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411

QUESTION
Tonnage tax is officially based upon the figures
obtained from the __________.

413

A person is found operating a vessel while under the

influence of alcohol. He/she is liable for __________.

414

415

416

417

418

ANSWER A
Admeasurement
Certificate

ANSWER B
deadweight scale

imprisonment for up to a civil penalty of not

three years
more than $5,000
double up so that one
line does not take all
To "ease" a line means to __________.
cast off
the strain
A person is found operating a vessel while intoxicated. imprisonment for up to a civil penalty of not
He/she is liable for __________.
one year
more than $1,000
While moving ahead, a twin-screw ship has an
advantage over a single-screw ship because
correct trim will be
drag effect will be
__________.
obtained more easily
cancelled out
When inspecting wire rope that has been in use for
some time, one must look for __________.
fishhooks
kinks

On a vessel proceeding from a very cold to a warm

climate with a cargo of a nonhygroscopic nature in the
holds, which is TRUE?

Danger of heavy ship

sweat exists; constant
and vigorous
ventilation is required.

ANSWER C
displacement scale

ANSWER D
Load Line Certificate

a fine of not more than a fine of not more than

$3,000
$10,000
pay out line to remove
most of the tension
slack it off quickly
a fine of not more than a civil penalty of not
$2,000
more than $5,000
side forces will be
eliminated

speed will be increased

worn spots

All of the above

There is danger of
heavy cargo sweat if
outside air is
introduced by
ventilation.

There is little danger of

ship's sweat, slight
possibility of cargo
sweat; moderate
ventilation is needed.

The possibility of any

sweat problem, either
cargo or ship, is
remote.

9994

10210

10410

metal bale hooks

pallets

slings

be issued a Certificate
of Inspection

419

420

A cargo of 10,000 barrels of gasoline is loaded at a

temperature of 90F, and a cargo temperature of 55F,
is expected on this voyage. It has a coefficient of
expansion of .0006. How many barrels would you
expect to discharge at your destination?
9790
In handling break bulk hazardous materials, it is
forbidden to use __________.
cargo nets

An International Tonnage Certificate will be issued to a

vessel when it meets several requirements, one of
admeasure over 100
which is that the vessel must __________.
GT

engage in intercoastal
or international trade

Which method should be used to secure a synthetic

fiber line to two bitts?

Figure eights and then

a round turn at the top Only figure eights are
of both bitts
necessary on both bitts

421

422

be 79 or more feet in
length
Two round turns on the
Two round turns on the bitt farthest from the
bitt closest to the strain strain and then figure
and then figure eights eights

ILLUST

423

When securing a synthetic line to a bitt what is the

minimum number of round turns you should take
before figure-eighting the line?

424

Faking a line means to __________.

None
arrange it on deck in
long bights

coil it down on deck

put a whipping on it

stow it below

426

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 Full ahead on the
Full ahead on one
should you use the engines and rudder to turn the ship engines and hard over engine, full astern on
fastest in the least amount of space?
rudder
the other

427

What is the greatest danger of an overriding tow?

428

429

430

431

432

2
2

433
434

C
D

435

Your vessel is going from a warm climate to a cold

climate with a hygroscopic cargo. Which statement is
TRUE?
A tank is loaded with 9,000 barrels of gasoline. The
temperature of the product is 90F (32C), and it has a
coefficient of expansion of .0008. What is the net
amount of cargo loaded?
On a manned vessel carrying packaged hazardous
cargo, the hazardous materials shall be inspected
__________.
Official proof of an American vessel's nationality is
contained in the __________.

A licensed Master of Towing Vessels may NOT serve

as the person in charge of which towing vessel?
When a tow is trimmed by the stern it is said to
__________.
To "belay" a line means to __________.
The amount of force a tug can exert on a stationary pull
is called its __________.

Half ahead with hard

over rudder, then full
astern on inboard
engine

Tripping

You must ventilate

constantly and
vigorously to combat
ship sweat.

Loss of steering
You should ventilate;
there is little danger of
ship sweat, but a
possibility of cargo
sweat.

Slow ahead with hard

over rudder
Collision between the
tow and the stern of the
towing vessel

There is danger of
heavy cargo sweat if
you ventilate.

There is little danger of

any sweat problem.

8856 bbls

8784 bbls

8820 bbls

9216 bbls

every 24 hours unless

equipped with a fire
detecting system

prior to entry into a

U.S. port

after stowage is
complete
Certificate of
Documentation

Fouling of the towing

hawser

Certificate of Inspection Official Log

All of the above

99 GRT towing vessel

operating on
Chesapeake Bay

199 GRT towing vessel 480 GRT towboat

operating in the Gulf of operating on the
Alaska
Western Rivers

Shipping Articles
405 GRT towing vessel
operating between
Florida and the US
Virgin Islands

hog
coil it down

sag
heave it taut

drag
stow it below

list
secure it to a cleat

brake horsepower

indicated horsepower

shaft horsepower

bollard pull

436

437

438

439

440

441

442

The rudders are amidships and both screws are going

ahead. What will happen if the starboard screw is
stopped?
Prior to getting underway in fresh or brackish water, the
Master must __________.
Your vessel is loaded with nonhygroscopic cargoes
and is going from a cold to a warm climate. You
should __________.

The bow will go to

The bow will go to port. starboard.
log the density of the
secure all overboard
water
discharges
start the exhaust
blowers

When loading bulk liquid cargo, what is the FIRST

action you should take if a cargo valve jammed open?
If a Master must jettison a container loaded with
hazardous material, he must, as soon as possible,
notify the __________.

not ventilate the cargo

start the intake blowers holds
Call the owner,
Trip the pump relief
Order the dock man to operator, or terminal
valve.
shut down.
supervisor.
National Hazardous
Environmental
Chemical Response
National Cargo Bureau Protection Agency
Center

The document which shows a vessel's nationality,

ownership, and tonnage is the __________.

Manifest Certificate

bring the rudder

amidships

steer the course which

is your present heading

86.72 numeral

89.98 numeral

91.40 numeral

93.18 numeral

bollard

chock

camel

Forward of the rudder

post and close to the
tug's center of pivot

As far aft as possible

444

A metal object on the pier resembling a tree stump and

made to receive mooring lines is a __________.
bight

Where are the towing bitts best placed for towing

purposes?

446

447

nearest Captain of the

Port

"Ease the rudder" means to __________.

Run out the vessel's or

terminal's fire hose.

move the rudder slowly

in the direction of the
most recent rudder
decrease the rudder
command
angle

443

445

ventilate the cargo

holds

Official Logbook

Bill of Lading
Certificate

The stern will go to

starboard.
clean the sides with
fresh water

Certificate of
Documentation

The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the

salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference
Book to determine the hogging numeral.

The bow will remain

steady.
take on fresh water
ballast

Near the centerline and On each side of the

over the rudders
vessel near the stern

forward spring line and

A twin-screw vessel can clear the inboard propeller and going slow ahead on
maneuver off a pier best by holding a(n) __________. the inboard engine
it makes it easier to
One reason a tug's towing bitts are located forward of hook up the towing
the rudders is because __________.
hawser

after spring line and

going slow astern on
the outboard engine

forward spring line and forward spring line and

going slow ahead on
going slow ahead on
both engines
the outboard engine

this is where the

towhook is located

this allows more

responsive steering

it is traditional

BL-0001

448

Hygroscopic cargoes should be ventilated when

__________.

449

When loading bulk liquid cargo, what is the first action

you should take if a cargo valve jammed open?

450

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 __________.

451

What is official proof of a vessel's ownership?

the dew point of the

outside air is greater
going from a warm to a than the dew point of
cold climate
the air in the hold
Call the owner,
operator, or terminal
Unplug the deck
supervisor.
scuppers.
a vessel is equipped
with an automatic
smoke or fire detecting the cargo hatches are
system
of steel construction
Certificate of
Documentation
Bill of Lading

Order the dock man to Run out the vessel's or

shut down.
terminal's fire hose.

the cargo is of a
nonflammable type

there is sufficient fire

protection located on
the main deck adjacent
to the cargo hatch

Transfer Certificate

Logbook

In the frames or other

substantial structural
members below decks
To help pick up the
towing hawser from the
water

On the deck plates in

the engineroom
To prevent the towing
hawser from fouling the
propeller

On deck, aft of the

towing winch

452

Where should the foundation supports for towing bitts

terminate?

453

What purpose does a tow hook serve?

454

life ladder

Jacob's ladder

jury ladder

455

transversely framed

cellular framed

web framed

456

A rope ladder with wooden rungs is a __________.

drop ladder
A vessel having continuous closely spaced transverse
strength members is __________.
longitudinally framed
You are conning a twin-screw vessel going ahead with
rudders amidships. If the port screw stops turning the
bow will __________.
go to port

go to starboard

not veer to either side

go first to port and then

to starboard

You are the operator of an uninspected diesel towing

vessel of 190 GT operating on a regular run from New Deck watches may be
York to the Gulf of Mexico. Which statement is TRUE? 6 and 6.

Able seamen are not

required in the deck
crew.

All crew members must

have Merchant
A licensed Chief
Mariner's Documents. Engineer is required.

air temperature of the

hold is higher than the
temperature of the
outside air

dew point of the hold is

higher than the
temperature of the
ship's skin

dew point of the

outside air is lower
than the temperature
of the cargo

457

458

Sweat damage will occur in a cargo hold containing

cased machinery when the __________.

Forward of the towing

winch
To quickly connect or
release the towing
hawser

the outside dew point is

60F (16C) and the
the dew point of the air cargo temperature is
in the hold is very low 54F (12C)

To recover the towing

hawser from a barge

outside air temperature

is colder than the
temperature of the
cargo

459

Petroleum cargo tanks should not be topped off at

deck level when loading on a cold day because
__________.

a subsequent
temperature rise will
cause the cargo to
overflow

460

461

462

a wooden bin is
constructed of at least
When stowing hazardous materials on deck, lashing of 2-inch dunnage and
such cargo is permitted if __________.
bolted together
Forward of the towing
Where is the best location to install a towing hook?
bitts
The safe working load (SWL) of wire rope with a safety
factor of 6 is what percent of its strength?
10%
prevents the towing
hawser from snagging
any equipment or gear
on deck

463

464

A tow span __________.

The static bollard pull of a tug is measured in tons and
consists of the brake horsepower of the tug's engine
divided by 100 and multiplied by a factor of
__________.
During the course of a voyage, a seaman falls on the
main deck and injures his ankle. The Master should
submit a Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death if
the __________.
You are standing the wheelwatch when you hear the
cry, "Man overboard starboard side". You should
instinctively __________.
A stopper used in securing the ground tackle for sea
that consists of a grab attached to a turnbuckle is a
__________.
Considering manning requirements for US flag vessels,
your 2 watch cargo vessel has a deck crew of 20
people, exclusive of officers. How many of these
people do the manning regulations require to be able
seamen?

the increased viscosity

of the product requires
air pockets may cause higher loading pressure
the cargo to bubble out which increases the
of the ullage hole
chances of a spill

the tank valve may be

stiff and a spill will
occur before the valve
can be closed

the lashings are

the cargo is lashed to secured to deck pad
the adjacent guard rails eyes

there is at least 3
inches of dunnage on
deck

On the fantail

Near the Norman Pins Just aft of amidships

17%
may be equipped with
a greased, free sliding
spool to fairlead the
towing hawser

50%
80%
allows the crew access
to the fantail and to
move safely on deck
aft of the towing bitts or
winch
All of the above

0.5

1.3

3.0

injured needs first aid

injury results in loss of

injured is incapacitated life only

give full right rudder

give full left rudder

put the rudder

amidships

throw a life ring to mark

the spot

riding pawl

buckler

devil's claw

locking ring

13

10

10

injury is the result of

misconduct

You are standing the wheelwatch when you hear the

cry, "Man overboard starboard side". You should
instinctively __________.

It is fully effective at
It can be used to slow
speeds up to about six the ship in addition to
knots.
backing down.

It will allow you to hold

a position when the
current is from astern.

bow line

None of the above

give full left rudder

give full right rudder

put the rudder

amidships

throw a life ring to mark

the spot

It provides lateral
control without
Which statement about a tunnel bow thruster is TRUE? affecting headway.

The mooring line labeled "F" is called a __________.

breast line

What is NOT an advantage of filler cargo?

Overcarriage is
Dunnage costs are
reduced or eliminated. reduced.

Voids in the cargo stow The hold space has

are filled.
maximum utilization.

Defense plans may cause the operation of electronic

aids to navigation to be suspended with __________.

no notice

one day's notice

a week's notice

thirty (30) days notice

You are scheduled to load a bulk shipment of steel

turnings. Which statement is TRUE?

The primary hazard of

this cargo is that it is
subject to
spontaneous heating
and ignition.

The shipping papers

should describe this
cargo as "Waste; steel
borings".

This cargo may not be

transported in bulk
unless a special permit
is issued by the Coast
Guard.

imprisonment for up to a civil penalty of not

one year
more than $5,000

After loading, you may

not sail if the
temperature in each
hold of steel turnings
exceeds 130F.
seizure of his/her
vessel and forfeiture of
the title

floodable length

factor of subdivision

compartment standard permissible length

offshore bow line

forward breast line

10

11

12

13

14

15

A person is found operating a vessel while intoxicated.

He is liable for __________.
The maximum length allowed between main,
transverse bulkheads on a vessel is referred to as the
__________.
In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "G" is
called a(n) __________.

inshore bow line

install shoring so the
shoring supports the
Damaged bulkheads often take a permanent set which damaged bulkheads
is independent of the panting or bulge caused by water without pushing on
pressure. To control this, you should __________.
them

Floors aboard ship are __________.

forward spring line

a fine of not more than

$1,000

forward spring line

install shoring so that it

pushes on the
use jacks or chain falls place sandbags by the
damaged bulkhead
to remove the set
bulkhead without
while supporting it
before installing shores installing shores

frames to which the

transverse members of
tank top and bottom
shell are fastened on a the ships frame which
double bottomed ship support the decks

longitudinal beams in
the extreme bottom of
a ship from which the
ship's ribs start

D044DG

longitudinal angle bars

fastened to a surface
for strength

D044DG

When underway and proceeding ahead, as the speed

increases, the pivot point tends to __________.
The mooring line labeled "E" is called a(n)
__________.
To determine the weight capacity of a deck in a cargo
hold, you would refer to the __________.

The vessel's "quarter" is located __________.

Isoprene may be
You are carrying triethylamine, methyl methacrylate
carried in a cargo tank
and isoprene in your multiple-product tankship. Which adjacent to either of
of the following statements is true?
the other two cargoes.

Methyl methacrylate
may not be carried in a Methyl methacrylate
tank adjacent to a
must usually be heated
pump room.
to maintain its stability.

The American Consul has asked the Master of a vessel

bound for a port in the U.S. to transport a destitute
seaman back to the U.S. Which action may the Master He is normally required
take?
to take the seaman.

He may refuse to take

the seaman if the
seaman has a
contagious disease.

16

17

18

19

20

21

move forward

move lower

remain stationary

bow spring line

aft spring line

forward breast line

deadweight scale

deck capacity plan

abeam

dead astern

cubic capacity tables

just forward of the
beam on either side

bow line
general arrangement
plan
on either side of the
stern

A wildcat is a __________.
A crack in the deck plating of a vessel may be
temporarily prevented from increasing in length by
__________.

deeply-grooved drum
on the windlass with
sprockets which
engage the links of the
anchor chain
cutting a square notch
at each end of the
crack

25

The turning circle of a vessel making a turn over 360

degrees is the path followed by the __________.

center of gravity

26

The pivoting point of a fully loaded vessel with normal

trim proceeding ahead at sea speed is __________.

right at the bow

Under title 46 of the United States Code, the person in

charge of a documented vessel who fails to report a
complaint of a sexual offense may be __________.
fined up to $5,000

22

24

move aft

27

Portable thermometers
are not permitted to be
used to take the cargo
temperature of
triethylamine.

He may refuse to take

the seaman if it will
violate the Certificate of
Inspection.
All of the above

winch that is running

out of control due to a line that has jumped off
failure of the overspeed the gypsyhead while
trips
under strain

nylon line that parts

under strain and whips
back in a hazardous
manner

drilling a hole at each

end of the crack

slot-welding the crack

welding a doubler over

the crack

bow
one-third the length of
the vessel from the
bow

bridge
one-half the length of
the vessel from the
bow

centerline
two-thirds the length of
the vessel from the
bow

imprisoned for up to
one year

charged with accessory

to sexual assault
All of the above

D044DG

28

29

The stowage factor for a cargo is based upon

__________.
one short ton
one short metric ton
You are in charge of a U.S. documented vessel. Under
title 46 of the United States Code, if you fail to report a
complaint of a sexual offense, you may be
criminally charged and
__________.
jailed
civilly penalized

You are planning the stowage of two incompatible

products on your multiple-product tankship. What will
NOT provide the minimum required segregation?

30

31

32

34

35

36

An embarked Pilot _________.

The explosive range of a fuel lies between the lower
explosive limit and the __________.

Empty tank

Solid (non-intercostal)
bulkhead

one long ton

one long metric ton

held personally liable

All of the above are
by the victim and sued correct

Diagonally adjacent
tanks

Tank containing a third

cargo compatible with
the other two

is a specialist hired for is solely responsible for

his local navigational
the safe navigation of relieves the Master of
knowledge
the vessel
his duties

relieves the officer of

the watch

flash point

fire point

ignition temperature

upper explosive limit

pump fuel oil from

midships to the ends of
the vessel
reduce speed

take a course which

most eases the vessel All of the above

Your vessel has been loaded in a sagging condition.

Enroute you encounter heavy weather and notice
buckling in the midships deck plating of your vessel.
To relieve the strain you could __________.
In a national emergency, when communicating via the
Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message
designated ROUTINE will be delivered within
__________.

3 hours to start of
business the following
day

1 to 6 hours

30 minutes to 1 hour

10 minutes if possible

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 is known as __________.

advance

head reach

surge

The Pilot must be

licensed by either
Virginia or Maryland.

The Pilot need only be The Pilot must be

licensed by the Coast licensed by Virginia
Guard.
and Maryland.

transfer
The Pilot must be
licensed by Virginia,
Maryland and the
Coast Guard.

hygroscopic cargo

measurement cargo

stowage cargo

weight cargo

Two

Three

Four

37

38

Your enrolled vessel is bound from Baltimore, MD, to

Norfolk, VA, via Chesapeake Bay. Which statement
about the required Pilot is TRUE?
A cargo that has a stowage factor over 40 is known as
a __________.

39

Combustible liquids are divided into how many grades? One

40

41

42

43

44

45

46

47

48

49

50

Hose connections to
the tank must be made There must be water
with a minimum of
pressure on the fire
three bolts.
main.

You are on a cargo vessel carrying toluol in bulk in

portable tanks. Which is a requirement for pumping
the toluol?
Considering the manning requirements for U.S.
vessels (100 gross tons and above), your cargo vessel
has a deck crew of 20 men, exclusive of the officers.
How many of these men do the manning regulations
require to be Able Seamen?
5

The vapor pressure of a substance __________.

In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "D" is
called a(n) __________.
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 __________.
Which shallow water effect will increase dramatically if
you increase your ship's speed past its "critical
speed"?
Which statement concerning the handling
characteristics of a fully loaded vessel as compared
with those of a light vessel is FALSE?
You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of
Shipping) and wish to send a message warning of a
hurricane. Which precedence would you assign this
message?
Which term describes goods having a stowage factor
below 40?
Flammable liquid means any liquid which gives off
flammable vapors at or below __________.

You must shut down if

another vessel comes
alongside.

10

If transferring at
anchor, you must
display a red flag by
day and a red light at
night.

13
may increase or
decrease as the
temperature rises

decreases as
increases with the
temperature increases temperature

is not affected by
temperature

after spring line

the safety cutout will
stop the winch before
you're injured

forward spring line

the line will part and
snap back

waist breast line

stern line
D044DG
you may be pulled into
the winch and injured None of the above are
or killed
correct

Squatting

Smelling the bottom

Sinkage

Bank cushion

A fully loaded vessel

A fully loaded vessel
will maintain her
will be slower to
respond to the engines. headway further.

A light vessel will be

more affected by the
wind.

A light vessel loses

more rudder effect in
shallow water.

O (IMMEDIATE)

P (PRIORITY)

R (ROUTINE)

Z (FLASH)

"Deadweight" cargo

"Full-and-down" cargo

"Heavy-lift" cargo

"Measurement" cargo

80F (26.7C)

110F (43.3C)

150F (65.6C)

State his concerns to

the Pilot but do not
interfere with the
handling of the vessel.

Recommend an
alternative action and if
not followed relieve the
Pilot.

Direct the Pilot to stop

the vessel and anchor
if necessary until the
situation clears.

40F (4.4C)
Nothing; the Pilot is
A vessel is entering port and has a Pilot conning the
required by law and is
vessel. The Master is unsure that the Pilot is taking
solely responsible for
sufficient action to prevent a collision. What should the the safety of the
Master do?
vessel.

51

53

You are the licensed Master of a 100 GT towing vessel

sailing coastwise. What percentage of the deck crew
must be able to understand any order spoken by the
officers?
50%
force the warped,
bulged, or deformed
The objective of shoring a damaged bulkhead is to
sections back into
__________.
place
If you cannot get clear
immediately, lighten
the ship by pumping all
ballast overboard.

65%

75%

100%

support and hold the

area in the damaged
position

withstand subsequent
additional damage

make a watertight seal

at the damaged area

Run the engine full

astern to keep from
being set further onto
the bar.

Switch to the high

suction for condenser
circulating water, if it is
submerged.
All of the above

Your vessel has grounded on a bar. What should you

do?
You are in charge of a U.S. documented vessel. Under
title 46 of the United States Code, if you fail to report a
complaint of a sexual offense, you may be
held personally liable
criminally charged and civilly charged and
__________.
by the victim and sued jailed
fined
The effect of wind on exposed areas of the vessel is
most noticeable when __________.
backing
going slow ahead
going full ahead

54

55

56

58

59

Odorous cargoes are those that __________.

Combustible liquid is defined as any liquid having a
flash point above __________.

All of the above are

correct.
turning

are exceptionally dusty are liquid but are in

and leave a residue
containers

are susceptible to
damage by tainting

give off fumes that may

damage other cargoes

40F ( 4C)
The ullage must be
padded with
compressed air at a
minimum pressure of 2
psig.

80F (27C)

110F (43C)

150F (66C)

Silver and copper are

prohibited in the parts The cargo tank may be
of valves and fittings in sampled only when the
contact with the cargo. tank is being filled.

The shipping document

must specify the exact
quantity of butadiene
being carried.

60

You are on a vessel designed to carry compressed

gasses in bulk with a cargo of butadiene. Which
statement is TRUE?

61

Deckhands onboard towing vessels shall be divided

into 3 watches when on a trip exceeding __________.

600 miles

700 miles

800 miles

1000 miles

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 __________.

1510, 5 November

0140, 6 November

1104, 6 November

0735, 7 November

62

63

64

Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage to

derive net tonnage?
Boatswain's stores

Which statement about damage control is TRUE?

Under title 46 of the United States Code, the person in

charge of a documented vessel who fails to report a
charged with accessory imprisoned for up to
complaint of a sexual offense may be __________.
to sexual assault
one year

65

66

67

Most of your vessel's superstructure is forward. How

will the vessel lie when drifting with no way on?
You are in charge of a U.S. documented vessel. Under
title 46 of the United States Code, if you fail to report a
complaint of a sexual offense, you may be
__________.

68

69

70

71

Water flowing into a

lower compartment on
A hole in the hull at the The amount of water
a ship is more
waterline is more
entering a ship through dangerous than water
dangerous than a hole a hole varies inversely on deck or flowing into
below the inner bottom. to the area of the hole. an upper compartment.

Chart room

Spaces for the

exclusive use of the
officers or crew

All of the above

Water flowing over the

fo'c'sle bulwark is more
dangerous than a hole
in the hull at the
waterline.

fined up to $5,000

All of the above

With the wind off the

starboard beam

With the wind from

abaft the beam

With the wind from

ahead

With the wind off the

port beam

civilly charged and

fined

criminally charged and held personally liable

All of the above are
jailed
by the victim and sued correct.

Odorous cargoes are those that __________.

are susceptible to
damage by tainting

are exceptionally dusty are liquid, but in

and leave a residue
containers

give off fumes that may

damage other cargoes

Ullages are measured from __________.

the tank ceiling

the tank top bushing

an above deck datum

There must be two

portable toxic vapor
detectors on board.

The cargo tank

ventilation system must
maintain the H2S vapor Cargo temperature
concentration at 1.85% may be taken by
or more by volume.
portable thermometers.

The pressure in the

heating coils in the
tanks must be less
than that of the cargo
exerted on them.

There must be 3
separate watches
stood.

There must be at least Only the able seamen

5 able seamen among require Merchant
the deck crew.
Mariner's Documents.

None of the above

You are on a tankship designed to carry molten sulfur.

Which statement is TRUE?
You are the licensed Master of a 199 GT uninspected
towing vessel making a 500 mile coastwise trip. You
carry a deck crew of six (6). Which statement is
TRUE?

the thievage mark

72

73

74

75

76

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 __________.
1510, 5 November
Aboard ship, vertical flat plates running transversely
and connecting the vertical keel to the margin plates
are called __________.
floors
The best information on the location of the blocks when
dry docking a vessel is contained in the __________. shell expansion plan
Frames to which the tank top and bottom shell are
fastened are called __________.
floors

Leeway is the __________.

77

78

When steering a vessel, a good helmsman will

__________.
Which is an example of cargo damage caused by
inherent vice?

79

Ullages on tankers are measured from __________.

80

81

You are on a cargo vessel carrying portable tanks of

dangerous cargoes in bulk. Which statement is
TRUE?
Your 199 GT tugboat is on a 675 mile coastwise
voyage. What percentage of the deck crew must be
Able Bodied Seamen?

1104, 6 November

1242, 6 November

0735, 7 November

intercostals

girders

stringers

docking diagram

ship's docking plan

general arrangement
plan

intercostals

stringers

tank top supports

difference between the momentum of a vessel lateral movement of a displacement of a

true course and the
after her engines have vessel downwind of her vessel multiplied by her
speed
intended course
compass course
been stopped
apply rudder to move
the compass card
towards the lubbers
line when off course

repeat back to the

watch officer any
keep the rudder
rudder commands
amidships except when
before executing them changing course

use as much rudder as

possible to keep the
vessel on course
Sublimation of
chemicals
an above-deck datum
such as the top of the
ullage pipe

Heating of grain
Stevedore damage
the tank ceiling aboard
transversely framed
vessels
the tank top

If the tanks are

pumped out while
remaining on board,
each hose connection
must have a minimum
of three bolts.

If the tanks are off

loaded, no more than
two tanks may be lifted
together in a hoist.

When transferring
sulfuric acid, you must
display a red flag by
day whether at anchor
or moored.

All electrical equipment

within 10 feet
horizontally must be
explosion proof or
intrinsically safe.

0%

25%

50%

65%

Wear and tear

a thievage mark below
the edge of the deck

Floors aboard ship are __________.

The mooring line labeled "A" as shown is called a(n)
__________.

also called decks

vertical transverse
plates connecting the
vertical keel with the
margin plates

large beams fitted in

various parts of the
vessel for additional
strength

found in passenger and

berthing spaces only

82

83

84

85

86

87

88

The turning circle of a vessel making a turn of over 360

degrees is the path followed by the __________.
bow
A set of interior steps on a ship leading up to a deck
from below is know as _________.
a companion way
Which is an example of cargo damage caused by
inherent vice?
Tainting

89

Ullage measurements are taken from the top of the

liquid to __________.

the base of the

expansion trunk

the base of the ullage

port

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?

They must be
separated by a void
space or empty tank.

The valves in common

The cargoes must have piping systems must be The minimum
chained closed and
segregation required is
individual venting
a single bulkhead.
systems.
locked.

You are the person in charge of a 199 GRT

uninspected towing vessel engaged in coastwise
The deckhands shall
towing from the Gulf of Mexico to New York, a distance be divided into 3
in excess of 600 miles. Which statement is FALSE?
watches.

90

91

92

93

94

The ceiling is __________.

The wooden planking that protects the tank top from
cargo loading is called __________.

offshore stern line

onshore stern line

a wooden protection
the overhead in
placed over the tank
berthing compartments top

after spring line

material driven into
seams or cracks to
prevent leaking

after breast line

ceiling

shores

frames

toms

bridge

centerline

'tween-decks

stairs

center of gravity
All of the above are
acceptable

Wear and tear

Stevedore damage

You start a centrifugal cargo pump to discharge cargo.

The pump works for a while and then loses suction.
the pump running
This could be caused by __________.
backwards
only when properly
A lookout can leave his station __________.
relieved
All of the following records are usually maintained by
the watch-standing officers aboard a vessel EXCEPT
the __________.
deck logbook

Able seamen are

required in the deck
crew.

Heating of grain
an above-deck datum,
a line scribed within the usually the top of the
ullage hole
ullage port

All crew members shall Certificates of

have Merchant
Discharge are not
Mariner's Documents. required to be issued.

the discharge head

being too high
15 minutes before the
at the end of the watch end of the watch
incomplete priming

official logbook

None of the above are

correct

compass record book

All of the above

at any time

chronometer error book

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95

96

You should keep clear of __________.

The distance a vessel moves at right angles to the
original course, when a turn of 180 has been
completed, is called the __________.

97

Chafing gear should be placed __________.

98

A hygroscopic cargo is defined as a cargo

__________.

99

What is meant by "thieving" a petroleum cargo?

100

Which statement is ALWAYS true?

101

You can safely step in the bight of a line __________.

any line under a strain

lines that are paying

out

lines that are coiled

down only

None of the above are

correct

advance
at all wearing points of
mooring lines
capable of absorbing
moisture in the form of
a gas

pivoting point
at the bitter ends of all
standing rigging
capable of giving off
moisture in the form of
a liquid

tactical diameter

kick

103

104

around the
In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term "kick" circumference of the
means the distance __________.
turning circle

106

107

When may a seaman on a vessel engaged in foreign

trade be paid before earning the wages?

that is shipped in a
liquid state

that will ignite in

contact with water

Siphoning off a few

Determining the
Adjusting the cargo
Reducing the gross
barrels of petroleum for amount of water (if any) figures to coincide with cargo calculations to
shipboard use
in each cargo tank
the draft
net amounts
Stepping on the bight
of a line is safer than
A line will creak, make
Keep clear of any line snapping sounds, and Only synthetic lines will stepping in the bight of
smoke before it parts. snap back after parting. a line.
that is under a strain.
when it is not under
if both ends are made
strain
fast
in an emergency
at no time

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?
Broaching
You are on watch at sea at night when a fire breaks out
in #3 hold just forward of the bridge. You would NOT
__________.
call the Master

around running rigging on wire rope only

The seaman may only

draw an advance on
earned wages.

Fish tailing
proceed to the space
and inspect the extent
of the fire

Squatting
shut down the cargo
hold ventilation

Parallel sinkage
sound the fire alarm
signal to roust out all
hands

gained at right angles

to the original course

gained in the direction

of the original course

or throw of a vessel's
stern from her line of
advance upon putting
the helm hard over

Wages up to fifty
percent of the
seaman's base wage
maybe advanced upon
proof of serious family
illness.

The advance of wages

is at the discretion of
Wages equivalent to
the master; however, a
three days base wage seaman cannot be in
may be advanced upon an overpaid status at
arrival in a foreign port. signoff.

108

109

110

111

112

114

115

116

Damage to cargo caused by dust is known as

__________.

contamination

What is meant by "thieving" a petroleum cargo?

Adjusting the cargo

Determining the
Reducing the gross
figures to coincide with amount of water (if any) cargo calculations to
the draft
in each cargo tank
net amounts

What is NOT required as special safety equipment on Shower and eyewash

a tankship carrying hazardous cargoes in bulk?
fountain
You are the licensed Master of a towing vessels
operating between New York and Tampa, Florida. If
you carry four (4) deckhands onboard, how many must
be able seamen?
1
You start a centrifugal cargo pump to discharge cargo.
The pump works for a while and then loses suction.
This could NOT be caused by __________.
You are on watch at sea on course 090T. A man falls
overboard on your starboard side. You immediately
start a Williamson Turn. Which step is NOT a part of
a Williamson Turn?
During the course of a voyage, a seaman falls on the
main deck and injures his ankle. The Master should
submit a Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death if
the __________.

In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term

"transfer" means the distance __________.

leaking shaft seals

oxidation

tainting

vaporization

Equipment to lift an
injured person from a
pumproom

Two portable vapor

detectors suitable for
the cargoes carried

Siphoning off a few

barrels of petroleum for
shipboard use
A safety locker
adjacent to the
emergency shutdown
station

high cargo level in the

air pockets in the liquid tanks

a leaking suction line

Step 1: Come right full Step 2: Stop the

rudder until the vessel engines until clear of
the man.
heads 150T.

Step 3: Shift the helm

to left full rudder.

Step 4: Continue with

left rudder until on
course 270T.

injury is the result of

misconduct

injury results in loss of

life only

injured need first aid

injured is incapacitated

gained at right angles

to the original course

the ship moves

sidewise from the
original course away
from the direction of
the turn after the
rudder is first put over

around the
circumference of the
turning circle

gained in the direction

of the original course

Place the eye from

either line on the
bollard, and then bring
the eye of the other line
up through the eye of
the first, and place it on
the bollard.

Place both eyes on the

bollard, in any manner,
but lead both lines to
the same winch head
on the vessel and
secure them on the
winch.

tainting

vaporization

contains high quantities is diluted with other

of hydrogen sulfide
products for carriage

is lighter than other

crudes

is less hazardous to
load than other crudes

organic anhydrides

ketones

phenols

esters

Sailors may stand

watch for 6 hours on
and 6 hours off.

A licensed Chief
Engineer is required.

All crew members must

have Merchant
Mariner's Documents.

using a full tank to

opening the vent cock
keep the pump primed on the pump

closing down on the

tank valve

All of the above

shores
the amount of
condensation in the
hold

gaskets

strongbacks

wedges

whether the cargo is

leaking or not

for portable fenders

for ground tackle

whether the vessel is

taking on water
on the inside of the
hawsepipe

on mooring lines

advance

drift angle

pivoting point

transfer

breast line

shore line

spring line

stern line

117

If two mooring lines are to be placed on the same

bollard, which method is BEST?

Place the eye from the

forward line on the
bollard and then place
the eye from the
It makes no difference
second line directly
how the lines are
over the first.
placed.

118

Damage to cargo caused by fumes or vapors from

liquids, gases, or solids is known as __________.

contamination

119

120

Sour crude oil __________.

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
__________.

121

Able Seamen are not

You are the Master of an uninspected diesel towing
vessel of 190 GT operating on a regular run from New required in the deck
York to the Gulf of Mexico. Which statement is TRUE? crew.

122

You may be able to avoid loss of suction in a pump by

__________.

123

When patching holes in the hull, pillows, bedding, and

other soft materials can be used as __________.

124

Bilge soundings indicate __________.

125

126

127

Chafing gear is normally used __________.

The distance a vessel moves parallel to the original
course from the point where the rudder is put over to
any point on the turning circle is called the
__________.
In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "C" is
called a __________.

oxidation

All of the above

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The cargo gives off

toxic gases when
heated.

Periodic inspection is
required while in transit It is of high value or
to prevent spoilage.
easily pilferable.

It must be stowed on
deck.

Bowline on a bight

Fisherman's loop

Spider hitch

Cargo manual

Cargo information card Certificate of Inspection Shipping document

128

129

130

Which is characteristic of a "special cargo"?

Which knot is suitable for hoisting an unconscious
person?
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?

You are onboard a 120 GT uninspected sea going tug

which carries one Master and one mate of towing
vessels, and four seamen when underway. How many
of the four seamen must have a rating as able seamen
if the voyage is under 600 miles?
1

131

132

133

134

135

136

137

What is a characteristic of all centrifugal cargo pumps? They are self-priming.

The standard unit of liquid volume used in the
petroleum industry, as well as the tanker industry, is a
__________.
barrel

Decreasing the speed

of rotation will
decrease the discharge
pressure.

Opening the discharge

valve wider will
increase the discharge
pressure.
All of the above

drum

gallon

Change to hand
steering.

liter
Send the
Notify the engine room Quartermaster to the
of the steering
emergency steering
malfunction.
station.

Yellow and white

Red and white

White and black

.18% BAC

.10% BAC

.06% BAC

.04% BAC

come-along

crossover

manifold

runaround

Your ship is steaming at night on gyro-pilot when you

notice that the vessel's course is slowly changing to the
right. Which action should you take FIRST?
Call the Master.
Corrosive liquids and acids should have which kind of
label?
Skull and crossbones
Under the federal regulations, what minimum level of
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) constitutes a violation of
the laws prohibiting Boating Under the Influence of
Alcohol (BUI) on commercial vessels?
The system of valves and cargo lines in the bottom
piping network of a tank barge that connects one
section of cargo tanks to another section is called a
__________.

French bowline

138

139

Which vessel is most likely to be loaded full but not

down?
A "barrel" is a unit of liquid measure equivalent to
__________.

140

141

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 __________.
On a sea going towing vessel of 150 gross tons, there
are six (6) seamen in the deck crew. How many
certificated able seamen are required if the voyage is
over 600 miles?

142

What is NOT an advantage of centrifugal pumps over

reciprocating pumps?

143

144

146

147

148

149

Why are most break bulk vessels built with the

transverse framing system rather than the longitudinal
system?
The lookout sights a vessel dead ahead. This should
be reported on the bell with __________.

When turning a ship in restricted space with a strong

wind, it is normally best to __________.
In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "B" is
called a(n) __________.

Overcarriage is best prevented by __________.

A standard net barrel of petroleum products is
__________.

A bulk carrier loaded

with heavy ore

A bulk carrier loaded

with steel

A break bulk vessel

loaded with palletized
cargo

A tanker loaded with

heavy grain

40 U.S. gallons at 50F 42 U.S. gallons at 60F 43 U.S. gallons at 65F 45 U.S. gallons at 75F

0.5 psig

3.0 psig

5.0 psig

atmospheric pressure

They are less

expensive.

They require priming

for stripping.

The numerous
The transverse system longitudinal frames
is more resistant to hog cause excessive
broken stowage.
and sag stresses.

The transverse system

provides better support
to the varying cargo
densities on a break
bulk vessel.

The deep web frames

interfere with the
stowage of break bulk
cargo.

one bell

two bells

three bells

go ahead on both
engines with the rudder
hard to one side, if on
a twin-screw vessel

back down with the

rudder hard to one
side, if on a singlescrew vessel

four bells
turn so that the
take advantage of the tendency to back into
tendency to back to
the wind can be used,
port, if on a twin-screw if on a single-screw
vessel
vessel

inshore stern line

offshore stern line

after spring line

assuring heavy cargo

is stowed low in the
vessel

checking the vessel's

load line calculations
carefully

inspection of the hold

at completion of
discharge

after breast line

stowing the cargo
which is to be
discharged last on the
bottom

42 gallons at 60F

48 gallons at 70F

50 gallons at 50F

60 gallons at 100F

2
They are smaller for
They pump more cargo equivalent pumping
in less time.
ability.

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150

Protective clothing must be worn while sampling

hazardous cargo on a tankship, and as a minimum
includes __________.

151

The forecastle card is a copy of the __________.

152

154

155

156

158

159

You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel.

You must inspect this cargo __________.
When heading on a course, you put your rudder hard
over. The distance traveled parallel to the direction of
the original course from where you put your rudder
over to any point on the turning circle is known as
__________.
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 __________.
What is the standard net barrel for petroleum
products?

A seaman leaves a vessel before it sails from a foreign

port. He informs the Chief Officer that he won't return.
After the vessel sails, the Chief Officer finds the
seaman's work clothes in his locker. How should the
Log the seaman as a
Master handle this matter?
deserter.

161

162

164

166

a face mask or goggles boots

Muster List ("Station
shipping agreement
Bill")

chemical resistant
gloves
unlicensed shipping
card from the union

C flammable liquid

D combustible liquid

E combustible liquid

Two

Three

Four

daily

daily, at sea only

after encountering
rough weather

after loading and prior

to arrival in port only

advance

head reach

tactical diameter

transfer

correct all defects in

the ship's construction
42 gallons at
60Fahrenheit

ensure the fitness and

safety of cargo spaces
48 gallons at
70Fahrenheit

ensure adequate
packaging of the cargo
50 gallons at
50Celsius

prevent delays due to

quarantine restrictions
60 gallons at
100Saybolt

Log the seaman as a

fail to join.

Log the seaman for

misconduct.

Take no action.

a hood or hard hat

quarters allocation

A petroleum liquid has a flash point of 135Fahrenheit.

This liquid is classed as a grade __________.
B flammable liquid
A look-out at the bow sights an object on your port
side. How many bell strokes should he sound?
One

Oil may NOT be transferred unless __________.

A look-out should report objects sighted using
__________.
The distance gained in the direction of the original
course when you are making a turn is known as
__________.

there are two

certificated tankermen
on each vessel

the vessel is equipped discharge containment

with constant-tension equipment (i.e. drip
winches
pans) are in place
All of the above

true bearings

magnetic bearings

gyro bearings

relative bearings

advance

drift

tactical diameter

transfer

167

168

169

170

171

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?

having the cargo on

pallets

stowing all the cargo

for a port in the same
area

using separation cloths

using port marks on the to separate different
cargo
kinds of cargo

flash point

lower explosive limit

Which is NOT required on a tankship carrying

hazardous liquid cargoes in bulk?
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
as listed. Based on this data what is the transfer for a
turn of 30?
40 yards

172

174

A proper look-out must be kept __________.

The Pilot is solely

responsible for the
internal working of the
ship.

The Pilot becomes

solely responsible for
the safe navigation of
the vessel only if the
Master relinquishes the
conn.

threshold limit value

Cargo piping plan

Certificate of Adequacy Certificate of Inspection showing loading rates
A copy of 46 CFR parts for the hazardous
issued under the Tank for all applicable cargo
35 and 150
cargoes carried
Vessel Regulations
lines

175

The Master is
responsible for the safe
navigation of the ship
and the Pilot is
employed for his local
knowledge.

"Block stowage" means __________.

The lowest temperature at which a liquid will give off
sufficient vapors to form a flammable mixture with air is
known as the __________.
fire point

While a vessel is in a foreign port where there is no

American Consul, a seaman becomes violent prior to
sailing. The Master should __________.

The Pilot is solely

responsible for the safe
maneuvering of the
ship only if he is
required to be on board
by law.

While the Pilot is maneuvering the vessel to a dock,

what is the primary responsibility of the watch officer?

140 yards

pay off the seaman and

make arrangements
call local police, put the with the agent to return
seaman in prison
him to the original port
ashore, and sail the
of signing on in the
vessel
U.S.

only in fog
Judge the
appropriateness of the
Pilot's orders and
countermand them if
necessary

190 yards

230 yards

put the seaman in irons

and sail to the next port
where there is an
American Consul

send the seaman

ashore and arrange
with the agent to
repatriate him by
armed guard

only between the hours only when entering and

of sunset and sunrise leaving port
at all times
Insure that helm and
throttle orders given by Record the bells and
the Pilot are correctly their times in the bell
executed
book

Supervise the signaling

and flag etiquette

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176

177

178

179

180

181

184

185

186

187

188

The turning circle of a vessel is the path followed by

the __________.
The measurement of the amount of force a towing
vessel is capable of applying to a motionless tow is
called __________.
Which can be prevented only by segregating two lots
of cargo into separate holds?
The minimum temperature required to ignite gas or
vapor without a spark or flame being present is called
__________.
Your tank vessel is loading a hazardous cargo. The
allowance for expansion is based on ambient
temperatures of what maximum range?

tipping center

bow

outermost part of the

ship while making the
circle

shaft horsepower
Contamination of dry
cargo by a wet cargo

delivered horsepower
Contamination of a
clean cargo by a dirty
cargo

bollard pull
Contamination of a
food cargo by an
odorous cargo

towrope pull
Overcarriage,
overstowage, and short
landing

flash point

fire point

autoignition
temperature

lower explosive limit

0C to 100C

-10C to 90C

-18C to 46C

-40C to 50C

Seamen to fill
vacancies must be
flown from U.S. to join
the vessel in the
foreign port.

Vacancies can only be

filled by U.S. citizens
with valid Merchant
Mariner's Documents.

a little above the

horizon

well below the horizon

Aliens may be
employed except that
Your vessel is on an extended foreign voyage. Several all U.S. flag vessels
must maintain no less Qualified aliens may be
vacancies have occurred in your unlicensed crew
through sickness and repatriation. Which statement is than 90% U.S. citizens employed to fill the
vacancies.
in the crew.
correct?
You are standing look-out duty at night. A dim light on
at the horizon, where
the sky and water
the horizon will be seen quickest by looking
at an area just a little
appear to meet
__________.
below the horizon
Master should foresee
any danger to the
Before a Master relieves a Pilot of the conn, the
vessel on the present vessel must be in
__________.
course
extremis
about one-third of the
The pivoting point of a vessel going ahead is
vessel's length from the
__________.
at the hawsepipe
bow
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 Ask the Pilot if he
should you do?
relinquishes control.
Obey the Pilot.
Which cargoes require strips of common building lathe
as dunnage in order to carry away heat generated by
Canned soups
Cardboard cartons of
the cargo?
packaged in crates
shoes

Master should agree to

sign a release of
liability form
about two-thirds of the
vessel's length from the
bow

center of gravity

Master must first

request the Pilot to
take corrective action

Obey the Master.

near the stern

Bring the rudder to a
position midway
between the two
conflicting positions.

Paper products
packaged in rolls

Refrigerated fruit that is

ripening

189

190

Reid vapor pressure is __________.

the lowest temperature

and pressure that will
exerted by liquid cargo exerted by liquid cargo cause a flammable
on the sides of a tank on a cargo hose body liquid to give off vapors

You are on a vessel that carries liquefied gasses in

bulk. The person on watch is required to have what
information about the cargo easily accessible?

Port of loading

191

192

An alien crewmember with a D-1 permit leaves the

vessel in a U.S. port and fails to return. The first report
you make should be to the __________.
Customs Service
The mooring line labeled "H" is called a(n)
__________.
offshore bow line

Name and address of

Exact quantity on board consignee

Firefighting procedures

Immigration Service

local police

OCMI

onshore bow line

offshore spring line

forward breast line

the International Code

of Signals (PUB 102)
broad on the starboard
bow

Radio Navigational
Aids (PUB 117)
4 points forward of
starboard bow
Master or his
authorized
representative

193

194

195

On a transpacific voyage, you receive a message from

your vessel's operators saying that your vessel has
been consigned to Naval Control of Shipping. Further
information is contained in __________.
the Light List
A vessel spotted at 45 relative can be reported as
__________.
on the starboard beam
You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel.
The Dangerous Cargo Manifest must be signed by the
__________.
shipper

A VLCC (100,000 DWT+) with a 30,000 Shaft

Horsepower Steam Turbine is slow to respond to
engine movements and has less stopping power than
normal ships because it has a __________.

bigger propeller

smaller power to weight

ratio
smaller propeller

Serving is __________.

marline or ratline
wound along the
grooves of a rope

narrow strips of light

canvas or cotton cloth
spiral-wrapped along
the rope

196

197

a measurement of the
amount of flammable
vapors given off by a
liquid at a certain
temperature

U.S. Coast Guard

Marine Inspector

marline tightly wound

on the rope by means
of a board or mallet

the Coast Pilot

4 points abaft the
starboard beam

Master only

larger power to weight

ratio
a splice made by laying
the strand of one rope
into the vacated
grooves of another
rope

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198

Battens are fitted in cargo holds across the frames of

the vessel from the turn of the bilge upward. The
purpose of these cargo battens is __________.

199

What is a cofferdam?

200

201

203

204

205

206

207

Which statement concerning a 298 GRT inspected tug

engaged in towing from Seattle, WA, to Alaska is
TRUE?
Your vessel is in a foreign port and you find that one of
the crew members has been incarcerated for
drunkenness. The Official Logbook shows that the
seaman doesn't have funds to cover the costs of the
fine. Which action should the Master take?
How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a
single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow
channel?

What does the helm command "shift the rudder"

mean?
A vessel is to make a voyage between New York and
San Juan, Puerto Rico, and return. The crew should
be signed on _________.

for securing a snatch

block when snaking
cargo into the wings of
the hold

A licensed Master of
Towing Vessels may
serve as Master.

to support the dunnage

floors which are laid
down between tiers of
cargo
Opening in the deck
used for cleaning a
tank
Each crew member
must be issued a
certificate of discharge
at the time of
discharge.

Tube fitted to an ullage Area the product is

hole
loaded into

Leave the seaman in

jail and log him as a fail
to join after the vessel
sails.
It pushes the entire
It pulls the bow toward vessel away from the
the bank.
bank.
Put the rudder over to Put the rudder
the opposite side, the amidships and hold the
same number of
heading steady as she
degrees it is now.
goes.

Leave the seaman in

jail and log him as a
deserter after the
vessel sails.

Pay the seaman's fine.

Coastwise Articles

Intercoastal Articles

No able seamen are

required.

to prevent cargo from

coming in contact with
the vessel's frames or
shell plating

Crew must be signed

on before a Shipping
Commissioner.

Inventory his gear and

send it and a pay
voucher ashore with
the agent.

difference between the

vessel's speed through
the water at any
instant and the new
In stopping distances of vessels, "head reach" can best speed ordered on the
be described as the __________.
telegraph
A towing vessel's capability is BEST measured by
horsepower, maneuverability, displacement, and
__________.
stability

Foreign Articles

to provide fittings to
which cargo lashings
may be secured
Void or empty space
separating two tanks

It pulls the stern toward It heels the vessel

the bank.
toward the bank.
Shift the rudder control
to the alternate
Stop the swing of the
steering method.
ship.

no articles

speed at which a
vessel should proceed
distance the vessel will to ensure that she will
run a predetermined
distance the vessel has run between taking
actually run through the action to stop her and distance, once her
water since a change being stationary in the engines have been
stopped
of speed was ordered water

propeller design

bollard pull

towing winch
horsepower

208

211

212

213

214

215

Your vessel has been damaged and you must shore a

bulkhead. You should cut the shore __________.
A seaman is entitled by law to a release from Foreign
Articles when __________.
Your vessel is port side to a pier with a spring line led
aft from the bow. In calm weather, putting the engines
ahead with the rudder hard left should bring
__________.
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.
The amount of chain you should pay out is
__________.

The helm command "meet her" means __________.

How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a
single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow
channel?
As a ship moves through the water, it drags with it a
body of water called the wake. The ratio of the wake
speed to the ship's speed is called __________.
The holding capability of an anchor is primarily
determined by the __________.

216

217

218

219

What is the main purpose of dunnage?

What refers to the depth of a petroleum product in a
tank?

The best method to secure a towline to bitts is to

__________.

220

approximately 1/2 inch

longer than the
measured length to
allow for trimming
intoxicated

approximately 1/2 inch

shorter than the
measured length to
allow for wedges
the vessel is
overloaded

the bow in and the

stern out

both the bow and stern the bow out and the
in
stern in

both the bow and stern

out

5 to 7 times the depth

of the water

1 1/2 to 2 times the

depth of the water

you should NEVER use

the anchor to help in
docking

use rudder to check the decrease the rudder

swing
angle which is on

approximately 1/2 inch

shorter per foot of
shoring to allow for wet
expansion
there is a change of
home port

equal to the depth of

the water

It pulls the bow toward It heels the vessel

the bank.
toward the bank.

steer more carefully

It pushes the entire
vessel away from the
bank.

propeller velocity

wake distribution

to the same length as

the measured length
there is a change of
Master

note the course and

steady on that heading
It pulls the stern toward
the bank.

shape of the anchor

speed of advance
stowage of the anchor
on board

wake fraction
size of the vessel and
anchor's ability to dig in its draft

To act as ballast for

light vessels

To provide ventilation To secure the

and drainage for cargo tarpaulins in place

To support weakened
bulkheads

Innage
take a round turn on
the bitt farthest from
the pull and use figureeights

Outage
take a round turn on
the bitt closest to the
pull and use figureeights

Ullage

Thievage

use figure-eights and

take a round turn at the
top of the bitts
use only figure-eights

A vessel arrives in a foreign port and the Master is

informed that the vessel is being sold to foreign
interests. The new owners request that the crew
remain on board to complete the voyage. Under these
circumstances, the crew __________.

has the right to an

immediate discharge
and transportation to
original port of
engagement

221

222

223

A lot of special cargo of similar cartons, as shown, is to

be loaded. What is the weight of the consignment?
50 pounds
Who is responsible for providing urine specimen
collection kits to be used following a serious marine
Qualified medical
incident?
personnel

224

The term "Shift the Rudder" means __________.

225

For safety reasons, when assistance towing

__________.

226

Which statement is TRUE concerning the vessel's

slipstream?

227

228

229

230

232

An ocean towing bridle should __________.

Securing cargo by running timbers from an upper
support down to the cargo, either vertically or at an
angle, is called __________.
Which refers to the depth of a petroleum product in a
tank?
You are the Master of a 500-gross ton passenger
vessel operating on rivers. Your vessel accidentally
runs aground. Under the regulations for passenger
vessels, you must notify the __________.
The angle at which the fluke penetrates the soil is
called the __________.

must remain on board

must comply with the

decision made by the
Master

must remain aboard

until the vessel is
delivered to the new
owners at a mutually
agreed upon port

1100 pounds

1200 pounds

1250 pounds

The marine employer

The U.S. Coast Guard

check, but do not stop
put the rudder
the vessel from
amidships
use right or left rudder swinging
passengers should
the disabled vessel
the disabled vessel
always be removed
should be towed to the should be inspected for from the disabled
nearest port
flammable gases
vessel
It has no effect on the
It has no effect on the rudder when the helm Its velocity is the same
steering of the vessel. is amidships.
as that of the wake.

The local police

department
change from right to
left or left or right
personnel on the
disabled vessel should
don PFD's
The propeller gives it a
helical motion.

have equal legs of

sufficient length

have a large angle

between the legs

be formed on a bight of never be made up of

cable through a ring
chain

braces

dunnage

shores

toms

Ullage
nearest Coast Guard
Coast Guard, only if the Marine Safety or
grounding results in
Marine Inspection
damage to property in Office as soon as
excess of $25,000
possible

Thievage

Innage

tripping angle

penetration angle

Outage

fluke angle

Coast Guard, only if the Coast Guard, only if the

grounding results in a grounding results in
loss of life
injury to personnel
holding angle

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233

A vessel brought alongside should be fended off the

towing vessel by __________.

crew members using

their arms

bring your rudder

amidships

a boat hook

fenders

No fending is
necessary due to the
rugged construction of
most towing vessels.

