Q370 - Deck General/Safety, USCG prep certification 2026

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1. How does good housekeeping prevent fires on a vessel?Not learned 2. A definite advantage in the use of water as a fire extinguishing agent is its ability to __________.Not learned 3. When compared to low-expansion foam, a high-expansion foam will __________.Not learned 4. Which portable fire extinguisher should be used on a class C fire on board a vessel?Not learned 5. Any firefighting equipment carried in addition to the minimum requirements on a MODU must __________.Not learned 6. Fire extinguishers designated as size III, IV, and V are considered __________.Not learned 7. Which portable fire extinguisher is normally recharged in a shore facility?Not learned 8. A CO2 extinguisher which has lost 10% of its charge must be __________.Not learned 9. Recharging a previously used cartridge-operated dry chemical fire extinguisher is accomplished by __________.Not learned 10. On a MODU, a fire extinguisher charged with 15 pounds of CO₂ or 10 pounds of dry chemical is a size __________.Not learned 11. Fire extinguishers used on MODU's are numbered by size I through V, with I being __________.Not learned 12. On a MODU, size "III", 'IV', and "V" fire extinguishers are considered __________.Not learned 13. When approaching a fire from windward, you should shield firefighters from the fire by using an applicator and __________.Not learned 14. The size of fire hydrant hose connections on a cargo vessel must be either 1-1/2 inches or __________.Not learned 15. Your tankship has 40 gallons of 6% foam concentrate aboard. Approximately how much foam solution can be produced from this supply?Not learned 16. On a MODU, a cabinet or space containing the controls or valves for the fixed firefighting system must be __________.Not learned 17. CO2 cylinders must be recharged when the weight of the charge in the cylinder is less than what percent of the stamped full weight of the charge?Not learned 18. According to U.S. regulations, how many emergency outfits are required to be carried onboard all tankships over 1,000 gross tons?Not learned 19. On a MODU, the locker or space containing the self-contained breathing apparatus must __________.Not learned 20. Paints and solvents used aboard a vessel should be __________.Not learned 21. To prevent oily rags from spontaneously igniting they should be __________.Not learned 22. The primary danger in helicopter fires on a MODU is __________.Not learned 23. U.S. regulations require any tankship making a voyage of over 48 hours duration to conduct certain tests not more than 12 hours prior to leaving port. Which of the following must be tested to meet this requirement?Not learned 24. What accident situation is considered a Serious Marine Incident?Not learned 25. Following a Serious Marine Incident, a mariner involved in the incident is prohibited from consuming alcohol until after being tested or which time frame?Not learned 26. Each emergency light must be marked with __________.Not learned 27. You are on a 120,000 DWT loaded bulk carrier. When anchoring without the aid of tugs, your maximum speed should not exceed how many feet per second?Not learned 28. You are on a 120,000 DWT loaded bulk carrier. What is the maximum safe docking speed when coming alongside?Not learned 29. You are 15 feet off a pier and docking a vessel using only a bow breast line and stern breast line. Once the slack is out of both lines you begin to haul in on the bow breast line. What is the effect on the vessel?Not learned 30. Aboard a cargo vessel, the carbon dioxide supply used in a fixed extinguishing system MUST at least be sufficient for what space(s)?Not learned 31. You are aboard a right-handed single-screw vessel with headway on. The engine is put full astern and the rudder hard left. What will the bow do?Not learned 32. You are aboard a single-screw vessel (right-hand propeller) going full ahead with good headway. The engine is put astern and the rudder is placed hard left. The stern of the vessel will swing to __________.Not learned 33. You are aboard vessel "A" in a narrow channel and the pilot is approaching vessel "B" as shown in illustration D037RR below. Which of the following is the reason he has not previously changed course to the starboard side of the channel?Not learned 34. In accordance with U.S. regulations for cargo vessels, what is the maximum number of sleeping accommodations a barge may have before it is required to have fire pumps, hydrants, hose, and nozzles installed?Not learned 35. What action should the helmsman take when hearing the command "ease the rudder"?Not learned 36. Which action reduces the yawing of a vessel in a following sea?Not learned 37. Which action should you take FIRST when preparing to hoist the anchor?Not learned 38. Which is an advantage of nylon rope over manila rope?Not learned 39. What affect does shallow water have on a vessel's stopping distance?Not learned 40. Which agency must approve the safety equipment on board inspected vessels?Not learned 41. The anchors on the bow are known as __________.Not learned 42. When the anchor is brought to and holding, the horizontal component of anchor cable tensions should equal the __________.Not learned 43. Why should the anchor chain be kept moderately taut during a Mediterranean moor?Not learned 44. How is the anchor chain marked for 30 fathoms?Not learned 45. The anchor chain has one entire shot of chain painted red. What is the bitter end of this shot attached to?Not learned 46. The anchor chain has one entire shot of chain painted yellow. What does this indicate on a merchant vessel?Not learned 47. The anchor chain has one entire shot painted red. What would that indicate on a merchant vessel?Not learned 48. Anchors are prevented from running out when secured by the __________.Not learned 49. On an anchor windlass, the wheel over which the anchor chain passes is called a __________.Not learned 50. When anchored, increasing the scope of the anchor chain normally serves to __________.Not learned 51. You have anchored in a mud and clay bottom. The anchor appears to be dragging in a storm. What action should you take?Not learned 52. You are anchoring in 16 fathoms of water. On a small to medium size vessel, which statement is TRUE?Not learned 53. When anchoring in calm water, it is best to __________.Not learned 54. When anchoring in a clay bottom, what is one hazard that may cause the anchor to drag?Not learned 55. What is the rule of thumb for the length of chain required to anchor a vessel under normal conditions?Not learned 56. When anchoring in a current, which statement is TRUE?Not learned 57. When anchoring, good practice requires 5 to 7 fathoms of chain for each fathom of depth. Which is TRUE when anchoring in deep water?Not learned 58. When anchoring, what results from having the proper scope of anchor chain in line with the shank of the anchor?Not learned 59. You are anchoring in a river where the current is from one direction only. Which is the BEST way to lay out two anchors?Not learned 60. When anchoring a vessel, it is best to release the anchor when __________.Not learned 61. While anchoring your vessel, when is the best time to let go the anchor?Not learned 62. When anchoring a vessel under normal conditions, which scope of chain is recommended?Not learned 63. You are anchoring your vessel. When should you release and payout the anchor?Not learned 64. The angle at which the fluke penetrates the soil is called the __________.Not learned 65. You are approaching a pier and intend to use the port anchor to assist in docking port side to. You would NOT use the anchor if __________.Not learned 66. 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?Not learned 67. In areas where CO2 piping is installed, such piping may not be used for any other purpose EXCEPT when used as described in which choice?Not learned 68. You have arrived at your anchorage location. You have put the engines astern prior to letting go the anchor. How will you know when the vessel has stopped making way?Not learned 69. You are arriving in port and are assigned to anchor in anchorage circle B-4. It has a diameter of 500 yards and your vessel's LOA is 484 feet. If you anchor in 8 fathoms at the center of the circle, what is the maximum number of shots of chain you can use and still remain in the circle?Not learned 70. You are arriving in port and are assigned to anchor in anchorage circle B-4. It has a diameter of 600 yards and your vessel's LOA is 525 feet. If you anchor in 10 fathoms at the center of the circle, what is the maximum number of shots of chain you can use and still remain in the circle?Not learned 71. When attempting to free an anchor jammed in the hawsepipe, the simplest method of freeing it may be __________.Not learned 72. A B-II fire extinguisher has a minimum capacity of __________.Not learned 73. When backing down with sternway, where will the pivot point of a vessel be located?Not learned 74. In bad weather, what length of chain should be used with a single anchor?Not learned 75. Besides the chemical testing of a mariner's breath for alcohol, what other specimen testing for alcohol is acceptable that can be taken onboard the vessel after a Serious Marine Incident?Not learned 76. Which best describes an anchor buoy?Not learned 77. Which BEST describes a wildcat?Not learned 78. What is the best guide for determining the proper scope of anchor chain to use for anchoring in normal conditions?Not learned 79. Which is the BEST holding ground for conventional anchors?Not learned 80. The BEST holding ground for conventional anchors is __________.Not learned 81. Which is the best method of protecting that portion of a fiber anchor line nearest the anchor from chafing on the bottom?Not learned 82. Which is the best method to stop a vessel from dragging anchor in a sand bottom?Not learned 83. The best time to work a boat into a slip is __________.Not learned 84. The BEST way to steer a twin-screw vessel if you lose your rudder is by using __________.Not learned 85. Which is the BEST way for a twin-screw vessel to clear the inboard propeller and maneuver off a pier?Not learned 86. Which is the BETTER holding ground, for a conventional anchor?Not learned 87. Which is the proper name given to a block that can be opened at the hook or shackle end to receive a bight of the line?Not learned 88. A block and tackle is "rove to advantage". What does this mean?Not learned 89. Who must you report a "T-Boat" accident resulting in loss of life, serious injury or more than $25,000 property damage to?Not learned 90. A breeches buoy is being rigged from the shore to a stranded vessel. The initial shot line passed to the vessel is normally made fast to a __________.Not learned 91. Buckler plates are __________.Not learned 92. You cannot operate a VHF or SSB radiotelephone aboard a rig unless that station is licensed. Which of the following organizations issues the license?Not learned 93. On cargo vessels, the discharge of the required quantity of carbon dioxide into any "tight" space shall be completed within what time period?Not learned 94. On a cargo vessels which fire extinguisher is considered semi-portable?Not learned 95. In most cases, when a large merchant vessel enters shallow water at high speed the __________.Not learned 96. After casting off moorings at a mooring buoy in calm weather, which action should you take?Not learned 97. In which casualty case is it UNNECESSARY to notify the local Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?Not learned 98. In which casualty case is it UNNECESSARY to notify the local Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?Not learned 99. Chafing gear __________.Not learned 100. Which characteristic is a disadvantage of a controllable- pitch propeller as compared to a fixed-pitch propeller?Not learned 101. Which should you check before letting the anchor go?Not learned 102. Chinese stoppers are widely used on merchant vessels because they are safe, and easy to apply. What additional values are attributed to these stoppers?Not learned 103. CO2 cylinders, which protect the small space in which they are stored must __________.Not learned 104. A CO2 portable extinguisher is annually checked by __________.Not learned 105. You are coming to anchor in 8 fathoms of water. In this case, how should the anchor be deployed?Not learned 106. What does the command "Hard right rudder" mean?Not learned 107. Which is a common occurrence when a vessel is running into shallow water?Not learned 108. When comparing twin screw tug to single-screw tugs, which statement about a twin-screw tug is FALSE?Not learned 109. When are the conditions BEST for crossing a rough bar?Not learned 110. Conditions for crossing a rough bar are usually best at __________.Not learned 111. A condition where two currents meet at the downstream end of a middle bar can be determined by observing which situation?Not learned 112. 