Q380 - Deck General, USCG prep certification 2026

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1. In special cases, the Commandant of the Coast Guard may permit cargo piping to pass through machinery spaces, what are the type(s) of cargo permitted to be carried through such piping?Not learned 2. Which spaces are required to be segregated from cargo tanks carrying grades A, B, C, or D cargoes?Not learned 3. What is required of the access to a cargo pumproom on a tank vessel carrying grades A, B, C or D liquid cargoes?Not learned 4. Which of the signals listed is required to be displayed during the day while bunkering?Not learned 5. Where are the transfer procedures for oil products required to be posted or available during transfer operations?Not learned 6. Which topic is NOT required to be discussed at the pre-transfer conference?Not learned 7. What type of information is found in 33 CFR part 156?Not learned 8. Which extinguishing agent is effective in combating an isoprene fire?Not learned 9. Which of the flash points would indicate a grade D combustible liquid?Not learned 10. If a cargo of kerosene were considered "too lean" to explode, then it must be __________.Not learned 11. For the purpose of regulating tank vessels, which defines the term flammable liquids?Not learned 12. 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?Not learned 13. Asphyxia is generally limited to enclosed spaces, and the deficiency of breathable air in an enclosed space can occur with any of the following conditions. Indicate the condition that will NOT cause asphyxia.Not learned 14. What is NOT required of the cargo tank venting on a tank barge carrying grade A liquids?Not learned 15. What is the FIRST action to take if you detect oil around your tank vessel while discharging petroleum products?Not learned 16. 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?Not learned 17. International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificates are required for each U.S. oil tanker at or above how many gross registered tons?Not learned 18. According to U.S. regulations, which of the following describes the declaration of inspection?Not learned 19. Which of the following is required to have a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan?Not learned 20. Which is an exception to the garbage discharge requirements in Annex V to MARPOL 73/78?Not learned 21. Why is 6X19 class wire rope more commonly used for cargo runners than the more flexible 6X37 wire rope?Not learned 22. In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is the proper label name for a class 4.3 substance?Not learned 23. In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is the proper label name for a class 5.1 substance?Not learned 24. In accordance with U.S. regulations which signal is required to be displayed during hours of darkness if a vessel is handling Class 1 explosive materials?Not learned 25. According to Pollution Prevention Regulations (33CFR), who is required to sign the entry in the Oil Record Book after every designated operation?Not learned 26. According to Pollution Prevention Regulations (33CFR), who is required to sign each completed page in the Oil Record Book?Not learned 27. According to regulations, how many hand portable fire extinguishers are required in the cargo tank area of an unmanned, cargo pump-equipped tank barge (90 GT) while engaged in transferring grade B flammable liquids?Not learned 28. According to U.S. regulations, what vessels are required to have the "Discharge of Oil Prohibited" placard?Not learned 29. Which action will take place if a crew member is replaced in a U.S. port after foreign articles have been signed, and the ship proceeds foreign?Not learned 30. Which agency must approve the safety equipment on board inspected vessels?Not learned 31. While assigned to a 90 GRT vessel, you are required to sign "foreign" articles on a voyage from Philadelphia to which port?Not learned 32. When backing down with sternway, where will the pivot point of a vessel be located?Not learned 33. A block and tackle is "rove to advantage". What does this mean?Not learned 34. 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 35. When bunkering at a dock which of the following signals must be displayed?Not learned 36. On the cargo manifest, which term is used to describe the weight of the cargo inside a box?Not learned 37. Which cargo would require a dangerous cargo manifest?Not learned 38. When carrying a cargo of asphalt or molten sulfur, which are carried at temperatures of over 300°F, one of the biggest dangers is __________.Not learned 39. In which case is the IOPP Certificate of an inspected vessel NOT invalidated?Not learned 40. What is the cause of most minor spills of oil products?Not learned 41. You are in charge of a towing vessel that operates exclusively on inland waters. You regularly tow barges that provide services (cargo lighters, fuel barges, etc.) to foreign flag vessels in port. What will be accepted as proper credentials for you and your crew?Not learned 42. The charterer has completed loading the vessel in 3 days instead of the 5 days agreed to in the charter party. Which action may be a result of this?Not learned 43. To what chemical family does chlorallylene belong?Not learned 44. A clause in the charter party requires a vessel's owner to pay dispatch money when which of the conditions exists?Not learned 45. Which is a common occurrence when a vessel is running into shallow water?Not learned 46. 