Q418 - Deck General, USCG prep certification 2026

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1. Which is usually the most gentle way of riding out a severe storm on a larger vessel?Not learned 2. Which spaces are required to be segregated from cargo tanks carrying grades A, B, C, or D cargoes?Not learned 3. Cargo tanks on barges fitted with goose neck vents and flame screens are limited to carrying which grade of cargo?Not learned 4. Cargo tanks carrying grades D or E liquids on tank barges are required to be vented with which of the following?Not learned 5. To determine if all requirements of the Declaration of Inspection are met for oil transfer operations just prior to bunkering from a shoreside facility, __________.Not learned 6. According to U.S. regulations what is the maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) for each hose assembly used for transferring oil?Not learned 7. If you observe any situation which presents a safety or pollution hazard during fuel transfer operations, what action should you take FIRST?Not learned 8. According to the U.S. regulations, what must be agreed upon by the person-in-charge of transfer operations, both ashore and on the vessel?Not learned 9. Where should an application for a waiver of any requirements of the regulations for oil transfer operations be submitted?Not learned 10. The person in charge on the vessel and the person in charge at the facility must hold a meeting before starting the transfer of oil. Who must decide to start the transfer?Not learned 11. Why is a warning sign displayed at the gangway or access point of a barge during cargo transfer?Not learned 12. Who completes the Declaration of Inspection before loading a tank vessel?Not learned 13. Which signal must you display at night on a docked tank barge to show that it is loading or discharging flammable liquid cargo?Not learned 14. How many, and what type, fire extinguishers are required on an unmanned oil barge during transfer operations, if the barge has no cargo pumps aboard?Not learned 15. According to regulations, how many B-II hand portable fire extinguishers are required in the cargo tank area of an unmanned, cargo pump-equipped tank barge while engaged in transferring grade B flammable liquids?Not learned 16. You have orders to load cargoes of carbon disulfide, diisopropylamine and pyridine on your multi-product tankship. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 17. What is the minimum required protective clothing that must be worn while sampling hazardous cargo on a tankship?Not learned 18. Which of the following describes (auto) ignition temperature?Not learned 19. Asphyxia is generally limited to enclosed spaces, and the deficiency of breathable air in an enclosed space can occur with any of the following conditions. Indicate the condition that will NOT cause asphyxia.Not learned 20. International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificates are required for each U.S. oil tanker at or above how many gross registered tons?Not learned 21. Which of the following is required to have a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan?Not learned 22. According to U.S. regulations, how often are you are required to test cargo discharge piping?Not learned 23. You are on a 30,000 DWT tankship engaged in trade to another country signatory to MARPOL 73/78. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 24. 33 CFR sets forth the requirements of a Type I Marine sanitation device. What is the maximum coliform bacteria count for this type of system?Not learned 25. What will be accepted as the shipping papers for an unmanned tank barge but will not be accepted if the tank barge is manned?Not learned 26. In accordance with regulations, ethylene oxide shall be loaded below what temperature?Not learned 27. In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is the proper label name for a class 6.2 substance?Not learned 28. In accordance with U.S. regulations which statement is true concerning packages containing Class 1 explosive material?Not learned 29. According to the Chemical Data Guide, to what chemical family does 1,3 - pentadiene belong?Not learned 30. According to the Chemical Data Guide, fuel oil number 6 has a flash point (degrees F) of __________.Not learned 31. According to regulations, how many hand portable fire extinguishers are required in the cargo tank area of an unmanned, cargo pump-equipped tank barge (90 GT) while engaged in transferring grade B flammable liquids?Not learned 32. According to U.S. regulations, what vessels are required to have the "Discharge of Oil Prohibited" placard?Not learned 33. What is NOT listed on the metallic name plate that is required to be attached to hand portable fire extinguishers according to uninspected vessel regulations?Not learned 34. Which action reduces the yawing of a vessel in a following sea?Not learned 35. Which action can you take to reduce the amount of catenary in the towing hawser?Not learned 36. Which action has a tendency to happen to a vessel proceeding along the bank of a river or channel with steep banks?Not learned 37. What affect does shallow water have on a vessel's stopping distance?Not learned 38. If an alien stowaway is discovered aboard your vessel, which action should you take?Not learned 39. Which term describes the amount of force a tug can exert on a stationary pull?Not learned 40. If Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 applies to your vessel, which of the following cannot be discharged anywhere at sea?Not learned 41. 