2001: You are using tackle number 9 in
illustration DO29DG to lift a weight of 120 lbs. If you include 10 percent of
the weight for each sheave for friction, what is the pull on the hauling part
required to lift the weight? (DO29DG )
a. 52 lbs.
b. 39 lbs.
c. 30 lbs.
d. 27 lbs.
b. 39 lbs.
c. 30 lbs.
d. 27 lbs.
2002: The structural member indicated by the
letter K was fitted in segments between continuous longitudinals. It is known
as which type of floor? (D033DG )
a. Intercostal
b. Open
c. Lightened
d. Non-watertight
b. Open
c. Lightened
d. Non-watertight
2003: Chafing gear is used to __________.
a. anchor the boat
b. pick up heavy loads
c. protect fiber rope from abrasion
d. strengthen mooring lines
b. pick up heavy loads
c. protect fiber rope from abrasion
d. strengthen mooring lines
2005: A block that can be opened at the hook or
shackle end to receive a bight of the line is a __________.
a. bight block
b. gin block
c. heel block
d. snatch block
b. gin block
c. heel block
d. snatch block
2007: The helm command "shift your
rudder" means __________.
a. double your rudder angle or go to full rudder
b. change from right rudder to left rudder an equal number of degrees
c. bring your rudder amidships
d. check the swing of the vessel
b. change from right rudder to left rudder an equal number of degrees
c. bring your rudder amidships
d. check the swing of the vessel
2008: When towing another vessel, the length of
the towing line should be __________.
a. as long as possible
b. as short as possible under the circumstances and not over two wave lengths
c. such that one vessel will be on a crest while the other is in a trough
d. such that the vessels will be in step
b. as short as possible under the circumstances and not over two wave lengths
c. such that one vessel will be on a crest while the other is in a trough
d. such that the vessels will be in step
2009: A cargo of canned foodstuffs is packed in
cartons. Each carton is 36 cubic feet and weighs 380 pounds. What is the
stowage factor of the cargo?
a. 9.5
b. 62
c. 212
d. 237
b. 62
c. 212
d. 237
2010: On the cargo manifest, the total weight of
a box containing cargo is the __________.
a. tare weight
b. net weight
c. gross weight
d. cargo weight
b. net weight
c. gross weight
d. cargo weight
a. longitudinal frame
b. stringer
c. girder
d. floor
b. stringer
c. girder
d. floor
2013: A mooring line that checks forward motion
of a vessel at a pier is a __________.
a. bow line
b. forward bow line
c. stern line
d. stern breast line
b. forward bow line
c. stern line
d. stern breast line
2014: You are using tackle number 12, as shown,
to lift a weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook
(w) of tackle number 2. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig? (D029DG )
a. 9
b. 10
c. 14
d. 21
b. 10
c. 14
d. 21
2015: During a period of "whiteout",
you should expect which of the following?
a. Snowfall or blowing snow
b. Lack of ability to estimate distance
c. Harsh contrast between sun-illuminated snow cover and the background
d. Hazy horizons with extensive mirage effects
b. Lack of ability to estimate distance
c. Harsh contrast between sun-illuminated snow cover and the background
d. Hazy horizons with extensive mirage effects
2016: The revolving drum of a winch used to haul
lines is called a __________.
a. bull gear
b. gypsyhead
c. spanner
d. wildcat
b. gypsyhead
c. spanner
d. wildcat
2018: When towing astern, one way to reduce
yawing of the tow is to __________.
a. trim the tow by the stern
b. trim the tow by the head
c. have the tow on an even keel
d. list the tow on the side it is yawing
b. trim the tow by the head
c. have the tow on an even keel
d. list the tow on the side it is yawing
2019: A man was sighted as he fell overboard.
After completing a Williamson turn, the man is not sighted. What type of search
should be conducted?
a. Expanding circle
b. Sector search
c. Parallel track pattern
d. Datum-drift search
b. Sector search
c. Parallel track pattern
d. Datum-drift search
2020: To facilitate passing the end of a large
rope through a block, you could use a __________.
a. gantline
b. head line
c. reeving line
d. sail line
b. head line
c. reeving line
d. sail line
2022: In determining the scope of cable to be
used when anchoring, what would NOT be considered?
a. Depth of the water
b. Character of the holding ground
c. maintenance cost for the chain
d. Type of anchor cable
b. Character of the holding ground
c. maintenance cost for the chain
d. Type of anchor cable
2023: A mooring line leading at nearly right
angles to the keel is a __________.
a. spring line
b. bow line
c. stern line
d. breast line
b. bow line
c. stern line
d. breast line
2025: What is the chief hazard encountered when
surging synthetic mooring lines on the gypsyhead during operations?
a. If there is sudden strain, the man tending
the line may be pulled into the gypsyhead.
b. The lines may jam and then jump off the gypsyhead.
c. The lines' surging may cause the vessel to surge.
d. The heat generated may cause the lines to temporarily fuse to the gypsyhead.
b. The lines may jam and then jump off the gypsyhead.
c. The lines' surging may cause the vessel to surge.
d. The heat generated may cause the lines to temporarily fuse to the gypsyhead.
2026: After a seaman is discharged, at the end
of the voyage, the final payment of wages due must be made, whichever is
earliest, either within 24 hours after the cargo has been discharged, or
__________.
a. within 4 days after the seaman's discharge
b. prior to the vessel's departure on the next voyage
c. prior to loading any out-bound cargo
d. prior to any change of Master
b. prior to the vessel's departure on the next voyage
c. prior to loading any out-bound cargo
d. prior to any change of Master
2027: Your vessel is issued a load line
certificate dated 27 May 1992. What is NOT an acceptable date for one of the
surveys for endorsements?
a. 28-Feb-93
b. 27-Nov-93
c. 26-Aug-94
d. 27-May-95
b. 27-Nov-93
c. 26-Aug-94
d. 27-May-95
2028: When making up a long, large coastwise
tow, which of the following procedures is INCORRECT?
a. A chain towing bridle is generally preferred
b. Safety shackles should be used when connecting to the fishplate
c. Rig tripping ropes (retrieving lines)
d. Back-up wires are left slack
b. Safety shackles should be used when connecting to the fishplate
c. Rig tripping ropes (retrieving lines)
d. Back-up wires are left slack
2029: When anchored, increasing the scope of the
anchor chain normally serves to __________.
a. prevent fouling of the anchor
b. decrease swing of the vessel
c. prevent dragging of the anchor
d. reduce strain on the windlass
b. decrease swing of the vessel
c. prevent dragging of the anchor
d. reduce strain on the windlass
2030: Safety equipment on board vessels must be
approved by the __________.
a. U.S. Coast Guard
b. Safety Standards Bureau
c. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
d. National Safety Council
b. Safety Standards Bureau
c. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
d. National Safety Council
2031: Multi-year ice is the hardest sea ice and
should be avoided if possible. It is recognizable because of what tone to its
surface color?
a. Greenish
b. Bluish
c. Grey
d. Grey-white
b. Bluish
c. Grey
d. Grey-white
2033: A spring line leads __________.
a. fore and aft from the ship's side
b. to the dock at a right angle to the vessel
c. through the bull nose or chock at the bow
d. through the chock at the stern
b. to the dock at a right angle to the vessel
c. through the bull nose or chock at the bow
d. through the chock at the stern
2034: You are ordering a new block to use with a
3-inch circumference manila line. Which represents a proper size block for this
line?
a. 6-inch cheek, 4-inch sheave
b. 8-inch cheek, any size sheave
c. 9-inch cheek, 6-inch sheave
d. At least a 12-inch sheave
b. 8-inch cheek, any size sheave
c. 9-inch cheek, 6-inch sheave
d. At least a 12-inch sheave
2035: A seaman signed on articles on 16 January
1987 and signed off on 2 March 1987. How should you enter this under the Time
of Service column in the articles?
a. 1 Month 18 Days
b. 1 Month 16 Days
c. 2 Months
d. 46 Days
b. 1 Month 16 Days
c. 2 Months
d. 46 Days
2037: You are riding to a single anchor. The
vessel is yawing excessively. Which action should be taken to reduce the
yawing?
a. Veer chain to the riding anchor
b. Heave to a shorter scope of chain on the riding anchor
c. Drop the second anchor at the extreme end of the yaw and veer the riding anchor
d. Drop the second anchor at the extreme end of the yaw, then adjust the cables until the scope is equal
b. Heave to a shorter scope of chain on the riding anchor
c. Drop the second anchor at the extreme end of the yaw and veer the riding anchor
d. Drop the second anchor at the extreme end of the yaw, then adjust the cables until the scope is equal
2038: With a large ocean tow in heavy weather,
you should NOT __________.
a. keep the stern of the tug well down in the
water
b. adjust the towline so the tug is on the crest when the tow is in the trough
c. keep the low point of the catenary in the water
d. use a long towing hawser
b. adjust the towline so the tug is on the crest when the tow is in the trough
c. keep the low point of the catenary in the water
d. use a long towing hawser
2039: There is a large shipment of case goods
available to be loaded on your vessel. You are to load as many tons as possible
in a hold which has 32,300 cubic feet left unfilled by cargo. Each case measures
2-feet high by 2-feet wide by 4-feet long and weighs 500 pounds. If you allow a
broken stowage allowance of 10% of the 32,300 feet, what is the nearest whole
number of tons which may be loaded?
a. 324 tons
b. 360 tons
c. 363 tons
d. 406 tons
b. 360 tons
c. 363 tons
d. 406 tons
a. inner bottom
b. floor riders
c. tank-top rider plating
d. ceiling
b. floor riders
c. tank-top rider plating
d. ceiling
2041: Which tackle arrangement has the LEAST
mechanical advantage?
a. Single whip
b. Gun tackle
c. Luff tackle
d. Twofold purchase
b. Gun tackle
c. Luff tackle
d. Twofold purchase
2042: Which statement about the deck line is
TRUE?
a. The top of the deck line is marked at the
highest point of the freeboard deck, including camber, at the midships point.
b. A vessel with wooden planks on a steel deck will have the deck line marked at the intersection of the upper line of the wood sheathing with the side shell.
c. The deck edge is marked at the intersection of the freeboard deck with the side shell, at the lowest point of sheer, with the vessel at even trim.
d. On a vessel with a rounded stringer-sheer plate, the deck line is marked where the stringer plate turns down from the plane of the deck line.
b. A vessel with wooden planks on a steel deck will have the deck line marked at the intersection of the upper line of the wood sheathing with the side shell.
c. The deck edge is marked at the intersection of the freeboard deck with the side shell, at the lowest point of sheer, with the vessel at even trim.
d. On a vessel with a rounded stringer-sheer plate, the deck line is marked where the stringer plate turns down from the plane of the deck line.
2043: A mooring line that prevents a vessel from
moving sideways away from the dock is a __________.
a. bow line
b. breast line
c. stern line
d. spring line
b. breast line
c. stern line
d. spring line
2045: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman
will find it helpful to know the __________.
a. deviation on that heading
b. variation in the area
c. leeway
d. amount of helm carried for a steady course
b. variation in the area
c. leeway
d. amount of helm carried for a steady course
a. garboard strake
b. center pillar
c. keel
d. girder
b. center pillar
c. keel
d. girder
2047: Progressive flooding is controlled by
securing watertight boundaries and __________.
a. transferring water ballast
b. jettisoning cargo
c. pumping out flooded compartments
d. abandoning ship
b. jettisoning cargo
c. pumping out flooded compartments
d. abandoning ship
2048: The MINIMUM acceptable size for a towing
bridle would be that size in which the safe working load (SWL) of each leg of
the bridle is equal to __________.
a. one-half the SWL of the main towing hawser
b. three-fourths the SWL of the main towing hawser
c. that of the main towing hawser
d. twice that of the main towing hawser
b. three-fourths the SWL of the main towing hawser
c. that of the main towing hawser
d. twice that of the main towing hawser
2049: 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. Judge the appropriateness of the Pilot's orders and countermand them if necessary.
d. Insure that helm and throttle orders given by the Pilot are correctly executed.
b. Record the bells and their times in the bell book.
c. Judge the appropriateness of the Pilot's orders and countermand them if necessary.
d. Insure that helm and throttle orders given by the Pilot are correctly executed.
a. forward breast line
b. offshore spring line
c. onshore bow line
d. offshore bow line
b. offshore spring line
c. onshore bow line
d. offshore bow line
2051: 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. 81.79 numeral
b. 85.02 numeral
c. 89.68 numeral
d. 91.92 numeral
b. 85.02 numeral
c. 89.68 numeral
d. 91.92 numeral
2052: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval
Control of Shipping) when it becomes necessary to send a distress message.
Which precedence would you assign this message?
a. O (IMMEDIATE)
b. P (PRIORITY)
c. R (ROUTINE)
d. Z (FLASH)
b. P (PRIORITY)
c. R (ROUTINE)
d. Z (FLASH)
2053: A mooring line leading 45° to the keel,
used to check forward or astern movement of a vessel, is called a __________.
a. spring line
b. warp line
c. bow line
d. breast line
b. warp line
c. bow line
d. breast line
a. Timber summer load line
b. Tropical fresh water load line
c. Tropical load line
d. Summer load line
b. Tropical fresh water load line
c. Tropical load line
d. Summer load line
2056: A seaman may not make an allotment to his
__________.
a. minor children
b. grandparents
c. brother
d. mother-in-law
b. grandparents
c. brother
d. mother-in-law
2057: While assigned to a 106 GRT vessel, you
are required to sign "foreign" articles on a voyage from San
Francisco to which port?
a. Mazatlan, Mexico (west coast)
b. Vera Cruz, Mexico (east coast)
c. New York, NY
d. Vancouver, Canada (west coast)
b. Vera Cruz, Mexico (east coast)
c. New York, NY
d. Vancouver, Canada (west coast)
2058: What is NOT suitable for use in making up
the towing rig for a heavy, long ocean tow?
a. Chain
b. Ring
c. Solid thimble
d. A fishplate
b. Ring
c. Solid thimble
d. A fishplate
2059: You are handling a mooring line and are
instructed to "Check the line". What should you do?
a. Ensure the bight is not fouled by taking up
slack.
b. Pay out the line smartly and keep it free for running.
c. Secure the line by adding more turns.
d. Surge the line so it maintains a strain without parting.
b. Pay out the line smartly and keep it free for running.
c. Secure the line by adding more turns.
d. Surge the line so it maintains a strain without parting.
2060: In polar regions you should NOT expect to
see __________.
a. mirage effects
b. sea smoke
c. extensive snowfall
d. false horizons
b. sea smoke
c. extensive snowfall
d. false horizons
2061: A sheave is a __________.
a. grooved wheel in a block
b. line to hold a lifeboat next to the embarkation deck
c. partial load of grain
d. seaman's knife
b. line to hold a lifeboat next to the embarkation deck
c. partial load of grain
d. seaman's knife
2062: The vessel shown has broken down and you
are going to take her in tow. The wind is on her starboard beam. She is making
more leeway than you. Where should you position your vessel when you start
running lines? (DO25DG )
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
b. B
c. C
d. D
2063: A "spring line" is __________.
a. any wire rope used for mooring
b. a fire-warp
c. a mooring line running diagonally to the keel
d. a mooring line perpendicular to the keel
b. a fire-warp
c. a mooring line running diagonally to the keel
d. a mooring line perpendicular to the keel
2064: While underway in thick fog you are on
watch and hear the cry "man overboard". Which type of maneuver should
you make?
a. figure eight turn
b. Round turn
c. Racetrack turn
d. Williamson turn
b. Round turn
c. Racetrack turn
d. Williamson turn
2065: A continual worsening of the list or trim
indicates __________.
a. negative GM
b. progressive flooding
c. structural failure
d. an immediate need to ballast
b. progressive flooding
c. structural failure
d. an immediate need to ballast
a. 3
b. 5.5
c. 6
d. 7
b. 5.5
c. 6
d. 7
2068: You intend to tow a barge with one tug and
expect continuous high winds from the north. To reduce the yaw of your tow, you
should __________.
a. reduce the draft of the barge
b. shorten one leg of the bridle
c. place bulky deck loads as far aft as possible
d. trim the barge down by the bow
b. shorten one leg of the bridle
c. place bulky deck loads as far aft as possible
d. trim the barge down by the bow
2069: A "spring line" is a __________.
a. mooring line made of spring lay wire rope
b. mooring line running diagonally to the keel
c. mooring line parallel to the keel
d. wire rope used for securing an anchor buoy
b. mooring line running diagonally to the keel
c. mooring line parallel to the keel
d. wire rope used for securing an anchor buoy
2070: Which statement about the Williamson turn
is FALSE?
a. It requires the highest degree of
shiphandling skills to accomplish.
b. It is the slowest of the methods used in turning the vessel.
c. It is the best turn to use when the victim is not in sight due to reduced visibility.
d. It returns the vessel to the original track-line on a reciprocal course.
b. It is the slowest of the methods used in turning the vessel.
c. It is the best turn to use when the victim is not in sight due to reduced visibility.
d. It returns the vessel to the original track-line on a reciprocal course.
2073: You are preparing to lubricate standing
rigging on your vessel. When rigging a bosun's chair on a stay with a shackle,
__________.
a. connect the shackle to the bosun's chair with
a hook
b. never allow the shackle pin to ride on the stay
c. run the gantline through the shackle and then make fast to the bosun's chair
d. tie the bitter end of the gantline to the shackle before shackling it to the bosun's chair
b. never allow the shackle pin to ride on the stay
c. run the gantline through the shackle and then make fast to the bosun's chair
d. tie the bitter end of the gantline to the shackle before shackling it to the bosun's chair
2074: You are proceeding to a distress site. The
survivors are in liferafts. What will make your ship more visible to the
survivors?
a. Steering a sinuous course
b. Steering a zig-zag course
c. Turning on all available deck lights at night
d. Dumping debris over the side to make a trail to your vessel
b. Steering a zig-zag course
c. Turning on all available deck lights at night
d. Dumping debris over the side to make a trail to your vessel
a. stopper hitch
b. blackwall hitch
c. timber and half hitch
d. bowline on a bight
b. blackwall hitch
c. timber and half hitch
d. bowline on a bight
2076: A person who sees someone fall overboard
should __________.
a. immediately jump in the water to assist the
individual
b. go to the bridge for the distress flares
c. run to the radio room to send an emergency message
d. call for help and keep the individual in sight
b. go to the bridge for the distress flares
c. run to the radio room to send an emergency message
d. call for help and keep the individual in sight
2077: While assigned to a 150 GRT vessel, you
are required to sign "foreign" articles on a voyage from New Orleans
to which port?
a. Houston, Texas
b. Veracruz, Mexico
c. Kingston, Jamaica
d. Cristobal Colon, Panama
b. Veracruz, Mexico
c. Kingston, Jamaica
d. Cristobal Colon, Panama
2078: While towing, bridle legs of unequal
lengths may cause __________.
a. the bridle to foul
b. the shorter leg to fail
c. chafing on the fairlead or bitts
d. a bent swivel
b. the shorter leg to fail
c. chafing on the fairlead or bitts
d. a bent swivel
2080: A Contract of Affreightment covering the
movement of a particular cargo from one designated port to another at a
specified rate for each ton of goods loaded is called a __________.
a. bareboat charter party
b. demise charter party
c. time charter party
d. voyage charter party
b. demise charter party
c. time charter party
d. voyage charter party
2081: A seaman is reported missing in the
morning and was last seen after coming off the mid-watch. Which type of turn
would you use to return to the track-line steamed during the night?
a. Williamson
b. Racetrack
c. 180° turn
d. Anderson
b. Racetrack
c. 180° turn
d. Anderson
2084: A copy of the Articles of Agreement, less
the signatures, is required to be posted. This document is called the
__________.
a. Fo'c'sle Card
b. Articles Copy
c. Voyage Agreement
d. Shipping Articles
b. Articles Copy
c. Voyage Agreement
d. Shipping Articles
2085: What purpose does a bridge fitting serve
when lashing containers?
a. Ties a container stack to the deck
b. Ties a container to the container below it
c. Restrains racking loads
d. Restrains the container against horizontal motion
b. Ties a container to the container below it
c. Restrains racking loads
d. Restrains the container against horizontal motion
a. 7
b. 6
c. 5.5
d. 5
b. 6
c. 5.5
d. 5
2087: A vessel has a deadweight carrying
capacity of 10,500 tons. Fuel, water, and stores require 1500 tons. The cubic
capacity is 500,000 cubic feet. Which cargo will put her full and down?
a. Slabs of zinc, SF 7.1
b. Rolls of barbed wire, SF 55.5
c. Barrels of tallow, SF 66.8
d. Bundles of rubber, SF 140.2
b. Rolls of barbed wire, SF 55.5
c. Barrels of tallow, SF 66.8
d. Bundles of rubber, SF 140.2
2088: You have been towing astern and have just
let go the tow. Your deckhands are pulling in and faking the towline by hand on
the stern. The most dangerous action to take is to __________.
a. continue ahead at slow speed
b. continue ahead at half speed
c. stop your engines
d. back down on your engines
b. continue ahead at half speed
c. stop your engines
d. back down on your engines
2089: In addition to the load lines indicated in
illustration D003DG, some vessels have a Winter North Atlantic line. Which
statement about this load line mark is TRUE?
a. It is carried on VLCC/ULCC type vessels and
allows reduced freeboard considering their size.
b. It is marked above line B in the diagram.
c. It is applied to vessels on restricted trade routes between the United Kingdom, Iceland, and Northern European countries.
d. It applies only to vessels not exceeding 328 ft. navigating in the Winter North Atlantic zones.
b. It is marked above line B in the diagram.
c. It is applied to vessels on restricted trade routes between the United Kingdom, Iceland, and Northern European countries.
d. It applies only to vessels not exceeding 328 ft. navigating in the Winter North Atlantic zones.
2091: When operating in an area where sea ice
and icebergs are present, which statement is TRUE?
a. Icebergs may travel in a direction many
degrees different from the sea ice.
b. Both icebergs and sea ice will move in approximately the same direction and at the same speed.
c. Icebergs and sea ice will move in the same direction, but at different speeds due to the sail effect of the berg.
d. Icebergs and sea ice will move in the same direction, but the iceberg will move slower because of its underwater bulk.
b. Both icebergs and sea ice will move in approximately the same direction and at the same speed.
c. Icebergs and sea ice will move in the same direction, but at different speeds due to the sail effect of the berg.
d. Icebergs and sea ice will move in the same direction, but the iceberg will move slower because of its underwater bulk.
2092: You are signing on a crew. When they
present their Merchant Mariner's Documents, you should suspect a fraudulent
document if it has a single endorsement that says __________.
a. see Certificate of Registry
b. any unlicensed rating in the deck department including AB
c. Steward's Department (F.H.)
d. Bosun
b. any unlicensed rating in the deck department including AB
c. Steward's Department (F.H.)
d. Bosun
a. 4
b. 4.5
c. 5
d. 5.5
b. 4.5
c. 5
d. 5.5
2094: A large basin cut into the shore, closed
off by a caisson, and used for dry docking of ships is known as a __________.
a. slipway
b. graving dock
c. ground warp
d. caisson dock
b. graving dock
c. ground warp
d. caisson dock
2095: You are using a racetrack turn to recover
a man overboard. The vessel is first steadied when how many degrees away from
the original heading?
a. 60° to 70°
b. 90°
c. 135°
d. 180°
b. 90°
c. 135°
d. 180°
a. Three-two purchase
b. Double luff tackle
c. Gun tackle
d. Topping lift
b. Double luff tackle
c. Gun tackle
d. Topping lift
2098: Snow has obliterated surface features and
the sky is covered with uniform, altostratus clouds. There are no shadows and
the horizon has disappeared. What is this condition called?
a. Ice blink
b. Whiteout
c. Water sky
d. Aurora reflection
b. Whiteout
c. Water sky
d. Aurora reflection
2100: The primary purpose of a load line is to
establish required __________.
a. minimum freeboard
b. GM
c. transverse stability
d. fresh water allowances
b. GM
c. transverse stability
d. fresh water allowances
2102: A seaman deserts the vessel in a foreign
port. What should the Master do with any of the deserter's personal effects
remaining on board?
a. Sell them at auction and deposit the money in
the ship's morale or welfare fund.
b. Donate them to a local charity upon return to the United States.
c. Transfer them to the appropriate district court of the U.S. at the end of the voyage.
d. Inventory them, make an appropriate entry in the Official Logbook and dispose of them at sea.
b. Donate them to a local charity upon return to the United States.
c. Transfer them to the appropriate district court of the U.S. at the end of the voyage.
d. Inventory them, make an appropriate entry in the Official Logbook and dispose of them at sea.
