Q136 - Deck General, USCG prep certification 2026

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1. Which of the following is the pipe used to connect two separate piping systems on a tank vessel?Not learned 2. The last 1.0 meter (3.3 feet) of vapor piping before the vessel vapor connection must be painted __________.Not learned 3. Which of the following is equivalent to a "barrel", which is a unit of liquid measure?Not learned 4. What is the standard net barrel for petroleum products?Not learned 5. On tankers using manually operated tank valves, what does the deck hand wheel indicator register?Not learned 6. On tankers with manually operated tank valves, which of the following is the type of valve most commonly used?Not learned 7. Which of the following procedures would ensure proper seating of the valve when closing?Not learned 8. On many modern tankers, which of the following devices is used to reduce cargo pump leakage to the pump room bilge?Not learned 9. What is the purpose of the relief valve of a cargo pump?Not learned 10. What type of valve is usually on the discharge side of a cargo pump on a tank vessel?Not learned 11. The cargo pump relief valve is usually piped to which of the following components?Not learned 12. Which of the following conditions would be hazardous if you were using two centrifugal pumps to discharge a flammable liquid?Not learned 13. What is NOT an advantage of centrifugal pumps over reciprocating pumps?Not learned 14. What is a characteristic of all centrifugal cargo pumps?Not learned 15. Which statement is TRUE of centrifugal pumps aboard tankers?Not learned 16. Which of the following statements concerning deep well cargo pumps is correct?Not learned 17. The term "segregated ballast" is defined in the U.S. regulations as ballast water introduced into which of the following?Not learned 18. In controlling pollution, which action should be taken after all dirty ballast has been transferred to the slop tank and prior to discharge through the oily water separator?Not learned 19. The flame screens installed on tank vents that may contain combustible gases, are designed to prevent explosions by which of the following?Not learned 20. Rudder position is shown on the bridge by the __________.Not learned 21. Regulations require that cargo pumprooms handling grades D and/or E liquid cargo only shall be fitted with ducts extended to the weather deck. How many ducts are required?Not learned 22. Which spaces are required to be segregated from cargo tanks carrying grades A, B, C, or D cargoes?Not learned 23. What is a cofferdam?Not learned 24. Which is the MOST important consideration for a tank vessel?Not learned 25. Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR) define several acceptable means of closure for ballast and fuel oil tank vents. One of the acceptable means is by the use of a/an __________.Not learned 26. What is TRUE of pressure/vacuum valves?Not learned 27. What is NOT a requirement for the safe and effective use of a crude oil washing system?Not learned 28. You are planning to use a crude oil washing system. What precaution must be taken with the source tank for the washing machines?Not learned 29. You are planning to use the crude oil washing system on your tankship. What is required to prevent electrostatic buildup in the tanks?Not learned 30. The complete details of a crude oil washing system aboard your vessel, including the operating sequences and procedures, design characteristics, a description of the system, and required personnel will be found in the __________.Not learned 31. Before a tank is to be crude oil washed, what position must the oxygen content in the tank must be measured at?Not learned 32. You have completed a crude oil wash. What action should be taken with the oil in the lines running to the washing machines?Not learned 33. You have water washed your cargo tanks using the fixed machines. What should you do before using portable machines to clean areas screened from the wash of the fixed machine by structural members?Not learned 34. Which step is NOT generally taken when gas-freeing a tank?Not learned 35. When tank cleaning with a portable machine, how is the weight of the machine is suspended?Not learned 36. To determine if all requirements of the Declaration of Inspection are met for oil transfer operations just prior to bunkering from a shoreside facility, __________.Not learned 37. The term "load on top" is the name of a method used on many crude oil carriers for the purpose of __________.Not learned 38. Which of the following must be included in the "oil transfer procedures" required by U.S Pollution Prevention Regulations?Not learned 39. When loading a petroleum cargo which is below average ambient temperatures, You must do which of the following?Not learned 40. Each hose in the fuel transfer system for helicopter refueling must have a __________.Not learned 41. According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), when loading, or discharging oil in bulk at a dock, which of the following signals must be displayed?Not learned 42. Which of the signals listed is required to be displayed during the day while bunkering?Not learned 43. To prevent the overflow of cargo tanks due to expansion, you should top off __________.Not learned 44. According to U.S. regulations, when a tank vessel is discharging cargo, each sea suction valve connected to the vessel's oil transfer, ballast, or cargo tank systems must be which of the following?Not learned 45. According to U.S. regulations what is the maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) for each hose assembly used for transferring oil?Not learned 46. According to U.S. regulations, how much hose should you use in transferring oil in bulk?Not learned 47. U.S. regulations require that no person may transfer oil to or from a vessel unless which of the following criteria are met?Not learned 48. The Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR) requires an emergency means of stopping the flow of oil during oil transfer operations. The emergency means must be operable from the __________.Not learned 49. When a tank vessel with a capacity of 250 barrels is transferring oil to a facility, U.S. regulations require an emergency means to stopping the flow of oil. Where must these emergency means be operable from?Not learned 50. If you observe any situation which presents a safety or pollution hazard during fuel transfer operations, what action should you take FIRST?Not learned 51. For all loading operations, the terminal must supply the vessel with a means in which the vessel's designated person in charge may stop the flow of oil to the vessel, insuring immediate shutdown in the event of a hose rupture, tank overflow, etc. Which of the following choices will accomplish this task as required by 33 CFR?Not learned 52. A Certificate of Financial Responsibility attests that the vessel __________.Not learned 53. U.S. regulations require which of the following upon completion of oil transfer operations?Not learned 54. According to U.S. regulations, no person may connect or disconnect an oil transfer hose or engage in any other critical oil transfer operation on a tank vessel unless which of the following is met?Not learned 55. According to Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR), when may a person serve as the person-in-charge of both a vessel and a facility during oil transfer operations?Not learned 56. U.S. regulations state that no person may transfer oil to or from a vessel unless which of the following conditions is met?Not learned 57. According to the Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR), no person may transfer oil to or from a vessel unless each person in charge has signed the __________.Not learned 58. Prior to transfer of fuel, the Declaration of Inspection required by Coast Guard Regulation (33 CFR) __________.Not learned 59. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), who makes the final decision of when oil transfer may begin?Not learned 60. According to the U.S. regulations, what must be agreed upon by the person-in-charge of transfer operations, both ashore and on the vessel?Not learned 61. What information is NOT required to be included in the oil transfer procedures aboard a tanker transferring oil?Not learned 62. Where are the transfer procedures for oil products required to be posted or available during transfer operations?Not learned 63. Each pressure gage used in an oil transfer operation must be accurate to within what percent?Not learned 64. During oil transfer operations, who is responsible for ensuring that the posted transfer procedures are followed?Not learned 65. Who has the authority to grant an alternate procedure for oil transfer operations?Not learned 66. Where should an application for a waiver of any requirements of the regulations for oil transfer operations be submitted?Not learned 67. How far in advance must applications for waivers of any requirements of the regulations for oil transfer operations be submitted?Not learned 68. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), no person may serve as the person in charge of oil transfer operations on more than one vessel at a time __________.Not learned 69. What is meant by "thieving" a petroleum cargo?Not learned 70. Who must supervise functions aboard a tanker or tank barge such as connecting, disconnecting, and topping off?Not learned 71. Which of the following does not require cargo transfer operations on a tank vessel to be stopped?Not learned 72. When planning the loading or discharging of a VLCC (100,000 DWT+) what is the most important consideration?Not learned 73. Which topic is NOT required to be discussed at the pre-transfer conference?Not learned 74. When loading bulk liquid cargo, what is the FIRST action you should take if a cargo valve jammed open?Not learned 75. Petroleum cargo tanks should not be topped off at deck level when loading on a cold day due to which of the following?Not learned 76. Your tank vessel is loaded down to her marks, and you find that she has too much trim by the stern. Which of the following actions would reduce the excessive trim?Not learned 77. Your tank vessel is fully loaded, and you find that she is down slightly by the head. To adjust the trim, you may __________.Not learned 78. Which factor must be considered when determining the order of loading of dissimilar products through the same piping system aboard a tanker?Not learned 79. What is NOT a precaution to be taken when topping off?Not learned 80. A vessel loads edible oil in a deep tank through a manhole at the mid-length of the tank. In order to fill the tank to maximum capacity, what trim should the vessel have?Not learned 81. When stripping a tank, what is caused by excessive air in the suction line?Not learned 82. While discharging a cargo, the stripping of the tanks falls behind schedule. This would indicate the __________.Not learned 83. What should be the first consideration when discharging an oil cargo?Not learned 84. Which tanker discharge pattern would be the safest and most efficient?Not learned 85. You are on a tankship discharging oil. what happens to the remaining oil when all of the oil that the main cargo pumps can handle is pumped out of a tank?Not learned 86. When measuring the oxygen content of the cargo tanks prior to loading cargoes requiring vapor recovery, check it __________.Not learned 87. What type of information is found in 33 CFR part 156?Not learned 88. The person in charge on the vessel and the person in charge at the facility must hold a meeting before starting the transfer of oil. Who must decide to start the transfer?Not learned 89. Who completes the Declaration of Inspection before loading a tank vessel?Not learned 90. How should pinching of the cargo hose between the vessel and the dock be prevented?Not learned 91. According to U.S. regulations, which of the following conditions would disqualify a nonmetallic hose as being suitable for use in transferring oil?Not learned 92. When hooking up a cargo hose to your vessel's manifold, you should use a(n) _________.Not learned 93. Which statement is TRUE concerning insulating flanges?Not learned 94. Insulating flanges minimize the dangers arising from which of the following?Not learned 95. According to regulations, which choice depicts the bursting pressure of a cargo hose used for transferring liquefied gases?Not learned 96. Where are remote readouts for oxygen concentration, pressure, and temperature of an inert gas system required to be located?Not learned 97. What is the maximum allowable oxygen content within the ships cargo tanks, inert gas piping and the vapor recovery system?Not learned 98. Which of the following describes the fresh air intake of the inert gas system?Not learned 99. With reference to liquefied gas operations, what is the term "rollover" used to describe?Not learned 100. To prevent oil from escaping into the sea when ballasting through the cargo piping system, you should FIRST __________.Not learned 101. While loading bulk liquid cargo, a tank valve jams open, what is the first action you should take?Not learned 102. A centrifugal ballast pump has a capacity of 200 gpm. If suction is taken on a ballast tank containing 200 long tons of seawater, how much water will be remain in the tank after discharging for one hour?Not learned 103. You are in the process of loading 465,000 barrels of cargo oil. At 1030, on 5 November, you gauge the vessel and find that you have loaded 203,000 barrels. At 1200 you find that you have loaded 218,000 barrels. If you continue loading at the same rate, you will finish at approximately __________.Not learned 104. You are in the process of loading 465,000 barrels of cargo oil. At 1030, on 5 November, you gauge the vessel and find that you have loaded 203,000 barrels. At 1200, you find that you have loaded 219,000 barrels. If you continue loading at the same rate, you will finish at approximately __________.Not learned 105. You are loading 530,000 barrels of cargo oil. At 0945 on 13 April, you find that you have loaded 202,000 barrels. At 1130, you find that you have loaded 223,000 barrels. When will you complete loading if you continue at the same rate?Not learned 106. A tank holds 400 tons of sea water when filled. How many tons of liquid of specific gravity 0.9300 will it hold when filled to 90% capacity?Not learned 107. According to the regulations, what fire safety control feature is required in quick-closing shut off valves?Not learned 108. Any firefighting equipment carried in addition to the minimum requirements on a MODU must __________.Not learned 109. Fire extinguishers designated as size III, IV, and V are considered __________.Not learned 110. A CO2 extinguisher which has lost 10% of its charge must be __________.Not learned 111. On a MODU, a fire extinguisher charged with 15 pounds of CO₂ or 10 pounds of dry chemical is a size __________.Not learned 112. Fire extinguishers used on MODU's are numbered by size I through V, with I being __________.Not learned 113. On a MODU, size "III", 'IV', and "V" fire extinguishers are considered __________.Not learned 114. A fire of escaping liquefied flammable gas is best extinguished by which action?Not learned 115. The size of fire hydrant hose connections on a cargo vessel must be either 1-1/2 inches or __________.Not learned 116. Your tankship has 40 gallons of 6% foam concentrate aboard. Approximately how much foam solution can be produced from this supply?Not learned 117. On a MODU, a cabinet or space containing the controls or valves for the fixed firefighting system must be __________.Not learned 118. According to U.S. regulations, how many emergency outfits are required to be carried onboard all tankships over 1,000 gross tons?Not learned 119. On a MODU, the locker or space containing the self-contained breathing apparatus must __________.Not learned 120. The condition of asphyxia arises from which of the following?Not learned 121. You have orders to load cargoes of carbon disulfide, diisopropylamine and pyridine on your multi-product tankship. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 122. What is the minimum required protective clothing that must be worn while sampling hazardous cargo on a tankship?Not learned 123. According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR 30), a flammable liquid with a Reid vapor pressure of 8-1/2 psi or less, and a flash point of 80°F or below, is a grade __________.Not learned 124. A petroleum liquid has a flash point of 85°F. This is a grade __________.Not learned 125. Which of the flash points would indicate a grade D combustible liquid?Not learned 126. Which of the following would be classified as grade "C" petroleum product?Not learned 127. What is the lowest temperature at which a liquid will give off sufficient vapors to form a flammable mixture with air?Not learned 128. Which of the following describes (auto) ignition temperature?Not learned 129. With an increase in temperature the volume of flammable and combustible liquids __________.Not learned 130. What do the designations A, B, C, D, and E grades of cargo define?Not learned 131. Most crude oils are classified as grade __________.Not learned 132. For the purpose of regulating tank vessels, which defines the term flammable liquids?Not learned 133. The heat value of a fuel is best described as __________.Not learned 134. 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 135. The most likely location for a liquid cargo fire to occur on a tanker would be __________.Not learned 136. Which of the following is the chief source of spontaneous combustion aboard tankers?Not learned 137. Tankers that are in service carrying "sour crudes" are faced with additional problems for their safe operation. One such problem is called "polyphoric oxidation" and results in ________.Not learned 138. The only portable electrical equipment permitted in a compartment which is not gas free is a lamp that is __________.Not learned 139. Which statement is TRUE concerning combustible gas indicators?Not learned 140. What type of gas detection device is used to determine when gassing up is complete?Not learned 141. Where is a permanently installed system of gas detection required?Not learned 142. 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 143. Where would you expect to find a "charged mist" on a tanker?Not learned 144. Your tank vessels carrying grade B liquids. Regulations required that the cargo pumps be separated from all sources of vapor ignition by which item?Not learned 145. Which states the requirements for the access to a cargo pumproom in a tank vessel carrying grades C or D liquid cargo?Not learned 146. If a repair team is to enter a confined space for repair work, what minimum level of oxygen should be present?Not learned 147. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), which of the following operations aboard a tanker must be recorded in the Oil Record Book on a tank-to-tank basis according to Coast Guard Regulations?Not learned 148. Which ship must maintain Part II (Cargo/Ballast Operations) of the Oil Record Book?Not learned 149. When discharging clean ballast, prior to entering the loading port, if the ballast is determined by the oil monitor to exceed 15 parts per million of oil, the deballasting must _________.Not learned 150. While taking on fuel oil, the transfer hose leaks causing a sheen on the water. What action should you take?Not learned 151. What causes the most frequent incidents of pollution during tanker operations?Not learned 152. Which of the following vessels is NOT exempt from mandatory requirements on ballast water management for control of non-indigenous species in waters of the United States?Not learned 153. According to U.S. regulations which of the following statements is correct regarding the fuel oil containment around loading manifolds?Not learned 154. The Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR) require that all oil spills in United States waters be reported immediately to the __________.Not learned 155. According to U.S. regulations, tank vessels with greater than 250 barrels capacity are required to have a means of emergency shutdown. This device does which of the following?Not learned 156. What is the FIRST action to take if you detect oil around your tank vessel while discharging petroleum products?Not learned 157. While your vessel is taking on fuel you notice oil on the water around the vessel. What should you do FIRST?Not learned 158. 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 159. Which of the following is considered "discharge" as it applies to the pollution regulations?Not learned 160. International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificates are required for each U.S. oil tanker at or above how many gross registered tons?Not learned 161. According to U.S. regulations, which of the following describes the declaration of inspection?Not learned 162. A oil tanker may not discharge an oily mixture into the sea from a cargo tank, slop tank, or cargo pump room bilge unless which of the following conditions is present?Not learned 163. U.S. regulations require all tankships of 150 GT and above and all other ships of 400 GT and above, to prepare and maintain which of the following?Not learned 164. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), which of the following is a mandatory section of the shipboard oil pollution emergency plan?Not learned 165. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), which of the following is NOT required to be provided as part of the appendixes of the Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan?Not learned 166. Which of the following is required to have a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan?Not learned 167. According to 33 CFR's, the approval period for a shipboard oil pollution emergency plan expires after __________.Not learned 168. Which statement is TRUE when reviewing a Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan?Not learned 169. Which of the following describes heavy fuel oils when they have been spilled?Not learned 170. Which would be considered pollution under the U.S. water pollution laws?Not learned 171. What does the MARPOL 73/78 convention deal with?Not learned 172. A person on a fixed or floating platform engaged in oil exploration MAY discharge food waste into the sea when the distance from the nearest land is at least __________.Not learned 173. Which is an exception to the garbage discharge requirements in Annex V to MARPOL 73/78?Not learned 174. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), when off-loading garbage to another ship, your records must identify that ship by name and which of the following?Not learned 175. U.S. regulations require any tankship making a voyage of over 48 hours duration to conduct certain tests not more than 12 hours prior to leaving port. Which of the following must be tested to meet this requirement?Not learned 176. According to U.S. regulations, how often are you are required to test cargo discharge piping?Not learned 177. Who will certify the vessel to be gas free before entering the shipyard?Not learned 178. Which document will describe lifesaving equipment located aboard your vessel?Not learned 179. In accordance with 46 CFR Part 109, the Muster List ("Station Bill") shows each crew lifeboat station, their duties during abandonment, basic instructions, and __________.Not learned 180. What information must be entered on the MODU Muster List ("Station Bill")?Not learned 181. A re-inspection of the vessel shall be made between which of the following months while the Certificate of Inspection is valid?Not learned 182. What certificate verifies that a liquefied gas tanker complies with the requirements with regard to their structure, equipment, fittings, arrangements, and materials?Not learned 183. If you have to jump in the water when abandoning ship, your legs should be in which position?Not learned 184. Each emergency light must be marked with __________.Not learned 185. How shall Lifesaving equipment be stowed?Not learned 186. On a MODU, when may a work vest be substituted for a required life preserver?Not learned 187. Coast Guard approved buoyant work vests__________.Not learned 188. Which is TRUE concerning the vapor pressure of a substance?Not learned 189. Which of the following describes intrinsically safe equipment?Not learned 190. According to the regulations, what type of gauging is required for a cargo of butadiene?Not learned 191. Ullages are measured from __________.Not learned 192. On tankers ullages are measured from what point?Not learned 193. Ullage measurements are taken from the top of the liquid to which of the following points?Not learned 194. Which refers to the depth of a petroleum product in a tank?Not learned 195. What is litmus paste is used to determine?Not learned 196. Your 100 gross tons non-oceangoing vessel is required to have a fixed piping system to discharge oily mixtures ashore. What is required at each outlet of this system?Not learned 197. A 100-GT vessel, constructed before July 1, 1974, is loading diesel fuel. What is the minimum capacity of the portable container required for placement under or around each fuel tank vent, overflow, and fill pipe?Not learned 198. You are on a 120,000 DWT loaded bulk carrier. When anchoring without the aid of tugs, your maximum speed should not exceed how many feet per second?Not learned 199. You are on a 120,000 DWT loaded bulk carrier. What is the maximum safe docking speed when coming alongside?Not learned 200. You are 15 feet off a pier and docking a vessel using only a bow breast line and stern breast line. Once the slack is out of both lines you begin to haul in on the bow breast line. What is the effect on the vessel?Not learned 201. The 30 ton capacity pedestal cranes shown in the illustration D047DG can lift a maximum weight of how many tons in the single mode?Not learned 202. You are on a 30,000 DWT tankship engaged in trade to another country signatory to MARPOL 73/78. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 203. Under which circumstance is a 30,000 DWT tankship required to have an IOPP certificate?Not learned 204. 46 CFR directs the location of fuel oil sounding tubes and access openings for fuel oil tanks on cargo vessels. Where can the tubes be located?Not learned 205. A 6x12, two-inch wire rope has __________.Not learned 206. Why is 6X19 class wire rope more commonly used for cargo runners than the more flexible 6X37 wire rope?Not learned 207. A 6x19 wire rope would be which of the following?Not learned 208. Aboard a cargo vessel, the carbon dioxide supply used in a fixed extinguishing system MUST at least be sufficient for what space(s)?Not learned 209. You are aboard a right-handed single-screw vessel with headway on. The engine is put full astern and the rudder hard left. What will the bow do?Not learned 210. You are aboard a single-screw vessel (right-hand propeller) going full ahead with good headway. The engine is put astern and the rudder is placed hard left. The stern of the vessel will swing to __________.Not learned 211. You are aboard vessel "A" in a narrow channel and the pilot is approaching vessel "B" as shown in illustration D037RR below. Which of the following is the reason he has not previously changed course to the starboard side of the channel?Not learned 212. You are aboard a vessel which is near a platform engaged in oil exploration. Under U.S. pollution regulations, you may NOT discharge garbage if you are within __________.Not learned 213. What is NOT accepted as the required shipping papers on a manned and loaded tank barge?Not learned 214. What will be accepted as the shipping papers for an unmanned tank barge but will not be accepted if the tank barge is manned?Not learned 215. When accepting vehicles for shipment, the Master should ensure that __________.Not learned 216. An accommodation ladder or other equally safe and convenient means must be provided for a pilot whenever the distance from the sea level is more than __________.Not learned 217. In accordance with regulations, ethylene oxide shall be loaded below what temperature?Not learned 218. In accordance with U.S. regulations for cargo vessels, what is the maximum number of sleeping accommodations a barge may have before it is required to have fire pumps, hydrants, hose, and nozzles installed?Not learned 219. In accordance with U.S regulations, your cargo vessel must have which of the following?Not learned 220. In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is the proper label name for a class 2.3 substance?Not learned 221. In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is the proper label name for a class 4.1 substance?Not learned 222. In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is the proper label name for a class 4.3 substance?Not learned 223. In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is the proper label name for a class 5.1 substance?Not learned 224. In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is the proper label name for a class 5.2 substance?Not learned 225. In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is the proper label name for a class 6.1 substance?Not learned 226. In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is the proper label name for a class 6.2 substance?Not learned 227. In accordance with U.S. regulations, a freight container that is to be loaded with Class 1 explosive materials must be in serviceable condition. Which of the following would prevent a container from being considered serviceable?Not learned 228. In accordance with U.S. regulations, what natural phenomena would require you to stop cargo operations involving Class 1 explosive materials and secure hatches?Not learned 229. In accordance with U.S. regulations, where are the signs prohibiting smoking required to be posted while the vessel is loading Class 1 explosive materials?Not learned 230. 