3004: What is NOT a basic shiphandling rule for
navigating in ice concentrations on the Great Lakes?
a. Keep moving - even very slowly, but keep
moving.
b. Work with the ice movement, not against.
c. Transit ice along pressure ridges when possible.
d. Excessive speed means ice damage.
b. Work with the ice movement, not against.
c. Transit ice along pressure ridges when possible.
d. Excessive speed means ice damage.
3008: A list signal of one white light indicates
that the vessel is __________.
a. on an even keel
b. listing about 1° to the side the light is displayed on
c. listing over 5°With the light displayed on the high side
d. listing, and the chutes should be directed to the side where the light is displayed
b. listing about 1° to the side the light is displayed on
c. listing over 5°With the light displayed on the high side
d. listing, and the chutes should be directed to the side where the light is displayed
3009: While loading cargo, a white trimming
light on the starboard side comes on. This indicates that __________.
a. the vessel has a list of about 1` to
starboard
b. the chutes should be directed to the starboard side
c. the chutes in No. 1 hold should be directed to the starboard side
d. a severe list to starboard has developed and all loading should cease
b. the chutes should be directed to the starboard side
c. the chutes in No. 1 hold should be directed to the starboard side
d. a severe list to starboard has developed and all loading should cease
3010: The piping that routes an oil cargo from
the manifold directly to a cargo tank and serves only one tank is known as a
__________.
a. cargo fill
b. filler line
c. tank drop
d. branch line
b. filler line
c. tank drop
d. branch line
3012: Which statement about the ventilation of
bulk coal is TRUE?
a. Coal should not be ventilated; all oxygen
should be excluded from the cargo.
b. Coal should be through-ventilated to remove methane and reduce the heat of spontaneous combustion.
c. Coal should be ventilated only if temperatures in the center of the cargo exceed 125°F.
d. Coal should be surface ventilated only.
b. Coal should be through-ventilated to remove methane and reduce the heat of spontaneous combustion.
c. Coal should be ventilated only if temperatures in the center of the cargo exceed 125°F.
d. Coal should be surface ventilated only.
3013: Which will NOT reduce yawing of a tow?
a. Increasing the length of the towing hawser
b. Trimming the tow by the bow
c. Trimming the tow by the stern
d. Drogues put over the stern
b. Trimming the tow by the bow
c. Trimming the tow by the stern
d. Drogues put over the stern
3014: You are lifting a 3 ton weight with a
single whip rove on a swinging boom set at an angle of 60° to the horizontal.
Use the formula for the size of a shackle with a safe working load and
determine the minimum size shackle that should be used to secure the head block
to the boom.
a. 1 1/8 inch
b. 1 1/2 inch
c. 1 3/4 inch
d. 2 inch
b. 1 1/2 inch
c. 1 3/4 inch
d. 2 inch
3016: To obtain better steering control when you
are towing alongside, your vessel should be positioned with its __________.
a. bow extending forward of the tow
b. stern amidships of the tow
c. stern extending aft of the tow
d. bow even with the bow of the tow
b. stern amidships of the tow
c. stern extending aft of the tow
d. bow even with the bow of the tow
3017: Which situation requires you to furnish a
notice of marine casualty to the Coast Guard?
a. Storm damage to the cargo winch motors
requires repairs costing $19,000.
b. Your vessel is at anchor and grounds at low tide with no apparent damage.
c. You collide with a buoy and drag it off station with no apparent damage to the vessel or the buoy.
d. A seaman slips on ice on deck and sprains his ankle, requiring an ace bandage.
b. Your vessel is at anchor and grounds at low tide with no apparent damage.
c. You collide with a buoy and drag it off station with no apparent damage to the vessel or the buoy.
d. A seaman slips on ice on deck and sprains his ankle, requiring an ace bandage.
3018: When turning a vessel in shallow water,
which statement is TRUE?
a. The rate of turn is increased.
b. The rate of turn is decreased.
c. The turning diameter increases.
d. The turning diameter remains the same.
b. The rate of turn is decreased.
c. The turning diameter increases.
d. The turning diameter remains the same.
3020: The main underdeck pipeline on a tankship
is connected to individual tanks by __________.
a. tank drops
b. line drops
c. crossovers
d. branch lines
b. line drops
c. crossovers
d. branch lines
3022: You are in the process of adding a barge
to your tow. A line run from your power capstan and around timber heads on your
tow is made fast on the new barge so that it can be pulled into position. This
line is called a __________.
a. scissors wire
b. capstan line
c. spring line
d. fore and aft line
b. capstan line
c. spring line
d. fore and aft line
3024: How should you signal the crane operator
to dog everything?
a. Place both fists in front of your body with
thumbs pointing toward each other.
b. Clasp hands in front of your body.
c. Extend arm with the palm down and hold this position rigidly.
d. Extend arm with the thumb pointing up, and flex the fingers in and out.
b. Clasp hands in front of your body.
c. Extend arm with the palm down and hold this position rigidly.
d. Extend arm with the thumb pointing up, and flex the fingers in and out.
3026: Which type of fog is the most dense and
widely spread of those that occur on the Great Lakes?
a. Steam fog
b. Advection fog
c. Radiation fog
d. Lake effect fog
b. Advection fog
c. Radiation fog
d. Lake effect fog
3028: The term "inland waters", as
defined in the Rules of the Road, includes __________.
a. the Great Lakes in their entirety
b. the Mississippi River System
c. U.S. waters out to three miles offshore
d. the St. Lawrence River to Anticosti Island
b. the Mississippi River System
c. U.S. waters out to three miles offshore
d. the St. Lawrence River to Anticosti Island
3030: The piping that routes an oil cargo from
the manifold to underdeck pipelines is known as a __________.
a. cargo fill
b. line drop
c. transfer
d. branch line
b. line drop
c. transfer
d. branch line
3031: Before a Master relieves a Pilot of the
conn, the __________.
a. vessel must be in extremis
b. Master must request the Pilot to take corrective action
c. Master should release the Pilot from all liability
d. Master should foresee any danger to the vessel on the present course
b. Master must request the Pilot to take corrective action
c. Master should release the Pilot from all liability
d. Master should foresee any danger to the vessel on the present course
3032: Ice is often strong enough to halt
navigation through the St. Lawrence Seaway by mid- __________.
a. October
b. November
c. December
d. January
b. November
c. December
d. January
3036: Which statement about ships operating in
ice is FALSE?
a. Light and partly loaded ships should be
ballasted as deeply as possible.
b. In brash-filled channels, operating with a shallow draft forward is most effective.
c. Traditionally, operating ships light in the ice has been effective in the spring.
d. Good searchlights should be available in the event of night navigation with or without icebreaker escort.
b. In brash-filled channels, operating with a shallow draft forward is most effective.
c. Traditionally, operating ships light in the ice has been effective in the spring.
d. Good searchlights should be available in the event of night navigation with or without icebreaker escort.
3039: What is NOT a problem when carrying coal?
a. The requirement for through-ventilation
b. The corrosion some types of coal will cause to the ship
c. Spontaneous heating
d. Generation of methane gas
b. The corrosion some types of coal will cause to the ship
c. Spontaneous heating
d. Generation of methane gas
3042: A Great Lakes vessel bound for Anticosti
Island is exempt from the IMO Grain Regulations if the vessel meets all of the
following standards EXCEPT __________.
a. the metacentric height corrected for free
surface must meet regulatory minimums throughout the voyage
b. slack surfaces should be in a mound
c. the longitudinal strength of the vessel must not be imperiled
d. the Master must ascertain the expected weather conditions enroute
b. slack surfaces should be in a mound
c. the longitudinal strength of the vessel must not be imperiled
d. the Master must ascertain the expected weather conditions enroute
3044: When you have a tow alongside, your stern
should extend aft of the tow in order to __________.
a. avoid obscuring your stern light
b. provide a better lead for your lines
c. obtain better steering control
d. let the barge deflect floating objects from your propeller
b. provide a better lead for your lines
c. obtain better steering control
d. let the barge deflect floating objects from your propeller
3046: What is an explosion hazard when exposed
to flame?
a. Formic acid
b. Nitrous oxide
c. Tallow
d. Toluene
b. Nitrous oxide
c. Tallow
d. Toluene
3047: When backing down with sternway, the pivot
point of a vessel is __________.
a. about one-quarter of the vessel's length from
the stern
b. at the bow
c. about one-third of the vessel's length from the bow
d. aft of the propellers
b. at the bow
c. about one-third of the vessel's length from the bow
d. aft of the propellers
3048: The proximity of pack ice may be indicated
by __________.
a. changes in seawater salinity
b. glare on clouds on the horizon
c. changes in air temperature
d. icebergs
b. glare on clouds on the horizon
c. changes in air temperature
d. icebergs
3050: Which characteristic is an advantage of a
butterfly valve as compared to a gate valve?
a. Precise control over cargo flow
b. Quick operation
c. No resistance to cargo flow when open
d. Less maintenance required
b. Quick operation
c. No resistance to cargo flow when open
d. Less maintenance required
3052: How should you signal the crane operator
to lower the boom?
a. With arm extended and fingers closed, point
thumb downward.
b. With arm extended downwards and forefinger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circles.
c. Extend arm with the palm down, and hold this position rigidly.
d. With hands clasped in front of your body.
b. With arm extended downwards and forefinger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circles.
c. Extend arm with the palm down, and hold this position rigidly.
d. With hands clasped in front of your body.
3054: The phenomenon known as a
"seiche" is most likely to occur on Lake Erie __________.
a. during the passage of a rapidly moving warm
front
b. when strong winds from the Northeast suddenly diminish
c. during the months of May through August
d. when the Moon and Sun are in alignment
b. when strong winds from the Northeast suddenly diminish
c. during the months of May through August
d. when the Moon and Sun are in alignment
3056: Advection fog holds longest over which
portions of the lakes?
a. Northwest
b. Southeast
c. Northeast
d. Southwest
b. Southeast
c. Northeast
d. Southwest
3058: Which type of ice is the most difficult to
combat and presents the greatest hazard to shipping on the Great Lakes during
the winter months?
a. Icebergs
b. Fast ice
c. Slow ice
d. Pack slush ice
b. Fast ice
c. Slow ice
d. Pack slush ice
3059: A vessel which is being assisted by an
icebreaker would display a flag hoist consisting of the code numeral
"4" when the vessel __________.
a. speed begins to drop
b. stops
c. receives ice damage
d. becomes icebound
b. stops
c. receives ice damage
d. becomes icebound
3060: Which characteristic is an advantage of a
butterfly valve as compared to a gate valve?
a. Precise adjustment of cargo flow
b. Faster rate of cargo flow
c. Easier operation
d. Less chance of leaks
b. Faster rate of cargo flow
c. Easier operation
d. Less chance of leaks
3061: In a national emergency, when
communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message
designated IMMEDIATE will be delivered within __________.
a. 3 hours to start of business the following
day
b. 1 to 6 hours
c. 10 minutes if possible
d. 30 minutes to 1 hour
b. 1 to 6 hours
c. 10 minutes if possible
d. 30 minutes to 1 hour
3062: How should you signal the crane operator
to swing?
a. With both arms extended out and palms down,
move arms back and forth.
b. With arm extended downwards and forefinger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circles.
c. Extend arm and point finger in the direction to move the boom.
d. Place both fists in front of the body with the thumbs pointing outward.
b. With arm extended downwards and forefinger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circles.
c. Extend arm and point finger in the direction to move the boom.
d. Place both fists in front of the body with the thumbs pointing outward.
3064: What is the meaning of a flag hoist
consisting of the code letters "WM" (Whiskey Mike) when displayed by
an icebreaker?
a. "I am going ahead; follow me."
b. "You should stop your vessel instantly."
c. "Icebreaker support is now commencing."
d. "Icebreaker support is finished."
b. "You should stop your vessel instantly."
c. "Icebreaker support is now commencing."
d. "Icebreaker support is finished."
3066: A list man would expect to see any of the
following light signals EXCEPT __________.
a. two red lights
b. one green light
c. one white light
d. one amber light
b. one green light
c. one white light
d. one amber light
3067: A lashing used to secure two barges side
by side, lashed in an "X" fashion, is called a __________.
a. face wire
b. cross wire
c. scissor wire
d. breast wire
b. cross wire
c. scissor wire
d. breast wire
3068: While loading a cargo of grain, your
vessel develops a list to starboard. This will be corrected by __________.
a. the compensating tanks on the high side
b. the list man changing the discharge location of the chutes
c. allowing the grain to level itself as the hold fills to the spar deck level
d. trimming the final loading cone by hand
b. the list man changing the discharge location of the chutes
c. allowing the grain to level itself as the hold fills to the spar deck level
d. trimming the final loading cone by hand
3069: Atmospheres laden with coal dust or grain
dust caused by loading these cargoes __________.
a. require loading operations to be shut down
until the atmosphere clears
b. are toxic to human life
c. are subject to spontaneous combustion
d. may be explosive in some concentrations
b. are toxic to human life
c. are subject to spontaneous combustion
d. may be explosive in some concentrations
3070: What is an advantage of a gate valve over
a butterfly valve?
a. Less frequent maintenance
b. Faster operation
c. Cheaper
d. More compact
b. Faster operation
c. Cheaper
d. More compact
3072: A Great Lakes bulk ore vessel would use an
"Iron Deckhand" to assist in __________.
a. unloading bulk cargo
b. steering the vessel
c. making the vessel fast to a dock
d. removing hatch covers
b. steering the vessel
c. making the vessel fast to a dock
d. removing hatch covers
3073: 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?
a. The Pilot becomes solely responsible for the
safe navigation of the vessel only if the Master relinquishes the conn.
b. The Pilot is solely responsible for the safe maneuvering of the ship only if he is required to be on board by law.
c. The Master is responsible for the safe navigation of the ship and the Pilot is employed for his local knowledge.
d. The Pilot is solely responsible for the internal working of the ship.
b. The Pilot is solely responsible for the safe maneuvering of the ship only if he is required to be on board by law.
c. The Master is responsible for the safe navigation of the ship and the Pilot is employed for his local knowledge.
d. The Pilot is solely responsible for the internal working of the ship.
3074: In securing a towing cable, consideration
must be given to letting go in an emergency. The possible whip of towlines when
released can be overcome by __________.
a. increasing the shaft RPM prior to release
b. using a pelican hook for quick release
c. using preventers
d. using a short chain for the lead through the stern chock
b. using a pelican hook for quick release
c. using preventers
d. using a short chain for the lead through the stern chock
3075: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval
Control of Shipping) when you wish to send a message concerning your ships
diversion. Which precedence would you assign this message?
a. O (IMMEDIATE)
b. P (PRIORITY)
c. R (ROUTINE)
d. Z (FLASH)
b. P (PRIORITY)
c. R (ROUTINE)
d. Z (FLASH)
a. crown
b. ring
c. shank
d. bending shot
b. ring
c. shank
d. bending shot
3077: The flash point of vinyl chloride is
__________.
a. -108°F (-78°C)
b. -20°F (-29°C)
c. 32°F (0°C)
d. 97°F (36°C)
b. -20°F (-29°C)
c. 32°F (0°C)
d. 97°F (36°C)
3078: Another name for coal naphtha that would
appear on a dangerous cargo manifest is __________.
a. benzene
b. tar
c. middle oil
d. toluene
b. tar
c. middle oil
d. toluene
3079: What is a solid at ambient temperature?
a. Aniline
b. Formic acid
c. Methyl chloride
d. Napthalene
b. Formic acid
c. Methyl chloride
d. Napthalene
3080: Which method should be used to warm up the
pump turbines prior to discharge?
a. Lock the turbine rotor and slowly bleed in
steam until operating temperature is reached
b. Run the pump at high speed with the discharge valves closed
c. Run the turbine at slow speed with the pump disconnected
d. Shut the discharge valve and run the pump at slow speed
b. Run the pump at high speed with the discharge valves closed
c. Run the turbine at slow speed with the pump disconnected
d. Shut the discharge valve and run the pump at slow speed
3081: A seaman is entitled by law to a release
from Foreign Articles when __________.
a. intoxicated
b. deductions are made from wages
c. injured
d. the vessel is overloaded
b. deductions are made from wages
c. injured
d. the vessel is overloaded
3082: Which statement is FALSE with regards to
the Great Lakes Light List?
a. The Light List does not contain information
on any of the navigational aids maintained by Canada.
b. Volume VII does not include information on Class III private aids to navigation.
c. The Light List does not include Coast Guard mooring buoys, special purpose buoys, or buoys marking fish net areas.
d. The Light List should be corrected each week from the appropriate Notice to Mariners.
b. Volume VII does not include information on Class III private aids to navigation.
c. The Light List does not include Coast Guard mooring buoys, special purpose buoys, or buoys marking fish net areas.
d. The Light List should be corrected each week from the appropriate Notice to Mariners.
3083: You are signing on crew members. The
minimum number of people required aboard, and the qualifications of each, is
listed on the __________.
a. fo'c'sle card
b. Crew list
c. Articles of Agreement
d. Certificate of Inspection
b. Crew list
c. Articles of Agreement
d. Certificate of Inspection
3085: Naval Control of Shipping (NCS)
publications should be __________.
a. in the Master's custody
b. safely stowed
c. turned over to the relieving Master
d. All of the above
b. safely stowed
c. turned over to the relieving Master
d. All of the above
3086: Which statement concerning the navigation
of a vessel in ice is FALSE?
a. Anchoring in the presence of ice is not
recommended except in an emergency.
b. Towing a vessel through an ice field is not recommended except in an emergency.
c. The "Free and Proceed" system of escorting a beset vessel cuts down on the number of freeing operations.
d. When anchoring in ice, it is advisable to increase the scope of the chain over what is normally used for non-icing conditions.
b. Towing a vessel through an ice field is not recommended except in an emergency.
c. The "Free and Proceed" system of escorting a beset vessel cuts down on the number of freeing operations.
d. When anchoring in ice, it is advisable to increase the scope of the chain over what is normally used for non-icing conditions.