2103: You are signing on the Purser. He should
present a Merchant Mariner's document with which endorsement?
a. See Certificate of Registry
b. Steward's Department
c. Purser
d. Staff Officer
b. Steward's Department
c. Purser
d. Staff Officer
2104: You are proceeding to a distress site
where the survivors are in liferafts. Which action will assist in making your
vessel more visible to the survivors?
a. Steering a zigzag course with 5 to 10 minutes
on each leg
b. Steering a sinuous course
c. Dumping debris over the side to make a trail to your vessel
d. Making smoke in daylight
b. Steering a sinuous course
c. Dumping debris over the side to make a trail to your vessel
d. Making smoke in daylight
2106: A racetrack turn would be better than a
Williamson turn in recovering a man overboard if __________.
a. the man has been missing for a period of time
b. the sea water is very cold and the man is visible
c. there is thick fog
d. the wind was from astern on the original course
b. the sea water is very cold and the man is visible
c. there is thick fog
d. the wind was from astern on the original course
a. Winter North Atlantic load line
b. Fresh Water load line
c. Deck line
d. Plimsoll line
b. Fresh Water load line
c. Deck line
d. Plimsoll line
2108: You are the Master signing on a crew. In
completing the articles, who should sign in the various places indicated for
the Shipping Commissioner's signature?
a. After sign on, the articles are presented at
the nearest Marine Inspection/Safety Office for signature.
b. The space is left blank.
c. A marine notary public must sign after sign on is complete.
d. The Master.
b. The space is left blank.
c. A marine notary public must sign after sign on is complete.
d. The Master.
2109: What is NOT an item that requires the
vessel to be dry-docked?
a. Inspection of tail shaft liner
b. Repacking and grinding of skin valves
c. Verification of load line measurements
d. Belt gauging
b. Repacking and grinding of skin valves
c. Verification of load line measurements
d. Belt gauging
2110: Your ship is carrying hazardous cargo.
During a daily inspection, you notice that some of the cargo has shifted and
several cases are broken. You should FIRST __________.
a. call out the deck gang to jettison the cargo
b. log the facts in the rough log and inform the Chief Mate later
c. make a determination of the seriousness of the breakage, and do what you think best
d. report the facts immediately to the Master, who will make a decision
b. log the facts in the rough log and inform the Chief Mate later
c. make a determination of the seriousness of the breakage, and do what you think best
d. report the facts immediately to the Master, who will make a decision
2111: You are anchoring in 16 fathoms of water.
On a small to medium size vessel, the __________.
a. anchor may be dropped from the hawsepipe
b. anchor should be lowered to within 2 fathoms of the bottom before being dropped
c. scope should always be at least ten times the depth of the water
d. scope should always be less than 5 times the depth of the water
b. anchor should be lowered to within 2 fathoms of the bottom before being dropped
c. scope should always be at least ten times the depth of the water
d. scope should always be less than 5 times the depth of the water
2112: What is NOT surveyed at an annual load
line survey?
a. The overall structure and layout of the
vessel for alterations to the superstructure
b. The bilge pumping system
c. Main deck hatch covers
d. Portholes and deadlights in the side plating
b. The bilge pumping system
c. Main deck hatch covers
d. Portholes and deadlights in the side plating
2113: One major advantage of the round turn
maneuver in a man overboard situation is that it __________.
a. is the fastest method
b. is easy for a single-screw vessel to perform
c. requires the least shiphandling skills to perform
d. can be used in reduced visibility
b. is easy for a single-screw vessel to perform
c. requires the least shiphandling skills to perform
d. can be used in reduced visibility
2114: All handling and stowage of packaged
hazardous materials on board a domestic vessel engaged in foreign trade shall
be done under the supervision of __________.
a. a U.S. Coast Guard Marine Inspector
b. an officer assigned to the vessel
c. the American Bureau of Shipping
d. the National Cargo Bureau
b. an officer assigned to the vessel
c. the American Bureau of Shipping
d. the National Cargo Bureau
a. Two-two purchase
b. Deck purchase
c. Two-fold purchase
d. Double runner
b. Deck purchase
c. Two-fold purchase
d. Double runner
2117: When a vessel is involved in a casualty.
The cost of property damage includes the __________.
a. cost of labor and material to restore the
vessel to the service condition which existed before the casualty
b. loss of revenue while the vessel is being repaired, up to a maximum of $50,000
c. damage claims awarded to individuals or companies involved in the casualty
d. All of the above
b. loss of revenue while the vessel is being repaired, up to a maximum of $50,000
c. damage claims awarded to individuals or companies involved in the casualty
d. All of the above
2119: You are coming to anchor in 8 fathoms of
water. In this case, the __________.
a. anchor may be dropped from the hawsepipe
b. anchor should be lowered to within 2 fathoms of the bottom before being dropped
c. anchor should be lowered to the bottom then the ship backed and the remainder of the cable veered
d. scope should be less than 3 times the depth of the water
b. anchor should be lowered to within 2 fathoms of the bottom before being dropped
c. anchor should be lowered to the bottom then the ship backed and the remainder of the cable veered
d. scope should be less than 3 times the depth of the water
2120: Wale shores would be used when dry docking
a vessel with __________.
a. tumble home
b. excessive deadrise
c. excessive trim
d. a list
b. excessive deadrise
c. excessive trim
d. a list
2121: Which statement concerning the lashings of
containers with solid bar or wire rope lashings is TRUE?
a. Stack weights should be less when using a
solid bar lashing as compared to a wire lashing.
b. Stack heights may be increased when using a solid bar lashing.
c. Stack heights should be reduced when using a solid bar lashing.
d. Solid bars should be used for lashing the first tier only, with wire lashings on the higher tier(s).
b. Stack heights may be increased when using a solid bar lashing.
c. Stack heights should be reduced when using a solid bar lashing.
d. Solid bars should be used for lashing the first tier only, with wire lashings on the higher tier(s).
a. Single purchase
b. One-two tackle
c. Double whip
d. Luff tackle
b. One-two tackle
c. Double whip
d. Luff tackle
2123: Your vessel is required to have a slop
chest. Which of the following articles is NOT required by law to be carried in
the slop chest?
a. Foul weather clothing
b. Candy
c. Tobacco products
d. Blankets
b. Candy
c. Tobacco products
d. Blankets
2124: You are on watch aboard a vessel heading
NW, with the wind from dead ahead, in heavy seas. You notice a man fall
overboard from the starboard bow. Which action would NOT be appropriate?
a. Hard right rudder
b. Throw a lifebuoy to the man, if possible
c. Send a man aloft
d. Get the port boat ready
b. Throw a lifebuoy to the man, if possible
c. Send a man aloft
d. Get the port boat ready
2126: You have anchored in a mud and clay
bottom. The anchor appears to be dragging in a storm. What action should you
take?
a. Shorten the scope of the cable.
b. Veer cable to the anchor.
c. Drop the other anchor underfoot.
d. Drop the second anchor, veer to a good scope, then weigh the first anchor.
b. Veer cable to the anchor.
c. Drop the other anchor underfoot.
d. Drop the second anchor, veer to a good scope, then weigh the first anchor.
2127: The maneuver which will return your vessel
to a person who has fallen overboard in the shortest time is __________.
a. a Williamson Turn
b. engine(s) crash astern, no turn
c. a single turn with hard rudder
d. two 180° turns
b. engine(s) crash astern, no turn
c. a single turn with hard rudder
d. two 180° turns
2128: Several merchant ships are arriving at the
scene of a distress incident. One of the them must assume the duties of the
Coordinator Surface Search (CSS). Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. CSS duties are always assumed by passenger
vessels, dry cargo vessels, or tankers in that order of precedence.
b. The CSS must be established by mutual agreement between the ships concerned.
c. A tank vessel should never be assigned CSS duties unless only tank vessels are present.
d. The first vessel to arrive at the distress incident is designated as the CSS.
b. The CSS must be established by mutual agreement between the ships concerned.
c. A tank vessel should never be assigned CSS duties unless only tank vessels are present.
d. The first vessel to arrive at the distress incident is designated as the CSS.
2129: The exact and complete identification of
all cargo on board must be found on the __________.
a. Cargo Manifest
b. Mate's Receipt
c. Hatch Report
d. Loading List
b. Mate's Receipt
c. Hatch Report
d. Loading List
2130: In a racetrack turn, to recover a man
overboard, the vessel is steadied for the SECOND time after a turn of how many
degrees from the original heading?
a. 60°
b. 135°
c. 180°
d. 360°
b. 135°
c. 180°
d. 360°
2131: If you carry packaged hazardous cargoes on
a break bulk vessel bound foreign, you must __________.
a. stow the hazardous cargoes on deck available
for jettisoning if necessary
b. remove the hazardous cargo labels from a portable tank after the tank is emptied
c. have the shipping papers indicate the proper shipping name and the technical name of n.o.s. cargoes
d. log the receipt of hazardous cargoes in the Official Logbook
b. remove the hazardous cargo labels from a portable tank after the tank is emptied
c. have the shipping papers indicate the proper shipping name and the technical name of n.o.s. cargoes
d. log the receipt of hazardous cargoes in the Official Logbook
2132: Which statement concerning dual-tonnage
vessels is TRUE?
a. The dual-tonnage mark is always marked above
the load line marks.
b. The tonnages referred to are the displacement tonnage and gross tonnage.
c. A single-deck vessel may not be assigned dual tonnages.
d. The dual-tonnage mark must never be submerged beyond the freshwater allowance.
b. The tonnages referred to are the displacement tonnage and gross tonnage.
c. A single-deck vessel may not be assigned dual tonnages.
d. The dual-tonnage mark must never be submerged beyond the freshwater allowance.
2133: The S.S. Hollowpoint has a charter party
in which the charterer assumes no responsibility for the operation of the
vessel but pays stevedoring expenses. What is the name of the charter party?
a. Bareboat
b. Dispatch
c. Voyage
d. Demise
b. Dispatch
c. Voyage
d. Demise
2135: A load line certificate is valid for how
many years?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 5
b. 2
c. 3
d. 5
2136: 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 need only be licensed by the Coast
Guard.
b. The Pilot must be licensed by either Virginia or Maryland.
c. The Pilot must be licensed by Virginia and Maryland.
d. The Pilot must be licensed by Virginia, Maryland and the Coast Guard.
b. The Pilot must be licensed by either Virginia or Maryland.
c. The Pilot must be licensed by Virginia and Maryland.
d. The Pilot must be licensed by Virginia, Maryland and the Coast Guard.
2136: 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 need only be licensed by the Coast
Guard.
b. The Pilot must be licensed by either Virginia or Maryland.
c. The Pilot must be licensed by Virginia and Maryland.
d. The Pilot must be licensed by Virginia, Maryland and the Coast Guard.
b. The Pilot must be licensed by either Virginia or Maryland.
c. The Pilot must be licensed by Virginia and Maryland.
d. The Pilot must be licensed by Virginia, Maryland and the Coast Guard.
2137: The securing systems for containers were
developed to prevent container movement during which ship motion?
a. Surge
b. Roll
c. Sway
d. Yaw
b. Roll
c. Sway
d. Yaw
2139: You are proceeding to the area of reported
distress. When you arrive at the reported position, the vessel in distress is
not sighted. What type of search should be conducted?
a. Sector search
b. Expanding square
c. Track crawl
d. Parallel track search
b. Expanding square
c. Track crawl
d. Parallel track search
2141: You are Master of a vessel that is sold in
a foreign country after discharge of cargo. What is your responsibility to the
crew in regards to return to the United States?
a. You must provide air transportation to the
nearest port of entry in the United States.
b. You must provide passage to the port of original engagement.
c. There is no requirement for return to the United States provided the voyage has exceeded 4 weeks duration.
d. The crew can be employed on another United States vessel, but only if it is returning to the port of original engagement.
b. You must provide passage to the port of original engagement.
c. There is no requirement for return to the United States provided the voyage has exceeded 4 weeks duration.
d. The crew can be employed on another United States vessel, but only if it is returning to the port of original engagement.
2143: Your vessel was damaged and initially
assumed a significant list and trim; however, further increase has been slow.
Based on this data, what should you expect?
a. The slowing is only temporary and the vessel
will probably suddenly capsize or plunge from loss of stability due to change
in the waterplane area.
b. The vessel can probably be saved if further flooding can be stopped.
c. The vessel will continue to slowly list and/or trim due to the free surface effect and free communication effect.
d. The vessel will suddenly flop to the same or greater angle of list on the other side and may capsize.
b. The vessel can probably be saved if further flooding can be stopped.
c. The vessel will continue to slowly list and/or trim due to the free surface effect and free communication effect.
d. The vessel will suddenly flop to the same or greater angle of list on the other side and may capsize.
2144: "Hard right rudder" means
__________.
a. jam the rudder against the stops
b. put the rudder over quickly to 15 degrees right rudder
c. meet a swing to the right, then return to amidships
d. put the rudder over to the right all the way
b. put the rudder over quickly to 15 degrees right rudder
c. meet a swing to the right, then return to amidships
d. put the rudder over to the right all the way
2145: The fo'c'sle card __________.
a. is posted in the crews quarters and lists the
emergency stations
b. advises the crew of the conditions of employment
c. is also known as a Merchant Mariner's Document
d. designates the quarters a seaman will occupy during a voyage
b. advises the crew of the conditions of employment
c. is also known as a Merchant Mariner's Document
d. designates the quarters a seaman will occupy during a voyage
2146: You are on a single-screw vessel with a
right-handed propeller. The vessel is going full speed astern with full right
rudder. The bow will swing __________.
a. quickly to port, then more slowly to port
b. probably to port
c. slowly to port, then quickly to starboard
d. probably to starboard
b. probably to port
c. slowly to port, then quickly to starboard
d. probably to starboard
a. Parbuckle
b. Gun tackle
c. Single purchase
d. Single luff tackle
b. Gun tackle
c. Single purchase
d. Single luff tackle
2148: You are the Master of an uninspected
diesel towing vessel of 190 GT operating on a regular run from New York to the
Gulf of Mexico. Which statement is TRUE?
a. All crew members must have Merchant Mariner's
Documents.
b. A licensed Chief Engineer is required.
c. Deck watches may be 6 and 6.
d. Able Seamen are not required in the deck crew.
b. A licensed Chief Engineer is required.
c. Deck watches may be 6 and 6.
d. Able Seamen are not required in the deck crew.
2149: When anchoring in a clay bottom, what is
one hazard that may cause the anchor to drag?
a. The flukes may dig in unevenly and capsize
the anchor when under stress.
b. The flukes may not dig in.
c. The anchor may get shod with clay and not develop full holding power.
d. The anchor will tend to dig in and come to rest near the vertical.
b. The flukes may not dig in.
c. The anchor may get shod with clay and not develop full holding power.
d. The anchor will tend to dig in and come to rest near the vertical.
2150: The vessel shown has broken down and you
are going to take her in tow. The wind is coming from her starboard beam. You
are making more leeway than she. Where should you position your vessel when you
start running lines? (DO25DG )
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
b. B
c. C
d. D
2151: Many dangerous cargoes are stowed on deck
because of the __________.
a. danger to crew and cargo
b. necessity of periodic inspection
c. possible need to jettison
d. All of the above
b. necessity of periodic inspection
c. possible need to jettison
d. All of the above
2152: Your vessel has the symbol shown inscribed
on the side. Which statement concerning this symbol is TRUE? (DO22DG )
a. This represents the load line marks when
engaged on a voyage upon the Great Lakes.
b. The line directly under the triangle is at the same level as the summer load line.
c. The symbol is the equivalent of a load line marking and is used by government vessels (USN, MSC, USCG) only.
d. The applicable gross and net tonnage of the ship will change if this mark is submerged and the load line mark is visible.
b. The line directly under the triangle is at the same level as the summer load line.
c. The symbol is the equivalent of a load line marking and is used by government vessels (USN, MSC, USCG) only.
d. The applicable gross and net tonnage of the ship will change if this mark is submerged and the load line mark is visible.
2153: The shipping papers for the products being
carried in your tankship are NOT required to contain the __________.
a. exact quantity of the cargoes
b. grades of the cargoes
c. location of the delivery point(s)
d. name of the consignee(s)
b. grades of the cargoes
c. location of the delivery point(s)
d. name of the consignee(s)
2154: A vessel has a charter party for one
voyage to carry a full load of manganese from Durban, South Africa, to
Baltimore, Maryland, at a stipulated rate per ton. Which type of contract is
involved?
a. Bareboat charter party
b. Voyage charter party
c. Demise charter party
d. Time charter party
b. Voyage charter party
c. Demise charter party
d. Time charter party
2155: A case received for shipment has the
markings shown. Each carton measures 13" X 15" X 23". What is
the total cubic capacity the entire consignment will occupy if you assume 10%
broken stowage? (D043DG )
a. 779 cubic feet (22 cubic meters)
b. 857 cubic feet (24 cubic meters)
c. 1047 cubic feet (30 cubic meters)
d. 112,125 cubic feet (3173 cubic meters)
b. 857 cubic feet (24 cubic meters)
c. 1047 cubic feet (30 cubic meters)
d. 112,125 cubic feet (3173 cubic meters)
2156: You are standing watch on entering port
and the Master gives a rudder command which conflicts with a rudder command
from the Pilot. You should ensure the helmsman __________.
a. obeys the Master
b. obeys the Pilot
c. brings the rudder to a position midway between the two conflicting positions
d. asks the Pilot if he has relinquished control
b. obeys the Pilot
c. brings the rudder to a position midway between the two conflicting positions
d. asks the Pilot if he has relinquished control
2157: You are in a fresh water port loading logs
with gear rated at 5 tons, and suspect the weight of the logs exceeds the SWL
of the gear. The logs are floating in the water alongside the vessel and have
95% of their volume submerged. The average length of the logs is 15 feet and
the average diameter is 4.4 feet. What is the nearest average weight of the
logs, based on these average measurements?
a. 5.5 tons
b. 6.0 tons
c. 7.7 tons
d. 24.1 tons
b. 6.0 tons
c. 7.7 tons
d. 24.1 tons
2158: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval
Control of Shipping) when you wish to send a message concerning your ships
diversion. Which precedence would you assign this message?
a. O (IMMEDIATE)
b. R (ROUTINE)
c. P (PRIORITY)
d. Z (FLASH)
b. R (ROUTINE)
c. P (PRIORITY)
d. Z (FLASH)
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
2161: A vessel loads 5000 tons of manganese ore.
The railroad cars that brought the ore to the vessel were previously loaded
with iron ore so the ore is contaminated. The agent requests the Master to sign
a Clean Bill of Lading and in return the shipper will give him a Letter of
Indemnity. What is the best procedure to follow?
a. Sign a Clean Bill of Lading and accept the
Letter of Indemnity.
b. Refuse to sign a Clean Bill of Lading.
c. Sign the Clean Bill of Lading and have the agent countersign it.
d. Sign a Clean Bill of lading under protest.
b. Refuse to sign a Clean Bill of Lading.
c. Sign the Clean Bill of Lading and have the agent countersign it.
d. Sign a Clean Bill of lading under protest.
2162: A crew has signed on for a 3-month voyage.
Fourteen days into the voyage a seaman is improperly discharged at the first
port of call. How much pay is he entitled to receive?
a. 14 days
b. 1 month's
c. 14 days and one month's extra
d. double wages (28 days)
b. 1 month's
c. 14 days and one month's extra
d. double wages (28 days)
a. Runner
b. Inverted whip
c. Whip
d. Single purchase
b. Inverted whip
c. Whip
d. Single purchase
2164: What provides the majority of strength to
an aluminum-sided container?
a. Corner fittings
b. Framework, primarily the corner posts
c. Framework and siding acting as a girder
d. Aluminum side and end panels
b. Framework, primarily the corner posts
c. Framework and siding acting as a girder
d. Aluminum side and end panels
2165: The original Bill of Lading, once signed
by the Master, is NOT __________.
a. a receipt and proof that goods have been
received on board
b. surrendered to the customs agency of the country where the cargo is discharged
c. used to transfer ownership of the cargo while the ship is enroute
d. proof of title or ownership of the cargo
b. surrendered to the customs agency of the country where the cargo is discharged
c. used to transfer ownership of the cargo while the ship is enroute
d. proof of title or ownership of the cargo
2166: A ballasted vessel sinks enroute to a dry
dock. Under these circumstances, the vessel's owner can claim __________.
a. actual total loss
b. constructive total loss
c. general average
d. particular average
b. constructive total loss
c. general average
d. particular average
2167: Which statement concerning sweat damage in
containers is TRUE?
a. Sweat damage in containers is unusual due to
the small enclosed volume of air.
b. In general, containerized hygroscopic cargoes are the only ones subject to sweat damage.
c. Containers should be ventilated, dehumidified, or the contents physically protected against sweat damage.
d. Sweat damage is not a problem except in insulated and refrigerated containers.
b. In general, containerized hygroscopic cargoes are the only ones subject to sweat damage.
c. Containers should be ventilated, dehumidified, or the contents physically protected against sweat damage.
d. Sweat damage is not a problem except in insulated and refrigerated containers.
a. Triple purchase
b. Clew garnet tackle
c. Boat falls
d. Threefold purchase
b. Clew garnet tackle
c. Boat falls
d. Threefold purchase
a. 3
b. 1.5
c. 1
d. 0.5
b. 1.5
c. 1
d. 0.5
2170: Your vessel is disabled and in imminent
danger of grounding on a lee shore. The Master agrees to salvage services using
Lloyd's Standard Form of Salvage Agreement. Which is TRUE?
a. The salvage award will be decided by suit in
Admiralty Court.
b. The salvage service is on a "no cure-no pay" basis.
c. Underwriters will repudiate the agreement if it is unsuccessful, due to their increased liability.
d. The salvor becomes the owner of the vessel until the salvage award, if any, is paid.
b. The salvage service is on a "no cure-no pay" basis.
c. Underwriters will repudiate the agreement if it is unsuccessful, due to their increased liability.
d. The salvor becomes the owner of the vessel until the salvage award, if any, is paid.
2171: The order of importance in addressing
damage control is __________.
a. control flooding, control fire, repair
structural damage
b. restore vital services, control fire, control flooding
c. control fire, restore vital services, control flooding
d. control fire, control flooding, repair structural damage
b. restore vital services, control fire, control flooding
c. control fire, restore vital services, control flooding
d. control fire, control flooding, repair structural damage
2172: The lower hold of your vessel has a bale
cubic of 52,000 cu. ft. You will load a cargo of cases, each weighing 380 lbs.
and measuring 3 ft. x 2 ft. x 2 ft. The estimated broken stowage is 15%. How
many tons of cases can be loaded?
a. 137 tons
b. 161 tons
c. 625 tons
d. 969 tons
b. 161 tons
c. 625 tons
d. 969 tons
a. 3-2 purchase
b. Double luff tackle
c. Two-fold purchase
d. Four-fold whip
b. Double luff tackle
c. Two-fold purchase
d. Four-fold whip
2174: A vessel puts into the port of Kobe, Japan
to discharge cargo. While awaiting completion of the cargo operation, the
vessel contracts with a local shipyard to have the hull chipped, scaled, and
painted. How is the cost of this maintenance handled with the Collector of
Customs?
a. A declaration is required and duty is
involved on the total cost.
b. No declaration is required since this is considered routine maintenance.
c. A declaration is made and duty is charged on the materials only.
d. A declaration is made, but duty is charged on the labor only.
b. No declaration is required since this is considered routine maintenance.
c. A declaration is made and duty is charged on the materials only.
d. A declaration is made, but duty is charged on the labor only.