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 231. In accordance with U.S. regulations which statement is true concerning packages containing Class 1 explosive material?Not learned 232. In accordance with U.S. regulations on the transportation of hazardous materials, which of the following is true concerning a transport unit with fabric sides or tops?Not learned 233. According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), no vessel can come alongside or remain alongside a tank vessel while it is loading A, B, or C grade cargo without having the permission of the __________.Not learned 234. In accordance with U.S regulations vessels transporting hazardous materials are required to have a Dangerous Cargo Manifest. Where is this document to be kept?Not learned 235. According to Annex V to MARPOL 73/78, garbage containing plastic is permitted to be disposed of by __________.Not learned 236. According to the Chemical Data Guide, which extinguishing agent is NOT recommended for use on a retinol fire?Not learned 237. According to the Chemical Data Guide, which extinguishing agent should be used on a petrolatum fire in an open area?Not learned 238. According to the Chemical Data Guide, what is the Reid Vapor Pressure of tert-butylamine?Not learned 239. According to Coast Guard Regulations (CFR 33), the shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan must include __________.Not learned 240. According to the IMO Code, what are the minimum number of securing points that should be on each side of a "road vehicle", whose gross vehicle mass is between 3.5 tons and 20 tons, when carried on Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 241. According to Pollution Prevention Regulations (33CFR), who is required to sign the entry in the Oil Record Book after every designated operation?Not learned 242. According to Pollution Prevention Regulations (33CFR), each completed page in the Oil Record Book is to be signed by ________.Not learned 243. U.S. regulations require cargo pump rooms, on tank vessels handling grades A, B, or C liquid cargo, shall be equipped with power ventilation of the exhaust type. in what amount of time should the ventilation effect a complete change of air?Not learned 244. According to U.S. regulations, if a cargo hose shows a small leak in its fabric, when may it be used to transfer oil?Not learned 245. According to U.S. regulations, which conditions would not disqualify a nonmetallic hose as being suitable for use in transferring oil?Not learned 246. According to U.S. regulations, which of the following does not qualify as a discharge of oil?Not learned 247. According to U.S. regulations, what vessels are required to have the "Discharge of Oil Prohibited" placard?Not learned 248. What action should the helmsman take when hearing the command "ease the rudder"?Not learned 249. Which action(s) is/are included in crane operations?Not learned 250. Which action(s) is/are included in crane operations?Not learned 251. Which action(s) should the operator of a pedestal crane take if crane control is lost?Not learned 252. Which action reduces the yawing of a vessel in a following sea?Not learned 253. Which action should you take FIRST when preparing to hoist the anchor?Not learned 254. Adding the FSCL to KG yields __________.Not learned 255. What is an advantage of the 6X19 class of wire rope over the 6X37 class of wire rope of the same diameter?Not learned 256. What is NOT an advantage of containership operations over conventional break-bulk operations?Not learned 257. What is NOT an advantage of filler cargo?Not learned 258. What is an advantage of a gate valve over a butterfly valve?Not learned 259. Which is an advantage of nylon rope over manila rope?Not learned 260. What is the advantage of the tandem working arrangement of pedestal cranes when operating cargo?Not learned 261. An advantage of using chain lashing on heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it __________.Not learned 262. The advantage(s) of using wire rope lashing on vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it __________.Not learned 263. What is an advantage of having wire rope with a fiber core over that of a wire rope of the same size with a wire core?Not learned 264. What affect does shallow water have on a vessel's stopping distance?Not learned 265. Which agency both assigns load lines, and issues Load Line Certificates?Not learned 266. Which agency assigns Load lines for U.S. vessels?Not learned 267. Which agency is authorized to assist the Coast Guard in the inspection of vessels for the suitability of loading hazardous materials?Not learned 268. Which agency issues a certificate of loading that is evidence that the rules and regulations concerning bulk grain cargoes have been observed?Not learned 269. Which agency must approve the safety equipment on board inspected vessels?Not learned 270. If an alien stowaway is discovered aboard your vessel, his name must be placed on the __________.Not learned 271. To allow for the rise or fall in tide and for change in draft of a tankship during cargo transfer, cargo hoses must be suspended with __________.Not learned 272. The anchors on the bow are known as __________.Not learned 273. When the anchor is brought to and holding, the horizontal component of anchor cable tensions should equal the __________.Not learned 274. Why should the anchor chain be kept moderately taut during a Mediterranean moor?Not learned 275. How is the anchor chain marked for 30 fathoms?Not learned 276. The anchor chain has one entire shot of chain painted red. What is the bitter end of this shot attached to?Not learned 277. The anchor chain has one entire shot of chain painted yellow. What does this indicate on a merchant vessel?Not learned 278. The anchor chain has one entire shot painted red. What would that indicate on a merchant vessel?Not learned 279. Anchors are prevented from running out when secured by the __________.Not learned 280. You are on anchor watch. As an aid to preventing thievery on the vessel you should __________.Not learned 281. On an anchor windlass, the wheel over which the anchor chain passes is called a __________.Not learned 282. When anchored, increasing the scope of the anchor chain normally serves to __________.Not learned 283. You have anchored in a mud and clay bottom. The anchor appears to be dragging in a storm. What action should you take?Not learned 284. When anchored, what normally occurs when you increase the scope of the anchor chain?Not learned 285. You are anchoring in 16 fathoms of water. On a small to medium size vessel, which statement is TRUE?Not learned 286. When anchoring in calm water, it is best to __________.Not learned 287. When anchoring in a clay bottom, what is one hazard that may cause the anchor to drag?Not learned 288. What is the rule of thumb for the length of chain required to anchor a vessel under normal conditions?Not learned 289. When anchoring in a current, which statement is TRUE?Not learned 290. When anchoring, good practice requires 5 to 7 fathoms of chain for each fathom of depth. Which is TRUE when anchoring in deep water?Not learned 291. When anchoring, what results from having the proper scope of anchor chain in line with the shank of the anchor?Not learned 292. You are anchoring in a river where the current is from one direction only. Which is the BEST way to lay out two anchors?Not learned 293. When anchoring a vessel, it is best to release the anchor when __________.Not learned 294. While anchoring your vessel, when is the best time to let go the anchor?Not learned 295. When anchoring a vessel under normal conditions, which scope of chain is recommended?Not learned 296. The angle at which the fluke penetrates the soil is called the __________.Not learned 297. If Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 applies to your vessel, which of the following cannot be discharged anywhere at sea?Not learned 298. Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 contains requirements pertaining to the discharge into the marine environment of which item?Not learned 299. Under Annex V to MARPOL 73/78, food garbage discharged from vessels outside a special area, that are located between 3 and 6 nautical miles from nearest land must be ground to less than which of the following dimensions?Not learned 300. During the annual inspection by the owner, each nonmetallic oil transfer hose must not burst, bulge, leak, or abnormally distort under static liquid pressure. Which defines the minimum test pressure?Not learned 301. What is another description for a tandem crane lift?Not learned 302. What is another name for the boom of a crane?Not learned 303. Another name for coal naphtha that would appear on a dangerous cargo manifest is __________.Not learned 304. You are approaching a pier and intend to use the port anchor to assist in docking port side to. You would NOT use the anchor if __________.Not learned 305. You are approaching the pilot station with the wind fine on the starboard bow and making about 3 knots. You can help to calm the seas by taking what action just before the pilot boat comes along on the port side?Not learned 306. In areas where CO2 piping is installed, such piping may not be used for any other purpose EXCEPT when used as described in which choice?Not learned 307. Which area is designated a special area by Annex V to MARPOL 73/78?Not learned 308. How is Argon classified?Not learned 309. Because of the arrangement of the cell guides, which is the MOST important factor while loading containers?Not learned 310. You have arrived at your anchorage location. You have put the engines astern prior to letting go the anchor. How will you know when the vessel has stopped making way?Not learned 311. You are arriving in port and are assigned to anchor in anchorage circle B-4. It has a diameter of 500 yards and your vessel's LOA is 484 feet. If you anchor in 8 fathoms at the center of the circle, what is the maximum number of shots of chain you can use and still remain in the circle?Not learned 312. You are arriving in port and are assigned to anchor in anchorage circle B-4. It has a diameter of 600 yards and your vessel's LOA is 525 feet. If you anchor in 10 fathoms at the center of the circle, what is the maximum number of shots of chain you can use and still remain in the circle?Not learned 313. If an attempt is made to hoist a load that exceeds the capacity of an electric winch, an overload safety device causes a circuit breaker to cut off the current to the winch motor __________.Not learned 314. When attempting to free an anchor jammed in the hawsepipe, the simplest method of freeing it may be __________.Not learned 315. When authorized to use chemical agents on an oil spill they would __________.Not learned 316. 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 __________.Not learned 317. A B-II fire extinguisher has a minimum capacity of __________.Not learned 318. When backing down with sternway, where will the pivot point of a vessel be located?Not learned 319. In bad weather, what length of chain should be used with a single anchor?Not learned 320. You are in the Baltic Sea which is a special area listed in ANNEX V of MARPOL. How many miles from land must you be to discharge ground rags, glass, and bottles into the sea?Not learned 321. Battens are fitted in cargo holds across the frames of the vessel from the turn of the bilge upward. What is the main purpose of these cargo battens?Not learned 322. Which bend or knot is used to tie a small line to a larger one?Not learned 323. You are berthed at a cargo facility where you have just completed discharging a dangerous cargo from your barge. You must complete topside repairs on the barge involving hot-work before sailing. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 324. You are berthed at a cargo facility where you have just completed discharging a dangerous cargo. You must complete topside repairs involving hot-work before sailing. Which of the following statements is TRUE?Not learned 325. Which best describes an anchor buoy?Not learned 326. What best describes for how long a gas-free test is good?Not learned 327. Which BEST describes a wildcat?Not learned 328. What is the best guide for determining the proper scope of anchor chain to use for anchoring in normal conditions?Not learned 329. Which is the BEST holding ground for conventional anchors?Not learned 330. The BEST holding ground for conventional anchors is __________.Not learned 331. Which is the best method of protecting that portion of a fiber anchor line nearest the anchor from chafing on the bottom?Not learned 332. Which is the best method to stop a vessel from dragging anchor in a sand bottom?Not learned 333. What is the best splice for repairing a parted synthetic fiber mooring line?Not learned 334. The best time to work a boat into a slip is __________.Not learned 335. The best way to determine if a load is within maximum lift limits is to use __________.Not learned 336. The best way to lift many small articles aboard your vessel is with a __________.Not learned 337. Which is the BEST way for a twin-screw vessel to clear the inboard propeller and maneuver off a pier?Not learned 338. Which is the BETTER holding ground, for a conventional anchor?Not learned 339. Bilge soundings indicate __________.Not learned 340. Which is the proper name given to a block that can be opened at the hook or shackle end to receive a bight of the line?Not learned 341. A block and tackle is "rove to advantage". What does this mean?Not learned 342. The boom indicator tells the operator at what angle the boom is compared to the __________.Not learned 343. The boom stops on a pedestal crane prevent the boom from __________.Not learned 344. You are bound from port A, governed by the summer load line mark, to port B, also governed by the summer mark. The great circle track will take you into a zone governed by the winter mark. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 345. What is the breaking strain of steel wire rope with a 5/8" diameter?Not learned 346. 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 347. Buckler plates are __________.Not learned 348. Bulk cargo refers to which of the following statements?Not learned 349. When bunkering at anchorage which of the following signals must be displayed?Not learned 350. 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?Not learned 351. If you are bunkering and you close off one tank in the line of tanks being filled, the rate of flow to other open tanks on the same line will __________.Not learned 352. When bunkering is complete, which is the correct procedure concerning the bunker hoses?Not learned 353. When bunkering at a dock which of the following signals must be displayed?Not learned 354. Each buoyant work vest on a MODU must be __________.Not learned 355. Butadiene, inhibited, is labeled as a __________.Not learned 356. With the buttress securing system, where can containers of different heights be stowed?Not learned 357. Camphor oil is classified as a __________.Not learned 358. You cannot operate a VHF or SSB radiotelephone aboard a rig unless that station is licensed. Which of the following organizations issues the license?Not learned 359. A cargo of 10,000 barrels of gasoline is loaded at a temperature of 90°F, and a cargo temperature of 55°F, is expected on this voyage. It has a coefficient of expansion of .0006. How many barrels would you expect to discharge at your destination?Not learned 360. When a cargo boom or crane is rated at varying capacities, there will be a table at the controls which relates safe working load to __________.Not learned 361. A cargo exception would appear on __________.Not learned 362. A cargo of fuel oil is loaded whose temperature is 66? F. API gravity is 36?. The volume correction factor (VCF) is .0005. A cargo temperature of 80? F is expected at the discharge port. If 9,000 barrels were loaded, how many barrels would you expect to unload?Not learned 363. A cargo of fuel oil is loaded whose temperature is 66°F. API gravity is 36°. The volume correction factor (VCF) is .0005. A cargo temperature of 80°F is expected at the discharge port. If 9,000 barrels were loaded, how many gallons would you expect to unload?Not learned 364. Cargo that gives off fumes that may contaminate other cargo is known as a(n) __________.Not learned 365. Which term defines cargo that is highly susceptible to damage by tainting from odorous cargo?Not learned 366. Cargo hose carried on tank vessels must be designed to withstand the pressure of the shutoff head of the cargo pump or pump relief valve setting, but in no case should it be less than __________.Not learned 367. Cargo hose carried on tank vessels shall be able to withstand a pressure of at least how many psi?Not learned 368. On the cargo manifest, which term is used to describe the weight of the cargo inside a box?Not learned 369. On cargo and miscellaneous vessels what is NOT a required part of the fireman's outfit?Not learned 370. 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?Not learned 371. Cargo pump relief valves are piped to the __________.Not learned 372. Which cargoes require strips of common building lathe as dunnage in order to carry away heat generated by the cargo?Not learned 373. Cargo securing for Ro-Ro is based on the concept of __________.Not learned 374. A cargo that has a stowage factor over 40 is known as a __________.Not learned 375. Which cargo is suitable for carriage on Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 376. How should cargo tank hatches be protected when the ullage opening is open and the tank NOT gas free?Not learned 377. You are on a cargo vessel carrying portable tanks of dangerous cargoes in bulk. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 378. You are on a cargo vessel carrying toluol in bulk in portable tanks. Which is a requirement for pumping the toluol?Not learned 379. On cargo vessels, the discharge of the required quantity of carbon dioxide into any "tight" space shall be completed within what time period?Not learned 380. On a cargo vessels which fire extinguisher is considered semi-portable?Not learned 381. Cargo vessels being navigated, and fitted with emergency lighting and power systems, shall have their emergency systems tested at which interval?Not learned 382. Cargo vessels are required to maintain a Cargo Securing Manual onboard. What information should this manual provide?Not learned 383. While on cargo watch, you notice one of the containers of Class 1 explosive materials has been damaged and some of the contents has leaked onto the deck. In accordance with U.S. regulations what actions must be taken?Not learned 384. Which cargo would require a dangerous cargo manifest?Not learned 385. Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, which of the following will make a vessel liable if there is damage to the cargo?Not learned 386. Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for damage to a cargo when the damage arises out of which event?Not learned 387. 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?Not learned 388. 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?Not learned 389. What is a "carrick bend" is used for?Not learned 390. If you carry packaged hazardous cargoes on a break bulk vessel bound foreign, you must __________.Not learned 391. 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 392. You are carrying cargoes of crotonaldehyde, phosphoric acid, and morpholine on your multiple-product tankship. Which of the following statements is TRUE?Not learned 393. When carrying a full or nearly full load of bulk ore in a general cargo type vessel, how should the ore be loaded?Not learned 394. You have been carrying a liquid with flammable limits of 1% to 7% mixture with air. If your instructions say that no one shall enter the tank if the vapor concentration is over 15% of the LEL, what is the maximum allowable percentage of vapors for men to enter?Not learned 395. In which case is the IOPP Certificate of an inspected vessel NOT invalidated?Not learned 396. In most cases, when a large merchant vessel enters shallow water at high speed the __________.Not learned 397. A case received for shipment is marked as shown in illustration D043DG below. Which of the following is the portion of the symbol indicated by the letter A?Not learned 398. A case received for shipment has the markings shown in illustration D043DG below. Each carton measures 13" X 15" X 23". Ignoring broken stowage what is the total cubic capacity the entire consignment will occupy?Not learned 399. 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?Not learned 400. After casting off moorings at a mooring buoy in calm weather, which action should you take?Not learned 401. What is the cause of most minor spills of oil products?Not learned 402. Which will cause a wire rope to fail?Not learned 403. Centrifugal pumps have what advantage(s) over reciprocating pumps?Not learned 404. Certain cargoes must be segregated because of their __________.Not learned 405. The Certificate of Freeboard is the __________.Not learned 406. Which statement is TRUE concerning the Certificate of Inspection for a containership?Not learned 407. The Certificate of Inspection of a damaged tank barge has expired. What certificate authorizes the barge to move to a repair facility for repair and inspection?Not learned 408. The Certificate of Inspection on a passenger vessel of over 100 gross tons must be posted __________.Not learned 409. The Certificate of Inspection for your tankship authorizes the carriage of grade A and lower products. Which chemical may NOT be carried unless it is specifically endorsed on the Certificate of Inspection?Not learned 410. Which certificate is issued by the American Bureau of Shipping?Not learned 411. Which certificate is NOT issued by the Coast Guard?Not learned 412. Who certifies the safe working load of cargo booms on a vessel?Not learned 413. Chafing gear __________.Not learned 414. A change of a documented vessel's name can only be made by which organization?Not learned 415. Which characteristic is an advantage of a butterfly valve as compared to a gate valve?Not learned 416. Which characteristic is a disadvantage of a controllable- pitch propeller as compared to a fixed-pitch propeller?Not learned 417. Which is characteristic of a "special cargo"?Not learned 418. What characterizes a Ro-Ro vessel?Not learned 419. Which should you check before letting the anchor go?Not learned 420. To what chemical family does ethylene oxide belong?Not learned 421. Chinese stoppers are widely used on merchant vessels because they are safe, and easy to apply. What additional values are attributed to these stoppers?Not learned 422. A claim for cargo damages may be held against the ship owner if such damage is the result of failure of the ship's officers to take which action?Not learned 423. When cleaning cargo tanks with portable machines, how is the machine grounded?Not learned 424. In cleaning up an oil spill, straw is an example of a __________.Not learned 425. In cleaning up an oil spill, which term depicts the main function of straw?Not learned 426. When cleaning up an oil spill in U.S. waters you must obtain the approval of the Federal On-Scene Coordinator before using which of the following?Not learned 427. When cleaning a tank by the Butterworth process, you should begin to pump out the slops __________.Not learned 428. Close link chain of not less the 3/4" (or the wire rope equivalent) is required for lashing deck cargoes of timber. What size flexible wire rope would provide the strength equivalent to 3/4" chain, using a safety factor of 5?Not learned 429. Closed freight containers and closed cargo units are used in the shipment of freight. Which of the following defines these terms?Not learned 430. CO2 cylinders, which protect the small space in which they are stored must __________.Not learned 431. A CO2 portable extinguisher is annually checked by __________.Not learned 432. 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?Not learned 433. Coiling new rope against the lay, bringing the lower end up through the center of the coil, then coiling with the lay, in order to remove the kinks, is known as __________.Not learned 434. A combustible liquid is defined as any liquid having a flash point above what temperature?Not learned 435. Combustible liquids are divided into how many grades?Not learned 436. A combustible liquid with a flash point of 90° F would be grade __________.Not learned 437. You are coming to anchor in 8 fathoms of water. In this case, how should the anchor be deployed?Not learned 438. What does the command "Hard right rudder" mean?Not learned 439. When commencing cargo operations on a container ship, one cell at a hatch is generally discharged completely (to the bottom of the ship) before removing any containers from the adjoining cells to __________.Not learned 440. A common class of wire rope is the 6X37 class. What does the 37 represent?Not learned 441. Which is a common occurrence when a vessel is running into shallow water?Not learned 442. Which statement is TRUE when comparing manila line, size for size, to nylon?Not learned 443. When comparing twin screw tug to single-screw tugs, which statement about a twin-screw tug is FALSE?Not learned 444. You have completed a Dangerous Cargo Manifest for dangerous cargoes loaded on board. It should be kept in a conspicuous location __________.Not learned 445. What should you be concerned with when loading and securing vehicles aboard a Ro-Ro vessel?Not learned 446. What should you be concerned with when loading and securing vehicles on a Ro-Ro?Not learned 447. Under which condition is a Container vessels required to maintain an Oil Record Book?Not learned 448. Conditions for crossing a rough bar are usually best at __________.Not learned 449. During which condition should the operator of a pedestal crane shutdown operations?Not learned 450. During which condition should the operator of a pedestal crane shutdown operations?Not learned 451. During which condition should the operator of a pedestal crane shutdown operations?Not learned 452. A condition where two currents meet at the downstream end of a middle bar can be determined by observing which situation?Not learned 453. You are conducting trials to determine the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn, you take ranges and bearings of an isolated light with the results as shown. Based on this information, what is the advance for a turn of 45°Not learned 454. You are conducting trials to determine the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn, you take ranges and bearings of an isolated light with the results as shown. Based on this information, what is the advance for a turn of 75Not learned 455. You are conducting trials to determine the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn, you take ranges and bearings of an isolated light with the results as shown. Based on this information, what is the advance for a turn of 90°Not learned 456. You are conducting trials to determine the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn, you take ranges and bearings of an isolated light. The results are shown in illustration D034DG below. What is the transfer for a turn of 180°?Not learned 457. 