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11: A person is found operating a vessel while intoxicated. He is liable for __________.
N a. imprisonment for up to one year Y b. a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 N c. seizure of his/her vessel and forfeiture of the title N d. a fine of not more than $1,000 80: You are on a cargo vessel carrying portable tanks of dangerous cargoes in bulk. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. If the tanks are pumped out while remaining on board, each hose connection must have a minimum of three bolts. N b. If the tanks are off loaded, no more than two tanks may be lifted together in a hoist. N c. When transferring sulfuric acid, you must display a red flag by day whether at anchor or moored. Y d. All electrical equipment within 10 feet horizontally must be explosion proof or intrinsically safe. 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 155: You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel. You must inspect this cargo __________.
Y a. daily N b. daily, at sea only N c. after encountering rough weather N d. after loading and prior to arrival in port only 297: Commercial ships or other persons or agencies requiring the assistance of Canadian Coast Guard icebreakers should first contact __________.
N a. the Canadian Coast Guard Y b. Ice Sarnia N c. the Ice Navigation Center N d. the icebreaker assigned to the area 342: You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker with orders to load diethylamine. What is NOT a requirement for transporting this cargo?
N a. You must have two toxic vapor detectors or the pumproom must meet special requirements. N b. Each crew member must be provided with an emergency escape breathing apparatus. Y c. A person taking cargo samples must wear protective clothing. N d. If you are also carrying allyl alcohol, the venting systems must be segregated. 357: What does the proof test load of an anchor chain demonstrate?
N a. Breaking strength of the chain Y b. Strength of the chain to a specified limit N c. Adequate holding power for new bottom conditions N d. Safe working load of the chain 366: When backing down with sternway, the pivot point of a vessel is __________.
N a. at the bow N b. about one-third of the vessel's length from the bow Y c. about one-quarter of the vessel's length from the stern N d. aft of the propellers 397: Which statement is TRUE concerning deep well self-priming pumps?
N a. When loading oil cargo, it is always loaded via the discharge line through to the pump until the tank is topped off. Y b. Stripping systems are generally eliminated for the purposes of cargo handling. N c. In recent years deep well pumps have become increasingly unpopular in product tankers and medium size crude ships. N d. There is no danger of damaging the pump from overheating. 419: A cargo of 10,000 barrels of gasoline is loaded at a temperature of 90°F, and a cargo temperature of 55°F, is expected on this voyage. It has a coefficient of expansion of .0006. How many barrels would you expect to discharge at your destination?
Y a. 9790 N b. 9994 N c. 10210 N d. 10410 486: You are backing on twin engines with rudders amidships. Your starboard engine stalls. To continue backing on course, you should __________.
Y a. apply left rudder N b. apply right rudder N c. increase your engine speed N d. keep your rudder amidships 500: What would NOT require that a detailed report of the release of hazardous cargo be made to the Department of Transportation?
N a. The valve on an empty portable tank that contained acetone is accidentally opened and some of the residue escapes to the open sea. N b. A carboy of nitric acid is broken on deck while loading and is flushed overboard with no injury or damage. Y c. Part of your deck cargo of five gallon cans of paint is damaged and leaking so you jettison them to eliminate the fire hazard. N d. Heavy weather causes damage to packages of a hazardous liquid that is subsequently pumped out at sea through the bilge pumping system. 513: Wire rope is used in the towing industry __________.
N a. for back up wires and main towing hawsers N b. for face wires or jockeys when pushing ahead N c. as stern wires when pushing ahead Y d. All of the above 517: What is the purpose of the intermediate spring?
N a. Serves as a backup for the main tow hawser in case of failure. Y b. Provides weight and flexibility to the total tow makeup. N c. Lengthens the main tow hawser to keep the tow in step. N d. Distributes the towing load. 597: Wages due a seaman may be attached by the court for the __________.
N a. payment of monthly bills N b. payment of creditors Y c. support of a minor child N d. All of the above 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 619: What is NOT a requirement for the safe and effective use of a crude oil washing system?
N a. Strip all tanks and remove the bottom residue. N b. Use an inert gas system while washing tanks. Y c. Use portable washing machines to reach areas obscured by structural members in the tanks. N d. Decant one meter from the source tank for the tank cleaning machines. 655: Good seamanship while towing in heavy weather requires all of the following EXCEPT __________.
N a. reducing speed to reduce surging on the towline N b. lashing down or stowing all loose gear N c. dogging all hatches and watertight doors Y d. streaming all of your towing hawser 699: Under which condition is a tug likely to be tripped?
