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61: Deckhands onboard towing vessels shall be divided into 3 watches when on a trip exceeding __________.
Y a. 600 miles N b. 700 miles N c. 800 miles N d. 1000 miles 114: 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 step is NOT a part of a Williamson Turn?
N a. Step 1: Come right full rudder until the vessel heads 150°T. Y b. Step 2: Stop the engines until clear of the man. N c. Step 3: Shift the helm to left full rudder. N d. Step 4: Continue with left rudder until on course 270°T. 142: What is NOT an advantage of centrifugal pumps over reciprocating pumps?
N a. They pump more cargo in less time. N b. They are smaller for equivalent pumping ability. N c. They are less expensive. Y d. They require priming for stripping. 172: While a vessel is in a foreign port where there is no American Consul, a seaman becomes violent prior to sailing. The Master should __________.
N a. call local police, put the seaman in prison ashore, and sail the vessel N b. pay off the seaman and make arrangements with the agent to return him to the original port of signing on in the U.S. Y c. put the seaman in irons and sail to the next port where there is an American Consul N d. send the seaman ashore and arrange with the agent to repatriate him by armed guard 174: A proper look-out must be kept __________.
N a. only in fog N b. only between the hours of sunset and sunrise N c. only when entering and leaving port Y d. at all times 176: The turning circle of a vessel is the path followed by the __________.
N a. tipping center N b. bow N c. outermost part of the ship while making the circle Y d. center of gravity 326: In order to back a right-handed, single-screw vessel in a straight line, you will probably need to use __________.
N a. very little rudder N b. some left rudder Y c. some right rudder N d. full left rudder 371: In the United States, the load line markings are set by the __________.
Y a. American Bureau of Shipping N b. Coast Guard N c. Federal Maritime Board N d. IMO 396: A vessel is equipped with twin propellers, both turning outboard with the engines half ahead. If there is no wind or current and the rudders are amidships, what will happen?
N a. The bow will swing to starboard. N b. The bow will swing to port. N c. The vessel will steer a zigzag course. Y d. The vessel will steer a fairly straight course. 443: 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)
N a. 86.72 numeral N b. 89.98 numeral Y c. 91.40 numeral N d. 93.18 numeral 470: A fiber towing hawser should be stowed __________.
Y a. in an enclosed rope locker with adequate air circulation N b. by spooling it on the winch N c. by coiling it on deck N d. by hanging it in the engineroom 477: When underway with a tow, you are required to notify the Coast Guard in which casualty situation?
N a. An injury requiring first aid treatment N b. Damage of bridge-to-bridge radio capability Y c. Accidental stranding or grounding N d. Damage to property amounting to $12,500 507: 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 510: You have loaded dangerous cargo on your vessel and must fill out a Dangerous Cargo Manifest. In which publication would you find the requirements to complete this form?
N a. 33 CFR - Navigation and Navigable Waters Y b. 46 CFR - Shipping N c. IMCO - Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization N d. IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods 518: Which factor is MOST important in preventing sweat damage within a cargo hold?
Y a. Dew point of the cargo hold N b. Dew point of the outside atmosphere N c. Outside air temperature N d. Temperature of the cargo 598: What is NOT an advantage of containership operations over conventional break-bulk operations?
Y a. Flexibility of operation N b. Greater operational safety N c. Lower stevedoring costs N d. Reduction of cargo damage 644: The "lay" of a line refers to __________.
N a. its normal location of stowage Y b. the direction of twist in the strands N c. the manner in which it is coiled N d. the manner in which it is rigged 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 819: Which pump must be primed?
N a. Rotary pump N b. Reciprocating pump Y c. Centrifugal pump N d. All of the above 960: Gross tonnage indicates the vessel's __________.
N a. displacement in metric tons N b. total weight including cargo Y c. volume in cubic feet N d. draft in feet 1007: When using the term "limber system" one is referring to a __________.
N a. cleaning system Y b. drainage system N c. strengthening system N d. weight reduction system 1041: The document on a vessel, annually endorsed by an American Bureau of Shipping surveyor, is called the __________.
N a. Certificate of Inspection N b. Classification Certificate Y c. Load Line Certificate N d. Seaworthy Certificate 1058: 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 owner of the vessel N b. The Master of the vessel N c. The person in charge of the vessel at the time of casualty Y d. Any one of the above 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 1139: The pivoting point of a vessel going ahead is __________.
