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2: You are standing the wheelwatch when you hear the cry, "Man overboard starboard side". You should instinctively __________.
Y a. give full right rudder N b. give full left rudder N c. put the rudder amidships N d. throw a life ring to mark the spot 10: You are scheduled to load a bulk shipment of steel turnings. Which statement is TRUE?
Y a. The primary hazard of this cargo is that it is subject to spontaneous heating and ignition. N b. The shipping papers should describe this cargo as "Waste; steel borings". N c. After loading, you may not sail if the temperature in each hold of steel turnings exceeds 130°F. N d. This cargo may not be transported in bulk unless a special permit is issued by the Coast Guard. 38: A cargo that has a stowage factor over 40 is known as a __________.
N a. hygroscopic cargo Y b. measurement cargo N c. stowage cargo N d. weight cargo 51: You are the licensed Master of a 100 GT towing vessel sailing coastwise. What percentage of the deck crew must be able to understand any order spoken by the officers?
N a. 50% N b. 65% Y c. 75% N d. 100% 159: What is the standard net barrel for petroleum products?
Y a. 42 gallons at 60°Fahrenheit N b. 48 gallons at 70°Fahrenheit N c. 50 gallons at 50°Celsius N d. 60 gallons at 100°Saybolt 347: You are the person in charge of a 199 GRT uninspected towing vessel engaged in coastwise towing from the Gulf of Mexico to the New York area, a distance in excess of 600 miles. Which statement is FALSE?
Y a. Certificates of Discharge are not required to be issued. N b. All crew members shall have Merchant Mariner's Documents. N c. Able seamen are required in the deck crew. N d. The sailors shall be divided into 3 watches. 458: Sweat damage will occur in a cargo hold containing cased machinery when the __________.
N a. air temperature of the hold is higher than the temperature of the outside air Y b. dew point of the hold is higher than the temperature of the ship's skin N c. dew point of the outside air is lower than the temperature of the cargo N d. outside air temperature is colder than the temperature of the cargo 478: The moisture equilibrium chart can be used to determine the __________.
N a. absolute moisture content of the air surrounding a hygroscopic cargo when moisture equilibrium exists Y b. dew point temperature that the air surrounding a hygroscopic commodity will have when in moisture equilibrium with that commodity N c. enthalpy of the air surrounding a hydroscopic cargo which is in moisture equilibrium with the cargo N d. temperature at which moisture equilibrium will occur in a cargo hold containing a hygroscopic cargo 637: A tow bridle is attached to the main tow hawser at the __________.
N a. bight ring N b. tow hook Y c. fishplate N d. swivel 672: When towing alongside (breasted tow), more forward movement will be imparted to the tow by __________.
N a. increasing the angle of line pull to the keel axis of the tow Y b. reducing the angle of line pull to the keel axis of the tow N c. positioning the towing vessel on the forward end of the tow N d. shortening the length of the tow line 680: You must medevac a critically injured seaman by helicopter hoist. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The ship's relative wind should be from dead ahead at 10 to 30 knots. Y b. The deck crew at the hoist point should not wear baseball hats. N c. The helicopter's drop line should be secured to the ship not more than 15 feet from the hoist position. N d. When using a "horse collar", the bight of the loop should be around the chest of the injured seaman. 686: The effect known as "bank cushion" acts in which of the following ways on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?
Y a. It forces the bow away from the bank. N b. It forces the stern away from the bank. N c. It forces the entire vessel away from the bank. N d. It heels the vessel toward the bank. 694: An advantage of nylon rope over manila rope is that nylon rope __________.
N a. can be used in conjunction with wire or spring-lay rope N b. can be stored on decks exposed to sunlight Y c. can hold a load even when a considerable amount of the yarns have been abraded N d. gives audible warning of overstress whereas manila does not 865: A nylon line is rated at 15,000 lbs. breaking strain. Using a safety factor of 5, what is the safe working load (SWL)?
Y a. 3,000 lbs N b. 5,000 lbs N c. 15,000 lbs N d. 65,000 lbs 964: To coil a left-hand laid rope, you should coil the line in __________.
N a. a clockwise direction only Y b. a counterclockwise direction only N c. an alternating clockwise and counterclockwise direction N d. either a clockwise or a counterclockwise direction 1019: A tank holds 400 tons of sea water when filled. How many tons of liquid of specific gravity 0.9300 will it hold when filled to 90% capacity?
