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82: Floors aboard ship are __________.
N a. also called decks Y b. vertical transverse plates connecting the vertical keel with the margin plates N c. large beams fitted in various parts of the vessel for additional strength N d. found in passenger and berthing spaces only 143: Why are most break bulk vessels built with the transverse framing system rather than the longitudinal system?
N a. The transverse system is more resistant to hog and sag stresses. N b. The numerous longitudinal frames cause excessive broken stowage. N c. The transverse system provides better support to the varying cargo densities on a break bulk vessel. Y d. The deep web frames interfere with the stowage of break bulk cargo. 211: A seaman is entitled by law to a release from Foreign Articles when __________.
N a. intoxicated Y b. the vessel is overloaded N c. there is a change of home port N d. there is a change of Master 267: Which statement is NOT true concerning the stowage of class 1 explosives?
N a. Class 1.1 explosives may be stowed with class 9 dangerous substances N b. Class 1.4 explosives must be "separated from" a stow of class 5.1 oxidizing materials. Y c. Class 1.4 explosives may not be stowed in the same hold with class 6.1 poisons. N d. Class 1.4 explosives must be "separated from" a stow of class 8 corrosive materials. 363: Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?
N a. Companions and booby hatches Y b. Chart room N c. Open structures N d. All of the above 418: On a vessel proceeding from a very cold to a warm climate with a cargo of a nonhygroscopic nature in the holds, which is TRUE?
N a. Danger of heavy ship sweat exists; constant and vigorous ventilation is required. Y b. There is danger of heavy cargo sweat if outside air is introduced by ventilation. N c. There is little danger of ship's sweat, slight possibility of cargo sweat; moderate ventilation is needed. N d. The possibility of any sweat problem, either cargo or ship, is remote. 490: Which agency is authorized to assist the Coast Guard in the inspection of vessels for the suitability of loading hazardous materials?
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. Environmental Protection Agency Y c. National Cargo Bureau, Inc. N d. U.S. Navy explosive loading details 497: Which type of fiber towing hawser is preferred for towing astern?
N a. Manila N b. Polypropylene Y c. Nylon N d. Dacron 541: The official number of a documented vessel is __________.
N a. not required to be marked anywhere on the vessel Y b. required to be permanently marked on the vessel's structure N c. required to be painted on the vessel's stern N d. required to be painted on the vessel's bow 541: The official number of a documented vessel is __________.
N a. not required to be marked anywhere on the vessel Y b. required to be permanently marked on the vessel's structure N c. required to be painted on the vessel's stern N d. required to be painted on the vessel's bow 592: When a helmsman receives the command "Right 15 degrees rudder," the helmsman's immediate reply should be __________.
Y a. "Right 15 degrees rudder" N b. "Aye Aye Sir" N c. "Rudder is right 15 degrees" N d. No reply is necessary, just carry out the order. 632: What does the helm command "shift the rudder" mean?
N a. Stop the swing of the ship. N b. Shift the rudder control to the alternate steering method. Y c. Put the rudder over to the opposite side, the same number of degrees that it is now. N d. Put the rudder amidships and hold the heading steady as she goes. 670: You must evacuate a seaman by helicopter lift. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The ship should be stopped with the wind off the beam while the helicopter is hovering overhead. N b. The basket or stretcher must not be allowed to touch the deck. N c. The tending line of the litter basket should be secured to the ship beyond the radius of the helicopter blades. Y d. The hoist line should be slack before the basket or stretcher is hooked on. 734: What is the computed breaking strength of a 4-inch manila line?
N a. 5,280 lbs. N b. 7,700 lbs. N c. 12,200 lbs. Y d. 14,400 lbs. 755: When underway with a tow, you are required to notify the Coast Guard in which casualty situation?
Y a. Accidental stranding or grounding N b. An injury requiring first aid treatment N c. Loss of bridge-to-bridge radio capability N d. Damage to property amounting to $12,500 808: You are loading a cargo of cases into a hold which has a bale cubic of 44,000. The cargo consists of cases measuring 4 ft by 2 ft by 1.5 ft. Estimated broken stowage is 15%. What is the maximum number of cases which can be stowed in the hold?
N a. 3096 Y b. 3116 N c. 3136 N d. 3156 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 843: If the Master of a US-flag towing vessel replaces any crew member with a non-US citizen, he/she must ensure that the ___________ .