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 113. 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 75Not learned 114. 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°Not learned 115. 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 180°?Not learned 116. 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 117. 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. The results are shown in illustration D034DG below. What is the transfer for a turn of 75°?Not learned 118. 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 119. The connection facilities for the international shore connection must be located to provide access __________.Not learned 120. You are conning a twin-screw vessel going ahead with rudders amidships. How will the vessel respond if the port screw stops turning?Not learned 121. What is considered a Serious Marine Incident?Not learned 122. In the context of shiphandling, what would be the definition of shallow water?Not learned 123. Which is the correct procedure for anchoring a small to medium size vessel in deep water?Not learned 124. What is a CORRECT reply to a pilot's request, "How's your head"?Not learned 125. You are on a course of 000°T and put the rudder right 30°. In which direction will the transfer be measured?Not learned 126. The damage to a vessel is over $25,000. Who must notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible?Not learned 127. A Danforth lightweight anchor usually skips along and does NOT hold well in which bottom?Not learned 128. Deck foam systems, designed to protect cargo areas on tank vessels built after January 1, 1975, must have a supply of foam-producing material to operate the system at its designed rate of foam production for __________.Not learned 129. Which is TRUE when a deep draft VLCC (100,000 DWT+) is navigating in a narrow channel or canal?Not learned 130. Where can the deepest water when rounding a bend in a river be located?Not learned 131. As defined in the regulations governing marine casualties a "marine employer" may be the __________.Not learned 132. Which defines the pitch of a propeller on a merchant vessel?Not learned 133. Which is described as a wedge of water building up between the bow and the nearer bank which forces the bow out and away?Not learned 134. Which describes how flanking rudders effect a vessel's heading when going astern?Not learned 135. A design modification of an anchor chain which prevents kinking is the __________.Not learned 136. You have determined that a cargo space on a freight vessel is 45 feet by 36 feet by 62 feet. How many pounds of carbon dioxide is required for this space?Not learned 137. 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 138. 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?Not learned 139. 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 60Not learned 140. 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°Not learned 141. 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 shown in illustration D035DG below. What is the transfer for a turn of 180°?Not learned 142. 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 shown in illustration D035DG below. What is the transfer for a turn of 30°?Not learned 143. 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 shown in illustration D035DG below. What is the transfer for a turn of 60°?Not learned 144. 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 shown in illustration D035DG below. What is the transfer for a turn of 90°?Not learned 145. In determining the scope of cable to be used when anchoring, what would NOT be considered?Not learned 146. What is the disadvantage of using self-tension winches in automatic mode when the vessel is moored?Not learned 147. Disregarding friction, what is the mechanical advantage of a twofold purchase when rove to disadvantage?Not learned 148. Which term defines the distance that a ship moves forward with each revolution of its propeller, if there is no slip?Not learned 149. 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 150. 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 151. 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 152. You are docking an oceangoing single-screw vessel under normal circumstances with a single tug. Which is the usual function of the tug?Not learned 153. You are docking a ship with a single-screw tug assisting on your starboard bow. How should the tug be tied up if you are anticipating that she will have to hold your bow off while you stem the current?Not learned 154. You are docking a vessel in a slip which has its entrance athwart the tide. You land the ship across the end of the pier, stemming the tide, preparatory to breaking the ship around the corner. You have one tug to assist. Where would you generally tie up the tug?Not learned 155. You are docking a vessel starboard side to with the assistance of two tugs. You are attempting to hold the vessel off by operating both tugs at right angles to the vessel and at full power. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 156. You are docking a vessel. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 157. You are docking a vessel. When are the wind and current most favorable in this situation?Not learned 158. You are drifting in a locale where there is no current. As a rule, your vessel will lie __________.Not learned 159. When dropping anchor, you are stationed at the windlass brake. Which is the most important piece(s) of personnel protection equipment?Not learned 160. While on duty as a look-out, which other duty may you perform?Not learned 161. Which is the easiest way to dock a right-hand, single-screw vessel?Not learned 162. What effect does bank cushion have on the hull of a vessel in shallow water?Not learned 163. What effect will bank suction have on a vessel?Not learned 164. The effect known as "bank cushion" acts in which of the following ways on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?Not learned 165. How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?Not learned 166. What effect does lifting the shank of a Stockless anchor that is set on the bottom have?Not learned 167. Which effect does speed through the water have on a vessel which is underway in shallow water?Not learned 168. When is the effect of wind on exposed areas of the vessel most noticeable?Not learned 169. Which is the most effective method for towing and maneuvering on rivers and other restricted waters where wave action is limited?Not learned 170. Your enrolled vessel is bound from Baltimore, MD, to Norfolk, VA, via Chesapeake Bay. Which statement about the required Pilot is TRUE?Not learned 171. Which statement is TRUE to ensure the best results during the Mediterranean moor?Not learned 172. When you enter shallow water, which describes your vessel's rudder response and speed variations?Not learned 173. Before entering an ice area, how should a ship be trimmed?Not learned 174. What equipment is included in the fireman's outfit?Not learned 175. Which is an example of an anchor which has a stock?Not learned 176. Which is an example of a messenger?Not learned 177. To facilitate passing the end of a large rope through a block, you could use which line?Not learned 178. Which factor has the GREATEST influence on the squat of a vessel in shallow water?Not learned 179. Faking a line means to __________.Not learned 180. Under federal regulations, what minimum level of Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) constitutes a violation of the laws prohibiting Boating Under the Influence of Alcohol (BUI) on commercial vessels?Not learned 181. Fiber tails on mooring wires deteriorate more quickly than the wires themselves. What percentage of strength should the fiber tails have?Not learned 182. Fiber tails on mooring wires deteriorate more rapidly than the wires themselves. What preventive maintenance should be done to the fiber tails?Not learned 183. Fire hose stations shall be marked in red letters and figures such as Fire Station No. "1", "2", "3", etc. Which is the minimum height of the letters and figures required by regulation?Not learned 184. A fire pump may be used for other purposes if __________.Not learned 185. Each fire pump on a MODU must have a pressure gauge located at __________.Not learned 186. Which of the following is the compliment of the stern line?Not learned 187. Which of the following is considered to be a B-II portable fire extinguisher?Not learned 188. Which of the following describes a fid?Not learned 189. Which of the following is a hook that will release quickly?Not learned 190. Which of the following is an inherent advantage possessed by a twin-screw vessel in opposition to a single- screw vessel?Not learned 191. Which of the following reduces the holding capacity of a mooring winch brake?Not learned 192. Which of the following is a rope ladder with wooden rungs?Not learned 193. With a following sea, a vessel will tend to __________.Not learned 194. In a following sea, a wave has overtaken your vessel and thrown the stern to starboard. To continue along your original course, which action should you take?Not learned 195. Following a serious marine incident, who can administer use of the device that tests an individuals breath?Not learned 196. Following a Serious Marine Incident, a mariner directly involved in the incident is required to submit a urine specimen for drug testing within which time frame?Not learned 197. Which of the following statements is/are TRUE in regard to Ro-Ro vessels' spaces that are "specially suitable for vehicles"?Not learned 198. Which of the following statements is/are TRUE in regard to Ro-Ro vessels' spaces which are "specially suitable for vehicles"?Not learned 199. Which of the following is utilized to aid in the transfer of a synthetic mooring line from the gypsy head to the bitts?Not learned 200. Which of the following would cause an increase in a vessel's draft?Not learned 201. Which term describes the force exerted by a propeller which tends to throw the stern right or left?Not learned 202. Form 2692 (Notice of Marine Casualty), when required, must be filed to the U.S. Coast Guard within how many days?Not learned 203. What form of ice is of land origin?Not learned 204. On which form do you provide a written report of Marine Casualty to the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?Not learned 205. How can fracture damage to the end links of the anchor cable, or to the anchor ring be eliminated?Not learned 206. The galley on your cargo vessel has an area of 2,500 square feet. Which of the following would fulfill the minimum requirements for fire protection?Not learned 207. The galley on your cargo vessel has an area of 2,900 square feet. What will fulfill the requirements for fire protection?Not learned 208. In general, a reinforced vessel can safely navigate in ice provided the concentration does not exceed how many tenths?Not learned 209. In general, an un-reinforced vessel can safely navigate in ice provided the concentration does not exceed how many tenths?Not learned 210. Generally, you can best keep a vessel under steering control when the vessel has __________.Not learned 211. Generally, you can best maintain a vessel's steering control under which condition(s)?Not learned 212. You are going ahead on twin engines when you want to make a quick turn to port. Which actions will turn your boat the fastest?Not learned 213. 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, how should you expect the vessel to react?Not learned 214. What is a grapnel?Not learned 215. The grooved wheel inside a block is called a __________.Not learned 216. Each hand portable fire extinguisher must be marked with __________.Not learned 217. 