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Master & Chief Mate (Oceans or Near Coastal (Offshore Supply Vessel))
Q200 — Deck General
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1. Which is usually the most gentle way of riding out a severe storm on a larger vessel?
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2. The last 1.0 meter (3.3 feet) of vapor piping before the vessel vapor connection must be painted __________.
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3. Which of the following statements concerning deep well cargo pumps is correct?
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4. Regulations require that OSV's under 100 GT must have a steering system that is capable of moving the rudder __________.
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5. A vessel constructed after 1970, carrying grades A, B, C or D cargoes, has enclosed spaces where sources of vapor ignition are normally present. What is not required for the segregation of these spaces from cargo tanks?
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6. According to U.S. regulations, normally, where are manholes on a tank vessel designed to carry LFG located?
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7. Open ullage holes in tanks which are not gas-free must be protected by __________.
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8. What is required of the access to a cargo pumproom on a tank vessel carrying grades A, B, C or D liquid cargoes?
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9. Which step is NOT generally taken when gas-freeing a tank?
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10. Which of the following must be included in the "oil transfer procedures" required by U.S Pollution Prevention Regulations?
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11. Which of the signals listed is required to be displayed during the day while bunkering?
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12. According to the U.S. regulations, what must be agreed upon by the person-in-charge of transfer operations, both ashore and on the vessel?
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13. During oil transfer operations, who is responsible for ensuring that the posted transfer procedures are followed?
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14. What type of information is found in 33 CFR part 156?
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15. What functions due reliquification plants perform?
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16. Insulating flanges minimize the dangers arising from which of the following?
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17. In an inert gas system, high pressure alarms are set in the main vapor collection line to cause an audible and visual alarm if the pressure reaches a certain level. What is the percentage of the lowest relief valve setting at which the alarm must sound?
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18. To prevent oil from escaping into the sea when ballasting through the cargo piping system, you should FIRST __________.
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19. Flames from small leaks of LFG may be extinguished by __________.
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20. Which of the following describes (auto) ignition temperature?
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21. Which of the following terms best defines the spontaneous mixing of a tank's liquid contents when a heavier layer forms above a less dense lower layer?
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22. Asphyxia is generally limited to enclosed spaces, and the deficiency of breathable air in an enclosed space can occur with any of the following conditions. Indicate the condition that will NOT cause asphyxia.
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23. What is the FIRST action to take if you detect oil around your tank vessel while discharging petroleum products?
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24. Your vessel is taking on bunkers from a shoreside facility. If oil begins flowing from one tank vent, which of the following actions should be taken FIRST?
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25. International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificates are required for each U.S. oil tanker at or above how many gross registered tons?
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26. According to U.S. regulations, which of the following describes the declaration of inspection?
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27. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), which of the following is a mandatory section of the shipboard oil pollution emergency plan?
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28. Which of the following is required to have a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan?
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29. Which is an exception to the garbage discharge requirements in Annex V to MARPOL 73/78?
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30. If your asphalt barge has operated more than 12 months in saltwater in the 24-month period since it was last dry-docked, when is it required to be hauled out again?
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31. Who will certify the vessel to be gas free before entering the shipyard?
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32. The rescue boat on an OSV shall carry a tow line with a breaking strain of 3,000 lbs or be strong enough to tow the vessel's largest loaded liferaft at which speed?
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33. When can a work vest be substituted for a lifejacket in the total count of the required lifesaving gear?
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34. On a MODU, how many ring buoys are required to have a buoyant line attached?
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35. Which is TRUE concerning the vapor pressure of a substance?
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36. Your 199 GT tugboat is on a 675-mile coastwise voyage. What percentage of the deck crew must be Able Bodied Seamen?
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37. You are on a 30,000 DWT tankship engaged in trade to another country signatory to MARPOL 73/78. Which statement is TRUE?
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38. In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is the proper label name for a class 6.1 substance?
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39. According to the Chemical Data Guide, to what chemical family does 1,3 - pentadiene belong?
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40. According to the Chemical Data Guide, what are the flammable limits of ethylene oxide?
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41. According to the Chemical Data Guide, what is the Reid Vapor Pressure of tert-butylamine?
