USCG General Deck: Master's License

4: Considering manning requirements for US flag vessels, your 2 watch cargo vessel has a deck crew of 20 people, exclusive of officers. How many of these people do the manning regulations require to be able seamen?
5: You are standing the wheelwatch when you hear the cry, "Man overboard starboard side". You should instinctively __________.
6: Which statement about a tunnel bow thruster is TRUE?
7: The mooring line labeled "F" is called a __________. (D044DG )
8: What is NOT an advantage of filler cargo?
9: Defense plans may cause the operation of electronic aids to navigation to be suspended with __________.
10: You are scheduled to load a bulk shipment of steel turnings. Which statement is TRUE?
11: A person is found operating a vessel while intoxicated. He is liable for __________.
12: The maximum length allowed between main, transverse bulkheads on a vessel is referred to as the __________.
13: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "G" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
14: Damaged bulkheads often take a permanent set which is independent of the panting or bulge caused by water pressure. To control this, you should __________.
15: Floors aboard ship are __________.
15: Floors aboard ship are __________.
16: When underway and proceeding ahead, as the speed increases, the pivot point tends to __________.
17: The mooring line labeled "E" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
18: To determine the weight capacity of a deck in a cargo hold, you would refer to the __________.
19: The vessel's "quarter" is located __________.
20: You are carrying triethylamine, methyl methacrylate and isoprene in your multiple-product tankship. Which of the following statements is true?
21: 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?
22: A wildcat is a __________.
24: A crack in the deck plating of a vessel may be temporarily prevented from increasing in length by __________.
25: The turning circle of a vessel making a turn over 360 degrees is the path followed by the __________.
26: The pivoting point of a fully loaded vessel with normal trim proceeding ahead at sea speed is __________.
27: 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 __________.
28: The stowage factor for a cargo is based upon __________.
29: 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 __________.
30: You are planning the stowage of two incompatible products on your multiple-product tankship. What will NOT provide the minimum required segregation?
31: An embarked Pilot __________.
32: The explosive range of a fuel lies between the lower explosive limit and the __________.
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 __________.
35: In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated ROUTINE will be delivered within __________.
36: The distance that a vessel travels from the time that the order to put engines full astern until the vessel is dead in the water is known as __________.
37: Your enrolled vessel is bound from Baltimore, MD, to Norfolk, VA, via Chesapeake Bay. Which statement about the required Pilot is TRUE?
38: A cargo that has a stowage factor over 40 is known as a __________.
39: Combustible liquids are divided into how many grades?
40: You are on a cargo vessel carrying toluol in bulk in portable tanks. Which is a requirement for pumping the toluol?
41: Considering the manning requirements for U.S. vessels (100 gross tons and above), your cargo vessel has a deck crew of 20 men, exclusive of the officers. How many of these men do the manning regulations require to be Able Seamen?
42: The vapor pressure of a substance __________.
43: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "D" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
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 __________.
45: Which shallow water effect will increase dramatically if you increase your ship's speed past its "critical speed"?
46: Which statement concerning the handling characteristics of a fully loaded vessel as compared with those of a light vessel is FALSE?
47: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) and wish to send a message warning of a hurricane. Which precedence would you assign this message?
48: Which term describes goods having a stowage factor below 40?
49: Flammable liquid means any liquid which gives off flammable vapors at or below __________.
50: 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?
51: You are the licensed Master of a 100 GT towing vessel sailing coastwise. What percentage of the deck crew must be able to understand any order spoken by the officers?
53: The objective of shoring a damaged bulkhead is to __________.
54: Your vessel has grounded on a bar. What should you do?
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 __________.
56: The effect of wind on exposed areas of the vessel is most noticeable when __________.
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 __________.
58: Odorous cargoes are those that __________.
58: Odorous cargoes are those that __________.
59: Combustible liquid is defined as any liquid having a flash point above __________.
60: You are on a vessel designed to carry compressed gasses in bulk with a cargo of butadiene. Which statement is TRUE?
61: Deckhands onboard towing vessels shall be divided into 3 watches when on a trip exceeding __________.
62: You are in the process of loading 465,000 barrels of cargo oil. At 1030, on 5 November, you gauge the vessel and find that you have loaded 203,000 barrels. At 1200, you find that you have loaded 219,000 barrels. If you continue loading at the same rate, you will finish at approximately __________.
63: Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?
64: Which statement about damage control is TRUE?
65: 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 __________.
66: Most of your vessel's superstructure is forward. How will the vessel lie when drifting with no way on?
67: 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 __________.
68: Odorous cargoes are those that __________.
69: Ullages are measured from __________.
70: You are on a tankship designed to carry molten sulfur. Which statement is TRUE?
71: You are the licensed Master of a 199 GT uninspected towing vessel making a 500 mile coastwise trip. You carry a deck crew of six (6). Which statement is TRUE?
72: You are in the process of loading 465,000 barrels of cargo oil. At 1030, on 5 November, you gauge the vessel and find that you have loaded 203,000 barrels. At 1200 you find that you have loaded 218,000 barrels. If you continue loading at the same rate, you will finish at approximately __________.
73: Aboard ship, vertical flat plates running transversely and connecting the vertical keel to the margin plates are called __________.
74: The best information on the location of the blocks when dry docking a vessel is contained in the __________.
75: Frames to which the tank top and bottom shell are fastened are called __________.
76: Leeway is the __________.
77: When steering a vessel, a good helmsman will __________.
78: Which is an example of cargo damage caused by inherent vice?
79: Ullages on tankers are measured from __________.
80: You are on a cargo vessel carrying portable tanks of dangerous cargoes in bulk. Which statement is TRUE?
81: Your 199 GT tugboat is on a 675 mile coastwise voyage. What percentage of the deck crew must be Able Bodied Seamen?
82: Floors aboard ship are __________.
83: The mooring line labeled "A" as shown is called a(n) __________. (D044DG )
84: The ceiling is __________.
85: The wooden planking that protects the tank top from cargo loading is called __________.
86: The turning circle of a vessel making a turn of over 360 degrees is the path followed by the __________.
87: A set of interior steps on a ship leading up to a deck from below is know as __________.
88: Which is an example of cargo damage caused by inherent vice?
89: Ullage measurements are taken from the top of the liquid to __________.
90: You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker. The loading plan includes cargoes of diethylenetriamine and formamide. Which statement concerning the stowage of these cargoes is TRUE?
91: You are the person in charge of a 199 GRT uninspected towing vessel engaged in coastwise towing from the Gulf of Mexico to New York, a distance in excess of 600 miles. Which statement is FALSE?
92: You start a centrifugal cargo pump to discharge cargo. The pump works for a while and then loses suction. This could be caused by __________.
93: A lookout can leave his station __________.
94: All of the following records are usually maintained by the watch-standing officers aboard a vessel EXCEPT the __________.
95: You should keep clear of __________.
96: The distance a vessel moves at right angles to the original course, when a turn of 180° has been completed, is called the __________.
97: Chafing gear should be placed __________.
98: A hygroscopic cargo is defined as a cargo __________.
99: What is meant by "thieving" a petroleum cargo?
100: Which statement is ALWAYS true?
101: You can safely step in the bight of a line __________.
103: Your ship is in shallow water and the bow rides up on its bow wave while the stern sinks into a depression of its transverse wave system. What is this called?
104: You are on watch at sea at night when a fire breaks out in #3 hold just forward of the bridge. You would NOT __________.
106: In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term "kick" means the distance __________.
107: When may a seaman on a vessel engaged in foreign trade be paid before earning the wages?
108: Damage to cargo caused by dust is known as __________.
109: What is meant by "thieving" a petroleum cargo?
110: What is NOT required as special safety equipment on a tankship carrying hazardous cargoes in bulk?
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?
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 __________.
113: During the course of a voyage, a seaman falls on the main deck and injures his ankle. The Master should submit a Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death if the __________.
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?
115: During the course of a voyage, a seaman falls on the main deck and injures his ankle. The Master should submit a Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death if the __________.
115: During the course of a voyage, a seaman falls on the main deck and injures his ankle. The Master should submit a Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death if the __________.
116: In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term "transfer" means the distance __________.
117: If two mooring lines are to be placed on the same bollard, which method is BEST?
118: Damage to cargo caused by fumes or vapors from liquids, gases, or solids is known as __________.
119: Sour crude oil __________.
120: You are on a multiple-product tankship and scheduled to load a cargo classed as an aromatic amine. This cargo is incompatible with cargoes classed as __________.
121: 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?
122: You may be able to avoid loss of suction in a pump by __________.
123: When patching holes in the hull, pillows, bedding, and other soft materials can be used as __________.
124: Bilge soundings indicate __________.
125: Chafing gear is normally used __________.
126: The distance a vessel moves parallel to the original course from the point where the rudder is put over to any point on the turning circle is called the __________.
127: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "C" is called a __________. (DO44DG )
128: Which is characteristic of a "special cargo"?
129: Which knot is suitable for hoisting an unconscious person?
130: You are on a vessel carrying liquefied butadiene in bulk. Which document is NOT required to be either in the wheelhouse or easily accessible to the person on watch while underway?
131: You are onboard a 120 GT uninspected sea going tug which carries one Master and one mate of towing vessels, and four seamen when underway. How many of the four seamen must have a rating as able seamen if the voyage is under 600 miles?
132: What is a characteristic of all centrifugal cargo pumps?
133: The standard unit of liquid volume used in the petroleum industry, as well as the tanker industry, is a __________.
134: Your ship is steaming at night on gyro-pilot when you notice that the vessel's course is slowly changing to the right. Which action should you take FIRST?
135: Corrosive liquids and acids should have which kind of label?
136: Under the federal regulations, what minimum level of Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) constitutes a violation of the laws prohibiting Boating Under the Influence of Alcohol (BUI) on commercial vessels?
137: The system of valves and cargo lines in the bottom piping network of a tank barge that connects one section of cargo tanks to another section is called a __________.
138: Which vessel is most likely to be loaded full but not down?
139: A "barrel" is a unit of liquid measure equivalent to __________.
140: Your tankship is carrying a 30% solution of hydrogen peroxide. The cargo containment system must have a permanent inert gas system. While discharging this cargo the inert gas system must maintain a minimum pressure of __________.
141: On a sea going towing vessel of 150 gross tons, there are six (6) seamen in the deck crew. How many certificated able seamen are required if the voyage is over 600 miles?
142: What is NOT an advantage of centrifugal pumps over reciprocating pumps?
143: Why are most break bulk vessels built with the transverse framing system rather than the longitudinal system?
144: The lookout sights a vessel dead ahead. This should be reported on the bell with __________.
146: When turning a ship in restricted space with a strong wind, it is normally best to __________.
147: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "B" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
148: Overcarriage is best prevented by __________.
149: A standard net barrel of petroleum products is __________.
150: Protective clothing must be worn while sampling hazardous cargo on a tankship, and as a minimum includes __________.
151: The forecastle card is a copy of the __________.
152: A petroleum liquid has a flash point of 135°Fahrenheit. This liquid is classed as a grade __________.
153: The proper way to correct a mistake in the logbook is to __________.
154: A look-out at the bow sights an object on your port side. How many bell strokes should he sound?
155: You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel. You must inspect this cargo __________.
156: When heading on a course, you put your rudder hard over. The distance traveled parallel to the direction of the original course from where you put your rudder over to any point on the turning circle is known as __________.
157: The proper way to correct a mistake in the logbook is to __________.
158: A claim for cargo damages may be held against the ship owner if such damage is the result of failure of the ship's officers to __________.
159: What is the standard net barrel for petroleum products?
161: A seaman leaves a vessel before it sails from a foreign port. He informs the Chief Officer that he won't return. After the vessel sails, the Chief Officer finds the seaman's work clothes in his locker. How should the Master handle this matter?
162: Oil may NOT be transferred unless __________.
164: A look-out should report objects sighted using __________.
165: You must notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety Office as soon as possible after your vessel has been damaged in excess of __________.
166: The distance gained in the direction of the original course when you are making a turn is known as __________.
166: The distance gained in the direction of the original course when you are making a turn is known as __________.
167: You are on a large merchant vessel entering a U.S. port. There is a Pilot on board and he has the conn. Which statement is TRUE?
168: "Block stowage" means __________.
169: The lowest temperature at which a liquid will give off sufficient vapors to form a flammable mixture with air is known as the __________.
170: Which is NOT required on a tankship carrying hazardous liquid cargoes in bulk?
171: 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 30°? d035dg
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 __________.
174: A proper look-out must be kept __________.
175: While the Pilot is maneuvering the vessel to a dock, what is the primary responsibility of the watch officer?
176: The turning circle of a vessel is the path followed by the __________.
177: The measurement of the amount of force a towing vessel is capable of applying to a motionless tow is called __________.
178: Which can be prevented only by segregating two lots of cargo into separate holds?
179: The minimum temperature required to ignite gas or vapor without a spark or flame being present is called __________.
180: Your tank vessel is loading a hazardous cargo. The allowance for expansion is based on ambient temperatures of what maximum range?
181: Your vessel is on an extended foreign voyage. Several vacancies have occurred in your unlicensed crew through sickness and repatriation. Which statement is correct?
184: You are standing look-out duty at night. A dim light on the horizon will be seen quickest by looking __________.
185: Before a Master relieves a Pilot of the conn, the __________.
186: The pivoting point of a vessel going ahead is __________.
187: You are standing the wheel watch on entering port and the Master gives you a rudder command which conflicts with a rudder command from the Pilot. What should you do?
188: Which cargoes require strips of common building lathe as dunnage in order to carry away heat generated by the cargo?
189: Reid vapor pressure is __________.
190: You are on a vessel that carries liquefied gasses in bulk. The person on watch is required to have what information about the cargo easily accessible?
191: An alien crewmember with a D-1 permit leaves the vessel in a U.S. port and fails to return. The first report you make should be to the __________.
192: The mooring line labeled "H" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
193: On a transpacific voyage, you receive a message from your vessel's operators saying that your vessel has been consigned to Naval Control of Shipping. Further information is contained in __________.
194: A vessel spotted at 45° relative can be reported as __________.
195: You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel. The Dangerous Cargo Manifest must be signed by the __________.
196: A VLCC (100,000 DWT+) with a 30,000 Shaft Horsepower Steam Turbine is slow to respond to engine movements and has less stopping power than normal ships because it has a __________.