2175: Which is a negotiated charter?
a. Fixture
b. Bill of Lading
c. Conference agreement
d. All of the above
b. Bill of Lading
c. Conference agreement
d. All of the above
2176: 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. 91.42 numeral
b. 85.60 numeral
c. 79.23 numeral
d. 74.73 numeral
b. 85.60 numeral
c. 79.23 numeral
d. 74.73 numeral
2177: Under normal weather and sea conditions
when securing a stack of containers with non-locking fittings, lashings are
required when the tier exceeds what height?
a. Lashings are always required
b. One container
c. Two containers
d. Three containers
b. One container
c. Two containers
d. Three containers
2178: Segregation of cargoes refers to
__________.
a. separating cargoes so that the inherent
characteristics of one cannot damage the other
b. separating cargoes by destination
c. classifying cargoes according to their toxicity
d. listing the cargoes in order of their flammability
b. separating cargoes by destination
c. classifying cargoes according to their toxicity
d. listing the cargoes in order of their flammability
2179: A design modification of an anchor chain
which prevents kinking is the __________.
a. detachable link
b. stud link
c. Kenter link
d. connecting link
b. stud link
c. Kenter link
d. connecting link
2180: The weight of the container and its
contents is supported on deck by what part(s)?
a. Four lower corner castings
b. Bottom, side, and end rails
c. Bottom flooring, side, and end rails
d. Bottom flooring only
b. Bottom, side, and end rails
c. Bottom flooring, side, and end rails
d. Bottom flooring only
2181: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman
should know the __________.
a. course per magnetic steering compass
b. gyro error
c. variation
d. maximum rudder angle previously used
b. gyro error
c. variation
d. maximum rudder angle previously used
a. Double whip
b. Luff tackle
c. Two-fold purchase
d. 2-2 tackle
b. Luff tackle
c. Two-fold purchase
d. 2-2 tackle
2184: The lashings on a stack of containers with
interlocking fittings restrain the forces that cause __________.
a. toppling
b. racking
c. buckling
d. crushing
b. racking
c. buckling
d. crushing
2185: You are using tackle number 7 to lift a
weight of 100 lbs. If you include 10 percent of the weight for each sheave for
friction, what is the pull on the hauling part required to lift the weight? (DO29DG )
a. 200 lbs.
b. 150 lbs.
c. 110 lbs.
d. 55 lbs.
b. 150 lbs.
c. 110 lbs.
d. 55 lbs.
a. 0
b. 0.5
c. 1
d. 2
b. 0.5
c. 1
d. 2
2187: You are using tackle number 10 to lift a
weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook (w) of
tackle number 5. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig? (DO29DG )
a. 25
b. 20
c. 15
d. 10
b. 20
c. 15
d. 10
2188: The forecastle card is a(n) __________.
a. quarters allocation
b. Muster List ("Station Bill")
c. unlicensed shipping card from the union
d. copy of the shipping agreement
b. Muster List ("Station Bill")
c. unlicensed shipping card from the union
d. copy of the shipping agreement
2189: You are conducting trials to determine the
maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn you take the
ranges and bearings of an isolated light with the results shown. Based on this
information, what is the transfer for a turn of 75°? (D034DG )
a. 340 yards (306 meters)
b. 280 yards (252 meters)
c. 230 yards (207 meters)
d. 190 yards (171 meters)
b. 280 yards (252 meters)
c. 230 yards (207 meters)
d. 190 yards (171 meters)
a. 1-2 purchase
b. Gun tackle
c. Single luff tackle
d. Double whip
b. Gun tackle
c. Single luff tackle
d. Double whip
a. spar decking
b. furring
c. ceiling
d. flooring
b. furring
c. ceiling
d. flooring
2192: The part of a windlass which physically
engages the chain during hauling or paying out is the __________.
a. devil's claw
b. bull gear
c. wildcat
d. cat head
b. bull gear
c. wildcat
d. cat head
2193: You have determined the maneuvering
characteristics of your vessel by taking the radar ranges and bearings of an isolated
light while making a turn. The results are listed in illustration D035DG. Based
on this data what is the tactical diameter of the turning circle? (D035DG )
a. 755 yards
b. 780 yards
c. 820 yards
d. 880 yards
b. 780 yards
c. 820 yards
d. 880 yards
a. 6
b. 5.5
c. 5
d. 3
b. 5.5
c. 5
d. 3
2195: You have determined the maneuvering
characteristics of your vessel by taking the radar ranges and bearings of an
isolated light while making a turn. The results are as listed. Based on this
data what is the transfer for a turn of 180°? (D035DG )
a. 745 yards
b. 770 yards
c. 840 yards
d. 890 yards
b. 770 yards
c. 840 yards
d. 890 yards
2196: You are using tackle number 10 to lift a
weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook (w) of
tackle number 4. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig? (DO29DG )
a. 24
b. 20
c. 13
d. 9
b. 20
c. 13
d. 9
2197: You are signing on crew members. The
minimum number of people required aboard, and the qualifications of each, is
listed on the __________.
a. Crew list
b. fo'c'sle card
c. Certificate of Inspection
d. Articles of Agreement
b. fo'c'sle card
c. Certificate of Inspection
d. Articles of Agreement
2198: You are conducting trials to determine the
maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn, you take
ranges and bearings of an isolated light with the results as shown. Based on
this information, what is the transfer for a turn of 90°? (D034DG )
a. 355 yards
b. 380 yards
c. 410 yards
d. 455 yards
b. 380 yards
c. 410 yards
d. 455 yards
a. Whip
b. Onefold purchase
c. Single purchase
d. Gun tackle
b. Onefold purchase
c. Single purchase
d. Gun tackle
2201: When referring to dry bulk cargoes, the
term "flow state" __________.
a. designates the state of a commodity when the
ship is heeled past the angle of repose
b. relates to the suitability of loading a cargo by flowing down inclined chutes
c. refers to the saturation of a dry bulk product with water to the point where it acts as a liquid
d. relates to the minimum granule size of a particular product where it will flow like a liquid at an angle of 30°
b. relates to the suitability of loading a cargo by flowing down inclined chutes
c. refers to the saturation of a dry bulk product with water to the point where it acts as a liquid
d. relates to the minimum granule size of a particular product where it will flow like a liquid at an angle of 30°
2202: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval
Control of Shipping) and wish to send a message concerning an initial enemy
contact. Which precedence will you assign this message?
a. O (IMMEDIATE)
b. P (PRIORITY)
c. R (ROUTINE)
d. Z (FLASH)
b. P (PRIORITY)
c. R (ROUTINE)
d. Z (FLASH)
2203: A Chinese stopper (two lines) will hold
best when you __________.
a. fasten the bitter ends to the mooring line
with half hitches
b. twist the ends together and hold them in the direction of the pull
c. twist the ends together and hold them in the direction opposite to the pull
d. twist the ends together and hold them at right angles to the mooring line
b. twist the ends together and hold them in the direction of the pull
c. twist the ends together and hold them in the direction opposite to the pull
d. twist the ends together and hold them at right angles to the mooring line
2204: While writing in the logbook at the end of
your watch, you make an error in writing an entry. What is the proper way of
correcting this error?
a. Blot out the error completely and rewrite the
entry correctly.
b. Carefully and neatly erase the entry and rewrite it correctly.
c. Cross out the error with a single line, write the correct entry, and initial it.
d. Remove this page of the log book and rewrite all entries on a clean page.
b. Carefully and neatly erase the entry and rewrite it correctly.
c. Cross out the error with a single line, write the correct entry, and initial it.
d. Remove this page of the log book and rewrite all entries on a clean page.
2205: On the fully containerized ship, approximately
one-third or more of the cargo is on deck above the rolling center. Top stowed
containers are subject to __________.
a. accelerations greater than on conventional
vessels
b. accelerations less than on conventional vessels
c. accelerations the same as on conventional vessels
d. no accelerations
b. accelerations less than on conventional vessels
c. accelerations the same as on conventional vessels
d. no accelerations
2206: You are using tackle number 6 in
illustration DO29DG to lift a weight of 300 lbs. If you include 10 percent of
the weight for each sheave for friction, what is the pull on the hauling part
required to lift the weight? (DO29DG )
a. 80 lbs.
b. 69 lbs.
c. 55 lbs.
d. 50 lbs.
b. 69 lbs.
c. 55 lbs.
d. 50 lbs.
2207: After an explosion, repair of emergency
machinery and services should be accomplished __________.
a. after control of fire, flooding, and
structural repairs
b. immediately, before the emergency is under control
c. after control of fire, but before control of flooding
d. after stability is restored
b. immediately, before the emergency is under control
c. after control of fire, but before control of flooding
d. after stability is restored
2208: Under normal weather and sea conditions
when securing a stack of containers with twist locks, lashings are required
when the tier exceeds what height?
a. Lashings are always required
b. One container
c. Two containers
d. Three containers
b. One container
c. Two containers
d. Three containers
2209: Certain cargoes must be segregated because
of their __________.
a. inherent characteristics
b. weight
c. destination
d. danger to humans
b. weight
c. destination
d. danger to humans
a. 2
b. 4
c. 5
d. 5.5
b. 4
c. 5
d. 5.5
2212: You have determined the maneuvering
characteristics of your vessel by taking the radar ranges and bearings of an
isolated light while making a turn. The results are listed in illustration
D035DG. Based on this data what is the advance for a turn of 30°? (D035DG )
a. 380 yards
b. 420 yards
c. 470 yards
d. 525 yards
b. 420 yards
c. 470 yards
d. 525 yards
2213: You are using tackle number 6 to lift a
weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook (w) of
tackle number 8. Disregarding friction, what is the mechanical advantage of
this rig? (DO29DG )
a. 11
b. 16
c. 18
d. 24
b. 16
c. 18
d. 24
2214: You are conducting trials to determine the
maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn, you take
ranges and bearings of an isolated light with the results as shown. Based on
this information, what is the advance for a turn of 90°? (D034DG )
a. 820 yards
b. 870 yards
c. 930 yards
d. 975 yards
b. 870 yards
c. 930 yards
d. 975 yards
2215: Given a dry bulb temperature of 78°F and
wet bulb temperature of 66.5°F, the dew point is __________.
a. 47.0°F
b. 51.5°F
c. 59.0°F
d. 70.0°F
b. 51.5°F
c. 59.0°F
d. 70.0°F
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
a. rolling hitch
b. clove hitch
c. round turn and two half hitches
d. marline hitch
b. clove hitch
c. round turn and two half hitches
d. marline hitch
2218: If reefer spaces are not properly cleaned
prior to loading cargo, it will most likely cause __________.
a. mold to develop on commodities
b. malfunction of the refrigeration equipment
c. contamination of the insulation in the space
d. All of the above
b. malfunction of the refrigeration equipment
c. contamination of the insulation in the space
d. All of the above
2219: You are using tackle number 5 to lift a
weight of 300 lbs. If you include 10 percent of the weight for each sheave for
friction, what is the pull on the hauling part required to lift the weight? (DO29DG )
a. 50 lbs.
b. 75 lbs.
c. 90 lbs.
d. 112 lbs.
b. 75 lbs.
c. 90 lbs.
d. 112 lbs.
2220: The load chart of a crane enables the
operator to combine the load radius with boom length to determine the
__________.
a. maximum counter weight required
b. minimum horsepower required
c. hoist rope strength
d. allowable load
b. minimum horsepower required
c. hoist rope strength
d. allowable load
2221: You are using tackle number 5 to lift a
weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook (w) of
tackle number 8. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig? (DO29DG )
a. 20
b. 15
c. 10
d. 5
b. 15
c. 10
d. 5
2222: The lower seam of the strake indicated by
the letter B is sometimes riveted. This is done to __________. (D033DG )
a. increase the strength in a highly stressed
area
b. provide the flexibility inherent in a riveted seam
c. serve as a crack arrestor and prevent hull girder failure
d. reduce construction costs
b. provide the flexibility inherent in a riveted seam
c. serve as a crack arrestor and prevent hull girder failure
d. reduce construction costs
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
a. F
b. M
c. R
d. W
b. M
c. R
d. W
2225: Which knot should be used to secure a line
to a spar when the pull is perpendicular to the spar? (DO30DG )
a. E
b. F
c. N
d. P
b. F
c. N
d. P
a. timber hitch
b. barrel hitch
c. carrick bend
d. blackwall hitch
b. barrel hitch
c. carrick bend
d. blackwall hitch
2227: You are using tackle number 4 in
illustration DO29DG to lift a weight of 120 lbs. If you include 10 percent of
the weight for each sheave for friction, what is the pull on the hauling part
required to lift the weight? (DO29DG )
a. 20 lbs.
b. 30 lbs.
c. 42 lbs.
d. 57 lbs.
b. 30 lbs.
c. 42 lbs.
d. 57 lbs.
2228: You have determined the maneuvering
characteristics of your vessel by taking the radar ranges and bearings of an
isolated light while making a turn. The results are listed. Based on this data
what is the transfer for a turn of 60°? (D035DG )
a. 140 yards (126 meters)
b. 180 yards (162 meters)
c. 225 yards (203 meters)
d. 270 yards (243 meters)
b. 180 yards (162 meters)
c. 225 yards (203 meters)
d. 270 yards (243 meters)
2229: You are using tackle number 5 to lift a
weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook of tackle
number 9. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig? (DO29DG )
a. 20
b. 9
c. 5
d. 4
b. 9
c. 5
d. 4
a. Whip
b. One-fold purchase
c. Gun tackle
d. Runner
b. One-fold purchase
c. Gun tackle
d. Runner
a. 0.5
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3
a. marry two hawsers
b. form a temporary eye in the end of a line
c. secure a heaving line to a hawser
d. provide a seat for a man to work over the side
b. form a temporary eye in the end of a line
c. secure a heaving line to a hawser
d. provide a seat for a man to work over the side
a. timber hitch
b. rolling bowline
c. stopper
d. heaving line hitch
b. rolling bowline
c. stopper
d. heaving line hitch
2234: Keeping certain cargoes separated because
of their inherent characteristics is known as __________.
a. overstowage
b. segregation
c. spot loading
d. cargo typing
b. segregation
c. spot loading
d. cargo typing
2235: You are conducting trials to determine the
maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn, you take
ranges and bearings of an isolated light with the results as shown. Based on
this information, what is the advance for a turn of 75°? (D034DG )
a. 800 yards (720 meters)
b. 860 yards (774 meters)
c. 910 yards (819 meters)
d. 955 yards (860 meters)
b. 860 yards (774 meters)
c. 910 yards (819 meters)
d. 955 yards (860 meters)
2236: Another name for the garboard strake is
the __________.
a. A strake
b. Z strake
c. side keel plate
d. stringer plate
b. Z strake
c. side keel plate
d. stringer plate
2237: Using the graph in illustration D008DG, if
the dry bulb temperature is 76° and the wet bulb temperature is 59°, what is
the relative humidity in a cargo hold? (D008DG )
a. 34%
b. 47%
c. 76%
d. 79%
b. 47%
c. 76%
d. 79%
2238: What is the area of a circle with a radius
of 12 feet after a sector of 60° has been removed?
a. 18.85 square feet
b. 75.40 square feet
c. 94.25 square feet
d. 376.99 square feet
b. 75.40 square feet
c. 94.25 square feet
d. 376.99 square feet
2239: You are using tackle number 3 to lift a
weight of 120 lbs. If you include 10 percent of the weight for each sheave for
friction, what is the pull on the hauling part required to lift the weight? (DO29DG )
a. 52 lbs.
b. 49 lbs.
c. 40 lbs.
d. 27 lbs.
b. 49 lbs.
c. 40 lbs.
d. 27 lbs.
a. 0.5
b. 1
c. 1.5
d. 2
b. 1
c. 1.5
d. 2
a. web frame
b. intercostal
c. stringer
d. cant frame
b. intercostal
c. stringer
d. cant frame
2242: What is the area of a circle with a radius
of 21 feet after a sector of 120° has been removed?
a. 115.45 sq. ft
b. 230.91 sq. ft
c. 461.81 sq. ft
d. 923.63 sq. ft
b. 230.91 sq. ft
c. 461.81 sq. ft
d. 923.63 sq. ft
2243: You are using tackle number 4, as shown,
to lift a weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook of
tackle number 11. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig? (DO29DG )
a. 4
b. 6
c. 10
d. 24
b. 6
c. 10
d. 24
2243: You are using tackle number 4, as shown,
to lift a weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook of
tackle number 11. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig? (DO29DG )
a. 4
b. 6
c. 10
d. 24
b. 6
c. 10
d. 24
2244: If you are loading fruit in reefer spaces
and you notice that the fruit is beginning to mold, you should __________.
a. carry the cargo at a cooler temperature than
originally planned
b. write up exceptions on the cargo
c. refuse to carry the cargo
d. discharge CO2 into the compartment after loading
b. write up exceptions on the cargo
c. refuse to carry the cargo
d. discharge CO2 into the compartment after loading
2245: To determine the number of certificated
lifeboatmen required on a vessel, you should check the __________.
a. Load Line Certificate
b. Certificate of Inspection
c. Safety of Life at Sea Certificate
d. operations manual
b. Certificate of Inspection
c. Safety of Life at Sea Certificate
d. operations manual
2246: Cargoes that might leak from containers
are known as __________.
a. dirty cargoes
b. caustic cargoes
c. wet cargoes
d. bulk cargoes
b. caustic cargoes
c. wet cargoes
d. bulk cargoes
a. stopper
b. lashing
c. becket bend
d. carrick bend
b. lashing
c. becket bend
d. carrick bend
2248: A "wet cargo" refers to
__________.
a. a cargo that will be damaged if it gets wet
b. bulk liquids
c. cargoes that will cause condensation
d. liquids in containers
b. bulk liquids
c. cargoes that will cause condensation
d. liquids in containers
2249: Which knot should be used to secure a line
to a spar when the pull is parallel to the spar? (DO30DG )
a. G
b. F
c. P
d. Q
b. F
c. P
d. Q
2250: You have determined the maneuvering
characteristics of your vessel by taking radar ranges and bearings of an
isolated light while making a turn. The results are as shown. Based on this
data what is the transfer for a turn of 90°? (D035DG )
a. 380 yards
b. 430 yards
c. 485 yards
d. 525 yards
b. 430 yards
c. 485 yards
d. 525 yards
2251: The letter I indicates the keel. Which of
the following plates is NOT part of the keel? (D033DG )
a. Center vertical keel
b. Rider plate
c. Longitudinal girder
d. Flat plate keel
b. Rider plate
c. Longitudinal girder
d. Flat plate keel
2253: What is the area of a circle with a radius
of 17 feet after a sector of 57° has been removed?
a. 764.17 sq. ft
b. 190.66 sq. ft
c. 145.27 sq. ft
d. 36.85 sq. ft
b. 190.66 sq. ft
c. 145.27 sq. ft
d. 36.85 sq. ft
2254: You are using tackle number 4 to lift a
weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook (w) of
tackle number 10. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig? (D029DG )
a. 4
b. 5
c. 9
d. 20
b. 5
c. 9
d. 20
2255: You are using tackle number 2 to lift a
weight of 100 lbs. If you include 10 percent of the weight for each sheave for
friction, what is the pull on the hauling part required to lift the weight? (D029DG )
a. 50 lbs.
b. 55 lbs.
c. 60 lbs.
d. 110 lbs.
b. 55 lbs.
c. 60 lbs.
d. 110 lbs.
2256: You are conducting trials to determine the
maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn, you take
ranges and bearings of an isolated light with the results as shown. Based on
this information, what is the transfer for a turn of 180°? (D034DG )
a. 875 yards
b. 910 yards
c. 975 yards
d. 1015 yards
b. 910 yards
c. 975 yards
d. 1015 yards
2257: "Cribbing" is __________.
a. wooden blocks or dunnage placed between a
deck load and the deck
b. the chains and shackles used to secure a deck cargo
c. a crate in which a deck cargo is packaged
d. cardboard separation pieces placed between deck loads to prevent chafing
b. the chains and shackles used to secure a deck cargo
c. a crate in which a deck cargo is packaged
d. cardboard separation pieces placed between deck loads to prevent chafing
a. square knot
b. double blackwall hitch
c. fisherman's bend
d. timber hitch
b. double blackwall hitch
c. fisherman's bend
d. timber hitch
2259: You have determined the maneuvering
characteristics of your vessel by taking radar ranges and bearings of an
isolated light while making a turn. The results are as shown. Based on this
data what is the advance for a turn of 90°? (D035DG )
a. 490 yards
b. 350 yards
c. 800 yards
d. 885 yards
b. 350 yards
c. 800 yards
d. 885 yards
2260: Cargo that gives off fumes that may
contaminate other cargo is known as a(n) __________.
a. delicate cargo
b. dirty cargo
c. toxic cargo
d. odorous cargo
b. dirty cargo
c. toxic cargo
d. odorous cargo
2261: The machinery associated with heaving in
and running out anchor chain is the __________.
a. winch
b. windlass
c. draw works
d. dynamic pay out system
b. windlass
c. draw works
d. dynamic pay out system
2262: Which statement about the carriage of
solid hazardous materials in bulk is TRUE?
a. A special permit issued by the Coast Guard is
required before the cargo is loaded.
b. The loading of the cargo must be conducted under the direction and observation of a person employed or assigned for that purpose.
c. A certificate issued by ABS will be accepted as evidence that the vessel complies with all applicable loading regulations.
d. The shipping papers must indicate the primary hazardous characteristic or property of the material.
b. The loading of the cargo must be conducted under the direction and observation of a person employed or assigned for that purpose.
c. A certificate issued by ABS will be accepted as evidence that the vessel complies with all applicable loading regulations.
d. The shipping papers must indicate the primary hazardous characteristic or property of the material.
2263: You are using tackle number 1 in
illustration DO29DG to lift a weight of 100 lbs. If you include 10 percent of
the weight for each sheave for friction, what is the pull on the hauling part
required to lift the weight? (DO29DG )
a. 50 lbs.
b. 55 lbs.
c. 100 lbs.
d. 110 lbs.
b. 55 lbs.
c. 100 lbs.
d. 110 lbs.
2264: When you "end for end" a wire
rope, you __________.
a. cut off the free end and bitter end of the
rope
b. splice two wire ropes together
c. remove the wire rope from the drum and reverse it so that the free end becomes the bitter end
d. remove the wire rope from the drum and turn it over, so the wire bends in the opposite direction
b. splice two wire ropes together
c. remove the wire rope from the drum and reverse it so that the free end becomes the bitter end
d. remove the wire rope from the drum and turn it over, so the wire bends in the opposite direction
2265: You are conducting trials to determine the
maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn, you take
ranges and bearings of an isolated light with the results shown. Based on this
information, what is the transfer for a turn of 45°? (D034DG )
a. 130 yards
b. 165 yards
c. 195 yards
d. 230 yards
b. 165 yards
c. 195 yards
d. 230 yards
2266: Your vessel has been damaged and is
partially flooded. The first step to be taken in attempting to save the vessel
is to __________.
a. establish flooding boundaries and prevent
further spread of flood water
b. plug the hole(s) in the outer shell
c. pump out the water inside the vessel
d. calculate the free surface effect and lost buoyancy to determine the vessel's stability
b. plug the hole(s) in the outer shell
c. pump out the water inside the vessel
d. calculate the free surface effect and lost buoyancy to determine the vessel's stability
a. sailmaker's whipping
b. carrick bend
c. barrel hitch
d. stopper
b. carrick bend
c. barrel hitch
d. stopper
2268: The helm command "shift your
rudder" means __________.
a. check the swing of the vessel
b. double your rudder angle or go to full rudder
c. bring your rudder amidships
d. change from right rudder to left rudder, or vice versa, an equal number of degrees
b. double your rudder angle or go to full rudder
c. bring your rudder amidships
d. change from right rudder to left rudder, or vice versa, an equal number of degrees
2270: In a national emergency, when
communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message
designated ROUTINE will be delivered within __________.
a. 10 minutes if possible
b. 1 to 6 hours
c. 30 minutes to 1 hour
d. 3 hours to start of business the following day
b. 1 to 6 hours
c. 30 minutes to 1 hour
d. 3 hours to start of business the following day
2271: You are signing on a crew. You can
determine the minimum number and qualifications of the crew that you are
required to carry by consulting which document?
a. Crew list
b. Certificate of Inspection
c. Articles of Agreement
d. fo'c'sle card
b. Certificate of Inspection
c. Articles of Agreement
d. fo'c'sle card
a. H
b. I
c. L
d. P
b. I
c. L
d. P
2273: What is the area of a circle with a radius
of 4 feet after a sector of 111° has been removed?
a. 3.90 sq. ft
b. 8.67 sq. ft
c. 34.77 sq. ft
d. 50.27 sq. ft
b. 8.67 sq. ft
c. 34.77 sq. ft
d. 50.27 sq. ft
2274: In a national emergency, when
communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message
designated PRIORITY will be delivered within __________.
a. 3 hours to start of business the following
day
b. 30 minutes to 1 hour
c. 1 to 6 hours
d. 10 minutes if possible
b. 30 minutes to 1 hour
c. 1 to 6 hours
d. 10 minutes if possible
2275: When inspecting wire rope before a
hoisting operation, one must look for __________.
a. fishhooks
b. kinks
c. worn spots
d. All of the above
b. kinks
c. worn spots
d. All of the above
2276: You have determined the maneuvering
characteristics of your vessel by taking radar ranges and bearings of an
isolated light while making a turn. The results are as shown. Based on this
data what is the advance for a turn of 60°? (D035DG )
a. 665 yards
b. 710 yards
c. 745 yards
d. 780 yards
b. 710 yards
c. 745 yards
d. 780 yards
2278: You will load and carry a bulk cargo of
sulfur at ambient temperature. Which statement is true?
a. Wooden covers must be laid over the bilge
wells to prevent the sulfur from entering the bilges.
b. Bulk sulfur may be carried without a special permit providing the vessel complies with all applicable regulations.
c. The major characteristic of this cargo is that it forms sulfuric acid upon contact with water.
d. Other hazardous material may not be stowed in the same hold as the sulfur but may be carried on deck above the hold.
b. Bulk sulfur may be carried without a special permit providing the vessel complies with all applicable regulations.
c. The major characteristic of this cargo is that it forms sulfuric acid upon contact with water.
d. Other hazardous material may not be stowed in the same hold as the sulfur but may be carried on deck above the hold.
2279: In plugging submerged holes; rags, wedges,
and other materials should be used in conjunction with plugs to __________.
a. reduce the water pressure on the hull
b. reduce the possibility of stress fractures
c. prevent progressive flooding
d. reduce the water leaking around the plugs
b. reduce the possibility of stress fractures
c. prevent progressive flooding
d. reduce the water leaking around the plugs
2280: You are conducting trials to determine the
maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn, you take
ranges and bearings of an isolated light with the results as shown. Based on
this information, what is the advance for a turn of 45°? (D034DG )
a. 590 yards
b. 635 yards
c. 690 yards
d. 740 yards
b. 635 yards
c. 690 yards
d. 740 yards
2281: Your vessel has run hard aground in an
area subject to heavy wave action. Backing full astern failed to free her.
Which action should be taken next?
a. Continue backing to scour out the bottom.
b. Wait for high tide and then try backing.
c. Flood empty tanks to increase bottom pressure and prevent inshore creep.
d. Shift weight aft to reduce the forward draft.
b. Wait for high tide and then try backing.
c. Flood empty tanks to increase bottom pressure and prevent inshore creep.
d. Shift weight aft to reduce the forward draft.