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 218. While heaving in the anchor prior to entering the wildcat you observe three white links on each side of a blue link. What does this indicate?Not learned 219. What does the helm command "Check her" mean?Not learned 220. What does the helm command "Left twenty" mean?Not learned 221. What does the helm command "meet her" mean?Not learned 222. What does the helm command "shift the rudder" mean?Not learned 223. What does the helm command "Steady as you go" mean?Not learned 224. When a helmsman receives the command "Right 15 degrees rudder," what should the helmsman's immediate reply be?Not learned 225. The holding capabilities of an anchor are determined PRIMARILY by the __________.Not learned 226. Which indicates the holding capability of an anchor?Not learned 227. The holding capacity of a mooring winch can be reduced by moisture on the break lines. What procedure can be used to remove moisture?Not learned 228. The holding power of an anchor at a given scope of cable increases when which occurs?Not learned 229. When hugging a bank in a narrow channel, you should take precautions against __________.Not learned 230. "Ice blink" is __________.Not learned 231. Ice concentration is measured in tenths. What concentration range of ice corresponds to 1- 3 tenths?Not learned 232. Ice concentration is measured in tenths. What concentration range of ice corresponds to "Close Pack"?Not learned 233. Ice concentration is measured in tenths. What concentration range of ice corresponds to "Open Pack"?Not learned 234. You are on an ice-reinforced vessel about to enter pack ice. Which action should you take?Not learned 235. In illustration D038DG below, the crown of the anchor is indicated by which letter?Not learned 236. In illustration D038DG below, which letter indicates the anchor shackle?Not learned 237. In illustration D038DG below, which letter indicates the pea?Not learned 238. In illustration D038DG below, which letter indicates the tripping palm?Not learned 239. In illustration D038DG below, what part of the anchor is indicated by the letter "I"?Not learned 240. In illustration D038DG below, what part of the anchor is indicated by the letter "H"?Not learned 241. In illustration D038DG below, what part of the anchor is indicated by the letter "J"?Not learned 242. In illustration D038DG below, what part of the anchor is indicated by the letter "K"?Not learned 243. In illustration D038DG below, what type of anchor is depicted?Not learned 244. In illustration D044DG below, what is the mooring line labeled "C" called?Not learned 245. In illustration D044DG below, what is the mooring line labeled "A" called?Not learned 246. In illustration D044DG below, what is the mooring line labeled "F" called?Not learned 247. In illustration D044DG below, what is the mooring line labeled "H" called?Not learned 248. What is NOT an indication that pack ice may be nearby?Not learned 249. What information must be included in the Notice of Marine Casualty?Not learned 250. On inspected cargo vessels, each fire station is required to be fitted with a hose which has a nominal diameter of __________.Not learned 251. On an inspected vessel, which abbreviation refers to the horizontal distance between perpendiculars taken at the forward-most and the after-most points on the waterline at her deepest operating draft?Not learned 252. On an inspected vessel, when may a stability test be dispensed with?Not learned 253. All inspected vessels on unrestricted ocean routes must have equipment on board for testing an individual's __________.Not learned 254. When inspecting ground tackle, where are fractures most frequently found?Not learned 255. When inspecting a tank barge to see that it has all the required fire extinguishers and other safety items aboard, which of the following is the best source for determining what is required?Not learned 256. On an inspection of your tankship you notice that there are no portable fire extinguishers in the pumproom. Which is TRUE when complying with regulations?Not learned 257. When instructing a crew member concerning the right way to lift a weight, how should you instruct him/her?Not learned 258. Insufficient space between the hull and bottom in shallow water will prevent normal screw currents resulting in __________.Not learned 259. You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel. As you approach the other vessel's stern __________.Not learned 260. The international shore connection required on a MODU is designed to __________.Not learned 261. On an international voyage, a cargo vessel of 1,000 GT or more operating two fire pumps simultaneously is required to have a minimum pitot tube pressure from the two highest outlets. What is the minimum required pressure?Not learned 262. On an international voyage, how many fire axes is a cargo vessel of 14,000 GT required to carry?Not learned 263. What is the "iron mike"?Not learned 264. Which item is designed to be a safety stopper that prevents the anchor cable from running free if the cable jumps the wildcat?Not learned 265. Which item may be substituted for, in the fireman's outfit, on a cargo vessel?Not learned 266. Which item do you NOT have to provide for the Coast Guard representative at the time of a stability test?Not learned 267. Which item is NOT required to be marked with the vessel's name?Not learned 268. Which knot in illustration D030DG below is secure only when there is a strain on the line?Not learned 269. Which knot shown in illustration D030DG below represents a square knot?Not learned 270. You are landing a single-screw vessel with a left-handed propeller, starboard side to the dock. As you approach the dock you back your engine with your rudder amidships. You would expect the vessel to __________.Not learned 271. You are landing a single-screw vessel, with a right-hand propeller, starboard side to the dock. When you have approached the berth and back the engine, how would you expect the vessel to respond?Not learned 272. You are on a large merchant vessel entering a U.S. port. There is a Pilot on board and he has the conn. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 273. Most very large ocean going vessels, such as bulk carriers and large tankers, tend to squat __________.Not learned 274. A large vessel is equipped with a controllable pitch propeller. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 275. 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?Not learned 276. 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?Not learned 277. Which color is the last shot of an anchor cable usually painted?Not learned 278. By law, the maximum penalty for failing (without reasonable cause) to give aid in the case of collision is __________.Not learned 279. Which term describes the process of lifting the anchor from the bottom?Not learned 280. Which will most likely occur when your vessel enters shallow water?Not learned 281. Lines or gear NOT in use should be __________.Not learned 282. What should you do to a line to prevent fraying where it passes over the side of the vessel?Not learned 283. Which lines primary function is to reduce the fore and aft motion of a docked vessel?Not learned 284. When a line is subject to wear where it passes through a mooring chock, it should be __________.Not learned 285. What secures the locking pin, that joins the parts of a detachable link, in position?Not learned 286. How long are the records of tests and inspections of a cargo vessel's fire extinguishing systems required to be kept on board?Not learned 287. A look-out at the bow sights an object on your port side. How many bell strokes should he sound?Not learned 288. What should look-outs report?Not learned 289. A look-out should report objects sighted using __________.Not learned 290. When is a lookout permitted to leave his station?Not learned 291. The machinery associated with heaving in and running out anchor chain is the __________.Not learned 292. What is the main advantage of a Chinese stopper over the one-line stopper?Not learned 293. What is the main function of the center stud in an anchor chain?Not learned 294. What is a major consideration when determining the scope of anchor line to pay out when anchoring a small boat?Not learned 295. You are making mooring lines fast to bitts, stern to, as in some Mediterranean ports. A swell is liable to make the vessel surge. How should you tie up?Not learned 296. You are making a sharp turn in a channel and using a buoy four points on the bow to gauge your rate of turn. If you observe the buoy moving aft relative to you, what should you do?Not learned 297. 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 298. When making way in heavy seas you notice that your vessel's screw is being lifted clear of the water and racing. Which action will correct the situation?Not learned 299. The maneuvering information required to be posted in the wheelhouse must be based on certain conditions. Which of the following is NOT one of these conditions?Not learned 300. When maneuvering in restricted waters the effect of squat on a vessel varies proportionally to the speed. Which factor is utilized for general calculations?Not learned 301. How many fathoms are in a shot of anchor cable?Not learned 302. How many fire axes should be carried by a 700 GT cargo vessel, navigating the Great Lakes?Not learned 303. How many feet are there in 2 shots of anchor chain?Not learned 304. How many low-velocity spray applicators are required on the weather decks of a tankship?Not learned 305. How many turns of wire normally mark either side of the detachable link 45 fathoms from the anchor?Not learned 306. You are the Master of a 500-gross ton passenger vessel operating on rivers. Your vessel accidentally runs aground. Under the regulations for passenger vessels, you must notify the __________.Not learned 307. As Master or person in charge, you must notify the U.S. Coast Guard if an injury leaves a crewman unfit to perform routine duties for more than which of the following time periods?Not learned 308. You may BEST turn a twin-screw vessel about, to the right, in a narrow channel by using __________.Not learned 309. Which may indicate the proximity of pack ice?Not learned 310. What is meant by the term "broaching to"?Not learned 311. What is meant by the term "two-blocked"?Not learned 312. What is meant by veering the anchor chain?Not learned 313. Which measure should NOT be taken to reduce the pounding of a vessel in a head sea?Not learned 314. What is the mechanical advantage, neglecting friction, of tackle number 5 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 315. What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 1 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 316. What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 10 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 317. What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 11 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 318. What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 2 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 319. What is the mechanical advantage of a threefold purchase when rove to disadvantage and neglecting friction?Not learned 320. When should a "Mediterranean moor" be used?Not learned 321. Which is the name given to a metal ring on the bottom of a block, to which the standing part of a tackle is spliced?Not learned 322. Which method of adjusting mooring lines is MOST useful for leaving a boat free to rise and fall with the tide?Not learned 323. What is the minimum number of fire axes required on a vessel of 900 GT?Not learned 324. What is the minimum number of fire pumps required on a cargo vessel of 900 GT?Not learned 325. In moderate wind and current what should be the length of chain with a single anchor?Not learned 326. You are aboard a single-screw vessel with a right-handed propeller. The vessel is dead in the water and the rudder is amidships. If you reverse your engine how would you expect your vessel to respond?Not learned 327. Which is the BEST action to take if your vessel is dragging her anchor in a strong wind?Not learned 328. Which is the BEST method of determining if a vessel is dragging anchor?Not learned 329. You are in charge of a U.S. documented vessel. Under title 46 of the United States Code, if you fail to report a complaint of a sexual offense, which action(s) may be taken against you?Not learned 330. A Chinese stopper (two lines) will hold best when you take which action?Not learned 331. During the course of a voyage, a seaman falls on the main deck and injures his ankle. The Master should submit a Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death under which circumstance?Not learned 332. How does a drift lead indicate that the vessel is dragging anchor?Not learned 333. Which expresses the term leeway?Not learned 334. Which of the following is true of a stopper that is attached to a bitt utilizing an overhand knot?Not learned 335. How is forty-five fathoms marked on the anchor chain?Not learned 336. You are landing a single-screw vessel with a right-handed propeller port side to a dock. As you approach the dock, you back down on your engine with rudder amidships. How would you