197: Serving is __________.
198: Battens are fitted in cargo holds across the frames of the vessel from the turn of the bilge upward. The purpose of these cargo battens is __________.
199: What is a cofferdam?
200: Which statement concerning a 298 GRT inspected tug engaged in towing from Seattle, WA, to Alaska is TRUE?
201: Your vessel is in a foreign port and you find that one of the crew members has been incarcerated for drunkenness. The Official Logbook shows that the seaman doesn't have funds to cover the costs of the fine. Which action should the Master take?
203: How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?
204: What does the helm command "shift the rudder" mean?
205: A vessel is to make a voyage between New York and San Juan, Puerto Rico, and return. The crew should be signed on_____________.
206: In stopping distances of vessels, "head reach" can best be described as the __________.
207: A towing vessel's capability is BEST measured by horsepower, maneuverability, displacement, and __________.
208: Your vessel has been damaged and you must shore a bulkhead. You should cut the shore __________.
211: A seaman is entitled by law to a release from Foreign Articles when __________.
212: Your vessel is port side to a pier with a spring line led aft from the bow. In calm weather, putting the engines ahead with the rudder hard left should bring __________.
213: You are the Master of a single-screw vessel. You are docking at a port which has no tugs available. You decide to drop the offshore anchor to help in docking. The amount of chain you should pay out is __________.
214: The helm command "meet her" means __________.
215: How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?
216: As a ship moves through the water, it drags with it a body of water called the wake. The ratio of the wake speed to the ship's speed is called __________.
217: The holding capability of an anchor is primarily determined by the __________.
218: What is the main purpose of dunnage?
219: What refers to the depth of a petroleum product in a tank?
220: The best method to secure a towline to bitts is to __________.
221: A vessel arrives in a foreign port and the Master is informed that the vessel is being sold to foreign interests. The new owners request that the crew remain on board to complete the voyage. Under these circumstances, the crew __________.
222: A lot of special cargo of similar cartons, as shown, is to be loaded. What is the weight of the consignment? (D042DG )
223: Who is responsible for providing urine specimen collection kits to be used following a serious marine incident?
224: The term "Shift the Rudder" means __________.
225: For safety reasons, when assistance towing __________.
226: Which statement is TRUE concerning the vessel's slipstream?
227: An ocean towing bridle should __________.
228: Securing cargo by running timbers from an upper support down to the cargo, either vertically or at an angle, is called __________.
229: Which refers to the depth of a petroleum product in a tank?
230: 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 __________.
232: The angle at which the fluke penetrates the soil is called the __________.
233: A vessel brought alongside should be fended off the towing vessel by __________.
234: The helm command "shift your rudder" means __________.
235: Which ending is NOT acceptable in a wire rope that is free to rotate when hoisting?
236: As the propeller turns, voids are formed on the trailing and leading edges of the propeller blades causing a loss of propulsive efficiency, pitting of the blades, and vibration. These voids are known as __________.
237: The latch of a safety hook __________.
238: A shore is a piece of securing dunnage that __________.
239: Flame screens are used to __________.
240: The best way to lift many small articles aboard your vessel is with a __________.
241: If there are any changes in the crew in a foreign port, the changes will be made by __________.
243: A towing vessel becomes tripped while towing on a hawser astern. What factor is MOST important when assessing the risk of capsizing?
244: "Hard right rudder" means __________.
245: The fitting that allows a boom to move freely both vertically and laterally is called the __________.
246: The force exerted by a propeller which tends to throw the stern right or left is called __________.
247: The main advantage and chief characteristic of a Steulchen boom is that it can be __________.
248: Dunnage may be used to protect a cargo from loss or damage by _______________________ .
249: Functions aboard a tanker or tank barge such as connecting, disconnecting, and topping off must be supervised by __________.
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?
251: A seaman lost his continuous discharge book during the voyage. Upon discharge from Articles, he should be issued a __________.
252: You have orders to load cargoes of carbon disulfide, diisopropylamine and pyridine on your multi-product tankship. Which statement is true?
253: The forward movement of a vessel in one revolution of its propeller is measured by __________.
254: "Ease the rudder" means to __________.
256: When fruit is carried as refrigerated cargo, the most frequent cause of its being infected at the discharge port is __________.
257: The distance between the surface of the liquid and the tank top in a cargo tank is called __________.
258: Your U.S. tankship is designed to carry anhydrous ammonia in bulk. The keel was laid in 1980. Which statement concerning the carriage of this cargo is TRUE?
260: You receive a package, for shipment aboard your vessel, containing Class 1 explosives. The package is damp, moldy and stained. You must __________.
261: A seaman about to be discharged has a Continuous Discharge Book. Which statement is TRUE?
262: Mousing a cargo hook with marline or small line __________.
263: Which type of hull damage should be repaired FIRST?
264: The total weight of cargo, fuel, water, stores, passengers and crew, and their effects, that a ship can carry, is the __________.
265: Which statement is TRUE about hooks and shackles?
266: The distance that a ship moves forward with each revolution of its propeller, if there is no slip, is called __________.
267: Which statement is NOT true concerning the stowage of class 1 explosives?
268: When a deck cargo is secured with chain or wire lashings and grab (pear) links, which statement is FALSE?
270: The disadvantage of using a heaving line to pass a towline is that __________.
271: Total responsibility for shipping and discharging the seamen is that of the __________.
272: When measuring the oxygen content of the cargo tanks prior to loading cargoes requiring vapor recovery, check it __________.
273: You will load class 1.2 commercial explosives and need to construct a portable magazine. The magazine MUST __________.
274: What is the difference between net tonnage and gross tonnage?
275: You have taken another vessel in tow. You can tell that the towing speed is too fast when the __________.
276: As a ship moves through the water, it causes a wake, which is also moving forward relative to the sea. In addition to a fore and aft motion, this wake also has a(n) __________.
277: Allied Naval Control of Shipping (NCS) has been established. Which statement is TRUE?
278: Regulations concerning the stowage, lashing, and securing of timber deck cargoes aboard general cargo vessels may be found in the __________.
280: Your ship is in a neutral port when full Naval Control of Shipping is established. You may expect to be boarded and instructed by a(n) __________.
281: Which action will take place if a crew member is replaced in a U.S. port after foreign articles have been signed, and the ship proceeds foreign?
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 __________.
284: The beam of a vessel refers to the __________.
285: Which form of navigation may be suspended without notice under defense planning?
286: Sidewise force of the propeller tends to throw a vessel's stern to the right or left, depending on rotation. This force is caused by __________.
287: On the cargo manifest, the weight of the cargo inside a box is called __________.
290: What is NOT a form used by ice support services to disseminate information?
291: You are the licensed operator of a 100 GT towing vessel making coastwise runs. Whenever a crew member is discharged from your vessel you must __________.
292: Stress on the topping lift of a swinging boom can be reduced by __________.
293: Which space(s) is(are) NOT exempt when measuring gross tonnage?
294: Displacement refers to the __________.
295: Which publication offers information on Great Lakes ice services?
296: You are on a course of 000°T and put the rudder right 30°. In which direction will the transfer be measured?
297: Commercial ships or other persons or agencies requiring the assistance of Canadian Coast Guard icebreakers should first contact __________.
299: Cargo transfer operations on a tank vessel need NOT be stopped when __________.
300: On which form do you provide a written report of Marine Casualty to the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?
301: You are signing on a crew. Which person is presenting a Merchant Mariner's Document (MMD) that you should suspect as being invalid?
302: You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker with orders to load diethylamine. What is NOT a requirement for transporting this cargo?
302: You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker with orders to load diethylamine. What is NOT a requirement for transporting this cargo?
303: What requires a Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death?
304: To warp a vessel means to __________.
305: What is considered a Serious Marine Incident?
306: You are aboard a single-screw vessel with a right-handed propeller. The vessel is dead in the water and the rudder is amidships. If you reverse your engine you would expect your vessel to __________.
307: Which type of chemical testing is NOT required of merchant marine personnel?
309: When planning the loading or discharging of a VLCC (100,000 DWT+) what is the most important consideration?
310: Operators of Uninspected Passenger Vessels are required to keep their Coast Guard License aboard __________.
311: The Shipping Articles shall be signed by each seaman and the __________.
312: If you are bunkering and you close off one tank in the line of tanks being filled, the rate of flow to other open tanks on the same line will __________.
313: With the exception of a Coast Guard approved commercial hybrid Personal Flotation Device (PFD), which type of life preserver must be carried for each person on board an uninspected passenger vessel?
314: "Avast" means __________.
315: A vessel must have one approved ring life buoy on board if its length is over how many feet?
319: Static electricity may be built up by the __________.
320: Containers of flammable solids should be conspicuously labeled by the shipper with a __________.
321: Which is a TRUE statement concerning the examining of cargo equipment at the time of a vessels Inspection for Certification.
323: You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel. The regulations require you to __________.
324: A "chock" is a __________.
325: A deck fitting, used to secure line or wire rope, consisting of a single body with two protruding horns is called a __________.
326: In order to back a right-handed, single-screw vessel in a straight line, you will probably need to use __________.
327: You are on a multiple product tankship and carrying methyl acrylate, diethanolamine, and triethylamine. Which statement is TRUE?
329: Litmus paste is used in order to determine __________.
330: You have completed a Dangerous Cargo Manifest for dangerous cargoes loaded on board. It should be kept in a conspicuous location __________.
331: Shipping articles are a contract of agreement between the members of the crew and the __________.
332: The helm command "Meet her" means __________.
334: The space above the engine room is called the __________.
335: You are steaming in a heavy gale and find it necessary to heave to. Under most circumstances, this is best done by __________.
336: When a vessel with a single right-hand propeller backs to port the __________.
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?
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?
339: Oil product samples should be taken from the __________.
340: Argon is classified as a __________.
341: The Certificate of Freeboard is the __________.
342: You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker with orders to load diethylamine. What is NOT a requirement for transporting this cargo?
344: The purpose of a bilge well is to __________.
345: What does the helm command "shift the rudder" mean?
346: A vessel is equipped with a single right-handed screw. With rudder amidships and calm wind, the vessel will most likely back __________.
347: You are the person in charge of a 199 GRT uninspected towing vessel engaged in coastwise towing from the Gulf of Mexico to the New York area, a distance in excess of 600 miles. Which statement is FALSE?
349: The periodic weight testing of a vessel's cargo booms may be performed by the __________.
351: Which certificate is issued by the American Bureau of Shipping?
354: A "stopper" is __________.
355: Generally, you can best keep a vessel under steering control when the vessel has __________.
356: It is possible, and sometimes necessary, to strengthen the deck of a vessel for carriage of deck cargo by __________.
357: What does the proof test load of an anchor chain demonstrate?
360: The label required on containers carrying barium oxide in an international shipment must read __________.
361: The strictest load line regulations apply to __________.
362: A towing vessel is tripped when __________.
363: Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?
364: A long ton is __________.
366: When backing down with sternway, the pivot point of a vessel is __________.
370: Cottonseed oil is classed as a __________.
371: In the United States, the load line markings are set by the __________.
372: Keeping the draft at or below the load line mark will insure that the vessel has adequate __________.
374: Holes in the bulwark, which allow deck water to drain into the sea, are __________.
375: The best line for towing small vessels is __________.
376: You are aboard a right-handed single-screw vessel with headway on. The engine is put full astern and the rudder hard left. What will the bow do?
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 __________.
380: The (auto)ignition temperature is that temperature at which_______.
383: What is TRUE of pressure/vacuum valves?
384: A "strongback" refers to a __________.
385: In controlling pollution, which action should be taken after all dirty ballast has been transferred to the slop tank and prior to discharge through the oily water separator?
386: You are maneuvering a vessel with a right-hand propeller. The rudder is amidships. The vessel will generally back __________.
389: When hooking up a cargo hose to your vessel's manifold, you should use a(n)______________.
390: A package contains nitric acid solution and is radioactive. The radiation level at the package surface is .36 millirems per hour. How should this package be labeled?
391: A tonnage tax is levied according to the __________.
392: Which statement is TRUE concerning insulating flanges?
394: The rope which is rove from the truck to be used with a bos'n's chair is called a __________.
395: The vertical motion of a floating vessel in which the entire hull is lifted by the force of the sea is known as __________.
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?
397: Which statement is TRUE concerning deep well self-priming pumps?
398: Peck and Hale gear is used most commonly for securing __________.
400: You are on a containership carrying a tank container that had been filled with sodium hydroxide solution. The container is empty but has not been cleaned. Which, if any, placard is required?
404: A vessel's "quarter" is that section which is __________.
405: At the establishment of Naval Control of Shipping (NCS), ships at sea will __________.
406: A twin-screw vessel with a single rudder is making headway. The engines are full speed ahead. There is no wind or current. Which statement is FALSE?
407: You are carrying cargoes of crotonaldehyde, phosphoric acid, and morpholine on your multiple-product tankship. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
408: What is the meaning of the term tare weight?
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?
410: You are loading a cargo tank on your container ship. The tank displays the red label shown. Which statement is TRUE? (D023DG )
411: Tonnage tax is officially based upon the figures obtained from the __________.
413: A person is found operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol. He/she is liable for __________.
414: To "ease" a line means to __________.
415: A person is found operating a vessel while intoxicated. He/she is liable for __________.
416: While moving ahead, a twin-screw ship has an advantage over a single-screw ship because __________.
417: When inspecting wire rope that has been in use for some time, one must look for __________.
418: On a vessel proceeding from a very cold to a warm climate with a cargo of a nonhygroscopic nature in the holds, which is TRUE?
419: A cargo of 10,000 barrels of gasoline is loaded at a temperature of 90°F, and a cargo temperature of 55°F, is expected on this voyage. It has a coefficient of expansion of .0006. How many barrels would you expect to discharge at your destination?
420: In handling break bulk hazardous materials, it is forbidden to use __________.
421: An International Tonnage Certificate will be issued to a vessel when it meets several requirements, one of which is that the vessel must __________.
422: Which method should be used to secure a synthetic fiber line to two bitts?
423: When securing a synthetic line to a bitt what is the minimum number of round turns you should take before figure-eighting the line?
424: Faking a line means to __________.
