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57: Under title 46 of the United States Code, the person in charge of a documented vessel who fails to report a complaint of a sexual offense may be __________.
N a. charged with accessory to sexual assault Y b. fined up to $5,000 N c. imprisoned for up to one year N d. All of the above 76: Leeway is the __________.
N a. difference between the true course and the compass course N b. momentum of a vessel after her engines have been stopped Y c. lateral movement of a vessel downwind of her intended course N d. displacement of a vessel multiplied by her speed 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 247: The main advantage and chief characteristic of a Steulchen boom is that it can be __________.
N a. operated by one winchman N b. cradled on deck Y c. swung from one hatch to the adjacent hatch N d. collared to the mast 282: The owner, agent, Master or person-in-charge of a "T-Boat" involved in a marine casualty causing injury that requires professional medical treatment must __________.
N a. immediately notify the nearest USCG MSO, MIO, or Group Office N b. keep all voyage records and make them available to Coast Guard investigators N c. file a written report (CG2692) of the casualty within five days Y d. All of the above 416: While moving ahead, a twin-screw ship has an advantage over a single-screw ship because __________.
N a. correct trim will be obtained more easily N b. drag effect will be cancelled out Y c. side forces will be eliminated N d. speed will be increased 489: Your tank vessel is fully loaded, and you find that she is down slightly by the head. To adjust the trim, you may __________.
N a. add ballast aft N b. load more cargo aft Y c. shift cargo aft N d. All of the above 492: You are the Master of a 500-gross ton passenger vessel operating on rivers. Your vessel accidentally runs aground. Under the regulations for passenger vessels, you must notify the __________.
N a. Coast Guard, only if the grounding results in injury to personnel N b. Coast Guard, only if the grounding results in damage to property in excess of $(SA)25,000 Y c. nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible N d. Coast Guard, only if the grounding results in loss of life 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. 527: What equipment is NOT used to protect a towing hawser?
N a. Hawser boards and chafing gear Y b. Halyards and snaphooks N c. Seizing wire, rope yarn and marline N d. Norman pins and tow spans 652: When plugging holes below the waterline you should __________.
N a. eliminate all water entering the hole N b. only plug holes in machinery or other vital spaces Y c. reduce the entry of water as much as possible N d. plug the largest holes first 685: Which type of ballast is most commonly used in barges and ships?
Y a. Water N b. Oil N c. Concrete and barite N d. Sand, rock and gravel 691: On U.S. flag vessels, which certificate is always issued by the Coast Guard?
N a. Load Line Certificate Y b. Safety Equipment Certificate N c. Safety Construction Certificate N d. Register of cargo gear 714: Using a safety factor of 6, determine the safe working load of manila line with a breaking stress of 8 tons.
N a. 0.75 tons N b. 1.25 tons Y c. 1.33 tons N d. 8.00 tons 725: By law, a user of marijuana shall be subject to __________.
N a. loss of pay during the period of such use N b. reprimand by the US Coast Guard Y c. revocation of license or certificate N d. termination of employment 750: On a single-screw vessel the stern frame _____________,
Y a. furnishes support to the rudder, propeller shaft, and transom frame N b. provides foundations for after mooring winches N c. provides foundations for the main propulsion engines N d. transfers the driving force of the propeller to the hull 929: All of the following steps are taken in starting a centrifugal pump, EXCEPT to __________.
Y a. set the relief valve N b. check the lubrication system N c. vent the pump casing N d. open the pump suction and discharge valves 931: Which is NOT a required entry in the ship's Official Logbook?
N a. Sale of effects of a deceased crew member N b. Medical treatment of an injury N c. Inspections of cargo gear Y d. Dry docking of the vessel 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 1087: The turning circle of a vessel is the path followed by the __________.
Y a. center of gravity N b. outermost part of the ship while making the circle N c. bow N d. tipping center 1099: To allow for the rise or fall in tide and for change in draft of a tankship during cargo transfer, cargo hoses must be suspended with __________.
N a. slings or saddles placed at 25-foot (8 meter) intervals Y b. enough slack in their bight N c. topping lifts and runners tied off to winches N d. All of the above 1161: The document that the Master uses to attest to the truth of the manifest of cargo is called __________.
N a. Master's Protest Y b. Oath of Entry N c. Owner's Oath N d. Shipper's Certification 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 1169: Static electricity may be built up by the __________.
N a. spraying or splashing of petroleum N b. settling of solids or water in petroleum N c. flow of petroleum through pipes Y d. All of the above 1288: A document used to indicate suspected cargo damage caused by rough weather would be the __________.
N a. cargo report N b. hull damage report Y c. Master's Note of Protest N d. Unseaworthy Certificate 1466: When dropping anchor, you are stationed at the windlass brake. The most important piece(s) of gear is(are) __________.
N a. a hard hat N b. a long sleeve shirt N c. gloves Y d. goggles 1564: What is the main reason to slush a wire rope?
N a. Keep the wire soft and manageable Y b. Lubricate the inner wires and prevent wear N c. Prevent kinking N d. Prevent rotting 1663: A bench hook is used for __________.
N a. handling of cargo cases N b. hanging oilskins Y c. sewing canvas N d. splicing small stuff 1677: A vessel is entering port and has a Pilot conning the vessel. The Master is unsure that the Pilot is taking sufficient action to prevent a collision. What should the master do?