expect the vessel to respond?Not learned 337. Which is the length of a standard "shot" of anchor chain?Not learned 338. The lookout sights a vessel dead ahead. How would this be reported on the bell?Not learned 339. You are the Master of a single-screw vessel. You are docking at a port which has no tugs available. You decide to drop the offshore anchor to help in docking. How much chain should you out?Not learned 340. What is the mechanical advantage, neglecting friction, of tackle number 12 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 341. What is the mechanical advantage, neglecting friction, of tackle number 4 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 342. What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 3 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 343. What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 6 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 344. What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 7 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 345. You are mooring to a buoy. How should you make your approach?Not learned 346. Which mooring line checks forward motion of a vessel at a pier?Not learned 347. What is the name of tackle number 11 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 348. What is the name of tackle number 12 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 349. What is the name of tackle number 2 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 350. What is the name of tackle number 3 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 351. What is the name of tackle number 4 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 352. What is the name of tackle number 5 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 353. What is the name of tackle number 6 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 354. What is the name of tackle number 7 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 355. What is the name of tackle number 8 as shown in illustration D029DG?Not learned 356. What is the name of tackle number 9 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 357. Which is the nomenclature for the metal plates that cover the top of the hawsepipe on a vessel?Not learned 358. You observe a V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing upstream in a river. What may this indicate?Not learned 359. You are the operator of an uninspected vessel which is involved in an accident. Under which circumstance are you not required to assist people affected by the accident?Not learned 360. In order to pay out or slack a mooring line which is under strain, you should take which action?Not learned 361. Which is NOT a part of an anchor?Not learned 362. Which part of a windlass physically engages the chain during hauling or paying out?Not learned 363. When picking up your mooring at the buoy, which is the correct method?Not learned 364. You are planning to anchor in an area where several anchors have been lost due to fouling. What precaution should you take?Not learned 365. 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 366. If your propeller is racing in rough weather, which action should you take?Not learned 367. As the propeller turns, voids are formed on the trailing and leading edges of the propeller blades causing a loss of propulsive efficiency, pitting of the blades, and vibration. Which term defines this effect?Not learned 368. Which is the proper procedure to reeve a right-angle threefold purchase?Not learned 369. Which is the proper term given to a stopper used in securing the ground tackle for sea that consists of a grab attached to a turnbuckle?Not learned 370. As a rule, ships of most configurations, when drifting in calm water with negligible current, will lie in which orientation?Not learned 371. When running before a heavy sea, what will moving weights aft on the vessel accomplish?Not learned 372. Which shallow water effect will increase dramatically if you increase your ship's speed past its "critical speed"?Not learned 373. 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 374. 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 375. If you shorten the scope of anchor cable, what is the effect of your anchor's holding power?Not learned 376. Sidewise force of the propeller tends to throw a vessel's stern to the right or left, depending on rotation. Which causes this force?Not learned 377. You are standing the wheel watch on entering port and the Master gives you a rudder command which conflicts with a rudder command from the Pilot. What should you do?Not learned 378. Which statement is TRUE when using the anchor to steady the bow while approaching a dock?Not learned 379. Which is the proper term used to describe a stream of water immediately surrounding a moving vessel's hull, flowing in the same direction as the vessel?Not learned 380. You are taking the bow line from the port bow of a large vessel that is underway when the stern of your tug comes in contact with the vessel. The forward motion of both vessels causes your tug to be turned toward the other vessel and contact the stem thereby being "stemmed". Which action should you take?Not learned 381. Which term defines when a boat turns broadside to heavy seas and winds, thus exposing the boat to the danger of capsizing?Not learned 382. Which term defines "An electronic or electric device that indicates the rate of turn of a vessel"?Not learned 383. Which term defines when a vessel is swinging from side to side off course due to quartering seas?Not learned 384. Which is the term given to the opening in the deck beneath the anchor windlass that leads to the chain locker?Not learned 385. Which term is given to the placing a lashing across a hook to prevent a fitting from slipping out of the hook?Not learned 386. Which it TRUE concerning the cheek length of a block in inches?Not learned 387. Which is TRUE before a Master relieves a Pilot of the conn?Not learned 388. If a tug equipped with flanking rudders is to be turned in a confined circle, when going astern, which is the best action to take to make the stern move to port?Not learned 389. When a tug makes up to a large vessel, why should the spring line be led from as far forward as possible on the tug?Not learned 390. A twin screw vessel, making headway with both engines turning ahead, will turn more readily to starboard if you take which action?Not learned 391. You are underway in heavy weather and your bow is into the seas. Which action should you take to prevent pounding?Not learned 392. You should NOT use a power tool if which condition exists?Not learned 393. When using two tugs to assist in mooring a large, deeply laden ship, where is the most powerful tug usually placed?Not learned 394. Your vessel is broken down and rolling in heavy seas. How can you reduce the danger of capsizing?Not learned 395. When a vessel is entering or leaving a port, where is the record of engine speeds kept?Not learned 396. Your vessel is port side to a pier with a spring line led aft from the bow. How will the vessel respond in calm weather, with the engines ahead and hard left rudder?Not learned 397. 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 398. Your vessel is a single-screw ship with a right-hand propeller. There is no current. Which is the easiest way to make a landing?Not learned 399. When is a vessel tide rode?Not learned 400. Why is a VLCC (100,000 DWT+) with a 30,000 Shaft Horsepower Steam Turbine slow to respond to engine movements, and has less stopping power than normal ships?Not learned 401. You want to double the strength of a mooring line by using two lines. To accomplish this, which is TRUE of the second line?Not learned 402. You are on watch and the Pilot has the conn. The Master has temporarily gone below. The Pilot orders a course change which you are certain will put the vessel into imminent danger. Which should be your initial response?Not learned 403. You are on watch while your vessel is entering port with a pilot conning. The pilot gives a steering command to the helmsman who fails to acknowledge it by repeating the command. You should immediately take which action?Not learned 404. When moored with a Mediterranean moor, the ship should be secured to the pier by having __________.Not learned 405. Mooring lines constructed of different material have variable elasticity. Which of the following is true concerning their combined use for mooring a vessel?Not learned 406. Mooring with two bow anchors has which major advantage over anchoring with one bow anchor?Not learned 407. When mooring a vessel the breast lines should lead as far away as possible. What does the additional length help facilitate?Not learned 408. A mooring winch is designed to have a specific number of layers of wire on the drum for optimum brake capacity. How many layers are recommended?Not learned 409. Mooring wire fiber tails should be inspected on a regular basis. Which of the following would be included in the inspection?Not learned 410. Mooring wires used to tie up a vessel may undergo dynamic shock from passing ships. What safety measures can be taken to prevent damage to the wires?Not learned 411. How much foam does an A B-III foam extinguisher contain?Not learned 412. How much force would be required to lift a weight of 200 lbs. using a gun tackle rigged to disadvantage (do not consider friction)?Not learned 413. How much weight can you lift by applying 100 lbs. of force to a twofold purchase rigged to disadvantage (do not consider friction)?Not learned 414. 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 415. 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 416. Who must approve the vessel's trim and stability booklet?Not learned 417. When must a proper look-out be kept?Not learned 418. What is the name of tackle number 1 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 419. The possibility of wake damage can be reduced by following which action?Not learned 420. While proceeding up a narrow waterway you observe a vessel berthed in the river with slack mooring lines. Which is the most prudent action to take FIRST?Not learned 421. Which is the root cause of wake damage to a vessel or structure in a narrow channel?Not learned 422. Which is TRUE when you pay out more anchor cable?Not learned 423. A tug placed at which location would have MINIMAL effect steering a large vessel?Not learned 424. Which color is the next-to-last shot of an anchor cable usually painted?Not learned 425. You notice that your speed has decreased, the stern of your vessel has settled into the water, and your rudder is sluggish in responding. The MOST likely cause is __________.Not learned 426. How is the number of pounds of carbon dioxide required for each cargo space on a cargo vessel computed?Not learned 427. When observed, which item indicates a snag or other underwater obstruction in a river?Not learned 428. You are the officer on watch and have taken the final drafts of your vessel prior to getting underway. The vessel takes departure and proceeds outbound in a narrow channel. As the vessel increases speed and gains momentum, what will be the effect on the mean draft?Not learned 429. One shot of anchor chain is equal to how many feet (meters)?Not learned 430. Which term describes the opening in the deck that leads the anchor cable outside the hull?Not learned 431. When operating in an area where sea ice and icebergs are present, which statement is TRUE?Not learned 432. 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?Not learned 433. For operations in pack ice, a vessel should __________.Not learned 434. You are operator of a towing vessel which collides with a buoy and drags it off station. What should you do if the damage to your vessel is not serious?Not learned 435. The operator of an uninspected vessel MUST assist people affected by an accident if he or she can do so without __________.Not learned 436. The operator of an uninspected vessel MUST assist people affected by an accident if he or she can do so without __________.Not learned 437. Which statement is TRUE to back a right-handed, single-screw vessel in a straight line?Not learned 438. You are ordering a new block to use with a 3-inch circumference manila line. Which represents a proper size block for this line?Not learned 439. You are ordering ships' stores that are NOT consumer commodities. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 440. You are ordering ship's stores. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 441. You are ordering ships' stores. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 442. You are ordering hazardous ships' stores. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 443. Which part of an anchor actually digs into the bottom?Not learned 444. The part of an anchor which takes hold on the bottom is the __________.Not learned 445. Which is part of the ground tackle?Not learned 446. What part of the ground tackle is the most likely to develop fractures due to extensive anchor use?Not learned 447. Which part of the patent anchor performs the same function as the stock of an old-fashioned anchor; that is, forces the flukes to dig in?Not learned 448. A passenger vessel of 600 GT is required to have how many fire axes?Not learned 449. When passing a hawser to the dock you would first use which line?Not learned 450. When the period of beam seas equals the natural rolling period of a vessel, what will most likely occur?Not learned 451. During a period of "whiteout", you should expect which of the following?Not learned 452. You are the person in charge of a vessel involved in a marine casualty. You must notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Inspection Office if the property damage is in excess of which amount?Not learned 453. Which statement is TRUE when a pilot is embarked on a vessel?Not learned 454. You are piloting your vessel in a narrow channel. How will the vessel react to a steep bank on your starboard side?Not learned 455. When piloting a vessel, how are visual references used to establish a constant rate of turn?Not learned 456. Where is the pivoting point located on a fully loaded vessel with normal trim proceeding ahead at sea speed?Not learned 457. In polar regions you should NOT expect to see __________.Not learned 458. Which portable fire extinguisher is classified as a type B-III extinguisher?Not learned 459. All portable fire extinguishers must be capable of being __________.Not learned 460. Portable fire extinguishers must be provided for the cargo tank area of an unmanned tank barge __________.Not learned 461. Which position shown in illustration D019DG below is the most dangerous when tying up?Not learned 462. Which is NOT a potential hazard of approaching close to an iceberg?Not learned 463. Which is a predictable result of a vessel nearing a bank or edge of a steep banked channel?Not learned 464. You are preparing to moor your cargo vessel. What concerns should you have with regard to the placement of an off-shore bow line?Not learned 465. You are preparing to moor your vessel starboard side to, bow in. Which line is customarily put out first?Not learned 466. The primary function of which line(s) is to hold the vessel snuggly to the dock?Not learned 467. The primary purpose of the stud is to prevent the anchor chain from __________.Not learned 468. 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 469. You are proceeding at a slow speed with your starboard side near the right bank of a channel. If your vessel suddenly sheers toward the opposite bank, which would be the BEST action to take?Not learned 470. What does the proof test load of an anchor chain demonstrate?Not learned 471. What is the proper term for the mooring line that runs through the bullnose leading forward?Not learned 472. What provides little or no indication that a vessel is dragging anchor?Not learned 473. What provides little or no indication that a vessel is dragging anchor?Not learned 474. What is the purpose of a devil's claw?Not learned 475. The purpose of the stripping bar on an anchor windlass is to __________.Not learned 476. The recessed areas on a wildcat are called __________.Not learned 477. Under the regulations for cargo vessels, which statement is TRUE concerning fireman's outfits?Not learned 478. In relation to the turning circle of a ship, which describes the term "kick"?Not learned 479. In relation to the turning circle of a ship, which defines the term "transfer"?Not learned 480. In relation to the turning of a vessel, which describes the term "advance"?Not learned 481. When being relieved of the helm, the new helmsman would find it handy to know which of the following?Not learned 482. What are the required number and type of hand portable fire extinguishers to be carried, in the vicinity of the radio room exit, on a tank vessel on an international voyage?Not learned 483. What are the required number and type of hand portable fire extinguishers for a galley having an area of 3,500 square feet?Not learned 484. When required, the steering gear, whistle, and the means of communication between the pilothouse and the engine room on a passenger vessel shall be tested by an officer of the vessel within a period of not more than how many hours prior to departure?Not learned 485. You are required to stop off a conventional mooring wire to transfer the load to a set of bitts. Which of the following stoppers should be used?Not learned 486. What requires a Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death?Not learned 487. You are requisitioning stores for your tank vessel. What type of matches are permitted aboard?Not learned 488. Who is responsible for providing urine specimen collection kits to be used following a serious marine incident?Not learned 489. Who is responsible for any wake damage caused by a passing vessel?Not learned 490. The riding pawl is __________.Not learned 491. You are riding to a single anchor. The vessel is yawing excessively. Which action should be taken to reduce the yawing?Not learned 492. River currents tend to __________.Not learned 493. The rope which is rove from the truck to be used with a Bosun's chair is called a __________.Not learned 494. With rudders amidships and negligible wind, a twin-screw vessel moving ahead on the port screw and backing on the starboard screw will __________.Not learned 495. With rudders amidships and negligible wind, a twin-screw vessel moving astern with both engines backing will back __________.Not learned 496. The rudders are amidships and both screws are going ahead. What will happen if the starboard screw is stopped?Not learned 497. To safely anchor a vessel there must be sufficient "scope" in the anchor cable. Which BEST defines the term scope?Not learned 498. Safety is increased if __________.Not learned 499. Semi-portable extinguishers used on inspected vessels are sizes __________.Not learned 500. Which term is given to the process of separating both blocks of a tackle to prepare it for reuse?Not learned 501. What is a serving mallet used for?Not learned 502. What size sheave diameter should be used with a 3-inch manila line?Not learned 503. Your ship is in shallow water and the bow rides up on its bow wave while the stern sinks into a depression of its transverse wave system. What is this called?Not learned 504. On a single-screw vessel, when coming port side to a pier and being set off the pier, which action should you take?Not learned 505. A single-screw vessel going ahead tends to turn more rapidly to port because of propeller __________.Not learned 506. You are on a single-screw vessel with a left-handed propeller making no way in the water. How will your vessel react when you apply right rudder?Not learned 507. 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 508. 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 __________.Not learned 509. In which situation could a vessel most easily capsize?Not learned 510. Which situation requires you to furnish a notice of marine casualty to the Coast Guard?Not learned 511. What size block shell should be used with a 4-inch manila line?Not learned 512. How is the size of chain determined?Not learned 513. Size I and II fire extinguishers are designated as __________.Not learned 514. How is the size of wire rope determined?Not learned 515. When a small craft's anchor fouls in a rocky bottom, how should the first attempt to clear it be made?Not learned 516. In small craft terminology, all of the anchor gear between a boat and her anchor is called the __________.Not learned 517. In small craft terminology, which term is used to identify all of the anchor gear between a boat and her anchor?Not learned 518. Small floes of rough, hummocky sea ice are capable of damaging a vessel. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 519. What is the name of a small light tackle with blocks of steel or wood that is used for miscellaneous small jobs?Not learned 520. A snatch block is a __________.Not learned 521. A snatch block would most likely be used as a __________.Not learned 522. 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?Not learned 523. Which space(s) on your cargo vessel must have a fire detection system?Not learned 524. Why do spaces containing batteries require good ventilation?Not learned 525. The space containing the cylinders for the carbon dioxide (CO2) fire extinguishing system must be designed to preclude an anticipated ambient temperature in excess of which temperature?Not learned 526. What speed do most bow thrusters generally become ineffective?Not learned 527. What is a spill pipe?Not learned 528. The sprocket teeth on a wildcat are known as the __________.Not learned 529. The sprocket wheel in a windlass, used for heaving in the anchor, is called a __________.Not learned 530. Squat is a natural phenomenon as a ship moves through a restricted channel due to what basic principle?Not learned 531. While standing look-out at night, which is the BEST way to see a dim light on the horizon?Not learned 532. The standing part of a tackle is __________.Not learned 533. You are standing radio watch and monitoring VHF Channel 16 when you receive a call to your rig, TEXAS STAR, from a supply boat. What is the proper way to answer this call?Not learned 534. You are standing the wheel watch when you hear the cry, "Man overboard starboard side". What immediate order would you expect to receive?Not learned 535. Before starting to hoist provisions, which should be checked?Not learned 536. Which statement concerning the handling characteristics of a fully loaded vessel as compared with those of a light vessel is FALSE?Not learned 537. Which statement about stopping a vessel is TRUE?Not learned 538. Which statement is TRUE concerning the vessel's slipstream?Not learned 539. Which statement is TRUE about nylon line?Not learned 540. Which statement about tunnel bow thrusters fitted to large vessels is TRUE?Not learned 541. Which statement about a tunnel bow thruster is TRUE?Not learned 542. When steaming through an anchorage, a shipmaster should __________.Not learned 543. You are steaming in a heavy gale and find it necessary to heave to. Under most circumstances, how is this best accomplished?Not learned 544. You are stopped with no way upon your vessel at the pilot station. Your vessel is a large twin-screw ship. You must come around 180° to board your Pilot. How should you use the engines and rudder to turn the ship fastest in the least amount of space?Not learned 545. In stopping distances of vessels, which defines the term "head reach"?Not learned 546. Which tackle arrangement has the LEAST mechanical advantage?Not learned 547. When taking a Pilot from a pilot vessel in a seaway, which way should you head your vessel if the ladder is on the leeward side?Not learned 548. The tank barge on which you are preparing to load petroleum is required to have on board one B-II fire extinguisher. What does NOT meet this requirement?Not learned 549. On tank vessels, fully charged fire extinguishers are considered semi-portable when they have a gross weight of more than __________.Not learned 550. The temperature at which water vapor in an atmosphere condenses to a liquid is known as which of the following?Not learned 551. Which defines the term "lee side"?Not learned 552. Under title 46 of the United States Code, the person in charge of a documented vessel who fails to report a complaint of a sexual offense may be __________.Not learned 553. What is the total number of approved low-velocity water spray ("water-fog") applicators required aboard a tankship?Not learned 554. Your vessel is proceeding through a narrow channel. What actions can you take to avoid any sudden sheers of the vessel?Not learned 555. While transiting a channel your vessel's bow swings away from the bank. What is the term for this effect?Not learned 556. Tripping defects in anchors frequently occur in __________.Not learned 557. What is TRUE about hoisting operations?Not learned 558. When a tug is pulling on a hawser at right angles to the ship, and the pilot wants to come ahead or astern on the ship's engine, care must be taken that the pilot __________.Not learned 559. A tug would NOT assist a ship to steer if the tug is made up to the large vessel __________.Not learned 560. The turning circle of a vessel making a turn over 360 degrees is the path followed by which item?Not learned 561. The turning circle of a vessel is the path followed by the __________.Not learned 562. When turning a ship in restricted space with a strong wind, which is the BEST action to take?Not learned 563. When turning a vessel in shallow water, which statement is TRUE?Not learned 564. In twin-screw engine installations while going ahead, maneuvering qualities are most effective when the tops of the propeller blades both turn __________.Not learned 565. A twin-screw ship going ahead on the starboard screw only tends to move __________.Not learned 566. On a twin-screw, twin-rudder vessel, the most effective way to turn in your own water, with no way on, is to put __________.Not learned 567. A twin-screw vessel is easier to maneuver than a single-screw vessel because the twin-screw vessel has which advantage?Not learned 568. Your twin-screw vessel is moving ASTERN with rudders amidships. The starboard screw suddenly stops turning. Your vessel's head will __________.Not learned 569. A twin-screw vessel with a single rudder is making headway. The engines are full speed ahead. There is no wind or current. Which statement is FALSE?Not learned 570. Two mooring lines may be placed on the same bollard and either one cast off first if which action is taken?Not learned 571. If two mooring lines are to be placed on the same bollard, which method is BEST?Not learned 572. 