426: You are stopped with no way upon your vessel at the pilot station. Your vessel is a large twin-screw ship. You must come around 180° to board your Pilot. How should you use the engines and rudder to turn the ship fastest in the least amount of space?
427: What is the greatest danger of an overriding tow?
428: Your vessel is going from a warm climate to a cold climate with a hygroscopic cargo. Which statement is TRUE?
429: A tank is loaded with 9,000 barrels of gasoline. The temperature of the product is 90°F (32°C), and it has a coefficient of expansion of .0008. What is the net amount of cargo loaded?
430: On a manned vessel carrying packaged hazardous cargo, the hazardous materials shall be inspected __________.
431: Official proof of an American vessel's nationality is contained in the __________.
432: A licensed Master of Towing Vessels may NOT serve as the person in charge of which towing vessel?
433: When a tow is trimmed by the stern it is said to __________.
434: To "belay" a line means to __________.
435: The amount of force a tug can exert on a stationary pull is called its __________.
436: The rudders are amidships and both screws are going ahead. What will happen if the starboard screw is stopped?
437: Prior to getting underway in fresh or brackish water, the Master must __________.
438: Your vessel is loaded with nonhygroscopic cargoes and is going from a cold to a warm climate. You should __________.
439: When loading bulk liquid cargo, what is the FIRST action you should take if a cargo valve jammed open?
440: If a Master must jettison a container loaded with hazardous material, he must, as soon as possible, notify the __________.
441: The document which shows a vessel's nationality, ownership, and tonnage is the __________.
442: "Ease the rudder" means to __________.
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)
444: A metal object on the pier resembling a tree stump and made to receive mooring lines is a __________.
445: Where are the towing bitts best placed for towing purposes?
446: A twin-screw vessel can clear the inboard propeller and maneuver off a pier best by holding a(n) __________.
447: One reason a tug's towing bitts are located forward of the rudders is because __________.
448: Hygroscopic cargoes should be ventilated when __________.
449: When loading bulk liquid cargo, what is the first action you should take if a cargo valve jammed open?
450: Once a vessel has loaded packaged hazardous cargo, the cargo spaces shall be inspected. The spaces shall also be inspected at least once in every 24 hours. The only exception to daily inspection is when __________.
451: What is official proof of a vessel's ownership?
452: Where should the foundation supports for towing bitts terminate?
453: What purpose does a tow hook serve?
454: A rope ladder with wooden rungs is a __________.
455: A vessel having continuous closely spaced transverse strength members is __________.
456: You are conning a twin-screw vessel going ahead with rudders amidships. If the port screw stops turning the bow will __________.
457: You are the operator 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?
458: Sweat damage will occur in a cargo hold containing cased machinery when the __________.
459: Petroleum cargo tanks should not be topped off at deck level when loading on a cold day because __________.
460: When stowing hazardous materials on deck, lashing of such cargo is permitted if __________.
461: Where is the best location to install a towing hook?
462: The safe working load (SWL) of wire rope with a safety factor of 6 is what percent of its strength?
463: A tow span __________.
464: The static bollard pull of a tug is measured in tons and consists of the brake horsepower of the tug's engine divided by 100 and multiplied by a factor of __________.
465: Which structural members improve a towing vessel's chance of surviving punctured shell plating?
466: A twin screw vessel, making headway with both engines turning ahead, will turn more readily to starboard if you __________.
467: Of which type of material may a towing hawser be constructed?
468: Sweat damage in a hatch full of canned goods in cartons will occur when the __________.
469: With an increase in temperature the volume of flammable and combustible liquids __________.
470: A fiber towing hawser should be stowed __________.
471: The official identification of a vessel is found in the __________.
472: On a long ocean tow, the bridle should be made up of two equal lengths of __________.
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?
474: On an anchor windlass, the wheel over which the anchor chain passes is called a __________.
475: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "F" is called a __________. (DO44DG )
476: You are backing on twin engines with rudders amidships, when your port engine stalls. To continue backing on course, you should __________.
476: You are backing on twin engines with rudders amidships, when your port engine stalls. To continue backing on course, you should __________.
477: When underway with a tow, you are required to notify the Coast Guard in which casualty situation?
478: The moisture equilibrium chart can be used to determine the __________.
479: Your tank vessel is loaded down to her marks, and you find that she has too much trim by the stern. To adjust the trim you may __________.
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?
481: Which U.S. agency assigns an official number to a vessel?
482: A lot of special cargo of similar cartons is to be loaded aboard your vessel. You examine one of the cartons of the lot shown. What is the total cubic space the consignment will occupy? (Assume no broken stowage.) (D042DG )
483: A fiber towing hawser is readied for service by __________.
484: On stud-link anchor chain the addition of the stud increases the strength of the link by about __________.
485: To clean a dirty fiber towing hawser used in ocean towing, you should __________.
486: You are backing on twin engines with rudders amidships. Your starboard engine stalls. To continue backing on course, you should __________.
487: One method of removing kinks from fiber rope is to __________.
488: Which data can NOT be found on a moisture equilibrium chart?
489: Your tank vessel is fully loaded, and you find that she is down slightly by the head. To adjust the trim, you may __________.
490: Which agency is authorized to assist the Coast Guard in the inspection of vessels for the suitability of loading hazardous materials?
491: A change of a documented vessel's name can only be made by the __________.
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 __________.
493: What does "end for end" mean in regard to a towing hawser?
494: What best describes an anchor buoy?
495: Which space(s) is (are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?
496: Your twin-screw vessel is moving ASTERN with rudders amidships. The starboard screw suddenly stops turning. Your vessel's head will __________.
497: Which type of fiber towing hawser is preferred for towing astern?
498: When the dew point of the outside air is higher than the dew point of the air in the cargo hold, you should __________.
499: Your tank vessel is loaded down to her marks, and you find that she has too much trim by the stern. To adjust the trim, you may __________.
500: What would NOT require that a detailed report of the release of hazardous cargo be made to the Department of Transportation?
502: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) and wish to send a message warning of a hurricane. Which precedence would you assign this message?
503: Which statement is FALSE?
504: Anchors are prevented from running out when secured by the __________.
505: Which form of navigation may be suspended without notice under defense planning?
506: With rudders amidships and negligible wind, a twin-screw vessel moving astern with both engines backing will back __________.
507: You are signing on your crew. Which is NOT authorized?
508: When the dew point of the outside air is lower than or equal to the dew point of the air in the cargo hold, you should __________.
509: Which factor must be considered when determining the order of loading of dissimilar products through the same piping system aboard a tanker?
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?
511: All U.S. Flag vessels engaged in foreign trade are required to have a(n) __________.
512: When paying out nylon line from around the bitts __________.
513: Wire rope is used in the towing industry __________.
514: The part of an anchor which takes hold on the bottom is the __________.
515: When compared to a fiber towing hawser, what is NOT an advantage of a wire towing hawser?
516: You are going ahead on twin engines with rudder amidships. Your starboard engine stalls. To continue on course, you should __________.
517: What is the purpose of the intermediate spring?
518: Which factor is MOST important in preventing sweat damage within a cargo hold?
519: What is NOT a precaution to be taken when topping off?
522: You are onboard a 120 GT uninspected sea going tug which carries one Master and one Mate of Towing Vessels and four (4) seamen when underway. How many of the four seamen must have a rating as able seamen if the voyage is under 600 miles?
524: The purpose of the stripping bar on an anchor windlass is to __________.
525: To lay out a towing hawser in a fore-and-aft direction so each bight is clear and can run out freely without snagging describes __________.
526: You are going ahead on twin engines with rudders amidships. Your port engine stalls. To continue your course you should __________.
527: What equipment is NOT used to protect a towing hawser?
528: Determine the dew point when the dry bulb temperature is 74°F (23°C) and the wet bulb temperature is 60°F (16°C). (D008DG )
529: When loading a tanker, you should __________.
531: Spring loaded towing hooks are used in towing to __________.
533: A towing hook may be released from the __________.
534: Which is part of the ground tackle?
535: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "G" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
536: Your vessel is backing on the starboard screw, and going ahead on the port screw. The bow will __________.
537: Which type of hook can be used as a towing hook?
538: Using the graph shown, if the dry bulb temperature is 80°F (27°C) and the wet bulb temperature is 70°F (21°C), what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold? (D008DG )
539: Which type of shackle is used for most towing connections?
539: Which type of shackle is used for most towing connections?
540: As seen from the tow, what should connect the leading ends of both towing bridle legs to the main towing hawser?
541: The official number of a documented vessel is __________.
542: Which best describes a "fishplate" used in towing?
543: You would be most likely to use a fishplate __________.
544: If the winch should fail while you are hauling in the anchor, what prevents the anchor cable from running out?
545: Repairing damage to the hull at or above the waterline reduces the threat of __________.
546: A twin-screw ship going ahead on the starboard screw only tends to move __________.
547: Where is an intermediate spring or surge line placed in the towing hookup?
548: Using the graph shown, if the dry bulb temperature is 55°F (13°C) and the wet bulb is 50°F (10°C), what is the relative humidity? (D008DG )
549: Your vessel is taking on cargo oil when a small leak develops in the hose. You order the pumping stopped. Before you resume pumping, you should __________.
550: If the towing bridle legs are not of equal length __________.
551: The name and hailing port of a documented commercial vessel is __________.
552: Which type of bridle is the most effective for a heavy ocean tow?
553: A bridle for an ocean tow consists of __________.
554: Which part of the patent anchor performs the same function as the stock of an old fashioned anchor; that is, forces the flukes to dig in?
555: A chain bridle is used when towing astern because it __________.
556: You may BEST turn a twin-screw vessel about, to the right, in a narrow channel by using __________.
557: A report of casualty to a vessel must include __________.
558: A heated bulkhead has the effect on a hygroscopic commodity of __________.
559: A vessel loads edible oil in a deep tank through a manhole at the mid-length of the tank. In order to fill the tank to maximum capacity, what trim should the vessel have?
560: You are loading a cargo that includes cylinders of acetylene aboard your break bulk vessel. Which statement is true?
561: Which space cannot be deducted from gross tonnage when calculating net tonnage?
563: While the Pilot is maneuvering the vessel to a dock, what is the PRIMARY responsibility of the watch officer?
564: The anchors on the bow are known as __________.
565: When the pilot is embarked he or she __________.
566: The BEST way to steer a twin-screw vessel if you lose your rudder is by using __________.
567: Your enrolled vessel is bound from Baltimore, MD, to Norfolk, VA, via Chesapeake Bay. Which statement about the required Pilot is TRUE?
568: Which statement concerning the carriage of containers is TRUE?
569: In order to reduce the accumulation of static electricity while loading petroleum products, you should __________.
570: A chain bridle is preferable to a wire rope towing bridle on a long ocean tow because chain __________.
571: You are in port A in the United States, and your Certificate of Inspection has expired. You wish to go to port B in the United States for repairs and to complete the inspection. If the Officer-in-Charge Marine Inspection deems it safe, he may issue a __________.
572: A vessel is entering port "A" for the first time 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?
573: An ocean towing bridle whose legs are of equal length, but too short, may __________.
574: Which type of link is generally used to connect shots of anchor chain?
575: What is a correct reply to a pilot's request, "How's your head"?
576: In twin-screw engine installations while going ahead, maneuvering qualities are most effective when the tops of the propeller blades both turn __________.
577: You are signing on a crew. A man presents a Merchant Mariner's Document that you suspect has been tampered with. Which action should you take?
578: When loading a container vessel, the operation is basically that of vertical loading. The important factors to be considered when loading containers are port of discharge, __________.
579: The terminal indicates to you that they are going to use a booster pump to assist the discharging operation. You start the discharge, and in a few minutes the pressure drops sharply. This could be a result of the __________.
580: Which statement is FALSE about using a wire bridle on an ocean tow?
581: The Certificate of Inspection for your tankship authorizes the carriage of grade A and lower products. Which chemical may NOT be carried unless it is specifically endorsed on the Certificate of Inspection?
581: The Certificate of Inspection for your tankship authorizes the carriage of grade A and lower products. Which chemical may NOT be carried unless it is specifically endorsed on the Certificate of Inspection?
582: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "E" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
583: Which factor(s) must you consider when making up a towing bridle?
588: Because of the arrangement of the cell guides, the MOST important factor while loading containers is the __________.
589: The terminal indicates to you that they are going to use a booster pump to assist the discharging operation. You start the discharge and in a few minutes the pressure drops sharply. This could be a result of the __________.
591: What will NOT be found on the Certificate of Inspection of an ocean going tankship?
592: When a helmsman receives the command "Right 15 degrees rudder," the helmsman's immediate reply should be __________.
593: To lead the towing hawser over the center of the stern when not under a strain you could __________.
594: A bollard is found on the __________.
595: The turning circle of a vessel is the path followed by the __________.
596: Before entering an ice area, the ship should be __________.
597: Wages due a seaman may be attached by the court for the __________.
598: What is NOT an advantage of containership operations over conventional break-bulk operations?
599: When stripping a tank, excessive air in the suction line may cause __________.
600: You are on a containership. Which statement about the stowage of hazardous materials in containers is TRUE?
601: Your vessel has completed an inspection for certification and is issued a temporary certificate. This __________.
602: Which emergency equipment should you keep near the towing bitts?
603: To reduce the amount of catenary you may __________.
604: The term "lee side" refers to the __________.
605: You would properly secure a gantline to a bosun's chair with a __________.
606: For operations in pack ice, a vessel should __________.
607: A lashing used to secure two barges side by side, lashed in an "X" fashion, is called a __________.
609: While discharging a tanker, list can be controlled by __________.
611: The Certificate of Inspection for a containership __________.
612: When backing down with sternway, the pivot point of a vessel is __________.
613: A lookout can leave his station __________.
614: A fid is a __________.
615: When a wedge of water builds up between the head of the barge and the bank it is referred to as __________.
616: "Ice blink" is __________.
617: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "A" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
618: When considering a vessel's stability, which spaces in a general cargo vessel are the best locations for the carriage of bulk grain?
619: What is NOT a requirement for the safe and effective use of a crude oil washing system?
620: You are on a container vessel. What concerning the handling and stowage of containerized hazardous materials is TRUE?
621: Which document shows details of a tank vessel, cargoes it may carry, manning and safety equipment required?
