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72: You are in the process of loading 465,000 barrels of cargo oil. At 1030, on 5 November, you gauge the vessel and find that you have loaded 203,000 barrels. At 1200 you find that you have loaded 218,000 barrels. If you continue loading at the same rate, you will finish at approximately __________.
N a. 1510, 5 November N b. 1104, 6 November Y c. 1242, 6 November N d. 0735, 7 November 195: You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel. The Dangerous Cargo Manifest must be signed by the __________.
N a. shipper N b. U.S. Coast Guard Marine Inspector Y c. Master or his authorized representative N d. Master only 262: Mousing a cargo hook with marline or small line __________.
N a. increases the lifting capacity of the hook N b. protects the hook from the sling ring Y c. prevents the sling ring from coming out of the hook N d. All of the above 363: Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?
N a. Companions and booby hatches Y b. Chart room N c. Open structures N d. All of the above 372: Keeping the draft at or below the load line mark will insure that the vessel has adequate __________.
N a. ballast Y b. reserve buoyancy N c. displacement N d. rolling periods 448: Hygroscopic cargoes should be ventilated when __________.
Y a. going from a warm to a cold climate N b. the dew point of the outside air is greater than the dew point of the air in the hold N c. the dew point of the air in the hold is very low N d. the outside dew point is 60°F (16°C) and the cargo temperature is 54°F (12°C) 467: Of which type of material may a towing hawser be constructed?
N a. Wire rope N b. Nylon, dacron, polypropylene or a blend of other synthetic fibers N c. Manila Y d. All of the above 483: A fiber towing hawser is readied for service by __________.
N a. spooling it on a winch cathead N b. coiling it in a counterclockwise direction on the fantail Y c. faking it on deck in a fore and aft direction N d. spooling it on a reel lying on its side to prevent rolling 491: A change of a documented vessel's name can only be made by the __________.
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. Commissioner of Customs N c. Treasury Department Y d. Coast Guard 507: You are signing on your crew. Which is NOT authorized?
Y a. A man presenting his Chief Mate's license to sign on as able seaman N b. An engineer presenting an MMD endorsed "QMED - any rating" to sign on as an Electrician N c. A man presenting an MMD endorsed as "Able Seaman" to sign on as Bosun N d. A man presenting an MMD endorsed "Steward's Department (F.H.)" to sign on as Chief Cook 542: Which best describes a "fishplate" used in towing?
Y a. A triangular-shaped heavy steel plate with a round hole inset from each corner N b. A steel plate in the shape of a flat fish N c. A rectangular-shaped piece of heavy steel plate with four holes N d. A circular piece of heavy steel with three holes forming an equilateral triangle 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 798: How many cubic feet of space is required to stow 775 tons of a cargo with a stowage factor of 25? (estimated broken stowage is 15%)
N a. 12,916 Y b. 22,794 N c. 25,833 N d. 29,397 867: Who may perform as a lookout?
N a. A member of the engineering watch Y b. A member of the navigational watch N c. A member of the Stewards Department N d. All of the above 883: The size and material used for towline(s) must meet all of the following requirements, EXCEPT ____________ .
N a. be appropriate to the vessel's horsepower or bollard pull N b. be strong enough to handle any static or dynamic loads expected during its service life Y c. fit any spare wire clips carried on board the vessel for repair purposes N d. be suitable for exposure to the marine environment 926: Usually the most gentle way of riding out a severe storm on a larger vessel is __________.
N a. head on at slow speeds N b. hove to Y c. running before the seas N d. to rig a sea anchor 954: In order to correctly open a new coil of manila line, you should __________.
N a. pull the tagged end from the top of the coil Y b. pull the tagged end through the eye of the coil N c. secure the outside end and unroll the coil N d. unreel the coil from a spool 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 986: When running before a heavy sea, moving weights aft will affect the handling of a vessel by __________.
N a. reducing rolling N b. increasing rolling Y c. reducing yawing N d. increasing yawing 1165: The Muster List ("Station Bill") shows each person's lifeboat station, duties during abandonment, basic instructions, and __________.