2282: Using the graph in illustration D008DG, if
the dry bulb temperature is 77° and the wet bulb temperature is 69°, what is
the relative humidity in a cargo hold? (D008DG )
a. 67%
b. 70%
c. 77%
d. 81%
b. 70%
c. 77%
d. 81%
2283: What is the area of a circle with a radius
of 2 feet after a sector of 86° has been removed?
a. 2.39 sq. ft
b. 3.02 sq. ft
c. 9.55 sq. ft
d. 12.57 sq. ft
b. 3.02 sq. ft
c. 9.55 sq. ft
d. 12.57 sq. ft
2283: What is the area of a circle with a radius
of 2 feet after a sector of 86° has been removed?
a. 2.39 sq. ft
b. 3.02 sq. ft
c. 9.55 sq. ft
d. 12.57 sq. ft
b. 3.02 sq. ft
c. 9.55 sq. ft
d. 12.57 sq. ft
2284: In determining the scope of anchor line to
pay out when anchoring a small boat, one must consider the __________.
a. charted depth of water only
b. depth of water, including tidal differences
c. type of line being used for the anchor rope
d. type of anchor being used
b. depth of water, including tidal differences
c. type of line being used for the anchor rope
d. type of anchor being used
2285: While writing in the logbook at the end of
your watch, you make an error in writing an entry. What is the proper way of
correcting this error?
a. Remove this page of the log book and rewrite
all entries on a clean page.
b. Carefully and neatly erase the entry and rewrite it correctly.
c. Blot out the error completely and rewrite the entry correctly.
d. Cross out the error with a single line, write the correct entry, and initial it.
b. Carefully and neatly erase the entry and rewrite it correctly.
c. Blot out the error completely and rewrite the entry correctly.
d. Cross out the error with a single line, write the correct entry, and initial it.
2286: Cargo that is highly susceptible to damage
by tainting from odorous cargo is called __________.
a. clean cargo
b. delicate cargo
c. dry cargo
d. immune cargo
b. delicate cargo
c. dry cargo
d. immune cargo
2287: In a national emergency, when
communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message
designated IMMEDIATE will be delivered within __________.
a. 30 minutes to 1 hour
b. 1 to 6 hours
c. 3 hours to start of business the following day
d. 10 minutes if possible
b. 1 to 6 hours
c. 3 hours to start of business the following day
d. 10 minutes if possible
2288: What will cause wire rope to fail?
a. Operating the winch too fast
b. Using a sheave 9 times the wire's diameter
c. Kinking
d. All of the above
b. Using a sheave 9 times the wire's diameter
c. Kinking
d. All of the above
2289: A seaman you have just discharged has a
Continuous Discharge Book. Which statement is TRUE?
a. The record of entry in the continuous
discharge book shall agree with the entry made in the Ship's Articles.
b. If the vessel was on coastwise articles, the record of discharge will be made in the Official Logbook.
c. An entry should be made in the book and a Certificate of Discharge issued to the seaman.
d. A Certificate of Discharge form should be attached to the book.
b. If the vessel was on coastwise articles, the record of discharge will be made in the Official Logbook.
c. An entry should be made in the book and a Certificate of Discharge issued to the seaman.
d. A Certificate of Discharge form should be attached to the book.
2290: The sprocket teeth on a wildcat are known
as the __________.
a. pawls
b. devil's claws
c. whelps
d. pockets
b. devil's claws
c. whelps
d. pockets
2291: Before a Master relieves a Pilot of the
conn, the __________.
a. Master must first request the Pilot to take
corrective action
b. Master should agree to sign a release of liability form
c. Master should foresee any danger to the vessel on the present course
d. vessel must be in extremis
b. Master should agree to sign a release of liability form
c. Master should foresee any danger to the vessel on the present course
d. vessel must be in extremis
2292: The biggest problem encountered when
towing bridle legs are too short is __________.
a. retrieval
b. adjusting tension
c. excessive strain
d. hookup to main towline
b. adjusting tension
c. excessive strain
d. hookup to main towline
2293: As defined in the regulations governing
marine casualties a "marine employer" may be the __________.
a. owner
b. agent
c. Master
d. All of the above
b. agent
c. Master
d. All of the above
2299: You are on a multiple-product chemical
tanker and will carry cargoes of isophorone, ethylenediamine, and creosote.
Which of the following is TRUE?
a. All of these cargoes are compatible.
b. Isophorone is incompatible with ethylenediamine but may be stowed adjacent to creosote.
c. All of these cargoes are incompatible.
d. Ethylenediamine is compatible with isophorone but both are incompatible with creosote.
b. Isophorone is incompatible with ethylenediamine but may be stowed adjacent to creosote.
c. All of these cargoes are incompatible.
d. Ethylenediamine is compatible with isophorone but both are incompatible with creosote.
2300: In the stowage of deck cargo,
"cribbing" is __________.
a. placed on deck to support the cargo
b. separation pieces used to keep cylinders upright and steady
c. shims for stowing baled cargo
d. nets placed across the hatch opening to keep the cargo from falling in the hatch
b. separation pieces used to keep cylinders upright and steady
c. shims for stowing baled cargo
d. nets placed across the hatch opening to keep the cargo from falling in the hatch
2301: In towing, chocks are used to __________.
a. protect the towline from chafing
b. secure the end of the towline on the tug
c. stop off the towline while retrieving it
d. absorb shock loading on the towline
b. secure the end of the towline on the tug
c. stop off the towline while retrieving it
d. absorb shock loading on the towline
2302: What is NOT required to be approved or
certified by the U.S. Coast Guard before being used on inspected vessels?
a. Lifesaving equipment that is in excess of the
regulatory minimum
b. Ship's stores that are Class A poisons or Class A explosives
c. Steel plate used in hull construction
d. EPIRBs
b. Ship's stores that are Class A poisons or Class A explosives
c. Steel plate used in hull construction
d. EPIRBs
2303: 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. P (PRIORITY)
b. Z (FLASH)
c. R (ROUTINE)
d. O (IMMEDIATE)
b. Z (FLASH)
c. R (ROUTINE)
d. O (IMMEDIATE)
2305: Which will cause a wire rope to fail?
a. Using a medium graphite grease as a lubricant
b. Operating a winch too slow
c. Using a sheave with an undersized throat
d. A sheave diameter of 24 times the wire's diameter
b. Operating a winch too slow
c. Using a sheave with an undersized throat
d. A sheave diameter of 24 times the wire's diameter
2310: How do you determine the weight of the
vessel that is supported by the ground when a vessel has run aground?
a. This requires extensive calculation and is
usually performed only by a naval architect not by a ship's officer.
b. Determine the point where aground and the draft at that point, then calculate it using the grounding formula.
c. Use the hydrostatic tables and enter with the mean draft before grounding and the mean draft after grounding.
d. Use the inclining experiment formula and substitute the change of trim for the angle of list.
b. Determine the point where aground and the draft at that point, then calculate it using the grounding formula.
c. Use the hydrostatic tables and enter with the mean draft before grounding and the mean draft after grounding.
d. Use the inclining experiment formula and substitute the change of trim for the angle of list.
2311: In a national emergency, when
communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message
designated FLASH will be delivered within __________.
a. 10 minutes if possible
b. 1 to 6 hours
c. 30 minutes to 1 hour
d. 3 hours to start of business the following day
b. 1 to 6 hours
c. 30 minutes to 1 hour
d. 3 hours to start of business the following day
2315: Which splice is used to connect two
separate lines together?
a. Back splice
b. Chain splice
c. Eye splice
d. Long splice
b. Chain splice
c. Eye splice
d. Long splice
2316: A lookout can leave his/her station
__________.
a. at any time
b. at the end of the watch
c. 15 minutes before the end of the watch
d. only when properly relieved
b. at the end of the watch
c. 15 minutes before the end of the watch
d. only when properly relieved
2321: Your vessel has run aground and is
touching bottom for the first one-quarter of its length. What is the LEAST
desirable method from the standpoint of stability to decrease the bottom
pressure?
a. Discharge forward deck cargo.
b. Pump out the forepeak tank.
c. Shift deck cargo aft.
d. Flood an after double-bottom tank.
b. Pump out the forepeak tank.
c. Shift deck cargo aft.
d. Flood an after double-bottom tank.
2321: Your vessel has run aground and is
touching bottom for the first one-quarter of its length. What is the LEAST
desirable method from the standpoint of stability to decrease the bottom
pressure?
a. Discharge forward deck cargo.
b. Pump out the forepeak tank.
c. Shift deck cargo aft.
d. Flood an after double-bottom tank.
b. Pump out the forepeak tank.
c. Shift deck cargo aft.
d. Flood an after double-bottom tank.
2322: Fittings used for towing must be
__________.
a. Coast Guard approved
b. stamped with maximum working loads
c. securely fastened
d. positioned exactly at the bow of the towed vessel
b. stamped with maximum working loads
c. securely fastened
d. positioned exactly at the bow of the towed vessel
2325: Which line cannot be spliced?
a. Braided line with a hollow core
b. Double-braided line
c. Braided line with a solid core
d. Any line can be spliced
b. Double-braided line
c. Braided line with a solid core
d. Any line can be spliced
2335: When two lines are spliced together,
__________.
a. the size of the lines at the splice decreases
b. they are stronger than if knotted together
c. the overall strength of each line is increased
d. the bitter ends will resist rotting
b. they are stronger than if knotted together
c. the overall strength of each line is increased
d. the bitter ends will resist rotting
2336: The maneuver which will return your vessel
in the shortest time to a person who has fallen overboard is __________.
a. engine(s) crash astern, no turn
b. two 180°Turns
c. a Williamson Turn
d. a single turn with hard rudder
b. two 180°Turns
c. a Williamson Turn
d. a single turn with hard rudder
2341: The grooved wheel inside a block is called
a __________.
a. cheek
b. gypsy
c. sheave
d. drum
b. gypsy
c. sheave
d. drum
2342: How many tons of salt water can be loaded
into a flat ended cylindrical tank with a diameter of 3 feet and a length of 8
feet?
a. 1.62
b. 1.98
c. 3.23
d. 6.46
b. 1.98
c. 3.23
d. 6.46
2343: When securing a hook to the end of a wire
rope you should use __________.
a. a bowline knot
b. a long splice
c. an overhand knot with a wire rope clip
d. wire rope clips with a thimble eye
b. a long splice
c. an overhand knot with a wire rope clip
d. wire rope clips with a thimble eye
2344: An example of an anchor which has a stock
is a __________.
a. Bruce anchor
b. Dunn anchor
c. Hook anchor
d. Danforth anchor
b. Dunn anchor
c. Hook anchor
d. Danforth anchor
2345: A splice that can be used in running
rigging, where the line will pass through blocks, is a __________.
a. short splice
b. long splice
c. back splice
d. spindle splice
b. long splice
c. back splice
d. spindle splice
2346: What is the volume of a sphere with a
radius of 11 feet?
a. 506.75 cubic ft.
b. 696.78 cubic ft.
c. 5,575.28 cubic ft.
d. 44,593.82 cubic ft.
b. 696.78 cubic ft.
c. 5,575.28 cubic ft.
d. 44,593.82 cubic ft.
2347: What is an advantage of having wire rope
with a fiber core over that of a wire rope of the same size with a wire core?
a. Fiber core rope offers greater strength.
b. Fiber core rope offers greater flexibility.
c. Fiber core rope can be used at higher operating temperatures.
d. Fiber core rope is the only type authorized for cargo runners.
b. Fiber core rope offers greater flexibility.
c. Fiber core rope can be used at higher operating temperatures.
d. Fiber core rope is the only type authorized for cargo runners.
2348: You are on a multiple-product chemical
tanker and will carry cargoes of allyl alcohol, benzene, and propanolamine.
Which of the following is true?
a. All of these cargoes are mutually compatible.
b. Benzene may not be carried in a tank adjacent to either of the other two cargoes.
c. Allyl alcohol is incompatible with propanolamine but both are compatible with benzene.
d. Propanolamine is compatible with allyl alcohol but must be segregated from benzene.
b. Benzene may not be carried in a tank adjacent to either of the other two cargoes.
c. Allyl alcohol is incompatible with propanolamine but both are compatible with benzene.
d. Propanolamine is compatible with allyl alcohol but must be segregated from benzene.
2349: What is the volume of a sphere with a
radius of 7 feet?
a. 11,491.87 cubic ft.
b. 1,436.76 cubic ft.
c. 963.72 cubic ft.
d. 205.21 cubic ft.
b. 1,436.76 cubic ft.
c. 963.72 cubic ft.
d. 205.21 cubic ft.
2350: A temporary wire eye splice made with
three wire rope clamps will hold approximately what percentage of the total
rope strength?
a. 20%
b. 50%
c. 80%
d. 99%
b. 50%
c. 80%
d. 99%
2351: What is the area of a circle with a
diameter of 12 feet after a sector of 86° has been removed?
a. 108.57 square ft.
b. 86.08 square ft.
c. 28.65 square ft.
d. 27.14 square ft.
b. 86.08 square ft.
c. 28.65 square ft.
d. 27.14 square ft.
2352: The recessed areas on a wildcat are called
__________.
a. pawls
b. sockets
c. pockets
d. devil's claws
b. sockets
c. pockets
d. devil's claws
2353: Which mooring line prevents sideways
motion of a vessel moored to a pier?
a. A line led forward from the bow
b. A line led aft from the bow
c. A line led in the same direction as the keel
d. A line led at a right angle to the keel
b. A line led aft from the bow
c. A line led in the same direction as the keel
d. A line led at a right angle to the keel
2354: What is the area of a circle with a
diameter of 21 feet after a sector of 72° has been removed?
a. 277.09 square ft.
b. 149.43 square ft.
c. 69.27 square ft.
d. 52.78 square ft.
b. 149.43 square ft.
c. 69.27 square ft.
d. 52.78 square ft.
2355: The metal, teardrop-shaped object
sometimes used within an eyesplice is a __________.
a. grommet
b. reinforcement
c. splice form
d. thimble
b. reinforcement
c. splice form
d. thimble
2356: "Hard right rudder" means
__________.
a. jam the rudder against the stops
b. meet a swing to the right, then return to amidships
c. put the rudder over to the right all the way
d. put the rudder over quickly to 15 degrees right rudder
b. meet a swing to the right, then return to amidships
c. put the rudder over to the right all the way
d. put the rudder over quickly to 15 degrees right rudder
2360: Splices made in nylon should __________.
a. be long splices only
b. have extra tucks taken
c. be short splices only
d. be around a thimble
b. have extra tucks taken
c. be short splices only
d. be around a thimble
2361: The BEST information on the nature and
extent of damage to the vessel is obtained from __________.
a. alarms and monitoring devices
b. the engineroom watch
c. personnel at the scene of the damage
d. the bridge watch
b. the engineroom watch
c. personnel at the scene of the damage
d. the bridge watch
2365: A six-strand composite rope made up of
alternate fiber and wire strands around a fiber core is called __________.
a. spring lay
b. lang lay
c. cable lay
d. alternate lay
b. lang lay
c. cable lay
d. alternate lay
2366: To "shore up" the main deck for
the stowage of deck cargo means to __________.
a. weld pad eyes on deck in proper position to
secure the cargo
b. strengthen the main deck by placing pillars underneath it in the tween-decks
c. distribute the weight of the cargo by placing fore-and-aft planks on the main deck
d. package the cargo in wooden crates so it will not damage the deck
b. strengthen the main deck by placing pillars underneath it in the tween-decks
c. distribute the weight of the cargo by placing fore-and-aft planks on the main deck
d. package the cargo in wooden crates so it will not damage the deck
2367: What is the volume of a sphere with a
radius of 5 feet?
a. 4,188.00 cubic ft.
b. 523.60 cubic ft.
c. 129.62 cubic ft.
d. 65.44 cubic ft.
b. 523.60 cubic ft.
c. 129.62 cubic ft.
d. 65.44 cubic ft.
2375: You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker
and will carry cargoes of ethanolamine, methyl acrylate, and glycerine. Which
statement is true?
a. All of these cargoes are mutually
incompatible.
b. Glycerine may be stowed adjacent to methyl acrylate but must be segregated from ethanolamine.
c. Methyl acrylate and ethanolamine are compatible but both must be segregated from glycerine.
d. Glycerine is compatible with both of the other cargoes.
b. Glycerine may be stowed adjacent to methyl acrylate but must be segregated from ethanolamine.
c. Methyl acrylate and ethanolamine are compatible but both must be segregated from glycerine.
d. Glycerine is compatible with both of the other cargoes.
2376: A vessel has an amidships superstructure.
Which location would be most suitable for on-deck stowage of automobiles?
a. On top of #1 hatch
b. Beside the hatches, forward of the midships house
c. On top of the hatch immediately forward of the midships house
d. On top of the hatch immediately aft of the midships house
b. Beside the hatches, forward of the midships house
c. On top of the hatch immediately forward of the midships house
d. On top of the hatch immediately aft of the midships house
2377: You are the operator of a towing vessel
which collides with a buoy and drags it off station. What should you do if the
damage to your vessel is not serious?
a. If the buoy is afloat, no action is
necessary.
b. Immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office and no further action is necessary.
c. Wait one week and submit form CG-2692 to the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office.
d. Immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office and then submit form CG-2692.
b. Immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office and no further action is necessary.
c. Wait one week and submit form CG-2692 to the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office.
d. Immediately notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Inspection Office and then submit form CG-2692.
2384: What is the volume of a sphere with a
radius of 3 feet?
a. 113.08 cubic ft.
b. 96.57 cubic ft.
c. 37.69 cubic ft.
d. 28.23 cubic ft.
b. 96.57 cubic ft.
c. 37.69 cubic ft.
d. 28.23 cubic ft.
2385: You are on a multiple-product chemical
tanker and will carry cargoes of butyric acid, propylene oxide, and octyl
alcohol. Which statement is true?
a. Butyric acid is incompatible with octyl
alcohol but not propylene oxide.
b. Propylene oxide may not be stowed in a tank adjacent to butyric acid.
c. All of these cargoes are compatible.
d. Octyl alcohol is incompatible with both butyric acid and propylene oxide.
b. Propylene oxide may not be stowed in a tank adjacent to butyric acid.
c. All of these cargoes are compatible.
d. Octyl alcohol is incompatible with both butyric acid and propylene oxide.
2386: A vessel has an amidships superstructure.
Which location would be most suitable for main deck stowage of vehicles?
a. On top of #1 hatch
b. Beside the hatches, forward of the midships house
c. On top of the aftermost hatch on the vessel
d. On top of the hatch immediately aft of the midships house
b. Beside the hatches, forward of the midships house
c. On top of the aftermost hatch on the vessel
d. On top of the hatch immediately aft of the midships house
2387: What is the area of a circle with a
diameter of 2 feet after a sector of 60° has been removed?
a. 0.25 square ft.
b. 0.52 square ft.
c. 2.09 square ft.
d. 2.62 square ft.
b. 0.52 square ft.
c. 2.09 square ft.
d. 2.62 square ft.
2388: What is the area of a circle with a
diameter of 4 feet after a sector of 120° has been removed?
a. 2.67 square ft.
b. 4.19 square ft.
c. 8.38 square ft.
d. 10.67 square ft.
b. 4.19 square ft.
c. 8.38 square ft.
d. 10.67 square ft.
2389: What is the area of a circle with a
diameter of 17 feet after a sector of 111° has been removed?
a. 36.94 square ft.
b. 156.99 square ft.
c. 226.98 square ft.
d. 627.47 square ft.
b. 156.99 square ft.
c. 226.98 square ft.
d. 627.47 square ft.
2390: Determine the weight of a rectangular
piece of 20.4 lb. steel measuring 4 feet by 6 feet.
a. 204.0 lbs.
b. 489.6 lbs.
c. 734.4 lbs.
d. 979.2 lbs.
b. 489.6 lbs.
c. 734.4 lbs.
d. 979.2 lbs.
2391: Determine the weight of a rectangular
piece of 40.8 lbs. steel measuring 3 feet by 5 feet.
a. 326.4 lbs
b. 453.6 lbs
c. 612.0 lbs
d. 1224.0 lbs
b. 453.6 lbs
c. 612.0 lbs
d. 1224.0 lbs
2392: Determine the weight of a rectangular
piece of 12.75 lbs. steel measuring 5 feet by 8 feet.
a. 510.00 lbs.
b. 255.00 lbs.
c. 198.89 lbs.
d. 165.75 lbs.
b. 255.00 lbs.
c. 198.89 lbs.
d. 165.75 lbs.
2393: Determine the weight of a rectangular
piece of 25.5 lbs. steel measuring 4.5 feet by 6.7 feet.
a. 285.6 lbs.
b. 329.7 lbs.
c. 591.2 lbs.
d. 768.8 lbs.
b. 329.7 lbs.
c. 591.2 lbs.
d. 768.8 lbs.
2394: Determine the area of a triangle with a
base of 3.5 feet and a height of 4.0 feet.
a. 7.0 square ft.
b. 7.5 square ft.
c. 11.5 square ft.
d. 14.0 square ft.
b. 7.5 square ft.
c. 11.5 square ft.
d. 14.0 square ft.
2395: Determine the area of a triangle with a
base of 4.7 feet and a height of 6.3 feet.
a. 29.6 square ft.
b. 26.2 square ft.
c. 18.5 square ft.
d. 14.8 square ft.
b. 26.2 square ft.
c. 18.5 square ft.
d. 14.8 square ft.
2396: Determine the area of a triangle with a
base of 5.8 feet and a height of 2.1 feet.
a. 12.2 square ft.
b. 7.9 square ft.
c. 6.1 square ft.
d. 3.0 square ft.
b. 7.9 square ft.
c. 6.1 square ft.
d. 3.0 square ft.
2397: Determine the area of a triangle with a
base of 6.7 feet and a height of 9.1 feet.
a. 61.0 square ft.
b. 30.5 square ft.
c. 22.9 square ft.
d. 15.8 square ft.
b. 30.5 square ft.
c. 22.9 square ft.
d. 15.8 square ft.
2398: How many tons of salt water can be loaded
into a flat-ended cylindrical tank with a diameter of 4.5 feet and a length of
8 feet?
a. 1.82
b. 3.64
c. 7.27
d. 14.54
b. 3.64
c. 7.27
d. 14.54
2399: You are standing wheel watch on entering
port and the Master gives you a rudder command which conflicts with a rudder
command from the Pilot. What should you do?
a. Obey the Pilot.
b. Bring the rudder to a position midway between the two conflicting positions.
c. Ask the Pilot if he relinquishes control.
d. Obey the Master.
b. Bring the rudder to a position midway between the two conflicting positions.
c. Ask the Pilot if he relinquishes control.
d. Obey the Master.
2400: The turning circle of a vessel is the path
followed by the __________.
a. bow
b. outermost part of the ship while making the circle
c. center of gravity
d. tipping center
b. outermost part of the ship while making the circle
c. center of gravity
d. tipping center
2450: Which statement is FALSE concerning
precautions during fueling operations?
a. All engines, motors, fans, etc. should be
shut down when fueling.
b. All windows, doors, hatches, etc. should be closed.
c. A fire extinguisher should be kept nearby.
d. Fuel tanks should be topped off with no room for expansion.
b. All windows, doors, hatches, etc. should be closed.
c. A fire extinguisher should be kept nearby.
d. Fuel tanks should be topped off with no room for expansion.
2451: A safety shackle is identified by its
__________.
a. shape
b. pin
c. certification stamp
d. color code
b. pin
c. certification stamp
d. color code
2452: Which is an advantage of using watertight
longitudinal divisions in double bottom tanks?
a. Cuts down free surface effect
b. Increases the rolling period
c. Decreases weight because extra stiffeners are unneeded
d. Lowers the center of buoyancy without decreasing GM
b. Increases the rolling period
c. Decreases weight because extra stiffeners are unneeded
d. Lowers the center of buoyancy without decreasing GM
2453: On a ship's crane, the load chart relates
the allowable load to the combination of the boom length and __________.
a. winch speed
b. boom strength
c. load radius
d. cable strength
b. boom strength
c. load radius
d. cable strength
2454: You are going astern (single-screw,
right-handed propeller) with the anchor down at a scope of twice the depth of
the water. As the anchor dredges, you should expect the __________.
a. stern to walk to the same side as the anchor
being used
b. vessel to back in a straight line
c. stern to walk to port but at a reduced rate
d. stern to walk to port at a faster rate than normal
b. vessel to back in a straight line
c. stern to walk to port but at a reduced rate
d. stern to walk to port at a faster rate than normal
2455: The boom indicator on a crane will
indicate the __________.
a. length of the boom
b. angle of the boom
c. lifting capacity of the boom
d. direction of the boom
b. angle of the boom
c. lifting capacity of the boom
d. direction of the boom
2456: Which term describes a part of a natural
fiber line?
a. Lacings
b. Lays
c. Strands
d. Twines
b. Lays
c. Strands
d. Twines
2458: A carling is used aboard ship __________.
a. as a connecting strap between the butted ends
of plating
b. to stiffen areas under points of great stress between beams
c. to prevent the anchor from fouling when the brake is released
d. to provide an extra heavy fitting in a heavy lift cargo rig
b. to stiffen areas under points of great stress between beams
c. to prevent the anchor from fouling when the brake is released
d. to provide an extra heavy fitting in a heavy lift cargo rig
2459: Tripping defects in anchors frequently
occur in __________.
a. deep water
b. shallow water
c. stiff soils
d. soft soils
b. shallow water
c. stiff soils
d. soft soils
2459: Tripping defects in anchors frequently
occur in __________.
a. deep water
b. shallow water
c. stiff soils
d. soft soils
b. shallow water
c. stiff soils
d. soft soils
2460: You are operating a twin-screw vessel and
lose your port engine. You continue to operate on your starboard engine only.
