USCG Deck General (Master's license) Question 400-1000

404: A vessel's "quarter" is that section which is __________.

a. abeam
b. dead astern
c. just aft of the bow
d. on either side of the stern

405: At the establishment of Naval Control of Shipping (NCS), ships at sea will __________.

a. stop and await further orders
b. attempt to make their way to the nearest port of a friendly nation and await further instructions
c. continue voyages unless in danger areas defined in the advisory or supplemental message
d. keep radio silence

405: At the establishment of Naval Control of Shipping (NCS), ships at sea will __________.

a. stop and await further orders
b. attempt to make their way to the nearest port of a friendly nation and await further instructions
c. continue voyages unless in danger areas defined in the advisory or supplemental message
d. keep radio silence

406: A twin-screw vessel with a single rudder is making headway. The engines are full speed ahead. There is no wind or current. Which statement is FALSE?

a. If one screw is stopped, the ship will turn toward the side of the stopped screw.
b. The principal force which turns the ship is set up by the wake against the forward side of the rudder.
c. Turning response by use of the rudder only is greater than on a single-screw vessel.
d. With the rudder amidships, the ship will steer a fairly steady course.

407: You are carrying cargoes of crotonaldehyde, phosphoric acid, and morpholine on your multiple-product tankship. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

a. Each of the cargoes must be segregated from the other by at least two barriers.
b. The minimum protective clothing required for taking samples of phosphoric acid is goggles or a face shield.
c. Aluminum, copper, and zinc are prohibited in all valve parts in contact with these cargoes.
d. The required warning sign must have the legend "cancer hazard" added to it.

408: What is the meaning of the term tare weight?

a. Pounds of force necessary to damage a container
b. Total weight of a container and contents
c. Weight of a container
d. Weight of the contents of a container

409: A tanker is loaded with 5,000 barrels of petroleum. The cargo was loaded at a temperature of 70°F, and the coefficient of expansion is .0004. What is the net amount in barrels of cargo loaded?

a. 4800
b. 4980
c. 5020
d. 5200

410: You are loading a cargo tank on your container ship. The tank displays the red label shown. Which statement is TRUE? (D023DG )

a. The tank contains propylene.
b. The tank's volume is 1077 cubic feet.
c. There are three tanks in the shipment.
d. The tank contains an oxidizing material.

410: You are loading a cargo tank on your container ship. The tank displays the red label shown. Which statement is TRUE? (D023DG )

a. The tank contains propylene.
b. The tank's volume is 1077 cubic feet.
c. There are three tanks in the shipment.
d. The tank contains an oxidizing material.

411: Tonnage tax is officially based upon the figures obtained from the __________.

a. Admeasurement Certificate
b. deadweight scale
c. displacement scale
d. Load Line Certificate

413: A person is found operating a vessel while under the influence of alcohol. He/she is liable for __________.

a. imprisonment for up to three years
b. a civil penalty of not more than $5,000
c. a fine of not more than $3,000
d. a fine of not more than $10,000

414: To "ease" a line means to __________.

a. cast off
b. double up so that one line does not take all the strain
c. pay out line to remove most of the tension
d. slack it off quickly

415: A person is found operating a vessel while intoxicated. He/she is liable for __________.

a. imprisonment for up to one year
b. a civil penalty of not more than $1,000
c. a fine of not more than $2,000
d. a civil penalty of not more than $5,000

416: While moving ahead, a twin-screw ship has an advantage over a single-screw ship because __________.

a. correct trim will be obtained more easily
b. drag effect will be cancelled out
c. side forces will be eliminated
d. speed will be increased

417: When inspecting wire rope that has been in use for some time, one must look for __________.

a. fishhooks
b. kinks
c. worn spots
d. All of the above

418: On a vessel proceeding from a very cold to a warm climate with a cargo of a nonhygroscopic nature in the holds, which is TRUE?

a. Danger of heavy ship sweat exists; constant and vigorous ventilation is required.
b. There is danger of heavy cargo sweat if outside air is introduced by ventilation.
c. There is little danger of ship's sweat, slight possibility of cargo sweat; moderate ventilation is needed.
d. The possibility of any sweat problem, either cargo or ship, is remote.

419: A cargo of 10,000 barrels of gasoline is loaded at a temperature of 90°F, and a cargo temperature of 55°F, is expected on this voyage. It has a coefficient of expansion of .0006. How many barrels would you expect to discharge at your destination?

a. 9790
b. 9994
c. 10210
d. 10410

420: In handling break bulk hazardous materials, it is forbidden to use __________.

a. cargo nets
b. metal bale hooks
c. pallets
d. slings

421: An International Tonnage Certificate will be issued to a vessel when it meets several requirements, one of which is that the vessel must __________.

a. admeasure over 100 GT
b. be 79 or more feet in length
c. engage in intercoastal or international trade
d. be issued a Certificate of Inspection

422: Which method should be used to secure a synthetic fiber line to two bitts?

a. Two round turns on the bitt closest to the strain and then figure eights
b. Two round turns on the bitt farthest from the strain and then figure eights
c. Figure eights and then a round turn at the top of both bitts
d. Only figure eights are necessary on both bitts

423: When securing a synthetic line to a bitt what is the minimum number of round turns you should take before figure-eighting the line?

a. None
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3

424: Faking a line means to __________.

a. arrange it on deck in long bights
b. coil it down on deck
c. put a whipping on it
d. stow it below

426: You are stopped with no way upon your vessel at the pilot station. Your vessel is a large twin-screw ship. You must come around 180° to board your Pilot. How should you use the engines and rudder to turn the ship fastest in the least amount of space?

a. Full ahead on the engines and hard over rudder
b. Full ahead on one engine, full astern on the other
c. Half ahead with hard over rudder, then full astern on inboard engine
d. Slow ahead with hard over rudder

427: What is the greatest danger of an overriding tow?

a. Fouling of the towing hawser
b. Loss of steering
c. Tripping
d. Collision between the tow and the stern of the towing vessel

428: Your vessel is going from a warm climate to a cold climate with a hygroscopic cargo. Which statement is TRUE?

a. You must ventilate constantly and vigorously to combat ship sweat.
b. You should ventilate; there is little danger of ship sweat, but a possibility of cargo sweat.
c. There is danger of heavy cargo sweat if you ventilate.
d. There is little danger of any sweat problem.

429: A tank is loaded with 9,000 barrels of gasoline. The temperature of the product is 90°F (32°C), and it has a coefficient of expansion of .0008. What is the net amount of cargo loaded?

a. 8856 bbls
b. 8784 bbls
c. 8820 bbls
d. 9216 bbls

430: On a manned vessel carrying packaged hazardous cargo, the hazardous materials shall be inspected __________.

a. every 24 hours unless equipped with a fire detecting system
b. prior to entry into a U.S. port
c. after stowage is complete
d. All of the above

431: Official proof of an American vessel's nationality is contained in the __________.

a. Certificate of Inspection
b. Official Log
c. Certificate of Documentation
d. Shipping Articles

432: 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. 480 GRT towboat operating on the Western Rivers
d. 405 GRT towing vessel operating between Florida and the US Virgin Islands

433: When a tow is trimmed by the stern it is said to __________.

a. hog
b. sag
c. drag
d. list

434: To "belay" a line means to __________.

a. coil it down
b. heave it taut
c. stow it below
d. secure it to a cleat

435: The amount of force a tug can exert on a stationary pull is called its __________.

a. brake horsepower
b. indicated horsepower
c. shaft horsepower
d. bollard pull

436: The rudders are amidships and both screws are going ahead. What will happen if the starboard screw is stopped?

a. The bow will go to port.
b. The bow will go to starboard.
c. The bow will remain steady.
d. The stern will go to starboard.

437: Prior to getting underway in fresh or brackish water, the Master must __________.

a. log the density of the water
b. secure all overboard discharges
c. take on fresh water ballast
d. clean the sides with fresh water

438: Your vessel is loaded with nonhygroscopic cargoes and is going from a cold to a warm climate. You should __________.

a. start the exhaust blowers
b. start the intake blowers
c. not ventilate the cargo holds
d. ventilate the cargo holds

439: When loading bulk liquid cargo, what is the FIRST action you should take if a cargo valve jammed open?

a. Trip the pump relief valve.
b. Order the dock man to shut down.
c. Call the owner, operator, or terminal supervisor.
d. Run out the vessel's or terminal's fire hose.

440: If a Master must jettison a container loaded with hazardous material, he must, as soon as possible, notify the __________.

a. National Cargo Bureau
b. Environmental Protection Agency
c. National Hazardous Chemical Response Center
d. nearest Captain of the Port

441: The document which shows a vessel's nationality, ownership, and tonnage is the __________.

a. Manifest Certificate
b. Bill of Lading Certificate
c. Certificate of Documentation
d. Official Logbook

442: "Ease the rudder" means to __________.

a. move the rudder slowly in the direction of the most recent rudder command
b. decrease the rudder angle
c. bring the rudder amidships
d. steer the course which is your present heading

443: The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the hogging numeral. (Get Table Data)

a. 86.72 numeral
b. 89.98 numeral
c. 91.40 numeral
d. 93.18 numeral

444: A metal object on the pier resembling a tree stump and made to receive mooring lines is a __________.

a. bight
b. bollard
c. chock
d. camel

445: Where are the towing bitts best placed for towing purposes?

a. Near the centerline and over the rudders
b. On each side of the vessel near the stern
c. Forward of the rudder post and close to the tug's center of pivot
d. As far aft as possible

446: A twin-screw vessel can clear the inboard propeller and maneuver off a pier best by holding a(n) __________.

a. forward spring line and going slow ahead on the inboard engine
b. after spring line and going slow astern on the outboard engine
c. forward spring line and going slow ahead on both engines
d. forward spring line and going slow ahead on the outboard engine

447: One reason a tug's towing bitts are located forward of the rudders is because __________.

a. it makes it easier to hook up the towing hawser
b. this is where the towhook is located
c. this allows more responsive steering
d. it is traditional

448: Hygroscopic cargoes should be ventilated when __________.

a. going from a warm to a cold climate
b. the dew point of the outside air is greater than the dew point of the air in the hold
c. the dew point of the air in the hold is very low
d. the outside dew point is 60°F (16°C) and the cargo temperature is 54°F (12°C)

449: When loading bulk liquid cargo, what is the first action you should take if a cargo valve jammed open?

a. Call the owner, operator, or terminal supervisor.
b. Unplug the deck scuppers.
c. Order the dock man to shut down.
d. Run out the vessel's or terminal's fire hose.

450: Once a vessel has loaded packaged hazardous cargo, the cargo spaces shall be inspected. The spaces shall also be inspected at least once in every 24 hours. The only exception to daily inspection is when __________.

a. a vessel is equipped with an automatic smoke or fire detecting system
b. the cargo hatches are of steel construction
c. the cargo is of a nonflammable type
d. there is sufficient fire protection located on the main deck adjacent to the cargo hatch

451: What is official proof of a vessel's ownership?

a. Certificate of Documentation
b. Bill of Lading
c. Transfer Certificate
d. Logbook

451: What is official proof of a vessel's ownership?

a. Certificate of Documentation
b. Bill of Lading
c. Transfer Certificate
d. Logbook

452: Where should the foundation supports for towing bitts terminate?

a. Forward of the towing winch
b. In the frames or other substantial structural members below decks
c. On the deck plates in the engineroom
d. On deck, aft of the towing winch

453: What purpose does a tow hook serve?

a. To quickly connect or release the towing hawser
b. To help pick up the towing hawser from the water
c. To prevent the towing hawser from fouling the propeller
d. To recover the towing hawser from a barge

454: A rope ladder with wooden rungs is a __________.

a. drop ladder
b. life ladder
c. Jacob's ladder
d. jury ladder

455: A vessel having continuous closely spaced transverse strength members is __________.

a. longitudinally framed
b. transversely framed
c. cellular framed
d. web framed

456: You are conning a twin-screw vessel going ahead with rudders amidships. If the port screw stops turning the bow will __________.

a. go to port
b. go to starboard
c. not veer to either side
d. go first to port and then to starboard

457: You are the operator of an uninspected diesel towing vessel of 190 GT operating on a regular run from New York to the Gulf of Mexico. Which statement is TRUE?

a. Deck watches may be 6 and 6.
b. Able seamen are not required in the deck crew.
c. All crew members must have Merchant Mariner's Documents.
d. A licensed Chief Engineer is required.

458: Sweat damage will occur in a cargo hold containing cased machinery when the __________.

a. air temperature of the hold is higher than the temperature of the outside air
b. dew point of the hold is higher than the temperature of the ship's skin
c. dew point of the outside air is lower than the temperature of the cargo
d. outside air temperature is colder than the temperature of the cargo

459: Petroleum cargo tanks should not be topped off at deck level when loading on a cold day because __________.

a. a subsequent temperature rise will cause the cargo to overflow
b. air pockets may cause the cargo to bubble out of the ullage hole
c. the increased viscosity of the product requires higher loading pressure which increases the chances of a spill
d. the tank valve may be stiff and a spill will occur before the valve can be closed

460: When stowing hazardous materials on deck, lashing of such cargo is permitted if __________.

a. a wooden bin is constructed of at least 2-inch dunnage and bolted together
b. the cargo is lashed to the adjacent guard rails
c. the lashings are secured to deck pad eyes
d. there is at least 3 inches of dunnage on deck

461: Where is the best location to install a towing hook?

a. Forward of the towing bitts
b. On the fantail
c. Near the Norman Pins
d. Just aft of amidships

462: The safe working load (SWL) of wire rope with a safety factor of 6 is what percent of its strength?

a. 10%
b. 17%
c. 50%
d. 80%

463: A tow span __________.

a. prevents the towing hawser from snagging any equipment or gear on deck
b. may be equipped with a greased, free sliding spool to fairlead the towing hawser
c. allows the crew access to the fantail and to move safely on deck aft of the towing bitts or winch
d. All of the above

464: The static bollard pull of a tug is measured in tons and consists of the brake horsepower of the tug's engine divided by 100 and multiplied by a factor of __________.

a. 0.5
b. 1.3
c. 3
d. 10

465: Which structural members improve a towing vessel's chance of surviving punctured shell plating?

a. Stringers
b. Longitudinals
c. Transverse watertight bulkheads
d. The rake

466: A twin screw vessel, making headway with both engines turning ahead, will turn more readily to starboard if you __________.

a. reverse port engine, apply right rudder
b. reverse port engine, rudder amidships
c. reverse starboard engine, apply right rudder
d. reverse starboard engine, rudder amidships

467: Of which type of material may a towing hawser be constructed?

a. Wire rope
b. Nylon, dacron, polypropylene or a blend of other synthetic fibers
c. Manila
d. All of the above

468: Sweat damage in a hatch full of canned goods in cartons will occur when the __________.

a. air temperature is higher than the temperature of the cargo
b. air temperature is lower than the temperature of the cargo
c. dew point is higher than the temperature of the cargo
d. dew point is lower than the temperature of the cargo

469: With an increase in temperature the volume of flammable and combustible liquids __________.

a. expands
b. contracts
c. remains constant
d. remains constant if pressure remains constant

470: A fiber towing hawser should be stowed __________.

a. in an enclosed rope locker with adequate air circulation
b. by spooling it on the winch
c. by coiling it on deck
d. by hanging it in the engineroom

471: The official identification of a vessel is found in the __________.

a. Certificate of Inspection
b. Classification Certificate
c. Load Line Certificate
d. Certificate of Documentation

472: On a long ocean tow, the bridle should be made up of two equal lengths of __________.

a. chain
b. wire
c. nylon
d. manila

473: The American Consul has asked the Master of a vessel bound for a port in the U.S. to transport a destitute seaman back to the U.S. Which action may the Master take?

a. He may refuse to accept the seaman if the seaman is medically unfit.
b. He must take the seaman even if the seaman has a contagious disease.
c. He is always required to take the seaman.
d. He may refuse to take the seaman if it will violate the Certificate of Inspection.

