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108: Damage to cargo caused by dust is known as __________.
Y a. contamination N b. oxidation N c. tainting N d. vaporization 192: The mooring line labeled "H" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
Y a. offshore bow line N b. onshore bow line N c. offshore spring line N d. forward breast line 205: A vessel is to make a voyage between New York and San Juan, Puerto Rico, and return. The crew should be signed on_____________.
Y a. Coastwise Articles N b. Foreign Articles N c. Intercoastal Articles N d. no articles 516: You are going ahead on twin engines with rudder amidships. Your starboard engine stalls. To continue on course, you should __________.
Y a. apply left rudder N b. apply right rudder N c. increase engine speed N d. keep your rudder amidships 578: When loading a container vessel, the operation is basically that of vertical loading. The important factors to be considered when loading containers are port of discharge, __________.
N a. available dunnage, and chocking N b. crushability, and inherent vice N c. sweat, and weight Y d. weight, and refrigeration 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 671: A Permit to Proceed is issued by the __________.
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. National Cargo Bureau Y c. U.S. Coast Guard N d. U.S. Department of Labor 682: The mooring line labeled "H" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. forward breast line Y b. offshore bow line N c. offshore spring line N d. onshore bow line 720: You suspect that a crewmember has fallen overboard during the night and immediately execute a Williamson turn. What is the primary advantage of this maneuver under these circumstances?
Y a. You will be on a reciprocal course and nearly on the track-line run during the night. N b. The turn provides the maximum coverage of the area to be searched. N c. The turn enables you to reverse course in the shortest possible time. N d. You have extra time to maneuver in attempting to close in on the man for rescue. 840: The terms "cant frame" and "counter" are associated with the vessel's __________.
N a. cargo hatch N b. forecastle N c. steering engine Y d. stern 843: If the Master of a US-flag towing vessel replaces any crew member with a non-US citizen, he/she must ensure that the ___________ .
N a. replacement holds a license or document equivalent in experience and training to a mariner holding US credentials N b. replacement can communicate with other crew members to the extent required by regulations N c. vessel is on a foreign voyage, outside US jurisdiction, and not operating above the US outer continental shelf Y d. all of the above 846: A vessel proceeding along the bank of a river or channel has the tendency to __________.
N a. continue in line with the bank N b. hug the bank Y c. sheer away from the bank N d. increase speed 877: On which vessels may licensed individuals be required to stand watch under the two-watch system, on voyages of more than 600 miles in length?
Y a. Uninspected towing vessels N b. Offshore supply vessels N c. Cargo ships N d. Tank vessels 889: The owner or Master of a towing vessel must evaluate whether the entire towline, or a part of it, is no longer serviceable. The towline should be removed from service in all cases EXCEPT ___________ .
N a. when recommended by the manufacturer or an authorized classification society N b. in accordance with a replacement schedule Y c. when the vessel is underway N d. depending on the mileage or time that the towline has been in service 910: The purpose of sheer in ship construction is to __________.
Y a. allow the ship to ride waves with drier decks N b. eliminate the need for butt straps N c. eliminate the need for margin plates N d. give greater strength at the deck edge 982: The muster list must be posted in conspicuous locations and signed by the __________.
N a. safety officer N b. Coast Guard Officer approving the bill N c. owner Y d. Master 1033: Each crewmember has an assigned firefighting station. This assignment is shown on the __________.
N a. fire fighting plan N b. shipping articles N c. Certificate of Inspection Y d. muster list 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 1085: Which of the following statements concerning the rigging of bosuns' chairs and their use is TRUE?
N a. Always secure the gantline to the chair with a bowline. N b. Always have the chair hoisted with at least three turns on a winch drum. Y c. Any tools, paint pots etc. should be secured by lanyards. N d. When riding a stay, make sure that the bow of the shackle passes through the becket of the bridle. 1146: While your vessel is docked port side to a wharf, a sudden gale force wind causes the vessel's bow lines to part. The bow begins to fall away from the dock, and no tugs are immediately available. Which measure(s) should you take FIRST?
N a. Call the Master and the deck gang. N b. Slip the stern lines, let the vessel drift into the river, and then anchor. Y c. Let go the starboard anchor. N d. Obtain assistance and attempt to put some new bow lines out. 1209: When cargo is being worked using a Burton or married fall system, which part of the cargo gear is most likely to fail?
N a. Boom N b. Gooseneck Y c. Guy tackle N d. Topping lift 1222: Who certifies the safe working load of cargo cranes on a vessel?
Y a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. National Cargo Bureau N c. U.S. Coast Guard N d. None of the above 1231: What is NOT a condition for a salvage claim?
N a. The property saved must be "maritime property." Y b. The salvors must save or attempt to save any life in peril. N c. The salvage service must be voluntary. N d. The property must be in peril. 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 1300: Tonnage openings must be closed by means of __________.
N a. press board N b. steel hatch boards Y c. steel plates N d. wooden hatch boards 1314: A wire rope rove through two single blocks with two parts at the moving block is used for a boat fall. The weight of the 100-person boat is 5 tons. Compute the required breaking strain. Safety Factor - 6, weight per person - 165 lbs., 10% friction per sheave (2 sheaves).
N a. 18.30 tons B.S. N b. 20.29 tons B.S. Y c. 22.27 tons B.S. N d. 24.31 tons B.S. 1316: The anchor chain should be kept moderately taut during a Mediterranean moor to __________.
N a. facilitate speed of recovery during the weighing process N b. indicate the anchor's location to passing or mooring ships Y c. prevent damage to the stern in the event of a headwind N d. provide a steady platform for the gangway between the fantail and pier 1422: A U.S. vessel engaged in foreign trade must be __________.