N a. replacement holds a license or document equivalent in experience and training to a mariner holding US credentials N b. replacement can communicate with other crew members to the extent required by regulations N c. vessel is on a foreign voyage, outside US jurisdiction, and not operating above the US outer continental shelf Y d. all of the above 892: On a shallow water tow, the catenary of the towline should be __________.
N a. large Y b. small N c. eliminated N d. adjusted frequently 905: When should you conduct a visual inspection of your towline?
N a. Whenever its serviceability is in doubt. N b. In accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation. N c. At least once a month. Y d. All of the above 932: When bunkering at a dock which of the following signals must be displayed?
N a. A yellow flag by day, red light by night Y b. A red flag by day, red light by night N c. A green flag by day, green light by night N d. A red flag by day, a blue light by night 957: Your vessel has completed an inspection for certification and is issued a Temporary Certificate of Inspection. The Temporary Certificate __________.
Y a. has the full force of the regular Certificate of Inspection N b. expires six months after it is issued N c. must be exchanged for a regular Certificate of Inspection within 3 months N d. is retained in the custody of the Master 1009: You are loading 475,000 barrels of cargo oil. At 0800 on 8 July, you find that you have loaded 174,000 barrels. At 1000, you find that you have loaded 192,000 barrels. If you continue loading at the same rate, you will finish at approximately __________.
N a. 1752, 8 July N b. 1940, 8 July N c. 0143, 9 July Y d. 1727, 9 July 1052: A term used to describe the dip in a towline that acts as a shock absorber is __________.
Y a. catenary N b. step N c. shock dip N d. bight 1124: Which material makes the strongest mooring line?
N a. Sisal N b. Manila Y c. Nylon N d. Polyethylene 1181: Uncleared crew curios remaining on board during a domestic coastwise voyage after returning from foreign should be __________.
N a. listed in the Official Logbook N b. cleared prior to the next foreign voyage Y c. noted in the Traveling Curio Manifest N d. retained under locked security by the owner 1292: The Articles of Agreement __________.
N a. is also known as a Merchant Mariner's Document N b. designates the quarters a seaman will occupy during a voyage Y c. advises the crew of the conditions of employment N d. are signed by each crewmember at the end of the voyage 1391: The basic shipping paper that forms an agreement between a shipowner and a charterer is a __________.
N a. Cargo Declaration N b. Charter Commission Y c. Charter Party N d. Letter of Intent 1521: An underwriter is liable for __________.
N a. loss arising from the subject itself because of its inherent qualities N b. loss caused by the ordinary evaporation of liquids Y c. loss caused by heavy weather N d. the natural decay of the vessel due to the passage of time 1521: An underwriter is liable for __________.
N a. loss arising from the subject itself because of its inherent qualities N b. loss caused by the ordinary evaporation of liquids Y c. loss caused by heavy weather N d. the natural decay of the vessel due to the passage of time 1540: In ship construction, keel scantlings should be the greatest __________.
N a. at each frame Y b. amidships N c. one-third the distance from the bow N d. one-third the distance from the stern 1643: The splice designed to pass easily through a block is called a(n) __________.
N a. eye splice N b. short splice Y c. long splice N d. block splice 1690: Molded depth is measured from the __________.
Y a. inside of the shell N b. outside of the shell N c. top of the center vertical keel N d. top of the garboard stake 1718: A combustible liquid with a flash point of 90°F would be grade __________.
N a. B N b. C Y c. D N d. E 1730: A disk with a horizontal line through its center, equivalent to the summer load line, is called the __________.
N a. deadrise mark N b. maximum allowable draft mark Y c. Plimsoll mark N d. tonnage mark 1859: You are attempting to take a dead ship in tow. All lines have been passed and secured. How should you get underway?
N a. Order minimum turns until the towing hawser is just clear of the water, then reduce speed to that necessary to keep the line clear of the water. N b. If the towline is properly adjusted and weighted you can order slow or dead slow and the towline will act as a spring to absorb the initial shock. N c. Order minimum turns until the towing hawser is taut and then continue at that speed until towing speed is attained. Y d. Order minimum turns until the catenary almost breaks the water, then stop. Order more turns as the hawser slackens but keep the catenary in the water. 2087: A vessel has a deadweight carrying capacity of 10,500 tons. Fuel, water, and stores require 1500 tons. The cubic capacity is 500,000 cubic feet. Which cargo will put her full and down?