Which action would you take to move your vessel ahead in a straight line?
a. Compensate with right rudder.
b. Compensate with left rudder.
c. Surge the starboard engine.
d. Rudder amidships - no compensation is necessary on a twin-screw vessel.
b. Compensate with left rudder.
c. Surge the starboard engine.
d. Rudder amidships - no compensation is necessary on a twin-screw vessel.
2461: In writing up the logbook at the end of
your watch, you make an error in writing an entry. What is the proper way of
correcting this error?
a. Carefully and neatly erase the entry and
rewrite it correctly.
b. Cross out the error with a single line, write the correct entry, and initial it.
c. Blot out the error completely and rewrite the entry correctly.
d. Remove this page of the log book and rewrite all entries on a clean page.
b. Cross out the error with a single line, write the correct entry, and initial it.
c. Blot out the error completely and rewrite the entry correctly.
d. Remove this page of the log book and rewrite all entries on a clean page.
2462: Which term describes a part of a natural
fiber line?
a. Twines
b. Fibers
c. Lays
d. Lacings
b. Fibers
c. Lays
d. Lacings
2463: The crane manufacturer's load chart should
be posted at or near the __________.
a. crane pedestal
b. wire rope locker
c. main deck
d. crane control console
b. wire rope locker
c. main deck
d. crane control console
2464: Which term describes a part of a natural
fiber line?
a. Yarns
b. Twines
c. Lacings
d. Lays
b. Twines
c. Lacings
d. Lays
2466: The pillar shape that gives the greatest
strength for the least weight is the __________.
a. octagonal pillar
b. "H" Beam pillar
c. "I" Beam pillar
d. circular type pillar
b. "H" Beam pillar
c. "I" Beam pillar
d. circular type pillar
2469: While cranking out a quadrantal davit,
slippage of the quadrant due to excessive wear or failure of the teeth in the
quadrant will cause the __________.
a. davit arm to pivot on the traveling nut and
the head to fall outboard
b. traveling nut to lock up in place on the worm gear
c. limit switch to engage and hold the traveling nut in position
d. winch brake to lock in position and prevent lowering the boat
b. traveling nut to lock up in place on the worm gear
c. limit switch to engage and hold the traveling nut in position
d. winch brake to lock in position and prevent lowering the boat
2470: Which type of bottom provides most anchors
with the best holding ability?
a. Clay and rocks
b. Soft mud
c. Sandy mud
d. Soft sand
b. Soft mud
c. Sandy mud
d. Soft sand
2470: Which type of bottom provides most anchors
with the best holding ability?
a. Clay and rocks
b. Soft mud
c. Sandy mud
d. Soft sand
b. Soft mud
c. Sandy mud
d. Soft sand
2471: To determine the number of able seamen
required on an inspected vessel, you should check the __________.
a. Load Line Certificate
b. operations manual
c. Safety of Life at Sea Certificate
d. Certificate of Inspection
b. operations manual
c. Safety of Life at Sea Certificate
d. Certificate of Inspection
2472: A "liner" in riveted
construction of a vessel is a(n) __________.
a. small plate which fills the aperture between
riveted strakes and the vessel framing
b. backing plate which is used to level the strakes while riveting, and then removed
c. internal frame to which the side shell is riveted
d. seam that is welded after riveting is completed
b. backing plate which is used to level the strakes while riveting, and then removed
c. internal frame to which the side shell is riveted
d. seam that is welded after riveting is completed
2474: Generally speaking, the more destructive
storms occurring on the Great Lakes usually come from the __________.
a. northeast or east
b. southwest or west
c. northwest or north
d. southeast or south
b. southwest or west
c. northwest or north
d. southeast or south
2475: The use of liners in riveted construction
is eliminated by using __________.
a. lapped construction
b. strapped construction
c. joggled construction
d. belted construction
b. strapped construction
c. joggled construction
d. belted construction
2476: At the outbreak of war your ship is caught
in an enemy port. Which statement is FALSE?
a. You should attempt to contact U.S. Consular
officials.
b. You should attempt to clear for sea before your ship is interned.
c. You should resist boarding by local officials.
d. You should try to send a Ship Hostile Action Report to the NGA (formerly NIMA).
b. You should attempt to clear for sea before your ship is interned.
c. You should resist boarding by local officials.
d. You should try to send a Ship Hostile Action Report to the NGA (formerly NIMA).
2478: A "contra-guide" is a type of
__________.
a. bow thruster
b. cargo gear
c. steering engine
d. rudder
b. cargo gear
c. steering engine
d. rudder
2479: Which type of weld testing can be used to
detect internal flaws?
a. Magnetic particle
b. Dye penetrant
c. Ultrasonic
d. Chemical reaction
b. Dye penetrant
c. Ultrasonic
d. Chemical reaction
2480: A Danforth lightweight anchor does NOT
hold well in which type of bottom?
a. Mud
b. Grass
c. Sand
d. Clay
b. Grass
c. Sand
d. Clay
2481: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval
Control of Shipping) and wish to send a message concerning an initial enemy
contact. Which precedence would you assign this message?
a. P (PRIORITY)
b. Z (FLASH)
c. R (ROUTINE)
d. O (IMMEDIATE)
b. Z (FLASH)
c. R (ROUTINE)
d. O (IMMEDIATE)
2484: The type of joint formed when an edge of
one plate is laid over the edge of the plate to which it is riveted is a
__________.
a. grip joint
b. strap joint
c. thread joint
d. lap joint
b. strap joint
c. thread joint
d. lap joint
2486: Which weld fault can only be detected by a
method that examines the internal structure of a weld?
a. Undercut
b. Lack of reinforcement
c. Overlap
d. Lack of penetration
b. Lack of reinforcement
c. Overlap
d. Lack of penetration
2488: A vessel is constructed with a steel hull
and an aluminum superstructure. Which statement is TRUE?
a. The aluminum will provide greater resistance
to the spread of fire by conduction.
b. The aluminum structure is usually attached to a steel coaming by a method that insulates the two metals.
c. If the superstructure is stressed, an aluminum structure requires additional expansion joints to prevent fracture.
d. The steel at the area of the aluminum-to-steel connection must be closely checked for galvanic corrosion.
b. The aluminum structure is usually attached to a steel coaming by a method that insulates the two metals.
c. If the superstructure is stressed, an aluminum structure requires additional expansion joints to prevent fracture.
d. The steel at the area of the aluminum-to-steel connection must be closely checked for galvanic corrosion.
2489: A post on a dock or wharf used to secure
mooring lines or hawsers is called a __________.
a. bitt
b. bollard
c. cleat
d. capstan
b. bollard
c. cleat
d. capstan
2490: The best method of protecting that portion
of a fiber anchor line nearest the anchor from chafing on the bottom is by
__________.
a. using a small scope ratio
b. replacing that portion with a short length of chain
c. using a hockle to keep that portion of the anchor line off the bottom
d. using a synthetic line
b. replacing that portion with a short length of chain
c. using a hockle to keep that portion of the anchor line off the bottom
d. using a synthetic line
2490: The best method of protecting that portion
of a fiber anchor line nearest the anchor from chafing on the bottom is by
__________.
a. using a small scope ratio
b. replacing that portion with a short length of chain
c. using a hockle to keep that portion of the anchor line off the bottom
d. using a synthetic line
b. replacing that portion with a short length of chain
c. using a hockle to keep that portion of the anchor line off the bottom
d. using a synthetic line
2491: Before being certified by the American
Bureau of Shipping, anchor chain must undergo __________.
a. USCG inspection
b. a breaking test
c. x-ray inspection
d. spectroanalysis
b. a breaking test
c. x-ray inspection
d. spectroanalysis
2492: When a tug makes up to a large vessel, the
spring line should lead from the forwardmost part of the tug so that
__________.
a. friction on the spring line is minimized
b. the length of the spring line is minimized
c. the head line and spring line can be worked simultaneously
d. the tug can pivot freely
b. the length of the spring line is minimized
c. the head line and spring line can be worked simultaneously
d. the tug can pivot freely
2493: Your U.S. tankship is designed to carry
anhydrous ammonia in bulk. The keel was laid in 1980. Which statement
concerning the carriage of this cargo is TRUE?
a. A flammable gas detection system must be
installed in each cargo pump room.
b. Tanks may not be located "on deck".
c. Carriage of this cargo is authorized by issuance of an IMO Certificate.
d. Aluminum and copper alloys are prohibited from being in valve parts in contact with the cargo.
b. Tanks may not be located "on deck".
c. Carriage of this cargo is authorized by issuance of an IMO Certificate.
d. Aluminum and copper alloys are prohibited from being in valve parts in contact with the cargo.
2494: The major components which determine the
length of a catenary in a deployed anchor cable are water depth, cable weight,
and __________.
a. cable tension
b. water temperature
c. bottom conditions
d. water density
b. water temperature
c. bottom conditions
d. water density
2496: Which statement about the dangerous cargo
manifest is FALSE?
a. The manifest must be made up by the carrier,
agents, and any person designated for this purpose.
b. Shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous cargoes may be listed on the manifest if they are destined for the same consignee.
c. The manifest must be kept in a designated holder on or near the bridge.
d. The hazard class of each cargo must be indicated.
b. Shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous cargoes may be listed on the manifest if they are destined for the same consignee.
c. The manifest must be kept in a designated holder on or near the bridge.
d. The hazard class of each cargo must be indicated.
2499: Single hull vessels operating exclusively
on the Great Lakes must be dry docked at intervals not to exceed __________.
a. 12 months
b. 24 months
c. 48 months
d. 60 months
b. 24 months
c. 48 months
d. 60 months
2500: Which part of an anchor actually digs into
the bottom?
a. Stock
b. Fluke
c. Shank
d. Crown
b. Fluke
c. Shank
d. Crown
2502: A tow of 9 barges is made up three abreast
by three long. The towboat is faced up to the last barge of the center string.
The outer two strings of barges are the __________.
a. port and starboard strings
b. outer strings
c. drag strings
d. side strings
b. outer strings
c. drag strings
d. side strings
2504: A seaman may have all or part of his wages
deposited by allotment to a bank or savings institution. Which of the following
is NOT a requirement for this type of allotment?
a. The account must be either a checking or
savings account.
b. The institution must be insured by the FSLIC or FDIC.
c. The account must be opened by the seaman and maintained in the seaman's name.
d. All of the above are requirements.
b. The institution must be insured by the FSLIC or FDIC.
c. The account must be opened by the seaman and maintained in the seaman's name.
d. All of the above are requirements.
2506: A tow of 9 barges is made up three abreast
and three long. The towboat is faced up to the center string which is known as
the __________.
a. main string
b. push string
c. power string
d. face string
b. push string
c. power string
d. face string
2508: What is required to launch a boat stowed
in a crescent davit?
a. Hoist the boat clear of the cradle.
b. Release the outboard part of the cradle.
c. Rig the tricing lines.
d. Crank the crescent out.
b. Release the outboard part of the cradle.
c. Rig the tricing lines.
d. Crank the crescent out.
2509: What is the purpose of cant frames in
steel vessels?
a. To support the overhang of the stern
b. To provide strength to shell plating at the stern
c. To add strength to the deck beams which support the weather decks
d. To support the plating of a cylindrical tank
b. To provide strength to shell plating at the stern
c. To add strength to the deck beams which support the weather decks
d. To support the plating of a cylindrical tank
2510: Mooring lines should be turned end-for-end
occasionally. This is because __________.
a. a line is weakened by constantly pulling on
it in one direction
b. normal wear on the line is thus distributed to different areas
c. it prevents the line from kinking or unlaying
d. it prevents permanent misalignment of the line's internal strands
b. normal wear on the line is thus distributed to different areas
c. it prevents the line from kinking or unlaying
d. it prevents permanent misalignment of the line's internal strands
2512: Ultrasonic testing is used to determine
the thickness of a vessel's shell plating and to __________.
a. provide tail shaft clearances
b. test welds for subsurface defects
c. check the wear of the rudder carrier bearing
d. test the links of the anchor cables while being ranged
b. test welds for subsurface defects
c. check the wear of the rudder carrier bearing
d. test the links of the anchor cables while being ranged
2516: Which statement about the dangerous cargo
manifest, carried on a ship, is TRUE?
a. The manifest must be made up by the Master or
other designated ship's officer.
b. Shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous cargo may be listed on the manifest if they are destined for the same consignee.
c. The manifest must be kept in a designated holder on or near the bridge.
d. The type of label(s) required for each cargo must be indicated.
b. Shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous cargo may be listed on the manifest if they are destined for the same consignee.
c. The manifest must be kept in a designated holder on or near the bridge.
d. The type of label(s) required for each cargo must be indicated.
2519: If a passenger vessel navigating the Great
Lakes is required to carry 8 ring life buoys, how many of these buoys must have
water lights attached?
a. 8
b. 6
c. 4
d. 2
b. 6
c. 4
d. 2
2520: When a line is spirally coiled about its
end and lying flat on deck, it is said to be __________.
a. coiled
b. faked
c. flemished
d. seized
b. faked
c. flemished
d. seized
2521: The period of roll is the time difference
between __________.
a. zero inclination to full inclination on one
side
b. full inclination on one side to full inclination on the other side
c. full inclination on one side to the next full inclination on the same side
d. zero inclination to the next zero inclination
b. full inclination on one side to full inclination on the other side
c. full inclination on one side to the next full inclination on the same side
d. zero inclination to the next zero inclination
2524: Which entry on a dangerous cargo manifest
concerning the classification of a cargo is NOT correct?
a. Class 8
b. Division 3.1
c. Division 2.3
d. All of the above are incorrect
b. Division 3.1
c. Division 2.3
d. All of the above are incorrect
2528: Which entry on a dangerous cargo manifest
concerning the classification of a cargo is correct?
a. Class 8
b. Class 3 - flammable liquid
c. Division 2.2 - nonflammable gas
d. All of the above are correct
b. Class 3 - flammable liquid
c. Division 2.2 - nonflammable gas
d. All of the above are correct
2529: Which condition would NOT entitle a vessel
to carry goods on deck?
a. The shipper agrees to deck stowage
b. The cargo will damage other cargoes by tainting or contamination
c. Deck stowage is required by law or regulation
d. Deck stowage is customary in the trade (i.e. timber cargoes)
b. The cargo will damage other cargoes by tainting or contamination
c. Deck stowage is required by law or regulation
d. Deck stowage is customary in the trade (i.e. timber cargoes)
2530: Your vessel has gone aground in waters
where the tide is falling. The BEST action you can take is to __________.
a. set out a kedge anchor
b. shift the vessel's load aft and repeatedly surge the engine(s) astern
c. shift the vessel's load forward and wait until the next high tide
d. slowly bring the engine(s) to full speed astern
b. shift the vessel's load aft and repeatedly surge the engine(s) astern
c. shift the vessel's load forward and wait until the next high tide
d. slowly bring the engine(s) to full speed astern
2532: For a given weight of cargo, the stress on
the heel block of a cargo boom __________.
a. increases as the cargo closes the head while
hoisting
b. increases if the cargo runner is doubled up
c. decreases as the boom is topped to a greater angle
d. is determined by the thrust stresses on the boom
b. increases if the cargo runner is doubled up
c. decreases as the boom is topped to a greater angle
d. is determined by the thrust stresses on the boom
2533: You should attach a towline to a trailer
eye bolt using a(n)______________.
a. eye splice
b. bowline
c. towing hitch
d. square knot
b. bowline
c. towing hitch
d. square knot
2534: Great Lakes vessels, using liferafts, must
have sufficient liferaft capacity on each side of the vessel to accommodate at
least __________.
a. 50% of the persons on board
b. 100% of the persons on board
c. 100% of the persons normally assigned to those spaces
d. 150% of the crew
b. 100% of the persons on board
c. 100% of the persons normally assigned to those spaces
d. 150% of the crew
2536: Wages due a seaman may be attached by the
court for the __________.
a. payment of any fines imposed by the court
b. payment of back taxes to the IRS
c. support of a spouse
d. All of the above
b. payment of back taxes to the IRS
c. support of a spouse
d. All of the above
2539: The distance between rivets in a row is
known as the __________.
a. arm
b. pitch
c. gage
d. rivet distance
b. pitch
c. gage
d. rivet distance
2540: In small craft terminology, all of the
anchor gear between a boat and her anchor is called the __________.
a. stock
b. chock
c. scope
d. rode
b. chock
c. scope
d. rode
2542: When loading containers into the cell
guides in the hold of a container ship, which statement is TRUE?
a. No further securing is usually required.
b. Containers must have vertical lashings if they do not have twist lock securing.
c. All containers must have vertical and horizontal lashings.
d. The container must be locked into the cell guide.
b. Containers must have vertical lashings if they do not have twist lock securing.
c. All containers must have vertical and horizontal lashings.
d. The container must be locked into the cell guide.
2546: The dangerous cargo manifest does NOT
indicate __________.
a. the stowage location of hazardous material
aboard the vessel
b. a description of the packaging (drums, boxes, etc.)
c. UN identification numbers
d. the net weight of each hazardous cargo
b. a description of the packaging (drums, boxes, etc.)
c. UN identification numbers
d. the net weight of each hazardous cargo
2547: In a national emergency, when
communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message
designated IMMEDIATE will be delivered within __________.
a. 3 hours to start of business the following
day
b. 30 minutes to 1 hour
c. 1 to 6 hours
d. 10 minutes if possible
b. 30 minutes to 1 hour
c. 1 to 6 hours
d. 10 minutes if possible
2548: What is the accepted standard for wire
rope falls used in connection with the lifeboat gear?
a. Six by seven galvanized wire rope
b. Six by twenty-four improved plow steel wire rope
c. Six by thirty-seven preformed fiber-core wire rope
d. Six by nineteen regular-lay filler wire rope
b. Six by twenty-four improved plow steel wire rope
c. Six by thirty-seven preformed fiber-core wire rope
d. Six by nineteen regular-lay filler wire rope
2549: An example of a modern anchor which has a
stock is a(n) __________.
a. articulated anchor
b. Flipper Delta anchor
c. Baldt anchor
d. Danforth anchor
b. Flipper Delta anchor
c. Baldt anchor
d. Danforth anchor
2550: When a small craft's anchor fouls in a
rocky bottom, the first attempt to clear it should be made by __________.
a. hauling vertically on the line
b. making the line fast to the bitt and bringing the vessel further forward
c. reversing the angle and direction of pull, with moderate scope
d. increasing the scope and running slowly in a wide circle with the anchor line taut
b. making the line fast to the bitt and bringing the vessel further forward
c. reversing the angle and direction of pull, with moderate scope
d. increasing the scope and running slowly in a wide circle with the anchor line taut
2551: What welding pattern is NOT used to
permanently attach a stiffener to a plate?
a. Chain intermittent
b. Tack
c. Continuous
d. Staggered intermittent
b. Tack
c. Continuous
d. Staggered intermittent
2552: When using a Mediterranean Moor, the
vessel is moored with her __________.
a. bow to the pier
b. anchors crossed
c. anchor chains forward, side to the pier
d. stern to the pier
b. anchors crossed
c. anchor chains forward, side to the pier
d. stern to the pier
2553: The key to rescuing a man overboard is
__________.
a. good equipment
b. a dedicated crew
c. well-conducted drills
d. good communication
b. a dedicated crew
c. well-conducted drills
d. good communication
2554: The welds used to attach stiffeners to a
plate are known as __________.
a. butt welds
b. seam welds
c. fillet welds
d. plate welds
b. seam welds
c. fillet welds
d. plate welds
2556: The type of joint formed when a third
small plate is riveted over two plates butted together is called a __________.
a. butted joint
b. lap joint
c. strap joint
d. stringer joint
b. lap joint
c. strap joint
d. stringer joint
2557: Which Naval Control of Shipping
publication should be aboard your vessel?
a. ATP-2 Vol. II - Allied Control of Shipping
Manual
b. NWP-II - Underway Replenishment Guide
c. Warship Recognition Cards
d. ATP-1 - Allied Tactical Signals
b. NWP-II - Underway Replenishment Guide
c. Warship Recognition Cards
d. ATP-1 - Allied Tactical Signals
2558: A sling is a device used in __________.
a. hoisting cargo aboard a vessel
b. hoisting personnel aboard a vessel
c. securing a small boat to a large vessel
d. hoisting the anchor
b. hoisting personnel aboard a vessel
c. securing a small boat to a large vessel
d. hoisting the anchor
2559: A vessel in Great Lakes service shall
carry anchors in accordance with standards established by the __________.
a. American Bureau of Shipping
b. Canadian Coast Guard
c. U.S. Coast Guard
d. underwriter of the vessel
b. Canadian Coast Guard
c. U.S. Coast Guard
d. underwriter of the vessel
2560: 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. 101.02 numeral
b. 91.36 numeral
c. 72.43 numeral
d. 52.79 numeral
b. 91.36 numeral
c. 72.43 numeral
d. 52.79 numeral
2562: As you hold a piece of manila line
vertically in front of you, the strands run from the lower left to the upper
right. Which type of line is this?
a. Right-hand laid
b. Cable-laid
c. Sennet-laid
d. Water-laid
b. Cable-laid
c. Sennet-laid
d. Water-laid
2564: The major components which determine the
length of catenary in a deployed anchor cable are water depth, cable tension,
and __________.
a. environmental forces
b. bottom conditions
c. cable weight
d. water density
b. bottom conditions
c. cable weight
d. water density
2566: The welds used to join shell plates in
flush construction are known as __________.
a. butt welds
b. seam welds
c. fillet welds
d. continuous welds
b. seam welds
c. fillet welds
d. continuous welds
2567: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman
should know the __________.
a. variation
b. gyro error
c. course per magnetic steering compass
d. maximum rudder angle previously used
b. gyro error
c. course per magnetic steering compass
d. maximum rudder angle previously used
2568: You are proceeding along the right bank of
a narrow channel aboard a right-handed single-screw vessel. The vessel starts
to sheer due to bank suction/cushion effect. You should __________.
a. stop engines and put the rudder left full
b. back full with rudder amidships
c. decrease speed and put the rudder right full
d. increase speed and put the rudder right full
b. back full with rudder amidships
c. decrease speed and put the rudder right full
d. increase speed and put the rudder right full
2569: When discharging an oil cargo, the first
consideration is to __________.
a. get the bow up
b. discharge from the wings first
c. discharge from the centerline tanks first
d. discharge from amidships first
b. discharge from the wings first
c. discharge from the centerline tanks first
d. discharge from amidships first
2570: When a line is laid down in loose, looping
figure-eights, it is said to be __________.
a. faked
b. flemished
c. coiled
d. chined
b. flemished
c. coiled
d. chined
2572: A tug would NOT assist a ship to steer if
the tug is made up to the large vessel __________.
a. by a tow line ahead of the vessel
b. forward on either bow of the vessel
c. approximately amidships of the vessel
d. on the vessel's quarter
b. forward on either bow of the vessel
c. approximately amidships of the vessel
d. on the vessel's quarter
2574: You are proceeding down a channel and lose
the engine(s). You must use the anchors to stop the ship. Which statement is
true?
a. Pay out all of the cable before setting up on
the brake to insure the anchors dig in and hold.
b. For a mud, mud and clay, or sandy bottom pay out a scope of 5 to 7 times the depth before setting up on the brake.
c. Use one or both anchors with a scope of twice the depth before setting the brake.
d. Drop the anchor to short stay and hold that scope.
b. For a mud, mud and clay, or sandy bottom pay out a scope of 5 to 7 times the depth before setting up on the brake.
c. Use one or both anchors with a scope of twice the depth before setting the brake.
d. Drop the anchor to short stay and hold that scope.
2578: According to regulations when, if ever,
may cargo hatches on Great Lakes vessels, with more than 6 feet of freeboard,
be left uncovered or open while the vessel is being navigated?
a. If a Mate deems it necessary for ship's
maintenance
b. At the discretion of the Master, for reasonable purposes
c. On the authority of the Bosun
d. The hatch may never be uncovered
b. At the discretion of the Master, for reasonable purposes
c. On the authority of the Bosun
d. The hatch may never be uncovered
2579: Where are the test certificates, for wire
rope used as cargo runners, and loose gear certificates usually maintained?
a. With the Cargo Gear Register on the ship
b. In the Official Log
c. At the Coast Guard Marine Safety Office with the vessel's inspection records
d. At the central records center of the agency testing the cargo gear
b. In the Official Log
c. At the Coast Guard Marine Safety Office with the vessel's inspection records
d. At the central records center of the agency testing the cargo gear
2580: You want to double the strength of a
mooring line by using two lines. To accomplish this, the second line must
__________.
a. be 1 1/2 times the diameter of the first
b. be married to the first
c. not cross the first
d. be of the same length
b. be married to the first
c. not cross the first
d. be of the same length
2581: How does the effect known as "bank
suction" act on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?
a. It pulls the stern toward the bank.
b. It heels the vessel toward the bank.
c. It pushes the entire vessel away from the bank.
d. It pulls the bow toward the bank.
b. It heels the vessel toward the bank.
c. It pushes the entire vessel away from the bank.
d. It pulls the bow toward the bank.