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 573. Which type of bottom is best suited for holding an anchor of a small boat?Not learned 574. Which type of bottom provides most anchors with the best holding ability?Not learned 575. Which type of chemical testing is NOT required of merchant marine personnel?Not learned 576. Which type of ice is a hazard to navigation?Not learned 577. Which type of link is generally used to connect shots of anchor chain?Not learned 578. What are the type and number of hand portable fire extinguishers required outside and in the vicinity of the paint locker exit?Not learned 579. Which type of rudder may lose its effectiveness at angles of 10 or more degrees?Not learned 580. When underway and proceeding ahead, as the speed increases, the pivot point tends to __________.Not learned 581. When underway with a tow, you are required to immediately notify the Coast Guard in which marine casualty situation?Not learned 582. Unless extremely flexible wire rope is used, the sheave diameter should always be as large as possible. Which is the Coast Guard rule for correct sheave diameter?Not learned 583. The use of an anchor to assist in turning in restricted waters is __________.Not learned 584. What should NOT be used as an indicator that ice may be nearby?Not learned 585. You are using the anchor to steady the bow while maneuvering. You have the proper scope of anchor cable when the __________.Not learned 586. You are using a hammer as part of an anchor chain inspection. During the inspection you hear a flat tone when striking one of the links. What does this tone indicate?Not learned 587. Using a scope of 5, determine how many feet of cable you should put out to anchor in 5 fathoms of water.Not learned 588. Using a scope of 6, determine how many feet of anchor cable you should put out to anchor in 12 feet (3.7 meters) of water.Not learned 589. Using a scope of 6, how much cable would have to be used in order to anchor in 24 feet of water?Not learned 590. Using a scope of five, determine how many feet of chain you should put out to anchor in 12 fathoms of water.Not learned 591. Using a scope of five, determine how many shots of chain you should put out to anchor in 5 fathoms of water?Not learned 592. You are using tackle number 10 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 4. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig?Not learned 593. You are using tackle number 12 shown in illustration D029DG below 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?Not learned 594. 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 595. You are using tackle number 2 as shown in illustration D029DG below 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?Not learned 596. You are using tackle number 3 as shown in illustration D029DG below 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?Not learned 597. You are using tackle number 4 as shown in illustration D029DG below 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?Not learned 598. You are using tackle number 4 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 10. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig?Not learned 599. You are using tackle number 5 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 8. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig?Not learned 600. You are using tackle number 6 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 8. Disregarding friction, what is the mechanical advantage of this rig?Not learned 601. You are using tackle number 7 in illustration D029DG below 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?Not learned 602. You are using tackle number 8 in illustration D029DG below 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?Not learned 603. Which term is given to the usual method of arranging a line on deck so that it will run out easily without kinking or fouling?Not learned 604. Usually the most gentle way of riding out a severe storm on a larger vessel is __________.Not learned 605. On a vessel of 125,000 GT on an international voyage, how many international shore connection flange(s) is the vessel required to maintain onboard?Not learned 606. The vessel's anchor chain consists of shots of chain connected by detachable links. What is the predominant piece that holds the detachable link together?Not learned 607. Your vessel is anchored in an open roadstead with three shots of chain out on the port anchor. The wind freshens considerably, and the anchor begins to drag. Which action should you take FIRST?Not learned 608. Your vessel is backing on the starboard screw, and going ahead on the port screw. How will the vessel react?Not learned 609. 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?Not learned 610. While your vessel is docked port side to a wharf, a sudden gale force wind causes the vessel's bow lines to part. The bow begins to fall away from the dock, and no tugs are immediately available. Which measure(s) should you take FIRST?Not learned 611. 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?Not learned 612. A vessel is equipped with twin propellers, both turning outboard with the engines half ahead. If there is no wind or current and the rudders are amidships, what will happen?Not learned 613. A vessel is involved in a casualty. The cost of property damage includes the __________.Not learned 614. Your vessel is off a lee shore in heavy weather and laboring. Which action should you take?Not learned 615. On a vessel making a voyage more than 48 hours long, regulations require that __________.Not learned 616. Your vessel is mooring port side to. The after gang has sent out a line that makes an angle with the dock and leads forward towards amidships. What is the proper term for this line?Not learned 617. Your vessel must moor port side to a berth limited by vessels ahead and astern using a single tug. You are stemming a slight current and there is a light breeze off the dock. Where should the tug make up to the vessel?Not learned 618. A vessel operating on the Great Lakes, and whose position is southeast of an eastward-moving storm center, would NOT experience __________.Not learned 619. A vessel proceeding along the bank of a river or channel has the tendency to __________.Not learned 620. Your vessel is proceeding along a narrow channel. The effect called bank cushion has which effect on the vessel?Not learned 621. Your vessel is proceeding up a narrow channel. What is the effect on squat if you meet another vessel on a reciprocal course?Not learned 622. How does a vessel's rate of turn change when entering shallow water?Not learned 623. Your vessel is required to warp up the dock twenty feet for better crane alignment. Which lines are the most essential to move the vessel forward?Not learned 624. On a vessel with a single propeller, transverse force has the most effect on the vessel when the engine is put __________.Not learned 625. When a vessel with a single right-hand propeller backs to port which statement is TRUE?Not learned 626. How should a vessel spotted at 45° relative be reported?Not learned 627. When will a vessel "squat" while underway?Not learned 628. Most of your vessel's superstructure is forward. How will the vessel lie when drifting with no way on?Not learned 629. A vessel traveling down a narrow channel, especially if the draft is nearly equal to the depth of the water, may set off the nearer side. What is the name of this effect?Not learned 630. When is a vessel wind rode?Not learned 631. You are on watch at sea and find it prudent to call the Master to the bridge due to traffic congestion. The moment that the Master officially relieves you of the conn is whenever __________.Not learned 632. You are on watch while your vessel is entering port with a pilot conning. The pilot gave a steering command to the helmsman who failed to acknowledge it by repeating the order. You have now enunciated the pilot's order to the helmsman and there is still no response. If the helmsman continues on the original course, you should immediately __________.Not learned 633. Water may boil up around the stern of a vessel in a channel due to __________.Not learned 634. When a wedge of water builds up between the head of the barge and the bank it is referred to as __________.Not learned 635. When weighing anchor in a rough sea, how would you avoid risk of damaging the bow plating?Not learned 636. The wheel on the windlass with indentations for the anchor chain is the __________.Not learned 637. The wildcat is linked to the central drive shaft on most windlasses by __________.Not learned 638. If the winch should fail while you are hauling in the anchor, what prevents the anchor cable from running out?Not learned 639. A wire rope rove through two single blocks with two parts at the moving block is used for a boat fall. The weight of the 100-person boat is 5 tons. Compute the required breaking strain per davit (2 per boat). Safety Factor - 6, weight per person - 165 lbs., 10% friction per sheave (2 sheaves).Not learned 640. When working on a tow, which is a good safety precaution?Not learned 641. Which would you NOT use to report the amount of anchor chain out? "Three shots __________."Not learned 642. According to the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act", what information that affects your vessel is required to be entered into the radiotelephone log?Not learned 643. According to the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act", what is NOT required in the radiotelephone log?Not learned 644. Actuating the CO2 fixed system causes which of the following to shut down?Not learned 645. In battery charging rooms, where should the exhaust ventilation be provided?Not learned 646. What does the term "beam of a vessel" refer to?Not learned 647. The bypass valve on a self-contained breathing device should be opened in which situation?Not learned 648. A call between any two ship stations on an intership working frequency shall have a maximum duration of __________.Not learned 649. You are calling another vessel by radiotelephone using the International Code of Signals. He responds with the words "Alpha Sierra". What does this indicate?Not learned 650. What is the calling and distress frequency on a single side band (SSB) marine radiotelephone?Not learned 651. Why is carbon dioxide (CO2) better than dry chemical for fighting a class "C" fire?Not learned 652. Channel 13 (156.65 MHz), the designated bridge-to-bridge channel, may NOT be used to __________.Not learned 653. Channel 13 is primarily used for ship-to-ship communication. Channel 13 is also authorized for which purpose?Not learned 654. The Coast Guard broadcasts routine weather reports on channel __________.Not learned 655. You are having a Coast Guard inspection. All carbon dioxide fire extinguishers aboard will be __________.Not learned 656. A Coast Guard radiotelephone message about an aid to navigation that is off station is preceded by the word __________.Not learned 657. You are communicating by radiotelephone using the International Code of Signals. What is the correct method of sending the group 1.3?Not learned 658. You are communicating on the radiotelephone using plain