N a. near the stern N b. at the hawsepipe Y c. about one-third of the vessel's length from the bow N d. about two-thirds of the vessel's length from the 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 1257: You are a watchstanding mate and have come to the bridge to relieve the watch. After reviewing the chart and having been briefed by the off-going mate, you are now ready to effect the relief. Which of the following is exemplary of the statement that would officially transfer the watch?
N a. You say to the mate going off watch, "Destination New York, course 283°, speed 16 knots." N b. The mate being relieved says, "You now have the watch, course 147°, speed 15 knots." N c. The mate being relieved says, "All in apparent good order, course 068° per gyro, 075° per standard." Y d. You say to the mate going off watch, "I relieve you, course 321° per gyro, 316° per standard." 1280: Vertical structural members attached to the floors that add strength to the floors are called __________.
N a. boss plates N b. buckler plates Y c. stiffeners N d. breast hooks 1301: If, after examination by the Quarantine Officer, your vessel is found to have a specific deficiency, you may be issued __________.
N a. Bill of health N b. Free Pratique N c. Notice to Comply Y d. Controlled Free Pratique 1306: You are making mooring lines fast to bitts, stern to, as in some Mediterranean ports. A swell is liable to make the vessel surge. How should you tie up?
Y a. Use manila or synthetic fiber hawsers only. N b. Use wires only from the stern and each quarter. N c. Use synthetic fiber and/or manila hawsers as required. N d. Use wires from each quarter and manila hawsers from the stern. 1391: The basic shipping paper that forms an agreement between a shipowner and a charterer is a __________.
N a. Cargo Declaration N b. Charter Commission Y c. Charter Party N d. Letter of Intent 1441: Dead freight is the charge for the __________.
N a. carriage of demise cargo N b. cost of transshipment of over-carried cargo N c. difference in the amount of cargo loaded and the amount of cargo discharged Y d. difference in the amount of cargo loaded and the amount of cargo booked, through no fault of the vessel 1451: The implied condition(s) with respect to the doctrine of deviation in a marine insurance policy is(are) __________.
N a. that the cargo be discharged from the vessel with customary dispatch N b. that the voyage be commenced in a reasonable time N c. that the voyage be pursued over the usual and direct route Y d. All of the above 1505: The supplement to the IOPP Certificate contains what type of data?
N a. The grades of cargo that an oil tanker is permitted to carry. Y b. A checklist of the equipment installed for controlling the discharge of oil. N c. The trade routes upon which the vessel may operate. N d. A list of the underwriters who will assume financial responsibility in the event of an oil spill. 1559: It is permissible to place an eye splice in wire rope used as cargo gear providing the splice is made using __________.
N a. two tucks with whole strands and one tuck with one-half strand Y b. three tucks with whole strands and two tucks with 1/2 the wire cut from the tucking strand N c. three tucks with whole strands N d. two tucks with whole strands and three tucks with half strands 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 1639: All wire rope used in shipboard cargo gear must be identified and described in a certificate. The certificate shall certify all of the following EXCEPT the __________.
N a. date of the test N b. load at which a test sample broke Y c. name of the vessel N d. number of strands and of wires in each strand 1678: Grade D combustible liquids have a maximum flash point of __________.
N a. 109°F N b. 100°F Y c. 149°F N d. 80°F 1752: Your containership has a container displaying a hazardous cargo placard. The placard has the number 2199 on it. This indicates that it is carrying what cargo?
N a. Furan Y b. Phosphine N c. Adiponitrile N d. Xylenol 1766: When anchoring in a current, you should __________.
N a. drop the anchor with the bow headed downstream N b. back your vessel into the current Y c. anchor while stemming the current N d. All of the above 1809: The greatest horizontal stress between the heads of the booms in the yard and stay rig occurs when the load is in such a position that the __________.
Y a. falls are at an equal angle to the horizontal N b. stay fall is vertical N c. stay fall is at a greater angle to the horizontal than the yard fall N d. yard fall is at a greater angle to the horizontal than the stay fall 2042: Which statement about the deck line is TRUE?