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42. According to Pollution Prevention Regulations (33CFR), who is required to sign the entry in the Oil Record Book after every designated operation?
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43. Which action(s) is/are included in crane operations?
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44. Which action reduces the yawing of a vessel in a following sea?
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45. What affect does shallow water have on a vessel's stopping distance?
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46. If an alien stowaway is discovered aboard your vessel, which action should you take?
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47. You are anchoring your vessel. When should you release and payout the anchor?
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48. If Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 applies to your vessel, which of the following cannot be discharged anywhere at sea?
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49. Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 contains requirements pertaining to the discharge into the marine environment of which item?
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50. An annual inspection of a tank vessel shall be made between which of the following months while the Certificate of Inspection is valid?
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51. Which area is designated a special area by Annex V to MARPOL 73/78?
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52. Before arriving at the first U.S. port from foreign, you must fill out a Crewman's Landing Permit. Which crewmember(s) require(s) this permit?
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53. While assigned to a 106 GRT vessel, you are required to sign "foreign" articles on a voyage from San Francisco to which port?
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54. While assigned to a 120 GRT vessel, you are required to sign "foreign" articles on a voyage from New York City to which port?
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55. When an azimuth of the Sun has been taken and the deviation of the standard magnetic compass computed, the watch officer should record the results __________.
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56. What is NOT a basic shiphandling rule for navigating in ice concentrations on the Great Lakes?
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57. Which best describes an anchor buoy?
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58. The boom stops on a pedestal crane prevent the boom from __________.
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59. If you are bunkering and you close off one tank in the line of tanks being filled, what happens to the rate of flow to other open tanks on the same line?
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60. When bunkering at a dock which of the following signals must be displayed?
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61. Which term defines cargo that is highly susceptible to damage by tainting from odorous cargo?
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62. A cargo of oil has a coefficient of expansion of .0005 per degree F. If this cargo is loaded at 70°F, and a cargo temperature of 90°F is expected at the discharge port, how many barrels would you expect to unload if you loaded 10,000 barrels?
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63. Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for damage to cargo when the damage arises from which situation?
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64. Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for damage to cargo when the damage arises out of which situation?
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65. A case received for shipment has the markings shown in illustration D043DG below. Each carton measures 13" X 15" X 23". What is the total cubic capacity the entire consignment will occupy if you assume 10% broken stowage?
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66. After casting off moorings at a mooring buoy in calm weather, which action should you take?
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67. Which category of able seaman is not authorized to be counted as an able seaman on a seagoing tug of over 100 gross tons?
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68. What is the cause of most minor spills of oil products?
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69. The Certificate of Inspection of a damaged tank barge has expired. What certificate authorizes the barge to move to a repair facility for repair and inspection?
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70. Which characteristic is an advantage of a butterfly valve as compared to a gate valve?
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71. The charterer has completed loading the vessel in 3 days instead of the 5 days agreed to in the charter party. Which action may be a result of this?
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72. Which should you check before letting the anchor go?
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73. When cleaning cargo tanks with portable machines, how is the machine grounded?
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74. Coast Guard Regulations permit which of the following systems to be used for fire prevention and the simultaneous inerting of cargo tanks on tank vessels?
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75. Which condition must be met during a stability test on an inspected vessel?
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76. Your containership has a container displaying a hazardous cargo placard. The placard has the number 2282 on it. This indicates that it is carrying what cargo?
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77. In the context of shiphandling, what would be the definition of shallow water?
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78. A credential for apprentice mate (steersman) of towing vessels shall be renewed within what time period before or after the expiration date?
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79. You are the credentialed Master of a 100 GT towing vessel sailing coastwise. What percentage of the deck crew must be able to understand any order spoken by the officers?
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80. You are the credentialed Master of a towing vessel operating between New York and Tampa, FL. If you carry four deckhands onboard, how many must be able seamen?
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81. A Danforth lightweight anchor usually skips along and does NOT hold well in which bottom?
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82. Deckhands onboard towing vessels shall be divided into 3 watches when on a trip exceeding what length?
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83. Which defines the pitch of a propeller on a merchant vessel?
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84. Which describes ice blink?
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85. When discharging a tanker, how can list be controlled?
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86. At what distance from shore may plastic material be thrown overboard from a vessel?