3088: A "check" line is __________.
a. a safety line attached to a man working over
the side
b. used to measure water depth
c. used to slow the headway of a barge
d. used to measure the overhead height of a bridge
b. used to measure water depth
c. used to slow the headway of a barge
d. used to measure the overhead height of a bridge
3089: How does an icebreaker normally free a
ship which has become beset while navigating independently?
a. By backing down the track and cutting out ice
on either bow
b. By approaching from the stern and crossing ahead at an angle of 20° to 30° to the beset ship's course
c. By overtaking the beset ship, running ahead and then backing down the track to the beset vessel
d. By approaching the vessel from astern and towing the beset vessel stern first
b. By approaching from the stern and crossing ahead at an angle of 20° to 30° to the beset ship's course
c. By overtaking the beset ship, running ahead and then backing down the track to the beset vessel
d. By approaching the vessel from astern and towing the beset vessel stern first
3091: Towlines should be inspected for chafing
where the towline __________.
a. passes over the stern of the towing vessel
b. passes through chocks
c. is attached to the disabled vessel
d. All of the above
b. passes through chocks
c. is attached to the disabled vessel
d. All of the above
a. lashing
b. drag wire
c. scissor wire
d. tandem wire
b. drag wire
c. scissor wire
d. tandem wire
3094: Your vessel is underway and approaching an
overhead obstruction on Lake Superior. Given the following information, determine
the clearance between your vessel and the obstruction. Highest point on vessel:
74 ft. Lowest point of obstruction: 126 (LWD) Monthly lake level: +2 (LWD)
International Great Lakes Datum: 600.0 (182.88 meters)
a. 474 feet
b. 400 feet
c. 175 feet
d. 50 feet
b. 400 feet
c. 175 feet
d. 50 feet
3094: Your vessel is underway and approaching an
overhead obstruction on Lake Superior. Given the following information,
determine the clearance between your vessel and the obstruction. Highest point
on vessel: 74 ft. Lowest point of obstruction: 126 (LWD) Monthly lake level: +2
(LWD) International Great Lakes Datum: 600.0 (182.88 meters)
a. 474 feet
b. 400 feet
c. 175 feet
d. 50 feet
b. 400 feet
c. 175 feet
d. 50 feet
3095: You are standing the wheelwatch when you
hear the cry, "Man overboard starboard side". You should
instinctively __________.
a. give full left rudder
b. put the rudder amidships
c. give full right rudder
d. throw a life ring to mark the spot
b. put the rudder amidships
c. give full right rudder
d. throw a life ring to mark the spot
3096: When loading a cargo of taconite, proper
sequencing of loading by hatch number is necessary to __________.
a. provide the proper trim
b. prevent negative stability from developing
c. prevent excessive longitudinal stresses
d. control list
b. prevent negative stability from developing
c. prevent excessive longitudinal stresses
d. control list
3098: A weight of 1,000 short tons is equivalent
to __________.
a. 1,500 foot-pounds
b. 2,240 long tons
c. 2,000 pounds
d. 2,000 kips
b. 2,240 long tons
c. 2,000 pounds
d. 2,000 kips
3099: A lashing used to secure two barges side
by side, lashed in an "X" fashion, is called a __________.
a. quarter line
b. back line
c. peg line
d. jockey line
b. back line
c. peg line
d. jockey line
3100: A holder of a license as Master of towing
vessels may work each 24 hours for a period not to exceed __________.
a. 6 hours
b. 12 hours
c. 18 hours
d. 24 hours
b. 12 hours
c. 18 hours
d. 24 hours
3102: When hip towing, a line led from the stern
of the towboat forward to the barge provides the towing pull when __________.
a. going ahead
b. dead in the water
c. in a following current
d. backing
b. dead in the water
c. in a following current
d. backing
3103: A case received for shipment has the
markings shown. Each carton measures 13" X 15" X 23". What is
the total cubic capacity the entire consignment will occupy? (Ignore broken
stowage.) (D043DG )
a. 779 cubic feet (22 cubic meters)
b. 992 cubic feet (28 cubic meters)
c. 1,047 cubic feet (30 cubic meters)
d. 112,125 cubic feet (3173 cubic meters)
b. 992 cubic feet (28 cubic meters)
c. 1,047 cubic feet (30 cubic meters)
d. 112,125 cubic feet (3173 cubic meters)
3104: When maneuvering a heavy barge up a wide
channel with a tug, the tow may be most closely controlled by making up to the
barge __________.
a. with a short tow astern
b. nearly bow to bow, at a small angle
c. amidships, parallel to the barge
d. nearly stern to stern, at a small angle to the barge
b. nearly bow to bow, at a small angle
c. amidships, parallel to the barge
d. nearly stern to stern, at a small angle to the barge
3105: On a sea going towing vessel of 150 GT,
there are six (6) seamen in the deck crew. How many certificated able seamen
are required if the voyage is over 600 miles?
a. 4
b. 3
c. 2
d. 1
b. 3
c. 2
d. 1
3108: How should you signal the crane operator
to raise the boom?
a. Extend arm with the thumb pointing up and
flex the fingers in and out.
b. Place both fists in front of the body with the thumbs pointing upward.
c. With forearm vertical and forefinger pointing up, move hand in small horizontal circles.
d. Extend arm with fingers closed and point thumb upward.
b. Place both fists in front of the body with the thumbs pointing upward.
c. With forearm vertical and forefinger pointing up, move hand in small horizontal circles.
d. Extend arm with fingers closed and point thumb upward.
3109: When hip towing, a line led from the bow
of the towing vessel aft to the vessel being towed would be a __________.
a. backing line
b. towing line
c. stern line
d. breast line
b. towing line
c. stern line
d. breast line
3110: The number or name of a tank barge shall
be __________.
a. displayed in at least 4 different positions
on the barge
b. carved on a wooden board and attached to the barge's hull
c. displayed as close to the navigation lights as possible
d. displayed at the highest point of the barge's hull such that it can be seen from either side
b. carved on a wooden board and attached to the barge's hull
c. displayed as close to the navigation lights as possible
d. displayed at the highest point of the barge's hull such that it can be seen from either side
3111: While the Pilot is maneuvering the vessel
to a dock, what is the PRIMARY responsibility of the watch officer?
a. Insure that helm and throttle orders given by
the Pilot are correctly executed.
b. Judge the appropriateness of the Pilot's orders and countermand them if necessary.
c. Supervise the signaling and flag etiquette.
d. Record the bells and their times in the bell book.
b. Judge the appropriateness of the Pilot's orders and countermand them if necessary.
c. Supervise the signaling and flag etiquette.
d. Record the bells and their times in the bell book.
3112: A tug is to assist in docking an
oceangoing vessel on a hawser. The greatest danger to the tug is __________.
a. from the ship's propeller when making up aft
b. from being overrun if making up forward
c. hull damage while alongside passing a hawser
d. getting in a tripping position
b. from being overrun if making up forward
c. hull damage while alongside passing a hawser
d. getting in a tripping position
3114: Which item is rigged to transmit the
thrust from one barge to another barge when going ahead? (D024DG )
a. I
b. H
c. E
d. B
b. H
c. E
d. B
3116: You are lifting a 5-ton weight with a
single whip rove on a swinging boom set at an angle of 20° to the horizontal.
Use the formula for the size of a shackle with a safe working load and
determine the minimum size shackle that should be used to secure the head block
to the boom?
a. 1 3/8 inch
b. 1 1/2 inch
c. 1 3/4 inch
d. 1 7/8 inch
b. 1 1/2 inch
c. 1 3/4 inch
d. 1 7/8 inch
3120: You are operating a 150 GT towing vessel.
What is NOT required on the vessel?
a. Certificate of Documentation
b. FCC station license
c. Your Coast Guard license
d. Certificate of Inspection
b. FCC station license
c. Your Coast Guard license
d. Certificate of Inspection
3122: When a tug is "in irons", she
__________.
a. is made fast to the dock with engines secured
b. is in dry dock
c. may be in danger of being overrun by her tow
d. should pay out more towline
b. is in dry dock
c. may be in danger of being overrun by her tow
d. should pay out more towline
3124: You attach a line to a stationary barge
lying off your starboard beam in order to maneuver it into position to make up
tow. The line used to do this is a __________.
a. jockey line
b. fore and aft line
c. check line
d. swing line
b. fore and aft line
c. check line
d. swing line
3126: Your tankship is carrying a cargo of
styrene. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for carriage of this
cargo?
a. P/V valves with galvanized parts must be
replaced.
b. Authorization to carry styrene must be endorsed on the Certificate of Inspection.
c. You must have a "Certificate of Inhibition" provided by the shipper.
d. The cargo tank heating coils must be blanked off.
b. Authorization to carry styrene must be endorsed on the Certificate of Inspection.
c. You must have a "Certificate of Inhibition" provided by the shipper.
d. The cargo tank heating coils must be blanked off.
3130: What is NOT required on an uninspected
towing vessel?
a. Certificate of Documentation
b. Certificate of Inspection
c. Operators Merchant Marine license
d. FCC Station License
b. Certificate of Inspection
c. Operators Merchant Marine license
d. FCC Station License
3132: What may prevent a tug from tripping or
capsizing when towing a large vessel?
a. Surge lines
b. Norman Pins
c. Under riders
d. Safety shackles
b. Norman Pins
c. Under riders
d. Safety shackles
3134: When using two tugs to assist in mooring a
large, deeply laden ship, the most powerful tug is usually placed __________.
a. forward to control the bow
b. amidships to move the entire vessel evenly
c. aft to assist the ship's rudder and propeller
d. anywhere, since the maneuverability of the tug governs the placement not the power
b. amidships to move the entire vessel evenly
c. aft to assist the ship's rudder and propeller
d. anywhere, since the maneuverability of the tug governs the placement not the power
3138: When pushing ahead, wires leading from the
quarters of the after outboard barges to the bow of a towboat __________.
a. prevent the towboat from sliding when the
rudder is moved
b. prevent the barges from spreading out when backing down
c. hold the towboat securely to the barges
d. prevent the sidewise movement of the face barges
b. prevent the barges from spreading out when backing down
c. hold the towboat securely to the barges
d. prevent the sidewise movement of the face barges
3140: If the Certificate of Inspection of a
damaged tank barge has expired, which certificate may be issued to allow its
movement to a repair facility?
a. Change of employment
b. Permit to proceed
c. Application for inspection
d. Temporary Certificate of Inspection
b. Permit to proceed
c. Application for inspection
d. Temporary Certificate of Inspection
3141: What is NOT a securing system used on a
containership?
a. Lashing system
b. Stacking system
c. Locking system
d. Buttress system
b. Stacking system
c. Locking system
d. Buttress system
3142: Why are stern towing bitts placed well
forward of the rudder when hawser towing?
a. To keep the hawser from fouling the rudder
b. To keep the towing bitts as far away as possible from the tugs pivoting point
c. To allow the stern to swing more freely when using rudder
d. To have as much of the towing hawser in use as possible
b. To keep the towing bitts as far away as possible from the tugs pivoting point
c. To allow the stern to swing more freely when using rudder
d. To have as much of the towing hawser in use as possible
3143: 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?
a. The deckhands shall be divided into 3
watches.
b. Certificates of Discharge are not required to be issued.
c. Able seamen are required in the deck crew.
d. All crew members shall have Merchant Mariner's Documents.
b. Certificates of Discharge are not required to be issued.
c. Able seamen are required in the deck crew.
d. All crew members shall have Merchant Mariner's Documents.
3144: A tow consists of 8 barges: 6 jumbo barges
made up 3 abreast and 2 long, with 2 standard barges abreast as lead barges.
How long is this tow?
a. 525 feet
b. 545 feet
c. 565 feet
d. 595 feet
b. 545 feet
c. 565 feet
d. 595 feet
3145: You are the operator of a towing vessel
which collides with a buoy and drags it off station. What should you do if the
damage to your vessel is not serious?
a. If the buoy is afloat, no action is
necessary.
b. Wait one week and submit form CG-2692 to the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office.
c. Immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office and then submit form CG-2692.
d. Immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office and no further action is necessary.
b. Wait one week and submit form CG-2692 to the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office.
c. Immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office and then submit form CG-2692.
d. Immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office and no further action is necessary.
3146: How should you signal the crane operator
to use the main hoist?
a. Use one hand to give any motion signal, and
place the other hand motionless in front of the hand giving the motion signal.
b. Extend arm with the thumb pointing up and flex the fingers in and out for as long as the load movement is desired.
c. First tap your elbow with one hand, and then proceed to use regular signals.
d. First tap the top of your head with your fist, and then proceed to use regular signals.
b. Extend arm with the thumb pointing up and flex the fingers in and out for as long as the load movement is desired.
c. First tap your elbow with one hand, and then proceed to use regular signals.
d. First tap the top of your head with your fist, and then proceed to use regular signals.
a. fluke
b. shank
c. tripping palm
d. crown
b. shank
c. tripping palm
d. crown
3150: You are moving a gas free tank barge to
dry dock for repairs. The barge must have onboard a valid __________.
a. Gas Free Certificate
b. Certificate of Inspection
c. Permit to Proceed and Hot Work Permit
d. All of the above
b. Certificate of Inspection
c. Permit to Proceed and Hot Work Permit
d. All of the above
3152: The danger of a towing vessel tripping is
increased the closer the towline is secured to __________.
a. the stern
b. amidships
c. the bow
d. the quarter
b. amidships
c. the bow
d. the quarter
3162: When maneuvering from pull towing to
breasted (alongside) towing, a twin-screw vessel is more likely than a
single-screw vessel of equal horsepower to __________.
a. trip or capsize
b. foul the towline
c. go into irons
d. part the towing strap
b. foul the towline
c. go into irons
d. part the towing strap
3164: How should you signal the crane operator
to lower the boom and raise the load?
a. Extend arm and point finger in the direction
to move the boom.
b. Extend arm with thumb pointing downward and flex fingers in and out.
c. With forearm vertical and forefinger pointing up, move hand in small horizontal circles.
d. With arm extended downwards and forefinger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circles.
b. Extend arm with thumb pointing downward and flex fingers in and out.
c. With forearm vertical and forefinger pointing up, move hand in small horizontal circles.
d. With arm extended downwards and forefinger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circles.
3165: When steering a vessel, a good helmsman
does NOT __________.
a. consider steering a vessel a highly
responsible job
b. use as much rudder as possible to keep the vessel on course
c. use as little rudder as possible to keep the vessel on course
d. advise his relief of the course being steered
b. use as much rudder as possible to keep the vessel on course
c. use as little rudder as possible to keep the vessel on course
d. advise his relief of the course being steered
3166: 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?
a. He must always take the seaman.
b. He is required to accept the seaman only if the seaman is medically unfit.
c. He may refuse the seaman if the seaman has a contagious disease.
d. He may refuse to take the seaman if he is being held by shore authorities.
b. He is required to accept the seaman only if the seaman is medically unfit.
c. He may refuse the seaman if the seaman has a contagious disease.
d. He may refuse to take the seaman if he is being held by shore authorities.
3167: Which statement concerning a 298 GRT
inspected tug engaged in towing from Seattle, WA, to Alaska is TRUE?
a. No able seamen are required.
b. Each crew member must be issued a certificate of discharge at the time of discharge.
c. A licensed Master of Towing Vessels may serve as Master.
d. Crew must be signed on before a Shipping Commissioner.
b. Each crew member must be issued a certificate of discharge at the time of discharge.
c. A licensed Master of Towing Vessels may serve as Master.
d. Crew must be signed on before a Shipping Commissioner.
3168: Which item is rigged to transmit the
thrust from one barge to another when backing down? (D024DG )
a. I
b. H
c. C
d. B
b. H
c. C
d. B
3170: A license for apprentice mate (steersman)
of uninspected towing vessels shall be renewed within what time period before
or after the expiration date?
a. 30 days
b. 90 days
c. 6 months
d. 12 months
b. 90 days
c. 6 months
d. 12 months
3171: A high cube container would most likely be
used to stow __________.
a. dense bulk cargoes
b. household appliances
c. fragile cargoes
d. heavy industrial machinery
b. household appliances
c. fragile cargoes
d. heavy industrial machinery
3172: The signal man assisting the crane
operator has his hands clasped in front of his body. This is the signal to
__________.
a. dog everything
b. stop
c. stand-by
d. prepare for signal
b. stop
c. stand-by
d. prepare for signal
3173: In a national emergency, when
communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message
designated FLASH will be delivered within __________.
a. 3 hours to start of business the following
day
b. 1 to 6 hours
c. 10 minutes if possible
d. 30 minutes to 1 hour
b. 1 to 6 hours
c. 10 minutes if possible
d. 30 minutes to 1 hour
a. fluke
b. shank
c. tripping palm
d. crown
b. shank
c. tripping palm
d. crown
3180: A license issued by the U.S. Coast Guard
for Master of Towing Vessels is valid for __________.
a. 2 years and must be renewed
b. 3 years and must be renewed
c. 5 years and must be renewed
d. life and need not be renewed
b. 3 years and must be renewed
c. 5 years and must be renewed
d. life and need not be renewed
3192: How should you signal the crane operator
to hoist?
a. With forearm vertical and forefinger pointing
up, move hand in small horizontal circles.
b. With arm extended downwards and forefinger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circles.
c. Extend arm with fingers closed and thumb pointing upward.
d. Place both fists in front of body with the thumbs pointing upward.
b. With arm extended downwards and forefinger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circles.
c. Extend arm with fingers closed and thumb pointing upward.
d. Place both fists in front of body with the thumbs pointing upward.
3200: A license issued by the U.S. Coast Guard
for apprentice mate (steersman) of Uninspected Towing Vessels is valid for
__________.
a. 2 years and must be renewed
b. 3 years and must be renewed
c. 5 years and must be renewed
d. None of the above
b. 3 years and must be renewed
c. 5 years and must be renewed
d. None of the above
3201: You are on watch entering port, and the
Master gives the helmsman a rudder command which conflicts with a rudder
command from the Pilot. You should make sure the helmsman __________.
a. obeys the Pilot
b. asks you for instructions
c. obeys the Master
d. brings the rudder to a point midway between the two conflicting positions
b. asks you for instructions
c. obeys the Master
d. brings the rudder to a point midway between the two conflicting positions
3204: What term indicates the immersed body of
the vessel forward of the parallel mid-body?
a. Run
b. Flare
c. Entrance
d. Sheer
b. Flare
c. Entrance
d. Sheer
3206: The signal man assisting a crane operator
has his arm extended, thumb pointing downwards, flexing fingers in and out.
This is the signal to __________.
a. lower the boom and raise the load
b. lower the load and raise the boom
c. raise the boom and lower the load
d. raise the load and lower the boom
b. lower the load and raise the boom
c. raise the boom and lower the load
d. raise the load and lower the boom
3208: 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)
a. 72.42 numeral
b. 78.98 numeral
c. 83.46 numeral
d. 91.48 numeral
b. 78.98 numeral
c. 83.46 numeral
d. 91.48 numeral
3210: A licensed Master of Towing Vessels may
NOT serve as the person in charge of which towing vessel?
a. 99 GRT towing vessel operating on Chesapeake
Bay
b. 199 GRT towing vessel operating in the Gulf of Alaska
c. 500 GRT towboat operating on the Western Rivers
d. 349 GRT towing vessel operating between Florida and Puerto Rico
b. 199 GRT towing vessel operating in the Gulf of Alaska
c. 500 GRT towboat operating on the Western Rivers
d. 349 GRT towing vessel operating between Florida and Puerto Rico
3211: With the buttress securing system,
containers of different heights must be stowed __________.
a. on the bottom tier on deck
b. in the hold
c. next to the buttress tower
d. on the top tier
b. in the hold
c. next to the buttress tower
d. on the top tier
3218: The term "bollard pull" refers
to a towing vessel's __________.
a. propulsion horsepower available
b. pulling ability at cruise power
c. towing winch capability
d. pulling ability under static conditions
b. pulling ability at cruise power
c. towing winch capability
d. pulling ability under static conditions
3219: In a national emergency, when
communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message
designated PRIORITY will be delivered within __________.
a. 3 hours to start of business the following
day
b. 10 minutes if possible
c. 30 minutes to 1 hour
d. 1 to 6 hours
b. 10 minutes if possible
c. 30 minutes to 1 hour
d. 1 to 6 hours
3220: If you are guilty of failure to properly
perform your duties as Master of Uninspected Towing Vessels, which of the
following actions may NOT be taken?
a. Issuance of a letter of warning
b. Suspension of your license
c. Revocation of your license
d. A fine placed against your license
b. Suspension of your license
c. Revocation of your license
d. A fine placed against your license
3230: After a collision or accident involving an
uninspected vessel, regulations require that the operator assist persons
affected, but only if the operator can do so without __________.
a. further damaging the other vessel
b. undue delay
c. serious danger to his or her own vessel
d. creating a panic on either vessel
b. undue delay
c. serious danger to his or her own vessel
d. creating a panic on either vessel
3232: The signal man assisting the crane
operator has his arm extended with the palm down and holds this position
rigidly. This is the signal to __________.
a. hoist
b. swing
c. stop
d. lower
b. swing
c. stop
d. lower
3234: Rolling is angular motion of the vessel
about what axis?
a. Longitudinal
b. Transverse
c. Vertical
d. Centerline
b. Transverse
c. Vertical
d. Centerline
3239: Which term indicates the rise in height of
the bottom plating from the plane of the base line?
a. Deadrise
b. Camber
c. Molded height
d. Sheer
b. Camber
c. Molded height
d. Sheer
3240: You are the operator of a towing vessel
which becomes involved in a collision. By law you must assist __________.
a. if your vessel is at fault
b. if you can do so without excessive delay
c. if you can do so without serious danger to your vessel
d. regardless of the circumstances
b. if you can do so without excessive delay
c. if you can do so without serious danger to your vessel
d. regardless of the circumstances
3242: What term indicates the line drawn at the
top of the flat plate keel?
a. Base line
b. Molded line
c. Designer's waterline
d. Keel line
b. Molded line
c. Designer's waterline
d. Keel line
a. K
b. J
c. H
d. F
b. J
c. H
d. F
3248: The rope which is the lightest is
__________.
a. manila
b. nylon
c. polypropylene
d. dacron
b. nylon
c. polypropylene
d. dacron
3250: You are operator of a towing vessel which
collides with a buoy and drags it off station. What should you do if the damage
to your vessel is not serious?
a. If the buoy is afloat, no action is
necessary.
b. Wait one week and submit form GG-2692 to the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office.
c. Immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office and no further action is necessary.
d. Immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office and then submit form CG-2692.
b. Wait one week and submit form GG-2692 to the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office.
c. Immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office and no further action is necessary.
d. Immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office and then submit form CG-2692.