2582: What is usually NOT required in preparing
a hold for reception of a bulk grain cargo?
a. Remove residue of previous cargo.
b. Remove loose rust and scale.
c. Steam clean areas obstructed by structural members.
d. Spray or fumigate any insect colonies.
b. Remove loose rust and scale.
c. Steam clean areas obstructed by structural members.
d. Spray or fumigate any insect colonies.
2588: Rivets are usually made of __________.
a. wrought-iron
b. aluminum
c. high-tensile steel
d. mild steel
b. aluminum
c. high-tensile steel
d. mild steel
2589: The angle at which the anchor flukes
penetrate the soil is the __________.
a. burial angle
b. penetration angle
c. fluke angle
d. holding angle
b. penetration angle
c. fluke angle
d. holding angle
2590: Which method of adjusting mooring lines is
MOST useful for leaving a boat free to rise and fall with the tide?
a. Crossing the spring lines
b. Slacking all forward running lines while keeping all after running lines taut
c. Doubling up on spring or breast lines
d. Slacking bow and stern lines
b. Slacking all forward running lines while keeping all after running lines taut
c. Doubling up on spring or breast lines
d. Slacking bow and stern lines
2591: A tow astern is veering from side to side
on its towline. The best way of controlling the action is to __________.
a. trim the tow by the bow
b. trim the tow by the stern
c. list the tow to windward
d. adjust the length of the towing bridle
b. trim the tow by the stern
c. list the tow to windward
d. adjust the length of the towing bridle
2592: The internal volume of a cargo hold
measured from the inside faces of the cargo battens, the lower side of the deck
beams, and the top of the tank top ceiling is known as the __________.
a. gross tonnage
b. deadweight space
c. bale cubic
d. stowage area
b. deadweight space
c. bale cubic
d. stowage area
2593: On a transpacific voyage, you receive a
message from your vessel's operators saying that your vessel has been consigned
to voluntary Naval Control of Shipping. Further information is contained in
__________.
a. the Light List
b. Radio Aids to Navigation (PUB 117)
c. the International Code of Signals (PUB 102)
d. the Coast Pilot
b. Radio Aids to Navigation (PUB 117)
c. the International Code of Signals (PUB 102)
d. the Coast Pilot
2594: Which is NOT an advantage of the flush
method of welded shell plating?
a. Reduces weight
b. Reduces frictional resistance
c. Keeps practically 100% of tensile strength at the joints
d. Reduces plate stress
b. Reduces frictional resistance
c. Keeps practically 100% of tensile strength at the joints
d. Reduces plate stress
2595: Yawing can be described as __________.
a. jumping on the towline as the tow pitches
b. jumping on the towline as the tow slams into waves
c. veering from side to side on the end of the towline
d. corkscrew motion of the tow due to wave action
b. jumping on the towline as the tow slams into waves
c. veering from side to side on the end of the towline
d. corkscrew motion of the tow due to wave action
2596: A person who sees someone fall overboard
should __________.
a. immediately jump into the water to assist the
individual
b. call for help and keep the individual in sight
c. run to the radio room to send an emergency message
d. go to the bridge for the distress flares
b. call for help and keep the individual in sight
c. run to the radio room to send an emergency message
d. go to the bridge for the distress flares
2597: On a small boat, if someone fell overboard
and you did not know over which side the person fell, you should __________.
a. immediately reverse the engines
b. stop the propellers from turning and throw a ring buoy over the side
c. increase speed to full to get the vessel away from the person
d. first put the rudder hard over in either direction
b. stop the propellers from turning and throw a ring buoy over the side
c. increase speed to full to get the vessel away from the person
d. first put the rudder hard over in either direction
2598: Where, due to the arrangement of the
vessel, lifejackets may become inaccessible, additional lifejackets shall be
carried __________.
a. for the people on bridge watch
b. for the forward lifeboats
c. as determined by the OCMI
d. for 50% of the crew of the vessel, not including those assigned to engineering duties
b. for the forward lifeboats
c. as determined by the OCMI
d. for 50% of the crew of the vessel, not including those assigned to engineering duties
2599: When several salvors are on-scene at the same
time to assist a vessel that has not been abandoned, which principal governs
the decision as to which one's services will be accepted?
a. The Master of the ship needing assistance has
the absolute right to decide.
b. The first salvor on-scene has the prior claim providing he has adequate facilities to assist the vessel needing assistance.
c. The salvors must agree to a division of any salvage among themselves with the major share allotted to those doing the most work.
d. The first salvor on-scene has the absolute right to provide assistance; however, he is liable if the ship is lost due to his lack of experience, equipment, etc.
b. The first salvor on-scene has the prior claim providing he has adequate facilities to assist the vessel needing assistance.
c. The salvors must agree to a division of any salvage among themselves with the major share allotted to those doing the most work.
d. The first salvor on-scene has the absolute right to provide assistance; however, he is liable if the ship is lost due to his lack of experience, equipment, etc.
2600: A smooth, tapered pin, usually of wood,
used to open up the strands of a rope for splicing is called a(n) __________.
a. batten
b. bench hook
c. awl
d. fid
b. bench hook
c. awl
d. fid
2601: To determine the number of inflatable
liferafts required on a vessel, you should check the __________.
a. Load Line Certificate
b. SOLAS Certificate
c. Stability Letter
d. Certificate of Inspection
b. SOLAS Certificate
c. Stability Letter
d. Certificate of Inspection
2602: As you hold a piece of manila line
vertically in front of you, the strands run from the lower right to the upper
left. Which type of line is this?
a. Plain-laid
b. Shroud-laid
c. Left-hand laid
d. Water-laid
b. Shroud-laid
c. Left-hand laid
d. Water-laid
2603: Which situation requires you to furnish a
notice of marine casualty to the Coast Guard?
a. Your vessel is at anchor and grounds at low
tide with no apparent damage.
b. You collide with a buoy and drag it off station with no apparent damage to the vessel or the buoy.
c. A seaman slips on ice on deck and sprains his ankle, requiring an ace bandage.
d. Storm damage to the cargo winch motors requires repairs costing $19,000.
b. You collide with a buoy and drag it off station with no apparent damage to the vessel or the buoy.
c. A seaman slips on ice on deck and sprains his ankle, requiring an ace bandage.
d. Storm damage to the cargo winch motors requires repairs costing $19,000.
2604: The joint formed when two steel plates are
placed end-to-end is called a __________.
a. bevel
b. seam
c. butt
d. bond
b. seam
c. butt
d. bond
2606: You are approaching the pilot station with
the wind fine on the starboard bow and making about 3 knots. You can help to
calm the seas by taking what action just before the pilot boat comes along on
the port side?
a. Backing full
b. Stopping the engines
c. Giving right full rudder
d. A short burst of ahead full with left full rudder
b. Stopping the engines
c. Giving right full rudder
d. A short burst of ahead full with left full rudder
2607: Which statement is TRUE concerning
lifeboat installations on Great Lakes vessels?
a. All davit installations shall have 3
lifelines fitted to a davit span.
b. All vessels over 3,000 gross tons must be fitted with gravity davits.
c. All lifelines shall be able to reach the water at the vessel's lightest draft with a 20° list.
d. All of the above
b. All vessels over 3,000 gross tons must be fitted with gravity davits.
c. All lifelines shall be able to reach the water at the vessel's lightest draft with a 20° list.
d. All of the above
2608: Most very large ocean going vessels, such
as bulk carriers and large tankers, tend to squat __________.
a. by the bow
b. by the stern
c. at the end nearest the bottom
d. evenly fore and aft
b. by the stern
c. at the end nearest the bottom
d. evenly fore and aft
2609: Which tanker discharge pattern would be
the safest and most efficient?
a. Empty the forward tanks and start working
aft, emptying each tank in sequence
b. Start discharging with most of the discharge coming from forward, but include some from midships and after tanks
c. Start pumping from forward, midships, and aft with the discharge distributed equally among the tanks
d. Start pumping from midships and then work forward and aft simultaneously as the midships tank is emptied
b. Start discharging with most of the discharge coming from forward, but include some from midships and after tanks
c. Start pumping from forward, midships, and aft with the discharge distributed equally among the tanks
d. Start pumping from midships and then work forward and aft simultaneously as the midships tank is emptied
2612: When using the anchor to steady the bow
while approaching a dock you must be aware of the fact that __________.
a. the vessel will tend to take a large sheer
towards the side where the anchor is down
b. steering control is ineffective in trying to turn to the side opposite to that of the anchor being used
c. the anchor cable must never lead under the hull
d. using an offshore anchor decreases the chances of the anchor holding
b. steering control is ineffective in trying to turn to the side opposite to that of the anchor being used
c. the anchor cable must never lead under the hull
d. using an offshore anchor decreases the chances of the anchor holding
2616: You are in charge of a towing vessel that
operates exclusively on inland waters. You regularly tow barges that provide
services (cargo lighters, fuel barges, etc.) to foreign flag vessels in port.
What will be accepted as proper credentials for you and your crew?
a. No credentials are required since you operate
on inland waters only
b. Social Security card
c. State driver's license with photo ID
d. Merchant Mariner's Document
b. Social Security card
c. State driver's license with photo ID
d. Merchant Mariner's Document
2617: The operator of an uninspected vessel MUST
assist people affected by an accident if he or she can do so without
__________.
a. undue delay
b. serious danger to his or her own vessel
c. creating a panic on either vessel
d. further damaging the other vessel
b. serious danger to his or her own vessel
c. creating a panic on either vessel
d. further damaging the other vessel
2618: Due to the nature of a vessel's
construction for a particular trade, it does not fully comply with the
provisions of SOLAS. Where will this be indicated?
a. On the Exemption Certificate
b. On the reverse of the particular SOLAS certificate affected
c. On the face of the Certificate of Inspection
d. Nowhere; the vessel must comply to engage in international trade.
b. On the reverse of the particular SOLAS certificate affected
c. On the face of the Certificate of Inspection
d. Nowhere; the vessel must comply to engage in international trade.
2619: On the Great Lakes, the term
"controlling depth" means the __________.
a. designed dredging depth of a channel
constructed by the Corps. of Engineers
b. minimum amount of tail water available behind a dam
c. distance in units of the chart (feet, meters or fathoms) from the reference datum to the bottom
d. least depth within the limits of the channel which restricts the navigation
b. minimum amount of tail water available behind a dam
c. distance in units of the chart (feet, meters or fathoms) from the reference datum to the bottom
d. least depth within the limits of the channel which restricts the navigation
2622: You must shore up the collision bulkhead
due to solid flooding forward. The bulkhead approximates an inverted triangle.
The center of pressure of the shores on the bulkhead should be located
__________.
a. evenly over the surface of the bulkhead
b. approximately two-thirds of the way up the bulkhead
c. approximately halfway up the bulkhead
d. at the bottom of the bulkhead
b. approximately two-thirds of the way up the bulkhead
c. approximately halfway up the bulkhead
d. at the bottom of the bulkhead
2624: The certificate of loading required by
each vessel carrying grain in bulk is issued by the __________.
a. owner or charterer of the vessel
b. American Bureau of Shipping
c. shipper of the cargo
d. National Cargo Bureau
b. American Bureau of Shipping
c. shipper of the cargo
d. National Cargo Bureau
2626: The "grip" of a joint represents
the __________.
a. thickness of the connected members
b. diameter of the head
c. entire length of the rivet
d. diameter of the shank
b. diameter of the head
c. entire length of the rivet
d. diameter of the shank
2626: The "grip" of a joint represents
the __________.
a. thickness of the connected members
b. diameter of the head
c. entire length of the rivet
d. diameter of the shank
b. diameter of the head
c. entire length of the rivet
d. diameter of the shank
2629: Each open lifeboat carried on a vessel on
an international voyage must have __________.
a. hand-propelling gear
b. a davit span with at least 2 lifelines
c. a mast and a sail
d. a motor
b. a davit span with at least 2 lifelines
c. a mast and a sail
d. a motor
2632: The horizontal flat surfaces where the
upper stock joins the rudder are the __________.
a. rudder keys
b. rudder palms
c. lifting flanges
d. shoes of the rudder
b. rudder palms
c. lifting flanges
d. shoes of the rudder
2636: When riveted joints occur at the ends of
plating they are called __________.
a. trailers
b. terminals
c. seams
d. butts
b. terminals
c. seams
d. butts
2639: A wooden plug fitted tightly in the vent
of a damaged tank may prevent the tank from __________.
a. filling completely
b. developing free surface
c. developing free surface moment
d. collapsing
b. developing free surface
c. developing free surface moment
d. collapsing
2642: Which line is two-stranded, left-handed
small stuff?
a. Houseline
b. Marline
c. Ratline
d. Lagline
b. Marline
c. Ratline
d. Lagline
2644: The boat is stowed on the davit rather
than on a cradle with which type of davit?
a. Crescent
b. Sheath-screw boom
c. Quadrantal
d. Radial
b. Sheath-screw boom
c. Quadrantal
d. Radial
2646: Which statement is true concerning repairs
on the hull of a vessel which is to be riveted and welded?
a. Riveting must be completed before welding
begins.
b. Riveting and welding should be done alternately.
c. Welding must be completed before the riveting begins.
d. It does not matter in what order the operations are done.
b. Riveting and welding should be done alternately.
c. Welding must be completed before the riveting begins.
d. It does not matter in what order the operations are done.
2648: The smallest size of flaw that can be
detected on a radiograph examination of a weld will be indicated by the
__________.
a. film speed
b. penetrometer
c. exposure reading
d. time of exposure
b. penetrometer
c. exposure reading
d. time of exposure
2649: Which type of weld testing can be used to
detect internal flaws?
a. Radiographic
b. Magnetic particle
c. Dye penetrant
d. Chemical reaction
b. Magnetic particle
c. Dye penetrant
d. Chemical reaction
2652: You are using the anchor to steady the bow
while maneuvering. You have the proper scope of anchor cable when the
__________.
a. bow is held in position with the engines
coming slowly ahead
b. anchor is just touching the bottom
c. scope is not more than 5 times the depth of the water
d. cable enters the water at an angle between 60° and 85° from the horizontal
b. anchor is just touching the bottom
c. scope is not more than 5 times the depth of the water
d. cable enters the water at an angle between 60° and 85° from the horizontal
2656: What is an example of the term
"Restraint of Rulers, Princes, or Peoples" in a marine insurance
policy?
a. A prohibition from loading a cargo from a
country when the cargo may be a carrier of infectious diseases.
b. Arrest of a vessel by legal authorities to satisfy claims through exercise of a maritime lien.
c. Damage caused by riot of the population of a port.
d. Losses caused by fines from polluting the harbor after malfunction of a piping system.
b. Arrest of a vessel by legal authorities to satisfy claims through exercise of a maritime lien.
c. Damage caused by riot of the population of a port.
d. Losses caused by fines from polluting the harbor after malfunction of a piping system.
2658: A Kip is equal to __________.
a. 1000 lbs.
b. 1000 kgs.
c. 2000 lbs.
d. 2240 lbs.
b. 1000 kgs.
c. 2000 lbs.
d. 2240 lbs.
2659: The shearing stresses on a ship's
structure are usually greatest at __________.
a. the bow
b. the stern
c. midships
d. the ship's quarter-length points
b. the stern
c. midships
d. the ship's quarter-length points
2662: What will NOT increase friction of a
liquid flowing in a pipe and cause a loss of suction head?
a. Bends in the piping
b. Slowing the pumping rate
c. Pipeline valves
d. Backing rings for pipe welds
b. Slowing the pumping rate
c. Pipeline valves
d. Backing rings for pipe welds
2664: You must shore up a bulkhead due to solid
flooding forward. The bulkhead approximates a rectangle. The center of pressure
of the shores on the bulkhead should be located __________.
a. evenly over the surface of the bulkhead
b. approximately one-third of the way up the bulkhead
c. approximately halfway up the bulkhead
d. at the bottom of the bulkhead
b. approximately one-third of the way up the bulkhead
c. approximately halfway up the bulkhead
d. at the bottom of the bulkhead
2666: On the Great Lakes, short-term
fluctuations in water levels may be a result of any of the following EXCEPT
__________.
a. strong winds
b. sudden changes in barometric pressure
c. seiches
d. below normal rain fall
b. sudden changes in barometric pressure
c. seiches
d. below normal rain fall
2672: The term "scantlings" refers to
the __________.
a. draft of a vessel
b. measurements of structural members
c. requirements for ship's gear
d. placement of a vessel's load line
b. measurements of structural members
c. requirements for ship's gear
d. placement of a vessel's load line
2674: You operate a harbor craft on inland
waters exclusively. If you regularly service or contact foreign flag vessels in
the course of business, which statement is TRUE?
a. Your vessel must be inspected.
b. Your crew must have identification credentials.
c. A customs official must be on board when contacting a foreign flag vessel.
d. All contacts with a foreign flag vessel must be reported to the U.S. Coast Guard.
b. Your crew must have identification credentials.
c. A customs official must be on board when contacting a foreign flag vessel.
d. All contacts with a foreign flag vessel must be reported to the U.S. Coast Guard.
2676: Who cannot commit the crime of barratry?
a. Master
b. Ship's officer(s)
c. Ship's unlicensed crewmember(s)
d. Ship owner
b. Ship's officer(s)
c. Ship's unlicensed crewmember(s)
d. Ship owner
2679: Great Lakes cargo vessels, having a liferaft
stowed more than 100 meters from the bow or stern, must have at least how many
liferafts?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
2684: Which statement about bilge keels is
CORRECT?
a. They are critical strength members and
require careful design consideration.
b. They increase resistance to rolling.
c. They attach to a low stress area.
d. They provide support when the vessel is dry docked.
b. They increase resistance to rolling.
c. They attach to a low stress area.
d. They provide support when the vessel is dry docked.
2688: What would have the greatest affect on a
vessel's longitudinal strength?
a. Collision damage to the bow, forward of the
collision bulkhead
b. Grounding damage to the bilge strake, just aft of midships
c. Extensive corrosion to the centerline deck plating
d. Damage to the side shell, midway between the bilge and the stringer plate
b. Grounding damage to the bilge strake, just aft of midships
c. Extensive corrosion to the centerline deck plating
d. Damage to the side shell, midway between the bilge and the stringer plate
2689: After riveting is completed, the joints on
the shell of a vessel are generally made watertight by __________.
a. faying
b. caulking
c. felt or canvas packing
d. red lead
b. caulking
c. felt or canvas packing
d. red lead
2690: When must the Master of a vessel log the
position of load line marks in relation to the surface of the water in the Official
Logbook?
a. Once a day
b. At the change of every watch
c. Only when in fresh or brackish water
d. Prior to getting underway
b. At the change of every watch
c. Only when in fresh or brackish water
d. Prior to getting underway
2692: Your vessel is on a voyage from
Ogdensburg, NY, to Chicago, IL, via the Great Lakes. The date is October 3 of
the current year. If your vessel is subject to the load line requirements, to
which of her marks should she be loaded? (D031DG )
a. Fresh water - Winter
b. Salt water - Intermediate
c. Fresh water - Intermediate
d. Salt water - Winter
b. Salt water - Intermediate
c. Fresh water - Intermediate
d. Salt water - Winter
2694: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman
should know the __________.
a. gyro error
b. course per magnetic steering compass
c. variation
d. maximum rudder angle previously used
b. course per magnetic steering compass
c. variation
d. maximum rudder angle previously used
2696: You are on a power-driven vessel
proceeding down a channel, with the current, on a river on the Great Lakes
System. If you meet another power-driven vessel who is upbound, your
responsibilities include __________.
a. backing down to get out of the way of the
other vessel
b. waiting for the other vessel to signal her intentions, and then answering promptly
c. proposing a safe way to pass
d. All of the above
b. waiting for the other vessel to signal her intentions, and then answering promptly
c. proposing a safe way to pass
d. All of the above
2699: The thickness of a 30.6 pound plate is
__________.
a. 3/8"
b. 1/2"
c. 3/4"
d. 1"
b. 1/2"
c. 3/4"
d. 1"
2702: How long is the standard container used to
measure equivalent units?
a. 10 feet (3 meters)
b. 20 feet (6 meters)
c. 35 feet (11 meters)
d. 40 feet (12 meters)
b. 20 feet (6 meters)
c. 35 feet (11 meters)
d. 40 feet (12 meters)
2704: The legs of a tow bridle are joined
together with a __________.
a. bridle plate
b. shackle
c. fishplate
d. tri-link
b. shackle
c. fishplate
d. tri-link
2706: Which type of davit is not considered to
be a mechanical davit?
a. Sheath-screw boom
b. Radial
c. Crescent
d. Quadrantal
b. Radial
c. Crescent
d. Quadrantal
2707: In which casualty case is it UNNECESSARY
to notify the local Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?
a. Your vessel is backing from a dock and runs
aground, but is pulled off by tugs in 30 minutes.
b. A seaman is injured and in the hospital for four days.
c. Your vessel strikes a pier and does $1,500 damage to the pier but no damage to the vessel.
d. A nylon mooring line parts while the vessel is tied up and kills a harbor worker who was on the pier.
b. A seaman is injured and in the hospital for four days.
c. Your vessel strikes a pier and does $1,500 damage to the pier but no damage to the vessel.
d. A nylon mooring line parts while the vessel is tied up and kills a harbor worker who was on the pier.
a. A vessel displaying these marks may load in
the salt waters of the St. Lawrence River.
b. Vessels engaged solely on Great Lakes voyages are not required to show these marks.
c. U.S. flag vessels less than 100 feet in length and less than 200 gross tons are not required to show these marks.
d. U.S. flag vessels of 100 gross tons and upward must show these marks.
b. Vessels engaged solely on Great Lakes voyages are not required to show these marks.
c. U.S. flag vessels less than 100 feet in length and less than 200 gross tons are not required to show these marks.
d. U.S. flag vessels of 100 gross tons and upward must show these marks.
2709: A vessel which is being assisted by an
icebreaker should indicate that she is ready to cast off the towline by
__________.
a. displaying code letter "Y" (Yankee)
b. sounding five short blasts on his whistle
c. displaying code numeral "5"
d. sounding one prolonged blast on his whistle
b. sounding five short blasts on his whistle
c. displaying code numeral "5"
d. sounding one prolonged blast on his whistle
2710: 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. Diisopropylamine must 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.
b. Pyridine and diisopropylamine may be carried in tanks having a common header vent.
c. Diisopropylamine must 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.
2712: Which two Great Lakes are considered
hydraulically as one?
a. Lakes Superior - Huron
b. Lakes Michigan - Huron
c. Lakes Erie - St. Clair
d. Lakes Erie - Ontario
b. Lakes Michigan - Huron
c. Lakes Erie - St. Clair
d. Lakes Erie - Ontario
2714: The major components which determine the
length of catenary in a deployed anchor cable are cable tension, cable weight,
and __________.
a. water density
b. bottom conditions
c. environmental forces
d. water depth
b. bottom conditions
c. environmental forces
d. water depth
2716: A channel is stated as having a
controlling depth of 38 feet. Which statement is TRUE?
a. At least 80% of the channel is cleared to the
charted depth.
b. At least 50% of the channel is cleared to the charted depth.
c. 100% of the channel width is clear to 38 feet.
d. The sides of the channel conform to at least 50% of the controlling depth.
b. At least 50% of the channel is cleared to the charted depth.
c. 100% of the channel width is clear to 38 feet.
d. The sides of the channel conform to at least 50% of the controlling depth.
2718: On Great Lakes vessels, midsummer load
lines apply __________.
a. April 16 through April 30 and September 16
through September 30
b. May 1 through September 15
c. July 16 through August 30
d. June 16 through September 16
b. May 1 through September 15
c. July 16 through August 30
d. June 16 through September 16
2719: Which publication would give detailed
information on the commercial vessel traffic reporting system for connecting
waters from Lake Erie to Lake Huron?
a. United States Coast Pilot - Great Lakes #6
b. U.S. Coast Guard Light List - Vol. VII
c. Code of Federal Regulations - Title 33
d. The appropriate Great Lakes Navigation Chart
b. U.S. Coast Guard Light List - Vol. VII
c. Code of Federal Regulations - Title 33
d. The appropriate Great Lakes Navigation Chart
2722: "Limber" is a term associated
with __________.
a. emergency gear
b. drainage
c. deck cargo storage
d. securing gear
b. drainage
c. deck cargo storage
d. securing gear
2726: The lifeboats on your vessel are stowed on
cradles on deck and are handled by sheath-screw boom davits. Which of the
following statements about launching a boat is TRUE?
a. The boat should be hoisted a few inches clear
of the cradle before cranking out the davits.
b. The inboard gripes should be cast off before the outboard gripes.
c. The outboard section of the cradle must be released.
d. The tricing pendants will automatically bring the boat alongside at the embarkation deck.
b. The inboard gripes should be cast off before the outboard gripes.
c. The outboard section of the cradle must be released.
d. The tricing pendants will automatically bring the boat alongside at the embarkation deck.
a. port side
b. starboard side
c. port and starboard sides
d. stern
b. starboard side
c. port and starboard sides
d. stern
2732: Flanking rudders effect a vessel's heading
because of the __________.
a. effect of the propeller flow on the rudders
b. water flow due to the vessel's movement through the water
c. tunnel affect of the water flow past opposing rudders
d. discharge current being channeled to impinge on the vessel's deadwood
b. water flow due to the vessel's movement through the water
c. tunnel affect of the water flow past opposing rudders
d. discharge current being channeled to impinge on the vessel's deadwood
2734: The tankship Northland is loaded as shown.