Y a. 326.6 N b. 343.2 N c. 377.6 N d. 390.2 1030: If an attempt is made to hoist a load that exceeds the capacity of an electric winch, an overload safety device causes a circuit breaker to cut off the current to the winch motor __________.
N a. when the line pull reaches the rated winch capacity Y b. after the line pull exceeds the rated winch capacity N c. after a short build-up of torque N d. immediately 1140: In a transversely framed ship, the transverse frames are supported by all of the following EXCEPT __________.
N a. girders N b. longitudinals N c. side stringers Y d. web plates 1156: The best time to work a boat into a slip is __________.
N a. when the wind is against you N b. with the current setting against you Y c. at slack water N d. with a cross current 1159: Which product is most likely to accumulate static electricity?
N a. Crude oil N b. Hard asphalt Y c. Lubricating oil N d. Residual fuel oil 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. 1370: The strength of a deck will be increased by adding __________.
N a. camber Y b. deck beam brackets N c. hatch beams N d. sheer 1411: The time allowed for loading and discharging cargo in a charter party is referred to as __________.
N a. charter hire N b. demurrage N c. dispatch Y d. lay days 1474: To find the distance the strands should be unlaid for an eye splice, multiply the diameter of the wire in inches by __________.
N a. 12 N b. 24 Y c. 36 N d. 48 1521: An underwriter is liable for __________.
N a. loss arising from the subject itself because of its inherent qualities N b. loss caused by the ordinary evaporation of liquids Y c. loss caused by heavy weather N d. the natural decay of the vessel due to the passage of time 1549: On your vessel, a wire rope for the cargo gear shows signs of excessive wear and must be replaced. In ordering a new wire for this 10-ton boom, what safety factor should you use?
N a. Three Y b. Five N c. Six N d. Seven 1574: Wire rope is galvanized to __________.
Y a. protect it from corrosion due to contact with saltwater N b. make it bend more easily N c. increase its strength N d. increase its circumference 1756: When anchoring a vessel, it is best to release the anchor when __________.
N a. going full astern N b. going full ahead Y c. going slow astern N d. dead in the water 1800: The figure obtained by dividing the total volume of the ship in cubic feet (after omission of exempted spaces) by 100 is the __________.
N a. bale cubic Y b. gross tonnage N c. light displacement N d. net tonnage 1817: Refrigeration machinery is often surveyed before loading reefer cargo. This survey is usually performed by the __________.
N a. U.S. Coast Guard Y b. American Bureau of Shipping N c. National Cargo Bureau N d. local port authority 1846: 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 Y c. 30 minutes to 1 hour N d. 10 minutes if possible 1985: You are on a 165 foot (50.3 meters) long vessel with a draft of 9 feet (2.7 meters) and twin screws. Which statement about rescuing a survivor in the water with ship pickup is TRUE?
N a. You should stop to windward of the man and drift down on him. N b. You should stop with the man on your weather beam and twist the ship up to him. Y c. A pickup off the weather bow gives maximum maneuverability with the least possibility of injury to the man. N d. Ship pick up should never be used with a shallow draft vessel. 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 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 2077: While assigned to a 150 GRT vessel, you are required to sign "foreign" articles on a voyage from New Orleans to which port?
N a. Houston, Texas N b. Veracruz, Mexico N c. Kingston, Jamaica Y d. Cristobal Colon, Panama 2126: You have anchored in a mud and clay bottom. The anchor appears to be dragging in a storm. What action should you take?
N a. Shorten the scope of the cable. N b. Veer cable to the anchor. N c. Drop the other anchor underfoot. Y d. Drop the second anchor, veer to a good scope, then weigh the first anchor. 2279: In plugging submerged holes; rags, wedges, and other materials should be used in conjunction with plugs to __________.
N a. reduce the water pressure on the hull N b. reduce the possibility of stress fractures N c. prevent progressive flooding Y d. reduce the water leaking around the plugs 2390: Determine the weight of a rectangular piece of 20.4 lb. steel measuring 4 feet by 6 feet.
N a. 204.0 lbs. Y b. 489.6 lbs. N c. 734.4 lbs. N d. 979.2 lbs. 2588: Rivets are usually made of __________.