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87. You are docking an oceangoing single-screw vessel under normal circumstances with a single tug. Which is the usual function of the tug?
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88. 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?
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89. 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?
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90. 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?
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91. Which document shows a vessel's nationality, ownership, and tonnage?
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92. What effect does bank cushion have on the hull of a vessel in shallow water?
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93. What effect will bank suction have on a vessel?
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94. How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?
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95. How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?
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96. Which effect does speed through the water have on a vessel which is underway in shallow water?
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97. Which entry is NOT required in the Official Logbook?
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98. If, after examination by the Quarantine Officer, your vessel is found to have a specific deficiency, you may be issued which document?
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99. Which is an example of an anchor which has a stock?
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100. Which is an explosion hazard when exposed to flame?
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101. A fire has damaged 20 bales of cotton on a freighter loaded with general cargo. How would this claim be handled?
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102. Firefighting equipment requirements for a particular vessel may be found on which document?
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103. 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?
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104. The force acting on a single cargo runner which is vertically lifting or lowering a load is greatest when __________.
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105. Which term describes the force exerted by a propeller which tends to throw the stern right or left?
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106. How can fracture damage to the end links of the anchor cable, or to the anchor ring be eliminated?
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107. What is the function of the "rudder adjustment" control on an autopilot steering stand?
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108. The galley on your cargo vessel has an area of 2,900 square feet. What will fulfill the requirements for fire protection?
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109. In general, an un-reinforced vessel can safely navigate in ice provided the concentration does not exceed how many tenths?
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110. Generally, you can best maintain a vessel's steering control under which condition(s)?
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111. 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?
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112. You are heading into the sea during rough weather. What may happen if there is too much weight forward in your small boat?
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113. What does the helm command "Steady as you go" mean?
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114. A high cube container is designed specifically to accomplish which task?
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115. Which indicates the holding capability of an anchor?
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116. On a hydrocarbon flammability chart the line which extends from 0% to 21.8% oxygen, lying tangent to the flammability range, is called the __________.
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117. Ice concentration is measured in tenths. What concentration range of ice corresponds to "Close Pack"?
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118. An icebreaker assisting a vessel through an ice field displays a visual signal consisting of the code letter "S" (Sierra). What does this signal indicate?
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119. An icebreaker may use the code letter "K" to remind ships of their obligation to listen continuously on their radio. How can this signal be communicated to other vessels?
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120. In illustration D038DG below, what part of the anchor is indicated by the letter "K"?
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121. The immersion suit requirements for OSV apply to units operating in the Atlantic Ocean in which latitudes?
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122. On an inspected vessel, when may a stability test be dispensed with?
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123. Instructions to the crew in the use of all the ship's fire-extinguishing and lifesaving equipment shall be completed within which time frame?
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124. For insurance purposes, which is a requirement for a general average act?
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125. Which international body is responsible for drafting the MARPOL convention prohibiting marine pollution?
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126. The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code assigns classes for dangerous goods. What is the proper nomenclature for class 1 substances?
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127. The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code assigns classes to dangerous goods. What is the proper nomenclature for class 9 substances?
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128. An International Tonnage Certificate will be issued to a vessel when it meets several requirements. Which is one of the requirements?
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129. Which item indicates the maximum draft to which a vessel can legally be submerged?
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130. Which item is a journal kept by the officer of the watch in which day to day happenings are recorded regarding the deck department?
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131. Which item must be entered in the official log?
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132. Which item is part of the normal equipment of every rescue boat?
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133. Which item do you NOT have to provide for the Coast Guard representative at the time of a stability test?
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134. Which item shall the Master insure regarding the Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacon (EPIRB)?
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135. There is a large shipment of case goods available to be loaded on your vessel. You are to load as many tons as possible in a hold which has 32,300 cubic feet left unfilled by cargo. Each case measures 2-feet high by 2- feet wide by 4-feet long and weighs 500 pounds. If you allow a broken stowage allowance of 10% of the 32,300 feet, what is the nearest whole number of tons which may be loaded?
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136. You are lifting a 3 ton weight with a single whip rove on a swinging boom set at an angle of 60° to the horizontal. Use the formula for the size of a shackle with a safe working load and determine the minimum size shackle that should be used to secure the head block to the boom.