234

The helm command "shift your rudder" means

__________.

double your rudder

angle or go to full
rudder

235

Which ending is NOT acceptable in a wire rope that is

free to rotate when hoisting?

Poured socket

Liverpool eye splice

change from right

rudder to left rudder, or
vice versa, an equal
check the swing of the
number of degrees
vessel
Eye formed with a
pressure clamped
sleeve
Eye formed by clips

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. These voids are known as __________.

advance

cavitation

edging

prevents the sling ring

from coming out of the
hook if the strain is
abruptly eased

236

237

contain flammable
fumes

prevents the sling ring

from coming out of the
hook if there is a strain
on the sling ring
All of the above
is placed on the deck
under the cargo to
is also known as a
distribute its weight
is run horizontally from
evenly
a support to the cargo
"distance piece"
keep flames and
sparks from getting out
protect firefighters from prevent flames from
of an engine's exhaust
flames
entering tanks
system

pallet
the Master on the
Certified Crew List

barrel hook
the Master on the
Shipping Articles

spreader
U.S. Consul on the
Certified Crew List

Length of the towline

Height of the towline

connection

Longitudinal position of Direction of opposing

the towline connection force

The latch of a safety hook __________.

increases the strength

of the hook

A shore is a piece of securing dunnage that

__________.

runs from a low

supporting level up to
the cargo at an angle

238

239

240

241

243

Flame screens are used to __________.

The best way to lift many small articles aboard your
vessel is with a __________.
If there are any changes in the crew in a foreign port,
the changes will be made by __________.
A towing vessel becomes tripped while towing on a
hawser astern. What factor is MOST important when
assessing the risk of capsizing?

slip

snotter
U.S. Consul on the
Shipping Articles

"Hard right rudder" means __________.

The fitting that allows a boom to move freely both
vertically and laterally is called the __________.
The force exerted by a propeller which tends to throw
the stern right or left is called __________.

put the rudder over to

the right all the way

meet a swing to the

jam the rudder against right, then return to
the stops
amidships

put the rudder over

quickly to 15 right
rudder

swivel

lizard

spider band

gooseneck

slip

sidewise force

rotational force

thrust

operated by one
winchman

cradled on deck

swung from one hatch

to the adjacent hatch

collared to the mast

ship's sweat

inherent vice

tainting

hygroscopic absorption

any certificated
tankerman

the person designated

the officer of the watch as "person in charge"
Certificate of Discharge
with the white copy
forwarded to the
Commandant

Mutual Release (CG2119), and the articles

should be annotated as
to the loss

244

245

246

247

248

249

The main advantage and chief characteristic of a

Steulchen boom is that it can be __________.
Dunnage may be used to protect a cargo from loss or
damage by _________.
Functions aboard a tanker or tank barge such as
connecting, disconnecting, and topping off must be
supervised by __________.

A seaman lost his continuous discharge book during

the voyage. Upon discharge from Articles, he should
be issued a __________.

letter of service on
company letterhead
signed and sealed by
the master

the Master of the

vessel
Record of Entry in a
Continuous Discharge
Book for use in
applying for a duplicate
book

Carbon disulfide may

be carried in NOS. 1
and 2 center tanks and
diisopropylamine in
NOS. 1 and 2 wing
tanks.

Pyridine and
diisopropylamine may
not be carried in tanks
having a common
header vent.

Pyridine must be
separated from carbon
disulfide by two barriers
(cofferdams, voids,
empty tanks, etc.).

A tank of
diisopropylamine may
be used to separate a
tank of pyridine from a
tank of carbon
disulfide.

head reach

the pitch

transfer

move the rudder slowly

in the direction of the
most recent rudder
bring the rudder
command
amidships

decrease the rudder

angle

steer the course which

is your present heading

leaks in the ship's

refrigeration system

carriage at the wrong

temperature

improper precooling of
the cargo spaces

251

252

You have orders to load cargoes of carbon disulfide,

diisopropylamine and pyridine on your multi-product
tankship. Which statement is true?

253

The forward movement of a vessel in one revolution of

its propeller is measured by __________.
advance

254

256

"Ease the rudder" means to __________.

When fruit is carried as refrigerated cargo, the most
frequent cause of its being infected at the discharge
port is __________.

improper cleaning of
the cargo spaces

257

258

260

The distance between the surface of the liquid and the

tank top in a cargo tank is called __________.
thievage

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?

You receive a package, for shipment aboard your

have the U.S.C.G.
vessel, containing Class 1 explosives. The package is Captain of the Port
damp, moldy and stained. You must __________.
approve the shipment

A flammable gas
detection system must The cargo may be
be installed in each
gauged by automatic
cargo pump room.
float type devices.

261

A seaman about to be discharged has a Continuous

Discharge Book. Which statement is TRUE?

A Certificate of
Discharge Form should
be attached to the
book.

262

Mousing a cargo hook with marline or small line

__________.

increases the lifting

capacity of the hook

263

264

265

266

267

innage

Damage below the

Which type of hull damage should be repaired FIRST? waterline
The total weight of cargo, fuel, water, stores,
passengers and crew, and their effects, that a ship
can carry, is the __________.
bale cubic

note an exception on
the Bill of Lading

ullage
Carriage of this cargo
is authorized by
issuance of an IMO
Certificate.
repair or replace the
packaging before
stowage

tankage
Aluminum, copper,
zinc, and mercury are
allowed in valve parts
in contact with the
cargo.
seek the shipper's
advice with regard to
withdrawal, repair, or
replacement

If a vessel was on
coastwise articles, the
record of discharge will
be made in the Official
Logbook.
prevents the sling ring
protects the hook from from coming out of the
the sling ring
hook

All of the above

Damage to interior
watertight boundaries

Damage in way of
machinery rooms

Damage at or just
above the waterline

deadweight

gross tonnage

loaded displacement

An entry should be
made in the book and a
Certificate of Discharge
Form issued to the
seaman.

The record of entry in

the book must be
submitted to the Coast
Guard.

Which statement is TRUE about hooks and shackles?

The distance that a ship moves forward with each
revolution of its propeller, if there is no slip, is called
__________.

Hooks are stronger

than shackles of the
same diameter.

All the above may be

Shackles are stronger Hooks and shackles of true, depending on the
than hooks of the same the same diameter are hook's or shackle's
diameter.
of equal strength.
overall length.

advance

head reach

pitch

transfer

Which statement is NOT true concerning the stowage

of class 1 explosives?

Class 1.1 explosives

may be stowed with
class 9 dangerous
substances

Class 1.4 explosives

must be "separated
from" a stow of class
5.1 oxidizing materials.

Class 1.4 explosives

may not be stowed in
the same hold with
class 6.1 poisons.

Class 1.4 explosives

must be "separated
from" a stow of class 8
corrosive materials.

268

270

271

272

273

When a deck cargo is secured with chain or wire

lashings and grab (pear) links, which statement is
FALSE?

The disadvantage of using a heaving line to pass a

towline is that __________.
Total responsibility for shipping and discharging the
seamen is that of the __________.

At the grab (pear) link,

the slack end of chain
The amount of take-up should be led back and
is limited by the length secured to the chain
of the turnbuckle.
above the link.
it increases the
recreational boaters
likelihood of collision
tend to make the
between the towing
heaving line fast to the
vessel and the disabled towed vessel as if it
vessel
were the towline
steamship company

Master of the vessel

one meter from the
When measuring the oxygen content of the cargo
tank bottom and one
tanks prior to loading cargoes requiring vapor recovery, meter below the tank
check it __________.
top

You will load class 1.2 commercial explosives and

need to construct a portable magazine. The magazine
MUST __________.
be made of metal

be elevated with skids

10cm (3.9 inches)
above the deck

274

275

276

Net tonnage is the

gross tonnage less
certain deductible
spaces.

the monkey fist may

injure someone

it may reduce the

catenary and increase
yawing

U.S. Custom Service

U.S. Coast Guard

one half the ullage of

one half the ullage of
at three meter intervals
the tank and one meter the tank and one meter from the tank top to the
below the tank top
above the tank bottom bottom

Net tonnage is tonnage

of cargo compared to
tonnage of whole ship.
tow line feels like it is
You have taken another vessel in tow. You can tell
"jumping" when
that the towing speed is too fast when the __________. vessels are not in step touched
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, this wake also has
downward and inward downward and outward
a(n) __________.
flow
flow
What is the difference between net tonnage and gross
tonnage?

The lashings should be

inspected each day
The turnbuckle should
and any slack taken
be secured with a stick
up.
or lock nuts.

have a hinged cover

be fastened with nails

or screws

Net tonnage is gross

tonnage minus engine
and bunker spaces.

Net tonnage is the net

weight of the ship.

catenary comes clear

of the water

towed vessel goes "in

irons"

upward and outward

upward and inward flow flow

277

278

280

281

The Naval Control of

Shipping Organization
of each nation will
serve their own ships
only.

Allied ships, which are

at sea when an
emergency is declared,
will all be controlled by
a central authority.

After Naval Control of

Shipping has been
The conduct of US-flag established, permission
ships in an allied port to sail must come from
will be controlled by US local naval authorities
NCS authorities.
or consular officers.

Allied Naval Control of Shipping (NCS) has been

established. Which statement is TRUE?

Regulations concerning the stowage, lashing, and

securing of timber deck cargoes aboard general cargo International Cargo
vessels may be found in the __________.
Bureau Regulations

Rules and Regulations vessel's classification

for Cargo and
society rules and
Load Line Regulations Miscellaneous Vessels regulations

Your ship is in a neutral port when full Naval Control of

Shipping is established. You may expect to be
U.S. Naval Control of
boarded and instructed by a(n) __________.
Shipping Officer

allied Naval Control of

Shipping Officer

Consular Shipping
Advisors (CONSA)

Any of the above

Which action will take place if a crew member is

replaced in a U.S. port after foreign articles have been
signed, and the ship proceeds foreign?

The Master will remove

the replaced man's
name from the Certified
Crew List but not from
the articles.

The name of the new

man is added to the
articles but not to the
Certified Crew List.

The U.S. Consul will

remove the replaced
man's name from the
Certified Crew List.

The U.S. Consul will

add the new man's
name to the Certified
Crew List.

immediately notify the

nearest USCG MSO,
MIO, or Group Office

keep all voyage

records and make
them available to Coast
Guard investigators

depth between decks

internal cubic capacity

file a written report

(CG2692) of the
casualty within five
days
molded depth of the
vessel

width of the vessel

back current from the

rudder

greater pressure on the

right or left side of the
propeller, depending
on rotation

lower pressure on the

right or left side of the
propeller, depending
on rotation

torque from the velocity

and angle at which the
surrounding water
impinges upon the
propeller blades

gross weight

net weight

light weight

rate weight

Ice Analyses

Ice Forecasts

Ice Outlooks

Ice Bulletins

282

The owner, agent, Master or person-in-charge of a "TBoat" involved in a marine casualty causing injury that
requires professional medical treatment must
__________.

284

The beam of a vessel refers to the __________.

286

287

290

Sidewise force of the propeller tends to throw a

vessel's stern to the right or left, depending on
rotation. This force is caused by __________.
On the cargo manifest, the weight of the cargo inside a
box is called __________.
What is NOT a form used by ice support services to
disseminate information?

All of the above

291

rigging a back stay

Auxiliary machinery
spaces above the deck Steering gear room

Cargo holds

292

Stress on the topping lift of a swinging boom can be

reduced by __________.

293

Which space(s) is(are) NOT exempt when measuring

gross tonnage?

294

295

296

297

issue a Certificate of
Discharge and make
an entry in his
Continuous Discharge
Book

You are the licensed operator of a 100 GT towing

vessel making coastwise runs. Whenever a crew
member is discharged from your vessel you must
__________.

issue a Certificate of
Discharge or make an
entry in his Continuous
Discharge Book

retain the crew

member's Continuous
Discharge Book
onboard

raising the boom

increasing the
mechanical advantage taking all slack out of
of the cargo purchase the preventer

retain the crew

member's Certificate of
Discharge onboard

cubic capacity of a
vessel

deadweight carrying
capacity of a vessel

gross tonnage of a
vessel

Displacement refers to the __________.

Which publication offers information on Great Lakes
ice services?

Light List volume VII

U.S. Coast Pilot #6

Marine Weather Log

Galley in a deckhouse
number of long tons of
water displaced by a
vessel afloat
National Weather
Service, Ice Outlooks

You are on a course of 000T and put the rudder right

30. In which direction will the transfer be measured?

000T

090T

180T

270T

Commercial ships or other persons or agencies

requiring the assistance of Canadian Coast Guard
icebreakers should first contact __________.

the Canadian Coast

Guard

Ice Sarnia

the Ice Navigation

Center

the icebreaker
assigned to the area

a tug comes alongside

while the tanker is
loading grade D and E
cargoes

a large, fresh oil spill is

discovered immediately
adjacent to the side of there is an electrical
the tanker
storm in the vicinity

there is a fire on the

dock or on a nearby
vessel

DD 214

CG 2692

CG 5511

299

300

301

303

Cargo transfer operations on a tank vessel need NOT

be stopped when __________.
On which form do you provide a written report of
Marine Casualty to the nearest Coast Guard Marine
Safety Office?

An AB with an
endorsement of "Any
unlicensed rating in the
You are signing on a crew. Which person is presenting deck department
A seaman with an
a Merchant Mariner's Document (MMD) that you should including Able
MMD only endorsed as
suspect as being invalid?
Seaman"
"Bosun"
What requires a Report of Marine Accident, Injury or
Death?
Collision with a bridge Injury beyond first aid

DOT 211

A Chief Steward with

A Purser with an MMD an MMD only endorsed
only endorsed "See
as "Steward's Dept.
certificate of registry"
(FH)"
loss of life

All of the above

304

305

To warp a vessel means to __________.

What is considered a Serious Marine Incident?

306

307

309

310

311

You are aboard a single-screw vessel with a righthanded propeller. The vessel is dead in the water and
the rudder is amidships. If you reverse your engine
you would expect your vessel to __________.
Which type of chemical testing is NOT required of
merchant marine personnel?
When planning the loading or discharging of a VLCC
(100,000 DWT+) what is the most important
consideration?
Operators of Uninspected Passenger Vessels are
required to keep their Coast Guard License aboard
__________.
The Shipping Articles shall be signed by each seaman
and the __________.

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 __________.

312

2
2

313
314

A
D

315

With the exception of a Coast Guard approved

commercial hybrid Personal Flotation Device (PFD),
which type of life preserver must be carried for each
person on board an uninspected passenger vessel?
"Avast" means __________.
A vessel must have one approved ring life buoy on
board if its length is over how many feet?

319

Static electricity may be built up by the __________.

anchor the vessel

bring the head into the

wind
clean the decks

an allision that results

in $500 damage to a
boat dock

an injury to a
crewmember,
passenger, or other
person which requires
professional medical
treatment beyond first
aid

grounding of a vessel
on a sandbar that does
not result in injuries
and/or any damage to
the vessel
None of the above

kick its stern to port

kick its stern to

starboard

move astern without

swinging

swing its stern to

starboard, then to port

Pre-employment

Periodic

Random

Annual

Limits of the bending

moments

Rate of discharging

Rate of loading

Draft and trim

only when operating
more than one mile
from shore

move the vessel by

hauling on lines

Master of the vessel

only when operating at only when carrying

night
passengers for hire
Shipping
Commissioner
U.S. Coast Guard

U.S. Customs Service

increase

decrease

stop

remain constant

Type I
let go

Type II
pull

Type III
slack off

None of the above

stop

6 feet

16 feet

26 feet

36 feet

flow of petroleum
through pipes

spraying or splashing
of petroleum

settling of solids or
water in petroleum

All of the above

At all times

320

Containers of flammable solids should be

conspicuously labeled by the shipper with a
__________.

321

Which is a TRUE statement concerning the examining

of cargo equipment at the time of a vessels Inspection
for Certification.

323

You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel.

The regulations require you to __________.

green label

red and white label

orange label

yellow label

Cargo booms must be

weight tested at this
time by the U.S. Coast
Guard.
periodically inspect it
and make an entry in a
log

Cargo booms must be

weight tested at this
time by the American
Bureau of Shipping.

Cargo booms must be

weight tested at this
time by the National
Cargo Bureau.
keep a fire hose run
out and ready for use if
needed

No test at this time is

required.
allow no chipping or
painting in the vicinity
of the cargo

deck fitting used to

secure mooring lines

keep a warning sign

posted nearby

casting fitted at the

sharp block of wood
side of a weather deck, used to support
used as a fairlead
hygroscopic cargo

smoke pipe for the

galley stove

bollard

cleat

some right rudder

Valve components
The heating coils to the made of aluminum,
cargo tank loaded with copper, or zinc may not
be in contact with the
methyl acrylate must
cargoes.
be blanked off.

full left rudder

Each crew member
working on deck must
have an emergency
escape breathing
apparatus.

A "chock" is a __________.
A deck fitting, used to secure line or wire rope,
consisting of a single body with two protruding horns is
called a __________.
bitt
In order to back a right-handed, single-screw vessel in
a straight line, you will probably need to use
__________.
very little rudder
Methyl acrylate may be
loaded in a tank
adjacent to
You are on a multiple product tankship and carrying
diethanolamine but not
methyl acrylate, diethanolamine, and triethylamine.
triethylamine.
Which statement is TRUE?
Litmus paste is used in order to determine
__________.
innage

thievage

ullage

the tank's datum point

in the ship's office

on or near the bridge

outside the Captain's

stateroom

charterers

Coast Guard

Master

vessel's owner

steer more carefully

use rudder to check the decrease the existing

swing
rudder angle

note the course and

steady on that heading

fidley

gold locker

noble

324

325

326

327

329

330

You have completed a Dangerous Cargo Manifest for

dangerous cargoes loaded on board. It should be kept
in a conspicuous location __________.
in the radio room

331

Shipping articles are a contract of agreement between

the members of the crew and the __________.

332

334

The helm command "Meet her" means __________.

The space above the engine room is called the
__________.

capstan

some left rudder

middle hatch

You are steaming in a heavy gale and find it necessary stopping the engines
to heave to. Under most circumstances, this is best
and drifting beam to
done by __________.
the seas

335

336

337

2
2

339
340

D
D

When a vessel with a single right-hand propeller backs

to port the __________.
On a coastwise tugboat of 199 GT, on a voyage over
600 miles, what percentage of the deck crew
(excluding licensed officers) must hold a document of
able seaman?
Oil product samples should be taken from the
__________.
Argon is classified as a __________.

341

The Certificate of Freeboard is the __________.

344

The purpose of a bilge well is to __________.

345

346

What does the helm command "shift the rudder"

mean?
A vessel is equipped with a single right-handed screw.
With rudder amidships and calm wind, the vessel will
most likely back __________.
You are the person in charge of a 199 GRT
uninspected towing vessel engaged in coastwise
towing from the Gulf of Mexico to the New York area, a
distance in excess of 600 miles. Which statement is
FALSE?

347

349

351

The periodic weight testing of a vessel's cargo booms

may be performed by the __________.
Which certificate is issued by the American Bureau of
Shipping?

354

A "stopper" is __________.

taking the sea fine on

the bow and reducing
the speed to the
minimum to hold that
position

bow falls off to

starboard

going slow astern and

taking the seas on the
quarter
vessel moves to port
without changing
heading

bow swings to port

maintaining speed and

taking the sea broad on
the bow
vessel moves to
starboard without
changing heading

65%

50%

25%

0%

dock riser
corrosive

ship's cargo tanks

flammable gas

Load Line Certificate

afford access to the
shell through the
double bottoms
Put the rudder
amidships and hold the
heading steady as she
goes.

shore tank discharge

flammable liquid
Admeasurer's
Certificate of Inspection Certificate
collect water to be
pumped out
Put the rudder over to
the opposite side, the
same number of
degrees it is now.

provide access for the

pneumercator

straight astern

to port

to starboard

Certificates of
Discharge are not
required to be issued.

All crew members shall Able seamen are

have Merchant
required in the deck
Mariner's Documents. crew.

U.S. Coast Guard

American Bureau of
Shipping

Certificate of Inspection Load Line Certificate

a short length of line
used for temporarily
a snatch block for
holding another line
handling a topping lift

All of the above

nonflammable gas
Forecastle Card
provide a base line for
sounding
measurements

Shift the rudder control

to the alternate
Stop the swing of the
steering method.
ship.
in no particular
direction

The sailors shall be

divided into 3 watches.
Society of Naval
Architects and Marine
National Cargo Bureau Engineers
Safety Equipment
Permit to Proceed for
Certificate
repairs
an engine order
telegraph

the brake on a cargo

winch

355

Generally, you can best keep a vessel under steering

control when the vessel has __________.

headway

356

It is possible, and sometimes necessary, to strengthen

the deck of a vessel for carriage of deck cargo by
placing bunker on the
__________.
deck

357

What does the proof test load of an anchor chain

demonstrate?

360

361

Breaking strength of
the chain

The label required on containers carrying barium oxide

in an international shipment must read __________.
"Poison"
The strictest load line regulations apply to
__________.
gas carriers

it is overtaken by the
A towing vessel is tripped when __________.
tow
Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage to Companions and
derive net tonnage?
booby hatches
A long ton is __________.
1,000 pounds

362

2
2

363
364

B
C

2
2

366
370

C
A

371

372

374

Keeping the draft at or below the load line mark will

insure that the vessel has adequate __________.
Holes in the bulwark, which allow deck water to drain
into the sea, are __________.

375

The best line for towing small vessels is __________.

It will swing to the left,

and will swing left
You are aboard a right-handed single-screw vessel
with headway on. The engine is put full astern and the faster as the vessel
rudder hard left. What will the bow do?
loses way.

376

When backing down with sternway, the pivot point of a

vessel is __________.
Cottonseed oil is classed as a __________.
In the United States, the load line markings are set by
the __________.

sternway

no way on, with

engines stopped

building a stage on
which to place the
cargo

welding steel "feet" to

the deck, on which the
cargo is placed
Adequate holding
Strength of the chain to power for new bottom
a specified limit
conditions

no way on, with

engines full ahead
erecting vertical pillars
under the deck to
support the cargo
Safe working load of
the chain

"Spontaneously
Combustible"

"Radioactive"

"Infectious Substance"

freighters (break-bulk)

passenger ships

tankers

the weight of the towing

it is pulled sideways by hawser causes loss of the propeller is fouled
the tow
maneuverability
by the towing hawser
Chart room
2,000 pounds
about one-third of the
vessel's length from the
bow
flammable liquid

Open structures
2,240 pounds
about one-quarter of
the vessel's length from
the stern
flammable solid

Coast Guard

Federal Maritime Board IMO

ballast

reserve buoyancy

displacement

rolling periods

doggers

fidleys

freeing ports

swash ports

three strand nylon

double-braided nylon

polypropylene

manila

at the bow
combustible liquid
American Bureau of
Shipping

It will swing to the left,

straighten out and then It will swing to the left
swing to the right as
without increasing or
the vessel loses way. decreasing its swing.

All of the above

2,400 pounds

aft of the propellers

poison B

The bow will swing to

the right.

378

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 __________.

380

The (auto)ignition temperature is that temperature at

which_______.

383

What is TRUE of pressure/vacuum valves?

384

A "strongback" refers to a __________.

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?
You are maneuvering a vessel with a right-hand
propeller. The rudder is amidships. The vessel will
generally back __________.

385

386

389

390

When hooking up a cargo hose to your vessel's

manifold, you should use a(n) _________.
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?

391

A tonnage tax is levied according to the __________.

-10F (-23C) and

+10F (-12C)
no spark or flame is
required to ignite gas
or vapor

12F (-11C) and 20F 28F (-2C) and 40F 42F (6C) and 55F
(-7C)
( 4C)
(13C)
a fuel begins to give off a fuel if ignited will
explosive vapors
continue to burn

a 1% mixture of the fuel

with air will explode

They should operate in

advance of the
pressure/vacuum
breakers.
centerline vertical
bulkhead

deep beam

spanner stay

The clean tanks should The slops should be

be ballasted.
allowed time to settle.

Chemicals should be
added to emulsify the
oil.

The dirty ballast tank is

crude oil washed.

to port

downstream, the stern

in a straight line directly going in the direction of
astern
the current

They are designed to

provide for the flow of
small volumes of tank
atmospheres caused
by thermal variations in
a cargo tank.
bar securing a cargo
port

international shore
connection

to starboard
insulating flange or
single length of nonconducting hose

Radioactive II and
oxidizer
deadweight cargo
tonnage aboard

Radioactive II and
poison
displacement tonnage
of vessel

They should be kept in

good working order by
regular inspection and
cleaning.
All of the above

self-contained
breathing apparatus

Radioactive I and
corrosive
gross tonnage of
vessel

oxygen analyzer

Fissile class I
net tonnage of vessel

392

394

395

396

397

398

400

404

405

Which statement is TRUE concerning insulating

flanges?
The rope which is rove from the truck to be used with a
bos'n's chair is called a __________.
The vertical motion of a floating vessel in which the
entire hull is lifted by the force of the sea is known as
__________.
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?

Which statement is TRUE concerning deep well selfpriming pumps?

Peck and Hale gear is used most commonly for
securing __________.
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?
A vessel's "quarter" is that section which is
__________.

At the establishment of Naval Control of Shipping

(NCS), ships at sea will __________.

They should be
inspected and tested
periodically to ensure
that the insulation is
clean and in good
condition.

Switching off a
cathodic protection
system may be
substituted for using an
insulating flange

The measured
resistance value after
installation should be
less than 1,000 ohms.

After the insulating

flange is installed, hot
work may be performed
on deck.

gantline

life line

strop

whip

surge

sway

heave

pitch

The bow will swing to

starboard.

The bow will swing to

port.

The vessel will steer a

zigzag course.

The vessel will steer a

fairly straight course.

When loading oil

cargo, it is always
loaded via the
discharge line through
to the pump until the
tank is topped off.

In recent years deep

well pumps have
Stripping systems are become increasingly
generally eliminated for unpopular in product
the purposes of cargo tankers and medium
size crude ships.
handling.

There is no danger of
damaging the pump
from overheating.

automobiles

baled cargo

large wooden crates

palletized cargo

No placard is required;
the tank openings must Empty placard with
be sealed
corrosive placard

Residue label with the

UN number

abeam

dead astern

just aft of the bow

Black and white

corrosive placard
on either side of the
stern

stop and await further

orders

attempt to make their

way to the nearest port
of a friendly nation and
await further
instructions

continue voyages
unless in danger areas
defined in the advisory
or supplemental
message
keep radio silence

406

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?

407

You are carrying cargoes of crotonaldehyde,

phosphoric acid, and morpholine on your multipleproduct tankship. Which of the following statements is
TRUE?

408

What is the meaning of the term tare weight?

A tanker is loaded with 5,000 barrels of petroleum.
The cargo was loaded at a temperature of 70F, and
the coefficient of expansion is .0004. What is the net
amount in barrels of cargo loaded?
You are loading a cargo tank on your container ship.
The tank displays the red label shown. Which
statement is TRUE?

If one screw is
stopped, the ship will
turn toward the side of
the stopped screw.

Weight of a container

Weight of the contents

of a container

4800

4980

5020

5200

The tank contains

propylene.

The tank's volume is

1077 cubic feet.

There are three tanks

in the shipment.

The tank contains an

oxidizing material.

Stringers

Longitudinals

reverse port engine,

apply right rudder

Transverse watertight
bulkheads
reverse starboard
engine, apply right
rudder

reverse port engine,

rudder amidships
Nylon, dacron,
polypropylene or a
blend of other synthetic
fibers
Manila

The rake
reverse starboard
engine, rudder
amidships

410

465

466

Which structural members improve a towing vessel's

chance of surviving punctured shell plating?
A twin screw vessel, making headway with both
engines turning ahead, will turn more readily to
starboard if you __________.

467

Of which type of material may a towing hawser be

constructed?

Wire rope
air temperature is
higher than the
temperature of the
cargo

expands

469

With an increase in temperature the volume of

flammable and combustible liquids __________.

The minimum
protective clothing
required for taking
samples of phosphoric
acid is goggles or a
face shield.

The required warning

sign must have the
legend "cancer hazard"
added to it.

468

With the rudder

amidships, the ship will
steer a fairly steady
course.

Aluminum, copper, and

zinc are prohibited in
all valve parts in
contact with these
cargoes.

409

Turning response by
use of the rudder only
is greater than on a
single-screw vessel.

Each of the cargoes

must be segregated
from the other by at
least two barriers.
Pounds of force
necessary to damage a Total weight of a
container
container and contents

Sweat damage in a hatch full of canned goods in

cartons will occur when the __________.

The principal force

which turns the ship is
set up by the wake
against the forward
side of the rudder.

All of the above

air temperature is lower dew point is higher

dew point is lower than
than the temperature of than the temperature of the temperature of the
the cargo
the cargo
cargo
remains constant if
pressure remains
contracts
remains constant
constant

D023DG

470

471

472

A fiber towing hawser should be stowed __________.

The official identification of a vessel is found in the
__________.
On a long ocean tow, the bridle should be made up of
two equal lengths of __________.

in an enclosed rope
locker with adequate
air circulation

by spooling it on the
winch
Classification
Certificate of Inspection Certificate
chain

wire

473

474

475

The American Consul has asked the Master of a vessel

bound for a port in the U.S. to transport a destitute
seaman back to the U.S. Which action may the Master
take?
On an anchor windlass, the wheel over which the
anchor chain passes is called a __________.
In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "F" is
called a __________.

apply left rudder

An injury requiring first Damage of bridge-toaid treatment

bridge radio capability

476

You are backing on twin engines with rudders

amidships, when your port engine stalls. To continue
backing on course, you should __________.

477

When underway with a tow, you are required to notify

the Coast Guard in which casualty situation?

478

479

480

481

nylon

manila

He may refuse to
accept the seaman if
the seaman is
medically unfit.
brake compressor
wheel

He must take the

seaman even if the
seaman has a
contagious disease.

He is always required
to take the seaman.

He may refuse to take

the seaman if it will
violate the Certificate of
Inspection.

devil's claw

wildcat

winchhead

bow line

breast line

forward spring line

None of the above

apply right rudder

keep your rudder

increase engine speed amidships

absolute moisture
content of the air
surrounding a
hygroscopic cargo
when moisture
equilibrium exists

The moisture equilibrium chart can be used to

determine the __________.
Your tank vessel is loaded down to her marks, and you
find that she has too much trim by the stern. To adjust
the trim you may __________.
add ballast forward
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?
Which U.S. agency assigns an official number to a
vessel?

Load Line Certificate

by hanging it in the
engineroom
Certificate of
Documentation

by coiling it on deck

The engine must be

run until it dies from
lack of fuel.
American Bureau of
Shipping

Accidental stranding or Damage to property

grounding
amounting to $12,500

dew point temperature

that the air surrounding
a hygroscopic
commodity will have
when in moisture
equilibrium with that
commodity

enthalpy of the air

surrounding a
hydroscopic cargo
which is in moisture
equilibrium with the
cargo

temperature at which
moisture equilibrium
will occur in a cargo
hold containing a
hygroscopic cargo

load more cargo

forward

shift bunkers forward

All of the above

The fuel tank must be

inerted with CO2.

The ignition key may

not be in the ignition.

The vehicle must be

inspected for fuel
leaks.

Collector of Customs

Treasury Department

Coast Guard

D044DG

482

A lot of special cargo of similar cartons is to be loaded

aboard your vessel. You examine one of the cartons of
the lot shown. What is the total cubic space the
consignment will occupy? (Assume no broken
51 cubic feet (1.5 cubic 58 cubic feet (1.7 cubic 336 cubic feet (10
stowage.)
meters)
meters)
cubic meters)

spooling it on a winch
cathead

coiling it in a
counterclockwise
direction on the fantail

faking it on deck in a
fore and aft direction

10%

15%

20%

700 cubic feet (21

cubic meters)
spooling it on a reel
lying on its side to
prevent rolling

483

484

A fiber towing hawser is readied for service by

__________.
On stud-link anchor chain the addition of the stud
increases the strength of the link by about
__________.

485

To clean a dirty fiber towing hawser used in ocean

towing, you should __________.

use lye or other mild

detergent

wash it with fresh

water, dry and store it

wash it with salt water

50%
use cleaning fluid on
nylon, dacron and
other synthetic lines

You are backing on twin engines with rudders

amidships. Your starboard engine stalls. To continue
backing on course, you should __________.

apply left rudder

apply right rudder

increase your engine

speed

keep your rudder

amidships

486

487

488

489

One method of removing kinks from fiber rope is to

__________.
Which data can NOT be found on a moisture
equilibrium chart?
Your tank vessel is fully loaded, and you find that she
is down slightly by the head. To adjust the trim, you
may __________.

coil the line against the tow the line astern until stretch the line until it cut out each kink and
lay
it straightens
reaches its elastic limit splice
Dry bulb temperature

Moisture content

Vapor pressure

Wet bulb temperature

add ballast aft

load more cargo aft

shift cargo aft

All of the above

866

For the deepest water when rounding a bend in a river, toward the inside of the toward the outside of
you should navigate your vessel __________.
bend
the bend

867

Who may perform as a lookout?

A member of the
engineering watch

A member of the
navigational watch

toward the center of the

river just before the
bend, then change
course for the river's
center after the bend
in the river's center
A member of the
Stewards Department

All of the above

D042DG

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?
493

577

602

set up as tight as
possible by hand

set up tight using a

valve wrench

closed, opened a half

turn, and then closed

engine room

In a foreign port with a consulate, the U.S. Consul may

excuse the Master from personally appearing before
him to consent to the mutual release of an injured
seaman, when the __________.

injury requires
immediate inpatient
hospitalization of the
seaman

Master authorizes the

agent to act in his
place

main deck
Remove this page of
the log book, and
rewrite all entries on a
clean page.
ship is still in port and
the seaman can
appear before the
Consul after medical
treatment

tank top

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?

crew's quarters
Cross out the error with
a single line, and write
the correct entry, then
initial it.

in the Muster List

("Station Bill")

by the person
conducting the drill

at the previous safety

meeting

Nylon

Dacron

Polypropylene

The distance from the

point of departure to
the most distant point
offshore

The total distance from

the port of departure to
the port of arrival, not
including stops at
offshore points

The shortest
measurable distance
from the port of
departure to the port of
arrival

868

869

870

To ensure proper seating when closing a valve on a

tank, the valve should be __________.
The terms "ceiling" and "margin plate" are associated
with the __________.

871

872

873

874

At the required fire drill, all persons must report to their

stations and demonstrate their ability to perform the
by the Coast Guard
duties assigned to them __________.
regulations
Which type of line would have the LEAST resistance to
mildew and rot?
Manila

The distance from the

point of departure to
the vessel's first stop

Carefully and neatly

erase the entry and
rewrite it correctly.

648
closed against the stop
and the locking pin
inserted

Blot out the error

completely and rewrite
the entry correctly.
seaman also consents
to the absence, and
there is no dispute as
to the wages due

875

Which statement, concerning offshore supply vessel

operations, correctly defines the length of a voyage?

876

You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel.

As you approach the other vessel's stern __________. you will gain speed

both vessels will gain

speed

the vessels will drift

together

the vessels will drift

apart

On which vessels may licensed individuals be required

to stand watch under the two-watch system, on
Uninspected towing
voyages of more than 600 miles in length?
vessels

Offshore supply
vessels

Cargo ships

Tank vessels

877

878

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?

879

Centrifugal pumps have what advantage(s) over

reciprocating pumps?

880

The projecting lugs of the rudderpost which furnish

support to the rudder are called __________.

882

883

884

885

886

887

577

654

They are less

expensive.

602
They are smaller for
equivalent pumping
ability.

bases

gudgeons

pintles

rudder lugs

the towline's nautical

miles of use or time in
service

the history of loading of

the towline

fit any spare wire clips

carried on board the
vessel for repair
purposes

be suitable for
exposure to the marine
environment

the towline's initial

The owner or Master of a towing vessel that tows
minimum breaking
astern must keep records of the towline(s) that include strength as determined an invoice showing the
all of the following information EXCEPT _________.
by the manufacturer
cost of the towline
be strong enough to
handle any static or
dynamic loads
be appropriate to the
The size and material used for towline(s) must meet all vessel's horsepower or expected during its
service life
bollard pull
of the following requirements, EXCEPT _________.
being suitable for use
as soon as it is
having wire clips for
removed from its
other than a temporary
normal stowage
When towing astern, each towline must meet all of
location
repair
these requirements, EXCEPT _________.

How many wire clips must be used to make a

temporary repair to a tow wire?
3
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 Your speed will
vessel?
significantly increase.
keeping record of the
towline's initial
The condition of a towline must be monitored by
minimum breaking
_________.
strength

Your draft will

significantly decrease.
keeping record of each
retest of the towline's
minimum breaking
strength

875

They pump more cargo

in less time.
All of the above

having the end either

spliced with a thimble
or fitted with a poured
socket

being free of knots

Wire clips are never,
under any
circumstances,
permitted

Your bow will sheer

towards the other
vessel.

Your bow will sheer

away from the other
vessel.

conducting routine
visual inspections of
the towline

All of the above

888

889

890

891

892

893

894

895

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?
520
The owner or Master of a towing vessel must evaluate
whether the entire towline, or a part of it, is no longer
serviceable. The towline should be removed from
service in all cases EXCEPT _________.
A term applied to the bottom shell plating in a doublebottom ship is __________.
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, ____________.
On a shallow water tow, the catenary of the towline
should be __________.
Considering the manning requirements for U.S.
vessels, your three watch cargo vessel has a deck
crew of 20 people, exclusive of the officers. How many
of these people do the manning regulations require to
be Able Seamen?

558

620

654

when recommended by
the manufacturer or an
authorized
in accordance with a
classification society
replacement schedule

when the vessel is

underway

depending on the
mileage or time that the
towline has been in
service

bottom floor

outer bottom

shear plating

tank top

the Second Mate and

the Master must testify
as to the facts of the
assault

the case will be

dismissed if the
logbook entries are
improperly made

the logbook entry is

prima facie evidence of
the facts if it complies
with the law

the logbook is
inadmissible if the
logbook entries do not
conform to the law

large

small

eliminated

adjusted frequently

13

10

lay the coil on end with

the inside end down,
then pull the inside end
up through the middle
of the coil

lay the coil on end with

the inside end up then
unwind the rope from
the outside of the coil

When heavy grease on

the towline saturates
the core of the wire
rope.

Its surface condition is

noted, including its
corrosion and
discoloration.

mount the coil so it will roll the coil along the

When taking a length of new manila rope from the coil, turn like a spool and
deck and allow the
you should __________.
unreel from the outside rope to fall off the coil

Which factor would NOT lead to removing a towline

from service?

An excessive number
of miles of towing
service.

Failing a tensile
strength test that
proved the towline was
no longer appropriate
for expected sea
conditions.

896

A V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing

upstream in a river may indicate a __________.

submerged rock, not

dangerous to
navigation

sunken wreck, not

dangerous to
navigation

towed-under buoy

All of the above

You are to load a consignment of lumber. Each piece

measures 2-inches thick, 10-inches wide and 16-feet
long. There are 30,000 pieces in the shipment. How
many board feet would be listed on the Bill of Lading?
A sail hook is used for __________.
Which is NOT a type of seizing?

800,000
hoisting a windsail
Flat seizing

1,200,000
parceling
Racking seizing

1,440,000
sewing canvas
Throat seizing

14,400,000
testing canvas
Tube seizing

Fresh load line

take off the chain
stopper

Winter load line

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take the riding pawl off
the chain

Direct the Pilot to stop

the vessel and anchor
if necessary until the
situation clears.

State his concerns to

the Pilot but do not
interfere with the
handling of the vessel.

149F

80F

2
2
2

1672
1673
1674

A
C
D

1675

1676

What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter D? Tropical load line
When preparing to hoist the anchor, you should FIRST
__________.
engage the wildcat

1677

1678

Summer load line

put the brake in the off
position
Nothing; the Pilot is
A vessel is entering port and has a Pilot conning the
Recommend an
required by law and is
vessel. The Master is unsure that the Pilot is taking
alternative action and if solely responsible for
sufficient action to prevent a collision. What should the not followed relieve the the safety of the
master do?
Pilot.
vessel.
Grade D combustible liquids have a maximum flash
point of __________.
109F
100F

1680

In vessel construction, the garboard strake is

__________.

located next to and

parallel to the keel

located next to and

another term for the
parallel to the gunwale bilge keel

another term for the

rub rail

1683

anchoring

mooring

sewing

splicing

1684

"Herringbone" is a term associated with __________.

Temporary seizings on wire rope are made with
__________.

marline

sail twine

tape

wire

Heave it home as fast

as you can.

Leave the anchor

under foot, until the
Wait for a calm spot
Heave it home
intermittently, between vessel may be brought between seas, then
house it.
swells.
before the sea.

26.39 ft

21.19 ft

17.81 ft

13.20 ft

80F to 150F

150F or above

60F to 100F

90F to 120F

spring line

shore line

breast line

1686

1687

1688

When weighing anchor in a rough sea, how would you

avoid risk of damaging the bow plating?
What is the perimeter of a circle with a radius of 4.2
feet?
Grade E combustible liquids have a flash point of
__________.

1689

The mooring line shown as "C" is called a __________. stern line

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1690

Molded depth is measured from the __________.

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? Isocyanates, n.o.s.
What is the stress on the hauling part when lifting a
4900 lbs. weight using a twofold purchase rove to
least advantage? (Allow 10 percent of the weight per
sheave for friction.)
980 lbs.

1692

1693

1694

1695

A "whipping" is __________.
What is the perimeter of a circle with a radius of 3.7
feet?

1696

Mooring with two bow anchors has which major

advantage over anchoring with one bow anchor?

1697

1698

inside of the shell

top of the garboard

stake

Propadiene, inhibited

Xylenol

Hexanols

a messenger
11.62 ft
The vessel will not
reverse direction in a
tidal current.

17.49 ft
The radius of the
vessel's swing will be
shortened.

23.25 ft
A mooring approach
may be made from any
direction.

25.72 ft
The vessel will not
swing with a change in
wind.

55%

67%

85%

Your vessel strikes a

pier and does $1,500
damage to the pier but
no damage to the
vessel.

A nylon mooring line

parts while the vessel
is tied up and kills a
A seaman is injured
harbor worker who was and in the hospital for
on the pier.
four days.

Phosphine

Furan

Hexanols

Using the graph shown, if the dry bulb temperature is

85, and the wet bulb temperature is 73, what is the
relative humidity in a cargo hold?
42%
A flammable liquid having a Reid vapor pressure of 8
P.S.I.A. or less and a flash point of 80F or below is
grade __________.
A

1699

In which casualty case is it UNNECESSARY to notify

the local Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?

1700

Which letter designates the bilge strake of the vessel?

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? Isoheptene

1702

top of the center

vertical keel

1715 lbs.
1837 lbs.
a U-bolt for securing a
cargo whip to the winch turns of twine around a
a stopper for nylon line drum
rope end

Your vessel is backing

from a dock and runs
aground, but is pulled
off by tugs in 30
minutes.

outside of the shell

1225 lbs.

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1703

1704

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.)
571.4
increases the
circumference of the
Whipping the bitter end of a fiber rope __________.
rope

A vessel has a charter party for one voyage to carry a

full load of manganese from Durban, South Africa, to
Baltimore, Maryland, at a stipulated rate per ton.
Which type of contract is involved?

2154

2155

2156

715.2

960.0

makes for easier

handling

prevents fraying of the prevents moisture from

bitter end
entering the bitter end

Bareboat charter party Voyage charter party

A case received for shipment has the markings shown.

Each carton measures 13" X 15" X 23". What is the
total cubic capacity the entire consignment will occupy 779 cubic feet (22
if you assume 10% broken stowage?
cubic meters)
You are standing watch on entering port and the
Master gives a rudder command which conflicts with a
rudder command from the Pilot. You should ensure
the helmsman __________.
obeys the Master

2157

2158

You are in a fresh water port loading logs with gear

rated at 5 tons, and suspect the weight of the logs
exceeds the SWL of the gear. The logs are floating in
the water alongside the vessel and have 95% of their
volume submerged. The average length of the logs is
15 feet and the average diameter is 4.4 feet. What is
the nearest average weight of the logs, based on these
average measurements?
5.5 tons
You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of
Shipping) when you wish to send a message
concerning your ships diversion. Which precedence
would you assign this message?
O (IMMEDIATE)

2159

What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 9? 1

1066.7

Demise charter party

Time charter party

112,125 cubic feet

(3173 cubic meters)

obeys the Pilot

1047 cubic feet (30

cubic meters)
brings the rudder to a
position midway
between the two
conflicting positions

6.0 tons

7.7 tons

24.1 tons

R (ROUTINE)

P (PRIORITY)

Z (FLASH)

857 cubic feet (24

cubic meters)

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asks the Pilot if he has

relinquished control

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2161

2
2

2162
2163

C
A

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?
A crew has signed on for a 3-month voyage. Fourteen
days into the voyage a seaman is improperly
discharged at the first port of call. How much pay is he
entitled to receive?
What is the name of tackle number 7?

2164

What provides the majority of strength to an aluminumsided container?

Corner fittings

2165

2166

Sign a Clean Bill of

Lading and accept the
Letter of Indemnity.

Sign the Clean Bill of

Refuse to sign a Clean Lading and have the
Bill of Lading.
agent countersign it.

14 days
Runner

1 month's
Inverted whip

14 days and one

month's extra
Whip

double wages (28

days)
Single purchase

Framework, primarily
the corner posts

Framework and siding

acting as a girder

Aluminum side and end

panels

The original Bill of Lading, once signed by the Master,

is NOT __________.
A ballasted vessel sinks enroute to a dry dock. Under
these circumstances, the vessel's owner can claim
__________.

used to transfer
ownership of the cargo
while the ship is
proof of title or
enroute
ownership of the cargo

actual total loss

general average

particular average

In general,
containerized
Sweat damage in
hygroscopic cargoes
containers is unusual are the only ones
subject to sweat
due to the small
enclosed volume of air. damage.
Triple purchase
Clew garnet tackle

Containers should be
ventilated,
dehumidified, or the
contents physically
protected against
sweat damage.
Boat falls

Sweat damage is not a

problem except in
insulated and
refrigerated containers.
Threefold purchase
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1.0

0.5

2167
2168

C
D

Which statement concerning sweat damage in

containers is TRUE?
What is the name of tackle number 6?

2169

What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 8? 3.0

Your vessel is disabled and in imminent danger of

grounding on a lee shore. The Master agrees to
salvage services using Lloyd's Open Form of Salvage
Agreement. Which is TRUE?

2170

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surrendered to the
a receipt and proof that customs agency of the
goods have been
country where the
received on board
cargo is discharged

2
2

Sign a Clean Bill of

lading under protest.

constructive total loss

1.5

Underwriters will
repudiate the
The salvage award will The salvage service is agreement if it is
on a "no cure-no pay" unsuccessful, due to
be decided by suit in
their increased liability.
Admiralty Court.
basis.

The salvor becomes

the owner of the vessel
until the salvage award,
if any, is paid.

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control flooding, control restore vital services,

fire, repair structural
control fire, control
damage
flooding

control fire, restore vital control fire, control

services, control
flooding, repair
flooding
structural damage

137 tons
3-2 purchase

161 tons
Double luff tackle

625 tons
Two-fold purchase

2171

2
2

2172
2173

C
B

The order of importance in addressing damage control

is __________.
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?
What is the name of tackle number 5?

A declaration is
required and duty is
involved on the total
cost.

No declaration is
required since this is
considered routine
maintenance.

A declaration is made A declaration is made,

and duty is charged on but duty is charged on
the materials only.
the labor only.

Fixture

Bill of Lading

Conference agreement All of the above

85.60 numeral

79.23 numeral

74.73 numeral

One container

Two containers

Three containers

separating cargoes by
destination

classifying cargoes
according to their
toxicity

listing the cargoes in

order of their
flammability

stud link
Bottom, side, and end
rails

Kenter link
Bottom flooring, side,
and end rails

connecting link

gyro error

variation

maximum rudder angle

previously used

strainer

bell-mouth

vacuum valve

2174

A vessel puts into the port of Kobe, Japan to discharge

cargo. While awaiting completion of the cargo
operation, the vessel contracts with a local shipyard to
have the hull chipped, scaled, and painted. How is the
cost of this maintenance handled with the Collector of
Customs?

2175

Which is a negotiated charter?

2176

2177

2178

2179

2180

2181

2809

The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the

salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference
Book to determine the hogging numeral.
91.42 numeral
Under normal weather and sea conditions when
securing a stack of containers with non-locking fittings,
lashings are required when the tier exceeds what
Lashings are always
height?
required
separating cargoes so
that the inherent
characteristics of one
cannot damage the
Segregation of cargoes refers to __________.
other
A design modification of an anchor chain which
prevents kinking is the __________.
detachable link
The weight of the container and its contents is
Four lower corner
supported on deck by what part(s)?
castings
When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should
course per magnetic
know the __________.
steering compass
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 __________.
suction end

969 tons
Four-fold whip

Bottom flooring only

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BL-0023

2810

2812

2813

2814

2816

2817

2819

2822

2824

American Bureau of
Which document lists all the lifesaving equipment
Shipping Classification
required for a vessel?
Certificate of Inspection Certificate
the rudder is hard to
the rudder is amidships
and the flanking
If a tug equipped with flanking rudders is to be turned port and the flanking
in a confined circle, when going astern, the stern will
rudders are hard to
rudders are hard to
move to port the quickest if __________.
port
port
ATP-2, Volume II
"Allied Control of
Which Naval Control of Shipping publication should be Shipping Manual ATP-1, Volume II
aboard your vessel?
Guide to Masters"
"Allied Tactical Signals"
Your vessel has the
Your vessel is crossing a river on the Great Lakes
right of way, but you
System. A power-driven vessel is ascending the river, The vessel ascending are directed not to
crossing your course from port to starboard. Which
the river has the right impede the other
statement is TRUE?
of way.
vessel.

Which statement is TRUE concerning lighting

requirements for Great Lakes vessels?

The showing of a
forward masthead light
is optional for vessels
under 150 meters.

The command "meet her" means the helmsman should decrease the rudder
__________.
angle
On which of the Great Lakes would shore ice be the
most pronounced?
Lake Michigan
A lightly laden vessel
requires as much
stopping distance as a
fully laden vessel when
the current is from
astern.

Which statement about stopping a vessel is TRUE?

While being assisted by an icebreaker on Lake

Superior, you receive a single letter code instructing
you to slow your vessel. Which signal could you use to Three blasts of the
signify that you are complying with the request?
whistle

International
Convention for the
Safety of Life at Sea
Certificate
the rudder is hard to
port and the flanking
rudders are hard to
starboard

Certificate of Registry

all rudders are hard to

starboard

NWP-14, "Amphibious PUB 102, "International

Operations"
Code of Signals"

The other vessel must

hold as necessary to
allow you to pass.

You are required to

propose the manner of
passage.

An all-round white light

may be carried in lieu
of the second
masthead light and
stern light.

Sidelights for vessels

over 50 meters are
required to have only a
two-mile range of
visibility.

Great Lakes vessels

are exempted from the
requirement to show
yellow towing lights.

steer more carefully

use rudder to slow the

vessel's swing

note the course and

steady on that heading

Lake Superior

Lake Huron

Lake Erie

A vessel is dead in the

water when the back
wash from astern
operation reaches the
bow.

A tunnel bow thruster

can be used in an
emergency to reduce
the stopping distance.

When a vessel is dead

in the water any speed
displayed by Doppler
log reflects the current.

The code flag "A"

Four blasts of the
The code flag "L"
(Alpha) displayed from whistle, namely 1 short (Lima) displayed from a
a halyard
2 long and 1 short
halyard

2826

An icebreaker may use the code letter "K" to remind

ships of their obligation to listen continuously on their
radio. This signal may be made by any of the following
EXCEPT __________.
sound signal

light signal

The channel has 28 ft.

in the center but lesser
The design dredging
depths may exist in the
depth of the channel is remainder of the
28 ft.
channel.

The maximum depth

which may be expected
within the limits of the
channel is 28 ft.

visual signal

radiotelephone

2832

You are transiting the Straits of Mackinac by way of an

improved channel. You have information which
indicates that the channel's Federal project depth is 28 The least depth within
ft. Which of the following statements is true with
the limits of the
regards to this channel?
channel is 28 ft.

2836

Which of the Great Lakes is generally the last to reach

its seasonal low and seasonal high water marks?
Lake Superior

Lake Michigan

Lake Huron

Lake Ontario

A U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker, while escorting ships

in ice, may sound four short and one long blasts on the has become beset in
whistle to indicate that the icebreaker __________.
fast ice

is increasing speed;
watch for broken ice

has its engines full

astern

is increasing the
distance between
vessels

Adequate horsepower is of great importance when a

ship is navigating independently in ice. Adequate
horsepower is generally considered to exist when the
horsepower to length ratio is at least __________.

4 to 1 or better

5 to 1 or better

6 to 1 or better

8 to 1 or better

By definition, a "spar deck" is the __________.

lower most continuous after most weather

deck above the main
deck not broken by
water tight bulkheads strength deck

upper or weather deck deck of light

construction below the
above the main
main or strength deck
strength deck

2838

2839

2842

2848

Naval authorities would NOT give orders about which

of the following, when the vessel is under control of
the Naval Control of Shipping Organization?
Nautical charts published by the Canadian
Hydrographic service which are referenced in the
United States Coast Pilot are identified by
__________.

2852

On a small passenger vessel the collision bulkhead is

__________.

2844

Visual communication
at sea

Rescue operations

Diversions

the abbreviation "can"

preceding the chart
number

the letter "C" in

parentheses following
the chart number

an asterisk preceding
the chart number

amidships forward of
the engine room

just forward of the

steering compartment

in the engine room

Schedules for loading

cargo

a footnote number
A distance of 5% to
15% of the waterline
length abaft the stem
measured at the load
waterline

2855

The term "Great Lakes", as defined by the Inland Rules portions of the Chicago
of the Road, does NOT include __________.
River
If the smaller vessel is
A 150-meter vessel is proceeding down the course of a engaged in fishing, he
narrow channel in the Great Lakes System. A 60shall not impede the
meter vessel is starting to cross the channel. Which
passage of the other
statement is TRUE?
vessel.