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 458. You are conducting trials to determine the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn you take the ranges and bearings of an isolated light. The results are shown in illustration D034DG below. What is the transfer for a turn of 75°?Not learned 459. You are conducting trials to determine the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn, you take ranges and bearings of an isolated light. The results are shown in illustration D034DG below. What is the transfer for a turn of 90°?Not learned 460. You have the "conn" at the time the helmsman who is steering by hand reports that the rudder is not responding to the wheel. Which would be your FIRST action?Not learned 461. The connection facilities for the international shore connection must be located to provide access __________.Not learned 462. You are conning a twin-screw vessel going ahead with rudders amidships. How will the vessel respond if the port screw stops turning?Not learned 463. When considering a vessel's stability, which spaces in a general cargo vessel are the best locations for the carriage of bulk grain?Not learned 464. Containers of flammable solids should be conspicuously labeled by the shipper with a __________.Not learned 465. You are on a container vessel. What concerning the handling and stowage of containerized hazardous materials is TRUE?Not learned 466. Container vessels are required to maintain an Oil Record Book when the vessel is __________?Not learned 467. You are on a containership. The cargo includes a container of small arms ammunition, a container of lead-acid storage batteries and a container of methyl acetylene bottles. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 468. You are on a containership carrying a tank container that had been filled with sodium hydroxide solution. The container is empty but has not been cleaned. Which, if any, placard is required?Not learned 469. Your containership has a container displaying a hazardous cargo placard. The placard has the number 2199 on it. This indicates that it is carrying what cargo?Not learned 470. 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 471. Your containership has a container displaying a hazardous cargo placard. The placard has the number 2224 on it. This indicates that it is carrying what cargo?Not learned 472. 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?Not learned 473. You are on a containership. Which statement about the stowage of hazardous materials in containers is TRUE?Not learned 474. In the context of shiphandling, what would be the definition of shallow water?Not learned 475. A contract of affreightment is a __________.Not learned 476. Which is the correct procedure for anchoring a small to medium size vessel in deep water?Not learned 477. What is a CORRECT reply to a pilot's request, "How's your head"?Not learned 478. Which is the correct way to make an eye in a wire rope with clips?Not learned 479. Corrosive liquids and acids should have what kind of label?Not learned 480. How is Cottonseed oil classed?Not learned 481. How could lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro vessels be stowed when not in use?Not learned 482. You are on a course of 000°T and put the rudder right 30°. In which direction will the transfer be measured?Not learned 483. When should a crane boom-up so high that the boom hits the stops?Not learned 484. The crane manufacturer's operating tables are posted near the __________.Not learned 485. Each crewmember has an assigned firefighting station. This assignment is shown on the __________.Not learned 486. "Cribbing" is __________.Not learned 487. What is the critical point in nylon line elongation?Not learned 488. When cutting regular-lay wire rope, what is the minimum number of seizings to be placed on each side of the cut?Not learned 489. When cutting wire rope, seizings are put on each side of the cut. The seizings prevent the wire from unlaying and also __________.Not learned 490. Damage to cargo caused by dust is known as __________.Not learned 491. A Danforth lightweight anchor usually skips along and does NOT hold well in which bottom?Not learned 492. The dangerous cargo manifest does NOT include which item of information?Not learned 493. A "dangerous cargo manifest" is needed for you to carry a combustible cargo. You should obtain the shipping papers to make this "manifest" from the __________.Not learned 494. Which data can NOT be found on a moisture equilibrium chart?Not learned 495. Which data is NOT painted on the bow of a lifeboat?Not learned 496. When a deck cargo is secured with chain or wire lashings and grab (pear) links, which statement is FALSE?Not learned 497. Deck foam systems, designed to protect cargo areas on tank vessels built after January 1, 1975, must have a supply of foam-producing material to operate the system at its designed rate of foam production for __________.Not learned 498. The deck load capacity of a compartment into which you intend to load a cargo of soft brick is 380 lbs. per sq. ft. The stowage factor of the brick is 21.3. Disregarding broken stowage, what is the maximum height the brick may be stacked without endangering the structure?Not learned 499. The declaration made by the Master when he anticipates hull and/or cargo damage due to unusual weather conditions is a __________.Not learned 500. A declaration made by the Master before a U.S. Consul, giving particulars regarding heavy weather or other incidents which may have caused damage to the vessel or cargo, through no fault of the vessel, her officers, or crew is a(n) __________.Not learned 501. Which is TRUE when a deep draft VLCC (100,000 DWT+) is navigating in a narrow channel or canal?Not learned 502. Where can the deepest water when rounding a bend in a river be located?Not learned 503. A deepwell pump is a type of __________.Not learned 504. Which defines a hygroscopic cargo?Not learned 505. Which defines the pitch of a propeller on a merchant vessel?Not learned 506. Which defines the process of "Block stowage"?Not learned 507. Which defines serving a wire rope?Not learned 508. Which is described as a wedge of water building up between the bow and the nearer bank which forces the bow out and away?Not learned 509. Which describes how flanking rudders effect a vessel's heading when going astern?Not learned 510. Which describes the "lay" of a line?Not learned 511. What describes a tandem crane lift?Not learned 512. A design modification of an anchor chain which prevents kinking is the __________.Not learned 513. How can you determine which grades of cargo a tank vessel is permitted to carry?Not learned 514. To determine the number of able seamen required on an inspected vessel, you should check which document?Not learned 515. To determine the number of inflatable liferafts required on a vessel, you should check which document?Not learned 516. To determine the number of portable fire extinguishers required on an inspected vessel, you should check which document?Not learned 517. To determine the weight capacity of a deck in a cargo hold, which reference would you refer to?Not learned 518. 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 519. You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking the radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are listed in illustration D035DG. Based on this data what is the advance for a turn of 30°Not learned 520. 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 521. You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are as shown. Based on this data what is the advance for a turn of 60Not learned 522. You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are as shown. Based on this data what is the advance for a turn of 90°Not learned 523. You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking the radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are shown in illustration D035DG below. What is the transfer for a turn of 180°?Not learned 524. You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking the radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are shown in illustration D035DG below. What is the transfer for a turn of 30°?Not learned 525. You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking the radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are shown in illustration D035DG below. What is the transfer for a turn of 60°?Not learned 526. 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 527. In determining the scope of cable to be used when anchoring, what would NOT be considered?Not learned 528. Which device is designed to automatically hold the load if power should fail to an electric winch?Not learned 529. A device fitted over the discharge opening on a relief valve consisting of one or two woven wire fabrics is called a flame __________.Not learned 530. 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 531. When the dew point of the outside air is lower than or equal to the dew point of the air in the cargo hold, which is the BEST action to take?Not learned 532. What is the difference between net tonnage and gross tonnage?Not learned 533. Which is a disadvantage of using chain lashing on heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 534. Which is a disadvantage of using chain lashing on heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 535. Which is/are the disadvantage(s) of using chain lashing on heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 536. A disadvantage of using chain lashing on heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that __________.Not learned 537. What is the disadvantage of using self-tension winches in automatic mode when the vessel is moored?Not learned 538. The disadvantage(s) of using web lashing on light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it __________.Not learned 539. 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 540. You discharge garbage overboard at sea. When recording your vessel's position as required, you must include __________.Not learned 541. When discharging a tanker, how can list be controlled?Not learned 542. Disregarding friction, what is the mechanical advantage of a twofold purchase when rove to disadvantage?Not learned 543. Which term defines the distance that a ship moves forward with each revolution of its propeller, if there is no slip?Not learned 544. At what distance from shore may plastic material be thrown overboard from a vessel?Not learned 545. 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 546. 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 547. Which term describes the distance that a vessel travels from the time that the order to put engines full astern until the vessel is dead in the water?Not learned 548. 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 549. You are docking a ship with a single-screw tug assisting on your starboard bow. How should the tug be tied up if you are anticipating that she will have to hold your bow off while you stem the current?Not learned 550. 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 551. 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 552. You are docking a vessel. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 553. You are docking a vessel. When are the wind and current most favorable in this situation?Not learned 554. Which document establishes the facts of a casualty and is the prima facie relief from liability for the damage?Not learned 555. Which document lists all the lifesaving equipment required for a vessel?Not learned 556. Which document has a list of names, birthplaces, and residences of persons employed on a merchant vessel bound from a U.S. port on a foreign voyage and is required at every port?Not learned 557. Which document is NOT required by law to be posted aboard a vessel?Not learned 558. Which document shows details of a tank vessel, cargoes it may carry, manning and safety equipment required?Not learned 559. Which document shows the minimum required crew a vessel must have to navigate from one port in the United States to another?Not learned 560. Which document shows a vessel's nationality, ownership, and tonnage?Not learned 561. Which document is used to indicate suspected cargo damage caused by rough weather?Not learned 562. The document on a vessel, annually endorsed by an American Bureau of Shipping surveyor, is called the __________.Not learned 563. What should be done before energizing the cargo hold ventilation on a Ro-Ro vessel, prior to loading or discharging cargo?Not learned 564. What should be done immediately after putting down the stern ramp on a Ro-Ro vessel, prior to loading or discharging cargo?Not learned 565. What can be done to prevent small oil spills on deck from going overboard?Not learned 566. What should be done after putting down the ramp on a Ro-Ro vessel, prior to loading or discharging cargo?Not learned 567. You are drifting in a locale where there is no current. As a rule, your vessel will lie __________.Not learned 568. If a drill required by regulations is not completed, the Master or person in charge must __________.Not learned 569. When dropping anchor, you are stationed at the windlass brake. Which is the most important piece(s) of personnel protection equipment?Not learned 570. Due to the nature of a vessel's construction for a particular trade, it does not fully comply with the provisions of SOLAS. Where will this be indicated?Not learned 571. Dunnage may be used to protect a cargo from loss or damage from which of the following items?Not learned 572. While on duty as a look-out, which other duty may you perform?Not learned 573. Which is the easiest way to dock a right-hand, single-screw vessel?Not learned 574. What effect does bank cushion have on the hull of a vessel in shallow water?Not learned 575. What effect will bank suction have on a vessel?Not learned 576. 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 577. How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel?Not learned 578. What effect does lifting the shank of a Stockless anchor that is set on the bottom have?Not learned 579. Which effect does speed through the water have on a vessel which is underway in shallow water?Not learned 580. When is the effect of wind on exposed areas of the vessel most noticeable?Not learned 581. Which is the most effective method for towing and maneuvering on rivers and other restricted waters where wave action is limited?Not learned 582. Electric cargo winches have an overload safety device which normally cuts the current to the winch motor __________.Not learned 583. If an electric cargo winch is being used to lift a draft of cargo and the engine room loses all power, which will occur?Not learned 584. The electrical components for each single crane are installed in its __________.Not learned 585. Which element(s) should be taken into account in the preparation of the "Cargo Securing Manual"?Not learned 586. When you "end for end" a wire rope, you __________.Not learned 587. Which ending is NOT acceptable in a wire rope that is free to rotate when hoisting?Not learned 588. Who enforces the U.S. pollution regulations that apply to ships?Not learned 589. Which statement is TRUE to ensure the best results during the Mediterranean moor?Not learned 590. When you enter shallow water, which describes your vessel's rudder response and speed variations?Not learned 591. Before entering an ice area, how should a ship be trimmed?Not learned 592. Which entry on a dangerous cargo manifest concerning the classification of a cargo is correct?Not learned 593. Entries should be made in a Ro-Ro vessel's cargo-securing device record book for __________.Not learned 594. All entries in the Official Logbook must be signed by the Master and if required, who else?Not learned 595. All entries in the Official Logbook must be signed by the Master and which other person?Not learned 596. Which entry is NOT required in the Official Logbook?Not learned 597. Each EPIRB shall be tested using the integrated test circuit and output indicator every __________.Not learned 598. What equipment is included in the fireman's outfit?Not learned 599. The equipment required to remove an on-deck oil spill on a barge transferring oil must either be carried on board or __________.Not learned 600. In the event of an oil spill a report must be made to which of the following entities?Not learned 601. Every entry required to be made in the Official Logbook shall be signed. Who is required to sign this logbook?Not learned 602. The exact and complete identification of all cargo on board must be found on the __________.Not learned 603. Which is an example of an anchor which has a stock?Not learned 604. Which is an example of cargo damage caused by inherent vice?Not learned 605. Which is an example of failure to exercise due diligence?Not learned 606. What is an example of a fundamental objective of cargo stowage?Not learned 607. What is an example of a grade A flammable liquid?Not learned 608. Which is an example of a messenger?Not learned 609. Which is an explosion hazard when exposed to flame?Not learned 610. To facilitate passing the end of a large rope through a block, you could use which line?Not learned 611. Which factor(s) affect lashing requirements aboard Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 612. Which factor(s) should be considered when loading vehicles or trailers aboard Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 613. Which factor has the GREATEST influence on the squat of a vessel in shallow water?Not learned 614. Which factor is MOST important in preventing sweat damage within a cargo hold?Not learned 615. Which factor is most likely to impair the strength and durability of synthetic line?Not learned 616. If you fail to notify the Coast Guard of an oil spill, how long may you be imprisoned for?Not learned 617. Faking a line means to __________.Not learned 618. Fiber tails on mooring wires deteriorate more quickly than the wires themselves. What percentage of strength should the fiber tails have?Not learned 619. Fiber tails on mooring wires deteriorate more rapidly than the wires themselves. What preventive maintenance should be done to the fiber tails?Not learned 620. A "figure eight" knot is used to __________.Not learned 621. To find the distance the strands should be unlaid for a Liverpool eye splice, multiply the diameter of the wire in inches by which factor?Not learned 622. Firefighting equipment requirements for a particular vessel may be found on which document?Not learned 623. Fire hose stations shall be marked in red letters and figures such as Fire Station No. "1", "2", "3", etc. Which is the minimum height of the letters and figures required by regulation?Not learned 624. Fire protection and manning regulations for towing vessels state that the Master or person in charge must ensure that all crew members who have not participated in the drills or received the safety orientation must do which of the following?Not learned 625. A fire pump may be used for other purposes if __________.Not learned 626. Each fire pump on a MODU must have a pressure gauge located at __________.Not learned 627. What is the proper name for the fitting that allows a boom to move freely both vertically and laterally?Not learned 628. The fitting at the end of a cargo line in a tank that allows suction to be taken close to the bottom of a tank is a __________.Not learned 629. A flame screen __________.Not learned 630. What are flame screens used for?Not learned 631. Flammable liquid means any liquid which gives off flammable vapors at or below __________.Not learned 632. The flash point of vinyl chloride is __________.Not learned 633. Which of the following is not an acceptable unit of measure to be used consistently throughout an Oil Record Book?Not learned 634. Which of the following actions is not considered to have the potential for generating static electricity?Not learned 635. Which of the following actions are stated in the correct order prior to loading or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro vessel?Not learned 636. Which of the following best describes the requirement of the emergency pump control when used as the emergency shutdown on tank vessels?Not learned 637. Which of the following is a characteristic of Methane gas?Not learned 638. Which of the following is a characteristic of a Ro-Ro vessel?Not learned 639. Which of the following is classified as a flammable liquid?Not learned 640. Which of the following is the compliment of the stern line?Not learned 641. Which of the following conditions will cause a combustible gas indicator to become inoperative or give erroneous readings?Not learned 642. Which of the following is considered auxiliary securing equipment that provides extra reliability to lashing in Ro-Ro transport operations?Not learned 643. Which of the following is considered to be a B-II portable fire extinguisher?Not learned 644. Which of the following are considered to be "road vehicles" that can be carried on Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 645. Which of the following are considered to be "road vehicles" that can be carried on Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 646. Which of the following describes the difference between a closed freight container and an open freight container?Not learned 647. Which of the following describes a fid?Not learned 648. Which of the following grade classifications is assigned to Camphor oil?Not learned 649. Which of the following is a hook that will release quickly?Not learned 650. Which of the following is an inherent advantage possessed by a twin-screw vessel in opposition to a single- screw vessel?Not learned 651. Which of the following is/are the component(s) of a twin crane set as shown in illustration D047DG?Not learned 652. Which of the following is/are the component(s) of a twin crane set as shown in illustration D047DG?Not learned 653. Which of the following is/are the optional component(s) of a twin crane set as shown in illustration D047DG?Not learned 654. Which of the following is/are TRUE regarding lashing requirements to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 655. Which of the following is a knot used to join two lines of different diameters?Not learned 656. Which of the following lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro vessels should be stowed when not in use?Not learned 657. Which lashing device(s) would be used in securing heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 658. Which of the following is not a loading or transfer feature aboard a Ro-Ro vessel?Not learned 659. Which of the following is NOT necessary, prior to loading or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro vessel?Not learned 660. Which of the following is the primary function of the screens that are fitted to the fuel oil tank vents?Not learned 661. In which of the following publications can the requirements for shipment of hazardous materials by water be found?Not learned 662. All of the following records are usually maintained by the watch-standing officers aboard a vessel EXCEPT the __________.Not learned 663. Which of the following reduces the holding capacity of a mooring winch brake?Not learned 664. Which of the following represents an emergency procedure used to stop the oil flow aboard tank vessels, of 250 tons or greater, as required by U.S. regulations?Not learned 665. Which of the following is a requirement of the lifeline which is part of a fireman's outfit?Not learned 666. Which of the following is a rope ladder with wooden rungs?Not learned 667. With a following sea, a vessel will tend to __________.Not learned 668. In a following sea, a wave has overtaken your vessel and thrown the stern to starboard. To continue along your original course, which action should you take?Not learned 669. Which of the following is the stated proper sequence before commencing cargo operations aboard Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 670. Which of the following statement(s) is/are FALSE regarding a twin pedestal crane set?Not learned 671. Which of the following statements is/are TRUE concerning cranes being installed on the centerline of vessels?Not learned 672. Which of the following statements is/are TRUE in regard to Ro-Ro vessels' spaces that are "specially suitable for vehicles"?Not learned 673. Which of the following statements is/are TRUE in regard to Ro-Ro vessels' spaces which are "specially suitable for vehicles"?Not learned 674. Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding lashing requirements to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 675. Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding twin pedestal cranes?Not learned 676. Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding twin pedestal cranes?Not learned 677. Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding twin pedestal cranes?Not learned 678. Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding a twin pedestal crane set?Not learned 679. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding crane operations?Not learned 680. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding lashing requirements to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 681. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding lashing requirements to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 682. All of the following steps are taken in starting a centrifugal pump, EXCEPT to __________.Not learned 683. Which of the following is the strongest of the natural fibers?Not learned 684. Which of the following is the strongest way to join the ends of two ropes?Not learned 685. Which of the following tensioning devices is used with webbing to secure light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 686. Which of the following terms best describes the amount of product in a tank measured from the tank top to the level of liquid?Not learned 687. Which of the following is utilized to aid in the transfer of a synthetic mooring line from the gypsy head to the bitts?Not learned 688. Which of the following would cause an increase in a vessel's draft?Not learned 689. The force acting on a single cargo runner which is vertically lifting or lowering a load is greatest when __________.Not learned 690. Which term describes the force exerted by a propeller which tends to throw the stern right or left?Not learned 691. What form of ice is of land origin?Not learned 692. What will NOT be found on the Certificate of Inspection of an oceangoing tankship?Not learned 693. How can fracture damage to the end links of the anchor cable, or to the anchor ring be eliminated?Not learned 694. Coast Guard regulations require a shipboard oil pollution emergency plan to be reviewed __________.Not learned 695. When fruit is carried as refrigerated cargo, the most frequent cause of its being infected at the discharge port is __________.Not learned 696. Fuel for use on a vessel (300 GT or more constructed before July 1, 1974) may be carried in independent tanks forward of a collision bulkhead if which condition is met?Not learned 697. Fueling results in the collection of waste oil in drip pans and containers. Which is an approved method of disposing of the waste oil?Not learned 698. On the fully containerized ship, approximately one-third or more of the cargo is on deck above the rolling center. Top stowed containers are subject to __________.Not learned 699. Which is the function of the "Port-Off-Stbd" selector switch on an autopilot steering stand?Not learned 700. What is the function of the "rudder adjustment" control on an autopilot steering stand?Not learned 701. 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 702. The galley on your cargo vessel has an area of 2,900 square feet. What will fulfill the requirements for fire protection?Not learned 703. Galvanizing would not be suitable for protecting wire rope which is used for __________.Not learned 704. A gas-free certificate would usually be issued by a(n) __________.Not learned 705. As a general guide, under which condition should hygroscopic cargoes be ventilated?Not learned 706. In general, a reinforced vessel can safely navigate in ice provided the concentration does not exceed how many tenths?Not learned 707. As a general rule, how will your vessel lie when it is drifting in a locale where there is no current?Not learned 708. In general, an un-reinforced vessel can safely navigate in ice provided the concentration does not exceed how many tenths?Not learned 709. It is generally NOT allowed to clean up an oil spill by using __________.Not learned 710. Generally, you can best keep a vessel under steering control when the vessel has __________.Not learned 711. If given equal care, nylon line should last how many times longer than manila line?Not learned 712. With a given load on the cargo hook, tension in a single span topping lift __________.Not learned 713. With a given load on the cargo hook, the thrust on a cargo boom __________.Not learned 714. What should be given, as a minimum, to personnel who are involved in crane cargo handling?Not learned 715. For any given pedestal crane, when the boom is lengthened, the lifting capacity is __________.Not learned 716. For a given weight of cargo, the stress on the heel block of a cargo boom __________.Not learned 717. 