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137. Which will most likely occur when your vessel enters shallow water?
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138. The most likely time for oil pollution while bunkering is when __________.
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139. The liquid-filled PV breaker has acted to relieve a vacuum in a tank. What action must be taken in regard to the PV-breaker before continuing operations?
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140. You will load class 1.2 commercial explosives and need to construct a portable magazine. Which is a requirement of the magazine?
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141. Your load line certificate expires on 27 May 1988. The vessel is surveyed on that date and is found satisfactory. You are sailing foreign the same day. Which statement is TRUE?
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142. A load line certificate is valid for how many years?
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143. You are to load styrene in bulk, which is subject to self-polymerization. In accordance with 46 CFR Table 153 what are you required to do?
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144. When loading a container vessel, the operation is basically that of vertical loading. The important factors to be considered when loading containers are the port of discharge, and which of the following?
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145. How long must the operator of each vessel engaged in a vessel-to-vessel oil transfer operation keep a signed copy of the declaration of inspection for?
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146. The lower hold of your vessel has a bale capacity of 60,000 cubic feet. How many tons of cotton in bales having a stowage factor of 85 can be stowed in the lower hold, assuming a broken stowage factor of 20%?
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147. What is the lowest temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient vapors to form a flammable mixture with air in the presence of an ignition source?
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148. How is the main underdeck pipeline on a tankship connected to individual tanks?
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149. How many months after its expiration date may a Coast Guard credential be renewed without retaking the complete exam?
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150. A mariner whose credential has been revoked shall not be issued another credential without which of the following?
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151. A maritime lien may be placed against which item(s)?
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152. The Master may require part of the crew to work when needed for which function?
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153. If the Master of a US-flag towing vessel replaces any crew member with a non-US citizen, he/she must ensure which of the following?
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154. You are Master of a vessel that is sold in a foreign country after discharge of cargo. What is your responsibility to the crew in regards to return to the United States?
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155. What is the maximum number of crew members that may be berthed in one room aboard your cargo vessel?
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156. Where may a crewmember find information on the fire and abandon ship stations and his/her assigned duties?
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157. Which may indicate the proximity of pack ice?
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158. What is the meaning of a flag hoist consisting of the code letters "WM" (Whiskey Mike) when displayed by an icebreaker?
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159. Which method requires prior approval to be used when cleaning up an oil spill?
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160. How is the minimum bursting pressure for each cargo hose assembly determined?
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161. What is the minimum number of bolts required in a permanently connected flange oil hose coupling?
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162. Cargo pumprooms on tank vessels, constructed in 1965, handling grade C liquid cargo shall have power ventilation systems. What is time requirement for these ventilation systems to completely change the air?
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163. 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?
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164. Given a dry bulb temperature of 78°F and wet bulb temperature of 66.5°F, what is the dew point?
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165. If you intend to land tulip bulbs from Holland in a U.S. port, who must inspect the bulbs?
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166. Which is the length of a standard "shot" of anchor chain?
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167. You are mooring to a buoy. How should you make your approach?
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168. What is one of the main purposes of dunnage?
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169. Which is NOT a part of an anchor?
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170. On a passenger vessel over 400 gross tons, in which section are the routine entries recorded in the Oil Record Book?
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171. The person-in-charge shall insure that each rescue boat on an OSV is lowered to the water, launched and operated. Which meets the requirement?
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172. When picking up your mooring at the buoy, which is the correct method?
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173. You are planning to anchor in an area where several anchors have been lost due to fouling. What precaution should you take?
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174. Which term describes the process of lowering a boom to a horizontal position and onto its deck support?
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175. 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?
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176. Who is responsible for the preparation of muster lists and signing of same?
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177. When running before a heavy sea, what will moving weights aft on the vessel accomplish?
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178. You are at sea and not in a special area as defined in ANNEX V of MARPOL. What is the minimum distance in nautical miles from land must you be to discharge ground food garbage that will pass through a one-inch (25 mm) screen into the sea?
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179. 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?
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180. 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?
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181. A shipper of cargo aboard your vessel offers a letter of indemnity for the cargo. This is done in order to obtain which document?
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182. Sidewise force of the propeller tends to throw a vessel's stern to the right or left, depending on rotation. Which causes this force?