Y a. Recommend an alternative action and if not followed relieve the Pilot. N b. Nothing; the Pilot is required by law and is solely responsible for the safety of the vessel. N c. Direct the Pilot to stop the vessel and anchor if necessary until the situation clears. N d. State his concerns to the Pilot but do not interfere with the handling of the vessel. 1730: A disk with a horizontal line through its center, equivalent to the summer load line, is called the __________.
N a. deadrise mark N b. maximum allowable draft mark Y c. Plimsoll mark N d. tonnage mark 1852: What is normally used to pass a mooring line to a dock?
N a. Distance line N b. Gantline Y c. Heaving line N d. Tag line 1869: You are using tackle number 10 in illustration DO29DG to lift a weight of 120 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 )
N a. 57 lbs. N b. 42 lbs. N c. 39 lbs. Y d. 34 lbs. 1869: You are using tackle number 10 in illustration DO29DG to lift a weight of 120 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 )
N a. 57 lbs. N b. 42 lbs. N c. 39 lbs. Y d. 34 lbs. 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 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 2049: While the Pilot is maneuvering the vessel to a dock, what is the PRIMARY responsibility of the watch officer?
N a. Supervise the signaling and flag etiquette. N b. Record the bells and their times in the bell book. N c. Judge the appropriateness of the Pilot's orders and countermand them if necessary. Y d. Insure that helm and throttle orders given by the Pilot are correctly executed. 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 2129: The exact and complete identification of all cargo on board must be found on the __________.
Y a. Cargo Manifest N b. Mate's Receipt N c. Hatch Report N d. Loading List 2129: The exact and complete identification of all cargo on board must be found on the __________.
Y a. Cargo Manifest N b. Mate's Receipt N c. Hatch Report N d. Loading List 2153: The shipping papers for the products being carried in your tankship are NOT required to contain the __________.
Y a. exact quantity of the cargoes N b. grades of the cargoes N c. location of the delivery point(s) N d. name of the consignee(s) 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 2265: 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 shown. Based on this information, what is the transfer for a turn of 45°? (D034DG )
Y a. 130 yards N b. 165 yards N c. 195 yards N d. 230 yards 2560: 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. 101.02 numeral N b. 91.36 numeral N c. 72.43 numeral Y d. 52.79 numeral 2879: The vertical reference for all water levels and bench marks on the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River System is known as __________.
N a. Mean Sea Level Datum Y b. International Great Lakes Datum N c. Great Lakes Low Water Datum N d. North Central Reference Datum 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 3342: Which term refers to a transverse curvature of the deck?
N a. Deadrise Y b. Camber N c. Freeboard N d. Flare 3541: You have orders to load cargoes of carbon disulfide, diisopropylamine and pyridine on your multi-product tankship. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. Carbon disulfide may be carried in NOS. 1 and 2 center tanks and diisopropylamine in NOS. 1 and 2 wing tanks. N b. Pyridine and diisopropylamine may be carried in tanks having a common header vent. N c. Carbon disulfide must be separated from pyridine by two barriers (cofferdams, voids, empty tanks, etc.). Y d. A tank of pyridine may be used to separate a tank of carbon disulfide from a tank of diisopropylamine. 3542: The Certificate of Inspection on a passenger vessel of over 100 gross tons must be posted __________.
N a. in the Master's office N b. on the bridge Y c. in a conspicuous place where observation by the passengers is likely N d. in the passengers' dining room or, where there is no dining room, in the lounge area 3564: The angle at which the fluke penetrates the soil is called the __________.
Y a. fluke angle N b. tripping angle N c. penetration angle N d. holding angle 3565: The safety stopper that prevents the anchor cable from running free if the cable jumps the wildcat is the __________.
Y a. riding pawl N b. devil's claw N c. buckler plate N d. spill pipe 3644: You are drifting in a locale where there is no current. As a rule, your vessel will lie __________.
N a. bow to the wind Y b. beam to the wind N c. stern to the wind N d. with the wind on the quarter 3740: Instructions to the crew in the use of all the ship's lifesaving equipment shall be completed __________.
N a. before sailing N b. within one week of sailing N c. in one month and repeated quarterly Y d. within any two month period 4043: When backing down with sternway, the pivot point of a vessel is __________.
N a. aft of the propellers Y b. about one-quarter of the vessel's length from the stern N c. about one-third of the vessel's length from the bow N d. at the bow 4059: A 750 foot passenger vessel operating on the Great Lakes, not subject to SOLAS regulations, is required to carry how many ring life buoys?
Y a. 24 N b. 18 N c. 12 N d. 6 4066: What is the MOST irritating to the skin?
N a. Carbon disulfide N b. Ethyl alcohol N c. Isoprene Y d. Oleum 4096: Yawing is angular motion of the vessel about what axis?
N a. Longitudinal N b. Transverse Y c. Vertical N d. Centerline 4141: What is/are the advantage(s) of using web lashing on light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Good working life N b. Light and easy to handle N c. Flexible Y d. All of the above 4251: Which action(s) is/are included in crane operations?
N a. Single-mode set-up & operation N b. Twin-mode set-up & operation N c. Normal boom stowage and shutdown operation 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 4270: Which immediate action should the operator of a pedestal crane take if crane control is lost?
Y a. Let go of both control levers and return to neutral position. N b. Call the engine room. N c. Disconnect the power to the pedestal. N d. Call the electrician.