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?Not learned 42. What is NOT a basic shiphandling rule for navigating in ice concentrations on the Great Lakes?Not learned 43. Which bend or knot is used to tie a small line to a larger one?Not learned 44. Which best describes a "fishplate" used in towing?Not learned 45. A bridle for an ocean tow consists of which components?Not learned 46. Camphor oil is classified as a __________.Not learned 47. While on cargo watch, you notice one of the containers of Class 1 explosive materials has been damaged and some of the contents has leaked onto the deck. In accordance with U.S. regulations what actions must be taken?Not learned 48. Which cargo would require a dangerous cargo manifest?Not learned 49. What is the cause of most minor spills of oil products?Not learned 50. What does a Certificate of Financial Responsibility attest to?Not learned 51. The Certificate of Inspection of a damaged tank barge has expired. What certificate authorizes the barge to move to a repair facility for repair and inspection?Not learned 52. A chain bridle is preferable to a wire rope towing bridle on a long ocean tow because chain __________.Not learned 53. You are in charge of a 225-gross ton tug preparing to depart from Houston, Texas, with a loaded 2500-gross ton tank barge bound for New York. Prior to departure, regulations require you to take which action?Not learned 54. The charterer has completed loading the vessel in 3 days instead of the 5 days agreed to in the charter party. Which action may be a result of this?Not learned 55. When "checking down" a barge using a check line you should use __________.Not learned 56. To what chemical family does ethylene oxide belong?Not learned 57. A clause in the charter party requires a vessel's owner to pay dispatch money when which of the conditions exists?Not learned 58. Which is a common occurrence when a vessel is running into shallow water?Not learned 59. When are the conditions BEST for crossing a rough bar?Not learned 60. 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°Not learned 61. 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. The results are shown in illustration D034DG below. What is the transfer for a turn of 45°?Not learned 62. 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. The results are shown in illustration D034DG below. What is the transfer for a turn of 90°?Not learned 63. What is NOT considered maritime property in a salvage claim?Not learned 64. The control panel of a fire detection system must have all of the following EXCEPT which item?Not learned 65. Corrosive liquids and acids should have what kind of label?Not learned 66. Which credential enables a person to serve as person in charge of a tank barge which is transferring cargo?Not learned 67. The danger of a towing vessel tripping is increased the closer the towline is secured to which area of the vessel?Not learned 68. The dangerous cargo manifest does NOT include which item of information?Not learned 69. The declaration made by the Master when he anticipates hull and/or cargo damage due to unusual weather conditions is a __________.Not learned 70. Which describes ice blink?Not learned 71. To determine the number of able seamen required on an inspected vessel, you should check which document?Not learned 72. 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°Not learned 73. Which device is used to tighten up remaining slack in wire rope when you are making up to a tow in inland waters?Not learned 74. When is direct voice communication allowed in place of an internal communication system between the engine room and the operating station on a towing vessel?Not learned 75. When discharging cargo from a tank barge, in which case may the cargo pass through or over the towing vessel?Not learned 76. Which term defines the distance that a ship moves forward with each revolution of its propeller, if there is no slip?Not learned 77. Which term describes the distance a vessel moves in the direction of the original course from the point where the rudder is put over to any point on the turning circle?Not learned 78. Which term is used to describe the distance a vessel moves at right angles to the original course, when a turn of 180° has been completed?Not learned 79. Which term describes the distance that a vessel travels from the time that the order to put engines full astern until the vessel is dead in the water?Not learned 80. Which document lists all the lifesaving equipment required for a vessel?Not learned 81. Which document shows a vessel's nationality, ownership, and tonnage?Not learned 82. Which document is used to indicate suspected cargo damage caused by rough weather?Not learned 83. What can be done to prevent small oil spills on deck from going overboard?Not learned 84. What effect does bank cushion have on the hull of a vessel in shallow water?Not learned 85. What is the effect of excessive catenary in shallow water?Not learned 86. The effect of ocean currents is usually more evident on a rig being towed than on a tug navigating independently because the __________.Not learned 87. Which is the most effective method for towing and maneuvering on rivers and other restricted waters where wave action is limited?Not learned 88. Either one approved B-V semi-portable or post 2017 One 