3252: The signal man assisting the crane
operator has his arm extended and is pointing his finger in the direction to
move the boom. This is the signal to __________.
a. extend
b. lower
c. hoist
d. swing
b. lower
c. hoist
d. swing
3260: When underway with a tow, you must notify
the Coast Guard of which casualty?
a. Damage to property amounting to $1,500
b. Loss of bridge-to-bridge radio capability
c. An injury requiring first aid
d. Loss of main propulsion
b. Loss of bridge-to-bridge radio capability
c. An injury requiring first aid
d. Loss of main propulsion
3262: Fracture damage to the end links of the
anchor cable, or to the Jews' harp may be eliminated by __________.
a. using a small diameter connecting shackle
b. ensuring the swivel is well lubricated and free to turn
c. installing the connecting shackle with the bow towards the anchor
d. securing a piece of wood to the Jews' harp
b. ensuring the swivel is well lubricated and free to turn
c. installing the connecting shackle with the bow towards the anchor
d. securing a piece of wood to the Jews' harp
3269: What provides little or no indication that
a vessel is dragging anchor?
a. Changing range to an object abeam
b. Drift lead with the line tending forward
c. The cable alternates between slack and heavy tension
d. Changing bearing to a fixed distant object abeam
b. Drift lead with the line tending forward
c. The cable alternates between slack and heavy tension
d. Changing bearing to a fixed distant object abeam
3270: A vessel is tide rode when it is __________.
a. carrying extra rudder to compensate for the
current
b. necessary to adjust the course steered to allow for the current
c. at anchor and stemming the current
d. being forced off of a pier by the hydraulic effect of the current
b. necessary to adjust the course steered to allow for the current
c. at anchor and stemming the current
d. being forced off of a pier by the hydraulic effect of the current
3275: When underway with a tow, you are required
to notify the Coast Guard in which casualty situation?
a. Damage to property amounting to $12,500
b. Loss of bridge-to-bridge radio capability
c. An injury requiring first aid treatment
d. Accidental stranding or grounding
b. Loss of bridge-to-bridge radio capability
c. An injury requiring first aid treatment
d. Accidental stranding or grounding
3280: What is NOT accepted as the required
shipping papers on a manned and loaded tank barge?
a. Bill of Lading
b. Manifest
c. Shipping document
d. Logbook entry
b. Manifest
c. Shipping document
d. Logbook entry
3282: What term indicates the immersed body of
the vessel aft of the parallel mid-body?
a. Run
b. Stern
c. Counter
d. Flow
b. Stern
c. Counter
d. Flow
3286: The signal man assisting the crane
operator has his arm extended, with the thumb pointing up, and is flexing his
fingers in and out for as long as the load movement is desired. This is the
signal to __________.
a. lower the boom and raise the load
b. raise the boom and lower the load
c. lower the boom and lower the load
d. raise the boom and raise the load
b. raise the boom and lower the load
c. lower the boom and lower the load
d. raise the boom and raise the load
3288: The angular movement of a vessel about a
horizontal line drawn from its bow to its stern is __________.
a. pitching
b. rolling
c. heaving
d. swaying
b. rolling
c. heaving
d. swaying
3290: What will be accepted as the shipping
papers for an unmanned tank barge but will not be accepted if the tank barge is
manned?
a. Bill of Lading
b. Logbook entry
c. Manifest
d. Shipping document
b. Logbook entry
c. Manifest
d. Shipping document
3291: The riding pawl is __________.
a. a safety interlock in a cargo winch that
prevents the runner from overspeeding
b. a stopper that prevents the anchor cable from running free if the cable jumps the wildcat
c. the device that locks the deck lashings of the Peck and Hale system
d. the lug that rides on the eccentric rib and engages the locking ring on the windlass
b. a stopper that prevents the anchor cable from running free if the cable jumps the wildcat
c. the device that locks the deck lashings of the Peck and Hale system
d. the lug that rides on the eccentric rib and engages the locking ring on the windlass
3292: The forecastle card is a(n) __________.
a. unlicensed shipping card from the union
b. quarters allocation
c. copy of the shipping agreement
d. Muster List ("Station Bill")
b. quarters allocation
c. copy of the shipping agreement
d. Muster List ("Station Bill")
3293: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval
Control of Shipping) and wish to send a message by rapid transmission which
does not require a higher precedence. Which precedence would you assign this
message?
a. R (ROUTINE)
b. P (PRIORITY)
c. O (IMMEDIATE)
d. Z (FLASH)
b. P (PRIORITY)
c. O (IMMEDIATE)
d. Z (FLASH)
3294: Your vessel is to dock bow in at a pier
without the assistance of tugboats. Which line will be the most useful when
maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?
a. Bow breast line
b. Stern breast line
c. Bow spring line
d. Inshore head line
b. Stern breast line
c. Bow spring line
d. Inshore head line
3300: You are heading into the sea during rough
weather. Having too much weight forward can cause your small boat to
__________.
a. broach
b. plunge into the wave
c. rise rapidly over the wave
d. list
b. plunge into the wave
c. rise rapidly over the wave
d. list
3308: What term indicates a curvature of the
decks in a longitudinal direction?
a. Deadrise
b. Camber
c. Sheer
d. Flare
b. Camber
c. Sheer
d. Flare
3309: Catenary as applied to tow lines denotes
the __________.
a. dip of the line
b. stretch of the line
c. strain on the line
d. length of the line
b. stretch of the line
c. strain on the line
d. length of the line
3320: Which type of bottom is best suited for
holding an anchor of a small boat?
a. Mud and clay
b. Rocky
c. Sandy
d. Gravel
b. Rocky
c. Sandy
d. Gravel
3321: By law, the maximum penalty for failing
(without reasonable cause) to give aid in the case of collision is __________.
a. one year imprisonment or $500
b. two years imprisonment or $500
c. two years imprisonment or $1000
d. two years imprisonment or $2000
b. two years imprisonment or $500
c. two years imprisonment or $1000
d. two years imprisonment or $2000
a. F
b. G
c. H
d. I
b. G
c. H
d. I
3323: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval
Control of Shipping) when it becomes necessary to send a distress message.
Which precedence would you assign this message?
a. P (PRIORITY)
b. O (IMMEDIATE)
c. R (ROUTINE)
d. Z (FLASH)
b. O (IMMEDIATE)
c. R (ROUTINE)
d. Z (FLASH)
3324: What descriptive term indicates that the
dimension is measured from the inner face of the shell or deck plating?
a. Molded
b. Register
c. Tonnage
d. Effective
b. Register
c. Tonnage
d. Effective
3325: Flammable liquids should have what kind of
label?
a. Skull and crossbones
b. Yellow
c. Red
d. White
b. Yellow
c. Red
d. White
3326: The signal man assisting the crane operator
uses one hand to give any motion signal and places the other hand motionless in
front of the hand giving the motion signal. This is the signal to __________.
a. move slowly
b. increase speed
c. proceed with caution
d. stop
b. increase speed
c. proceed with caution
d. stop
3327: The upward slope of a vessels bottom from
the keel to the bilge is called __________.
a. camber
b. sheer
c. rake
d. rise of bottom
b. sheer
c. rake
d. rise of bottom
3328: The vertical motion of a floating vessel
is known as __________.
a. surge
b. sway
c. heave
d. yaw
b. sway
c. heave
d. yaw
3330: When towing astern, chafing gear should
NOT be used on a hawser which is __________.
a. attached to an "H" bitt
b. attached to an automatic towing engine
c. held amidships by a gob rope
d. connected to a swivel
b. attached to an automatic towing engine
c. held amidships by a gob rope
d. connected to a swivel
3338: What is used to prevent wear on towlines
that bear on hard surfaces?
a. Chafing gear
b. Chocks
c. Grease
d. Boots
b. Chocks
c. Grease
d. Boots
3339: Pitching is angular motion of the vessel
about what axis?
a. Longitudinal
b. Transverse
c. Vertical
d. Centerline
b. Transverse
c. Vertical
d. Centerline
3340: It is NOT advisable to use nylon for
alongside towing because it __________.
a. stretches too much
b. is too difficult to make fast
c. parts too readily
d. is too susceptible to mildew
b. is too difficult to make fast
c. parts too readily
d. is too susceptible to mildew
3342: Which term refers to a transverse
curvature of the deck?
a. Deadrise
b. Camber
c. Freeboard
d. Flare
b. Camber
c. Freeboard
d. Flare
3346: When connecting the tow bridle to a tug,
the end of the bridle is passed with a __________.
a. heaving line
b. shot line
c. high line
d. messenger line
b. shot line
c. high line
d. messenger line
3347: The opening in the deck beneath the anchor
windlass that leads to the chain locker is the __________.
a. hawsepipe
b. fallpipe
c. drop-pipe
d. spill pipe
b. fallpipe
c. drop-pipe
d. spill pipe
3350: It is not advisable to use nylon for
alongside towing because it __________.
a. stretches too much
b. is too expensive for everyday towing usage
c. binds on the cleats
d. parts too readily
b. is too expensive for everyday towing usage
c. binds on the cleats
d. parts too readily
3352: The signal man assisting the crane
operator has his arm extended, his fingers closed, and his thumb pointing
downward. This is the signal to __________.
a. hoist the load
b. raise the boom
c. lower the boom
d. lower the load
b. raise the boom
c. lower the boom
d. lower the load
3360: On a light tow, what could you substitute
for a fishplate?
a. heart-shaped shackle
b. pelican hook
c. swivel
d. ring
b. pelican hook
c. swivel
d. ring
3370: In astern towing, a tow span, also called
the "tow bar" or "towing arch", is used to __________.
a. insure that the hawser leads directly aft as
it passes over the stern of the towing vessel
b. increase the stability of the towing vessel by raising the hawser off the deck
c. reduce chafing of the towing hawser
d. prevent fouling of the hawser on deck gear located on the stern of the towing vessel
b. increase the stability of the towing vessel by raising the hawser off the deck
c. reduce chafing of the towing hawser
d. prevent fouling of the hawser on deck gear located on the stern of the towing vessel
3372: The lead of a tow bridle is usually
redirected with a __________.
a. bollard
b. chock
c. pad eye
d. devil's claw
b. chock
c. pad eye
d. devil's claw
3374: Angular motion about the longitudinal axis
of a vessel is known as __________.
a. pitch
b. surge
c. sway
d. roll
b. surge
c. sway
d. roll
a. shank
b. bar
c. stock
d. shot
b. bar
c. stock
d. shot
3381: A half-height container is used
__________.
a. to carry cargoes of low density
b. when stowage space is limited
c. to carry cargoes such as steel products or drums
d. to double the stowage capacity of the vessel
b. when stowage space is limited
c. to carry cargoes such as steel products or drums
d. to double the stowage capacity of the vessel
3382: The signal man assisting the crane
operator first taps his elbow with one hand and then proceeds to use regular
signals. This is the signal to __________.
a. use the main hoist
b. proceed slowly
c. increase speed
d. use the whip line
b. proceed slowly
c. increase speed
d. use the whip line
3390: When towing, a tow hook is used to
__________.
a. provide quick release of the hawser
b. pull a tow alongside
c. attach a hawser to a tow which has no bitts or pad eyes
d. join two hawsers for lengthening a tow
b. pull a tow alongside
c. attach a hawser to a tow which has no bitts or pad eyes
d. join two hawsers for lengthening a tow
3392: What term indicates the midships portion
of a vessel that has a constant cross section?
a. Half length
b. Amidships
c. Middle body
d. Molded length
b. Amidships
c. Middle body
d. Molded length
a. K
b. J
c. H
d. G
b. J
c. H
d. G
3395: The holding power of an anchor at a given
scope of cable increases when the __________.
a. amount of chain lying along the bottom
increases
b. length of the catenary is reduced
c. mooring line tension is increased
d. amount of chain lying along the bottom decreases
b. length of the catenary is reduced
c. mooring line tension is increased
d. amount of chain lying along the bottom decreases
3396: A tow that veers to the side on the end of
the towline is said to __________.
a. yaw
b. surge
c. sway
d. swing
b. surge
c. sway
d. swing
3400: In a tow made up astern, the fishplate
__________.
a. connects the hawser to the bridle
b. connects the bridle to the tow
c. keeps the hawser amidships on the tug
d. is the capping piece on the "H" bitt
b. connects the bridle to the tow
c. keeps the hawser amidships on the tug
d. is the capping piece on the "H" bitt
3404: The signal man assisting the crane
operator first taps the top of his head with his fist and then proceeds to use
regular signals. This is the signal to __________.
a. use the whip line
b. use the main hoist
c. use the auxiliary line
d. proceed slowly
b. use the main hoist
c. use the auxiliary line
d. proceed slowly
3410: When "checking down" a barge
using a check line you should use __________.
a. one round turn and at least two figure-eights
around the timber heads
b. at least three figure-eights around the timber heads
c. a clove hitch around one timber head
d. at least three round turns around one timber head
b. at least three figure-eights around the timber heads
c. a clove hitch around one timber head
d. at least three round turns around one timber head
3411: When steering a vessel, a good helmsman
does NOT __________.
a. consider steering a vessel a highly
responsible job
b. use as little rudder as possible to maintain course
c. use as much rudder as possible to keep the vessel on course
d. advise his relief of the course being steered
b. use as little rudder as possible to maintain course
c. use as much rudder as possible to keep the vessel on course
d. advise his relief of the course being steered
3414: You are lifting a 3-ton weight with a
single whip rove on a swinging boom set at an angle 20° to the horizontal. Use
the formula for the size of a shackle with a safe working load and determine
the minimum size shackle that should be used to secure the head block to the
boom.
a. 1 3/8 inch
b. 1 1/2 inch
c. 1 5/8 inch
d. 1 3/4 inch
b. 1 1/2 inch
c. 1 5/8 inch
d. 1 3/4 inch
3420: A face line is used to __________.
a. prevent barge movement in a lock
b. secure two barges end-to-end
c. secure barges to the towboat
d. secure barges side-by-side
b. secure two barges end-to-end
c. secure barges to the towboat
d. secure barges side-by-side
3430: What is NOT considered
"jewelry"?
a. Steamboat ratchets
b. Manila lines
c. Buttons
d. Shackles
b. Manila lines
c. Buttons
d. Shackles
3431: A high cube container is designed
specifically to __________.
a. carry low density cargoes
b. protect fragile cargoes
c. stow cargoes with concentrated weights such as machinery
d. carry cargoes of very low stowage factors
b. protect fragile cargoes
c. stow cargoes with concentrated weights such as machinery
d. carry cargoes of very low stowage factors
3431: A high cube container is designed
specifically to __________.
a. carry low density cargoes
b. protect fragile cargoes
c. stow cargoes with concentrated weights such as machinery
d. carry cargoes of very low stowage factors
b. protect fragile cargoes
c. stow cargoes with concentrated weights such as machinery
d. carry cargoes of very low stowage factors
3432: A vessel is wind rode when it is
__________.
a. at anchor and heading into the wind
b. backing into the wind
c. carrying lee rudder
d. necessary to apply a leeway correction to the course
b. backing into the wind
c. carrying lee rudder
d. necessary to apply a leeway correction to the course
3434: The Scharnow turn should be used in a man
overboard situation only when __________.
a. the man can be kept in sight from the bridge
while maneuvering
b. the turn is started immediately when the man goes over
c. there has been sufficient time elapsed since the man went over to complete the maneuver
d. the vessel has twin screws to assist in making the turn
b. the turn is started immediately when the man goes over
c. there has been sufficient time elapsed since the man went over to complete the maneuver
d. the vessel has twin screws to assist in making the turn
3436: The signal man assisting the crane
operator has one hand occupied and one fist in front of his chest with the
thumb pointing outward and is tapping his chest with the heel of his fist. This
is the signal to __________.
a. extend the boom
b. lower the boom
c. retract the boom
d. hoist the boom
b. lower the boom
c. retract the boom
d. hoist the boom
3438: One advantage of chain over wire rope for
a tow bridle is that chain __________.
a. is better suited for inland towing
b. resists damage from chafing
c. handles more easily
d. equalizes towing forces better
b. resists damage from chafing
c. handles more easily
d. equalizes towing forces better
3439: Horizontal fore or aft motion of a vessel
is known as __________.
a. pitch
b. surge
c. sway
d. roll
b. surge
c. sway
d. roll
3440: The circular steel structure installed
around the propeller of a towboat is the __________.
a. nozzle
b. shroud
c. strut
d. hood
b. shroud
c. strut
d. hood
a. crown
b. shank
c. bill
d. tip
b. shank
c. bill
d. tip
3446: The best way to determine if a load is
within maximum lift limits is to use __________.
a. a boom angle indicator
b. a load weight indicator
c. material invoices for shipping weights
d. prior experience with similar lifts
b. a load weight indicator
c. material invoices for shipping weights
d. prior experience with similar lifts
3447: The best method to secure a tow line to a
cleat is to __________.
a. take a turn around the cleat, then
figure-eights, and a half-hitch
b. make figure-eights, followed by a half-hitch, then a figure-eight knot
c. take a turn, a half turn, and a figure-eight
d. take several turns around the cleat only
b. make figure-eights, followed by a half-hitch, then a figure-eight knot
c. take a turn, a half turn, and a figure-eight
d. take several turns around the cleat only
3448: When inspecting ground tackle, fractures
are most frequently found in the __________.
a. anchor shank
b. end links
c. swivel
d. fluke
b. end links
c. swivel
d. fluke
3449: What term indicates an inward curvature of
the ship's hull above the waterline?
a. Camber
b. Tumble home
c. Deadrise
d. Flare
b. Tumble home
c. Deadrise
d. Flare
3450: Kort nozzles are installed around the
propellers of some vessels to __________.
a. increase the thrust of the propeller
b. protect the propeller from striking sawyers
c. prevent the propeller from striking barges towed on the hip
d. prevent the propeller from touching bottom in low water
b. protect the propeller from striking sawyers
c. prevent the propeller from striking barges towed on the hip
d. prevent the propeller from touching bottom in low water
3451: After inventorying the Naval Control of
Shipping publications you find there is no copy of ATP-2, Volume II
"Allied Control of Shipping Manual - Bridge Supplement". You should
ask for a replacement from the __________.
a. Maritime Administration
b. Coast Guard
c. Chief of Naval Operations
d. local Operational Control Authority
b. Coast Guard
c. Chief of Naval Operations
d. local Operational Control Authority
3452: A drift lead indicates that the vessel is
dragging anchor when the line is __________.
a. taut and leading forward
b. slack
c. leading out perpendicular to the centerline
d. leading under the hull
b. slack
c. leading out perpendicular to the centerline
d. leading under the hull
3454: For any given pedestal crane, when the
boom is lengthened, the lifting capacity is __________.
a. unchanged
b. increased
c. eliminated
d. decreased
b. increased
c. eliminated
d. decreased
3456: The vertical movement of a vessel in the
water is called __________.
a. pitch
b. sway
c. heave
d. roll
b. sway
c. heave
d. roll
a. J
b. H
c. G
d. F
b. H
c. G
d. F
3460: You would NOT secure a line to a
__________.
a. kevel
b. stand pipe
c. button
d. timber head
b. stand pipe
c. button
d. timber head
3462: Under U.S. law, what is the penalty for
assaulting the Master?
a. Fine of not more than $1000
b. Fine of not more than $500 and/or imprisonment for not more than 1 year
c. Imprisonment for not more than 2 years
d. Revocation of the Merchant Mariner's Document (and license if applicable)
b. Fine of not more than $500 and/or imprisonment for not more than 1 year
c. Imprisonment for not more than 2 years
d. Revocation of the Merchant Mariner's Document (and license if applicable)
3463: Deckhands onboard towing vessels shall be
divided into 3 watches when the trip exceeds __________.
a. 1000 miles
b. 800 miles
c. 700 miles
d. 600 miles
b. 800 miles
c. 700 miles
d. 600 miles
3464: The ultimate or maximum strength of a wire
rope is referred to as the __________.
a. operating strength
b. working load
c. breaking strength
d. lifting load
b. working load
c. breaking strength
d. lifting load
a. Stockless
b. Danforth
c. Old-fashioned
d. Kedge
b. Danforth
c. Old-fashioned
d. Kedge
3466: What is a spill pipe?
a. A drainage pipe that carries rain or spray
from an upper deck to a lower deck
b. A pipe under the anchor windlass leading to the chain locker
c. A chute, usually over the stern, to lead dumped garbage clear of the hull
d. An opening in the deck leading outside the hull
b. A pipe under the anchor windlass leading to the chain locker
c. A chute, usually over the stern, to lead dumped garbage clear of the hull
d. An opening in the deck leading outside the hull
3470: The section of each end of a barge which
is heavily reinforced to take the pressure of pushing is called the __________.
a. headlog
b. towhead
c. collision bulkhead
d. bullnose
b. towhead
c. collision bulkhead
d. bullnose
3472: 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 __________.
a. nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Marine
Inspection Office as soon as possible
b. Coast Guard only if the grounding results in damage to property in excess of $(SA)25,000
c. Coast Guard only if the grounding results in a loss of life
d. Coast Guard only if the grounding results in injury to personnel
b. Coast Guard only if the grounding results in damage to property in excess of $(SA)25,000
c. Coast Guard only if the grounding results in a loss of life
d. Coast Guard only if the grounding results in injury to personnel
3476: The strongest method of forming an eye in
wire rope is using __________.
a. three wire rope clamps
b. an eye splice with four or five tucks
c. a thimble fastened with four or five tucks
d. a wire rope socket attached with zinc
b. an eye splice with four or five tucks
c. a thimble fastened with four or five tucks
d. a wire rope socket attached with zinc
3480: When barge headlogs do not meet or are not
even with one another, the void or opening between them is called a __________.
a. notch
b. hole
c. spacing
d. gap
b. hole
c. spacing
d. gap
3484: You are on watch and see a man fall
overboard. Which man- overboard turn should NOT be used in this situation?
a. Scharnow
b. Single turn
c. Racetrack
d. Williamson
b. Single turn
c. Racetrack
d. Williamson
3486: When a two-leg sling is used to lift a
load, a sling 40 feet long is better than one of 30 feet because the
__________.
a. tension in the sling legs is less
b. load can be lifted higher
c. sling will be easier to attach
d. sling will be easier to remove
b. load can be lifted higher
c. sling will be easier to attach
d. sling will be easier to remove
3487: The opening in the deck that leads the
anchor cable outside the hull is the __________.
a. hawsepipe
b. fall pipe
c. drop-pipe
d. spill pipe
b. fall pipe
c. drop-pipe
d. spill pipe
3488: Angular motion about the vertical axis of
a vessel is called __________.
a. yaw
b. surge
c. sway
d. roll
b. surge
c. sway
d. roll
3489: You are lifting a 5-ton weight with a
single whip rove on a swinging boom set at an angle of 60° to the horizontal.