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183. As soon as the officer in charge of the vessel has taken steps to stop the discharge of oil or oily mixture into a U.S. harbor, what must they do FIRST?
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184. Which statement is TRUE when using the anchor to steady the bow while approaching a dock?
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185. A survey of refrigerated cargo, to certify that proper methods of stowage were utilized, can be conducted by which organization?
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186. Sweat damage in a hatch full of canned goods in cartons will occur when which condition exists?
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187. 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?
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188. Which term defines a Contract of Affreightment covering the movement of a particular cargo from one designated port to another at a specified rate for each ton of goods loaded?
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189. Which term defines the process of dividing the total volume of the ship in cubic feet (after omission of exempted spaces) by 100?
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190. Which term describes the time allowed for loading and discharging cargo in a charter party?
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191. 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?
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192. 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?
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193. A U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker, while escorting ships in ice, has sounded four short and one long blasts on the whistle. What does this indicate?
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194. In the United States, which organization sets the load line markings?
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195. When using two tugs to assist in mooring a large, deeply laden ship, where is the most powerful tug usually placed?
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196. Your vessel is chartered under a time charter party. Under this type of charter party, what is your responsibility as Master?
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197. A vessel has been surveyed in a foreign port and found unseaworthy as a result of neglect. A seaman on this vessel is entitled to discharge and which of the following?
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198. You are on watch at sea at night and a fire breaks out in #3 hold. What should be done IMMEDIATELY?
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199. Before welding is permitted on a fuel tank, it must be certified or declared as which of the following?
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200. What do the York-Antwerp Rules relate to?
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201. 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?
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202. Who must approve the vessel's trim and stability booklet?
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203. What must Inland vessels of 100 GT and over be fitted with for oily mixtures?
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204. When must the light on a personal flotation device on an OSV must be replaced?
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205. Muster Lists and emergency instructions are required for all SOLAS vessels. The muster list shall show the duties assigned to different members of the crew including which of the following?
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206. What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter E in illustration D003DG below?
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207. What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter D in illustration D003DG below?
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208. How often is it required to test an EPIRB on an OSV using the integrated test circuit and output indicator?
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209. The possibility of wake damage can be reduced by following which action?
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210. A tug placed at which location would have MINIMAL effect steering a large vessel?
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211. Vessels subject to SOLAS are required to have which of the following items onboard to aid in SAR communications?
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212. Which color is the next-to-last shot of an anchor cable usually painted?
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213. Under normal operating conditions aboard a ship, who has the overall responsibility in maintaining the Oil Record Book?
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214. You are in the North Sea, which is a special area listed in ANNEX V of MARPOL. How many miles from land must you be to throw broken plywood dunnage over the side?
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215. The number of able seamen required on board a vessel can be found in which document?
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216. The number of certificated able seamen and lifeboatmen required on a vessel is determined by which organization?
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217. The official logbook is filed with the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. When does this action take place?
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218. Which is TRUE concerning the official number of a documented vessel?
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219. When oil is accidentally discharged into the water, what should you do after reporting the discharge?
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220. You are onboard a 120 GT uninspected sea going tug which carries one Master and one Mate of Towing Vessels and four (4) seamen when underway. How many of the four seamen must have a rating as able seamen if the voyage is under 600 miles?
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221. You operate a harbor craft on inland waters exclusively. If you regularly service or contact foreign flag vessels in the course of business, which statement is TRUE?
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222. If you are operating on the Inland Waters of the United States, which of the following may you discharge overboard?
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223. Before operating a non-oceangoing ship greater than 100 gross tons it must have a fixed piping system to discharge oily mixtures ashore. What other item must this system include?
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224. While operating your oceangoing vessel you must keep a record of any discharge or disposal of garbage. When should these entries be made?
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225. As operator of a 199 GT towing vessel sailing foreign, it shall be your duty to enter in the Official Logbook or other permanent record which entry?
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226. In order to reduce the accumulation of static electricity while loading petroleum products, you should __________.
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227. Which part of a conventional cargo gear rig provides for vertical control and positioning of a boom?
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228. When the period of beam seas equals the natural rolling period of a vessel, what will most likely occur?
