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12: The maximum length allowed between main, transverse bulkheads on a vessel is referred to as the __________.
N a. floodable length N b. factor of subdivision N c. compartment standard Y d. permissible length 41: Considering the manning requirements for U.S. vessels (100 gross tons and above), your cargo vessel has a deck crew of 20 men, exclusive of the officers. How many of these men do the manning regulations require to be Able Seamen?
N a. 5 N b. 7 N c. 10 Y d. 13 115: 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 __________.
N a. injury is the result of misconduct N b. injury results in loss of life only N c. injured need first aid Y d. injured is incapacitated 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 423: When securing a synthetic line to a bitt what is the minimum number of round turns you should take before figure-eighting the line?
N a. None N b. 1 Y c. 2 N d. 3 447: One reason a tug's towing bitts are located forward of the rudders is because __________.
N a. it makes it easier to hook up the towing hawser N b. this is where the towhook is located Y c. this allows more responsive steering N d. it is traditional 525: To lay out a towing hawser in a fore-and-aft direction so each bight is clear and can run out freely without snagging describes __________.
N a. flemishing Y b. faking N c. spooling N d. worming, parceling and serving 535: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "G" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. offshore bow line Y b. inshore bow line N c. forward breast line N d. forward spring line 559: A vessel loads edible oil in a deep tank through a manhole at the mid-length of the tank. In order to fill the tank to maximum capacity, what trim should the vessel have?
N a. Down by the bow N b. Down by the stern N c. Down by either the bow or stern Y d. In level trim 573: An ocean towing bridle whose legs are of equal length, but too short, may __________.
Y a. fail to provide spring in the hawser N b. cause unequal distribution of the load to one leg N c. cause the bridle legs to jump clear of the chocks or fairleads N d. None of the above 577: You are signing on a crew. A man presents a Merchant Mariner's Document that you suspect has been tampered with. Which action should you take?
N a. Confiscate the document and deliver it to the Coast Guard. N b. Sign the man on and notify the Coast Guard at the first U.S. port of call. Y c. Refuse to sign the man on articles until authorized by the Coast Guard. N d. Refuse to sign the man on and notify the FBI of unauthorized use of a federal document. 589: The terminal indicates to you that they are going to use a booster pump to assist the discharging operation. You start the discharge and in a few minutes the pressure drops sharply. This could be a result of the __________.
Y a. booster pump coming on the line and discharging properly N b. booster pump failing to start N c. ship's pump speeding up N d. booster pump being lined up in the wrong direction 618: When considering a vessel's stability, which spaces in a general cargo vessel are the best locations for the carriage of bulk grain?
Y a. Deep tanks N b. Lower holds N c. Lower holds at the ends of the vessel N d. 'Tween-decks 627: Your ship is steaming at night with the gyro-pilot engaged when you notice that the vessel's course is slowly changing to the right. What action should you take FIRST?
Y a. switch to hand steering N b. shift steering to the emergency steering station N c. call the Master N d. notify the engineroom 673: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "C" is called a __________. (DO44DG )
N a. shore line Y b. breast line N c. spring line N d. stern line 682: The mooring line labeled "H" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. forward breast line Y b. offshore bow line N c. offshore spring line N d. onshore bow line 706: How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?
N a. It pulls the bow toward the bank. Y b. It pulls the stern toward the bank. N c. It pushes the entire vessel away from the bank. N d. It heels the vessel toward the bank. 772: To reduce stress on the towing hawser when towing astern (ocean tow), the hawser should be __________.
N a. secured to the aftermost fitting on the towing vessel N b. just touching the water Y c. underwater N d. as short as possible 856: A wedge of water building up between the bow and nearer bank which forces the bow out and away describes __________.
Y a. bank cushion N b. bank suction N c. combined effect N d. bend effect 935: The scuppers had been plugged as required at the time an oil spill occurs on deck. After shutting down the transfer, the engineroom should first be informed and then __________.