160-B extinguisher is required to protect the engine room on uninspected towing vessels whose construction was contracted for before what date?Not learned 89. What does "end for end" mean in regard to a towing hawser?Not learned 90. When you enter shallow water, which describes your vessel's rudder response and speed variations?Not learned 91. The equipment required to remove an on-deck oil spill on a barge transferring oil may be carried on board or at which other location?Not learned 92. What is the equipment used to control, protect and connect a towline called?Not learned 93. What equipment is NOT used to protect a towing hawser?Not learned 94. Which is an explosion hazard when exposed to flame?Not learned 95. Which factor(s) might indicate that a towline should be removed from service?Not learned 96. A fire has damaged 20 bales of cotton on a freighter loaded with general cargo. How would this claim be handled?Not learned 97. Fire protection and manning regulations for towing vessels state that the Master or person in charge must ensure that all crew members who have not participated in the drills or received the safety orientation must do which of the following?Not learned 98. Fire protection regulations apply to which of the towing vessels?Not learned 99. Fire protection regulations for towing vessels do NOT allow which type of fuel piping to be used on the vessel?Not learned 100. Fire protection regulations for towing vessels require that drills be conducted on board the vessel as if there were an actual emergency. Drills include all of the following, EXCEPT which item?Not learned 101. Fire protection regulations for towing vessels require any fuel line to have which item?Not learned 102. Fire protection regulations for towing vessels require training in all of the following, EXCEPT which of the following?Not learned 103. A flame screen __________.Not learned 104. Flammable liquids should have what kind of label?Not learned 105. The flash point of a product is 100°F. What can happen if it is heated above 110°F?Not learned 106. Which of the following is a rope ladder with wooden rungs?Not learned 107. What form of ice is of land origin?Not learned 108. What will NOT be found on the Certificate of Inspection of an oceangoing tankship?Not learned 109. In general, an un-reinforced vessel can safely navigate in ice provided the concentration does not exceed how many tenths?Not learned 110. If given equal care, nylon line should last how many times longer than manila line?Not learned 111. Why is it good practice to use long towlines for ocean tows?Not learned 112. Grade E combustible liquids are those having flash points of __________.Not learned 113. What is a grapnel?Not learned 114. What does "Hanging a barge off" refer to?Not learned 115. You are heading into the sea during rough weather. What may happen if there is too much weight forward in your small boat?Not learned 116. How do the height and location of a tug's towing bitts relate to the danger of tripping?Not learned 117. Ice concentration is measured in tenths. What concentration range of ice corresponds to "Close Pack"?Not learned 118. An icebreaker assisting a vessel through an ice field displays a visual signal consisting of the code letter "S" (Sierra). What does this signal indicate?Not learned 119. An icebreaker is displaying a flag hoist which consists of the code letters "WO" (Whiskey Oscar). What does this signal indicate?Not learned 120. An icebreaker may use the code letter "K" to remind ships of their obligation to listen continuously on their radio. How can this signal be communicated to other vessels?Not learned 121. In illustration D024DG below what does item "A" represent?Not learned 122. In illustration D024DG below, which item is rigged to transmit the thrust from one barge to another barge when going ahead?Not learned 123. In illustration D024DG below, what is the purpose of item "G"?Not learned 124. The Immigration and Naturalization Service is concerned with which document on a vessel making preliminary entry into a U.S. port from a foreign port?Not learned 125. What is NOT an indication that pack ice may be nearby?Not learned 126. When instructing a crew member concerning the right way to lift a weight, how should you instruct him/her?Not learned 127. For insurance purposes, which is a requirement for a general average act?Not learned 128. The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code assigns classes to dangerous goods. What is the proper nomenclature for class 9 substances?Not learned 129. Keeping the draft at or below the load line mark will ensure that the vessel has which of the following?Not learned 130. Which knot in illustration D030DG below represents a timber hitch?Not learned 131. Which knot/bend is used to form the bridle at the standing part of a gantline rigged to a stage?Not learned 132. The lead of a tow bridle is usually redirected with which item?Not learned 133. To lead the towing hawser over the center of the stern when not under a strain you could take which action?Not learned 134. What are the legs of a tow bridle are joined together with?Not learned 135. Which lien against a vessel would be settled FIRST?Not learned 136. Which will most likely occur when your vessel enters shallow water?Not learned 137. If you have a liquefied flammable gas barge in tow, which is NOT required of you with respect to the barge and its cargo?Not learned 138. You