Use the formula for the size of a shackle with a safe working load and
determine the minimum size shackle that should be used to secure the head block
to the boom?
a. 1 inch
b. 1 3/8 inch
c. 1 1/2 inch
d. 1 7/8 inch
b. 1 3/8 inch
c. 1 1/2 inch
d. 1 7/8 inch
3490: A device used to tighten up remaining
slack in wire rope when you are making up to a tow in inland waters is a
__________.
a. tripping line
b. tripping bracket
c. norman pin
d. steamboat ratchet
b. tripping bracket
c. norman pin
d. steamboat ratchet
3491: You are the licensed Master of a towing
vessel operating between New York and Tampa, Florida. If you carry four (4)
deckhands onboard, how many must be able seamen?
a. 4
b. 3
c. 2
d. 1
b. 3
c. 2
d. 1
3492: The Master of a passenger vessel which is
not required to maintain an Official Logbook must keep a record of the number
of passengers received and delivered from day to day. This record must be
available for a period of __________.
a. 6 months
b. 12 months
c. 24 months
d. 36 months
b. 12 months
c. 24 months
d. 36 months
3493: 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?
a. Able Seamen are not required in the deck
crew.
b. All crew members must have Merchant Mariner's Documents.
c. A licensed Chief Engineer is required.
d. Deck watches may be 6 and 6.
b. All crew members must have Merchant Mariner's Documents.
c. A licensed Chief Engineer is required.
d. Deck watches may be 6 and 6.
3494: Nylon rope is often used in the makeup of
a towline because it __________.
a. floats
b. stretches
c. handles easily
d. resists rot
b. stretches
c. handles easily
d. resists rot
3500: Small hull leaks can be temporarily
repaired by __________.
a. parceling
b. parbuckling
c. caulking
d. seizing
b. parbuckling
c. caulking
d. seizing
3501: What must be accurately determined to
assess the potential for progressive flooding after a vessel has been damaged?
a. The integrity of the water tight boundaries
b. The capacity of the water sprinkler systems
c. The operation of the machinery space bilge level alarms
d. All of the above
b. The capacity of the water sprinkler systems
c. The operation of the machinery space bilge level alarms
d. All of the above
3502: The point that is halfway between the
forward and after perpendicular and is a reference point for vessel
construction is the __________.
a. half length
b. mid-body
c. center line
d. amidships
b. mid-body
c. center line
d. amidships
3504: Metal plates that cover the top of the
hawsepipe are called __________.
a. footings
b. plugs
c. buckler plates
d. stop waters
b. plugs
c. buckler plates
d. stop waters
3508: A situation has occurred in which your
vessel must be towed. When the towing vessel passes the towing line to you, you
should secure the line __________.
a. to the base of the foremast
b. to the forward-most bitts
c. to the forward part of the deckhouse
d. at the stern
b. to the forward-most bitts
c. to the forward part of the deckhouse
d. at the stern
3511: The wheel on the windlass with
indentations for the anchor chain is the __________.
a. grabber
b. wildcat
c. locking ring
d. pawl
b. wildcat
c. locking ring
d. pawl
a. Stock
b. Danforth
c. Patent
d. Old-fashioned
b. Danforth
c. Patent
d. Old-fashioned
3516: The signal man has both arms extended out,
palms down, and is moving his arms back and forth. This is the signal for
__________.
a. keep lifting
b. swing right
c. swing left
d. emergency stop
b. swing right
c. swing left
d. emergency stop
3518: A tug's horsepower available at the shaft
is __________.
a. indicated horsepower
b. brake horsepower
c. dynamic horsepower
d. net horsepower
b. brake horsepower
c. dynamic horsepower
d. net horsepower
3519: Strengthening damaged bulkheads by using
wood or steel is called __________.
a. bracing
b. battening
c. blocking
d. shoring
b. battening
c. blocking
d. shoring
3520: A situation has occurred where it becomes
necessary for you to be towed. What action should be taken to prevent your
vessel from yawing?
a. Shift weight to the bow
b. Shift weight to the center of the boat
c. Shift weight to the stern
d. Throw excess weight overboard
b. Shift weight to the center of the boat
c. Shift weight to the stern
d. Throw excess weight overboard
3521: Once a towline is connected between the
towing vessel and the disabled vessel, the towing vessel should __________.
a. not exceed bare steerageway during the
transit
b. take a strain as soon as you can to control the tow
c. come up to speed very slowly and maintain a "safe speed"
d. come up to speed quickly, then cut back power considerably to ease the strain
b. take a strain as soon as you can to control the tow
c. come up to speed very slowly and maintain a "safe speed"
d. come up to speed quickly, then cut back power considerably to ease the strain
3521: Once a towline is connected between the
towing vessel and the disabled vessel, the towing vessel should __________.
a. not exceed bare steerageway during the
transit
b. take a strain as soon as you can to control the tow
c. come up to speed very slowly and maintain a "safe speed"
d. come up to speed quickly, then cut back power considerably to ease the strain
b. take a strain as soon as you can to control the tow
c. come up to speed very slowly and maintain a "safe speed"
d. come up to speed quickly, then cut back power considerably to ease the strain
3530: Which is NOT a duty of a look-out?
a. Refuse to talk to others, except as required
by duty.
b. Remain standing during your watch.
c. Report every sighting.
d. Supervise any deck work going on in the area.
b. Remain standing during your watch.
c. Report every sighting.
d. Supervise any deck work going on in the area.
3540: While on duty as a look-out, which other
duty may you perform?
a. Sweep down the fo'c'sle
b. Paint any area near your station
c. Overhaul a block, as long as it is at your look-out station
d. None of the above
b. Paint any area near your station
c. Overhaul a block, as long as it is at your look-out station
d. None of the above
3541: You have orders to load cargoes of carbon
disulfide, diisopropylamine and pyridine on your multi-product tankship. Which
statement is TRUE?
a. Carbon disulfide may be carried in NOS. 1 and
2 center tanks and diisopropylamine in NOS. 1 and 2 wing tanks.
b. Pyridine and diisopropylamine may be carried in tanks having a common header vent.
c. Carbon disulfide must be separated from pyridine by two barriers (cofferdams, voids, empty tanks, etc.).
d. A tank of pyridine may be used to separate a tank of carbon disulfide from a tank of diisopropylamine.
b. Pyridine and diisopropylamine may be carried in tanks having a common header vent.
c. Carbon disulfide must be separated from pyridine by two barriers (cofferdams, voids, empty tanks, etc.).
d. A tank of pyridine may be used to separate a tank of carbon disulfide from a tank of diisopropylamine.
3542: The Certificate of Inspection on a
passenger vessel of over 100 gross tons must be posted __________.
a. in the Master's office
b. on the bridge
c. in a conspicuous place where observation by the passengers is likely
d. in the passengers' dining room or, where there is no dining room, in the lounge area
b. on the bridge
c. in a conspicuous place where observation by the passengers is likely
d. in the passengers' dining room or, where there is no dining room, in the lounge area
3544: Wire rope should be renewed when the
__________.
a. outer wires are rusted
b. outer wires are worn to half their original diameter
c. inner core appears dry
d. certification period expires
b. outer wires are worn to half their original diameter
c. inner core appears dry
d. certification period expires
3550: When can a look-out leave his duty
station?
a. 15 minutes before the end of the watch
b. At the end of the watch
c. When properly relieved
d. At any time
b. At the end of the watch
c. When properly relieved
d. At any time
3556: The choice of length of tow bridle legs is
governed by the __________.
a. expected towing forces
b. capability of retrieving gear
c. freeboard of the unit being towed
d. need to reduce yaw
b. capability of retrieving gear
c. freeboard of the unit being towed
d. need to reduce yaw
3560: What should look-outs report?
a. Discolored water
b. Shoals
c. Floating objects
d. All of the above
b. Shoals
c. Floating objects
d. All of the above
3561: A holder of a license as Operator of
Uninspected Towing Vessels may work each 24 hours for a period not to exceed
__________.
a. 24 hours
b. 18 hours
c. 12 hours
d. 6 hours
b. 18 hours
c. 12 hours
d. 6 hours
3562: The signal man assisting a crane operator
has his arm extended with his fingers closed and thumb pointing upward. This is
the signal to __________.
a. raise the boom
b. raise the hook
c. raise the boom and hook
d. check the boom stop
b. raise the hook
c. raise the boom and hook
d. check the boom stop
3564: The angle at which the fluke penetrates
the soil is called the __________.
a. fluke angle
b. tripping angle
c. penetration angle
d. holding angle
b. tripping angle
c. penetration angle
d. holding angle
3565: The safety stopper that prevents the
anchor cable from running free if the cable jumps the wildcat is the
__________.
a. riding pawl
b. devil's claw
c. buckler plate
d. spill pipe
b. devil's claw
c. buckler plate
d. spill pipe
3570: As look-out, you spot an object 45° off
your port bow. You should report the object as __________.
a. broad on the port bow
b. 3 points on the port bow
c. 3 points forward of the port beam
d. on the port beam
b. 3 points on the port bow
c. 3 points forward of the port beam
d. on the port beam
3576: Heave is motion along the __________.
a. longitudinal axis
b. transverse axis
c. vertical axis
d. centerline axis
b. transverse axis
c. vertical axis
d. centerline axis
3580: You are standing the wheelwatch on entering
port and the Master gives you a rudder command which conflicts with a rudder
command from the Pilot. What should you do?
a. Obey the Master.
b. Obey the Pilot.
c. Bring the rudder to a position midway between the two conflicting orders.
d. Ask the Pilot if he relinquishes control.
b. Obey the Pilot.
c. Bring the rudder to a position midway between the two conflicting orders.
d. Ask the Pilot if he relinquishes control.
3582: What term indicates the length measured
along the summer load line from the intersection of that load line with the
foreside of the stem and the intersection of that load line with the after side
of the rudder post?
a. Length overall
b. Register length
c. Length between perpendiculars
d. Length on the waterline
b. Register length
c. Length between perpendiculars
d. Length on the waterline
3583: Indicated horsepower refers to a towing
vessel's power which is __________.
a. theoretically available
b. measured on a test bed
c. developed at the shaft
d. measured by dynamometer
b. measured on a test bed
c. developed at the shaft
d. measured by dynamometer
a. F
b. G
c. H
d. J
b. G
c. H
d. J
3586: The last shot of an anchor cable is
usually painted __________.
a. white
b. international orange
c. yellow
d. red
b. international orange
c. yellow
d. red
3587: Following a serious marine incident, a
device to test an individuals breath can be used by __________.
a. any individual trained to conduct such tests
b. the marine employer
c. qualified medical personnel only
d. any USCG licensed deck officer
b. the marine employer
c. qualified medical personnel only
d. any USCG licensed deck officer
3588: Conventional anchors are least likely to
hold in a bottom consisting of __________.
a. soft clay
b. hard mud
c. sand
d. rock
b. hard mud
c. sand
d. rock
3589: A vessel has been surveyed in a foreign
port and found unseaworthy as a result of neglect. A seaman on this vessel is
entitled to discharge and __________.
a. transportation to the port of engagement
b. one month's pay only
c. one month's pay or transportation to the nearest U.S. port, whichever is the least amount
d. one month's pay or transportation to the nearest U.S. port, whichever is the greater amount
b. one month's pay only
c. one month's pay or transportation to the nearest U.S. port, whichever is the least amount
d. one month's pay or transportation to the nearest U.S. port, whichever is the greater amount
3590: When steering a vessel, a good helmsman
does NOT __________.
a. use as much rudder as possible to maintain
course
b. consider steering a vessel a highly responsible job
c. use as little rudder as possible to maintain course
d. advise his relief of the course being steered
b. consider steering a vessel a highly responsible job
c. use as little rudder as possible to maintain course
d. advise his relief of the course being steered
3599: What term indicates the outward curvature
of the hull above the waterline?
a. sheer
b. tumble home
c. deadrise
d. flare
b. tumble home
c. deadrise
d. flare
3600: A helmsman receives the command
"Right 15 degrees rudder." The helmsman's IMMEDIATE reply should be
__________.
a. "Aye Aye Sir"
b. "Right 15 degrees rudder"
c. "Rudder is right 15 degrees"
d. No reply is necessary, just carry out the order
b. "Right 15 degrees rudder"
c. "Rudder is right 15 degrees"
d. No reply is necessary, just carry out the order
3602: What is the penalty for desertion?
a. Fine of not more than 2000 dollars and
forfeiture of wages
b. Imprisonment for not more than 2 years and/or a fine of not more than 2000 dollars
c. Revocation of Merchant Mariner's Document (and license if applicable) and forfeiture of wages due
d. Forfeiture of money and property left on the vessel, and wages due
b. Imprisonment for not more than 2 years and/or a fine of not more than 2000 dollars
c. Revocation of Merchant Mariner's Document (and license if applicable) and forfeiture of wages due
d. Forfeiture of money and property left on the vessel, and wages due
a. K
b. J
c. H
d. F
b. J
c. H
d. F
3606: A spreader bar is used to __________.
a. increase the lifting capacity
b. increase the lifting radius
c. protect the slings
d. protect the upper part of a load
b. increase the lifting radius
c. protect the slings
d. protect the upper part of a load
3608: The horizontal port or starboard movement
of a vessel is called __________.
a. yaw
b. sway
c. surge
d. heave
b. sway
c. surge
d. heave
3610: You have a tow of chemical barges. The
mate reports an ammonia smell around the head of the tow. You would suspect a
leak in the barge carrying __________.
a. methyl chloride
b. heptane
c. propanolamine
d. morpholine
b. heptane
c. propanolamine
d. morpholine
3612: Buckler plates are __________.
a. triangular-shaped plates connecting the bull
chain to the topping lift
b. metal plates secured over the tops of the hawsepipes
c. faired shell plates with curvature in two directions
d. sheets of dunnage used to prevent heavy cargo from buckling the deck plates
b. metal plates secured over the tops of the hawsepipes
c. faired shell plates with curvature in two directions
d. sheets of dunnage used to prevent heavy cargo from buckling the deck plates
3614: While you are on watch, you learn that a crewman
has not been seen on board for the past three hours. Which type of turn is best
in this man-overboard situation?
a. Round
b. Scharnow
c. Racetrack
d. Single turn of 180°
b. Scharnow
c. Racetrack
d. Single turn of 180°
3616: A tug in irons is __________.
a. rudder bound
b. being tripped by the towline
c. unable to maneuver
d. broached
b. being tripped by the towline
c. unable to maneuver
d. broached
3631: The number of certificated able seamen and
lifeboatmen required on board is listed in the __________.
a. Certificate of Inspection
b. American Bureau of Shipping code
c. Muster List ("Station Bill")
d. Safety of Life at Sea Convention
b. American Bureau of Shipping code
c. Muster List ("Station Bill")
d. Safety of Life at Sea Convention
3632: You are lifting a one-ton weight with a
swinging boom. When comparing the stresses on the rig with the boom at 20° to
the horizontal to the stresses when the boom is at 60° to the horizontal, which
statement is TRUE?
a. The thrust on the boom is greater at 60°.
b. The stress on the topping lift is greater at 60°.
c. The stress on the heel block is less at 20°.
d. The stress on the head block is less at 60°.
b. The stress on the topping lift is greater at 60°.
c. The stress on the heel block is less at 20°.
d. The stress on the head block is less at 60°.
3644: You are drifting in a locale where there
is no current. As a rule, your vessel will lie __________.
a. bow to the wind
b. beam to the wind
c. stern to the wind
d. with the wind on the quarter
b. beam to the wind
c. stern to the wind
d. with the wind on the quarter
3645: Conventional anchors are least likely to
hold in a bottom consisting of __________.
a. soft clay
b. hard mud
c. very soft mud
d. sand
b. hard mud
c. very soft mud
d. sand
3652: You are lifting a one-ton weight with a
swinging boom. When comparing the stresses in the rig with the boom at 20° to
the horizontal to the stresses when the boom is at 60° to the horizontal, which
statement is TRUE?
a. The stress on the topping lift is greater at
60°.
b. The thrust on the boom is greater at 20°.
c. The stress on the heel block is less at 20°.
d. The stress on the masthead fairlead for the topping lift is greater at 20°.
b. The thrust on the boom is greater at 20°.
c. The stress on the heel block is less at 20°.
d. The stress on the masthead fairlead for the topping lift is greater at 20°.
