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18: To determine the weight capacity of a deck in a cargo hold, you would refer to the __________.
N a. deadweight scale Y b. deck capacity plan N c. cubic capacity tables N d. general arrangement plan 67: You are in charge of a U.S. documented vessel. Under title 46 of the United States Code, if you fail to report a complaint of a sexual offense, you may be __________.
Y a. civilly charged and fined N b. criminally charged and jailed N c. held personally liable by the victim and sued N d. All of the above are correct. 140: Your tankship is carrying a 30% solution of hydrogen peroxide. The cargo containment system must have a permanent inert gas system. While discharging this cargo the inert gas system must maintain a minimum pressure of __________.
Y a. 0.5 psig N b. 3.0 psig N c. 5.0 psig N d. atmospheric pressure 147: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "B" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
Y a. inshore stern line N b. offshore stern line N c. after spring line N d. after breast line 244: "Hard right rudder" means __________.
Y a. put the rudder over to the right all the way N b. jam the rudder against the stops N c. meet a swing to the right, then return to amidships N d. put the rudder over quickly to 15° right rudder 250: The damage to a vessel is over $25,000. Who must notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible?
N a. The crew members Y b. The Master of the vessel N c. The port authorities N d. All of the above 258: Your U.S. tankship is designed to carry anhydrous ammonia in bulk. The keel was laid in 1980. Which statement concerning the carriage of this cargo is TRUE?
N a. A flammable gas detection system must be installed in each cargo pump room. Y b. The cargo may be gauged by automatic float type devices. N c. Carriage of this cargo is authorized by issuance of an IMO Certificate. N d. Aluminum, copper, zinc, and mercury are allowed in valve parts in contact with the cargo. 265: Which statement is TRUE about hooks and shackles?
N a. Hooks are stronger than shackles of the same diameter. Y b. Shackles are stronger than hooks of the same diameter. N c. Hooks and shackles of the same diameter are of equal strength. N d. All the above may be true, depending on the hook's or shackle's overall length. 336: When a vessel with a single right-hand propeller backs to port the __________.
Y a. bow falls off to starboard N b. vessel moves to port without changing heading N c. bow swings to port N d. vessel moves to starboard without changing heading 362: A towing vessel is tripped when __________.
N a. it is overtaken by the tow Y b. it is pulled sideways by the tow N c. the weight of the towing hawser causes loss of maneuverability N d. the propeller is fouled by the towing hawser 430: On a manned vessel carrying packaged hazardous cargo, the hazardous materials shall be inspected __________.
N a. every 24 hours unless equipped with a fire detecting system N b. prior to entry into a U.S. port N c. after stowage is complete Y d. All of the above 441: The document which shows a vessel's nationality, ownership, and tonnage is the __________.
N a. Manifest Certificate N b. Bill of Lading Certificate Y c. Certificate of Documentation N d. Official Logbook 553: A bridle for an ocean tow consists of __________.
Y a. two chains of equal length N b. a single nylon pendant rove through a heavy ring free to move on the pendant N c. two long legs of wire rope shackled to a fishplate N d. a single length of heavy chain with both ends secured on deck to welded pad eyes 556: You may BEST turn a twin-screw vessel about, to the right, in a narrow channel by using __________.
N a. both engines ahead and helm N b. one engine only Y c. port engine ahead and the starboard engine astern N d. both engines astern and use helm 692: The tow makeup that is designed to keep the catenary of the tow hawser to a minimum is called the __________.
Y a. Christmas tree tow N b. tandem tow N c. British tow N d. tandem tug tow 711: If an alien stowaway is discovered aboard your vessel, his name must be placed on the __________.
N a. Alien Crew List N b. Crew List N c. Passenger List Y d. separate Passenger List marked stowaways 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. 906 760: The connection to the towline must be secured with a ____________ .
N a. galvanized screw-pin shackle N b. hardened steel thimble Y c. shackle secured a nut and cotter pin N d. shackle fitted with a swivel piece 762: A towing winch, that handles a wire towline, must have all of the following EXCEPT a ____________ .
N a. device that evenly spools and tightly winds the towline N b. brake with holding power appropriate for the vessel's horsepower or bollard pull N c. brake that can be operated when there is no power available to drive the winch Y d. source of emergency power to operate the winch 802: You are on watch at sea on course 090°T. A man falls overboard on your starboard side. You immediately start a Williamson Turn. Which action is NOT a part of a Williamson Turn?