N a. classed N b. enrolled N c. licensed Y d. registered 1502: The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the hogging numeral. (Get Table Data)
Y a. 49.73 numeral N b. 52.76 numeral N c. 55.29 numeral N d. 57.93 numeral 1544: The main function of the core of a wire rope is to __________.
N a. give flexibility Y b. support the strands laid around it N c. allow some circulation around the strands N d. allow lubrication inside the rope 1583: Which statement concerning a short splice is TRUE?
N a. It is used to temporarily join two lines together. Y b. A short splice is stronger than two lines joined by a knot. N c. A short splice decreases the diameter of the line. N d. None of the above 1729: The greatest strain, when lifting a load with the jumbo purchase, is on __________.
N a. all of the parts, dividing the load equally Y b. the hauling part because it must absorb the frictional losses of all the sheaves N c. the parts in the movable block N d. the standing part because it is directly connected to the weight 1795: Which knot represents a double sheet bend? (DO30DG )
N a. F N b. L Y c. R N d. T 1811: You are towing a large barge on a hawser. Your main engine suddenly fails. What is the greatest danger?
N a. The tug and the tow will go aground. N b. The tow will endanger other traffic. Y c. The tow will overrun tug. N d. The tow will block the channel. 1913: An example of a messenger is a __________.
N a. fairlead Y b. heaving line N c. stay N d. warp 2007: The helm command "shift your rudder" means __________.
N a. double your rudder angle or go to full rudder Y b. change from right rudder to left rudder an equal number of degrees N c. bring your rudder amidships N d. check the swing of the vessel 2061: A sheave is a __________.
Y a. grooved wheel in a block N b. line to hold a lifeboat next to the embarkation deck N c. partial load of grain N d. seaman's knife 2086: What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 11? (DO29DG )
N a. 7 Y b. 6 N c. 5.5 N d. 5 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 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. 2149: When anchoring in a clay bottom, what is one hazard that may cause the anchor to drag?
N a. The flukes may dig in unevenly and capsize the anchor when under stress. N b. The flukes may not dig in. Y c. The anchor may get shod with clay and not develop full holding power. N d. The anchor will tend to dig in and come to rest near the vertical. 2151: Many dangerous cargoes are stowed on deck because of the __________.
N a. danger to crew and cargo N b. necessity of periodic inspection N c. possible need to jettison Y d. All of the above 2182: What is the name of tackle number 4? (DO29DG )
N a. Double whip N b. Luff tackle Y c. Two-fold purchase N d. 2-2 tackle 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 2271: You are signing on a crew. You can determine the minimum number and qualifications of the crew that you are required to carry by consulting which document?
N a. Crew list Y b. Certificate of Inspection N c. Articles of Agreement N d. fo'c'sle card 2280: 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 as shown. Based on this information, what is the advance for a turn of 45°? (D034DG )
N a. 590 yards N b. 635 yards Y c. 690 yards N d. 740 yards 2559: A vessel in Great Lakes service shall carry anchors in accordance with standards established by the __________.
Y a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. Canadian Coast Guard N c. U.S. Coast Guard N d. underwriter of the vessel 2659: The shearing stresses on a ship's structure are usually greatest at __________.
N a. the bow N b. the stern N c. midships Y d. the ship's quarter-length points 2694: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should know the __________.
N a. gyro error Y b. course per magnetic steering compass N c. variation N d. maximum rudder angle previously used 2734: The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the salmon colored pages in the Stability book to determine the hogging numeral. (Get Table Data)
N a. 98.23 numeral Y b. 95.70 numeral N c. 84.46 numeral N d. 81.37 numeral 2763: When a merchant vessel is under the Naval Control of Shipping Organization in wartime, naval authorities may give orders pertaining to __________.
N a. minimum manning standards Y b. regulations about darkening ship N c. the stowage of explosives N d. the types of cargoes permitted on board 2935: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) when it becomes necessary to send a distress message. Which precedence would you assign this message?
N a. R (ROUTINE) N b. P (PRIORITY) Y c. O (IMMEDIATE) N d. Z (FLASH) 2968: On the Great Lakes, winter storms compound the ice threat by bringing a variety of wind, wave, and weather problems on an average of every __________.
N a. two days N b. three days Y c. four days N d. five days 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 3414: You are lifting a 3-ton weight with a single whip rove on a swinging boom set at an angle 20° to the horizontal. Use the formula for the size of a shackle with a safe working load and determine the minimum size shackle that should be used to secure the head block to the boom.
Y a. 1 3/8 inch N b. 1 1/2 inch N c. 1 5/8 inch N d. 1 3/4 inch 3436: The signal man assisting the crane operator has one hand occupied and one fist in front of his chest with the thumb pointing outward and is tapping his chest with the heel of his fist. This is the signal to __________.
N a. extend the boom N b. lower the boom Y c. retract the boom N d. hoist the boom 3447: The best method to secure a tow line to a cleat is to __________.
Y a. take a turn around the cleat, then figure-eights, and a half-hitch N b. make figure-eights, followed by a half-hitch, then a figure-eight knot N c. take a turn, a half turn, and a figure-eight N d. take several turns around the cleat only 3493: You are the Master of an uninspected diesel towing vessel of 190 GT operating on a regular run from New York to the Gulf of Mexico. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. Able Seamen are not required in the deck crew. Y b. All crew members must have Merchant Mariner's Documents. N c. A licensed Chief Engineer is required. N d. Deck watches may be 6 and 6. 3950: In general, an unreinforced vessel can safely navigate in ice provided the concentration does not exceed how many OKTAs?
N a. 1 Y b. 2 N c. 3 N d. 4