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37: Your enrolled vessel is bound from Baltimore, MD, to Norfolk, VA, via Chesapeake Bay. Which statement about the required Pilot is TRUE?
N a. The Pilot must be licensed by either Virginia or Maryland. Y b. The Pilot need only be licensed by the Coast Guard. N c. The Pilot must be licensed by Virginia and Maryland. N d. The Pilot must be licensed by Virginia, Maryland and the Coast Guard. 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 46: Which statement concerning the handling characteristics of a fully loaded vessel as compared with those of a light vessel is FALSE?
N a. A fully loaded vessel will be slower to respond to the engines. N b. A fully loaded vessel will maintain her headway further. N c. A light vessel will be more affected by the wind. Y d. A light vessel loses more rudder effect in shallow water. 74: The best information on the location of the blocks when dry docking a vessel is contained in the __________.
N a. shell expansion plan N b. docking diagram Y c. ship's docking plan N d. general arrangement plan 75: Frames to which the tank top and bottom shell are fastened are called __________.
Y a. floors N b. intercostals N c. stringers N d. tank top supports 94: All of the following records are usually maintained by the watch-standing officers aboard a vessel EXCEPT the __________.
N a. deck logbook Y b. official logbook N c. compass record book N d. chronometer error book 190: You are on a vessel that carries liquefied gasses in bulk. The person on watch is required to have what information about the cargo easily accessible?
N a. Port of loading N b. Exact quantity on board N c. Name and address of consignee Y d. Firefighting procedures 340: Argon is classified as a __________.
N a. corrosive N b. flammable gas N c. flammable liquid Y d. nonflammable gas 386: You are maneuvering a vessel with a right-hand propeller. The rudder is amidships. The vessel will generally back __________.
Y a. to port N b. to starboard N c. in a straight line directly astern N d. downstream, the stern going in the direction of the current 406: A twin-screw vessel with a single rudder is making headway. The engines are full speed ahead. There is no wind or current. Which statement is FALSE?
N a. If one screw is stopped, the ship will turn toward the side of the stopped screw. N b. The principal force which turns the ship is set up by the wake against the forward side of the rudder. Y c. Turning response by use of the rudder only is greater than on a single-screw vessel. N d. With the rudder amidships, the ship will steer a fairly steady course. 667: While towing in shallow water you should consider __________.
N a. using a short towing hawser Y b. using a floating hawser N c. the catenary and the effect it may have on the tow N d. All of the above 697: What imminent danger results from tripping?
N a. A crew member being knocked over the side Y b. Capsizing your tug N c. Your tug being pulled backwards by your tow N d. The tow being thrown off course 763: A vessel that tows astern must have a/an ___________ .
N a. towing winch Y b. method to easily release the towline N c. oxy-acetylene cutting torch N d. ax or knife mounted near the towing bitts 784: Marline is __________.
N a. four-stranded sisal line N b. three-stranded cotton line N c. sail twine Y d. two-stranded hemp cord 784: Marline is __________.
N a. four-stranded sisal line N b. three-stranded cotton line N c. sail twine Y d. two-stranded hemp cord 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 861: Every entry required to be made in the Official Logbook shall be signed by the __________.
N a. Mate on watch Y b. Master and Chief Mate or other member of the crew N c. Master only N d. Purser, one of the Mates, and some other member of the crew 900: Camber, in a ship, is usually measured in __________.
N a. feet per feet of breadth N b. feet per feet of length Y c. inches per feet of breadth N d. inches per feet of length 991: When an azimuth of the Sun has been taken and the deviation of the standard magnetic compass computed, the watch officer should record the results __________.
N a. in the vessel's Official Logbook N b. on the compass deviation card Y c. in the compass deviation log N d. on a Napier diagram 1063: You have been pulled aloft in a bosun's chair rigged to a mast that you intend to paint. You are now supporting your weight by seizing the hauling part and the standing part of the gantline in one hand. Your next procedure in securing the bosun's chair is to __________.
N a. secure the tail of the standing part leading from the becket bend to the mast Y b. dip the bight of the hauling part around your back and up in front of you to form the hitch N c. take a strain on the hauling part by having it led to the gypsy head on a winch N d. secure the standing part of the gantline to the hauling part by taking turns of marlin and tying off 1091: Which of the following statements concerning the rigging and use of bosun's chairs is TRUE?