are loading benzyl chloride and a small quantity spills on deck. According to the Chemical Data Guide, which of the following may be used as a substitute for water for the cleanup procedure?Not learned 139. How long must the operator of each vessel engaged in a vessel-to-vessel oil transfer operation keep a signed copy of the declaration of inspection for?Not learned 140. When making up a long, large coastwise tow, which of the following procedures is INCORRECT?Not learned 141. You are making a sharp turn in a channel and using a buoy four points on the bow to gauge your rate of turn. If you observe the buoy moving forward relative to you, what should you do?Not learned 142. What is the minimum number of bolts required in a temporarily connected standard ANSI (American National Standards Institute) 8-bolt flange for the transfer of cargo oil?Not learned 143. How many months after its expiration date may a Coast Guard credential be renewed without retaking the complete exam?Not learned 144. A mariner whose credential has been revoked shall not be issued another credential without which of the following?Not learned 145. A maritime lien may be placed against which item(s)?Not learned 146. You are Master of a U.S. flag vessel which was dry docked for bottom cleaning in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Upon return to a U.S. port, which action is required?Not learned 147. Who may approve cargo piping to pass through a machinery space for a barge designed to carry only grade E products?Not learned 148. Who may certify a towing vessel's fire detection system to comply with the Coast Guard's fire protection regulations?Not learned 149. Which may indicate the proximity of pack ice?Not learned 150. What may prevent a tug from tripping or capsizing when towing a large vessel?Not learned 151. What is the meaning of a flag hoist consisting of the code letters "WM" (Whiskey Mike) when displayed by an icebreaker?Not learned 152. What is meant by the term "broaching to"?Not learned 153. What is the minimum number of 20-B hand portable fire extinguishers required on board a 105 GT uninspected towboat built in 2017 with a 7500 B.H.P. plant (including the machinery space)?Not learned 154. Which expresses the term leeway?Not learned 155. Fire protection regulations for towing vessels allow you to use a nonmetallic flexible hose in fuel line installations EXCEPT under which condition?Not learned 156. What is the mechanical advantage, neglecting friction, of tackle number 4 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 157. Which mooring line checks forward motion of a vessel at a pier?Not learned 158. What is the name of tackle number 12 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 159. What is the name of tackle number 3 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 160. 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. Which action should you take?Not learned 161. When running before a heavy sea, what will moving weights aft on the vessel accomplish?Not learned 162. Which shallow water effect will increase dramatically if you increase your ship's speed past its "critical speed"?Not learned 163. You are shifting a gas free tank barge to dry dock for repairs. The barge must have onboard which document?Not learned 164. As a ship moves through the water, it causes a wake, which is also moving forward relative to the sea. In addition to a fore and aft motion, which direction will the wake flow?Not learned 165. As a ship moves through the water, it drags with it a body of water called the wake. Which term defines the ratio of the wake speed to the ship's speed?Not learned 166. Which statement defines the term "gross tonnage"?Not learned 167. Which term defines when a boat turns broadside to heavy seas and winds, thus exposing the boat to the danger of capsizing?Not learned 168. Which term defines 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?Not learned 169. Which term defines the process of dividing the total volume of the ship in cubic feet (after omission of exempted spaces) by 100?Not learned 170. Which term defines when a vessel is swinging from side to side off course due to quartering seas?Not learned 171. A U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker, while escorting ships in ice, has sounded four short and one long blasts on the whistle. What does this indicate?Not learned 172. You should NOT use a power tool if which condition exists?Not learned 173. Your vessel is broken down and rolling in heavy seas. How can you reduce the danger of capsizing?Not learned 174. A vessel reduces speed without backing. Which item is the primary factor that determines the rate that her speed through the water decreases?Not learned 175. What do the York-Antwerp Rules relate to?Not learned 176. Mooring wire fiber tails should be inspected on a regular basis. Which of the following would be included in the inspection?Not learned 177. 