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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 77: When steering a vessel, a good helmsman will __________.
N a. use as much rudder as possible to keep the vessel on course N b. apply rudder to move the compass card towards the lubbers line when off course Y c. repeat back to the watch officer any rudder commands before executing them N d. keep the rudder amidships except when changing course 124: Bilge soundings indicate __________.
N a. the amount of condensation in the hold N b. whether the cargo is leaking or not N c. whether the vessel is taking on water Y d. All of the above 151: The forecastle card is a copy of the __________.
N a. quarters allocation Y b. shipping agreement N c. Muster List ("Station Bill") N d. unlicensed shipping card from the union 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 261: A seaman about to be discharged has a Continuous Discharge Book. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. A Certificate of Discharge Form should be attached to the book. N b. An entry should be made in the book and a Certificate of Discharge Form issued to the seaman. N c. If a vessel was on coastwise articles, the record of discharge will be made in the Official Logbook. Y d. The record of entry in the book must be submitted to the Coast Guard. 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. 337: On a coastwise tugboat of 199 GT, on a voyage over 600 miles, what percentage of the deck crew (excluding licensed officers) must hold a document of able seaman?
Y a. 65% N b. 50% N c. 25% N d. 0% 410: You are loading a cargo tank on your container ship. The tank displays the red label shown. Which statement is TRUE? (D023DG )
Y a. The tank contains propylene. N b. The tank's volume is 1077 cubic feet. N c. There are three tanks in the shipment. N d. The tank contains an oxidizing material. 431: Official proof of an American vessel's nationality is contained in the __________.
N a. Certificate of Inspection N b. Official Log Y c. Certificate of Documentation N d. Shipping Articles 432: A licensed Master of Towing Vessels may NOT serve as the person in charge of which towing vessel?
N a. 99 GRT towing vessel operating on Chesapeake Bay N b. 199 GRT towing vessel operating in the Gulf of Alaska N c. 480 GRT towboat operating on the Western Rivers Y d. 405 GRT towing vessel operating between Florida and the US Virgin Islands 490: Which agency is authorized to assist the Coast Guard in the inspection of vessels for the suitability of loading hazardous materials?
N a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. Environmental Protection Agency Y c. National Cargo Bureau, Inc. N d. U.S. Navy explosive loading details 515: When compared to a fiber towing hawser, what is NOT an advantage of a wire towing hawser?
N a. Wire is easy to handle when properly spooled on the drum of a towing winch. Y b. Wire has more spring and shock resistance than fiber. N c. Wire can be used to tow heavier loads because of its smaller diameter and more manageable size. N d. Wire is subject to less deterioration if properly maintained. 721: The mooring line labeled "F" is called a __________. (DO44DG )
N a. bow line N b. forward spring line Y c. breast line N d. None of the above 732: Which action should be taken FIRST if your tow is sinking in shallow water?
Y a. Pay out the towline until the sunken tow reaches bottom. N b. Sever the towline. N c. Immediately head for the nearest shoreline. N d. Contact the Coast Guard. 745: When carrying a cargo of asphalt or molten sulfur, which are carried at temperatures of over 300°F, one of the biggest dangers is __________.
Y a. water in the tanks or pipelines N b. having the cargo too cool N c. explosion of vapors after discharge N d. inadequate ullage space 787: While assigned to a 120 GRT vessel, you are required to sign "foreign" articles on a voyage from New York City to which port?
N a. Halifax, Canada Y b. Long Beach, California N c. Veracruz, Mexico N d. Saint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles 851: Your vessel (185 GT) is on a voyage between New York and San Francisco. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The maintenance of an Official Logbook is optional. N b. The vessel must be on foreign articles. N c. This is considered a coastwise voyage. Y d. An Official Logbook must be maintained. 963: You are the person in charge of a 199-GT uninspected towing vessel engaged in towing from Galveston to Savannah and then returning, a distance in excess of 600 miles. Which statement is FALSE?