Y a. all emergency signals N b. instructions for lowering the lifeboats N c. the time each weekly drill will be held N d. work schedule 1168: A vessel has completed loading cargo in the port of San Francisco. What document is signed by the Master stating the terms that goods were delivered and received by the ship?
N a. Bill of Goods Y b. Bill of Lading N c. Cargo Manifest N d. Cargo Receipt 1182: Your vessel must moor port side to a berth limited by vessels ahead and astern using a single tug. You are stemming a slight current and there is a light breeze of the dock. Your tug should be made up to the vessel's __________.
N a. stern on a hawser N b. quarter N c. waist Y d. bow 1210: To rigidly fasten together the peak frames, the stem, and the outside framing, a horizontal plate is fitted across the forepeak of a vessel. This plate is known as a(n) __________.
N a. apron plate Y b. breasthook N c. intercostal plate N d. joiner 1213: What minimum size manila line is required to hold a weight of 932 pounds, if you use a safety factor of six?
N a. 2.0" Y b. 2.5" N c. 3.0" N d. 3.5" 1296: To ensure the best results during the Mediterranean moor, the chains should __________.
N a. be crossed around the bow N b. tend out at right angles to the bow N c. tend aft 60°From each bow Y d. tend forward 30° on either bow 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 1475: As shown, the mooring line labeled "G" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. forward spring line N b. offshore bow line N c. forward breast line Y d. inshore bow line 1477: Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for damage to a cargo when the damage arises out of __________.
N a. delays due to seizure of the vessel N b. fire caused by fault of the carrier N c. strikes or lockouts Y d. improper stowage 1513: Which knot is suitable for hoisting an unconscious person?
N a. Bowline in a bight Y b. French bowline N c. Fisherman's loop N d. Spider hitch 1532: To determine the number of portable fire extinguishers required on an inspected vessel, you should check the __________.
N a. hot work permit Y b. Certificate of Inspection N c. Safety of Life at Sea Certificate N d. Muster List ("Station Bill") 1612: Which of the pictures in illustration DO30DG represents a stopper? (DO30DG )
N a. E Y b. N N c. R N d. S 1620: Owing to the greater girth of a ship amidships than at the ends, certain strakes are dropped as they approach the bow and stern to reduce the amount of plating at the ends. These strakes are called __________.
Y a. drop strakes N b. stealers N c. throughs N d. voids 1622: What is NOT an indication that pack ice may be nearby?
Y a. The presence of icebergs N b. Ice blink N c. Absence of wave motion N d. Sighting a walrus in the Arctic 1724: A "bowline" is used to __________.
N a. join lines of equal size Y b. form a temporary eye (loop) at the end of a line N c. be a stopper N d. keep a line from fraying 1796: Which safety check(s) should be made before letting go the anchor?
N a. See that the anchor is clear of obstructions. N b. See that the chain is all clear. N c. See that the wildcat is disengaged. Y d. All of the above 1889: The helm command "Nothing to the left" means do NOT __________.
N a. use left rudder Y b. steer left of the ordered course N c. steer right of the ordered course N d. leave any buoys on the port side 1959: A vessel is involved in a casualty. The cost of property damage includes the __________.
N a. damage claims awarded to individuals or companies involved in the casualty, up to a maximum of $50,000 N b. loss of revenue while the vessel is being repaired, up to a maximum of $50,000 Y c. cost of labor and material to restore the vessel to the service condition which existed before the casualty N d. All of the above 1961: A sufficient amount of chain must be veered when anchoring a vessel to ensure __________.
N a. the vessel has enough room to swing while at anchor Y b. the anchor flukes bite into the ocean bottom N c. there is a sufficient scope of chain to keep the anchor on the bottom N d. there is more chain out than there is in the chain locker 1998: When towing in an open seaway, it is important to use a towing line __________.
N a. made only of wire rope, due to possible weather conditions N b. that will have the tow on a crest while your vessel is in a trough Y c. that will have the tow on a crest while your vessel is on a crest N d. with little dip to gain maximum control of the tow 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 2088: You have been towing astern and have just let go the tow. Your deckhands are pulling in and faking the towline by hand on the stern. The most dangerous action to take is to __________.