N a. When riding a stay, make sure that the bow of the shackle passes through the becket of the bridle. Y b. Always have the chair hoisted manually. N c. The lowering hitch should always be made before getting into the chair. N d. Always secure the gantline to the chair with a clove hitch. 1114: What type of stopper would you use on a nylon mooring line?
N a. Chain Y b. Nylon N c. Manila N d. Wire 1161: The document that the Master uses to attest to the truth of the manifest of cargo is called __________.
N a. Master's Protest Y b. Oath of Entry N c. Owner's Oath N d. Shipper's Certification 1175: You have arrived at your anchorage location. You have put the engines astern prior to letting go the anchor. How will you know when the vessel has stopped making way?
N a. The ship's Doppler log reads zero Y b. The backwash of the propeller reaches amidships N c. An azimuth bearing on the beam remains steady N d. All of the above 1202: Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for damage to cargo when the damage arises from __________.
N a. an act of war Y b. lack of ventilation in transit N c. perils of the sea N d. an error in navigation 1260: The function of the bilge keel is to __________.
Y a. reduce the rolling of the vessel N b. serve as the vessel's main strength member N c. add strength to the bilge N d. protect the vessel's hull when alongside a dock 1329: A pelican hook __________.
Y a. can be released while under strain N b. is used for boat falls N c. is used for extra heavy loads N d. is used for light loads only 1368: Fire and abandon ship stations and duties may be found on the __________.
N a. crewman's duty list N b. Certificate of Inspection N c. shipping articles Y d. muster list 1498: The biggest problem you generally encounter while towing a single tow astern is __________.
N a. the catenary dragging on the bottom N b. swamping of the tow N c. the tow tending to dive Y d. yaw 1580: Shell plating that has curvature in two directions and must be heated and hammered to shape over specially prepared forms is called __________.
N a. compound plate Y b. furnaced plate N c. flat plate N d. rolled plate 1668: Your ship is steaming at night with the gyro-pilot engaged. You notice that the vessel's course is slowly changing to the right. Which action should you take FIRST?
N a. Notify the engine room of the steering malfunction. Y b. Change to hand steering. N c. Call the Master. N d. Send the Quartermaster to the emergency steering station. 1713: The cheek length of a block in inches should be about __________.
Y a. three times the circumference of a manila line N b. five times the diameter of a manila line N c. twice the diameter of its sheaves for manila line N d. twenty times the diameter of a manila line 1853: A breeches buoy is being rigged from the shore to a stranded vessel. The initial shot line passed to the vessel is normally made fast to a __________.
N a. hawser which is used to pass a tail-block and whip to the vessel N b. hawser with breeches buoy and harness attached N c. hawser which should be made fast to the vessel below the intended location of the tail-block Y d. tail-block and whip which may be used to pass a hawser to the vessel 1905: You have a large, broken-down vessel in tow with a wire rope and anchor cable towline. Both vessels have made provision for slipping the tow in an emergency; however, unless there are special circumstances __________.
Y a. the towing vessel should slip first N b. the vessel towed should slip first N c. they should slip simultaneously N d. either vessel may slip first 1989: If you were to pass a stopper on a wire rope, what should the stopper be made of?
N a. Wire N b. Manila N c. Nylon Y d. Chain 2026: After a seaman is discharged, at the end of the voyage, the final payment of wages due must be made, whichever is earliest, either within 24 hours after the cargo has been discharged, or __________.
Y a. within 4 days after the seaman's discharge N b. prior to the vessel's departure on the next voyage N c. prior to loading any out-bound cargo N d. prior to any change of Master 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 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. 2203: A Chinese stopper (two lines) will hold best when you __________.
N a. fasten the bitter ends to the mooring line with half hitches Y b. twist the ends together and hold them in the direction of the pull N c. twist the ends together and hold them in the direction opposite to the pull N d. twist the ends together and hold them at right angles to the mooring line 2266: Your vessel has been damaged and is partially flooded. The first step to be taken in attempting to save the vessel is to __________.
Y a. establish flooding boundaries and prevent further spread of flood water N b. plug the hole(s) in the outer shell N c. pump out the water inside the vessel N d. calculate the free surface effect and lost buoyancy to determine the vessel's stability 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 2530: Your vessel has gone aground in waters where the tide is falling. The BEST action you can take is to __________.
