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166: The distance gained in the direction of the original course when you are making a turn is known as __________.
Y a. advance N b. drift N c. tactical diameter N d. transfer 188: Which cargoes require strips of common building lathe as dunnage in order to carry away heat generated by the cargo?
N a. Canned soups packaged in crates N b. Cardboard cartons of shoes N c. Paper products packaged in rolls Y d. Refrigerated fruit that is ripening 243: A towing vessel becomes tripped while towing on a hawser astern. What factor is MOST important when assessing the risk of capsizing?
N a. Length of the towline Y b. Height of the towline connection N c. Longitudinal position of the towline connection N d. Direction of opposing force 271: Total responsibility for shipping and discharging the seamen is that of the __________.
Y a. Master of the vessel N b. steamship company N c. U.S. Custom Service N d. U.S. Coast Guard 292: Stress on the topping lift of a swinging boom can be reduced by __________.
N a. rigging a back stay Y b. raising the boom N c. increasing the mechanical advantage of the cargo purchase N d. taking all slack out of the preventer 452: Where should the foundation supports for towing bitts terminate?
N a. Forward of the towing winch Y b. In the frames or other substantial structural members below decks N c. On the deck plates in the engineroom N d. On deck, aft of the towing winch 456: You are conning a twin-screw vessel going ahead with rudders amidships. If the port screw stops turning the bow will __________.
Y a. go to port N b. go to starboard N c. not veer to either side N d. go first to port and then to starboard 604: The term "lee side" refers to the __________.
N a. side of the vessel exposed to the wind Y b. side of the vessel sheltered from the wind N c. port side N d. starboard side 611: The Certificate of Inspection for a containership __________.
Y a. is issued by the Coast Guard and is usually valid for 2 years N b. must be posted under transparent material near the officers' licenses N c. lists all of the stability limitations and conditions imposed on the vessel N d. shows the due date of the quadrennial test of the cargo gear 686: The effect known as "bank cushion" acts in which of the following ways on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?
Y a. It forces the bow away from the bank. N b. It forces the stern away from the bank. N c. It forces the entire vessel away from the bank. N d. It heels the vessel toward the bank. 686: The effect known as "bank cushion" acts in which of the following ways on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?
Y a. It forces the bow away from the bank. N b. It forces the stern away from the bank. N c. It forces the entire vessel away from the bank. N d. It heels the vessel toward the bank. 777: Before a Master relieves a Pilot of the conn, the __________.
N a. Master must always request the Pilot to take corrective action Y b. Master should foresee any danger to the vessel on the present course N c. Master should agree to sign a release of liability form N d. vessel must be in extremis 831: The Oil Record Book on a vessel NOT engaged on a foreign voyage shall be maintained on board for not less than __________.
N a. 12 months N b. 24 months Y c. 36 months N d. 48 months 855: Which party must ensure that legal work hour limitations (for both officers and crew members), rest periods and regulations governing work on Sundays and holidays are followed when the vessel is in a safe harbor?
N a. The owner of the vessel N b. The company operating the vessel Y c. The Master of the vessel N d. The company chartering the vessel 859: To insure proper seating when closing a valve on a tank, the valve should be __________.
N a. closed against the stop and the locking pin inserted Y b. closed, opened a half turn, and then closed again N c. set up as tight as possible by hand N d. set up tight using a valve wrench 934: Which method is used to detect rot in manila lines?
Y a. Opening the strands and examining the inner fibers N b. Measuring the reduction in circumference of the line N c. Observing for the appearance of mildew on the outer surface N d. Feeling the surface of the line for broken fibers 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 1123: 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 __________.
N a. the Light List N b. the Coast Pilot N c. the International Code of Signals (PUB 102) Y d. Radio Aids to Navigation (PUB 117) 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 1173: You are making a sharp turn in a channel and using a buoy four points on the bow to gauge your rate of turn. If you observe the buoy moving forward relative to you, what should you do?
N a. Increase the rate of turn Y b. Decrease the rate of turn N c. Maintain a constant rate of turn N d. Increase speed 1247: You are on watch and the Pilot has the conn. The Master has temporarily gone below. The Pilot orders a course change which you are certain will put the vessel into imminent danger. Your first action should be to __________.