N a. rig a fire hose and call for water on deck Y b. spread an absorbent material, such as sawdust N c. remove the plugs from the scuppers N d. sound the general alarm 940: When selecting the fuel oil tanks for the "burn-out" of bunkers during a voyage consideration of all of the following must be taken with the EXCEPTION of __________.
Y a. flashpoint N b. stability N c. trim N d. list 989: You are loading 465,000 barrels of cargo oil. At 0900 you find that you have loaded 207,000 barrels. At 1030 you find that you have loaded 223,000 barrels. If you continue loading at the same rate, you will finish at approximately __________.
N a. 2100 that night N b. 0730 the next day Y c. 0910 the next day N d. 1215 the next day 1057: The Certificate of Inspection of a damaged tank barge has expired. What certificate authorizes the barge to move to a repair facility for repair and inspection?
N a. Application for Inspection N b. Change of Employment Y c. Permit to Proceed N d. Temporary Certificate of Inspection 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 1071: In some cases, the 50% duty on all foreign repairs made to American flag merchant vessels may be remitted. Which work does NOT come under the remitting policy of U.S. Customs?
Y a. Chipping, painting, and scaling by foreign labor N b. Repairs to hull structural damage N c. Repairs due to damage done by heavy weather N d. Repairs to the main propulsion machinery 1155: In the context of shiphandling, what would be the definition of shallow water?
Y a. Water depth of less than twice a vessel's draft N b. Water depth of less than 1½ times a vessel's draft N c. Under keel clearance of twice a vessel's draft N d. Under keel clearance of less than 10 feet 1223: The organization that certifies the safe working load of cargo cranes on a vessel is the __________.
Y a. classification society N b. National Cargo Bureau N c. U.S. Coast Guard N d. none of the above 1244: Nylon line is NOT suitable for __________.
N a. towing Y b. lashings N c. stoppers N d. mooring lines 1367: Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for damage to cargo when the damage arises out of __________.
N a. poor stowage of cargo in a container N b. fire caused by lightning Y c. overloading N d. inherent vice 1431: A charterer is unable to complete the loading of a vessel during the lay days specified in the charter party. Under these circumstances, the __________.
Y a. vessel operator can collect demurrage N b. ship is authorized extra time to discharge the cargo N c. charterer must pay dispatch money N d. effective period of the charter is extended 1594: What is the breaking strain of steel wire rope with a 5/8" diameter?
N a. 1.0 tons N b. 6.6 tons Y c. 9.6 tons N d. 15.6 tons 1613: Which splice should you use in order to make a permanent loop in a line?
N a. Back splice Y b. Eye splice N c. Long splice N d. Short splice 1787: Which picture represents a blackwall hitch? (DO30DG )
N a. F N b. H N c. P Y d. S 1816: Which picture shown represents a square knot? (DO30DG )
Y a. W N b. R N c. P N d. H 1844: A wooden float placed between a ship and a dock to prevent damage to both is called a __________.
Y a. camel N b. dolphin N c. rat guard N d. wedge 1881: In time of war Naval Control of Shipping Authorities may give orders concerning the __________.
N a. cargo to be loaded N b. final destination Y c. ship's route N d. All of the above 1982: You are using tackle number 8 to lift a weight of 100 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. 120 lbs. N b. 55 lbs. Y c. 40 lbs. N d. 37 lbs. 2001: You are using tackle number 9 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. 52 lbs. Y b. 39 lbs. N c. 30 lbs. N d. 27 lbs. 2011: The structural member indicated by the letter K is a __________. (D033DG )
N a. longitudinal frame N b. stringer N c. girder Y d. floor 2028: When making up a long, large coastwise tow, which of the following procedures is INCORRECT?
N a. A chain towing bridle is generally preferred N b. Safety shackles should be used when connecting to the fishplate N c. Rig tripping ropes (retrieving lines) Y d. Back-up wires are left slack 2035: A seaman signed on articles on 16 January 1987 and signed off on 2 March 1987. How should you enter this under the Time of Service column in the articles?