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 718. You are going astern (single-screw, right-handed propeller) with the anchor down at a scope of twice the depth of the water. As the anchor dredges, how should you expect the vessel to react?Not learned 719. You are going to load bales of wool having a stowage factor of 100 in #3 lower hold which has a bale cubic of 62,000. How many tons of the wool can be stowed in the compartment, assuming 10% broken stowage?Not learned 720. You are going to load bales of wool having a stowage factor of 100 in #3 lower hold which has a bale cubic of 72,000. How many tons of the wool can be stowed in the compartment, assuming 10% broken stowage?Not learned 721. You are going to load bales of wool having a stowage factor of 96 in #3 lower hold which has a bale cubic of 84,000. How many tons of wool can be stowed in the compartment?Not learned 722. Grade D combustible liquids have a maximum flash point of __________.Not learned 723. What grade are most crude oils are classified as?Not learned 724. Grade E combustible liquids have a flash point of __________.Not learned 725. Grade E combustible liquids are those having flash points of __________.Not learned 726. What is a grapnel?Not learned 727. The greatest horizontal stress between the heads of the booms in the yard and stay rig occurs when the load is in such a position that the __________.Not learned 728. The greatest strain, when lifting a load with the jumbo purchase, is on __________.Not learned 729. The grooved wheel inside a block is called a __________.Not learned 730. What is the group of markings shown in illustration D003DG below called?Not learned 731. When the gyro-pilot is used for steering, what control is adjusted to compensate for varying sea conditions?Not learned 732. A half-height container is used __________.Not learned 733. Each hand portable fire extinguisher must be marked with __________.Not learned 734. In handling break bulk hazardous materials, it is forbidden to use __________.Not learned 735. When handling cargo, the majority of cargo gear breakdowns is due to __________.Not learned 736. All handling and stowage of packaged hazardous materials on board a domestic vessel engaged in foreign trade shall be done under the supervision of __________.Not learned 737. Where is the head block located on a boom?Not learned 738. You are heading into the sea during rough weather. What may happen if there is too much weight forward in your small boat?Not learned 739. What are the health hazard ratings for a product of triethylbenzene?Not learned 740. A heated bulkhead has which effect on a hygroscopic commodity?Not learned 741. Where is the heel block located on a boom?Not learned 742. What does the helm command "Check her" mean?Not learned 743. What does the helm command "Left twenty" mean?Not learned 744. What does the helm command "meet her" mean?Not learned 745. What does the helm command "shift the rudder" mean?Not learned 746. What does the helm command "Steady as you go" mean?Not learned 747. When a helmsman receives the command "Right 15 degrees rudder," what should the helmsman's immediate reply be?Not learned 748. A high cube container is designed specifically to accomplish which task?Not learned 749. A high cube container would most likely be used to stow which cargoes?Not learned 750. As you hold a piece of manila line vertically in front of you, the strands run from the lower right to the upper left. Which type of line is this?Not learned 751. A holder of a credential as Master of towing vessels may work each 24 hours for a period not to exceed how many hours?Not learned 752. The holding capabilities of an anchor are determined PRIMARILY by the __________.Not learned 753. Which indicates the holding capability of an anchor?Not learned 754. The holding capacity of a mooring winch can be reduced by moisture on the break lines. What procedure can be used to remove moisture?Not learned 755. The holding power of an anchor at a given scope of cable increases when which occurs?Not learned 756. Who must inspect and test hoses used for cargo transfer operations, at specified intervals?Not learned 757. No hot work shall be performed on board a vessel with hazardous materials as cargo unless the work is approved by the __________.Not learned 758. When hugging a bank in a narrow channel, you should take precautions against __________.Not learned 759. If a hydraulic pump on a winch accidentally stops while hoisting, the load will stay suspended because __________.Not learned 760. "Ice blink" is __________.Not learned 761. Ice concentration is measured in tenths. What concentration range of ice corresponds to 1- 3 tenths?Not learned 762. Ice concentration is measured in tenths. What concentration range of ice corresponds to "Close Pack"?Not learned 763. Ice concentration is measured in tenths. What concentration range of ice corresponds to "Open Pack"?Not learned 764. You are on an ice-reinforced vessel about to enter pack ice. Which action should you take?Not learned 765. An icebreaker assisting a vessel through an ice field displays a visual signal consisting of the code letter "S" (Sierra). What does this signal indicate?Not learned 766. An icebreaker is displaying a flag hoist which consists of the code letters "WO" (Whiskey Oscar). What does this signal indicate?Not learned 767. Under identical load conditions, nylon, when compared with natural fiber line, will respond in which manner?Not learned 768. In illustration D038DG below, the crown of the anchor is indicated by which letter?Not learned 769. In illustration D038DG below, which letter indicates the anchor shackle?Not learned 770. In illustration D038DG below, which letter indicates the pea?Not learned 771. In illustration D038DG below, which letter indicates the tripping palm?Not learned 772. In illustration D038DG below, what part of the anchor is indicated by the letter "I"?Not learned 773. In illustration D038DG below, what part of the anchor is indicated by the letter "H"?Not learned 774. In illustration D038DG below, what part of the anchor is indicated by the letter "J"?Not learned 775. In illustration D038DG below, what part of the anchor is indicated by the letter "K"?Not learned 776. In illustration D038DG below, what type of anchor is depicted?Not learned 777. In illustration D044DG below, what is the mooring line labeled "C" called?Not learned 778. In illustration D044DG below, what is the mooring line labeled "A" called?Not learned 779. In illustration D044DG below, what is the mooring line labeled "F" called?Not learned 780. In illustration D044DG below, what is the mooring line labeled "H" called?Not learned 781. The Immigration and Naturalization Service is concerned with which document on a vessel making preliminary entry into a U.S. port from a foreign port?Not learned 782. The IMO requires Cargo Securing Manuals on certain vessels. Which of the following are required to maintain this manual onboard?Not learned 783. The most important safety consideration during loading or discharge aboard a Ro-Ro vessel is __________.Not learned 784. When improperly tied, which knot shown in illustration D030DG below is called a granny or thief's knot?Not learned 785. What will NOT increase friction of a liquid flowing in a pipe and cause a loss of suction head?Not learned 786. What is NOT an indication that pack ice may be nearby?Not learned 787. An inland oil barge must have equipment available to remove an on-deck oil spill. What size spill is this equipment required to control and remove?Not learned 788. On inspected cargo vessels, each fire station is required to be fitted with a hose which has a nominal diameter of __________.Not learned 789. When inspecting ground tackle, where are fractures most frequently found?Not learned 790. You are inspecting the nonmetallic oil transfer hoses on the vessel you operate. The maximum allowable pressure of the hose is 70 psi. Your inspection confirms the hose did not burst, bulge, leak or abnormally distort under the required static liquid. Which pressure was used for this test?Not learned 791. When inspecting a tank barge to see that it has all the required fire extinguishers and other safety items aboard, which of the following is the best source for determining what is required?Not learned 792. When inspecting wire rope before a hoisting operation, what must one look for?Not learned 793. On an inspection of your tankship you notice that there are no portable fire extinguishers in the pumproom. Which is TRUE when complying with regulations?Not learned 794. Instead of whipping an end of a line, which knot can be used as a temporary means of preventing the line from unraveling?Not learned 795. When instructing a crew member concerning the right way to lift a weight, how should you instruct him/her?Not learned 796. Insufficient space between the hull and bottom in shallow water will prevent normal screw currents resulting in __________.Not learned 797. You intend to discharge medical or hazardous wastes ashore. MARPOL Annex V requires you to notify a receiving port or terminal in advance. How much advance notice is required?Not learned 798. You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel. As you approach the other vessel's stern __________.Not learned 799. The internal volume of a cargo hold measured from the inside faces of the cargo battens, the lower side of the deck beams, and the top of the tank top ceiling is known as the __________.Not learned 800. The internal volume of a cargo hold measured from the inside of the side shell, the underside of the deck, and the tank top is known as the __________.Not learned 801. Which international body is responsible for drafting the MARPOL convention prohibiting marine pollution?Not learned 802. The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code assigns classes for dangerous goods. What is the proper nomenclature for class 1 substances?Not learned 803. The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code assigns classes for dangerous goods. What is the proper nomenclature for class 3 substances?Not learned 804. The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code assigns classes for dangerous goods. What is the proper nomenclature for class 5 substances?Not learned 805. The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code assigns classes for dangerous goods. What is the proper nomenclature for class 7 substances?Not learned 806. The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code assigns classes for dangerous goods. What is the proper nomenclature for class 8 substances?Not learned 807. The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code assigns classes to dangerous goods. What is the proper nomenclature for class 9 substances?Not learned 808. The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code assigns dangerous goods into classes. How many main classes are there?Not learned 809. An International Tonnage Certificate will be issued to a vessel when it meets several requirements. Which is one of the requirements?Not learned 810. 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 811. On an international voyage, how many fire axes is a cargo vessel of 14,000 GT required to carry?Not learned 812. An IOPP Certificate on an inspected vessel is valid for what period of time?Not learned 813. After an IOPP Certificate is issued to an inspected vessel, how many other surveys of the vessel's pollution prevention equipment are conducted during the period of validity of the certificate?Not learned 814. What is the "iron mike"?Not learned 815. What is the MOST irritating to the skin?Not learned 816. What is/are the advantage(s) of cranes over conventional cargo booms?Not learned 817. What is/are the advantage(s) of using web lashing on light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 818. What does item "C" refer to in illustration D045DG of a 30-ton pedestal crane?Not learned 819. Which item is designed to be a safety stopper that prevents the anchor cable from running free if the cable jumps the wildcat?Not learned 820. What does item "E" refer to in illustration D045DG of a 30-ton pedestal crane?Not learned 821. What does item "G" refer to in illustration D045DG of a 30-ton pedestal crane?Not learned 822. 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 823. What does item "K" refer to in illustration D045DG of a 30-ton pedestal crane?Not learned 824. Which item may be substituted for, in the fireman's outfit, on a cargo vessel?Not learned 825. Which item must be entered in the official log?Not learned 826. Which item will the prudent Deck Officer check prior to relieving the watch while the vessel is in port?Not learned 827. What does item "A" refer to in illustration D045DG of a 30-ton pedestal crane?Not learned 828. What does item "D" refer to in illustration D045DG of a 30-ton pedestal crane?Not learned 829. Which item is NOT required to be marked with the vessel's name?Not learned 830. Which item shall the Master insure regarding the Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacon (EPIRB)?Not learned 831. What does a jib refer to on a crane?Not learned 832. You should keep clear of __________.Not learned 833. Keeping the draft at or below the load line mark will ensure that the vessel has which of the following?Not learned 834. You are keeping the required garbage disposal records. How must the amount of garbage disposed of be stated?Not learned 835. Which kind of hitch should you use to secure a spar?Not learned 836. If kinking results while wire rope is being coiled clockwise, you should __________.Not learned 837. What is the knot at the end of the heaving line used to pass the towing hawser called?Not learned 838. Which knot in illustration D030DG below represents a bowline?Not learned 839. Which knot in illustration D030DG represents a carrick bend?Not learned 840. Which knot in illustration D030DG below represents a double blackwall hitch?Not learned 841. Which knot in illustration D030DG below represents a double sheet bend?Not learned 842. Which knot in illustration D030DG below represents a half hitch?Not learned 843. Which knot in illustration D030DG below represents a single becket bend?Not learned 844. Which knot in illustration D030DG below represents a timber hitch?Not learned 845. Which knot in illustration D030DG below is secure only when there is a strain on the line?Not learned 846. Which knot in illustration D030DG below should be used to secure a line to a spar when the pull is parallel to the spar?Not learned 847. Which knot in illustration D030DG below should be used to secure a line to a spar when the pull is perpendicular to the spar?Not learned 848. Which knot reduces the strength of a line by the LEAST amount?Not learned 849. Which knot shown in illustration D030DG below is a French bowline?Not learned 850. Which knot shown in illustration D030DG below represents a square knot?Not learned 851. Which knot is suitable for hoisting an unconscious person?Not learned 852. Which knot is typically used to join two large lines or hawsers together?Not learned 853. Which knot is used to attach two different sized lines together?Not learned 854. Which knot should be used to send a man over the side when he may have to use both hands?Not learned 855. Which knot would best serve as a safety sling in an emergency for a person working over the side?Not learned 856. The label required on containers carrying barium oxide in an international shipment must read __________.Not learned 857. The label required for magnesium scrap is __________.Not learned 858. You are landing a single-screw vessel with a left-handed propeller, starboard side to the dock. As you approach the dock you back your engine with your rudder amidships. You would expect the vessel to __________.Not learned 859. You are landing a single-screw vessel, with a right-hand propeller, starboard side to the dock. When you have approached the berth and back the engine, how would you expect the vessel to respond?Not learned 860. You are on a large merchant vessel entering a U.S. port. There is a Pilot on board and he has the conn. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 861. Most very large ocean going vessels, such as bulk carriers and large tankers, tend to squat __________.Not learned 862. 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?Not learned 863. A large vessel is equipped with a controllable pitch propeller. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 864. You are on a large vessel fitted with a right-handed controllable-pitch propeller. When making large speed changes while decreasing pitch, which statement is TRUE?Not learned 865. 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 866. What is the largest crew a cargo vessel may carry without having a hospital space?Not learned 867. Which lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro vessels should be painted or soaked in oil when not in use?Not learned 868. Which lashing material is preferred when securing new cars aboard Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 869. The lashings on a stack of containers with interlocking fittings restrain the forces that cause __________.Not learned 870. The lashings used on Ro-Ro vessels should be capable of withstanding the forces of __________.Not learned 871. Which color is the last shot of an anchor cable usually painted?Not learned 872. The latch of a safety hook __________.Not learned 873. Which term is given to laying out a line in successive circles flat on deck with the bitter end in the center?Not learned 874. What is LEAST likely to be used to strip a cargo tank?Not learned 875. Who is the legal owner of the Oil Record Book for a fixed or floating drilling rig?Not learned 876. Which letter in illustration D030DG below represents a bowline on a bight?Not learned 877. Which letter in illustration D030DG below represents a plain whipping?Not learned 878. What do the letter and number symbols, such as B-II, used to classify portable fire extinguishers indicate?Not learned 879. Which letter shown in illustration D030DG below represents a clove hitch?Not learned 880. What does "level-luffing" accomplish during crane operations?Not learned 881. Each life jacket light that has a non-replaceable power source must be replaced __________.Not learned 882. 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.Not learned 883. You are lifting a 5-ton weight with a single whip rove on a swinging boom set at an angle of 20° 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.Not learned 884. You are lifting a 5-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?Not learned 885. Which term describes the process of lifting the anchor from the bottom?Not learned 886. You are lifting a one-ton weight with a swinging boom. When comparing the stresses on the rig with the boom at 20° to the horizontal to the stresses when the boom is at 60° to the horizontal, which statement is true?Not learned 887. You are lifting a one-ton weight with a swinging boom. When comparing the stresses in the rig with the boom at 20° to the horizontal to the stresses when the boom is at 60° to the horizontal, which statement is TRUE?Not learned 888. You are lifting a one-ton weight with a swinging boom. When comparing the stresses on the rig with the boom at 20° to the horizontal to the stresses when the boom is at 60° to the horizontal, which statement is TRUE?Not learned 889. You are lifting a one-ton weight with a swinging boom. When comparing the stresses on the rig with the boom at 20° to the horizontal to the stresses when the boom is at 60° to the horizontal, which statement is TRUE?Not learned 890. Which will most likely occur when your vessel enters shallow water?Not learned 891. The most likely time for oil pollution while bunkering is when __________.Not learned 892. What limits the maximum theoretical stress that can be developed on a guy in a yard and stay rig?Not learned 893. Which line cannot be spliced?Not learned 894. "Line Displacement" is a procedure that is followed at an oil terminal facility, when there is a change of which of the following?Not learned 895. Lines or gear NOT in use should be __________.Not learned 896. When a line is laid down in loose, looping figure-eights, it is said to be __________.Not learned 897. What should you do to a line to prevent fraying where it passes over the side of the vessel?Not learned 898. Which lines primary function is to reduce the fore and aft motion of a docked vessel?Not learned 899. When a line is spirally coiled about its end and lying flat on deck, it is said to be __________.Not learned 900. When a line is subject to wear where it passes through a mooring chock, it should be __________.Not learned 901. Which line would be least likely to kink?Not learned 902. Which of the listed functions is the purpose of a gas scrubber in an inert gas generation system?Not learned 903. The load chart of a crane enables the operator to combine the load radius with boom length to determine the __________.Not learned 904. You will load class 1.2 commercial explosives and need to construct a portable magazine. The magazine MUST __________.Not learned 905. You will load class 1.2 commercial explosives and need to construct a portable magazine. Which is a requirement of the magazine?Not learned 906. 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?Not learned 907. A load line certificate is valid for how many years?Not learned 908. 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?Not learned 909. You are loading 465,000 barrels of cargo oil. At 0900 you find that you have loaded 207,000 barrels. At 1030 you find that you have loaded 223,000 barrels. If you continue loading at the same rate, you will finish at approximately __________.Not learned 910. You are loading 475,000 barrels of cargo oil. At 0800 on 8 July, you find that you have loaded 174,000 barrels. At 1000, you find that you have loaded 192,000 barrels. If you continue loading at the same rate, you will finish at approximately __________.Not learned 911. Before loading bulk grain, why should the bilge wells be covered with burlap?Not learned 912. You are loading a cargo of cases into a hold which has a bale cubic of 44,000. The cargo consists of cases measuring 4 ft by 2 ft by 1.5 ft. Estimated broken stowage is 15%. What is the maximum number of cases which can be stowed in the hold?Not learned 913. You are loading a cargo that includes cylinders of acetylene aboard your break bulk vessel. Which statement is true?Not learned 914. You are loading a cargo tank on your container ship. The tank displays the red label as shown in illustration D023DG below. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 915. When loading containers into the cell guides in the hold of a container ship, which statement is TRUE?Not learned 916. 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?Not learned 917. While loading or discharging vehicles, which is the most important safety consideration aboard a Ro-Ro vessel?Not learned 918. If you are loading fruit in reefer spaces and you notice that the fruit is beginning to mold, which action should you take?Not learned 919. During loading, what is the minimum pressure required to be maintained by the inert gas system on cargo tanks?Not learned 920. You are loading at port A, governed by the summer load line mark, for a voyage to port B, governed by the winter mark. The fresh water allowance is 10", and the hydrometer reads 1.020. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 921. You are loading in a port governed by the tropical load line mark for a voyage to a port governed by the winter mark. The freshwater allowance is 5 inches, and the hydrometer reads 1.005. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 922. Which statement is TRUE when loading a tanker?Not learned 923. You are loading in the winter in Albany, N.Y., for a voyage to a port governed by the tropical load line mark. Which of the following statements is TRUE? (Hydrometer reading in Albany is 1.000)Not learned 924. What secures the locking pin, that joins the parts of a detachable link, in position?Not learned 925. Which log includes a statement of the conduct, ability, and character of each crew member on the completion of a voyage?Not learned 926. Which logbook is required to be submitted to the Coast Guard?Not learned 927. How long must a "Declaration of Inspection" be kept on board?Not learned 928. 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 929. How long are the records of tests and inspections of a cargo vessel's fire extinguishing systems required to be kept on board?Not learned 930. How long shall the operator of a vessel employed in the transferring of oil to other vessels keep the Declaration of Inspection of those transfers?Not learned 931. A long splice in a line __________.Not learned 932. How long is the standard container used to measure equivalent units?Not learned 933. A look-out at the bow sights an object on your port side. How many bell strokes should he sound?Not learned 934. What should look-outs report?Not learned 935. A look-out should report objects sighted using __________.Not learned 936. When is a lookout permitted to leave his station?Not learned 937. A lot of special cargo as shown in illustration D042DG below is to be loaded aboard your vessel. You examine one of the cartons of the lot shown. Assuming no broken stowage what is the total cubic space the consignment will occupy?Not learned 938. A lot of special cargo of similar cartons as shown in illustration D042DG below is to be loaded. What is the total cubic capacity the consignment will occupy if you assume 10% broken stowage?Not learned 939. A lot of special cargo of similar cartons, as shown in illustration D042DG below, is to be loaded. What is the weight of the consignment?Not learned 940. 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%?Not learned 941. The lower hold of your vessel has a bale cubic of 52,000 cu. ft. You will load a cargo of cases, each weighing 380 lbs. and measuring 3 ft. x 2 ft. x 2 ft. The estimated broken stowage is 15%. How many tons of cases can be loaded?Not learned 942. 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?Not learned 943. What is the lowest temperature at which the vapors of a flammable liquid will ignite and cause self-sustained combustion in the presence of a spark or flame?Not learned 944. The machinery associated with heaving in and running out anchor chain is the __________.Not learned 945. What is the main advantage and chief characteristic of a Steulchen boom?Not learned 946. What is the main advantage of a Chinese stopper over the one-line stopper?Not learned 947. What is the main function of the center stud in an anchor chain?Not learned 948. What is the main function of the core of a wire rope?Not learned 949. The main function of a stripping system is to __________.Not learned 950. What is the main reason to lubricate a wire rope?Not learned 951. How is the main underdeck pipeline on a tankship connected to individual tanks?Not learned 952. What is the MAIN use of the knot lettered M in illustration D030DG?Not learned 953. What is a major consideration when determining the scope of anchor line to pay out when anchoring a small boat?Not learned 954. What is the major function of the deck water seal in an inert gas system?Not learned 955. You are making mooring lines fast to bitts, stern to, as in some Mediterranean ports. A swell is liable to make the vessel surge. How should you tie up?Not learned 956. After making the required notification that a large oil spill into the water has occurred, what is the Next action that should be taken?Not learned 957. You are making a sharp turn in a channel and using a buoy four points on the bow to gauge your rate of turn. If you observe the buoy moving aft relative to you, what should you do?Not learned 958. You are making a sharp turn in a channel and using a buoy four points on the bow to gauge your rate of turn. If you observe the buoy moving forward relative to you, what should you do?Not learned 959. When making a short splice in wire rope __________.Not learned 960. When making way in heavy seas you notice that your vessel's screw is being lifted clear of the water and racing. Which action will correct the situation?Not learned 961. The maneuvering information required to be posted in the wheelhouse must be based on certain conditions. Which of the following is NOT one of these conditions?Not learned 962. When maneuvering in restricted waters the effect of squat on a vessel varies proportionally to the speed. Which factor is utilized for general calculations?Not learned 963. How should manila lines in which the strands are right-hand laid be coiled?Not learned 964. On a manned vessel carrying packaged hazardous cargo, the hazardous materials shall be inspected __________.Not learned 965. On a manned vessel transporting hazardous materials what is the frequency of required inspections of cargo holds where the materials are stowed?Not learned 966. In the manufacture of wire rope, if the wires are shaped to conform to the curvature of the finished rope before they are laid up, the rope is called __________.Not learned 967. 