Use the salmon colored pages in the Stability book to determine the hogging
numeral. (Get Table Data)
a. 98.23 numeral
b. 95.70 numeral
c. 84.46 numeral
d. 81.37 numeral
b. 95.70 numeral
c. 84.46 numeral
d. 81.37 numeral
2735: Periodic surveys to renew the load line
assignment must be made at intervals NOT exceeding __________.
a. 18 months
b. two years
c. three years
d. five years
b. two years
c. three years
d. five years
2736: Distances on the Great Lakes System are
generally expressed in __________.
a. miles above the entrance to the St. Lawrence
Seaway (MASLW)
b. miles above the head of the passes (AHP)
c. nautical miles
d. statute miles
b. miles above the head of the passes (AHP)
c. nautical miles
d. statute miles
2738: Assume that your vessel has just entered
Lake Michigan via the Straits of Mackinac and is proceeding south to Chicago.
Which statement is TRUE with respect to the aids to navigation you will
encounter along this route?
a. Aids to navigation are serviced jointly by
the U.S. and Canadian Coast Guard.
b. Red buoys should be passed down your starboard side.
c. Green buoys mark the location of wrecks or obstructions which must be passed by keeping the buoy on the right hand.
d. All solid colored buoys are numbered, the red buoys bearing odd numbers and green buoys bearing even numbers.
b. Red buoys should be passed down your starboard side.
c. Green buoys mark the location of wrecks or obstructions which must be passed by keeping the buoy on the right hand.
d. All solid colored buoys are numbered, the red buoys bearing odd numbers and green buoys bearing even numbers.
2742: The internal volume of a cargo hold
measured from the inside of the side shell, the underside of the deck, and the
tank top is known as the __________.
a. gross tonnage
b. deadweight space
c. measurement space
d. grain cubic
b. deadweight space
c. measurement space
d. grain cubic
2744: An icebreaker assisting a vessel through
an ice field would display a visual signal consisting of the code letter
"I" (India) to signify that "___________________".
a. I am altering my course to starboard
b. I am altering my course to port
c. I am operating astern propulsion
d. My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water
b. I am altering my course to port
c. I am operating astern propulsion
d. My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water
2745: While standing look-out at night, a dim
light on the horizon will be seen quickest by looking __________.
a. a little above the horizon
b. directly towards the light
c. a little below the horizon
d. quickly above then quickly below the horizon
b. directly towards the light
c. a little below the horizon
d. quickly above then quickly below the horizon
2746: Which of the Great Lakes experiences the
least amount of water level fluctuation between seasonal high and low water
marks?
a. Lake Huron
b. Lake Erie
c. Lake Superior
d. Lake Michigan
b. Lake Erie
c. Lake Superior
d. Lake Michigan
2748: The Lake Carriers Association and the
Canadian Shipowners Association prescribe separation routes for upbound and
downbound vessels on the Great Lakes. The recommended courses for these routes
are shown on the Great Lakes Charts in the form of __________.
a. red or magenta figures over a segmented course
line track
b. red figures over a solid course line track
c. black figures over a segmented course line track
d. green figures over a solid course line track
b. red figures over a solid course line track
c. black figures over a segmented course line track
d. green figures over a solid course line track
2752: Which is a correct reply to a Pilot's
request, "How's your head"?
a. "Passing 040°"
b. "Steady"
c. "Checked"
d. "Eased to 15° rudder"
b. "Steady"
c. "Checked"
d. "Eased to 15° rudder"
2754: Which statement is TRUE concerning vessels
over 1600 gross tons certificated for service solely on the Great Lakes?
a. They must have magnetic compasses.
b. They must have gyro compasses.
c. They must carry a deep-sea hand lead.
d. All of the above statements are TRUE.
b. They must have gyro compasses.
c. They must carry a deep-sea hand lead.
d. All of the above statements are TRUE.
2759: Which of the Great Lakes is most affected
by short-term Lake level fluctuations?
a. Lake Superior
b. Lake Michigan
c. Lake Huron
d. Lake Erie
b. Lake Michigan
c. Lake Huron
d. Lake Erie
2760: When the wave period and the apparent
rolling period are the same __________.
a. synchronous rolling occurs
b. roll period decreases
c. roll period increases
d. roll amplitude is dampened
b. roll period decreases
c. roll period increases
d. roll amplitude is dampened
2761: A short ton is a unit of weight consisting
of __________.
a. 1,000 pounds
b. 2,000 pounds
c. 2,205 pounds
d. 2,240 pounds
b. 2,000 pounds
c. 2,205 pounds
d. 2,240 pounds
2762: Which vessel is exempt from the load line
and marking requirements for vessels operating on the Great Lakes System?
a. A 300 GT tank barge operating exclusively on
Lake Michigan
b. A 200 GT passenger vessel operating between Duluth, MN and Munising, MI
c. A 79-foot, 150 GT pleasure craft operating on the St. Lawrence River
d. A 500 GT dry cargo river barge operated continuously between Calumet Hbr Chicago, IL and Burns Hbr, IN
b. A 200 GT passenger vessel operating between Duluth, MN and Munising, MI
c. A 79-foot, 150 GT pleasure craft operating on the St. Lawrence River
d. A 500 GT dry cargo river barge operated continuously between Calumet Hbr Chicago, IL and Burns Hbr, IN
2763: When a merchant vessel is under the Naval
Control of Shipping Organization in wartime, naval authorities may give orders
pertaining to __________.
a. minimum manning standards
b. regulations about darkening ship
c. the stowage of explosives
d. the types of cargoes permitted on board
b. regulations about darkening ship
c. the stowage of explosives
d. the types of cargoes permitted on board
2768: Which of the Great Lakes lies entirely
within the United States?
a. Lake Ontario
b. Lake St. Clair
c. Lake Michigan
d. Lake Superior
b. Lake St. Clair
c. Lake Michigan
d. Lake Superior
2769: You will be advised of any hazardous areas
due to the fallout of a nuclear explosive by a message with the code word
__________.
a. MERWARN
b. NUCLEAR
c. FALLOUT
d. FALLWARN
b. NUCLEAR
c. FALLOUT
d. FALLWARN
2772: The Coordinator Surface Search (CSS) in a
SAR situation should display by night __________.
a. deck lights forward and aft
b. a white light over two red lights
c. a red light, white light, and blue light in a vertical line
d. a distinctive signal promulgated by the CSS
b. a white light over two red lights
c. a red light, white light, and blue light in a vertical line
d. a distinctive signal promulgated by the CSS
2774: There are basically three categories of
water level fluctuations on the Great Lakes. What is NOT included as one of
these?
a. Long range fluctuations
b. Controlled outflow fluctuations
c. Seasonal fluctuations
d. Short period fluctuations
b. Controlled outflow fluctuations
c. Seasonal fluctuations
d. Short period fluctuations
2776: How are aids to navigation on the Great
Lakes arranged geographically?
a. In a westerly and northerly direction, except
on Lake St. Clair
b. In an easterly and southerly direction, except on Lake Erie
c. In a westerly and northerly direction, except on Lake Michigan
d. In an easterly and southerly direction, except on the New York State Barge Canal
b. In an easterly and southerly direction, except on Lake Erie
c. In a westerly and northerly direction, except on Lake Michigan
d. In an easterly and southerly direction, except on the New York State Barge Canal
2778: Assume that your vessel has just entered
Lake Erie by way of the Welland Canal and is proceeding in a southwesterly
direction. Which statement about the aids to navigation you can expect to
encounter along the route is TRUE?
a. The characteristics of buoys and other aids
are as if "returning from seaward" when proceeding in this direction.
b. All aids are maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard, 9th Coast Guard District, Cleveland, Ohio.
c. All red even-numbered buoys should be kept on your port side when proceeding in this direction.
d. Lighted aids, fog signals, and radio beacons maintained by Canada are not included in the Great Lakes Light List.
b. All aids are maintained by the U.S. Coast Guard, 9th Coast Guard District, Cleveland, Ohio.
c. All red even-numbered buoys should be kept on your port side when proceeding in this direction.
d. Lighted aids, fog signals, and radio beacons maintained by Canada are not included in the Great Lakes Light List.
2782: What is a wet cargo?
a. A liquid cargo carried in the deep tanks
b. A canned or bottled liquid such as beer
c. A cargo that contains hygroscopic moisture
d. A cargo particularly susceptible to damage by moisture
b. A canned or bottled liquid such as beer
c. A cargo that contains hygroscopic moisture
d. A cargo particularly susceptible to damage by moisture
2783: The effect of ocean current is usually
more evident on a tug and tow than on a tug navigating independently because
the __________.
a. speed of the tug and tow is less
b. towline catches the current
c. current causes yawing
d. current will offset the tow
b. towline catches the current
c. current causes yawing
d. current will offset the tow
2784: Which of the Great Lakes generally has the
shortest navigation season?
a. Lake Erie
b. Lake Huron
c. Lake Michigan
d. Lake Superior
b. Lake Huron
c. Lake Michigan
d. Lake Superior
2785: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval
Control of Shipping) and wish to send a message by rapid transmission which
does not require a higher precedence. Which precedence would you assign this
message?
a. P (PRIORITY)
b. R (ROUTINE)
c. O (IMMEDIATE)
d. Z (FLASH)
b. R (ROUTINE)
c. O (IMMEDIATE)
d. Z (FLASH)
2789: Your vessel is approaching the
International Bridge on the St. Marys River. If the gage on the bridge, read
from top to bottom, indicates 124 ft. and the IGLD (1955) is 600 ft., determine
the actual vertical clearances between the existing water level and the lowest
point of the bridge over the channel.
a. 124 feet
b. 476 feet
c. 724 feet
d. 840 feet
b. 476 feet
c. 724 feet
d. 840 feet
2791: What is the period of validity of a Cargo
Ship Safety Equipment Certificate?
a. 72 months
b. 60 months
c. 48 months
d. 42 months
b. 60 months
c. 48 months
d. 42 months
2792: When relieving the helm, the new helmsman
should find it handy to know the __________.
a. variation in the area
b. amount of helm carried for a steady course
c. leeway
d. deviation on that heading
b. amount of helm carried for a steady course
c. leeway
d. deviation on that heading
2794: The Great Lakes Edition of the Notice to
Mariners is published __________.
a. weekly by the 9th Coast Guard District
b. monthly by the Army Corps of Engineers
c. monthly by the Naval Oceanographic office
d. biweekly by the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard
b. monthly by the Army Corps of Engineers
c. monthly by the Naval Oceanographic office
d. biweekly by the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard
2795: The York-Antwerp Rules relate to the
__________.
a. minimum required number of officers and crew
b. settlement of general average claims
c. ship owner's responsibilities to provide a well-found vessel in a charter party
d. navigation regulations that apply in the English Channel
b. settlement of general average claims
c. ship owner's responsibilities to provide a well-found vessel in a charter party
d. navigation regulations that apply in the English Channel
2798: The primary purpose of the stud is to
prevent the anchor chain from __________.
a. kinking
b. distorting
c. elongating
d. breaking
b. distorting
c. elongating
d. breaking
2799: Who publishes the "Canadian List of
Lights, Buoys and Fog Signals"?
a. The U.S. Coast Guard
b. The Canadian Coast Guard
c. The U.S. Hydrographic Service
d. The Canadian Hydrographic Service
b. The Canadian Coast Guard
c. The U.S. Hydrographic Service
d. The Canadian Hydrographic Service
a. load line
b. water line
c. freeboard line
d. deck line
b. water line
c. freeboard line
d. deck line
2804: Which publication is NOT carried on board
U.S. merchant vessels operating under Naval Control of Shipping?
a. Allied Control of Shipping Manual - Guide to
Masters
b. Communications Supplement
c. Tactical Control and Routing of Merchant Vessels
d. All of the above are carried on board
b. Communications Supplement
c. Tactical Control and Routing of Merchant Vessels
d. All of the above are carried on board
2805: "Hard right rudder" means
__________.
a. jam the rudder against the stops
b. put the rudder over to the right all the way
c. meet a swing to the right, then return to amidships
d. put the rudder over quickly to 15 degrees right rudder
b. put the rudder over to the right all the way
c. meet a swing to the right, then return to amidships
d. put the rudder over quickly to 15 degrees right rudder
2808: Under the forces of its own weight, the
suspended length of line will fall into a shape known as a __________.
a. polygon
b. holding arc
c. catenary curve
d. parabolic curve
b. holding arc
c. catenary curve
d. parabolic curve
2809: The fitting at the end of a cargo line in
a tank that allows suction to be taken close to the bottom of a tank is a
__________.
a. suction end
b. strainer
c. bell-mouth
d. vacuum valve
b. strainer
c. bell-mouth
d. vacuum valve
2810: Which document lists all the lifesaving
equipment required for a vessel?
a. Certificate of Inspection
b. American Bureau of Shipping Classification Certificate
c. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea Certificate
d. Certificate of Registry
b. American Bureau of Shipping Classification Certificate
c. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea Certificate
d. Certificate of Registry
2812: If a tug equipped with flanking rudders is
to be turned in a confined circle, when going astern, the stern will move to
port the quickest if __________.
a. the rudder is hard to port and the flanking
rudders are hard to port
b. the rudder is amidships and the flanking rudders are hard to port
c. the rudder is hard to port and the flanking rudders are hard to starboard
d. all rudders are hard to starboard
b. the rudder is amidships and the flanking rudders are hard to port
c. the rudder is hard to port and the flanking rudders are hard to starboard
d. all rudders are hard to starboard
2813: Which Naval Control of Shipping
publication should be aboard your vessel?
a. ATP-2, Volume II "Allied Control of
Shipping Manual - Guide to Masters"
b. ATP-1, Volume II "Allied Tactical Signals"
c. NWP-14, "Amphibious Operations"
d. PUB 102, "International Code of Signals"
b. ATP-1, Volume II "Allied Tactical Signals"
c. NWP-14, "Amphibious Operations"
d. PUB 102, "International Code of Signals"
2814: Your vessel is crossing a river on the
Great Lakes System. A power-driven vessel is ascending the river, crossing your
course from port to starboard. Which statement is TRUE?
a. The vessel ascending the river has the right
of way.
b. Your vessel has the right of way, but you are directed not to impede the other vessel.
c. The other vessel must hold as necessary to allow you to pass.
d. You are required to propose the manner of passage.
b. Your vessel has the right of way, but you are directed not to impede the other vessel.
c. The other vessel must hold as necessary to allow you to pass.
d. You are required to propose the manner of passage.
2816: Which statement is TRUE concerning
lighting requirements for Great Lakes vessels?
a. The showing of a forward masthead light is
optional for vessels under 150 meters.
b. An all-round white light may be carried in lieu of the second masthead light and stern light.
c. Sidelights for vessels over 50 meters are required to have only a two-mile range of visibility.
d. Great Lakes vessels are exempted from the requirement to show yellow towing lights.
b. An all-round white light may be carried in lieu of the second masthead light and stern light.
c. Sidelights for vessels over 50 meters are required to have only a two-mile range of visibility.
d. Great Lakes vessels are exempted from the requirement to show yellow towing lights.
2817: The command "meet her" means the
helmsman should __________.
a. decrease the rudder angle
b. steer more carefully
c. use rudder to slow the vessel's swing
d. note the course and steady on that heading
b. steer more carefully
c. use rudder to slow the vessel's swing
d. note the course and steady on that heading
2819: On which of the Great Lakes would shore
ice be the most pronounced?
a. Lake Michigan
b. Lake Superior
c. Lake Huron
d. Lake Erie
b. Lake Superior
c. Lake Huron
d. Lake Erie
2822: Which statement about stopping a vessel is
TRUE?
a. A lightly laden vessel requires as much
stopping distance as a fully laden vessel when the current is from astern.
b. A vessel is dead in the water when the back wash from astern operation reaches the bow.
c. A tunnel bow thruster can be used in an emergency to reduce the stopping distance.
d. When a vessel is dead in the water any speed displayed by Doppler log reflects the current.
b. A vessel is dead in the water when the back wash from astern operation reaches the bow.
c. A tunnel bow thruster can be used in an emergency to reduce the stopping distance.
d. When a vessel is dead in the water any speed displayed by Doppler log reflects the current.
2824: While being assisted by an icebreaker on
Lake Superior, you receive a single letter code instructing you to slow your
vessel. Which signal could you use to signify that you are complying with the
request?
a. Three blasts of the whistle
b. The code flag "A" (Alpha) displayed from a halyard
c. Four blasts of the whistle, namely 1 short 2 long and 1 short
d. The code flag "L" (Lima) displayed from a halyard
b. The code flag "A" (Alpha) displayed from a halyard
c. Four blasts of the whistle, namely 1 short 2 long and 1 short
d. The code flag "L" (Lima) displayed from a halyard
2826: An icebreaker may use the code letter
"K" to remind ships of their obligation to listen continuously on
their radio. This signal may be made by any of the following EXCEPT __________.
a. sound signal
b. light signal
c. visual signal
d. radiotelephone
b. light signal
c. visual signal
d. radiotelephone
2832: You are transiting the Straits of Mackinac
by way of an improved channel. You have information which indicates that the
channel's Federal project depth is 28 ft. Which of the following statements is
true with regards to this channel?
a. The least depth within the limits of the
channel is 28 ft.
b. The design dredging depth of the channel is 28 ft.
c. The channel has 28 ft. in the center but lesser depths may exist in the remainder of the channel.
d. The maximum depth which may be expected within the limits of the channel is 28 ft.
b. The design dredging depth of the channel is 28 ft.
c. The channel has 28 ft. in the center but lesser depths may exist in the remainder of the channel.
d. The maximum depth which may be expected within the limits of the channel is 28 ft.
2836: Which of the Great Lakes is generally the
last to reach its seasonal low and seasonal high water marks?
a. Lake Superior
b. Lake Michigan
c. Lake Huron
d. Lake Ontario
b. Lake Michigan
c. Lake Huron
d. Lake Ontario
2838: A U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker, while escorting
ships in ice, may sound four short and one long blasts on the whistle to
indicate that the icebreaker __________.
a. has become beset in fast ice
b. is increasing speed; watch for broken ice
c. has its engines full astern
d. is increasing the distance between vessels
b. is increasing speed; watch for broken ice
c. has its engines full astern
d. is increasing the distance between vessels
2839: Adequate horsepower is of great importance
when a ship is navigating independently in ice. Adequate horsepower is
generally considered to exist when the horsepower to length ratio is at least
__________.
a. 4 to 1 or better
b. 5 to 1 or better
c. 6 to 1 or better
d. 8 to 1 or better
b. 5 to 1 or better
c. 6 to 1 or better
d. 8 to 1 or better
2842: By definition, a "spar deck" is
the __________.
a. lower most continuous deck not broken by
water tight bulkheads
b. after most weather deck above the main strength deck
c. upper or weather deck above the main strength deck
d. deck of light construction below the main or strength deck
b. after most weather deck above the main strength deck
c. upper or weather deck above the main strength deck
d. deck of light construction below the main or strength deck
2844: Naval authorities would NOT give orders
about which of the following, when the vessel is under control of the Naval
Control of Shipping Organization?
a. Visual communication at sea
b. Rescue operations
c. Diversions
d. Schedules for loading cargo
b. Rescue operations
c. Diversions
d. Schedules for loading cargo
2848: Nautical charts published by the Canadian
Hydrographic service which are referenced in the United States Coast Pilot are
identified by __________.
a. the abbreviation "can" preceding
the chart number
b. the letter "C" in parentheses following the chart number
c. an asterisk preceding the chart number
d. a footnote number
b. the letter "C" in parentheses following the chart number
c. an asterisk preceding the chart number
d. a footnote number
2852: On a small passenger vessel the collision
bulkhead is __________.
a. amidships forward of the engine room
b. just forward of the steering compartment
c. in the engine room
d. A distance of 5% to 15% of the waterline length abaft the stem measured at the load waterline
b. just forward of the steering compartment
c. in the engine room
d. A distance of 5% to 15% of the waterline length abaft the stem measured at the load waterline
2854: The term "Great Lakes", as
defined by the Inland Rules of the Road, does NOT include __________.
a. portions of the Chicago River
b. portions of the Calumet River
c. the St. Lawrence River to Trois Rivieres
d. Saginaw Bay
b. portions of the Calumet River
c. the St. Lawrence River to Trois Rivieres
d. Saginaw Bay
2855: A 150-meter vessel is proceeding down the
course of a narrow channel in the Great Lakes System. A 60-meter vessel is
starting to cross the channel. Which statement is TRUE?
a. If the smaller vessel is engaged in fishing,
he shall not impede the passage of the other vessel.
b. The crossing vessel has the right of way.
c. The vessel in the channel must slow to her steerageway.
d. The larger vessel is considered to be a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.
b. The crossing vessel has the right of way.
c. The vessel in the channel must slow to her steerageway.
d. The larger vessel is considered to be a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.
2858: Which characteristic is a disadvantage of
a controllable- pitch propeller as compared to a fixed-pitch propeller?
a. Slightly higher fuel consumption
b. Lack of directional control when backing
c. Inefficient at high shaft RPM
d. Some unusual handling characteristics
b. Lack of directional control when backing
c. Inefficient at high shaft RPM
d. Some unusual handling characteristics
2859: An icebreaker assisting a vessel through
an ice field would display a visual signal consisting of the code letter
"M" (Mike) to signify that "________________".
a. I am altering my course to starboard
b. I am altering my course to port
c. I am operating astern propulsion
d. my vessel is stopped and making no way through the water
b. I am altering my course to port
c. I am operating astern propulsion
d. my vessel is stopped and making no way through the water
2860: How are riveted lap joints made watertight?
a. The faying surfaces are coated with white
lead (or similar product) before the rivets are set.
b. A sealing weld bead of 1/8" or less pitch is run along the plate edge.
c. The plate edge is split close to an adjacent plate and mechanically forced into contact with the adjacent plate.
d. A properly riveted joint will be watertight; any leakage is stopped by setting up on the rivets.
b. A sealing weld bead of 1/8" or less pitch is run along the plate edge.
c. The plate edge is split close to an adjacent plate and mechanically forced into contact with the adjacent plate.
d. A properly riveted joint will be watertight; any leakage is stopped by setting up on the rivets.
2861: A vessel is entering port and has a Pilot
conning the vessel. The Master is unsure that the Pilot is taking sufficient
action to prevent a collision. What should the Master do?
a. Direct the Pilot to stop the vessel and
anchor if necessary until the situation clears.
b. Recommend an alternative action and if not followed relieve the pilot.
c. State his concerns to the Pilot but do not interfere with the handling of the vessel.
d. Nothing; the Pilot is required by law and is solely responsible for the safety of the vessel.
b. Recommend an alternative action and if not followed relieve the pilot.
c. State his concerns to the Pilot but do not interfere with the handling of the vessel.
d. Nothing; the Pilot is required by law and is solely responsible for the safety of the vessel.
2862: What is used to prevent accidental
flooding of a double bottom or peak tanks in the event of a pipe rupture due to
collision?
a. Separate lines are provided for filling and
pumping these tanks.
b. Pipe lines must run vertically from the tank to a point above the margin line before turning fore or aft towards the pump.
c. All tanks must be served by the fewest possible number of pipes to reduce the possibility of rupture.
d. Suction lines are fitted with a non-return valve
b. Pipe lines must run vertically from the tank to a point above the margin line before turning fore or aft towards the pump.
c. All tanks must be served by the fewest possible number of pipes to reduce the possibility of rupture.
d. Suction lines are fitted with a non-return valve
2868: Which vessel, if navigating independently
in ice, is more likely to become beset due to inadequate horsepower?
a. A 254 ft. "Whaleback" tanker with
1800 H.P.
b. A 309 ft. cement carrier with 2000 H.P.
c. A 385 ft. shallow draft tanker with 2400 H.P.
d. A 630 ft. bulk ore carrier with 3500 H.P.
b. A 309 ft. cement carrier with 2000 H.P.
c. A 385 ft. shallow draft tanker with 2400 H.P.
d. A 630 ft. bulk ore carrier with 3500 H.P.