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 47. What is NOT considered maritime property in a salvage claim?Not learned 48. Your containership has a container displaying a hazardous cargo placard. The placard has the number 2206 on it. This indicates that it is carrying what cargo?Not learned 49. In the context of shiphandling, what would be the definition of shallow water?Not learned 50. What is a CORRECT reply to a pilot's request, "How's your head"?Not learned 51. How is Cottonseed oil classed?Not learned 52. A crew has signed on for a 3-month voyage. Fourteen days into the voyage a seaman is improperly discharged at the first port of call. How much pay is he entitled to receive?Not learned 53. Deckhands onboard towing vessels shall be divided into 3 watches when on a trip exceeding what length?Not learned 54. Where can the deepest water when rounding a bend in a river be located?Not learned 55. Which defines the process of "Block stowage"?Not learned 56. 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 57. 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 58. 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 59. When the dew point of the outside air is higher than the dew point of the air in the cargo hold, which action should you take?Not learned 60. What is the difference between net tonnage and gross tonnage?Not learned 61. You discharge food waste overboard at sea. You have recorded your vessel's position as required, what other items must be included in the report?Not learned 62. 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 63. 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 64. 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 65. 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 66. 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 67. Which document is NOT required by law to be posted aboard a vessel?Not learned 68. Which document shows a vessel's nationality, ownership, and tonnage?Not learned 69. 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 70. How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?Not learned 71. Your enrolled vessel is bound from Baltimore, MD, to Norfolk, VA, via Chesapeake Bay. Which statement about the required Pilot is TRUE?Not learned 72. Which of the following is an inherent advantage possessed by a twin-screw vessel in opposition to a single- screw vessel?Not learned 73. Which of the following reduces the holding capacity of a mooring winch brake?Not learned 74. Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding lashing requirements to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 75. Which term describes the force exerted by a propeller which tends to throw the stern right or left?Not learned 76. What is the function of the "rudder adjustment" control on an autopilot steering stand?Not learned 77. 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 78. Generally, you can best maintain a vessel's steering control under which condition(s)?Not learned 79. 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 80. What does the helm command "Left twenty" mean?Not learned 81. What does the helm command "Steady as you go" mean?Not learned 82. 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 83. On an inspected vessel, when may a stability test be dispensed with?Not learned 84. Instructions to the crew in the use of all the ship's fire-extinguishing and lifesaving equipment shall be completed within which time frame?Not learned 85. For insurance purposes, which is a requirement for a general average act?Not learned 86. In insurance terms, which describes the term Particular Average?Not learned 87. The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code assigns classes for dangerous goods. What is the proper nomenclature for class 1 substances?Not learned 88. The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code assigns classes to dangerous goods. What is the proper nomenclature for class 9 substances?Not learned 89. An International Tonnage Certificate will be issued to a vessel when it meets several requirements. Which is one of the requirements?Not learned 90. 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 91. Which item is a journal kept by the officer of the watch in which day to day happenings are recorded regarding the deck department?Not learned 92. Which item do you NOT have to provide for the Coast Guard representative at the time of a stability test?Not learned 93. Which knot in illustration D030DG below is secure only when there is a strain on the line?Not learned 94. A large vessel is equipped with a controllable pitch propeller. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 95. 