474: On an anchor windlass, the wheel over which the anchor chain passes is called a __________.

a. brake compressor wheel
b. devil's claw
c. wildcat
d. winchhead

475: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "F" is called a __________. (DO44DG )

a. bow line
b. breast line
c. forward spring line
d. None of the above

476: You are backing on twin engines with rudders amidships, when your port engine stalls. To continue backing on course, you should __________.

a. apply left rudder
b. apply right rudder
c. increase engine speed
d. keep your rudder amidships

477: When underway with a tow, you are required to notify the Coast Guard in which casualty situation?

a. An injury requiring first aid treatment
b. Damage of bridge-to-bridge radio capability
c. Accidental stranding or grounding
d. Damage to property amounting to $12,500

478: The moisture equilibrium chart can be used to determine the __________.

a. absolute moisture content of the air surrounding a hygroscopic cargo when moisture equilibrium exists
b. dew point temperature that the air surrounding a hygroscopic commodity will have when in moisture equilibrium with that commodity
c. enthalpy of the air surrounding a hydroscopic cargo which is in moisture equilibrium with the cargo
d. temperature at which moisture equilibrium will occur in a cargo hold containing a hygroscopic cargo

479: Your tank vessel is loaded down to her marks, and you find that she has too much trim by the stern. To adjust the trim you may __________.

a. add ballast forward
b. load more cargo forward
c. shift bunkers forward
d. All of the above

480: What is NOT a requirement for the preparation of used, gasoline-propelled cars if they are to be carried as ordinary cargo and not as hazardous cargo?

a. The engine must be run until it dies from lack of fuel.
b. The fuel tank must be inerted with CO2.
c. The ignition key may not be in the ignition.
d. The vehicle must be inspected for fuel leaks.

481: Which U.S. agency assigns an official number to a vessel?

a. American Bureau of Shipping
b. Collector of Customs
c. Treasury Department
d. Coast Guard

482: A lot of special cargo of similar cartons is to be loaded aboard your vessel. You examine one of the cartons of the lot shown. What is the total cubic space the consignment will occupy? (Assume no broken stowage.) (D042DG )

a. 51 cubic feet (1.5 cubic meters)
b. 58 cubic feet (1.7 cubic meters)
c. 336 cubic feet (10 cubic meters)
d. 700 cubic feet (21 cubic meters)

483: A fiber towing hawser is readied for service by __________.

a. spooling it on a winch cathead
b. coiling it in a counterclockwise direction on the fantail
c. faking it on deck in a fore and aft direction
d. spooling it on a reel lying on its side to prevent rolling

484: On stud-link anchor chain the addition of the stud increases the strength of the link by about __________.

a. 10%
b. 15%
c. 20%
d. 50%

485: To clean a dirty fiber towing hawser used in ocean towing, you should __________.

a. use lye or other mild detergent
b. wash it with fresh water, dry and store it
c. wash it with salt water
d. use cleaning fluid on nylon, dacron and other synthetic lines

485: To clean a dirty fiber towing hawser used in ocean towing, you should __________.

a. use lye or other mild detergent
b. wash it with fresh water, dry and store it
c. wash it with salt water
d. use cleaning fluid on nylon, dacron and other synthetic lines

486: You are backing on twin engines with rudders amidships. Your starboard engine stalls. To continue backing on course, you should __________.

a. apply left rudder
b. apply right rudder
c. increase your engine speed
d. keep your rudder amidships

487: One method of removing kinks from fiber rope is to __________.

a. coil the line against the lay
b. tow the line astern until it straightens
c. stretch the line until it reaches its elastic limit
d. cut out each kink and splice

488: Which data can NOT be found on a moisture equilibrium chart?

a. Dry bulb temperature
b. Moisture content
c. Vapor pressure
d. Wet bulb temperature

489: Your tank vessel is fully loaded, and you find that she is down slightly by the head. To adjust the trim, you may __________.

a. add ballast aft
b. load more cargo aft
c. shift cargo aft
d. All of the above

490: Which agency is authorized to assist the Coast Guard in the inspection of vessels for the suitability of loading hazardous materials?

a. American Bureau of Shipping
b. Environmental Protection Agency
c. National Cargo Bureau, Inc.
d. U.S. Navy explosive loading details

491: A change of a documented vessel's name can only be made by the __________.

a. American Bureau of Shipping
b. Commissioner of Customs
c. Treasury Department
d. Coast Guard

492: You are the Master of a 500-gross ton passenger vessel operating on rivers. Your vessel accidentally runs aground. Under the regulations for passenger vessels, you must notify the __________.

a. 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. nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible
d. Coast Guard, only if the grounding results in loss of life

493: What does "end for end" mean in regard to a towing hawser?

a. To take the kinks out of the hawser
b. To fake it down in figure eights
c. To increase the catenary
d. To swap ends of the hawser to minimize wear

494: What best describes an anchor buoy?

a. A black ball that is hoisted when the ship anchors
b. A buoy attached to the anchor
c. A buoy attached to the scope of an anchor chain
d. A mark of the number of fathoms in an anchor chain

495: Which space(s) is (are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?

a. Boatswain's stores
b. Companions and booby hatches
c. Passenger spaces
d. All of the above

496: Your twin-screw vessel is moving ASTERN with rudders amidships. The starboard screw suddenly stops turning. Your vessel's head will __________.

a. go to port
b. go to starboard
c. remain stationary
d. suddenly drop down

497: Which type of fiber towing hawser is preferred for towing astern?

a. Manila
b. Polypropylene
c. Nylon
d. Dacron

498: When the dew point of the outside air is higher than the dew point of the air in the cargo hold, you should __________.

a. energize the exhaust blowers
b. energize the intake blowers
c. not ventilate the cargo holds
d. ventilate the cargo holds

499: Your tank vessel is loaded down to her marks, and you find that she has too much trim by the stern. To adjust the trim, you may __________.

a. add ballast forward
b. load more cargo forward
c. shift bunkers forward
d. All of the above

500: What would NOT require that a detailed report of the release of hazardous cargo be made to the Department of Transportation?

a. The valve on an empty portable tank that contained acetone is accidentally opened and some of the residue escapes to the open sea.
b. A carboy of nitric acid is broken on deck while loading and is flushed overboard with no injury or damage.
c. Part of your deck cargo of five gallon cans of paint is damaged and leaking so you jettison them to eliminate the fire hazard.
d. Heavy weather causes damage to packages of a hazardous liquid that is subsequently pumped out at sea through the bilge pumping system.

502: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of Shipping) and wish to send a message warning of a hurricane. Which precedence would you assign this message?

a. Z (FLASH)
b. O (IMMEDIATE)
c. R (ROUTINE)
d. P (PRIORITY)

503: Which statement is FALSE?

a. Nylon can stretch approximately 40% and still recover.
b. Only nylon stoppers should be used on nylon hawsers.
c. Nylon is most practical for use on hip towing.
d. With proper care nylon hawsers will greatly outlast manila and other natural fibers.

504: Anchors are prevented from running out when secured by the __________.

a. brake
b. devil's claw
c. pawls
d. All of the above

505: Which form of navigation may be suspended without notice under defense planning?

a. celestial
b. piloting
c. electronic
d. None of the above

506: With rudders amidships and negligible wind, a twin-screw vessel moving astern with both engines backing will back __________.

a. to port
b. to starboard
c. in a fairly straight line
d. in a circular motion

507: You are signing on your crew. Which is NOT authorized?

a. A man presenting his Chief Mate's license to sign on as able seaman
b. An engineer presenting an MMD endorsed "QMED - any rating" to sign on as an Electrician
c. A man presenting an MMD endorsed as "Able Seaman" to sign on as Bosun
d. A man presenting an MMD endorsed "Steward's Department (F.H.)" to sign on as Chief Cook

508: When the dew point of the outside air is lower than or equal to the dew point of the air in the cargo hold, you should __________.

a. secure all ventilation
b. shut down the exhaust blowers
c. shut down the intake blowers
d. ventilate the cargo holds

509: Which factor must be considered when determining the order of loading of dissimilar products through the same piping system aboard a tanker?

a. Contamination of the cargo
b. Flash points
c. Reid vapor pressures
d. Specific gravities

510: You have loaded dangerous cargo on your vessel and must fill out a Dangerous Cargo Manifest. In which publication would you find the requirements to complete this form?

a. 33 CFR - Navigation and Navigable Waters
b. 46 CFR - Shipping
c. IMCO - Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization
d. IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods

511: All U.S. Flag vessels engaged in foreign trade are required to have a(n) __________.

a. enrollment
b. license
c. registry
d. sea letter

512: When paying out nylon line from around the bitts __________.

a. stand clear of the bitts and use two or more round turns under your figure eights
b. you can surge the line even with a single turn
c. no extra turns are necessary since nylon has a high coefficient of friction
d. stand in the bight of the line

513: Wire rope is used in the towing industry __________.

a. for back up wires and main towing hawsers
b. for face wires or jockeys when pushing ahead
c. as stern wires when pushing ahead
d. All of the above

514: The part of an anchor which takes hold on the bottom is the __________.

a. arm
b. base
c. fluke
d. stock

515: When compared to a fiber towing hawser, what is NOT an advantage of a wire towing hawser?

a. Wire is easy to handle when properly spooled on the drum of a towing winch.
b. Wire has more spring and shock resistance than fiber.
c. Wire can be used to tow heavier loads because of its smaller diameter and more manageable size.
d. Wire is subject to less deterioration if properly maintained.

516: You are going ahead on twin engines with rudder amidships. Your starboard engine stalls. To continue on course, you should __________.

a. apply left rudder
b. apply right rudder
c. increase engine speed
d. keep your rudder amidships

517: What is the purpose of the intermediate spring?

a. Serves as a backup for the main tow hawser in case of failure.
b. Provides weight and flexibility to the total tow makeup.
c. Lengthens the main tow hawser to keep the tow in step.
d. Distributes the towing load.

518: Which factor is MOST important in preventing sweat damage within a cargo hold?

a. Dew point of the cargo hold
b. Dew point of the outside atmosphere
c. Outside air temperature
d. Temperature of the cargo

519: What is NOT a precaution to be taken when topping off?

a. Reduce the loading rate.
b. Notify the engine room of the procedure.
c. Maintain communications with the dock man.
d. Give the operation your undivided attention.

522: You are onboard a 120 GT uninspected sea going tug which carries one Master and one Mate of Towing Vessels and four (4) seamen when underway. How many of the four seamen must have a rating as able seamen if the voyage is under 600 miles?

a. 4
b. 3
c. 2
d. 1

524: The purpose of the stripping bar on an anchor windlass is to __________.

a. clean off any mud that may have accumulated on the chain
b. engage or disengage the wildcat
c. fairlead the chain from the hawsepipe to the wildcat
d. prevent the chain from fouling the wildcat

525: To lay out a towing hawser in a fore-and-aft direction so each bight is clear and can run out freely without snagging describes __________.

a. flemishing
b. faking
c. spooling
d. worming, parceling and serving

526: You are going ahead on twin engines with rudders amidships. Your port engine stalls. To continue your course you should __________.

a. apply right rudder
b. apply left rudder
c. keep your rudder amidships
d. increase engine speed

527: What equipment is NOT used to protect a towing hawser?

a. Hawser boards and chafing gear
b. Halyards and snaphooks
c. Seizing wire, rope yarn and marline
d. Norman pins and tow spans

528: Determine the dew point when the dry bulb temperature is 74°F (23°C) and the wet bulb temperature is 60°F (16°C). (D008DG )

a. 14°F
b. 20°F
c. 28°F
d. 50°F

529: When loading a tanker, you should __________.

a. load only one tank at a time
b. keep the seamen on watch on standby in the mess room
c. keep a strain on the loading hoses
d. close valves by closing them down, reopening one or two turns, and re-closing

531: Spring loaded towing hooks are used in towing to __________.

a. absorb and cushion the shock of towing
b. prevent whiplash
c. trip and release when the pull of the towing hawser exceeds a predetermined limit
d. make it easier to attach and release the tow

533: A towing hook may be released from the __________.

a. tug's engineroom or the bow
b. pilot house or aft steering station
c. forecastle
d. towing bitts by reaching over and releasing a lever

534: Which is part of the ground tackle?

a. Charlie noble
b. Devil's claw
c. Gooseneck
d. Rat's tail

535: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "G" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )

a. offshore bow line
b. inshore bow line
c. forward breast line
d. forward spring line

536: Your vessel is backing on the starboard screw, and going ahead on the port screw. The bow will __________.

a. back on a straight line
b. move ahead on a straight line
c. swing to port
d. swing to starboard

537: Which type of hook can be used as a towing hook?

a. Standard towing hooks
b. Spring-loaded towing hooks
c. Pelican hooks
d. All of the above

538: Using the graph shown, if the dry bulb temperature is 80°F (27°C) and the wet bulb temperature is 70°F (21°C), what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold? (D008DG )

a. 45%
b. 52%
c. 58%
d. 65%

539: Which type of shackle is used for most towing connections?

a. Safety shackles
b. Round pin anchor shackles
c. Screw pin shackles
d. Heart shaped shackles

540: As seen from the tow, what should connect the leading ends of both towing bridle legs to the main towing hawser?

a. A cable clamp
b. A fishplate, flounder, or towing plate
c. A pad eye
d. The towing bitts

541: The official number of a documented vessel is __________.

a. not required to be marked anywhere on the vessel
b. required to be permanently marked on the vessel's structure
c. required to be painted on the vessel's stern
d. required to be painted on the vessel's bow

542: Which best describes a "fishplate" used in towing?

a. A triangular-shaped heavy steel plate with a round hole inset from each corner
b. A steel plate in the shape of a flat fish
c. A rectangular-shaped piece of heavy steel plate with four holes
d. A circular piece of heavy steel with three holes forming an equilateral triangle

543: You would be most likely to use a fishplate __________.

a. when towing alongside
b. on a hawser tow
c. when pushing ahead or in the notch
d. when running "light boat"

544: If the winch should fail while you are hauling in the anchor, what prevents the anchor cable from running out?

a. Chain stopper
b. Devil's claw
c. Hawse ratchet
d. Riding pawl

545: Repairing damage to the hull at or above the waterline reduces the threat of __________.

a. free surface effects
b. capsizing
c. continued progressive flooding
d. wind heel

546: A twin-screw ship going ahead on the starboard screw only tends to move __________.

a. in a straight line
b. to port
c. from side to side
d. to starboard

547: Where is an intermediate spring or surge line placed in the towing hookup?

a. Connected between the main towing hawser and the towing bridle
b. Connected between the "H" towing bitts and the main towing hawser
c. End of line fastened directly to the drum of the towing winch
d. As both legs of the towing bridle

548: Using the graph shown, if the dry bulb temperature is 55°F (13°C) and the wet bulb is 50°F (10°C), what is the relative humidity? (D008DG )

a. 55%
b. 70%
c. 75%
d. 82%

548: Using the graph shown, if the dry bulb temperature is 55°F (13°C) and the wet bulb is 50°F (10°C), what is the relative humidity? (D008DG )

a. 55%
b. 70%
c. 75%
d. 82%

549: Your vessel is taking on cargo oil when a small leak develops in the hose. You order the pumping stopped. Before you resume pumping, you should __________.

a. notify the terminal superintendent
b. place a large drip pan under the leak and plug the scuppers
c. repair the hose with a patch
d. replace the hose

550: If the towing bridle legs are not of equal length __________.

a. excessive strain is placed on the shorter leg
b. the shorter leg may fail
c. the longer leg is slack
d. All of the above