N a. When the tow "jumps" on the line N b. While making up to tow a large oil rig Y c. When the towing hawser leads forward of the quarter N d. When the tug exerts maximum bollard pull with the tow close astern 722: A tow can override its tug as a result of __________.
N a. a mechanical breakdown on the tug N b. adverse tidal current conditions N c. the tug reducing its speed Y d. All of the above 738: How many board feet of dunnage are there in a draft 3 feet wide, 1-1/2 feet high, and 14 feet long?
N a. 526 Y b. 756 N c. 876 N d. 906 823: Which statement concerning a 298 GRT inspected tug engaged in towing from Seattle, WA, to Alaska is TRUE?
N a. A licensed Master of Towing Vessels may serve as Master. N b. Crew must be signed on before a Shipping Commissioner. Y c. Each crew member must be issued a certificate of discharge at the time of discharge. N d. No able seamen are required. 826: In order to reduce your wake in a narrow channel you should __________.
N a. apply enough rudder to counter the effect of the current N b. change your course to a zigzag course Y c. reduce your speed N d. shift the weight to the stern 930: Which of the signals listed is required to be displayed at night while bunkering at a dock?
Y a. One red light N b. Two red lights N c. One red light over a yellow light N d. One red light over a white light 994: Manila lines in which the strands are right-hand laid __________.
Y a. should be coiled in a clockwise direction N b. should be coiled in a counterclockwise direction N c. may be coiled either clockwise or counterclockwise N d. should never be coiled 1018: Which U.S. Government agency can suspend or revoke a Merchant Mariner's license for violating the load line act?
N a. American Bureau of Shipping Y b. U.S. Coast Guard N c. U.S. Customs Service N d. U.S. Maritime Administration 1086: When taking a Pilot from a pilot vessel in a seaway, which way should you head your vessel if the ladder is on the leeward side?
N a. Bow to the sea and no way on your vessel N b. Sea on the lee quarter with ship moving ahead slowly Y c. Sea on the weather bow and ship moving ahead slowly N d. Sea on the quarter with sternway on the ship 1109: Pinching of the cargo hose between the vessel and the dock should be prevented by __________.
Y a. adjusting the hose supports N b. laying out an excess length of hose on deck N c. tying off the topping lifts and runners to winch heads N d. All of the above 1118: Which situation requires you to furnish a notice of marine casualty to the Coast Guard?
N a. You collide with a buoy and drag it off station with no apparent damage to the vessel or the buoy. N b. A seaman slips on ice on deck and sprains his ankle, requiring an ace bandage. Y c. Your vessel is at anchor and grounds at low tide with no apparent damage. N d. Storm damage to the cargo winch motors requiring repairs costing $19,000. 1251: What is NOT a primary function of the freight forwarder?
N a. To book cargo space in advance N b. To execute, approve, and submit all shipping documents necessary to the particular shipment Y c. To provide financial assistance to the shipper when required N d. Clear the goods through customs 1379: The heel block is located __________.
Y a. at the base of the boom N b. at the cargo hook N c. near the midships guy N d. near the spider band 1481: A fire has damaged 20 bales of cotton on a freighter loaded with general cargo. This claim would come under __________.
N a. constructive total loss N b. general average Y c. particular average N d. total loss of a part 1549: On your vessel, a wire rope for the cargo gear shows signs of excessive wear and must be replaced. In ordering a new wire for this 10-ton boom, what safety factor should you use?
N a. Three Y b. Five N c. Six N d. Seven 1603: Which weakens a line the LEAST?
N a. Clove hitch N b. Long splice Y c. Short splice N d. Square knot 1604: Which knot would serve best as a safety sling for a person working over the side?
N a. Bowline on a bight Y b. French bowline N c. Jug sling N d. Lifting hitch 1641: The helm command "Steady as you go" means __________.
Y a. steer the course you are on now N b. steer the course when the swing stops N c. maintain the rate of swing N d. don't allow the vessel to swing off course so much 1761: Load lines for U.S. vessels are assigned by __________.
N a. the U.S. Coast Guard Y b. the American Bureau of Shipping N c. Lloyd's Register of Shipping N d. the National Cargo Bureau 1807: When evacuating a seaman by helicopter lift, which statement is TRUE?
N a. Evacuation should be from an area forward of the bridge. N b. The vessel should be slowed to bare steerageway. N c. If the hoist is at the stern, booms extending aft at the stern should be cradled with the topping lifts hove taut. Y d. The litter should not be touched until it has been grounded. 2084: A copy of the Articles of Agreement, less the signatures, is required to be posted. This document is called the __________.
Y a. Fo'c'sle Card N b. Articles Copy N c. Voyage Agreement N d. Shipping Articles 2132: Which statement concerning dual-tonnage vessels is TRUE?
