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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. 111: You are the licensed Master of a towing vessels operating between New York and Tampa, Florida. If you carry four (4) deckhands onboard, how many must be able seamen?
N a. 1 N b. 2 Y c. 3 N d. 4 112: You start a centrifugal cargo pump to discharge cargo. The pump works for a while and then loses suction. This could NOT be caused by __________.
N a. leaking shaft seals N b. air pockets in the liquid Y c. high cargo level in the tanks N d. a leaking suction line 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 203: How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?
N a. It pulls the bow toward the bank. N b. It pushes the entire vessel away from the bank. Y c. It pulls the stern toward the bank. N d. It heels the vessel toward the bank. 360: The label required on containers carrying barium oxide in an international shipment must read __________.
Y a. "Poison" N b. "Spontaneously Combustible" N c. "Radioactive" N d. "Infectious Substance" 454: A rope ladder with wooden rungs is a __________.
N a. drop ladder N b. life ladder Y c. Jacob's ladder N d. jury ladder 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. 480: What is NOT a requirement for the preparation of used, gasoline-propelled cars if they are to be carried as ordinary cargo and not as hazardous cargo?
N a. The engine must be run until it dies from lack of fuel. Y b. The fuel tank must be inerted with CO2. N c. The ignition key may not be in the ignition. N d. The vehicle must be inspected for fuel leaks. 542: Which best describes a "fishplate" used in towing?
Y a. A triangular-shaped heavy steel plate with a round hole inset from each corner N b. A steel plate in the shape of a flat fish N c. A rectangular-shaped piece of heavy steel plate with four holes N d. A circular piece of heavy steel with three holes forming an equilateral triangle 550: If the towing bridle legs are not of equal length __________.
N a. excessive strain is placed on the shorter leg N b. the shorter leg may fail N c. the longer leg is slack Y d. All of the above 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 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 699: Under which condition is a tug likely to be tripped?
N a. When the tow "jumps" on the line N b. While making up to tow a large oil rig Y c. When the towing hawser leads forward of the quarter N d. When the tug exerts maximum bollard pull with the tow close astern 810: In nautical terminology a "dog" is a __________.
N a. crow bar Y b. device to force a water tight door against the frame N c. heavy steel beam N d. wedge 834: A whipping on a fiber line __________.
Y a. keeps the ends from fraying N b. strengthens it N c. protects your hands N d. becomes part of a splice 863: When underway with a tow, you are required to notify the Coast Guard in which casualty situation?
N a. Damage to property amounting to $12,500 Y b. Accidental stranding or grounding N c. Loss of bridge-to-bridge radio capability N d. An injury requiring first aid treatment 917: What is the period of validity of a Safety Management Certificate?
Y a. 60 months N b. 48 months N c. 42 months N d. 36 months 921: Which item must be entered in the official log?
N a. All engine orders Y b. Drafts upon leaving port N c. Names of night mates and engineers N d. Number of cargo gangs on board 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. 1081: You are Master of a U.S. flag vessel which was dry docked for bottom cleaning in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Upon return to a U.S. port, you must __________.
Y a. file a customs' form for duty on this repair N b. file no extra reports N c. file a report of the dry docking with the U.S.C.G. Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection N d. obtain a U.S. Coast Guard diver to certify the work 1128: The most accurate account of cargo on board will be found in the __________.
N a. Manifest N b. charter party Y c. Bill of Lading N d. Portage Bill 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 1300: Tonnage openings must be closed by means of __________.
N a. press board N b. steel hatch boards Y c. steel plates N d. wooden hatch boards 1308: The S.S. Sheet Bend arrives in New York after encountering heavy weather on a voyage from Cape Town. Who will note the protest for the Master?
N a. Collector of Customs Y b. Notary Public N c. Officer in Charge Marine Inspection N d. U.S. Shipping Commissioner 1346: The best method of determining if a vessel is dragging anchor is to note __________.
N a. the amount of line paid out N b. how much the vessel sheers while at anchor N c. any change in the tautness of the anchor chain Y d. changes in bearings of fixed objects onshore 1435: Which letter shown represents a clove hitch? (DO30DG )
Y a. X N b. U N c. T N d. R 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 1497: Which of the pictures in illustration DO30DG represents a round turn and two half hitches? (DO30DG )
N a. E Y b. F N c. Q N d. S 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 1603: Which weakens a line the LEAST?
N a. Clove hitch N b. Long splice Y c. Short splice N d. Square knot 1833: The standing part of a tackle is __________.
N a. all the fall except the hauling part N b. the hook that engages the weight to be moved N c. that part to which power is applied Y d. that part of the falls made fast to one of the blocks 1930: The holding capabilities of an anchor are determined PRIMARILY by the __________.
N a. design of the anchor N b. weight of the anchor Y c. scope of the anchor chain N d. size of the vessel 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 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 2089: In addition to the load lines indicated in illustration D003DG, some vessels have a Winter North Atlantic line. Which statement about this load line mark is TRUE?
