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34: Your vessel has been loaded in a sagging condition. Enroute you encounter heavy weather and notice buckling in the midships deck plating of your vessel. To relieve the strain you could __________.
N a. pump fuel oil from midships to the ends of the vessel N b. reduce speed N c. take a course which most eases the vessel Y d. All of the above 35: In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated ROUTINE will be delivered within __________.
Y a. 3 hours to start of business the following day N b. 1 to 6 hours N c. 30 minutes to 1 hour N d. 10 minutes if possible 54: Your vessel has grounded on a bar. What should you do?
N a. If you cannot get clear immediately, lighten the ship by pumping all ballast overboard. N b. Run the engine full astern to keep from being set further onto the bar. Y c. Switch to the high suction for condenser circulating water, if it is submerged. N d. All of the above 55: You are in charge of a U.S. documented vessel. Under title 46 of the United States Code, if you fail to report a complaint of a sexual offense, you may be __________.
N a. held personally liable by the victim and sued N b. criminally charged and jailed Y c. civilly charged and fined N d. All of the above are correct. 170: Which is NOT required on a tankship carrying hazardous liquid cargoes in bulk?
N a. A copy of 46 CFR parts 35 and 150 Y b. Certificate of Adequacy for the hazardous cargoes carried N c. Certificate of Inspection issued under the Tank Vessel Regulations N d. Cargo piping plan showing loading rates for all applicable cargo lines 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 300: On which form do you provide a written report of Marine Casualty to the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?
N a. DD 214 Y b. CG 2692 N c. DOT 211 N d. CG 5511 336: When a vessel with a single right-hand propeller backs to port the __________.
Y a. bow falls off to starboard N b. vessel moves to port without changing heading N c. bow swings to port N d. vessel moves to starboard without changing heading 354: A "stopper" is __________.
Y a. a short length of line used for temporarily holding another line N b. a snatch block for handling a topping lift N c. an engine order telegraph N d. the brake on a cargo winch 378: In preparation for receiving chilled reefer cargo, the reefer space has been precooled for over twenty-four hours. Loading may begin when the space has been cooled to a temperature between __________.
N a. -10°F (-23°C) and +10°F (-12°C) N b. 12°F (-11°C) and 20°F (-7°C) Y c. 28°F (-2°C) and 40°F ( 4°C) N d. 42°F (6°C) and 55°F (13°C) 397: Which statement is TRUE concerning deep well self-priming pumps?
N a. When loading oil cargo, it is always loaded via the discharge line through to the pump until the tank is topped off. Y b. Stripping systems are generally eliminated for the purposes of cargo handling. N c. In recent years deep well pumps have become increasingly unpopular in product tankers and medium size crude ships. N d. There is no danger of damaging the pump from overheating. 409: A tanker is loaded with 5,000 barrels of petroleum. The cargo was loaded at a temperature of 70°F, and the coefficient of expansion is .0004. What is the net amount in barrels of cargo loaded?
N a. 4800 Y b. 4980 N c. 5020 N d. 5200 473: The American Consul has asked the Master of a vessel bound for a port in the U.S. to transport a destitute seaman back to the U.S. Which action may the Master take?
N a. He may refuse to accept the seaman if the seaman is medically unfit. N b. He must take the seaman even if the seaman has a contagious disease. N c. He is always required to take the seaman. Y d. He may refuse to take the seaman if it will violate the Certificate of Inspection. 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 573: An ocean towing bridle whose legs are of equal length, but too short, may __________.
Y a. fail to provide spring in the hawser N b. cause unequal distribution of the load to one leg N c. cause the bridle legs to jump clear of the chocks or fairleads N d. None of the above 723: What safety precautions must you take when maneuvering on a towing hook?
N a. The engines must be operated on the slow bell. Y b. Clear the afterdeck and fantail of personnel. N c. Lash the hook closed so it does not open accidentally. N d. The towing winch engine must be running. 820: A partial deck in a hold is called a(n) __________.
N a. weather deck Y b. orlop deck N c. shelter deck N d. main deck 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 959: A relief valve for a cargo pump is generally installed __________.
N a. after the discharge valve Y b. between the pump and discharge valve N c. after the suction valve N d. between the pump and suction valve 999: You are loading 530,000 barrels of cargo oil. At 0945 on 13 April, you find that you have loaded 202,000 barrels. At 1130, you find that you have loaded 223,000 barrels. If you continue at the same rate, you will finish at __________.