551: The name and hailing port of a documented commercial vessel is __________.

a. not required to be marked anywhere on the vessel
b. required to be marked on both bows and on the keel
c. required to be marked on the stern with the name of the vessel marked on both bows
d. required to be marked on the keel, stern, and both bows

552: Which type of bridle is the most effective for a heavy ocean tow?

a. Nylon because of its strength
b. Polypropylene because it floats and is easier to handle
c. Stud link anchor chain for chafe resistance and strength
d. Wire rope for flexibility and strength

553: A bridle for an ocean tow consists of __________.

a. two chains of equal length
b. a single nylon pendant rove through a heavy ring free to move on the pendant
c. two long legs of wire rope shackled to a fishplate
d. a single length of heavy chain with both ends secured on deck to welded pad eyes

554: Which part of the patent anchor performs the same function as the stock of an old fashioned anchor; that is, forces the flukes to dig in?

a. Bill or pea
b. Arm
c. Shank
d. Tripping Palm

555: A chain bridle is used when towing astern because it __________.

a. is easy to connect
b. provides an effective catenary and absorbs shock due to its weight
c. makes rigging a swivel unnecessary
d. prevents the tow from yawing by the drag of the chains in a seaway

556: You may BEST turn a twin-screw vessel about, to the right, in a narrow channel by using __________.

a. both engines ahead and helm
b. one engine only
c. port engine ahead and the starboard engine astern
d. both engines astern and use helm

557: A report of casualty to a vessel must include __________.

a. the estimated cost of damage
b. an evaluation of who was at fault
c. the amount of ballast on board
d. the name of the owner or agent of the vessel

558: A heated bulkhead has the effect on a hygroscopic commodity of __________.

a. causing moisture to accumulate against the bulkhead
b. lowering the vapor pressure of the commodity
c. lowering the dew point of the air
d. raising the vapor pressure of the commodity

559: A vessel loads edible oil in a deep tank through a manhole at the mid-length of the tank. In order to fill the tank to maximum capacity, what trim should the vessel have?

a. Down by the bow
b. Down by the stern
c. Down by either the bow or stern
d. In level trim

560: You are loading a cargo that includes cylinders of acetylene aboard your break bulk vessel. Which statement is true?

a. The cylinders must be stowed at least 10 horizontal feet from corrosive materials in the same space.
b. Stowage in the upper deck-deck is considered to be the equivalent of "on deck" stowage for this cargo.
c. The cylinders must have a red label for flammability and a green label for compressed gas.
d. The cylinders may be protected from the radiant heat of the Sun by laying a tarp on them.

561: Which space cannot be deducted from gross tonnage when calculating net tonnage?

a. Crew messroom
b. Forepeak ballast tank
c. Master's cabin
d. Chain locker

563: While the Pilot is maneuvering the vessel to a dock, what is the PRIMARY responsibility of the watch officer?

a. Supervise the signaling and flag etiquette.
b. Record the bells and their times in the bell book.
c. Insure that helm and throttle orders given by the Pilot are correctly executed.
d. Judge the appropriateness of the Pilot's orders and countermand them if necessary.

564: The anchors on the bow are known as __________.

a. bower anchors
b. kedge anchors
c. spare anchors
d. stream anchors

565: When the pilot is embarked he or she __________.

a. relieves the officer of the watch
b. relieves the Master of his duties
c. is solely responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel
d. is a specialist hired for his or her local navigational knowledge

566: The BEST way to steer a twin-screw vessel if you lose your rudder is by using __________.

a. one engine and a steering oar
b. both engines at the same speed
c. one engine at a time
d. one engine running at reduced speed and controlling the vessel with the other

567: 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 and Maryland.
b. The Pilot must be licensed by either Virginia or Maryland.
c. The Pilot need only be licensed by the Coast Guard.
d. The Pilot must be licensed by Virginia, Maryland and the Coast Guard.

568: Which statement concerning the carriage of containers is TRUE?

a. The Chief Mate and Master of a container ship should have the proposed stowage plan ready for the stevedore upon arrival in port.
b. When stowed on deck of a break bulk ship, the bottom of the container must be evenly supported throughout.
c. With tiered containers, a 40-foot container may be stowed on top of two 20-foot containers.
d. Deck load calculations must take into account the square footage of the entire container bottom.

569: In order to reduce the accumulation of static electricity while loading petroleum products, you should __________.

a. start to load at maximum pressure
b. start to load slowly
c. increase the air flow into the tank
d. use the overall method of loading only

570: A chain bridle is preferable to a wire rope towing bridle on a long ocean tow because chain __________.

a. is more flexible and has the ability to absorb shock because of its weight
b. is less subject to wear and damage from abrasion
c. requires little maintenance
d. All of the above

571: You are in port A in the United States, and your Certificate of Inspection has expired. You wish to go to port B in the United States for repairs and to complete the inspection. If the Officer-in-Charge Marine Inspection deems it safe, he may issue a __________.

a. Certificate of Seaworthiness
b. Limited Certificate of Inspection
c. Temporary Certificate of Inspection
d. Permit to Proceed

572: A vessel is entering port "A" for the first time and has a Pilot conning the vessel. The Master is unsure that the Pilot is taking sufficient action to prevent a collision. What should the Master do?

a. Nothing; The Pilot is required by law and is solely responsible for the safety of the vessel.
b. State his concerns to the Pilot but do not interfere with the handling of the vessel.
c. Direct the Pilot to stop the vessel and anchor if necessary until the situation clears.
d. Recommend an alternative action and if not followed relieve the Pilot.

573: An ocean towing bridle whose legs are of equal length, but too short, may __________.

a. fail to provide spring in the hawser
b. cause unequal distribution of the load to one leg
c. cause the bridle legs to jump clear of the chocks or fairleads
d. None of the above

574: Which type of link is generally used to connect shots of anchor chain?

a. Detachable
b. Open
c. Pear shaped
d. Stud link

575: What is a correct reply to a pilot's request, "How's your head"?

a. "Steady"
b. "Checked"
c. "Passing 200°"
d. "Eased to 10° rudder"

576: In twin-screw engine installations while going ahead, maneuvering qualities are most effective when the tops of the propeller blades both turn __________.

a. to starboard
b. outboard from the center
c. to port
d. inboard toward the center

577: You are signing on a crew. A man presents a Merchant Mariner's Document that you suspect has been tampered with. Which action should you take?

a. Confiscate the document and deliver it to the Coast Guard.
b. Sign the man on and notify the Coast Guard at the first U.S. port of call.
c. Refuse to sign the man on articles until authorized by the Coast Guard.
d. Refuse to sign the man on and notify the FBI of unauthorized use of a federal document.

578: When loading a container vessel, the operation is basically that of vertical loading. The important factors to be considered when loading containers are port of discharge, __________.

a. available dunnage, and chocking
b. crushability, and inherent vice
c. sweat, and weight
d. weight, and refrigeration

579: The terminal indicates to you that they are going to use a booster pump to assist the discharging operation. You start the discharge, and in a few minutes the pressure drops sharply. This could be a result of the __________.

a. booster pump coming on the line and discharging properly
b. booster pump failing to start
c. booster pump being lined up in the wrong direction
d. ship's pump speeding up

580: Which statement is FALSE about using a wire bridle on an ocean tow?

a. The inboard end of each bridle leg should have a large eye splice to fit over the bitts.
b. The strength of each leg should be at least one-half that of the main towing hawser.
c. Each leg should be at least 60 to 90 feet long.
d. None of the above

581: The Certificate of Inspection for your tankship authorizes the carriage of grade A and lower products. Which chemical may NOT be carried unless it is specifically endorsed on the Certificate of Inspection?

a. Amylene
b. Diisobutyl Phthalate
c. Oleic acid
d. Vinyl acetate

582: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "E" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )

a. after spring line
b. bow spring line
c. forward breast line
d. bow line

583: Which factor(s) must you consider when making up a towing bridle?

a. The horsepower of the tug
b. The desired amount of swing in the tow hook up
c. The weight of the tow
d. All of the above

588: Because of the arrangement of the cell guides, the MOST important factor while loading containers is the __________.

a. contents of the container
b. list of the vessel
c. size of the shoreside crane
d. weight of the container

589: The terminal indicates to you that they are going to use a booster pump to assist the discharging operation. You start the discharge and in a few minutes the pressure drops sharply. This could be a result of the __________.

a. booster pump coming on the line and discharging properly
b. booster pump failing to start
c. ship's pump speeding up
d. booster pump being lined up in the wrong direction

591: What will NOT be found on the Certificate of Inspection of an ocean going tankship?

a. Manning requirements
b. Minimum freeboard permitted
c. Grade(s) of cargoes that the vessel may carry
d. Waters upon which the vessel may be operated

592: When a helmsman receives the command "Right 15 degrees rudder," the helmsman's immediate reply should be __________.

a. "Right 15 degrees rudder"
b. "Aye Aye Sir"
c. "Rudder is right 15 degrees"
d. No reply is necessary, just carry out the order.

593: To lead the towing hawser over the center of the stern when not under a strain you could __________.

a. fairlead it through a stern roller chock
b. lead it through the Norman pins
c. hold it in the median position by a gob rope or lizard stopper
d. All of the above when so equipped

594: A bollard is found on the __________.

a. beach
b. deck
c. pier
d. towed vessel

595: The turning circle of a vessel is the path followed by the __________.

a. outermost part of the ship while making the circle
b. center of gravity
c. bow
d. tipping center

596: Before entering an ice area, the ship should be __________.

a. either trimmed by the head or the stern
b. on an even keel
c. trimmed down by the head
d. trimmed down by the stern

597: Wages due a seaman may be attached by the court for the __________.

a. payment of monthly bills
b. payment of creditors
c. support of a minor child
d. All of the above

598: What is NOT an advantage of containership operations over conventional break-bulk operations?

a. Flexibility of operation
b. Greater operational safety
c. Lower stevedoring costs
d. Reduction of cargo damage

599: When stripping a tank, excessive air in the suction line may cause __________.

a. an over pressurized line
b. back pressure
c. loss of suction
d. increase of suction

600: You are on a containership. Which statement about the stowage of hazardous materials in containers is TRUE?

a. The containers provide automatic segregation of hazardous materials except for class A explosives.
b. All packages within a container must be marked "This End Up" to indicate the correct stowage.
c. A refrigerated container with a fuel tank containing a flammable liquid must be stowed on deck.
d. Packages of liquids within a container should be stowed on top of packages of solids to prevent crushing.

600: You are on a containership. Which statement about the stowage of hazardous materials in containers is TRUE?

a. The containers provide automatic segregation of hazardous materials except for class A explosives.
b. All packages within a container must be marked "This End Up" to indicate the correct stowage.
c. A refrigerated container with a fuel tank containing a flammable liquid must be stowed on deck.
d. Packages of liquids within a container should be stowed on top of packages of solids to prevent crushing.

601: Your vessel has completed an inspection for certification and is issued a temporary certificate. This __________.

a. expires six months after it is issued
b. must be exchanged for a regular Certificate of Inspection before going foreign or out of state
c. has the full force of a regular Certificate of Inspection
d. must be posted in the vicinity of the officers' licenses

602: Which emergency equipment should you keep near the towing bitts?

a. A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
b. A boat hook and a spanner wrench
c. A fire ax and/or cutting torch
d. A Stokes litter basket

603: To reduce the amount of catenary you may __________.

a. shorten the hawser or increase the tug's speed
b. lengthen the hawser or reduce the tug's speed
c. place your tug in irons
d. make a sharp turn

604: The term "lee side" refers to the __________.

a. side of the vessel exposed to the wind
b. side of the vessel sheltered from the wind
c. port side
d. starboard side

605: You would properly secure a gantline to a bosun's chair with a __________.

a. fisherman's bend
b. bowline
c. double sheet bend
d. double blackwall hitch

606: For operations in pack ice, a vessel should __________.

a. be on an even keel
b. be trimmed slightly by the head
c. have a drag of not more than 2 to 3 feet
d. be ballasted so the forefoot is near the surface

606: For operations in pack ice, a vessel should __________.

a. be on an even keel
b. be trimmed slightly by the head
c. have a drag of not more than 2 to 3 feet
d. be ballasted so the forefoot is near the surface

607: A lashing used to secure two barges side by side, lashed in an "X" fashion, is called a __________.

a. scissor wire
b. towing wire
c. breast wire
d. cross wire

609: While discharging a tanker, list can be controlled by __________.

a. shoreside personnel
b. using a center tank near the bow, discharging as necessary
c. using wing tanks near the longitudinal center, discharging as necessary
d. using the after peak tank, loading as necessary

611: The Certificate of Inspection for a containership __________.

a. is issued by the Coast Guard and is usually valid for 2 years
b. must be posted under transparent material near the officers' licenses
c. lists all of the stability limitations and conditions imposed on the vessel
d. shows the due date of the quadrennial test of the cargo gear

611: The Certificate of Inspection for a containership __________.

a. is issued by the Coast Guard and is usually valid for 2 years
b. must be posted under transparent material near the officers' licenses
c. lists all of the stability limitations and conditions imposed on the vessel
d. shows the due date of the quadrennial test of the cargo gear

612: When backing down with sternway, the pivot point of a vessel is __________.

a. at the bow
b. about one-third of the vessel's length from the bow
c. aft of the propellers
d. about one-quarter of the vessel's length from the stern

613: A lookout can leave his station __________.

a. at the end of the watch
b. only when properly relieved
c. at any time
d. 15 minutes before the end of the watch

614: A fid is a __________.

a. mallet used when splicing wire rope
b. sharp pointed crow bar used to unlay wire rope
c. tapered steel pin used to separate wire rope
d. tapered wooden pin used when splicing heavy rope

615: When a wedge of water builds up between the head of the barge and the bank it is referred to as __________.

a. bank cushion
b. bank suction
c. bow wave
d. veering cushion

616: "Ice blink" is __________.

a. the dark appearance of the underside of a cloud layer due to reflection of a surface of open water
b. the soft light appearance on the underside of a cloud layer due to reflection from a surface of open water
c. the yellowish-white glare on the underside of a cloud layer
d. "water sky"

617: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "A" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )

a. onshore stern line
b. offshore stern line
c. after breast line
d. after spring line

618: When considering a vessel's stability, which spaces in a general cargo vessel are the best locations for the carriage of bulk grain?

a. Deep tanks
b. Lower holds
c. Lower holds at the ends of the vessel
d. 'Tween-decks

619: What is NOT a requirement for the safe and effective use of a crude oil washing system?

a. Strip all tanks and remove the bottom residue.
b. Use an inert gas system while washing tanks.
c. Use portable washing machines to reach areas obscured by structural members in the tanks.
d. Decant one meter from the source tank for the tank cleaning machines.

620: You are on a container vessel. What concerning the handling and stowage of containerized hazardous materials is TRUE?

a. Open-bed containers may be used to transport hazardous materials if the cargo is properly secured.
b. A portable cargo tank of a flammable, cryogenic liquid may not be in transit for a period exceeding its marked rated holding time unless the liquid is inhibited.
c. A portable cargo tank containing a cryogenic liquid must be shipped on deck unless forced ventilation is provided to the decks-decks.
d. A container loaded with packages of tear gas would display a placard reading "Irritant."