2858

Which characteristic is a disadvantage of a controllable- Slightly higher fuel

pitch propeller as compared to a fixed-pitch propeller? consumption

An icebreaker assisting a vessel through an ice field

would display a visual signal consisting of the code
letter "M" (Mike) to signify that "__________".

I am altering my course I am altering my course I am operating astern

to starboard
to port
propulsion

How are riveted lap joints made watertight?

The faying surfaces are

coated with white lead
(or similar product)
A sealing weld bead of
1/8" or less pitch is run
before the rivets are
along the plate edge.
set.

A vessel is entering port and has a Pilot conning the

vessel. The Master is unsure that the Pilot is taking
sufficient action to prevent a collision. What should the
Master do?

Direct the Pilot to stop

the vessel and anchor
if necessary until the
situation clears.

2854

2859

2860

2861

2862

2868

portions of the Calumet the St. Lawrence River

River
to Trois Rivieres
Saginaw Bay

The crossing vessel

has the right of way.

The vessel in the

channel must slow to
her steerageway.

Lack of directional
control when backing

Inefficient at high shaft Some unusual handling

RPM
characteristics

The larger vessel is

considered to be a
vessel restricted in her
ability to maneuver.

my vessel is stopped
and making no way
through the water

The plate edge is split

close to an adjacent
plate and mechanically
forced into contact with
the adjacent plate.

A properly riveted joint

will be watertight; any
leakage is stopped by
setting up on the rivets.
Nothing; the Pilot is
required by law and is
Recommend an
State his concerns to
solely responsible for
alternative action and if the Pilot but do not
the safety of the
not followed relieve the interfere with the
handling of the vessel. vessel.
pilot.

Pipe lines must run

vertically from the tank
to a point above the
What is used to prevent accidental flooding of a double Separate lines are
margin line before
bottom or peak tanks in the event of a pipe rupture due provided for filling and turning fore or aft
to collision?
pumping these tanks. towards the pump.
Which vessel, if navigating independently in ice, is
more likely to become beset due to inadequate
A 254 ft. "Whaleback" A 309 ft. cement carrier
horsepower?
tanker with 1800 H.P. with 2000 H.P.

All tanks must be

served by the fewest
possible number of
pipes to reduce the
possibility of rupture.

Suction lines are fitted

with a non-return valve

A 385 ft. shallow draft

tanker with 2400 H.P.

A 630 ft. bulk ore

carrier with 3500 H.P.

When more than one vessel is being assisted by an

icebreaker, distances between vessels should be
constant. Which signal should be given by a vessel
which is ahead of another and whose speed suddenly Four short blast on the A flag hoist consisting
begins to drop?
whistle
of the code figure "4"

2869

2870

490

491

A single-screw vessel going ahead tends to turn more

rapidly to port because of propeller __________.
Which agency is authorized to assist the Coast Guard
in the inspection of vessels for the suitability of loading
hazardous materials?
A change of a documented vessel's name can only be
made by the _________.

493

What does "end for end" mean in regard to a towing

hawser?

494

495

496

497

498

499

What best describes an anchor buoy?

Which space(s) is (are) deducted from gross tonnage
to derive net tonnage?
Your twin-screw vessel is moving ASTERN with
rudders amidships. The starboard screw suddenly
stops turning. Your vessel's head will __________.
Which type of fiber towing hawser is preferred for
towing astern?
When the dew point of the outside air is higher than
the dew point of the air in the cargo hold, you should
__________.
Your tank vessel is loaded down to her marks, and you
find that she has too much trim by the stern. To adjust
the trim, you may __________.

A flag hoist consisting

of the code figure "5"

A flag hoist consisting

of the code letters "FE"
(Foxtrot-Echo)

thrust

discharge current

suction current

sidewise force

American Bureau of
Shipping
American Bureau of
Shipping

Environmental
Protection Agency
Commissioner of
Customs

National Cargo Bureau, U.S. Navy explosive

Inc.
loading details
Treasury Department

go to port

go to starboard

remain stationary

suddenly drop down

Manila

Polypropylene

Nylon

Dacron

energize the exhaust

blowers

energize the intake

blowers

not ventilate the cargo

holds

ventilate the cargo

holds

add ballast forward

load more cargo

forward

shift bunkers forward

All of the above

Coast Guard
To swap ends of the
To take the kinks out of To fake it down in
To increase the
hawser to minimize
the hawser
figure eights
catenary
wear
A black ball that is
A buoy attached to the A mark of the number
of fathoms in an anchor
hoisted when the ship A buoy attached to the scope of an anchor
chain
anchors
anchor
chain
Companions and
Boatswain's stores
booby hatches
Passenger spaces
All of the above

500

502

503

504

506

What would NOT require that a detailed report of the

release of hazardous cargo be made to the
Department of Transportation?
You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of
Shipping) and wish to send a message warning of a
hurricane. Which precedence would you assign this
message?

The valve on an empty

portable tank that
contained acetone is
accidentally opened
and some of the
residue escapes to the
open sea.

Part of your deck cargo

A carboy of nitric acid of five gallon cans of
is broken on deck while paint is damaged and
loading and is flushed leaking so you jettison
overboard with no
them to eliminate the
injury or damage.
fire hazard.

Heavy weather causes

damage to packages of
a hazardous liquid that
is subsequently
pumped out at sea
through the bilge
pumping system.

Z (FLASH)

O (IMMEDIATE)

P (PRIORITY)

Nylon can stretch

Only nylon stoppers
approximately 40% and should be used on
still recover.
nylon hawsers.

Which statement is FALSE?

Anchors are prevented from running out when secured
by the __________.
brake
With rudders amidships and negligible wind, a twinscrew vessel moving astern with both engines backing
will back __________.
to port

pawls

All of the above

to starboard

in a fairly straight line

in a circular motion

A man presenting his

Chief Mate's license to
sign on as able
seaman

An engineer presenting
an MMD endorsed
"QMED - any rating" to
sign on as an
Electrician

A man presenting an
MMD endorsed as
"Able Seaman" to sign
on as Bosun

A man presenting an
MMD endorsed
"Steward's Department
(F.H.)" to sign on as
Chief Cook

secure all ventilation

shut down the exhaust shut down the intake

blowers
blowers

ventilate the cargo

holds

Flash points

Reid vapor pressures

Specific gravities

46 CFR - Shipping

IMCO Intergovernmental
Maritime Consultative
Organization

IMDG - International
Maritime Dangerous
Goods

507

508

You are signing on your crew. Which is NOT

authorized?
When the dew point of the outside air is lower than or
equal to the dew point of the air in the cargo hold, you
should __________.

Which factor must be considered when determining the

order of loading of dissimilar products through the
Contamination of the
same piping system aboard a tanker?
cargo

You have loaded dangerous cargo on your vessel and

must fill out a Dangerous Cargo Manifest. In which
publication would you find the requirements to
complete this form?

509

510

With proper care nylon

hawsers will greatly
Nylon is most practical outlast manila and
for use on hip towing. other natural fibers.

devil's claw

R (ROUTINE)

33 CFR - Navigation
and Navigable Waters

511

512

513

514

515

516

sea letter

stand clear of the bitts

and use two or more
round turns under your you can surge the line
figure eights
even with a single turn
for face wires or
for back up wires and jockeys when pushing
main towing hawsers
ahead

no extra turns are

necessary since nylon
has a high coefficient
of friction

stand in the bight of the

line

as stern wires when

pushing ahead

All of the above

arm

fluke

stock

Wire can be used to

tow heavier loads
because of its smaller
diameter and more
manageable size.

Wire is subject to less

deterioration if properly
maintained.

base

Wire is easy to handle

when properly spooled Wire has more spring
When compared to a fiber towing hawser, what is NOT on the drum of a towing and shock resistance
an advantage of a wire towing hawser?
winch.
than fiber.
You are going ahead on twin engines with rudder
amidships. Your starboard engine stalls. To continue
on course, you should __________.
apply left rudder
apply right rudder

keep your rudder

increase engine speed amidships

What is NOT a precaution to be taken when topping

off?

Reduce the loading

rate.

You are onboard a 120 GT uninspected sea going tug

which carries one Master and one Mate of Towing
Vessels and four (4) seamen when underway. How
many of the four seamen must have a rating as able
seamen if the voyage is under 600 miles?

clean off any mud that

The purpose of the stripping bar on an anchor windlass may have accumulated engage or disengage
is to __________.
on the chain
the wildcat

518

519

524

registry

What is the purpose of the intermediate spring?

Which factor is MOST important in preventing sweat
damage within a cargo hold?

Wire rope is used in the towing industry __________.

The part of an anchor which takes hold on the bottom
is the __________.

license

Lengthens the main

tow hawser to keep the
tow in step.
Outside air
temperature
Maintain
Notify the engine room communications with
of the procedure.
the dock man.

517

522

When paying out nylon line from around the bitts

__________.

enrollment

Serves as a backup for

the main tow hawser in
case of failure.
Dew point of the cargo
hold

All U.S. Flag vessels engaged in foreign trade are

required to have a(n) __________.

Provides weight and

flexibility to the total
tow makeup.
Dew point of the
outside atmosphere

Distributes the towing

load.
Temperature of the
cargo
Give the operation your
undivided attention.

fairlead the chain from

the hawsepipe to the
prevent the chain from
wildcat
fouling the wildcat

525

526

527

528

529

To lay out a towing hawser in a fore-and-aft direction

so each bight is clear and can run out freely without
snagging describes __________.
You are going ahead on twin engines with rudders
amidships. Your port engine stalls. To continue your
course you should __________.
What equipment is NOT used to protect a towing
hawser?
Determine the dew point when the dry bulb
temperature is 74F (23C) and the wet bulb
temperature is 60F (16C).

When loading a tanker, you should __________.

Spring loaded towing hooks are used in towing to

__________.

531

2
2

533
534

B
B

535

536

A towing hook may be released from the __________.

Which is part of the ground tackle?
In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "G" is
called a(n) __________.
Your vessel is backing on the starboard screw, and
going ahead on the port screw. The bow will
__________.

537

Which type of hook can be used as a towing hook?

Using the graph shown, if the dry bulb temperature is
80F (27C) and the wet bulb temperature is 70F
(21C), what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold?
Which type of shackle is used for most towing
connections?

538

539

worming, parceling and

serving

flemishing

faking

spooling

apply right rudder

Hawser boards and
chafing gear

apply left rudder

Halyards and
snaphooks

keep your rudder

amidships
increase engine speed
Seizing wire, rope yarn Norman pins and tow
and marline
spans

14F

20F

28F

keep the seamen on

load only one tank at a watch on standby in the keep a strain on the
time
mess room
loading hoses

50F
close valves by closing
them down, reopening
one or two turns, and
re-closing

absorb and cushion the

shock of towing
prevent whiplash

trip and release when

the pull of the towing
hawser exceeds a
predetermined limit

tug's engineroom or the pilot house or aft

bow
steering station
Charlie noble
Devil's claw

forecastle
Gooseneck

make it easier to attach

and release the tow
towing bitts by reaching
over and releasing a
lever
Rat's tail

offshore bow line

forward breast line

forward spring line

swing to port

swing to starboard

Pelican hooks

All of the above

58%

65%

Screw pin shackles

Heart shaped shackles

inshore bow line

move ahead on a
straight line
Spring-loaded towing
Standard towing hooks hooks
back on a straight line

45%
Safety shackles

52%
Round pin anchor
shackles

D008DG

D044DG

D008DG

540

541

As seen from the tow, what should connect the leading

ends of both towing bridle legs to the main towing
hawser?
A cable clamp

The official number of a documented vessel is

__________.

542

543

544

545

546

547

548

Which best describes a "fishplate" used in towing?

You would be most likely to use a fishplate
__________.
If the winch should fail while you are hauling in the
anchor, what prevents the anchor cable from running
out?
Repairing damage to the hull at or above the waterline
reduces the threat of __________.
A twin-screw ship going ahead on the starboard screw
only tends to move __________.

not required to be
marked anywhere on
the vessel

A triangular-shaped
heavy steel plate with a
round hole inset from A steel plate in the
each corner
shape of a flat fish
when towing alongside on a hawser tow

Chain stopper

Devil's claw

free surface effects

in a straight line

Connected between
Where is an intermediate spring or surge line placed in the main towing hawser
the towing hookup?
and the towing bridle
Using the graph shown, if the dry bulb temperature is
55F (13C) and the wet bulb is 50F (10C), what is
the relative humidity?
55%

549

550

Your vessel is taking on cargo oil when a small leak

develops in the hose. You order the pumping stopped. notify the terminal
Before you resume pumping, you should __________. superintendent
excessive strain is
If the towing bridle legs are not of equal length
placed on the shorter
__________.
leg

not required to be
marked anywhere on
the vessel

551

The name and hailing port of a documented

commercial vessel is __________.

A fishplate, flounder, or
towing plate
A pad eye
required to be
permanently marked
on the vessel's
required to be painted
structure
on the vessel's stern

A rectangular-shaped
piece of heavy steel
plate with four holes
when pushing ahead or
in the notch

The towing bitts

required to be painted
on the vessel's bow
A circular piece of
heavy steel with three
holes forming an
equilateral triangle
when running "light
boat"

Riding pawl

capsizing

Hawse ratchet
continued progressive
flooding

to port

from side to side

to starboard

wind heel

End of line fastened

Connected between
the "H" towing bitts and directly to the drum of
the main towing hawser the towing winch

As both legs of the

towing bridle

70%

82%

75%

place a large drip pan

under the leak and plug repair the hose with a
the scuppers
patch

replace the hose

the shorter leg may fail the longer leg is slack

All of the above

required to be marked
on both bows and on
the keel

required to be marked
on the stern with the
name of the vessel
marked on both bows

required to be marked
on the keel, stern, and
both bows

D008DG

552

Which type of bridle is the most effective for a heavy

ocean tow?

Nylon because of its

strength

Polypropylene because Stud link anchor chain

it floats and is easier to for chafe resistance
handle
and strength

Wire rope for flexibility

and strength

two chains of equal

length

a single nylon pendant

rove through a heavy two long legs of wire
ring free to move on
rope shackled to a
the pendant
fishplate

a single length of
heavy chain with both
ends secured on deck
to welded pad eyes

Bill or pea

Arm

Tripping Palm

553

554

A bridle for an ocean tow consists of __________.

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?

is easy to connect

Shank

555

A chain bridle is used when towing astern because it

__________.

556

You may BEST turn a twin-screw vessel about, to the

right, in a narrow channel by using __________.

both engines ahead

and helm

provides an effective
catenary and absorbs makes rigging a swivel
shock due to its weight unnecessary
port engine ahead and
the starboard engine
astern
one engine only

557

A report of casualty to a vessel must include

__________.

558

the estimated cost of

damage
causing moisture to
accumulate against the
bulkhead

an evaluation of who
was at fault
lowering the vapor
pressure of the
commodity

559

Down by the bow

Down by the stern

Down by either the bow

or stern
In level trim

The cylinders must be

stowed at least 10
horizontal feet from
corrosive materials in
the same space.

Stowage in the upper

deck-deck is
considered to be the
equivalent of "on deck"
stowage for this cargo.

The cylinders must

have a red label for
flammability and a
green label for
compressed gas.

The cylinders may be

protected from the
radiant heat of the Sun
by laying a tarp on
them.

Crew messroom

Forepeak ballast tank

Master's cabin

Chain locker

560

561

A heated bulkhead has the effect on a hygroscopic

commodity of __________.
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?

You are loading a cargo that includes cylinders of

acetylene aboard your break bulk vessel. Which
statement is true?
Which space cannot be deducted from gross tonnage
when calculating net tonnage?

prevents the tow from

yawing by the drag of
the chains in a seaway
both engines astern
and use helm

the amount of ballast

on board

the name of the owner

or agent of the vessel
raising the vapor
lowering the dew point pressure of the
of the air
commodity

Record the bells and

Supervise the signaling their times in the bell
and flag etiquette.
book.

Insure that helm and

throttle orders given by
the Pilot are correctly
executed.
spare anchors

563

While the Pilot is maneuvering the vessel to a dock,

what is the PRIMARY responsibility of the watch
officer?

564

The anchors on the bow are known as __________.

bower anchors

kedge anchors

relieves the officer of

the watch

relieves the Master of

his duties

Judge the
appropriateness of the
Pilot's orders and
countermand them if
necessary.
stream anchors

565

When the pilot is embarked he or she __________.

566

The BEST way to steer a twin-screw vessel if you lose one engine and a
your rudder is by using __________.
steering oar

both engines at the

same speed

Your enrolled vessel is bound from Baltimore, MD, to

Norfolk, VA, via Chesapeake Bay. Which statement
about the required Pilot is TRUE?

The Pilot must be

licensed by either
Virginia or Maryland.

is solely responsible for is a specialist hired for

the safe navigation of his or her local
the vessel
navigational knowledge
one engine running at
reduced speed and
controlling the vessel
one engine at a time
with the other
The Pilot must be
The Pilot need only be licensed by Virginia,
licensed by the Coast Maryland and the
Guard.
Coast Guard.

When stowed on deck

of a break bulk ship,
the bottom of the
container must be
evenly supported
throughout.

With tiered containers,

a 40-foot container
may be stowed on top
of two 20-foot
containers.

Deck load calculations

must take into account
the square footage of
the entire container
bottom.

start to load slowly

increase the air flow

into the tank

use the overall method

of loading only

567

The Pilot must be

licensed by Virginia
and Maryland.

568

569

The Chief Mate and

Master of a container
ship should have the
proposed stowage plan
Which statement concerning the carriage of containers ready for the stevedore
upon arrival in port.
is TRUE?
In order to reduce the accumulation of static electricity
while loading petroleum products, you should
start to load at
__________.
maximum pressure

is more flexible and

has the ability to
is less subject to wear
A chain bridle is preferable to a wire rope towing bridle absorb shock because and damage from
on a long ocean tow because chain __________.
of its weight
abrasion

requires little
maintenance

All of the above

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
Certificate of
Inspection deems it safe, he may issue a __________. Seaworthiness

Temporary Certificate
of Inspection

Permit to Proceed

570

571

Limited Certificate of
Inspection

Nothing; The Pilot is

required by law and is
solely responsible for
the safety of the
vessel.

572

573

574

575

State his concerns to

the Pilot but do not
interfere with the
handling of the vessel.
cause unequal
An ocean towing bridle whose legs are of equal length, fail to provide spring in distribution of the load
but too short, may __________.
the hawser
to one leg
Which type of link is generally used to connect shots of
anchor chain?
Detachable
Open
What is a correct reply to a pilot's request, "How's your
head"?
"Steady"
"Checked"

In twin-screw engine installations while going ahead,

maneuvering qualities are most effective when the tops
of the propeller blades both turn __________.
to starboard

576

"Eased to 10 rudder"

to port

inboard toward the

center

Sign the man on and

notify the Coast Guard
Confiscate the
document and deliver it at the first U.S. port of
to the Coast Guard.
call.

Refuse to sign the man

on articles until
authorized by the
Coast Guard.

Refuse to sign the man

on and notify the FBI of
unauthorized use of a
federal document.

available dunnage, and crushability, and

chocking
inherent vice

sweat, and weight

weight, and
refrigeration

Each leg should be at

least 60 to 90 feet long. None of the above

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? Amylene

Diisobutyl Phthalate

Oleic acid

581

"Passing 200"

578

Stud link

The strength of each

leg should be at least
one-half that of the
main towing hawser.

580

Pear shaped

The inboard end of

each bridle leg should
Which statement is FALSE about using a wire bridle on have a large eye splice
an ocean tow?
to fit over the bitts.

None of the above

outboard from the

center

Recommend an
alternative action and if
not followed relieve the
Pilot.

577

579

Direct the Pilot to stop

the vessel and anchor
if necessary until the
situation clears.
cause the bridle legs to
jump clear of the
chocks or fairleads

You are signing on a crew. A man presents a Merchant

Mariner's Document that you suspect has been
tampered with. Which action should you take?
When loading a container vessel, the operation is
basically that of vertical loading. The important factors
to be considered when loading containers are port of
discharge, __________.
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 the
__________.

A vessel is entering port "A" for the first time and has a
Pilot conning the vessel. The Master is unsure that the
Pilot is taking sufficient action to prevent a collision.
What should the Master do?

booster pump coming

on the line and
discharging properly

booster pump being

booster pump failing to lined up in the wrong
start
direction

ship's pump speeding

up

Vinyl acetate

582

583

588

In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "E" is

called a(n) __________.
Which factor(s) must you consider when making up a
towing bridle?
Because of the arrangement of the cell guides, the
MOST important factor while loading containers is the
__________.
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 the
__________.

after spring line

bow spring line

forward breast line
The desired amount of
The horsepower of the swing in the tow hook
tug
up
The weight of the tow
contents of the
container

list of the vessel

size of the shoreside

crane

booster pump coming

on the line and
discharging properly

589

591

592

booster pump failing to ship's pump speeding

start
up
Grade(s) of cargoes
that the vessel may
What will NOT be found on the Certificate of Inspection
Minimum freeboard
carry
of an ocean going tankship?
Manning requirements permitted
When a helmsman receives the command "Right 15
degrees rudder," the helmsman's immediate reply
"Right 15 degrees
"Rudder is right 15
should be __________.
rudder"
"Aye Aye Sir"
degrees"

To lead the towing hawser over the center of the stern

when not under a strain you could __________.
A bollard is found on the __________.

2
2

593
594

D
C

595

596

597

598

599

bow line

All of the above

weight of the container

booster pump being

lined up in the wrong
direction
Waters upon which the
vessel may be
operated
No reply is necessary,
just carry out the order.

hold it in the median

position by a gob rope
or lizard stopper
pier

All of the above when

so equipped
towed vessel

on an even keel

bow
trimmed down by the
head

tipping center
trimmed down by the
stern

payment of creditors

support of a minor child All of the above

Greater operational
safety

Lower stevedoring
costs

Reduction of cargo
damage

back pressure

loss of suction

increase of suction

fairlead it through a
stern roller chock
beach
outermost part of the
The turning circle of a vessel is the path followed by
ship while making the
the __________.
circle
Before entering an ice area, the ship should be
either trimmed by the
__________.
head or the stern
Wages due a seaman may be attached by the court for payment of monthly
the __________.
bills

lead it through the

Norman pins
deck

What is NOT an advantage of containership operations

over conventional break-bulk operations?
Flexibility of operation
When stripping a tank, excessive air in the suction line an over pressurized
may cause __________.
line

center of gravity

D044DG

600

601

602

603

604

605

You are on a containership. Which statement about

the stowage of hazardous materials in containers is
TRUE?

The containers provide

automatic segregation
of hazardous materials
except for class A
explosives.

Your vessel has completed an inspection for

certification and is issued a temporary certificate. This expires six months
__________.
after it is issued
A self-contained
Which emergency equipment should you keep near
breathing apparatus
the towing bitts?
(SCBA)
shorten the hawser or
To reduce the amount of catenary you may
increase the tug's
speed
__________.

All packages within a

container must be
marked "This End Up"
to indicate the correct
stowage.

A refrigerated container
with a fuel tank
containing a flammable
liquid must be stowed
on deck.

must be exchanged for

a regular Certificate of has the full force of a
Inspection before going regular Certificate of
foreign or out of state Inspection
A boat hook and a
spanner wrench

Packages of liquids
within a container
should be stowed on
top of packages of
solids to prevent
crushing.

must be posted in the

vicinity of the officers'
licenses

A fire ax and/or cutting

torch
A Stokes litter basket

lengthen the hawser or

reduce the tug's speed place your tug in irons

make a sharp turn

starboard side

side of the vessel

exposed to the wind

side of the vessel

sheltered from the wind port side

The term "lee side" refers to the __________.

You would properly secure a gantline to a bosun's
chair with a __________.

fisherman's bend

bowline

double sheet bend

606

For operations in pack ice, a vessel should

__________.

be on an even keel

be trimmed slightly by
the head

have a drag of not

more than 2 to 3 feet

607

A lashing used to secure two barges side by side,

lashed in an "X" fashion, is called a __________.

scissor wire

While discharging a tanker, list can be controlled by

__________.

shoreside personnel

towing wire
using a center tank
near the bow,
discharging as
necessary

breast wire
using wing tanks near
the longitudinal center,
discharging as
necessary

The Certificate of Inspection for a containership

__________.

is issued by the Coast

Guard and is usually
valid for 2 years

must be posted under

transparent material
near the officers'
licenses

lists all of the stability

limitations and
shows the due date of
conditions imposed on the quadrennial test of
the vessel
the cargo gear

609

611

double blackwall hitch

be ballasted so the
forefoot is near the
surface

cross wire
using the after peak
tank, loading as
necessary

612

When backing down with sternway, the pivot point of a

vessel is __________.
at the bow

613

A lookout can leave his station __________.

about one-third of the

vessel's length from the
bow
aft of the propellers
only when properly
at the end of the watch relieved
at any time

614

A fid is a __________.

mallet used when

splicing wire rope

615

When a wedge of water builds up between the head of

the barge and the bank it is referred to as __________. bank cushion

616

617

618

619

620

"Ice blink" is __________.

In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "A" is
called a(n) __________.
When considering a vessel's stability, which spaces in
a general cargo vessel are the best locations for the
carriage of bulk grain?

sharp pointed crow bar tapered steel pin used

used to unlay wire rope to separate wire rope

about one-quarter of
the vessel's length from
the stern
15 minutes before the
end of the watch
tapered wooden pin
used when splicing
heavy rope

bank suction

veering cushion

bow wave

the dark appearance of

the underside of a
cloud layer due to
reflection of a surface
of open water

the soft light

appearance on the
underside of a cloud
layer due to reflection the yellowish-white
from a surface of open glare on the underside
water
of a cloud layer
"water sky"

onshore stern line

offshore stern line

after breast line

after spring line

Deep tanks

Lower holds

Lower holds at the

ends of the vessel

'Tween-decks

Use an inert gas

system while washing
tanks.

Use portable washing

machines to reach
areas obscured by
structural members in
the tanks.

Decant one meter from

the source tank for the
tank cleaning
machines.

A portable cargo tank

containing a cryogenic
liquid must be shipped
on deck unless forced
ventilation is provided
to the decks-decks.

A container loaded with

packages of tear gas
would display a placard
reading "Irritant."

What is NOT a requirement for the safe and effective

use of a crude oil washing system?

Strip all tanks and

remove the bottom
residue.

You are on a container vessel. What concerning the

handling and stowage of containerized hazardous
materials is TRUE?

A portable cargo tank

of a flammable,
cryogenic liquid may
Open-bed containers
not be in transit for a
may be used to
period exceeding its
transport hazardous
marked rated holding
materials if the cargo is time unless the liquid is
properly secured.
inhibited.

D044DG

621

622

Which document shows details of a tank vessel,

cargoes it may carry, manning and safety equipment
required?

stern is drawn to the

A predictable result of a vessel nearing a bank or edge bank as the bow
of a channel is that the __________.
sheers off

Safety Construction
Certificate

623

624

bank suction, squat

and the effects of
When hugging a bank in a narrow channel, you should vessels passing close
take precautions against _________.
aboard
covering wire or fiber
A serving mallet is used in __________.
rope

Your stern is sucked

down and your draft
increases when going
from deep to shallow
water.

625

Which statement is FALSE?

627

What should NOT be used as an indicator that ice may

be
A dark appearance of
nearby?
the sky
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?
switch to hand steering

628

Before loading bulk grain, bilge wells must be covered

to __________.

You are planning to use a crude oil washing system.

What precaution must be taken with the source tank
for the washing machines?

You are doing a Williamson turn. Your vessel has

swung about 60 from the original course heading.
You should __________.

626

629

630

Cargo Gear Certificate Certificate of Inspection

vessel continues in a
straight line, but with
bow sheers toward the greatly reduced
bank
maneuverability

Declaration of
Inspection
vessel will be drawn
bodily into the bank
unless the engines are
stopped

clogged sea chests,

plugged sea strainers
and overheated
machinery

striking underwater
obstructions close to
the bank

All of the above

forcing fids into a line

dogging hatches

splicing lines

Excessive speed while

passing moored
vessels may cause
them to surge and
break their moorings.

Excessive speed while

passing a tow being
pushed ahead or
pushing a tow into an
eddy too fast may
break up the tow.
None of the above

A gradual drop in sea

water temperature to
below 32F

A yellowish glare in the The presence of seals

sky
or certain type birds

shift steering to the

emergency steering
station

call the Master

notify the engineroom

prevent oil, water, or
add strength to the
permit rapid flow of
prevent cargo sifting
other liquid from
bilge well strainer
water to the bilge wells into the bilge wells
reaching the cargo
The inert gas system
The source tank must must lower the oxygen
At least one meter
The oil in the source
have been crude oil
content in the source
must be decanted from tank must be sampled washed at least once in tank to a maximum of
the source tank.
for compatibility.
the past 150 days.
12%.
stop the engines and
put the rudder
prepare to maneuver to
amidships and check
pick up the man in the
increase to maximum
the swing
water
shift your rudder
speed

631

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 and shall be __________.

What does the helm command "shift the rudder"

mean?
A tug is best positioned for towing and maneuvering on
rivers and other restricted waters where wave action is
limited when __________.
The "iron mike" is a(n) __________.

at the discretion of the

inspector, but in no
greater detail than
required for original
certification

directly astern and

pushing the tow
pilot

a last resort

good seamanship

the sign of a novice

shiphandler

to be used only with a

single-screw vessel

bight ring

tow hook

fishplate

swivel

all lighting circuits are

energized

all void spaces are

filled

the correct grade of

the heavier grade is in
cargo has been loaded the lower hold

Crude Oil Washing

Operations and
Equipment Manual

Code of Federal
Regulations

Crude Oil Washing

addendum to the
Certificate of Inspection

The presence of
flanking rudders and
Kort nozzles

All of the above

Stop the swing of the

ship.

632

2
2

633
634

A
D

636

637

The use of an anchor to assist in turning in restricted

waters is __________.
A tow bridle is attached to the main tow hawser at the
__________.

638

Ship's officers should check every cargo compartment

after it is filled with bulk grain to ensure __________.

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 Oil Transfer
the __________.
Procedures Manual

639

640

641

642

Which factor(s) can affect the performance of a river

towboat?
Which document shows the minimum required crew a
vessel must have to navigate from one port in the
United States to another?
In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "B" is
called a(n) __________.

644

The "lay" of a line refers to __________.

generally similar in
scope to the inspection
required for
equivalent to the
certification, but in less inspection required for
detail
certification

Put the rudder over to

Shift the rudder control the opposite side, the
to the alternate
same number of
steering method.
degrees that it is now.
towing alongside and
parallel to the vessel it
towing on a hawser
is towing
speaker
standby wheel

at the discretion of the

inspector, but in no
lesser detail than
required for original
certification

The draft of the

towboat and the draft of The placement of the
the barges under tow barges within the tow

Put the rudder

amidships and hold the
heading steady as she
goes.

towing on the hip

automatic pilot

Articles

Certificate of Inspection Crew List

Register

offshore stern line

its normal location of
stowage

inshore stern line

after spring line
the direction of twist in the manner in which it
the strands
is coiled

after breast line

the manner in which it
is rigged

D044DG

645

646

A vessel's Certificate of Documentation __________.

What shape barge offers the least resistance in river
towing?

may be retained by the must be posted under

owner at the home port transparent material in must be carried on
OR kept on the vessel the pilothouse
board
Barges with spoon
A square ended barge shaped bows
Ship-shaped barges

tug is on the crest of a tug is in the trough

wave while the tow is in while the tow is riding
the trough
on the crest of a wave

tug and tow are both in

the same relative
position on different
waves at the same time

cargo which occupies a cargo which requires

large volume of space refrigeration

cargo which is very

dense

port and starboard

engines on the tug are
turning at the same
RPM
homogeneous cargo
not enclosed in a
container

immediately above the

level of the oil
at the top of the tank

in the vent riser

one meter from the

deck
Wait until the stern is
well clear of the man
and then put the
rudder over hard right.

647

Synchronous towing means that the __________.

648

649

Bulk cargo refers to __________.

Before a tank is to be crude oil washed, the oxygen
content in the tank must be measured at a position
__________.

must be kept on file at

the corporate offices of
the owner or operator
Hopper barges

650

A crew member has just fallen overboard off your port

side. Which action should you take?

Immediately put the

Immediately put the
rudder over hard right. rudder over hard left.

Immediately put the

engines astern.

651

Fire fighting equipment requirements for a particular

vessel may be found on the __________.

4Certificate of
Inspection

652

eliminate all water

entering the hole

Classification
Certificate
reduce the entry of
water as much as
possible

654

When plugging holes below the waterline you should

__________.
A rope made of a combination of wire and fiber is
known as __________.

Certificate of
Seaworthiness
only plug holes in
machinery or other vital
spaces
lang lay

preformed

spring lay

655

Good seamanship while towing in heavy weather

requires all of the following EXCEPT __________.

lashing down or
stowing all loose gear

dogging all hatches

and watertight doors

streaming all of your

towing hawser

656

A deep draft VLCC (100,000 DWT+) navigating in a

narrow channel or canal __________.

draws less water with

an increase in speed

657

Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage to Companions and

booby hatches
derive net tonnage?

requires less power for steers better under full

a given speed
power
Spaces for the
exclusive use of the
officers or crew
Water ballast spaces

independent
reducing speed to
reduce surging on the
towline
draws more water than
when underway in
deep water

Open structures

Certificate of Registry
plug the largest holes
first

658

659

660

661

663

664

When carrying a full or nearly full load of bulk ore in a

general cargo type vessel which has engine spaces
amidships, the cargo in each hold should be trimmed
so that the bulk of the cargo lies __________.

You are planning to use the crude oil washing system

on your tankship. What is required to prevent
electrostatic buildup in the tanks?
You receive word that a person has fallen overboard
from the starboard side. You should FIRST
__________.
The number of certificated lifeboatmen required for a
vessel is found on the __________.
While towing astern, if your towing hawser becomes
taut it results in __________.
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
__________.

along the centerline

toward the forward

bulkhead of the forward
holds and toward the
after bulkhead of the
after holds

toward the after

bulkhead of the forward
holds and the forward
bulkhead of the after
toward the after
holds
bulkhead of all holds

The portable machines

must be set at the
proper drop for the first
wash before the fixed
machines are used.

The inert gas system

The source tank for the must reduce the
tank cleaning machines oxygen content in the
must have least one
tanks to a maximum of
meter decanted from it. 18%.

The fixed machines

must be operated
simultaneously with the
portable machines to
equalize the
electrostatic potential.

put the engines full

put the wheel hard right astern
Muster List ("Station
Certificate of Inspection Bill")
lifeboats
more catenary in the
less catenary in the
towing hawser
towing hawser
more yaw

less yaw

coiling

thoroughfooting

notify the Master

faking

flemishing

sound the man

overboard alarm
Register or Enrollment

acts as a reserve
length of towing hawser
when the tug applies
more power, and it
gives an approximation is the dip in the towing
dampens the surge
of the amount of strain hawser between the
effect of the tow
on the towing hawser tug and the tow
All of the above

665

666

The catenary __________.

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, the full ahead, hard left
best maneuver would be __________.
rudder

667

While towing in shallow water you should consider

__________.

using a short towing

hawser

full ahead, hard right

rudder

full astern, hard left

rudder
the catenary and the
effect it may have on
using a floating hawser the tow

full astern, hard right

rudder

All of the above

668

669

670

671

672

2
2

673
674

B
A

675

676

677

678

Which statement is correct concerning the carriage of

coal in bulk?

Which statement describes the motion of a yawing

tow?

Dunnage should be
Coal should be vented Because of its inherent placed against ship's
with surface ventilation vice, coal should not be sides and around
only.
loaded wet.
stanchions.

The tow twists,

sometimes violently,
astern of the tug

The ship should be

stopped with the wind
off the beam while the
You must evacuate a seaman by helicopter lift. Which helicopter is hovering
statement is TRUE?
overhead.
American Bureau of
A Permit to Proceed is issued by the __________.
Shipping

When towing alongside (breasted tow), more forward

movement will be imparted to the tow by __________.
In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "C" is
called a __________.
Stuffer-braid rope has __________.

An advantage of the modified Christmas Tree towing

method is to __________.
Conditions for crossing a rough bar are usually best at
__________.
In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "D" is
called a(n) __________.
Prior to being able to sail, each vessel that carries
grain in bulk must have a certificate of loading issued
by the __________.

Through ventilation, as
well as surface
ventilation, should be
provided whenever
possible.

The tow sheers to one

side behind the tug and
maintains a position in
a line diagonal to the
tug's forward
The tow snakes behind
movement
the tug
All of the above
The tending line of the
litter basket should be
The basket or stretcher secured to the ship
must not be allowed to beyond the radius of
touch the deck.
the helicopter blades.
National Cargo Bureau U.S. Coast Guard

The hoist line should

be slack before the
basket or stretcher is
hooked on.
U.S. Department of
Labor

positioning the towing

increasing the angle of reducing the angle of
line pull to the keel axis line pull to the keel axis vessel on the forward
of the tow
end of the tow
of the tow

shortening the length of

the tow line

shore line
a yarn core

spring line
three strands

stern line
12 threads

reduce catenary, allow

operation in shallower
water, and to release
increase the towing
one barge without
hawser's catenary and breaking up the entire
provide more spring
tow

enable one tug and its

crew without any
outside assistance to
make up or break down
the tow

provide rapid delivery

of logs from the
northwestern United
States to Hawaiian
sawmills

low water slack

high water slack

high water ebb

high water flood

forward spring line

after spring line

waist breast line

stern line

American Bureau of
Shipping

Lloyds of London

National Cargo Bureau U.S. Salvage

breast line
no core

D044DG

D044DG

680

682

You must medevac a critically injured seaman by

helicopter hoist. Which statement is TRUE?
The mooring line labeled "H" is called a(n)
__________.

Barges and vessels are ballasted before departure to

__________.

The ship's relative wind

should be from dead
The deck crew at the
ahead at 10 to 30
hoist point should not
knots.
wear baseball hats.

The helicopter's drop

line should be secured
to the ship not more
than 15 feet from the
hoist position.

When using a "horse

collar", the bight of the
loop should be around
the chest of the injured
seaman.

forward breast line

offshore bow line

offshore spring line

onshore bow line

improve their stability

clockwise

avoid polluting waters

where liquid ballast
prevent free surface
may not be discharged effects
either clockwise or
counterclockwise
counterclockwise

on a reel

Water

Oil

Sand, rock and gravel

683

684

685

686

688

689

690

691

692

When your tug reduces speed to shorten tow, the

__________.
A rescue helicopter's hoist area should have a radius
of at least __________.
6 feet of clear deck
On U.S. flag vessels, which certificate is always issued
by the Coast Guard?
Load Line Certificate
The tow makeup that is designed to keep the catenary
of the tow hawser to a minimum is called the
__________.
Christmas tree tow

dragging the towing

hawser along the
bottom and chafing it

693

Right-laid line should be coiled __________.

Which type of ballast is most commonly used in barges
and ships?
The effect known as "bank cushion" acts in which of
the following ways on a single-screw vessel proceeding
along a narrow channel?
Who would normally certify that all preparations have
been made and all regulations observed prior to
loading a cargo of bulk grain?

The effect of excessive catenary in shallow water may

be __________.

Concrete and barite

It forces the entire
It forces the bow away It forces the stern away vessel away from the
from the bank.
from the bank.
bank.

American Bureau of
Shipping
length of the tow gets
shorter as the strain is
reduced

allow movement of
liquids within the barge
for tank cleaning

It heels the vessel

toward the bank.

U.S. Coast Guard

tow may continue its
momentum and
overtake the tug

National Cargo Bureau Master of the vessel

towing hawser may
drag the bottom and
put the tug in irons
All of the above

10 feet of clear deck

Safety Equipment
Certificate

25 feet of clear deck

Safety Construction
Certificate

50 feet of clear deck

tandem tow

British tow

tandem tug tow

snagging sunken or
submerged objects

slowing, stopping or
endangering the towing
operation by placing
the tug in irons
All of the above

Register of cargo gear

D044DG

An advantage of nylon rope over manila rope is that

nylon rope __________.

can be used in
conjunction with wire or
spring-lay rope
the weight of its tow, its
being anchored, or
grounded

694

695

696

A tug is "in irons" when held in a fixed position by

__________.
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. This effect is known as
__________.
smelling the bottom

697

What imminent danger results from tripping?

Which agency issues a certificate of loading that is

evidence that the rules and regulations concerning bulk American Bureau of
grain cargoes have been observed?
Shipping

A crew member being

knocked over the side

can hold a load even

when a considerable
can be stored on decks amount of the yarns
exposed to sunlight
have been abraded

gives audible warning

of overstress whereas
manila does not

the weight of its towing

hawser on the bottom an adverse current

lack of power or an
engine breakdown

squatting

bank suction

bank cushion

Capsizing your tug

Your tug being pulled The tow being thrown

backwards by your tow off course

Department of
Agriculture

When the tow "jumps"

on the line

National Cargo Bureau Public Health Service

When the tug exerts
maximum bollard pull
When the towing
While making up to tow hawser leads forward with the tow close
of the quarter
astern
a large oil rig

steamer will drift stern

downwind

tug will drift faster than tug should approach

the steamer
stern to

tug should approach

from downwind

American Bureau of
Shipping

American Salvage
Association

S.O.L.A.S. Convention

local port authority

representative

Master of the vessel

ship's union delegate

harming persons
onboard

All of the above

flemishing

lining

698

699

700

Under which condition is a tug likely to be tripped?

A tug is approaching a broken down steamer in
moderately heavy weather preparing to take it in tow.
In most cases the __________.

701

The Safety Equipment Certificate shows that the vessel

conforms to the standards of the __________.
U.S. Coast Guard

702

703

When paying off seamen in a foreign port, where a

United States consul is not available, the release must
be executed by the seamen and the __________.
The operator of an uninspected vessel MUST assist
people affected by an accident if he or she can do so
without __________.

704

Laying out a line in successive circles flat on deck with

the bitter end in the center is known as __________.
coiling

representative of the
foreign country

serious danger to his or further damaging the

her own vessel
other vessel

faking

705

706

Yes! Because of
increased water
depths, forces required
to capsize a tug are not
usually found in ocean
towing

operator
flash point range and
Reid vapor pressure
index of petroleum
products

shipper

All of the above

grades of crude oil

pour point, color, and

viscosity index of
petroleum products

When the turn is

completed, the vessel
will be on a reciprocal
course and nearly on
the original track line.

The initial actions are

taken at well defined
points and reduce the
need for individual
judgment.

The turn will return the

vessel to the man's
location in the shortest
possible time.

Crew List

Passenger List

separate Passenger
List marked stowaways

The designations A, B, C, D, and E grades of cargo

refer to the __________.

degrees of quality of
petroleum products

In a large vessel
(VLCC) much of the
headway will be lost
Which statement is FALSE, concerning the Williamson thereby requiring little
astern maneuvering.
turn?

708

710

711

712

713

No! Tripping is
common in ocean
towing because of
more frequent
maneuvering

agent

No! Forces tending to

capsize a tug are as
dangerous on the high
seas as they are in
harbor and coastal
work.

707

709

All of the above

Is tripping limited to harbor and coastal towing?

The National Cargo Bureau represents the
__________.

A tug may be in danger of tripping when __________.

How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a
single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow
channel?

the tow is no longer

towed sideways by an her tow moves parallel directly astern but
overwhelming force on to and forward on
moves up on her
quarter
the towline
either side of the tug
It pushes the entire
It pulls the bow toward It pulls the stern toward vessel away from the
the bank.
the bank.
bank.

If an alien stowaway is discovered aboard your vessel,

his name must be placed on the __________.
Alien Crew List
It disconnects the
capsizing force and
What is the effect of releasing the towline in a tripping allows the tug to
situation?
recover from its list.

How do the height and location of a tug's towing bitts

relate to the danger of tripping?

The further forward and

closer to amidships the
more readily the tug will
trip.

Yes! The long towing

hawser used in ocean
towing eliminates the
danger of tripping.

It heels the vessel

toward the bank.

It frees the tug from its There is no effect other

towing responsibilities. than relief.
Yawing
Placement further aft
permits more effective
pulling, better steering
and eliminates the
danger of tripping.

Installing the bitts down The height and position

low lowers the center of of towing bitts has no
gravity.
significance.

Using a safety factor of 6, determine the safe working

load of manila line with a breaking stress of 8 tons.

714

715

716

The term "overriding" or "overrunning" when applied to

towing, implies that __________.
Your vessel is proceeding along a narrow channel.
The effect called bank cushion has which effect on the
vessel?

0.75 tons

1.25 tons

1.33 tons

8.00 tons

there is more crew on

board than required

the tow has overtaken

its tug

the Norman pins are

not effective

Forces the bow away

from the bank

Forces the stern away

from the bank
temporary personnel
and visitors are
advised of emergency
stations

the towing hawser

comes out of the water
Forces the entire
vessel bodily away
from the bank

the muster list is

posted in each
compartment

Decreases the draft at

the bow

names of crew
members are listed on no changes are made
the muster list
to the muster list

717

It is the responsibility of the Master to ensure that

__________.

718

How many board feet of dunnage would you estimate

to be in a pile 5 feet wide, 1 foot high and 14 feet long? 70

840

960

1080

719

Most crude oils are classified as grade __________.

A or B

C or D

You will be on a
reciprocal course and
nearly on the track-line
run during the night.

The turn provides the

maximum coverage of
the area to be
searched.

You have extra time to

The turn enables you to maneuver in attempting
to close in on the man
reverse course in the
shortest possible time. for rescue.

bow line

forward spring line

breast line

a mechanical
breakdown on the tug
The engines must be
operated on the slow
bell.

adverse tidal current

conditions

720

You suspect that a crewmember has fallen overboard

during the night and immediately execute a Williamson
turn. What is the primary advantage of this maneuver
under these circumstances?

721

The mooring line labeled "F" is called a __________.

722

A tow can override its tug as a result of __________.

723

724

What safety precautions must you take when

maneuvering on a towing hook?
Using a safety factor of five, determine what is the safe
working load for 3-1/2 inch manila line with a breaking
stress of 4.9 tons.
0.82 ton

725

By law, a user of marijuana shall be subject to

__________.

loss of pay during the

period of such use

None of the above

the tug reducing its

speed
Lash the hook closed
Clear the afterdeck and so it does not open
fantail of personnel.
accidentally.

All of the above

The towing winch
engine must be
running.

0.98 ton

2.45 tons

12.25 tons

reprimand by the US
Coast Guard

revocation of license or termination of

certificate
employment

D044DG

726

727

728

729

730

731

732

733

734

A common occurrence when a vessel is running into

shallow water is that __________.
Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage to
derive net tonnage?
How many board feet of dunnage are in a draft 4 feet
wide, 1-1/2 feet high and 13 feet long?
A petroleum liquid has a flash point of 85F. This is a
grade __________.

the wake is less

pronounced
Galley fitted with range
or oven
Open structures

"squat" will cause a

decrease in bottom
clearance and an
increase in draft

All of the above

Passenger spaces

Boatswain's stores

84

756

936

1021

C flammable liquid
vessel has turned
60From her original
course
no time limit so long as
no evidence of rodents
aboard

D combustible liquid

E combustible liquid

vessel is on a
reciprocal course

emergency turn signal

sounds

1 year

6 months

Sever the towline.

the correct navigation
the towing hawser can lights are rigged and
be released quickly in operable on the tug
an emergency
and tow

Immediately head for

the nearest shoreline.
an insurance
underwriter has
prepared a pre-sailing
survey

Contact the Coast

Guard.

5,280 lbs.

7,700 lbs.

12,200 lbs.

14,400 lbs.

tow span

jockey bar

None of the above

shallow water

loss of lubricating oil in

the engine
current

Dutch tow bar

carling

None of the above

756

876

906

the vessel is more

responsive to the
rudder

B flammable liquid
vessel has turned
In a Williamson turn, the rudder is put over full until the 90From her original
__________.
course
no time limit so long as
A Deratization Exemption Certificate is valid for a
Certificate of Sanitation
period of __________.
is valid
Pay out the towline
until the sunken tow
Which action should be taken FIRST if your tow is
reaches bottom.
sinking in shallow water?
Before leaving port on an ocean tow, a tug captain
should assure himself of all the following EXCEPT
__________.
What is the computed breaking strength of a 4-inch
manila line?

735

736

A heavy steel curved arch constructed athwartships

and above the after deck on a towing vessel is
sometimes called a __________.
main brace
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
mechanical problems
__________.
with the steering gear

737

A heavy steel curved arch constructed athwartships

and above the after deck on a towing vessel is
sometimes called a __________.

738

How many board feet of dunnage are there in a draft 3

feet wide, 1-1/2 feet high, and 14 feet long?
526

chafing bar

a pick-up wire has

been rigged on the tow
in case of a breakaway.

739

740

742

Camphor oil is classified as a grade __________.

The extension of the after part of the keel in a singlescrew vessel upon which the stern post rests is called
the __________.
Lighter longitudinal stiffening frames on the vessel's
side plating are called __________.
A heavy steel curved arch constructed athwartships
and above the after deck on a towing vessel is
sometimes called a __________.

743

744

745

When using natural-fiber rope, you should NEVER

__________.
When carrying a cargo of asphalt or molten sulfur,
which are carried at temperatures of over 300F, one of
the biggest dangers is __________.

boss

knuckle

skeg

strut

stringers

side frames

side stiffeners

intercostals

towing arch

jockey bar
chafing bar
reverse turns on
winches periodically to
keep out kinks
try to lubricate the line

Dutch tow bar

having the cargo too

cool

explosion of vapors
after discharge

inadequate ullage
space

An increase in speed
results in the stern
sucking down lower
than the bow.

An increase in speed
results in the vessel
rising on an even
plane.

A decrease in speed
results in the vessel
sucking down on an
even plane.

having the cargo too

cool

explosion of vapors
after discharge

having to breathe the

fumes

flammable gas

flammable liquid

flammable solid

dry the line before

stowing it
water in the tanks or
pipelines
A decrease in the
speed results in a
decrease in steering
response and
maneuverability.

746

747

Which effect does speed through the water have on a

vessel which is underway in shallow water?
When carrying a cargo of asphalt or molten sulfur,
which are carried at temperatures of over 300F, one of inadequate ullage
the biggest dangers is __________.
space

749

Butadiene, inhibited, is labeled as a __________.

combustible liquid

On a single-screw vessel the stern frame _________.

furnishes support to the provides foundations

rudder, propeller shaft, for after mooring
and transom frame
winches

750

751

752

use chafing gear

provides foundations
transfers the driving
for the main propulsion force of the propeller to
engines
the hull

A document which 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 is called the __________.
Certified Crew List
Crew Manifest
Shipping Articles
A lot of special cargo of similar cartons as shown is to
be loaded. What is the total cubic capacity the
consignment will occupy if you assume 10% broken
51 cubic feet (1.5 cubic 58 cubic feet (1.7 cubic 65 cubic feet (2.0 cubic
stowage?
meters)
meters)
meters)

Muster List ("Station

Bill")

336 cubic feet (10

cubic meters)

D042DG

754

Which method is used to detect rot in manila lines?

756

758

759

760

A licensed Master of Towing Vessels may NOT serve

as the Captain of which towing vessel?
An IOPP Certificate on an inspected vessel is valid for
what period of time?
The equipment used to control, protect and connect a
towline is called _________.
The connection to the towline must be secured with a
_________.

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?

Feeling the surface of

the line for broken
fibers

Measuring the
reduction in
circumference of the
line

99 GRT towing vessel

operating on
Chesapeake Bay

199 GRT towing vessel 400 GRT towboat

operating in the Gulf of operating on the
Alaska
Western Rivers

375 GRT towing vessel

operating between
Texas and Puerto Rico
5 years

Observing for the

appearance of mildew
on the outer surface

2 years

Opening the strands

and examining the
inner fibers

6 months

1 year

cat head
galvanized screw-pin
shackle

terminal gear

level wind
shackle secured a nut
hardened steel thimble and cotter pin

poured socket
shackle fitted with a
swivel piece

Cargo Manifest

Curio List

Shipping Articles

brake that can be

operated when there is
no power available to
drive the winch
oxy-acetylene cutting
torch

source of emergency
power to operate the
winch
ax or knife mounted
near the towing bitts

762

device that evenly

A towing winch, that handles a wire towline, must have spools and tightly
all of the following EXCEPT a _________.
winds the towline

763

A vessel that tows astern must have a/an _________.

towing winch

Certified Crew List

brake with holding
power appropriate for
the vessel's
horsepower or bollard
pull
method to easily
release the towline

Roundline is a __________.

four-stranded, left- or
right-handed line

three-stranded, righthanded line

three-stranded, lefthanded line

small tarred hempline

of three strands laid lefthanded

hydraulic couplings

face wires

push gear

spring lines

waste of power

sudden sheering to
either side

sluggish rudder
response

All of the above

tare weight

net weight

gross weight

cargo weight

761

764

765

766

767

The owner or Master of a vessel pushing ahead or

towing alongside must ensure that each of the
following is appropriate for the vessel's horsepower
and tow arrangement EXCEPT _________ .
Insufficient space between the hull and bottom in
shallow water will prevent normal screw currents
resulting in __________.
On the cargo manifest, the total weight of an empty
cargo box is the __________.

768

769

770

771

772

774

A cargo of canned foodstuff is packed in cartons. Each

carton is 36 cubic feet and weighs 340 pounds. The
stowage factor of the cargo is __________.
9.5
The owner or Master of a towing vessel must ensure
that each person that directs and controls the
movement of the vessel knows all of the following
EXCEPT _________.
The ratio of the height of a vessel's rudder to its width
is referred to as the __________.

237

the effects of
maneuvering on the
vessel and its tow

how to apply variation

the speed and direction and deviation to
of any current for the
readings from a
area being transited
magnetic compass

the ownership of the

vessel(s) being towed

aspect ratio

constriction ratio

steering ratio

rudder ratio

as short as possible

The strongest of the natural fibers is __________.

cotton
The Pilot becomes
solely responsible for
the safe navigation of
the vessel only if the
Master relinquishes the
conn.
maneuverability will
increase

775

776

In most cases, when a large merchant vessel enters

shallow water at high speed the __________.