N a. It is carried on VLCC/ULCC type vessels and allows reduced freeboard considering their size. N b. It is marked above line B in the diagram. N c. It is applied to vessels on restricted trade routes between the United Kingdom, Iceland, and Northern European countries. Y d. It applies only to vessels not exceeding 328 ft. navigating in the Winter North Atlantic zones. 2092: You are signing on a crew. When they present their Merchant Mariner's Documents, you should suspect a fraudulent document if it has a single endorsement that says __________.
N a. see Certificate of Registry N b. any unlicensed rating in the deck department including AB N c. Steward's Department (F.H.) Y d. Bosun 2114: All handling and stowage of packaged hazardous materials on board a domestic vessel engaged in foreign trade shall be done under the supervision of __________.
N a. a U.S. Coast Guard Marine Inspector Y b. an officer assigned to the vessel N c. the American Bureau of Shipping N d. the National Cargo Bureau 2251: The letter I indicates the keel. Which of the following plates is NOT part of the keel? (D033DG )
N a. Center vertical keel N b. Rider plate Y c. Longitudinal girder N d. Flat plate keel 2259: You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are as shown. Based on this data what is the advance for a turn of 90°? (D035DG )
N a. 490 yards N b. 350 yards Y c. 800 yards N d. 885 yards 2387: What is the area of a circle with a diameter of 2 feet after a sector of 60° has been removed?
N a. 0.25 square ft. N b. 0.52 square ft. N c. 2.09 square ft. Y d. 2.62 square ft. 2452: Which is an advantage of using watertight longitudinal divisions in double bottom tanks?
Y a. Cuts down free surface effect N b. Increases the rolling period N c. Decreases weight because extra stiffeners are unneeded N d. Lowers the center of buoyancy without decreasing GM 2469: While cranking out a quadrantal davit, slippage of the quadrant due to excessive wear or failure of the teeth in the quadrant will cause the __________.
Y a. davit arm to pivot on the traveling nut and the head to fall outboard N b. traveling nut to lock up in place on the worm gear N c. limit switch to engage and hold the traveling nut in position N d. winch brake to lock in position and prevent lowering the boat 2471: To determine the number of able seamen required on an inspected vessel, you should check the __________.
N a. Load Line Certificate N b. operations manual N c. Safety of Life at Sea Certificate Y d. Certificate of Inspection 2509: What is the purpose of cant frames in steel vessels?
N a. To support the overhang of the stern Y b. To provide strength to shell plating at the stern N c. To add strength to the deck beams which support the weather decks N d. To support the plating of a cylindrical tank 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 2760: When the wave period and the apparent rolling period are the same __________.
Y a. synchronous rolling occurs N b. roll period decreases N c. roll period increases N d. roll amplitude is dampened 2897: Form 2692 (Notice of Marine Casualty), when required, must be filed to the U.S. Coast Guard within how many days?
N a. 1 day N b. 3 days Y c. 5 days N d. 7 days 3076: The part of the anchor indicated by the letter K is the __________. (D038DG )
N a. crown Y b. ring N c. shank N d. bending shot 3092: Item A is the __________. (D024DG )
Y a. lashing N b. drag wire N c. scissor wire N d. tandem wire 3165: When steering a vessel, a good helmsman does NOT __________.
N a. consider steering a vessel a highly responsible job Y b. use as much rudder as possible to keep the vessel on course N c. use as little rudder as possible to keep the vessel on course N d. advise his relief of the course being steered 3260: When underway with a tow, you must notify the Coast Guard of which casualty?
N a. Damage to property amounting to $1,500 N b. Loss of bridge-to-bridge radio capability N c. An injury requiring first aid Y d. Loss of main propulsion 3465: Which type of anchor is illustrated? (D038DG )
Y a. Stockless N b. Danforth N c. Old-fashioned N d. Kedge 3540: While on duty as a look-out, which other duty may you perform?
N a. Sweep down the fo'c'sle N b. Paint any area near your station N c. Overhaul a block, as long as it is at your look-out station Y d. None of the above 3612: Buckler plates are __________.
N a. triangular-shaped plates connecting the bull chain to the topping lift Y b. metal plates secured over the tops of the hawsepipes N c. faired shell plates with curvature in two directions N d. sheets of dunnage used to prevent heavy cargo from buckling the deck plates 4135: An advantage of using chain lashing on heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it __________.
Y a. has long life N b. is light weight N c. absorbs shock N d. has fine adjustment 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 4208: What is the purpose of the equalizing beam aboard a crane vessel?
N a. It allows for rotation of the hook in the single mode. Y b. It is required to "twin-up" 30-ton pedestal cranes. N c. It is used to pick up light loads. N d. It is used to rigidly connect two cranes. 4237: What is used to power modern pedestal cranes?
N a. Steam N b. Water Y c. Hydraulics N d. All of the above