3654: Horizontal transverse motion of a vessel
is known as __________.
a. pitch
b. surge
c. sway
d. heave
b. surge
c. sway
d. heave
3662: Unless extremely flexible wire rope is
used, the sheave diameter should always be as large as possible, but should
never be less than __________.
a. 20 times the rope diameter
b. 10 times the rope diameter
c. 2 times the rope diameter
d. the rope diameter
b. 10 times the rope diameter
c. 2 times the rope diameter
d. the rope diameter
3680: What is the penalty for willfully damaging
cargo?
a. Forfeiture of wages equal to the value of the
damage and, if ordered by the court, imprisonment for not more than 12 months
b. Fine equal to the value of the damage plus a 1000 dollar penalty and/or imprisonment not to exceed 2 years
c. Fine not to exceed the value of the damage and/or imprisonment not to exceed 18 months
d. Revocation of Merchant Mariner's Document (and license if applicable), fine equal to the value of the damage or imprisonment for not more than 2 years
b. Fine equal to the value of the damage plus a 1000 dollar penalty and/or imprisonment not to exceed 2 years
c. Fine not to exceed the value of the damage and/or imprisonment not to exceed 18 months
d. Revocation of Merchant Mariner's Document (and license if applicable), fine equal to the value of the damage or imprisonment for not more than 2 years
3681: While you are on watch entering port, the
Master gives the helmsman a rudder command which conflicts with a rudder
command from the Pilot. You should make sure the helmsman __________.
a. obeys the Pilot
b. obeys the Master
c. asks you for instructions
d. brings the rudder to a point midway between the two conflicting positions
b. obeys the Master
c. asks you for instructions
d. brings the rudder to a point midway between the two conflicting positions
3682: The boom indicator tells the operator at
what angle the boom is compared to the __________.
a. horizontal position of the boom
b. vertical position of the boom
c. horizontal position of the load being lifted
d. vertical position of the load being lifted
b. vertical position of the boom
c. horizontal position of the load being lifted
d. vertical position of the load being lifted
3684: In towing, heaving lines are used for
__________.
a. passing a tow bridle to the tug
b. passing a messenger line
c. heaving in the tow bridle
d. service lines with rocket line throwers
b. passing a messenger line
c. heaving in the tow bridle
d. service lines with rocket line throwers
3686: If the towline parts, you should
__________.
a. start pushing ahead
b. abandon the towing vessel
c. retrieve the tow bridle
d. relieve strain on the retrieving line
b. abandon the towing vessel
c. retrieve the tow bridle
d. relieve strain on the retrieving line
3689: The wildcat is linked to the central drive
shaft on most windlasses by __________.
a. an electromagnetic brake
b. a hydraulic coupling
c. aligning the keyways on both and inserting a key
d. a mechanical coupling where lugs engage detents
b. a hydraulic coupling
c. aligning the keyways on both and inserting a key
d. a mechanical coupling where lugs engage detents
3689: The wildcat is linked to the central drive
shaft on most windlasses by __________.
a. an electromagnetic brake
b. a hydraulic coupling
c. aligning the keyways on both and inserting a key
d. a mechanical coupling where lugs engage detents
b. a hydraulic coupling
c. aligning the keyways on both and inserting a key
d. a mechanical coupling where lugs engage detents
a. tripping palm
b. fluke
c. bill
d. stock
b. fluke
c. bill
d. stock
3691: On the cargo manifest, the gross weight of
a box containing cargo is the weight of the __________.
a. cargo
b. box
c. cargo and box
d. rate weight
b. box
c. cargo and box
d. rate weight
3692: What provides little or no indication that
a vessel is dragging anchor?
a. Increasing radar range to a fixed object
ahead
b. Drift lead with the line leading perpendicular to the centerline
c. Vibrations felt by placing a hand on the anchor cable
d. Changing bearings to distant fixed objects abeam
b. Drift lead with the line leading perpendicular to the centerline
c. Vibrations felt by placing a hand on the anchor cable
d. Changing bearings to distant fixed objects abeam
3693: When the Pilot is embarked he or she
__________.
a. relieves the Master of his duties
b. is solely responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel
c. is a specialist hired for his or her local navigational knowledge
d. relieves the officer of the watch
b. is solely responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel
c. is a specialist hired for his or her local navigational knowledge
d. relieves the officer of the watch
3694: Your enrolled vessel is bound from
Baltimore, MD, to Norfolk, VA, via Chesapeake Bay. Which statement about the
required pilot is TRUE?
a. The pilot must be licensed by Virginia or
Maryland.
b. The Pilot must be licensed by either Virginia or Maryland.
c. The Pilot must be licensed by Virginia, Maryland and the Coast Guard.
d. The Pilot need only by licensed by the Coast Guard.
b. The Pilot must be licensed by either Virginia or Maryland.
c. The Pilot must be licensed by Virginia, Maryland and the Coast Guard.
d. The Pilot need only by licensed by the Coast Guard.
3710: A new crewman reports on board. He must be
trained in the use of the ship's lifesaving appliances within what time period?
a. 2 months
b. 1 month
c. 2 weeks
d. Before sailing
b. 1 month
c. 2 weeks
d. Before sailing
3712: When should a crane boom-up so high that
the boom hits the stops?
a. Only if the load has not exceeded the limit
at that angle
b. Only if the load contains non-hazardous materials
c. Only if necessary to perform a given lift
d. Never
b. Only if the load contains non-hazardous materials
c. Only if necessary to perform a given lift
d. Never
3719: Besides saving distance along the track
line, another advantage of the Scharnow Turn over the Williamson Turn in a man
overboard situation is because __________.
a. it is faster
b. it can be used in both the immediate action and the delayed action situations
c. in fog, if the turn is started as soon as the man goes over, the vessel will be at the point where he went over when the turn is completed
d. it returns the vessel to the original track line on a reciprocal course
b. it can be used in both the immediate action and the delayed action situations
c. in fog, if the turn is started as soon as the man goes over, the vessel will be at the point where he went over when the turn is completed
d. it returns the vessel to the original track line on a reciprocal course
3722: The next-to-last shot of an anchor cable
is usually painted __________.
a. white
b. international orange
c. yellow
d. red
b. international orange
c. yellow
d. red
3724: What part of the ground tackle is the most
likely to develop fractures due to extensive anchor use?
a. Anchor shank
b. Swivel
c. Jews' harp
d. Fluke
b. Swivel
c. Jews' harp
d. Fluke
3726: You are lifting a one-ton weight with a
swinging boom. When comparing the stresses on the rig with the boom at 20° to
the horizontal to the stresses when the boom is at 60° to the horizontal, which
statement is TRUE?
a. The angle of elevation does not change the
stresses in the masthead fairlead for the topping lift.
b. The stress on the head block is greater at 60°.
c. The stress on the heel block is greater at 60°.
d. The thrust on the boom is greater at 20°.
b. The stress on the head block is greater at 60°.
c. The stress on the heel block is greater at 60°.
d. The thrust on the boom is greater at 20°.
3728: The main reason a long towline is used
during an ocean tow is that __________.
a. a margin of safety is provided should the
line part
b. the towline will wear more evenly
c. there will be less stress on the towline
d. a slight increase in speed will be realized
b. the towline will wear more evenly
c. there will be less stress on the towline
d. a slight increase in speed will be realized
3740: Instructions to the crew in the use of all
the ship's lifesaving equipment shall be completed __________.
a. before sailing
b. within one week of sailing
c. in one month and repeated quarterly
d. within any two month period
b. within one week of sailing
c. in one month and repeated quarterly
d. within any two month period
3742: It is good practice to use long towlines
for ocean tows because the __________.
a. wear on the towline is equalized
b. weight of the towline increases the towing force
c. dip in the towline absorbs shock loads
d. danger of overriding is reduced
b. weight of the towline increases the towing force
c. dip in the towline absorbs shock loads
d. danger of overriding is reduced
3770: SOLAS requires a lifesaving training
manual be provided in each crew cabin or in the __________.
a. bridge
b. engineering control station
c. recreation and messrooms
d. fire control room
b. engineering control station
c. recreation and messrooms
d. fire control room
3776: 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)
a. 29.70 numeral
b. 33.63 numeral
c. 49.82 numeral
d. 58.33 numeral
b. 33.63 numeral
c. 49.82 numeral
d. 58.33 numeral
3790: The locking pin that joins the parts of a
detachable link is held in position by __________.
a. a tack weld
b. the self-locking characteristics of its taper
c. a cotter pin
d. a lead plug
b. the self-locking characteristics of its taper
c. a cotter pin
d. a lead plug
3820: When making a Scharnow turn, the
__________.
a. rudder must be put over towards the side the
man went over
b. initial turn direction is away from the side the man went over
c. rudder is put hard over and the initial turn is maintained until about 240° from the original course
d. man overboard must be not more than 300 feet astern when starting the turn
b. initial turn direction is away from the side the man went over
c. rudder is put hard over and the initial turn is maintained until about 240° from the original course
d. man overboard must be not more than 300 feet astern when starting the turn
3840: You are lifting a one-ton weight with a
swinging boom. When comparing the stresses on the rig with the boom at 20° to
the horizontal to the stresses when the boom is at 60° to the horizontal, which
statement is true?
a. The thrust on the boom is greater at 20°.
b. The stress on the topping lift is greater at 60°.
c. The stress on the heel block is less at 60°.
d. The change in angle of elevation has no effect on the stresses in the head block.
b. The stress on the topping lift is greater at 60°.
c. The stress on the heel block is less at 60°.
d. The change in angle of elevation has no effect on the stresses in the head block.
3938: With a given load on the cargo hook,
tension in a single span topping lift __________.
a. increases as the boom's angle to the
horizontal increases
b. is at a maximum when the boom is at a 45° angle to the horizontal
c. increases as the boom's angle to the horizontal decreases
d. decreases as the boom's angle to the horizontal decreases
b. is at a maximum when the boom is at a 45° angle to the horizontal
c. increases as the boom's angle to the horizontal decreases
d. decreases as the boom's angle to the horizontal decreases
3950: In general, an unreinforced vessel can
safely navigate in ice provided the concentration does not exceed how many
OKTAs?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
3960: The line with the most stretch is
__________.
a. manila
b. nylon
c. polypropylene
d. dacron
b. nylon
c. polypropylene
d. dacron
3982: Fairleads perform the same function as
__________.
a. deadeyes
b. bollards
c. bitts
d. chocks
b. bollards
c. bitts
d. chocks
4006: No hot work shall be performed on board a
vessel with hazardous materials as cargo unless the work is approved by the
__________.
a. American Bureau of Shipping
b. local U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port
c. National Cargo Bureau
d. harbormaster
b. local U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port
c. National Cargo Bureau
d. harbormaster
4007: You are the operator of a towing vessel
which collides with a buoy and drags it off station. What should you do if the
damage to your vessel is not serious?
a. Immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard
Marine Safety or Inspection Office and no further action is necessary.
b. If the buoy is afloat, no action is necessary.
c. Wait one week and submit form CG-2692 to the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office.
d. Immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office and then submit form CG-2692.
b. If the buoy is afloat, no action is necessary.
c. Wait one week and submit form CG-2692 to the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office.
d. Immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office and then submit form CG-2692.
4009: What is used to prevent twisting of a
towing bridle?
a. A bitt
b. A bulkhead
c. A V-spring
d. A fishplate
b. A bulkhead
c. A V-spring
d. A fishplate
4010: You have completed a crude oil wash. What
action should be taken with the oil in the lines running to the washing
machines?
a. Open a COW nozzle forward and one aft and
drain the line into the after tank by gravity
b. Blow the line out using compressed air
c. Pull a suction using the supply line pump
d. Close off all valves in the system and leave the oil in the line primed for the next crude oil wash
b. Blow the line out using compressed air
c. Pull a suction using the supply line pump
d. Close off all valves in the system and leave the oil in the line primed for the next crude oil wash
4011: Under defense plans, operation of
electronic aids may be temporarily suspended with __________.
a. thirty (30) day's notice
b. a week's notice
c. one day's notice
d. no notice
b. a week's notice
c. one day's notice
d. no notice
a. distribute the vessel's thrust over a wider
area
b. prevent the towboat from capsizing if item I should part
c. prevent the knee from shifting when the rudder is put hard over
d. keep the barges from shifting fore and aft
b. prevent the towboat from capsizing if item I should part
c. prevent the knee from shifting when the rudder is put hard over
d. keep the barges from shifting fore and aft
4013: What is the minimum size required before a
vessel can be documented?
a. 26 feet; end-to-end over the deck excluding
sheer
b. 100 gross tons
c. 5 net tons
d. 26 feet between perpendiculars
b. 100 gross tons
c. 5 net tons
d. 26 feet between perpendiculars
a. I
b. H
c. B
d. A
b. H
c. B
d. A
4016: Which statement is TRUE concerning weather
conditions on the Great Lakes?
a. When a vessel is south of an eastward-moving
storm center, the approach of the low is evidenced by winds from the north to
northeast.
b. When a vessel is north of an eastward-moving storm center, changes in the weather are less distinctive than when sailing south of the center.
c. The most destructive storms usually come from the northwest or north.
d. Thunderstorms are most likely to develop from November through April.
b. When a vessel is north of an eastward-moving storm center, changes in the weather are less distinctive than when sailing south of the center.
c. The most destructive storms usually come from the northwest or north.
d. Thunderstorms are most likely to develop from November through April.
4018: The BEST holding ground for conventional
anchors is __________.
a. sand
b. very soft mud
c. shale
d. rock
b. very soft mud
c. shale
d. rock
4020: You are on a tankship discharging oil.
When all of the oil that the main cargo pumps can handle is pumped out of a
tank, the remainder is __________.
a. stripped out and pumped directly ashore into
the mainline as the remaining cargo tanks are pumped out with the main pumps
b. stripped to one tank and then pumped out with the main pumps
c. stripped out and pumped directly ashore after all the tanks have been emptied by the main pumps
d. gravitated to the centers from the wings and pumped out with the main pumps
b. stripped to one tank and then pumped out with the main pumps
c. stripped out and pumped directly ashore after all the tanks have been emptied by the main pumps
d. gravitated to the centers from the wings and pumped out with the main pumps
4022: Your vessel is being assisted through an
ice field in Thunder Bay by the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker Alexander
Henry. The starboard lookout reports that the icebreaker has run up the code
flag "N" (November). What action should you take?
a. Reduce speed
b. Stop your engines
c. Reverse your engines
d. Stop your vessel instantly
b. Stop your engines
c. Reverse your engines
d. Stop your vessel instantly
4022: Your vessel is being assisted through an
ice field in Thunder Bay by the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker Alexander
Henry. The starboard lookout reports that the icebreaker has run up the code
flag "N" (November). What action should you take?
a. Reduce speed
b. Stop your engines
c. Reverse your engines
d. Stop your vessel instantly
b. Stop your engines
c. Reverse your engines
d. Stop your vessel instantly
4024: An icebreaker displaying a flag hoist
which consists of the code letters "WO" (Whiskey Oscar) is indicating
that __________.
a. icebreaker support is finished
b. icebreaker support is commencing
c. the icebreaker is icebound
d. the icebreaker is beset
b. icebreaker support is commencing
c. the icebreaker is icebound
d. the icebreaker is beset
a. A
b. B
c. F
d. I
b. B
c. F
d. I
4028: Which statement about the carriage of coal
is true?
a. Most problems with spontaneous combustion
will occur within 72 hours of loading and after that the risk decreases.
b. Wet coal is more liable to spontaneous heating than dry coal.
c. Coal absorbs nitrogen from the air which reacts with methane and causes spontaneous heating.
d. Freshly worked coal is more dangerous than weathered coal.
b. Wet coal is more liable to spontaneous heating than dry coal.
c. Coal absorbs nitrogen from the air which reacts with methane and causes spontaneous heating.
d. Freshly worked coal is more dangerous than weathered coal.
4029: Which statement is TRUE concerning
toluene?
a. Its Reid Vapor Pressure is 9.4.
b. The boiling point is 174°F.
c. It is an aromatic hydrocarbon.
d. It is classified as a grade A flammable liquid.
b. The boiling point is 174°F.
c. It is an aromatic hydrocarbon.
d. It is classified as a grade A flammable liquid.
4030: While discharging a cargo, the stripping
of the tanks falls behind schedule. This would indicate the __________.
a. main pumps are working at a high discharge
pressure
b. main pumps are leaving too much oil in the tanks
c. stripping pump is not primed
d. stripping line is cross-connected to the main line
b. main pumps are leaving too much oil in the tanks
c. stripping pump is not primed
d. stripping line is cross-connected to the main line
4032: The pivot pin at the base of a
sheath-screw boom davit must be __________.
a. inserted each time before the booms are
cranked out
b. periodically removed for inspection and lubricated
c. replaced at each inspection for certification
d. in the locked position after the boat is cradled and griped down
b. periodically removed for inspection and lubricated
c. replaced at each inspection for certification
d. in the locked position after the boat is cradled and griped down
4034: The signal man assisting the crane operator
has his arm extended downwards, forefinger pointing down, and moves his hand in
small horizontal circles. This is the signal to __________.
a. lower
b. swing
c. hoist
d. extend
b. swing
c. hoist
d. extend
4036: When a cargo boom or crane is rated at
varying capacities, there will be a table at the controls which relates safe
working load to __________.
a. winch speed
b. boom strength
c. load radius
d. cable strength
b. boom strength
c. load radius
d. cable strength
4038: Which cargo would require a dangerous
cargo manifest?
a. Cotton
b. Wheat
c. Sugar
d. Lumber
b. Wheat
c. Sugar
d. Lumber
4040: When towing another vessel astern, the
length of the towline should be __________.
a. as long as possible
b. such that one vessel will be on a crest while the other is in a trough
c. such that the vessels will be "in step"
d. not over two wave lengths in seas up to 10 feet
b. such that one vessel will be on a crest while the other is in a trough
c. such that the vessels will be "in step"
d. not over two wave lengths in seas up to 10 feet
4042: You are on a 120,000 DWT loaded bulk
carrier. What is the maximum safe docking speed when coming alongside?
a. 0.1 foot per second (0.06 knot)
b. 0.2 foot per second (0.12 knot)
c. 0.5 foot per second (0.30 knot)
d. 0.75 foot per second (0.44 knot)
b. 0.2 foot per second (0.12 knot)
c. 0.5 foot per second (0.30 knot)
d. 0.75 foot per second (0.44 knot)
4043: When backing down with sternway, the pivot
point of a vessel is __________.
a. aft of the propellers
b. about one-quarter of the vessel's length from the stern
c. about one-third of the vessel's length from the bow
d. at the bow
b. about one-quarter of the vessel's length from the stern
c. about one-third of the vessel's length from the bow
d. at the bow
4044: You are arriving in port and are assigned
to anchor in anchorage circle B-4. It has a diameter of 500 yards and your
vessel's LOA is 484 feet. If you anchor in 8 fathoms at the center of the
circle, what is the maximum number of shots of chain you can use and still remain
in the circle?
a. 6 shots
b. 5 shots
c. 4 shots
d. 3 shots
b. 5 shots
c. 4 shots
d. 3 shots
4046: Which statement about tunnel bow thrusters
fitted to large vessels is TRUE?
a. They are effective on most vessels at speeds
up to 10 knots.
b. Because of their location, most modern installations have as much power as a tug.
c. They are fully effective at all drafts.
d. When going astern at slow speed, they provide effective steering control.
b. Because of their location, most modern installations have as much power as a tug.
c. They are fully effective at all drafts.
d. When going astern at slow speed, they provide effective steering control.
4047: Your vessel is to dock bow in at a pier.
Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the
pier?
a. Inshore head line
b. Bow spring line
c. Stern breast line
d. Bow breast line
b. Bow spring line
c. Stern breast line
d. Bow breast line
4048: You are arriving in port and are assigned
to anchor in anchorage circle B-4. It has a diameter of 600 yards and your
vessel's LOA is 525 feet. If you anchor in 10 fathoms at the center of the
circle, what is the maximum number of shots of chain you can use and still
remain in the circle?
a. 4 shots
b. 5 shots
c. 6 shots
d. 7 shots
b. 5 shots
c. 6 shots
d. 7 shots
4049: Tugs sometimes shackle a length of chain
in the towline in order to __________.
a. take the wear should the towline drag bottom
b. assure that if the towline is overstressed it will part close to the bridle
c. prevent the towline from whipping should it part
d. put spring in the towline
b. assure that if the towline is overstressed it will part close to the bridle
c. prevent the towline from whipping should it part
d. put spring in the towline
4050: You are on a 120,000 DWT loaded bulk
carrier. When anchoring without the aid of tugs, your maximum speed should not
exceed how many feet per second?
a. 0.5 (0.3 knot)
b. 1.0 (0.6 knot)
c. 1.3 (0.8 knot)
d. 1.75 (1.0 knot)
b. 1.0 (0.6 knot)
c. 1.3 (0.8 knot)
d. 1.75 (1.0 knot)
4051: You are the operator of an uninspected
vessel which is involved in an accident. You are not required to assist people
affected by the accident if __________.
a. the other vessel did not appear to be sinking
b. it would unduly delay your voyage
c. the other vessel was at fault
d. it would cause serious danger to your vessel
b. it would unduly delay your voyage
c. the other vessel was at fault
d. it would cause serious danger to your vessel
4052: You are arriving in port and are assigned
to anchor in anchorage circle B-4. It has a diameter of 700 yards and your
vessel's LOA is 600 feet. If you anchor in 11 fathoms at the center of the
circle, what is the maximum number of shots of chain can use and still remain
in the circle?
a. 4 shots
b. 5 shots
c. 6 shots
d. 7 shots
b. 5 shots
c. 6 shots
d. 7 shots
4052: You are arriving in port and are assigned
to anchor in anchorage circle B-4. It has a diameter of 700 yards and your
vessel's LOA is 600 feet. If you anchor in 11 fathoms at the center of the
circle, what is the maximum number of shots of chain can use and still remain
in the circle?
a. 4 shots
b. 5 shots
c. 6 shots
d. 7 shots
b. 5 shots
c. 6 shots
d. 7 shots
4053: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval
Control of Shipping) and wish to send a message by rapid transmission which
does not require a higher precedence. Which precedence would you give this
message?
a. O (IMMEDIATE)
b. P (PRIORITY)
c. R (ROUTINE)
d. Z (FLASH)
b. P (PRIORITY)
c. R (ROUTINE)
d. Z (FLASH)
4054: "Hanging a barge off" means to
__________.
a. moor a damaged barge to the bank and leave
b. remove and deliver a loaded barge from a multiple tow
c. remove a barge while locking through
d. tow an empty barge astern
b. remove and deliver a loaded barge from a multiple tow
c. remove a barge while locking through
d. tow an empty barge astern
4056: 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)
a. 89.75 numeral
b. 40.18 numeral
c. 28.62 numeral
d. 22.44 numeral
b. 40.18 numeral
c. 28.62 numeral
d. 22.44 numeral
4057: Your vessel is to dock bow in at a pier
without the assistance of tugboats. Which line will be the most useful when
maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?
a. Bow spring line
b. Inshore head line
c. Stern breast line
d. Bow breast line
b. Inshore head line
c. Stern breast line
d. Bow breast line
4058: Your vessel is equipped with mechanical
davits. When stowing the lifeboat after a drill while underway, you should
__________.
a. leave the tricing pendants slack
b. ensure the falls are taut
c. leave the outboard part of the cradle in the down position
d. secure the inboard gripes only
b. ensure the falls are taut
c. leave the outboard part of the cradle in the down position
d. secure the inboard gripes only
4059: A 750 foot passenger vessel operating on
the Great Lakes, not subject to SOLAS regulations, is required to carry how
many ring life buoys?
a. 24
b. 18
c. 12
d. 6
b. 18
c. 12
d. 6
4060: You are arriving in port and are assigned
to anchor in anchorage circle B-4. It has a diameter of 550 yards and your
vessel's LOA is 449 feet. If you anchor in 9 fathoms at the center of the
circle, what is the maximum number of shots of chain you can use and still
remain in the circle?
a. 6 shots
b. 5 shots
c. 4 shots
d. 3 shots
b. 5 shots
c. 4 shots
d. 3 shots
4061: The two factors which make underwater hull
repair difficult are accessibility and the __________.
a. availability of tools
b. shape of the hull
c. pressure exerted by the water
d. threat of progressive flooding
b. shape of the hull
c. pressure exerted by the water
d. threat of progressive flooding
4062: The signal man assisting the crane
operator has his forearm vertical, forefinger pointing up, and moves his hand
in a small horizontal circle. This is the signal to __________.
a. swing
b. lower
c. hoist
d. extend
b. lower
c. hoist
d. extend
4063: The knot at the end of the heaving line
used to pass the towing hawser is called a __________.
a. monkey's fist
b. ball or baseball knot
c. heaving knot
d. three strand Turk's head
b. ball or baseball knot
c. heaving knot
d. three strand Turk's head
4064: Which statement concerning castor oil is
TRUE?
a. It has a Reid vapor pressure of 9.5.
b. It has a specific gravity of 1.3.
c. The boiling point is 215°F (102°C).
d. It is a grade E combustible liquid.
b. It has a specific gravity of 1.3.
c. The boiling point is 215°F (102°C).
d. It is a grade E combustible liquid.
4066: What is the MOST irritating to the skin?
a. Carbon disulfide
b. Ethyl alcohol
c. Isoprene
d. Oleum
b. Ethyl alcohol
c. Isoprene
d. Oleum
4067: When steering a vessel, a good helmsman
does NOT __________.
a. use as little rudder as possible to maintain
course
b. advise his relief of the course being steered
c. consider steering a vessel a highly responsible job
d. use as much rudder as possible to maintain course
b. advise his relief of the course being steered
c. consider steering a vessel a highly responsible job
d. use as much rudder as possible to maintain course
4068: What produces the MOST dangerous vapors?
a. Anhydrous ammonia
b. Camphor oil
c. Methyl alcohol
d. Pentane
b. Camphor oil
c. Methyl alcohol
d. Pentane
4069: The horizontal fore-and-aft movement of a
vessel is called __________.
a. yaw
b. sway
c. heave
d. surge
b. sway
c. heave
d. surge
4070: Small floes of rough, hummocky sea ice
capable of damaging a vessel __________.
a. can usually be detected by radar in a smooth
sea at a range of 4 to 6 kilometers
b. are indistinguishable from sea return on the PPI
c. are invisible to radar when covered with a thick layer of snow
d. are usually seen at night before they are close enough to provide a radar echo
b. are indistinguishable from sea return on the PPI
c. are invisible to radar when covered with a thick layer of snow
d. are usually seen at night before they are close enough to provide a radar echo
4071: The head block is located___________.
a. at the base of the boom
b. at the head of the boom
c. at the head of the mast
d. on top of the jack staff
b. at the head of the boom
c. at the head of the mast
d. on top of the jack staff
4072: How should you signal the crane operator
to stop in an emergency?
a. Extend arm with the palm down and hold this
position rigidly.
b. Place clasped hands in front of your body.
c. Extend arm and move hand rapidly right and left with the palm down.
d. Place both fists in front of the body with the thumbs pointing outward.
b. Place clasped hands in front of your body.
c. Extend arm and move hand rapidly right and left with the palm down.
d. Place both fists in front of the body with the thumbs pointing outward.
4088: With a given load on the cargo hook, the
thrust on a cargo boom __________.
a. increases as the angle to the horizontal
increases
b. increases as the angle to the horizontal decreases
c. is greatest at an angle of 45° and decreases as the boom is raised or lowered
d. is least at an angle of 45° and increases as the boom is raised or lowered
b. increases as the angle to the horizontal decreases
c. is greatest at an angle of 45° and decreases as the boom is raised or lowered
d. is least at an angle of 45° and increases as the boom is raised or lowered
4090: The BEST holding ground for conventional
anchors is_____.
a. very soft mud
b. hard mud
c. shale
d. rock
b. hard mud
c. shale
d. rock
4091: The turning circle of a vessel making a
turn of over 360 degrees is the path followed by the __________.
a. bow
b. center of gravity
c. centerline
d. bridge
b. center of gravity
c. centerline
d. bridge
4092: To reconnect a broken tow line, it is
better to use a polypropylene messenger line because it __________.
a. has great strength
b. is very supple
c. floats
d. absorbs shock by stretching
b. is very supple
c. floats
d. absorbs shock by stretching
4096: Yawing is angular motion of the vessel
about what axis?
a. Longitudinal
b. Transverse
c. Vertical
d. Centerline
b. Transverse
c. Vertical
d. Centerline
4101: Which of the following is a characteristic
of a Ro-Ro vessel?
a. Passenger tours available upon docking
b. Long port stays necessary to secure vehicles
c. Short in port turnaround times
d. Heavy vehicles only require lightweight securing equipment
b. Long port stays necessary to secure vehicles
c. Short in port turnaround times
d. Heavy vehicles only require lightweight securing equipment
4102: What characterizes a Ro-Ro vessel?
a. May carry up to 24 passengers
b. High freeboard and sail area
c. Long port stays required for cargo securing
d. Lightweight securing equipment trailers
b. High freeboard and sail area
c. Long port stays required for cargo securing
d. Lightweight securing equipment trailers
4103: Which of the following is not a loading or
transfer feature aboard a Ro-Ro vessel?
a. Stern ramp and/or side ramp
b. Cargo lift
c. Hatch opening designed as a lift
d. Stuelcken boom
b. Cargo lift
c. Hatch opening designed as a lift
d. Stuelcken boom
4104: The primary objective of a Ro-Ro vessel is
to __________.
a. transfer containers without chassis
b. load the vessel with palletized cargo
c. transport vehicles
d. be loaded full and down to her marks
b. load the vessel with palletized cargo
c. transport vehicles
d. be loaded full and down to her marks
4105: Cargo that is suitable for carriage on
Ro-Ro vessels includes __________.
a. trailers
b. rolling vehicles
c. containers
d. All of the above
b. rolling vehicles
c. containers
d. All of the above
4106: Which of the following are considered to
be "road vehicles" that can be carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
a. Semi-trailer
b. Road train
c. Articulated road train
d. All of the above
b. Road train
c. Articulated road train
d. All of the above
4106: Which of the following are considered to
be "road vehicles" that can be carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
a. Semi-trailer
b. Road train
c. Articulated road train
d. All of the above
b. Road train
c. Articulated road train
d. All of the above
4107: Which of the following are considered to
be "road vehicles" that can be carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
a. Semi-trailer
b. Train
c. Articulated train
d. All of the above
b. Train
c. Articulated train
d. All of the above
4108: Any vehicle to be loaded aboard a Ro-Ro
vessel must __________.
a. weigh less than 22 tons
b. be provided with an effective braking system
c. have securing points with each aperture capable of accepting more than one lashing
d. All of the above
b. be provided with an effective braking system
c. have securing points with each aperture capable of accepting more than one lashing
d. All of the above
4109: Which operating procedure(s) should be
adhered to on a Ro-Ro vessel?
a. One officer assigned to oversee the initial
loading and lashing
b. All lashings should be completed before leaving port
c. Periodic inspection and retensioning of lashings during the voyage
d. All of the above
b. All lashings should be completed before leaving port
c. Periodic inspection and retensioning of lashings during the voyage
d. All of the above
4110: Which standard operating procedure(s)
should be adhered to on a Ro-Ro vessel?
a. Periodic inspection and retensioning of
lashings as required during voyage
b. Battery cables must be disconnected to prevent fire hazard
c. One deck engine mechanic assigned to oversee the initial loading and lashing
d. All of the above
b. Battery cables must be disconnected to prevent fire hazard
c. One deck engine mechanic assigned to oversee the initial loading and lashing
d. All of the above
4111: What is(are) standard operating
procedure(s) used on a Ro-Ro vessel?
a. Two deck officers assigned to oversee the
initial loading and lashing
b. Lashings may be completed after leaving port
c. Periodic inspection and retensioning of lashings as required during voyage
d. All of the above
b. Lashings may be completed after leaving port
c. Periodic inspection and retensioning of lashings as required during voyage
d. All of the above
4112: What is(are) standard operating
procedure(s) used on a Ro-Ro vessel?
a. One engineer officer assigned to oversee the
initial loading and lashing
b. Cargo lashings may be removed at sea for maintenance
c. Periodic inspection and retensioning of lashings during the voyage
d. All of the above
b. Cargo lashings may be removed at sea for maintenance
c. Periodic inspection and retensioning of lashings during the voyage
d. All of the above
4113: What is(are) standard operating
procedure(s) used on a Ro-Ro vessel?
a. Periodic inspection and retensioning of
lashings as required during voyage
b. Lashings may be completed after the vessel leaves port
c. One QMED assigned to oversee the initial loading and lashing
d. All of the above
b. Lashings may be completed after the vessel leaves port
c. One QMED assigned to oversee the initial loading and lashing
d. All of the above
4114: When accepting vehicles for shipment, the
Master should ensure that __________.
a. all decks intended for the stowage of
vehicles are, in so far as is practicable, free from oil and grease
b. the ship has on board an adequate supply of cargo securing gear, which is maintained in sound working condition
c. vehicles are in apparent good order and condition suitable for sea transport, particularly with regards to securing
d. All of the above
b. the ship has on board an adequate supply of cargo securing gear, which is maintained in sound working condition
c. vehicles are in apparent good order and condition suitable for sea transport, particularly with regards to securing
d. All of the above
4115: Entries should be made in a Ro-Ro vessel’s
cargo-securing device record book for __________.
a. procedures for accepting cargo securing
devices
b. procedures for maintaining and repairing cargo-securing devices
c. record of cargo securing device inspections
d. All of the above
b. procedures for maintaining and repairing cargo-securing devices
c. record of cargo securing device inspections
d. All of the above
4116: Onboard a Ro-Ro vessel many decks are used
for the carriage of both rolling and container cargoes, as such it is most
useful if a deck socket accepts both __________.
a. twist-Locks and lashing hooks
b. container locks and bridge fittings
c. bridge fittings and lashing hooks
d. twist-locks and container locks
b. container locks and bridge fittings
c. bridge fittings and lashing hooks
d. twist-locks and container locks
4117: Cargo securing for Ro-Ro is based on the
concept of __________.
a. solid packing
b. rapid loading and discharge
c. vessel loaded full and down to her marks
d. palletized cargo
b. rapid loading and discharge
c. vessel loaded full and down to her marks
d. palletized cargo
4118: Which factor(s) affect lashing
requirements aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
a. Ship’s characteristics and motion in a seaway
b. Trim of the vessel
c. Wide variations of air temperature
d. All of the above
b. Trim of the vessel
c. Wide variations of air temperature
d. All of the above
4119: The securing of passenger cars on a Ro-Ro
vessel requires __________.
a. simple and lightweight equipment
b. low labor intensive equipment
c. specially designed equipment to avoid vehicle damage
d. All of the above
b. low labor intensive equipment
c. specially designed equipment to avoid vehicle damage
d. All of the above
4120: Which of the following is considered
auxiliary securing equipment that provides extra reliability to lashing in
Ro-Ro transport operations?
a. Trailer trestles
b. Pedestals
c. Wheel chocks
d. All of the above
b. Pedestals
c. Wheel chocks
d. All of the above
4121: The lashings used on Ro-Ro vessels should
be capable of withstanding the forces of __________.
a. rolling
b. pitching
c. heaving
d. All of the above
b. pitching
c. heaving
d. All of the above
4122: The lashings used on Ro-Ro vessels should
be capable of withstanding the forces of __________.
a. pitching and heaving
b. rolling
c. any force of gravity acting on the lashes
d. All of the above
b. rolling
c. any force of gravity acting on the lashes
d. All of the above
4123: The lashings used on Ro-Ro vessels should
be capable of withstanding the forces of __________.
a. any force of gravity acting on the lashes
b. rolling
c. pitching
d. All of the above
b. rolling
c. pitching
d. All of the above
4124: Which variable factor affects the initial
lashing requirements aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
a. Vessel's draft
b. Center of gravity of vehicle or cargo unit
c. Changes in humidity
d. Age of vehicle or cargo unit
b. Center of gravity of vehicle or cargo unit
c. Changes in humidity
d. Age of vehicle or cargo unit
4125: Which variable factor affects the initial
lashing requirements aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
a. Age of vehicle or cargo unit
b. Size and weight of vehicle/cargo unit
c. Reputation of shipper concerning condition of cargo
d. Air pressure in the vehicles tires
b. Size and weight of vehicle/cargo unit
c. Reputation of shipper concerning condition of cargo
d. Air pressure in the vehicles tires
4126: Which variable factor affects the initial
lashing requirements aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
a. Number, position and angle of lashings
b. Vessel's draft
c. Port of origin
d. ABS requirements
b. Vessel's draft
c. Port of origin
d. ABS requirements
4127: Which lashing device(s) would be used in
securing heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
a. Buckle or ratchet tensioner
b. Webbing
c. Chain
d. All of the above
b. Webbing
c. Chain
d. All of the above
4128: Which of the following lashing materials
would be used in securing heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
a. Chain lever or turnbuckle
b. Webbing
c. Buckle or ratchet tensioner
d. All of the above
b. Webbing
c. Buckle or ratchet tensioner
d. All of the above
4129: Which lashing materials would be used in
securing light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
a. Chain lever or turnbuckle
b. Webbing
c. Chain
d. None of the above
b. Webbing
c. Chain
d. None of the above
4130: Which lashing material is preferred when
securing new cars aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
a. Chain lever or turnbuckle
b. Webbing
c. Wire
d. None of the above
b. Webbing
c. Wire
d. None of the above
4131: What is used when securing light vehicles
aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
a. Buckle or ratchet tensioner
b. Chain
c. Wire
d. Manila rope
b. Chain
c. Wire
d. Manila rope
4132: What is used when securing heavy vehicles
aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
a. Buckle or ratchet tensioner
b. Webbing
c. Manila rope
d. None of these
b. Webbing
c. Manila rope
d. None of these
4133: What is used when securing light vehicles
aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
a. Chain lever or turnbuckle
b. Chain
c. Wire
d. None of these
b. Chain
c. Wire
d. None of these
4134: What may NOT be used when securing heavy
vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
a. Chain lever
b. Turnbuckle
c. Webbing
d. Chain
b. Turnbuckle
c. Webbing
d. Chain
4135: An advantage of using chain lashing on
heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it __________.
a. has long life
b. is light weight
c. absorbs shock
d. has fine adjustment
b. is light weight
c. absorbs shock
d. has fine adjustment
4136: A disadvantage of using chain lashing on
heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it __________.
a. can wrap around cargo
b. is easily damaged
c. is affected by temperature
d. does not absorb shock
b. is easily damaged
c. is affected by temperature
d. does not absorb shock
4137: A disadvantage of using chain lashing on
heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it is __________.
a. heavy
b. easily damaged
c. affected by temperature
d. costly relative to the strength ratio
b. easily damaged
c. affected by temperature
d. costly relative to the strength ratio
4138: The disadvantage(s) of using chain lashing
on heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that __________.
a. it is heavy
b. the links lose strength if placed over corners
c. it does not absorb shock
d. All of the above
b. the links lose strength if placed over corners
c. it does not absorb shock
d. All of the above
4139: A disadvantage of using chain lashing on
heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that __________.
a. it is easily damaged
b. it is affected by temperature
c. the links lose strength if placed over corners
d. it has high initial cost
b. it is affected by temperature
c. the links lose strength if placed over corners
d. it has high initial cost
4140: The disadvantage(s) of using web lashing
on light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it __________.
a. deteriorates in sunlight
b. cuts on sharp edges
c. is vulnerable to damage and pilferage
d. All of the above
b. cuts on sharp edges
c. is vulnerable to damage and pilferage
d. All of the above
4141: What is/are the advantage(s) of using web
lashing on light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
a. Good working life
b. Light and easy to handle
c. Flexible
d. All of the above
b. Light and easy to handle
c. Flexible
d. All of the above
4142: The advantage(s) of using wire rope
lashing on vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it __________.
a. is Lighter than chain
b. has a good working life
c. is not affected by temperature
d. All of the above
b. has a good working life
c. is not affected by temperature
d. All of the above
4143: Which tensioning device is used with wire
rope lashing to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
a. Chain lever
b. Buckle tensioner
c. Adjust-a-matic tensioner
d. Ratchet tensioner
b. Buckle tensioner
c. Adjust-a-matic tensioner
d. Ratchet tensioner
4144: Which tensioning device is used with chain
to secure heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
a. Chain lever
b. Buckle tensioner
c. Adjust-a-matic tensioner
d. Ratchet tensioner
b. Buckle tensioner
c. Adjust-a-matic tensioner
d. Ratchet tensioner
4144: Which tensioning device is used with chain
to secure heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
a. Chain lever
b. Buckle tensioner
c. Adjust-a-matic tensioner
d. Ratchet tensioner
b. Buckle tensioner
c. Adjust-a-matic tensioner
d. Ratchet tensioner
4145: Which tensioning device is used with
webbing to secure light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
a. Chain lever
b. Turnbuckle
c. Adjust-a-matic tensioner
d. Ratchet tensioner
b. Turnbuckle
c. Adjust-a-matic tensioner
d. Ratchet tensioner
4146: Which of the following tensioning devices
is used with webbing to secure light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
a. Chain lever
b. Buckle tensioner
c. Adjust-a-matic tensioner
d. Turnbuckle
b. Buckle tensioner
c. Adjust-a-matic tensioner
d. Turnbuckle
4147: Which tensioning device is used with wire
rope lashing to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
a. Chain lever.
b. Adjust-a-matic tensioner
c. Buckle tensioner
d. Ratchet tensioner
b. Adjust-a-matic tensioner
c. Buckle tensioner
d. Ratchet tensioner
4148: Which tensioning device is used with chain
to secure heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
a. Ratchet tensioner
b. Buckle tensioner
c. Adjust-a-matic tensioner
d. Turnbuckle
b. Buckle tensioner
c. Adjust-a-matic tensioner
d. Turnbuckle
4149: Which of the following statements is TRUE
regarding lashing requirements to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
a. The securing of cargo on flats and trailers
must be adequate to withstand road motions only.
b. The movements experienced by road borne cargo are the same as the movements of a ship at sea.
c. The generally recommended lash angle is no greater than 45 degrees relative to the deck in any direction.
d. It is not necessary for an adequate number of securing points on the vehicles themselves since setting the brakes is sufficient.
b. The movements experienced by road borne cargo are the same as the movements of a ship at sea.
c. The generally recommended lash angle is no greater than 45 degrees relative to the deck in any direction.
d. It is not necessary for an adequate number of securing points on the vehicles themselves since setting the brakes is sufficient.