621: Which document shows details of a tank vessel, cargoes it may carry, manning and safety equipment required?

a. Safety Construction Certificate
b. Cargo Gear Certificate
c. Certificate of Inspection
d. Declaration of Inspection

622: A predictable result of a vessel nearing a bank or edge of a channel is that the __________.

a. stern is drawn to the bank as the bow sheers off
b. bow sheers toward the bank
c. vessel continues in a straight line, but with greatly reduced maneuverability
d. vessel will be drawn bodily into the bank unless the engines are stopped

623: When hugging a bank in a narrow channel, you should take precautions against_______________.

a. bank suction, squat and the effects of vessels passing close aboard
b. clogged sea chests, plugged sea strainers and overheated machinery
c. striking underwater obstructions close to the bank
d. All of the above

624: A serving mallet is used in __________.

a. covering wire or fiber rope
b. forcing fids into a line
c. dogging hatches
d. splicing lines

625: Which statement is FALSE?

a. Your stern is sucked down and your draft increases when going from deep to shallow water.
b. Excessive speed while passing moored vessels may cause them to surge and break their moorings.
c. Excessive speed while passing a tow being pushed ahead or pushing a tow into an eddy too fast may break up the tow.
d. None of the above

626: What should NOT be used as an indicator that ice may be

a. 
b. 
c. 
d. 

A dark appearance of the sky: A yellowish glare in the sky

a. The presence of seals or certain type birds
b. 
c. 
d. 

627: Your ship is steaming at night with the gyro-pilot engaged when you notice that the vessel's course is slowly changing to the right. What action should you take FIRST?

a. switch to hand steering
b. shift steering to the emergency steering station
c. call the Master
d. notify the engineroom

628: Before loading bulk grain, bilge wells must be covered to __________.

a. add strength to the bilge well strainer
b. permit rapid flow of water to the bilge wells
c. prevent cargo sifting into the bilge wells
d. prevent oil, water, or other liquid from reaching the cargo

629: You are planning to use a crude oil washing system. What precaution must be taken with the source tank for the washing machines?

a. At least one meter must be decanted from the source tank.
b. The oil in the source tank must be sampled for compatibility.
c. The source tank must have been crude oil washed at least once in the past 150 days.
d. The inert gas system must lower the oxygen content in the source tank to a maximum of 12%.

630: You are doing a Williamson turn. Your vessel has swung about 60° from the original course heading. You should __________.

a. put the rudder amidships and check the swing
b. stop the engines and prepare to maneuver to pick up the man in the water
c. shift your rudder
d. increase to maximum speed

631: At least one reinspection shall be made on each vessel holding a Certificate of Inspection valid for two years. This inspection shall be held between the tenth and fourteenth months of the duration period of the certificate and shall be __________.

a. at the discretion of the inspector, but in no greater detail than required for original certification
b. at the discretion of the inspector, but in no lesser detail than required for original certification
c. generally similar in scope to the inspection required for certification, but in less detail
d. equivalent to the inspection required for certification

632: What does the helm command "shift the rudder" mean?

a. Stop the swing of the ship.
b. Shift the rudder control to the alternate steering method.
c. Put the rudder over to the opposite side, the same number of degrees that it is now.
d. Put the rudder amidships and hold the heading steady as she goes.

633: A tug is best positioned for towing and maneuvering on rivers and other restricted waters where wave action is limited when __________.

a. directly astern and pushing the tow
b. towing on a hawser
c. towing alongside and parallel to the vessel it is towing
d. towing on the hip

634: The "iron mike" is a(n) __________.

a. pilot
b. speaker
c. standby wheel
d. automatic pilot

635: A report of casualty to a vessel must include __________.

a. the name of the owner or agent of the vessel
b. an evaluation of who was at fault
c. the amount of ballast on board
d. the estimated cost of damage

636: The use of an anchor to assist in turning in restricted waters is __________.

a. a last resort
b. good seamanship
c. the sign of a novice shiphandler
d. to be used only with a single-screw vessel

637: A tow bridle is attached to the main tow hawser at the __________.

a. bight ring
b. tow hook
c. fishplate
d. swivel

638: Ship's officers should check every cargo compartment after it is filled with bulk grain to ensure __________.

a. all lighting circuits are energized
b. all void spaces are filled
c. the correct grade of cargo has been loaded
d. the heavier grade is in the lower hold

639: The complete details of a crude oil washing system aboard your vessel, including the operating sequences and procedures, design characteristics, a description of the system, and required personnel will be found in the __________.

a. Oil Transfer Procedures Manual
b. Crude Oil Washing Operations and Equipment Manual
c. Code of Federal Regulations
d. Crude Oil Washing addendum to the Certificate of Inspection

640: Which factor(s) can affect the performance of a river towboat?

a. The draft of the towboat and the draft of the barges under tow
b. The placement of the barges within the tow
c. The presence of flanking rudders and Kort nozzles
d. All of the above

641: Which document shows the minimum required crew a vessel must have to navigate from one port in the United States to another?

a. Articles
b. Certificate of Inspection
c. Crew List
d. Register

642: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "B" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )

a. offshore stern line
b. inshore stern line
c. after spring line
d. after breast line

644: The "lay" of a line refers to __________.

a. its normal location of stowage
b. the direction of twist in the strands
c. the manner in which it is coiled
d. the manner in which it is rigged

645: A vessel's Certificate of Documentation __________.

a. may be retained by the owner at the home port OR kept on the vessel
b. must be posted under transparent material in the pilothouse
c. must be carried on board
d. must be kept on file at the corporate offices of the owner or operator

646: What shape barge offers the least resistance in river towing?

a. A square ended barge
b. Barges with spoon shaped bows
c. Ship-shaped barges
d. Hopper barges

647: Synchronous towing means that the __________.

a. tug is on the crest of a wave while the tow is in the trough
b. tug is in the trough while the tow is riding on the crest of a wave
c. tug and tow are both in the same relative position on different waves at the same time
d. port and starboard engines on the tug are turning at the same RPM

648: Bulk cargo refers to __________.

a. cargo which occupies a large volume of space
b. cargo which requires refrigeration
c. cargo which is very dense
d. homogeneous cargo not enclosed in a container

649: Before a tank is to be crude oil washed, the oxygen content in the tank must be measured at a position __________.

a. immediately above the level of the oil
b. at the top of the tank
c. in the vent riser
d. one meter from the deck

650: A crew member has just fallen overboard off your port side. Which action should you take?

a. Immediately put the rudder over hard right.
b. Immediately put the rudder over hard left.
c. Immediately put the engines astern.
d. Wait until the stern is well clear of the man and then put the rudder over hard right.

651: Fire fighting equipment requirements for a particular vessel may be found on the __________.

a. 4Certificate of Inspection
b. Certificate of Seaworthiness
c. Classification Certificate
d. Certificate of Registry

652: When plugging holes below the waterline you should __________.

a. eliminate all water entering the hole
b. only plug holes in machinery or other vital spaces
c. reduce the entry of water as much as possible
d. plug the largest holes first

654: A rope made of a combination of wire and fiber is known as __________.

a. independent
b. lang lay
c. preformed
d. spring lay

655: Good seamanship while towing in heavy weather requires all of the following EXCEPT __________.

a. reducing speed to reduce surging on the towline
b. lashing down or stowing all loose gear
c. dogging all hatches and watertight doors
d. streaming all of your towing hawser

656: A deep draft VLCC (100,000 DWT+) navigating in a narrow channel or canal __________.

a. draws more water than when underway in deep water
b. draws less water with an increase in speed
c. requires less power for a given speed
d. steers better under full power

657: Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?

a. Companions and booby hatches
b. Open structures
c. Spaces for the exclusive use of the officers or crew
d. Water ballast spaces

658: When carrying a full or nearly full load of bulk ore in a general cargo type vessel which has engine spaces amidships, the cargo in each hold should be trimmed so that the bulk of the cargo lies __________.

a. along the centerline
b. toward the forward bulkhead of the forward holds and toward the after bulkhead of the after holds
c. toward the after bulkhead of the forward holds and the forward bulkhead of the after holds
d. toward the after bulkhead of all holds

659: You are planning to use the crude oil washing system on your tankship. What is required to prevent electrostatic buildup in the tanks?

a. The portable machines must be set at the proper drop for the first wash before the fixed machines are used.
b. The source tank for the tank cleaning machines must have least one meter decanted from it.
c. The inert gas system must reduce the oxygen content in the tanks to a maximum of 18%.
d. The fixed machines must be operated simultaneously with the portable machines to equalize the electrostatic potential.

660: You receive word that a person has fallen overboard from the starboard side. You should FIRST __________.

a. notify the Master
b. put the wheel hard right
c. put the engines full astern
d. sound the man overboard alarm

661: The number of certificated lifeboatmen required for a vessel is found on the __________.

a. Certificate of Inspection
b. Muster List ("Station Bill")
c. lifeboats
d. Register or Enrollment

663: While towing astern, if your towing hawser becomes taut it results in __________.

a. more catenary in the towing hawser
b. less catenary in the towing hawser
c. more yaw
d. less yaw

664: Coiling new rope against the lay, bringing the lower end up through the center of the coil, then coiling with the lay, in order to remove the kinks, is known as __________.

a. coiling
b. faking
c. flemishing
d. thoroughfooting

665: The catenary __________.

a. acts as a reserve length of towing hawser when the tug applies more power, and it dampens the surge effect of the tow
b. gives an approximation of the amount of strain on the towing hawser
c. is the dip in the towing hawser between the tug and the tow
d. All of the above

666: You are proceeding at a slow speed with your starboard side near the right bank of a channel. If your vessel suddenly sheers toward the opposite bank, the best maneuver would be __________.

a. full ahead, hard left rudder
b. full ahead, hard right rudder
c. full astern, hard left rudder
d. full astern, hard right rudder

666: You are proceeding at a slow speed with your starboard side near the right bank of a channel. If your vessel suddenly sheers toward the opposite bank, the best maneuver would be __________.

a. full ahead, hard left rudder
b. full ahead, hard right rudder
c. full astern, hard left rudder
d. full astern, hard right rudder

667: While towing in shallow water you should consider __________.

a. using a short towing hawser
b. using a floating hawser
c. the catenary and the effect it may have on the tow
d. All of the above

668: Which statement is correct concerning the carriage of coal in bulk?

a. Coal should be vented with surface ventilation only.
b. Because of its inherent vice, coal should not be loaded wet.
c. Dunnage should be placed against ship's sides and around stanchions.
d. Through ventilation, as well as surface ventilation, should be provided whenever possible.

669: Which statement describes the motion of a yawing tow?

a. The tow twists, sometimes violently, astern of the tug
b. The tow sheers to one side behind the tug and maintains a position in a line diagonal to the tug's forward movement
c. The tow snakes behind the tug
d. All of the above

670: You must evacuate a seaman by helicopter lift. Which statement is TRUE?

a. The ship should be stopped with the wind off the beam while the helicopter is hovering overhead.
b. The basket or stretcher must not be allowed to touch the deck.
c. The tending line of the litter basket should be secured to the ship beyond the radius of the helicopter blades.
d. The hoist line should be slack before the basket or stretcher is hooked on.

671: A Permit to Proceed is issued by the __________.

a. American Bureau of Shipping
b. National Cargo Bureau
c. U.S. Coast Guard
d. U.S. Department of Labor

672: When towing alongside (breasted tow), more forward movement will be imparted to the tow by __________.

a. increasing the angle of line pull to the keel axis of the tow
b. reducing the angle of line pull to the keel axis of the tow
c. positioning the towing vessel on the forward end of the tow
d. shortening the length of the tow line

673: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "C" is called a __________. (DO44DG )

a. shore line
b. breast line
c. spring line
d. stern line

674: Stuffer-braid rope has __________.

a. a yarn core
b. no core
c. three strands
d. 12 threads

675: An advantage of the modified Christmas Tree towing method is to __________.

a. increase the towing hawser's catenary and provide more spring
b. reduce catenary, allow operation in shallower water, and to release one barge without breaking up the entire tow
c. enable one tug and its crew without any outside assistance to make up or break down the tow
d. provide rapid delivery of logs from the northwestern United States to Hawaiian sawmills

676: Conditions for crossing a rough bar are usually best at __________.

a. low water slack
b. high water slack
c. high water ebb
d. high water flood

677: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "D" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )

a. forward spring line
b. after spring line
c. waist breast line
d. stern line

678: Prior to being able to sail, each vessel that carries grain in bulk must have a certificate of loading issued by the __________.

a. American Bureau of Shipping
b. Lloyds of London
c. National Cargo Bureau
d. U.S. Salvage

680: You must medevac a critically injured seaman by helicopter hoist. Which statement is TRUE?

a. The ship's relative wind should be from dead ahead at 10 to 30 knots.
b. The deck crew at the hoist point should not wear baseball hats.
c. The helicopter's drop line should be secured to the ship not more than 15 feet from the hoist position.
d. When using a "horse collar", the bight of the loop should be around the chest of the injured seaman.

682: The mooring line labeled "H" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )

a. forward breast line
b. offshore bow line
c. offshore spring line
d. onshore bow line

683: Barges and vessels are ballasted before departure to __________.

a. improve their stability
b. avoid polluting waters where liquid ballast may not be discharged
c. prevent free surface effects
d. allow movement of liquids within the barge for tank cleaning

684: Right-laid line should be coiled __________.

a. clockwise
b. counterclockwise
c. either clockwise or counterclockwise
d. on a reel

685: Which type of ballast is most commonly used in barges and ships?

a. Water
b. Oil
c. Concrete and barite
d. Sand, rock and gravel

686: The effect known as "bank cushion" acts in which of the following ways on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?

a. It forces the bow away from the bank.
b. It forces the stern away from the bank.
c. It forces the entire vessel away from the bank.
d. It heels the vessel toward the bank.

687: The damage to a vessel is over $25,000. Who must notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible?

a. The vessel's agent
b. The owner of the vessel
c. The Master of the vessel
d. Any one of the above

688: Who would normally certify that all preparations have been made and all regulations observed prior to loading a cargo of bulk grain?

a. American Bureau of Shipping
b. U.S. Coast Guard
c. National Cargo Bureau
d. Master of the vessel

689: When your tug reduces speed to shorten tow, the __________.

a. length of the tow gets shorter as the strain is reduced
b. tow may continue its momentum and overtake the tug
c. towing hawser may drag the bottom and put the tug in irons
d. All of the above

690: A rescue helicopter's hoist area should have a radius of at least __________.

a. 6 feet of clear deck
b. 10 feet of clear deck
c. 25 feet of clear deck
d. 50 feet of clear deck

691: On U.S. flag vessels, which certificate is always issued by the Coast Guard?

a. Load Line Certificate
b. Safety Equipment Certificate
c. Safety Construction Certificate
d. Register of cargo gear

692: The tow makeup that is designed to keep the catenary of the tow hawser to a minimum is called the __________.

a. Christmas tree tow
b. tandem tow
c. British tow
d. tandem tug tow

693: The effect of excessive catenary in shallow water may be __________.

a. dragging the towing hawser along the bottom and chafing it
b. snagging sunken or submerged objects
c. slowing, stopping or endangering the towing operation by placing the tug in irons
d. All of the above

694: An advantage of nylon rope over manila rope is that nylon rope __________.

a. can be used in conjunction with wire or spring-lay rope
b. can be stored on decks exposed to sunlight
c. can hold a load even when a considerable amount of the yarns have been abraded
d. gives audible warning of overstress whereas manila does not

695: A tug is "in irons" when held in a fixed position by __________.

a. the weight of its tow, its being anchored, or grounded
b. the weight of its towing hawser on the bottom
c. an adverse current
d. lack of power or an engine breakdown

696: A vessel traveling down a narrow channel, especially if the draft is nearly equal to the depth of the water, may set off the nearer side. This effect is known as __________.

a. smelling the bottom
b. squatting
c. bank suction
d. bank cushion

697: What imminent danger results from tripping?

a. A crew member being knocked over the side
b. Capsizing your tug
c. Your tug being pulled backwards by your tow
d. The tow being thrown off course

698: Which agency issues a certificate of loading that is evidence that the rules and regulations concerning bulk grain cargoes have been observed?

a. American Bureau of Shipping
b. Department of Agriculture
c. National Cargo Bureau
d. Public Health Service

699: Under which condition is a tug likely to be tripped?

a. When the tow "jumps" on the line
b. While making up to tow a large oil rig
c. When the towing hawser leads forward of the quarter
d. When the tug exerts maximum bollard pull with the tow close astern

700: A tug is approaching a broken down steamer in moderately heavy weather preparing to take it in tow. In most cases the __________.

a. steamer will drift stern downwind
b. tug will drift faster than the steamer
c. tug should approach stern to
d. tug should approach from downwind

701: The Safety Equipment Certificate shows that the vessel conforms to the standards of the __________.

a. U.S. Coast Guard
b. American Bureau of Shipping
c. American Salvage Association
d. S.O.L.A.S. Convention

702: When paying off seamen in a foreign port, where a United States consul is not available, the release must be executed by the seamen and the __________.

a. representative of the foreign country
b. local port authority representative
c. Master of the vessel
d. ship's union delegate

703: The operator of an uninspected vessel MUST assist people affected by an accident if he or she can do so without __________.

a. serious danger to his or her own vessel
b. further damaging the other vessel
c. undue delay
d. creating a panic on either vessel

704: Laying out a line in successive circles flat on deck with the bitter end in the center is known as __________.

a. coiling
b. faking
c. flemishing
d. lining

705: A tug may be in danger of tripping when __________.

a. towed sideways by an overwhelming force on the towline
b. her tow moves parallel to and forward on either side of the tug
c. the tow is no longer directly astern but moves up on her quarter
d. All of the above

706: How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?

a. It pulls the bow toward the bank.
b. It pulls the stern toward the bank.
c. It pushes the entire vessel away from the bank.
d. It heels the vessel toward the bank.