Y a. set out a kedge anchor N b. shift the vessel's load aft and repeatedly surge the engine(s) astern N c. shift the vessel's load forward and wait until the next high tide N d. slowly bring the engine(s) to full speed astern 2646: Which statement is true concerning repairs on the hull of a vessel which is to be riveted and welded?
N a. Riveting must be completed before welding begins. N b. Riveting and welding should be done alternately. Y c. Welding must be completed before the riveting begins. N d. It does not matter in what order the operations are done. 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. 2986: Sulfuric acid is a __________.
N a. clear syrupy liquid with no odor Y b. colorless-to-brown liquid with a choking odor when hot N c. colorless liquid with a pleasant fruity odor N d. whitish liquid with a faint, pleasant odor 3061: In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated IMMEDIATE will be delivered within __________.
N a. 3 hours to start of business the following day N b. 1 to 6 hours N c. 10 minutes if possible Y d. 30 minutes to 1 hour 3145: You are the operator of a towing vessel which collides with a buoy and drags it off station. What should you do if the damage to your vessel is not serious?
N a. If the buoy is afloat, no action is necessary. N b. Wait one week and submit form CG-2692 to the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office. N c. Immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office and then submit form CG-2692. Y d. Immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office and no further action is necessary. 3166: The American Consul has asked the Master of a vessel bound for a port in the U.S. to transport a destitute seaman back to the U.S. Which action may the Master take?
N a. He must always take the seaman. N b. He is required to accept the seaman only if the seaman is medically unfit. Y c. He may refuse the seaman if the seaman has a contagious disease. N d. He may refuse to take the seaman if he is being held by shore authorities. 3286: The signal man assisting the crane operator has his arm extended, with the thumb pointing up, and is flexing his fingers in and out for as long as the load movement is desired. This is the signal to __________.
N a. lower the boom and raise the load Y b. raise the boom and lower the load N c. lower the boom and lower the load N d. raise the boom and raise the load 3320: Which type of bottom is best suited for holding an anchor of a small boat?
Y a. Mud and clay N b. Rocky N c. Sandy N d. Gravel 3460: You would NOT secure a line to a __________.
N a. kevel Y b. stand pipe N c. button N d. timber head 3484: You are on watch and see a man fall overboard. Which man- overboard turn should NOT be used in this situation?
Y a. Scharnow N b. Single turn N c. Racetrack N d. Williamson 3494: Nylon rope is often used in the makeup of a towline because it __________.
N a. floats Y b. stretches N c. handles easily N d. resists rot 3680: What is the penalty for willfully damaging cargo?
Y a. Forfeiture of wages equal to the value of the damage and, if ordered by the court, imprisonment for not more than 12 months N b. Fine equal to the value of the damage plus a 1000 dollar penalty and/or imprisonment not to exceed 2 years N c. Fine not to exceed the value of the damage and/or imprisonment not to exceed 18 months N d. Revocation of Merchant Mariner's Document (and license if applicable), fine equal to the value of the damage or imprisonment for not more than 2 years 4022: Your vessel is being assisted through an ice field in Thunder Bay by the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker Alexander Henry. The starboard lookout reports that the icebreaker has run up the code flag "N" (November). What action should you take?
N a. Reduce speed Y b. Stop your engines N c. Reverse your engines N d. Stop your vessel instantly 4103: Which of the following is not a loading or transfer feature aboard a Ro-Ro vessel?
N a. Stern ramp and/or side ramp N b. Cargo lift N c. Hatch opening designed as a lift Y d. Stuelcken boom 4141: What is/are the advantage(s) of using web lashing on light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Good working life N b. Light and easy to handle N c. Flexible Y d. All of the above 4159: According to the IMO Code, what are the minimum number of securing points that should be on each side of a "road vehicle", whose gross vehicle mass is between 3.5 Tons and 20 Tons, when carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. One Y b. Two N c. Three N d. Four 4185: How could lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro vessels be stowed when not in use?
N a. Drape along brackets N b. Hang vertically in a sheltered area N c. Stow in bins at hatch coming side Y d. All of the above 4276: During which condition should the operator of a pedestal crane shutdown operations?
N a. Lightning in the vicinity N b. An approaching squall line N c. A fire on the pier Y d. All of the above