2869: When more than one vessel is being
assisted by an icebreaker, distances between vessels should be constant. Which
signal should be given by a vessel which is ahead of another and whose speed
suddenly begins to drop?
a. Four short blast on the whistle
b. A flag hoist consisting of the code figure "4"
c. A flag hoist consisting of the code figure "5"
d. A flag hoist consisting of the code letters "FE" (Foxtrot-Echo)
b. A flag hoist consisting of the code figure "4"
c. A flag hoist consisting of the code figure "5"
d. A flag hoist consisting of the code letters "FE" (Foxtrot-Echo)
2870: A single-screw vessel going ahead tends to
turn more rapidly to port because of propeller __________.
a. discharge current
b. suction current
c. sidewise force
d. thrust
b. suction current
c. sidewise force
d. thrust
2872: The Sheer Plan __________.
a. shows a longitudinal side elevation
b. is an endwise view of the ship's molded form
c. is usually drawn for the port side only
d. has the forebody to the right of centerline and afterbody to the left of centerline
b. is an endwise view of the ship's molded form
c. is usually drawn for the port side only
d. has the forebody to the right of centerline and afterbody to the left of centerline
2876: A U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker may use all
of the following distinctive lights when escorting ships in ice EXCEPT
__________.
a. a single amber rotating light
b. a single red rotating light
c. red aircraft warning lights
d. a single blue rotating light
b. a single red rotating light
c. red aircraft warning lights
d. a single blue rotating light
2879: The vertical reference for all water
levels and bench marks on the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River System is known
as __________.
a. Mean Sea Level Datum
b. International Great Lakes Datum
c. Great Lakes Low Water Datum
d. North Central Reference Datum
b. International Great Lakes Datum
c. Great Lakes Low Water Datum
d. North Central Reference Datum
a. Mean sea level
b. Midseason
c. Maximum submergence
d. Midsummer
b. Midseason
c. Maximum submergence
d. Midsummer
2883: While you are on watch entering port, the
Master gives the helmsman a rudder command which conflicts with a rudder
command from the Pilot. You should make sure the helmsman __________.
a. brings the rudder to a point midway between
the two conflicting positions
b. obeys the Pilot
c. asks you for instructions
d. obeys the Master
b. obeys the Pilot
c. asks you for instructions
d. obeys the Master
2886: How should you signal the crane operator
to lower?
a. With forearm vertical and forefinger pointing
up, move hand in small horizontal circles.
b. With arm extended downwards and forefinger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circles.
c. Extend arm and point finger in the direction to move the boom.
d. Extend arm with thumb pointing downward, and flex fingers in and out.
b. With arm extended downwards and forefinger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circles.
c. Extend arm and point finger in the direction to move the boom.
d. Extend arm with thumb pointing downward, and flex fingers in and out.
2888: The Coordinator Surface Search in a SAR
situation should display by day __________.
a. the code flags FR
b. a black ball over a black diamond shape
c. code flag Quebec over a black ball
d. two black diamond shapes in a vertical line
b. a black ball over a black diamond shape
c. code flag Quebec over a black ball
d. two black diamond shapes in a vertical line
2889: What is the minimum size required before a
vessel can be documented?
a. 5 net tons
b. 100 gross tons
c. 26 feet length
d. 65 feet length
b. 100 gross tons
c. 26 feet length
d. 65 feet length
2890: A vessel cannot comply with all of the
SOLAS requirements due to its construction. Where will this be indicated?
a. Nowhere; the vessel must comply to engage in
international trade.
b. On the reverse of the SOLAS certificate
c. On the Exemption Certificate
d. On the Certificate of Inspection
b. On the reverse of the SOLAS certificate
c. On the Exemption Certificate
d. On the Certificate of Inspection
2892: What is LEAST likely to be used to strip a
cargo tank?
a. Centrifugal pump
b. Eductor
c. Rotary pump
d. Reciprocating pump
b. Eductor
c. Rotary pump
d. Reciprocating pump
2894: The term "Great Lakes", as defined
by the Inland Rules of the Road, includes part of the __________.
a. Calumet River
b. Chicago River
c. St. Lawrence River
d. All of the above
b. Chicago River
c. St. Lawrence River
d. All of the above
2896: You are proceeding against the current on
a river in the Great Lakes System. You are meeting a downbound vessel. Both
vessels are power-driven. The other vessel sounds one short blast. You must
__________.
a. change course to port
b. hold course and speed
c. sound three short blasts
d. sound one short blast
b. hold course and speed
c. sound three short blasts
d. sound one short blast
2897: Form 2692 (Notice of Marine Casualty),
when required, must be filed to the U.S. Coast Guard within how many days?
a. 1 day
b. 3 days
c. 5 days
d. 7 days
b. 3 days
c. 5 days
d. 7 days
2898: What is the period of validity of the
SOLAS required Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate?
a. 12 months
b. 24 months
c. 48 months
d. 60 months
b. 24 months
c. 48 months
d. 60 months
2900: Which statement about Naval Control of
Shipping in wartime is TRUE?
a. It is mandatory in wartime.
b. It is mandatory in hazardous areas and voluntary in other areas.
c. It is mandatory only for vessels sailing in convoy.
d. It is mandatory for vessels bound foreign and voluntary for vessels in the coastwise trade.
b. It is mandatory in hazardous areas and voluntary in other areas.
c. It is mandatory only for vessels sailing in convoy.
d. It is mandatory for vessels bound foreign and voluntary for vessels in the coastwise trade.
2902: Which basic category of water level
fluctuations on the Great Lakes is the most regular?
a. Seasonal fluctuations
b. Outflow fluctuations
c. Short-term fluctuations
d. Long-term fluctuations
b. Outflow fluctuations
c. Short-term fluctuations
d. Long-term fluctuations
2906: You are planning to anchor in an area
where several anchors have been lost due to fouling. As a precaution, you
should __________.
a. anchor using both anchors
b. anchor with scope of 8 or more to 1
c. use a stern anchor
d. fit a crown strap and work wire to the anchor
b. anchor with scope of 8 or more to 1
c. use a stern anchor
d. fit a crown strap and work wire to the anchor
2908: How should you signal the crane operator
to use the whip line?
a. Extend arm with the thumb pointing up, and
flex the fingers in and out for as long as the load movement is desired.
b. First tap your elbow with one hand, and then proceed to use regular signals.
c. First tap the top of your head with your fist, and then proceed to use regular signals.
d. Use one hand to give any motion signal, and place the other hand motionless in front of the hand giving the motion signal.
b. First tap your elbow with one hand, and then proceed to use regular signals.
c. First tap the top of your head with your fist, and then proceed to use regular signals.
d. Use one hand to give any motion signal, and place the other hand motionless in front of the hand giving the motion signal.
2909: A mechanical davit is designed to
automatically __________.
a. position the boat at the embarkation station
b. lift the boat off the inboard chocks
c. energize the winch for the falls
d. set the brake on the winch
b. lift the boat off the inboard chocks
c. energize the winch for the falls
d. set the brake on the winch
2910: Your vessel is a single-screw ship with a
right-hand propeller. There is no current. The easiest way to make a landing is
__________.
a. port side to
b. starboard side to
c. dropping anchor and swinging the ship in to the pier
d. either port or starboard side to, with no difference in degree of difficulty
b. starboard side to
c. dropping anchor and swinging the ship in to the pier
d. either port or starboard side to, with no difference in degree of difficulty
2911: The wooden plug inserted in the vent of a
damaged tank should be removed if you are going to __________.
a. pump from the damaged tank
b. fight a fire
c. abandon ship
d. use the crossover system
b. fight a fire
c. abandon ship
d. use the crossover system
2912: When tank cleaning with a portable
machine, the weight of the machine is suspended from __________.
a. solid iron bars clamped to the Butterworth
opening
b. the supply hose
c. the suspension line, usually manila or natural fiber line
d. a wire rope suspension line
b. the supply hose
c. the suspension line, usually manila or natural fiber line
d. a wire rope suspension line
2914: Your vessel has been ordered to proceed to
the United Grain Growers Wharf at Thunder Bay, Lake Superior, for the purpose
of taking on a load of wheat. Which publication(s) would you consult for such
information as the length of the wharf, the depth of the water alongside, and
the loading capacity at the facility?
a. The Navigational Chart and Light List Vol.
VII
b. The International Guide to Canadian Ports and Facilities
c. The Lake Carriers Association Facilities Directory
d. The United States Coast Pilot #6
b. The International Guide to Canadian Ports and Facilities
c. The Lake Carriers Association Facilities Directory
d. The United States Coast Pilot #6
2918: What is the period of validity of a De-Rat
certificate?
a. Specific voyage
b. 6 months
c. 1 year
d. 2 years
b. 6 months
c. 1 year
d. 2 years
2919: Which statement about general average is
TRUE?
a. Damage to a ship must have been incurred
while the ship and/or its machinery was being used for its intended purpose.
b. Property must have been sacrificed or an expenditure of money incurred.
c. The loss or damage to deck cargo due to heavy weather constitutes general average.
d. Of the ship, the freight, and the cargo interests, only one need be involved.
b. Property must have been sacrificed or an expenditure of money incurred.
c. The loss or damage to deck cargo due to heavy weather constitutes general average.
d. Of the ship, the freight, and the cargo interests, only one need be involved.
2920: You are on a large vessel fitted with a
right-handed controllable-pitch propeller. When making large speed changes
while decreasing pitch, which statement is TRUE?
a. You will probably have full directional
control throughout the speed change.
b. You may lose rudder control until the ship's speed has dropped to correspond to propeller speed.
c. The stern will immediately slew to starboard due to unbalanced forces acting on the propeller.
d. The stern will immediately slew to port due to unbalanced forces acting on the propeller.
b. You may lose rudder control until the ship's speed has dropped to correspond to propeller speed.
c. The stern will immediately slew to starboard due to unbalanced forces acting on the propeller.
d. The stern will immediately slew to port due to unbalanced forces acting on the propeller.
2921: The process of lowering a boom to a
horizontal position and onto its deck support is called __________.
a. spotting a boom
b. collaring a boom
c. cradling a boom
d. toppling a boom
b. collaring a boom
c. cradling a boom
d. toppling a boom
2922: A long pole with a hook at one end, used
to reach for lines, is known as a __________.
a. pike pole
b. jack staff
c. line rod
d. hooker
b. jack staff
c. line rod
d. hooker
2924: You are on a large vessel fitted with a
right-handed controllable-pitch propeller set at maximum forward pitch. Which
statement about reversing is TRUE?
a. When the pitch is reversed, the stern will
slew to port even with headway.
b. The vessel will respond to the rudder until sternway is developed, then the stern will slew to starboard.
c. There will probably be a loss of steering control.
d. The vessel will have full rudder control throughout the speed change from ahead to astern.
b. The vessel will respond to the rudder until sternway is developed, then the stern will slew to starboard.
c. There will probably be a loss of steering control.
d. The vessel will have full rudder control throughout the speed change from ahead to astern.
2926: Many sheath-screw davits have markings to
indicate the maximum angle to which they should be cranked out. If the angle is
exceeded, the davit __________.
a. may jam against the stops
b. will not automatically position the boat at the embarkation station
c. screw may come out of the sheath
d. will chafe against the falls and may cause their failure
b. will not automatically position the boat at the embarkation station
c. screw may come out of the sheath
d. will chafe against the falls and may cause their failure
2928: How should you signal the crane operator
to raise the boom and lower the load?
a. Extend arm with the palm down and hold this
position rigidly.
b. Place both fists in front of your body with thumbs pointing toward each other.
c. Clasp hands in front of your body.
d. Extend arm with the thumb pointing up, and flex the fingers in and out for as long as the load movement is desired.
b. Place both fists in front of your body with thumbs pointing toward each other.
c. Clasp hands in front of your body.
d. Extend arm with the thumb pointing up, and flex the fingers in and out for as long as the load movement is desired.
2929: A vessel is loaded to her summer marks for
a voyage from Montreal, Canada to Duluth, MN via the Great Lakes System. The
voyage has been estimated to take nine (9) days. If the vessel departs Montreal
on September 28th, which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. The vessel must be at her summer marks when
she arrives at Duluth.
b. The vessel is in violation of the load line requirements.
c. The vessel's intermediate load line marks may not be submerged after September 30.
d. The vessel must be at her winter marks by the evening of the third day.
b. The vessel is in violation of the load line requirements.
c. The vessel's intermediate load line marks may not be submerged after September 30.
d. The vessel must be at her winter marks by the evening of the third day.
2930: A large vessel is equipped with a
controllable pitch propeller. Which statement is TRUE?
a. When dead in the water, it is often difficult
to find the neutral position and slight headway or sternway may result.
b. When going directly from full ahead to full astern, there is complete steering control.
c. When the vessel has headway and the propeller is in neutral, there is no effect on rudder control.
d. When maneuvering in port, full ahead or astern power can usually be obtained without changing shaft RPM.
b. When going directly from full ahead to full astern, there is complete steering control.
c. When the vessel has headway and the propeller is in neutral, there is no effect on rudder control.
d. When maneuvering in port, full ahead or astern power can usually be obtained without changing shaft RPM.
2931: In a national emergency, when
communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message
designated FLASH will be delivered within __________.
a. 3 hours to start of business the following
day
b. 10 minutes if possible
c. 1 to 6 hours
d. 30 minutes to 1 hour
b. 10 minutes if possible
c. 1 to 6 hours
d. 30 minutes to 1 hour
2932: Which type of rudder may lose its
effectiveness at angles of 10 or more degrees?
a. Contra-guide
b. Balanced spade
c. Unbalanced
d. Flat plate
b. Balanced spade
c. Unbalanced
d. Flat plate
2933: Your vessel is to dock bow first at a
pier. Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside
the pier?
a. Stern breast line
b. Bow spring line
c. Bow breast line
d. Inshore head line
b. Bow spring line
c. Bow breast line
d. Inshore head line
2935: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval
Control of Shipping) when it becomes necessary to send a distress message.
Which precedence would you assign this message?
a. R (ROUTINE)
b. P (PRIORITY)
c. O (IMMEDIATE)
d. Z (FLASH)
b. P (PRIORITY)
c. O (IMMEDIATE)
d. Z (FLASH)
2936: Storms that enter the Great Lakes Basin
from the west and northwest at a peak in October are the products of pressure
systems known as __________.
a. Northwesters
b. Alberta lows
c. Fata morgana
d. Polar highs
b. Alberta lows
c. Fata morgana
d. Polar highs
2938: Which statement concerning storm surges on
the Great Lakes is FALSE?
a. They are common along the deeper areas of the
lakes.
b. They cause rapid differences in levels between one end of the lake and the other.
c. The greatest water level difference occurs when the wind is blowing along the axis of the lake.
d. If the wind subsides rapidly, a seiche effect will most likely occur.
b. They cause rapid differences in levels between one end of the lake and the other.
c. The greatest water level difference occurs when the wind is blowing along the axis of the lake.
d. If the wind subsides rapidly, a seiche effect will most likely occur.
2939: A vessel operating on the Great Lakes, and
whose position is south of an approaching eastward-moving storm center, would
NOT experience __________.
a. a falling barometer
b. lowering clouds and drizzle
c. a southwest to west wind
d. rain or snow
b. lowering clouds and drizzle
c. a southwest to west wind
d. rain or snow
2940: A vessel reduces speed without backing.
The rate that her speed through the water decreases depends primarily on the
__________.
a. vessel's horsepower
b. sea state
c. number of propellers
d. vessel's displacement
b. sea state
c. number of propellers
d. vessel's displacement
2942: How should you signal the crane operator
to move slowly?
a. Use one hand to give any motion signal, and
place the other hand motionless in front of the hand giving the motion signal.
b. Extend arm with the thumb pointing up, and flex the fingers in and out for as long as the load movement is desired.
c. First tap your elbow with one hand and then proceed to use regular signals.
d. First tap the top of your head with your fist and then proceed to use regular signals.
b. Extend arm with the thumb pointing up, and flex the fingers in and out for as long as the load movement is desired.
c. First tap your elbow with one hand and then proceed to use regular signals.
d. First tap the top of your head with your fist and then proceed to use regular signals.
2944: Your ship is navigating independently in
heavy ice when it becomes beset. Which statement is FALSE?
a. The vessel will most likely require an
icebreaker to free her.
b. The vessel may be able to free herself by pumping ballast from side to side.
c. The propeller is more susceptible to ice damage when turning slowly than when stopped.
d. It is advisable to clear the rudder area of ice by using ahead turns before backing down.
b. The vessel may be able to free herself by pumping ballast from side to side.
c. The propeller is more susceptible to ice damage when turning slowly than when stopped.
d. It is advisable to clear the rudder area of ice by using ahead turns before backing down.
2946: Which single-letter signal, when used by
icebreakers on the Great Lakes, may be made by using the ship's whistle?
a. E
b. I
c. M
d. None
b. I
c. M
d. None
2948: An icebreaker assisting a vessel through
an ice field would display a visual signal consisting of the code letter
"S" (Sierra) to signify that "________________".
a. I am altering my course to starboard
b. I am altering my course to port
c. I am operating astern propulsion
d. My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water
b. I am altering my course to port
c. I am operating astern propulsion
d. My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water
2949: A vessel which is being assisted by an
icebreaker should indicate that he is ready to cast off the towline (if one is
used) by __________.
a. displaying code letter "Y" (Yankee)
b. sounding five short blasts of his whistle
c. displaying code numeral "5"
d. sounding one prolonged blast of his whistle
b. sounding five short blasts of his whistle
c. displaying code numeral "5"
d. sounding one prolonged blast of his whistle
2950: In relation to the turning circle of a
ship, the term "advance" means the distance __________.
a. gained at right angles to the original course
b. gained in the direction of the original course
c. moved sidewise from the original course when the rudder is first put over
d. around the circumference of the turning circle
b. gained in the direction of the original course
c. moved sidewise from the original course when the rudder is first put over
d. around the circumference of the turning circle
2951: The helm command "meet her"
means __________.
a. decrease the rudder angle
b. note the course and steady on that heading
c. steer more carefully
d. use rudder to check the swing
b. note the course and steady on that heading
c. steer more carefully
d. use rudder to check the swing
2952: Spontaneous heating of coal rapidly
accelerates at the approximate minimum temperature of __________.
a. 88°F
b. 100°F
c. 111°F
d. 119°F
b. 100°F
c. 111°F
d. 119°F
2954: An intermediate spring is __________.
a. fitted in each leg of the towing bridle
b. generally located between the "fishplate" and the main towing hawser
c. secured at the "H" bitts
d. usually made of manila hawser
b. generally located between the "fishplate" and the main towing hawser
c. secured at the "H" bitts
d. usually made of manila hawser
2956: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval
Control of Shipping) and wish to send a message concerning an initial enemy
contact. Which precedence would you assign this message?
a. Z (FLASH)
b. P (PRIORITY)
c. R (ROUTINE)
d. O (IMMEDIATE)
b. P (PRIORITY)
c. R (ROUTINE)
d. O (IMMEDIATE)
2957: Your vessel is to dock bow in at a pier
without the assistance of tugboats. Which line will be the most useful when
maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?
a. Bow breast line
b. Inshore head line
c. Stern breast line
d. Bow spring line
b. Inshore head line
c. Stern breast line
d. Bow spring line
2958: The bow thruster generally is ineffective
at __________.
a. over 3 knots headway
b. at any speed astern
c. at any speed ahead
d. over 1 knot sternway
b. at any speed astern
c. at any speed ahead
d. over 1 knot sternway
2959: A metal ring on the bottom of a block, to
which the standing part of a tackle is spliced, is known as a(n) __________.
a. becket
b. loop
c. swivel
d. eye
b. loop
c. swivel
d. eye
2960: When cutting wire rope, seizings are put
on each side of the cut. The seizings prevent the wire from unlaying and also
__________.
a. maintain the original balance of the tension
in the wires and strands
b. prevent moisture from entering between the wires at the cut end
c. forces lubricant from the core to protect the raw, cut end
d. All of the above
b. prevent moisture from entering between the wires at the cut end
c. forces lubricant from the core to protect the raw, cut end
d. All of the above
2964: "Seiche" is defined as a(n)
__________.
a. unusually strong storm system which approaches
the Great Lakes System generally from the Northeast
b. lake current which is predominant during the spring and fall navigation season on the Great Lakes
c. oscillation caused by the diminishing of forces which cause lake level fluctuations
d. higher than normal high water or lower than normal low water
b. lake current which is predominant during the spring and fall navigation season on the Great Lakes
c. oscillation caused by the diminishing of forces which cause lake level fluctuations
d. higher than normal high water or lower than normal low water
2968: On the Great Lakes, winter storms compound
the ice threat by bringing a variety of wind, wave, and weather problems on an
average of every __________.
a. two days
b. three days
c. four days
d. five days
b. three days
c. four days
d. five days
2969: Fog can form in any season on the Great
Lakes, but it is most likely to occur over open waters in __________.
a. summer and early autumn
b. autumn and early winter
c. winter and early spring
d. spring and early summer
b. autumn and early winter
c. winter and early spring
d. spring and early summer
2970: What material may be substituted for zinc
when making a poured metal socket ending to a wire rope?
a. Lead
b. Babbitt
c. Solder
d. Nothing
b. Babbitt
c. Solder
d. Nothing
2976: Which statement is TRUE with respect to
shiphandling procedures in ice?
a. Never go "full astern" at any time
while in ice.
b. Go astern in ice with extreme care - always with rudder amidships.
c. Enter ice at medium speeds to reduce impact.
d. The presence of a snow cover on the ice assists a vessel's progress through an ice field.
b. Go astern in ice with extreme care - always with rudder amidships.
c. Enter ice at medium speeds to reduce impact.
d. The presence of a snow cover on the ice assists a vessel's progress through an ice field.
2977: You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control
of Shipping) when you wish to send a message concerning your ships diversion.
Which precedence would you assign this message?
a. P (PRIORITY)
b. Z (FLASH)
c. R (ROUTINE)
d. O (IMMEDIATE)
b. Z (FLASH)
c. R (ROUTINE)
d. O (IMMEDIATE)
2978: An icebreaker assisting a vessel through
an ice field would display a visual signal consisting of the code letter
"E" (Echo) to signify that "________________".
a. I am altering my course to starboard
b. I am altering my course to port
c. I am operating astern propulsion
d. My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water
b. I am altering my course to port
c. I am operating astern propulsion
d. My vessel is stopped and making no way through the water
2979: Which statement about shipping coal is
TRUE?
a. Anthracite will generate more methane than
bituminous coal.
b. Coal should not be shipped while wet.
c. Coal should be surface ventilated to remove methane gas.
d. The methane gas generated by coal will react with moisture on the ship's structure and accelerate corrosion.
b. Coal should not be shipped while wet.
c. Coal should be surface ventilated to remove methane gas.
d. The methane gas generated by coal will react with moisture on the ship's structure and accelerate corrosion.
2980: What is a step in attaching a poured metal
socket to a wire rope?
a. Etch the wire with acid.
b. Install a wire seizing on the wire that will be inside the socket.
c. Ensure the fiber core is well lubricated.
d. Pour molten babbitt metal into the socket.
b. Install a wire seizing on the wire that will be inside the socket.
c. Ensure the fiber core is well lubricated.
d. Pour molten babbitt metal into the socket.
2981: When the anchor is brought to and holding,
the horizontal component of anchor cable tensions should equal the __________.
a. displacement tonnage
b. weight forces
c. buoyancy forces
d. environmental forces
b. weight forces
c. buoyancy forces
d. environmental forces
2982: How should you signal the crane operator
to stop?
a. Place both fists in front of your body with
the thumbs pointing outward.
b. With both arms extended out and palms down, move arms back and forth.
c. Extend arm with the palm down and hold this position rigidly.
d. Clasp hands in front of your body.
b. With both arms extended out and palms down, move arms back and forth.
c. Extend arm with the palm down and hold this position rigidly.
d. Clasp hands in front of your body.
2986: Sulfuric acid is a __________.
a. clear syrupy liquid with no odor
b. colorless-to-brown liquid with a choking odor when hot
c. colorless liquid with a pleasant fruity odor
d. whitish liquid with a faint, pleasant odor
b. colorless-to-brown liquid with a choking odor when hot
c. colorless liquid with a pleasant fruity odor
d. whitish liquid with a faint, pleasant odor
2988: You are mooring to a buoy. You should
approach the buoy with the current from __________.
a. ahead
b. broad on the bow
c. abeam
d. astern
b. broad on the bow
c. abeam
d. astern
2990: When cutting regular-lay wire rope, what
is the minimum number of seizings to be placed on each side of the cut?
a. One
b. Two, and three on rope diameters over 1 inch
c. Three, and more on larger diameter wire ropes
d. Four
b. Two, and three on rope diameters over 1 inch
c. Three, and more on larger diameter wire ropes
d. Four
2994: Nearly half of all storms that enter the
Great Lakes Basin during the period from October through May come from
__________.
a. highs which originate in the east and east
central USA
b. lows which originate in north central and western Canada
c. highs which originate in north eastern and eastern Canada
d. lows which originate in the central and western USA
b. lows which originate in north central and western Canada
c. highs which originate in north eastern and eastern Canada
d. lows which originate in the central and western USA
2996: Advection fog, a common occurrence on the
Great Lakes, forms when __________.
a. air comes in contact with a rapidly cooling
land surface
b. frigid arctic air moves across the lakes and becomes saturated
c. relatively warm air flows over cooler water
d. cool air contacts warm river currents
b. frigid arctic air moves across the lakes and becomes saturated
c. relatively warm air flows over cooler water
d. cool air contacts warm river currents
3000: The pipe used to connect two separate
piping systems on a tank vessel is known as a __________.
a. crossover
b. transfer
c. connection
d. junction
b. transfer
c. connection
d. junction
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