706: How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?

a. It pulls the bow toward the bank.
b. It pulls the stern toward the bank.
c. It pushes the entire vessel away from the bank.
d. It heels the vessel toward the bank.

707: Is tripping limited to harbor and coastal towing?

a. No! Forces tending to capsize a tug are as dangerous on the high seas as they are in harbor and coastal work.
b. Yes! The long towing hawser used in ocean towing eliminates the danger of tripping.
c. No! Tripping is common in ocean towing because of more frequent maneuvering
d. Yes! Because of increased water depths, forces required to capsize a tug are not usually found in ocean towing

708: The National Cargo Bureau represents the __________.

a. agent
b. operator
c. shipper
d. All of the above

708: The National Cargo Bureau represents the __________.

a. agent
b. operator
c. shipper
d. All of the above

709: The designations A,B,C,D, and E grades of cargo refer to the __________.

a. degrees of quality of petroleum products
b. flash point range and Reid vapor pressure index of petroleum products
c. grades of crude oil
d. pour point, color, and viscosity index of petroleum products

710: Which statement is FALSE, concerning the Williamson turn?

a. In a large vessel (VLCC) much of the headway will be lost thereby requiring little astern maneuvering.
b. When the turn is completed, the vessel will be on a reciprocal course and nearly on the original track line.
c. The initial actions are taken at well defined points and reduce the need for individual judgment.
d. The turn will return the vessel to the man's location in the shortest possible time.

711: If an alien stowaway is discovered aboard your vessel, his name must be placed on the __________.

a. Alien Crew List
b. Crew List
c. Passenger List
d. separate Passenger List marked stowaways

712: What is the effect of releasing the towline in a tripping situation?

a. It disconnects the capsizing force and allows the tug to recover from its list.
b. It frees the tug from its towing responsibilities.
c. There is no effect other than relief.
d. Yawing

713: How do the height and location of a tug's towing bitts relate to the danger of tripping?

a. The further forward and closer to amidships the more readily the tug will trip.
b. Placement further aft permits more effective pulling, better steering and eliminates the danger of tripping.
c. Installing the bitts down low lowers the center of gravity.
d. The height and position of towing bitts has no significance.

714: Using a safety factor of 6, determine the safe working load of manila line with a breaking stress of 8 tons.

a. 0.75 tons
b. 1.25 tons
c. 1.33 tons
d. 8.00 tons

715: The term "overriding" or "overrunning" when applied to towing, implies that __________.

a. there is more crew on board than required
b. the tow has overtaken its tug
c. the towing hawser comes out of the water
d. the Norman pins are not effective

716: Your vessel is proceeding along a narrow channel. The effect called bank cushion has which effect on the vessel?

a. Forces the bow away from the bank
b. Forces the stern away from the bank
c. Forces the entire vessel bodily away from the bank
d. Decreases the draft at the bow

717: It is the responsibility of the Master to ensure that __________.

a. the muster list is posted in each compartment
b. temporary personnel and visitors are advised of emergency stations
c. names of crew members are listed on the muster list
d. no changes are made to the muster list

718: How many board feet of dunnage would you estimate to be in a pile 5 feet wide, 1 foot high and 14 feet long?

a. 70
b. 840
c. 960
d. 1080

719: Most crude oils are classified as grade __________.

a. A or B
b. B
c. C or D
d. E

720: You suspect that a crewmember has fallen overboard during the night and immediately execute a Williamson turn. What is the primary advantage of this maneuver under these circumstances?

a. You will be on a reciprocal course and nearly on the track-line run during the night.
b. The turn provides the maximum coverage of the area to be searched.
c. The turn enables you to reverse course in the shortest possible time.
d. You have extra time to maneuver in attempting to close in on the man for rescue.

721: The mooring line labeled "F" is called a __________. (DO44DG )

a. bow line
b. forward spring line
c. breast line
d. None of the above

722: A tow can override its tug as a result of __________.

a. a mechanical breakdown on the tug
b. adverse tidal current conditions
c. the tug reducing its speed
d. All of the above

723: What safety precautions must you take when maneuvering on a towing hook?

a. The engines must be operated on the slow bell.
b. Clear the afterdeck and fantail of personnel.
c. Lash the hook closed so it does not open accidentally.
d. The towing winch engine must be running.

724: Using a safety factor of five, determine what is the safe working load for 3-1/2 inch manila line with a breaking stress of 4.9 tons.

a. 0.82 ton
b. 0.98 ton
c. 2.45 tons
d. 12.25 tons

725: By law, a user of marijuana shall be subject to __________.

a. loss of pay during the period of such use
b. reprimand by the US Coast Guard
c. revocation of license or certificate
d. termination of employment

726: A common occurrence when a vessel is running into shallow water is that __________.

a. the wake is less pronounced
b. the vessel is more responsive to the rudder
c. "squat" will cause a decrease in bottom clearance and an increase in draft
d. All of the above

727: Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?

a. Galley fitted with range or oven
b. Open structures
c. Passenger spaces
d. Boatswain's stores

728: How many board feet of dunnage are in a draft 4 feet wide, 1-1/2 feet high and 13 feet long?

a. 84
b. 756
c. 936
d. 1021

729: A petroleum liquid has a flash point of 85°F. This is a grade __________.

a. B flammable liquid
b. C flammable liquid
c. D combustible liquid
d. E combustible liquid

730: In a Williamson turn, the rudder is put over full until the __________.

a. vessel has turned 90°From her original course
b. vessel has turned 60°From her original course
c. vessel is on a reciprocal course
d. emergency turn signal sounds

731: A Deratization Exemption Certificate is valid for a period of __________.

a. no time limit so long as Certificate of Sanitation is valid
b. no time limit so long as no evidence of rodents aboard
c. 1 year
d. 6 months

732: Which action should be taken FIRST if your tow is sinking in shallow water?

a. Pay out the towline until the sunken tow reaches bottom.
b. Sever the towline.
c. Immediately head for the nearest shoreline.
d. Contact the Coast Guard.

732: Which action should be taken FIRST if your tow is sinking in shallow water?

a. Pay out the towline until the sunken tow reaches bottom.
b. Sever the towline.
c. Immediately head for the nearest shoreline.
d. Contact the Coast Guard.

733: Before leaving port on an ocean tow, a tug captain should assure himself of all the following EXCEPT __________.

a. the towing hawser can be released quickly in an emergency
b. the correct navigation lights are rigged and operable on the tug and tow
c. an insurance underwriter has prepared a pre-sailing survey
d. a pick-up wire has been rigged on the tow in case of a breakaway.

734: What is the computed breaking strength of a 4-inch manila line?

a. 5,280 lbs.
b. 7,700 lbs.
c. 12,200 lbs.
d. 14,400 lbs.

735: A heavy steel curved arch constructed athwartships and above the after deck on a towing vessel is sometimes called a __________.

a. main brace
b. tow span
c. jockey bar
d. None of the above

736: You notice that your speed has decreased, the stern of your vessel has settled into the water, and your rudder is sluggish in responding. The MOST likely cause is __________.

a. mechanical problems with the steering gear
b. shallow water
c. loss of lubricating oil in the engine
d. current

737: A heavy steel curved arch constructed athwartships and above the after deck on a towing vessel is sometimes called a __________.

a. chafing bar
b. Dutch tow bar
c. carling
d. None of the above

738: How many board feet of dunnage are there in a draft 3 feet wide, 1-1/2 feet high, and 14 feet long?

a. 526
b. 756
c. 876
d. 906

739: Camphor oil is classified as a grade __________.

a. A
b. C
c. D
d. E

740: The extension of the after part of the keel in a single- screw vessel upon which the stern post rests is called the __________.

a. boss
b. knuckle
c. skeg
d. strut

741: A vessel has sustained damage in a collision with another vessel. It is necessary to have a Seaworthy Certificate before the vessel sails. Who will issue this certificate?

a. American Consul
b. Classification Society
c. Captain of the Port
d. Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection

742: Lighter longitudinal stiffening frames on the vessel's side plating are called __________.

a. stringers
b. side frames
c. side stiffeners
d. intercostals

743: A heavy steel curved arch constructed athwartships and above the after deck on a towing vessel is sometimes called a __________.

a. towing arch
b. jockey bar
c. chafing bar
d. Dutch tow bar

744: When using natural-fiber rope, you should NEVER __________.

a. dry the line before stowing it
b. reverse turns on winches periodically to keep out kinks
c. try to lubricate the line
d. use chafing gear

745: When carrying a cargo of asphalt or molten sulfur, which are carried at temperatures of over 300°F, one of the biggest dangers is __________.

a. water in the tanks or pipelines
b. having the cargo too cool
c. explosion of vapors after discharge
d. inadequate ullage space

746: Which effect does speed through the water have on a vessel which is underway in shallow water?

a. A decrease in the speed results in a decrease in steering response and maneuverability.
b. An increase in speed results in the stern sucking down lower than the bow.
c. An increase in speed results in the vessel rising on an even plane.
d. A decrease in speed results in the vessel sucking down on an even plane.

747: When carrying a cargo of asphalt or molten sulfur, which are carried at temperatures of over 300°F, one of the biggest dangers is __________.

a. inadequate ullage space
b. having the cargo too cool
c. explosion of vapors after discharge
d. having to breathe the fumes

749: Butadiene, inhibited, is labeled as a __________.

a. combustible liquid
b. flammable gas
c. flammable liquid
d. flammable solid

750: On a single-screw vessel the stern frame _____________,

a. furnishes support to the rudder, propeller shaft, and transom frame
b. provides foundations for after mooring winches
c. provides foundations for the main propulsion engines
d. transfers the driving force of the propeller to the hull

751: A document which has a list of names, birthplaces, and residences of persons employed on a merchant vessel bound from a U.S. port on a foreign voyage and is required at every port is called the __________.

a. Certified Crew List
b. Crew Manifest
c. Shipping Articles
d. Muster List ("Station Bill")

752: A lot of special cargo of similar cartons as shown is to be loaded. What is the total cubic capacity the consignment will occupy if you assume 10% broken stowage? (D042DG )

a. 51 cubic feet (1.5 cubic meters)
b. 58 cubic feet (1.7 cubic meters)
c. 65 cubic feet (2.0 cubic meters)
d. 336 cubic feet (10 cubic meters)

754: Which method is used to detect rot in manila lines?

a. Feeling the surface of the line for broken fibers
b. Measuring the reduction in circumference of the line
c. Observing for the appearance of mildew on the outer surface
d. Opening the strands and examining the inner fibers

755: When underway with a tow, you are required to notify the Coast Guard in which casualty situation?

a. Accidental stranding or grounding
b. An injury requiring first aid treatment
c. Loss of bridge-to-bridge radio capability
d. Damage to property amounting to $12,500

756: A licensed Master of Towing Vessels may NOT serve as the Captain 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. 400 GRT towboat operating on the Western Rivers
d. 375 GRT towing vessel operating between Texas and Puerto Rico

758: An IOPP Certificate on an inspected vessel is valid for what period of time?

a. 6 months
b. 1 year
c. 2 years
d. 5 years

759: The equipment used to control, protect and connect a towline is called ___________ .

a. cat head
b. terminal gear
c. level wind
d. poured socket

760: The connection to the towline must be secured with a ____________ .

a. galvanized screw-pin shackle
b. hardened steel thimble
c. shackle secured a nut and cotter pin
d. shackle fitted with a swivel piece

761: The Immigration and Naturalization Service is concerned with which document on a vessel making preliminary entry into a U.S. port from a foreign port?

a. Cargo Manifest
b. Certified Crew List
c. Curio List
d. Shipping Articles

762: A towing winch, that handles a wire towline, must have all of the following EXCEPT a ____________ .

a. device that evenly spools and tightly winds the towline
b. brake with holding power appropriate for the vessel's horsepower or bollard pull
c. brake that can be operated when there is no power available to drive the winch
d. source of emergency power to operate the winch

763: A vessel that tows astern must have a/an ___________ .

a. towing winch
b. method to easily release the towline
c. oxy-acetylene cutting torch
d. ax or knife mounted near the towing bitts

764: Roundline is a __________.

a. four-stranded, left- or right-handed line
b. three-stranded, right-handed line
c. three-stranded, left-handed line
d. small tarred hempline of three strands laid left-handed

765: The owner or Master of a vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside must ensure that each of the following is appropriate for the vessel's horsepower and tow arrangement EXCEPT _________ .

a. hydraulic couplings
b. face wires
c. push gear
d. spring lines

766: Insufficient space between the hull and bottom in shallow water will prevent normal screw currents resulting in __________.

a. waste of power
b. sudden sheering to either side
c. sluggish rudder response
d. All of the above

767: On the cargo manifest, the total weight of an empty cargo box is the __________.

a. tare weight
b. net weight
c. gross weight
d. cargo weight

768: A cargo of canned foodstuff is packed in cartons. Each carton is 36 cubic feet and weighs 340 pounds. The stowage factor of the cargo is __________.

a. 9.5
b. 62
c. 212
d. 237

769: The owner or Master of a towing vessel must ensure that each person that directs and controls the movement of the vessel knows all of the following EXCEPT ___________ .

a. the effects of maneuvering on the vessel and its tow
b. the speed and direction of any current for the area being transited
c. how to apply variation and deviation to readings from a magnetic compass
d. the ownership of the vessel(s) being towed

770: The ratio of the height of a vessel's rudder to its width is referred to as the __________.

a. aspect ratio
b. constriction ratio
c. rudder ratio
d. steering ratio

771: What does a Visaed Alien Crew List which is made and submitted to the U.S. Consul for visa show?

a. All aliens aboard
b. All crew members
c. Nonresident aliens aboard
d. Registered aliens aboard

772: To reduce stress on the towing hawser when towing astern (ocean tow), the hawser should be __________.

a. secured to the aftermost fitting on the towing vessel
b. just touching the water
c. underwater
d. as short as possible

774: The strongest of the natural fibers is __________.

a. cotton
b. hemp
c. manila
d. sisal

775: You are on a large merchant vessel entering a U.S. port. There is a Pilot onboard and he has the conn. Which statement is TRUE?