N a. 1 Month 18 Days N b. 1 Month 16 Days N c. 2 Months Y d. 46 Days 2085: What purpose does a bridge fitting serve when lashing containers?
N a. Ties a container stack to the deck N b. Ties a container to the container below it N c. Restrains racking loads Y d. Restrains the container against horizontal motion 2173: What is the name of tackle number 5? (DO29DG )
N a. 3-2 purchase Y b. Double luff tackle N c. Two-fold purchase N d. Four-fold whip 2244: If you are loading fruit in reefer spaces and you notice that the fruit is beginning to mold, you should __________.
N a. carry the cargo at a cooler temperature than originally planned Y b. write up exceptions on the cargo N c. refuse to carry the cargo N d. discharge CO2 into the compartment after loading 2305: Which will cause a wire rope to fail?
N a. Using a medium graphite grease as a lubricant N b. Operating a winch too slow Y c. Using a sheave with an undersized throat N d. A sheave diameter of 24 times the wire's diameter 2508: What is required to launch a boat stowed in a crescent davit?
N a. Hoist the boat clear of the cradle. N b. Release the outboard part of the cradle. N c. Rig the tricing lines. Y d. Crank the crescent out. 2560: The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the hogging numeral. (Get Table Data)
N a. 101.02 numeral N b. 91.36 numeral N c. 72.43 numeral Y d. 52.79 numeral 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 2736: Distances on the Great Lakes System are generally expressed in __________.
N a. miles above the entrance to the St. Lawrence Seaway (MASLW) N b. miles above the head of the passes (AHP) N c. nautical miles Y d. statute miles 2792: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should find it handy to know the __________.
N a. variation in the area Y b. amount of helm carried for a steady course N c. leeway N d. deviation on that heading 3056: Advection fog holds longest over which portions of the lakes?
Y a. Northwest N b. Southeast N c. Northeast N d. Southwest 3150: You are moving a gas free tank barge to dry dock for repairs. The barge must have onboard a valid __________.
N a. Gas Free Certificate Y b. Certificate of Inspection N c. Permit to Proceed and Hot Work Permit N d. All of the above 3325: Flammable liquids should have what kind of label?
N a. Skull and crossbones N b. Yellow Y c. Red N d. White 3370: In astern towing, a tow span, also called the "tow bar" or "towing arch", is used to __________.
N a. insure that the hawser leads directly aft as it passes over the stern of the towing vessel N b. increase the stability of the towing vessel by raising the hawser off the deck N c. reduce chafing of the towing hawser Y d. prevent fouling of the hawser on deck gear located on the stern of the towing vessel 3616: A tug in irons is __________.
N a. rudder bound N b. being tripped by the towline Y c. unable to maneuver N d. broached 3770: SOLAS requires a lifesaving training manual be provided in each crew cabin or in the __________.
N a. bridge N b. engineering control station Y c. recreation and messrooms N d. fire control room 4137: A disadvantage of using chain lashing on heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it is __________.
Y a. heavy N b. easily damaged N c. affected by temperature N d. costly relative to the strength ratio 4180: Which of the following actions are stated in the correct order prior to loading or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro vessel?
N a. Raise/open stern door, lower the stern ramp, turn on ventilation for cargo holds Y b. Lower the stern ramp, raise/open stern door, turn on ventilation for cargo holds N c. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, lower the stern ramp, raise/open stern door N d. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, raise/open stern door, lower the stern ramp 4187: Which of the following is the stated proper sequence before commencing cargo operations aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Start ventilation, lower the ramp, notify engine room N b. Lower the ramp, start ventilation, notify engine room Y c. Notify engine room, lower the ramp, start ventilation N d. Start ventilation, notify engine room, lower the ramp 4242: What is the advantage of the tandem working arrangement of pedestal cranes when operating cargo?
N a. The cranes enable the handling of heavy cargos without shoreside assistance N b. The cargo discharge can be accomplished with controlled pendulation N c. The cargo discharge can be performed in port or at anchor Y d. All of the above