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 968. Many dangerous cargoes are stowed on deck because of the __________.Not learned 969. How many fathoms are in a shot of anchor cable?Not learned 970. How many fire axes should be carried by a 700 GT cargo vessel, navigating the Great Lakes?Not learned 971. How many feet are there in 2 shots of anchor chain?Not learned 972. How many low-velocity spray applicators are required on the weather decks of a tankship?Not learned 973. How many months after its expiration date may a Coast Guard credential be renewed without retaking the complete exam?Not learned 974. How many turns of wire normally mark either side of the detachable link 45 fathoms from the anchor?Not learned 975. A marine chemist issues gas free certificates and is certified by which organization?Not learned 976. A Master should file a marine note of protest if __________.Not learned 977. If a Master must jettison a container loaded with hazardous material, he must, as soon as possible, notify the __________.Not learned 978. The Master must maintain the Oil Record Book on board for which duration?Not learned 979. How is the Master or operator of a vessel required to keep the crew informed of the regulations concerning the discharging of garbage overboard?Not learned 980. The Master of a passenger vessel which is not required to maintain an Official Logbook must keep a record of the number of passengers received and delivered from day to day. This record must be available for a period of __________.Not learned 981. The Master shall insure that the Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacon (EPIRB) is __________.Not learned 982. Matches and lighters are prohibited on vessels handling Class 1 explosive materials except in a designated area. In accordance with U.S. regulations who may designate this area on the vessel?Not learned 983. You are the mate on watch during cargo operations and are conducting the inspection of a hold containing class 3 substances. In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is TRUE of any hand flashlight you may be using?Not learned 984. What material may be substituted for zinc when making a poured metal socket ending to a wire rope?Not learned 985. Which material should NOT be used to secure cargo on deck for a voyage?Not learned 986. What is the maximum number of crew members that may be berthed in one room aboard your cargo vessel?Not learned 987. What is the maximum weight the 30 ton capacity pedestal cranes shown in illustration D049DG can lift in the twin mode?Not learned 988. What is the maximum weight the 30 ton capacity pedestal cranes shown in illustration D051DG can lift when married together in twin with the other pair of cranes at the opposite end of the hatch?Not learned 989. You may be able to avoid loss of suction in a pump by __________.Not learned 990. You may BEST turn a twin-screw vessel about, to the right, in a narrow channel by using __________.Not learned 991. Where may a crewmember find information on the fire and abandon ship stations and his/her assigned duties?Not learned 992. Which may indicate the proximity of pack ice?Not learned 993. Who may serve as the "person in charge" of loading and discharge operations aboard a tankship?Not learned 994. What may NOT be used when securing heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 995. When may vessels to which Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 applies discharge garbage containing plastics into the sea?Not learned 996. What does it mean to "shore up" the main deck for the stowage of deck cargo?Not learned 997. What is meant by "spotting the boom"?Not learned 998. What is meant by the term "broaching to"?Not learned 999. What is meant by the term "level-luffing" a crane?Not learned 1000. What is meant by the term "luffing the boom" of a crane?Not learned 1001. What is meant by the term "topping the boom"?Not learned 1002. What is meant by the term "two-blocked"?Not learned 1003. What is meant by veering the anchor chain?Not learned 1004. Which measure should NOT be taken to reduce the pounding of a vessel in a head sea?Not learned 1005. What is the mechanical advantage, neglecting friction, of tackle number 5 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 1006. What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 1 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 1007. What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 10 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 1008. What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 11 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 1009. What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 2 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 1010. What is the mechanical advantage of a threefold purchase when rove to disadvantage and neglecting friction?Not learned 1011. When should a "Mediterranean moor" be used?Not learned 1012. A metal eye spliced into a wire is called a __________.Not learned 1013. Which is the name given to a metal ring on the bottom of a block, to which the standing part of a tackle is spliced?Not learned 1014. What is the name of the metal, teardrop-shaped object sometimes used within an eyesplice?Not learned 1015. Which method of adjusting mooring lines is MOST useful for leaving a boat free to rise and fall with the tide?Not learned 1016. Which method requires prior approval to be used when cleaning up an oil spill?Not learned 1017. Which is a method used to make an eye in a bight of line where it cannot be spliced?Not learned 1018. Which method should be used to warm up the pump turbines prior to discharge?Not learned 1019. How is the minimum bursting pressure for each cargo hose assembly determined?Not learned 1020. What is the MINIMUM distance a vessel subject to the requirements of Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 must be located from nearest land to legally discharge paper trash?Not learned 1021. What is the minimum fuel-oil discharge-containment needed for a 100 gross ton vessel constructed after June 30,1974?Not learned 1022. What is the minimum number of bolts required in a permanently connected flange oil hose coupling?Not learned 1023. What is the minimum number of bolts required in a temporary bolted flange oil hose coupling that meets American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard flange requirements?Not learned 1024. What is the minimum number of fire axes required on a vessel of 900 GT?Not learned 1025. What is the minimum number of fire pumps required on a cargo vessel of 900 GT?Not learned 1026. What minimum size manila line is required to hold a weight of 932 pounds, if you use a safety factor of six?Not learned 1027. What is the minimum size required before a vessel can be documented?Not learned 1028. What is the minimum standard for making an eye splice in a wire to be used as cargo gear?Not learned 1029. Which of the following terms defines the minimum temperature required to ignite gas or vapor without a spark or flame being present?Not learned 1030. The "Mode" selector switch can be positioned and select all of the following EXCEPT __________.Not learned 1031. What mode of transportation does the IMDGC cover?Not learned 1032. In moderate wind and current what should be the length of chain with a single anchor?Not learned 1033. You are aboard a single-screw vessel with a right-handed propeller. The vessel is dead in the water and the rudder is amidships. If you reverse your engine how would you expect your vessel to respond?Not learned 1034. Which is the BEST action to take if your vessel is dragging her anchor in a strong wind?Not learned 1035. Which is the BEST method of determining if a vessel is dragging anchor?Not learned 1036. What does the boom indicator on a crane indicate?Not learned 1037. A cargo hose is marked with which of the following?Not learned 1038. A Chinese stopper (two lines) will hold best when you take which action?Not learned 1039. When chipping rust on a vessel, which is the most important piece(s) of personnel protection equipment?Not learned 1040. You are cleaning the tanks after carrying a cargo of crude oil. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 1041. If there is a discrepancy in the cargo totals, between the cargo onboard the vessel and the cargo listed in the cargo manifest, the more accurate account of cargo totals can be found in which item?Not learned 1042. How does a drift lead indicate that the vessel is dragging anchor?Not learned 1043. Which expresses the term leeway?Not learned 1044. Which of the following is true of a stopper that is attached to a bitt utilizing an overhand knot?Not learned 1045. How is forty-five fathoms marked on the anchor chain?Not learned 1046. Galvanizing would be suitable for protecting wire rope. Which wire would normally be galvanized?Not learned 1047. Given a dry bulb temperature of 78°F and wet bulb temperature of 66.5°F, what is the dew point?Not learned 1048. An individual must be which of the following to serve as the person in charge of oil cargo transfer operations onboard a self-propelled tank vessel?Not learned 1049. You are landing a single-screw vessel with a right-handed propeller port side to a dock. As you approach the dock, you back down on your engine with rudder amidships. How would you expect the vessel to respond?Not learned 1050. Which is the length of a standard "shot" of anchor chain?Not learned 1051. The lookout sights a vessel dead ahead. How would this be reported on the bell?Not learned 1052. You are the Master of a single-screw vessel. You are docking at a port which has no tugs available. You decide to drop the offshore anchor to help in docking. How much chain should you out?Not learned 1053. What is the meaning of the term tare weight?Not learned 1054. What is the mechanical advantage, neglecting friction, of tackle number 12 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 1055. What is the mechanical advantage, neglecting friction, of tackle number 4 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 1056. What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 3 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 1057. What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 6 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 1058. What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 7 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 1059. You are mooring to a buoy. How should you make your approach?Not learned 1060. Which mooring line checks forward motion of a vessel at a pier?Not learned 1061. What is the name of tackle number 11 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 1062. What is the name of tackle number 12 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 1063. What is the name of tackle number 2 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 1064. What is the name of tackle number 3 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 1065. What is the name of tackle number 4 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 1066. What is the name of tackle number 5 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 1067. What is the name of tackle number 6 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 1068. What is the name of tackle number 7 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 1069. What is the name of tackle number 8 as shown in illustration D029DG?Not learned 1070. What is the name of tackle number 9 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 1071. Which is the nomenclature for the metal plates that cover the top of the hawsepipe on a vessel?Not learned 1072. Where can the number of certificated lifeboatmen required for a vessel be found?Not learned 1073. You observe a V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing upstream in a river. What may this indicate?Not learned 1074. Official proof of an American vessel's nationality is contained in which document?Not learned 1075. When oil is accidentally discharged overboard, an entry is required to be made in which log?Not learned 1076. The Oil Record Book for all U.S. ships is the property of the ________.Not learned 1077. What is one of the main purposes of dunnage?Not learned 1078. You are operating an ocean-going vessel of 322 gross tons. If your vessel does NOT have an oily-water separator then she must have a fixed piping system to discharge oily ballast to a shore facility. This system must include which item(s)?Not learned 1079. After each operation involving the transfer of oil or oily mixture, when shall an entry be recorded in the Oil Record Book?Not learned 1080. In order to pay out or slack a mooring line which is under strain, you should take which action?Not learned 1081. Which is NOT a part of an anchor?Not learned 1082. Which part of a windlass physically engages the chain during hauling or paying out?Not learned 1083. On a passenger vessel over 400 gross tons, in which section are the routine entries recorded in the Oil Record Book?Not learned 1084. When picking up your mooring at the buoy, which is the correct method?Not learned 1085. You are planning to anchor in an area where several anchors have been lost due to fouling. What precaution should you take?Not learned 1086. What do pollution regulations require of each scupper and/or drain that is located in an enclosed deck area?Not learned 1087. 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 1088. Which term describes the process of lowering a boom to a horizontal position and onto its deck support?Not learned 1089. If your propeller is racing in rough weather, which action should you take?Not learned 1090. 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 1091. Which is the proper procedure to reeve a right-angle threefold purchase?Not learned 1092. Which is the proper term for a band or collar on the top end of a boom to which the topping lift, midships guy, and outboard guys are secured?Not learned 1093. Which is the proper term given to a stopper used in securing the ground tackle for sea that consists of a grab attached to a turnbuckle?Not learned 1094. Which is the proper term used for keeping certain cargoes separated because of their inherent characteristics?Not learned 1095. Which is the proper way to correct a mistake in the logbook?Not learned 1096. Providing you are not in a special area, such as the Mediterranean or Red Sea, how many nautical miles from land must you be to throw packing materials that will float into the sea to be in compliance with MARPOL Regulations?Not learned 1097. Providing you are not in a special area, such as the Mediterranean or Red Sea, how many nautical miles from land must you be to throw wooden dunnage into the sea?Not learned 1098. When referring to dry bulk cargoes, which defines the term "flow state"?Not learned 1099. Which is a requirement of a vessel in ocean service that does not have an approved means of processing oily bilge slops or oily ballast?Not learned 1100. Who is responsible for the preparation of muster lists and signing of same?Not learned 1101. As a rule, ships of most configurations, when drifting in calm water with negligible current, will lie in which orientation?Not learned 1102. When running before a heavy sea, what will moving weights aft on the vessel accomplish?Not learned 1103. 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 1104. A seaman assaults the Second Mate and injures him with a beer bottle while the ship is at sea. The incident is logged in the Official Logbook. In subsequent suspension and revocation proceedings against the seaman, according to the regulations, which statement is TRUE?Not learned 1105. Which shallow water effect will increase dramatically if you increase your ship's speed past its "critical speed"?Not learned 1106. You are shifting a gas free tank barge to dry dock for repairs. The barge must have onboard which document?Not learned 1107. 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 1108. 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 1109. 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 1110. If you shorten the scope of anchor cable, what is the effect of your anchor's holding power?Not learned 1111. Sidewise force of the propeller tends to throw a vessel's stern to the right or left, depending on rotation. Which causes this force?Not learned 1112. 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?Not learned 1113. After splicing an eye in a piece of wire rope, why should the splice be parceled and served?Not learned 1114. 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 1115. Which statement defines the term "gross tonnage"?Not learned 1116. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 1117. 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 1118. Which statement is TRUE when mousing a cargo hook with marline or small line?Not learned 1119. Which statement is TRUE when using the anchor to steady the bow while approaching a dock?Not learned 1120. The stowage factor for a cargo is based cubic feet and which other item?Not learned 1121. 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 1122. A survey of refrigerated cargo, to certify that proper methods of stowage were utilized, can be conducted by which organization?Not learned 1123. Sweat damage in a hatch full of canned goods in cartons will occur when which condition exists?Not learned 1124. Sweat damage will occur in a non-ventilated cargo hold containing cased machinery when which condition exists?Not learned 1125. 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 1126. A Temporary Certificate of Inspection is effective until which time period?Not learned 1127. Which term defines when a boat turns broadside to heavy seas and winds, thus exposing the boat to the danger of capsizing?Not learned 1128. Which term defines "An electronic or electric device that indicates the rate of turn of a vessel"?Not learned 1129. 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 1130. Which term defines when a vessel is swinging from side to side off course due to quartering seas?Not learned 1131. Which term describes Cargoes that might leak from containers?Not learned 1132. Which term describes damage to cargo caused by fumes or vapors from liquids, gases, or solids?Not learned 1133. Which is the term given to the opening in the deck beneath the anchor windlass that leads to the chain locker?Not learned 1134. Which term is given to the placing a lashing across a hook to prevent a fitting from slipping out of the hook?Not learned 1135. You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel. Who is required to sign the Dangerous Cargo Manifest acknowledging the correctness of the document?Not learned 1136. Which it TRUE concerning the cheek length of a block in inches?Not learned 1137. Which is TRUE for a vessel's Certificate of Documentation?Not learned 1138. If a tug equipped with flanking rudders is to be turned in a confined circle, when going astern, which is the best action to take to make the stern move to port?Not learned 1139. 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 1140. A twin screw vessel, making headway with both engines turning ahead, will turn more readily to starboard if you take which action?Not learned 1141. What type of knot in illustration D030DG is indicated by the Letter "P"?Not learned 1142. A U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker, while escorting ships in ice, has sounded four short and one long blasts on the whistle. What does this indicate?Not learned 1143. All U.S. Flag vessels engaged in foreign trade are required to be which of the following?Not learned 1144. You are underway in heavy weather and your bow is into the seas. Which action should you take to prevent pounding?Not learned 1145. In the United States, which organization sets the load line markings?Not learned 1146. You should NOT use a power tool if which condition exists?Not learned 1147. What is used to power most modern pedestal cranes on cargo vessels?Not learned 1148. What should be used when temporarily securing a hook to the end of a wire rope?Not learned 1149. Using the available references, if the dry bulb temperature is 76°F and the wet bulb temperature is 58°F, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold?Not learned 1150. Using illustration D058DG below, which of the figures protects the stress bearing end of a wire rope from being crushed while forming a temporary eye splice using wire rope clips?Not learned 1151. When using two tugs to assist in mooring a large, deeply laden ship, where is the most powerful tug usually placed?Not learned 1152. Your vessel is broken down and rolling in heavy seas. How can you reduce the danger of capsizing?Not learned 1153. Your vessel has completed an inspection for certification and is issued a temporary certificate. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 1154. When a vessel is entering or leaving a port, where is the record of engine speeds kept?Not learned 1155. Your vessel is loaded with nonhygroscopic cargoes and is going from a cold to a warm climate. Which action should you take to avoid sweat damage while on the voyage?Not learned 1156. Your vessel is port side to a pier with a spring line led aft from the bow. How will the vessel respond in calm weather, with the engines ahead and hard left rudder?Not learned 1157. 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 1158. Your vessel is a single-screw ship with a right-hand propeller. There is no current. Which is the easiest way to make a landing?Not learned 1159. When is a vessel tide rode?Not learned 1160. Why is a VLCC (100,000 DWT+) with a 30,000 Shaft Horsepower Steam Turbine slow to respond to engine movements, and has less stopping power than normal ships?Not learned 1161. You want to double the strength of a mooring line by using two lines. To accomplish this, which is TRUE of the second line?Not learned 1162. You are on watch and the Pilot has the conn. The Master has temporarily gone below. The Pilot orders a course change which you are certain will put the vessel into imminent danger. Which should be your initial response?Not learned 1163. You are on watch at sea at night and a fire breaks out in #3 hold. What should be done IMMEDIATELY?Not learned 1164. You are on watch while your vessel is entering port with a pilot conning. The pilot gives a steering command to the helmsman who fails to acknowledge it by repeating the command. You should immediately take which action?Not learned 1165. Before welding is permitted on a fuel tank, it must be certified or declared as which of the following?Not learned 1166. What does a whipping on a fiber line accomplish?Not learned 1167. What would be the amount of strain on each runner of a married fall system lifting 2000 lbs. when the angle made by the legs is 90°?Not learned 1168. When would a U.S. merchant vessel in ocean service NOT subject to the requirements of Annex V to MARPOL 73/78?Not learned 1169. On a MODU, where MUST the fire control plan be posted?Not learned 1170. Which molten substance is poured into the basket of a wire rope socket being fitted to the end of a wire rope?Not learned 1171. A monkey fist is found on which of the following?Not learned 1172. When moored with a Mediterranean moor, the ship should be secured to the pier by having __________.Not learned 1173. Mooring lines constructed of different material have variable elasticity. Which of the following is true concerning their combined use for mooring a vessel?Not learned 1174. A mooring line is described as being 6x24, 1-3/4 inch wire rope. What do the above numbers refer to?Not learned 1175. Mooring with two bow anchors has which major advantage over anchoring with one bow anchor?Not learned 1176. When mooring a vessel the breast lines should lead as far away as possible. What does the additional length help facilitate?Not learned 1177. A mooring winch is designed to have a specific number of layers of wire on the drum for optimum brake capacity. How many layers are recommended?Not learned 1178. Mooring wire fiber tails should be inspected on a regular basis. Which of the following would be included in the inspection?Not learned 1179. Mooring wires used to tie up a vessel may undergo dynamic shock from passing ships. What safety measures can be taken to prevent damage to the wires?Not learned 1180. How much foam does an A B-III foam extinguisher contain?Not learned 1181. How much force would be required to lift a weight of 200 lbs. using a gun tackle rigged to disadvantage (do not consider friction)?Not learned 1182. How much weight can you lift by applying 100 lbs. of force to a twofold purchase rigged to disadvantage (do not consider friction)?Not learned 1183. Multi-year ice is the hardest sea ice and should be avoided if possible. It is recognizable because of what tone to its surface color?Not learned 1184. Multiple factors will have an effect on your vessel when it is maneuvering in restricted waters. Which of the following factors is the combination of sinkage and trim of the vessel?Not learned 1185. You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker and will carry cargoes of allyl alcohol, benzene, and propanolamine. Which of the following is true?Not learned 1186. You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker and will carry cargoes of butyric acid, propylene oxide, and octyl alcohol. Which statement is true?Not learned 1187. You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker and will carry cargoes of ethanolamine, methyl acrylate, and glycerine. Which statement is true?Not learned 1188. You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker and will carry cargoes of isophorone, ethylenediamine, and creosote. Which of the following is TRUE?Not learned 1189. You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker. The loading plan includes cargoes of diethylenetriamine and formamide. Which statement concerning the stowage of these cargoes is TRUE?Not learned 1190. You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker with orders to load diethylamine. What is NOT a requirement for transporting this cargo?Not learned 1191. You are on a multiple product tankship and carrying methyl acrylate, diethanolamine, and triethylamine. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 1192. You are on a multiple-product tankship and scheduled to load a cargo classed as an aromatic amine. This cargo is incompatible with cargoes classed as __________.Not learned 1193. Who must approve the vessel's trim and stability booklet?Not learned 1194. Who must ensure that the emergency lighting and power systems on cargo vessels are operated at least weekly?Not learned 1195. What must Inland vessels of 100 GT and over be fitted with for oily mixtures?Not learned 1196. You must load as much of a large shipment of case goods as possible into a hold which has 24,000 cubic feet of space. Each case measures 2 feet by 2-1/2 feet by 4 feet and weighs 448 pounds. If you allow for broken stowage of 15%, how many long tons can be loaded?Not learned 1197. You must load as much of a large shipment of case goods as possible into a hold which has 24,400 cubic feet of space. Each case measures 2 feet by 2 feet by 4 feet and weighs 448 pounds. If you allow for broken stowage of 15%, how many long tons can be loaded?Not learned 1198. What must ocean going vessels of 100 GT to 400 GT be fitted with for oily mixtures?Not learned 1199. When must a proper look-out be kept?Not learned 1200. If you must pump bilges while a vessel is in port, you should pump only __________.Not learned 1201. Who must sign the Declaration of Inspection made before oil transfer operations?Not learned 1202. The muster list must be posted in conspicuous locations and signed by the __________.Not learned 1203. Which is the requirement for the name and hailing port of a documented commercial vessel?Not learned 1204. What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter B in illustration D003DG below?Not learned 1205. What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter E in illustration D003DG below?Not learned 1206. What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter D in illustration D003DG below?Not learned 1207. What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter A in illustration D003DG below?Not learned 1208. What is the name of tackle number 1 as shown in illustration D029DG below?Not learned 1209. The National Cargo Bureau represents the __________.Not learned 1210. In the navigable waters of the United States, Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 is NOT applicable to a(n) __________.Not learned 1211. Which is a negotiable document?Not learned 1212. A new coil of nylon line should be opened by __________.Not learned 1213. Which is the root cause of wake damage to a vessel or structure in a narrow channel?Not learned 1214. Which trait makes Nylon line dangerous?Not learned 1215. Which is TRUE when you pay out more anchor cable?Not learned 1216. Which color is the next-to-last shot of an anchor cable usually painted?Not learned 1217. Under normal operating conditions aboard a ship, who has the overall responsibility in maintaining the Oil Record Book?Not learned 1218. What is a normal safe working load for used nylon rope in good condition?Not learned 1219. Under normal weather and sea conditions when securing a stack of containers with twist locks, lashings are required when the tier exceeds what height?Not learned 1220. Which is normally used to hold wire rope for splicing?Not learned 1221. 