N a. The sailors shall be divided into three watches. N b. All deck crew members are to have a Merchant Mariner's Document. N c. Able seamen are required in the deck crew. Y d. The crew members are NOT required to sign articles. 1107: You are rigging a stage over the vessel's side and are securing the downhaul with lowering turns at your end of the stage. When finished, the remainder of the line should be __________.
Y a. lowered down into the water N b. coiled on the stage with the bitter end on the bottom N c. coiled on the stage with the bitter end on top N d. coiled on deck to be slacked down by a seaman as needed 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 1195: Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for damage to a cargo when the damage arises from __________.
Y a. unseaworthiness when sailing N b. insufficient packing N c. quarantine delays N d. mismanagement of the vessel 1224: Which is NOT a recommended practice when handling nylon line?
N a. Nylon lines which become slippery because of oil or grease should be scrubbed down. Y b. Manila line stoppers should be used for holding nylon hawsers. N c. When easing out nylon line, keep an extra turn on the bitt to prevent slipping. N d. Iced-over nylon lines should be thawed and drained before stowing. 1312: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "D" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
N a. stern line N b. forward spring line Y c. after spring line N d. waist breast line 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 1527: A 30,000 DWT tankship is required to have an IOPP certificate when __________.
N a. engaged in the coastwise trade N b. going foreign Y c. calling at ports in another country signatory to MARPOL 73/78 N d. carrying cargoes listed in the MARPOL regulations 1648: When steaming through an anchorage, a shipmaster should __________.
N a. avoid crossing close astern of the anchored ships Y b. avoid crossing close ahead of the anchored ships N c. keep the ship moving at a good speed to reduce set N d. transit only on a flood tide 1732: Which picture in illustration D030DG represents a half hitch? (D030DG )
Y a. U N b. S N c. K N d. H 1759: The amount of strain on each runner of a married fall system lifting 2000 lbs. when the angle made by the legs is 90° would be __________.
N a. 1000 lbs. N b. 1154 lbs. Y c. 1414 lbs. N d. 2000 lbs. 1782: When evacuating a seaman by helicopter lift, which statement is TRUE?
N a. The vessel should be stopped with the wind dead ahead during the hoisting operation. Y b. Flags should be flown to provide a visual reference as to the direction of the apparent wind. N c. The drop line should be grounded first then secured as close to the hoist point as possible. N d. The hoist area should be located as far aft as possible so the pilot will have a visual reference while approaching. 1868: When being towed by one tug, the towing bridle should be connected to towing __________.
Y a. bitts with figure eights N b. pad eyes with pelican hooks N c. pad eyes with safety hooks 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 1990: Upon receipt of a distress message, a merchant vessel is bound to proceed to the scene of the distress. Under which of the following cases would this NOT be true?
N a. The vessel would arrive at the distress scene more than 36 hours after the receipt of the initial distress message. N b. There are vessels closer to the distress scene that are proceeding to assist. Y c. The Master of the vessel in distress has requisitioned another vessel, and that vessel has accepted the requisition. N d. You are on a tank vessel and the distress involves a major fire on board the other vessel. 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 2025: What is the chief hazard encountered when surging synthetic mooring lines on the gypsyhead during operations?
N a. If there is sudden strain, the man tending the line may be pulled into the gypsyhead. N b. The lines may jam and then jump off the gypsyhead. N c. The lines' surging may cause the vessel to surge. Y d. The heat generated may cause the lines to temporarily fuse to the gypsyhead. 2027: Your vessel is issued a load line certificate dated 27 May 1992. What is NOT an acceptable date for one of the surveys for endorsements?
N a. 28-Feb-93 Y b. 27-Nov-93 N c. 26-Aug-94 N d. 27-May-95 2039: There is a large shipment of case goods available to be loaded on your vessel. You are to load as many tons as possible in a hold which has 32,300 cubic feet left unfilled by cargo. Each case measures 2-feet high by 2-feet wide by 4-feet long and weighs 500 pounds. If you allow a broken stowage allowance of 10% of the 32,300 feet, what is the nearest whole number of tons which may be loaded?
N a. 324 tons N b. 360 tons N c. 363 tons Y d. 406 tons 2063: A "spring line" is __________.