Registered aliens
aboard

hemp

manila

sisal

The Pilot is solely

responsible for the
internal working of the
ship.

The Pilot is solely

responsible for the safe
maneuvering of the
ship only if he is
required to be on board
by law.

The Master is
responsible for the safe
navigation of the ship
and the Pilot is
employed for his local
knowledge.

bow will squat farther

than the stern

vessel will rise slightly,

on a level plane

Master must always

request the Pilot to
take corrective action

speed will increase

Master should foresee
any danger to the
vessel on the present
course

15

45

133

149

They are more

expensive than
reciprocating pumps.

They are positive

displacement pumps.

They are used for

stripping pumps.

777

778

Before a Master relieves a Pilot of the conn, the

__________.
What is the stowage factor of a commodity whose
density is 15 pounds per cubic foot?

Which statement is TRUE of centrifugal pumps aboard

tankers?
They are gravity-fed.

779

212

What does a Visaed Alien Crew List which is made and

Nonresident aliens
submitted to the U.S. Consul for visa show?
All aliens aboard
All crew members
aboard
secured to the
aftermost fitting on the
To reduce stress on the towing hawser when towing
just touching the water underwater
astern (ocean tow), the hawser should be __________. towing vessel

You are on a large merchant vessel entering a U.S.

port. There is a Pilot onboard and he has the conn.
Which statement is TRUE?

62

Master should agree to

sign a release of
vessel must be in
liability form
extremis

780

Bilge keels are more effective at dampening rolls as

the __________.

781

The trim and stability booklet must be approved by the International Maritime
__________.
Organization

The owner or Master of a towing vessel shall ensure

that each person that directs and controls the
movement of the vessel can accurately fix the vessel's installed navigational
position using all of the following EXCEPT _________. equipment

782

pitching increases

list increases

rolling increases
Society of Naval
Architects and Marine
National Cargo Bureau Engineers

buoys alone

all available aids to

navigation

draft decreases
United States Coast
Guard

depths soundings and

hydrographic contour
lines

sail twine

enter all required test

and inspection results
in the vessel's log or
other record carried on
board
two-stranded hemp
cord

pivot to port

walk sideways to
starboard

783

The owner or Master of a towing vessel shall ensure

that each person that directs and controls the
movement of the vessel can accomplish all of the
following EXCEPT _________.

784

Marline is __________.

evaluate the danger of adjust speed with due

each closing visual or regard for the weather
and visibility
radar contact
three-stranded cotton
four-stranded sisal line line

With rudders amidships and negligible wind, a twinscrew vessel moving ahead on the port screw and
backing on the starboard screw will __________.

move in a straight line

pivot to starboard

you will have better

rudder response

your speed will

increase without a
your rudder response
change in your throttle will become sluggish

your vessel will tend to

ride higher

785

786

787

788

You are on a single-screw vessel with a right-handed

propeller, and you are making headway. When you
enter shallow water, __________.
While assigned to a 120 GRT vessel, you are required
to sign "foreign" articles on a voyage from New York
City to which port?
The lower hold of your vessel has a bale capacity of
45,000 cubic feet. How many cases of a cargo
weighing 450 lbs. and measuring 2.5 feet by 3 feet by 3
feet could be stowed in the hold, assuming a broken
stowage factor of 15 percent?

789

Which statement about a centrifugal cargo pump is

TRUE?

790

Which statement is TRUE of centrifugal pumps aboard They are positive

tank vessels?
displacement pumps.

reduce speed only

where local speed
limits are posted

Halifax, Canada

Long Beach, California Veracruz, Mexico

Saint Maarten,
Netherlands Antilles

300

675

1700

It is a positive
displacement pump.

They are gravity-fed.

All of the above

They require more
maintenance than a
reciprocating pump.

1325
Increasing rotation
It must have a positive speed will decrease
suction.
discharge pressure.
They produce a
pulsating flow.

The oil record book is required to be carried aboard

__________.
When the vessel is on coastwise articles, the original
certificate of the seaman's certificate of discharge is
__________.
"White Line" is made from __________.

791

2
2

792
794

A
A

795

796

797

798

Who certifies the safe working load of cargo booms on

a vessel?
When you enter shallow water, you would expect your
rudder response to __________.
A U.S. or foreign flag vessel that does not comply with
the Officers Competency Certificates Convention of
1936 may be detained by certain designated officials.
These officials include all of the following EXCEPT
a/an __________.
How many cubic feet of space is required to stow 775
tons of a cargo with a stowage factor of 25?
(estimated broken stowage is 15%)

799

Temporary Certificates of Inspection are effective until

the __________.

800

801

802

804

A Kort nozzle is a(n) __________.

When oil is discharged overboard, an entry is required
in the __________.
You are on watch at sea on course 090T. A man falls
overboard on your starboard side. You immediately
start a Williamson Turn. Which action is NOT a part of
a Williamson Turn?
Line is called "small stuff" if its circumference is less
than __________.

806

Which will most likely occur when entering shallow

water?

tankers

passenger vessels

cargo vessels

All of the above

given to the seaman

cotton

retained on board
hemp

sent to the shipping

company
sisal

American Bureau of
Shipping
be sluggish and your
speed to increase

sent to Commandant,
U.S. Coast Guard
manila
Society of Naval
Architects and Marine
Engineers
improve and your
speed to decrease

U.S. Coast Guard

be sluggish and your
speed to decrease

Coast Guard officer

employee of the U.S.

Customs Service

Coast Guard petty

officer

State Police officer

12,916

22,794

25,833

29,397

Solas Certificate is
issued
hollow tube
surrounding the
propeller used to
improve thrust

Load Line Certificate is classification society

renewed
approval is issued

nozzle attached to a
firefighting hose

intake valve on a diesel piston cylinder on a

engine
diesel engine

engine rough log

Oil Record Book

Official Logbook

Stop the engines until

clear of the man.

Come right full rudder

until the vessel heads
150T.

Continue with left

Shift the helm to left full rudder until on course
rudder.
270T.

1/2"

3/4"

1"

1 3/4"

The vessel's trim will

change.

An increase in speed
will occur.

Rudder action will

The vessel's list will
become more effective. change.

The Ship's Master

improve and your
speed to increase

permanent Certificate
of Inspection is issued

deck rough log

2
2

808
809

B
A

810

811

813

814

815

816

817

2
2

818
819

D
C

820

821

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?
3096
Which pump must always be primed?
Centrifugal pump

In nautical terminology a "dog" is a __________.

When oily ballast has been pumped overboard, an
entry must be made in the __________.
The Officers Competency Certificates Convention of
1936 applies to all of these vessels operating seaward
of the boundary line EXCEPT a/an _________.
In the manufacture of line, plant fibers are twisted
together to form __________.
A U.S. or foreign flag vessel that does not comply with
the Officers Competency Certificates Convention of
1936 may be detained by certain designated officials.
These officials include all of the following EXCEPT
a/an __________.
Water may boil up around the stern of a vessel in a
channel due to __________.
In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "G" is
called a(n) __________.
Your vessel has a deadweight capacity of 5000 tons
and a cubic capacity of 300,000 cu. ft. You are to load
lead, with a stowage factor of 18, and cotton, with a
stowage factor of 80. If you load full and down, how
much cotton should you load?
Which pump must be primed?
A partial deck in a hold is called a(n) __________.
The Master must maintain the Oil Record Book on
board for at least __________.

3156
All of the above

crow bar

3116
3136
Reciprocating pump
Rotary pump
device to force a water
tight door against the
frame
heavy steel beam

Oil Record Book

Official Logbook

engine rough log

deck rough log

wedge

offshore supply vessel passenger vessel of

over 200 gross tons
295 gross tons

uninspected towing
inspected towing
vessel of less than 200 vessel of 305 gross
gross tons
tons

cable

line

strands

yarns

State Police officer

slack water when
upbound

Coast Guard officer

Coast Guard petty

officer

officer of the U.S.

Customs Service

shallow water

a cross current

a head current

forward spring line

forward breast line

inshore bow line

offshore bow line

1613 tons
Rotary pump

2190 tons
Reciprocating pump

2810 tons
Centrifugal pump

3387 tons
All of the above

weather deck

orlop deck

shelter deck

main deck

1 month

12 months

24 months

36 months

D044DG

822

You are on watch at sea at night and a fire breaks out

in #3 hold. What should be done IMMEDIATELY?

Shut down the cargo

hold ventilation.

Proceed to the space

and determine the
extent of the fire.

A licensed Master of
Towing Vessels may
serve as Master.

Crew must be signed

on before a Shipping
Commissioner.

Flood the space with

C02 from the fixed fire
fighting system.
Each crew member
must be issued a
certificate of discharge
at the time of
discharge.

diameter
The company that
operates the vessel

circumference
The company that
charters the vessel

Cool the deck to

contain the fire.

823

824

825

Which statement concerning a 298 GRT inspected tug

engaged in towing from Seattle, WA, to Alaska is
TRUE?
The larger sizes of manila line are measured by their
__________.
Who is responsible for establishing watches aboard a
U.S. vessel?

826

In order to reduce your wake in a narrow channel you

should __________.

radius
The owner of the
vessel
apply enough rudder to
counter the effect of
the current

The pitch of a propeller is a measure of the

__________.

number of feet per

revolution the propeller
angle that the propeller angle that the propeller is designed to
makes with the surface advance in still water
makes with a free
without slip
stream of water
of the water

Your vessel's available bale cubic capacity is 625,000

and her available cargo capacity is 10,000 deadweight
tons. Disregarding broken stowage, how many tons of
pyrite (stowage factor - 13) and how many tons of cork 6387 tons pyrite, 3613 6721 tons pyrite, 3279 7500 tons pyrite, 2500 9133 tons pyrite, 867
(s.f. - 150) must be loaded to be full and down?
tons cork
tons cork
tons cork
tons cork

827

828

829

830

In terms of vessel manning, a watch is the

__________.
On which vessels are the officers and deck crew
allowed to operate under a two-watch system on
voyages of less than 600 miles?

change your course to

a zigzag course
reduce your speed

direct performance of
deck or engine
operations in a
scheduled and fixed
rotation

performance of
maintenance work
necessary for the
vessel's safe operation, performance of lookout
on a daily basis
duties

Towing vessels

Offshore supply
vessels

No able seamen are

required.
weight per foot
The Master of the
vessel
shift the weight to the
stern
positive pressure
resulting from the
difference of the forces
on both sides of the
moving propeller in still
water without slip

direct performance of
cargo loading and
discharge operations
only

Barges, when manned All of the above

831

The Oil Record Book on a vessel NOT engaged on a

foreign voyage shall be maintained on board for not
less than __________.

12 months

833

The Master may require part of the crew to work when

needed for __________.

834

A whipping on a fiber line __________.

maneuvering, shifting
berth, mooring and
unmooring
keeps the ends from
fraying

24 months
performing work
necessary for the
safety of the vessel, its
passengers, crew or
cargo

36 months

strengthens it

performing fire, lifeboat

or other drills in port or
at sea
All of the above
becomes part of a
protects your hands
splice

50%

65%

75%

run slower in the center hug the inside of a

of the channel
bend

835

For towing vessels over 100 gross tons that are

permitted to maintain a two-watch system, what
percentage of the deck crew must be able seamen?

836

River currents tend to __________.

pick up speed where

the channel widens

When may foreign licensed or documented personnel

be employed on a US-flag towing vessel?

While on a foreign
voyage and outside US
jurisdiction, in order to While operating above On vessels operating
the US outer
on domestic voyages
meet manning
only
continental shelf
requirements

837

838

839

840

You are going to load bales of wool having a stowage

factor of 110 in #3 lower hold which has a bale cubic of
72,000. If broken stowage is figured at 15%, how many
tons of the wool can be stowed?
556
The valve on the discharge side of a cargo pump on a
tank vessel will usually be a __________.
butterfly valve
The terms "cant frame" and "counter" are associated
with the vessel's __________.
cargo hatch

841

All entries in the Official Logbook must be signed by

the Master and __________.

When can the US citizenship requirement for the

Master of a US-flag uninspected towing vessel be
waived?

842

48 months

the Union
Representative

100%
cause the greatest
depth of water to be
along the outside of a
bend

Never, under any

circumstances

654

752

770

spectacle valve

check valve

globe valve

forecastle

steering engine

stern

the person about whom

the entry concerns
no one else
When the towing
When US-licensed
When it costs too much vessel operates
Masters are not readily to hire a US-licensed
shoreward of the
available
Master
boundary line

one other crew

member

Never, under any

circumstances

843

844

If the Master of a US-flag towing vessel replaces any

crew member with a non-US citizen, he/she must
ensure that the __________.
Using a safety factor of five, determine the safe
working load of a line with a breaking strain of 20,000
pounds.

845

846

847

848

849

The terminology "able to understand any order spoken

by the officers" refers to all of the following situations
EXCEPT __________ .
A vessel proceeding along the bank of a river or
channel has the tendency to __________.
When towing astern what equipment should be stowed
ready for use near the towline?
You are loading a cargo of canned goods with a
stowage factor of 65. If you allow 15% for broken
stowage, how many tons can be loaded in a space of
55,000 cubic feet?
The valve on the discharge side of a cargo pump on a
tank vessel will usually be a __________.

850

Panting frames are located in the __________.

851

Your vessel (185 GT) is on a voyage between New

York and San Francisco. Which statement is TRUE?

852

853

How can the Coast Guard determine that a crew

member is "able to understand any order spoken by
the officers"?
Who is responsible for properly manning a vessel in
accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and
international conventions?

854

A piece of small stuff (small line) secured to an object

to prevent it from going adrift is a __________.

replacement holds a
license or document
equivalent in
experience and training
to a mariner holding
US credentials

replacement can
communicate with
other crew members to
the extent required by
regulations

vessel is on a foreign
voyage, outside US
jurisdiction, and not
operating above the US
outer continental shelf all of the above

4,000

5,000

100,000

directing the use of

in response to a fire
lifesaving equipment
continue in line with the
bank
hug the bank

20,000
for deck department
crew members to
understand the
terminology used in the
engine room
sheer away from the
bank

First aid kit

Axe or cutting torch

Fire extinguisher

Chafing gear

687

719

846

973

gate valve

butterfly valve
centerline tanks on
tankships

globe valve

check valve

fore and after peaks

forward double bottoms

after double bottoms

The maintenance of an
Official Logbook is
optional.
Require a
demonstration by the
officer and the crew
member
The (USCG) Officer in
Charge of Marine
Inspection

lanyard

The vessel must be on This is considered a

foreign articles.
coastwise voyage.

Require a written test

in response to a man
overboard
increase speed

An Official Logbook
must be maintained.

Require that an
interpreter be provided All of the above

The (USCG) Captain of The owner or operator The Master of the

the Port
of the vessel
vessel

keeper

noose

stopper

855

856

857

858

859

860

Which party must ensure that legal work hour

limitations (for both officers and crew members), rest
periods and regulations governing work on Sundays
and holidays are followed when the vessel is in a safe
harbor?
A wedge of water building up between the bow and
nearer bank which forces the bow out and away
describes __________.
On vessels over 100 gross tons, whose responsibility is
it to ensure that all able seamen in the vessel's crew
have the documents and qualifications required by law
and regulation?

The owner of the

vessel

The company operating The Master of the

the vessel
vessel

The company
chartering the vessel

bank cushion

bank suction

combined effect

bend effect

Master of the vessel

USCG Officer in
Charge of Marine
Inspection

Owner or operator of
the vessel

Company's personnel
director

565
closed, opened a half
turn, and then closed
again

706

847

set up as tight as
possible by hand

set up tight using a

valve wrench

Limited

Special

Special (OSV)

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%? 141
closed against the stop
and the locking pin
To insure proper seating when closing a valve on a
inserted
tank, the valve should be __________.
Which category of able seaman is not authorized to be
counted as an able seaman on a seagoing tug of over
100 gross tons?
Unlimited

861

862

Every entry required to be made in the Official Logbook

shall be signed by the __________.
Mate on watch
The term "pintle" and "gudgeon" are associated with
the __________.
anchor windlass

863

When underway with a tow, you are required to notify

the Coast Guard in which casualty situation?

864

865

Damage to property
amounting to $12,500
opposite direction from
which the fibers are
twisted together to form
strands

During the manufacture of line, yarns are twisted

together in the __________.
A nylon line is rated at 15,000 lbs. breaking strain.
Using a safety factor of 5, what is the safe working load
(SWL)?
3,000 lbs

Master and Chief Mate

or other member of the
crew
Master only

Purser, one of the

Mates, and some other
member of the crew

jumbo boom

steering engine

rudder

Accidental stranding or Loss of bridge-togrounding

bridge radio capability
opposite direction from
same direction the
which the fibers are
fibers are twisted to
twisted together to form
form strands
the line

An injury requiring first

aid treatment
opposite direction from
which the fibers are
twisted together
forming cables

5,000 lbs

65,000 lbs

15,000 lbs

897

Which factor(s) might indicate that a towline should be

removed from service?

Visible damage to the

towline, including
fishhooks.

Measurements
A surface condition of
showing a decrease in corrosion and
diameter.
discoloration.

898

899

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 weights 448 pounds. If you allow for
broken stowage of 15%, how many long tons can be
loaded?
280
233
When the record of its
material condition
When must the owner or Master of a towing vessel
lapses for 3 months or After it jams on the
retest a towline or remove it from service?
more.
towing winch.

900

Camber, in a ship, is usually measured in __________. feet per feet of breadth feet per feet of length

901

902

904

905

What is required to be entered into the Official

Logbook?
The number of able seamen required on board is
stated in the __________.

Opening a sideport at
sea to renew a gasket
American Bureau of
Shipping code
dried, and stowed in a
In order to help protect a natural fiber rope from rotting, place with adequate
ventilation
the line must be __________.
Whenever its
When should you conduct a visual inspection of your
serviceability is in
towline?
doubt.

906

907

V-shaped ripple with

A snag or other underwater obstruction may form a
the point of the V
__________.
pointing upstream
While assigned to a 90 GRT vessel, you are required
to sign "foreign" articles on a voyage from Philadelphia
to which port?
San Francisco, CA

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? 54

908

The annual required

stripping and cleaning
of the lifeboats
Solas Certificate

All of the above

204

190

After it drags on the

bottom.
inches per feet of
breadth

When it has not been

used for over 60 days.
inches per feet of
length

The biennial weight test

of the lifeboats and
The drafts on entering
falls
port
Classification
Certificate
Certificate of Inspection

stowed in a hot, moist stowed on deck at all

stowed in any
compartment
times
compartment
In accordance with the
manufacturer's
recommendation.
At least once a month. All of the above
V-shaped ripple with
the point of the V
pointing downstream

small patch of smooth

water on a windy day

smoothing out of the

vessel's wake

Baltimore, MD

Tampico, Mexico

Montreal, Canada

207

259

351

Allows two or more

Provides for the
tanks to be filled at the emergency shutdown
same time
of the pump

909

910

The purpose of sheer in ship construction is to

__________.

911

Which entry is NOT required in the Official Logbook?

You are aboard vessel "A" in a narrow channel and the

pilot is approaching vessel "B" as shown. The reason to avoid vessel squat in to avoid the effects of
he has not previously changed course to the starboard the shallower water
bank cushion and bank
side of the channel is __________.
near the bank
suction

because there is less

chance of striking
submerged objects in
mid-channel

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 _________.

remove an existing list initiate loading in

that would slow down conjunction with
cargo operations
unloading at the hatch

allow longshoremen
improve stability during easy access to the
hatch
cargo operations

overall strength of the

line will decrease

line shrinks in length

line will become more

elastic

line will be easier to

handle

6 months

12 months

24 months

60 months

small whirlpool

smooth patch of water

V-shaped ripple with

the point of the V
pointing downstream

V-shaped ripple with

the point of the V
pointing upstream

60 months

48 months

42 months

36 months

16.6 feet
screw pump

25.0 feet
centrifugal pump

50.0 feet
eductor

75.0 feet
gear pump

912

913

914

915

916

917

2
2

918
919

B
B

When natural fiber rope gets wet, the __________.

What is the period of validity of a Cargo Ship Safety
Radio Certificate?
A condition where two currents meet at the
downstream end of a middle bar can be determined by
a __________.
What is the period of validity of a Safety Management
Certificate?
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?
A deepwell pump is a type of __________.

Provides for the

removal of vapors

allow the ship to ride

eliminate the need for
waves with drier decks butt straps
Position of the load line
and freeboard upon
Steering gear tests
sailing

eliminate the need for

margin plates
Commencement and
termination of cargo
operations

Permits the return of

cargo to the suction
side of the pump

What is the purpose of the relief valve of a cargo

pump?

give greater strength at

the deck edge
Closure of hatches and
sideports upon sailing

because the current

has less eddies in mid- DIAGRAM
channel
37

920

A vessel's light displacement is 12,000 tons. Its heavy

displacement is 28,000 tons. When fully loaded it
carries 200 tons of fuel and 100 tons of water and
stores. What is the cargo carrying capacity in tons?
11,700 tons

921

Which item must be entered in the official log?

922

923

925

926

927

928

929

930

931

932

934

All engine orders

You are on watch at sea at night, and a fire breaks out Shut down the cargo
in #3 hold. What would you NOT do immediately?
hold ventilation.
can hold a load even
when a considerable
An advantage of nylon rope over manila rope is that
number of the yarns
nylon rope __________.
have been abraded
In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "E" is
called a(n) __________.
bow line
Usually the most gentle way of riding out a severe
head on at slow
storm on a larger vessel is __________.
speeds
prevents internal and
external rust and
corrosion
Sluicing or slushing wire rope __________.
Which of the signals listed is required to be displayed
during the day while bunkering?
A red flag
All of the following steps are taken in starting a
centrifugal pump, EXCEPT to __________.
Which of the signals listed is required to be displayed
at night while bunkering at a dock?

set the relief valve

Which is NOT a required entry in the ship's Official

Logbook?
When bunkering at a dock which of the following
signals must be displayed?

One red light

Sale of effects of a
deceased crew
member
A yellow flag by day,
red light by night

Which method is used to detect rot in manila lines?

Opening the strands

and examining the
inner fibers

15,700 tons

16,000 tons

27,700 tons

Drafts upon leaving

port
Sound the fire alarm
signal to rouse out all
hands.

Names of night mates

and engineers

Number of cargo gangs

on board
Proceed to the space
and inspect the extent
of the fire.

Call the Master.

can be used in
gives audible warning
can be stored on deck, conjunction with wire or of overstress whereas
exposed to sunlight
spring-lay rope
manila does not
after spring line
hove to
reduces chafing and
increases its useful
service life
A yellow flag
check the lubrication
system
Two red lights
Medical treatment of an
injury
A red flag by day, red
light by night
Measuring the
reduction in
circumference of the
line

bow spring line

running before the
seas

forward breast line

to rig a sea anchor

reduces internal friction

within the wire
All of the above
A red and yellow flag

A red light

vent the pump casing

One red light over a
yellow light

open the pump suction

and discharge valves
One red light over a
white light

Inspections of cargo
gear
A green flag by day,
green light by night

Dry docking of the

vessel
A red flag by day, a
blue light by night

Observing for the

appearance of mildew
on the outer surface

Feeling the surface of

the line for broken
fibers

D044DG

935

936

The scuppers had been plugged as required at the

time an oil spill occurs on deck. After shutting down
the transfer, the engineroom should first be informed
and then __________.
A precaution you should take before bunkering is to
__________

When towing astern, you notice that another vessel is

about to pass between the towing vessel and the tow.
You should immediately __________.
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?

937

938

939

940

941

944

945

946

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?

948

turn away from the

approaching vessel

shine a spotlight in the

direction of the
approaching vessel
sever the towline

1.7 feet
Regulation of
discharge pressure
What is the purpose of pressure-vacuum relief valves? from cargo pumps
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
__________.
flashpoint
Which logbook is required to be submitted to the Coast
Guard?
Official Log
When caring for natural-fiber line, you should NEVER dry the line before
__________.
stowing it
After having been pulled aloft in a bosun's chair on a
mast, you must now make yourself fast in the chair
prior to painting the mast. You should first
__________.
Which measure should NOT be taken to reduce the
pounding of a vessel in a head sea?

plug the vents

spread an absorbent
material, such as
sawdust
plug the sounding
pipes

rig a fire hose and call

for water on deck

remove the plugs from sound the general

the scuppers
alarm
close the lids on the
plug the scuppers
vents

slow down and pay out

the main tow hawser

3.6 feet

5.0 feet

Maintaining constant
velocity in cargo lines

Regulation of suction
head on cargo pumps

7.1 feet
To maintain a tank or
void at atmospheric
pressure

stability

trim

list

Smooth log
lubricate the line

Rough log
protect the line from
weather

Bell log
slack off taut lines
when it rains

have the sailor on deck

make the hauling part
fast to a cleat on the
mast
Add ballast in the after
peak.

make the tail of the line

leading from the becket
bend fast to a padeye
on the mast

seize the hauling part

and the standing part
firmly in one hand to
support your weight

frap yourself to the

mast to take the strain
off the hauling part

Add ballast forward.

Alter course.

Reduce speed.

7.8 feet

8.6 feet

17.1 feet

34.6 feet

949

950

cargo pump pressure

Cargo pump relief valves are piped to the __________. gauges
The upward slope of a ships bottom from the keel to
the bilge is known as __________.
camber

The responsibility for maintaining the Official Logbook

on voyages between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of Chief Mate of the
the United States rests with the __________.
vessel

951

952

953

954

Carbon disulfide may

be carried in NOS. 1
and 2 center tanks and
diisopropylamine in
NOS. 1 and 2 wing
tanks.
A red flag by day, red
light by night

In which case is the IOPP Certificate of an inspected

vessel NOT invalidated?

956

When a vessel is swinging from side to side off course

due to quartering seas, the vessel is __________.
broaching

958

atmosphere through
pump vents

slope

deadrise

keel height

Master of the vessel

Deck Officer of the

watch at the time of the
occurrence
Purser of the vessel

Your vessel has completed an inspection for

certification and is issued a Temporary Certificate of
Inspection. The Temporary Certificate __________.
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?

Pyridine and
diisopropylamine may
be carried in tanks
having a common
header vent.

An annual survey is
conducted fifteen
The required oily-water The ship is transferred months after the date
of certificate issuance.
separator malfunctions. to Liberian registry.

955

957

suction side of pumps

Pyridine need not be

separated from carbon
You have orders to load cargoes of carbon disulfide,
disulfide by two barriers
diisopropylamine and pyridine on your multi-product
(cofferdams, voids,
tankship. Which statement is TRUE?
empty tanks, etc.).
When bunkering at anchorage which of the following
A red light by night
signals must be displayed?
A red flag by day ONLY ONLY
pull the tagged end
In order to correctly open a new coil of manila line, you pull the tagged end
through the eye of the secure the outside end
should __________.
from the top of the coil coil
and unroll the coil

crossover lines
interconnecting two
pumps

pitchpoling

has the full force of the

regular Certificate of
expires six months
Inspection
after it is issued

rolling

A tank of carbon
disulfide may be used
to separate a tank of
pyridine from a tank of
diisopropylamine.
No signal required at
anchorage
unreel the coil from a
spool
A 15 ppm oily-water
separator is replaced
by a 100 ppm oilywater separator.

yawing

must be exchanged for

a regular Certificate of
Inspection within 3
is retained in the
months
custody of the Master

Discharge a cylinder of Shade the container

Seal any ventilation
nitrogen into the
and periodically hose it openings and add dry
container
down
ice

Spread ice over the top

layer and in any voids
within the container

A relief valve for a cargo pump is generally installed

__________.

after the discharge

valve
displacement in metric
tons

between the pump and

discharge valve
after the suction valve
total weight including
cargo
volume in cubic feet

between the pump and

suction valve
draft in feet

Department Logbook

Smooth Logbook

959

960

961

Gross tonnage indicates the vessel's __________.

Which log includes a statement of the conduct, ability,
and character of each crew member on the completion
of a voyage?
Official Logbook

You are the person in charge of a 199-GT uninspected

towing vessel engaged in towing from New York to
The crew members are All deck crew members Able seamen are
are to have a Merchant required in the deck
Mexico and then returning, a distance in excess of 600 required to sign
Mariner's Document.
crew.
miles. Which statement is FALSE?
articles.

The sailors shall be

divided into three
watches.

You are the person in charge of a 199-GT uninspected

towing vessel engaged in towing from Galveston to
The sailors shall be
Savannah and then returning, a distance in excess of divided into three
600 miles. Which statement is FALSE?
watches.

The crew members are

NOT required to sign
articles.

To coil a left-hand laid rope, you should coil the line in

__________.

962

963

964

965

966

967

968

a clockwise direction
only

Crew Logbook

All deck crew members Able seamen are

are to have a Merchant required in the deck
Mariner's Document.
crew.
an alternating
clockwise and
a counterclockwise
counterclockwise
direction only
direction

either a clockwise or a
counterclockwise
direction

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
check the setting of the check the setting of the
immediately engage
operating procedure you should first __________.
rudder adjustment
weather adjustment
switch to hand steering the trick wheel
When a boat turns broadside to heavy seas and winds,
thus exposing the boat to the danger of capsizing, the
boat has __________.
broached
pitchpoled
trimmed
yawed
While steering by autopilot you notice that the vessel is
deviating from the given course and there is no follow
up with corrective rudder action to return to the proper
heading. The emergency operating procedure should
require you to immediately change operation from
__________.
"gyro" to "hand"
The Master may have his/her license suspended or
revoked for __________.
carrying stowaways

"hand" to "gyro"

"gyro" to "control"

"control" to "hand"

sailing shorthanded

being negligent

All of the above

970

971

A tank is loaded with 9,000 barrels of gasoline. The

temperature of the product is 80F (27C), and it has a
coefficient of expansion of .0008. The net amount of
cargo loaded is __________.
8,856 barrels
Net tonnage is the
gross tonnage less
certain deductions for
What is the difference between net tonnage and gross machinery and other
tonnage?
areas.
A journal kept by the officer of the watch in which day
to day happenings are recorded regarding the deck
department is the __________.
cargo record book

The "rudder adjustment" control on an autopilot

steering stand is used to __________.

969

972

The "weather adjustment" control on an autopilot

steering stand is used to __________.

973

974

975

976

977

When the period of beam seas equals the natural

rolling period of a vessel, what will most likely occur?
An ocean tow is sinking in deep water. Attempts to
sever the towing hawser are unsuccessful. Which
action should now be taken?

Anyone voluntarily surrendering their license to a U.S.

Coast Guard investigating officer signs a statement
indicating that __________.

978

The "Port-Off-Stbd" selector switch on an autopilot

steering stand is used to __________.
The "Mode" selector switch on the autopilot steering
stand is used to select any of the following with the
EXCEPTION of __________.

8,944 barrels

9,072 barrels

9,144 barrels

Net tonnage is tonnage

of cargo compared to Net tonnage is the net
tonnage of whole ship. weight of the ship.

There is no difference.

deck rough log

Official Logbook

bell book

align the rudder angle

indicator with the true
rudder angle

set the number of

set the departure from
degrees of rudder per base course before
degree of course error actuating the rudder

allow leeway according

to the weather
conditions
change from hand
electric steering to
automatic gyro

proportionally set the

number of degrees of
rudder response per
degree of course error
change over one
steering system to the
other

set the rate at which

the rudder responds

set the null band or

dead zone signal
before actuating the
rudder
change over hand
electric steering to nonfollowup

set the speed at which

the rudder responds
change over the port to
the starboard bow
thruster

automatic pilot steering hand-electric steering

non-followup steering

rudder adjustment

Excessive pitching

Excessive yawing

Abandon the towing

vessel.

Radio for emergency

assistance.

Excessive rolling
Slip the towline and
allow it to run off the
drum.

No change should be
evident
Secure all watertight
openings on the towing
vessel.

they may be issued a

new license in 5 years
all title to the license is their rights to a hearing after passing another
given up for 5 years
are waived
written examination

All of the above

979

A cargo of oil has a coefficient of expansion of .0005

per degree F. If this cargo is loaded at 70F, and a
cargo temperature of 90F is expected at the discharge
port, how many barrels would you expect to unload if
you loaded 10,000 barrels?
9,900

9,990

10,010

10,100

The perforated, elevated bottom of the chain locker,

which prevents the chains from touching the main
locker bottom and allows seepage water to flow to the
drains, is called a __________.

draft

harping

manger

deck rough log

Coast Guard Officer
approving the bill

Official Logbook

engine rough log

owner

Master

Roll

Pitch

Leeway

a clockwise direction

a counterclockwise
direction

alternating clockwise
and counterclockwise
directions

either a clockwise or
counterclockwise
directions

call the engineroom

and report that you
have lost steering

signal the engineroom

to stop the engines

shift the selector switch

to the other steering
system
call the Master

increasing rolling

980

981

982

983

cradle

When a vessel is entering or leaving a port, a record of

engine speeds is kept in the __________.
bell book
The muster list must be posted in conspicuous
locations and signed by the __________.
safety officer
When a vessel is on autopilot steering, the "weather "
control is adjusted to compensate for which severe
weather effect on a vessel?
Yaw

985

To coil a right-laid rope, you should coil the line in

__________.
You have the "conn" at the time the helmsman who is
steering by hand reports that the rudder is not
responding to the wheel. Your FIRST action should be
to __________.

986

When running before a heavy sea, moving weights aft

will affect the handling of a vessel by __________.

reducing rolling

987

What does the helm command "shift the rudder"

mean?

Stop the swing of the

ship.

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 __________.
2100 that night

984

989

reducing yawing
Put the rudder
Shift the rudder control amidships and hold the
to the alternate
heading steady as she
steering method.
goes.

increasing yawing
Put the rudder over to
the opposite side, the
same number of
degrees it is now.

0730 the next day

1215 the next day

0910 the next day

990

991

992

993

994

995

996

997

998

999

1000

1001

Freeboard is measured from the upper edge of the

__________.
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
__________.
The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the
salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference
Book to determine the sagging numeral.
Your vessel is docking, but not yet alongside. Which
line will be the most useful when maneuvering the
vessel alongside the pier?

bulwark

deck line

gunwale bar

sheer strake

in the vessel's Official

Logbook

on the compass
deviation card

in the compass
deviation log

on a Napier diagram

29.49 numeral

31.97 numeral

33.61 numeral

35.12 numeral

Bow breast line

Inshore head line

may be coiled either
clockwise or
counterclockwise

Offshore head line

Manila lines in which the strands are right-hand laid

__________.
The maneuver which will return your vessel in the
shortest time to a person who has fallen overboard is
__________.

should be coiled in a
clockwise direction

Bow spring line

should be coiled in a
counterclockwise
direction

a single turn with hard

rudder

engine(s) crash astern,

no turn
a Williamson Turn

two 180 turns

With a following sea, a vessel will tend to __________.

When steering by hand, which of the following may be
a functional input to the steering gear as a result of
turning the wheel?
When steering on autopilot which of the following input
conditions may NOT have an effect on the control of
the steering gear?
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. If you continue at the same rate, you
will finish at __________.

heave to

pound

reduce speed

yaw

Non-followup

Rudder adjustment

Weather adjustment

All the above may be

activated

Non-followup

Rudder adjustment

Weather adjustment

All the above may be

activated

1322, 13 April

1920, 13 April

1120, 14 April

1305, 14 April

weather adjustments

hand-electric steering

automatic gyro

non-followup control

Bell book

Cargo gear register

Official Logbook

Rough Logbook

The "Mode" selector switch can be positioned and

select all of the following EXCEPT __________.
Which is supplied to the vessel by the U.S. Coast
Guard?

should never be coiled

BL-0002

1002

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 _________.
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?

1003

1004

1005

1006

1007

1008

Uncoiling manila line improperly can result in a(n)

__________.
Which device is designed to automatically hold the
load if power should fail to an electric winch?
Which action reduces the yawing of a vessel in a
following sea?
When using the term "limber system" one is referring
to a __________.
When anyone voluntarily deposits his/her license or
document with a Coast Guard investigating officer
__________.

1009

1010

1011

1012

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 __________.
When the longitudinal strength members of a vessel
are continuous and closely spaced, the vessel is
__________.
After your vessel has been involved in a casualty, you
are required to make your logbooks, bell books, etc.,
available to __________.
In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "A" is
called a(n) __________.

In order to detect rot in manila lines, you should

__________.

1014

adjust the setting of the adjust the setting of the

rudder adjustment
weather adjustment
The storage batteries
The storage batteries must be at least ten
must be stowed on
horizontal feet away
deck away from the
from the methyl
ammunition.
acetylene.

immediately engage
the trick wheel

switch to the other

steering system

The ammunition must

be separated from the
methyl acetylene by at
least one hold.

No separation is
required because
freight containers are
exempted.

50% loss of efficiency

of the line

increase in
deterioration of the line

number of fishhooks

kink in the line

Pneumatic brake
Increasing GM

Electromagnetic brake Hand brake

Shifting weights to the
Pumping out tanks aft bow

cleaning system
he/she permanently
gives up rights to the
license or document

drainage system
strengthening system
it may be for reasons of
mental or physical
it must be for reason of
incompetence
addiction to narcotics All of the above

1752, 8 July

1940, 8 July

0143, 9 July

1727, 9 July

transversely framed

longitudinally framed

intermittently framed

web framed

attorneys for opposition

parties
marine surveyors

U.S. Coast Guard

officials

All of the above

after breast line

after spring line

offshore stern line

inshore stern line

feel the surface of the

line for broken fibers

measure the reduction

open the strands and
in circumference of the observe any mildew on examine the inner
line
the outer surface
fibers

Motor controller
Shifting weights to the
stern
weight reduction
system

D044DG

1015

1016

1018

1019

1020

1021

1024

1026

1029

The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the

salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference
to determine the sagging numeral.

71.07 numeral
74.95 numeral
Put the sea and wind
about two points on
either bow and reduce Heave to in the trough
speed.
of the sea.

Your vessel is off a lee shore in heavy weather and

laboring. Which action should you take?
Which U.S. Government agency can suspend or
revoke a Merchant Mariner's license for violating the
American Bureau of
load line act?
Shipping
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?
326.6
align the vessel's tail
The Plimsoll mark on a vessel is used to __________. shaft
A vessel's Classification Certificate is issued by the
American Bureau of
__________.
Shipping
A natural fiber rope can be ruined by dampness
because it may __________.
rot
When making way in heavy seas you notice that your
vessel's screw is being lifted clear of the water and
racing. One way to correct this would be to
__________.
increase speed

1030

When cleaning a tank by the Butterworth process, you

should begin to pump out the slops __________.
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 __________.

1031

Which certificate is NOT issued by the Coast Guard?

1033

1034

U.S. Coast Guard

77.56 numeral
Put the sea and wind
on either quarter and
proceed at increased
speed.

U.S. Customs Service

78.29 numeral
Put the bow directly
into the sea and
proceed at full speed.
U.S. Maritime
Administration

343.2
377.6
determine the vessel's determine the vessel's
trim
freeboard
United States Coast
National Cargo Bureau Guard

390.2
locate the vessel's
centerline

shrink

stretch

unlay

decrease speed

move more weight

forward

shift the rudder back

and forth several times

at the end of the drop

schedule

when the process is

started

when the process is

finished

when the tank is clean

when the line pull

reaches the rated
winch capacity
Award of official
number

after the line pull

exceeds the rated
winch capacity

Each crewmember has an assigned firefighting station.

This assignment is shown on the __________.
fire fighting plan
You are the licensed operator of a 100 GT towing
vessel sailing coastwise. What percentage of the deck
crew must be able to understand the language
commonly used onboard the vessel?
100%

United States Customs

after a short build-up of

torque
immediately
Classification of Hull
Safety Equipment
Certificate of Inspection and Machinery
Certificate

shipping articles

Certificate of Inspection muster list

75%

65%

50%

BL-0003

1036

1037

1039

1040

1041

What is meant by the term "broaching to"?

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?

When cleaning cargo tanks with portable machines,

how is the machine grounded?
A well in the uppermost deck of a shelter deck vessel
which has only a temporary means of closing for the
purpose of gaining an exemption from tonnage
measurement is called a(n) __________.
The document on a vessel, annually endorsed by an
American Bureau of Shipping surveyor, is called the
__________.

Having the vessel head

toward the sea
Running before a sea

Being turned broadside Having the vessel filled

to the sea
with water

None
Bonding wires are
secured from the
machine to a
convenient location on
deck.

One
The machines must
maintain physical
contact with the deck at
the Butterworth
opening.

Two

Three

The water supply

hoses contain internal
wires that act as
conductors

The water jets

impinging on the
vessel's structure form
a pathway to ground.

exemption space

tonnage deck

cofferdam

tonnage opening

Classification
Certificate of Inspection Certificate

Load Line Certificate

Seaworthy Certificate

The line directly under

the triangle is at the
same level as the
summer load line.

This is the equivalent

of a load line marking
for government (COE,
NOAA, MSC) vessels.

1042

Your vessel has the symbol shown inscribed on the

sides amidships. Which statement is TRUE?

The gross and net

tonnage of the ship will
This line represents the change if this mark is
submerged and the
load line mark for a
load line is visible.
Great Lakes voyage.

1044

Using a safety factor of 6, determine the safe working

load of a line with a breaking strain of 30,000 pounds.

4,000 lbs.

1045

1046

1048

5,000 lbs.
20,000 lbs.
a centrifugal
If a hydraulic pump on a winch accidentally stops while a check valve will close counterweight
hoisting, the load will stay suspended because
and prevent reverse
counteracts the force of the electric pump motor
__________.
circulation
gravity.
will cut out
In a following sea, a wave has overtaken your vessel
and thrown the stern to starboard. To continue along
your original course, you should __________.
use more right rudder
You are the person in charge of a vessel involved in a
marine casualty. You must notify the nearest Coast
Guard Marine Inspection Office if the property damage
is over __________.
$ 1,500

100,000 lbs.
the control lever will
move to the stop
position

use more left rudder

increase speed

decrease speed

$10,000

$25,000

$50,000

D022DG

1049

1050

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?

The "margin plate" is the __________.

Ventilate the tank to

eliminate any
electrostatically
charged mist.

bight
Polypropylene
Anchored with your
bow into the seas

1051

2
2

1052
1054

A
A

1056

In which situation could a vessel most easily capsize?

catenary
Dacron
Running into head
seas

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?

Application for
Inspection

The damage to a vessel is over $25,000. Who must

notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Marine The owner of the
Inspection Office as soon as possible?
vessel

1058

1059

1060

Ground the fixed

machines to eliminate
any electrostatic
buildup on the cleaning
head.
uppermost continuous
strake of plating on the
shell of a vessel

1057

Insure that the tanks

are not stripped until
the final wash is
started.

outboard strake of
outer strake of plating
plating on each side of on each side of the
plate which sits atop
an inner bottom
main deck of a vessel the center vertical keel
Within 48 hours and
Within 24 hours after
Within 48 hours after
before all foreign cargo
arrival, Sundays and
arrival, Sundays and
is discharged for that
holidays excepted
holidays excepted
port

A vessel arrives in San Francisco from a foreign

voyage. When MUST the Master make formal entry at
the custom house?
A term used to describe the dip in a towline that acts
as a shock absorber is __________.
Which mooring line has the least elasticity?

Attach the water supply

hose to the portable
machine after the
cleaning head is
positioned inside the
tank.

Washing water should

be recirculated if
possible because it has
the same electric
potential as the cargo
tank being cleaned.

You are cleaning the tanks after carrying a cargo of

crude oil. Which statement is TRUE?

You receive a package, for shipment aboard your

vessel, containing Class 1 explosives. The package is refuse to accept the
damp, moldy and stained. You must __________.
package

step
Nylon
Running in the trough

shock dip
Esterlene
Running with following
seas

Change of Employment Permit to Proceed

Within 24 hours after

arrival

Temporary Certificate
of Inspection

The Master of the

vessel

The person in charge

of the vessel at the
time of casualty

Any one of the above

The hoses to portable

cleaning machines
should be
disconnected before
the machines are
removed from the tank.

The principal hazard

with steaming cargo
tanks is raising the
ambient temperature
above the flame point
of the cargo residue.

Steam cleaning and

water washing are both
capable of generating
electrostatic charges
within a tank.

note the exception(s)

on the Bill of Lading

replace the packaging

material before
stowage

seek the approval of

the USCG Captain of
the Port

1061

1062

A vessel arrives at the port of San Francisco from

Yokohama, Japan. The passengers fill out the
Baggage Declaration and Entry form. A passenger has
baggage arriving on another vessel. How must this
It need not be declared
baggage be handled for U.S. Customs purposes?
at this time.
An IOPP Certificate on an inspected vessel is valid for
what period of time?
6 months

It must be declared on
the same form and
marked
It must be declared on
"Unaccompanied
another form entitled
Baggage".
"Continuation Sheet".

It must be declared
only if the other
vessel's name is
known.

12 months

18 months

5 years

secure the tail of the

standing part leading
from the becket bend
to the mast

dip the bight of the

hauling part around
your back and up in
front of you to form the
hitch

take a strain on the

hauling part by having
it led to the gypsy head
on a winch

Dry rot

Mildew

Sunlight

ignore it

increase your engine

speed

1063

1064

You have been pulled aloft in a bosun's chair rigged to

a mast that you intend to paint. You are now
supporting your weight by seizing the hauling part and
the standing part of the gantline in one hand. Your
next procedure in securing the bosun's chair is to
__________.
Which factor is most likely to impair the strength and
durability of synthetic line?

1066

If your propeller is racing in rough weather, you should decrease your engine
__________.
speed

by taking several turns

of the gantline on a
for that sailor to feed
to lead the hauling part winch drum and then
to a cleat on the mast lower the sailor by
The normal and safest way for a sailor to be lowered in the hauling part
through a bosun's chair and slacking the sailor backing off on the
a bosun's chair when descending vertically is
winch
down
__________.
hitch

1067

1069

1071

1072

Which step is NOT generally taken when gas-freeing a

tank?
In some cases, the 50% duty on all foreign repairs
made to American flag merchant vessels may be
remitted. Which work does NOT come under the
remitting policy of U.S. Customs?

The normal and safest way for a sailor in a bosun's

chair to be raised aloft is __________.

Washing the tank

interior with sea water

Application of
degreasing solvents

Removal of corrosion
products and sludge

secure the standing

part of the gantline to
the hauling part by
taking turns of marlin
and tying off
Washing with mild
soap
stop your engine until
the rough weather
passes
by leading the bight of
the hauling part to a rail
and taking several
turns, then slacking
away with the bight

Fresh air ventilation

Chipping, painting, and Repairs to hull

scaling by foreign labor structural damage

Repairs due to damage Repairs to the main

done by heavy weather propulsion machinery

for the sailor to pull

himself aloft and then
make fast with a
bosun's chair hitch

by taking the gantline

to a winch drum and
heaving away with the
winch

manually by two or
three sailors heaving
away on deck

by fairleading the
gantline with a snatch
block and pulling with a
cargo runner

1073

1074

1075

You are preparing to slush a stay on your vessel by

lowering yourself down the stay in a bosun's chair. The with the pin of the
proper way to do this is to ride down the stay on a
shackle riding on the
riding shackle __________.
stay
pulling the end up
A new coil of nylon line should be opened by
through the eye of the
__________.
coil
You are standing wheelwatch on entering port, and the
Master gives you a rudder command that conflicts with
a rudder command from the Pilot. What should you
do?
Obey the Pilot

You are underway in heavy weather and your bow is

into the seas. To prevent pounding, you should
__________.

1076

change course, in
order to take the seas
at an 85 degree angle
from the bow
Statement that the
Master has taken
custody of the
deceased's MMD and
passport

1077

1078

A seaman dies during a voyage. What is NOT

required to be entered into the Official Log?
By law, the maximum penalty for failing (without
reasonable cause) to give aid in the case of collision is one year imprisonment
__________.
or $500

The system of valves and cargo lines in the bottom

piping network of a tanker that connects one section of
cargo tanks to another section is called a __________. come-along

1079

with the pin of the

shackle through the
chair's bridle eye
taking a strain on both
ends

with a hook attaching

the chair to the riding
shackle
uncoiling from the
outside with the coil
standing on end

unreeling from a spool

Obey the Master

Ask the Pilot for

guidance

Bring the rudder to

midships

decrease speed

increase speed

secure all loose gear

An inventory of the
money and property

Statement as to the
Statement of the wages total deductions to be
made from the wages
due

two years
two years
two years
imprisonment or $1000 imprisonment or $1500 imprisonment or $2000

crossover

manifold

1081

compartment between
the tank top and shell inner side of the
The "inner bottom" is the __________.
tank top
of the vessel
vessel's shell
file a report of the dry
docking with the
You are Master of a U.S. flag vessel which was dry
U.S.C.G. Officer in
docked for bottom cleaning in Rotterdam, Netherlands. file a customs' form for
Charge, Marine
Upon return to a U.S. port, you must __________.
duty on this repair
file no extra reports
Inspection

1082

A lashing used to secure two barges side by side,

lashed in an "X" fashion, is called a __________.

1080

backing wire

connected to a second
shackle on the chair

scissor wire

face wire

runaround
space between two
transverse bottom
frames

obtain a U.S. Coast

Guard diver to certify
the work

breast wire

1083

1085

1086

1087

1088

1089

1090

Which of the knots, bends, or hitches shown in the

illustration would you use to properly secure a bosun's
chair to a gantline?
G

R
D030DG
When riding a stay,
Always have the chair
make sure that the bow
Always secure the
hoisted with at least
Any tools, paint pots
of the shackle passes
Which of the following statements concerning the
gantline to the chair
three turns on a winch etc. should be secured through the becket of
rigging of bosuns' chairs and their use is TRUE?
with a bowline.
drum.
by lanyards.
the bridle.
When taking a Pilot from a pilot vessel in a seaway,
Sea on the lee quarter Sea on the weather
which way should you head your vessel if the ladder is Bow to the sea and no with ship moving ahead bow and ship moving Sea on the quarter with
on the leeward side?
way on your vessel
slowly
ahead slowly
sternway on the ship
outermost part of the
The turning circle of a vessel is the path followed by
ship while making the
the __________.
center of gravity
circle
bow
tipping center
As Master or person in charge, you must notify the
U.S. Coast Guard if an injury leaves a crewman unfit to
perform routine duties for more than __________.
24 hours
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
__________.
crossover

A chock __________.

1091

1092

Which of the following statements concerning the

rigging and use of bosun's chairs is TRUE?
When a helmsman receives the command "Right 15
degrees rudder," the helmsman's immediate reply
should be __________.

When rigging a bosun's chair, a tail block or lizard is

used to __________.

1093

is a deck fitting used to

shackle gear to the
deck
When riding a stay,
make sure that the bow
of the shackle passes
through the becket of
the bridle.
"Rudder is right 15
degrees"
guide the bosun's chair
down a stay when
applying a protective
coating

48 hours

72 hours

Any amount of time

runaround

come-along

manifold

permits easy jettisoning prevents stress

concentration in the
of deck cargo in an
bulwark
emergency

provides openings
through the bulwark for
mooring lines

Always have the chair

hoisted manually.

The lowering hitch

should always be made Always secure the
before getting into the gantline to the chair
chair.
with a clove hitch.

"Aye Aye Sir"

"Right 15 degrees
rudder"

No reply is necessary,
just carry out the order.

run paint or tools up to keep a bosun's chair

a sailor in a chair with a from swinging with the reeve the gantline
heaving line
ship's motion
through

1094

1097

1099

1100

1101

1102

1103

1104

1105

1106

1107

Which statement is TRUE with respect to the elasticity

of nylon mooring lines?
Which of the knots, bends, or hitches shown in the
illustration would you use to properly secure a bosun's
chair to a gantline?
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 __________.

What is the purpose of the freeing ports on a vessel

with solid bulwarks?
A vessel puts into the port of Kobe, Japan, to
discharge cargo. The vessel contracts a local shipyard
to have the hull chipped and scaled. If the vessel
provides the primer and paint, which statement is
TRUE?
In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "B" is
called a(n) __________.
What should you inspect to be sure that it is safe to go
aloft in a bosun's chair?

Nylon can stretch over

forty percent without
being in danger of
parting.

Nylon can be
elongated by oneNylon will part if it is
hundred percent before stretched any more
it will part.
than twenty percent.

Under load, nylon will

stretch and thin out but
will return to normal
size when free of
tension.

I
slings or saddles
placed at 25-foot (8
meter) intervals

enough slack in their

bight

R
topping lifts and
runners tied off to
winches

All of the above

Allow water which may Permit easy jettisoning Prevent the formation
be shipped on deck to of deck cargo in an
of any unusual stress
flow off rapidly
emergency
concentration points

Lighten the above deck

weight caused by a
solid bulwark

You need NOT declare

You need NOT declare the cost of labor, since You MUST declare the
cost of labor and pay
the cost of labor, since this is considered
ship's personnel work. duty.
no duty is involved.

You MUST declare the

cost of labor, but no
duty is charged since
labor is involved.

after breast line

after spring line

inshore stern line

offshore stern line

The gantline

The tail block

The chair and bridle

All of the above

is not elastic

stretches

Nylon line can be dangerous because it __________. breaks down when wet kinks when wet
You are rigging a stage over the ship's side to serve as
a working platform. For stability of the stage, the
downhaul to one end of the stage and the downhaul to
the other end, which are used for lowering the stage,
both to the inboard side both to the outboard
should be led __________.
of the stage
side of the stage
A vessel is underway with a work stage rigged over the
side. A seaman may work on the stage, but only when
__________.
wearing a life jacket
You are rigging a stage over the vessel's side and are
securing the downhaul with lowering turns at your end
of the stage. When finished, the remainder of the line lowered down into the
should be __________.
water

one to the inboard and

the other to the
outboard
wearing both a life
wearing a safety
jacket and a safety
harness secured to the harness secured to the
stage
stage

D030DG

either both to the

inboard or both to the
outboard side of the
stage

the vessel is not

making way

coiled on the stage with

coiled on deck to be
the bitter end on the
coiled on the stage with slacked down by a
bottom
the bitter end on top
seaman as needed

D044DG

1109

1110

Pinching of the cargo hose between the vessel and the adjusting the hose
dock should be prevented by __________.
supports

prevent stress
concentrations on the
help keep the deck dry stringer plate

One function of a bulwark is to __________.