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?Not learned 1222. When you notice oil on the water near your vessel while taking on fuel, what should your first action be?Not learned 1223. You notice that your speed has decreased, the stern of your vessel has settled into the water, and your rudder is sluggish in responding. The MOST likely cause is __________.Not learned 1224. Who should be notified prior to starting up a crane?Not learned 1225. The number of able seamen required on board a vessel can be found in which document?Not learned 1226. The number of certificated able seamen and lifeboatmen required on a MODU is stated in the __________.Not learned 1227. The number of certificated able seamen and lifeboatmen required on a vessel is determined by which organization?Not learned 1228. The number or name of a tank barge shall be __________.Not learned 1229. How is the number of pounds of carbon dioxide required for each cargo space on a cargo vessel computed?Not learned 1230. Nylon line can be dangerous because it __________.Not learned 1231. A nylon line is rated at 15,000 lbs. breaking strain. Using a safety factor of 5, what is the safe working load (SWL)?Not learned 1232. Nylon line is NOT suitable for __________.Not learned 1233. When observed, which item indicates a snag or other underwater obstruction in a river?Not learned 1234. Your oceangoing vessel has medical waste to be disposed of ashore. How many hours advance notice must you give the port or terminal?Not learned 1235. Your oceangoing vessel is required to have a waste management plan. This plan must be in writing and describe procedures for __________.Not learned 1236. Odorous cargoes are those that __________.Not learned 1237. You are the officer on watch and have taken the final drafts of your vessel prior to getting underway. The vessel takes departure and proceeds outbound in a narrow channel. As the vessel increases speed and gains momentum, what will be the effect on the mean draft?Not learned 1238. The official identification of a vessel is found in which document?Not learned 1239. The official logbook is filed with the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. When does this action take place?Not learned 1240. When an Official logbook is not required, an unofficial logbook is required to be kept aboard for review by a marine inspector for __________.Not learned 1241. An Official Logbook is required on which vessel?Not learned 1242. Which is TRUE concerning the official number of a documented vessel?Not learned 1243. On Offshore Drilling units, in addition to the life jackets stowed at each berth location, life jackets must be stowed at each work station and __________.Not learned 1244. When oil is accidentally discharged into the water, what should you do after reporting the discharge?Not learned 1245. The oil record book is required to be carried aboard __________.Not learned 1246. The Oil Record Book on a vessel NOT engaged on a foreign voyage shall be maintained on board for not less than __________.Not learned 1247. When oily ballast has been pumped overboard, an entry must be made in which log?Not learned 1248. Onboard a Ro-Ro vessel many decks are used for the carriage of both rolling and container cargoes, as such it is most useful if a deck socket accepts both __________.Not learned 1249. One shot of anchor chain is equal to how many feet (meters)?Not learned 1250. Which term describes the opening in the deck that leads the anchor cable outside the hull?Not learned 1251. You are operating a 1,000 GT non-oceangoing tankship. It must be equipped with __________.Not learned 1252. You are operating a 150 GT towing vessel. What is NOT required on the vessel?Not learned 1253. When operating in an area where sea ice and icebergs are present, which statement is TRUE?Not learned 1254. If you are operating on the Inland Waters of the United States, which of the following may you discharge overboard?Not learned 1255. You are operating a non-ocean-going vessel, how much of the accumulated oily waste must you be able to retain on board?Not learned 1256. 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?Not learned 1257. 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 1258. Which operating procedure(s) should be adhered to on a Ro-Ro vessel?Not learned 1259. You are operating a ship greater than 400 gross tons. You are NOT permitted to carry oil or hazardous materials in a(n) __________.Not learned 1260. You are operating a twin-screw vessel and lose your port engine. You continue to operate on your starboard engine only. Which action would you take to move your vessel ahead in a straight line?Not learned 1261. Which operation may cause the pressure in an inert tank to fall below the prescribed limits?Not learned 1262. For operations in pack ice, a vessel should __________.Not learned 1263. 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?Not learned 1264. The operator of each vessel subject to the pollution regulations is NOT required to keep written records of which item?Not learned 1265. The operator of a vessel subject to the pollution regulations shall keep a written record available for inspection by the COPT or OCMI. What will this record contain?Not learned 1266. Which statement is TRUE to back a right-handed, single-screw vessel in a straight line?Not learned 1267. In order to carry a cargo of triethanolamine, what hull type is required?Not learned 1268. In order for you to operate your vessels crude oil wash system, the cargo tanks to be washed must be which of the following?Not learned 1269. In order to reduce the accumulation of static electricity while loading petroleum products, you should __________.Not learned 1270. You are ordering a new block to use with a 3-inch circumference manila line. Which represents a proper size block for this line?Not learned 1271. You are ordering ships' stores that are NOT consumer commodities. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 1272. You are ordering ship's stores. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 1273. You are ordering ships' stores. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 1274. You are ordering hazardous ships' stores. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 1275. The organization that certifies the safe working load of cargo cranes on a vessel is the __________.Not learned 1276. Which organization would conduct a survey of the insulation in a reefer compartment prior to loading cargo?Not learned 1277. The original Bill of Lading, once signed by the Master, is NOT __________.Not learned 1278. Overcarriage is best prevented by __________.Not learned 1279. A package contains nitric acid solution and is radioactive. The radiation level at the package surface is .36 millirems per hour. How should this package be labeled?Not learned 1280. Which part of an anchor actually digs into the bottom?Not learned 1281. The part of an anchor which takes hold on the bottom is the __________.Not learned 1282. Which part of a cargo boom has the greatest diameter?Not learned 1283. Which part of a conventional cargo gear rig provides for vertical control and positioning of a boom?Not learned 1284. Which is part of the ground tackle?Not learned 1285. What part of the ground tackle is the most likely to develop fractures due to extensive anchor use?Not learned 1286. Which part of the patent anchor performs the same function as the stock of an old-fashioned anchor; that is, forces the flukes to dig in?Not learned 1287. If you were to pass a stopper on a wire rope, what should the stopper be made of?Not learned 1288. A passenger vessel of 600 GT is required to have how many fire axes?Not learned 1289. Which passenger vessel is required to permanently exhibit a fire control plan?Not learned 1290. When passing a hawser to the dock you would first use which line?Not learned 1291. Peck and Hale gear is used most commonly for securing __________.Not learned 1292. Pedestal cranes have limit switches to restrict the movement of which function?Not learned 1293. Pedestal cranes have limit switches to restrict the movement of which function?Not learned 1294. Most pedestal crane power is provided by __________.Not learned 1295. A pelican hook __________.Not learned 1296. When the period of beam seas equals the natural rolling period of a vessel, what will most likely occur?Not learned 1297. What is the period of validity of a Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate?Not learned 1298. What is the period of validity of a Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate?Not learned 1299. What is the period of validity of a Merchant Mariner Credential?Not learned 1300. What is the period of validity of a Safety Management Certificate?Not learned 1301. What is the period of validity of the SOLAS required Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate?Not learned 1302. During a period of "whiteout", you should expect which of the following?Not learned 1303. A periodic thorough examination of the cargo gear proves satisfactory. What percentage of the total gear must be dismantled to determine actual internal condition?Not learned 1304. The periodic weight testing of a vessel's cargo booms may be performed by which organization?Not learned 1305. It is permissible to place an eye splice in wire rope used as cargo gear providing the splice is made using __________.Not learned 1306. A Permit to Proceed is issued by which organization?Not learned 1307. No person on board any vessel to which Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 applies may discharge garbage of any type when __________.Not learned 1308. Which piece(s) of equipment is/are required to "twin-up" 30-ton pedestal cranes aboard a crane vessel?Not learned 1309. While the Pilot is maneuvering the vessel to a dock, what is the primary responsibility of the watch officer?Not learned 1310. You are piloting your vessel in a narrow channel. How will the vessel react to a steep bank on your starboard side?Not learned 1311. When piloting a vessel, how are visual references used to establish a constant rate of turn?Not learned 1312. The piping that routes an oil cargo from the manifold directly to a cargo tank and serves only one tank is known as a __________.Not learned 1313. The piping that routes an oil cargo from the manifold to underdeck pipelines is known as a __________.Not learned 1314. Where is the pivoting point located on a fully loaded vessel with normal trim proceeding ahead at sea speed?Not learned 1315. You are planning the stowage of two incompatible products on your multiple-product tankship. What will NOT provide the minimum required segregation?Not learned 1316. In polar regions you should NOT expect to see __________.Not learned 1317. The pollution prevention regulations in MARPOL apply to U. S. flag vessels __________.Not learned 1318. Under the Pollution Regulations, which action is required when you dump food wastes in the sea?Not learned 1319. Under the Pollution Regulations, how long must garbage disposal records be retained onboard for?Not learned 1320. Pollution of the waterways may result from the discharge of which item(s)?Not learned 1321. Which portable fire extinguisher is classified as a type B-III extinguisher?Not learned 1322. All portable fire extinguishers must be capable of being __________.Not learned 1323. Portable fire extinguishers must be provided for the cargo tank area of an unmanned tank barge __________.Not learned 1324. Which position shown in illustration D019DG below is the most dangerous when tying up?Not learned 1325. It is possible, and sometimes necessary, to strengthen the deck of a vessel for carriage of deck cargo by __________.Not learned 1326. Which is NOT a potential hazard of approaching close to an iceberg?Not learned 1327. Which is a precaution you should take before bunkering?Not learned 1328. Which is a predictable result of a vessel nearing a bank or edge of a steep banked channel?Not learned 1329. The preferred type of pollution control for oil spills on the water is(are) __________.Not learned 1330. In preparation for receiving chilled reefer cargo, the reefer space has been precooled for over twenty-four hours. Loading may begin when the space has been cooled to a temperature between __________.Not learned 1331. You are preparing to load fuel oil on a vessel of 150 gross tons constructed after June 30, 1974. Before loading, you must check that the fuel oil tank vents __________.Not learned 1332. You are preparing to load fuel oil on a vessel of 1,600 gross tons constructed after June 30, 1974. Before loading, you must check that the fuel oil tank vents __________.Not learned 1333. 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 1334. You are preparing to load a heavy cargo with abnormal physical dimensions onboard your vessel. Which of the following is of primary importance when planning the load?Not learned 1335. You are preparing to moor your cargo vessel. What concerns should you have with regard to the placement of an off-shore bow line?Not learned 1336. You are preparing to moor your vessel starboard side to, bow in. Which line is customarily put out first?Not learned 1337. You are preparing to relieve the mate on watch while underway at sea. Under which situation should the watch NOT be transferred?Not learned 1338. What pressure shall cargo hoses carried on tank vessels be able to withstand?Not learned 1339. Which can be prevented only by segregating two lots of cargo into separate holds?Not learned 1340. The primary function of which line(s) is to hold the vessel snuggly to the dock?Not learned 1341. The primary objective of a Ro-Ro vessel is to __________.Not learned 1342. What is the primary purpose of a load line?Not learned 1343. The primary purpose of the stud is to prevent the anchor chain from __________.Not learned 1344. Prior to being able to sail, each vessel that carries grain in bulk must have a certificate of loading. Which organization issues this certificate?Not learned 1345. Prior to handling Class 1 explosive materials, which signal(s) is/are required to be displayed by the vessel?Not learned 1346. You are proceeding in a channel; your vessel is requiring a significant amount of right rudder and your bow is still falling off to port. What can you conclude from this information?Not learned 1347. 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 1348. What produces the MOST dangerous vapors?Not learned 1349. What product is considered a noxious liquid substance for regulatory purposes?Not learned 1350. What product is considered a noxious liquid substance for regulatory purposes?Not learned 1351. Which product(s) is(are) compatible with the product ethylene cyanohydrin?Not learned 1352. Which product is most likely to accumulate static electricity?Not learned 1353. What does the proof test load of an anchor chain demonstrate?Not learned 1354. What is the proper term for the mooring line that runs through the bullnose leading forward?Not learned 1355. What provides little or no indication that a vessel is dragging anchor?Not learned 1356. What provides little or no indication that a vessel is dragging anchor?Not learned 1357. What provides the majority of strength to an aluminum-sided container?Not learned 1358. 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 1359. Which pump must always be primed?Not learned 1360. What purpose does a bridge fitting serve when lashing containers?Not learned 1361. For the purposes of cargo oil containment, the fixed container under the manifold of an eight-inch loading line must hold a minimum of __________.Not learned 1362. What is the purpose of a devil's claw?Not learned 1363. What is the purpose of the equalizing beam aboard a crane vessel?Not learned 1364. A purpose of inert gas systems aboard tank vessels is to __________.Not learned 1365. What is the purpose of pressure-vacuum relief valves?Not learned 1366. What is the purpose of Sluicing or slushing wire rope?Not learned 1367. The purpose of the stripping bar on an anchor windlass is to __________.Not learned 1368. What is the purpose for whipping the bitter end of a fiber rope?Not learned 1369. 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 1370. The recessed areas on a wildcat are called __________.Not learned 1371. Which is NOT a recommended practice when handling nylon line?Not learned 1372. If reefer spaces are not properly cleaned prior to loading cargo, it will most likely cause __________.Not learned 1373. In reference to accidental oil pollution, the most critical time during bunkering is when __________.Not learned 1374. Regardless of local requirements, when in a U.S. port, all oil spills must be reported to which of the following agencies?Not learned 1375. Under the regulations for cargo vessels, which statement is TRUE concerning fireman's outfits?Not learned 1376. Regulations concerning the stowage, lashing, and securing of timber deck cargoes aboard general cargo vessels may be found in the __________.Not learned 1377. By regulation, life preservers aboard an uninspected towing vessel must be which of the following?Not learned 1378. The regulations that were passed to implement MARPOL 73/78 concerning oil pollution apply to a U.S. flag vessel that sails on which waters?Not learned 1379. What is Reid Vapor Pressure?Not learned 1380. What is the Reid vapor pressure of allyl chloride?Not learned 1381. In relation to cargo gear, what does "SWL" mean?Not learned 1382. In relation to the turning circle of a ship, which describes the term "kick"?Not learned 1383. In relation to the turning circle of a ship, which defines the term "transfer"?Not learned 1384. A relief valve for a cargo pump is generally installed __________.Not learned 1385. When being relieved of the helm, the new helmsman would find it handy to know which of the following?Not learned 1386. What is NOT required to be contained in the oil transfer procedures?Not learned 1387. What is required to be entered into the Official Logbook?Not learned 1388. Which is NOT a required entry in the ship's Official Logbook?Not learned 1389. Required lifesaving equipment on existing vessels may be continued in use on the vessel if __________.Not learned 1390. What are the required number and type of hand portable fire extinguishers to be carried, in the vicinity of the radio room exit, on a tank vessel on an international voyage?Not learned 1391. The required portable radio apparatus on an international voyage must be stowed in __________.Not learned 1392. The required portable radio shall be stored in the proper location and be __________.Not learned 1393. What is NOT required as special safety equipment on a tankship carrying hazardous cargoes in bulk?Not learned 1394. When required, the steering gear, whistle, and the means of communication between the pilothouse and the engine room on a passenger vessel shall be tested by an officer of the vessel within a period of not more than how many hours prior to departure?Not learned 1395. What is required to be stenciled at the heel of a cargo boom?Not learned 1396. You are required to stop off a conventional mooring wire to transfer the load to a set of bitts. Which of the following stoppers should be used?Not learned 1397. Which is NOT required on a tankship carrying hazardous liquid cargoes in bulk?Not learned 1398. What is NOT required on an uninspected towing vessel?Not learned 1399. What is NOT a requirement for the preparation of used, gasoline-propelled cars if they are to be carried as ordinary cargo and not as hazardous cargo?Not learned 1400. You are requisitioning stores for your tank vessel. What type of matches are permitted aboard?Not learned 1401. It is the responsibility of the crane operator to, at all times, be aware of the location of the __________.Not learned 1402. The responsibility for maintaining the Official Logbook on voyages between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the United States rests with the __________.Not learned 1403. It is the responsibility of the Master to ensure that __________.Not learned 1404. The riding pawl is __________.Not learned 1405. You are riding to a single anchor. The vessel is yawing excessively. Which action should be taken to reduce the yawing?Not learned 1406. Right-laid line should be coiled __________.Not learned 1407. River currents tend to __________.Not learned 1408. The "rolling hitch" could be used to accomplish which task?Not learned 1409. What can a rolling hitch be used for?Not learned 1410. A rope made of a combination of wire and fiber is known as __________.Not learned 1411. The rope which is rove from the truck to be used with a Bosun's chair is called a __________.Not learned 1412. With rudders amidships and negligible wind, a twin-screw vessel moving ahead on the port screw and backing on the starboard screw will __________.Not learned 1413. With rudders amidships and negligible wind, a twin-screw vessel moving astern with both engines backing will back __________.Not learned 1414. The rudders are amidships and both screws are going ahead. What will happen if the starboard screw is stopped?Not learned 1415. 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?Not learned 1416. 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 1417. The safe working load for the assembled cargo gear and the minimum angle to the horizontal for which the gear is designed shall be marked on the __________.Not learned 1418. The safe working load (SWL) of wire rope with a safety factor of 6 is what percent of its strength?Not learned 1419. To safely anchor a vessel there must be sufficient "scope" in the anchor cable. Which BEST defines the term scope?Not learned 1420. The Safety Equipment Certificate shows that the vessel conforms to the standards of which organization?Not learned 1421. Safety goggles or glasses are NOT normally worn during which task?Not learned 1422. Safety is increased if __________.Not learned 1423. Which safety precaution(s) should be observed during crane operations?Not learned 1424. 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 1425. A seaman dies during a voyage. What is NOT required to be entered into the Official Log?Not learned 1426. Securing cargo by running timbers from an upper support down to the cargo, either vertically or at an angle, is called __________.Not learned 1427. The securing of passenger cars on a Ro-Ro vessel requires __________.Not learned 1428. The securing systems for containers were developed to prevent container movement during which ship motion?Not learned 1429. What is NOT a securing system used on a containership?Not learned 1430. Seeing that all hands are familiar with their duties, as specified in the muster list, is the responsibility of the __________.Not learned 1431. Segregation of cargoes refers to __________.Not learned 1432. 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 1433. All self-propelled vessels on an international voyage must be equipped with how many Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacons (EPIRB)?Not learned 1434. Semi-portable extinguishers used on inspected vessels are sizes __________.Not learned 1435. Which term is given to the process of separating both blocks of a tackle to prepare it for reuse?Not learned 1436. To serve as a person in charge of transfer operations on board a self-propelled tank vessel, an individual must hold/be which of the following?Not learned 1437. What is a serving mallet used for?Not learned 1438. Severe exposure to chlorine gas can be fatal. Chlorine gas is primarily a __________.Not learned 1439. The transfer procedures required to be followed on tankships shall contain which item?Not learned 1440. What size sheave diameter should be used with a 3-inch manila line?Not learned 1441. Your ship is carrying hazardous cargo. During a daily inspection, you notice that some of the cargo has shifted and several cases are broken. You should FIRST __________.Not learned 1442. On a ship's crane, the load chart relates the allowable load to the combination of the boom length and __________.Not learned 1443. Your ship departed Venezuela for New York, loaded with 10,000 barrels of crude oil, whose average cargo temperature was 30? C (86? F). API is 25?. The volume correction factor (VCF) is .00045. If this cargo is heated to 100? F prior to discharge, how many barrels will you offload?Not learned 1444. Your ship departed Venezuela for New York, loaded with 10,000 barrels of crude oil, whose average cargo temperature was 30? C (86? F). API is 25?. The volume correction factor (VCF) is .00045. If this cargo is heated to 100? F prior to discharge, how many gallons will you offload?Not learned 1445. Your ship has loaded 20,000 barrels of crude oil, departing Valdez, Alaska for San Francisco. When loaded the cargo temperature was 96°F. API was 15°. The volume correction factor (VCF) is .0004. If the cargo temperature is expected to be 56°F at the discharge port, how many barrels will be offloaded?Not learned 1446. Your ship has loaded 20,000 barrels of crude oil, departing Valdez, Alaska for San Francisco. When loaded the cargo temperature was 96? F. API was 15?. The volume correction factor (VCF) is .0004. If the cargo temperature is expected to be 56? F at the discharge port, how many gallons will be offloaded?Not learned 1447. 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 barrels will be offloaded?Not learned 1448. 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?Not learned 1449. Your ship has loaded 6,000 barrels of gasoline, at a cargo temperature of 50°F, departing New Jersey bound for Florida. API gravity is 55°. The volume correction factor (VCF) is .0006. How many barrels would you expect to unload if the cargo temperature is 90°F at the discharge port?Not learned 1450. Your ship has loaded 6,000 barrels of gasoline, at a cargo temperature of 50°F, departing New Jersey bound for Florida. API gravity is 55°. The volume correction factor (VCF) is .0006. How many gallons would you expect to unload if the cargo temperature is 90°F at the discharge port?Not learned 1451. 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 barrels would you expect to unload if the cargo temperature is 55? F at the discharge port?Not learned 1452. 