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?Not learned 178. Multiple factors will have an effect on your vessel when it is maneuvering in restricted waters. Which of the following factors is the combination of sinkage and trim of the vessel?Not learned 179. You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker and will carry cargoes of ethanolamine, methyl acrylate, and glycerine. Which statement is true?Not learned 180. What must Inland vessels of 100 GT and over be fitted with for oily mixtures?Not learned 181. What is the name given to a metal eye spliced into a wire?Not learned 182. What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter A in illustration D003DG below?Not learned 183. What is the name of the void or opening when barge headlogs do not meet or are not even with one another?Not learned 184. Which is a negotiable document?Not learned 185. What is the purpose of a "check" line?Not learned 186. Which term defines the strainer at the bottom of a bilge suction pipe to prevent clogging?Not learned 187. The number of able seamen required on board a vessel can be found in which document?Not learned 188. The number of certificated able seamen and lifeboatmen required on a vessel is determined by which organization?Not learned 189. Which is TRUE concerning the official number of a documented vessel?Not learned 190. 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?Not learned 191. 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?Not learned 192. When operating in an area where sea ice and icebergs are present, which statement is TRUE?Not learned 193. If you are operating on the Inland Waters of the United States, which of the following may you discharge overboard?Not learned 194. You are the operator of a 290 GRT uninspected towing vessel whose construction was contracted for after August 27, 2003. Which type of semi-portable fire extinguishing system is required on your vessel?Not learned 195. The operator of a vessel subject to the pollution regulations shall keep a written record available for inspection by the COPT or OCMI. What will this record contain?Not learned 196. You have orders to drop off a barge loaded with propylene oxide at a fleet. In doing so, what must you ensure?Not learned 197. In order to reduce the accumulation of static electricity while loading petroleum products, you should __________.Not learned 198. To overcome the effects of static forces between two vessels of vastly different tonnages that may potentially part a line, which is the best action to take?Not learned 199. The owner or Master of a towing vessel must evaluate whether the entire towline, or a part of it, is no longer serviceable. The towline should be removed from service in all cases EXCEPT _________.Not learned 200. The owner or Master of a vessel 39.4 feet in length or more pushing ahead or towing alongside in the navigable waters of the United States must ensure that each of the following is appropriate for the vessel's horsepower and tow arrangement EXCEPT which item?Not learned 201. What is the period of validity of a Merchant Mariner Credential?Not learned 202. What is the period of validity of a Safety Management Certificate?Not learned 203. A Permit to Proceed is issued by which organization?Not learned 204. You are piloting your vessel in a narrow channel. How will the vessel react to a steep bank on your starboard side?Not learned 205. What is the placement requirement for the number or name of a tank barge?Not learned 206. Which is a predictable result of a vessel nearing a bank or edge of a steep banked channel?Not learned 207. You are preparing to load fuel oil on a vessel of 300 gross tons constructed after June 30, 1974. Before loading, which statement is TRUE concerning fuel oil tank vents?Not learned 208. Which is the primary advantage of using a chain bridle when towing astern offshore?Not learned 209. Which is the principal reason that barges and vessels are ballasted before departure?Not learned 210. You are proceeding in a channel; your vessel is requiring a significant amount of right rudder and your bow is still falling off to port. What can you conclude from this information?Not learned 211. You are in the process of adding a barge to your tow. A line run from your power capstan and around timber heads on your tow is made fast on the new barge so that it can be pulled into position. What is this line called?Not learned 212. Which publication would give detailed information on the commercial vessel traffic reporting system for connecting waters from Lake Erie to Lake Huron?Not learned 213. What is the purpose of chafing gear?Not learned 214. The regulations for a general alarm system on a towing vessel require all of the following EXCEPT which function?Not learned 215. In relation to the turning of a vessel, which describes the term "advance"?Not learned 216. Who is responsible for any wake damage caused by a passing vessel?Not learned 217. 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?Not learned 218. The S.S. Slip Knot has been chartered to the Longline Steamship Company. The Longline Steamship Company agrees to pay all expenses and employ and pay the crew. Which type of contract is involved?Not learned 219. The safe working load (SWL) of wire rope with a safety factor of 6 is what percent of its strength?Not learned 220. Safety goggles or glasses are NOT normally worn during which task?Not learned 221. Severe exposure to chlorine gas can be fatal. Chlorine gas is primarily a __________.Not learned 222. The shipping papers for the products being carried in your tankship are NOT required to contain which information?Not learned 223. If your single hull JP-5 barge has operated in salt water for less than 1 month in the 12 month period since it was last dry-docked, when is it required to be hauled out again?Not learned 224. You are on a single-screw vessel with a right-handed propeller, and you are making headway. What occurs when you enter shallow water?Not learned 225. What is the name of a small light tackle with blocks of steel or wood that is used for miscellaneous small jobs?Not learned 226. Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?Not learned 227. Which splice is used to connect two separate lines together?Not learned 228. Which statement concerning an accidental oil spill in the navigable waters of the U.S. is TRUE?Not learned 229. Which statement about the deck line is TRUE?Not learned 230. Which statement about general average is TRUE?Not learned 231. Which statement is TRUE concerning cargo hose on tank barges?Not learned 232. On uninspected vessels which statement is TRUE concerning work vests?Not learned 233. What statement is true regarding a Contract Salvage Agreement?Not learned 234. Which statement is TRUE about the use of a "gob rope"?Not learned 235. You are steaming in a heavy gale and find it necessary to heave to. Under most circumstances, how is this best accomplished?Not learned 236. When stowing hazardous materials on deck, lashing of such cargo is permitted if __________.Not learned 237. Which is the strongest method of forming an eye in wire rope?Not learned 238. Which structural members improve a towing vessel's chance of surviving punctured shell plating?Not learned 239. The supplement to the IOPP Certificate contains what type of data?Not learned 240. Which term(s) are in the category of "oil" as used in the Oil Pollution Regulations?Not learned 241. Which term defines a wedge of water that builds up between the head of the barge and the bank?Not learned 242. Which term describes the section of each end of a barge which is heavily reinforced to take the pressure of pushing?Not learned 243. What does the term "end-for-end" refer to in regard to a wire towing hawser?Not learned 244. Which term is used to describe the dip in a towline that acts as a shock absorber?Not learned 245. A tow of 9 barges is made up three abreast and three long. The towboat is faced up to the center string. What is the name of this string?Not learned 246. 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. What is the name of the outer two strings of barges?Not learned 247. A tow consists of 8 barges: 6 jumbo barges made up 3 abreast and 2 long, with 2 standard barges abreast as lead barges. How long is this tow?Not learned 248. Your tow includes a barge carrying chlorine. Which special requirements must be observed?Not learned 249. Your tow includes a loaded chlorine barge. After inspecting the tow, the mate reports that he hears a hissing sound coming from the safety valves. Where will you find information on emergency procedures concerning the uncontrolled release of cargo?Not learned 250. When towing astern, chafing gear should NOT be used on a hawser in which situation?Not learned 251. When towing astern what equipment should be stowed ready for use near the towline?Not learned 252. In towing why is it desirable for the tug and the tow to ride wave crests simultaneously?Not learned 253. Towing vessel fire protection regulations define a "fixed fire-extinguishing system" to include all of the following EXCEPT which item?Not learned 254. In the towing vessel fire protection regulations, all of the following are fire detection requirements, EXCEPT which item?Not learned 255. Towing vessel fire protection regulations require that all fuel tank vent pipes comply with all of the following provisions EXCEPT that the vent __________.Not learned 256. If the towline parts, which action should you take?Not learned 257. During transfer operations, a quantity of propylamine spills on deck. According to the Chemical Data Guide, what is the correct reaction?Not learned 258. While transiting a channel your vessel's bow swings away from the bank. What is the term for this effect?Not learned 259. What is NOT true regarding a Lloyd's Open Form (LOF) Salvage Agreement?Not learned 260. A tug is "in irons" when held in a fixed position by __________.Not learned 261. When turning a ship in restricted space with a strong wind, which is the BEST action to take?Not learned 262. Two vessels are abreast of each other and passing port to port in a confined waterway. What should you expect as your bow approaches the screws of the other vessel?Not learned 263. Which type of carrier accepts without discrimination all legal cargoes of a shipper?Not learned 264. Which type of fixed fire-extinguishing system is approved for use on board uninspected vessels?Not learned 265. Which type of fixed fire protection system is approved for use on board uninspected towing vessels?Not learned 266. Which type of ice is the most difficult to combat and presents the greatest hazard to shipping on the Great Lakes during the winter months?Not learned 267. Which type of ice is a hazard to navigation?Not learned 268. Of which type of material may a towing hawser be constructed?Not learned 269. U.S. Customs, upon boarding a vessel desiring entry into a U.S. port, would inspect which document?Not learned 270. Where can the U.S. regulations for the preparation of cargo holds prior to loading hazardous material be found?Not learned 271. You are on a US vessel loading explosives for the military and will be sailing foreign. Who is required to supervise the loading and stowage of the cargo?Not learned 272. While underway, part of your cargo is damaged by fire. In marine insurance terms, which