N a. Slabs of zinc, SF 7.1 Y b. Rolls of barbed wire, SF 55.5 N c. Barrels of tallow, SF 66.8 N d. Bundles of rubber, SF 140.2 2129: The exact and complete identification of all cargo on board must be found on the __________.
Y a. Cargo Manifest N b. Mate's Receipt N c. Hatch Report N d. Loading List 2182: What is the name of tackle number 4? (DO29DG )
N a. Double whip N b. Luff tackle Y c. Two-fold purchase N d. 2-2 tackle 2208: Under normal weather and sea conditions when securing a stack of containers with twist locks, lashings are required when the tier exceeds what height?
N a. Lashings are always required N b. One container Y c. Two containers N d. Three containers 2221: You are using tackle number 5 to lift a weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook (w) of tackle number 8. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig? (DO29DG )
N a. 20 Y b. 15 N c. 10 N d. 5 2589: The angle at which the anchor flukes penetrate the soil is the __________.
N a. burial angle N b. penetration angle Y c. fluke angle N d. holding angle 2592: The internal volume of a cargo hold measured from the inside faces of the cargo battens, the lower side of the deck beams, and the top of the tank top ceiling is known as the __________.
N a. gross tonnage N b. deadweight space Y c. bale cubic N d. stowage area 2622: You must shore up the collision bulkhead due to solid flooding forward. The bulkhead approximates an inverted triangle. The center of pressure of the shores on the bulkhead should be located __________.
N a. evenly over the surface of the bulkhead Y b. approximately two-thirds of the way up the bulkhead N c. approximately halfway up the bulkhead N d. at the bottom of the bulkhead 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. 2694: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should know the __________.
N a. gyro error Y b. course per magnetic steering compass N c. variation N d. maximum rudder angle previously used 2791: What is the period of validity of a Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate?
N a. 72 months Y b. 60 months N c. 48 months N d. 42 months 2870: A single-screw vessel going ahead tends to turn more rapidly to port because of propeller __________.
N a. discharge current N b. suction current Y c. sidewise force N d. thrust 2883: While you are on watch entering port, the Master gives the helmsman a rudder command which conflicts with a rudder command from the Pilot. You should make sure the helmsman __________.
N a. brings the rudder to a point midway between the two conflicting positions N b. obeys the Pilot N c. asks you for instructions Y d. obeys the Master 3076: The part of the anchor indicated by the letter K is the __________. (D038DG )
N a. crown Y b. ring N c. shank N d. bending shot 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 3260: When underway with a tow, you must notify the Coast Guard of which casualty?
N a. Damage to property amounting to $1,500 N b. Loss of bridge-to-bridge radio capability N c. An injury requiring first aid Y d. Loss of main propulsion 3382: The signal man assisting the crane operator first taps his elbow with one hand and then proceeds to use regular signals. This is the signal to __________.
N a. use the main hoist N b. proceed slowly N c. increase speed Y d. use the whip line 3464: The ultimate or maximum strength of a wire rope is referred to as the __________.
N a. operating strength N b. working load Y c. breaking strength N d. lifting load 3518: A tug's horsepower available at the shaft is __________.
N a. indicated horsepower Y b. brake horsepower N c. dynamic horsepower N d. net horsepower 4013: What is the minimum size required before a vessel can be documented?
N a. 26 feet; end-to-end over the deck excluding sheer N b. 100 gross tons Y c. 5 net tons N d. 26 feet between perpendiculars 4071: The head block is located___________.
N a. at the base of the boom Y b. at the head of the boom N c. at the head of the mast N d. on top of the jack staff 4144: Which tensioning device is used with chain to secure heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
Y a. Chain lever N b. Buckle tensioner N c. Adjust-a-matic tensioner N d. Ratchet tensioner 4246: What does "level-luffing" accomplish during crane operations?
N a. It prevents the load from swinging when the boom level is adjusted. N b. Less power is needed when topping the boom with a load on the hook. N c. It maintains the height of the load above the deck. Y d. All of the above 4282: Which statement is TRUE concerning a tagline as used with a 30-ton pedestal crane?
N a. Taglines are wire rope purchases that raise and lower the jib. N b. Taglines can be fastened to the corners of the jib when lifting containers. Y c. The crane might not have taglines installed in its rigging system. N d. The taglines are wire rope purchases that raise and lower the topping lift.