622: A predictable result of a vessel nearing a bank or edge of a channel is that the __________.
623: When hugging a bank in a narrow channel, you should take precautions against_______________.
624: A serving mallet is used in __________.
625: Which statement is FALSE?
626: What should NOT be used as an indicator that ice may be
A dark appearance of the sky: A yellowish glare in the sky
627: Your ship is steaming at night with the gyro-pilot engaged when you notice that the vessel's course is slowly changing to the right. What action should you take FIRST?
628: Before loading bulk grain, bilge wells must be covered to __________.
629: You are planning to use a crude oil washing system. What precaution must be taken with the source tank for the washing machines?
630: You are doing a Williamson turn. Your vessel has swung about 60° from the original course heading. You should __________.
631: At least one reinspection shall be made on each vessel holding a Certificate of Inspection valid for two years. This inspection shall be held between the tenth and fourteenth months of the duration period of the certificate and shall be __________.
632: What does the helm command "shift the rudder" mean?
633: A tug is best positioned for towing and maneuvering on rivers and other restricted waters where wave action is limited when __________.
634: The "iron mike" is a(n) __________.
635: A report of casualty to a vessel must include __________.
636: The use of an anchor to assist in turning in restricted waters is __________.
637: A tow bridle is attached to the main tow hawser at the __________.
638: Ship's officers should check every cargo compartment after it is filled with bulk grain to ensure __________.
639: The complete details of a crude oil washing system aboard your vessel, including the operating sequences and procedures, design characteristics, a description of the system, and required personnel will be found in the __________.
640: Which factor(s) can affect the performance of a river towboat?
641: Which document shows the minimum required crew a vessel must have to navigate from one port in the United States to another?
642: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "B" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
644: The "lay" of a line refers to __________.
645: A vessel's Certificate of Documentation __________.
646: What shape barge offers the least resistance in river towing?
647: Synchronous towing means that the __________.
648: Bulk cargo refers to __________.
649: Before a tank is to be crude oil washed, the oxygen content in the tank must be measured at a position __________.
650: A crew member has just fallen overboard off your port side. Which action should you take?
651: Fire fighting equipment requirements for a particular vessel may be found on the __________.
652: When plugging holes below the waterline you should __________.
654: A rope made of a combination of wire and fiber is known as __________.
655: Good seamanship while towing in heavy weather requires all of the following EXCEPT __________.
656: A deep draft VLCC (100,000 DWT+) navigating in a narrow channel or canal __________.
657: Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?
658: When carrying a full or nearly full load of bulk ore in a general cargo type vessel which has engine spaces amidships, the cargo in each hold should be trimmed so that the bulk of the cargo lies __________.
659: You are planning to use the crude oil washing system on your tankship. What is required to prevent electrostatic buildup in the tanks?
660: You receive word that a person has fallen overboard from the starboard side. You should FIRST __________.
661: The number of certificated lifeboatmen required for a vessel is found on the __________.
663: While towing astern, if your towing hawser becomes taut it results in __________.
664: Coiling new rope against the lay, bringing the lower end up through the center of the coil, then coiling with the lay, in order to remove the kinks, is known as __________.
665: The catenary __________.
666: You are proceeding at a slow speed with your starboard side near the right bank of a channel. If your vessel suddenly sheers toward the opposite bank, the best maneuver would be __________.
667: While towing in shallow water you should consider __________.
668: Which statement is correct concerning the carriage of coal in bulk?
669: Which statement describes the motion of a yawing tow?
670: You must evacuate a seaman by helicopter lift. Which statement is TRUE?
671: A Permit to Proceed is issued by the __________.
672: When towing alongside (breasted tow), more forward movement will be imparted to the tow by __________.
673: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "C" is called a __________. (DO44DG )
674: Stuffer-braid rope has __________.
675: An advantage of the modified Christmas Tree towing method is to __________.
676: Conditions for crossing a rough bar are usually best at __________.
677: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "D" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
678: Prior to being able to sail, each vessel that carries grain in bulk must have a certificate of loading issued by the __________.
680: You must medevac a critically injured seaman by helicopter hoist. Which statement is TRUE?
682: The mooring line labeled "H" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
683: Barges and vessels are ballasted before departure to __________.
684: Right-laid line should be coiled __________.
685: Which type of ballast is most commonly used in barges and ships?
686: The effect known as "bank cushion" acts in which of the following ways on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?
687: 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?
688: Who would normally certify that all preparations have been made and all regulations observed prior to loading a cargo of bulk grain?
689: When your tug reduces speed to shorten tow, the __________.
690: A rescue helicopter's hoist area should have a radius of at least __________.
691: On U.S. flag vessels, which certificate is always issued by the Coast Guard?
692: The tow makeup that is designed to keep the catenary of the tow hawser to a minimum is called the __________.
693: The effect of excessive catenary in shallow water may be __________.
694: An advantage of nylon rope over manila rope is that nylon rope __________.
695: A tug is "in irons" when held in a fixed position by __________.
696: A vessel traveling down a narrow channel, especially if the draft is nearly equal to the depth of the water, may set off the nearer side. This effect is known as __________.
697: What imminent danger results from tripping?
698: Which agency issues a certificate of loading that is evidence that the rules and regulations concerning bulk grain cargoes have been observed?
699: Under which condition is a tug likely to be tripped?
700: A tug is approaching a broken down steamer in moderately heavy weather preparing to take it in tow. In most cases the __________.
701: The Safety Equipment Certificate shows that the vessel conforms to the standards of the __________.
702: When paying off seamen in a foreign port, where a United States consul is not available, the release must be executed by the seamen and the __________.
703: The operator of an uninspected vessel MUST assist people affected by an accident if he or she can do so without __________.
704: Laying out a line in successive circles flat on deck with the bitter end in the center is known as __________.
705: A tug may be in danger of tripping when __________.
706: How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?
707: Is tripping limited to harbor and coastal towing?
708: The National Cargo Bureau represents the __________.
709: The designations A,B,C,D, and E grades of cargo refer to the __________.
710: Which statement is FALSE, concerning the Williamson turn?
711: If an alien stowaway is discovered aboard your vessel, his name must be placed on the __________.
712: What is the effect of releasing the towline in a tripping situation?
713: How do the height and location of a tug's towing bitts relate to the danger of tripping?
714: Using a safety factor of 6, determine the safe working load of manila line with a breaking stress of 8 tons.
715: The term "overriding" or "overrunning" when applied to towing, implies that __________.
716: Your vessel is proceeding along a narrow channel. The effect called bank cushion has which effect on the vessel?
717: It is the responsibility of the Master to ensure that __________.
718: How many board feet of dunnage would you estimate to be in a pile 5 feet wide, 1 foot high and 14 feet long?
719: Most crude oils are classified as grade __________.
720: You suspect that a crewmember has fallen overboard during the night and immediately execute a Williamson turn. What is the primary advantage of this maneuver under these circumstances?
721: The mooring line labeled "F" is called a __________. (DO44DG )
722: A tow can override its tug as a result of __________.
723: What safety precautions must you take when maneuvering on a towing hook?
724: Using a safety factor of five, determine what is the safe working load for 3-1/2 inch manila line with a breaking stress of 4.9 tons.
725: By law, a user of marijuana shall be subject to __________.
726: A common occurrence when a vessel is running into shallow water is that __________.
727: Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?
728: How many board feet of dunnage are in a draft 4 feet wide, 1-1/2 feet high and 13 feet long?
729: A petroleum liquid has a flash point of 85°F. This is a grade __________.
730: In a Williamson turn, the rudder is put over full until the __________.
731: A Deratization Exemption Certificate is valid for a period of __________.
732: Which action should be taken FIRST if your tow is sinking in shallow water?
733: Before leaving port on an ocean tow, a tug captain should assure himself of all the following EXCEPT __________.
734: What is the computed breaking strength of a 4-inch manila line?
735: A heavy steel curved arch constructed athwartships and above the after deck on a towing vessel is sometimes called a __________.
736: You notice that your speed has decreased, the stern of your vessel has settled into the water, and your rudder is sluggish in responding. The MOST likely cause is __________.
737: A heavy steel curved arch constructed athwartships and above the after deck on a towing vessel is sometimes called a __________.
738: How many board feet of dunnage are there in a draft 3 feet wide, 1-1/2 feet high, and 14 feet long?
739: Camphor oil is classified as a grade __________.
740: The extension of the after part of the keel in a single- screw vessel upon which the stern post rests is called the __________.
741: A vessel has sustained damage in a collision with another vessel. It is necessary to have a Seaworthy Certificate before the vessel sails. Who will issue this certificate?
742: Lighter longitudinal stiffening frames on the vessel's side plating are called __________.
743: A heavy steel curved arch constructed athwartships and above the after deck on a towing vessel is sometimes called a __________.
744: When using natural-fiber rope, you should NEVER __________.
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 __________.
746: Which effect does speed through the water have on a vessel which is underway in shallow water?
747: When carrying a cargo of asphalt or molten sulfur, which are carried at temperatures of over 300°F, one of the biggest dangers is __________.
749: Butadiene, inhibited, is labeled as a __________.
750: On a single-screw vessel the stern frame _____________,
751: A document which has a list of names, birthplaces, and residences of persons employed on a merchant vessel bound from a U.S. port on a foreign voyage and is required at every port is called the __________.
752: A lot of special cargo of similar cartons as shown is to be loaded. What is the total cubic capacity the consignment will occupy if you assume 10% broken stowage? (D042DG )
754: Which method is used to detect rot in manila lines?
755: When underway with a tow, you are required to notify the Coast Guard in which casualty situation?
755: When underway with a tow, you are required to notify the Coast Guard in which casualty situation?
756: A licensed Master of Towing Vessels may NOT serve as the Captain of which towing vessel?
758: An IOPP Certificate on an inspected vessel is valid for what period of time?
759: The equipment used to control, protect and connect a towline is called ___________ .
760: The connection to the towline must be secured with a ____________ .
761: The Immigration and Naturalization Service is concerned with which document on a vessel making preliminary entry into a U.S. port from a foreign port?
762: A towing winch, that handles a wire towline, must have all of the following EXCEPT a ____________ .
763: A vessel that tows astern must have a/an ___________ .
764: Roundline is a __________.
765: The owner or Master of a vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside must ensure that each of the following is appropriate for the vessel's horsepower and tow arrangement EXCEPT _________ .
766: Insufficient space between the hull and bottom in shallow water will prevent normal screw currents resulting in __________.
767: On the cargo manifest, the total weight of an empty cargo box is the __________.
768: A cargo of canned foodstuff is packed in cartons. Each carton is 36 cubic feet and weighs 340 pounds. The stowage factor of the cargo is __________.
769: The owner or Master of a towing vessel must ensure that each person that directs and controls the movement of the vessel knows all of the following EXCEPT ___________ .
770: The ratio of the height of a vessel's rudder to its width is referred to as the __________.
771: What does a Visaed Alien Crew List which is made and submitted to the U.S. Consul for visa show?
772: To reduce stress on the towing hawser when towing astern (ocean tow), the hawser should be __________.
774: The strongest of the natural fibers is __________.
775: You are on a large merchant vessel entering a U.S. port. There is a Pilot onboard and he has the conn. Which statement is TRUE?
776: In most cases, when a large merchant vessel enters shallow water at high speed the __________.
777: Before a Master relieves a Pilot of the conn, the __________.
778: What is the stowage factor of a commodity whose density is 15 pounds per cubic foot?
779: Which statement is TRUE of centrifugal pumps aboard tankers?
780: Bilge keels are more effective at dampening rolls as the __________.
781: The trim and stability booklet must be approved by the __________.
782: The owner or Master of a towing vessel shall ensure that each person that directs and controls the movement of the vessel can accurately fix the vessel's position using all of the following EXCEPT ___________ .
783: The owner or Master of a towing vessel shall ensure that each person that directs and controls the movement of the vessel can accomplish all of the following EXCEPT ___________ .
783: The owner or Master of a towing vessel shall ensure that each person that directs and controls the movement of the vessel can accomplish all of the following EXCEPT ___________ .
784: Marline is __________.
785: With rudders amidships and negligible wind, a twin-screw vessel moving ahead on the port screw and backing on the starboard screw will __________.
786: You are on a single-screw vessel with a right-handed propeller, and you are making headway. When you enter shallow water, __________.
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?
788: The lower hold of your vessel has a bale capacity of 45,000 cubic feet. How many cases of a cargo weighing 450 lbs. and measuring 2.5 feet by 3 feet by 3 feet could be stowed in the hold, assuming a broken stowage factor of 15 percent?
789: Which statement about a centrifugal cargo pump is TRUE?
790: Which statement is TRUE of centrifugal pumps aboard tank vessels?
791: The oil record book is required to be carried aboard __________.
792: When the vessel is on coastwise articles, the original certificate of the seaman's certificate of discharge is __________.
794: "White Line" is made from __________.
795: Who certifies the safe working load of cargo booms on a vessel?
796: When you enter shallow water, you would expect your rudder response to __________.
797: A U.S. or foreign flag vessel that does not comply with the Officers Competency Certificates Convention of 1936 may be detained by certain designated officials. These officials include all of the following EXCEPT a/an ___________ .
798: How many cubic feet of space is required to stow 775 tons of a cargo with a stowage factor of 25? (estimated broken stowage is 15%)
799: Temporary Certificates of Inspection are effective until the __________.
800: A Kort nozzle is a(n) __________.
801: When oil is discharged overboard, an entry is required in the __________.
802: 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 action is NOT a part of a Williamson Turn?
804: Line is called "small stuff" if its circumference is less than __________.
806: Which will most likely occur when entering shallow water?
808: You are loading a cargo of cases into a hold which has a bale cubic of 44,000. The cargo consists of cases measuring 4 ft by 2 ft by 1.5 ft. Estimated broken stowage is 15%. What is the maximum number of cases which can be stowed in the hold?
809: Which pump must always be primed?
810: In nautical terminology a "dog" is a __________.
811: When oily ballast has been pumped overboard, an entry must be made in the __________.
813: The Officers Competency Certificates Convention of 1936 applies to all of these vessels operating seaward of the boundary line EXCEPT a/an ___________ .
814: In the manufacture of line, plant fibers are twisted together to form __________.