4150: Which of the following is/are TRUE
regarding lashing requirements to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
a. The securing of cargo on flats and trailers
and in containers must be adequate to withstand both road and sea motions
b. The generally recommended lash angle cannot be greater than 45 degrees relative to the deck in any direction.
c. It is necessary for an adequate number of securing points on the vehicles themselves in order that lashings may be properly and safely utilized.
d. All the above
b. The generally recommended lash angle cannot be greater than 45 degrees relative to the deck in any direction.
c. It is necessary for an adequate number of securing points on the vehicles themselves in order that lashings may be properly and safely utilized.
d. All the above
4151: Which of the following statements is TRUE
regarding lashing requirements to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
a. It is NOT imperative that the securing of
cargo on flats and trailers and in containers be adequate for BOTH road and sea
motions.
b. The generally recommended lash angle should not be greater than 45 degrees relative to the deck in any direction.
c. For effective securing vehicles should be stowed athwartships whenever possible.
d. It is not necessary to lash automobiles since setting the brakes is sufficient to keep them from moving.
b. The generally recommended lash angle should not be greater than 45 degrees relative to the deck in any direction.
c. For effective securing vehicles should be stowed athwartships whenever possible.
d. It is not necessary to lash automobiles since setting the brakes is sufficient to keep them from moving.
4152: Which of the following statement(s) is/are
TRUE regarding lashing requirements to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
a. It is imperative that the securing of cargo
on flats and trailers and in containers be adequate for both road and sea
motions.
b. The movements experienced by road borne cargo differ significantly from the roll and sway movements of a ship at sea.
c. It is necessary for adequate number and strength of securing points on the vehicles themselves in order that lashings may be properly and safely utilized.
d. All the above
b. The movements experienced by road borne cargo differ significantly from the roll and sway movements of a ship at sea.
c. It is necessary for adequate number and strength of securing points on the vehicles themselves in order that lashings may be properly and safely utilized.
d. All the above
4153: What should you be concerned with when
loading and securing vehicles on a Ro-Ro?
a. Number, position and angle of lashes
b. Number of axles
c. Disconnecting the battery cables to prevent fire hazard
d. Minor air pressure changes in the tires
b. Number of axles
c. Disconnecting the battery cables to prevent fire hazard
d. Minor air pressure changes in the tires
4154: What should you be concerned with when
loading and securing vehicles aboard a Ro-Ro vessel?
a. That all fuel is drained from the vehicles'
tanks to prevent fire hazard
b. The size, weight, and center of gravity of vehicle/cargo unit
c. The preferred stowage of vehicles is athwartships wherever possible
d. The vehicles' brakes should not be set to allow for adjusting the lashings
b. The size, weight, and center of gravity of vehicle/cargo unit
c. The preferred stowage of vehicles is athwartships wherever possible
d. The vehicles' brakes should not be set to allow for adjusting the lashings
4155: Which factor(s) should be considered when
loading vehicles or trailers aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
a. Layout of decks
b. Vertical clearances
c. Tie-down and lashing
d. All of the above
b. Vertical clearances
c. Tie-down and lashing
d. All of the above
4156: Which element(s) should be taken into
account in the preparation of the "Cargo Securing Manual"?
a. Weight of the vehicles
b. Geographical area of the voyage
c. Dynamic forces under adverse weather conditions
d. All of the above
b. Geographical area of the voyage
c. Dynamic forces under adverse weather conditions
d. All of the above
4157: Which of the following element(s) should
be taken into account in the preparation of the "Cargo Securing
Manual"?
a. Duration of the voyage
b. Types of cargo units and vehicles to be carried
c. Weight of cargo units and vehicles
d. All of the above
b. Types of cargo units and vehicles to be carried
c. Weight of cargo units and vehicles
d. All of the above
4158: Which of the following element(s) should
be taken into account in the preparation of the "Cargo Securing
Manual"?
a. Weight of cargo units and vehicles
b. Types of cargo units and vehicles to be carried
c. Dynamic forces under adverse weather conditions
d. All of the above
b. Types of cargo units and vehicles to be carried
c. Dynamic forces under adverse weather conditions
d. All of the above
4159: According to the IMO Code, what are the
minimum number of securing points that should be on each side of a "road
vehicle", whose gross vehicle mass is between 3.5 Tons and 20 Tons, when
carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
4160: According to the IMO Code, what are the
minimum number of securing points that should be on each side of a "road
vehicle", whose gross vehicle mass is between 20 tons and 30 tons, when
carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
4161: According to the IMO Code, what are the
minimum number of securing points that should be on each side of a "road
vehicle", whose gross vehicle mass is between 30 tons and 40 tons, when
carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
4162: According to the IMO Code, what are the
minimum number of securing points that should be on each side of a "road
vehicle", whose gross vehicle mass is between 3.5 tons and 20 tons, when
carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. None of the above
b. Two
c. Three
d. None of the above
4163: According to the IMO Code, what are the
minimum number of securing points that should be on each side of a "road
vehicle", whose gross vehicle mass is between 20 tons and 30 tons, when
carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. None of the above
b. Two
c. Three
d. None of the above
4164: According to the IMO Code, what are the
minimum number of securing points that should be on each side of a "road
vehicle", whose gross vehicle mass is between 30 tons and 40 tons, when
carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. None of the above
b. Two
c. Three
d. None of the above
4171: While loading or discharging vehicles,
which is the most important safety consideration aboard a Ro-Ro vessel?
a. Preventing the asphyxiation of personnel
below decks
b. Notifying the engine room prior to completing operations
c. Calling out the deck department for all hands periodically
d. Ensuring that a fuel barge cannot come alongside
b. Notifying the engine room prior to completing operations
c. Calling out the deck department for all hands periodically
d. Ensuring that a fuel barge cannot come alongside
4172: What should be done after putting down the
ramp on a Ro-Ro vessel, prior to loading or discharging cargo?
a. Turn on red cargo light.
b. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds.
c. Call out the deck department for all hands.
d. None of the above
b. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds.
c. Call out the deck department for all hands.
d. None of the above
4173: What should be done before energizing the
cargo hold ventilation on a Ro-Ro vessel, prior to loading or discharging
cargo?
a. Call out the deck department for all hands.
b. Notify the boarding agent.
c. Notify the engine room.
d. All of the above
b. Notify the boarding agent.
c. Notify the engine room.
d. All of the above
4174: What should be done immediately after
putting down the stern ramp on a Ro-Ro vessel, prior to loading or discharging
cargo?
a. Turn on the red cargo light.
b. Turn on pumproom ventilation.
c. Call out the deck department for all hands.
d. Raise/open the stern door.
b. Turn on pumproom ventilation.
c. Call out the deck department for all hands.
d. Raise/open the stern door.
4175: Which of the following is NOT necessary,
prior to loading or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro vessel?
a. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds.
b. Lower the stern ramp.
c. Turn on the red cargo light.
d. Raise/open the stern door.
b. Lower the stern ramp.
c. Turn on the red cargo light.
d. Raise/open the stern door.
4177: Which of the following actions are stated
in the correct order prior to loading or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro vessel?
a. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, lower
the stern ramp, raise/open the stern door
b. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, raise/open the stern door, lower the stern ramp
c. Lower the stern ramp, raise/open the stern door, turn on ventilation for cargo holds
d. Raise/open the stern door, lower the stern ramp, turn on ventilation for cargo holds
b. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, raise/open the stern door, lower the stern ramp
c. Lower the stern ramp, raise/open the stern door, turn on ventilation for cargo holds
d. Raise/open the stern door, lower the stern ramp, turn on ventilation for cargo holds
4178: Which of the following actions are stated
in the correct order prior to loading or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro vessel?
a. Lower the stern ramp, raise/open the stern
door, turn on ventilation for cargo holds
b. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, raise/open the stern door, lower the stern ramp
c. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, lower the stern ramp, raise/open the stern door
d. Raise/open the stern door, lower the stern ramp, turn on ventilation for cargo holds
b. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, raise/open the stern door, lower the stern ramp
c. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, lower the stern ramp, raise/open the stern door
d. Raise/open the stern door, lower the stern ramp, turn on ventilation for cargo holds
4179: Which of the following actions are stated
in the correct order prior to loading or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro vessel?
a. Raise/open stern door, lower the stern ramp,
turn on ventilation for cargo holds
b. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, raise/open the stern door, lower the stern ramp
c. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, lower the stern ramp, raise/open the stern door
d. Lower the stern ramp, raise/open the stern door, turn on ventilation for cargo holds
b. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, raise/open the stern door, lower the stern ramp
c. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, lower the stern ramp, raise/open the stern door
d. Lower the stern ramp, raise/open the stern door, turn on ventilation for cargo holds
4180: Which of the following actions are stated
in the correct order prior to loading or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro vessel?
a. Raise/open stern door, lower the stern ramp,
turn on ventilation for cargo holds
b. Lower the stern ramp, raise/open stern door, turn on ventilation for cargo holds
c. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, lower the stern ramp, raise/open stern door
d. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, raise/open stern door, lower the stern ramp
b. Lower the stern ramp, raise/open stern door, turn on ventilation for cargo holds
c. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, lower the stern ramp, raise/open stern door
d. Turn on ventilation for cargo holds, raise/open stern door, lower the stern ramp
4181: Which lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro
vessels should be painted or soaked in oil when not in use?
a. Wire rope.
b. Chain
c. Webbing
d. All of the above
b. Chain
c. Webbing
d. All of the above
4182: Which lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro
vessels should be painted or soaked in oil when not in use?
a. Chain
b. Wire rope
c. Webbing
d. All of the above
b. Wire rope
c. Webbing
d. All of the above
4183: Which of the following lashing gear used
aboard Ro-Ro vessels should be maintained when not in use?
a. Chain
b. Wire rope
c. Webbing
d. All of the above
b. Wire rope
c. Webbing
d. All of the above
4184: Which of the following lashing gear used
aboard Ro-Ro vessels should be stowed when not in use?
a. Chain
b. Wire rope
c. Webbing
d. All of the above
b. Wire rope
c. Webbing
d. All of the above
4185: How could lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro
vessels be stowed when not in use?
a. Drape along brackets
b. Hang vertically in a sheltered area
c. Stow in bins at hatch coming side
d. All of the above
b. Hang vertically in a sheltered area
c. Stow in bins at hatch coming side
d. All of the above
4186: How could lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro
vessels be stowed when not in use?
a. Drape along brackets
b. Leave in place while back loading cargo to save time
c. Hang vertically in the paint locker
d. All of the above
b. Leave in place while back loading cargo to save time
c. Hang vertically in the paint locker
d. All of the above
4187: Which of the following is the stated
proper sequence before commencing cargo operations aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
a. Start ventilation, lower the ramp, notify
engine room
b. Lower the ramp, start ventilation, notify engine room
c. Notify engine room, lower the ramp, start ventilation
d. Start ventilation, notify engine room, lower the ramp
b. Lower the ramp, start ventilation, notify engine room
c. Notify engine room, lower the ramp, start ventilation
d. Start ventilation, notify engine room, lower the ramp
4188: The most important safety consideration
during loading or discharge aboard a Ro-Ro vessel is __________.
a. having all crewmembers and longshoremen wear
hard hats
b. the thorough ventilation of all cargo spaces
c. ensuring that visitors cannot come aboard
d. having the outboard anchor down
b. the thorough ventilation of all cargo spaces
c. ensuring that visitors cannot come aboard
d. having the outboard anchor down
4202: Which of the following statements is/are
TRUE concerning cranes being installed on the centerline of vessels?
a. One crane is able to work both sides of the
ship.
b. One crane is able to work one end of two adjacent hatches.
c. They are more economical and weigh less.
d. All of the above
b. One crane is able to work one end of two adjacent hatches.
c. They are more economical and weigh less.
d. All of the above
4203: Which of the following statements is/are
FALSE concerning cranes being installed on the centerline of vessels?
a. One crane is able to work both sides of the
ship.
b. One crane is able to work one end of two adjacent hatches.
c. A centerline crane can never work more than one hatch.
d. All of the above
b. One crane is able to work one end of two adjacent hatches.
c. A centerline crane can never work more than one hatch.
d. All of the above
4204: Which of the following statements is FALSE
concerning cranes being installed on the centerline of vessels?
a. A centerline crane can never be operated in
tandem.
b. One crane is able to work one end of two adjacent hatches.
c. These cranes are more economical and weigh less than outboard-mounted cranes.
d. One crane is able to work both sides of the ship.
b. One crane is able to work one end of two adjacent hatches.
c. These cranes are more economical and weigh less than outboard-mounted cranes.
d. One crane is able to work both sides of the ship.
4205: Which piece of equipment is required to
"twin-up" 30-ton pedestal cranes aboard a crane vessel?
a. Portable power swivel
b. Equalizing beam
c. 20-foot container spreader
d. 40-foot container spreader
b. Equalizing beam
c. 20-foot container spreader
d. 40-foot container spreader
4206: Which piece(s) of equipment is/are
required to "twin-up" 30-ton pedestal cranes aboard a crane vessel?
a. Equalizing beam
b. Portable power swivel
c. 20-foot container spreader
d. All of the above
b. Portable power swivel
c. 20-foot container spreader
d. All of the above
4207: Which piece of equipment is required to
"twin-up" 30-ton pedestal cranes aboard a crane vessel?
a. Portable power swivel
b. 20-foot container spreader
c. 40-foot container spreader
d. None of the above
b. 20-foot container spreader
c. 40-foot container spreader
d. None of the above
4208: What is the purpose of the equalizing beam
aboard a crane vessel?
a. It allows for rotation of the hook in the
single mode.
b. It is required to "twin-up" 30-ton pedestal cranes.
c. It is used to pick up light loads.
d. It is used to rigidly connect two cranes.
b. It is required to "twin-up" 30-ton pedestal cranes.
c. It is used to pick up light loads.
d. It is used to rigidly connect two cranes.
4209: Pedestal cranes have limit switches to
restrict the movement of which function?
a. Slew travel limits
b. Turntable limits
c. Luff travel limits
d. All of the above
b. Turntable limits
c. Luff travel limits
d. All of the above
4209: Pedestal cranes have limit switches to
restrict the movement of which function?
a. Slew travel limits
b. Turntable limits
c. Luff travel limits
d. All of the above
b. Turntable limits
c. Luff travel limits
d. All of the above
4210: Pedestal cranes have limit switches to
restrict the movement of which function?
a. Luff rate limits
b. Slew travel limits
c. Swivel power limits
d. Slew rate limits
b. Slew travel limits
c. Swivel power limits
d. Slew rate limits
4211: Pedestal cranes have limit switches to
restrict movement of which function(s)?
a. Hoist upper & lower limits
b. Luff travel limits
c. Rider block hoist upper & lower limits
d. All of the above
b. Luff travel limits
c. Rider block hoist upper & lower limits
d. All of the above
4212: What is another name for the boom of a
crane?
a. Lift
b. Rider
c. Jib
d. All of the above
b. Rider
c. Jib
d. All of the above
4213: What does a jib refer to on a crane?
a. Boom
b. Topping lift
c. Control cab
d. Liftline
b. Topping lift
c. Control cab
d. Liftline
4214: What does a jib refer to on a crane?
a. Boom
b. Topping lift
c. Control cab
d. Slewing control
b. Topping lift
c. Control cab
d. Slewing control
4215: The electrical components for each single
crane are installed in its __________.
a. crane house
b. machinery base
c. turntable
d. All of the above
b. machinery base
c. turntable
d. All of the above
a. Heel block
b. Gin block
c. Rider block
d. Hook block
b. Gin block
c. Rider block
d. Hook block
a. Equalizing beam
b. Hoist fall spreader
c. Rider block
d. Block/hook assembly
b. Hoist fall spreader
c. Rider block
d. Block/hook assembly
a. Boom luffing falls
b. Cargo hoist falls
c. Remote block tagline system
d. Slewing cable
b. Cargo hoist falls
c. Remote block tagline system
d. Slewing cable
a. Manual slewing cables
b. Rider block taglines
c. Jib luffing cables
d. Cargo snaking cables
b. Rider block taglines
c. Jib luffing cables
d. Cargo snaking cables
a. Mast
b. Pillar
c. Turntable
d. Pedestal
b. Pillar
c. Turntable
d. Pedestal
a. Tagline
b. Electric cable
c. Cargo snaking wire
d. Hook release cable
b. Electric cable
c. Cargo snaking wire
d. Hook release cable
a. Foundation assembly
b. Turntable assembly
c. Crane house assembly
d. All of the above
b. Turntable assembly
c. Crane house assembly
d. All of the above
a. Boom assembly
b. Hook block assembly
c. Operator's cab
d. All of the above
b. Hook block assembly
c. Operator's cab
d. All of the above
4229: Which of the following is/are the optional
component(s) of a twin crane set as shown? (D047DG )
a. Boom assembly
b. Hook block assembly
c. Rider block tagline system
d. All of the above
b. Hook block assembly
c. Rider block tagline system
d. All of the above
4230: Which of the following is/are the optional
component(s) of a twin crane set as shown? (D047DG )
a. Boom assembly
b. Hook block assembly
c. Crane house assembly
d. Rider block tagline system
b. Hook block assembly
c. Crane house assembly
d. Rider block tagline system
4231: The 30 ton capacity pedestal cranes shown
in the illustration can lift a maximum weight of how many tons in the single
mode? (D047DG )
a. 15 tons
b. 30 tons
c. 60 tons
d. 120 tons
b. 30 tons
c. 60 tons
d. 120 tons
4232: The 30 ton capacity pedestal cranes shown
in the illustration can lift a maximum weight of how many tons in the twin
mode? (D049DG )
a. 15 tons
b. 30 tons
c. 60 tons
d. 120 tons
b. 30 tons
c. 60 tons
d. 120 tons
4233: The 30 ton capacity pedestal cranes shown
in the illustration can lift a maximum weight of how many tons when two cranes
are married together in twin with the other pair of cranes at the opposite end
of the hatch? (D051DG )
a. 30 tons
b. 60 tons
c. 90 tons
d. 120 tons
b. 60 tons
c. 90 tons
d. 120 tons
4234: What describes a tandem crane lift?
a. Single crane hoisting 30 tons
b. Two cranes on a single pedestal hoisting 60 tons
c. Two sets of twin cranes hoisting 120 tons
d. All of the above
b. Two cranes on a single pedestal hoisting 60 tons
c. Two sets of twin cranes hoisting 120 tons
d. All of the above
4235: What describes a twin crane lift?
a. Single crane hoisting 30 tons
b. Two cranes on a single pedestal hoisting 60 tons
c. Two sets of twin cranes hoisting 120 tons
d. All of the above
b. Two cranes on a single pedestal hoisting 60 tons
c. Two sets of twin cranes hoisting 120 tons
d. All of the above
4236: What is another description for a tandem
crane lift?
a. Single crane hoisting 30 tons
b. Twin cranes hoisting 60 tons
c. Quad lift hoisting 120 tons
d. All of the above
b. Twin cranes hoisting 60 tons
c. Quad lift hoisting 120 tons
d. All of the above
4237: What is used to power modern pedestal
cranes?