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229. What is the period of validity of a Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate?
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230. What is the period of validity of a Safety Management Certificate?
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231. You are planning the stowage of two incompatible products on your multiple-product tankship. What will NOT provide the minimum required segregation?
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232. Which is a precaution you should take before bunkering?
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233. Which is a predictable result of a vessel nearing a bank or edge of a steep banked channel?
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234. You are preparing to load fuel oil on a vessel of 300 gross tons constructed after June 30, 1974. Before loading, which statement is TRUE concerning fuel oil tank vents?
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235. What is the procedure to obtain an initial inspection for a Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection for your vessel?
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236. What is the purpose of a check valve?
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237. What is the purpose of a devil's claw?
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238. What is required to be entered into the Official Logbook?
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239. Who is responsible for establishing watches aboard a U.S. vessel?
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240. Who is responsible for seeing that all hands are familiar with their duties, as specified in the muster list, and that the muster list is correct?
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241. The S.S. Ossel Hitch arrives in Capetown, South Africa, and the Master affects a note of protest with the U.S. Consul. Why would the Master affect this document?
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242. The S.S. Sheet Bend arrives in New York after encountering heavy weather on a voyage from Cape Town. Who will note the maritime protest for the Master?
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243. The S.S. Slip Knot has been chartered to the Longline Steamship Company. The Longline Steamship Company agrees to pay all expenses and employ and pay the crew. Which type of contract is involved?
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244. Which safety precaution(s) should be observed during crane operations?
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245. On a sea going towing vessel of 150 gross tons, there are six (6) seamen in the deck crew. How many certificated able seamen are required if the voyage is over 600 miles?
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246. A seaman is entitled by law to a release from Foreign Articles when which situation has occurred?
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247. A seaman may not make an allotment to which relation?
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248. The securing systems for containers were developed to prevent container movement during which ship motion?
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249. When selecting the fuel oil tanks for the "burn-out" of bunkers during a voyage consideration of all of the following must be taken with the EXCEPTION of __________.
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250. When several salvors are on-scene at the same time to assist a vessel that has not been abandoned, which principal governs the decision as to which one's services will be accepted?
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251. Your ship has loaded 22,000 barrels of crude oil, departing Valdez, Alaska for Panama. When loaded the cargo temperature was 90°F. API was 15°. The volume correction factor (VCF) is .0004. If the cargo temperature is expected to be 100°F at the discharge port, how many gallons will be offloaded?
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252. Your ship has loaded 8,000 barrels of gasoline at a cargo temperature of 36°C (97°F). API gravity is 54°. The volume correction factor (VCF) is .0006. You are bound for New Jersey from Ecuador. How many gallons would you expect to unload if the cargo temperature is 55°F at the discharge port?
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253. 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?
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254. The shipping papers for the products being carried in your tankship are NOT required to contain which information?
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255. How should you signal the crane operator to stop in an emergency?
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256. How should you signal the crane operator to use the main hoist?
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257. The signal man assisting a crane operator has his arm extended with his fingers closed and thumb pointing upward. This is the signal to __________.
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258. A single fitting installed in a pipeline that either blanks off the pipe or allows a full flow passage of a liquid through the pipe is referred to as a __________.
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259. In which situation could a vessel most easily capsize?
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260. A sling is rigged on a piece of pipe weighing 1000 lbs. The angle between the sling legs is 140° and the legs are of equal length. What stress is exerted on each sling leg when the pipe is lifted?
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261. SOLAS requires certain information on persons aboard passenger ships be recorded. Which of the following information sets is required to be communicated to the Master prior to departure?
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262. SOLAS requires a lifesaving training manual be provided in each crew cabin or in which other location?
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263. SOLAS requires that all passenger vessels maintain Muster Lists. What information is required to be contained in this document?
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264. Sounding tubes and access openings for fuel oil tanks on cargo vessels are permitted by U.S. regulations to be located in which of the listed spaces?
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265. Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?
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266. Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?
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267. What speed do most bow thrusters generally become ineffective?
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268. Which statement concerning an accidental oil spill in the navigable waters of the U.S. is TRUE?
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269. Which statement concerning sweat damage in containers is TRUE?
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270. Which statement about the deck line is TRUE?