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 internal working of the ship.
c. The Pilot is solely responsible for the safe maneuvering of the ship only if he is required to be on board by law.
d. The Master is responsible for the safe navigation of the ship and the Pilot is employed for his local knowledge.

776: In most cases, when a large merchant vessel enters shallow water at high speed the __________.

a. maneuverability will increase
b. speed will increase
c. bow will squat farther than the stern
d. vessel will rise slightly, on a level plane

777: Before a Master relieves a Pilot of the conn, the __________.

a. Master must always request the Pilot to take corrective action
b. Master should foresee any danger to the vessel on the present course
c. Master should agree to sign a release of liability form
d. vessel must be in extremis

778: What is the stowage factor of a commodity whose density is 15 pounds per cubic foot?

a. 15
b. 45
c. 133
d. 149

779: Which statement is TRUE of centrifugal pumps aboard tankers?

a. They are gravity-fed.
b. They are more expensive than reciprocating pumps.
c. They are positive displacement pumps.
d. They are used for stripping pumps.

780: Bilge keels are more effective at dampening rolls as the __________.

a. pitching increases
b. list increases
c. rolling increases
d. draft decreases

781: The trim and stability booklet must be approved by the __________.

a. International Maritime Organization
b. National Cargo Bureau
c. Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
d. United States Coast Guard

782: The owner or Master of a towing vessel shall ensure that each person that directs and controls the movement of the vessel can accurately fix the vessel's position using all of the following EXCEPT ___________ .

a. installed navigational equipment
b. buoys alone
c. all available aids to navigation
d. depths soundings and hydrographic contour lines

783: The owner or Master of a towing vessel shall ensure that each person that directs and controls the movement of the vessel can accomplish all of the following EXCEPT ___________ .

a. evaluate the danger of each closing visual or radar contact
b. adjust speed with due regard for the weather and visibility
c. reduce speed only where local speed limits are posted
d. enter all required test and inspection results in the vessel's log or other record carried on board

784: Marline is __________.

a. four-stranded sisal line
b. three-stranded cotton line
c. sail twine
d. two-stranded hemp cord

785: With rudders amidships and negligible wind, a twin-screw vessel moving ahead on the port screw and backing on the starboard screw will __________.

a. move in a straight line
b. pivot to starboard
c. pivot to port
d. walk sideways to starboard

786: You are on a single-screw vessel with a right-handed propeller, and you are making headway. When you enter shallow water, __________.

a. you will have better rudder response
b. your speed will increase without a change in your throttle
c. your rudder response will become sluggish
d. your vessel will tend to ride higher

787: While assigned to a 120 GRT vessel, you are required to sign "foreign" articles on a voyage from New York City to which port?

a. Halifax, Canada
b. Long Beach, California
c. Veracruz, Mexico
d. Saint Maarten, Netherlands Antilles

788: The lower hold of your vessel has a bale capacity of 45,000 cubic feet. How many cases of a cargo weighing 450 lbs. and measuring 2.5 feet by 3 feet by 3 feet could be stowed in the hold, assuming a broken stowage factor of 15 percent?

a. 300
b. 675
c. 1325
d. 1700

789: Which statement about a centrifugal cargo pump is TRUE?

a. It is a positive displacement pump.
b. It must have a positive suction.
c. Increasing rotation speed will decrease discharge pressure.
d. All of the above

790: Which statement is TRUE of centrifugal pumps aboard tank vessels?

a. They are positive displacement pumps.
b. They are gravity-fed.
c. They produce a pulsating flow.
d. They require more maintenance than a reciprocating pump.

791: The oil record book is required to be carried aboard __________.

a. tankers
b. passenger vessels
c. cargo vessels
d. All of the above

792: When the vessel is on coastwise articles, the original certificate of the seaman's certificate of discharge is __________.

a. given to the seaman
b. retained on board
c. sent to Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard
d. sent to the shipping company

794: "White Line" is made from __________.

a. cotton
b. hemp
c. manila
d. sisal

795: Who certifies the safe working load of cargo booms on a vessel?

a. U.S. Coast Guard
b. American Bureau of Shipping
c. Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers
d. The Ship's Master

796: When you enter shallow water, you would expect your rudder response to __________.

a. be sluggish and your speed to decrease
b. be sluggish and your speed to increase
c. improve and your speed to decrease
d. improve and your speed to increase

797: A U.S. or foreign flag vessel that does not comply with the Officers Competency Certificates Convention of 1936 may be detained by certain designated officials. These officials include all of the following EXCEPT a/an ___________ .

a. Coast Guard officer
b. employee of the U.S. Customs Service
c. Coast Guard petty officer
d. State Police officer

798: How many cubic feet of space is required to stow 775 tons of a cargo with a stowage factor of 25? (estimated broken stowage is 15%)

a. 12,916
b. 22,794
c. 25,833
d. 29,397

799: Temporary Certificates of Inspection are effective until the __________.

a. Solas Certificate is issued
b. Load Line Certificate is renewed
c. classification society approval is issued
d. permanent Certificate of Inspection is issued

800: A Kort nozzle is a(n) __________.

a. hollow tube surrounding the propeller used to improve thrust
b. nozzle attached to a firefighting hose
c. intake valve on a diesel engine
d. piston cylinder on a diesel engine

801: When oil is discharged overboard, an entry is required in the __________.

a. engine rough log
b. Oil Record Book
c. Official Logbook
d. deck rough log

802: You are on watch at sea on course 090°T. A man falls overboard on your starboard side. You immediately start a Williamson Turn. Which action is NOT a part of a Williamson Turn?

a. Stop the engines until clear of the man.
b. Come right full rudder until the vessel heads 150°T.
c. Shift the helm to left full rudder.
d. Continue with left rudder until on course 270°T.

804: Line is called "small stuff" if its circumference is less than __________.

a. 1/2"
b. 3/4"
c. 1"
d. 1 3/4"

806: Which will most likely occur when entering shallow water?

a. Rudder action will become more effective.
b. The vessel's list will change.
c. The vessel's trim will change.
d. An increase in speed will occur.

808: You are loading a cargo of cases into a hold which has a bale cubic of 44,000. The cargo consists of cases measuring 4 ft by 2 ft by 1.5 ft. Estimated broken stowage is 15%. What is the maximum number of cases which can be stowed in the hold?

a. 3096
b. 3116
c. 3136
d. 3156

809: Which pump must always be primed?

a. Centrifugal pump
b. Reciprocating pump
c. Rotary pump
d. All of the above

810: In nautical terminology a "dog" is a __________.

a. crow bar
b. device to force a water tight door against the frame
c. heavy steel beam
d. wedge

811: When oily ballast has been pumped overboard, an entry must be made in the __________.

a. Oil Record Book
b. Official Logbook
c. deck rough log
d. engine rough log

813: The Officers Competency Certificates Convention of 1936 applies to all of these vessels operating seaward of the boundary line EXCEPT a/an ___________ .

a. offshore supply vessel over 200 gross tons
b. passenger vessel of 295 gross tons
c. uninspected towing vessel of less than 200 gross tons
d. inspected towing vessel of 305 gross tons

814: In the manufacture of line, plant fibers are twisted together to form __________.

a. cable
b. line
c. strands
d. yarns

815: A U.S. or foreign flag vessel that does not comply with the Officers Competency Certificates Convention of 1936 may be detained by certain designated officials. These officials include all of the following EXCEPT a/an ___________ .

a. State Police officer
b. Coast Guard officer
c. Coast Guard petty officer
d. officer of the U.S. Customs Service

816: Water may boil up around the stern of a vessel in a channel due to __________.

a. slack water when upbound
b. shallow water
c. a cross current
d. a head current

817: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "G" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )

a. forward spring line
b. forward breast line
c. inshore bow line
d. offshore bow line

818: Your vessel has a deadweight capacity of 5000 tons and a cubic capacity of 300,000 cu. ft. You are to load lead, with a stowage factor of 18, and cotton, with a stowage factor of 80. If you load full and down, how much cotton should you load?

a. 1613 tons
b. 2190 tons
c. 2810 tons
d. 3387 tons

819: Which pump must be primed?

a. Rotary pump
b. Reciprocating pump
c. Centrifugal pump
d. All of the above

820: A partial deck in a hold is called a(n) __________.

a. weather deck
b. orlop deck
c. shelter deck
d. main deck

821: The Master must maintain the Oil Record Book on board for at least __________.

a. 1 month
b. 12 months
c. 24 months
d. 36 months

822: You are on watch at sea at night and a fire breaks out in #3 hold. What should be done IMMEDIATELY?

a. Shut down the cargo hold ventilation.
b. Proceed to the space and determine the extent of the fire.
c. Flood the space with C02 from the fixed fire fighting system.
d. Cool the deck to contain the fire.

823: Which statement concerning a 298 GRT inspected tug engaged in towing from Seattle, WA, to Alaska is TRUE?

a. A licensed Master of Towing Vessels may serve as Master.
b. Crew must be signed on before a Shipping Commissioner.
c. Each crew member must be issued a certificate of discharge at the time of discharge.
d. No able seamen are required.

824: The larger sizes of manila line are measured by their __________.

a. radius
b. diameter
c. circumference
d. weight per foot

825: Who is responsible for establishing watches aboard a U.S. vessel?

a. The owner of the vessel
b. The company that operates the vessel
c. The company that charters the vessel
d. The Master of the vessel

826: In order to reduce your wake in a narrow channel you should __________.

a. apply enough rudder to counter the effect of the current
b. change your course to a zigzag course
c. reduce your speed
d. shift the weight to the stern

827: The pitch of a propeller is a measure of the __________.

a. angle that the propeller makes with a free stream of water
b. angle that the propeller makes with the surface of the water
c. number of feet per revolution the propeller is designed to advance in still water without slip
d. positive pressure resulting from the difference of the forces on both sides of the moving propeller in still water without slip

828: Your vessel's available bale cubic capacity is 625,000 and her available cargo capacity is 10,000 deadweight tons. Disregarding broken stowage, how many tons of pyrite (stowage factor - 13) and how many tons of cork (s.f. - 150) must be loaded to be full and down?

a. 6387 tons pyrite, 3613 tons cork
b. 6721 tons pyrite, 3279 tons cork
c. 7500 tons pyrite, 2500 tons cork
d. 9133 tons pyrite, 867 tons cork

829: In terms of vessel manning, a watch is the ____________ .

a. direct performance of deck or engine operations in a scheduled and fixed rotation
b. performance of maintenance work necessary for the vessel's safe operation, on a daily basis
c. performance of lookout duties
d. direct performance of cargo loading and discharge operations only

830: On which vessels are the officers and deck crew allowed to operate under a two-watch system on voyages of less than 600 miles?

a. Towing vessels
b. Offshore supply vessels
c. Barges, when manned
d. All of the above

831: The Oil Record Book on a vessel NOT engaged on a foreign voyage shall be maintained on board for not less than __________.

a. 12 months
b. 24 months
c. 36 months
d. 48 months

833: The Master may require part of the crew to work when needed for ___________ .

a. maneuvering, shifting berth, mooring and unmooring
b. performing work necessary for the safety of the vessel, its passengers, crew or cargo
c. performing fire, lifeboat or other drills in port or at sea
d. All of the above

834: A whipping on a fiber line __________.

a. keeps the ends from fraying
b. strengthens it
c. protects your hands
d. becomes part of a splice

835: For towing vessels over 100 gross tons that are permitted to maintain a two-watch system, what percentage of the deck crew must be able seamen?

a. 50%
b. 65%
c. 75%
d. 100%

836: River currents tend to __________.

a. pick up speed where the channel widens
b. run slower in the center of the channel
c. hug the inside of a bend
d. cause the greatest depth of water to be along the outside of a bend

837: When may foreign licensed or documented personnel be employed on a US-flag towing vessel?

a. While on a foreign voyage and outside US jurisdiction, in order to meet manning requirements
b. While operating above the US outer continental shelf
c. On vessels operating on domestic voyages only
d. Never, under any circumstances

838: You are going to load bales of wool having a stowage factor of 110 in #3 lower hold which has a bale cubic of 72,000. If broken stowage is figured at 15%, how many tons of the wool can be stowed?

a. 556
b. 654
c. 752
d. 770

839: The valve on the discharge side of a cargo pump on a tank vessel will usually be a __________.

a. butterfly valve
b. spectacle valve
c. check valve
d. globe valve

840: The terms "cant frame" and "counter" are associated with the vessel's __________.

a. cargo hatch
b. forecastle
c. steering engine
d. stern

841: All entries in the Official Logbook must be signed by the Master and __________.

a. the Union Representative
b. the person about whom the entry concerns
c. no one else
d. one other crew member

842: When can the US citizenship requirement for the Master of a US-flag uninspected towing vessel be waived?

a. When US-licensed Masters are not readily available
b. When it costs too much to hire a US-licensed Master
c. When the towing vessel operates shoreward of the boundary line
d. Never, under any circumstances

843: If the Master of a US-flag towing vessel replaces any crew member with a non-US citizen, he/she must ensure that the ___________ .

a. replacement holds a license or document equivalent in experience and training to a mariner holding US credentials
b. replacement can communicate with other crew members to the extent required by regulations
c. vessel is on a foreign voyage, outside US jurisdiction, and not operating above the US outer continental shelf
d. all of the above

844: Using a safety factor of five, determine the safe working load of a line with a breaking strain of 20,000 pounds.

a. 4,000
b. 5,000
c. 20,000
d. 100,000

845: The terminology "able to understand any order spoken by the officers" refers to all of the following situations EXCEPT __________ .

a. in response to a fire
b. directing the use of lifesaving equipment
c. for deck department crew members to understand the terminology used in the engine room
d. in response to a man overboard

846: A vessel proceeding along the bank of a river or channel has the tendency to __________.

a. continue in line with the bank
b. hug the bank
c. sheer away from the bank
d. increase speed

847: When towing astern what equipment should be stowed ready for use near the towline?

a. First aid kit
b. Axe or cutting torch
c. Fire extinguisher
d. Chafing gear

848: You are loading a cargo of canned goods with a stowage factor of 65. If you allow 15% for broken stowage, how many tons can be loaded in a space of 55,000 cubic feet?

a. 687
b. 719
c. 846
d. 973

849: The valve on the discharge side of a cargo pump on a tank vessel will usually be a __________.

a. gate valve
b. butterfly valve
c. globe valve
d. check valve

850: Panting frames are located in the __________.

a. after double bottoms
b. centerline tanks on tankships
c. fore and after peaks
d. forward double bottoms

851: Your vessel (185 GT) is on a voyage between New York and San Francisco. Which statement is TRUE?

a. The maintenance of an Official Logbook is optional.
b. The vessel must be on foreign articles.
c. This is considered a coastwise voyage.
d. An Official Logbook must be maintained.