Y a. Stop the engines until clear of the man. N b. Come right full rudder until the vessel heads 150°T. N c. Shift the helm to left full rudder. N d. Continue with left rudder until on course 270°T. 808: You are loading a cargo of cases into a hold which has a bale cubic of 44,000. The cargo consists of cases measuring 4 ft by 2 ft by 1.5 ft. Estimated broken stowage is 15%. What is the maximum number of cases which can be stowed in the hold?
N a. 3096 Y b. 3116 N c. 3136 N d. 3156 931: Which is NOT a required entry in the ship's Official Logbook?
N a. Sale of effects of a deceased crew member N b. Medical treatment of an injury N c. Inspections of cargo gear Y d. Dry docking of the vessel 946: Which measure should NOT be taken to reduce the pounding of a vessel in a head sea?
Y a. Add ballast in the after peak. N b. Add ballast forward. N c. Alter course. N d. Reduce speed. 1066: If your propeller is racing in rough weather, you should __________.
Y a. decrease your engine speed N b. ignore it N c. increase your engine speed N d. stop your engine until the rough weather passes 1145: You are on watch at night in clear visibility and the vessel has just been anchored. The first thing that you should do after the anchor has been let go is to __________.
N a. stop the engines Y b. take bearings to obtain ship's position N c. turn off the running lights and turn on the anchor lights N d. lower the accommodation ladder and illuminate it 1241: A Notice of Marine Casualty to a vessel must include __________.
N a. the estimated cost of damage Y b. the name of the owner or agent of the vessel N c. an evaluation of who was at fault N d. the amount of ballast on board 1338: A "dangerous cargo manifest" is needed for you to carry a combustible cargo. You should obtain the shipping papers to make this "manifest" from the __________.
N a. manufacturer N b. ABS N c. Coast Guard Y d. shipper 1401: A clause in the charter party requires a vessel's owner to pay dispatch money when the vessel __________.
N a. changes berths to expedite loading or discharging N b. does not load and discharge its cargo in the time specified N c. is not ready to load or discharge cargo Y d. loads and discharges its cargo in less time than specified 1536: When anchoring, it is a common rule of thumb to use a length of chain __________.
Y a. five to seven times the depth of water N b. seven to ten times the depth of water N c. twice the depth of water N d. twice the depth of water plus the range of tide 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 1564: What is the main reason to slush a wire rope?
N a. Keep the wire soft and manageable Y b. Lubricate the inner wires and prevent wear N c. Prevent kinking N d. Prevent rotting 1619: A periodic thorough examination of the cargo gear proves satisfactory. What percentage of the total gear must be dismantled to determine actual internal condition?
Y a. None N b. 10% N c. 25% N d. 100% 1627: A claim for cargo damages may be held against the shipowner if such damage is the result of failure of the ship's officers to __________.
Y a. ensure the fitness and safety of cargo spaces N b. ensure adequate packaging of the cargo N c. prevent delays due to quarantine restrictions N d. correct all defects in the ship's construction 1644: A rolling hitch can be used to __________.
N a. make a temporary eye N b. mouse a hook Y c. secure a line around a spar N d. shorten a line 1805: In towing it is desirable for the tug and the tow to ride wave crests simultaneously because __________.
Y a. shock loading on the tow line is reduced N b. towing speed is improved N c. the tow is more visible from the tug N d. the catenary of the towline is reduced 1815: "Ease the rudder" means to __________.
N a. steer the course which is your present heading N b. move the rudder slowly in the direction of the most recent rudder command N c. bring the rudder amidships Y d. decrease the rudder angle 1822: What is the principal danger in attempting to swing a barge on a hawser in order to slow the barge's speed?
N a. Dangerous wakes may result from the swinging barge and capsize the tug. N b. The barge may swing too quickly and run over the tug. N c. Free surface effect of liquid inside the barge may rupture the barge bulkheads if the turn is too quick. Y d. The barge may pass under the hawser and capsize the tug. 1836: While towing, what is the principal danger in attempting to swing a barge on a hawser in order to slow the barge's speed?
N a. The barge may swing too quickly and run over the tug. Y b. The barge may pass under the hawser and capsize the tug. N c. Free surface affect of liquid inside the barge may rupture the barge bulkheads when turning too quickly. N d. Dangerous wakes may result from the swinging barge and capsize the tug. 1948: The Honolulu (Christmas tree) tow was devised to __________.
Y a. keep the catenary to a minimum N b. allow easy removal of a center tow N c. reduce hawser length N d. increase the catenary 1957: The strake of shell plating indicated by letter H is known as the __________. (D033DG )
N a. sheer strake N b. outboard keel plate Y c. garboard strake N d. bilge strake 1999: When shoring a damaged bulkhead, effort should be taken to spread the pressure over the __________.