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271. Which statement about entry into a space that has been sealed for a long time is TRUE?
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272. Which statement about general average is TRUE?
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273. Which statement about the hospital space on a cargo ship is TRUE?
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274. Which statement about the inert gas system is TRUE?
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275. Which statement about the pressure in a tank being inerted by an inert gas system is TRUE?
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276. Which statement is TRUE concerning deep well self-priming pumps?
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277. Which statement is TRUE concerning the placard entitled "Discharge of Oil Prohibited"?
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278. Which statement is TRUE concerning the vessel's slipstream?
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279. What statement is true regarding a Contract Salvage Agreement?
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280. Which statement about tunnel bow thrusters fitted to large vessels is TRUE?
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281. Which statement about a tunnel bow thruster is TRUE?
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282. You are steaming in a heavy gale and find it necessary to heave to. Under most circumstances, how is this best accomplished?
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283. The strictest load line regulations apply to which type of vessel?
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284. A structurally serviceable freight container loaded with Class 1 explosive materials cannot have a major defect in its strength components. Which of the following would make a container non- serviceable?
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285. Your tank barge requires repairs that include welding. Who normally would issue a gas-free certificate?
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286. Your tank vessel is loading a hazardous cargo. The allowance for expansion is based on ambient temperatures of what maximum range?
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287. A tanker is loaded with 8,000 barrels of fuel oil. The temperature of the cargo is 50°F. API gravity is 37°. The volume correction factor (VCF) is .0005. What is the net amount in gallons of cargo loaded?
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288. The tankship Northland is loaded as shown in table BL-0001 below. Use the salmon-colored pages in the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the hogging numeral.
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289. The tankship Northland is loaded as shown in table BL-0028 below. Use the salmon-colored pages in the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the sagging numeral.
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290. Which term(s) are in the category of "oil" as used in the Oil Pollution Regulations?
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291. Which term defines the total weight of a box containing cargo?
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292. In terms of vessel manning, which defines a watch?
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293. The terminology "able to understand any order spoken by the officers" refers to all of the following situations EXCEPT __________.
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294. Who carries the total responsibility for shipping and discharging the seamen on a vessel?
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295. Your vessel is proceeding through a narrow channel. What actions can you take to avoid any sudden sheers of the vessel?
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296. During transfer operations, a quantity of propylamine spills on deck. According to the Chemical Data Guide, what is the correct reaction?
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297. You are in a tropical port. The refrigeration machinery on a container loaded with air-cooled fruit fails. It cannot be repaired for 18 to 24 hours. Which step should you take to reduce the temperature rise and spoilage of the fruit?
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298. What is NOT true regarding a Lloyd's Open Form (LOF) Salvage Agreement?
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299. When a two-leg sling is used to lift a 20 feet load, Why is it better to use a sling 40 feet long than one of 30 feet?
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300. 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?
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301. Which type of ice is the most difficult to combat and presents the greatest hazard to shipping on the Great Lakes during the winter months?
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302. Which type of ice is a hazard to navigation?
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303. What are the type and number of hand portable fire extinguishers required outside and in the vicinity of the paint locker exit?
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304. What type of valve is usually installed on the discharge side of a centrifugal cargo pump on a tank vessel to prevent oil from running back to the tanks when the pump shuts down?
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305. U.S. Customs, upon boarding a vessel desiring entry into a U.S. port, would inspect which document?
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306. Where can the U.S. regulations for the preparation of cargo holds prior to loading hazardous material be found?
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307. You are on a US vessel loading explosives for the military and will be sailing foreign. Who is required to supervise the loading and stowage of the cargo?
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308. You are using the anchor to steady the bow while maneuvering. You have the proper scope of anchor cable when the __________.
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309. Using the available references, if the dry bulb temperature is 55°F (13°C) and the wet bulb is 50°F (10°C), what is the relative humidity?
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310. Using the available references, if the dry bulb temperature is 77°F and the wet bulb temperature is 69°F, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold?
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311. Using the available references, if the dry bulb temperature is 84°F and the wet bulb temperature is 81°F, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold?
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312. 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.
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313. Using a scope of five, determine how many shots of chain you should put out to anchor in 5 fathoms of water?