N a. any wire rope used for mooring N b. a fire-warp Y c. a mooring line running diagonally to the keel N d. a mooring line perpendicular to the keel 2231: What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 2? (DO29DG )
N a. 0.5 N b. 1 Y c. 2 N d. 3 2273: What is the area of a circle with a radius of 4 feet after a sector of 111° has been removed?
N a. 3.90 sq. ft N b. 8.67 sq. ft Y c. 34.77 sq. ft N d. 50.27 sq. ft 2579: Where are the test certificates, for wire rope used as cargo runners, and loose gear certificates usually maintained?
Y a. With the Cargo Gear Register on the ship N b. In the Official Log N c. At the Coast Guard Marine Safety Office with the vessel's inspection records N d. At the central records center of the agency testing the cargo gear 2600: A smooth, tapered pin, usually of wood, used to open up the strands of a rope for splicing is called a(n) __________.
N a. batten N b. bench hook N c. awl Y d. fid 2604: The joint formed when two steel plates are placed end-to-end is called a __________.
N a. bevel N b. seam Y c. butt N d. bond 2658: A Kip is equal to __________.
Y a. 1000 lbs. N b. 1000 kgs. N c. 2000 lbs. N d. 2240 lbs. 2688: What would have the greatest affect on a vessel's longitudinal strength?
N a. Collision damage to the bow, forward of the collision bulkhead Y b. Grounding damage to the bilge strake, just aft of midships N c. Extensive corrosion to the centerline deck plating N d. Damage to the side shell, midway between the bilge and the stringer plate 2716: A channel is stated as having a controlling depth of 38 feet. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. At least 80% of the channel is cleared to the charted depth. N b. At least 50% of the channel is cleared to the charted depth. Y c. 100% of the channel width is clear to 38 feet. N d. The sides of the channel conform to at least 50% of the controlling depth. 2729: The load line markings shown are inscribed on the vessel's __________. (D031DG )
N a. port side N b. starboard side Y c. port and starboard sides N d. stern 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 2838: A U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker, while escorting ships in ice, may sound four short and one long blasts on the whistle to indicate that the icebreaker __________.
Y a. has become beset in fast ice N b. is increasing speed; watch for broken ice N c. has its engines full astern N d. is increasing the distance between vessels 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 2922: A long pole with a hook at one end, used to reach for lines, is known as a __________.
Y a. pike pole N b. jack staff N c. line rod N d. hooker 2924: You are on a large vessel fitted with a right-handed controllable-pitch propeller set at maximum forward pitch. Which statement about reversing is TRUE?
N a. When the pitch is reversed, the stern will slew to port even with headway. N b. The vessel will respond to the rudder until sternway is developed, then the stern will slew to starboard. Y c. There will probably be a loss of steering control. N d. The vessel will have full rudder control throughout the speed change from ahead to astern. 3004: What is NOT a basic shiphandling rule for navigating in ice concentrations on the Great Lakes?
N a. Keep moving - even very slowly, but keep moving. N b. Work with the ice movement, not against. Y c. Transit ice along pressure ridges when possible. N d. Excessive speed means ice damage. 3031: Before a Master relieves a Pilot of the conn, the __________.
N a. vessel must be in extremis N b. Master must request the Pilot to take corrective action N c. Master should release the Pilot from all liability Y d. Master should foresee any danger to the vessel on the present course 3152: The danger of a towing vessel tripping is increased the closer the towline is secured to __________.
N a. the stern Y b. amidships N c. the bow N d. the quarter 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. 4096: Yawing is angular motion of the vessel about what axis?
N a. Longitudinal N b. Transverse Y c. Vertical N d. Centerline 4121: The lashings used on Ro-Ro vessels should be capable of withstanding the forces of __________.
N a. rolling N b. pitching N c. heaving Y d. All of the above 4255: Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding a twin pedestal crane set?
N a. The cranes may be operated independently. N b. The cranes may be interconnected for twin operation. N c. When twinned, the crane rotation on the foundation assembly is unlimited. Y d. All of the above