A vessel sailing from Liverpool to New York puts into

Boston, Mass. for emergency repairs. If no inward
foreign cargo is to be discharged at that port, which of
the following documents is required?
Custom Manifest

1111

1112

1114

1116

What is an advantage of the 6X37 class of wire rope

over the 6X19 class of wire rope of the same diameter? Greater flexibility
What type of stopper would you use on a nylon
mooring line?
Chain
swing wide and
approach the pier so as
On a single-screw vessel, when coming port side to a to land starboard side
pier and being set off the pier, you should __________. to

1117

The knot used to form the bridle at the standing part of

a gantline rigged to a stage is a __________.
sheet bend
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 __________.

protect against twisting

forces exerted on the reinforce the side
frame of the vessel
stringers

Inward Foreign
Manifest

Pro Forma Manifest

Traveling Manifest

More resistance to
corrosion

More resistance to
elongation

Lower weight per foot

Nylon

Manila

Wire

approach the pier on a make your approach at point the vessel's head
parallel course at
a greater angle than in well up into the slip and
calm weather
decrease your speed
reduced speed

carrick bend

fisherman's bend

bowline

quick-release coupling spectacle flange

over the open water

over the dockside

Ring buoy
prevent stress
concentration in the
bulwark

Fire extinguisher
permit easy jettison of
deck cargo in an
emergency

First aid kit

provide openings
through the bulwarks
for mooring lines

Stokes basket

the Coast Pilot

the International Code

of Signals (PUB 102)

Radio Aids to
Navigation (PUB 117)

1119

1120

1121

A stage should only be rigged __________.

What should be readily available on deck while
seamen are working over the side on a stage?

1122

Freeing ports on a vessel with solid bulwarks

__________.

On a transpacific voyage, you receive a message from

your vessel's operators saying that your vessel has
been consigned to Naval Control of Shipping. Further
information is contained in __________.
the Light List

1123

All of the above

blind flange
pivot coupling
over the bow or stern of over the flat sides of a
a vessel
vessel

tying off the topping

laying out an excess
lifts and runners to
length of hose on deck winch heads

allow water shipped on

deck to flow off rapidly

1125

1126

The pivoting point of a vessel going ahead is

__________.
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 __________.

1127

All entries in the Official Logbook must be signed by

the Master and __________.

about one-third of the about two-thirds of the

vessel's length from the vessel's length from the
bow
bow
at the hawsepipe
near the stern
another vessel is
the current was setting berthed ahead of your the wind was blowing there is shallow water
you on the pier
position
from the starboard side enroute to the berth

the Chief Engineer

the person about whom one other crew

the entry concerns
member

No other signature is
required.

maintain the
temperature of the
cargo throughout the
vessel

dispose of dangerous increase the loading

vapors within the cargo rate of the shoreside
tanks
pumps

discharge liquid left in

the cargo tanks after
the main pumps have
discharged the bulk

clasps

dogs

latches

Certified Crew List

Stores List
ONLY when properly
relieved

All of the above

15 minutes before the
end of the watch

take 2 or 3 round turns

around the stage and
then belay the
downhaul around the
horns

take 2 round turns

around the stage and
then dip the third turn
to form a clove hitch

pass the downhaul

through the bridle
formed by the standing
part and then take
round turns

30%

40%

50%

Manropes

Heaving lines

All of the above

Bow spring line

Inshore head line

Stern breast line

1129

1130

The main function of a stripping system is to

__________.
The fittings used to secure a watertight door are known
as __________.
clamps

1131

U.S. Customs, upon boarding a vessel desiring entry

into a U.S. port, would inspect which document?

Cargo Manifest

1132

A lookout can leave his station __________.

at the end of the watch at any time

1133

1134

1135

1136

To properly rig the downhaul to your stage for lowering, take only figure eights
you must __________.
around the horns
The critical point in nylon line elongation is about
__________.
20%
What equipment is customarily used when seamen are
working on a stage rigged over the side of a vessel?
Jacob's ladder
Your vessel is to dock bow first at a pier without the
assistance of tugboats. Which line will be the most
useful when maneuvering the vessel alongside the
pier?
Bow breast line

1137

When lowering manropes alongside a stage rigged

to easily remove the
over the side of a vessel, they should be allowed to trail kinks that form in the
in the water __________.
lines

to allow the seamen on

the stage to know the
direction and strength
of the current

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?
Discharge Manifest

Inward Foreign
Manifest

1138

1139

1140

1141

1142

1143

1145

1146

1147

The pivoting point of a vessel going ahead is

__________.
In a transversely framed ship, the transverse frames
are supported by all of the following EXCEPT
__________.
A vessel has arrived in a U.S. port from a foreign
voyage. Preliminary entry has been made. Formal
entry at the U.S. Custom House must be made within
how many hours after arrival (Sundays and holidays
excepted)?
The hitch used to secure the standing part of a gantline
to the horns of a stage is a __________.
When rigging a stage, the standing part should be
fastened to the horns of a stage with which of the
following hitches?
You are on watch at night in clear visibility and the
vessel has just been anchored. The first thing that you
should do after the anchor has been let go is to
__________.
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?
You are on watch and the pilot has just anchored the
vessel. The next thing that you should do after the
anchor has been let go is to __________.

to provide the seaman

something to hold onto
if he or she falls from
the stage into the water

only for short periods of

time since they will
become waterlogged
and be very heavy to
pull up

Traveling Manifest
about two-thirds of the
vessel's length from the
bow

near the stern

at the hawsepipe

Pro Forma Manifest

about one-third of the
vessel's length from the
bow

girders

longitudinals

side stringers

web plates

12

24

48

72 without exception

marlinespike hitch

clove hitch

blackwall hitch

Killick hitch

Clove hitch

Timber hitch

Marlinespike hitch

Double blackwall hitch

stop the engines

turn off the running

take bearings to obtain lights and turn on the
ship's position
anchor lights

Slip the stern lines, let

Call the Master and the the vessel drift into the Let go the starboard
deck gang.
river, and then anchor. anchor.

stop the engines

escort the pilot to the

plot the vessel's
accommodation ladder position on the chart

lower the
accommodation ladder
and illuminate it

Obtain assistance and

attempt to put some
new bow lines out.
make a round of the
weather decks

1148

1149

The document which acknowledges that the cargo has

been received and is in the carrier's custody is called
the __________.
Dock Receipt

You are on anchor watch. As an aid to preventing

thievery on the vessel you should __________.

1150

1151

In ship construction, frame spacing is __________.

The term used in levying customs duties when such
are fixed at rates proportioned to estimated value of
goods concerned is __________.

What affect does shallow water have on a vessel's

stopping distance?
Which line would be least likely to kink?

2
2

1153
1154

B
A

1155

1156

1157

1158

1159

1160

Hatch Report and

Recapitulation

only show the required

show running lights,
anchor lights and keep
anchor lights and deck the rest of the vessel
lights
darkened

Cargo Manifest

Stowage Plan

maintain water on deck

with firehoses led out
and all-purpose
nozzles attached

show anchor lights,

deck lights and cargo
lights hung over the
vessel's side

uniform over the length

of the vessel, with the
exception of the
machinery spaces,
greater at the bow and reduced at the bow and uniform over the length where it is reduced due
stern
stern
of the vessel
to increased stresses

ad valorem

The stopping distance

is shorter.
Braided
Water depth of less
than twice a vessel's
In the context of shiphandling, what would be the
definition of shallow water?
draft
when the wind is
The best time to work a boat into a slip is __________. against you
What is a correct reply to a pilot's request, "How's your
head"?
"Steady"
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?
Damage Bill of Lading
Which product is most likely to accumulate static
electricity?
Crude oil
In a longitudinally-framed ship, the longitudinal frames
are held in place and supported by athwartship
members called __________.
floors

infinite

The stopping distance

is longer.
Left-handed laid
Water depth of less
than 1 times a
vessel's draft
with the current setting
against you

secure

specific

There is no difference
in the stopping
distance.
Right-handed laid

The propeller is more

effective when going
astern in shallow water.
Straight laid

Under keel clearance Under keel clearance

of twice a vessel's draft of less than 10 feet
at slack water

with a cross current

"Passing 150"

"Checked"

"Eased to 5 rudder"

Letter of Indemnity

Non-negotiable Bill of
Lading

Unclean Bill of Lading

Hard asphalt

Lubricating oil

Residual fuel oil

margin plates

stringers

web frames

1161

The document that the Master uses to attest to the

truth of the manifest of cargo is called __________.

1162

A
D

2
2

1163
1164

1165

1167

1168

1169

1170

1171

1172

1173

Master's Protest

Oath of Entry

Owner's Oath

How does a vessel's rate of turn change when entering

shallow water?
It is faster.

It is slower.

There is no change.

Shipper's Certification
It remains constant for
varying propeller
revolutions.

Fixed objects that stay

on the same relative
bearing when the ship
When piloting a vessel, how are visual references used is turning indicate a
to establish a constant rate of turn?
constant rate of turn.
Which type of line floats?
Dacron

Visual references
cannot be used to
maintain a constant
rate of turn.
Nylon

Begin the turn when

the fixed object is on
the beam.
Old manila

Keep the fixed object's

relative bearing
opening, for a constant
rate of turn.
Polypropylene

instructions for
lowering the lifeboats

the time each weekly

drill will be held

work schedule

only in shallow water

in all depths of water

only in narrow channels

Bill of Lading

Cargo Manifest

Cargo Receipt

spraying or splashing
of petroleum
centerline system of
framing
Animal and Plant
Health Service
Inspector

settling of solids or
water in petroleum
isometric system of
framing

flow of petroleum
through pipes
longitudinal system of
framing

All of the above

transverse system of
framing

Captain of the Port

personnel

Quarantine Officer

All of the above

Increase the rate of

turn

Decrease the rate of

turn

Maintain a constant
rate of turn

Decrease speed

Increase the rate of

turn

Decrease the rate of

turn

Maintain a constant
rate of turn

Increase speed

The Muster List ("Station Bill") shows each person's

lifeboat station, duties during abandonment, basic
instructions, and __________.
all emergency signals
A vessel will "squat" when it proceeds underway
__________.
only in deep water
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?
Bill of Goods

Static electricity may be built up by the __________.

Transverse frames are more widely spaced on a ship
that is designed with the __________.
If you intend to land tulip bulbs from Holland in a U.S.
port, they must be inspected by the __________.
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?
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?

1176

1177

1178

Compared to manila line, size for size, nylon line

__________.
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?
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 over the ground?
A "Mediterranean moor" should be used when
__________.
A shipper of cargo aboard your vessel offers a letter of
indemnity for the cargo. This is done in order to obtain
a(n) __________.

1179

The most likely time for oil pollution while bunkering is

when __________.

1174

1175

1180

1181

1182

1183

1184

1185

1186

The regulations require that inspected vessels on an

international voyage, other than small passenger
vessels, must carry which of the following distress
signals on or near the navigating bridge?
Uncleared crew curios remaining on board during a
domestic coastwise voyage after returning from
foreign should be __________.
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 of
the dock. Your tug should be made up to the vessel's
__________.
Which towing equipment can be used to prevent the
tripping of a tug?
A new coil of nylon line should be opened by
__________.
As shown, the mooring line labeled "C" is called a
__________.
Which term describes a rope in which three righthanded strands are laid up left-handed?

has less strength than

manila line

has more strength than is equivalent to manila will rot quicker than
manila line
line
manila line

The backwash of the

The ship's Doppler log propeller reaches
reads zero
amidships

An azimuth bearing on
the beam remains
steady
All of the above

The ship's log reads

zero
when anchoring in the
Mediterranean

The backwash of the

propeller reaches
amidships
when docking stern to
a berth

An azimuth bearing on
the beam remains
steady
All of the above
when docking bow to a when anchoring in a
berth
strong current

Clean Bill of Lading

Order Bill of Lading

Straight Bill of Lading

final topping off is

occurring

first starting to receive

fuel

Through Bill of Lading

hoses are
hoses are being blown disconnected and
down
being capped

12 hand red flares

12 rocket parachute
flares

12 hand combination
flares and orange
smoke signals

listed in the Official

Logbook

cleared prior to the next noted in the Traveling

foreign voyage
Curio Manifest

retained under locked

security by the owner

stern on a hawser

quarter

waist

bow

Bridles
pulling the end up
through the eye of the
coil

Chafing boards
uncoiling from the
outside with the coil
standing on end

Gob ropes

Drogues

taking a strain on both

ends

unreeling from a spool

stern line

spring line

breast line

shore line

Soft-laid

Hard-laid

Shroud laid

Hawser-laid

6 hand red flares, and

6 hand orange smoke
signals

D044DG

Cargo Manifest
cleaned internally with
a degreaser
10% of its breaking
strain

go full ahead with the

rudder hard over to
starboard
Classification
Certificate of Inspection Certificate
washed out with hot
drained, blanked off,
soapy water
and stored securely
25% of its breaking
33% of its breaking
strain
strain

go full ahead with the

rudder amidships
contract of carriage, i.e.
Bill of Lading
stowed vertically and
allowed to drain
50% of its breaking
strain

Which statement is TRUE about the use of a "gob

rope"?

The gob rope is a

mooring line for tying
up lighters for working
cargo alongside a
vessel anchored in an
open roadstead.

The gob rope is used

to secure the towline
aft over the centerline
of a tug..

The gob rope is a line

hung over a vessel's
side to assist in
boarding.

The gob rope is a rope

used in mooring a
vessel to a buoy.

A person has fallen overboard and is being picked up

with a lifeboat. If the person appears in danger of
drowning, the lifeboat should make __________.

an approach from
leeward

an approach from
windward

the most direct

approach

an approach across the

wind

will not jam on the

mooring line
Wire

is stronger
Dacron

is easier to use when

under heavy tension
Nylon

is safer to use when

under heavy tension
Polypropylene

quarantine delays

mismanagement of the
vessel

1187

1188

1189

1190

1191

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". You should immediately
__________.
An implied warranty of seaworthiness on the part of the
vessel's owner lies in the __________.
When bunkering is complete, the hoses should be
__________.
A normal safe working load for used nylon rope in good
condition is __________.

1192

2
2

1193
1194

A
D

1195

1196

1198

The main advantage of a Chinese stopper over the one

line stopper is that it __________.
What type of line melts easiest?
Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a
vessel will be liable for damage to a cargo when the
damage arises from __________.

stop engines and the

vessel's wake will push go full astern with
you clear of the bow
rudder amidships

unseaworthiness when
sailing
insufficient packing

You are landing a single-screw vessel, with a righthand propeller, starboard side to the dock. When you
have approached the berth and back the engine, you
lose headway without
would expect the vessel to __________.
swinging
The most probable position of the object of a search at
any given time is the __________.
datum position

head into the wind,

turn her bow toward the turn her bow away from regardless of the side
the wind is on
dock
the dock
dead-reckoning
incident position
reported position
position

1200

1201

1202

1203

1206

Your vessel's operators send a message that your

vessel has been consigned to Voluntary Naval Control
of Shipping. The message will refer you to
__________.
When clearing customs for a foreign voyage, which of
the following is processed at the custom's house and
returned to the vessel?
Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a
vessel will be liable for damage to cargo when the
damage arises from __________.
Under defense plans, operation of electronic aids may
be temporarily suspended with __________.
You are landing a single-screw vessel with a lefthanded 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
__________.

1207

The Tonnage Certificate indicates __________.

1208

1209

1210

1211

1212

the Light List

the International Code

of Signals (PUB 102)

Radio Aids to
Navigation (PUB 117)

the Coast Pilot

Shipping Articles

Traveling Curio
Manifest

Official Logbook

Cargo Gear Register

an act of war

lack of ventilation in
transit

perils of the sea

an error in navigation

one day's notice

no notice

thirty (30) day's notice

a week's notice

lose headway without

swinging

turn its bow towards

the dock

turn its stern towards

the dock

drift away from the

dock

deadweight tons

displacement tons

net tons

light displacement tons

take 2 round turns

around one bitt, then
make figure eights

take 3 round turns

alternate round turns
around both bitts, then and figure eights
around both bitts
make figure eights

Gooseneck

Guy tackle

Topping lift

breasthook

intercostal plate

joiner

Customs

Immigration Service

Public Health Service

A westerly wind

Lowering clouds

Rain or snow

When making a wire fast to bitts it is recommended

that you __________.
use only figure eights
When cargo is being worked using a Burton or married
fall system, which part of the cargo gear is most likely
to fail?
Boom
To rigidly fasten together the peak frames, the stem,
and the outside framing, a horizontal plate is fitted
across the forepeak of a vessel. This plate is known
as a(n) __________.
apron plate
When clearing a vessel for a foreign voyage, the
original crew list is duly certified by proper authority. In
a U.S. port, this authority is the U.S. __________.
Coast Guard
What is NOT characteristic of the conditions which
would be experienced by a vessel located southeast of
an approaching eastward-moving storm center on the
Great Lakes?
Falling barometer

1213

1214

What minimum size manila line is required to hold a

weight of 932 pounds, if you use a safety factor of six? 2.0"

Which statement is TRUE about nylon line?

Manila line will usually

last longer than nylon
line.

2.5"

3.0"

Nylon line is excellent

for use in alongside
towing.

A normal safe working

load will stretch nylon Nylon stoppers should
line 50%.
be used with nylon line.

1221

1222

To quickly connect or
To prevent the tug from release a tow,
To facilitate berthing
What is an advantage in the use of a towing hook?
becoming tripped
especially a sinking tow maneuvers
It is easier to dock a right-hand, single-screw vessel
starboard side to the
__________.
wharf
either side to the wharf port side to the wharf
draw several lines
draw a line through the through the entry,
rewrite, and initial the
entry, rewrite, and
The proper way to correct a mistake in the logbook is
erase the entry and
initial the correction
correction
to _________.
rewrite
Which is a negotiable document?
Bill of Lading
Cargo Manifest
Export Declaration
Society of Naval
Who certifies the safe working load of cargo cranes on
American Bureau of
Architects and Marine
a vessel?
U.S. Coast Guard
Shipping
Engineers
you took on no new
you did not discharge
cargo in Charleston,
all the cargo on board S.C. and are bound for any cargo in
Puerto Rico and thence Charleston and are
Your vessel is in Charleston, S.C. You need not clear is of U.S. origin and
bound for Panama
Customs if __________.
destined for New York foreign
Who certifies the safe working load of cargo cranes on American Bureau of
a vessel?
Shipping
National Cargo Bureau U.S. Coast Guard

1223

The organization that certifies the safe working load of

cargo cranes on a vessel is the __________.

1215

1216

2
2

1217
1218

B
A

1220

1224

classification society
Nylon lines which
become slippery
because of oil or
Which is NOT a recommended practice when handling grease should be
nylon line?
scrubbed down.

National Cargo Bureau U.S. Coast Guard

3.5"

All of the above

stern to the wharf
completely black out
the entry, rewrite, and
initial the correction
Receiving Report

National Cargo Bureau

you did not load any
cargo in Charleston
and are bound for
Halifax
None of the above

none of the above

When easing out nylon

Manila line stoppers
line, keep an extra turn Iced-over nylon lines
should be used for
on the bitt to prevent
should be thawed and
holding nylon hawsers. slipping.
drained before stowing.

1227

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. You must ensure that
__________.
You have the "conn" at the time the helmsman who is
steering by hand reports that the rudder is not
responding to the wheel. Your FIRST action should be
to __________.

1228

A cargo exception would appear on __________.

1226

steerageway is not
taken off

the bow doesn't close

the dock first

the bow closes the

dock first

the ship has no

headway at the time

shift the selector switch

to the other steering
signal the engineroom
pump
to stop the engines

call the engineroom

call the Master

a Bill of Lading

the cargo manifest

the Export Declaration a Letter of Indemnity

They must be
watertight.
The property saved
must be "maritime
property."

They are built of

structural frames
connected by angle
They may have
struts and stiffeners,
lightening, limber, or air with flanged plate
holes cut into them.
brackets at each end.
The salvors must save
or attempt to save any The salvage service
life in peril.
must be voluntary.

1230

Which statement concerning solid floors is TRUE?

1231

What is NOT a requirement for a salvage claim?

You have the "conn" at the time the helmsman who is
check that the wheel is signal the engineroom
steering by hand reports that the rudder is not
responding to the wheel. Your FIRST action should be firmly connected to the to "Standby the
Engines"
to __________.
shaft

1232

1233

1234

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
__________.
notify the Master
Which type of line will stretch the most when under
strain?
Polypropylene

You are on watch entering port while the pilot has the
conn. The pilot gives a steering command to the
helmsman who partially repeats the command. You
should immediately __________.

1235

repeat the Pilot's

command and ensure
that the helmsman
repeats it completely

ask the Pilot to repeat

the command since the
helmsman failed to
hear it
Dacron

They are lighter than

open floors.
The property must be
in peril.

set the "Mode" switch

to "Auto" and steer by
auto-pilot

switch to the other

steering pump

tell the helmsman to

ask the Pilot to repeat
any command that he
fails to hear or
understand

repeat the Pilot's

command and ensure
that the helmsman
repeats it exactly

Nylon
observe the
ask the Pilot to repeat helmsman's wheel
the command since the action to be sure that it
helmsman failed to
complies with the
hear it completely
Pilot's command

Manila
ignore the helmsman's
response as long as it
was close to what the
Pilot ordered

1236

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?

The tug should put a

One head line would be The tug would need at spring line up, leading
sufficient.
least two head lines.
astern on the ship.

you state the vessel's

charted position,
present course and
port of destination
Bill of Lading

the mate being relieved

tells you the vessel's
course and speed and
states that you have
the watch
Bottomry Bond

you say, "I relieve you"

and you state the
course per gyro and
magnetic compasses
manifest

protect the vessel from reduce the rolling of the

slamming against piers vessel

2
2

1237
1238

C
A

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 effect the relief. The watch is officially
transferred to you after __________.
A contract of affreightment is a __________.

1240

Bilge keels are fitted on ships to __________.

assist in dry dock

alignment

improve the vessel's

stability

1241

A Notice of Marine Casualty to a vessel must include

__________.

the estimated cost of

damage

the name of the owner an evaluation of who

or agent of the vessel was at fault

1242

2
2

1243
1244

C
B

1245

1246

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 __________.
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 __________.
Nylon line is NOT suitable for __________.
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, the lookout may
be __________.
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
__________.

during an engine speed during a navigational

change
course change

unless the helm is in

the "hand" mode

The tug should put a

stern line up, leading
ahead on the ship.

the mate being relieved

says, "You have the
conn" and you state the
ship's course
Portage Bill

the amount of ballast

on board

All of the above

a watchstander
announces "Captain's
on the bridge"
towing

you call the Captain to

the bridge in a traffic
situation
lashings

the Master specifically

informs you that he has the Captain states the
the conn
course being steered
stoppers
mooring lines

the helmsman

the mate on watch

Either A or B

does not break the

towline

keeps a steady course

does not get too much so the towline will
turns the ship toward
remain tight
the direction of pull
way on the vessel

Neither A nor B

1247

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 countermand the order
into imminent danger. Your first action should be to
and immediately notify
__________.
the Master

1248

1250

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) __________.
cargo addendum
The floors in a vessel's hull structure are kept from
tripping, or folding over, by __________.
face plates

1251

What is NOT a primary function of the freight

forwarder?

1252

1253

1254

1255

1256

make an appropriate
entry in the deck log
concerning the Pilot's
order

exception report

immediately call the

immediately sound a
Master and await
short ring on the
further orders from him general alarm

Master's declaration
longitudinal deck
beams

bottom longitudinals
To execute, approve,
and submit all shipping
documents necessary To provide financial
To book cargo space in to the particular
assistance to the
advance
shipment
shipper when required
following restoration of
first
following control of fire vital services

note of protest
transverse deck beams

Clear the goods

through customs

Control of flooding should be addressed __________.

You are preparing to relieve the mate on watch while
underway at sea. The watch should not be transferred during an engine speed while the Master is on
__________.
change
the bridge

during a collision
avoidance maneuver

Under identical load conditions, nylon, when compared less and have less
with natural fiber line, will stretch __________.
strength

more and have less

strength

more and have greater less and have greater

strength
strength

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. The lookout may be
__________.

the officer on watch

Either A or B

You are docking an oceangoing single-screw vessel

under normal circumstances with a single tug. The tug
is usually used to __________.

the helmsman

only if a threat exists

All of the above

Neither A nor B
push the ship bodily
control the stern and is pull the vessel into the alongside and is tied to
control the bow and is tied to the stern on the slip and is tied to the
the offshore side
tied to the offshore bow offshore side
bow
amidships

1257

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 effect the relief. Which of the following is
exemplary of the statement that would officially transfer
the watch?

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,
Notify the engineroom
and no tugs are immediately available. Which
of the need for
measure(s) should you take FIRST?
propulsion.

1258

1260

1261

You say to the mate

going off watch,
"Destination New York,
course 283, speed 16
knots."

The mate being

relieved says, "You
now have the watch,
course 147, speed 15
knots."

The mate being

relieved says, "All in
apparent good order,
course 068 per gyro,
075 per standard."

You say to the mate

going off watch, "I
relieve you, course
321 per gyro, 316 per
standard."

Shut down any cargo

transfer that's in
progress.

Let go the port anchor

and veer to a short
scope of chain.

Obtain assistance from

the terminal to put new
stern lines out.

reduce the rolling of the serve as the vessel's

add strength to the
vessel
main strength member bilge
ABS or similar society

insurance company

U.S. Coast Guard

Polypropylene

Nylon

Dacron

Manila

wind on your port side

wind on your starboard

side

U.S. Customs
nearest Coast Guard
Marine Safety or
Coast Guard, only if the
grounding results in
Coast Guard, only if the Coast Guard, only if the Marine Inspection
Office as soon as
damage to property in grounding results in a grounding results in
possible
loss of life
injury to personnel
excess of $25,000

1262

1264

You are the Master of a 500-gross ton passenger

vessel operating on rivers. Your vessel accidentally
runs aground. Under the regulations for passenger
vessels, you must notify the __________.
Which type of line is best able to withstand sudden
shock loads?

You are picking up an unconscious person that has

fallen overboard in a fresh breeze. For safety reasons
a small craft should approach with the __________.
victim to leeward

victim to windward

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 Have her on a hawser
to assist. Where would you generally tie up the tug?
from the stern.

Tie her up on the

inshore bow to hold the Tie her up on the
ship off the end.
offshore bow.

1265

1266

protect the vessel's hull

when alongside a dock

The function of the bilge keel is to __________.

A vessel operating "in class" has met all the
requirements of the __________.

Tie her up on the

inshore quarter to lift
the stern.

1267

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 __________.
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?

ask the Pilot to repeat

take the helm and
the command since the
expedite the maneuver helmsman failed to
that the pilot ordered
hear it

Crew misconduct
Lowering the boom

Raising the boom

astern and the victim

just off the bow

ahead and the victim

just off the bow

just off the bow and the just off the bow and the
victim to windward
victim to leeward

Immigration Officer

Coast Guard

1269

1270

What is meant by the term "topping the boom"?

When a man who is conscious has fallen overboard is
being picked up by a lifeboat, the boat should
approach with the wind __________.

1271

The citizenship of a crew member of a vessel in a U.S.

port is determined solely by the __________.
Customs Officer

1274

1275

1276

1278

Union Official

The crew quarters must

have positive-pressure
ventilation to prevent
the fumes from
entering the living
Benzene is not a
spaces.
cancer-causing agent.

Personnel working in
regulated areas must
use respirators.

Four

Five

Six

It will reduce the

holding power.

It will cause the anchor

to snag.

a stern line and two

quarter lines crossing
under the stern

It will increase the

holding power.
a stern line, 2 bow
lines, and 2 quarter
lines leading aft to the
pier

adjuster's report

insurance policy

invoice

No other cargoes may

be carried due to the
possibility of
You are on a tankship carrying benzene in bulk. Which contamination by a
statement is TRUE?
carcinogen.
If given equal care, nylon line should last how many
times longer than manila line?
Three
The tension on an anchor cable increases so that the
angle of the catenary to the seabed at the anchor
reaches 10. How will this affect the anchor in sandy
soil?
It will have no effect.

When moored with a Mediterranean moor, the ship

should be secured to the pier by having __________.
The document that establishes the facts of a casualty
and is the prima facie relief from liability for the
damage is the __________.

Suspicion of heavy
weather damage to
vessel or cargo
Swinging the boom
athwartships

Suspicion of cargo
pilferage by crew
Spotting the boom over
the deck

1268

1272

repeat the Pilot's

command a second
time and notify the
Master

Inability of vessel to
comply with voyage
charter

tell the helmsman to

ask the Pilot to repeat
any command that he
fails to hear or
understand

all regular lines leading two bow lines and two

to the pier in opposition midship lines leading
aft to the pier
to the anchor

Master's protest

1280

1281

Vertical structural members attached to the floors that

add strength to the floors are called __________.
The agency most concerned with a stowaway is
__________.

1282

boss plates

buckler plates

stiffeners

breast hooks

Customs

Immigration

Public Health

When evacuating a seaman by helicopter lift, the

vessel should be __________.

stopped with the wind

dead ahead

stopped with the wind

on the beam

U.S.D.A.
underway on a course
underway with the wind to provide no apparent
30 on the bow
wind

It contains copies of
the crew's signatures
from the articles.

Is an exact copy of
shipping articles.

permit the ship to

maneuver in the
stream while weighing
anchors

prevent damage to the

stern caused by
swinging against the
pier in the approach

check, but do not stop

the vessel from
swinging

put the rudder

amidships

hull damage report

Master's Note of
Protest

Unseaworthy
Certificate

Spanner guy

Topping lift

Working guy

The center of gravity of

a loaded bulk cargo
ship may be raised to
produce a more
comfortable roll.

The floors and

longitudinals distribute
the upward push of the
water on the ship's
bottom.

They are less

expensive to construct
because of increased
access space.

1283

Which statement about the fo'c'sle card is TRUE?

The fo'c'sle card is a

blank sample of the
articles.

1285

Which information MUST be entered on the muster

list?

Names of all crew

members

Each crewmember is
given a copy of the
fo'c'sle card.
Duties and station of
Use and application of Listing of approved
each person during
special equipment
emergency equipment emergencies

The anchors should be dropped well out from the pier

while at a Mediterranean moor to __________.

eliminate navigational
hazards by allowing the
chain to lie along the
harbor bottom

increase the anchor's

reliability by providing a
large catenary in the
chain

The term "shift the rudder" means __________.

change from right (left)

to left (right) rudder an
equal amount
use right or left rudder

1286

1287

1288

1289

1290

1291

A document used to indicate suspected cargo damage

caused by rough weather would be the __________.
cargo report
What would you use to adjust the height of a cargo
boom?
Lizard

What is NOT an advantage of double bottom ships?

The tank top forms a

second skin for the
vessel.

"Free pratique" means that __________.

health requirements
clearance requirements have been met and no
for all regulatory bodies further quarantine
shipment will be made tonnage taxes are not
have been met
formalities are required at no cost
required to be paid

1292

1293

1295

The Articles of Agreement __________.

What is required to be posted in the pilothouse of a
vessel?
What is required to be posted in the pilothouse of a
vessel?

1296

To ensure the best results during the Mediterranean

moor, the chains should __________.

1297

1298

1299

1300

1301

1302

1303

1304

is also known as a
Merchant Mariner's
Document

designates the quarters advises the crew of the

a seaman will occupy conditions of
during a voyage
employment
Company Mission
Certificate of Inspection Officer's licenses
Statement
Company Mission
Official Crew List
Statement
Certificate of Inspection

are signed by each

crewmember at the end
of the voyage
Muster List ("Station
Bill")
Maneuvering
Characteristics

What is an example of the term "Restraint of Rulers,

Princes, or Peoples" in a marine insurance policy?

be crossed around the tend out at right angles

bow
to the bow
Arrest of a vessel by
A prohibition from
legal authorities to
loading a cargo from a satisfy claims through
country's government exercise of a maritime
interference.
lien.

tend aft 60From each tend forward 30 on

bow
either bow
Losses caused by fines
from polluting the
Damage caused by riot harbor after
of the population of a
malfunction of a piping
port.
system.

A Master should file a marine note of protest if

__________.

longshore labor went

cargo was received at on strike in the port
causing undue vessel
ship side which was
damaged in land transit delay

portions of his vessel's

cargo were illegally
impounded in a foreign
port

the vessel encountered

heavy weather which
might have caused
cargo damage

Cargo whip

Gooseneck fitting

Spider band

Topping lift

press board

steel hatch boards

steel plates

wooden hatch boards

Bill of health

Free Pratique

Notice to Comply

Controlled Free
Pratique

side longitudinals

intercostals

stiffeners

brackets

You must have two

toxic vapor detectors or
the pumproom must
meet special
requirements.

Each crew member

must be provided with
an emergency escape
breathing apparatus.

You must have a

containment system
made out of stainless
steel other than types
416 and 422.

If you are also carrying

allyl alcohol, the
venting systems don't
have to be segregated.

2,400 lbs.

12,000 lbs.

60,000 lbs.

Which part of a conventional cargo gear rig provides

for vertical control and positioning of a boom?
Tonnage openings must be closed by means of
__________.
If, after examination by the Quarantine Officer, your
vessel is found to have a specific deficiency, you may
be issued __________.
Reinforcing frames attached to a bulkhead on a vessel
are called __________.

You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker with

orders to load diethylamine. What is NOT a
requirement for transporting this cargo?
A nylon line is rated at 12,000 lbs. breaking strain.
Using a safety factor of 5, what is the safe working load
(SWL)?
2,000 lbs.

2
2

1305

1306
1307

1308

What is an advantage of the 6X19 class of wire rope

over the 6X37 class of wire rope of the same diameter? Greater holding power Better for towing

More resistance to
elongation

More resistance to
corrosion

A
D

You are making mooring lines fast to bitts, stern to, as

in some Mediterranean ports. A swell is liable to make Use manila or synthetic Use wires only from the
the vessel surge. How should you tie up?
fiber hawsers only.
stern and each quarter.
Which type of ice is a hazard to navigation?
Ice rind
Pancake ice

Use synthetic fiber

and/or manila hawsers
as required.
Frazil ice

Use wires from each

quarter and manila
hawsers from the stern.
Growlers

The S.S. Sheet Bend arrives in New York after

encountering heavy weather on a voyage from Cape
Town. Who will note the protest for the Master?

Each vent for the tank

must be equal to the
area of the tank filling
line.

Officer in Charge
Marine Inspection
The total area of the
vents or the overflow
shall be at least 125%
of the area of the fill
The tanks must be
protected by overflows. line.

Collector of Customs

1310

1311

1312

Which statement is TRUE concerning protection of

double bottom tanks against excessive pressure?
Before arriving at the first U.S. port from foreign, you
must fill out a Crewman's Landing Permit for each
__________.
In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "D" is
called a(n) __________.

Where should a vessel being towed alongside be

positioned for increased maneuverability?

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. Safety Factor - 6, weight per
person - 165 lbs., 10% friction per sheave (2 sheaves). 18.30 tons B.S.

1313

1314

1315

In which casualty case is it UNNECESSARY to notify

the local Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?

Notary Public

U.S. Shipping
Commissioner

There must be twice as

much vent area as the
area of the fill line.

alien crewmember

crew member

nonresident alien
crewmember

unlicensed crew
member

stern line
Stern of the towed
vessel aft of the stern
of the towing vessel

forward spring line

Stern of the towed
vessel even with the
stern of the towing
vessel

after spring line

Stern of the towed
vessel forward of the
stern of the towing
vessel

waist breast line

Bow of the towed
vessel even with the
bow of the towing
vessel

20.29 tons B.S.

22.27 tons B.S.

24.31 tons B.S.

Nylon mooring line

parts while the vessel
is tied up and kills a
harbor worker who was
on the pier.

Your vessel is backing

from a dock and runs
aground, but is pulled
off by tugs in 30
minutes.

Your vessel strikes and

sinks an anchored
sailboat costing a total
of $20,000 for salvage
and repair.

A seaman is injured
and in the hospital for
four days.

D044DG

1316

1317

2
2

1318
1319

A
A

The anchor chain should be kept moderately taut

during a Mediterranean moor to __________.
The damage to a vessel is over $25,000. Who must
notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Marine
Inspection Office as soon as possible?
The operator of an uninspected vessel MUST assist
people affected by an accident if he or she can do so
without __________.
In relation to cargo gear, what does "SWL" mean?

facilitate speed of
recovery during the
weighing process

indicate the anchor's

location to passing or
mooring ships

provide a steady
prevent damage to the platform for the
stern in the event of a gangway between the
headwind
fantail and pier

The person in charge

of the vessel

The operator of the

vessel

The Master of the

vessel

All of the above

serious danger to his or further damaging the

her own vessel
other vessel
Safe working load
Ship's working lift

undue delay
Starboard wing lift

creating a panic on
either vessel
Stress, weight, load

any deck below the

main deck and above
the lowest deck

a member that gives

fore-and-aft strength

made by placing two

bulkheads a few feet
apart

a heavy fore-and-aft
beam under the deck

Industrial

Private

Tramp

He may refuse to take

the seaman if the ship
will not stop at a U.S.
port within 30 days.

He is required to
accept the seaman
only if the seaman is
medically unfit.

He may refuse to take

the seaman if the
seaman has a
contagious disease.

He is required to take
the seaman under any
circumstance.

move the rudder slowly

in the direction of the
most recent rudder
bring the rudder
command
amidships
Muster List ("Station
quarters allocation
Bill")

steer the course which

is your present heading
unlicensed shipping
card from the union

1320

1321

A cofferdam is __________.
Which type of carrier accepts without discrimination all
legal cargoes of a shipper?
Common

The American Consul has asked the Master of a vessel

bound for a port in the U.S. to transport a destitute
seaman back to the U.S. Which action may the Master
take?

1322

1323

"Ease the rudder" means to __________.

1324

The forecastle card is a(n) __________.

decrease the rudder

angle
copy of the shipping
agreement

You are signing on crew members. The minimum

number of people required aboard, and the
qualifications of each, is listed on the __________.

Crew list

Certificate of Inspection Articles of Agreement

fo'c'sle card

go full ahead on the

engine(s)

back away a few

lengths to clear the
buoy and then go
ahead on the engines

go half ahead on the

engines and pass
upstream of the buoy

1325

1326

After casting off moorings at a mooring buoy in calm

weather, you should __________.

go half ahead on the

engines and put the
rudder hard right

1327

1328

You shall notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine

Inspection Office as soon as possible when your
vessel has been damaged in excess of __________.
The declaration made by the Master when he
anticipates hull and/or cargo damage due to unusual
weather conditions is a __________.

1329

A pelican hook __________.

1330

1331

Beams are cambered to __________.

The S.S. Microwave has been chartered to the
Longline Steamship Company. The Longline
Steamship Company agrees to pay all expenses and
employ and pay the crew. Which type of contract is
involved?

1333

1334

1335

1336

1337

$15,000

$25,000

$50,000

Note of Protest
can be released while
under strain

Notice of Casualty

Portage Bill
Bottomry Bond
is used for extra heavy is used for light loads
loads
only

is used for boat falls

provide drainage from
increase their strength the decks

Bareboat Charter Party Lease Charter Party

An injury to a
crewmember that
renders that person
What accident situation is considered a Serious Marine unfit to continue
working on the vessel
Incident?
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?
9/16"
Following a Serious Marine Incident, a mariner directly
involved in the incident is required to submit a urine
specimen for drug testing within __________.
2 hours
approach the buoy with
When picking up your mooring at the buoy, the correct the wind and current
method is to __________.
astern
Following a Serious Marine Incident, a mariner directly
involved in the incident is required to submit to alcohol
testing within __________.
1 hour

$100,000

relieve deck stress

All of the above

Time Charter Party

Voyage Charter Party

A discharge of 10,000
gallons or more of oil
Damage to property in into navigable waters of
the U.S.
All of the above
excess of $100,000

1"

1 1/4"

1 3/8"

12 hours
24 hours
approach the buoy with
the wind and current
approach the buoy with
ahead
wind and sea abeam

32 hours
stop upwind and up
current and drift down
on the buoy

2 hours

12 hours

6 hours

1338

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
__________.

1340

The usual depth of a beam bracket is __________.

manufacturer
ABS
Coast Guard
2 1/2 times the depth of 5 times the depth of the 10 times the depth of
the beam
beam
the beam

shipper
same depth as the
beam

1342

1343

Following a Serious Marine Incident, a mariner

involved in the incident is prohibited from consuming
alcohol until after being tested or __________.
Besides the chemical testing of a mariners breath for
alcohol, what other specimen testing for alcohol is
acceptable to be taken onboard the vessel after a
Serious Marine Incident?

When working with wire rope, which must be

considered?

A vessel is not required to carry urine specimen

collecting kits onboard the vessel only if the individuals
directly involved in a Serious Marine Incident can be
tested ashore within __________?
12 hours

1344

1345

1346

1347

1348

1350

2 hours following the

incident

4 hours following the

incident

8 hours following the

incident

12 hours following the

incident

Saliva

Blood

Hair

Metal sheaves should

be lined with wood or
leather.

It needs better care

than hemp or manila.

It should be lubricated
annually.

None of the above

The diameter of a
sheave over which a
rope is worked should
be ten times that of the
rope.

24 hours

32 hours
48 hours
any change in the
tautness of the anchor changes in bearings of
The best method of determining if a vessel is dragging the amount of line paid how much the vessel
anchor is to note __________.
out
sheers while at anchor chain
fixed objects onshore
You are proceeding to a distress site where the
survivors are in liferafts. Which action will assist in
making your vessel more visible to the survivors?
Preparation of muster lists and signing of same is the
responsibility of the __________.

Steering a zigzag
course with 5 to 10
minutes on each leg
Chief Officer of the
vessel

owner of the vessel

A deck beam does NOT __________.

act as a beam to
support vertical deck
loads

act as a web to prevent

act as a tie to keep the plate wrinkling due to
lessen the longitudinal sides of the ship in
twisting action on the
stiffness of the vessel place
vessel

Making smoke in
daylight

Dumping debris over

the side to make a trail Continuous ringing of
to your vessel
the general alarm
United States Coast
Master of the vessel
Guard

1351

1352

Your vessel is chartered under a time charter party.

Under this type of charter party, your responsibility is
__________.

solely to the charterer

for all matters
solely to the cargo
pertaining to cargo and shippers and
ship administration
consignees

to the owner for vessel

administration and to
solely to the owner, as the charterer for cargo
under normal
operations and
conditions
schedule

According to the illustration, 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? (Diagram DG-0058)

A.

C.

When using wire rope clips to form a temporary eye in

wire rope, you should ________.

6 inches in diameter
and 19 fathoms long
shorten the scope of
anchor cable
entrance

stringer plate

turn of the bilge

garboard

Master

Chief Mate

safety officer

department heads

Keep the sail taut in

light airs

Reduce the draft if the

boat runs aground

Increase the strength

of the mast

Master Certificate of
Service

Shipmasters
Declaration

Vessel Utilization and

Performance Report

Master

Chief Mate
An oil tanker of 150
gross tons and above
on domestic voyages
only.

place the U-bolt of the

wire rope clips on the
dead end of the rope

1353

1354

1356

1357

1358

1360

1361

1362

Reduce the area of a

What are reef points used for?
sail
On a voyage charter, when a vessel is ready to load
cargo, the Master should render to the charterer a
__________.
Notice of Readiness
Under normal operating conditions aboard a ship, who
has the overall responsibility in maintaining the Oil
Record Book?
Chief Engineer

According to 33 CFR, on board which type of vessel

described below is required to maintain Part II
(Cargo/Ballast Operations) of the Oil Record Book?

1363

All the above.

check the clips after an

hour of operation to
determine if the clips
loosened due to wire
rope expansion
6 inches in
circumference with 19
strands
increase the scope of
anchor cable

A 6x19 wire rope would be __________.

If your vessel is dragging her anchor in a strong wind,
you should __________.
The area indicated by the letter G is known as the
__________.
Seeing that all hands are familiar with their duties, as
specified in the muster list, is the responsibility of the
__________.

B.

A ship of 150 gross

tons and above, other
than an oil tanker.

First Assistant
Engineer
A non-tanker that
carries more than 200
cubic meters of oil in
bulk.

D058DG

replace the entire wire

rope if broken wires are wire rope clips should
detected around the
never be used to form
clips
a temporary eye splice D058DG
6 strands with 19 wires 19 strands with 6 wires
in each strand
in each strand
put over the sea
anchor
put over a stern anchor

Any oil tanker of 100

gross tons and above.

D033DG

1364

Which molten substance is poured into the basket of a

wire rope socket being fitted to the end of a wire rope? Babbitt

Bronze

A person who sees someone fall overboard should

__________.

call for help and keep

the individual in sight

run to the radio room to immediately jump in

send an emergency
the water to assist the
message
individual

The best method to stop a vessel from dragging

anchor in a sand bottom is to __________.
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 __________.
Fire and abandon ship stations and duties may be
found on the __________.

reduce the length of

the cable

pay out more anchor

cable

1365

1366

1367

1368

1369

1370

1371

1372

1373

1374

1375

1376

1377

1378

What is meant by "spotting the boom"?

The strength of a deck will be increased by adding
__________.
Delivery of a vessel to a charterer is called
__________.
The Oil Record Book for all U.S. ships is the property
of the ________.
After each operation involving the transfer of oil or oily
mixture, an entry shall be recorded in the Oil Record
Book ________.
Which type of stopper should be used to stop off wire
rope?

A chain stripper is used to __________.

Generally speaking, the most favorable bottom for
anchoring is __________.
On a passenger vessel over 400 gross tons, routine
entries for the Oil Record Book are recorded in
____________.
Container vessels are required to maintain an Oil
Record Book when the vessel is _________?

Lead

back the engines

poor stowage of cargo

in a container
fire caused by lightning overloading

Zinc

go to the bridge for the

distress flares
swing the rudder
several times to work
the anchor into the
bottom

inherent vice

crewman's duty list

Lowering it into a
cradle

Certificate of Inspection shipping articles

Placing it in a desired Spotting it with wash
position
primer and red lead

muster list

camber

deck beam brackets

hatch beams

sheer

chartering

dispatching

fixing

tendering

U.S. government

vessel's owner
within 6 hours of
completion of the
operation

charterer of the vessel

without delay

master of the vessel

within 1 hour of
completion of the
inspection

Chain

Manila

Polypropylene

Wire

prevent chain from

clinging to the wildcat
very soft mud

clean the marine debris flake chain from a

from the chain
boat's chain locker
a mixture of mud and
rocky
clay

Oil Record Book is not

required
150 gross tons and
above

Part I (Machinery
Space Operations)
200 gross tons and
above

Two-blocking it

as the operation
permits

clean chain prior to an

x-ray inspection
loose sand

Part II (Cargo
Part III (Emergency
Oil/Ballast Operations) Discharge/Spillage)
400 gross tons and
300 gross tons above above

at the base of the

boom

1379

1380

1381

The heel block is located __________.

The deck beam brackets of a transversely framed
vessel resist __________.
The Master of a vessel may tender a Notice of
Readiness to the charterer when the vessel
__________.

1382

The Oil Record Book for all fixed or floating drilling rigs
is the property of the ___________.
U.S. government

1383

1384

1385

1386

1388

1389

1390

1391

According to Pollution Prevention Regulations

(33CFR), after every designated operation, the Oil
Record Book is to be signed by ________.
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
__________.
According to Pollution Prevention Regulations
(33CFR), each completed page in the Oil Record Book
is to be signed by ________.
Which of the following is not an acceptable unit of
measure to be used consistently through out an Oil
Record Book?
If a passenger vessel navigating the Great Lakes is
required to carry 8 life buoys, what is the allowable
minimum number of these buoys that must have selfigniting lights attached?
A band or collar on the top end of a boom to which the
topping lift, midships guy, and outboard guys are
secured, is called the __________.

The body plan of a vessel is a(n) __________.

The basic shipping paper that forms an agreement
between a shipowner and a charterer is a
__________.

hogging stresses
has completed the
terms of the charter
party

at the cargo hook

near the midships guy

near the spider band

sagging stresses

racking stresses

shearing stresses

is in all respects ready is in all respects ready is safely moored or at a

to load
to sail
suitable anchorage
state in whose water
the drilling rig is located drilling rig's owner

company leasing the

drilling rig

a licensed officer
present at the
operation designated
by the master

person(s) in charge of
the operation

person(s) in charge of
the operation and a
licensed officer present
at the operation

32 tons
Coast Guard
representative
designated by COTP

40 tons

48 tons

64 tons

the master

person(s) in charge of
the operation

oil terminal
representative

cubic meters

gallons

tons

barrels

collar band

guy band

spider band

Letter of Intent

the master

endwise view of the

ship's molded form

longitudinal side
elevation view

pad eye collar

plan made looking
down on the ship,
showing it's hull cut
horizontally by the first
set of planes

Cargo Declaration

Charter Commission

Charter Party

vertical view made

looking up in the ship,
with the keel at the
center

1392

1393

1394

In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "H" is

called a(n) __________.
Your vessel's operators send a message that your
vessel has been consigned to Naval Control of
Shipping. The message will refer you to __________.
Galvanizing would be suitable for protecting wire rope
which is used for __________.

1395

1396

A vessel brought alongside should be fended off the

towing vessel by __________.
Lifting the anchor from the bottom is called
__________.

forward breast line

offshore spring line

offshore bow line

onshore bow line

the Light List

Radio Aids to
Navigation (PUB 117)

the International Code

of Signals (PUB 102)

the Coast Pilot

cargo runners

stays

topping lifts

All of the above

crew members using

their arms

a boat hook

fenders

No fending is
necessary due to the
rugged construction of
most towing vessels.

broaching the anchor

shifting the anchor

walking the anchor

weighing the anchor

Lease

Time

Heel

Voyage
It has the same
diameter along its
complete length.

a longitudinal side
elevation

usually drawn for the

port side only

is not ready to load or

discharge cargo
Spicule

loads and discharges

its cargo in less time
than specified
Bergy bit

1398

The owners of the S.S. Short Haul agree to a charter

with the Longsplice Steamship Company. The owners
stipulate in the charter party that they must appove the
Master of the vessel for the entire life of the contract.
Which charter has been affected?
Bareboat

1399

Which part of a cargo boom has the greatest

diameter?

1400

The half-breadth plan is __________.

D
D

changes berths to
A clause in the charter party requires a vessel's owner expedite loading or
to pay dispatch money when the vessel __________. discharging
What form of ice is of land origin?
Shuga

2
2

1401
1402

Head

Middle
a plan with the
forebody to right of
centerline and
an endwise view of the afterbody to the left of
ship's molded form
centerline
does not load and
discharge its cargo in
the time specified
Floe

D044DG

cost of labor and

material to restore the
vessel to the service
condition which existed
before the casualty

damage claims
awarded to individuals
or companies involved
in the casualty, up to a
maximum of $50,000
All of the above

mooring wires

shrouds

stays

B
B

You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker with

orders to load diethylamine. What is NOT a
requirement for transporting this cargo?
How many fathoms are in a shot of anchor cable?

You must have two

toxic vapor detectors or
the pumproom must
meet special
requirements.
6

You must have a

containment system
made out of stainless
steel other than types
416 and 422.
15

If you are carrying

propionic acid also, the
venting systems must
be segregated.
20

Each crew member

must be provided with
an emergency escape
breathing apparatus.
30

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 the __________.

Notice of Readiness

Charter Party

Bill of Lading

Portage Bill

1403

1404

2
2

1405
1406

1407

loss of revenue while

the vessel is being
A vessel is involved in a casualty. The cost of property repaired, up to a
damage includes the __________.
maximum of $50,000
Galvanizing would not be suitable for protecting wire
rope which is used for __________.
cargo runners

1408

1410

Other hazardous
materials cargo must
A special permit issued not be stowed on deck
by the Coast Guard is above a hold in which a
required before the
solid hazardous
Which statement about the carriage of solid hazardous cargoes in this subpart material in bulk is
are loaded.
loaded.
materials in bulk is TRUE?
The result of two forces acting in opposite directions
and along parallel lines, is an example of what type of
stress?
Tensile
Compression

A certificate issued by
ABS will be accepted
as evidence that the
vessel complies with all
applicable loading
regulations.

The shipping papers

can be used in lieu of a
Dangerous Cargo
Manifest for a vessel
carrying solid
hazardous materials in
bulk.

Shear

Strain

1411

The time allowed for loading and discharging cargo in

a charter party is referred to as __________.

charter hire

1412

demurrage
the Officer in Charge,
Upon completion of a voyage, the official logbook shall nearest Regional Exam Marine Inspection
be filed with the _________.
Center (REC)
(OCMI)

dispatch

lay days

upon completion of the at the next Certificate

voyage
of Inspection

Captain of the Port

(COTP)
within 30 days of the
date of arrival of the
first U.S. port

None of the above

at the end of the year
with all other official
logbooks

1413

The official logbook is filed with the Officer in Charge,

Marine Inspection (OCMI) __________.

1414

1415

1416

1418

1420

1421

1422

1423

1424

1425

A wire rope that has been overstrained will show

__________.
When an Official logbook is not required, an unofficial
logbook is required to be kept aboard for review by a
marine inspector for __________.

a bulge in the wire

where the strain
occurred

a decrease in diameter
where the strain
a kink in the wire where no visible effects of an
occurred
the strain occurred
overstrain

one month

six months

Bringing the anchor to

short stay

Locking the windlass to

prevent more chain
Heaving in all the chain from running out
Paying out more chain

What is meant by veering the anchor chain?

The master or individual in charge of a vessel prepares
a certificate of discharge for each mariner being
discharged from the vessel where the original
National Maritime
discharge goes to the _________.
Center
opposite directions on
the same line, tending
to pull the material
Tensile stress is a result of two forces acting in
apart
__________.
The charterer has completed loading the vessel in 3
days instead of the 5 days agreed to in the charter
shipowner may charge
party. As a result of this, the __________.
for two lay days
A U.S. vessel engaged in foreign trade must be
__________.
classed

Officer In Charge,
Marine Inspection
(OCMI)

12 months

Shipping Company

opposite directions on
the same line, tending opposite directions
to compress the object along parallel lines

None of the above

Mariner

charterer may receive

dispatch money

stevedore may collect

demurrage

the same direction

along parallel lines
consignee may be
required to pay a
ceaser fee

enrolled

licensed

registered

The mariner receives The mariner only signs Computer generated

the original copy of the the original copy of the signatures are not
discharge
discharge
authorized

Copies of the certificate

of discharge are
furnished by the
shipping company

Which statement is FALSE regarding certificates of

discharge?