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 96. The lashings on a stack of containers with interlocking fittings restrain the forces that cause __________.Not learned 97. Which lien against a vessel would be settled FIRST?Not learned 98. Which will most likely occur when your vessel enters shallow water?Not learned 99. You are loading a cargo that includes cylinders of acetylene aboard your break bulk vessel. Which statement is true?Not learned 100. You are loading propanolamine and spill a small quantity on deck. According to the Chemical Data Guide, you would expect its odor to be __________.Not learned 101. How long is a credential issued by the U.S. Coast Guard for apprentice mate (steersman) of Towing Vessels valid for?Not learned 102. How long must a "Declaration of Inspection" be kept on board?Not learned 103. How long must the operator of each vessel engaged in a vessel-to-vessel oil transfer operation keep a signed copy of the declaration of inspection for?Not learned 104. What is the minimum number of bolts required in a temporarily connected standard ANSI (American National Standards Institute) 8-bolt flange for the transfer of cargo oil?Not learned 105. How many fire axes should be carried by a 700 GT cargo vessel, navigating the Great Lakes?Not learned 106. How many months after its expiration date may a Coast Guard credential be renewed without retaking the complete exam?Not learned 107. A mariner whose credential has been revoked shall not be issued another credential without which of the following?Not learned 108. A maritime lien may be placed against which item(s)?Not learned 109. 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?Not learned 110. 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?Not learned 111. How is the minimum bursting pressure for each cargo hose assembly determined?Not learned 112. 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?Not learned 113. 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 114. If you intend to land tulip bulbs from Holland in a U.S. port, who must inspect the bulbs?Not learned 115. The lookout sights a vessel dead ahead. How would this be reported on the bell?Not learned 116. What is the mechanical advantage, neglecting friction, of tackle number 12 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 117. After each operation involving the transfer of oil or oily mixture, when shall an entry be recorded in the Oil Record Book?Not learned 118. 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 119. 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 120. Which is the proper way to correct a mistake in the logbook?Not learned 121. Who is responsible for the preparation of muster lists and signing of same?Not learned 122. 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?Not learned 123. 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 124. 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 125. A shipper of cargo aboard your vessel offers a letter of indemnity for the cargo. This is done in order to obtain which document?Not learned 126. 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 127. Which statement is TRUE when amendments are made to the Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan, and the revisions have been submitted to the Coast Guard?Not learned 128. 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 129. 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 130. Which term defines "An electronic or electric device that indicates the rate of turn of a vessel"?Not learned 131. Which term defines the process of dividing the total volume of the ship in cubic feet (after omission of exempted spaces) by 100?Not learned 132. Which term describes the time allowed for loading and discharging cargo in a charter party?Not learned 133. Which is TRUE for a vessel's Certificate of Documentation?Not learned 134. 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 135. When using two tugs to assist in mooring a large, deeply laden ship, where is the most powerful tug usually placed?Not learned 136. Your vessel is in Charleston, S.C. Which situation does NOT require you to clear Customs?Not learned 137. 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 138. 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?Not learned 139. What do the York-Antwerp Rules relate to?Not learned 140. Who must approve the vessel's trim and stability booklet?Not learned 141. Which statement is TRUE when an anchor is used to assist in turning the vessel in restricted waters?Not learned 142. A tug placed at which location would have MINIMAL effect steering a large vessel?Not learned 143. Under normal operating conditions aboard a ship, who has the overall responsibility in maintaining the Oil Record Book?Not learned 144. The number of certificated able seamen and lifeboatmen required on a vessel is determined by which organization?Not learned 145. When observed, which item indicates a snag or other underwater obstruction in a river?Not learned 146. Which is TRUE concerning the official number of a documented vessel?Not learned 147. You operate a harbor craft on inland waters exclusively. If you regularly service or contact foreign flag vessels in the course of business, which statement is TRUE?Not learned 148. If you are operating on the Inland Waters of the United States, which of the following may you discharge overboard?Not learned 149. While operating your oceangoing vessel you must keep a record of any discharge or disposal of garbage. When should these entries be made?Not learned 150. When are Operators of Uninspected Passenger Vessels required to keep their Coast Guard credential aboard their vessel?Not learned 151. You are ordering ship's stores. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 152. When passing a moored vessel in a narrow channel which actions will help minimize wake damage?Not learned 153. What is the period of validity of a Merchant Mariner Credential?Not learned 154. When do the pollution prevention regulations in MARPOL apply to U. S. flag vessels that are certified for ocean service?Not learned 155. Which is a precaution you should take before bunkering?Not learned 156. Which is a predictable result of a vessel nearing a bank or edge of a steep banked channel?Not learned 157. You are preparing to load fuel oil on a vessel of 300 gross tons constructed after June 30, 1974. Before loading, which statement is TRUE concerning fuel oil tank vents?Not learned 158. What is the procedure to obtain an initial inspection for a Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection for your vessel?Not learned 159. 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 160. What does the process of faking down a line mean?Not learned 161. What produces the MOST dangerous vapors?Not learned 162. You receive a package, for shipment aboard your vessel, containing Class 1 explosives. The package is damp, moldy and stained. Which action are you required to take?Not learned 163. In reference to accidental oil pollution, the most critical time during bunkering is when __________.Not learned 164. Regardless of local requirements, when in a U.S. port, all oil spills must be reported to which of the following agencies?Not learned 165. What is the Reid vapor pressure of allyl chloride?Not learned 166. In relation to the turning circle of a ship, which describes the term "kick"?Not learned 167. What is NOT required as special safety equipment on a tankship carrying hazardous cargoes in bulk?Not learned 168. Who is responsible for establishing watches aboard a U.S. vessel?Not learned 169. 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?Not learned 170. The rudders are amidships and both screws are going ahead. What will happen if the starboard screw is stopped?Not learned 171. 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?Not learned 172. The scuppers had been plugged as required at the time a small oil spill occurs on deck from a leaking dresser coupler. After shutting down the transfer, the engine room should first be informed, and then which action should be taken?Not learned 173. A seaman deserts the vessel in a foreign port. What should the Master do with any of the deserter's personal effects remaining on board?Not learned 174. A seaman is entitled by law to a release from Foreign Articles when which situation has occurred?Not learned 175. A seaman leaves a vessel before it sails from a foreign port. He informs the Chief Officer that he won't return. After the vessel sails, the Chief Officer finds the seaman's work clothes in his locker. How should the Master handle this matter?Not learned 176. A seaman may have all or part of his wages deposited by allotment to a bank or savings institution. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for this type of allotment?Not learned 177. 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 __________.Not learned 178. 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?Not learned 179. Severe exposure to chlorine gas can be fatal. Chlorine gas is primarily a __________.Not learned 180. When shall an Operator of an Uninspected Passenger Vessel be required to produce his/her MMC?Not learned 181. The shipping papers for the products being carried in your tankship are NOT required to contain which information?Not learned 182. Which of the signals listed is required to be displayed at night while bunkering at a dock?Not learned 183. 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 184. 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 185. 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?Not learned 186. Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?Not learned 187. What speed do most bow thrusters generally become ineffective?Not learned 188. Which statement about general average is TRUE?Not learned 189. Which statement is TRUE concerning the placard entitled "Discharge of Oil Prohibited"?Not learned 190. Which statement is TRUE concerning the vessel's slipstream?Not learned 191. What statement is true regarding a Contract Salvage Agreement?Not learned 192. Which statement about tunnel bow thrusters fitted to large vessels is TRUE?Not learned 193. Which statement about a tunnel bow thruster is TRUE?Not learned 194. Static electricity may be built up by the __________.Not learned 195. While taking on fuel oil from an offshore supply vessel, the transfer hose leaks, causing a sheen in the water. Which action should you take FIRST?Not learned 196. On tank vessels, fully charged fire extinguishers are considered semi-portable when they have a gross weight of more than __________.Not learned 197. A tank vessel transferring non-flammable hazardous cargo in bulk must display warning signs. These signs must __________.Not learned 198. Which term(s) are in the category of "oil" as used in the Oil Pollution Regulations?Not learned 199. Which term defines the total weight of a box containing cargo?Not learned 200. Which term describes the rope which is rove through a tail block to be used with a bosun's chair?Not learned 201. In terms of vessel manning, which defines a watch?Not learned 202. Who carries the total responsibility for shipping and discharging the seamen on a vessel?Not learned 203. Triethylene glycol fires may be extinguished by __________.Not learned 204. 