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44: You are using an automatic tension winch by yourself. If you get caught in the turns of the line as they lead into the gypsyhead __________.
N a. the safety cutout will stop the winch before you're injured N b. the line will part and snap back Y c. you may be pulled into the winch and injured or killed N d. None of the above are correct 57: Under title 46 of the United States Code, the person in charge of a documented vessel who fails to report a complaint of a sexual offense may be __________.
N a. charged with accessory to sexual assault Y b. fined up to $5,000 N c. imprisoned for up to one year N d. All of the above 97: Chafing gear should be placed __________.
Y a. at all wearing points of mooring lines N b. at the bitter ends of all standing rigging N c. around running rigging N d. on wire rope only 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 120: You are on a multiple-product tankship and scheduled to load a cargo classed as an aromatic amine. This cargo is incompatible with cargoes classed as __________.
Y a. organic anhydrides N b. ketones N c. phenols N d. esters 123: When patching holes in the hull, pillows, bedding, and other soft materials can be used as __________.
N a. shores Y b. gaskets N c. strongbacks N d. wedges 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 201: Your vessel is in a foreign port and you find that one of the crew members has been incarcerated for drunkenness. The Official Logbook shows that the seaman doesn't have funds to cover the costs of the fine. Which action should the Master take?
N a. Inventory his gear and send it and a pay voucher ashore with the agent. N b. Leave the seaman in jail and log him as a fail to join after the vessel sails. N c. Leave the seaman in jail and log him as a deserter after the vessel sails. Y d. Pay the seaman's fine. 296: You are on a course of 000°T and put the rudder right 30°. In which direction will the transfer be measured?
N a. 000°T Y b. 090°T N c. 180°T N d. 270°T 531: Spring loaded towing hooks are used in towing to __________.
N a. absorb and cushion the shock of towing N b. prevent whiplash Y c. trip and release when the pull of the towing hawser exceeds a predetermined limit N d. make it easier to attach and release the tow 539: Which type of shackle is used for most towing connections?
Y a. Safety shackles N b. Round pin anchor shackles N c. Screw pin shackles N d. Heart shaped shackles 558: A heated bulkhead has the effect on a hygroscopic commodity of __________.
N a. causing moisture to accumulate against the bulkhead N b. lowering the vapor pressure of the commodity N c. lowering the dew point of the air Y d. raising the vapor pressure of the commodity 583: Which factor(s) must you consider when making up a towing bridle?
N a. The horsepower of the tug N b. The desired amount of swing in the tow hook up N c. The weight of the tow Y d. All of the above 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 617: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "A" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. onshore stern line Y b. offshore stern line N c. after breast line N d. after spring line 645: A vessel's Certificate of Documentation __________.
N a. may be retained by the owner at the home port OR kept on the vessel N b. must be posted under transparent material in the pilothouse Y c. must be carried on board N d. must be kept on file at the corporate offices of the owner or operator 764: Roundline is a __________.
N a. four-stranded, left- or right-handed line Y b. three-stranded, right-handed line N c. three-stranded, left-handed line N d. small tarred hempline of three strands laid left-handed 860: Which category of able seaman is not authorized to be counted as an able seaman on a seagoing tug of over 100 gross tons?
N a. Unlimited N b. Limited N c. Special Y d. Special (OSV) 979: A cargo of oil has a coefficient of expansion of .0005 per degree F. If this cargo is loaded at 70°F, and a cargo temperature of 90°F is expected at the discharge port, how many barrels would you expect to unload if you loaded 10,000 barrels?
N a. 9,900 N b. 9,990 N c. 10,010 Y d. 10,100 989: 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 1048: You are the person in charge of a vessel involved in a marine casualty. You must notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Inspection Office if the property damage is over __________.
N a. $1,500 N b. $10,000 Y c. $25,000 N d. $50,000 1087: The turning circle of a vessel is the path followed by the __________.
Y a. center of gravity N b. outermost part of the ship while making the circle N c. bow N d. tipping center 1125: The pivoting point of a vessel going ahead is __________.
Y a. about one-third of the vessel's length from the bow N b. about two-thirds of the vessel's length from the bow N c. at the hawsepipe N d. near the stern 1185: As shown, the mooring line labeled "C" is called a __________. (DO44DG )
N a. stern line N b. spring line Y c. breast line N d. shore line 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 1244: Nylon line is NOT suitable for __________.
N a. towing Y b. lashings N c. stoppers N d. mooring lines 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 1261: A vessel operating "in class" has met all the requirements of the __________.
Y a. ABS or similar society N b. insurance company N c. U.S. Coast Guard N d. U.S. Customs 1344: When working with wire rope, which must be considered?
N a. Metal sheaves should be lined with wood or leather. Y b. It needs better care than hemp or manila. N c. It should be lubricated annually. N d. The diameter of a sheave over which a rope is worked should be ten times that of the rope. 1394: Galvanizing would be suitable for protecting wire rope which is used for __________.
N a. cargo runners Y b. stays N c. topping lifts N d. All of the above 1455: Which letter represents a bowline on a bight? (DO30DG )
N a. H Y b. I N c. M N d. W 1495: A common class of wire rope is the 6X37 class. What does the 37 represent?
N a. Number of wires in the inner core N b. Number of strands per wire rope N c. Tensile strength of the wire Y d. Number of wires per strand 1550: Keel scantlings of any vessel are greatest amidships because __________.
N a. connections between forebody and afterbody are most crucial Y b. of maximum longitudinal bending moments N c. of severest racking stresses N d. resistance to grounding is at a maximum amidships 1720: Your vessel is to dock bow first at a pier. Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?
Y a. Bow spring line N b. Bow breast line N c. Stern breast line N d. Inshore head line 1769: Two falls are supporting a 1.5 ton load. The port fall is at an angle of 40° from the vertical. The starboard fall is at an angle of 70° from the vertical. What is the stress on each fall?
Y a. Port 1.5 tons, starboard 1.0 tons N b. Port 1.5 tons, starboard 1.5 tons N c. Port 1.7 tons, starboard 1.3 tons N d. Port 1.7 tons, starboard 2.0 tons 1792: What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter F? (D003DG )
N a. Fresh water load line N b. Summer load line Y c. Winter load line N d. Tropical load line 1792: What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter F? (D003DG )
N a. Fresh water load line N b. Summer load line Y c. Winter load line N d. Tropical load line 1872: In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated FLASH will be delivered within __________.
N a. 3 hours to start of business the following day N b. 1 to 6 hours N c. 30 minutes to 1 hour Y d. less than 10 minutes 1974: In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated PRIORITY will be delivered within __________.
Y a. 1 to 6 hours N b. 30 minutes to 1 hour N c. 3 hours to start of business the following day N d. 10 minutes if possible 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 2049: While the Pilot is maneuvering the vessel to a dock, what is the PRIMARY responsibility of the watch officer?
N a. Supervise the signaling and flag etiquette. N b. Record the bells and their times in the bell book. N c. Judge the appropriateness of the Pilot's orders and countermand them if necessary. Y d. Insure that helm and throttle orders given by the Pilot are correctly executed. 2127: The maneuver which will return your vessel to a person who has fallen overboard in the shortest time is __________.
N a. a Williamson Turn N b. engine(s) crash astern, no turn Y c. a single turn with hard rudder N d. two 180° turns 2230: What is the name of tackle number 1? (D029DG )
Y a. Whip N b. One-fold purchase N c. Gun tackle N d. Runner 2491: Before being certified by the American Bureau of Shipping, anchor chain must undergo __________.
N a. USCG inspection Y b. a breaking test N c. x-ray inspection N d. spectroanalysis 2496: Which statement about the dangerous cargo manifest is FALSE?
N a. The manifest must be made up by the carrier, agents, and any person designated for this purpose. Y b. Shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous cargoes may be listed on the manifest if they are destined for the same consignee. N c. The manifest must be kept in a designated holder on or near the bridge. N d. The hazard class of each cargo must be indicated. 2510: Mooring lines should be turned end-for-end occasionally. This is because __________.
N a. a line is weakened by constantly pulling on it in one direction Y b. normal wear on the line is thus distributed to different areas N c. it prevents the line from kinking or unlaying N d. it prevents permanent misalignment of the line's internal strands 2524: Which entry on a dangerous cargo manifest concerning the classification of a cargo is NOT correct?
N a. Class 8 Y b. Division 3.1 N c. Division 2.3 N d. All of the above are incorrect 2529: Which condition would NOT entitle a vessel to carry goods on deck?
N a. The shipper agrees to deck stowage Y b. The cargo will damage other cargoes by tainting or contamination N c. Deck stowage is required by law or regulation N d. Deck stowage is customary in the trade (i.e. timber cargoes) 2552: When using a Mediterranean Moor, the vessel is moored with her __________.
N a. bow to the pier N b. anchors crossed N c. anchor chains forward, side to the pier Y d. stern to the pier 2662: What will NOT increase friction of a liquid flowing in a pipe and cause a loss of suction head?
N a. Bends in the piping Y b. Slowing the pumping rate N c. Pipeline valves N d. Backing rings for pipe welds 2710: 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. Y c. Diisopropylamine must be separated from carbon disulfide by two barriers (cofferdams, voids, empty tanks, etc.) N d. A tank of carbon disulfide may be used to separate a tank of pyridine from a tank of diisopropylamine. 2822: Which statement about stopping a vessel is TRUE?
N a. A lightly laden vessel requires as much stopping distance as a fully laden vessel when the current is from astern. N b. A vessel is dead in the water when the back wash from astern operation reaches the bow. N c. A tunnel bow thruster can be used in an emergency to reduce the stopping distance. Y d. When a vessel is dead in the water any speed displayed by Doppler log reflects the current. 3088: A "check" line is __________.
N a. a safety line attached to a man working over the side N b. used to measure water depth Y c. used to slow the headway of a barge N d. used to measure the overhead height of a bridge 3465: Which type of anchor is illustrated? (D038DG )
Y a. Stockless N b. Danforth N c. Old-fashioned N d. Kedge 3530: Which is NOT a duty of a look-out?
N a. Refuse to talk to others, except as required by duty. N b. Remain standing during your watch. N c. Report every sighting. Y d. Supervise any deck work going on in the area. 3610: You have a tow of chemical barges. The mate reports an ammonia smell around the head of the tow. You would suspect a leak in the barge carrying __________.
N a. methyl chloride N b. heptane N c. propanolamine Y d. morpholine 3654: Horizontal transverse motion of a vessel is known as __________.
N a. pitch N b. surge Y c. sway N d. heave 4129: Which lashing materials would be used in securing light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Chain lever or turnbuckle Y b. Webbing N c. Chain N d. None of the above 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 4270: Which immediate action should the operator of a pedestal crane take if crane control is lost?
Y a. Let go of both control levers and return to neutral position. N b. Call the engine room. N c. Disconnect the power to the pedestal. N d. Call the electrician.