A wire rope for a 10-ton boom on a vessel shows signs

of excessive wear and must be replaced. What safety
factor should be used when ordering a new wire?
4

A cargo of fuel oil is loaded whose temperature is

66F. API gravity is 36. The volume correction factor
(VCF) is .0005. A cargo temperature of 80F is
expected at the discharge port. If 9,000 barrels were
loaded, how many barrels would you expect to unload? 8,910

8,937

9,063

9,090

1426

1427

Forty-five fathoms is marked on the anchor chain by

__________.
Which letter in illustration D030DG represents a plain
whipping?

one turn of wire on the

first stud from each
side of the detachable
link

two turns of wire on the

second stud from each
side of the detachable
link

three turns of wire on

the third stud from
each side of the
detachable link

four turns of wire on the

fourth stud from each
side of the detachable
link

380,646

491,535
at both ends of the
vessel

498,465

1428

1430

A cargo of fuel oil is loaded whose temperature is

66F. API gravity is 36. The volume correction factor
(VCF) is .0005. A cargo temperature of 80F is
expected at the discharge port. If 9,000 barrels were
loaded, how many gallons would you expect to unload? 375,354
A vessel's bottom will be subjected to tension when
weight is concentrated __________.
amidships

A charterer is unable to complete the loading of a

vessel during the lay days specified in the charter
party. Under these circumstances, the __________.

vessel operator can

collect demurrage

ship is authorized extra

time to discharge the
charterer must pay
cargo
dispatch money

effective period of the

charter is extended

A tanker is loaded with 8,000 barrels of fuel oil. The

temperature of the cargo is 50F. API gravity is 37.
The volume correction factor (VCF) is .0005. What is
the net amount in barrels of cargo loaded?

8,040

8,016

7,960

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?

The bow will come in

and the stern will go
out.

The bow will come in

The bow and stern
and the stern will
come in equally closer remain the same
distance off the pier.
toward the pier.

The stern will come in

and the bow will remain
the same distance off
the pier.

left-lay
U

improved
T

preformed
R

1431

1432

1433

aft

7,984

forward

2
2

1434
1435

D
A

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 __________.
composite
X
Which letter shown represents a clove hitch?

1436

How many feet are there in 2 shots of anchor chain?

50

60

180

360

A tanker is loaded with 8,000 barrels of fuel oil. The

temperature of the cargo is 50F. API gravity is 37.
The volume correction factor (VCF) is .0005. What is
the net amount in gallons of cargo loaded?

334,320

337,680

437,800

442,200

1437

D030DG

D030DG

1440

1441

A tanker is loaded with 12,000 barrels of #2 fuel oil.

The temperature of the product is 88F. API gravity is
39. The volume correction factor (VCF) is .0005. The
net amount of cargo in barrels, loaded is _________.

Dead freight is the charge for the __________.

You are on an ice-reinforced vessel about to enter

pack ice. You should __________.

1442

1443

1444

The Safety of Life at Sea Convention was developed

by the __________.
If kinking results while wire rope is being coiled
clockwise, you should __________.

1445

What is an example of a fundamental objective of

cargo stowage?

1446

12,168

12,006

carriage of demise
cargo

cost of transshipment
of over-carried cargo
trim to an even keel or
enter the pack on the slightly down by the
windward side where
bow to take maximum
there is a well defined benefit of the ice
ice edge
reinforcement

U.S. Coast Guard

American Bureau of
Shipping
not coil it

The marking on an anchor chain for 30 fathoms is

__________.

coil it counterclockwise
Load so the trim does
not exceed 3 feet by
the stern.
two links on each side
of the 30 fathom
detachable link are
painted white

496,944

511,056

1447

A tanker is loaded with 12,000 barrels of #2 fuel oil.

The temperature of the product is 88F. API gravity is
39. The volume correction factor (VCF) is .0005. The
net amount of cargo in gallons, loaded is _________.

1448

Nylon line is better suited than manila for __________. towing alongside

11,994

difference in the
amount of cargo
difference in the
loaded and the amount
amount of cargo
of cargo booked,
loaded and the amount through no fault of the
of cargo discharged
vessel
take maximum
advantage of coastal
leads caused by
offshore winds

look for areas of rotten

ice and enter
perpendicular to the ice
edge

International Maritime
Organization

American Institute of
Maritime Shipping
twist out the kinks
under a strain

take a turn under

Separate wet and dry
Make maximum use of cargoes into separate
existing dunnage.
holds.
one link on each side three links on each
side of the 30 fathom
of the 30 fathom
detachable link is
detachable link are
painted white
painted white

towing astern

11,832

650,760
holding knots and
splices

Prevent overcarriage
by block stowage.

only the detachable link

is painted red

669,240
resisting damage from
chemicals

1451

Your ship departed Venezuela for New York, loaded

with 10,000 barrels of crude oil, whose average cargo
temperature was 30C (86F). API is 25. The volume
correction factor (VCF) is .00045. If this cargo is
heated to 100F prior to discharge, how many barrels
will you offload?
10,315
that the cargo be
The implied condition(s) with respect to the doctrine of discharged from the
deviation in a marine insurance policy is(are)
vessel with customary
__________.
dispatch

1452

The helm command "Check her" means __________.

Your ship departed Venezuela for New York, loaded

with 10,000 barrels of crude oil, whose average cargo
temperature was 30C (86 F). API is 25. The volume
correction factor (VCF) is .00045. If this cargo is
heated to 100F prior to discharge, how many gallons
will you offload?
417,354

1450

1453

10,063

9,937

that the voyage be

commenced in a
reasonable time

that the voyage be

pursued over the usual
and direct route
All of the above

read the compass

test the steering control heading

9,685

stop the swing using

hard over rudder

slow the swing using

moderate rudder

422,646

546,535

553,465

5,982
I

6,018
M

6,144
W

2
2

1454
1455

D
B

Your ship has loaded 6,000 barrels of gasoline, at a

cargo temperature of 50F, 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
90F at the discharge port?
5,856
Which letter represents a bowline on a bight?
H

1456

How many turns of wire normally mark either side of

the detachable link 45 fathoms from the anchor?

Your ship has loaded 6,000 barrels of gasoline, at a

cargo temperature of 50F, 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
90F at the discharge port?

337,920

322,080

295,952

258,048

The catenary in a towline is __________.

When handling cargo, the majority of cargo gear
breakdowns is due to __________.

a short bridle
compression bending
of the boom

the downward
another name for a
curvature of the hawser pelican hook
extension failure of the
boom
guy failures

1457

1458

1459

used to hold it
amidships
topping lift failures

D030DG

1460

1461

1462

1463

1464

1465

1466

1467

1468

1470

2
2

1471
1472

A
D

1473

1474

1475

Weight concentration in which area will cause a

vessel's bottom to be subjected to tension stresses?
Aft
While a vessel is at sea, the mate on watch discovers
a fire in one of the hatches. Fire hoses are used to put
the fire out and some of the cargo is damaged by
water. In marine insurance terms, this partial loss by
water is called __________.
an Act of God

At both ends

Forward

fire and water damage general average

particular average

the mooring lines are

doubled

the bollard has two

horns

one of the lines is a

breast line

Figure-eight knot

Fisherman's bend

Overhand knot

number of strands in
the wire

direction the core is

twisted

material used in the

core

a single turn with hard

rudder

a Williamson Turn

two 180 turns

a long sleeve shirt

gloves

goggles

public vessel
Stowing deck loads
forward

bulk carrier
Drogues put over the
stern

bow and stern shell

frames and plating

tramp
Trimming the tow by
the stern
junction of the frames
with the beams and
floors

garboard strake, at
each side of the keel

thrust bearing of the

main shaft

a successful venture
E

no imminent peril
F

no losses
G

All of the above

H

Two mooring lines may be placed on the same bollard the eye of the second
and either one cast off first if __________.
line is dipped
On a small boat, which knot is best suited for attaching
a line to the ring of an anchor?
Clove hitch
direction wires and
When talking about wire rope, the lay of the wire is the strands are twisted
__________.
together
The maneuver which will return your vessel in the
shortest time to a person who has fallen overboard is
engine(s) crash astern,
__________.
no turn
When dropping anchor, you are stationed at the
windlass brake. The most important piece(s) of gear
is(are) __________.
a hard hat
The type of carrier required to file a copy of freight
tariffs would be the __________.
common carrier
Increasing the length of
What will NOT reduce yawing of a tow?
the towing hawser
Signs of racking stresses generally appear at the
__________.
One of the requirements for a general average act is
__________.
Which knot represents a single becket bend?

Amidships

add strength to a weak

The "carrick bend" is used to __________.
spot in a line
join two hawsers
To find the distance the strands should be unlaid for an
eye splice, multiply the diameter of the wire in inches
by __________.
12
24
As shown, the mooring line labeled "G" is called a(n)
__________.
forward spring line
offshore bow line

D030DG

be a stopper to transfer join lines of different

a line under strain
sizes

36

48

forward breast line

inshore bow line

D044DG

1476

1477

1478

How is the size of chain determined?

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 __________.

What does "in step" refer to in regards to towing?

Diameter of metal in
Length of link in inches link in inches

Links per fathom

Weight of stud cable in

pounds

delays due to seizure

of the vessel

fire caused by fault of

the carrier

strikes or lockouts

improper stowage

The towed vessel

follows exactly in the
wake of the towing
vessel.

When turning, both the

towed and towing
There is no catenary in vessels turn at the
the towing hawser.
same time.

Both the towed and

towing vessels reach a
wave crest or trough at
the same time.

7,880

7,832

8,168

8,120

constructive total loss

general average

particular average

total loss of a part

establish and maintain dewater the

flooding boundaries
compartment

secure power to the

compartment

ballast to maintain
even keel

square knot

carrick bend

sheet bend

bowline

fish eye

thimble

chip

430,760
Devil's claw

343,056
Palm

328,944
Crown

To leeward of the
disabled vessel

Directly astern of the

disabled vessel

At three times the

drifting speed of the
disabled vessel

1480

1481

1482

1483

Your ship has loaded 8,000 barrels of gasoline at a

cargo temperature of 85F, 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 50F at the
discharge port?
A fire has damaged 20 bales of cotton on a freighter
loaded with general cargo. This claim would come
under __________.
The two courses of action if the underwater hull is
severely damaged are to plug the openings or to
__________.
The knot used to join two lines or two large hawsers for
towing is called a __________.

1484

A metal eye spliced into a wire is called a __________. cyclops

2
2

1485
1486

1487

D
B

Your ship has loaded 8,000 barrels of gasoline at a

cargo temperature of 85F, 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 50F at the
discharge port?
449,240
Which is NOT a part of an anchor?
Bill
You are approaching a disabled vessel in order to
remove survivors from it. If your vessel drifts faster
than the disabled vessel, how should you make your
To windward of the
approach?
disabled vessel

1488

What does the term "end-for-end" refer to in regard to

a wire towing hawser?

Your ship has loaded 20,000 barrels of crude oil,

departing Valdez, Alaska for San Francisco. When
loaded the cargo temperature was 96F. API was 15.
The volume correction factor (VCF) is .0004. If the
cargo temperature is expected to be 56F at the
discharge port, how many barrels will be offloaded?
19,680
While underway, part of your cargo is damaged by fire.
In marine insurance terms this partial loss is called
__________.
absolute total loss
The knot used to join two lines of different diameter is a
__________.
square knot

1490

1491

1493

1494

1495

After splicing an eye in a piece of wire rope, the splice

should be parceled and served to __________.
A common class of wire rope is the 6X37 class. What
does the 37 represent?

1496

The purpose of a devil's claw is to __________.

1498

1499

1500

1501

Removing the wire

rope from the drum and
Cutting off the bitter
reversing it so that the
and towing ends of the Splicing two wire ropes towing end becomes
wire rope
together
the bitter end

The biggest problem you generally encounter while

towing a single tow astern is __________.
In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "E" is
called a(n) __________.

Removing the wire

rope from the drum and
turning it over so that
the wire bends in the
opposite direction
when rolled on a drum

19,712

20,288

20,320

constructive total loss

general average

particular average

carrick bend

becket bend

sheepshank

strengthen the line

increase its efficiency
Number of wires in the Number of strands per
inner core
wire rope
prevent the windlass
act as a chain stopper from engaging

prevent hand injury by

covering loose ends
Tensile strength of the
wire
prevent the chain from
fouling on deck

make the line more

flexible
Number of wires per
strand

the catenary dragging

on the bottom

swamping of the tow

the tow tending to dive yaw

bow line

forward breast line

after spring line

The weld may be

broken by the stresses
caused by riveting.
charges against all
parties in a marine
venture to pay for
damages

The weld increases the The welding must be

tensile stress on the
completed before the
rivet heads.
riveting commences.

Sometimes it is desirable to connect a member both by Tearing through the

riveting and welding. Which statement is TRUE
member is more likely
concerning this procedure?
in this type connection.
the average distance
steamed per day over
the duration of the
Particular average is __________.
voyage

loss sustained by only

one party

control the wildcat

bow spring line

claimed after all liens

against the vessel are
settled

D044DG

1502

1503

The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the

salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference
Book to determine the hogging numeral.
Which knot should be used to send a man over the
side when he may have to use both hands?

1505

1506

The supplement to the IOPP Certificate contains what

type of data?
The sprocket wheel in a windlass, used for heaving in
the anchor, is called a __________.

1507

Your ship has loaded 20,000 barrels of crude oil,

departing Valdez, Alaska for San Francisco. When
loaded the cargo temperature was 96F. API was 15.
The volume correction factor (VCF) is .0004. If the
cargo temperature is expected to be 56F at the
discharge port, how many gallons will be offloaded?

1508

While towing, sudden shock-loading caused during

heavy weather can be reduced by __________.

1509

1510

1511

1512

If an electric cargo winch is being used to lift a draft of

cargo and the engine room loses all power, which will
occur?
The type of welding employed in shipyards is primarily
__________.

49.73 numeral

52.76 numeral

55.29 numeral

57.93 numeral

Bowline

French bowline

Bowline on a bight

Running bowline
A list of the
underwriters who will
assume financial
responsibility in the
event of an oil spill.
wildcat

The grades of cargo

that an oil tanker is
permitted to carry.

A checklist of the
equipment installed for The trade routes upon
controlling the
which the vessel may
discharge of oil.
operate.

capstan

dog wheel

1,117,600

1,082,400

using a short tow

hawser
A pawl, forced by a
spring mechanism, will
engage the teeth of the
bull gear and hold the
load.

using a nonelastic type

decreasing the
hawser
using a heavier hawser catenary in the hawser
The load will slowly
An electromagnetic
The load will fall rapidly lower to the deck under
brake will hold the load to the deck unless the control of the drag of
where it is suspended. foot brake is engaged. the winch motor.

brazing

electric arc

pressure welding

thermite welding

salvage loss

actual loss

preferred loss

Z (FLASH)

O (IMMEDIATE)

P (PRIORITY)

A vessel has been damaged by fire. The survey shows

the cost of repairs will exceed the value of the repaired
vessel. This is an example of a(n) __________.
constructive total loss
You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of
Shipping) and wish to send a message warning of a
hurricane. Which precedence would you assign this
message?
R (ROUTINE)

fairlead

853,440

826,560

BL-0004

1513

1514

Spider hitch
6 strands and a twoinch circumference

30 minutes to 1 hour

1 to 6 hours

3 hours to start of
business the following
day

10 minutes if possible

12 fathoms
E

15 fathoms
F

18 fathoms
N

20 fathoms
U

bight ring fails

main towing hawser

parts

48%

90%

100%

121%

An underwriter is liable for __________.

loss caused by the

loss arising from the
subject itself because ordinary evaporation of loss caused by heavy
weather
of its inherent qualities liquids

the natural decay of the

vessel due to the
passage of time

Your ship has loaded 22,000 barrels of crude oil,

departing Valdez, Alaska for Panama. When loaded
the cargo temperature was 90F. API was 15. The
volume correction factor (VCF) is .0004. If the cargo
temperature is expected to be 100F at the discharge
port, how many barrels will be offloaded?

21,252

22,748

2
2

1516
1517

B
A

1518

1520

1522

Fisherman's loop
6 strands and a twoinch diameter

towing bitt or pad eye

fails

French bowline
12 strands and a twoinch circumference

bridle legs part

1515

1521

Bowline in a bight
12 strands and a twoinch diameter

A 6x12, two-inch wire rope has __________.

In a national emergency, when communicating via the
Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message
designated ROUTINE will be delivered within
__________.
The length of a standard "shot" of chain is
__________.
Which picture represents a timber hitch?
Your vessel is being towed and back-up wires have
been installed. Back-up wires carry the towing load in
the event that the __________.
A welded joint's effectiveness is considered
__________.

Which knot is suitable for hoisting an unconscious

person?

21,912

22,088

1523

When making a short splice in wire rope __________.

the first three wires are

tucked against the lay
all tucks go against the
and the last three go
lay
all tucks go with the lay with the lay

1524

A mooring line is described as being 6x24, 1-3/4 inch

wire rope. What do the above numbers refer to?

Strands, yarns,
circumference

Strands, wires,
diameter

use right or left rudder

change from right (left) check, but do not stop

to left (right) rudder an the vessel from
equal amount
swinging

1525

The term "shift the rudder" means __________.

the first three wires are

tucked with the lay and
the last three go
against the lay

Strands,
Wires, yarns, diameter circumference, wires

put the rudder

amidships

D030DG

1526

One shot of anchor chain is equal to how many feet

(meters)?

6 (1.8 meters)

15 (4.6 meters)

1527

A 30,000 DWT tankship is required to have an IOPP

certificate when __________.

1528

You are being towed by one tug. As you lengthen the

bridle legs you __________.

engaged in the
coastwise trade
going foreign
increase your chances
of breaking the towing reduce the yawing of
hawser
your vessel

1530

Shell plating is __________.

the galvanizing on steel a hatch cover

1531

1532

1533

1534

Maritime Administration personnel may be allowed in

the pilothouse upon the responsibility of the
__________.
Chief Officer
To determine the number of portable fire extinguishers
required on an inspected vessel, you should check the
__________.
hot work permit
What is the best splice for repairing a parted synthetic
fiber mooring line?
Liverpool splice
Wire rope should be
condemned if the
outside wires are worn
to one-half their original
Which statement(s) is(are) TRUE concerning wire
diameter.
rope?

Navigator

1536

When anchoring, it is a common rule of thumb to use a five to seven times the seven to ten times the
length of chain __________.
depth of water
depth of water

1537

Which is NOT a potential hazard of approaching close

to an iceberg?

Muster List ("Station

Bill")

Long splice
Short splice
Wire rope which is righthand laid should be
coiled
Wire rope should be
condemned if the fiber counterclockwise to
prevent kinking.
All of the above
core appears moist.

1535

most senior person

present from the
officer in charge of the
Maritime Administration watch

Locking long splice

The brash ice in the

vicinity may clog sea
intakes.

90 (27.4 meters)

carrying cargoes listed

in the MARPOL
regulations
increase your chances
reduce the spring effect of breaking the bridle
of the tow connection legs
the outer plating of a
synonymous with
vessel
decking

Safety of Life at Sea

Certificate of Inspection Certificate

Your ship has loaded 22,000 barrels of crude oil,

departing Valdez, Alaska for Panama. When loaded
the cargo temperature was 90F. API was 15. The
volume correction factor (VCF) is .0004. If the cargo
temperature is expected to be 100F at the discharge
port, how many gallons will be offloaded?

1,214,840

45 (13.7 meters)
calling at ports in
another country
signatory to MARPOL
73/78

1,205,160

927,696
twice the depth of
water

There may be
underwater rams
The berg may calve
with the bergy bit hitting extending out from the
the vessel.
berg.

920,304
twice the depth of
water plus the range of
tide
The berg may suddenly
tilt or capsize due to
uneven melting and hit
the vessel.

1538

Your vessel is being towed and you are using a tripping

rope. A tripping rope of fiber or wire is used to
give added strength to retrieve the main tow
__________.
the main tow hawser
hawser

retrieve the outboard

legs of the bridle where
they are connected to open the pelican hook
the fishplate
at the fishplate
when the line pull
reaches the breaking
strength of the fall

before the safe working

load of the fall is
reached

one-third the distance

from the bow

one-third the distance

from the stern

Theft of cargo by
longshoremen

Smuggling with the

connivance of the
shipowner

1539

Electric cargo winches have an overload safety device after torque causes line before the line pull
which normally cuts the current to the winch motor
pull to exceed the rated reaches the rated
__________.
capacity of the winch capacity of the winch

1540

In ship construction, keel scantlings should be the

greatest __________.

at each frame

Which act would be considered barratry?

A criminal act
committed by a crew
member ashore in a
foreign port

amidships
A criminal act
committed by the ship
Master in violation of
his duty to the
shipowner

9,090

9,180

8,820

8,910

Come along

Jigger

Rigger's screw

Sealing clamp

support the strands laid

around it
One shot of chain for
One shot of chain for
every fifteen feet of
every ten feet of water water

allow some circulation

around the strands
One shot of chain for
every thirty feet of
water

allow lubrication inside

the rope
One shot of chain for
every ninety feet of
water

370,440

485,100

504,900

1541

1542

Your ship has loaded 9,000 barrels of fuel oil at a

cargo temperature of 35C (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 55F at the discharge port?

1543

Which is normally used to hold wire rope for splicing?

1544

1546

The main function of the core of a wire rope is to

__________.
What is the best guide for determining the proper
scope of anchor chain to use for anchoring in normal
conditions?

Your ship has loaded 9,000 barrels of fuel oil at a

cargo temperature of 35C (95F). 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 55F at the discharge port?

1547

give flexibility

385,560

1548

1549

What could be used as fairleads on a towed vessel?

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?

Keel scantlings of any vessel are greatest amidships

because __________.

1550

2
2

1551
1552

D
B

A majority of the crew requests a survey from the

American Consul to determine a vessel's
seaworthiness. The vessel is found unfit to continue
her intended voyage. The Consul allows the vessel to
sail to another port where deficiencies can be
corrected. The crew must __________.
Which picture represents a stopper hitch?

1553

The correct way to make an eye in a wire rope with

clips is to place the clips with the __________.

1554

1555

1556

1557

1558

Your ship has loaded 8,000 barrels of gasoline at a

cargo temperature of 36C (97F). 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 55F at the discharge port?
When carrying out a parallel track search pattern, the
course of the search units should normally be which of
the following?
When anchoring, good practice requires 5 to 7 fathoms
of chain for each fathom of depth. In deep water you
should use __________.
When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should
find it handy to know the __________.
When making up a tow connection, you should use
__________.

Chocks

Double bitts

Roller chocks

All of the above

Three

Five

Six

Seven

of severest racking
stresses

resistance to grounding
is at a maximum
amidships

connections between of maximum

forebody and afterbody longitudinal bending
are most crucial
moments
be discharged and
given first class
passage back to the
original port of signing
on in lieu of one
month's wages
M
first and third U-bolts
on the bitter end and
the second U-bolt on
the standing part

7,798

be discharged by the
American Consul with
additional one month's
wages until repairs are
made
N
first and third U-bolts
on the standing part
and the second U-bolt
on the bitter end

be furnished
employment on
another vessel
returning to the United
States which is
comply with the
satisfactory to that crew judgment
R
L

U-bolts of all clips on

the bitter end

U-bolts of all clips on

the standing part

8,173

8,202

In the same direction

as the anticipated drift

7,827
In the opposite
direction of the
anticipated drift

Perpendicular to the
line of anticipated drift

Downwind

the same ratio

more chain for each

fathom of depth

less chain for each

fathom of depth

two anchors with the

same ratio of chain

amount of helm carried

for a steady course
variation in the area

leeway

deviation on that
heading

safety hooks

round pin shackles

screw pin shackles

plain eye hooks

D030DG

1559

1560

1561

1562

It is permissible to place an eye splice in wire rope

used as cargo gear providing the splice is made using
__________.
Which arrangement of shell plating is used most in
modern shipbuilding?
The Master of any vessel bound on a voyage must
apply to a district court when an allegation of
unseaworthiness has been made to the Master by
__________.

two tucks with whole

strands and one tuck
with one-half strand

three tucks with whole

strands and two tucks
with 1/2 the wire cut
three tucks with whole
from the tucking strand strands

two tucks with whole

strands and three tucks
with half strands

Clinker

Flush

Joggled

any member of the

crew of the vessel

any two officers of the

vessel and a majority
of the crew

In-and-Out
the First and Second
Officers of the vessel
or a majority of the
crew

You collide with a buoy

and drag it off station
with no apparent
damage to the vessel
or the buoy.
Splicing two lines
together is stronger
than knotting two lines
together.

Storm damage to the

cargo winch motors
requires repairs costing
$19,000.

Your vessel is at
anchor and grounds at
low tide with no
apparent damage.

Splicing is used to
increase the overall
strength of the line.

Splicing is used to
prevent rotting of the
lines bitter end.

Which situation requires you to furnish a notice of

marine casualty to the Coast Guard?

A seaman slips on ice

on deck and sprains
his ankle, requiring an
ace bandage.
Splicing is used to
increase the
circumference of each
line.

Keep the wire soft and Lubricate the inner

manageable
wires and prevent wear Prevent kinking

1563

Which statement about two lines spliced together is

TRUE?

1564

What is the main reason to slush a wire rope?

1565

1566

1567

While in dry dock your vessel will be belt-gauged. This

process involves __________.
In bad weather, what length of chain should be used
with a single anchor?
The mooring line shown as "A" is called a(n)
__________.

1568

A tackle is "two blocked" when the blocks are

__________.

the First Officer of the

vessel

Prevent rotting

measuring the
thickness of the tail
shaft liner
3 times the depth of
water

taking the vessel's

offsets to check for hull
deformation
6 times the depth of
water

testing and examining

the anchor cables for
defective links
10 times the depth of
water

drilling or sonic-testing
the hull to determine
the plate thickness
15 times the depth of
water

after breast line

after spring line

onshore stern line

offshore stern line

equally sharing the

load

jammed together

rove to the highest

as far apart as possible mechanical advantage

D044DG

1569

Your ship has loaded 8,000 barrels of gasoline at a

cargo temperature of 36C (97F). 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 55F at the discharge port?

1570

What is NOT an advantage of ship construction

methods using welded butt joints in the shell plating?

As Chief Officer of a vessel underway, it comes to your

attention that the vessel is, in some manner,
notification of such
unseaworthy. Under such circumstances the Master is information of such
condition from yourself
required to take action upon receiving __________.
condition from yourself and the Second Officer

1571

1573

increase its strength

increase its
circumference

good communication

a dedicated crew

good equipment

well-conducted drills

1
The Certificate of
Inspection serves as
prima facie evidence of
complying with
MARPOL 73/78.

3
An IOPP Certificate is
invalidated if the ship
carries cargoes outside
The IOPP Certificate
for an inspected vessel the classes authorized
thereon.
is valid for 5 years.

directional current

forward current

wake current

1575

1576

The key to rescuing a man overboard is __________.

Using a scope of five, determine how many shots of
chain you should put out to anchor in 5 fathoms of
water?

notification of such
condition from yourself notification of such
and any other member condition from yourself
of the crew
or the Second Officer

make it bend more

easily

1578

Reduces weight

protect it from
corrosion due to
contact with saltwater

Wire rope is galvanized to __________.

Reduces plate stress

Which statement about splices is TRUE?

327,533

In splicing fiber rope,

you would splice with
the lay of the line.

1574

1577

344,484

A long splice is used to

A back splice is used to connect two lines that A short splice is used
to temporarily connect
permanently connect
will pass through
two lines together.
narrow openings.
two lines.

451,110
428,890
Keeps practically 100%
of tensile strength at
Reduces frictional
the joints
resistance

You are the Chief Mate of a 30,000-DWT tankship.

The vessel is engaged in trade with another country
signatory to MARPOL 73/78. Which statement is
TRUE?
A stream of water immediately surrounding a moving
vessel's hull, flowing in the same direction as the
vessel is known as __________.

propeller current

An IOPP Certificate is
renewed at each
inspection for
certification.

1579

What is the minimum standard for making an eye

splice in a wire to be used as cargo gear?

Make three tucks with

full strands, remove
half the wires from
each strand, and make
two more tucks.

Make four tucks in

each strand, cut away
every other strand, and
make two more tucks
with each remaining
Make four tucks with
strand.
each full strand.

Make six tucks with

each strand, removing
a few wires from each
strand as each
additional tuck is made.

furnaced plate

rolled plate

1580

1581

Shell plating that has curvature in two directions and

must be heated and hammered to shape over specially
prepared forms is called __________.
compound plate
A vessel is found to be seaworthy after a complaint in
writing to the American Consul by the Chief and
Second Mates. The cost of the survey is to be paid by
the __________.
American Consul

1582

Which is an example of failure to exercise due

diligence?

Overloading

Which statement concerning a short splice is TRUE?

The size of wire rope is determined by the
__________.

A short splice is
It is used to temporarily stronger than two lines
join two lines together. joined by a knot.
number of wires in
number of strands
each strand

By paying out more anchor cable, you __________.

decrease the holding

power of your anchor

1583

1584

1586

1588

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 __________.

2
2

1589
1590

A
C

Why is 6X19 class wire rope more commonly used for

cargo runners than the more flexible 6X37 wire rope?
A thirty pound plate would be __________.

flat plate

Chief and Second

Mates

Vessel's agent
Sailing with less than
Sailing short of union
30% reserve fuel oil
manning requirements supply

vessel's owners
Sailing short of being
full and down

A short splice
decreases the diameter
of the line.
None of the above
circumference

diameter

decrease the swing of

your vessel while at
anchor

increase the holding

power of your anchor

increase the possibility

that your vessel will
drag anchor

starboard until
headway is lost and
then to port

port

port until headway is

lost and then may
possibly swing to
starboard

port slowly at first and

then quickly to port

It resists abrasion
better.
3/8" thick

It is longer.
1/2" thick

It hugs the winch drum

better.
It is less expensive.
3/4" thick
1" thick

1591

1593

2
2

1594
1595

C
A

1596

1598

1600

2
2

1601
1603

A
C

1604

1605

1606

1607

1608

1609

A complaint of unseaworthiness by a majority of crew

members to the American Consul is found to be
justified after a survey is completed. Who must pay
the cost of the survey?
A long splice in a line __________.
What is the breaking strain of steel wire rope with a
5/8" diameter?
Which picture represents a barrel hitch?
Using a scope of five, determine how many feet of
chain you should put out to anchor in 12 fathoms of
water.
On a vessel with a single propeller, transverse force
has the most effect on the vessel when the engine is
put __________.

A person who sees someone fall overboard should

__________.
What would be prima facie evidence of
unseaworthiness?
Which weakens a line the LEAST?
Which knot would serve best as a safety sling for a
person working over the side?
The pivoting point of a vessel going ahead is
__________.
To safely anchor a vessel there must be sufficient
"scope" in the anchor cable. Scope is the ratio of
__________.
Using a scope of 6, how much cable would have to be
used in order to anchor in 24 feet of water?
Your ship is dead in the water with the rudder
amidships. As the right-handed screw starts to turn
ahead, the bow will tend to go __________.
For vessels 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?

Crew members
requesting the survey
is used in running
rigging

American Consul
Master
doubles the size of the is only used on fiber
line
rope

Vessel's owners

1.0 tons
O

6.6 tons
U

9.6 tons
E

15.6 tons
P

60 feet (18 meters)

72 feet (22 meters)

360 feet (110 meters)

450 feet (137 meters)

full ahead

full astern

half ahead

slow astern

call for help and keep

the individual in sight

immediately jump in
the water to assist the
individual

run to the radio room to

send an emergency
go to the bridge for the
message
distress flares

Overloading
Clove hitch

Overstowage
Long splice

Overbooking
Short splice

Bowline on a bight

near the stern

French bowline
Jug sling
about two-thirds of the
vessel's length from the
bow
at the hawsepipe

Lifting hitch
about one-third of the
vessel's length from the
bow

weight of cable to
weight of vessel

weight of cable to
weight of anchor

length of anchor to
depth of water

length of cable to depth

of water

4 feet

18 feet

30 feet

144 feet

to starboard

to port

straight ahead

as influenced by the
tide and sea

1 year

3 years

4 years

5 years

is very weak

Overcarriage
Square knot

D030DG

1610

1611

1613

1614

1615

1616

1617

1618

1619

1620

1621

1622

The joint formed when two steel shell plates are placed
longitudinally side to side is called a __________.
bevel
On a transpacific voyage, you receive a message from
your vessel's operators saying that your vessel has
been consigned to Naval Control of Shipping. Further
information is contained in __________.
Which splice should you use in order to make a
permanent loop in a line?
Which bend or knot is used to tie a small line to a
larger one?

bond

strake

seam

Radio Aids to
Navigation (PUB 117)

the Coast Pilot

the International Code

of Signals (PUB 102)

the Light List

Back splice

Eye splice

Long splice

Short splice

Becket bend

Bowline

Clove hitch

Lark's head

catenary length
10 times the depth of
the water in shallow
water

being in step
Williamson's Tow
2 times the depth of the
water in poor holding
8 times the depth of the
ground
water in deep water

71%

79%

81%

permits the rudder to

move faster

can turn without using

generates more power her rudder

can suck the water

away from the rudder

None

10%

25%

100%

drop strakes

stealers

throughs

voids

< 1 tenth
The presence of
icebergs

1 - 3 tenths

4 - 6 tenths
Absence of wave
motion

7 - 8 tenths
Sighting a walrus in the
Arctic

A towing vessel should be on the crest of a wave at the

same time as its tow and in the trough at the same
time. The term used to describe this is __________.
tow strain
5 times the depth of the
In moderate wind and current what should be the
water in good holding
length of chain with a single anchor?
ground
Using the graph in illustration D008DG, if the dry bulb
temperature is 84, and the wet bulb temperature is
81, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold?
A twin-screw vessel is easier to maneuver than a
single-screw vessel because the twin-screw vessel
__________.
A periodic thorough examination of the cargo gear
proves satisfactory. What percentage of the total gear
must be dismantled to determine actual internal
condition?
Owing to the greater girth of a ship amidships than at
the ends, certain strakes are dropped as they
approach the bow and stern to reduce the amount of
plating at the ends. These strakes are called
__________.
Ice concentration is measured in tenths. What
concentration range of ice corresponds to "Open
Pack"?
What is NOT an indication that pack ice may be
nearby?

Ice blink

87%

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1623

A short splice in a line __________.

1624

1625

1626

1627

1628

1630

Which kind of hitch should you use to secure a spar?

All inspected vessels on unrestricted ocean routes
must have equipment on board for testing an
individual's __________.
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.
A claim for cargo damages may be held against the
shipowner if such damage is the result of failure of the
ship's officers to __________.
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?
The fore and aft run of deck plating which strengthens
the connection between the beams and the frames
and keeps the beams square to the shell is called the
__________.

decreases the size of

the line

should be used if the

line is going through a
block

should only be used in doubles the size of the

wire rope
line

Blackwall hitch

Stage hitch

Timber hitch

Two half hitches

blood

breath

urine

All of the above

2 feet (0.6 meters)

18 feet (5.5 meters)

48 feet (14.6 meters)

72 feet (21.9 meters)

ensure the fitness and ensure adequate

prevent delays due to
safety of cargo spaces packaging of the cargo quarantine restrictions
Reverse starboard
engine; apply left
Reverse port engine;
Reverse port engine;
apply left rudder
rudder amidships
rudder

correct all defects in

the ship's construction
Reverse starboard
engine; rudder
amidships

garboard strake

A seaman is injured
and in the hospital for
four days.

stringer strake
Your vessel is backing
from a dock and runs
aground, but is pulled
off by tugs in 30
minutes.

short splice
lead line

square knot
manrope

carrick bend
mooring line

after spring line

offshore stern line

inshore stern line

limber strake
A nylon mooring line
parts while the vessel
Your vessel strikes a
pier and does $1,500 is tied up and kills a
damage to the pier but harbor worker who was
none to the vessel.
on the pier.

1632

2
2

1633
1634

B
A

1635

In which casualty case is it UNNECESSARY to notify

the local Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?
The strongest way to join the ends of two ropes is with
a __________.
back splice
A monkey fist is found on a __________.
heaving line
In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "B" is
called a(n) __________.
after breast line

1636

When anchoring a vessel under normal conditions,

which scope of chain is recommended?

sheer strake

Four times the depth of Two and one-half times Five to seven times the Fifteen times the depth
water
the depth of water
depth of water
of water

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1637

Which statement about a vessel's stability while drydocking is TRUE?

Every ton of weight

bearing on the blocks
acts as if a ton of
weight was removed at
keel level.

When the ship touches

the blocks, the beam
for stability purposes
increases to the beam
of the dry-dock.

The stability of the

vessel increases as a
dock is pumped out
due to the support of
the keel blocks.

one engine ahead and one engine ahead and

one engine astern, with one engine astern, with both engines ahead,
full rudder
rudders amidships
with full rudder

As the dock begins to

support the weight of
the vessel, stability
calculations are based
on the ship and dock
as a single unit.

1638

1639

On a twin-screw, twin-rudder vessel, the most effective

way to turn in your own water, with no way on, is to put
__________.
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
__________.

1640

The garboard strake is the __________.

2
2

1641
1642

A
D

1643

The helm command "Steady as you go" means

__________.
Which illustration represents a carrick bend?
The splice designed to pass easily through a block is
called a(n) __________.

1644

A rolling hitch can be used to __________.

make a temporary eye mouse a hook

1646

What is the normal length of anchor cable used to

anchor a vessel?

An amount equal to the Two times the depth of Three to four times the Five to seven times the
depth of the water
water
depth of water
depth of water

1647

1648

1649

date of the test

raised flange at the
main deck edge

load at which a test

sample broke
riveted crack arrester
strap on all-welded
ships

steer the course you

are on now
H

steer the course when

the swing stops
J

eye splice

short splice

Under Naval Control of Shipping who is responsible for The Maritime Defense
routing and diverting ships and convoys?
Zone Sector
avoid crossing close
When steaming through an anchorage, a shipmaster
astern of the anchored
should __________.
ships
What is required to be stenciled at the heel of a cargo Maximum angle of
boom?
elevation permitted

The Operational
Control Authority
avoid crossing close
ahead of the anchored
ships
Date of the last
quadrennial test

both engines astern,

with full rudder

number of strands and

name of the vessel
of wires in each strand
riveting pattern most
commonly used in ship row of plating nearest
construction
the keel
don't allow the vessel
to swing off course so
maintain the rate of
swing
much
L
M
D030DG
long splice
block splice
secure a line around a
spar
shorten a line

The National Shipping

Authority
keep the ship moving
at a good speed to
reduce set
Safe working load

Any Navy Command

transit only on a flood
tide
Maximum load when
doubled up

1650

1651

1652

1653

2
2

1654
1655

A
C

1656

1657

1658

To reduce the number of strakes at the bow, two

strakes are tapered and joined at their ends by a single
plate. This plate is known as a __________.
cover plate
Which document is NOT required by law to be posted
aboard a vessel?
Official Crew List
Ice concentration is measured in tenths. What
concentration range of ice corresponds to 1- 3 tenths?
Which tool is used to open the strands of fiber lines
when making an eye splice?
Which knot should be used to bend two hawsers
together for towing?
Which knot represents a double blackwall hitch?
In general, an un-reinforced vessel can safely navigate
in ice provided the concentration does not exceed how
many tenths?
What is the perimeter of a circle with a radius of 5.1
feet?
Ice concentration is measured in tenths. What
concentration range of ice corresponds to "Close
Pack"?

1659

1660

1661

1662

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 __________.
The strake on each side of the keel is called a
__________.
Which document is NOT required by law to be posted
aboard a vessel?
Under defense plans, operation of electronic aids to
navigation may be temporarily suspended with
__________.

1663

A bench hook is used for __________.

1664

1666

joiner

lap strake

stealer plate

Certificate of Inspection Officer's licenses

Muster List

Very Open Pack

Open Pack

Close Pack

Very Close Pack

Belaying spike

Fid

Heaver

Pricker

Double carrick bend

F

Fisherman's bend
G

Heaving line bend

L

Rolling hitch
R

9 - 10 tenths

6 - 8 tenths

4 - 6 tenths

1 - 3 tenths

81.71 ft

64.08 ft

40.85 ft

32.04 ft

9 - 10 tenths

7 - 8 tenths

4 - 6 tenths

1 - 3 tenths

deck

head of the boom

heel of the boom

mast or king post

sheer strake

gatewood strake

insulation strake

garboard strake

Certificate of Inspection Official Crew List

Officer's licenses

Muster list

one day's notice

handling of cargo
cases

thirty (30) days notice

no notice

a week's notice

hanging oilskins

sewing canvas

splicing small stuff

plaiting
moving slowly astern
over the ground

seizing
serving
moving fast ahead over moving fast astern over
the ground
the ground

A method used to make an eye in a bight of line where

it cannot be spliced is known as __________.
braiding
While anchoring your vessel, the best time to let go the
anchor is when the vessel is __________.
dead in the water

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1667

When the gyro-pilot is used for steering, what control is

adjusted to compensate for varying sea conditions?
Your ship is steaming at night with the gyro-pilot
engaged. You notice that the vessel's course is slowly
changing to the right. Which action should you take
FIRST?

1668

1670

1671

The term "strake" is used in reference to __________.

The number of certificated able seamen and
lifeboatmen required on a vessel is determined by the
__________.

You are to load a consignment of lumber. Each piece

measures 3-inches thick, 12-inches wide and 16-feet
long. There are 30,000 pieces in the shipment. How
many board feet would be listed on the Bill of Lading?

1705

1706

1707

1708

1709

1710

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?
You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of
Shipping) when it becomes necessary to send a
distress message. What precedence would you assign
this message?

For the purpose of regulating tank vessels, flammable

liquids are liquids which will __________.
The force acting on a single cargo runner which is
vertically lifting or lowering a load is greatest when
__________.
In general, a reinforced vessel can safely navigate in
ice provided the concentration does not exceed how
many tenths?

Rudder control

Sea control

Notify the engine room

of the steering
Change to hand
malfunction.
steering.

Lost motion adjustment Weather adjustment

Send the
Quartermaster to the
emergency steering
Call the Master.
station.

rudder mountings

anchor gear

hull plating

vessel framing

International Maritime
Organization

Corps of Engineers

Coast Guard

American Bureau of
Shipping

96,000

1,200,000

1,440,000

14,400,000

Sheer out to starboard

using the rudder, then
drop the starboard
Put the engines slow
Drop the starboard
anchor short with about anchor with about four ahead to help the
anchor.
one shot of chain.
shots of chain.

Veer out more chain on

the port anchor.

R (ROUTINE)

Z (FLASH)

O (IMMEDIATE)

give off flammable

vapors at or below
80F (27C)

have a Reid vapor

give off flammable
sustain combustion at
pressure of 18 pounds vapors only above 80F a temperature at or
or more
(27C)
below 100F (38C)

decelerating when
lowering the load

decelerating when
raising the load

lowering the load at

constant speed

raising the load at

constant speed

1-2 tenths

3-4 tenths

5- 7 tenths

8- 9 tenths with ice

breaker assistance

P (PRIORITY)

1712

1713

1714

1715

not carry any cargo in

the tanks surrounding
You are to load styrene in bulk, which is subject to self- the tank loaded with
polymerization. You must __________.
styrene
three times the
The cheek length of a block in inches should be about circumference of a
__________.
manila line

be furnished with a
Certificate of Inhibition
to be maintained on the
bridge
twice the diameter of
five times the diameter its sheaves for manila
of a manila line
line
join lines of unequal
A "sheepshank" is used to __________.
keep a line from fraying size
stop off a line
Each crew member
must be issued a
Which statement concerning a 298 GRT inspected tug certificate of discharge
Crew must be signed
engaged in towing from Seattle, WA, to Alaska is
at the time of
No able seamen are
on before a Shipping
TRUE?
discharge.
required.
Commissioner.

1716

1717

1718

1719

1720

1722

Let the anchor fall free

from the hawsepipe,
but apply the brake at
Which is the correct procedure for anchoring a small to intervals to check the
rate of fall.
medium size vessel in deep water?
With a large tow astern, there is immediate danger to
the tug in the event of the __________.
tug losing power
A combustible liquid with a flash point of 90F would be
grade __________.
B
What is a CORRECT reply to a pilot's request, "How's
your head"?
"Steady"
Your vessel is to dock bow first at a pier. Which line will
be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel
alongside the pier?
Bow spring line
In a national emergency, when communicating via the
Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message 3 hours to start of
designated PRIORITY will be delivered within
business the following
__________.
day

1723

What is meant by the term "two-blocked"?

The bottom block

touches the top block.

inject nitrogen to pad

any ullage above the
styrene to prevent
contact with oxygen

use heating coils to

maintain the styrene
within the temperatures
specified by the
shipper
twenty times the
diameter of a manila
line
shorten a line

A licensed Master of
Towing Vessels may
serve as Master.

Back the anchor slowly

out of the hawsepipe a
few feet, and then let it
fall in the normal
fashion.

Let the anchor fall off

the brake right from the
hawsepipe, but keep a
slight strain on the
brake.

Under power, back the

anchor out until it is
near, but clear, of the
bottom before letting it
fall.

tow line parting

bridle twisting

tow broaching

"Eased to 10 rudder"

"Checked"

"Passing 50"

Bow breast line

Stern breast line

Inshore head line

1 to 6 hours

30 minutes to 1 hour

10 minutes if possible

The line has jumped

the sheaves.

There are turns in the

fall.

You have two blocks.

1724

1725

A "bowline" is used to __________.

The term "shift the rudder" means __________.

1726

When attempting to free an anchor jammed in the

hawsepipe, the simplest method of freeing it may be
__________.

1728

You are trying to rescue survivors from a wrecked

vessel on fire. You should approach __________.

1729

1730

The greatest strain, when lifting a load with the jumbo

purchase, is on __________.
A disk with a horizontal line through its center,
equivalent to the summer load line, is called the
__________.

1731

1732

1733

1734

1736

You are in charge of a 225-gross ton tug preparing to

depart from Houston, Texas, with a loaded 2500-gross
ton tank barge bound for New York. Prior to departure,
regulations require that you __________.
Which picture in illustration D030DG represents a half
hitch?
Separating both blocks of a tackle to prepare it for
reuse is called __________.
Which knot reduces the strength of a line by the
LEAST amount?
Before letting the anchor go, you should check that the
__________.

1737

When evacuating a seaman by helicopter lift, which

course should the ship take?

join lines of equal size

form a temporary eye

(loop) at the end of a
line

be a stopper

use right or left rudder

check, but do not stop

the vessel from
swinging

change from right (left)

to left (right) rudder an put the rudder
equal amount
amidships

starting the disengaged rigging a bull rope to

windlass at high speed pull it out
at a speed of at most
to leeward of the
one-half that of the
wrecked vessel
wrecked vessel

to grease the
hawsepipe
at a speed of at least
that of the wrecked
vessel

the hauling part

because it must absorb
all of the parts, dividing the frictional losses of the parts in the
the load equally
all the sheaves
movable block

keep a line from fraying

to pry it loose with a

short piece of pipe
to windward of the
wrecked vessel
the standing part
because it is directly
connected to the
weight

deadrise mark

maximum allowable
draft mark

record the status of all

firefighting equipment

have on board an
Official Logbook in lieu
record the barge's load record the condition of of other forms of
records
line and draft readings the towing gear

chockablocking

out-hauling

over-hauling

two-blocking

Bowline

Clove hitch
anchor is clear of
obstructions

Sheet bend

Two half hitches

chain is clear

Plimsoll mark

wildcat is disengaged

tonnage mark

All of the above

With the wind dead
A course that will keep
ahead because the
Downwind so that the a free flow of air, clear A course that will have helicopter is more
apparent wind is close of smoke, over the
the hoist area in the lee maneuverable when
to nil.
hoist area.
of the superstructure. going into the wind.

D030DG

1738

1739

1740

1741

The group of markings shown is called a __________. loft mark

The load line regulations are administered by the
__________.
U.S. Coast Guard

load line mark

150
water mark

The search target is

sighted and then lost.

test mark
Lloyd's Register of
Maritime Administration Shipping
The search object is a
More than one vessel target that will be
is available for a
readily detected by
search.
radar.

bow line

breast line

spring line

stern line

National Cargo Bureau

An aircraft is available
to assist a surface
vessel.

light-vessels

cargo

at the water's edge

on deck

on the bottom

well in the water

An Official Logbook is required on which vessel?

A 150-G.T. tug going

from Boston to New
Orleans.

A 100-G.T. tug going

from New York to San
Pedro, California.

A 50-G.T. tug going

from Miami to Seattle.

A 199-G.T. tug on a
coastwise trip of 650
miles.

1318 lbs.

1366 lbs.
hook to prevent the
anchor cable from
slipping
the National Cargo
Bureau

1414 lbs.
device used to drag for
a submerged cable or
line
the United States
Coast Guard

1462 lbs.
type of clam bucket
used for discharging
bulk cargo

Phosphine

Adiponitrile

Xylenol

1743

1744

1746

1749

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?

1750

A grapnel is a __________.

1751

The load line certificate is issued by __________.

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? Furan

1752

120

rafts

75

All of the above

tug boat

1742

1748

Which vessel is required by regulations to have an

Official Logbook?
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?
60

You should conduct a sector search under which of the

following circumstances?
A mooring line leading at nearly right angles to the keel
is a __________.
What is NOT considered maritime property in a
salvage claim?
Which would you NOT use to report the amount of
anchor chain out? "Three shots __________."

A 100-gross ton tug on

a trip between
Baltimore, Maryland,
A 199-gross ton tug on A 66-gross ton tug
and San Pedro,
a coastwise trip of 610 operating between
California.
miles.
states.

device for securing a

chain topping lift
the American Bureau
of Shipping

United States Customs

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2
2

1753
1755

C
B

1756

1757

1758

2
2

1759
1760

C
D

1761

1762

To reeve a right-angle threefold purchase start with the

__________.
Which knot shown is a French bowline?
When anchoring a vessel, it is best to release the
anchor when __________.
What is NOT considered maritime property in a
salvage claim?

left sheave bottom

block
L
going full astern

buoys
all information
As operator of a 199 GT towing vessel sailing foreign, it contained on the
shall be your duty to enter in the Official Logbook or
barge's Certificate of
other permanent record __________.
Inspection
The amount of strain on each runner of a married fall
system lifting 2000 lbs. when the angle made by the
legs is 90 would be __________.
1000 lbs.
A hook that will release quickly is a __________.
longshore hook
Load lines for U.S. vessels are assigned by
__________.
the U.S. Coast Guard
What is the perimeter of a circle with a radius of 2.5
feet?
7.86 ft
Back off on the capstan
a bit and have the
seaman take several
more turns on the
drum.
forming temporary eyes
in lines

left sheave top block

T
going full ahead
semi-submerged
shipwreck

middle sheave top

block
Q

right sheave bottom

block
W

going slow astern

dead in the water

sea plane

cargo

the condition of all

all navigational aids to
towing gear to be used be used

the barges load line

and draft readings

1154 lbs.
margin hook
the American Bureau
of Shipping

1414 lbs.
marginal hook
Lloyd's Register of
Shipping

2000 lbs.
pelican hook
the National Cargo
Bureau

15.71 ft

19.63 ft

22.71 ft

Have more than one

seaman hold a good
strain on the hawser
and continue to heave
easy.
keeping line from
unlaying or fraying

While continuing to
heave slowly on the
capstan, have the
seaman take several
more turns on the
drum.
joining two lines of
different size

Have the seaman take

a strain on the hawser
and carefully have
several turns added on
the drum.
joining two lines of
equal size

1763

You are in charge while handling a synthetic hawser on

a capstan. The hawser has a heavy strain and you
wish to avoid the hawser's slipping on the capstan
drum. Which action should you take?

1764

The "square knot" is used for __________.

the three month period

immediately preceding three months either
way of the certificate's
the certificate's
anniversary date
anniversary date
back your vessel into
the current

anchor while stemming

the current
All of the above

D030DG

the three month period

centered on the
certificate's anniversary
date

1765

1766

the three month period

immediately following
The annual survey for endorsement of a Load Line
the certificate's
Certificate must be held within __________.
anniversary date
drop the anchor with
the bow headed
When anchoring in a current, you should __________. downstream

1767

What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter E? Fresh water line

Winter water line

Tropical water line

Summer water line

1768

As a rule, ships of most configurations, when drifting in

calm water with negligible current, will lie __________. bow to the wind

beam to the wind

stern to the wind

with the wind on the

quarter

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1769

1771

1772

1773

1774

1775

1776

1777

1778

1779

1780

1781

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?
The agency which assigns load lines and issues Load
Line Certificates is the __________.
What is the volume in a cone with a base diameter of
32 feet and a height of 21 feet?
What size block shell should be used with a 4-inch
manila line?
Which knot is used to attach two different sized lines
together?
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?

When anchoring in calm water, it is best to

__________.
What is the volume in a cone with a base diameter of
23 feet and a height of 14 feet?
You are landing a single-screw vessel with a righthanded propeller port side to a dock. As you approach
the dock, you back down on your engine with rudder
amidships. You would expect the vessel to
__________.
Using the graph shown, if the dry bulb temperature is
58, and the wet bulb temperature is 53, what is the
relative humidity in a cargo hold?
The term that indicates how many tons of cargo a
vessel can carry is __________.
Which organization usually assigns load lines to U.S.
vessels?

Port 1.5 tons, starboard

1.0 tons
American Bureau of
Shipping

Port 1.5 tons, starboard Port 1.7 tons, starboard Port 1.7 tons, starboard
1.5 tons
1.3 tons
2.0 tons
Secretary of
Commerce
U.S. Customs
U.S. Coast Guard

8,444.60 cubic ft.

7,732.81 cubic ft.

5,629.73 cubic ft.

703.72 cubic ft.

8"

12"

16"

24"

Granny knot

Sheet bend

Square knot

Thief knot

Hexanol

Benzonitrile

maintain slight
headway when letting
go the anchor

Acrylic acid
wait until the vessel is
dead in the water
before letting go the
anchor

1,648.05 cubic ft.

1,938.89 cubic ft.

2,908.33 cubic ft.

drift away from the

dock

lose headway without

swinging

swing its stern towards swing its stern away

the dock
from the dock

56%

61%

66%

75%

bale cubic
National Load-Line
Agency

deadweight
National Shipping
Bureau

gross tonnage
American Bureau of
Shipping

loaded displacement
American Regulations
Council

Propadiene, inhibited
let the anchor go from
have slight sternway on the stern with the
the vessel while letting anchor cable leading
go the anchor
from the bow
7,755.55 cubic ft.