N a. The dual-tonnage mark is always marked above the load line marks. N b. The tonnages referred to are the displacement tonnage and gross tonnage. Y c. A single-deck vessel may not be assigned dual tonnages. N d. The dual-tonnage mark must never be submerged beyond the freshwater allowance. 2133: The S.S. Hollowpoint has a charter party in which the charterer assumes no responsibility for the operation of the vessel but pays stevedoring expenses. What is the name of the charter party?
N a. Bareboat N b. Dispatch Y c. Voyage N d. Demise 2178: Segregation of cargoes refers to __________.
Y a. separating cargoes so that the inherent characteristics of one cannot damage the other N b. separating cargoes by destination N c. classifying cargoes according to their toxicity N d. listing the cargoes in order of their flammability 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. 2191: A wooden deck installed on top of the plating lettered N is known as __________. (D033DG )
N a. spar decking N b. furring Y c. ceiling N d. flooring 2197: You are signing on crew members. The minimum number of people required aboard, and the qualifications of each, is listed on the __________.
N a. Crew list N b. fo'c'sle card Y c. Certificate of Inspection N d. Articles of Agreement 2365: A six-strand composite rope made up of alternate fiber and wire strands around a fiber core is called __________.
Y a. spring lay N b. lang lay N c. cable lay N d. alternate lay 2606: You are approaching the pilot station with the wind fine on the starboard bow and making about 3 knots. You can help to calm the seas by taking what action just before the pilot boat comes along on the port side?
N a. Backing full N b. Stopping the engines N c. Giving right full rudder Y d. A short burst of ahead full with left full rudder 2769: You will be advised of any hazardous areas due to the fallout of a nuclear explosive by a message with the code word __________.
Y a. MERWARN N b. NUCLEAR N c. FALLOUT N d. FALLWARN 2826: An icebreaker may use the code letter "K" to remind ships of their obligation to listen continuously on their radio. This signal may be made by any of the following EXCEPT __________.
N a. sound signal N b. light signal N c. visual signal Y d. radiotelephone 2838: A U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker, while escorting ships in ice, may sound four short and one long blasts on the whistle to indicate that the icebreaker __________.
Y a. has become beset in fast ice N b. is increasing speed; watch for broken ice N c. has its engines full astern N d. is increasing the distance between vessels 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. 3122: When a tug is "in irons", she __________.
N a. is made fast to the dock with engines secured N b. is in dry dock Y c. may be in danger of being overrun by her tow N d. should pay out more towline 3134: When using two tugs to assist in mooring a large, deeply laden ship, the most powerful tug is usually placed __________.
Y a. forward to control the bow N b. amidships to move the entire vessel evenly N c. aft to assist the ship's rudder and propeller N d. anywhere, since the maneuverability of the tug governs the placement not the power 3140: If the Certificate of Inspection of a damaged tank barge has expired, which certificate may be issued to allow its movement to a repair facility?
N a. Change of employment Y b. Permit to proceed N c. Application for inspection N d. Temporary Certificate of Inspection 3392: What term indicates the midships portion of a vessel that has a constant cross section?
N a. Half length N b. Amidships Y c. Middle body N d. Molded length 3451: After inventorying the Naval Control of Shipping publications you find there is no copy of ATP-2, Volume II "Allied Control of Shipping Manual - Bridge Supplement". You should ask for a replacement from the __________.
Y a. Maritime Administration N b. Coast Guard N c. Chief of Naval Operations N d. local Operational Control Authority 3508: A situation has occurred in which your vessel must be towed. When the towing vessel passes the towing line to you, you should secure the line __________.
N a. to the base of the foremast Y b. to the forward-most bitts N c. to the forward part of the deckhouse N d. at the stern 4030: While discharging a cargo, the stripping of the tanks falls behind schedule. This would indicate the __________.
N a. main pumps are working at a high discharge pressure Y b. main pumps are leaving too much oil in the tanks N c. stripping pump is not primed N d. stripping line is cross-connected to the main line 4044: You are arriving in port and are assigned to anchor in anchorage circle B-4. It has a diameter of 500 yards and your vessel's LOA is 484 feet. If you anchor in 8 fathoms at the center of the circle, what is the maximum number of shots of chain you can use and still remain in the circle?
N a. 6 shots N b. 5 shots N c. 4 shots Y d. 3 shots 4108: Any vehicle to be loaded aboard a Ro-Ro vessel must __________.
N a. weigh less than 22 tons Y b. be provided with an effective braking system N c. have securing points with each aperture capable of accepting more than one lashing N d. All of the above