N a. 1322, 13 April N b. 1920, 13 April N c. 1120, 14 April Y d. 1305, 14 April 1020: The Plimsoll mark on a vessel is used to __________.
N a. align the vessel's tail shaft N b. determine the vessel's trim Y c. determine the vessel's freeboard N d. locate the vessel's centerline 1079: The system of valves and cargo lines in the bottom piping network of a tanker that connects one section of cargo tanks to another section is called a __________.
N a. come-along Y b. crossover N c. manifold N d. runaround 1110: One function of a bulwark is to __________.
Y a. help keep the deck dry N b. prevent stress concentrations on the stringer plate N c. protect against twisting forces exerted on the frame of the vessel N d. reinforce the side stringers 1121: What should be readily available on deck while seamen are working over the side on a stage?
Y a. Rng buoy N b. Fire extinguisher N c. First aid kit N d. Stokes basket 1178: A shipper of cargo aboard your vessel offers a letter of indemnity for the cargo. This is done in order to obtain a(n) __________.
Y a. Clean Bill of Lading N b. Order Bill of Lading N c. Straight Bill of Lading N d. Through Bill of Lading 1191: Which statement is TRUE about the use of a "gob rope"?
N a. The gob rope is a mooring line for tyhing up lighters for working cargo alongside a vessel anchored in an open roadstead. Y b. The gob rope is used to secure the towline aft over the centerline of a tug.. N c. The gob rope is a line hung over a vessel's side to assist in boarding. N d. The gob rope is a rope used in mooring a vessel to a buoy. 1275: The tension on an anchor cable increases so that the angle of the catenary to the seabed at the anchor reaches 10°. How will this affect the anchor in sandy soil?
N a. It will have no effect. N b. It will increase the holding power. Y c. It will reduce the holding power. N d. It will cause the anchor to snag. 1292: The Articles of Agreement __________.
N a. is also known as a Merchant Mariner's Document N b. designates the quarters a seaman will occupy during a voyage Y c. advises the crew of the conditions of employment N d. are signed by each crewmember at the end of the voyage 1323: "Ease the rudder" means to __________.
Y a. decrease the rudder angle N b. move the rudder slowly in the direction of the most recent rudder command N c. bring the rudder amidships N d. steer the course which is your present heading 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 1580: Shell plating that has curvature in two directions and must be heated and hammered to shape over specially prepared forms is called __________.
N a. compound plate Y b. furnaced plate N c. flat plate N d. rolled plate 1589: Why is 6X19 class wire rope more commonly used for cargo runners than the more flexible 6X37 wire rope?
Y a. It resists abrasion better. N b. It is longer. N c. It hugs the winch drum better. N d. It is less expensive. 1591: A complaint of unseaworthiness by a majority of crew members to the American Consul is found to be justified after a survey is completed. Who must pay the cost of the survey?
N a. Crew members requesting the survey N b. American Consul Y c. Master N d. Vessel's owners 1604: Which knot would serve best as a safety sling for a person working over the side?
N a. Bowline on a bight Y b. French bowline N c. Jug sling N d. Lifting hitch 1605: The pivoting point of a vessel going ahead is __________.
N a. near the stern N b. about two-thirds of the vessel's length from the bow N c. at the hawsepipe Y d. about one-third of the vessel's length from the bow 1644: A rolling hitch can be used to __________.
N a. make a temporary eye N b. mouse a hook Y c. secure a line around a spar N d. shorten a line 1654: Which knot should be used to bend two hawsers together for towing?
Y a. Double carrick bend N b. Fisherman's bend N c. Heaving line bend N d. Rolling hitch 1748: An Official Logbook is required on which vessel?
N a. A 150-G.T. tug going from Boston to New Orleans. Y b. A 100-G.T. tug going from New York to San Pedro, California. N c. A 50-G.T. tug going from Miami to Seattle. N d. A 199-G.T. tug on a coastwise trip of 650 miles. 1815: "Ease the rudder" means to __________.
N a. steer the course which is your present heading N b. move the rudder slowly in the direction of the most recent rudder command N c. bring the rudder amidships Y d. decrease the rudder angle 1915: A butt is indicated by which letter? (D033DG )
N a. J N b. F N c. E Y d. D 1995: The single turn method of returning to a man overboard should be used ONLY if __________.