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The hoist area should

be located as far aft as
The drop line should be possible so the pilot
grounded first then
will have a visual
secured as close to the reference while
hoist point as possible. approaching.

1782

When evacuating a seaman by helicopter lift, which

statement is TRUE?

Flags should be flown

The vessel should be to provide a visual
stopped with the wind reference as to the
dead ahead during the direction of the
hoisting operation.
apparent wind.

1783

Which mooring line is likely to undergo the most strain

when docking a ship under normal conditions?

Bow line

Breast line

Spring line

1784

join two lines of

different sizes

2
2

1786
1787

C
D

join two lines of equal

sizes
side by side, with their
lines on the port and
starboard side
H

so that their lines form

an angle
P

on top of one another

S

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1788

II

III

IV

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1790

1791

Steering gear room

Geographic zone of
operation

Part of the wheelhouse

used to control vessel All of the above
Condition of trim in
Density of the water
normal operation

1792

1793

2
2

The "rolling hitch" could be used to __________.

You are anchoring in a river where the current is from
one direction only. The best way to lay out two
anchors is to have them __________.
Which picture represents a blackwall hitch?
Which position shown is the most dangerous when
tying up?

directly in line with the

bow
F
I
Auxiliary machinery
spaces above the
uppermost continuous
deck

Which space(s) is(are) exempt when measuring gross

tonnage?
Which factor does NOT affect the required freeboard of
a cargo vessel?
Season of the year

Stern line
act as a stopper to
add strength to a weak transfer a line under
spot in a line
strain

Summer load line

Winter load line

Tropical load line

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What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter F? Fresh water load line
The lines led forward from the bow and aft from the
stern when a vessel is moored to the dock are
__________.
bow and stern lines

breast lines

halyards

1794
1795

D
C

A "figure eight" knot is used to __________.

Which knot represents a double sheet bend?

be a stopper
F

shorten a line
L

join lines of equal size

R

warps
keep a line from
passing through a
sheave
T

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1796

Which safety check(s) should be made before letting

go the anchor?

See that the anchor is

clear of obstructions.

See that the chain is all See that the wildcat is

clear.
disengaged.

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?

Bow will kick to

starboard

1798

Bow will kick to port

Rudder alone has no

effect on the vessel

All of the above

Stern will kick to port,
then slowly swing to
starboard

1799

1800

The maximum theoretical stress that can be developed

on a guy in a yard and stay rig is limited by the
lifting capacity of the
__________.
winch
The figure obtained by dividing the total volume of the
ship in cubic feet (after omission of exempted spaces)
by 100 is the __________.
bale cubic
A vessel proceeding to London, England, from New
York makes an unscheduled call at the port of
Hamilton, Bermuda. What term is used to denote the
voluntary departure from the usual course?
Which picture represents a bowline?

net tonnage

Deviation
H

Liberty
L

blackwall hitch

figure-eight knot

square knot

In towing it is desirable for the tug and the tow to ride

wave crests simultaneously because __________.

towing speed is
improved

the tow is more visible

from the tug

the catenary of the

towline is reduced

1803

1804

1805

shock loading on the

tow line is reduced
The towing line
If the situation arose where it became necessary to tow between the two
vessels should be clear
a disabled vessel, which statement is TRUE
of the water.
concerning the towing line?

1807

1808

When evacuating a seaman by helicopter lift, which

statement is TRUE?
Which organization would conduct a survey of the
insulation in a reefer compartment prior to loading
cargo?

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 __________.

1809

light displacement

hinged block

gross tonnage

chock roller

B
D

1806

weight of the load

A snatch block is a __________.

Instead of whipping an end of a line, a temporary
means of preventing the line from unraveling is to tie a
__________.
becket bend

1801
1802

position of the guy

Unscheduled stop
Q
strong block used for
short, sharp pulls

2
2

Alteration
G
block used only with
manila rope

location of the boom

The towing line should There should be a

be taut at all times
catenary so the line
between the vessels.
dips into the water.

None of the above

Evacuation should be The vessel should be

from an area forward of slowed to bare
the bridge.
steerageway.

If the hoist is at the

stern, booms extending
aft at the stern should The litter should not be
be cradled with the
touched until it has
topping lifts hove taut. been grounded.

U.S. Customs Service

OSHA

American Bureau of
Shipping

National Cargo Bureau

falls are at an equal

angle to the horizontal

stay fall is vertical

stay fall is at a greater

angle to the horizontal
than the yard fall

yard fall is at a greater

angle to the horizontal
than the stay fall

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1810

1811

1812

1813

1814

2
2

2
2

1815
1816

1818
1819

1820

1821

Using the graph shown, if the dry bulb temperature is

98, and the wet bulb temperature is 87, what is the
relative humidity in a cargo hold?

87%

84%

79%

65%

You are towing a large barge on a hawser. Your main

engine suddenly fails. What is the greatest danger?
A survey of refrigerated cargo, to certify that proper
methods of stowage were utilized, can be conducted
by the __________.
A snatch block would most likely be used as a
__________.
In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "D" is
called a(n) __________.

D
A

"Ease the rudder" means to __________.

Which picture shown represents a square knot?

move the rudder slowly

in the direction of the
bring the rudder
steer the course which most recent rudder
amidships
is your present heading command
W
R
P

C
A

When comparing twin screw tug to single-screw tugs,

which statement about a twin-screw tug is FALSE?
The stringer plate is represented by which letter?

If one engine fails, you

do not lose control of
It is more
the tow.
maneuverable.
A
C

It develops more
bollard pull for the
same horsepower.
I

decrease the rudder

angle
H
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It is generally subject to
more propeller damage
from debris in the
water.
N
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If a drill required by regulations is not completed, the

Master or person in charge must __________.

report this immediately

to the Commandant of log the reason for not
the Coast Guard
completing the drill

conduct two of the

required drills at the
next opportunity

All of the above

Free surface effect of

liquid inside the barge
may rupture the barge
bulkheads when
turning too quickly.

Dangerous wakes may

result from the
swinging barge and
capsize the tug.

The tug and the tow will The tow will endanger
go aground.
other traffic.
Occupational Safety
American Bureau of
and Health
Shipping
Administration

The tow will overrun

tug.

The tow will block the

channel.

U.S. Coast Guard

National Cargo Bureau

boat fall

fairlead

riding pawl

topping lift

stern line

forward spring line

waist breast line

after spring line

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While towing, what is the principal danger in attempting

The barge may swing
to swing a barge on a short hawser in order to slow the The barge may capsize too quickly and run
barge's speed?
from the sharp turn.
over the tug.

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1822

1823

1824

1825

1827

1828

Dangerous wakes may

result from the
The barge may swing
What is the principal danger in attempting to swing a
swinging barge and
too quickly and run
barge on a hawser in order to slow the barge's speed? capsize the tug.
over the tug.

Chafing gear __________.

What is the volume in a cone with a base diameter of
4.5 feet and a height of 3 feet?

What is NOT true regarding a Lloyd's Open Form

(LOF) Salvage Agreement?
What is the volume in a cone with a base diameter of 8
feet and a height of 6 feet?
Your vessel is broken down and rolling in heavy seas.
You can reduce the danger of capsizing by
__________.

reduces and prevents

wear caused by the
rubbing of one object
against another

protects the body

against extreme cold

If salvage is not
successful, vessel
owes salvor nothing

9.81 cubic ft.

There is a bonus to the
salvage award if
environmental casualty
is averted

15.90 cubic ft.

The LOF is subject to
the law of the country
the two parties agree
upon

100.53 Cu. Ft

131.39 Cu. Ft

172.72 Cu. Ft

197.39 Cu. Ft

constantly shifting the

rudder
change from right
rudder to left rudder an
equal number of
degrees

moving all passengers

to one side of the boat rigging a sea anchor

moving all passengers

to the stern

double your rudder

angle or go to full
rudder

bring your rudder

amidships

check the swing of the

vessel

47%

61%

76%

loss of maneuverability lines to part

damage to the towing

vessel and tow

a saving in the transit

time

sheer strake

stringer plate

deck strake

all the fall except the

hauling part

the hook that engages that part to which

the weight to be moved power is applied

deck longitudinal
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that part of the falls
made fast to one of the
blocks

reduces and prevents

corrosion of standing
rigging

prevents corrosion of
running rigging

4.50 cubic ft.

7.12 cubic ft.

The agreement
between vessels can
be made via VHF

The term "shift your rudder" means __________.

Using the graph, if the dry bulb temperature is 76, and
the wet bulb temperature is 58, what is the relative
humidity in a cargo hold?
35%

1829

1830

1831

1832

A "loose" tow may cause all of the following EXCEPT

__________.
The run of plating labeled A is known as the
__________.

1833

The standing part of a tackle is __________.

Free surface effect of

liquid inside the barge
may rupture the barge The barge may pass
bulkheads if the turn is under the hawser and
too quick.
capsize the tug.

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1834

1835

1836

1837

What statement is true regarding a Contract Salvage

Agreement?

Lloyd's Open Form

(LOF) Salvage
Agreement is a
Contract Salvage
Agreement

There cost of the

The crew is allotted the
salvage is set at a fixed largest percentage of There is a "no cure-no
price
the salvage award
pay" agreement

Your vessel's operators send a message that your

vessel has been consigned to Naval Control of
Shipping. The message will refer you to __________.

Radio Aids to
Navigation (PUB 117)

the Coast Pilot

the International Code

of Signals (PUB 102)

the Light List

The barge may pass

under the hawser and
capsize the tug.

Free surface affect of

liquid inside the barge
may rupture the barge
bulkheads when
turning too quickly.

Dangerous wakes may

result from the
swinging barge and
capsize the tug.

1838

1839

1840

2
2

1841
1842

C
B

1843

While towing, what is the principal danger in attempting The barge may swing
to swing a barge on a hawser in order to slow the
too quickly and run
barge's speed?
over the tug.

A "skiff hook" is a device used to __________

You are docking a vessel. If possible, you should

__________.
When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should
find it handy to know the __________.
You are approaching a steamer that is broken down
and are preparing to take her in tow. BEFORE
positioning your vessel to pass the towline, you must
__________.

If a tow sinks in shallow water, you should

__________.
The knot shown lettered W is a __________.
The sheave diameter to be used with a 3-inch manila
rope is __________.

attach a towline to the

shorten the length of
eye bolt to the bow of a to create a temporary
catenary in the towline trailer-able boat
fairlead

go in with the current

go in against the
current

leeway

variation in the area

pass a mooring line to

the dock with a heaving
approach the dock at a line and let the crew
90 angle and swing to pull the vessel in

release it immediately
clove hitch

attempt to beach it
before it goes under
square knot

amount of helm carried

for a steady course
secure the bitter end of
the towing hawser to
prevent loss if the tow
is slipped
pay out cable until it's
on the bottom and
place a buoy on the
upper end
barrel hitch

3 inches

6 inches

9 inches

compare the rate of

install chafing gear on
drift between the ships the towline

join a towline to a pair

of towing bridles

deviation on that
heading
have traveling lizards
rigged to guide the
towline while it is paidout

shorten cable to keep it

off the bottom
stopper knot
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12 inches

1844

1845

1846

2
2

1848
1849

C
A

1852

1853

1854

1855

1856

1858

A wooden float placed between a ship and a dock to

prevent damage to both is called a __________.
You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of
Shipping) and wish to send a message concerning an
initial enemy contact. Which precedence would you
assign this message?
In a national emergency, when communicating via the
Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message
designated IMMEDIATE will be delivered within
__________.

camel

dolphin

rat guard

wedge

O (IMMEDIATE)

P (PRIORITY)

Z (FLASH)

R (ROUTINE)

3 hours to start of
business the following
day

1 to 6 hours

30 minutes to 1 hour

10 minutes if possible

You are docking a vessel. Wind and current are most

favorable when they are __________.
The knot lettered U is a __________.
What is normally used to pass a mooring line to a
dock?

crossing your course in crossing your course in parallel to the pier from
the same direction
opposite directions
ahead
setting you on the pier
half hitch
round knot
becket bend
plain whipping

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 __________.
The structural member indicated by the letter F is
known as a(n) __________.

Distance line

Tag line

hawser which is used hawser with breeches

to pass a tail-block and buoy and harness
whip to the vessel
attached

Heaving line
hawser which should
be made fast to the
vessel below the
intended location of the
tail-block

erection

pillar

girder

deck support

Elongation

Loose studs

Fatigue

Which problem is virtually impossible to detect during

an in-service inspection of used anchor chain?
Cracks
When passing a hawser to the dock you would first use
what line?
Gantline

The easiest way to anchor a vessel in a current is to

__________.

stem the current and

make very slow
headway when the
anchor is dropped

Gantline

Heaving line

Preventer
stem the current and
stem the current and
endeavor to make
be falling aft very
neither headway nor
slowly when the anchor sternway when the
is dropped
anchor is dropped

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tail-block and whip

which may be used to
pass a hawser to the
vessel

Warp
stop all headway
through the water and
keep the current astern
when the anchor is
dropped

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the chocks at the bow

of a towed vessel

If the towline is properly

adjusted and weighted
you can order slow or
dead slow and the
towline will act as a
spring to absorb the
initial shock.
the most forward,
centermost point of a
towed vessel such as a
sturdy bow rail

Order minimum turns

until the catenary
Order minimum turns almost breaks the
until the towing hawser water, then stop. Order
is taut and then
more turns as the
continue at that speed hawser slackens but
until towing speed is
keep the catenary in
attained.
the water.

the mast of a towed

sailboat

a secure fitting near the

bow of the towed
vessel

100 lbs.

150 lbs.

200 lbs.

A towline should be fastened to __________.

How much force would be required to lift a weight of
200 lbs. using a gun tackle rigged to disadvantage (do
not consider friction)?
50 lbs.
If a mooring line should part while you are tying up at a
dock, you should make a temporary eye by tying a
__________.
becket bend

clove hitch

bowline

square knot

1864

Progressive flooding may be indicated by __________. ballast control alarms

excessive draft

excessive list or trim

a continual worsening
of list or trim

1865

When towing a small trailer-able boat, the sturdiest

fitting available to attach a tow rig is the __________.

most forward handrail

towing cleat on the bow stanchion

trailer eye

chock

Chafing gear is used to _________.

increase mechanical
advantage on a towing eliminate yawing of
recovery wheel
disabled tow

protect towlines from

wearing down against
edges of vessel

connects towline to
trailer eye of disabled
tow

To overcome the effects of static forces between two

vessels of vastly different tonnages that may potentially
part a line, you should __________.
When being towed by one tug, the towing bridle should
be connected to towing __________.
The knot lettered S is a __________.

rig a bridle at both the

bow of the disabled
commence tow at a
vessel and stern of the slow bell and increase
towing vessel
speed incrementally
pad eyes with pelican
bitts with figure eights hooks
bowline
blackwall hitch

pay out extra towline

and increase speed
rapidly to "jump start"
diabled vessel
pad eyes with safety
hooks
half hitch

1860

1862

1863

Order minimum turns

until the towing hawser
is just clear of the
water, then reduce
You are attempting to take a dead ship in tow. All lines speed to that
have been passed and secured. How should you get necessary to keep the
underway?
line clear of the water.

1866

1867

2
2

1868
1870

A
B

at slow bell alter course

30 degrees to both side
of disabled tow
All of the above
hook hitch

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1871

1872

1873

1874

1875

You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of

Shipping) when you wish to send a message
concerning your ships diversion. Which precedence
would you assign this message?
In a national emergency, when communicating via the
Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message
designated FLASH will be delivered within
__________.
How much weight can you lift by applying 100 lbs. of
force to a twofold purchase rigged to disadvantage (do
not consider friction)?
The label required for magnesium scrap is
__________.
A seam is indicated by which letter in illustration
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1876

Which of the following responsibilities should you

assume once you have agreed to assist a disabled
vessel?

1877

When casting a heaving line to a disabled vessel, cast

the line __________.

1878

1879

1881

1882

1883

When being towed, a fairlead is a __________.

What is the mechanical advantage of a threefold
purchase when rove to disadvantage and neglecting
friction?
In time of war Naval Control of Shipping Authorities
may give orders concerning the __________.
Which effects listed below does NOT influence stability
of a towing vessel?
The most common method of securing a line to a cleat
is a __________.

O (IMMEDIATE)

Z (FLASH)

R (ROUTINE)

P (PRIORITY)

3 hours to start of
business the following
day

1 to 6 hours

30 minutes to 1 hour

less than 10 minutes

200 lbs.

300 lbs.

400 lbs.

500 lbs.

oxidizer

yellow

corrosive

None of the above

Operator of disabled
vessel on the bow with
a lifejacket and
emergency tow
disconnect equipment

Operator of disabled
vessel to dump fuel
and ballast to improve
disabled vessel's
towing movement

All passengers move to

the highest point on the
disabled vessel to
All personnel on the
disabled vessel don life remain clear of towing
gear
jackets
directly at the most
well over vessel's
forward positioned
center to drop on deck crewmember

on the windward side of

the cockpit
with a float attached

fabricated shape used

to change the direction
of a flexible member of
the tow hookup

fabricated shape used

to secure the tow
hookup to the towed
vessel

line connecting the

fishplate to the bridle
legs

line connecting the tow

bridle to the towed
vessel

cargo to be loaded

final destination

ship's route

All of the above

Free surface
half hitch, then round
turns

Load heights
round turn, then figure
eights

Towline length
Ice
figure eight, then round figure eight, then half
turns
hitches

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2

1884
1885

C
B

Which material makes the strongest mooring line?

Which rope has the greatest breaking strength?

Sisal
Manila

Manila
Nylon

Nylon
Polyester

1886

double becket bend

bowline

fisherman's bend

1887

The knot lettered R is a __________.

A small light tackle with blocks of steel or wood that is
used for miscellaneous small jobs is called a
__________.

Polyproylene
Polypropylene
round turn and two half
hitches
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snatch block

threefold purchase

handy-billy

chockablock

1888

1889

1890

How many legs does the bridle for an ocean tow have? One
The helm command "Nothing to the left" means do
NOT __________.
use left rudder
Which synthetic rope has the greatest breaking
strength?
Polyethylene

1893

A block and tackle is "rove to advantage". This means blocks have been
that the __________.
overhauled

2
2

1894
1895

D
C

A load line is assigned by __________.

The knot lettered Q as shown is a __________.

the U.S. Customs

square knot

Polypropylene
hauling part leads
through the standing
hauling parts of two
tackles are attached
block
a recognized
classification society
the U.S. Department of the U.S. Army Corps of approved by the U.S.
Energy
Engineers
Coast Guard
clove hitch
bowline
round knot

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?

The Master is
responsible for the safe
navigation of the ship
and the Pilot is
employed for his local
knowledge.

The Pilot is solely

responsible for the safe
maneuvering of the
ship only if he is
required to be on board
by law.

The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the

salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference
Book to determine the hogging numeral.

43.19 numeral

46.56 numeral

1896

1897

1898

1901

Back-up wires on a towed vessel provide __________. a factor of safety

You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of
Shipping) and wish to send a message by rapid
transmission which does not require a higher
precedence. Which precedence would you assign this
transmission?
O (IMMEDIATE)

Two
Three
steer left of the ordered steer right of the
course
ordered course
Polyester

Four
leave any buoys on the
port side

Polyglycine
hauling part leads
through the movable
block

The Pilot is solely

responsible for the
internal working of the
ship.

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The Pilot becomes

solely responsible for
the safe navigation of
the vessel only if the
Master relinquishes the
conn.

55.72 numeral

additional strength

49.92 numeral
a distribution of the
towing load

Z (FLASH)

P (PRIORITY)

R (ROUTINE)

All of the above

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1902

1903

1905

2
2
2

1908
1910
1913

D
A
B

2
2

1914
1915

C
D

1916

1917

1918

1919

1920

2
2

1923
1924

C
C

The joint indicated by letter D is a __________.

When securing a manila line to a bitt what is the
minimum number of round turns you should take
before figure-eighting the line?
You have a large, broken-down vessel in tow with a
wire rope and anchor cable towline. Both vessels have
made provision for slipping the tow in an emergency;
however, unless there are special circumstances
__________.

seam

butt

span

sheet line

None

the towing vessel

should slip first

they should slip

simultaneously

either vessel may slip

first

When towing astern, increased catenary will

__________.
The knot lettered J is a __________.
An example of a messenger is a __________.
You need to make a fixed loop at the end of a line in
order to use the line as a mooring line. You have
insufficient time to make a splice. Which knot should
you use?
A butt is indicated by which letter?

increase control of the

tow
plain whipping
fairlead

the vessel towed

should slip first
prevent the towing
vessel from going in
irons
bowline
heaving line

make the towing vessel

less maneuverable
marline hitch
stay

reduce shock stress on

the towing hawser
becket bend
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warp

Clove Hitch
J

Fisherman's Bend
F

Bowline
E

Round-turn and two

half hitches
D

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66%

74%

82%

90%

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31.42
The catenary in a
hawser should be
sufficient so that the
hawser just touches
the bottom.

15.71

7.85

Using the graph shown, if the dry bulb temperature is

68, and the wet bulb temperature is 65, what is the
relative humidity in a cargo hold?
How many tons of salt water can be loaded into a flatended cylindrical tank with a diameter of 5 feet and a
length of 14 feet?

Which statement is TRUE concerning hawser towing?

The disadvantage of using three strand nylon line for
towing is its __________.
Which form of navigation may be suspended without
notice under defense planning?
Disregarding friction, a twofold purchase when rove to
disadvantage has a mechanical advantage of
__________.
The knot lettered I as shown is a __________.

inherent weakness

The hawser is of
sufficient length for
towing when taut
between tug and tow.
tendency to rot if left
damp

6.25
Shortening the tow
hawser generally
Increasing speed
decreases the
usually increases the
maneuverability of the
catenary in the hawser. tug.
danger to crew if it
strength and shock
parts
absorbing abilities

electronic

celestial

piloting

None of the above

2
square knot

3
round knot

4
bowline on a bight

5
timber hitch

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1925

1926

1928

1929

1930

1931

Which material should NOT be used to secure cargo

on deck for a voyage?
How many tons of salt water can be loaded into a flatended cylindrical tank with a diameter of 5 feet and a
length of 12 feet?
Which towing method maintains the most control over
the tow?
How many tons of salt water can be loaded into a flatended cylindrical tank with a diameter of 5 feet and a
length of 10 feet?
The holding capabilities of an anchor are determined
PRIMARILY by the __________.
You are using tackle number 12 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?

When checking a mooring line, you should

__________.

Steel chain

Wire rope

Steel strapping

Fiber rope

6.73 T

7.85 T

13.46 T

26.93 T

Tandem towing

Honolulu towing

Tandem tug towing

Breasted tug towing

22.44 T

11.22 T

5.61 T

design of the anchor

weight of the anchor

7.48 T
scope of the anchor
chain

size of the vessel

80 lbs.

69 lbs.

55 lbs.

50 lbs.

ensure the bight is not

fouled between the
ship and the dock by
taking up slack

pay out slack smartly

and keep free for
running

secure more turns to

hold the line against
any strain, then clear
the area

surge the line so that it

maintains a strain
without parting

punt used for painting

over the side

small, reciprocating
steam engine

spool-shaped drum
fitted on a winch

swinging derrick

tandem tow

Honolulu tow

breasted tug tow

tandem tug tow

1933

1936

1938

A "gypsy" or "gypsyhead" is a __________.

Towing a structure using two tugs approximately side
by side, each using one hawser, is referred to as a
__________.

The anchor cable

should be veered
enough to allow the
towline connection to
be immediately astern
of the towing vessel.

The strain of the tow is

taken by the riding
pawl, chain stopper,
and anchor windlass
brake.

The anchor cable

should be led out
through a chock, if
possible, to avoid a
sharp nip at the
hawsepipe lip.

White

Green

Red

1939

The anchor cable

should be veered
You are on a vessel that has broken down and are
enough to allow the
preparing to be taken in tow. You will use your anchor towline connection to
cable as part of the towline. Which statement is
be just forward of your
TRUE?
bow.

1940

Nonflammable gases should have what kind of label?

Skull and crossbones

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1941

2
2

1943
1944

B
D

1945

1948

The helm command "Left twenty" means __________.

In order to pay out or slack a mooring line which is
under strain, you should __________.
The garboard strake is indicated by which letter?
One of your crew members falls overboard from the
starboard side. You should IMMEDIATELY
__________.
The Honolulu (Christmas tree) tow was devised to
__________.

1949

Using a scope of 5, determine how many feet of cable

you should put out to anchor in 5 fathoms of water.

1950

1951

You are proceeding to a distress site and expect large

numbers of people in the water. Which statement is
TRUE?
A case received for shipment is marked as shown.
The portion of the symbol indicated by the letter A is
_______ .

What is likely to occur when you are surging synthetic

mooring lines on the gypsyhead during mooring
operations?

change course twenty

degrees to the left

put the rudder left

twenty degrees

put the rudder left

put the rudder hard left twenty degrees and
for the first twenty
then ease back as the
degrees of swing
vessel starts swinging

sluice the line

A

surge the line

B

stopper the line

G

throw the crew member begin backing your

apply left rudder
a life preserver
engines
keep the catenary to a allow easy removal of a
minimum
center tow
reduce hawser length

100 feet

150 feet

You should stop to

windward of the
survivors in the water
and only use the ship's
boats to recover the
survivors.

If the survivors are in

inflatable rafts you
should approach from
windward to create a
lee for the survivors.

a stowage sequence
marking

200 feet
An inflatable liferaft
secured alongside can
be an effective
boarding station for
transfer of survivors
from the boats.
a stowage mark,
showing the top of the
case

slip the line

H
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position your vessel to
windward and begin
recovery
increase the catenary

250 feet
Survivors in the water
should never be
permitted alongside
due to the possibility of
injury from the vessel.

the consignee's
marking
If there is sudden strain
on the line, the man
The lines' surging may
The lines may jam and tending the line may
cause the vessel to
be pulled into the
then jump off the
gypsyhead.
surge.
gypsyhead.

the symbol for toxic

contents

Maintenance and cure Vessel mortgage

Salvage lien

Ship repairer's lien

bilge strake
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towing at a faster
speed than the smaller
tug

1953

1956

1957

Which lien against a vessel would be settled FIRST?

The strake of shell plating indicated by letter H is
known as the __________.

sheer strake

outboard keel plate

garboard strake

1958

When tandem tug towing, the more powerful of the two

tugs should be __________.
the lead tug

behind the lead tug

towing at a right angle

to the smaller tug

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The heat generated

may cause the lines to
temporarily fuse to the
gypsyhead.

1959

1960

damage claims
awarded to individuals
or companies involved
A vessel is involved in a casualty. The cost of property in the casualty, up to a
damage includes the __________.
maximum of $50,000
round turn and two half
The knot lettered G in the illustration is a __________. hitches

loss of revenue while

the vessel is being
repaired, up to a
maximum of $50,000

cost of labor and

material to restore the
vessel to the service
condition which existed
before the casualty
All of the above

1961

1962

1963

1965

timber hitch
there is a sufficient
the vessel has enough
scope of chain to keep
A sufficient amount of chain must be veered when
room to swing while at the anchor flukes bite the anchor on the
anchoring a vessel to ensure __________.
anchor
into the ocean bottom bottom
The maximum draft to which a vessel can legally be
Muster List ("Station
submerged is indicated by the __________.
load line mark
Certificate of Inspection Bill")
What should you do to a line to prevent fraying where it Worm that part of the Splice that part of the Cover it with chafing
passes over the side of the vessel?
line.
line.
gear.
objects that are fixed
any assets that a ship's a vessel, cargo, or
and immovable, such
A maritime lien may be placed against __________.
owner may have
freight
as wharves

1966

The turning circle of a vessel making a turn of over 360

degrees is the path followed by the __________.
bow

1967

1969

1970

1972

1973

Using the graph shown, if the dry bulb temperature is

92, and the wet bulb temperature is 85, what is the
relative humidity in a cargo hold?
If you shorten the scope of anchor cable, your anchor's
holding power __________.
The structural member indicated by the letter L is a
__________.
Payment of penalty for a ship's delay after the
expiration of lay days due to some fault of the
charterer or his agent is known as __________.

Which statement is TRUE about placing the eyes of

two mooring lines on the same bollard?

fisherman's bend

barrel hitch

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there is more chain out

than there is in the
chain locker
tonnage mark
Install a cleat.

the vessel only

bridge

center of gravity

centerline

75%

81%

84%

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decreases

increases

remains the same

88%
has no relation to the
scope

web frame

bilge keel

side keel

longitudinal

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demurrage

late fee

miscibility

volatility

Put one line at the low

point and one at the
high point of the
bollard so they don't
touch.

Take the eye of the

second line up through
the eye of the first line
before putting the
Never put two mooring The mooring line
second line on the
lines on the same
forward should be put
bollard.
bollard.
on the bollard first.

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2

1974
1976

A
C

In a national emergency, when communicating via the

Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message
designated PRIORITY will be delivered within
__________.
Which letter indicates a longitudinal?

1977

On a crane, the boom indicator tells the operator what

angle the boom angle is compared to the __________. vertical position

horizontal position

1978

1979

When towing, the least amount of tension will be on

each bridle leg when the two legs __________.
What is a proper size block to use with a 3-inch
circumference Manila line?

form a small angle with

each other
are of unequal length
9-inch cheek, 6-inch
8-inch cheek, any size
sheave
sheave

1980

1981

1982

What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter C? Fresh water line
The boom stops on a pedestal crane prevent the boom
from __________.
being raised too high
You are using tackle number 8 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?
120 lbs.

1983

When a line is subject to wear where it passes through wormed, parceled, and wrapped with heavy
a mooring chock, it should be __________.
served
tape

1984

1985

1 to 6 hours
C

form a large angle with

each other
At least a 12-inch
sheave

30 minutes to 1 hour
E

3 hours to start of
business the following
day
L

10 minutes if possible
M

boom stop angle

minimum radius angle

Tropical water line

are joined by a
fishplate
6-inch cheek, 4-inch
sheave
Winter North Atlantic
water line

swinging at sea

Summer water line

overloading when not
in use

being lowered too low

55 lbs.

40 lbs.

37 lbs.

wrapped with chafing

gear

wrapped in leather

Your load line certificate expires on 27 May 1988. The

vessel is surveyed on that date and is found
A new certificate must
satisfactory. You are sailing foreign the same day.
be issued before you
Which statement is TRUE?
sail.

The existing certificate

is endorsed as valid for
a five year period
The existing certificate
commencing 27 May
is extended for a period
1988.
of up to 150 days.

The existing certificate

is extended until the
first foreign port of call
where a new certificate
will be issued by the
local surveyor.

You are on a 165 foot (50.3 meters) long vessel with a

draft of 9 feet (2.7 meters) and twin screws. Which
You should stop to
statement about rescuing a survivor in the water with
windward of the man
ship pickup is TRUE?
and drift down on him.

A pickup off the

weather bow gives
You should stop with
maximum
the man on your
maneuverability with
weather beam and
the least possibility of
twist the ship up to him. injury to the man.

Ship pick up should

never be used with a
shallow draft vessel.

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1988

1989

When towing, what is the main reason for using a

chain bridle on a wire hawser?
If you were to pass a stopper on a wire rope, what
should the stopper be made of?

1990

1991

It makes for an easy

connection.

It gives a spring effect

to cushion the shock.

It eliminates the
necessity of a swivel.

It does not chafe.

Wire

Manila

Nylon

Chain

The vessel would arrive

at the distress scene
Upon receipt of a distress message, a merchant vessel more than 36 hours
is bound to proceed to the scene of the distress.
after the receipt of the
Under which of the following cases would this NOT be initial distress
true?
message.

There are vessels

closer to the distress
scene that are
proceeding to assist.

The Master of the

vessel in distress has
requisitioned another
vessel, and that vessel
has accepted the
requisition.

You are on a tank

vessel and the distress
involves a major fire
on board the other
vessel.

Using the graph shown, if the dry bulb temperature is

91, and the wet bulb temperature is 87, what is the
relative humidity in a cargo hold?

85%

91%

98%

79%

is solely responsible for is a specialist hired for

relieves the officer of
the safe navigation of his or her local
navigational knowledge the watch
the vessel

1992

1993

1994

1995

While the Pilot is embarked he or she __________.

The usual method of arranging a line on deck so that it
will run out easily without kinking or fouling is
__________.
coiling the line
The space indicated by the letter J is known as the
__________.
double bottom
the man is reported
missing rather than
The single turn method of returning to a man overboard immediately seen as
should be used ONLY if __________.
he falls overboard

B
A

Which method should be used to secure a manila line

to bitts?
What is the name of tackle number 12?

A round turn on the bitt

farthest from the strain
and then figure eights
Threefold purchase

When towing in an open seaway, it is important to use

a towing line __________.

made only of wire rope, that will have the tow

due to possible
on a crest while your
weather conditions
vessel is in a trough

2
2

1996
1997

1998

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relieves the Master of

his duties

faking down the line

flemishing the line

racking the line

flooding barrier

floor space

bilge tank

the vessel is very

maneuverable

the conning officer is

inexperienced

a boat will be used to

recover the man

A round turn on the bitt

closest to the strain
and then figure eights
Davit tackle

Figure eights and then

a round turn at the top Only figure eights are
of both bitts
necessary on both bitts
Deck tackle
Gin tackle
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that will have the tow
on a crest while your
vessel is on a crest

with little dip to gain

maximum control of the
tow

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When shoring a damaged bulkhead, effort should be

taken to spread the pressure over the __________.
The vessel has broken down and you are going to take
her in tow. The wind is on her starboard beam. Both
vessels are making the same amount of leeway.
Where should you position your vessel when you start
running lines?
The structural member indicated by the letter K was
fitted in segments between continuous longitudinals. It
is known as which type of floor?

maximum possible
area

nearest longitudinal
minimum possible area nearest watertight door girder

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Intercostal

Open

Lightened
protect fiber rope from
abrasion

Non-watertight
strengthen mooring
lines

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1999

2000

2002

2003

2005

Chafing gear is used to __________.

anchor the boat
A block that can be opened at the hook or shackle end
to receive a bight of the line is a __________.
bight block

The helm command "shift your rudder" means

__________.

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2013

2014

When towing another vessel, the length of the towing

line should be __________.
A cargo of canned foodstuffs is packed in cartons.
Each carton is 36 cubic feet and weighs 380 pounds.
What is the stowage factor of the cargo?
On the cargo manifest, the total weight of a box
containing cargo is the __________.
The structural member indicated by the letter K is a
__________.
A mooring line that checks forward motion of a vessel
at a pier is a __________.
You are using tackle number 12, as shown, 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?

pick up heavy loads

double your rudder

angle or go to full
rudder

gin block
heel block
change from right
rudder to left rudder an
equal number of
bring your rudder
degrees
amidships

snatch block

as long as possible

as short as possible
such that one vessel
under the
circumstances and not will be on a crest while such that the vessels
over two wave lengths the other is in a trough will be in step

9.5

62

212

237

tare weight

net weight

gross weight

cargo weight

longitudinal frame

stringer

girder

floor

bow line

forward bow line

stern line

stern breast line

10

14

21

check the swing of the

vessel

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2015

2016

2018

During a period of "whiteout", you should expect which

of the following?
The revolving drum of a winch used to haul lines is
called a __________.
When towing astern, one way to reduce yawing of the
tow is to __________.
A man was sighted as he fell overboard. After
completing a Williamson turn, the man is not sighted.
What type of search should be conducted?
To facilitate passing the end of a large rope through a
block, you could use a __________.

Snowfall or blowing
snow

Lack of ability to
estimate distance

Harsh contrast
between sunHazy horizons with
illuminated snow cover extensive mirage
and the background
effects

bull gear
trim the tow by the
stern

gypsyhead
trim the tow by the
head

spanner
have the tow on an
even keel

wildcat
list the tow on the side
it is yawing

Expanding circle

Sector search

Parallel track pattern

Datum-drift search

gantline

head line

reeving line

sail line

Character of the
holding ground

maintenance cost for

the chain

Type of anchor cable

bow line

stern line

breast line

2019

2020

2022

2023

In determining the scope of cable to be used when

anchoring, what would NOT be considered?
Depth of the water
A mooring line leading at nearly right angles to the keel
is a __________.
spring line

What is the chief hazard encountered when surging

synthetic mooring lines on the gypsyhead during
operations?

2025

2026

2027

2028

2029

If there is sudden
strain, the man tending The lines may jam and The lines' surging may
the line may be pulled then jump off the
cause the vessel to
into the gypsyhead.
gypsyhead.
surge.

After a seaman is discharged, at the end of the

voyage, the final payment of wages due must be made,
whichever is earliest, either within 24 hours after the
within 4 days after the
cargo has been discharged, or __________.
seaman's discharge
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?
28 February 1993

prior to the vessel's

departure on the next
voyage

27 November 1993
Safety shackles should
be used when
When making up a long, large coastwise tow, which of A chain towing bridle is connecting to the
fishplate
the following procedures is INCORRECT?
generally preferred
When anchored, increasing the scope of the anchor
prevent fouling of the
decrease swing of the
chain normally serves to __________.
anchor
vessel

The heat generated

may cause the lines to
temporarily fuse to the
gypsyhead.

prior to loading any out- prior to any change of

bound cargo
Master

26 August 1994

27 May 1995

Rig tripping ropes

(retrieving lines)
prevent dragging of the
anchor

Back-up wires are left

slack
reduce strain on the
windlass

Safety Standards
Bureau

Occupational Safety
and Health
Administration (OSHA) National Safety Council

Bluish

Grey

Grey-white

fore and aft from the

ship's side

to the dock at a right

angle to the vessel

through the bull nose

or chock at the bow

through the chock at

the stern

6-inch cheek, 4-inch

sheave

8-inch cheek, any size 9-inch cheek, 6-inch

sheave
sheave

At least a 12-inch
sheave

1 Month 16 Days

2 Months

46 Days

Drop the second

anchor at the extreme
end of the yaw and
veer the riding anchor

Drop the second

anchor at the extreme
end of the yaw, then
adjust the cables until
the scope is equal

keep the low point of

the catenary in the
water

use a long towing

hawser

360 tons

363 tons

406 tons

floor riders

tank-top rider plating

ceiling

Gun tackle

Luff tackle

Twofold purchase

Safety equipment on board vessels must be approved

by the __________.
U.S. Coast Guard
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?
Greenish

2030

2031

2033

2034

A spring line leads __________.

You are ordering a new block to use with a 3-inch
circumference manila line. Which represents a proper
size block for this line?

A seaman signed on articles on 16 January 1987 and

signed off on 2 March 1987. How should you enter this
under the Time of Service column in the articles?
1 Month 18 Days

2035

2037

2038

2039

2040

2041

Heave to a shorter
You are riding to a single anchor. The vessel is yawing
excessively. Which action should be taken to reduce
Veer chain to the riding scope of chain on the
the yawing?
anchor
riding anchor
adjust the towline so
the tug is on the crest
keep the stern of the
tug well down in the
when the tow is in the
With a large ocean tow in heavy weather, you should
trough
NOT __________.
water
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?
324 tons
The plating indicated by the letter N is known as the
__________.
inner bottom
Which tackle arrangement has the LEAST mechanical
advantage?
Single whip

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2042

Which statement about the deck line is TRUE?

A vessel with wooden

planks on a steel deck
The top of the deck line will have the deck line
is marked at the
marked at the
highest point of the
intersection of the
freeboard deck,
upper line of the wood
including camber, at
sheathing with the side
the midships point.
shell.

2043

A mooring line that prevents a vessel from moving

sideways away from the dock is a __________.

bow line

breast line

stern line

spring line

2045

deviation on that
heading

variation in the area

leeway

amount of helm carried

for a steady course

2046

center pillar

girder

2047

keel
pumping out flooded
compartments

twice that of the main

towing hawser

Record the bells and

Supervise the signaling their times in the bell
and flag etiquette.
book.

that of the main towing

hawser
Judge the
appropriateness of the
Pilot's orders and
countermand them if
necessary.

forward breast line

offshore spring line

onshore bow line

offshore bow line

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81.79 numeral

85.02 numeral

89.68 numeral

91.92 numeral

BL-0014

O (IMMEDIATE)

P (PRIORITY)

R (ROUTINE)

Z (FLASH)

spring line

warp line

bow line

breast line

2048

2049

2050

2051

2052

2053

When relieving the helm, the new helmsman will find it

helpful to know the __________.
The structural member indicated by the letter I is the
__________.
Progressive flooding is controlled by securing
watertight boundaries and __________.
The MINIMUM acceptable size for a towing bridle
would be that size in which the safe working load
(SWL) of each leg of the bridle is equal to
__________.

While the Pilot is maneuvering the vessel to a dock,

what is the PRIMARY responsibility of the watch
officer?
In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "H" is
called a(n) __________.
The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the
salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference
Book to determine the sagging numeral.
You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of
Shipping) when it becomes necessary to send a
distress message. Which precedence would you
assign this message?
A mooring line leading 45 to the keel, used to check
forward or astern movement of a vessel, is called a
__________.

garboard strake
transferring water
ballast

jettisoning cargo

three-fourths the SWL

of the main towing
one-half the SWL of
the main towing hawser hawser

The deck edge is

marked at the
intersection of the
freeboard deck with the
side shell, at the lowest
point of sheer, with the
vessel at even trim.

On a vessel with a
rounded stringer-sheer
plate, the deck line is
marked where the
stringer plate turns
down from the plane of
the deck line.

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abandoning ship

Insure that helm and

throttle orders given by
the Pilot are correctly
executed.

What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter B

in the diagram?
A seaman may not make an allotment to his
__________.
While assigned to a 106 GRT vessel, you are required
to sign "foreign" articles on a voyage from San
Francisco to which port?
What is NOT suitable for use in making up the towing
rig for a heavy, long ocean tow?

Timber summer load

line

Tropical fresh water

load line

Tropical load line

Summer load line

minor children

grandparents

brother

mother-in-law

New York, NY

Vancouver, Canada
(west coast)

2054

2056

2057

2058

2059

2060

You are handling a mooring line and are instructed to

"Check the line". What should you do?
In polar regions you should NOT expect to see
__________.

2061

A sheave is a __________.

The vessel shown has broken down and you are going
to take her in tow. The wind is on her starboard beam.
She is making more leeway than you. Where should
you position your vessel when you start running lines? A

2062

2063

2064

2065

2067

2068

A "spring line" is __________.

While underway in thick fog you are on watch and hear
the cry "man overboard". Which type of maneuver
should you make?
A continual worsening of the list or trim indicates
__________.
What is the mechanical advantage, neglecting friction,
of tackle number 12?
You intend to tow a barge with one tug and expect
continuous high winds from the north. To reduce the
yaw of your tow, you should __________.

2069

A "spring line" is a __________.

Mazatlan, Mexico (west Vera Cruz, Mexico

coast)
(east coast)
Chain
Ensure the bight is not
fouled by taking up
slack.

Ring
Solid thimble
Pay out the line smartly
and keep it free for
Secure the line by
running.
adding more turns.

A fishplate
Surge the line so it
maintains a strain
without parting.

mirage effects

sea smoke
extensive snowfall
line to hold a lifeboat
next to the embarkation
deck
partial load of grain

false horizons

grooved wheel in a
block

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seaman's knife

any wire rope used for

mooring
a fire-warp

D
a mooring line
a mooring line running perpendicular to the
diagonally to the keel keel

figure eight turn

Round turn

Racetrack turn

negative GM

progressive flooding

structural failure

Williamson turn
an immediate need to
ballast

3.0

5.5

6.0

7.0

reduce the draft of the

barge

shorten one leg of the

bridle

mooring line made of

spring lay wire rope

mooring line running

diagonally to the keel

place bulky deck loads trim the barge down by

as far aft as possible
the bow
wire rope used for
mooring line parallel to securing an anchor
the keel
buoy

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2070

2073

2
2

2074
2075

C
C

2076

2077

2078

2080

2081

2084

2085

2086

It requires the highest It is the slowest of the

degree of shiphandling methods used in
Which statement about the Williamson turn is FALSE? skills to accomplish.
turning the vessel.

You are preparing to lubricate standing rigging on your

vessel. When rigging a bosun's chair on a stay with a
shackle, __________.
You are proceeding to a distress site. The survivors
are in liferafts. What will make your ship more visible
to the survivors?
The knot lettered E is a __________.

A person who sees someone fall overboard should

__________.
While assigned to a 150 GRT vessel, you are required
to sign "foreign" articles on a voyage from New Orleans
to which port?
While towing, bridle legs of unequal lengths may cause
__________.

It is the best turn to use

when the victim is not It returns the vessel to
in sight due to reduced the original track-line
visibility.
on a reciprocal course.

run the gantline

connect the shackle to
through the shackle
the bosun's chair with a never allow the shackle and then make fast to
hook
pin to ride on the stay the bosun's chair

tie the bitter end of the

gantline to the shackle
before shackling it to
the bosun's chair
Dumping debris over
Turning on all available the side to make a trail
deck lights at night
to your vessel
timber and half hitch
bowline on a bight
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Steering a sinuous
course
stopper hitch

Steering a zig-zag
course
blackwall hitch

immediately jump in
the water to assist the
individual

run to the radio room to

go to the bridge for the send an emergency
call for help and keep
distress flares
message
the individual in sight

Houston, Texas

Veracruz, Mexico

the bridle to foul

A Contract of Affreightment covering the movement of

a particular cargo from one designated port to another
at a specified rate for each ton of goods loaded is
called a __________.
bareboat charter party
A seaman is reported missing in the morning and was
last seen after coming off the mid-watch. Which type
of turn would you use to return to the track-line
steamed during the night?
Williamson
A copy of the Articles of Agreement, less the
signatures, is required to be posted. This document is
called the __________.
Fo'c'sle Card
What purpose does a bridge fitting serve when lashing Ties a container stack
containers?
to the deck
What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number
11?
7.0

Cristobal Colon,
Panama

the shorter leg to fail

Kingston, Jamaica
chafing on the fairlead
or bitts

a bent swivel

demise charter party

time charter party

voyage charter party

Racetrack

180 turn

Anderson

Articles Copy

Voyage Agreement

6.0

5.5

Shipping Articles
Restrains the container
Ties a container to the
against horizontal
container below it
Restrains racking loads motion
5.0

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2087

2088

2089

2091

2092

2093

2094

2
2

2095
2097

D
B

2098

2100

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?
Slabs of zinc, SF 7.1
You have been towing astern and have just let go the
tow. Your deckhands are pulling in and faking the
towline by hand on the stern. The most dangerous
continue ahead at slow
action to take is to __________.
speed

In addition to the load lines indicated in illustration

D003DG, some vessels have a Winter North Atlantic
line. Which statement about this load line mark is
TRUE?

It is carried on
VLCC/ULCC type
vessels and allows
reduced freeboard
considering their size.

Rolls of barbed wire,

SF 55.5

Barrels of tallow, SF
66.8

Bundles of rubber, SF
140.2

continue ahead at half

speed

stop your engines

back down on your

engines

It is applied to vessels
on restricted trade
routes between the
United Kingdom,
It is marked above line Iceland, and Northern
B in the diagram.
European countries.

Both icebergs and sea

Icebergs may travel in ice will move in
approximately the
a direction many
When operating in an area where sea ice and icebergs degrees different from same direction and at
the same speed.
the sea ice.
are present, which statement is TRUE?
You are signing on a crew. When they present their
any unlicensed rating
Merchant Mariner's Documents, you should suspect a
fraudulent document if it has a single endorsement that see Certificate of
in the deck department
including AB
says __________.
Registry
What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number
10?
4.0
4.5
A large basin cut into the shore, closed off by a
caisson, and used for dry docking of ships is known as
a __________.
slipway
graving dock
You are using a racetrack turn to recover a man
overboard. The vessel is first steadied when how
many degrees away from the original heading?
60 to 70
90
What is the name of tackle number 11?
Three-two purchase
Double luff tackle
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?
Ice blink
Whiteout
The primary purpose of a load line is to establish
required __________.
minimum freeboard
GM

It applies only to
vessels not exceeding
328 ft. navigating in the
Winter North Atlantic
zones.

Icebergs and sea ice

will move in the same
direction, but at
different speeds due to
the sail effect of the
berg.

Icebergs and sea ice

will move in the same
direction, but the
iceberg will move
slower because of its
underwater bulk.

Steward's Department
(F.H.)

Bosun

5.0

5.5

ground warp

caisson dock

135
Gun tackle

180
Topping lift

Water sky

Aurora reflection

transverse stability

fresh water allowances

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2102

2103

A seaman deserts the vessel in a foreign port. What

should the Master do with any of the deserter's
personal effects remaining on board?
You are signing on the Purser. He should present a
Merchant Mariner's document with which
endorsement?
You are proceeding to a distress site where the
survivors are in liferafts. Which action will assist in
making your vessel more visible to the survivors?

Sell them at auction

and deposit the money Donate them to a local
in the ship's morale or charity upon return to
welfare fund.
the United States.

Transfer them to the

appropriate district
court of the U.S. at the
end of the voyage.

Inventory them, make

an appropriate entry in
the Official Logbook
and dispose of them at
sea.

See Certificate of
Registry

Steward's Department

Purser

Staff Officer

Steering a sinuous
course
the sea water is very
cold and the man is
visible

Dumping debris over

the side to make a trail Making smoke in
to your vessel
daylight
the wind was from
astern on the original
there is thick fog
course

Fresh Water load line

Deck line

2104

2106

2107

Steering a zigzag
course with 5 to 10
minutes on each leg
the man has been
A racetrack turn would be better than a Williamson turn missing for a period of
in recovering a man overboard if __________.
time
Winter North Atlantic
What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter A? load line
After sign on, the
articles are presented
at the nearest Marine
Inspection/Safety
Office for signature.

Plimsoll line

2108

You are the Master signing on a crew. In completing

the articles, who should sign in the various places
indicated for the Shipping Commissioner's signature?

2109

What is NOT an item that requires the vessel to be dry- Inspection of tail shaft
docked?
liner

Repacking and
grinding of skin valves

Verification of load line

measurements
Belt gauging

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 __________.

call out the deck gang

to jettison the cargo

log the facts in the

rough log and inform
the Chief Mate later

make a determination
of the seriousness of
the breakage, and do
what you think best

You are anchoring in 16 fathoms of water. On a small

to medium size vessel, the __________.

anchor may be
dropped from the
hawsepipe

anchor should be
lowered to within 2
fathoms of the bottom
before being dropped

scope should always

scope should always
be at least ten times
be less than 5 times
the depth of the water the depth of the water

2110

2111

A marine notary public

must sign after sign on
The space is left blank. is complete.
The Master.

report the facts

immediately to the
Master, who will make
a decision

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2112

2113

2114

2119

2120

What is NOT surveyed at an annual load line survey?

One major advantage of the round turn maneuver in a
man overboard situation is that it __________.
All handling and stowage of packaged hazardous
materials on board a domestic vessel engaged in
foreign trade shall be done under the supervision of
__________.

The overall structure

and layout of the
vessel for alterations
to the superstructure

is the fastest method

The bilge pumping

system
is easy for a singlescrew vessel to
perform

Portholes and
deadlights in the side
Main deck hatch covers plating
requires the least
shiphandling skills to
can be used in reduced
perform
visibility

a U.S. Coast Guard

Marine Inspector

an officer assigned to
the vessel

the American Bureau

of Shipping

the National Cargo

Bureau

anchor should be
lowered to within 2
fathoms of the bottom
before being dropped

anchor should be
lowered to the bottom
then the ship backed
and the remainder of
the cable veered

scope should be less

than 3 times the depth
of the water

excessive deadrise

excessive trim

a list

anchor may be
You are coming to anchor in 8 fathoms of water. In this dropped from the
case, the __________.
hawsepipe
Wale shores would be used when dry docking a vessel
with __________.
tumble home

2
2

2121
2122

A
D

2123

Stack weights should

be less when using a
solid bar lashing as
Which statement concerning the lashings of containers compared to a wire
lashing.
with solid bar or wire rope lashings is TRUE?
What is the name of tackle number 9?
Single purchase
Your vessel is required to have a slop chest. Which of
the following articles is NOT required by law to be
carried in the slop chest?
Foul weather clothing

You are on watch aboard a vessel heading NW, with

the wind from dead ahead, in heavy seas. You notice
a man fall overboard from the starboard bow. Which
action would NOT be appropriate?
Hard right rudder

You have anchored in a mud and clay bottom. The

anchor appears to be dragging in a storm. What action Shorten the scope of
should you take?
the cable.

2124

2126

Stack heights may be

increased when using
a solid bar lashing.
One-two tackle

Solid bars should be

used for lashing the
first tier only, with wire
Stack heights should
be reduced when using lashings on the higher
tier(s).
a solid bar lashing.
Double whip
Luff tackle
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Candy

Tobacco products

Throw a lifebuoy to the

man, if possible
Send a man aloft

Get the port boat ready

Veer cable to the

anchor.

Drop the second

anchor, veer to a good
scope, then weigh the
first anchor.

Drop the other anchor

underfoot.

Blankets

2127

The maneuver which will return your vessel to a person

who has fallen overboard in the shortest time is
__________.
a Williamson Turn

engine(s) crash astern, a single turn with hard

no turn
rudder

two 180 turns

CSS duties are always

assumed by passenger
vessels, dry cargo
vessels, or tankers in
that order of
precedence.

The CSS must be

established by mutual
agreement between the
ships concerned.

A tank vessel should

never be assigned CSS
duties unless only tank
vessels are present.

The first vessel to

arrive at the distress
incident is designated
as the CSS.

Cargo Manifest

Mate's Receipt

Hatch Report

Loading List

360

2128

2129

Several merchant ships are arriving at the scene of a

distress incident. One of the them must assume the
duties of the Coordinator Surface Search (CSS).
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
The exact and complete identification of all cargo on
board must be found on the __________.

In a racetrack turn, to recover a man overboard, the

vessel is steadied for the SECOND time after a turn of
how many degrees from the original heading?

60

135

180

If you carry packaged hazardous cargoes on a break

bulk vessel bound foreign, you must __________.

stow the hazardous

cargoes on deck
available for jettisoning
if necessary

remove the hazardous

cargo labels from a
portable tank after the
tank is emptied

have the shipping

papers indicate the
proper shipping name log the receipt of
and the technical name hazardous cargoes in
of n.o.s. cargoes
the Official Logbook

The dual-tonnage mark

is always marked
above the load line
marks.

The tonnages referred

to are the displacement A single-deck vessel
may not be assigned
tonnage and gross
dual tonnages.
tonnage.