852: How can the Coast Guard determine that a crew member is "able to understand any order spoken by the officers"?

a. Require a demonstration by the officer and the crew member
b. Require a written test
c. Require that an interpreter be provided
d. All of the above

853: Who is responsible for properly manning a vessel in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and international conventions?

a. The (USCG) Officer in Charge of Marine Inspection
b. The (USCG) Captain of the Port
c. The owner or operator of the vessel
d. The Master of the vessel

854: A piece of small stuff (small line) secured to an object to prevent it from going adrift is a __________.

a. lanyard
b. keeper
c. noose
d. stopper

855: Which party must ensure that legal work hour limitations (for both officers and crew members), rest periods and regulations governing work on Sundays and holidays are followed when the vessel is in a safe harbor?

a. The owner of the vessel
b. The company operating the vessel
c. The Master of the vessel
d. The company chartering the vessel

856: A wedge of water building up between the bow and nearer bank which forces the bow out and away describes __________.

a. bank cushion
b. bank suction
c. combined effect
d. bend effect

857: On vessels over 100 gross tons, whose responsibility is it to ensure that all able seamen in the vessel's crew have the documents and qualifications required by law and regulation?

a. Master of the vessel
b. USCG Officer in Charge of Marine Inspection
c. Owner or operator of the vessel
d. Company's personnel director

858: The lower hold of your vessel has a bale capacity of 60,000 cubic feet. How many tons of cotton in bales having a stowage factor of 85 can be stowed in the lower hold, assuming a broken stowage factor of 20%?

a. 141
b. 565
c. 706
d. 847

859: To insure proper seating when closing a valve on a tank, the valve should be __________.

a. closed against the stop and the locking pin inserted
b. closed, opened a half turn, and then closed again
c. set up as tight as possible by hand
d. set up tight using a valve wrench

860: Which category of able seaman is not authorized to be counted as an able seaman on a seagoing tug of over 100 gross tons?

a. Unlimited
b. Limited
c. Special
d. Special (OSV)

861: Every entry required to be made in the Official Logbook shall be signed by the __________.

a. Mate on watch
b. Master and Chief Mate or other member of the crew
c. Master only
d. Purser, one of the Mates, and some other member of the crew

862: The term "pintle" and "gudgeon" are associated with the __________.

a. anchor windlass
b. jumbo boom
c. rudder
d. steering engine

863: 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. Accidental stranding or grounding
c. Loss of bridge-to-bridge radio capability
d. An injury requiring first aid treatment

864: During the manufacture of line, yarns are twisted together in the __________.

a. opposite direction from which the fibers are twisted together to form strands
b. same direction the fibers are twisted to form strands
c. opposite direction from which the fibers are twisted together to form the line
d. opposite direction from which the fibers are twisted together forming cables

865: A nylon line is rated at 15,000 lbs. breaking strain. Using a safety factor of 5, what is the safe working load (SWL)?

a. 3,000 lbs
b. 5,000 lbs
c. 15,000 lbs
d. 65,000 lbs

866: For the deepest water when rounding a bend in a river, you should navigate your vessel __________.

a. toward the inside of the bend
b. toward the outside of the bend
c. toward the center of the river just before the bend, then change course for the river's center after the bend
d. in the river's center

867: Who may perform as a lookout?

a. A member of the engineering watch
b. A member of the navigational watch
c. A member of the Stewards Department
d. All of the above

868: You are going to load bales of wool having a stowage factor of 100 in #3 lower hold which has a bale cubic of 72,000. How many tons of the wool can be stowed in the compartment, assuming 10% broken stowage?

a. 493
b. 577
c. 602
d. 648

869: To ensure proper seating when closing a valve on a tank, the valve should be __________.

a. set up as tight as possible by hand
b. set up tight using a valve wrench
c. closed, opened a half turn, and then closed
d. closed against the stop and the locking pin inserted

870: The terms "ceiling" and "margin plate" are associated with the __________.

a. crew's quarters
b. engine room
c. main deck
d. tank top

871: In writing up the logbook at the end of your watch, you make an error in writing an entry. What is the proper means of correcting this error?

a. Cross out the error with a single line, and write the correct entry, then initial it.
b. Carefully and neatly erase the entry and rewrite it correctly.
c. Remove this page of the log book, and rewrite all entries on a clean page.
d. Blot out the error completely and rewrite the entry correctly.

872: In a foreign port with a consulate, the U.S. Consul may excuse the Master from personally appearing before him to consent to the mutual release of an injured seaman, when the __________.

a. injury requires immediate inpatient hospitalization of the seaman
b. Master authorizes the agent to act in his place
c. ship is still in port and the seaman can appear before the Consul after medical treatment
d. seaman also consents to the absence, and there is no dispute as to the wages due

873: At the required fire drill, all persons must report to their stations and demonstrate their ability to perform the duties assigned to them __________.

a. by the Coast Guard regulations
b. in the Muster List ("Station Bill")
c. by the person conducting the drill
d. at the previous safety meeting

874: Which type of line would have the LEAST resistance to mildew and rot?

a. Manila
b. Nylon
c. Dacron
d. Polypropylene

875: Which statement, concerning offshore supply vessel operations, correctly defines the length of a voyage?

a. The distance from the point of departure to the vessel's first stop
b. The distance from the point of departure to the most distant point offshore
c. The total distance from the port of departure to the port of arrival, not including stops at offshore points
d. The shortest measurable distance from the port of departure to the port of arrival

876: You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel. As you approach the other vessel's stern __________.

a. you will gain speed
b. both vessels will gain speed
c. the vessels will drift together
d. the vessels will drift apart

877: On which vessels may licensed individuals be required to stand watch under the two-watch system, on voyages of more than 600 miles in length?

a. Uninspected towing vessels
b. Offshore supply vessels
c. Cargo ships
d. Tank vessels

878: You are going to load bales of wool having a stowage factor of 96 in #3 lower hold which has a bale cubic of 84,000. How many tons of wool can be stowed in the compartment?

a. 577
b. 602
c. 654
d. 875

879: Centrifugal pumps have what advantage(s) over reciprocating pumps?

a. They are less expensive.
b. They are smaller for equivalent pumping ability.
c. They pump more cargo in less time.
d. All of the above

880: The projecting lugs of the rudderpost which furnish support to the rudder are called __________.

a. bases
b. gudgeons
c. pintles
d. rudder lugs

881: The proper way to correct a mistake in the logbook is to __________.

a. erase the entry and rewrite
b. completely black out the entry and rewrite
c. draw a line through the entry, rewrite, and initial
d. draw several lines through the entry and rewrite

882: The owner or Master of a towing vessel that tows astern must keep records of the towline(s) that include all of the following information EXCEPT _____________ .

a. the towline's initial minimum breaking strength as determined by the manufacturer
b. an invoice showing the cost of the towline
c. the towline's nautical miles of use or time in service
d. the history of loading of the towline

883: The size and material used for towline(s) must meet all of the following requirements, EXCEPT ____________ .

a. be appropriate to the vessel's horsepower or bollard pull
b. be strong enough to handle any static or dynamic loads expected during its service life
c. fit any spare wire clips carried on board the vessel for repair purposes
d. be suitable for exposure to the marine environment

884: When towing astern, each towline must meet all of these requirements, EXCEPT ___________ .

a. being suitable for use as soon as it is removed from its normal stowage location
b. having wire clips for other than a temporary repair
c. having the end either spliced with a thimble or fitted with a poured socket
d. being free of knots

885: How many wire clips must be used to make a temporary repair to a tow wire?

a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. Wire clips are never, under any circumstances, permitted

886: Two vessels are abreast of each other and passing port to port in a confined waterway. What should you expect as your bow approaches the screws of the other vessel?

a. Your speed will significantly increase.
b. Your draft will significantly decrease.
c. Your bow will sheer towards the other vessel.
d. Your bow will sheer away from the other vessel.

887: The condition of a towline must be monitored by ______________ .

a. keeping record of the towline's initial minimum breaking strength
b. keeping record of each retest of the towline's minimum breaking strength
c. conducting routine visual inspections of the towline
d. All of the above

888: You are going to load bales of wool having a stowage factor of 100 in #3 lower hold which has a bale cubic of 62,000. How many tons of the wool can be stowed in the compartment, assuming 10% broken stowage?

a. 520
b. 558
c. 620
d. 654

889: The owner or Master of a towing vessel must evaluate whether the entire towline, or a part of it, is no longer serviceable. The towline should be removed from service in all cases EXCEPT ___________ .

a. when recommended by the manufacturer or an authorized classification society
b. in accordance with a replacement schedule
c. when the vessel is underway
d. depending on the mileage or time that the towline has been in service

890: A term applied to the bottom shell plating in a double-bottom ship is __________.

a. bottom floor
b. outer bottom
c. shear plating
d. tank top

891: A seaman assaults the Second Mate and injures him with a beer bottle while the ship is at sea. The incident is logged in the Official Logbook. In subsequent suspension and revocation proceedings against the seaman, according to the regulations, __________.

a. the Second Mate and the Master must testify as to the facts of the assault
b. the case will be dismissed if the logbook entries are improperly made
c. the logbook entry is prima facie evidence of the facts if it complies with the law
d. the logbook is inadmissible if the logbook entries do not conform to the law

892: On a shallow water tow, the catenary of the towline should be __________.

a. large
b. small
c. eliminated
d. adjusted frequently

893: Considering the manning requirements for U.S. vessels, your three watch cargo vessel has a deck crew of 20 people, exclusive of the officers. How many of these people do the manning regulations require to be Able Seamen?

a. 13
b. 10
c. 7
d. 5

894: When taking a length of new manila rope from the coil, you should __________.

a. mount the coil so it will turn like a spool and unreel from the outside
b. roll the coil along the deck and allow the rope to fall off the coil
c. lay the coil on end with the inside end down, then pull the inside end up through the middle of the coil
d. lay the coil on end with the inside end up then unwind the rope from the outside of the coil

895: Which factor would NOT lead to removing a towline from service?

a. An excessive number of miles of towing service.
b. Failing a tensile strength test that proved the towline was no longer appropriate for expected sea conditions.
c. When heavy grease on the towline saturates the core of the wire rope.
d. Its surface condition is noted, including its corrosion and discoloration.

896: A V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing upstream in a river may indicate a __________.

a. submerged rock, not dangerous to navigation
b. sunken wreck, not dangerous to navigation
c. towed-under buoy
d. All of the above

897: Which factor(s) might indicate that a towline should be removed from service?

a. Visible damage to the towline, including fishhooks.
b. Measurements showing a decrease in diameter.
c. A surface condition of corrosion and discoloration.
d. All of the above

898: You must load as much of a large shipment of case goods as possible into a hold which has 24,000 cubic feet of space. Each case measures 2 feet by 2-1/2 feet by 4 feet and weights 448 pounds. If you allow for broken stowage of 15%, how many long tons can be loaded?

a. 280
b. 233
c. 204
d. 190

899: When must the owner or Master of a towing vessel retest a towline or remove it from service?

a. When the record of its material condition lapses for 3 months or more.
b. After it jams on the towing winch.
c. After it drags on the bottom.
d. When it has not been used for over 60 days.

900: Camber, in a ship, is usually measured in __________.

a. feet per feet of breadth
b. feet per feet of length
c. inches per feet of breadth
d. inches per feet of length

901: What is required to be entered into the Official Logbook?

a. Opening a sideport at sea to renew a gasket
b. The annual required stripping and cleaning of the lifeboats
c. The biennial weight test of the lifeboats and falls
d. The drafts on entering port

902: The number of able seamen required on board is stated in the __________.

a. American Bureau of Shipping code
b. Solas Certificate
c. Classification Certificate
d. Certificate of Inspection

904: In order to help protect a natural fiber rope from rotting, the line must be __________.

a. dried, and stowed in a place with adequate ventilation
b. stowed in a hot, moist compartment
c. stowed on deck at all times
d. stowed in any compartment

905: When should you conduct a visual inspection of your towline?

a. Whenever its serviceability is in doubt.
b. In accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation.
c. At least once a month.
d. All of the above

906: A snag or other underwater obstruction may form a __________.

a. V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing upstream
b. V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing downstream
c. small patch of smooth water on a windy day
d. smoothing out of the vessel's wake

907: While assigned to a 90 GRT vessel, you are required to sign "foreign" articles on a voyage from Philadelphia to which port?

a. San Francisco, CA
b. Baltimore, MD
c. Tampico, Mexico
d. Montreal, Canada

908: You must load as much of a large shipment of case goods as possible into a hold which has 24,400 cubic feet of space. Each case measures 2 feet by 2 feet by 4 feet and weighs 448 pounds. If you allow for broken stowage of 15%, how many long tons can be loaded?

a. 54
b. 207
c. 259
d. 351

909: What is the purpose of the relief valve of a cargo pump?

a. Provides for the removal of vapors
b. Allows two or more tanks to be filled at the same time
c. Provides for the emergency shutdown of the pump
d. Permits the return of cargo to the suction side of the pump

910: The purpose of sheer in ship construction is to __________.

a. allow the ship to ride waves with drier decks
b. eliminate the need for butt straps
c. eliminate the need for margin plates
d. give greater strength at the deck edge

910: The purpose of sheer in ship construction is to __________.

a. allow the ship to ride waves with drier decks
b. eliminate the need for butt straps
c. eliminate the need for margin plates
d. give greater strength at the deck edge

911: Which entry is NOT required in the Official Logbook?

a. Steering gear tests
b. Position of the load line and freeboard upon sailing
c. Commencement and termination of cargo operations
d. Closure of hatches and sideports upon sailing

912: You are aboard vessel "A" in a narrow channel and the pilot is approaching vessel "B" as shown. The reason he has not previously changed course to the starboard side of the channel is __________. (DIAGRAM 37 )

a. to avoid vessel squat in the shallower water near the bank
b. to avoid the effects of bank cushion and bank suction
c. because there is less chance of striking submerged objects in mid-channel
d. because the current has less eddies in mid-channel

913: When commencing cargo operations on a container ship, one cell at a hatch is generally discharged completely (to the bottom of the ship) before removing any containers from the adjoining cells to ____________.

a. remove an existing list that would slow down cargo operations
b. initiate loading in conjunction with unloading at the hatch
c. improve stability during cargo operations
d. allow longshoremen easy access to the hatch

914: When natural fiber rope gets wet, the __________.

a. overall strength of the line will decrease
b. line shrinks in length
c. line will become more elastic
d. line will be easier to handle

915: What is the period of validity of a Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate?

a. 6 months
b. 12 months
c. 24 months
d. 60 months

916: A condition where two currents meet at the downstream end of a middle bar can be determined by a __________.

a. small whirlpool
b. smooth patch of water
c. V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing downstream
d. V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing upstream

917: What is the period of validity of a Safety Management Certificate?

a. 60 months
b. 48 months
c. 42 months
d. 36 months

918: Ten triangular piles of piping on the pier are to be loaded - each pile has a 20 foot base, is 15 feet high and 30 feet long. If the breadth of the hold is 60 feet and the piping is to be stowed fore and aft in a 30 foot space, how high will it stow?

a. 16.6 feet
b. 25.0 feet
c. 50.0 feet
d. 75.0 feet

919: A deepwell pump is a type of __________.

a. screw pump
b. centrifugal pump
c. eductor
d. gear pump

920: A vessel's light displacement is 12,000 tons. Its heavy displacement is 28,000 tons. When fully loaded it carries 200 tons of fuel and 100 tons of water and stores. What is the cargo carrying capacity in tons?

a. 11,700 tons
b. 15,700 tons
c. 16,000 tons
d. 27,700 tons

921: Which item must be entered in the official log?

a. All engine orders
b. Drafts upon leaving port
c. Names of night mates and engineers
d. Number of cargo gangs on board

922: You are on watch at sea at night, and a fire breaks out in #3 hold. What would you NOT do immediately?

a. Shut down the cargo hold ventilation.
b. Sound the fire alarm signal to rouse out all hands.
c. Call the Master.
d. Proceed to the space and inspect the extent of the fire.