English. Which procedural word (proword) indicates that you have received another vessel's transmission?Not learned 659. When communicating on the radiotelephone using plain English, what procedure word indicates the end of my transmission and that a response is necessary?Not learned 660. As compared to carbon dioxide, dry chemical has which advantage?Not learned 661. What is the danger to personnel associated with using carbon dioxide in an enclosed space?Not learned 662. The date and time kept in the radiotelephone log shall commence at __________.Not learned 663. You are being directed to a fire in the lower engine room, portside, frame 127. Utilizing illustration D038SA below, what machinery is found in that exact location?Not learned 664. A distress frequency used on radiotelephone is __________.Not learned 665. Which has the MOST effect on the range of a SSB transmission?Not learned 666. Why should all electrical appliances aboard a vessel be grounded and ground fault protected?Not learned 667. When electrical equipment is involved in a fire, where should the stream of dry chemicals be directed?Not learned 668. Who has the exclusive use of the radiotelephone as stated in the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act"?Not learned 669. What is the expected range of a VHF radio transmission from a vessel to a shore station?Not learned 670. After extinguishing a paint locker fire using the fixed CO2 system, the next action is to have the space __________.Not learned 671. Failure to comply with, or enforce, the provisions of the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act" can result in which of the following?Not learned 672. You are fighting a fire in a cargo hold on your vessel. Which action is most important concerning the stability of the vessel?Not learned 673. You are fighting a fire in the electrical switchboard in the engine room. You should secure the power, then take which action?Not learned 674. When fighting a fire using a portable carbon dioxide extinguisher, where should the stream be directed to extinguish the fire?Not learned 675. The Fire Control Plan must contain detailed information on which of the following systems?Not learned 676. There is a fire in the crew's quarters of your vessel. Which action should you take FIRST?Not learned 677. If you have a fire in the engine room, what is the FIRST action you should take?Not learned 678. A fire starts on your vessel while refueling. Which action should you take FIRST?Not learned 679. A fire starting by spontaneous combustion can be expected in which condition?Not learned 680. Each fireman's outfit and its spare equipment on a tankship must be stowed in a(n) __________.Not learned 681. You are the first vessel to arrive at the scene of a distress. Due to the volume of traffic on the radio, you are unable to communicate with the vessel in distress. Which action should you take?Not learned 682. When flammable liquids are handled in a compartment on a vessel, the ventilation for that area should be __________.Not learned 683. Which of the following is NOT identified on the vessel's fire control plan?Not learned 684. Which of the following penalties can be imposed for a violation of the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act"?Not learned 685. Which of the following is NOT required to be part of a vessel's Fire Control Plan?Not learned 686. Which of the following is a requirement if your bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone ceases to operate?Not learned 687. Which of the following statements about transmitting distress messages by radiotelephone is INCORRECT?Not learned 688. Which of the following is True if your radiotelephone fails while underway?Not learned 689. What frequency has the FCC designated for the use of bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone communications?Not learned 690. The galley on your cargo vessel has an area of 2,500 square feet. Which of the following would fulfill the minimum requirements for fire protection?Not learned 691. A galley grease fire on the stove may be extinguished using _______.Not learned 692. In general, how often are sanitary inspections of passenger and crew quarters made aboard passenger vessels in river service?Not learned 693. Which are general requirements for a vessel's radiotelephone station log?Not learned 694. When the GMDSS Radio Operator on watch hears "SECURITE" spoken three times he can expect to receive a message concerning __________.Not learned 695. When the handle of an all-purpose nozzle is pulled all the way back, it will __________.Not learned 696. You hear on the radiotelephone the word "Securite" spoken three times. What does this indicate?Not learned 697. If heavy smoke is coming from the paint locker, what should be the FIRST firefighting response?Not learned 698. Why is the height of a VHF radio antenna more important than the power output wattage of the radio?Not learned 699. The hoods over galley ranges present what major hazard?Not learned 700. In illustration D036SA below, what does the solid arrow in the Crew Mess represent on the Fire Control Plans?Not learned 701. In illustration D039SA below, which fire control plan symbol designates a space or compartment protected by Halon 1301?Not learned 702. In illustration D039SA below, what is the fire control plan symbol represented by number (67)?Not learned 703. In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol represents a fire station?Not learned 704. In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol represents a heat detector?Not learned 705. In illustration D039SA below, which Fire Control Plan symbol represents an international shore connection?Not learned 706. What is the MOST important consideration when determining how to fight an electrical fire?Not learned 707. An important step in fighting any electrical fire is to take which action?Not learned 708. What is the international distress frequency for radiotelephones?Not learned 709. Who issues the regulations governing the frequencies of the bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone?Not learned 710. Who issues a ship's radiotelephone station license?Not learned 711. If you know that the vessel you are about to call on the VHF radio maintains a radio watch on both the working and the calling frequencies, which frequency should you call on?Not learned 712. A large fire, involving class "A" material, has developed in the ship's galley. In combating this fire, which action should you take?Not learned 713. How should the letter "D" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?Not learned 714. If you log a distress message, it must include the __________.Not learned 715. How long are radio station logs involving communications during a disaster required to be kept by the station licensee?Not learned 716. A long ton is __________.Not learned 717. You are making ship-to-shore telephone calls on VHF. You should use the __________.Not learned 718. You are making a telephone call ship-to-shore using the VHF-FM service. You can tell that the working channel is busy if you hear __________.Not learned 719. When making VHF radio calls to nearby stations, what level of transmitting power should you use?Not learned 720. Marine Operators, when calling a ship on VHF-FM radiotelephone, normally call on channel __________.Not learned 721. What is maximum power allowed by the FCC for VHF-FM radio transmissions?Not learned 722. What is meant by the term "overhaul" in firefighting?Not learned 723. Which is TRUE of the mechanical gearing of deck machinery such as the windlass or towing engines?Not learned 724. Messages concerning weather conditions transmitted by radiotelephone are preceded by __________.Not learned 725. A message giving warning of a hurricane should have which prefix when sent by radiotelephone?Not learned 726. How should a message warning of a tropical storm be sent?Not learned 727. What is the minimum size power-driven vessel, not engaged in towing, required to comply with the vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone regulations?Not learned 728. Which item(s) is/are a 2,000 GT tankship required to carry?Not learned 729. Normally, potable water systems are connected directly to the __________.Not learned 730. Normally, before taking drinking water on board in the U.S. or its possessions, the responsible person from the vessel should determine which information about the water source?Not learned 731. Normally, your vessel is on a voyage of three months duration. How many sanitary inspections are required to be conducted during the voyage?Not learned 732. Which officer is responsible for the sanitary condition of the engineering department?Not learned 733. What is the penalty for failure to enforce, or comply with, the vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone regulations?Not learned 734. What is the purpose of a bilge well?Not learned 735. If you receive the signal over radiotelephone of "Romeo Papa Tango" while using the International Code of Signals, which action should you take?Not learned 736. You are releasing carbon dioxide gas (CO2) into an engine compartment to extinguish a fire. In which situation will the CO2 be most effective?Not learned 737. On a tankship, who is responsible for the sanitary inspections of the crew's quarters?Not learned 738. Which term describes the holes in the bulwark that allow deck water to drain into the sea?Not learned 739. The term displacement refers to which of the following?Not learned 740. Which term indicates how many tons of cargo a vessel can carry?Not learned 741. Which is TRUE concerning fire hose couplings?Not learned 742. When using the International Code of Signals to communicate, the end of a radiotelephone transmission is indicated by which signal?Not learned 743. The "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act" applies to which of the following?Not learned 744. In weighing CO2 cylinders, they must be recharged if weight loss exceeds which amount?Not learned 745. Which is the national distress, safety, and calling frequency channel?Not learned 746. When approaching a fire from leeward you should shield firefighters from the fire by using __________.Not learned 747. What is the normal operating power for ship-to-ship communications on channel 13?Not learned 748. Normally, which chemical is used to treat water in order to ensure its safety for drinking?Not learned 749. Why is it desirable to have screens on the vents of potable water tanks?Not learned 750. How should the number "9" be pronounced when spoken on the radiotelephone?Not learned 751. Oily rags stored in a pile that is open to the atmosphere are a hazard because they may __________.Not learned 752. One method of controlling rats on vessels is by rat-proofing. Rat-proofing is accomplished by __________.Not learned 753. One method of reducing the length of radio transmissions without distorting the meaning of your words is by using __________.Not learned 754. The operator of the ship's radiotelephone, if the radiotelephone is carried voluntarily, must hold at least which of the following?Not learned 755. "PAN-PAN" repeated three times over the radiotelephone indicates which type of message will follow?Not learned 756. You are piloting a vessel, which is required to have a radiotelephone, on the navigable waters of the United States. Choose the best answer that states the requirement(s) of the regulations?Not learned 757. When possible, what is the FIRST step in fighting an engine fuel-pump fire which results from a broken fuel line?Not learned 758. What is the primary reason for placing covers over the top of storage batteries?Not learned 759. While proceeding to a distress site, you hear the words "Seelonce mayday" on the radiotelephone. Which action should you take?Not learned 760. While proceeding towards a distress site you hear the message PRU-DONCE over the radiotelephone. Which action should you take?Not learned 761. While proceeding towards a distress site you hear the message "Seelonce Feenee" over the radiotelephone. Which action should you take?Not learned 762. In radiotelephone communications, the prefix PAN-PAN indicates that __________.Not learned 763. The radiotelephone safety message urgently concerned with safety of a person would be prefixed by which word?Not learned 764. Which radiotelephone signal indicates receipt of a distress message?Not learned 765. Which radiotelephone transmission may be sent over channel 16?Not learned 766. You receive a call from the U.S. Coast Guard addressed to all stations. The call begins with the words "Pan- Pan" (3 times). Which type of emergency