815: A U.S. or foreign flag vessel that does not comply with the Officers Competency Certificates Convention of 1936 may be detained by certain designated officials. These officials include all of the following EXCEPT a/an ___________ .
816: Water may boil up around the stern of a vessel in a channel due to __________.
817: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "G" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
818: Your vessel has a deadweight capacity of 5000 tons and a cubic capacity of 300,000 cu. ft. You are to load lead, with a stowage factor of 18, and cotton, with a stowage factor of 80. If you load full and down, how much cotton should you load?
819: Which pump must be primed?
820: A partial deck in a hold is called a(n) __________.
821: The Master must maintain the Oil Record Book on board for at least __________.
822: You are on watch at sea at night and a fire breaks out in #3 hold. What should be done IMMEDIATELY?
823: Which statement concerning a 298 GRT inspected tug engaged in towing from Seattle, WA, to Alaska is TRUE?
824: The larger sizes of manila line are measured by their __________.
825: Who is responsible for establishing watches aboard a U.S. vessel?
826: In order to reduce your wake in a narrow channel you should __________.
827: The pitch of a propeller is a measure of the __________.
828: Your vessel's available bale cubic capacity is 625,000 and her available cargo capacity is 10,000 deadweight tons. Disregarding broken stowage, how many tons of pyrite (stowage factor - 13) and how many tons of cork (s.f. - 150) must be loaded to be full and down?
829: In terms of vessel manning, a watch is the ____________ .
830: On which vessels are the officers and deck crew allowed to operate under a two-watch system on voyages of less than 600 miles?
831: The Oil Record Book on a vessel NOT engaged on a foreign voyage shall be maintained on board for not less than __________.
833: The Master may require part of the crew to work when needed for ___________ .
834: A whipping on a fiber line __________.
835: For towing vessels over 100 gross tons that are permitted to maintain a two-watch system, what percentage of the deck crew must be able seamen?
836: River currents tend to __________.
837: When may foreign licensed or documented personnel be employed on a US-flag towing vessel?
838: You are going to load bales of wool having a stowage factor of 110 in #3 lower hold which has a bale cubic of 72,000. If broken stowage is figured at 15%, how many tons of the wool can be stowed?
839: The valve on the discharge side of a cargo pump on a tank vessel will usually be a __________.
840: The terms "cant frame" and "counter" are associated with the vessel's __________.
840: The terms "cant frame" and "counter" are associated with the vessel's __________.
841: All entries in the Official Logbook must be signed by the Master and __________.
842: When can the US citizenship requirement for the Master of a US-flag uninspected towing vessel be waived?
843: If the Master of a US-flag towing vessel replaces any crew member with a non-US citizen, he/she must ensure that the ___________ .
844: Using a safety factor of five, determine the safe working load of a line with a breaking strain of 20,000 pounds.
845: The terminology "able to understand any order spoken by the officers" refers to all of the following situations EXCEPT __________ .
846: A vessel proceeding along the bank of a river or channel has the tendency to __________.
847: When towing astern what equipment should be stowed ready for use near the towline?
848: You are loading a cargo of canned goods with a stowage factor of 65. If you allow 15% for broken stowage, how many tons can be loaded in a space of 55,000 cubic feet?
849: The valve on the discharge side of a cargo pump on a tank vessel will usually be a __________.
850: Panting frames are located in the __________.
851: Your vessel (185 GT) is on a voyage between New York and San Francisco. Which statement is TRUE?
852: How can the Coast Guard determine that a crew member is "able to understand any order spoken by the officers"?
853: Who is responsible for properly manning a vessel in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and international conventions?
854: A piece of small stuff (small line) secured to an object to prevent it from going adrift is a __________.
855: Which party must ensure that legal work hour limitations (for both officers and crew members), rest periods and regulations governing work on Sundays and holidays are followed when the vessel is in a safe harbor?
856: A wedge of water building up between the bow and nearer bank which forces the bow out and away describes __________.
857: On vessels over 100 gross tons, whose responsibility is it to ensure that all able seamen in the vessel's crew have the documents and qualifications required by law and regulation?
858: The lower hold of your vessel has a bale capacity of 60,000 cubic feet. How many tons of cotton in bales having a stowage factor of 85 can be stowed in the lower hold, assuming a broken stowage factor of 20%?
859: To insure proper seating when closing a valve on a tank, the valve should be __________.
860: Which category of able seaman is not authorized to be counted as an able seaman on a seagoing tug of over 100 gross tons?
861: Every entry required to be made in the Official Logbook shall be signed by the __________.
862: The term "pintle" and "gudgeon" are associated with the __________.
863: When underway with a tow, you are required to notify the Coast Guard in which casualty situation?
864: During the manufacture of line, yarns are twisted together in the __________.
865: A nylon line is rated at 15,000 lbs. breaking strain. Using a safety factor of 5, what is the safe working load (SWL)?
866: For the deepest water when rounding a bend in a river, you should navigate your vessel __________.
867: Who may perform as a lookout?
868: You are going to load bales of wool having a stowage factor of 100 in #3 lower hold which has a bale cubic of 72,000. How many tons of the wool can be stowed in the compartment, assuming 10% broken stowage?
869: To ensure proper seating when closing a valve on a tank, the valve should be __________.
870: The terms "ceiling" and "margin plate" are associated with the __________.
871: In writing up the logbook at the end of your watch, you make an error in writing an entry. What is the proper means of correcting this error?
872: In a foreign port with a consulate, the U.S. Consul may excuse the Master from personally appearing before him to consent to the mutual release of an injured seaman, when the __________.
873: At the required fire drill, all persons must report to their stations and demonstrate their ability to perform the duties assigned to them __________.
874: Which type of line would have the LEAST resistance to mildew and rot?
875: Which statement, concerning offshore supply vessel operations, correctly defines the length of a voyage?
876: You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel. As you approach the other vessel's stern __________.
877: On which vessels may licensed individuals be required to stand watch under the two-watch system, on voyages of more than 600 miles in length?
878: You are going to load bales of wool having a stowage factor of 96 in #3 lower hold which has a bale cubic of 84,000. How many tons of wool can be stowed in the compartment?
879: Centrifugal pumps have what advantage(s) over reciprocating pumps?
880: The projecting lugs of the rudderpost which furnish support to the rudder are called __________.
881: The proper way to correct a mistake in the logbook is to __________.
882: The owner or Master of a towing vessel that tows astern must keep records of the towline(s) that include all of the following information EXCEPT _____________ .
883: The size and material used for towline(s) must meet all of the following requirements, EXCEPT ____________ .
884: When towing astern, each towline must meet all of these requirements, EXCEPT ___________ .
885: How many wire clips must be used to make a temporary repair to a tow wire?
886: Two vessels are abreast of each other and passing port to port in a confined waterway. What should you expect as your bow approaches the screws of the other vessel?
887: The condition of a towline must be monitored by ______________ .
888: You are going to load bales of wool having a stowage factor of 100 in #3 lower hold which has a bale cubic of 62,000. How many tons of the wool can be stowed in the compartment, assuming 10% broken stowage?
889: The owner or Master of a towing vessel must evaluate whether the entire towline, or a part of it, is no longer serviceable. The towline should be removed from service in all cases EXCEPT ___________ .
890: A term applied to the bottom shell plating in a double-bottom ship is __________.
891: A seaman assaults the Second Mate and injures him with a beer bottle while the ship is at sea. The incident is logged in the Official Logbook. In subsequent suspension and revocation proceedings against the seaman, according to the regulations, __________.
892: On a shallow water tow, the catenary of the towline should be __________.
893: Considering the manning requirements for U.S. vessels, your three watch cargo vessel has a deck crew of 20 people, exclusive of the officers. How many of these people do the manning regulations require to be Able Seamen?
894: When taking a length of new manila rope from the coil, you should __________.
895: Which factor would NOT lead to removing a towline from service?
896: A V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing upstream in a river may indicate a __________.
897: Which factor(s) might indicate that a towline should be removed from service?
898: You must load as much of a large shipment of case goods as possible into a hold which has 24,000 cubic feet of space. Each case measures 2 feet by 2-1/2 feet by 4 feet and weights 448 pounds. If you allow for broken stowage of 15%, how many long tons can be loaded?
899: When must the owner or Master of a towing vessel retest a towline or remove it from service?
900: Camber, in a ship, is usually measured in __________.
901: What is required to be entered into the Official Logbook?
902: The number of able seamen required on board is stated in the __________.
904: In order to help protect a natural fiber rope from rotting, the line must be __________.
905: When should you conduct a visual inspection of your towline?
906: A snag or other underwater obstruction may form a __________.
907: While assigned to a 90 GRT vessel, you are required to sign "foreign" articles on a voyage from Philadelphia to which port?
908: You must load as much of a large shipment of case goods as possible into a hold which has 24,400 cubic feet of space. Each case measures 2 feet by 2 feet by 4 feet and weighs 448 pounds. If you allow for broken stowage of 15%, how many long tons can be loaded?
909: What is the purpose of the relief valve of a cargo pump?
910: The purpose of sheer in ship construction is to __________.
911: Which entry is NOT required in the Official Logbook?
912: You are aboard vessel "A" in a narrow channel and the pilot is approaching vessel "B" as shown. The reason he has not previously changed course to the starboard side of the channel is __________. (DIAGRAM 37 )
913: When commencing cargo operations on a container ship, one cell at a hatch is generally discharged completely (to the bottom of the ship) before removing any containers from the adjoining cells to ____________.
914: When natural fiber rope gets wet, the __________.
915: What is the period of validity of a Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate?
916: A condition where two currents meet at the downstream end of a middle bar can be determined by a __________.
917: What is the period of validity of a Safety Management Certificate?
918: Ten triangular piles of piping on the pier are to be loaded - each pile has a 20 foot base, is 15 feet high and 30 feet long. If the breadth of the hold is 60 feet and the piping is to be stowed fore and aft in a 30 foot space, how high will it stow?
919: A deepwell pump is a type of __________.
920: A vessel's light displacement is 12,000 tons. Its heavy displacement is 28,000 tons. When fully loaded it carries 200 tons of fuel and 100 tons of water and stores. What is the cargo carrying capacity in tons?
921: Which item must be entered in the official log?
922: You are on watch at sea at night, and a fire breaks out in #3 hold. What would you NOT do immediately?
923: An advantage of nylon rope over manila rope is that nylon rope __________.
925: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "E" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
926: Usually the most gentle way of riding out a severe storm on a larger vessel is __________.
927: Sluicing or slushing wire rope __________.
928: Which of the signals listed is required to be displayed during the day while bunkering?
929: All of the following steps are taken in starting a centrifugal pump, EXCEPT to __________.
930: Which of the signals listed is required to be displayed at night while bunkering at a dock?
931: Which is NOT a required entry in the ship's Official Logbook?
932: When bunkering at a dock which of the following signals must be displayed?
934: Which method is used to detect rot in manila lines?
935: The scuppers had been plugged as required at the time an oil spill occurs on deck. After shutting down the transfer, the engineroom should first be informed and then __________.
936: A precaution you should take before bunkering is to __________
937: When towing astern, you notice that another vessel is about to pass between the towing vessel and the tow. You should immediately __________.
938: The deck load capacity of a compartment into which you intend to load a cargo of soft brick is 380 lbs. per sq. ft. The stowage factor of the brick is 21.3. Disregarding broken stowage, what is the maximum height the brick may be stacked without endangering the structure?
939: What is the purpose of pressure-vacuum relief valves?
940: When selecting the fuel oil tanks for the "burn-out" of bunkers during a voyage consideration of all of the following must be taken with the EXCEPTION of __________.
941: Which logbook is required to be submitted to the Coast Guard?
942: 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?
944: When caring for natural-fiber line, you should NEVER __________.
945: After having been pulled aloft in a bosun's chair on a mast, you must now make yourself fast in the chair prior to painting the mast. You should first __________.
946: Which measure should NOT be taken to reduce the pounding of a vessel in a head sea?
948: Twenty-five hundred (2500) tons of iron ore with a stowage factor of 17 is stowed in a cargo hold. The dimensions of the hold are 55 feet long and 45 feet wide and 35 feet high. What is the height of the center of gravity of the ore above the bottom of the hold?
949: Cargo pump relief valves are piped to the __________.
950: The upward slope of a ships bottom from the keel to the bilge is known as __________.
951: The responsibility for maintaining the Official Logbook on voyages between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the United States rests with the __________.
952: You have orders to load cargoes of carbon disulfide, diisopropylamine and pyridine on your multi-product tankship. Which statement is TRUE?
953: When bunkering at anchorage which of the following signals must be displayed?
954: In order to correctly open a new coil of manila line, you should __________.
955: In which case is the IOPP Certificate of an inspected vessel NOT invalidated?
956: When a vessel is swinging from side to side off course due to quartering seas, the vessel is __________.
957: Your vessel has completed an inspection for certification and is issued a Temporary Certificate of Inspection. The Temporary Certificate __________.
958: You are in a tropical port. The refrigeration machinery on a container loaded with air-cooled fruit fails. It cannot be repaired for 18 to 24 hours. Which step should you take to reduce the temperature rise and spoilage of the fruit?
959: A relief valve for a cargo pump is generally installed __________.
960: Gross tonnage indicates the vessel's __________.
961: Which log includes a statement of the conduct, ability, and character of each crew member on the completion of a voyage?
962: You are the person in charge of a 199-GT uninspected towing vessel engaged in towing from New York to Mexico and then returning, a distance in excess of 600 miles. Which statement is FALSE?
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?
964: To coil a left-hand laid rope, you should coil the line in __________.
965: While steering by autopilot you notice that the vessel has deviated 15 degrees from course and there is no corrective rudder being applied. As a standard operating procedure you should first __________.
966: When a boat turns broadside to heavy seas and winds, thus exposing the boat to the danger of capsizing, the boat has __________.
967: While steering by autopilot you notice that the vessel is deviating from the given course and there is no follow up with corrective rudder action to return to the proper heading. The emergency operating procedure should require you to immediately change operation from __________.
968: The Master may have his/her license suspended or revoked for __________.
969: A tank is loaded with 9,000 barrels of gasoline. The temperature of the product is 80°F (27°C), and it has a coefficient of expansion of .0008. The net amount of cargo loaded is __________.