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314. A vessel to which Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 applies is located 10 nautical miles from the nearest land. Which type of garbage is prohibited from being discharged?
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315. A vessel arrives in a foreign port and the Master is informed that the vessel is being sold to foreign interests. The new owners request that the crew remain on board to complete the voyage. Under these circumstances, which action can the crew take?
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316. Your vessel is being assisted through an ice field in Thunder Bay by the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker Alexander Henry. The starboard lookout reports that the icebreaker has run up the code flag "N" (November). Which action should you take?
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317. Your vessel is carrying 24,000 barrels of oil for discharge. The cargo hoses have an inside diameter of eight inches. What is the minimum capacity of the container around the loading manifold?
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318. When the vessel is on coastwise articles, what is done to the original certificate of the seaman's certificate of discharge?
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319. Your vessel is disabled and in imminent danger of grounding on a lee shore. The Master agrees to salvage services using Lloyd's Open Form of Salvage Agreement. Which is TRUE?
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320. Your vessel is on an extended foreign voyage. Several vacancies have occurred in your unlicensed crew through sickness and repatriation. Which statement is correct?
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321. Which vessel is most likely to be loaded full but not down?
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322. A vessel loads 100 tons of glass jars. The mate on watch discovers that some of the cartons have been damaged and has an exception made on the Bill of Lading. What is this document called?
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323. Your vessel is loading Class 1 explosives using the vessel's cranes. What style of hook or shackle are you required to use to attach the lifting sling to the runner?
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324. Your vessel is loading Class 1G explosives. Which of the following statements is true concerning bunker operations?
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325. 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?
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326. On a vessel proceeding from a very cold to a warm climate with a cargo of a non-hygroscopic nature in the holds, which is TRUE?
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327. Which vessel is required by regulations to have an Official Logbook?
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328. Which vessel is required by regulations to have an Official Logbook?
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329. Your vessel is required to have a slop chest. Which of the following articles is NOT required by law to be carried in the slop chest?
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330. Your vessel has the symbol shown in illustration D022DG below inscribed on the side. Which statement concerning this symbol is TRUE?
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331. Your vessel is taking on fuel when a small leak develops in the hose. You order the pumping stopped. Before you resume pumping, you should __________.
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332. When is a vessel wind rode?
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333. On your vessel, a wire rope for the cargo gear shows signs of excessive wear and must be replaced. In ordering a new wire for this 10-ton boom, what safety factor should you use?
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334. What does a Visaed Alien Crew List which is made and submitted to the U.S. Consul for visa show?
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335. You are on watch at night in clear visibility and the vessel has just been anchored. What is the first thing that you should do after the anchor has been let go?
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336. You are a watchstanding mate and have come to the bridge to relieve the watch. After reviewing the chart and having been briefed by the off-going mate, you are now ready to affect the relief. When is the watch officially transferred to you?
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337. Which statement is FALSE concerning precautions during small craft fueling operations?
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338. Which type of EPIRB must each ocean-going ship carry?
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339. An alien crewmember with a D-1 permit leaves the vessel in a U.S. port and fails to return. The first report you make should be to which organization?
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340. Your vessel is being assisted by an icebreaker. How should you indicate that you are ready to cast off the towline?
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341. Which is TRUE of a pelican hook?
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342. Your vessel is running in a following sea. Which term defines the motion your vessel is experiencing?
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343. Which statement about the forecastle card is TRUE?
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344. On stud-link anchor chain, how much does the addition of the stud increase the strength of the link?
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345. What can cargo hold bilge soundings indicate?
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346. Which is the BEST way to reduce your wake in a narrow channel?
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347. You are on a 120,000 DWT loaded bulk carrier. What is a safe docking speed when approaching a berth?
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348. On an OSV, how many ring buoys are required to have a buoyant line attached?
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349. Which statement is TRUE?
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350. An icebreaker assisting a vessel through an ice field would display a visual signal consisting of the code letter "M" (Mike). What does this signal signify?
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351. According to U.S. regulations, which of the following describes the declaration of inspection?
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352. Which is a requirement for the stowage of the Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacon on an OSV?
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353. What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter C in illustration D003DG below?
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354. You are using the anchor to steady the bow while maneuvering. When do you know you have the proper scope of anchor cable out?
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