Y a. countermand the order and immediately notify the Master N b. make an appropriate entry in the deck log concerning the Pilot's order N c. immediately call the Master and await further orders from him N d. immediately sound a short ring on the general alarm 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. 1274: If given equal care, nylon line should last how many times longer than manila line?
N a. Three N b. Four Y c. Five N d. Six 1312: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "D" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. stern line N b. forward spring line Y c. after spring line N d. waist breast line 1543: Which is normally used to hold wire rope for splicing?
N a. Come along N b. Jigger Y c. Rigger's screw N d. Sealing clamp 1676: When preparing to hoist the anchor, you should FIRST __________.
Y a. engage the wildcat N b. put the brake in the off position N c. take off the chain stopper N d. take the riding pawl off the chain 1752: Your containership has a container displaying a hazardous cargo placard. The placard has the number 2199 on it. This indicates that it is carrying what cargo?
N a. Furan Y b. Phosphine N c. Adiponitrile N d. Xylenol 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 1918: Which statement is TRUE concerning hawser towing?
N a. The catenary in a hawser should be sufficient so that the hawser just touches the bottom. N b. The hawser is of sufficient length for towing when taut between tug and tow. N c. Increasing speed usually increases the catenary in the hawser. Y d. Shortening the tow hawser generally decreases the maneuverability of the tug. 2046: The structural member indicated by the letter I is the __________. (D033DG )
N a. garboard strake N b. center pillar Y c. keel N d. girder 2065: A continual worsening of the list or trim indicates __________.
N a. negative GM Y b. progressive flooding N c. structural failure N d. an immediate need to ballast 2103: You are signing on the Purser. He should present a Merchant Mariner's document with which endorsement?
Y a. See Certificate of Registry N b. Steward's Department N c. Purser N d. Staff Officer 2117: When a vessel is involved in a casualty. The cost of property damage includes the __________.
Y a. cost of labor and material to restore the vessel to the service condition which existed before the casualty N b. loss of revenue while the vessel is being repaired, up to a maximum of $50,000 N c. damage claims awarded to individuals or companies involved in the casualty N d. All of the above 2150: The vessel shown has broken down and you are going to take her in tow. The wind is coming from her starboard beam. You are making more leeway than she. Where should you position your vessel when you start running lines? (DO25DG )
Y a. A N b. B N c. C N d. D 2185: You are using tackle number 7 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. 200 lbs. N b. 150 lbs. N c. 110 lbs. Y d. 55 lbs. 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 2265: You are conducting trials to determine the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn, you take ranges and bearings of an isolated light with the results shown. Based on this information, what is the transfer for a turn of 45°? (D034DG )
Y a. 130 yards N b. 165 yards N c. 195 yards N d. 230 yards 2388: What is the area of a circle with a diameter of 4 feet after a sector of 120° has been removed?
N a. 2.67 square ft. N b. 4.19 square ft. Y c. 8.38 square ft. N d. 10.67 square ft. 2489: A post on a dock or wharf used to secure mooring lines or hawsers is called a __________.
N a. bitt Y b. bollard N c. cleat N d. capstan 2542: When loading containers into the cell guides in the hold of a container ship, which statement is TRUE?
Y a. No further securing is usually required. N b. Containers must have vertical lashings if they do not have twist lock securing. N c. All containers must have vertical and horizontal lashings. N d. The container must be locked into the cell guide. 2619: On the Great Lakes, the term "controlling depth" means the __________.
N a. designed dredging depth of a channel constructed by the Corps. of Engineers N b. minimum amount of tail water available behind a dam N c. distance in units of the chart (feet, meters or fathoms) from the reference datum to the bottom Y d. least depth within the limits of the channel which restricts the navigation 2619: On the Great Lakes, the term "controlling depth" means the __________.
N a. designed dredging depth of a channel constructed by the Corps. of Engineers N b. minimum amount of tail water available behind a dam N c. distance in units of the chart (feet, meters or fathoms) from the reference datum to the bottom Y d. least depth within the limits of the channel which restricts the navigation 2674: You operate a harbor craft on inland waters exclusively. If you regularly service or contact foreign flag vessels in the course of business, which statement is TRUE?