signal would this be?Not learned 767. The reception of weak radio signals may be improved by "opening up" the squelch control. What is the normal setting of the squelch control?Not learned 768. By regulation, how long you MUST keep a record of the use of your radiotelephone?Not learned 769. What represents poor sanitary procedures?Not learned 770. Which is the required location of the radiotelephone station aboard a vessel to which the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act" applies?Not learned 771. Which is a requirement for any person maintaining a listening watch on a bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone?Not learned 772. Routine radio communications should be no more than which duration?Not learned 773. You are on the second deck of the engine room between frames 92 thru105 and the space is filling up with smoke. Utilizing illustration D037SA below, where is the primary means of escape from that area is via a ladderwell?Not learned 774. You see an iceberg that has not been reported. What kind of radio message do you transmit to warn others?Not learned 775. A self-contained breathing apparatus is used to __________.Not learned 776. When sending and receiving messages on the marine radio, confusion over unusual words can be avoided by using the __________.Not learned 777. A ship station license for your radiotelephone is valid for which of the following terms?Not learned 778. A short ton is a unit of weight consisting of __________.Not learned 779. Small quantities of flammable liquids needed at a work site should be __________.Not learned 780. What is the space above the engine room called?Not learned 781. Specific radio frequencies are designated as International Maritime frequencies used for voice distress, safety and hailing. Which of the following is an International Maritime VHF-FM frequency as described previously?Not learned 782. What is the spoken emergency signal for a "man overboard" on the VHF radio?Not learned 783. Which spoken emergency signal would you use to call a boat to come assist a man overboard?Not learned 784. Which statement concerning carbon dioxide is FALSE?Not learned 785. Which statement is TRUE concerning a fire in a machinery space?Not learned 786. Which statement is TRUE concerning radiotelephones on board towing vessels?Not learned 787. Which statement is TRUE concerning spare charges for portable fire extinguishers on unmanned tank barges?Not learned 788. When steering a vessel, which of the following will an effective helmsman do?Not learned 789. A stored-pressure water extinguisher is most effective against which class of fires?Not learned 790. A "strongback" refers to a __________.Not learned 791. What time of day would an SSB radio have the longest transmitting range?Not learned 792. The total weight of cargo, fuel, water, stores, passengers and crew, and their effects, that a ship can carry, is known as which term?Not learned 793. All towing vessels of 26 feet or longer while navigating are required to carry which item?Not learned 794. What is the traditional signal for fire aboard ship?Not learned 795. Which is TRUE if you are transmitting a distress message by radiotelephone?Not learned 796. You have just tried calling another vessel on the VHF and they have not replied. How long should you wait before calling that station again?Not learned 797. Which type of portable fire extinguisher is NOT designed for use on flammable liquid fires?Not learned 798. You are underway in the Gulf of Mexico when you hear a distress message over the VHF radio. The position of the sender is about 20 miles south of Galveston, TX, and you are about 80 miles ESE of Galveston. What action should you take?Not learned 799. You are underway in mid-ocean when you hear a distress message. The position of the sender is 150 miles away. No other vessel has acknowledged the distress. Your maximum speed is 5 knots and due to the seriousness of the distress, you cannot arrive on scene to provide effective assistance. What action should you take?Not learned 800. You are underway in mid-ocean, when you hear a distress message over the VHF radio. The position of the sender is 20 miles away. What action should you take?Not learned 801. While underway, if you are required to have a radiotelephone, you must maintain a continuous listening watch on which of the following channels?Not learned 802. When do you use your FCC call sign when transmitting on channel 16?Not learned 803. Before using a fixed CO2 system to fight an engine room fire, you must __________.Not learned 804. You are using VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz) or 2182 kHz. You need help but are not in danger, which signal signifies urgency?Not learned 805. The "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act" applies to which towboat?Not learned 806. Under the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act", which of the following is True if there is a failure of a vessel's radiotelephone equipment?Not learned 807. Under the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act" the frequency for bridge-to-bridge communications is 156.65 MHz or which channel?Not learned 808. Your vessel has been damaged and is taking on water, but you do not require immediate assistance. How would you preface a message advising other vessels of your situation?Not learned 809. Your vessel is in distress and you have made radiotelephone contact with a U.S. Coast Guard vessel. The Coast Guard vessel requests that you give him a long count. This indicates that __________.Not learned 810. A vessel in distress should send by radio telephone the two tone alarm signal. What follows the signal?Not learned 811. If your vessel is equipped with a radiotelephone, what must also be aboard?Not learned 812. Which vessel(s) is (are) required to comply with the "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Regulations" while navigating?Not learned 813. Which vessel(s) is(are) required to comply with the vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone regulations while navigating?Not learned 814. Which vessel(s) is(are) required to comply with the vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone regulations while navigating?Not learned 815. Which vessels must comply with the vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone regulations while navigating?Not learned 816. A vessel's "quarter" is that section which is __________.Not learned 817. Which vessel is NOT required to have a radiotelephone?Not learned 818. VHF Channel 6 is used exclusively for what kind of communications?Not learned 819. Which VHF channel should you avoid using as a working channel?Not learned 820. All VHF marine band radios operate in the simplex mode. Which is an example of the operation of a radio in simplex mode?Not learned 821. Which is the VHF radiotelephone frequency designated to be used only to transmit or receive information pertaining to the safe navigation of a vessel?Not learned 822. You are on watch and receive word that a person has fallen overboard from the starboard side. What should your first action be?Not learned 823. When water is used to fight a fire on board a ship, the effect of the weight of the water must be taken into account. How much sea water will increase the weight displacement by one ton?Not learned 824. A weight of 1,000 short tons is equivalent to __________.Not learned 825. Whenever your marine radio is on, FCC Rules require you to monitor __________.Not learned 826. You wish to communicate by radiotelephone with a foreign vessel using the International Code of Signals. This is indicated by the signal __________.Not learned 827. If you wished to transmit a message by voice concerning the safety of navigation, you would preface it by the word __________.Not learned 828. Which word is an international distress signal when transmitted by radiotelephone?Not learned 829. What would be used to call all stations in your vicinity by radiotelephone?Not learned 830. A marine radar system for surface navigation must be fitted on all ocean or coastwise vessels of over which tonnage?Not learned 831. Carbon dioxide cylinders which protect machinery spaces, paint lockers and tanks may be located within those spaces when the amount of carbon dioxide does not exceed which amount?Not learned 832. What are the required number and type of hand portable fire extinguishers for a galley having an area of 3,500 square feet?Not learned 833. What are the required number and type of hand portable fire extinguishers for staterooms on cargo vessels?Not learned 834. What causes a single-screw vessel going ahead to turn more rapidly to port?Not learned 835. What is a sheave?Not learned 836. What is the stress on the hauling part when lifting a 4,200 lbs. weight using a threefold purchase rove to advantage? (Allow 10 percent of the weight per sheave for friction.)Not learned 837. Which is TRUE for the connection facilities utilized for the international shore connection aboard the vessel?Not learned 838. Why must a sufficient amount of chain be veered when anchoring a vessel?Not learned 839. A twin-screw ship going ahead on the starboard screw only, will move the bow in which direction?Not learned 840. A vessel is not required to carry urine specimen collecting kits onboard the vessel only if the individuals directly involved in a Serious Marine Incident can be tested ashore within which time frame?Not learned 841. As seen in illustration D004SA below, what action must be taken before inserting a low-velocity fog applicator into an all-purpose nozzle?Not learned 842. Following a Serious Marine Incident, a mariner directly involved in the incident is required to submit to alcohol testing within which time frame?Not learned 843. How can the accumulation of dangerous fumes generated by the storage batteries be prevented?Not learned 844. In illustration D044DG below, what is the mooring line labeled "D" called?Not learned 845. In illustration D044DG below, what is the mooring line labeled "E" called?Not learned 846. In illustration D044DG below, what is the mooring line labeled "G" called?Not learned 847. On stud-link anchor chain, how much does the addition of the stud increase the strength of the link?Not learned 848. Safety shackles are fitted with which items?Not learned 849. To achieve the designed holding power of a stockless anchor, the flukes must be embedded in the sea bottom. Which of the following is also required to reach this condition?Not learned 850. What is the average range of vessel-to-vessel VHF-FM radio communications?Not learned 851. When using a Mediterranean Moor, how is the vessel moored?Not learned 852. Where is chafing gear normally used?Not learned 853. Which is the BEST way to reduce your wake in a narrow channel?Not learned 854. Which is the easiest way to anchor a vessel in a current?Not learned 855. Which is the VHF radiotelephone calling/safety/distress frequency?Not learned 856. Why are the anchors dropped well out from the pier while at a Mediterranean moor?Not learned 857. You are backing on twin engines with rudders amidships. Your starboard engine stalls. To continue backing on course, which action should you take?Not learned 858. You are going ahead on twin engines with rudder amidships. Your starboard engine stalls. To continue on course, which action should you take?Not learned 859. 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 860. Your ship is dead in the water with the rudder amidships. As the right-handed screw starts to turn ahead, which way will the bow tend to go?Not learned 861. 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 862. As look-out, you spot an object 45° off your port bow. How should you report the object?Not learned 863. What does the helm command "Nothing to the left" mean?Not learned 864. When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should know which of the following before assuming the watch?Not learned 865. You are on a 120,000 DWT loaded bulk carrier. What is a safe docking speed when approaching a berth?Not learned 866. You are backing on twin engines with rudders amidships, when your port engine stalls. To continue backing on course, which action should you take?Not learned 867. You are using the anchor to steady the bow while maneuvering. When do you know you have the proper scope of anchor cable out?Not learned 868. You are making mooring lines fast to bitts, stern to, as in some Mediterranean ports. A swell is liable to make the vessel surge. How should you tie up?Not learned 869. When computing gross under keel clearance (UKC), what factor should NOT be considered?Not learned