Y a. maximum possible area N b. minimum possible area N c. nearest watertight door N d. nearest longitudinal girder 2031: Multi-year ice is the hardest sea ice and should be avoided if possible. It is recognizable because of what tone to its surface color?
N a. Greenish Y b. Bluish N c. Grey N d. Grey-white 2161: A vessel loads 5000 tons of manganese ore. The railroad cars that brought the ore to the vessel were previously loaded with iron ore so the ore is contaminated. The agent requests the Master to sign a Clean Bill of Lading and in return the shipper will give him a Letter of Indemnity. What is the best procedure to follow?
N a. Sign a Clean Bill of Lading and accept the Letter of Indemnity. Y b. Refuse to sign a Clean Bill of Lading. N c. Sign the Clean Bill of Lading and have the agent countersign it. N d. Sign a Clean Bill of lading under protest. 2168: What is the name of tackle number 6? (DO29DG )
N a. Triple purchase N b. Clew garnet tackle N c. Boat falls Y d. Threefold purchase 2248: A "wet cargo" refers to __________.
N a. a cargo that will be damaged if it gets wet N b. bulk liquids N c. cargoes that will cause condensation Y d. liquids in containers 2264: When you "end for end" a wire rope, you __________.
N a. cut off the free end and bitter end of the rope N b. splice two wire ropes together Y c. remove the wire rope from the drum and reverse it so that the free end becomes the bitter end N d. remove the wire rope from the drum and turn it over, so the wire bends in the opposite direction 2342: How many tons of salt water can be loaded into a flat ended cylindrical tank with a diameter of 3 feet and a length of 8 feet?
Y a. 1.62 N b. 1.98 N c. 3.23 N d. 6.46 2344: An example of an anchor which has a stock is a __________.
N a. Bruce anchor N b. Dunn anchor N c. Hook anchor Y d. Danforth anchor 2393: Determine the weight of a rectangular piece of 25.5 lbs. steel measuring 4.5 feet by 6.7 feet.
N a. 285.6 lbs. N b. 329.7 lbs. N c. 591.2 lbs. Y d. 768.8 lbs. 2475: The use of liners in riveted construction is eliminated by using __________.
N a. lapped construction N b. strapped construction Y c. joggled construction N d. belted construction 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 2603: Which situation requires you to furnish a notice of marine casualty to the Coast Guard?
Y a. Your vessel is at anchor and grounds at low tide with no apparent damage. N b. You collide with a buoy and drag it off station with no apparent damage to the vessel or the buoy. N c. A seaman slips on ice on deck and sprains his ankle, requiring an ace bandage. N d. Storm damage to the cargo winch motors requires repairs costing $19,000. 2603: Which situation requires you to furnish a notice of marine casualty to the Coast Guard?
Y a. Your vessel is at anchor and grounds at low tide with no apparent damage. N b. You collide with a buoy and drag it off station with no apparent damage to the vessel or the buoy. N c. A seaman slips on ice on deck and sprains his ankle, requiring an ace bandage. N d. Storm damage to the cargo winch motors requires repairs costing $19,000. 2852: On a small passenger vessel the collision bulkhead is __________.
N a. amidships forward of the engine room N b. just forward of the steering compartment N c. in the engine room Y d. A distance of 5% to 15% of the waterline length abaft the stem measured at the load waterline 2859: An icebreaker assisting a vessel through an ice field would display a visual signal consisting of the code letter "M" (Mike) to signify that "________________".
N a. I am altering my course to starboard N b. I am altering my course to port N c. I am operating astern propulsion Y d. my vessel is stopped and making no way through the water 2932: Which type of rudder may lose its effectiveness at angles of 10 or more degrees?
N a. Contra-guide Y b. Balanced spade N c. Unbalanced N d. Flat plate 3586: The last shot of an anchor cable is usually painted __________.
N a. white N b. international orange N c. yellow Y d. red 4107: Which of the following are considered to be "road vehicles" that can be carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
Y a. Semi-trailer N b. Train N c. Articulated train N d. All of the above 4175: Which of the following is NOT necessary, prior to loading or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro vessel?
N a. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds. N b. Lower the stern ramp. Y c. Turn on the red cargo light. N d. Raise/open the stern door. 4264: Which statement(s) is/are TRUE concerning crane cargo operations?
N a. Lifting points on all equipment need not be checked prior to commencing a lift. N b. Cargo loaded into vehicles and/or containers prior to lifting need not be secured. Y c. Never exceed crane manufacturer’s limits concerning the safe working loads of cargo jibs. N d. All the above