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?Not learned 1453. Your ship has loaded 8,000 barrels of gasoline at a cargo temperature of 85? F, departing Aruba bound for New Jersey. API gravity is 55?. The volume correction factor (VCF) is .0006. How many barrels would you expect to unload if the cargo temperature is 50? F at the discharge port?Not learned 1454. Your ship has loaded 8,000 barrels of gasoline at a cargo temperature of 85? F, departing Aruba bound for New Jersey. API gravity is 55?. The volume correction factor (VCF) is .0006. How many gallons would you expect to unload if the cargo temperature is 50? F at the discharge port?Not learned 1455. Your ship has loaded 9,000 barrels of fuel oil at a cargo temperature of 35°C (95° F). API gravity is 44°. The volume correction factor (VCF) is .0005. You are bound to New Jersey from Venezuela. How many barrels would you expect to unload if the cargo temperature is 55°F at the discharge port?Not learned 1456. Your ship has loaded 9,000 barrels of fuel oil at a cargo temperature of 35? C (95? F). API gravity is 44?. The volume correction factor (VCF) is .0005. You are bound for New Jersey from Venezuela. How many gallons would you expect to unload if the cargo temperature is 55? F at the discharge port?Not learned 1457. Ship's officers should check every cargo compartment after it is filled with bulk grain to ensure which of the following?Not learned 1458. Your ship is in shallow water and the bow rides up on its bow wave while the stern sinks into a depression of its transverse wave system. What is this called?Not learned 1459. Your ship is steaming at night with the gyro-pilot engaged when you notice that the vessel's course is slowly changing to the right. What action should you take FIRST?Not learned 1460. A ship that, at any time, operates seaward of the outermost boundary of the territorial sea is required to prepare, submit, and maintain a(n) __________.Not learned 1461. The shipping papers for the products being carried in your tankship are NOT required to contain which information?Not learned 1462. A shore is a piece of securing dunnage that __________.Not learned 1463. A short splice in a line __________.Not learned 1464. How should you signal the crane operator to dog everything?Not learned 1465. How should you signal the crane operator to hoist?Not learned 1466. How should you signal the crane operator to lower?Not learned 1467. How should you signal the crane operator to lower the boom?Not learned 1468. How should you signal the crane operator to lower the boom and raise the load?Not learned 1469. How should you signal the crane operator to move slowly?Not learned 1470. How should you signal the crane operator to raise the boom?Not learned 1471. How should you signal the crane operator to raise the boom and lower the load?Not learned 1472. How should you signal the crane operator to stop?Not learned 1473. How should you signal the crane operator to stop in an emergency?Not learned 1474. How should you signal the crane operator to swing?Not learned 1475. How should you signal the crane operator to use the main hoist?Not learned 1476. Which of the signals listed is required to be displayed at night while bunkering at a dock?Not learned 1477. The signal man has both arms extended out, palms down, and is moving his arms back and forth. This is the signal for __________.Not learned 1478. The signal man assisting the crane operator has his arm extended downwards, forefinger pointing down, and moves his hand in small horizontal circles. This is the signal to __________.Not learned 1479. The signal man assisting the crane operator has his arm extended, his fingers closed, and his thumb pointing downward. This is the signal to __________.Not learned 1480. The signal man assisting a crane operator has his arm extended with his fingers closed and thumb pointing upward. This is the signal to __________.Not learned 1481. The signal man assisting the crane operator has his arm extended with the palm down and holds this position rigidly. This is the signal to __________.Not learned 1482. The signal man assisting the crane operator has his arm extended and is pointing his finger in the direction to move the boom. This is the signal to __________.Not learned 1483. The signal man assisting a crane operator has his arm extended, thumb pointing downwards, flexing fingers in and out. What does this signal mean?Not learned 1484. The signal man assisting the crane operator has his arm extended, with the thumb pointing up, and is flexing his fingers in and out for as long as the load movement is desired. This is the signal to __________.Not learned 1485. The signal man assisting the crane operator first taps his elbow with one hand and then proceeds to use regular signals. This is the signal to __________.Not learned 1486. The signal man assisting the crane operator first taps the top of his head with his fist and then proceeds to use regular signals. This is the signal to __________.Not learned 1487. The signal man assisting the crane operator has his forearm vertical, forefinger pointing up, and moves his hand in a small horizontal circle. This is the signal to __________.Not learned 1488. The signal man assisting the crane operator has his hands clasped in front of his body. This is the signal to __________.Not learned 1489. The signal man assisting the crane operator has one hand occupied and one fist in front of his chest with the thumb pointing outward and is tapping his chest with the heel of his fist. This is the signal to __________.Not learned 1490. The signal man assisting the crane operator uses one hand to give any motion signal and places the other hand motionless in front of the hand giving the motion signal. This is the signal to __________.Not learned 1491. 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 __________.Not learned 1492. Which single-letter signal, when used by icebreakers on the Great Lakes, may be made by using the ship's whistle?Not learned 1493. 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 1494. A single-screw vessel going ahead tends to turn more rapidly to port because of propeller __________.Not learned 1495. 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 1496. You are on a single-screw vessel with a right-handed propeller, and you are making headway. What occurs when you enter shallow water?Not learned 1497. You are on a single-screw vessel with a right-handed propeller. The vessel is going full speed astern with full right rudder. The bow will swing __________.Not learned 1498. In which situation could a vessel most easily capsize?Not learned 1499. A six-strand composite rope made up of alternate fiber and wire strands around a fiber core is called __________.Not learned 1500. What size block shell should be used with a 4-inch manila line?Not learned 1501. How is the size of chain determined?Not learned 1502. Size I and II fire extinguishers are designated as __________.Not learned 1503. How is the size of wire rope determined?Not learned 1504. A sling is a device used in which operation?Not learned 1505. 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 1506. On a small boat, which knot is best suited for attaching a line to the ring of an anchor?Not learned 1507. When a small craft's anchor fouls in a rocky bottom, how should the first attempt to clear it be made?Not learned 1508. In small craft terminology, all of the anchor gear between a boat and her anchor is called the __________.Not learned 1509. Small floes of rough, hummocky sea ice are capable of damaging a vessel. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 1510. What is the name of a small light tackle with blocks of steel or wood that is used for miscellaneous small jobs?Not learned 1511. What is the name given to a smooth, tapered pin, usually of wood, used to open up the strands of a rope for splicing?Not learned 1512. A snatch block is a __________.Not learned 1513. A snatch block would most likely be used as a __________.Not learned 1514. Snow has obliterated surface features and the sky is covered with uniform, altostratus clouds. There are no shadows and the horizon has disappeared. What is this condition called?Not learned 1515. Which is a solid at ambient temperature?Not learned 1516. 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?Not learned 1517. Which space cannot be deducted from gross tonnage when calculating net tonnage?Not learned 1518. Which space(s) on your cargo vessel must have a fire detection system?Not learned 1519. The space containing the cylinders for the carbon dioxide (CO2) fire extinguishing system must be designed to preclude an anticipated ambient temperature in excess of which temperature?Not learned 1520. Which space(s) is(are) exempt when measuring gross tonnage?Not learned 1521. Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?Not learned 1522. Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?Not learned 1523. Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?Not learned 1524. Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?Not learned 1525. Which space(s) is(are) NOT exempt when measuring gross tonnage?Not learned 1526. What speed do most bow thrusters generally become ineffective?Not learned 1527. What is a spill pipe?Not learned 1528. Which splice should you use in order to make a permanent loop in a line?Not learned 1529. Which splice is used to connect two separate lines together?Not learned 1530. A spreader bar is used to __________.Not learned 1531. The sprocket teeth on a wildcat are known as the __________.Not learned 1532. The sprocket wheel in a windlass, used for heaving in the anchor, is called a __________.Not learned 1533. Squat is a natural phenomenon as a ship moves through a restricted channel due to what basic principle?Not learned 1534. Which standard operating procedure(s) should be adhered to on a Ro-Ro vessel?Not learned 1535. What is the standard unit of liquid volume used in the petroleum industry?Not learned 1536. While standing look-out at night, which is the BEST way to see a dim light on the horizon?Not learned 1537. The standing part of a tackle is __________.Not learned 1538. You are standing the wheel watch when you hear the cry, "Man overboard starboard side". What immediate order would you expect to receive?Not learned 1539. You start a centrifugal cargo pump to discharge cargo. The pump works fine for a while and then loses suction. What could have caused this?Not learned 1540. Before starting to hoist provisions, which should be checked?Not learned 1541. Which statement about the carriage of solid hazardous materials in bulk is TRUE?Not learned 1542. Which statement about a centrifugal cargo pump is TRUE?Not learned 1543. Which statement concerning an accidental oil spill in the navigable waters of the U.S. is TRUE?Not learned 1544. Which statement concerning the carriage of containers is TRUE?Not learned 1545. Which statement concerning castor oil is TRUE?Not learned 1546. Which statement concerning the handling characteristics of a fully loaded vessel as compared with those of a light vessel is FALSE?Not learned 1547. Which statement concerning the lashings of containers with solid bar or wire rope lashings is TRUE?Not learned 1548. Which statement concerning a short splice is TRUE?Not learned 1549. Which statement concerning sweat damage in containers is TRUE?Not learned 1550. Which statement is correct concerning the carriage of coal in bulk?Not learned 1551. Which statement about the dangerous cargo manifest, carried on a ship, is TRUE?Not learned 1552. Which statement about the dangerous cargo manifest is FALSE?Not learned 1553. Which statement about entering into a tank which has been sealed for a long time is TRUE?Not learned 1554. Which statement about entry into a space that has been sealed for a long time is TRUE?Not learned 1555. Which statement about entry into a water ballast tank that has been sealed for a long time is TRUE?Not learned 1556. Which statement is FALSE regarding the operation of a crane?Not learned 1557. Which statement about the hospital space on a cargo ship is TRUE?Not learned 1558. Which statement(s) is/are TRUE concerning crane cargo operations?Not learned 1559. Which statement(s) is/are TRUE concerning crane cargo operations?Not learned 1560. Which statement(s) is (are) TRUE concerning wire rope?Not learned 1561. Which statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding the operation of a crane?Not learned 1562. Which statement about pneumatic chipping tools is TRUE?Not learned 1563. Which statement about the pressure in a tank being inerted by an inert gas system is TRUE?Not learned 1564. Which statement about splices is TRUE?Not learned 1565. Which statement about stopping a vessel is TRUE?Not learned 1566. Which statement is TRUE when the Captain of the Port or Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection issues an order of suspension to the operator of a vessel concerning oil transfer operations?Not learned 1567. Which statement is TRUE of centrifugal pumps aboard tank vessels?Not learned 1568. Which statement is TRUE concerning buoyant work vests aboard tank vessels?Not learned 1569. Which statement is TRUE concerning cargo hose on tank barges?Not learned 1570. Which statement is TRUE concerning deep well self-priming pumps?Not learned 1571. Which statement is TRUE concerning the placard entitled "Discharge of Oil Prohibited"?Not learned 1572. Which statement is TRUE concerning small oil spills?Not learned 1573. Which statement is NOT true concerning the stowage of class 1 explosives?Not learned 1574. Which statement is TRUE concerning a tagline as used with a 30-ton pedestal crane?Not learned 1575. Which statement is TRUE concerning a tagline as used with a 30-ton pedestal crane?Not learned 1576. Which statement is TRUE concerning the tandem working arrangement of pedestal cranes when completing a quad lift?Not learned 1577. Which statement is TRUE concerning toluene?Not learned 1578. Which statement is TRUE concerning the vessel's slipstream?Not learned 1579. Which statement is TRUE of a gasoline spill?Not learned 1580. Which statement is TRUE about hooks and shackles?Not learned 1581. Which statement is TRUE about nylon line?Not learned 1582. Which statement is TRUE regarding the operation of a crane?Not learned 1583. Which statement is TRUE about the use of a "gob rope"?Not learned 1584. Which statement about tunnel bow thrusters fitted to large vessels is TRUE?Not learned 1585. Which statement about a tunnel bow thruster is TRUE?Not learned 1586. Which statement about two lines spliced together is TRUE?Not learned 1587. Which statement about the use of portable electric lights in petroleum product tanks is TRUE?Not learned 1588. Static electricity may be built up by the __________.Not learned 1589. When steaming through an anchorage, a shipmaster should __________.Not learned 1590. You are steaming in a heavy gale and find it necessary to heave to. Under most circumstances, how is this best accomplished?Not learned 1591. When steering on autopilot which of the following input conditions may NOT have an effect on the control of the steering gear?Not learned 1592. While steering by autopilot you notice that the vessel has deviated 15 degrees from course and there is no corrective rudder being applied. As a standard operating procedure you should first __________.Not learned 1593. When steering by hand, which of the following may be a functional input to the steering gear as a result of turning the wheel?Not learned 1594. What is a step in attaching a poured metal socket to a wire rope?Not learned 1595. You are stopped with no way upon your vessel at the pilot station. Your vessel is a large twin-screw ship. You must come around 180° to board your Pilot. How should you use the engines and rudder to turn the ship fastest in the least amount of space?Not learned 1596. In stopping distances of vessels, which defines the term "head reach"?Not learned 1597. In the stowage of deck cargo, "cribbing" is __________.Not learned 1598. When stowing hazardous materials on deck, lashing of such cargo is permitted if __________.Not learned 1599. Which is the strongest method of forming an eye in wire rope?Not learned 1600. 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?Not learned 1601. Stuffer-braid rope has __________.Not learned 1602. What are submerged LNG pump bearings lubricated by?Not learned 1603. Which substance is NOT considered to be "Oil" under the pollution prevention regulations?Not learned 1604. Subtracting FSCT from KGT yields __________.Not learned 1605. Sulfuric acid is a __________.Not learned 1606. The supplement to the IOPP Certificate contains what type of data?Not learned 1607. Which is supplied to the vessel by the U.S. Coast Guard?Not learned 1608. The system of valves and cargo lines in the bottom piping network of a tank vessel that connects one section of cargo tanks to another section is called a __________.Not learned 1609. Which tackle arrangement has the LEAST mechanical advantage?Not learned 1610. 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 1611. Which is the proper procedure when taking a length of new manila rope from the coil?Not learned 1612. When taking a Pilot from a pilot vessel in a seaway, which way should you head your vessel if the ladder is on the leeward side?Not learned 1613. When talking about wire rope, what does the lay of the wire refer to?Not learned 1614. The tank barge on which you are preparing to load petroleum is required to have on board one B-II fire extinguisher. What does NOT meet this requirement?Not learned 1615. Your tank barge requires repairs that include welding. Who normally would issue a gas-free certificate?Not learned 1616. A tank which carries liquid is dangerous to the stability of a vessel when it is in which condition?Not learned 1617. When tank cleaning with a portable machine, the weight of the machine is suspended from __________.Not learned 1618. A tank is loaded with 9,000 barrels of gasoline. The temperature of the product is 80°F (27°C), and it has a coefficient of expansion of .0008. The net amount of cargo loaded is __________.Not learned 1619. A tank is loaded with 9,000 barrels of gasoline. The temperature of the product is 90°F (32°C), and it has a coefficient of expansion of .0008. What is the net amount of cargo loaded?Not learned 1620. On tank vessels, fully charged fire extinguishers are considered semi-portable when they have a gross weight of more than __________.Not learned 1621. Your tank vessel is fully loaded to the marks, and you find that she is down slightly by the head. Which of the following choices would be the best action to take to trim the vessel slightly by the stern?Not learned 1622. Tank vessel inerting refers to __________.Not learned 1623. Your tank vessel is loading a hazardous cargo. The allowance for expansion is based on ambient temperatures of what maximum range?Not learned 1624. A tank vessel transferring non-flammable hazardous cargo in bulk must display warning signs. These signs must __________.Not learned 1625. A tanker is loaded with 12,000 barrels of #2 fuel oil. The temperature of the product is 88? F. API gravity is 39?. The volume correction factor (VCF) is .0005. The net amount of cargo in barrels, loaded is __________.Not learned 1626. A tanker is loaded with 12,000 barrels of #2 fuel oil. The temperature of the product is 88? F. API gravity is 39?. The volume correction factor (VCF) is .0005. The net amount of cargo in gallons, loaded is __________.Not learned 1627. A tanker is loaded with 5,000 barrels of petroleum. The cargo was loaded at a temperature of 70°F, and the coefficient of expansion is .0004. What is the net amount in barrels of cargo loaded?Not learned 1628. 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 barrels of cargo loaded?Not learned 1629. 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?Not learned 1630. A tankerman who permits or causes oil to go into a navigable waterway may be federally punished with which of the following?Not learned 1631. Your tankship is carrying a 30% solution of hydrogen peroxide. The cargo containment system must have a permanent inert gas system. While discharging this cargo the inert gas system must maintain a minimum pressure of __________.Not learned 1632. You are on a tankship carrying benzene in bulk. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 1633. Your tankship is carrying a cargo of styrene. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for carriage of this cargo?Not learned 1634. You are on a tankship designed to carry molten sulfur. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 1635. The temperature at which water vapor in an atmosphere condenses to a liquid is known as which of the following?Not learned 1636. Temporary seizings on wire rope are made with __________.Not learned 1637. A temporary wire eye splice made with three wire rope clamps will hold approximately what percentage of the total rope strength?Not learned 1638. Ten triangular piles of piping on the pier are to be loaded - each pile has a 20 foot base, is 15 feet high and 30 feet long. If the breadth of the hold is 60 feet and the piping is to be stowed fore and aft in a 30 foot space, how high will it stow?Not learned 1639. Which tensioning device is used with chain to secure heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 1640. Which tensioning device is used with webbing to secure light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 1641. Which tensioning device is used with wire rope lashing to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 1642. What does the term, "cargo tank length", as used in part 157 of the Pollution Regulations, mean?Not learned 1643. Which term(s) are in the category of "oil" as used in the Oil Pollution Regulations?Not learned 1644. What term is not considered a "discharge" as it applies to the U.S. pollution regulations?Not learned 1645. Which term describes goods having a stowage factor below 40?Not learned 1646. Which defines the term "lee side"?Not learned 1647. The term "oil", as used in the Pollution Prevention Regulations 33 CFR Subchapter O, means __________.Not learned 1648. The terminal indicates to you that they are going to use a booster pump to assist the discharging operation. You start the discharge, and in a few minutes the pressure drops sharply. This could be a result of which of the following?Not learned 1649. Where are the test certificates, for wire rope used as cargo runners, and loose gear certificates usually maintained?Not learned 1650. What does Title 33 CFR Part 156 of the Pollution Prevention Regulations concern?Not learned 1651. Which tool is used to open the strands of fiber lines when making an eye splice?Not learned 1652. What is the total number of approved low-velocity water spray ("water-fog") applicators required aboard a tankship?Not learned 1653. You have a tow of chemical barges. The mate reports an ammonia smell around the head of the tow. You would suspect a leak in the barge carrying which substance?Not learned 1654. Your vessel is proceeding through a narrow channel. What actions can you take to avoid any sudden sheers of the vessel?Not learned 1655. During transfer operations, a quantity of propylamine spills on deck. According to the Chemical Data Guide, what is the correct reaction?Not learned 1656. While transiting a channel your vessel's bow swings away from the bank. What is the term for this effect?Not learned 1657. You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel. You must inspect this cargo __________.Not learned 1658. You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel. The regulations require you to __________.Not learned 1659. Tripping defects in anchors frequently occur in __________.Not learned 1660. 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 1661. What is TRUE about hoisting operations?Not learned 1662. Which is TRUE when splicing nylon line?Not learned 1663. Which is a TRUE statement concerning the examining of cargo equipment at the time of a vessels Inspection for Certification?Not learned 1664. A tug should not come alongside a tank vessel in way of its cargo tanks while it is loading grade A, B, or C cargo without the permission of the __________.Not learned 1665. When a tug is pulling on a hawser at right angles to the ship, and the pilot wants to come ahead or astern on the ship's engine, care must be taken that the pilot __________.Not learned 1666. A tug would NOT assist a ship to steer if the tug is made up to the large vessel __________.Not learned 1667. The turning circle of a vessel making a turn over 360 degrees is the path followed by which item?Not learned 1668. The turning circle of a vessel is the path followed by the __________.Not learned 1669. When turning a ship in restricted space with a strong wind, which is the BEST action to take?Not learned 1670. When turning a vessel in shallow water, which statement is TRUE?Not learned 1671. Twenty-five hundred (2500) tons of iron ore with a stowage factor of 17 is stowed in a cargo hold. The dimensions of the hold are 55 feet long and 45 feet wide and 35 feet high. What is the height of the center of gravity of the ore above the bottom of the hold?Not learned 1672. In twin-screw engine installations while going ahead, maneuvering qualities are most effective when the tops of the propeller blades both turn __________.Not learned 1673. A twin-screw ship going ahead on the starboard screw only tends to move __________.Not learned 1674. On a twin-screw, twin-rudder vessel, the most effective way to turn in your own water, with no way on, is to put __________.Not learned 1675. A twin-screw vessel is easier to maneuver than a single-screw vessel because the twin-screw vessel has which advantage?Not learned 1676. Your twin-screw vessel is moving ASTERN with rudders amidships. The starboard screw suddenly stops turning. Your vessel's head will __________.Not learned 1677. A twin-screw vessel with a single rudder is making headway. The engines are full speed ahead. There is no wind or current. Which statement is FALSE?Not learned 1678. If two centrifugal pumps, driven by two independent electric motors, operating at unequal speeds are discharging an inflammable liquid through a common discharge line, the higher speed pump may cause the slower pump to do which of the following?Not learned 1679. If two falls are attached to lift a one-ton load, what angle between the falls will result in the stress on each fall being equal to the load being lifted?Not learned 1680. Two falls are supporting a 1.5 ton load. The port fall is at an angle of 40? from the vertical. The starboard fall is at an angle of 70? from the vertical. What is the stress on each fall?Not learned 1681. When a two-leg sling is used to lift a load, a sling 40 feet long is better than one of 30 feet because the __________.Not learned 1682. Two mooring lines may be placed on the same bollard and either one cast off first if which action is taken?Not learned 1683. If two mooring lines are to be placed on the same bollard, which method is BEST?Not learned 1684. 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 1685. Which type of bottom is best suited for holding an anchor of a small boat?Not learned 1686. Which type of bottom provides most anchors with the best holding ability?Not learned 1687. What type of heat must be applied in order to raise the temperature of water from 60 degrees F to 180 degrees F?Not learned 1688. Which type of ice is a hazard to navigation?Not learned 1689. What type of knot in illustration D030DG below is indicated by the Letter "O"?Not learned 1690. What type of knot in illustration D030DG below is indicated by the Letter "G"?Not learned 1691. What type of knot in illustration D030DG below is indicated by the Letter "J"?Not learned 1692. What type of knot in illustration D030DG below is indicated by the Letter "W"?Not learned 1693. Which type of line is best able to withstand sudden shock loads?Not learned 1694. Which type of line floats?Not learned 1695. What type of line melts easiest?Not learned 1696. Which type of line will stretch the most when under strain?Not learned 1697. Which type of link is generally used to connect shots of anchor chain?Not learned 1698. In accordance with 33 CFR Subchapter O (Pollution), which type of Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) is used solely for the storage of sewage and flush water at ambient air pressure and temperature?Not learned 1699. What are the type and number of hand portable fire extinguishers required outside and in the vicinity of the paint locker exit?Not learned 1700. Which type of portable lighting may be used to enter a compartment on a tank barge which is NOT gas-free?Not learned 1701. Which type of rudder may lose its effectiveness at angles of 10 or more degrees?Not learned 1702. Which is NOT a type of seizing?Not learned 1703. Which type of stopper should be used to stop off wire rope?Not learned 1704. Which U.S. agency assigns an official number to a vessel?Not learned 1705. Which U.S. agency issues a Certificate of Financial Responsibility?Not learned 1706. On U.S. flag vessels, which certificate is always issued by the Coast Guard?Not learned 1707. Where are the U.S. regulations governing the sleeping accommodations of a cargo vessel found?Not learned 1708. Where can the U.S. regulations for the preparation of cargo holds prior to loading hazardous material be found?Not learned 1709. U.S. regulations require having a responsible person present at the hatches of spaces containing Class 1 explosive materials. When does the requirement apply during cargo operations?Not learned 1710. U.S. regulations require a responsible person to be present at all times when the hatches of spaces containing Class 1 explosive materials are open. When is the responsible person released from the duty of attendance?Not learned 1711. Your U.S. tankship is designed to carry anhydrous ammonia in bulk. The keel was laid in 1980. Which statement concerning the carriage of this cargo is TRUE?Not learned 1712. You are on a US vessel loading explosives for the military and will be sailing foreign. Who is required to supervise the loading and stowage of the cargo?Not learned 1713. The ultimate or maximum strength of a wire rope is referred to as the __________.Not learned 1714. When underway and proceeding ahead, as the speed increases, the pivot point tends to __________.Not learned 1715. Uninspected vessels must have one approved ring life buoy on board if the vessel length is over how many feet?Not learned 1716. Unless extremely flexible wire rope is used, the sheave diameter should always be as large as possible. Which is the Coast Guard rule for correct sheave diameter?Not learned 1717. U.S.C.G. approved buoyant work vests are considered to be items of safety equipment and may be worn by members of the crew. When can crewmembers wear these work vests?Not learned 1718. The use of an anchor to assist in turning in restricted waters is __________.Not learned 1719. The use of sinking and dispersing chemical agents for removal of surface oil is __________.Not learned 1720. What should NOT be used as an indicator that ice may be nearby?Not learned 1721. What is used when securing heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 1722. What is used when securing light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 1723. What is used when securing light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 1724. You are using the anchor to steady the bow while maneuvering. You have the proper scope of anchor cable when the __________.Not learned 1725. You are using an automatic tension winch by yourself. If you get caught in the turns of the line as they lead into the gypsyhead __________.Not learned 1726. Using the available references determine the dew point when the dry bulb temperature is 74°F (23°C) and the wet bulb temperature is 60°F (16°C).Not learned 1727. 