N a. The top of the deck line is marked at the highest point of the freeboard deck, including camber, at the midships point. Y b. A vessel with wooden planks on a steel deck will have the deck line marked at the intersection of the upper line of the wood sheathing with the side shell. N c. The deck edge is marked at the intersection of the freeboard deck with the side shell, at the lowest point of sheer, with the vessel at even trim. N d. On a vessel with a rounded stringer-sheer plate, the deck line is marked where the stringer plate turns down from the plane of the deck line. 2060: In polar regions you should NOT expect to see __________.
N a. mirage effects N b. sea smoke Y c. extensive snowfall N d. false horizons 2195: You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking the radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are as listed. Based on this data what is the transfer for a turn of 180°? (D035DG )
N a. 745 yards N b. 770 yards Y c. 840 yards N d. 890 yards 2206: You are using tackle number 6 in illustration DO29DG to lift a weight of 300 lbs. If you include 10 percent of the weight for each sheave for friction, what is the pull on the hauling part required to lift the weight? (DO29DG )
Y a. 80 lbs. N b. 69 lbs. N c. 55 lbs. N d. 50 lbs. 2466: The pillar shape that gives the greatest strength for the least weight is the __________.
N a. octagonal pillar N b. "H" Beam pillar N c. "I" Beam pillar Y d. circular type pillar 2496: Which statement about the dangerous cargo manifest is FALSE?
N a. The manifest must be made up by the carrier, agents, and any person designated for this purpose. Y b. Shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous cargoes may be listed on the manifest if they are destined for the same consignee. N c. The manifest must be kept in a designated holder on or near the bridge. N d. The hazard class of each cargo must be indicated. 2554: The welds used to attach stiffeners to a plate are known as __________.
N a. butt welds N b. seam welds Y c. fillet welds N d. plate welds 2609: Which tanker discharge pattern would be the safest and most efficient?
N a. Empty the forward tanks and start working aft, emptying each tank in sequence Y b. Start discharging with most of the discharge coming from forward, but include some from midships and after tanks N c. Start pumping from forward, midships, and aft with the discharge distributed equally among the tanks N d. Start pumping from midships and then work forward and aft simultaneously as the midships tank is emptied 2642: Which line is two-stranded, left-handed small stuff?
N a. Houseline Y b. Marline N c. Ratline N d. Lagline 2642: Which line is two-stranded, left-handed small stuff?
N a. Houseline Y b. Marline N c. Ratline N d. Lagline 2738: Assume that your vessel has just entered Lake Michigan via the Straits of Mackinac and is proceeding south to Chicago. Which statement is TRUE with respect to the aids to navigation you will encounter along this route?
N a. Aids to navigation are serviced jointly by the U.S. and Canadian Coast Guard. Y b. Red buoys should be passed down your starboard side. N c. Green buoys mark the location of wrecks or obstructions which must be passed by keeping the buoy on the right hand. N d. All solid colored buoys are numbered, the red buoys bearing odd numbers and green buoys bearing even numbers. 2805: "Hard right rudder" means __________.
N a. jam the rudder against the stops Y b. put the rudder over to the right all the way N c. meet a swing to the right, then return to amidships N d. put the rudder over quickly to 15 degrees right rudder 2844: Naval authorities would NOT give orders about which of the following, when the vessel is under control of the Naval Control of Shipping Organization?
N a. Visual communication at sea N b. Rescue operations N c. Diversions Y d. Schedules for loading cargo 2894: The term "Great Lakes", as defined by the Inland Rules of the Road, includes part of the __________.
N a. Calumet River N b. Chicago River N c. St. Lawrence River Y d. All of the above 3321: By law, the maximum penalty for failing (without reasonable cause) to give aid in the case of collision is __________.
N a. one year imprisonment or $500 N b. two years imprisonment or $500 Y c. two years imprisonment or $1000 N d. two years imprisonment or $2000 3722: The next-to-last shot of an anchor cable is usually painted __________.
N a. white N b. international orange Y c. yellow N d. red 4009: What is used to prevent twisting of a towing bridle?
N a. A bitt N b. A bulkhead N c. A V-spring Y d. A fishplate 4069: The horizontal fore-and-aft movement of a vessel is called __________.
N a. yaw N b. sway N c. heave Y d. surge 4207: Which piece of equipment is required to "twin-up" 30-ton pedestal cranes aboard a crane vessel?
N a. Portable power swivel N b. 20-foot container spreader N c. 40-foot container spreader Y d. None of the above