N a. wrought-iron N b. aluminum N c. high-tensile steel Y d. mild steel 2949: A vessel which is being assisted by an icebreaker should indicate that he is ready to cast off the towline (if one is used) by __________.
Y a. displaying code letter "Y" (Yankee) N b. sounding five short blasts of his whistle N c. displaying code numeral "5" N d. sounding one prolonged blast of his whistle 3074: In securing a towing cable, consideration must be given to letting go in an emergency. The possible whip of towlines when released can be overcome by __________.
N a. increasing the shaft RPM prior to release N b. using a pelican hook for quick release Y c. using preventers N d. using a short chain for the lead through the stern chock 3092: Item A is the __________. (D024DG )
Y a. lashing N b. drag wire N c. scissor wire N d. tandem wire 3162: When maneuvering from pull towing to breasted (alongside) towing, a twin-screw vessel is more likely than a single-screw vessel of equal horsepower to __________.
N a. trip or capsize Y b. foul the towline N c. go into irons N d. part the towing strap 3211: With the buttress securing system, containers of different heights must be stowed __________.
N a. on the bottom tier on deck N b. in the hold N c. next to the buttress tower Y d. on the top tier 3325: Flammable liquids should have what kind of label?
N a. Skull and crossbones N b. Yellow Y c. Red N d. White 3346: When connecting the tow bridle to a tug, the end of the bridle is passed with a __________.
N a. heaving line N b. shot line N c. high line Y d. messenger line 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 3451: After inventorying the Naval Control of Shipping publications you find there is no copy of ATP-2, Volume II "Allied Control of Shipping Manual - Bridge Supplement". You should ask for a replacement from the __________.
Y a. Maritime Administration N b. Coast Guard N c. Chief of Naval Operations N d. local Operational Control Authority 3606: A spreader bar is used to __________.
N a. increase the lifting capacity N b. increase the lifting radius N c. protect the slings Y d. protect the upper part of a load 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 3712: When should a crane boom-up so high that the boom hits the stops?
N a. Only if the load has not exceeded the limit at that angle N b. Only if the load contains non-hazardous materials N c. Only if necessary to perform a given lift Y d. Never 4070: Small floes of rough, hummocky sea ice capable of damaging a vessel __________.
Y a. can usually be detected by radar in a smooth sea at a range of 4 to 6 kilometers N b. are indistinguishable from sea return on the PPI N c. are invisible to radar when covered with a thick layer of snow N d. are usually seen at night before they are close enough to provide a radar echo 4092: To reconnect a broken tow line, it is better to use a polypropylene messenger line because it __________.
N a. has great strength N b. is very supple Y c. floats N d. absorbs shock by stretching 4115: Entries should be made in a Ro-Ro vessel’s cargo-securing device record book for __________.
N a. procedures for accepting cargo securing devices N b. procedures for maintaining and repairing cargo-securing devices N c. record of cargo securing device inspections Y d. All of the above 4139: A disadvantage of using chain lashing on heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that __________.
N a. it is easily damaged N b. it is affected by temperature Y c. the links lose strength if placed over corners N d. it has high initial cost 4242: What is the advantage of the tandem working arrangement of pedestal cranes when operating cargo?
N a. The cranes enable the handling of heavy cargos without shoreside assistance N b. The cargo discharge can be accomplished with controlled pendulation N c. The cargo discharge can be performed in port or at anchor Y d. All of the above 4245: What is meant by the term "level-luffing" a crane?
Y a. Luffing while the load remains at a constant height N b. Maintaining the boom at a constant height N c. Slewing the boom left or right in a level planet N d. None of the above 4263: Which statement(s) is/are TRUE concerning crane cargo operations?
N a. Lifting points on all equipment must be safely checked prior to commencing a lift. N b. Cargo loaded into vehicles and/or containers prior to lifting needs to be properly secured so as to prevent shifting during transport. N c. Never exceed crane manufacturer’s limits concerning the safe working loads of cargo jibs. Y d. All the above 4272: Which action should be taken immediately by the operator of a pedestal crane, if crane control is lost?
N a. Increase power to the crane to regain control. N b. Place control levers in opposite positions. Y c. Let go of both control levers and return to the neutral positions. N d. Check the circuit breakers. 4391: A report of casualty to a vessel must include __________.
N a. the estimated cost of damage N b. the amount of ballast on board Y c. the name of the owner or agent of the vessel N d. an evaluation of who was at fault