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?Not learned 1728. 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 1729. Using the available references, if the dry bulb temperature is 91°F and the wet bulb temperature is 87°F, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold?Not learned 1730. Using the available references, if the dry bulb temperature is 76°F and the wet bulb temperature is 59°F, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold?Not learned 1731. 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?Not learned 1732. Using the available references, if the dry bulb temperature is 80° F (27° C) and the wet bulb temperature is 70° F (21° C), what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold?Not learned 1733. 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?Not learned 1734. Using the available references, if the dry bulb temperature is 85° and the wet bulb temperature is 73°, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold?Not learned 1735. Using the available references, if the dry bulb temperature is 92° and the wet bulb temperature is 85°, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold?Not learned 1736. Using the available references, if the dry bulb temperature is 98°and the wet bulb temperature is 87°, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold?Not learned 1737. When using the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR's) for Tank Vessels, you see T/O and B/C. What do the T and B tell you?Not learned 1738. You are using a hammer as part of an anchor chain inspection. During the inspection you hear a flat tone when striking one of the links. What does this tone indicate?Not learned 1739. When using a pneumatic chipping tool all of the following are TRUE except?Not learned 1740. Using a safety factor of five, determine the safe working load of a line with a breaking strain of 20,000 pounds.Not learned 1741. Using a scope of 5, determine how many feet of cable you should put out to anchor in 5 fathoms of water.Not learned 1742. Using a scope of 6, determine how many feet of anchor cable you should put out to anchor in 12 feet (3.7 meters) of water.Not learned 1743. Using a scope of 6, how much cable would have to be used in order to anchor in 24 feet of water?Not learned 1744. Using a scope of five, determine how many feet of chain you should put out to anchor in 12 fathoms of water.Not learned 1745. Using a scope of five, determine how many shots of chain you should put out to anchor in 5 fathoms of water?Not learned 1746. You are using tackle number 10 as shown in illustration D029DG below to lift a weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook (w) of tackle number 4. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig?Not learned 1747. You are using tackle number 12 shown in illustration D029DG below to lift a weight of 300 lbs. If you include 10 percent of the weight for each sheave for friction, what is the pull on the hauling part required to lift the weight?Not learned 1748. 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 1749. You are using tackle number 2 as shown in illustration D029DG below to lift a weight of 100 lbs. If you include 10 percent of the weight for each sheave for friction, what is the pull on the hauling part required to lift the weight?Not learned 1750. You are using tackle number 3 as shown in illustration D029DG below to lift a weight of 120 lbs. If you include 10 percent of the weight for each sheave for friction, what is the pull on the hauling part required to lift the weight?Not learned 1751. You are using tackle number 4 as shown in illustration D029DG below to lift a weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook of tackle number 11. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig?Not learned 1752. You are using tackle number 4 as shown in illustration D029DG below to lift a weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook (w) of tackle number 10. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig?Not learned 1753. You are using tackle number 5 as shown in illustration D029DG below to lift a weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook (w) of tackle number 8. What is the mechanical advantage of this rig?Not learned 1754. You are using tackle number 6 as shown in illustration D029DG below to lift a weight. The hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook (w) of tackle number 8. Disregarding friction, what is the mechanical advantage of this rig?Not learned 1755. You are using tackle number 7 in illustration D029DG below to lift a weight of 100 lbs. If you include 10 percent of the weight for each sheave for friction, what is the pull on the hauling part required to lift the weight?Not learned 1756. You are using tackle number 8 in illustration D029DG below to lift a weight of 100 lbs. If you include 10 percent of the weight for each sheave for friction, what is the pull on the hauling part required to lift the weight?Not learned 1757. Which term is given to the usual method of arranging a line on deck so that it will run out easily without kinking or fouling?Not learned 1758. Usually the most gentle way of riding out a severe storm on a larger vessel is __________.Not learned 1759. What is usually NOT required in preparing a hold for reception of a bulk grain cargo?Not learned 1760. What is the Vapor pressure of ethylene oxide at 46°C?Not learned 1761. Which variable factor affects the initial lashing requirements aboard Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 1762. Which variable factor affects the initial lashing requirements aboard Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 1763. Which variable factor affects the initial lashing requirements aboard Ro-Ro vessels?Not learned 1764. Any vehicle to be loaded aboard a Ro-Ro vessel must __________.Not learned 1765. 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 1766. Your vessel (185 GT) is on a voyage between New York and San Francisco. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 1767. Your vessel has 3 lifeboats on each side. The middle boat on the starboard side is designated as boat number __________.Not learned 1768. A vessel has an amidships superstructure. Which location would be most suitable for main deck stowage of vehicles?Not learned 1769. The vessel's anchor chain consists of shots of chain connected by detachable links. What is the predominant piece that holds the detachable link together?Not learned 1770. Your vessel is anchored in an open roadstead with three shots of chain out on the port anchor. The wind freshens considerably, and the anchor begins to drag. Which action should you take FIRST?Not learned 1771. A vessel to which Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 applies is 24 nautical miles from the nearest land. Which type of garbage is prohibited from being discharged?Not learned 1772. 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?Not learned 1773. A vessel to which Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 applies is located in a MARPOL designated special area, 14 nautical miles from nearest land. What type of garbage is permitted to be discharged?Not learned 1774. Vessels to which Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 applies may discharge garbage containing plastics __________.Not learned 1775. A vessel arrives in the port of Los Angeles from a foreign port and discharges some of its inward foreign cargo. What additional manifest is required?Not learned 1776. Your vessel is being assisted through an ice field in Thunder Bay by the Canadian Coast Guard icebreaker Alexander Henry. The starboard lookout reports that the icebreaker has run up the code flag "N" (November). Which action should you take?Not learned 1777. When a vessel is on autopilot steering, the "weather " control is adjusted to compensate for which severe weather effect on a vessel?Not learned 1778. Your vessel is backing on the starboard screw, and going ahead on the port screw. How will the vessel react?Not learned 1779. You are on a vessel that carries liquefied gases in bulk. The person on watch is required to have what information about the cargo easily accessible?Not learned 1780. 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?Not learned 1781. Your vessel is carrying 84,000 barrels of oil for discharge. The cargo hoses have an inside diameter of 14 inches. When four hoses are connected to the manifold, the container around the manifold must hold at a minimum how many barrels?Not learned 1782. You are on a vessel carrying liquefied butadiene in bulk. Which document is NOT required to be either in the wheelhouse or easily accessible to the person on watch while underway?Not learned 1783. A vessel's Classification Certificate is issued by which organization?Not learned 1784. A vessel has completed loading cargo in the port of San Francisco. What document is signed by the Master stating the terms that goods were delivered and received by the ship?Not learned 1785. A vessel has a deadweight carrying capacity of 10,500 tons. Fuel, water, and stores require 1500 tons. The cubic capacity is 500,000 cubic feet. Which cargo will put her full and down?Not learned 1786. You are on a vessel designed to carry compressed gasses in bulk with a cargo of butadiene. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 1787. Your vessel is to dock bow in at a pier without the assistance of tugboats. Which line will be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the pier?Not learned 1788. While your vessel is docked port side to a wharf, a sudden gale force wind causes the vessel's bow lines to part. The bow begins to fall away from the dock, and no tugs are immediately available. Which measure(s) should you take FIRST?Not learned 1789. While your vessel is docked port side to a wharf, a sudden gale force wind causes the vessel's stern lines to part. The stern begins to fall away from the dock, and no tugs are immediately available. Which measure(s) should you take FIRST?Not learned 1790. A vessel is equipped with twin propellers, both turning outboard with the engines half ahead. If there is no wind or current and the rudders are amidships, what will happen?Not learned 1791. For vessels on international voyages fitted with cargo gear, an initial test of the units under a proof load shall be conducted. Subsequent tests and exams of the same nature shall be carried out at what time interval?Not learned 1792. Your vessel is going from a warm climate to a cold climate with a hygroscopic cargo. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 1793. Your vessel is handling Class 1 explosive material. In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is true?Not learned 1794. Your vessel is handling Class 1 explosive materials in a US port. In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is true?Not learned 1795. Your vessel is issued a load line certificate dated 27 May 1992. What is NOT an acceptable date for one of the surveys for endorsements?Not learned 1796. Your vessel is off a lee shore in heavy weather and laboring. Which action should you take?Not learned 1797. Which vessel is most likely to be loaded full but not down?Not learned 1798. A vessel loads 100 tons of glass jars. The mate on watch discovers that some of the cartons have been damaged and has an exception made on the Bill of Lading. What is this document called?Not learned 1799. A vessel loads 5000 tons of manganese ore. The railroad cars that brought the ore to the vessel were previously loaded with iron ore so the ore is contaminated. The agent requests the Master to sign a Clean Bill of Lading and in return the shipper will give him a Letter of Indemnity. What is the best procedure to follow?Not learned 1800. Your vessel has been loaded with Class 1 explosives and is secured for sea. In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is true?Not learned 1801. Once a vessel has loaded packaged hazardous cargo, the cargo spaces shall be inspected. The spaces shall also be inspected at least once in every 24 hours. The only exception to daily inspection is when __________.Not learned 1802. Your vessel is loading Class 1 explosives into hatch No. 2 when you observe an electrical storm approaching from the east. What actions should you take?Not learned 1803. 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?Not learned 1804. Your vessel is loading Class 1G explosives. Which of the following statements is true concerning bunker operations?Not learned 1805. On a vessel making a voyage more than 48 hours long, regulations require that __________.Not learned 1806. 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 1807. Your vessel is mooring port side to. The after gang has sent out a line that makes an angle with the dock and leads forward towards amidships. What is the proper term for this line?Not learned 1808. Your vessel must moor port side to a berth limited by vessels ahead and astern using a single tug. You are stemming a slight current and there is a light breeze off the dock. Where should the tug make up to the vessel?Not learned 1809. Which vessel in ocean service is not subject to Annex V of MARPOL 73/78?Not learned 1810. A vessel operating on the Great Lakes, and whose position is southeast of an eastward-moving storm center, would NOT experience __________.Not learned 1811. Your vessel is preparing for cargo operations. Prior to handling various divisions of Class 1 explosives the responsible person must ensure which of the following?Not learned 1812. Your vessel is preparing to load Class 1 explosive material in a US port. In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following best describes the procedure for rigging of the required tow wires?Not learned 1813. A vessel proceeding along the bank of a river or channel has the tendency to __________.Not learned 1814. Your vessel is proceeding along a narrow channel. The effect called bank cushion has which effect on the vessel?Not learned 1815. 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?Not learned 1816. Your vessel is proceeding up a narrow channel. What is the effect on squat if you meet another vessel on a reciprocal course?Not learned 1817. How does a vessel's rate of turn change when entering shallow water?Not learned 1818. Which vessel is NOT required to have a Pollution Placard posted on board?Not learned 1819. Which vessel is required by regulations to have an Official Logbook?Not learned 1820. Your vessel is required to warp up the dock twenty feet for better crane alignment. Which lines are the most essential to move the vessel forward?Not learned 1821. On a vessel with a single propeller, transverse force has the most effect on the vessel when the engine is put __________.Not learned 1822. When a vessel with a single right-hand propeller backs to port which statement is TRUE?Not learned 1823. How should a vessel spotted at 45° relative be reported?Not learned 1824. When will a vessel "squat" while underway?Not learned 1825. Most of your vessel's superstructure is forward. How will the vessel lie when drifting with no way on?Not learned 1826. 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 __________.Not learned 1827. A vessel transporting hazardous substances is required to have a Dangerous Cargo Manifest. Which organization requires this document?Not learned 1828. 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 1829. When a vessel violates the oil pollution laws, who may be held responsible?Not learned 1830. When is a vessel wind rode?Not learned 1831. 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?Not learned 1832. What does a Visaed Alien Crew List which is made and submitted to the U.S. Consul for visa show?Not learned 1833. 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 1834. You are on watch and the pilot has just anchored the vessel. What is the next thing that you should do after the anchor has been let go?Not learned 1835. You are on watch at sea and find it prudent to call the Master to the bridge due to traffic congestion. The moment that the Master officially relieves you of the conn is whenever __________.Not learned 1836. While on watch at sea you must maintain a proper lookout at all times. You are on a 200-foot cargo vessel with an unobstructed view astern from the steering position. The vessel is being hand-steered during daylight hours in good visibility and clear of any navigational hazards. Who may be the lookout?Not learned 1837. 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 1838. You are on watch while your vessel is entering port with a pilot conning. The pilot gave a steering command to the helmsman who failed to acknowledge it by repeating the order. You have now enunciated the pilot's order to the helmsman and there is still no response. If the helmsman continues on the original course, you should immediately __________.Not learned 1839. 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. Which of the following is exemplary of the statement that would officially transfer the watch?Not learned 1840. 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 1841. You are a watchstanding mate and have come to the bridge to relieve the watch while underway at sea. Which event(s) will require the transfer of command to be detained until completed?Not learned 1842. You are a watchstanding mate and have come to the bridge to relieve the watch while underway at sea. The watch should not be transferred __________.Not learned 1843. Water may boil up around the stern of a vessel in a channel due to __________.Not learned 1844. Which weakens a line the LEAST?Not learned 1845. The "weather adjustment" control on an autopilot steering stand is used to __________.Not learned 1846. When a wedge of water builds up between the head of the barge and the bank it is referred to as __________.Not learned 1847. When weighing anchor in a rough sea, how would you avoid risk of damaging the bow plating?Not learned 1848. The weight of the container and its contents is supported on deck by what part(s)?Not learned 1849. Before welding in a tank barge that has carried petroleum products, who must certify the tank to be safe for hot work?Not learned 1850. What is a wet cargo?Not learned 1851. A "wet cargo" refers to __________.Not learned 1852. The wheel on the windlass with indentations for the anchor chain is the __________.Not learned 1853. The wildcat is linked to the central drive shaft on most windlasses by __________.Not learned 1854. If the winch should fail while you are hauling in the anchor, what prevents the anchor cable from running out?Not learned 1855. Why would wire rope be galvanized?Not learned 1856. A wire rope that has been overstrained will show __________.Not learned 1857. Which wire rope purchase(s) is/are optional with a 30-Ton pedestal crane?Not learned 1858. Which wire rope purchases may be used with a 30-ton pedestal crane?Not learned 1859. Wire rope should be renewed when which of the following occurs?Not learned 1860. 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 1861. The wire rope used for cargo handling on board your vessel has a safe working load of eight tons. It shall be able to withstand a breaking test load of __________.Not learned 1862. All wire rope used in shipboard cargo gear must be identified and described in a certificate. The certificate shall certify all of the following EXCEPT the __________.Not learned 1863. When working on a tow, which is a good safety precaution?Not learned 1864. When working with wire rope, which must be considered?Not learned 1865. What would you consult to determine the number of persons required on duty while loading a cargo of leaded gasoline on your tanker?Not learned 1866. Where would you find a list of the lifesaving equipment onboard your supply boat?Not learned 1867. Who would normally certify that all preparations have been made and all regulations observed prior to loading a cargo of bulk grain?Not learned 1868. It would be prudent to perform which of the following actions prior to the commencement of bunkering?Not learned 1869. What would NOT require that a detailed report of the release of hazardous cargo be made to the Department of Transportation?Not learned 1870. What would you use to adjust the height of a cargo boom?Not learned 1871. Which would you NOT use to report the amount of anchor chain out? "Three shots __________."Not learned 1872. 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 1873. Which action should be taken prior to assuming the Deck Watch while the vessel is in port?Not learned 1874. In illustration D031DG below, what does the single line located directly above the diamond indicate?Not learned 1875. Which statement is FALSE concerning precautions during small craft fueling operations?Not learned 1876. Which statement is True for lifejackets on a small passenger vessel?Not learned 1877. When steering a vessel, which of the following will an effective helmsman do?Not learned 1878. U.S. regulations require a meeting before starting any oil transfer operation. Who must be in attendance at this meeting?Not learned 1879. What type of knot in illustration D030DG below is indicated by the Letter "E"?Not learned 1880. What type of knot in illustration D030DG below is indicated by the Letter "N"?Not learned 1881. What type of knot in illustration D030DG below is indicated by the Letter "S"?Not learned 1882. (2.8.2.3A-1) What type of knot is indicated by the Letter "I" in illustration D030DG below?Not learned 1883. A marine radar system for surface navigation must be fitted on all ocean or coastwise vessels of over which tonnage?Not learned 1884. Carbon dioxide cylinders which protect machinery spaces, paint lockers and tanks may be located within those spaces when the amount of carbon dioxide does not exceed which amount?Not learned 1885. Your vessel is being assisted by an icebreaker. How should you indicate that you are ready to cast off the towline?Not learned 1886. Stress on the topping lift of a swinging boom can be reduced by __________.Not learned 1887. The annual survey for endorsement of a Load Line Certificate must be held within which time frame?Not learned 1888. The moisture equilibrium chart can be used to determine which item?Not learned 1889. What are the required number and type of hand portable fire extinguishers for a galley having an area of 3,500 square feet?Not learned 1890. What are the required number and type of hand portable fire extinguishers for staterooms on cargo vessels?Not learned 1891. What is a sheave?Not learned 1892. What is the stress on the hauling part when lifting a 4,200 lbs. weight using a threefold purchase rove to advantage? (Allow 10 percent of the weight per sheave for friction.)Not learned 1893. Which of the following describes a "whipping"?Not learned 1894. Why must a sufficient amount of chain be veered when anchoring a vessel?Not learned 1895. Your vessel is running in a following sea. Which term defines the motion your vessel is experiencing?Not learned 1896. At least one reinspection shall be made on each vessel holding a Certificate of Inspection valid for two years. This inspection shall be held between the tenth and fourteenth months of the duration period of the certificate. Which describes the scope of the annual inspection?Not learned 1897. After your vessel has been involved in a casualty, who are you required to make your logbooks, bell books, etc., available to?Not learned 1898. An implied warranty of seaworthiness on the part of the vessel's owner lies in which document?Not learned 1899. In illustration D044DG below, what is the mooring line labeled "D" called?Not learned 1900. In illustration D044DG below, what is the mooring line labeled "E" called?Not learned 1901. In illustration D044DG below, what is the mooring line labeled "G" called?Not learned 1902. Oil product samples should be taken at the commencement and completion of loading operations. As the person in charge, where should the the final samples be taken?Not learned 1903. On modern tankers with separate pumprooms, which of the following is used to minimize cargo pump shaft leakage?Not learned 1904. On stud-link anchor chain, how much does the addition of the stud increase the strength of the link?Not learned 1905. Safety shackles are fitted with which items?Not learned 1906. 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 1907. What can cargo hold bilge soundings indicate?Not learned 1908. What is a "bowline" used for?Not learned 1909. What is a "sheepshank" used for?Not learned 1910. What is a "square knot" used for?Not learned 1911. What is the distance between the surface of the liquid and the tank top in a cargo tank called?Not learned 1912. What type of knot in illustration D030DG below is indicated by the Letter "Q"?Not learned 1913. What type of knot in illustration D030DG below is indicated by the Letter "R"?Not learned 1914. What type of knot in illustration D030DG below is indicated by the Letter "U"?Not learned 1915. When using a Mediterranean Moor, how is the vessel moored?Not learned 1916. Where is chafing gear normally used?Not learned 1917. Which is the BEST way to reduce your wake in a narrow channel?Not learned 1918. Which is the easiest way to anchor a vessel in a current?Not learned 1919. Which of the following should you do when using wire rope clips to form a temporary eye in a wire rope?Not learned 1920. Why are the anchors dropped well out from the pier while at a Mediterranean moor?Not learned 1921. 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 1922. You are going ahead on twin engines with rudder amidships. Your starboard engine stalls. To continue on course, which action should you take?Not learned 1923. You are in port A in the United States, and your Certificate of Inspection has expired. You wish to go to port B in the United States for repairs and to complete the inspection. If the Officer-in-Charge Marine Inspection deems it safe, he may issue which document?Not learned 1924. 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 1925. 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 1926. As look-out, you spot an object 45° off your port bow. How should you report the object?Not learned 1927. What does the helm command "Nothing to the left" mean?Not learned 1928. When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should know which of the following before assuming the watch?Not learned 1929. A vessel that has which of the following will ensure that it will keep its draft at or below the load line mark?Not learned 1930. What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter C in illustration D003DG below?Not learned 1931. An icebreaker assisting a vessel through an ice field would display a visual signal consisting of the code letter "E" (Echo). What does this signal indicate?Not learned 1932. What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter F in illustration D003DG below?Not learned 1933. When stripping a tank, what will excessive air in the suction line cause?Not learned