N a. the man is reported missing rather than immediately seen as he falls overboard Y b. the vessel is very maneuverable N c. the conning officer is inexperienced N d. a boat will be used to recover the man 2000: The vessel has broken down and you are going to take her in tow. The wind is on her starboard beam. Both vessels are making the same amount of leeway. Where should you position your vessel when you start running lines? (D025DG )
N a. A N b. B Y c. C N d. D 2062: The vessel shown has broken down and you are going to take her in tow. The wind is on her starboard beam. She is making more leeway than you. Where should you position your vessel when you start running lines? (DO25DG )
N a. A N b. B N c. C Y d. D 2132: Which statement concerning dual-tonnage vessels is TRUE?
N a. The dual-tonnage mark is always marked above the load line marks. N b. The tonnages referred to are the displacement tonnage and gross tonnage. Y c. A single-deck vessel may not be assigned dual tonnages. N d. The dual-tonnage mark must never be submerged beyond the freshwater allowance. 2214: 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 as shown. Based on this information, what is the advance for a turn of 90°? (D034DG )
N a. 820 yards Y b. 870 yards N c. 930 yards N d. 975 yards 2367: What is the volume of a sphere with a radius of 5 feet?
N a. 4,188.00 cubic ft. Y b. 523.60 cubic ft. N c. 129.62 cubic ft. N d. 65.44 cubic ft. 2462: Which term describes a part of a natural fiber line?
N a. Twines Y b. Fibers N c. Lays N d. Lacings 2510: Mooring lines should be turned end-for-end occasionally. This is because __________.
N a. a line is weakened by constantly pulling on it in one direction Y b. normal wear on the line is thus distributed to different areas N c. it prevents the line from kinking or unlaying N d. it prevents permanent misalignment of the line's internal strands 2542: When loading containers into the cell guides in the hold of a container ship, which statement is TRUE?
Y a. No further securing is usually required. N b. Containers must have vertical lashings if they do not have twist lock securing. N c. All containers must have vertical and horizontal lashings. N d. The container must be locked into the cell guide. 2557: Which Naval Control of Shipping publication should be aboard your vessel?
Y a. ATP-2 Vol. II - Allied Control of Shipping Manual N b. NWP-II - Underway Replenishment Guide N c. Warship Recognition Cards N d. ATP-1 - Allied Tactical Signals 2734: The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the salmon colored pages in the Stability book to determine the hogging numeral. (Get Table Data)
N a. 98.23 numeral Y b. 95.70 numeral N c. 84.46 numeral N d. 81.37 numeral 2736: Distances on the Great Lakes System are generally expressed in __________.
N a. miles above the entrance to the St. Lawrence Seaway (MASLW) N b. miles above the head of the passes (AHP) N c. nautical miles Y d. statute miles 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 4104: The primary objective of a Ro-Ro vessel is to __________.
N a. transfer containers without chassis N b. load the vessel with palletized cargo Y c. transport vehicles N d. be loaded full and down to her marks 4128: Which of the following lashing materials would be used in securing heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
Y a. Chain lever or turnbuckle N b. Webbing N c. Buckle or ratchet tensioner N d. All of the above 4129: Which lashing materials would be used in securing light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
N a. Chain lever or turnbuckle Y b. Webbing N c. Chain N d. None of the above 4142: The advantage(s) of using wire rope lashing on vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it __________.
N a. is Lighter than chain N b. has a good working life N c. is not affected by temperature Y d. All of the above 4203: Which of the following statements is/are FALSE concerning cranes being installed on the centerline of vessels?
N a. One crane is able to work both sides of the ship. N b. One crane is able to work one end of two adjacent hatches. Y c. A centerline crane can never work more than one hatch. N d. All of the above 4203: Which of the following statements is/are FALSE concerning cranes being installed on the centerline of vessels?
N a. One crane is able to work both sides of the ship. N b. One crane is able to work one end of two adjacent hatches. Y c. A centerline crane can never work more than one hatch. N d. All of the above 4256: Which of the following statement(s) is/are FALSE regarding a twin pedestal crane set?
N a. The cranes may be operated independently. N b. The cranes may be interconnected for twin operation. Y c. The cranes are powered by independent internal combustion power units. N d. All of the above