N a. Your vessel must be inspected. Y b. Your crew must have identification credentials. N c. A customs official must be on board when contacting a foreign flag vessel. N d. All contacts with a foreign flag vessel must be reported to the U.S. Coast Guard. 2708: Which statement is TRUE with respect to the load line markings shown. (D031DG )
Y a. A vessel displaying these marks may load in the salt waters of the St. Lawrence River. N b. Vessels engaged solely on Great Lakes voyages are not required to show these marks. N c. U.S. flag vessels less than 100 feet in length and less than 200 gross tons are not required to show these marks. N d. U.S. flag vessels of 100 gross tons and upward must show these marks. 2718: On Great Lakes vessels, midsummer load lines apply __________.
N a. April 16 through April 30 and September 16 through September 30 Y b. May 1 through September 15 N c. July 16 through August 30 N d. June 16 through September 16 2842: By definition, a "spar deck" is the __________.
N a. lower most continuous deck not broken by water tight bulkheads N b. after most weather deck above the main strength deck Y c. upper or weather deck above the main strength deck N d. deck of light construction below the main or strength deck 2952: Spontaneous heating of coal rapidly accelerates at the approximate minimum temperature of __________.
N a. 88°F Y b. 100°F N c. 111°F N d. 119°F 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 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. 3600: A helmsman receives the command "Right 15 degrees rudder." The helmsman's IMMEDIATE reply should be __________.
N a. "Aye Aye Sir" Y b. "Right 15 degrees rudder" N c. "Rudder is right 15 degrees" N d. No reply is necessary, just carry out the order 4134: What may NOT be used when securing heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Chain lever N b. Turnbuckle Y c. Webbing N d. Chain 4150: Which of the following is/are TRUE regarding lashing requirements to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. The securing of cargo on flats and trailers and in containers must be adequate to withstand both road and sea motions N b. The generally recommended lash angle cannot be greater than 45 degrees relative to the deck in any direction. N c. It is necessary for an adequate number of securing points on the vehicles themselves in order that lashings may be properly and safely utilized. Y d. All the above 4174: What should be done immediately after putting down the stern ramp on a Ro-Ro vessel, prior to loading or discharging cargo?
N a. Turn on the red cargo light. N b. Turn on pumproom ventilation. N c. Call out the deck department for all hands. Y d. Raise/open the stern door. 4179: 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 N b. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, raise/open the stern door, lower the stern ramp N c. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, lower the stern ramp, raise/open the stern door Y d. Lower the stern ramp, raise/open the stern door, turn on ventilation for cargo holds 4221: What does item "D" refer to in this illustration of a 30-ton pedestal crane? (D045DG )
N a. Heel block N b. Gin block N c. Rider block Y d. Hook block 4224: What does item "K" refer to in this illustration of a 30-ton pedestal crane? (D045DG )
N a. Manual slewing cables Y b. Rider block taglines N c. Jib luffing cables N d. Cargo snaking cables 4241: What should be given, as a minimum, to personnel who are involved in crane cargo handling?
Y a. Protective head gear, gloves, and steel-toed safety shoes N b. A survival suit for work on the stern or side port N c. A life preserver for going aloft to work on the crane N d. All of the above 4256: Which of the following statement(s) is/are FALSE regarding a twin pedestal crane set?
N a. The cranes may be operated independently. N b. The cranes may be interconnected for twin operation. Y c. The cranes are powered by independent internal combustion power units. N d. All of the above 4278: Which wire rope purchase(s) is/are optional with a 30-Ton pedestal crane?
N a. Hoist N b. Luff Y c. Rider block N d. All of the above 4443: You are signing on a deck officer, who will be designated as one of the GMDSS operators, before sailing foreign. Which statement is TRUE?
Y a. He/she must have an STCW certificate endorsed as "Valid for Service on Vessels Operating in the GMDSS System". N b. He/she must present either an FCC-issued license or a Coast Guard-issued license. N c. You must consult the "List of Qualifications" on the reverse of his/her FCC-issued license. N d. His/her Merchant Mariners Document must have an added endorsement as "Radio Electronics Officer".