970: What is the difference between net tonnage and gross tonnage?
971: A journal kept by the officer of the watch in which day to day happenings are recorded regarding the deck department is the __________.
972: The "rudder adjustment" control on an autopilot steering stand is used to __________.
973: The "weather adjustment" control on an autopilot steering stand is used to __________.
974: The "Port-Off-Stbd" selector switch on an autopilot steering stand is used to __________.
975: The "Mode" selector switch on the autopilot steering stand is used to select any of the following with the EXCEPTION of __________.
976: When the period of beam seas equals the natural rolling period of a vessel, what will most likely occur?
977: An ocean tow is sinking in deep water. Attempts to sever the towing hawser are unsuccessful. Which action should now be taken?
978: Anyone voluntarily surrendering their license to a U.S. Coast Guard investigating officer signs a statement indicating that __________.
979: A cargo of oil has a coefficient of expansion of .0005 per degree F. If this cargo is loaded at 70°F, and a cargo temperature of 90°F is expected at the discharge port, how many barrels would you expect to unload if you loaded 10,000 barrels?
980: The perforated, elevated bottom of the chain locker, which prevents the chains from touching the main locker bottom and allows seepage water to flow to the drains, is called a __________.
981: When a vessel is entering or leaving a port, a record of engine speeds is kept in the __________.
982: The muster list must be posted in conspicuous locations and signed by the __________.
983: When a vessel is on autopilot steering, the "weather " control is adjusted to compensate for which severe weather effect on a vessel?
984: To coil a right-laid rope, you should coil the line in __________.
985: You have the "conn" at the time the helmsman who is steering by hand reports that the rudder is not responding to the wheel. Your FIRST action should be to __________.
986: When running before a heavy sea, moving weights aft will affect the handling of a vessel by __________.
987: What does the helm command "shift the rudder" mean?
989: You are loading 465,000 barrels of cargo oil. At 0900 you find that you have loaded 207,000 barrels. At 1030 you find that you have loaded 223,000 barrels. If you continue loading at the same rate, you will finish at approximately __________.
990: Freeboard is measured from the upper edge of the __________.
991: When an azimuth of the Sun has been taken and the deviation of the standard magnetic compass computed, the watch officer should record the results __________.
992: The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the sagging numeral. (Get Table Data)
993: Your vessel is docking, but not yet alongside. Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?
994: Manila lines in which the strands are right-hand laid __________.
995: The maneuver which will return your vessel in the shortest time to a person who has fallen overboard is __________.
996: With a following sea, a vessel will tend to __________.
997: When steering by hand, which of the following may be a functional input to the steering gear as a result of turning the wheel?
998: When steering on autopilot which of the following input conditions may NOT have an effect on the control of the steering gear?
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 __________.
1000: The "Mode" selector switch can be positioned and select all of the following EXCEPT __________.
1001: Which is supplied to the vessel by the U.S. Coast Guard?
1002: While steering by autopilot you notice that the vessel has deviated 15 degrees from course and there is no corrective rudder being applied. As a standard operating procedure you may need to __________.
1003: You are on a containership. The cargo includes a container of small arms ammunition, a container of lead-acid storage batteries and a container of methyl acetylene bottles. Which statement is TRUE?
1004: Uncoiling manila line improperly can result in a(n) __________.
1005: Which device is designed to automatically hold the load if power should fail to an electric winch?
1005: Which device is designed to automatically hold the load if power should fail to an electric winch?
1006: Which action reduces the yawing of a vessel in a following sea?
1007: When using the term "limber system" one is referring to a __________.
1008: When anyone voluntarily deposits his/her license or document with a Coast Guard investigating officer __________.
1009: You are loading 475,000 barrels of cargo oil. At 0800 on 8 July, you find that you have loaded 174,000 barrels. At 1000, you find that you have loaded 192,000 barrels. If you continue loading at the same rate, you will finish at approximately __________.
1010: When the longitudinal strength members of a vessel are continuous and closely spaced, the vessel is __________.
1011: After your vessel has been involved in a casualty, you are required to make your logbooks, bell books, etc., available to __________.
1012: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "A" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
1014: In order to detect rot in manila lines, you should __________.
1015: The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference to determine the sagging numeral. (Get Table Data)
1016: Your vessel is off a lee shore in heavy weather and laboring. Which action should you take?
1018: Which U.S. Government agency can suspend or revoke a Merchant Mariner's license for violating the load line act?
1019: A tank holds 400 tons of sea water when filled. How many tons of liquid of specific gravity 0.9300 will it hold when filled to 90% capacity?
1020: The Plimsoll mark on a vessel is used to __________.
1021: A vessel's Classification Certificate is issued by the __________.
1024: A natural fiber rope can be ruined by dampness because it may __________.
1026: When making way in heavy seas you notice that your vessel's screw is being lifted clear of the water and racing. One way to correct this would be to __________.
1029: When cleaning a tank by the Butterworth process, you should begin to pump out the slops __________.
1030: If an attempt is made to hoist a load that exceeds the capacity of an electric winch, an overload safety device causes a circuit breaker to cut off the current to the winch motor __________.
1031: Which certificate is NOT issued by the Coast Guard?
1033: Each crewmember has an assigned firefighting station. This assignment is shown on the __________.
1034: You are the licensed operator of a 100 GT towing vessel sailing coastwise. What percentage of the deck crew must be able to understand the language commonly used onboard the vessel?
1036: What is meant by the term "broaching to"?
1037: After an IOPP Certificate is issued to an inspected vessel, how many other surveys of the vessel's pollution prevention equipment are conducted during the period of validity of the certificate?
1039: When cleaning cargo tanks with portable machines, how is the machine grounded?
1040: A well in the uppermost deck of a shelter deck vessel which has only a temporary means of closing for the purpose of gaining an exemption from tonnage measurement is called a(n) __________.
1041: The document on a vessel, annually endorsed by an American Bureau of Shipping surveyor, is called the __________.
1042: Your vessel has the symbol shown inscribed on the sides amidships. Which statement is TRUE? (D022DG )
1044: Using a safety factor of 6, determine the safe working load of a line with a breaking strain of 30,000 pounds.
1045: If a hydraulic pump on a winch accidentally stops while hoisting, the load will stay suspended because __________.
1046: In a following sea, a wave has overtaken your vessel and thrown the stern to starboard. To continue along your original course, you should __________.
1048: You are the person in charge of a vessel involved in a marine casualty. You must notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Inspection Office if the property damage is over __________.
1049: You have water washed your cargo tanks using the fixed machines. What should you do before using portable machines to clean areas screened from the wash of the fixed machine by structural members?
1050: The "margin plate" is the __________.
1051: A vessel arrives in San Francisco from a foreign voyage. When MUST the Master make formal entry at the custom house?
1052: A term used to describe the dip in a towline that acts as a shock absorber is __________.
1054: Which mooring line has the least elasticity?
1056: In which situation could a vessel most easily capsize?
1057: The Certificate of Inspection of a damaged tank barge has expired. What certificate authorizes the barge to move to a repair facility for repair and inspection?
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?
1059: You are cleaning the tanks after carrying a cargo of crude oil. Which statement is TRUE?
1060: You receive a package, for shipment aboard your vessel, containing Class 1 explosives. The package is damp, moldy and stained. You must __________.
1061: A vessel arrives at the port of San Francisco from Yokohama, Japan. The passengers fill out the Baggage Declaration and Entry form. A passenger has baggage arriving on another vessel. How must this baggage be handled for U.S. Customs purposes?
1062: An IOPP Certificate on an inspected vessel is valid for what period of time?
1063: You have been pulled aloft in a bosun's chair rigged to a mast that you intend to paint. You are now supporting your weight by seizing the hauling part and the standing part of the gantline in one hand. Your next procedure in securing the bosun's chair is to __________.
1064: Which factor is most likely to impair the strength and durability of synthetic line?
1066: If your propeller is racing in rough weather, you should __________.
1067: The normal and safest way for a sailor to be lowered in a bosun's chair when descending vertically is __________.
1068: You shall notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible when your vessel has been damaged in excess of __________.
1069: Which step is NOT generally taken when gas-freeing a tank?
1071: In some cases, the 50% duty on all foreign repairs made to American flag merchant vessels may be remitted. Which work does NOT come under the remitting policy of U.S. Customs?
1072: The normal and safest way for a sailor in a bosun's chair to be raised aloft is __________.
1073: You are preparing to slush a stay on your vessel by lowering yourself down the stay in a bosun's chair. The proper way to do this is to ride down the stay on a riding shackle __________.
1074: A new coil of nylon line should be opened by __________.
1075: You are standing wheelwatch on entering port, and the Master gives you a rudder command that conflicts with a rudder command from the Pilot. What should you do?
1076: You are underway in heavy weather and your bow is into the seas. To prevent pounding, you should __________.
1077: A seaman dies during a voyage. What is NOT required to be entered into the Official Log?
1078: By law, the maximum penalty for failing (without reasonable cause) to give aid in the case of collision is __________.
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 __________.
1080: The "inner bottom" is the __________.
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 __________.
1082: A lashing used to secure two barges side by side, lashed in an "X" fashion, is called a __________.
1083: Which of the knots, bends, or hitches shown in the illustration would you use to properly secure a bosun's chair to a gantline? (D030DG )
1085: Which of the following statements concerning the rigging of bosuns' chairs and their use is TRUE?
1086: When taking a Pilot from a pilot vessel in a seaway, which way should you head your vessel if the ladder is on the leeward side?
1087: The turning circle of a vessel is the path followed by the __________.
1088: As Master or person in charge, you must notify the U.S. Coast Guard if an injury leaves a crewman unfit to perform routine duties for more than __________.
1089: The system of valves and cargo lines in the bottom piping network of a tank vessel that connects one section of cargo tanks to another section is called a __________.
1090: A chock __________.
1091: Which of the following statements concerning the rigging and use of bosun's chairs is TRUE?
1092: When a helmsman receives the command "Right 15 degrees rudder," the helmsman's immediate reply should be __________.
1093: When rigging a bosun's chair, a tail block or lizard is used to __________.
1094: Which statement is TRUE with respect to the elasticity of nylon mooring lines?
1097: Which of the knots, bends, or hitches shown in the illustration would you use to properly secure a bosun's chair to a gantline? (D030DG )
1098: During the course of a voyage, a seaman falls on the main deck and injures his ankle. The Master should submit a Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death if the __________.
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 __________.
1100: What is the purpose of the freeing ports on a vessel with solid bulwarks?
1101: A vessel puts into the port of Kobe, Japan, to discharge cargo. The vessel contracts a local shipyard to have the hull chipped and scaled. If the vessel provides the primer and paint, which statement is TRUE?
1102: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "B" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
1103: What should you inspect to be sure that it is safe to go aloft in a bosun's chair?
1104: Nylon line can be dangerous because it __________.
1105: You are rigging a stage over the ship's side to serve as a working platform. For stability of the stage, the downhaul to one end of the stage and the downhaul to the other end, which are used for lowering the stage, should be led __________.
1106: A vessel is underway with a work stage rigged over the side. A seaman may work on the stage, but only when __________.
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 __________.
1108: In which casualty case is it UNNECESSARY to notify the local Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?
1109: Pinching of the cargo hose between the vessel and the dock should be prevented by __________.
1110: One function of a bulwark is to __________.
1111: A vessel sailing from Liverpool to New York puts into Boston, Mass. for emergency repairs. If no inward foreign cargo is to be discharged at that port, which of the following documents is required?
1112: What is an advantage of the 6X37 class of wire rope over the 6X19 class of wire rope of the same diameter?
1114: What type of stopper would you use on a nylon mooring line?
1115: The proper way to correct a mistake in the logbook is to __________.
1116: On a single-screw vessel, when coming port side to a pier and being set off the pier, you should __________.
1117: The knot used to form the bridle at the standing part of a gantline rigged to a stage is a __________.
1118: Which situation requires you to furnish a notice of marine casualty to the Coast Guard?
1119: A single fitting installed in a pipeline that either blanks off the pipe or allows a full flow passage of a liquid through the pipe is referred to as a __________.
1120: A stage should only be rigged __________.
1121: What should be readily available on deck while seamen are working over the side on a stage?
1122: Freeing ports on a vessel with solid bulwarks __________.
1123: On a transpacific voyage, you receive a message from your vessel's operators saying that your vessel has been consigned to Naval Control of Shipping. Further information is contained in __________.
1124: Which material makes the strongest mooring line?
1125: The pivoting point of a vessel going ahead is __________.
1126: You are approaching a pier and intend to use the port anchor to assist in docking port side to. You would NOT use the anchor if __________.
1127: All entries in the Official Logbook must be signed by the Master and __________.
1128: The most accurate account of cargo on board will be found in the __________.
1129: The main function of a stripping system is to __________.
1130: The fittings used to secure a watertight door are known as __________.
1131: U.S. Customs, upon boarding a vessel desiring entry into a U.S. port, would inspect which document?
1132: A lookout can leave his station __________.
1133: To properly rig the downhaul to your stage for lowering, you must __________.
1134: The critical point in nylon line elongation is about __________.
1135: What equipment is customarily used when seamen are working on a stage rigged over the side of a vessel?
1136: Your vessel is to dock bow first at a pier without the assistance of tugboats. Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?
1136: Your vessel is to dock bow first at a pier without the assistance of tugboats. Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?
1137: When lowering manropes alongside a stage rigged over the side of a vessel, they should be allowed to trail in the water __________.
1138: A vessel arrives in the port of Los Angeles from a foreign port and discharges some of its inward foreign cargo. What additional manifest is required?
1139: The pivoting point of a vessel going ahead is __________.
1140: In a transversely framed ship, the transverse frames are supported by all of the following EXCEPT __________.
1141: A vessel has arrived in a U.S. port from a foreign voyage. Preliminary entry has been made. Formal entry at the U.S. Custom House must be made within how many hours after arrival (Sundays and holidays excepted)?
1142: The hitch used to secure the standing part of a gantline to the horns of a stage is a __________.
1143: When rigging a stage, the standing part should be fastened to the horns of a stage with which of the following hitches?
1144: Which rope has the greatest breaking strength?
1145: You are on watch at night in clear visibility and the vessel has just been anchored. The first thing that you should do after the anchor has been let go is to __________.