a. Steam
b. Water
c. Hydraulics
d. All of the above
b. Water
c. Hydraulics
d. All of the above
4238: Most pedestal crane power is provided by
__________.
a. Electro-hydraulic units
b. Steam units
c. Independent internal combustion power units
d. All of the above
b. Steam units
c. Independent internal combustion power units
d. All of the above
4239: Which safety precaution(s) should be
observed during crane operations?
a. Checking for proper lifting from beneath the
load during cargo operations
b. Using the proper slings or other lifting devices during cargo operations
c. Relaying communications to port agents on the pier during cargo hoists
d. All of the above
b. Using the proper slings or other lifting devices during cargo operations
c. Relaying communications to port agents on the pier during cargo hoists
d. All of the above
4240: It is the responsibility of the crane
operator to, at all times, be aware of the location of the __________.
a. load
b. hook
c. boom
d. All of the above
b. hook
c. boom
d. All of the above
4241: What should be given, as a minimum, to
personnel who are involved in crane cargo handling?
a. Protective head gear, gloves, and steel-toed
safety shoes
b. A survival suit for work on the stern or side port
c. A life preserver for going aloft to work on the crane
d. All of the above
b. A survival suit for work on the stern or side port
c. A life preserver for going aloft to work on the crane
d. All of the above
4242: What is the advantage of the tandem
working arrangement of pedestal cranes when operating cargo?
a. The cranes enable the handling of heavy
cargos without shoreside assistance
b. The cargo discharge can be accomplished with controlled pendulation
c. The cargo discharge can be performed in port or at anchor
d. All of the above
b. The cargo discharge can be accomplished with controlled pendulation
c. The cargo discharge can be performed in port or at anchor
d. All of the above
4243: What is/are the advantage(s) of cranes
over conventional cargo booms?
a. Cranes are able to pick up and drop loads
over a greater spotting area
b. Increased safety because the deck is clear of running and standing rigging
c. Simplicity of operation of the crane by its operator
d. All of the above
b. Increased safety because the deck is clear of running and standing rigging
c. Simplicity of operation of the crane by its operator
d. All of the above
4244: What is meant by the term "luffing
the boom" of a crane?
a. Stopping the boom
b. Topping or lowering the boom
c. Moving the boom left or right
d. All of the above
b. Topping or lowering the boom
c. Moving the boom left or right
d. All of the above
4245: What is meant by the term
"level-luffing" a crane?
a. Luffing while the load remains at a constant
height
b. Maintaining the boom at a constant height
c. Slewing the boom left or right in a level planet
d. None of the above
b. Maintaining the boom at a constant height
c. Slewing the boom left or right in a level planet
d. None of the above
4246: What does "level-luffing"
accomplish during crane operations?
a. It prevents the load from swinging when the
boom level is adjusted.
b. Less power is needed when topping the boom with a load on the hook.
c. It maintains the height of the load above the deck.
d. All of the above
b. Less power is needed when topping the boom with a load on the hook.
c. It maintains the height of the load above the deck.
d. All of the above
4247: Which of the following statements is TRUE
regarding crane operations?
a. Radio communications allow the crane operator
to disregard the use of hand signals.
b. The crane operators and signalman must be familiar with the correct hand signals.
c. The forward cranes can be operated from the bridge.
d. The aft cranes can be operated from the aft steering station.
b. The crane operators and signalman must be familiar with the correct hand signals.
c. The forward cranes can be operated from the bridge.
d. The aft cranes can be operated from the aft steering station.
4248: Which of the following statements is/are
TRUE regarding crane operations?
a. The crane operator and signalman must be
familiar with hand signals.
b. The cranes can be operated from shoreside.
c. The cranes can be operated from the bridge.
d. All of the above
b. The cranes can be operated from shoreside.
c. The cranes can be operated from the bridge.
d. All of the above
4249: Which action(s) are included in crane
operations?
a. Pre-operation of the anchor windlass
b. Preparing steam on deck
c. Luff, slew, and hoist operations
d. All of the above
b. Preparing steam on deck
c. Luff, slew, and hoist operations
d. All of the above
4250: Which action(s) is/are included in crane
operations?
a. Pre-operation checks and start-up
b. Removing booms from stowage
c. Luff, slew, and hoist operations
d. All of the above
b. Removing booms from stowage
c. Luff, slew, and hoist operations
d. All of the above
4251: Which action(s) is/are included in crane
operations?
a. Single-mode set-up & operation
b. Twin-mode set-up & operation
c. Normal boom stowage and shutdown operation
d. All of the above
b. Twin-mode set-up & operation
c. Normal boom stowage and shutdown operation
d. All of the above
4252: Which action(s) is/are included in crane
operations?
a. Normal boom stowage and shutdown operations
b. Emergency shutdown operation
c. Removing booms from stowage
d. All of the above
b. Emergency shutdown operation
c. Removing booms from stowage
d. All of the above
4253: Which of the following statement(s) is/are
TRUE regarding twin pedestal cranes?
a. Each single boom is of the partial-level
luffing type and is capable of limited rotation.
b. A slew drive system provides for rotation of each crane.
c. An independent slew drive system rotates the turntable.
d. All of the above
b. A slew drive system provides for rotation of each crane.
c. An independent slew drive system rotates the turntable.
d. All of the above
4254: Which of the following statement(s) is/are
TRUE regarding twin pedestal cranes?
a. Each single boom is of the partial-level
luffing type and is capable of limited rotation.
b. A slew drive system provides for rotation of each crane.
c. Maintenance logs and records are to be kept for each crane.
d. All of the above
b. A slew drive system provides for rotation of each crane.
c. Maintenance logs and records are to be kept for each crane.
d. All of the above
4255: Which of the following statement(s) is/are
TRUE regarding a twin pedestal crane set?
a. The cranes may be operated independently.
b. The cranes may be interconnected for twin operation.
c. When twinned, the crane rotation on the foundation assembly is unlimited.
d. All of the above
b. The cranes may be interconnected for twin operation.
c. When twinned, the crane rotation on the foundation assembly is unlimited.
d. All of the above
4256: Which of the following statement(s) is/are
FALSE regarding a twin pedestal crane set?
a. The cranes may be operated independently.
b. The cranes may be interconnected for twin operation.
c. The cranes are powered by independent internal combustion power units.
d. All of the above
b. The cranes may be interconnected for twin operation.
c. The cranes are powered by independent internal combustion power units.
d. All of the above
4256: Which of the following statement(s) is/are
FALSE regarding a twin pedestal crane set?
a. The cranes may be operated independently.
b. The cranes may be interconnected for twin operation.
c. The cranes are powered by independent internal combustion power units.
d. All of the above
b. The cranes may be interconnected for twin operation.
c. The cranes are powered by independent internal combustion power units.
d. All of the above
4257: Which of the following statement(s) is/are
TRUE regarding twin pedestal cranes?
a. A slew drive system provides for rotation of
each crane.
b. An independent slew drive system rotates the turntable.
c. Each crane is supplied with luff, hoist, and slew functions for crane load handling.
d. All of the above
b. An independent slew drive system rotates the turntable.
c. Each crane is supplied with luff, hoist, and slew functions for crane load handling.
d. All of the above
4258: Which statement is TRUE regarding the
operation of a crane?
a. The crane jib is raised and lowered by the
luffing winch.
b. The crane jib is raised and lowered by the hoisting winch.
c. The cargo block is raised and lowered by the luffing winch.
d. The crane jib is raised and lowered by a jibing winch.
b. The crane jib is raised and lowered by the hoisting winch.
c. The cargo block is raised and lowered by the luffing winch.
d. The crane jib is raised and lowered by a jibing winch.
4259: Which statement is FALSE regarding the
operation of a crane?
a. The crane jib is raised and lowered by the
luffing winch.
b. The cargo block is raised and lowered by the hoisting winch.
c. The cargo block is raised and lowered by the luffing winch.
d. None of the above
b. The cargo block is raised and lowered by the hoisting winch.
c. The cargo block is raised and lowered by the luffing winch.
d. None of the above
4260: Which statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding
the operation of a crane?
a. The load is handled by the hoisting winch and
cargo block.
b. The crane jib is raised and lowered by the hoisting winch.
c. The cargo block is raised and lowered by the luffing winch.
d. All the above
b. The crane jib is raised and lowered by the hoisting winch.
c. The cargo block is raised and lowered by the luffing winch.
d. All the above
4261: Who should be notified prior to starting
up a crane?
a. The pumpman
b. The stevedore foreman
c. The engine room
d. All the above
b. The stevedore foreman
c. The engine room
d. All the above
4262: Which statement(s) is/are TRUE concerning
crane cargo operations?
a. Do not exceed rated load capacity of crane
and container spreader or slings.
b. During any cargo handling operation, the safety of personnel is paramount.
c. Cargo handlers must be outfitted with adequate protection from personal injury.
d. All the above
b. During any cargo handling operation, the safety of personnel is paramount.
c. Cargo handlers must be outfitted with adequate protection from personal injury.
d. All the above
4263: Which statement(s) is/are TRUE concerning
crane cargo operations?
a. Lifting points on all equipment must be
safely checked prior to commencing a lift.
b. Cargo loaded into vehicles and/or containers prior to lifting needs to be properly secured so as to prevent shifting during transport.
c. Never exceed crane manufacturer’s limits concerning the safe working loads of cargo jibs.
d. All the above
b. Cargo loaded into vehicles and/or containers prior to lifting needs to be properly secured so as to prevent shifting during transport.
c. Never exceed crane manufacturer’s limits concerning the safe working loads of cargo jibs.
d. All the above
4264: Which statement(s) is/are TRUE concerning
crane cargo operations?
a. Lifting points on all equipment need not be
checked prior to commencing a lift.
b. Cargo loaded into vehicles and/or containers prior to lifting need not be secured.
c. Never exceed crane manufacturer’s limits concerning the safe working loads of cargo jibs.
d. All the above
b. Cargo loaded into vehicles and/or containers prior to lifting need not be secured.
c. Never exceed crane manufacturer’s limits concerning the safe working loads of cargo jibs.
d. All the above
4265: Which statement(s) is/are FALSE concerning
crane cargo operations?
a. Lifting points on all equipment must be
safely checked prior to commencing a lift.
b. Cargo loaded into vehicles and/or containers prior to lifting need not be secured.
c. Never exceed crane manufacturer’s limits concerning the safe working loads of cargo jibs.
d. All the above
b. Cargo loaded into vehicles and/or containers prior to lifting need not be secured.
c. Never exceed crane manufacturer’s limits concerning the safe working loads of cargo jibs.
d. All the above
4266: Which statement is TRUE concerning the
tandem working arrangement of pedestal cranes when completing a quad lift?
a. The cranes require shoreside assistance to
handle heavy cargos.
b. The cargo discharge cannot be accomplished without pendulation.
c. The cargo discharge cannot be performed at anchor.
d. The discharge is slow due to the size of the cargo and all the cranes working together.
b. The cargo discharge cannot be accomplished without pendulation.
c. The cargo discharge cannot be performed at anchor.
d. The discharge is slow due to the size of the cargo and all the cranes working together.
4267: Which statement is TRUE concerning the
tandem working arrangement of pedestal cranes when completing a quad lift?
a. The discharge is slow due to the size of the
cargo and all the cranes working together.
b. The cargo discharge can be accomplished with controlled pendulation.
c. The cargo discharge can be performed in port or at anchor.
d. The cranes enable the handling of heavy cargos without shoreside assistance.
b. The cargo discharge can be accomplished with controlled pendulation.
c. The cargo discharge can be performed in port or at anchor.
d. The cranes enable the handling of heavy cargos without shoreside assistance.
4268: Which statement is TRUE concerning the
tandem working arrangement of pedestal cranes when completing a quad lift?
a. The cargo discharge can be accomplished with
controlled pendulation.
b. The discharge is slow due to the size of the cargo and all the cranes working together.
c. The cargo discharge can be performed in port or at anchor.
d. The cranes enable the handling of heavy cargos without shoreside assistance.
b. The discharge is slow due to the size of the cargo and all the cranes working together.
c. The cargo discharge can be performed in port or at anchor.
d. The cranes enable the handling of heavy cargos without shoreside assistance.
4269: Which action(s) should the operator of a
pedestal crane take if crane control is lost?
a. Let go of both control levers and return to
neutral position.
b. Press the emergency stop.
c. Notify the mate on watch.
d. All of the above
b. Press the emergency stop.
c. Notify the mate on watch.
d. All of the above
4270: Which immediate action should the operator
of a pedestal crane take if crane control is lost?
a. Let go of both control levers and return to
neutral position.
b. Call the engine room.
c. Disconnect the power to the pedestal.
d. Call the electrician.
b. Call the engine room.
c. Disconnect the power to the pedestal.
d. Call the electrician.
4271: Which immediate action should the operator
of a pedestal crane take if crane control is lost?
a. Sound the general alarm.
b. Return the control levers to the neutral positions.
c. Notify port security.
d. Hold the control levers all the way down.
b. Return the control levers to the neutral positions.
c. Notify port security.
d. Hold the control levers all the way down.
4272: Which action should be taken immediately
by the operator of a pedestal crane, if crane control is lost?
a. Increase power to the crane to regain
control.
b. Place control levers in opposite positions.
c. Let go of both control levers and return to the neutral positions.
d. Check the circuit breakers.
b. Place control levers in opposite positions.
c. Let go of both control levers and return to the neutral positions.
d. Check the circuit breakers.
4273: During which condition should the operator
of a pedestal crane shutdown operations?
a. Bunkering
b. High winds
c. Potable water spill on deck
d. More than 3° list
b. High winds
c. Potable water spill on deck
d. More than 3° list
4274: During which condition should the operator
of a pedestal crane shutdown operations?
a. Bunkering barge alongside
b. Potable water spill on deck
c. Crane hydraulic hose bursts
d. Trim greater than 4 feet
b. Potable water spill on deck
c. Crane hydraulic hose bursts
d. Trim greater than 4 feet
4275: During which condition should the operator
of a pedestal crane shutdown operations?
a. Lightning
b. High winds
c. Fire aboard
d. All of the above
b. High winds
c. Fire aboard
d. All of the above
4276: During which condition should the operator
of a pedestal crane shutdown operations?
a. Lightning in the vicinity
b. An approaching squall line
c. A fire on the pier
d. All of the above
b. An approaching squall line
c. A fire on the pier
d. All of the above
4277: Which wire rope purchases may be used with
a 30-ton pedestal crane?
a. Hoist
b. Luff
c. Rider block
d. All of the above
b. Luff
c. Rider block
d. All of the above
4278: Which wire rope purchase(s) is/are
optional with a 30-Ton pedestal crane?
a. Hoist
b. Luff
c. Rider block
d. All of the above
b. Luff
c. Rider block
d. All of the above
4279: Which statement is TRUE concerning a
tagline as used with a 30-ton pedestal crane?
a. Taglines are wire rope purchases that raise
and lower the jib.
b. Taglines are wire ropes payed-out or taken-in for horizontal positioning of the rider block.
c. Taglines can be can be fastened to the corners of the jib when lifting containers.
d. The taglines are wire rope purchease that raise and lower the topping lift.
b. Taglines are wire ropes payed-out or taken-in for horizontal positioning of the rider block.
c. Taglines can be can be fastened to the corners of the jib when lifting containers.
d. The taglines are wire rope purchease that raise and lower the topping lift.
4280: Which statement is FALSE concerning a
tagline as used with a 30-ton pedestal crane?
a. Taglines are wire rope purchases that raise
and lower the jib.
b. Taglines are wire ropes for horizontal positioning of the rider block.
c. Taglines can be fastened to corners of vehicles or containers.
d. The crane might not have taglines installed in its rigging system.
b. Taglines are wire ropes for horizontal positioning of the rider block.
c. Taglines can be fastened to corners of vehicles or containers.
d. The crane might not have taglines installed in its rigging system.
4281: Which statement is TRUE concerning a
tagline as used with a 30-ton pedestal crane?
a. Taglines are wire rope purchases that raise
and lower the jib.
b. Taglines are wire ropes payed-out or taken-in for positioning the crane pedestal.
c. Taglines can be fastened to the corners of vehicles or containers during cargo operations.
d. Taglines are wire rope purchases that raise and lower the topping lift.
b. Taglines are wire ropes payed-out or taken-in for positioning the crane pedestal.
c. Taglines can be fastened to the corners of vehicles or containers during cargo operations.
d. Taglines are wire rope purchases that raise and lower the topping lift.
4282: Which statement is TRUE concerning a tagline
as used with a 30-ton pedestal crane?
a. Taglines are wire rope purchases that raise
and lower the jib.
b. Taglines can be fastened to the corners of the jib when lifting containers.
c. The crane might not have taglines installed in its rigging system.
d. The taglines are wire rope purchases that raise and lower the topping lift.
b. Taglines can be fastened to the corners of the jib when lifting containers.
c. The crane might not have taglines installed in its rigging system.
d. The taglines are wire rope purchases that raise and lower the topping lift.
4378: Which statement concerning an automatic
towing engine is FALSE?
a. It automatically maintains tow line tension.
b. It prolongs the life of the hawser by distributing chafing as the hawser is paid out and taken in.
c. As tension on the hawser increases, more line is taken in by the automatic towing engine.
d. As tension on the hawser decreases, more line is taken in by the automatic towing engine.
b. It prolongs the life of the hawser by distributing chafing as the hawser is paid out and taken in.
c. As tension on the hawser increases, more line is taken in by the automatic towing engine.
d. As tension on the hawser decreases, more line is taken in by the automatic towing engine.
4379: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman
should know the __________.
a. maximum rudder angle previously used
b. gyro error
c. variation
d. course per magnetic steering compass
b. gyro error
c. variation
d. course per magnetic steering compass
a. Heel block
b. Gin block
c. Rider block
d. Hook block
b. Gin block
c. Rider block
d. Hook block
a. Equalizing beam
b. Hoist fall spreader
c. Rider block
d. Block/hook assembly
b. Hoist fall spreader
c. Rider block
d. Block/hook assembly
a. Boom luffing falls
b. Cargo hoist falls
c. Remote block tagline system
d. Slewing cable
b. Cargo hoist falls
c. Remote block tagline system
d. Slewing cable
4390: When a helmsman receives the command
"Right 15 degrees rudder," the helmsman's immediate reply should be
__________.
a. "Rudder is right 15 degrees"
b. "Aye Aye Sir"
c. No reply is necessary, just carry out the order
d. "Right 15 degrees rudder"
b. "Aye Aye Sir"
c. No reply is necessary, just carry out the order
d. "Right 15 degrees rudder"
4391: A report of casualty to a vessel must
include __________.
a. the estimated cost of damage
b. the amount of ballast on board
c. the name of the owner or agent of the vessel
d. an evaluation of who was at fault
b. the amount of ballast on board
c. the name of the owner or agent of the vessel
d. an evaluation of who was at fault
4440: You are standing the wheelwatch when you
hear the cry, "Man overboard, starboard side". You should
instinctively __________.
a. give full left rudder
b. throw a life ring to mark the spot
c. put the rudder amidships
d. give full right rudder
b. throw a life ring to mark the spot
c. put the rudder amidships
d. give full right rudder
4442: Insulating flanges minimize the dangers
arising from __________.
a. smoking on deck
b. loading asphalt
c. accumulations of electrostatic charges
d. tank over-pressurization
b. loading asphalt
c. accumulations of electrostatic charges
d. tank over-pressurization
4443: You are signing on a deck officer, who
will be designated as one of the GMDSS operators, before sailing foreign. Which
statement is TRUE?
a. He/she must have an STCW certificate endorsed
as "Valid for Service on Vessels Operating in the GMDSS System".
b. He/she must present either an FCC-issued license or a Coast Guard-issued license.
c. You must consult the "List of Qualifications" on the reverse of his/her FCC-issued license.
d. His/her Merchant Mariners Document must have an added endorsement as "Radio Electronics Officer".
b. He/she must present either an FCC-issued license or a Coast Guard-issued license.
c. You must consult the "List of Qualifications" on the reverse of his/her FCC-issued license.
d. His/her Merchant Mariners Document must have an added endorsement as "Radio Electronics Officer".
4875: The crane manufacturer's operating tables
are posted near the __________.
a. crane pedestal
b. wire-rope locker
c. main deck
d. crane controls
b. wire-rope locker
c. main deck
d. crane controls
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