923: An advantage of nylon rope over manila rope is that nylon rope __________.

a. can hold a load even when a considerable number of the yarns have been abraded
b. can be stored on deck, exposed to sunlight
c. can be used in conjunction with wire or spring-lay rope
d. gives audible warning of overstress whereas manila does not

925: In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "E" is called a(n) __________. (DO44DG )

a. bow line
b. after spring line
c. bow spring line
d. forward breast line

926: Usually the most gentle way of riding out a severe storm on a larger vessel is __________.

a. head on at slow speeds
b. hove to
c. running before the seas
d. to rig a sea anchor

927: Sluicing or slushing wire rope __________.

a. prevents internal and external rust and corrosion
b. reduces chafing and increases its useful service life
c. reduces internal friction within the wire
d. All of the above

928: Which of the signals listed is required to be displayed during the day while bunkering?

a. A red flag
b. A yellow flag
c. A red and yellow flag
d. A red light

929: All of the following steps are taken in starting a centrifugal pump, EXCEPT to __________.

a. set the relief valve
b. check the lubrication system
c. vent the pump casing
d. open the pump suction and discharge valves

930: Which of the signals listed is required to be displayed at night while bunkering at a dock?

a. One red light
b. Two red lights
c. One red light over a yellow light
d. One red light over a white light

931: Which is NOT a required entry in the ship's Official Logbook?

a. Sale of effects of a deceased crew member
b. Medical treatment of an injury
c. Inspections of cargo gear
d. Dry docking of the vessel

932: When bunkering at a dock which of the following signals must be displayed?

a. A yellow flag by day, red light by night
b. A red flag by day, red light by night
c. A green flag by day, green light by night
d. A red flag by day, a blue light by night

934: Which method is used to detect rot in manila lines?

a. Opening the strands and examining the inner fibers
b. Measuring the reduction in circumference of the line
c. Observing for the appearance of mildew on the outer surface
d. Feeling the surface of the line for broken fibers

935: The scuppers had been plugged as required at the time an oil spill occurs on deck. After shutting down the transfer, the engineroom should first be informed and then __________.

a. rig a fire hose and call for water on deck
b. spread an absorbent material, such as sawdust
c. remove the plugs from the scuppers
d. sound the general alarm

936: A precaution you should take before bunkering is to __________

a. plug the vents
b. plug the sounding pipes
c. plug the scuppers
d. close the lids on the vents

937: When towing astern, you notice that another vessel is about to pass between the towing vessel and the tow. You should immediately __________.

a. turn away from the approaching vessel
b. shine a spotlight in the direction of the approaching vessel
c. sever the towline
d. slow down and pay out the main tow hawser

938: The deck load capacity of a compartment into which you intend to load a cargo of soft brick is 380 lbs. per sq. ft. The stowage factor of the brick is 21.3. Disregarding broken stowage, what is the maximum height the brick may be stacked without endangering the structure?

a. 1.7 feet
b. 3.6 feet
c. 5.0 feet
d. 7.1 feet

939: What is the purpose of pressure-vacuum relief valves?

a. Regulation of discharge pressure from cargo pumps
b. Maintaining constant velocity in cargo lines
c. Regulation of suction head on cargo pumps
d. To maintain a tank or void at atmospheric pressure

940: When selecting the fuel oil tanks for the "burn-out" of bunkers during a voyage consideration of all of the following must be taken with the EXCEPTION of __________.

a. flashpoint
b. stability
c. trim
d. list

941: Which logbook is required to be submitted to the Coast Guard?

a. Official Log
b. Smooth log
c. Rough log
d. Bell log

942: The damage to a vessel is over $25,000. Who must notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible?

a. The Master of the vessel
b. The Radio Officer
c. The Chief Officer
d. All of the above

944: When caring for natural-fiber line, you should NEVER __________.

a. dry the line before stowing it
b. lubricate the line
c. protect the line from weather
d. slack off taut lines when it rains

945: After having been pulled aloft in a bosun's chair on a mast, you must now make yourself fast in the chair prior to painting the mast. You should first __________.

a. have the sailor on deck make the hauling part fast to a cleat on the mast
b. make the tail of the line leading from the becket bend fast to a padeye on the mast
c. seize the hauling part and the standing part firmly in one hand to support your weight
d. frap yourself to the mast to take the strain off the hauling part

946: Which measure should NOT be taken to reduce the pounding of a vessel in a head sea?

a. Add ballast in the after peak.
b. Add ballast forward.
c. Alter course.
d. Reduce speed.

948: Twenty-five hundred (2500) tons of iron ore with a stowage factor of 17 is stowed in a cargo hold. The dimensions of the hold are 55 feet long and 45 feet wide and 35 feet high. What is the height of the center of gravity of the ore above the bottom of the hold?

a. 7.8 feet
b. 8.6 feet
c. 17.1 feet
d. 34.6 feet

949: Cargo pump relief valves are piped to the __________.

a. cargo pump pressure gauges
b. crossover lines interconnecting two pumps
c. suction side of pumps
d. atmosphere through pump vents

950: The upward slope of a ships bottom from the keel to the bilge is known as __________.

a. camber
b. slope
c. deadrise
d. keel height

951: The responsibility for maintaining the Official Logbook on voyages between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the United States rests with the __________.

a. Chief Mate of the vessel
b. Master of the vessel
c. Deck Officer of the watch at the time of the occurrence
d. Purser of the vessel

952: 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. Pyridine need not be separated from carbon disulfide by two barriers (cofferdams, voids, empty tanks, etc.).
d. A tank of carbon disulfide may be used to separate a tank of pyridine from a tank of diisopropylamine.

953: When bunkering at anchorage which of the following signals must be displayed?

a. A red flag by day, red light by night
b. A red flag by day ONLY
c. A red light by night ONLY
d. No signal required at anchorage

954: In order to correctly open a new coil of manila line, you should __________.

a. pull the tagged end from the top of the coil
b. pull the tagged end through the eye of the coil
c. secure the outside end and unroll the coil
d. unreel the coil from a spool

955: In which case is the IOPP Certificate of an inspected vessel NOT invalidated?

a. The required oily-water separator malfunctions.
b. The ship is transferred to Liberian registry.
c. An annual survey is conducted fifteen months after the date of certificate issuance.
d. A 15 ppm oily-water separator is replaced by a 100 ppm oily-water separator.

956: When a vessel is swinging from side to side off course due to quartering seas, the vessel is __________.

a. broaching
b. pitchpoling
c. rolling
d. yawing

957: Your vessel has completed an inspection for certification and is issued a Temporary Certificate of Inspection. The Temporary Certificate __________.

a. has the full force of the regular Certificate of Inspection
b. expires six months after it is issued
c. must be exchanged for a regular Certificate of Inspection within 3 months
d. is retained in the custody of the Master

958: You are in a tropical port. The refrigeration machinery on a container loaded with air-cooled fruit fails. It cannot be repaired for 18 to 24 hours. Which step should you take to reduce the temperature rise and spoilage of the fruit?

a. Discharge a cylinder of nitrogen into the container
b. Shade the container and periodically hose it down
c. Seal any ventilation openings and add dry ice
d. Spread ice over the top layer and in any voids within the container

959: A relief valve for a cargo pump is generally installed __________.

a. after the discharge valve
b. between the pump and discharge valve
c. after the suction valve
d. between the pump and suction valve

960: Gross tonnage indicates the vessel's __________.

a. displacement in metric tons
b. total weight including cargo
c. volume in cubic feet
d. draft in feet

961: Which log includes a statement of the conduct, ability, and character of each crew member on the completion of a voyage?

a. Official Logbook
b. Department Logbook
c. Crew Logbook
d. Smooth Logbook

962: You are the person in charge of a 199-GT uninspected towing vessel engaged in towing from New York to Mexico and then returning, a distance in excess of 600 miles. Which statement is FALSE?

a. The crew members are required to sign articles.
b. All deck crew members are to have a Merchant Mariner's Document.
c. Able seamen are required in the deck crew.
d. The sailors shall be divided into three watches.

963: You are the person in charge of a 199-GT uninspected towing vessel engaged in towing from Galveston to Savannah and then returning, a distance in excess of 600 miles. Which statement is FALSE?

a. The sailors shall be divided into three watches.
b. All deck crew members are to have a Merchant Mariner's Document.
c. Able seamen are required in the deck crew.
d. The crew members are NOT required to sign articles.

964: To coil a left-hand laid rope, you should coil the line in __________.

a. a clockwise direction only
b. a counterclockwise direction only
c. an alternating clockwise and counterclockwise direction
d. either a clockwise or a counterclockwise direction

965: While steering by autopilot you notice that the vessel has deviated 15 degrees from course and there is no corrective rudder being applied. As a standard operating procedure you should first __________.

a. check the setting of the rudder adjustment
b. check the setting of the weather adjustment
c. switch to hand steering
d. immediately engage the trick wheel

966: When a boat turns broadside to heavy seas and winds, thus exposing the boat to the danger of capsizing, the boat has __________.

a. broached
b. pitchpoled
c. trimmed
d. yawed

967: While steering by autopilot you notice that the vessel is deviating from the given course and there is no follow up with corrective rudder action to return to the proper heading. The emergency operating procedure should require you to immediately change operation from __________.

a. "gyro" to "hand"
b. "hand" to "gyro"
c. "gyro" to "control"
d. "control" to "hand"

968: The Master may have his/her license suspended or revoked for __________.

a. carrying stowaways
b. sailing shorthanded
c. being negligent
d. All of the above

969: A tank is loaded with 9,000 barrels of gasoline. The temperature of the product is 80°F (27°C), and it has a coefficient of expansion of .0008. The net amount of cargo loaded is __________.

a. 8,856 barrels
b. 8,944 barrels
c. 9,072 barrels
d. 9,144 barrels

970: What is the difference between net tonnage and gross tonnage?

a. Net tonnage is the gross tonnage less certain deductions for machinery and other areas.
b. Net tonnage is tonnage of cargo compared to tonnage of whole ship.
c. Net tonnage is the net weight of the ship.
d. There is no difference.

971: A journal kept by the officer of the watch in which day to day happenings are recorded regarding the deck department is the __________.

a. cargo record book
b. deck rough log
c. bell book
d. Official Logbook

972: The "rudder adjustment" control on an autopilot steering stand is used to __________.

a. align the rudder angle indicator with the true rudder angle
b. set the number of degrees of rudder per degree of course error
c. set the departure from base course before actuating the rudder
d. set the rate at which the rudder responds

973: The "weather adjustment" control on an autopilot steering stand is used to __________.

a. allow leeway according to the weather conditions
b. proportionally set the number of degrees of rudder response per degree of course error
c. set the null band or dead zone signal before actuating the rudder
d. set the speed at which the rudder responds

974: The "Port-Off-Stbd" selector switch on an autopilot steering stand is used to __________.

a. change from hand electric steering to automatic gyro
b. change over one steering system to the other
c. change over hand electric steering to non-followup
d. change over the port to the starboard bow thruster

975: The "Mode" selector switch on the autopilot steering stand is used to select any of the following with the EXCEPTION of __________.

a. automatic pilot steering
b. hand-electric steering
c. non-followup steering
d. rudder adjustment

976: When the period of beam seas equals the natural rolling period of a vessel, what will most likely occur?

a. Excessive pitching
b. Excessive yawing
c. Excessive rolling
d. No change should be evident

977: An ocean tow is sinking in deep water. Attempts to sever the towing hawser are unsuccessful. Which action should now be taken?

a. Abandon the towing vessel.
b. Radio for emergency assistance.
c. Slip the towline and allow it to run off the drum.
d. Secure all watertight openings on the towing vessel.

977: An ocean tow is sinking in deep water. Attempts to sever the towing hawser are unsuccessful. Which action should now be taken?

a. Abandon the towing vessel.
b. Radio for emergency assistance.
c. Slip the towline and allow it to run off the drum.
d. Secure all watertight openings on the towing vessel.

978: Anyone voluntarily surrendering their license to a U.S. Coast Guard investigating officer signs a statement indicating that __________.

a. all title to the license is given up for 5 years
b. their rights to a hearing are waived
c. they may be issued a new license in 5 years after passing another written examination
d. All of the above

979: A cargo of oil has a coefficient of expansion of .0005 per degree F. If this cargo is loaded at 70°F, and a cargo temperature of 90°F is expected at the discharge port, how many barrels would you expect to unload if you loaded 10,000 barrels?

a. 9,900
b. 9,990
c. 10,010
d. 10,100

980: The perforated, elevated bottom of the chain locker, which prevents the chains from touching the main locker bottom and allows seepage water to flow to the drains, is called a __________.

a. cradle
b. draft
c. harping
d. manger

981: When a vessel is entering or leaving a port, a record of engine speeds is kept in the __________.

a. bell book
b. deck rough log
c. Official Logbook
d. engine rough log

982: The muster list must be posted in conspicuous locations and signed by the __________.

a. safety officer
b. Coast Guard Officer approving the bill
c. owner
d. Master

983: When a vessel is on autopilot steering, the "weather " control is adjusted to compensate for which severe weather effect on a vessel?

a. Yaw
b. Roll
c. Pitch
d. Leeway

984: To coil a right-laid rope, you should coil the line in __________.

a. a clockwise direction
b. a counterclockwise direction
c. alternating clockwise and counterclockwise directions
d. either a clockwise or counterclockwise directions

985: You have the "conn" at the time the helmsman who is steering by hand reports that the rudder is not responding to the wheel. Your FIRST action should be to __________.

a. call the engineroom and report that you have lost steering
b. signal the engineroom to stop the engines
c. shift the selector switch to the other steering system
d. call the Master

986: When running before a heavy sea, moving weights aft will affect the handling of a vessel by __________.

a. reducing rolling
b. increasing rolling
c. reducing yawing
d. increasing yawing

987: What does the helm command "shift the rudder" mean?

a. Stop the swing of the ship.
b. Shift the rudder control to the alternate steering method.
c. Put the rudder amidships and hold the heading steady as she goes.
d. Put the rudder over to the opposite side, the same number of degrees it is now.

989: You are loading 465,000 barrels of cargo oil. At 0900 you find that you have loaded 207,000 barrels. At 1030 you find that you have loaded 223,000 barrels. If you continue loading at the same rate, you will finish at approximately __________.

a. 2100 that night
b. 0730 the next day
c. 0910 the next day
d. 1215 the next day

990: Freeboard is measured from the upper edge of the __________.

a. bulwark
b. deck line
c. gunwale bar
d. sheer strake

991: When an azimuth of the Sun has been taken and the deviation of the standard magnetic compass computed, the watch officer should record the results __________.

a. in the vessel's Official Logbook
b. on the compass deviation card
c. in the compass deviation log
d. on a Napier diagram

992: The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the sagging numeral. (Get Table Data)

a. 29.49 numeral
b. 31.97 numeral
c. 33.61 numeral
d. 35.12 numeral

993: Your vessel is docking, but not yet alongside. Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?

a. Bow breast line
b. Bow spring line
c. Inshore head line
d. Offshore head line

994: Manila lines in which the strands are right-hand laid __________.

a. should be coiled in a clockwise direction
b. should be coiled in a counterclockwise direction
c. may be coiled either clockwise or counterclockwise
d. should never be coiled

995: The maneuver which will return your vessel in the shortest time to a person who has fallen overboard is __________.

a. a single turn with hard rudder
b. engine(s) crash astern, no turn
c. a Williamson Turn
d. two 180° turns

996: With a following sea, a vessel will tend to __________.

a. heave to
b. pound
c. reduce speed
d. yaw

997: When steering by hand, which of the following may be a functional input to the steering gear as a result of turning the wheel?

a. Non-followup
b. Rudder adjustment
c. Weather adjustment
d. All the above may be activated

998: When steering on autopilot which of the following input conditions may NOT have an effect on the control of the steering gear?

a. Non-followup
b. Rudder adjustment
c. Weather adjustment
d. All the above may be activated

999: You are loading 530,000 barrels of cargo oil. At 0945 on 13 April, you find that you have loaded 202,000 barrels. At 1130, you find that you have loaded 223,000 barrels. If you continue at the same rate, you will finish at __________.

a. 1322, 13 April
b. 1920, 13 April
c. 1120, 14 April
d. 1305, 14 April

1000: The "Mode" selector switch can be positioned and select all of the following EXCEPT __________.

a. weather adjustments
b. hand-electric steering
c. automatic gyro
d. non-followup control