1146: While your vessel is docked port side to a wharf, a sudden gale force wind causes the vessel's bow lines to part. The bow begins to fall away from the dock, and no tugs are immediately available. Which measure(s) should you take FIRST?
1147: You are on watch and the pilot has just anchored the vessel. The next thing that you should do after the anchor has been let go is to __________.
1148: The document which acknowledges that the cargo has been received and is in the carrier's custody is called the __________.
1149: You are on anchor watch. As an aid to preventing thievery on the vessel you should __________.
1150: In ship construction, frame spacing is __________.
1151: The term used in levying customs duties when such are fixed at rates proportioned to estimated value of goods concerned is __________.
1153: What affect does shallow water have on a vessel's stopping distance?
1154: Which line would be least likely to kink?
1155: In the context of shiphandling, what would be the definition of shallow water?
1156: The best time to work a boat into a slip is __________.
1157: What is a correct reply to a pilot's request, "How's your head"?
1158: A vessel loads 100 tons of glass jars. The mate on watch discovers that some of the cartons have been damaged and has an exception made on the Bill of Lading. What is this document called?
1159: Which product is most likely to accumulate static electricity?
1160: In a longitudinally-framed ship, the longitudinal frames are held in place and supported by athwartship members called __________.
1161: The document that the Master uses to attest to the truth of the manifest of cargo is called __________.
1162: How does a vessel's rate of turn change when entering shallow water?
1163: When piloting a vessel, how are visual references used to establish a constant rate of turn?
1164: Which type of line floats?
1165: The Muster List ("Station Bill") shows each person's lifeboat station, duties during abandonment, basic instructions, and __________.
1166: You are 15 feet off a pier and docking a vessel using only a bow and stern breast line. Once the slack is out of both lines you begin to haul in on the bow breast line. What is the effect on the vessel?
1166: You are 15 feet off a pier and docking a vessel using only a bow and stern breast line. Once the slack is out of both lines you begin to haul in on the bow breast line. What is the effect on the vessel?
1167: A vessel will "squat" when it proceeds underway __________.
1168: A vessel has completed loading cargo in the port of San Francisco. What document is signed by the Master stating the terms that goods were delivered and received by the ship?
1169: Static electricity may be built up by the __________.
1170: Transverse frames are more widely spaced on a ship that is designed with the __________.
1171: If you intend to land tulip bulbs from Holland in a U.S. port, they must be inspected by the __________.
1172: You are making a sharp turn in a channel and using a buoy four points on the bow to gauge your rate of turn. If you observe the buoy moving aft relative to you, what should you do?
1173: You are making a sharp turn in a channel and using a buoy four points on the bow to gauge your rate of turn. If you observe the buoy moving forward relative to you, what should you do?
1174: Compared to manila line, size for size, nylon line __________.
1175: You have arrived at your anchorage location. You have put the engines astern prior to letting go the anchor. How will you know when the vessel has stopped making way?
1176: You have arrived at your anchorage location. You have put the engines astern prior to letting go the anchor. How will you know when the vessel has stopped over the ground?
1177: A "Mediterranean moor" should be used when __________.
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) __________.
1179: The most likely time for oil pollution while bunkering is when __________.
1180: The regulations require that inspected vessels on an international voyage, other than small passenger vessels, must carry which of the following distress signals on or near the navigating bridge?
1181: Uncleared crew curios remaining on board during a domestic coastwise voyage after returning from foreign should be __________.
1182: Your vessel must moor port side to a berth limited by vessels ahead and astern using a single tug. You are stemming a slight current and there is a light breeze of the dock. Your tug should be made up to the vessel's __________.
1183: Which towing equipment can be used to prevent the tripping of a tug?
1184: A new coil of nylon line should be opened by __________.
1185: As shown, the mooring line labeled "C" is called a __________. (DO44DG )
1186: Which term describes a rope in which three right-handed strands are laid up left-handed?
1187: You are taking the bow line from the port bow of a large vessel that is underway when the stern of your tug comes in contact with the vessel. The forward motion of both vessels causes your tug to be turned toward the other vessel and contact the stem thereby being "stemmed". You should immediately __________.
1188: An implied warranty of seaworthiness on the part of the vessel's owner lies in the __________.
1189: When bunkering is complete, the hoses should be __________.
1190: A normal safe working load for used nylon rope in good conditon is __________.
1191: Which statement is TRUE about the use of a "gob rope"?
1192: A person has fallen overboard and is being picked up with a lifeboat. If the person appears in danger of drowning, the lifeboat should make __________.
1193: The main advantage of a Chinese stopper over the one line stopper is that it __________.
1194: What type of line melts easiest?
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 __________.
1196: You are landing a single-screw vessel, with a right-hand propeller, starboard side to the dock. When you have approached the berth and back the engine, you would expect the vessel to __________.
1198: The most probable position of the object of a search at any given time is the __________.
1200: Your vessel's operators send a message that your vessel has been consigned to Voluntary Naval Control of Shipping. The message will refer you to __________.
1201: When clearing customs for a foreign voyage, which of the following is processed at the custom's house and returned to the vessel?
1202: Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for damage to cargo when the damage arises from __________.
1203: Under defense plans, operation of electronic aids may be temporarily suspended with __________.
1206: You are landing a single-screw vessel with a left-handed propeller, starboard side to the dock. As you approach the dock you back your engine with your rudder amidships. You would expect the vessel to __________.
1207: The Tonnage Certificate indicates __________.
1208: When making a wire fast to bitts it is recommended that you __________.
1209: When cargo is being worked using a Burton or married fall system, which part of the cargo gear is most likely to fail?
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) __________.
1211: When clearing a vessel for a foreign voyage, the original crew list is duly certified by proper authority. In a U.S. port, this authority is the U.S. __________.
1212: What is NOT characteristic of the conditions which would be experienced by a vessel located southeast of an approaching eastward-moving storm center on the Great Lakes?
1213: What minimum size manila line is required to hold a weight of 932 pounds, if you use a safety factor of six?
1214: Which statement is TRUE about nylon line?
1215: What is an advantage in the use of a towing hook?
1216: It is easier to dock a right-hand, single-screw vessel __________.
1217: The proper way to correct a mistake in the logbook is to __________.
1218: Which is a negotiable document?
1220: Who certifies the safe working load of cargo cranes on a vessel?
1221: Your vessel is in Charleston, S.C. You need not clear Customs if __________.
1222: Who certifies the safe working load of cargo cranes on a vessel?
1223: The organization that certifies the safe working load of cargo cranes on a vessel is the __________.
1224: Which is NOT a recommended practice when handling nylon line?
1225: Ice concentration is measured in OKTAs. What percentage of the sea surface is ice-covered with 2 OKTAs concentration?
1226: You are docking a vessel starboard side to with the assistance of two tugs. You are attempting to hold the vessel off by operating both tugs at right angles to the vessel and at full power. You must ensure that __________.
1227: You have the "conn" at the time the helmsman who is steering by hand reports that the rudder is not responding to the wheel. Your FIRST action should be to __________.
1228: A cargo exception would appear on __________.
1228: A cargo exception would appear on __________.
1230: Which statement concerning solid floors is TRUE?
1231: What is NOT a condition for a salvage claim?
1232: You have the "conn" at the time the helmsman who is steering by hand reports that the rudder is not responding to the wheel. Your FIRST action should be to __________.
1233: You are on watch while your vessel is entering port with a pilot conning. The pilot gives a steering command to the helmsman who fails to acknowledge it by repeating the command. You should immediately __________.
1234: Which type of line will stretch the most when under strain?
1235: You are on watch entering port while the pilot has the conn. The pilot gives a steering command to the helmsman who partially repeats the command. You should immediately __________.
1236: You are docking a ship with a single-screw tug assisting on your starboard bow. How should the tug be tied up if you are anticipating that she will have to hold your bow off while you stem the current?
1237: 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. The watch is officially transferred to you after __________.
1238: A contract of affreightment is a __________.
1240: Bilge keels are fitted on ships to __________.
1241: A Notice of Marine Casualty to a vessel must include __________.
1242: You are a watchstanding mate and have come to the bridge to relieve the watch while underway at sea. The watch should not be transferred __________.
1243: You are on watch at sea and find it prudent to call the Master to the bridge due to traffic congestion. The moment that the Master officially relieves you of the conn is whenever __________.
1244: Nylon line is NOT suitable for __________.
1245: While on watch at sea you must maintain a proper lookout at all times. On a 700-foot cargo vessel being hand-steered during daylight hours in good visibility and clear of any navigational hazards, the lookout may be __________.
1246: When a tug is pulling on a hawser at right angles to the ship, and the pilot wants to come ahead or astern on the ship's engine, care must be taken that the pilot __________.
1247: You are on watch and the Pilot has the conn. The Master has temporarily gone below. The Pilot orders a course change which you are certain will put the vessel into imminent danger. Your first action should be to __________.
1248: A declaration made by the Master before a U.S. Consul, giving particulars regarding heavy weather or other incidents which may have caused damage to the vessel or cargo, through no fault of the vessel, her officers, or crew is a(n) __________.
1250: The floors in a vessel's hull structure are kept from tripping, or folding over, by __________.
1251: What is NOT a primary function of the freight forwarder?
1252: Control of flooding should be addressed __________.
1253: You are preparing to relieve the mate on watch while underway at sea. The watch should not be transferred __________.
1254: Under identical load conditions, nylon, when compared with natural fiber line, will stretch __________.
1256: You are docking an oceangoing single-screw vessel under normal circumstances with a single tug. The tug is usually used to __________.
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?
1258: While your vessel is docked port side to a wharf, a sudden gale force wind causes the vessel's stern lines to part. The stern begins to fall away from the dock, and no tugs are immediately available. Which measure(s) should you take FIRST?
1260: The function of the bilge keel is to __________.
1261: A vessel operating "in class" has met all the requirements of the __________.
1262: 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 __________.
1264: Which type of line is best able to withstand sudden shock loads?
1265: You are picking up an unconscious person that has fallen overboard in a fresh breeze. For safety reasons a small craft should approach with the __________.
1266: You are docking a vessel in a slip which has its entrance athwart the tide. You land the ship across the end of the pier, stemming the tide, preparatory to breaking the ship around the corner. You have one tug to assist. Where would you generally tie up the tug?
1267: You are on watch while your vessel is entering port with a pilot conning. The pilot gave a steering command to the helmsman who failed to acknowledge it by repeating the order. You have now enunciated the pilot's order to the helmsman and there is still no response. If the helmsman continues on the original course, you should immediately __________.
1268: The S.S. Ossel Hitch arrives in Capetown, South Africa, and the Master affects a note of protest with the U.S. Consul. Why would the Master affect this document?
1269: What is meant by the term "topping the boom"?
1270: When a man who is conscious has fallen overboard is being picked up by a lifeboat, the boat should approach with the wind __________.
1271: The citizenship of a crew member of a vessel in a U.S. port is determined solely by the __________.
1271: The citizenship of a crew member of a vessel in a U.S. port is determined solely by the __________.
1272: You are on a tankship carrying benzene in bulk. Which statement is TRUE?
1274: If given equal care, nylon line should last how many times longer than manila line?
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?
1276: When moored with a Mediterranean moor, the ship should be secured to the pier by having __________.
1277: Ice concentration is measured in OKTAs. What percentage of the sea surface is ice-covered with 4 OKTAs concentration?
1278: The document that establishes the facts of a casualty and is the prima facie relief from liability for the damage is the __________.
1280: Vertical structural members attached to the floors that add strength to the floors are called __________.
1281: The agency most concerned with a stowaway is __________.
1282: When evacuating a seaman by helicopter lift, the vessel should be __________.
1283: Which statement about the fo'c'sle card is TRUE?
1285: Which information MUST be entered on the muster list?
1286: The anchors should be dropped well out from the pier while at a Mediterranean moor to __________.
1287: The term "shift the rudder" means __________.
1288: A document used to indicate suspected cargo damage caused by rough weather would be the __________.
1289: What would you use to adjust the height of a cargo boom?
1290: What is NOT an advantage of double bottom ships?
1291: "Free pratique" means that __________.
1292: The Articles of Agreement __________.
1293: What is required to be posted in the pilothouse of a vessel?
1296: To ensure the best results during the Mediterranean moor, the chains should __________.
1298: A Master should file a marine note of protest if __________.
1299: Which part of a conventional cargo gear rig provides for vertical control and positioning of a boom?
1300: Tonnage openings must be closed by means of __________.
1301: If, after examination by the Quarantine Officer, your vessel is found to have a specific deficiency, you may be issued __________.
1302: Reinforcing frames attached to a bulkhead on a vessel are called __________.
1304: A nylon line is rated at 12,000 lbs. breaking strain. Using a safety factor of 5, what is the safe working load (SWL)?
1305: What is an advantage of the 6X19 class of wire rope over the 6X37 class of wire rope of the same diameter?
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?
1307: Which type of ice is a hazard to navigation?
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?
1310: Which statement is TRUE concerning protection of double bottom tanks against excessive pressure?
1311: Before arriving at the first U.S. port from foreign, you must fill out a Crewman's Landing Permit for each __________.
1312: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "D" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
1312: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "D" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
1313: Where should a vessel being towed alongside be positioned for increased maneuverability?
1314: A wire rope rove through two single blocks with two parts at the moving block is used for a boat fall. The weight of the 100-person boat is 5 tons. Compute the required breaking strain. Safety Factor - 6, weight per person - 165 lbs., 10% friction per sheave (2 sheaves).
1316: The anchor chain should be kept moderately taut during a Mediterranean moor to __________.
1319: In relation to cargo gear, what does "SWL" mean?
1320: A cofferdam is __________.
1321: Which type of carrier accepts without discrimination all legal cargoes of a shipper?
1322: 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?
1323: "Ease the rudder" means to __________.
1324: The forecastle card is a(n) __________.
1325: You are signing on crew members. The minimum number of people required aboard, and the qualifications of each, is listed on the __________.
1326: After casting off moorings at a mooring buoy in calm weather, you should __________.
1328: The declaration made by the Master when he anticipates hull and/or cargo damage due to unusual weather conditions is a __________.
1329: A pelican hook __________.
1330: Beams are cambered to __________.
1331: The S.S. Microwave has been chartered to the Longline Steamship Company. The Longline Steamship Company agrees to pay all expenses and employ and pay the crew. Which type of contract is involved?