describes this partial loss?Not learned 273. While underway and towing an unmanned tank barge which action are you required to take?Not learned 274. On uninspected vessels, when may U. S. Coast Guard approved work vests be substituted for life jackets?Not learned 275. Uninspected vessels must have one approved ring life buoy on board if the vessel length is over how many feet?Not learned 276. In the uninspected vessel regulations what does the "B" on a "B-II" fire extinguisher refer to?Not learned 277. Which uninspected vessel is required to carry an efficient daylight signaling lamp?Not learned 278. What is used to prevent wear on towlines that bear on hard surfaces?Not learned 279. Using a safety factor of five, determine what is the safe working load for 3-1/2-inch manila line with a breaking stress of 4.9 tons.Not learned 280. You are using tackle number 12 as shown in illustration D029DG below 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?Not learned 281. Usually the most gentle way of riding out a severe storm on a larger vessel is __________.Not learned 282. Your vessel is being assisted through an ice field in Thunder Bay by the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker Alexander Henry. The starboard lookout reports that the icebreaker has run up the code flag "N" (November). Which action should you take?Not learned 283. Your vessel is issued a load line certificate dated 27 May 1992. Which is an acceptable date for one of the surveys for endorsements?Not learned 284. Your vessel is off a lee shore in heavy weather and laboring. Which action should you take?Not learned 285. A vessel loads 100 tons of glass jars. The mate on watch discovers that some of the cartons have been damaged and has an exception made on the Bill of Lading. What is this document called?Not learned 286. Your vessel is loading Class 1 explosives into hatch No. 2 when you observe an electrical storm approaching from the east. What actions should you take?Not learned 287. Your vessel is loading Class 1G explosives. Which of the following statements is true concerning bunker operations?Not learned 288. 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?Not learned 289. A vessel transporting hazardous substances is required to have a Dangerous Cargo Manifest. Which organization requires this document?Not learned 290. What does a Visaed Alien Crew List which is made and submitted to the U.S. Consul for visa show?Not learned 291. Where would you find a list of the lifesaving equipment onboard your supply boat?Not learned 292. You would NOT secure a line to which item?Not learned 293. What type of knot in illustration D030DG below is indicated by the Letter "E"?Not learned 294. Your vessel is being assisted by an icebreaker. How should you indicate that you are ready to cast off the towline?Not learned 295. When lowering manropes alongside a stage rigged over the side of a vessel, they should be allowed to trail in the water to serve which purpose?Not learned 296. Which of the following describes a "whipping"?Not learned 297. An implied warranty of seaworthiness on the part of the vessel's owner lies in which document?Not learned 298. Failure to notify the Coast Guard of an oil spill can carry a prison sentence of what duration?Not learned 299. What does the term "bollard pull" refer to on a towing vessel?Not learned 300. What is the number of fire extinguishers required on an uninspected "Motor vessel" based on?Not learned 301. Which is the BEST way to reduce your wake in a narrow channel?Not learned 302. You are in port A in the United States, and your Certificate of Inspection has expired. You wish to go to port B in the United States for repairs and to complete the inspection. If the Officer-in-Charge Marine Inspection deems it safe, he may issue which document?Not learned 303. You are rigging a stage over the ship's side to serve as a working platform. For stability of the stage, the downhaul to one end of the stage and the downhaul to the other end, which are used for lowering the stage, should be led in which direction?Not learned 304. Your vessel is preparing to proceed up a river. Which of the following is true concerning the handling of the vessel in shallow water?Not learned 305. In illustration D024DG below, which item is rigged to transmit the thrust from one barge to another when backing down?Not learned 306. Which statement about stopping a vessel is TRUE?Not learned 307. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 308. Which would be the BEST condition for your vessel to enter into pack ice?Not learned 309. An icebreaker assisting a vessel through an ice field would display a visual signal consisting of the code letter "M" (Mike). What does this signal signify?Not learned 310. A vessel that has which of the following will ensure that it will keep its draft at or below the load line mark?Not learned 311. In illustration D024DG below, which item refers to the face wire?Not learned 312. An icebreaker assisting a vessel through an ice field would display a visual signal consisting of the code letter "E" (Echo). What does this signal indicate?Not learned 313. In safety and risk assessment, what two factors are used to evaluate a hazard's risk?Not learned 314. When computing gross under keel clearance (UKC), what factor should NOT be considered?Not learned 315. Why is a chain bridle preferable to a wire rope towing bridle on a long ocean tow?Not learned