N a. continue ahead at slow speed N b. continue ahead at half speed N c. stop your engines Y d. back down on your engines 2130: In a racetrack turn, to recover a man overboard, the vessel is steadied for the SECOND time after a turn of how many degrees from the original heading?
N a. 60° N b. 135° N c. 180° Y d. 360° 2174: A vessel puts into the port of Kobe, Japan to discharge cargo. While awaiting completion of the cargo operation, the vessel contracts with a local shipyard to have the hull chipped, scaled, and painted. How is the cost of this maintenance handled with the Collector of Customs?
Y a. A declaration is required and duty is involved on the total cost. N b. No declaration is required since this is considered routine maintenance. N c. A declaration is made and duty is charged on the materials only. N d. A declaration is made, but duty is charged on the labor only. 2232: The MAIN use of the knot lettered M is to __________. (DO30DG )
Y a. marry two hawsers N b. form a temporary eye in the end of a line N c. secure a heaving line to a hawser N d. provide a seat for a man to work over the side 2356: "Hard right rudder" means __________.
N a. jam the rudder against the stops N b. meet a swing to the right, then return to amidships Y c. put the rudder over to the right all the way N d. put the rudder over quickly to 15 degrees right rudder 2392: Determine the weight of a rectangular piece of 12.75 lbs. steel measuring 5 feet by 8 feet.
Y a. 510.00 lbs. N b. 255.00 lbs. N c. 198.89 lbs. N d. 165.75 lbs. 2455: The boom indicator on a crane will indicate the __________.
N a. length of the boom Y b. angle of the boom N c. lifting capacity of the boom N d. direction of the boom 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 2567: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should know the __________.
N a. variation N b. gyro error Y c. course per magnetic steering compass N d. maximum rudder angle previously used 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 2761: A short ton is a unit of weight consisting of __________.
N a. 1,000 pounds Y b. 2,000 pounds N c. 2,205 pounds N d. 2,240 pounds 2809: The fitting at the end of a cargo line in a tank that allows suction to be taken close to the bottom of a tank is a __________.
N a. suction end N b. strainer Y c. bell-mouth N d. vacuum valve 3048: The proximity of pack ice may be indicated by __________.
N a. changes in seawater salinity Y b. glare on clouds on the horizon N c. changes in air temperature N d. icebergs 3095: You are standing the wheelwatch when you hear the cry, "Man overboard starboard side". You should instinctively __________.
N a. give full left rudder N b. put the rudder amidships Y c. give full right rudder N d. throw a life ring to mark the spot 3111: While the Pilot is maneuvering the vessel to a dock, what is the PRIMARY responsibility of the watch officer?
Y a. Insure that helm and throttle orders given by the Pilot are correctly executed. N b. Judge the appropriateness of the Pilot's orders and countermand them if necessary. N c. Supervise the signaling and flag etiquette. N d. Record the bells and their times in the bell book. 3201: You are on watch entering port, and the Master gives the helmsman a rudder command which conflicts with a rudder command from the Pilot. You should make sure the helmsman __________.
N a. obeys the Pilot N b. asks you for instructions Y c. obeys the Master N d. brings the rudder to a point midway between the two conflicting positions 3350: It is not advisable to use nylon for alongside towing because it __________.
Y a. stretches too much N b. is too expensive for everyday towing usage N c. binds on the cleats N d. parts too readily 4253: Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding twin pedestal cranes?
N a. Each single boom is of the partial-level luffing type and is capable of limited rotation. N b. A slew drive system provides for rotation of each crane. N c. An independent slew drive system rotates the turntable. Y d. All of the above 4260: Which statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding the operation of a crane?
Y a. The load is handled by the hoisting winch and cargo block. N b. The crane jib is raised and lowered by the hoisting winch. N c. The cargo block is raised and lowered by the luffing winch. N d. All the above 4278: Which wire rope purchase(s) is/are optional with a 30-Ton pedestal crane?
N a. Hoist N b. Luff Y c. Rider block N d. All of the above