1334: Close link chain of not less the 3/4" (or the wire rope equivalent) is required for lashing deck cargoes of timber. What size flexible wire rope would provide the strength equivalent to 3/4" chain, using a safety factor of 5?
1336: When picking up your mooring at the buoy, the correct method is to __________.
1338: A "dangerous cargo manifest" is needed for you to carry a combustible cargo. You should obtain the shipping papers to make this "manifest" from the __________.
1340: The usual depth of a beam bracket is __________.
1341: The owners of the S.S. Short Haul agree to a charter with the Longsplice Steamship Company. The owners stipulate in the charter party that the regular Master must be employed as the vessel's Master for the entire life of the contract. Which charter has been affected?
1344: When working with wire rope, which must be considered?
1346: The best method of determining if a vessel is dragging anchor is to note __________.
1348: Preparation of muster lists and signing of same is the responsibility of the __________.
1350: A deck beam does NOT __________.
1351: Your vessel is chartered under a time charter party. Under this type of charter party, your responsibility is __________.
1354: A 6x19 wire rope would be __________.
1355: Ice concentration is measured in OKTAs. What percentage of the sea surface is ice-covered with 6 OKTAs concentration?
1356: If your vessel is dragging her anchor in a strong wind, you should __________.
1357: The area indicated by the letter G is known as the __________. (D033DG )
1358: Seeing that all hands are familiar with their duties, as specified in the muster list, is the responsibility of the __________.
1360: What are reef points used for?
1361: On a voyage charter, when a vessel is ready to load cargo, the Master should render to the charterer a __________.
1364: Which molten substance is poured into the basket of a wire rope socket being fitted to the end of a wire rope?
1365: A person who sees someone fall overboard should __________.
1366: The best method to stop a vessel from dragging anchor in a sand bottom is to __________.
1367: Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for damage to cargo when the damage arises out of __________.
1368: Fire and abandon ship stations and duties may be found on the __________.
1369: What is meant by "spotting the boom"?
1370: The strength of a deck will be increased by adding __________.
1371: Delivery of a vessel to a charterer is called __________.
1374: Which type of stopper should be used to stop off wire rope?
1375: A chain stripper is used to __________.
1376: Generally speaking, the most favorable bottom for anchoring is __________.
1376: Generally speaking, the most favorable bottom for anchoring is __________.
1379: The heel block is located __________.
1380: The deck beam brackets of a transversely framed vessel resist __________.
1381: The Master of a vessel may tender a Notice of Readiness to the charterer when the vessel __________.
1384: The wire rope used for cargo handling on board your vessel has a safe working load of eight tons. It shall be able to withstand a breaking test load of __________.
1389: A band or collar on the top end of a boom to which the topping lift, midships guy, and outboard guys are secured, is called the __________.
1390: The body plan of a vessel is a(n) __________.
1391: The basic shipping paper that forms an agreement between a shipowner and a charterer is a __________.
1392: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "H" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
1393: Your vessel's operators send a message that your vessel has been consigned to Naval Control of Shipping. The message will refer you to __________.
1394: Galvanizing would be suitable for protecting wire rope which is used for __________.
1396: Lifting the anchor from the bottom is called __________.
1399: Which part of a cargo boom has the greatest diameter?
1400: The half-breadth plan is __________.
1401: A clause in the charter party requires a vessel's owner to pay dispatch money when the vessel __________.
1402: What form of ice is of land origin?
1403: A vessel is involved in a casualty. The cost of property damage includes the __________.
1404: Galvanizing would not be suitable for protecting wire rope which is used for __________.
1406: How many fathoms are in a shot of anchor cable?
1410: The result of two forces acting in opposite directions and along parallel lines, is an example of what type of stress?
1411: The time allowed for loading and discharging cargo in a charter party is referred to as __________.
1414: A wire rope that has been overstrained will show __________.
1416: What is meant by veering the anchor chain?
1420: Tensile stress is a result of two forces acting in __________.
1421: The charterer has completed loading the vessel in 3 days instead of the 5 days agreed to in the charter party. As a result of this, the __________.
1422: A U.S. vessel engaged in foreign trade must be __________.
1424: A wire rope for a 10-ton boom on a vessel shows signs of excessive wear and must be replaced. What safety factor should be used when ordering a new wire?
1424: A wire rope for a 10-ton boom on a vessel shows signs of excessive wear and must be replaced. What safety factor should be used when ordering a new wire?
1426: Forty-five fathoms is marked on the anchor chain by __________.
1427: Which letter in illustration D030DG represents a plain whipping? (D030DG )
1430: A vessel's bottom will be subjected to tension when weight is concentrated __________.
1431: A charterer is unable to complete the loading of a vessel during the lay days specified in the charter party. Under these circumstances, the __________.
1434: In the manufacture of wire rope, if the wires are shaped to conform to the curvature of the finished rope before they are laid up, the rope is called __________.
1435: Which letter shown represents a clove hitch? (DO30DG )
1436: How many feet are there in 2 shots of anchor chain?
1439: Which part provides for transverse control and positioning of a boom in a conventional yard and stay system?
1441: Dead freight is the charge for the __________.
1442: You are on an ice-reinforced vessel about to enter pack ice. You should __________.
1443: The Safety of Life at Sea Convention was developed by the __________.
1443: The Safety of Life at Sea Convention was developed by the __________.
1444: If kinking results while wire rope is being coiled clockwise, you should __________.
1445: What is an example of a fundamental objective of cargo stowage?
1446: The marking on an anchor chain for 30 fathoms is __________.
1448: Nylon line is better suited than manila for __________.
1451: The implied condition(s) with respect to the doctrine of deviation in a marine insurance policy is(are) __________.
1452: The helm command "Check her" means __________.
1455: Which letter represents a bowline on a bight? (DO30DG )
1456: How many turns of wire normally mark either side of the shackle 45 fathoms from the anchor?
1458: The catenary in a towline is __________.
1459: When handling cargo, the majority of cargo gear breakdowns is due to __________.
1460: Weight concentration in which area will cause a vessel's bottom to be subjected to tension stresses?
1461: While a vessel is at sea, the mate on watch discovers a fire in one of the hatches. Fire hoses are used to put the fire out and some of the cargo is damaged by water. In marine insurance terms, this partial loss by water is called __________.
1462: Two mooring lines may be placed on the same bollard and either one cast off first if __________.
1463: On a small boat, which knot is best suited for attaching a line to the ring of an anchor?
1464: When talking about wire rope, the lay of the wire is the __________.
1465: The maneuver which will return your vessel in the shortest time to a person who has fallen overboard is __________.
1466: When dropping anchor, you are stationed at the windlass brake. The most important piece(s) of gear is(are) __________.
1467: The type of carrier required to file a copy of freight tariffs would be the __________.
1468: What will NOT reduce yawing of a tow?
1470: Signs of racking stresses generally appear at the __________.
1471: One of the requirements for a general average act is __________.
1472: Which knot represents a single becket bend? (DO30DG )
1473: The "carrick bend" is used to __________.
1474: To find the distance the strands should be unlaid for an eye splice, multiply the diameter of the wire in inches by __________.
1474: To find the distance the strands should be unlaid for an eye splice, multiply the diameter of the wire in inches by __________.
1475: As shown, the mooring line labeled "G" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
1476: How is the size of chain determined?
1477: Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for damage to a cargo when the damage arises out of __________.
1478: What does "in step" refer to in regards to towing?
1481: A fire has damaged 20 bales of cotton on a freighter loaded with general cargo. This claim would come under __________.
1482: The two courses of action if the underwater hull is severely damaged are to plug the openings or to __________.
1483: The knot used to join two lines or two large hawsers for towing is called a __________.
1484: A metal eye spliced into a wire is called a __________.
1486: Which is NOT a part of an anchor?
1487: You are approaching a disabled vessel in order to remove survivors from it. If your vessel drifts faster than the disabled vessel, how should you make your approach?
1488: What does the term "end-for-end" refer to in regard to a wire towing hawser?
1491: While underway, part of your cargo is damaged by fire. In marine insurance terms this partial loss is called __________.
1492: Which of the pictures in illustration DO30DG represents a fisherman's bend? (DO30DG )
1493: The knot used to join two lines of different diameter is a __________.
1494: After splicing an eye in a piece of wire rope, the splice should be parceled and served to __________.
1495: A common class of wire rope is the 6X37 class. What does the 37 represent?
1496: The purpose of a devil's claw is to __________.
1497: Which of the pictures in illustration DO30DG represents a round turn and two half hitches? (DO30DG )
1498: The biggest problem you generally encounter while towing a single tow astern is __________.
1499: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "E" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
1500: Sometimes it is desirable to connect a member both by riveting and welding. Which statement is TRUE concerning this procedure?
1501: Particular average is __________.
1502: 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)
1503: Which knot should be used to send a man over the side when he may have to use both hands?
1505: The supplement to the IOPP Certificate contains what type of data?
1506: The sprocket wheel in a windlass, used for heaving in the anchor, is called a __________.
1508: While towing, sudden shock-loading caused during heavy weather can be reduced by __________.
1509: If an electric cargo winch is being used to lift a draft of cargo and the engine room loses all power, which will occur?
1510: The type of welding employed in shipyards is primarily __________.
1511: A vessel has been damaged by fire. The survey shows the cost of repairs will exceed the value of the repaired vessel. This is an example of a(n) __________.
1512: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) and wish to send a message warning of a hurricane. Which precedence would you assign this message?
1513: Which knot is suitable for hoisting an unconscious person?
1514: A 6x12, two-inch wire rope has __________.
1515: In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated ROUTINE will be delivered within __________.
1516: The length of a standard "shot" of chain is __________.
1516: The length of a standard "shot" of chain is __________.
1517: Which picture represents a timber hitch? (DO30DG )
1518: Your vessel is being towed and back-up wires have been installed. Back-up wires carry the towing load in the event that the __________.
1519: When snaking cargo into the wing of a hold with the cargo winch, the runner should be lead from the __________.
1520: A welded joint's effectiveness is considered __________.
1521: An underwriter is liable for __________.
1523: When making a short splice in wire rope __________.
1524: A mooring line is described as being 6x24, 1-3/4 inch wire rope. What do the above numbers refer to?
1525: The term "shift the rudder" means __________.
1526: One shot of anchor chain is equal to how many feet (meters)?
1527: A 30,000 DWT tankship is required to have an IOPP certificate when __________.
1528: You are being towed by one tug. As you lengthen the bridle legs you __________.
1530: Shell plating is __________.
1531: Maritime Administration personnel may be allowed in the pilothouse upon the responsibility of the __________.
1532: To determine the number of portable fire extinguishers required on an inspected vessel, you should check the __________.
1533: What is the best splice for repairing a parted synthetic fiber mooring line?
1534: Which statement(s) is(are) TRUE concerning wire rope?
1536: When anchoring, it is a common rule of thumb to use a length of chain __________.
1537: Which is NOT a potential hazard of approaching close to an iceberg?
1538: Your vessel is being towed and you are using a tripping rope. A tripping rope of fiber or wire is used to __________.
1539: Electric cargo winches have an overload safety device which normally cuts the current to the winch motor __________.
1540: In ship construction, keel scantlings should be the greatest __________.
1541: Which act would be considered barratry?
1543: Which is normally used to hold wire rope for splicing?
1544: The main function of the core of a wire rope is to __________.
1546: What is the best guide for determining the proper scope of anchor chain to use for anchoring in normal conditions?
1548: What could be used as fairleads on a towed vessel?
1549: On your vessel, a wire rope for the cargo gear shows signs of excessive wear and must be replaced. In ordering a new wire for this 10-ton boom, what safety factor should you use?
1550: Keel scantlings of any vessel are greatest amidships because __________.
1551: A majority of the crew requests a survey from the American Consul to determine a vessel's seaworthiness. The vessel is found unfit to continue her intended voyage. The Consul allows the vessel to sail to another port where deficiencies can be corrected. The crew must __________.
1552: Which picture represents a stopper hitch? (DO30DG )
1553: The correct way to make an eye in a wire rope with clips is to place the clips with the __________.
1555: When carrying out a parallel track search pattern, the course of the search units should normally be which of the following?
1556: When anchoring, good practice requires 5 to 7 fathoms of chain for each fathom of depth. In deep water you should use __________.
1557: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should find it handy to know the __________.
1558: When making up a tow connection, you should use __________.
1559: It is permissible to place an eye splice in wire rope used as cargo gear providing the splice is made using __________.
1560: Which arrangement of shell plating is used most in modern shipbuilding?
1561: The Master of any vessel bound on a voyage must apply to a district court when an allegation of unseaworthiness has been made to the Master by __________.
1562: Which situation requires you to furnish a notice of marine casualty to the Coast Guard?
1563: Which statement about two lines spliced together is TRUE?
1564: What is the main reason to slush a wire rope?
1565: While in dry dock your vessel will be belt-gauged. This process involves __________.
1566: In bad weather, what length of chain should be used with a single anchor?
1567: The mooring line shown as "A" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )
1568: A tackle is "two blocked" when the blocks are __________.
1570: What is NOT an advantage of ship construction methods using welded butt joints in the shell plating?
1571: As Chief Officer of a vessel underway, it comes to your attention that the vessel is, in some manner, unseaworthy. Under such circumstances the Master is required to take action upon receiving __________.
1573: Which statement about splices is TRUE?
1574: Wire rope is galvanized to __________.
1575: The key to rescuing a man overboard is __________.
1576: Using a scope of five, determine how many shots of chain you should put out to anchor in 5 fathoms of water?
1577: You are the Chief Mate of a 30,000-DWT tankship. The vessel is engaged in trade with another country signatory to MARPOL 73/78. Which statement is TRUE?
1578: A stream of water immediately surrounding a moving vessel's hull, flowing in the same direction as the vessel is known as __________.
1579: What is the minimum standard for making an eye splice in a wire to be used as cargo gear?
1580: Shell plating that has curvature in two directions and must be heated and hammered to shape over specially prepared forms is called __________.
1581: A vessel is found to be seaworthy after a complaint in writing to the American Consul by the Chief and Second Mates. The cost of the survey is to be paid by the __________.
1582: Which is an example of failure to exercise due diligence?