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?Not learned 205. A twin-screw vessel is easier to maneuver than a single-screw vessel because the twin-screw vessel has which advantage?Not learned 206. 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 207. Which type of carrier accepts without discrimination all legal cargoes of a shipper?Not learned 208. A U.S. or foreign flag vessel that does not comply with the Officers Competency Certificates Convention of 1936 may be detained by certain designated officials. These officials include all of the following EXCEPT a/an __________.Not learned 209. Under U.S. law, what is the penalty for assaulting the Master?Not learned 210. When underway and proceeding ahead, as the speed increases, what happens to the pivot point?Not learned 211. Using the available references, if the dry bulb temperature is 58°F and the wet bulb temperature is 53°F, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold?Not learned 212. 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 213. What is the Vapor pressure of ethylene oxide at 46°C?Not learned 214. 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 215. A vessel has arrived in a U.S. port from a foreign voyage. Preliminary entry has been made. Formal entry must be made within how many hours after arrival (Sundays and holidays excepted)?Not learned 216. 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?Not learned 217. No vessel may use or carry an oil transfer hose unless it meets certain requirements. Which of the following is NOT among those requirements?Not learned 218. A vessel puts into the port of Kobe, Japan to discharge cargo. While awaiting completion of the cargo operation, the vessel contracts with a local shipyard to have the hull chipped, scaled, and painted. How is the cost of this maintenance handled with the Collector of Customs?Not learned 219. When a vessel with a single right-hand propeller backs to port which statement is TRUE?Not learned 220. Most of your vessel's superstructure is forward. How will the vessel lie when drifting with no way on?Not learned 221. 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 222. What does a Visaed Alien Crew List which is made and submitted to the U.S. Consul for visa show?Not learned 223. 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?Not learned 224. While on watch at sea you must maintain a proper lookout at all times. On a 700-foot cargo vessel being hand-steered during daylight hours in good visibility and clear of any navigational hazards, who may be the lookout?Not learned 225. 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?Not learned 226. 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 227. In writing up the logbook at the end of your watch, you make an error in writing an entry. What is the proper means of correcting this error?Not learned 228. Your vessel is moored portside to and you are taking over the Deck Watch. Which item has the most impact on the safety of the vessel and crew?Not learned 229. Which statement is FALSE concerning precautions during small craft fueling operations?Not learned 230. When steering a vessel, which of the following will an effective helmsman do?Not learned 231. Regulations require which action to be performed prior to the vessel departing on a voyage more than 48 hours long?Not learned 232. What causes a single-screw vessel going ahead to turn more rapidly to port?Not learned 233. How long shall the Oil Record Book be maintained on a vessel engaged in coastwise trade?Not learned 234. Providing you are not sailing in the Red Sea or another special area as listed in ANNEX V of MARPOL, how many miles from land must you be to throw garbage including bottles, rags, and glass that has not been ground up into the sea?Not learned 235. The Federal Water Pollution Control Act requires the person in charge of a vessel to immediately notify the Coast Guard as soon as he knows of any oil discharge. Failure to notify the Coast Guard can lead to a monetary fine and imprisonment up to what duration?Not learned 236. 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 237. You are preparing to lubricate standing rigging on your vessel. Which is TRUE when rigging a bosun's chair on a stay with a shackle?Not learned 238. 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 239. 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 240. Your twin-screw vessel is moving ASTERN with rudders amidships. The starboard screw suddenly stops turning. How will your vessel respond?Not learned 241. 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 242. You are operating a 1,000 GT non-oceangoing tankship. It must be equipped with or capable of which of the following?Not learned 243. According to U.S. regulations, which of the following describes the declaration of inspection?Not learned 244. You are ordering ships' stores that are NOT consumer commodities labeled in accordance with the Federal Hazardous Substances Act Regulations. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned