicates a longitudinal? (D033DG )
N a. C N b. E Y c. L N d. M 2020: To facilitate passing the end of a large rope through a block, you could use a __________.
N a. gantline N b. head line Y c. reeving line N d. sail line 2040: The plating indicated by the letter N is known as the __________. (D033DG )
Y a. inner bottom N b. floor riders N c. tank-top rider plating N d. ceiling 2130: In a racetrack turn, to recover a man overboard, the vessel is steadied for the SECOND time after a turn of how many degrees from the original heading?
N a. 60° N b. 135° N c. 180° Y d. 360° 2147: What is the name of tackle number 8? (DO29DG )
N a. Parbuckle Y b. Gun tackle N c. Single purchase N d. Single luff tackle 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 2209: Certain cargoes must be segregated because of their __________.
Y a. inherent characteristics N b. weight N c. destination N d. danger to humans 2228: 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. Based on this data what is the transfer for a turn of 60°? (D035DG )
Y a. 140 yards (126 meters) N b. 180 yards (162 meters) N c. 225 yards (203 meters) N d. 270 yards (243 meters) 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 2251: The letter I indicates the keel. Which of the following plates is NOT part of the keel? (D033DG )
N a. Center vertical keel N b. Rider plate Y c. Longitudinal girder N d. Flat plate keel 2347: What is an advantage of having wire rope with a fiber core over that of a wire rope of the same size with a wire core?
N a. Fiber core rope offers greater strength. Y b. Fiber core rope offers greater flexibility. N c. Fiber core rope can be used at higher operating temperatures. N d. Fiber core rope is the only type authorized for cargo runners. 2366: To "shore up" the main deck for the stowage of deck cargo means to __________.
N a. weld pad eyes on deck in proper position to secure the cargo Y b. strengthen the main deck by placing pillars underneath it in the tween-decks N c. distribute the weight of the cargo by placing fore-and-aft planks on the main deck N d. package the cargo in wooden crates so it will not damage the deck 2464: Which term describes a part of a natural fiber line?
Y a. Yarns N b. Twines N c. Lacings N d. Lays 2493: Your U.S. tankship is designed to carry anhydrous ammonia in bulk. The keel was laid in 1980. Which statement concerning the carriage of this cargo is TRUE?
N a. A flammable gas detection system must be installed in each cargo pump room. N b. Tanks may not be located "on deck". N c. Carriage of this cargo is authorized by issuance of an IMO Certificate. Y d. Aluminum and copper alloys are prohibited from being in valve parts in contact with the cargo. 2554: The welds used to attach stiffeners to a plate are known as __________.
N a. butt welds N b. seam welds Y c. fillet welds N d. plate welds 2603: Which situation requires you to furnish a notice of marine casualty to the Coast Guard?
Y a. Your vessel is at anchor and grounds at low tide with no apparent damage. N b. You collide with a buoy and drag it off station with no apparent damage to the vessel or the buoy. N c. A seaman slips on ice on deck and sprains his ankle, requiring an ace bandage. N d. Storm damage to the cargo winch motors requires repairs costing $19,000. 2624: The certificate of loading required by each vessel carrying grain in bulk is issued by the __________.
N a. owner or charterer of the vessel N b. American Bureau of Shipping N c. shipper of the cargo Y d. National Cargo Bureau 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. 2802: The single line located directly above the diamond is the __________. (D031DG )
N a. load line N b. water line N c. freeboard line Y d. deck line 2889: What is the minimum size required before a vessel can be documented?
Y a. 5 net tons N b. 100 gross tons N c. 26 feet length N d. 65 feet length 2914: Your vessel has been ordered to proceed to the United Grain Growers Wharf at Thunder Bay, Lake Superior, for the purpose of taking on a load of wheat. Which publication(s) would you consult for such information as the length of the wharf, the depth of the water alongside, and the loading capacity at the facility?
N a. The Navigational Chart and Light List Vol. VII N b. The International Guide to Canadian Ports and Facilities N c. The Lake Carriers Association Facilities Directory Y d. The United States Coast Pilot #6 3172: The signal man assisting the crane operator has his hands clasped in front of his body. This is the signal to __________.
Y a. dog everything N b. stop N c. stand-by N d. prepare for signal 3250: You are operator of a towing vessel which collides with a buoy and drags it off station. What should you do if the damage to your vessel is not serious?
N a. If the buoy is afloat, no action is necessary. N b. Wait one week and submit form GG-2692 to the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office. Y c. Immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office and no further action is necessary. N d. Immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office and then submit form CG-2692. 3320: Which type of bottom is best suited for holding an anchor of a small boat?
Y a. Mud and clay N b. Rocky N c. Sandy N d. Gravel 3448: When inspecting ground tackle, fractures are most frequently found in the __________.
N a. anchor shank Y b. end links N c. swivel N d. fluke 3541: You have orders to load cargoes of carbon disulfide, diisopropylamine and pyridine on your multi-product tankship. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. Carbon disulfide may be carried in NOS. 1 and 2 center tanks and diisopropylamine in NOS. 1 and 2 wing tanks. N b. Pyridine and diisopropylamine may be carried in tanks having a common header vent. N c. Carbon disulfide must be separated from pyridine by two barriers (cofferdams, voids, empty tanks, etc.). Y d. A tank of pyridine may be used to separate a tank of carbon disulfide from a tank of diisopropylamine. 3840: You are lifting a one-ton weight with a swinging boom. When comparing the stresses on the rig with the boom at 20° to the horizontal to the stresses when the boom is at 60° to the horizontal, which statement is true?
N a. The thrust on the boom is greater at 20°. N b. The stress on the topping lift is greater at 60°. Y c. The stress on the heel block is less at 60°. N d. The change in angle of elevation has no effect on the stresses in the head block. 4034: The signal man assisting the crane operator has his arm extended downwards, forefinger pointing down, and moves his hand in small horizontal circles. This is the signal to __________.
Y a. lower N b. swing N c. hoist N d. extend 4052: You are arriving in port and are assigned to anchor in anchorage circle B-4. It has a diameter of 700 yards and your vessel's LOA is 600 feet. If you anchor in 11 fathoms at the center of the circle, what is the maximum number of shots of chain can use and still remain in the circle?
N a. 4 shots Y b. 5 shots N c. 6 shots N d. 7 shots 4188: The most important safety consideration during loading or discharge aboard a Ro-Ro vessel is __________.
N a. having all crewmembers and longshoremen wear hard hats Y b. the thorough ventilation of all cargo spaces N c. ensuring that visitors cannot come aboard N d. having the outboard anchor down 4206: Which piece(s) of equipment is/are required to "twin-up" 30-ton pedestal cranes aboard a crane vessel?
Y a. Equalizing beam N b. Portable power swivel N c. 20-foot container spreader N d. All of the above 4391: A report of casualty to a vessel must include __________.
N a. the estimated cost of damage N b. the amount of ballast on board Y c. the name of the owner or agent of the vessel N d. an evaluation of who was at fault