The dual-tonnage mark

must never be
submerged beyond the
freshwater allowance.

Dispatch
2

Voyage
3

The Pilot must be

licensed by either
Virginia or Maryland.

The Pilot must be

licensed by Virginia
and Maryland.

Demise
5
The Pilot must be
licensed by Virginia,
Maryland and the
Coast Guard.

Roll

Sway

Yaw

2130

2131

2132

2
2

2133
2135

C
D

Which statement concerning dual-tonnage vessels is

TRUE?
The S.S. Hollowpoint has a charter party in which the
charterer assumes no responsibility for the operation of
the vessel but pays stevedoring expenses. What is the
name of the charter party?
Bareboat
A load line certificate is valid for how many years?
1

2136

Your enrolled vessel is bound from Baltimore, MD, to

Norfolk, VA, via Chesapeake Bay. Which statement
about the required pilot is TRUE?

The pilot need only be

licensed by the Coast
Guard.

2137

The securing systems for containers were developed to

prevent container movement during which ship motion? Surge

2139

2141

You are proceeding to the area of reported distress.

When you arrive at the reported position, the vessel in
distress is not sighted. What type of search should be
conducted?
Sector search

Expanding square

You are Master of a vessel that is sold in a foreign

country after discharge of cargo. What is your
responsibility to the crew in regards to return to the
United States?

You must provide air

transportation to the
You must provide
nearest port of entry in passage to the port of
the United States.
original engagement.
The slowing is only
temporary and the
vessel will probably
suddenly capsize or
plunge from loss of
stability due to change
in the waterplane area.

Track crawl

Parallel track search

There is no
requirement for return
to the United States
provided the voyage
has exceeded 4 weeks
duration.

The crew can be

employed on another
United States vessel,
but only if it is returning
to the port of original
engagement.

2143

Your vessel was damaged and initially assumed a

significant list and trim; however, further increase has
been slow. Based on this data, what should you
expect?

2144

"Hard right rudder" means __________.

The vessel will

continue to slowly list
The vessel can
and/or trim due to the
free surface effect and
probably be saved if
further flooding can be free communication
stopped.
effect.
put the rudder over
meet a swing to the
jam the rudder against quickly to 15 degrees right, then return to
amidships
the stops
right rudder

The fo'c'sle card __________.

is posted in the crews

quarters and lists the
emergency stations

advises the crew of the is also known as a

Merchant Mariner's
conditions of
employment
Document

B
B

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 __________.
What is the name of tackle number 8?

quickly to port, then

more slowly to port
Parbuckle

probably to port
Gun tackle

2
2

2145

2146
2147

2148

2149

All crew members must

You are the Master of an uninspected diesel towing
vessel of 190 GT operating on a regular run from New have Merchant
York to the Gulf of Mexico. Which statement is TRUE? Mariner's Documents.
The flukes may dig in
unevenly and capsize
When anchoring in a clay bottom, what is one hazard the anchor when under
that may cause the anchor to drag?
stress.

A licensed Chief
Engineer is required.

slowly to port, then

quickly to starboard
Single purchase

Deck watches may be

6 and 6.
The anchor may get
shod with clay and not
The flukes may not dig develop full holding
in.
power.

The vessel will

suddenly flop to the
same or greater angle
of list on the other side
and may capsize.
put the rudder over to
the right all the way
designates the quarters
a seaman will occupy
during a voyage

probably to starboard
Single luff tackle
Able Seamen are not
required in the deck
crew.
The anchor will tend to
dig in and come to rest
near the vertical.

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2150

2151

The vessel shown has broken down and you are going
to take her in tow. The wind is coming from her
starboard beam. You are making more leeway than
she. Where should you position your vessel when you
start running lines?
A
Many dangerous cargoes are stowed on deck because danger to crew and
of the __________.
cargo

Your vessel has the symbol shown inscribed on the

side. Which statement concerning this symbol is
TRUE?
The shipping papers for the products being carried in
your tankship are NOT required to contain the
__________.
What is the name of tackle number 4?

B
necessity of periodic
inspection

C
possible need to
jettison

This represents the

load line marks when
engaged on a voyage
upon the Great Lakes.

The line directly under

the triangle is at the
same level as the
summer load line.

The symbol is the

equivalent of a load
line marking and is
used by government
vessels (USN, MSC,
USCG) only.

The applicable gross

and net tonnage of the
ship will change if this
mark is submerged and
the load line mark is
visible.
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exact quantity of the

cargoes
Double whip

grades of the cargoes

Luff tackle

location of the delivery name of the

point(s)
consignee(s)
Two-fold purchase
2-2 tackle

toppling

racking

buckling

crushing

200 lbs.

150 lbs.

110 lbs.

55 lbs.

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0.5
Muster List ("Station
Bill")

1.0
unlicensed shipping
card from the union

2.0
copy of the shipping
agreement

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2152

2
2

2153
2182

A
C

2184

2185

The lashings on a stack of containers with interlocking

fittings restrain the forces that cause __________.
You are using tackle number 7 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?

2186

What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 7? 0.0

2188

The forecastle card is a(n) __________.

2
2

2189
2190

B
C

2191

quarters allocation

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All of the above

D029DG

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 with the results shown. Based on this
information, what is the transfer for a turn of 75?
340 yards (306 meters) 300 yards (274 meters) 230 yards (207 meters) 190 yards (171 meters) D034DG
What is the name of tackle number 3?
1-2 purchase
Gun tackle
Single luff tackle
Double whip
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A wooden deck installed on top of the plating lettered N
is known as __________.
spar decking
furring
ceiling
flooring
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2192

The part of a windlass which physically engages the

chain during hauling or paying out is the __________.

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?
755 yards

devil's claw

bull gear

wildcat

cat head

780 yards

820 yards

880 yards

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5.5

5.0

3.0

D029DG

770 yards

840 yards

890 yards

D035DG

20

13

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2193

2194

2195

2196

What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 6? 6.0

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
as listed. Based on this data what is the transfer for a
turn of 180?
745 yards
You are using tackle number 10 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?
24

You are signing on crew members. The minimum

number of people required aboard, and the
qualifications of each, is listed on the __________.

Crew list

fo'c'sle card

Certificate of Inspection Articles of Agreement

B
D

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 transfer for a turn of 90?
What is the name of tackle number 2?

355 yards
Whip

380 yards
Onefold purchase

410 yards
Single purchase

455 yards
Gun tackle

When referring to dry bulk cargoes, the term "flow

state" __________.

designates the state of

a commodity when the
ship is heeled past the
angle of repose

relates to the suitability

of loading a cargo by
flowing down inclined
chutes

refers to the saturation

of a dry bulk product
with water to the point
where it acts as a liquid

relates to the minimum

granule size of a
particular product
where it will flow like a
liquid at an angle of 30

2
2

2197

2198
2199

2201

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2202

2203

2205

2207

You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of

Shipping) and wish to send a message concerning an
initial enemy contact. Which precedence will you
assign this message?

O (IMMEDIATE)

R (ROUTINE)
twist the ends together
fasten the bitter ends to twist the ends together and hold them in the
the mooring line with
and hold them in the
direction opposite to
half hitches
direction of the pull
the pull

A Chinese stopper (two lines) will hold best when you

__________.
On the fully containerized ship, approximately one-third
or more of the cargo is on deck above the rolling
accelerations greater
center. Top stowed containers are subject to
than on conventional
__________.
vessels
after control of fire,
After an explosion, repair of emergency machinery and flooding, and structural
services should be accomplished __________.
repairs

P (PRIORITY)

Z (FLASH)
twist the ends together
and hold them at right
angles to the mooring
line

accelerations less than

on conventional
vessels
immediately, before the
emergency is under
control

accelerations the same

as on conventional
vessels
no accelerations
after control of fire, but
before control of
after stability is
flooding
restored

One container

Two containers

Three containers

inherent characteristics weight

destination

danger to humans

2.0

4.0

5.0

5.5

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2208

2209

2211

Under normal weather and sea conditions when

securing a stack of containers with twist locks, lashings
are required when the tier exceeds what height?
Certain cargoes must be segregated because of their
__________.
What is the mechanical advantage, neglecting friction,
of tackle number 5?

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?
380 yards

420 yards

470 yards

525 yards

D035DG

You are using tackle number 6 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?
11

16

18

24

D029DG

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?

870 yards

930 yards

975 yards

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2212

2213

2214

Lashings are always

required

820 yards

2215

2216

Given a dry bulb temperature of 78F and wet bulb

temperature of 66.5F, the dew point is __________.
What is the mechanical advantage, neglecting friction,
of tackle number 4?

2217

2218

2219

2220

2221

47.0F

51.5F

59.0F

The knot lettered P is a __________.

rolling hitch

clove hitch

3
4
round turn and two half
hitches
marline hitch

mold to develop on
commodities

malfunction of the
contamination of the
refrigeration equipment insulation in the space All of the above

50 lbs.

75 lbs.

90 lbs.

112 lbs.

maximum counter
weight required

minimum horsepower
required

hoist rope strength

allowable load

If reefer spaces are not properly cleaned prior to

loading cargo, it will most likely cause __________.
You are using tackle number 5 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?
The load chart of a crane enables the operator to
combine the load radius with boom length to determine
the __________.
You are using tackle number 5 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?

D029DG

The lower seam of the strake indicated by the letter B

is sometimes riveted. This is done to __________.

10
serve as a crack
arrestor and prevent
hull girder failure

2222

15
provide the flexibility
increase the strength in inherent in a riveted
a highly stressed area seam

reduce construction
costs

D033DG

2223

D029DG

2224

D030DG

2
2

2225
2226

B
B

E
timber hitch

F
barrel hitch

N
carrick bend

P
blackwall hitch

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2228

2229

What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 3?

When improperly tied, which knot shown is called a
granny or thief's knot?
Which knot should be used to secure a line to a spar
when the pull is perpendicular to the spar?
The knot lettered O is a __________.
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. Based on this data what is the transfer for a turn
of 60?
You are using tackle number 5 to lift a weight. The
hauling part of this tackle is bent to the weight hook of
tackle number 9. What is the mechanical advantage of
this rig?

20

70.0F
D029DG
D030DG

D029DG

140 yards (126 meters) 180 yards (162 meters) 225 yards (203 meters) 270 yards (243 meters) D035DG

20

D029DG

2230

What is the name of tackle number 1?

2231

2
2

2232
2233

2234

One-fold purchase

Gun tackle

Runner

D029DG

What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 2? 0.5

1.0

2.0

D029DG

A
C

The MAIN use of the knot lettered M is to __________. marry two hawsers
The knot lettered N as shown is a __________.
timber hitch

form a temporary eye

in the end of a line
rolling bowline

secure a heaving line

to a hawser
stopper

3.0
provide a seat for a
man to work over the
side
heaving line hitch

Keeping certain cargoes separated because of their

inherent characteristics is known as __________.

segregation

spot loading

cargo typing

2235

2236

2237

2238

2239

2
2

2240
2241

B
A

2242

2243

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 75?
Another name for the garboard strake is the
__________.
Using the graph in illustration D008DG, if the dry bulb
temperature is 76 and the wet bulb temperature is
59, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold?
What is the area of a circle with a radius of 12 feet
after a sector of 60 has been removed?
You are using tackle number 3 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?
What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 1?
The letter M indicates a(n) __________.
What is the area of a circle with a radius of 21 feet
after a sector of 120 has been removed?
You are using tackle number 4, as shown, 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?

Whip

overstowage

D030DG
D030DG

825 yards (754 meters) 860 yards (774 meters) 910 yards (819 meters) 955 yards (860 meters) D034DG
A strake

Z strake

side keel plate

stringer plate

34%

47%

76%

79%

18.85 square feet

75.40 square feet

94.25 square feet

376.99 square feet

52 lbs.

49 lbs.

40 lbs.

27 lbs.

D029DG

0.5
web frame

1.0
intercostal

1.5
stringer

2.0
cant frame

D029DG
D033DG

115.45 sq. ft

230.91 sq. ft

461.81 sq. ft

923.63 sq. ft

10

24

D008DG

D029DG

If you are loading fruit in reefer spaces and you notice

that the fruit is beginning to mold, you should
__________.
To determine the number of certificated lifeboatmen
required on a vessel, you should check the
__________.
Cargoes that might leak from containers are known as
__________.

2244

2245

2246

2248

2249

2250

2251

2253

2254

2255

A "wet cargo" refers to __________.

Which knot should be used to secure a line to a spar
when the pull is parallel to the spar?
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 transfer for a
turn of 90?
The letter I indicates the keel. Which of the following
plates is NOT part of the keel?
What is the area of a circle with a radius of 17 feet
after a sector of 57 has been removed?
You are using tackle number 4 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?
You are using tackle number 2 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?

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 transfer for a turn of 180?

2256

carry the cargo at a

cooler temperature
write up exceptions on refuse to carry the
than originally planned the cargo
cargo

discharge CO2 into the

compartment after
loading

Load Line Certificate

Safety of Life at Sea

Certificate of Inspection Certificate

operations manual

dirty cargoes

caustic cargoes

wet cargoes

bulk cargoes

a cargo that will be

damaged if it gets wet

bulk liquids

cargoes that will cause

condensation
liquids in containers

D030DG

380 yards

430 yards

485 yards

525 yards

D035DG

Center vertical keel

Rider plate

Longitudinal girder

Flat plate keel

D033DG

764.17 sq. ft

190.66 sq. ft

145.27 sq. ft

36.85 sq. ft

20

D029DG

50 lbs.

55 lbs.

60 lbs.

110 lbs.

D029DG

875 yards

910 yards

975 yards

1015 yards

D034DG

wooden blocks or
dunnage placed
between a deck load
and the deck

the chains and

shackles used to
secure a deck cargo

cardboard separation
pieces placed between
a crate in which a deck deck loads to prevent
cargo is packaged
chafing

350 yards

800 yards

885 yards

dirty cargo

toxic cargo

windlass

odorous cargo
dynamic pay out
system
remove the wire rope
from the drum and turn
it over, so the wire
bends in the opposite
direction

2257

2259

2260

2261

"Cribbing" is __________.
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?
490 yards
Cargo that gives off fumes that may contaminate other
cargo is known as a(n) __________.
delicate cargo
The machinery associated with heaving in and running
out anchor chain is the __________.
winch

2264

cut off the free end and splice two wire ropes
When you "end for end" a wire rope, you __________. bitter end of the rope
together

draw works
remove the wire rope
from the drum and
reverse it so that the
free end becomes the
bitter end

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 shown. Based on this
information, what is the transfer for a turn of 45?

130 yards

195 yards

230 yards

Your vessel has been damaged and is partially

flooded. The first step to be taken in attempting to
save the vessel is to __________.

establish flooding
boundaries and
prevent further spread
of flood water

pump out the water

inside the vessel

calculate the free

surface effect and lost
buoyancy to determine
the vessel's stability

bring your rudder

amidships

change from right

rudder to left rudder, or
vice versa, an equal
number of degrees

30 minutes to 1 hour

3 hours to start of
business the following
day

2265

2266

2268

2270

The helm command "shift your rudder" means

__________.
In a national emergency, when communicating via the
Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message
designated ROUTINE will be delivered within
__________.

165 yards

plug the hole(s) in the

outer shell

double your rudder

check the swing of the angle or go to full
vessel
rudder

10 minutes if possible

1 to 6 hours

D035DG

D034DG

2271

2272

2273

2274

2275

2276

You are signing on a crew. You can determine the

minimum number and qualifications of the crew that
you are required to carry by consulting which
document?
Which knot is secure only when there is a strain on the
line?
What is the area of a circle with a radius of 4 feet after
a sector of 111 has been removed?
In a national emergency, when communicating via the
Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message
designated PRIORITY will be delivered within
__________.
When inspecting wire rope before a hoisting operation,
one must look for __________.
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 60?

Crew list

Certificate of Inspection Articles of Agreement

fo'c'sle card

3.90 sq. ft

8.67 sq. ft

34.77 sq. ft

50.27 sq. ft

3 hours to start of
business the following
day

30 minutes to 1 hour

1 to 6 hours

10 minutes if possible

fishhooks

kinks

worn spots

All of the above

665 yards

710 yards

745 yards

780 yards

Wooden covers must

be laid over the bilge
wells to prevent the
sulfur from entering the
bilges.

Bulk sulfur may be

carried without a
special permit
providing the vessel
complies with all
applicable regulations.

The major
characteristic of this
cargo is that it forms
sulfuric acid upon
contact with water.

2278

2279

You will load and carry a bulk cargo of sulfur at

ambient temperature. Which statement is true?
In plugging submerged holes; rags, wedges, and other
materials should be used in conjunction with plugs to
reduce the water
__________.
pressure on the hull

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?

Your vessel has run hard aground in an area subject to

heavy wave action. Backing full astern failed to free
Continue backing to
her. Which action should be taken next?
scour out the bottom.

2280

2281

590 yards

reduce the possibility of prevent progressive

stress fractures
flooding

Other hazardous
material may not be
stowed in the same
hold as the sulfur but
may be carried on deck
above the hold.
reduce the water
leaking around the
plugs

635 yards

690 yards

740 yards

Wait for high tide and

then try backing.

Flood empty tanks to

increase bottom
pressure and prevent
inshore creep.

Shift weight aft to

reduce the forward
draft.

D030DG

D035DG

D034DG

2282

2283

2284

2286

Using the graph in illustration D008DG, if the dry bulb

temperature is 77 and the wet bulb temperature is
69, what is the relative humidity in a cargo hold?
What is the area of a circle with a radius of 2 feet after
a sector of 86 has been removed?
In determining the scope of anchor line to pay out
when anchoring a small boat, one must consider the
__________.

2287

Cargo that is highly susceptible to damage by tainting

from odorous cargo is called __________.
In a national emergency, when communicating via the
Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message
designated IMMEDIATE will be delivered within
__________.

2288

What will cause wire rope to fail?

2289

2290

2291

2292

2293

A seaman you have just discharged has a Continuous

Discharge Book. Which statement is TRUE?
The sprocket teeth on a wildcat are known as the
__________.

Before a Master relieves a Pilot of the conn, the

__________.
The biggest problem encountered when towing bridle
legs are too short is __________.
As defined in the regulations governing marine
casualties a "marine employer" may be the
__________.

67%

70%

77%

81%

3.02 sq. ft
depth of water,
charted depth of water including tidal
only
differences

9.55 sq. ft

12.57 sq. ft

clean cargo

delicate cargo

dry cargo

immune cargo

30 minutes to 1 hour

1 to 6 hours

3 hours to start of
business the following
day

10 minutes if possible

Operating the winch

too fast

Using a sheave 9 times

the wire's diameter
Kinking

All of the above

The record of entry in

the continuous
discharge book shall
agree with the entry
made in the Ship's
Articles.

If the vessel was on

coastwise articles, the
record of discharge will
be made in the Official
Logbook.

A Certificate of
Discharge form should
be attached to the
book.

pawls

devil's claws

2.39 sq. ft

type of line being used type of anchor being

for the anchor rope
used

An entry should be
made in the book and a
Certificate of Discharge
issued to the seaman.

Master must first

request the Pilot to
take corrective action

whelps
pockets
Master should foresee
Master should agree to any danger to the
sign a release of
vessel on the present vessel must be in
liability form
course
extremis

retrieval

adjusting tension

excessive strain

hookup to main towline

owner

agent

Master

All of the above

D008DG

Isophorone is
incompatible with
ethylenediamine but
may be stowed
adjacent to creosote.

Ethylenediamine is
compatible with
isophorone but both
All of these cargoes
are incompatible with
are incompatible.
creosote.
nets placed across the
separation pieces used
hatch opening to keep
to keep cylinders
shims for stowing baled the cargo from falling in
upright and steady
cargo
the hatch

2299

You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker and will

carry cargoes of isophorone, ethylenediamine, and
All of these cargoes
creosote. Which of the following is TRUE?
are compatible.

2300

In the stowage of deck cargo, "cribbing" is

__________.

placed on deck to
support the cargo

2301

In towing, chocks are used to __________.

protect the towline from secure the end of the

chafing
towline on the tug

stop off the towline

while retrieving it

Lifesaving equipment Ship's stores that are

that is in excess of the Class A poisons or
regulatory minimum
Class A explosives

Steel plate used in hull

construction
EPIRBs

2302

2303

What is NOT required to be approved or certified by

the U.S. Coast Guard before being used on inspected
vessels?
You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of
Shipping) and wish to send a message warning of a
hurricane. Which precedence would you assign this
message?

2305

Which will cause a wire rope to fail?

2311

2315

How do you determine the weight of the vessel that is

supported by the ground when a vessel has run
aground?
In a national emergency, when communicating via the
Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message
designated FLASH will be delivered within
__________.
Which splice is used to connect two separate lines
together?

2316

A lookout can leave his/her station __________.

2310

absorb shock loading

on the towline

P (PRIORITY)
Using a medium
graphite grease as a
lubricant

Z (FLASH)
Operating a winch too
slow

O (IMMEDIATE)
A sheave diameter of
Using a sheave with an 24 times the wire's
undersized throat
diameter

This requires extensive

calculation and is
usually performed only
by a naval architect not
by a ship's officer.

Determine the point

where aground and the
draft at that point, then
calculate it using the
grounding formula.

Use the hydrostatic

tables and enter with
the mean draft before
grounding and the
mean draft after
grounding.

Use the inclining

experiment formula and
substitute the change
of trim for the angle of
list.

30 minutes to 1 hour

3 hours to start of
business the following
day

10 minutes if possible

1 to 6 hours

Back splice

Chain splice

at any time

R (ROUTINE)

Eye splice
15 minutes before the
at the end of the watch end of the watch

Long splice
only when properly
relieved

2321

Your vessel has run aground and is touching bottom

for the first one-quarter of its length. What is the
LEAST desirable method from the standpoint of
stability to decrease the bottom pressure?

2322

Fittings used for towing must be __________.

2325

Which line cannot be spliced?

2335

2336

2341

2342

2343

2344

When two lines are spliced together, __________.

The maneuver which will return your vessel in the
shortest time to a person who has fallen overboard is
__________.
The grooved wheel inside a block is called a
__________.
How many tons of salt water can be loaded into a flat
ended cylindrical tank with a diameter of 3 feet and a
length of 8 feet?
When securing a hook to the end of a wire rope you
should use __________.
An example of an anchor which has a stock is a
__________.

2345

2346

A splice that can be used in running rigging, where the

line will pass through blocks, is a __________.
short splice
What is the volume of a sphere with a radius of 11
feet?
506.75 cubic ft.

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?

You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker and will All of these cargoes
carry cargoes of allyl alcohol, benzene, and
are mutually
propanolamine. Which of the following is true?
compatible.

2347

2348

Discharge forward deck Pump out the forepeak

cargo.
tank.
Shift deck cargo aft.

Flood an after doublebottom tank.

positioned exactly at
the bow of the towed
vessel

stamped with maximum

Coast Guard approved working loads
securely fastened
Braided line with a
Braided line with a
hollow core
Double-braided line
solid core

Any line can be spliced

the size of the lines at

the splice decreases

the overall strength of

each line is increased

the bitter ends will

resist rotting

engine(s) crash astern,

no turn
two 180Turns

a Williamson Turn

a single turn with hard

rudder

cheek

gypsy

sheave

drum

1.62

1.98

a bowline knot

a long splice

3.23
an overhand knot with
a wire rope clip

6.46
wire rope clips with a
thimble eye

Bruce anchor

Dunn anchor

Hook anchor

Danforth anchor

long splice

back splice

spindle splice

Fiber core rope offers

greater strength.

they are stronger than

if knotted together

696.78 cubic ft.

5,575.28 cubic ft.

Fiber core rope can be
used at higher
Fiber core rope offers operating
greater flexibility.
temperatures.
Allyl alcohol is
Benzene may not be
incompatible with
carried in a tank
propanolamine but
adjacent to either of
both are compatible
the other two cargoes. with benzene.

44,593.82 cubic ft.

Fiber core rope is the
only type authorized for
cargo runners.
Propanolamine is
compatible with allyl
alcohol but must be
segregated from
benzene.

What is the volume of a sphere with a radius of 7 feet?

A temporary wire eye splice made with three wire rope
clamps will hold approximately what percentage of the
total rope strength?
What is the area of a circle with a diameter of 12 feet
after a sector of 86 has been removed?
The recessed areas on a wildcat are called
__________.

11,491.87 cubic ft.

1,436.76 cubic ft.

963.72 cubic ft.

205.21 cubic ft.

20%

50%

80%

99%

108.57 square ft.

86.08 square ft.

28.65 square ft.

27.14 square ft.

pawls

sockets

pockets

devil's claws

A line led forward from A line led aft from the

the bow
bow

A line led in the same

direction as the keel

A line led at a right

angle to the keel

277.09 square ft.

69.27 square ft.

52.78 square ft.

splice form

thimble
put the rudder over
quickly to 15 degrees
right rudder

2349

2350

2351

2352

2353

2354

2355

Which mooring line prevents sideways motion of a

vessel moored to a pier?
What is the area of a circle with a diameter of 21 feet
after a sector of 72 has been removed?
The metal, teardrop-shaped object sometimes used
within an eyesplice is a __________.

2356

"Hard right rudder" means __________.

reinforcement
meet a swing to the
jam the rudder against right, then return to
amidships
the stops

2360

Splices made in nylon should __________.

be long splices only

2361

2365

The BEST information on the nature and extent of

alarms and monitoring
damage to the vessel is obtained from __________.
devices
the engineroom watch
A six-strand composite rope made up of alternate fiber
and wire strands around a fiber core is called
__________.
spring lay
lang lay
strengthen the main
weld pad eyes on deck deck by placing pillars
in proper position to
underneath it in the
secure the cargo
tween-decks

grommet

2366

To "shore up" the main deck for the stowage of deck

cargo means to __________.

2367

What is the volume of a sphere with a radius of 5 feet? 4,188.00 cubic ft.

You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker and will All of these cargoes
carry cargoes of ethanolamine, methyl acrylate, and
are mutually
glycerine. Which statement is true?
incompatible.

2375

149.43 square ft.

put the rudder over to

the right all the way

have extra tucks taken be short splices only

523.60 cubic ft.

Glycerine may be
stowed adjacent to
methyl acrylate but
must be segregated
from ethanolamine.

be around a thimble

personnel at the scene

of the damage
the bridge watch

cable lay

alternate lay

distribute the weight of

the cargo by placing
package the cargo in
fore-and-aft planks on wooden crates so it will
the main deck
not damage the deck
129.62 cubic ft.
Methyl acrylate and
ethanolamine are
compatible but both
must be segregated
from glycerine.

65.44 cubic ft.

Glycerine is compatible
with both of the other
cargoes.

2376

2384

2385

2386

2387

2388

2389

2390

2391

2392

2393

2394

2395

2396

2397

2398

A vessel has an amidships superstructure. Which

location would be most suitable for on-deck stowage of
automobiles?
On top of #1 hatch

Beside the hatches,

On top of the hatch
On top of the hatch
forward of the midships immediately forward of immediately aft of the
house
the midships house
midships house

What is the volume of a sphere with a radius of 3 feet? 113.08 cubic ft.
Butyric acid is
You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker and will incompatible with octyl
carry cargoes of butyric acid, propylene oxide, and
alcohol but not
octyl alcohol. Which statement is true?
propylene oxide.
A vessel has an amidships superstructure. Which
location would be most suitable for main deck stowage
of vehicles?
On top of #1 hatch
What is the area of a circle with a diameter of 2 feet
after a sector of 60 has been removed?
0.25 square ft.
What is the area of a circle with a diameter of 4 feet
after a sector of 120 has been removed?
2.67 square ft.
What is the area of a circle with a diameter of 17 feet
after a sector of 111 has been removed?
36.94 square ft.
Determine the weight of a rectangular piece of 20.4 lb.
steel measuring 4 feet by 6 feet.
204.0 lbs.
Determine the weight of a rectangular piece of 40.8
lbs. steel measuring 3 feet by 5 feet.
326.4 lbs
Determine the weight of a rectangular piece of 12.75
lbs. steel measuring 5 feet by 8 feet.
510.00 lbs.
Determine the weight of a rectangular piece of 25.5
lbs. steel measuring 4.5 feet by 6.7 feet.
285.6 lbs.
Determine the area of a triangle with a base of 3.5 feet
and a height of 4.0 feet.
7.0 square ft.
Determine the area of a triangle with a base of 4.7 feet
and a height of 6.3 feet.
29.6 square ft.
Determine the area of a triangle with a base of 5.8 feet
and a height of 2.1 feet.
12.2 square ft.
Determine the area of a triangle with a base of 6.7 feet
and a height of 9.1 feet.
61.0 square ft.
How many tons of salt water can be loaded into a flatended cylindrical tank with a diameter of 4.5 feet and a
length of 8 feet?
1.82

96.57 cubic ft.

Propylene oxide may
not be stowed in a tank
adjacent to butyric
acid.
Beside the hatches,
forward of the midships
house

37.69 cubic ft.

0.52 square ft.

2.09 square ft.

2.62 square ft.

4.19 square ft.

8.38 square ft.

10.67 square ft.

156.99 square ft.

226.98 square ft.

627.47 square ft.

489.6 lbs.

734.4 lbs.

979.2 lbs.

453.6 lbs

612.0 lbs

1224.0 lbs

255.00 lbs.

198.89 lbs.

165.75 lbs.

329.7 lbs.

591.2 lbs.

768.8 lbs.

7.5 square ft.

11.5 square ft.

14.0 square ft.

26.2 square ft.

18.5 square ft.

14.8 square ft.

7.9 square ft.

6.1 square ft.

3.0 square ft.

30.5 square ft.

22.9 square ft.

15.8 square ft.

3.64

7.27

14.54

28.23 cubic ft.

Octyl alcohol is
incompatible with both
All of these cargoes
butyric acid and
are compatible.
propylene oxide.
On top of the hatch
On top of the aftermost immediately aft of the
hatch on the vessel
midships house

2399

You are standing 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?
Obey the Pilot.

2400

The turning circle of a vessel is the path followed by

the __________.

D
B

Which statement is FALSE concerning precautions

during fueling operations?
A safety shackle is identified by its __________.

2
2

2450
2451

2454

2455

Which is an advantage of using watertight longitudinal

divisions in double bottom tanks?
On a ship's crane, the load chart relates the allowable
load to the combination of the boom length and
__________.
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, you should
expect the __________.
The boom indicator on a crane will indicate the
__________.

2456

Which term describes a part of a natural fiber line?

2452

2453

2458

2459

2460

bow
All engines, motors,
fans, etc. should be
shut down when
fueling.
shape

Bring the rudder to a

position midway
between the two
conflicting positions.
outermost part of the
ship while making the
circle

Ask the Pilot if he

relinquishes control.

Obey the Master.

center of gravity

tipping center

All windows, doors,

hatches, etc. should be A fire extinguisher
closed.
should be kept nearby.
pin
certification stamp
Decreases weight
because extra
Cuts down free surface Increases the rolling
stiffeners are
effect
period
unneeded

Fuel tanks should be

topped off with no room
for expansion.
color code

winch speed

boom strength

cable strength

stern to walk to the

same side as the
anchor being used

vessel to back in a
straight line

length of the boom

angle of the boom

stern to walk to port at

stern to walk to port but a faster rate than
at a reduced rate
normal
lifting capacity of the
boom
direction of the boom

Lacings

Lays

Strands

Twines

as a connecting strap
between the butted
ends of plating

to stiffen areas under

points of great stress
between beams

to prevent the anchor

from fouling when the
brake is released

to provide an extra
heavy fitting in a heavy
lift cargo rig

stiff soils

soft soils
Rudder amidships - no
compensation is
necessary on a twinscrew vessel.

A carling is used aboard ship __________.

Tripping defects in anchors frequently occur in
__________.
deep water
shallow water
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
Compensate with right Compensate with left
your vessel ahead in a straight line?
rudder.
rudder.

load radius

Surge the starboard

engine.

Lowers the center of

buoyancy without
decreasing GM

2461

2462

2463

2464

2466

2469

2470

2471

2472

2474

2475

2
2

2476
2478

C
D

2479

2480

In writing up the logbook at the end of your watch, you

make an error in writing an entry. What is the proper
way of correcting this error?

Carefully and neatly

erase the entry and
rewrite it correctly.

Cross out the error with

a single line, write the Blot out the error
correct entry, and initial completely and rewrite
it.
the entry correctly.

Remove this page of

the log book and
rewrite all entries on a
clean page.

Which term describes a part of a natural fiber line?

The crane manufacturer's load chart should be posted
at or near the __________.

Twines

Fibers

Lays

Lacings

crane pedestal

wire rope locker

main deck

crane control console

Twines

Lacings

Lays

"H" Beam pillar

"I" Beam pillar

circular type pillar

Which term describes a part of a natural fiber line?

Yarns
The pillar shape that gives the greatest strength for the
least weight is the __________.
octagonal pillar
davit arm to pivot on
While cranking out a quadrantal davit, slippage of the the traveling nut and
quadrant due to excessive wear or failure of the teeth the head to fall
in the quadrant will cause the __________.
outboard
Which type of bottom provides most anchors with the
best holding ability?
Clay and rocks
To determine the number of able seamen required on
an inspected vessel, you should check the
__________.
Load Line Certificate

A "liner" in riveted construction of a vessel is a(n)

__________.
Generally speaking, the more destructive storms
occurring on the Great Lakes usually come from the
__________.
The use of liners in riveted construction is eliminated
by using __________.

At the outbreak of war your ship is caught in an enemy

port. Which statement is FALSE?
A "contra-guide" is a type of __________.
Which type of weld testing can be used to detect
internal flaws?
A Danforth lightweight anchor does NOT hold well in
which type of bottom?

traveling nut to lock up limit switch to engage

in place on the worm
and hold the traveling
gear
nut in position

winch brake to lock in

position and prevent
lowering the boat

Soft mud

Sandy mud

Soft sand

operations manual

Safety of Life at Sea

Certificate

Certificate of Inspection

small plate which fills

the aperture between
riveted strakes and the
vessel framing

backing plate which is

used to level the
strakes while riveting,
and then removed

seam that is welded

internal frame to which after riveting is
the side shell is riveted completed

northeast or east

southwest or west

northwest or north

southeast or south

lapped construction

strapped construction

joggled construction

You should attempt to

contact U.S. Consular
officials.
bow thruster

You should attempt to

clear for sea before
your ship is interned.
cargo gear

You should resist

boarding by local
officials.
steering engine

belted construction
You should try to send
a Ship Hostile Action
Report to the NGA
(formerly NIMA).
rudder

Magnetic particle

Dye penetrant

Ultrasonic

Chemical reaction

Mud

Grass

Sand

Clay

2481

2484

You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of

Shipping) and wish to send a message concerning an
initial enemy contact. Which precedence would you
assign this message?
P (PRIORITY)
The type of joint formed when an edge of one plate is
laid over the edge of the plate to which it is riveted is a
__________.
grip joint

2486

Which weld fault can only be detected by a method

that examines the internal structure of a weld?

Z (FLASH)

R (ROUTINE)

O (IMMEDIATE)

strap joint

thread joint

lap joint

Undercut

Lack of reinforcement

Overlap

Lack of penetration

The aluminum will

provide greater
resistance to the
spread of fire by
conduction.

The aluminum
structure is usually
attached to a steel
coaming by a method
that insulates the two
metals.

If the superstructure is
stressed, an aluminum
structure requires
additional expansion
joints to prevent
fracture.

The steel at the area of

the aluminum-to-steel
connection must be
closely checked for
galvanic corrosion.

bollard

2488

2489

A vessel is constructed with a steel hull and an

aluminum superstructure. Which statement is TRUE?
A post on a dock or wharf used to secure mooring lines
or hawsers is called a __________.
bitt

using a small scope

ratio

replacing that portion

with a short length of
chain

cleat
capstan
using a hockle to keep
that portion of the
anchor line off the
bottom
using a synthetic line

USCG inspection

a breaking test

x-ray inspection

2490

The best method of protecting that portion of a fiber

anchor line nearest the anchor from chafing on the
bottom is by __________.

2491

Before being certified by the American Bureau of

Shipping, anchor chain must undergo __________.

When a tug makes up to a large vessel, the spring line

should lead from the forwardmost part of the tug so
friction on the spring
that __________.
line is minimized

2492

2493

2494

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?
The major components which determine the length of a
catenary in a deployed anchor cable are water depth,
cable weight, and __________.

spectroanalysis

the head line and

the length of the spring spring line can be
line is minimized
worked simultaneously the tug can pivot freely

A flammable gas
detection system must
be installed in each
Tanks may not be
cargo pump room.
located "on deck".

Carriage of this cargo

is authorized by
issuance of an IMO
Certificate.

Aluminum and copper

alloys are prohibited
from being in valve
parts in contact with
the cargo.

cable tension

bottom conditions

water density

water temperature

2496

2499

2500

2502

Which statement about the dangerous cargo manifest

is FALSE?
Single hull vessels operating exclusively on the Great
Lakes must be dry docked at intervals not to exceed
__________.
Which part of an anchor actually digs into the bottom?
A tow of 9 barges is made up three abreast by three
long. The towboat is faced up to the last barge of the
center string. The outer two strings of barges are the
__________.

Shipments of
hazardous and nonThe manifest must be hazardous cargoes
made up by the carrier, may be listed on the
agents, and any person manifest if they are
designated for this
destined for the same
purpose.
consignee.

The manifest must be

kept in a designated
holder on or near the
bridge.

The hazard class of

each cargo must be
indicated.

12 months

24 months

48 months

60 months

Stock

Fluke

Shank

Crown

port and starboard

strings

outer strings

drag strings

side strings

The account must be

either a checking or
savings account.

The account must be

The institution must be opened by the seaman
insured by the FSLIC and maintained in the All of the above are
or FDIC.
seaman's name.
requirements.

main string

push string

2504

2506

A seaman may have all or part of his wages deposited

by allotment to a bank or savings institution. Which of
the following is NOT a requirement for this type of
allotment?
A tow of 9 barges is made up three abreast and three
long. The towboat is faced up to the center string
which is known as the __________.

2508

What is required to launch a boat stowed in a crescent Hoist the boat clear of
davit?
the cradle.

Release the outboard

part of the cradle.

What is the purpose of cant frames in steel vessels?

To support the
overhang of the stern

To provide strength to
shell plating at the
stern

a line is weakened by
constantly pulling on it
in one direction

2509

2510

Mooring lines should be turned end-for-end

occasionally. This is because __________.

2512

Ultrasonic testing is used to determine the thickness of provide tail shaft

a vessel's shell plating and to __________.
clearances

power string

face string

Rig the tricing lines.

To add strength to the
deck beams which
support the weather
decks

Crank the crescent out.

To support the plating

of a cylindrical tank

normal wear on the line

it prevents permanent
is thus distributed to
it prevents the line from misalignment of the
different areas
kinking or unlaying
line's internal strands
test the links of the
test welds for
check the wear of the anchor cables while
subsurface defects
rudder carrier bearing being ranged

2516

2520

Shipments of
hazardous and nonhazardous cargo may
The manifest must be be listed on the
made up by the Master manifest if they are
Which statement about the dangerous cargo manifest, or other designated
destined for the same
carried on a ship, is TRUE?
ship's officer.
consignee.
When a line is spirally coiled about its end and lying
flat on deck, it is said to be __________.
coiled
faked

2521

2524

The period of roll is the time difference between

__________.
Which entry on a dangerous cargo manifest
concerning the classification of a cargo is NOT
correct?

2528

Which entry on a dangerous cargo manifest

concerning the classification of a cargo is correct?

2529

2530

2532

2533

2534

2536

2539

The manifest must be

kept in a designated
holder on or near the
bridge.

The type of label(s)

required for each cargo
must be indicated.

full inclination on one

zero inclination to full
side to full inclination
inclination on one side on the other side

flemished
seized
full inclination on one
side to the next full
inclination on the same zero inclination to the
side
next zero inclination

Class 8

Division 2.3

All of the above are

incorrect

Class 8

Division 2.2 nonflammable gas

All of the above are

correct

Deck stowage is
required by law or
regulation

Deck stowage is
customary in the trade
(i.e. timber cargoes)

shift the vessel's load

forward and wait until
the next high tide
decreases as the boom
is topped to a greater
angle

slowly bring the

engine(s) to full speed
astern
is determined by the
thrust stresses on the
boom

towing hitch
100% of the persons
normally assigned to
those spaces

square knot

support of a spouse

All of the above

gage

rivet distance

Division 3.1

Class 3 - flammable
liquid
The cargo will damage
other cargoes by
Which condition would NOT entitle a vessel to carry
The shipper agrees to tainting or
goods on deck?
deck stowage
contamination
shift the vessel's load
Your vessel has gone aground in waters where the tide
aft and repeatedly
is falling. The BEST action you can take is to
surge the engine(s)
__________.
set out a kedge anchor astern
increases as the cargo
closes the head while increases if the cargo
For a given weight of cargo, the stress on the heel
hoisting
runner is doubled up
block of a cargo boom __________.
You should attach a towline to a trailer eye bolt using
a(n) _________.
eye splice
bowline
Great Lakes vessels, using liferafts, must have
sufficient liferaft capacity on each side of the vessel to 50% of the persons on 100% of the persons
accommodate at least __________.
board
on board
Wages due a seaman may be attached by the court for payment of any fines
payment of back taxes
the __________.
imposed by the court
to the IRS
The distance between rivets in a row is known as the
__________.
arm
pitch

150% of the crew

2540

2542

2546

2547

2548

2549

In small craft terminology, all of the anchor gear

between a boat and her anchor is called the
__________.

When loading containers into the cell guides in the

hold of a container ship, which statement is TRUE?

The dangerous cargo manifest does NOT indicate

__________.
In a national emergency, when communicating via the
Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message
designated IMMEDIATE will be delivered within
__________.

stock

chock

No further securing is
usually required.

Containers must have

vertical lashings if they All containers must
do not have twist lock have vertical and
securing.
horizontal lashings.

the stowage location of a description of the

hazardous material
packaging (drums,
aboard the vessel
boxes, etc.)
3 hours to start of
business the following
day

scope

rode

The container must be

locked into the cell
guide.

UN identification
numbers

the net weight of each

hazardous cargo

1 to 6 hours
Six by thirty-seven
preformed fiber-core
wire rope

10 minutes if possible

What is the accepted standard for wire rope falls used

in connection with the lifeboat gear?
An example of a modern anchor which has a stock is
a(n) __________.

Six by seven
galvanized wire rope

30 minutes to 1 hour
Six by twenty-four
improved plow steel
wire rope

articulated anchor

Flipper Delta anchor

Baldt anchor

Chain intermittent

Tack

Continuous

bow to the pier

anchors crossed

anchor chains forward,

side to the pier
stern to the pier

good equipment

a dedicated crew

well-conducted drills

good communication

butt welds

seam welds

fillet welds

plate welds

lap joint

strap joint

stringer joint

NWP-II - Underway
Replenishment Guide

Warship Recognition
Cards

ATP-1 - Allied Tactical

Signals

2550

2551

When a small craft's anchor fouls in a rocky bottom,

the first attempt to clear it should be made by
__________.
What welding pattern is NOT used to permanently
attach a stiffener to a plate?

2552

When using a Mediterranean Moor, the vessel is

moored with her __________.

2553

2554

2556

2557

The key to rescuing a man overboard is __________.

The welds used to attach stiffeners to a plate are
known as __________.
The type of joint formed when a third small plate is
riveted over two plates butted together is called a
__________.

Six by nineteen regularlay filler wire rope

Danforth anchor
increasing the scope
making the line fast to reversing the angle and and running slowly in a
wide circle with the
hauling vertically on the the bitt and bringing the direction of pull, with
anchor line taut
line
vessel further forward moderate scope

butted joint
ATP-2 Vol. II - Allied
Which Naval Control of Shipping publication should be Control of Shipping
aboard your vessel?
Manual

Staggered intermittent

2558

2559

A sling is a device used in __________.

A vessel in Great Lakes service shall carry anchors in
accordance with standards established by the
__________.

2560

2562

2564

2566

The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the

salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference
Book to determine the hogging numeral.
As you hold a piece of manila line vertically in front of
you, the strands run from the lower left to the upper
right. Which type of line is this?
The major components which determine the length of
catenary in a deployed anchor cable are water depth,
cable tension, and __________.
The welds used to join shell plates in flush construction
are known as __________.

2567

When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should

know the __________.

hoisting cargo aboard a hoisting personnel

vessel
aboard a vessel

securing a small boat

to a large vessel

hoisting the anchor

American Bureau of
Shipping

Canadian Coast Guard U.S. Coast Guard

underwriter of the
vessel

101.02 numeral

91.36 numeral

72.43 numeral

52.79 numeral

Right-hand laid

Cable-laid

Sennet-laid

Water-laid

environmental forces

bottom conditions

cable weight

water density

butt welds

seam welds

fillet welds

continuous welds

variation

gyro error

course per magnetic

steering compass

maximum rudder angle

previously used

stop engines and put

the rudder left full

decrease speed and

put the rudder right full
discharge from the
centerline tanks first

increase speed and put

the rudder right full
discharge from
amidships first
chined

2568

2569

2570

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. You should __________.
When discharging an oil cargo, the first consideration
is to __________.
When a line is laid down in loose, looping figure-eights,
it is said to be __________.

2572

A tug would NOT assist a ship to steer if the tug is

made up to the large vessel __________.

by a tow line ahead of

the vessel

forward on either bow

of the vessel

approximately
amidships of the vessel on the vessel's quarter

You are proceeding down a channel and lose the

engine(s). You must use the anchors to stop the ship.
Which statement is true?

Pay out all of the cable

before setting up on
the brake to insure the
anchors dig in and
hold.

For a mud, mud and

clay, or sandy bottom
pay out a scope of 5 to
7 times the depth
before setting up on
the brake.

Use one or both

anchors with a scope
of twice the depth
before setting the
brake.

2574

get the bow up

back full with rudder

amidships
discharge from the
wings first

faked

flemished

coiled

Drop the anchor to

short stay and hold that
scope.

BL-0024

2578

2579

2580

2581

2
2

2582
2588

C
D

2589

According to regulations when, if ever, may cargo

hatches on Great Lakes vessels, with more than 6 feet If a Mate deems it
of freeboard, be left uncovered or open while the
necessary for ship's
vessel is being navigated?
maintenance
Where are the test certificates, for wire rope used as
cargo runners, and loose gear certificates usually
maintained?
You want to double the strength of a mooring line by
using two lines. To accomplish this, the second line
must __________.
How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a
single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow
channel?

With the Cargo Gear

Register on the ship

At the discretion of the

Master, for reasonable On the authority of the
purposes
Bosun
At the Coast Guard
Marine Safety Office
with the vessel's
In the Official Log
inspection records

At the central records

center of the agency
testing the cargo gear

be 1 1/2 times the

diameter of the first

be married to the first

be of the same length

not cross the first

It pushes the entire
It pulls the stern toward It heels the vessel
vessel away from the
the bank.
toward the bank.
bank.
Steam clean areas
Remove residue of
Remove loose rust and obstructed by structural
previous cargo.
scale.
members.
wrought-iron
aluminum
high-tensile steel

What is usually NOT required in preparing a hold for

reception of a bulk grain cargo?
Rivets are usually made of __________.
The angle at which the anchor flukes penetrate the soil
is the __________.
burial angle

2590

2591

2592

Which method of adjusting mooring lines is MOST

useful for leaving a boat free to rise and fall with the
tide?
A tow astern is veering from side to side on its towline.
The best way of controlling the action is to
__________.
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 __________.

Crossing the spring

lines

penetration angle
Slacking all forward
running lines while
keeping all after
running lines taut

The hatch may never

be uncovered

It pulls the bow toward

the bank.
Spray or fumigate any
insect colonies.
mild steel

fluke angle

holding angle

Doubling up on spring
or breast lines

Slacking bow and stern

lines

trim the tow by the

trim the tow by the bow stern

adjust the length of the

list the tow to windward towing bridle

gross tonnage

deadweight space

bale cubic

Radio Aids to
Navigation (PUB 117)
Reduces frictional
resistance

the International Code

of Signals (PUB 102)
the Coast Pilot
Keeps practically 100%
of tensile strength at
the joints
Reduces plate stress

2593

On a transpacific voyage, you receive a message from

your vessel's operators saying that your vessel has
been consigned to voluntary Naval Control of Shipping.
Further information is contained in __________.
the Light List

2594

Which is NOT an advantage of the flush method of

welded shell plating?

Reduces weight

stowage area

2595

2596

2597

2598

Yawing can be described as __________.

jumping on the towline veering from side to

jumping on the towline as the tow slams into
side on the end of the
as the tow pitches
waves
towline

A person who sees someone fall overboard should

__________.

immediately jump into

the water to assist the
individual

On a small boat, if someone fell overboard and you did

not know over which side the person fell, you should
immediately reverse
__________.
the engines

Where, due to the arrangement of the vessel,

lifejackets may become inaccessible, additional
lifejackets shall be carried __________.

2599

2600

2601

2602

2604

for the people on

bridge watch

call for help and keep

the individual in sight
stop the propellers
from turning and throw
a ring buoy over the
side

run to the radio room to

send an emergency
go to the bridge for the
message
distress flares

increase speed to full

to get the vessel away first put the rudder hard
from the person
over in either direction
for 50% of the crew of
the vessel, not
including those
as determined by the
assigned to
for the forward lifeboats OCMI
engineering duties

The salvors must agree

to a division of any
The first salvor onsalvage among
scene has the prior
When several salvors are on-scene at the same time
The Master of the ship claim providing he has themselves with the
major share allotted to
to assist a vessel that has not been abandoned, which needing assistance has adequate facilities to
those doing the most
the absolute right to
assist the vessel
principal governs the decision as to which one's
work.
needing assistance.
decide.
services will be accepted?
A smooth, tapered pin, usually of wood, used to open
up the strands of a rope for splicing is called a(n)
__________.
batten
bench hook
awl
To determine the number of inflatable liferafts required
on a vessel, you should check the __________.
Load Line Certificate
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?
Plain-laid
The joint formed when two steel plates are placed endto-end is called a __________.
bevel

corkscrew motion of
the tow due to wave
action

The first salvor onscene has the absolute

right to provide
assistance; however,
he is liable if the ship is
lost due to his lack of
experience, equipment,
etc.

fid

SOLAS Certificate

Stability Letter

Certificate of Inspection

Shroud-laid

Left-hand laid

Water-laid

seam

butt

bond

2606

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?
Backing full

A short burst of ahead

full with left full rudder

Stopping the engines

Giving right full rudder

All vessels over 3,000

gross tons must be
fitted with gravity
davits.

All lifelines shall be

able to reach the water
at the vessel's lightest
draft with a 20 list.
All of the above

by the stern

at the end nearest the

bottom

evenly fore and aft

2607

Which statement is TRUE concerning lifeboat

installations on Great Lakes vessels?

All davit installations

shall have 3 lifelines
fitted to a davit span.

2608

Most very large ocean going vessels, such as bulk

carriers and large tankers, tend to squat __________.

by the bow

Which tanker discharge pattern would be the safest

and most efficient?

Start discharging with

most of the discharge
Empty the forward
coming from forward,
tanks and start working but include some from
aft, emptying each tank midships and after
tanks
in sequence

Start pumping from

forward, midships, and
aft with the discharge
distributed equally
among the tanks

Start pumping from

midships and then
work forward and aft
simultaneously as the
midships tank is
emptied

the vessel will tend to

take a large sheer
When using the anchor to steady the bow while
approaching a dock you must be aware of the fact that towards the side where
__________.
the anchor is down

steering control is
ineffective in trying to
turn to the side
opposite to that of the
anchor being used

the anchor cable must

never lead under the
hull

using an offshore
anchor decreases the
chances of the anchor
holding

You are in charge of a towing vessel that operates

exclusively on inland waters. You regularly tow barges
that provide services (cargo lighters, fuel barges, etc.)
to foreign flag vessels in port. What will be accepted
as proper credentials for you and your crew?

No credentials are
required since you
operate on inland
waters only

Social Security card

State driver's license

with photo ID

Merchant Mariner's
Document

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?

On the Exemption
Certificate

On the reverse of the

particular SOLAS
certificate affected

Nowhere; the vessel

On the face of the
must comply to engage
Certificate of Inspection in international trade.

2609

2612

2616

2618

2619

distance in units of the

chart (feet, meters or
minimum amount of tail fathoms) from the
water available behind reference datum to the
a dam
bottom

On the Great Lakes, the term "controlling depth"

means the __________.

designed dredging
depth of a channel
constructed by the
Corps. of Engineers

approximately twoevenly over the surface thirds of the way up the approximately halfway at the bottom of the
of the bulkhead
bulkhead
up the bulkhead
bulkhead

2622

You must shore up the collision bulkhead due to solid

flooding forward. The bulkhead approximates an
inverted triangle. The center of pressure of the shores
on the bulkhead should be located _________.

2624

The certificate of loading required by each vessel

carrying grain in bulk is issued by the __________.

2626

2629

2632

2636

owner or charterer of
the vessel
thickness of the
connected members

American Bureau of
Shipping

shipper of the cargo

least depth within the

limits of the channel
which restricts the
navigation

National Cargo Bureau

The "grip" of a joint represents the __________.

Each open lifeboat carried on a vessel on an
international voyage must have __________.
hand-propelling gear
The horizontal flat surfaces where the upper stock joins
the rudder are the __________.
rudder keys
When riveted joints occur at the ends of plating they
are called __________.
trailers

2639

A wooden plug fitted tightly in the vent of a damaged

tank may prevent the tank from __________.

developing free surface

developing free surface moment
collapsing

2642

2644

2646

2648

2649

Which line is two-stranded, left-handed small stuff?

Houseline
The boat is stowed on the davit rather than on a cradle
with which type of davit?
Crescent
Riveting must be
Which statement is true concerning repairs on the hull completed before
of a vessel which is to be riveted and welded?
welding begins.
The smallest size of flaw that can be detected on a
radiograph examination of a weld will be indicated by
the __________.
film speed
Which type of weld testing can be used to detect
internal flaws?
Radiographic

You are using the anchor to steady the bow while

maneuvering. You have the proper scope of anchor
cable when the __________.

2652

filling completely

bow is held in position

with the engines
coming slowly ahead

diameter of the head

a davit span with at
least 2 lifelines

entire length of the rivet diameter of the shank

a mast and a sail

a motor

rudder palms

lifting flanges

shoes of the rudder

terminals

seams

butts

Marline

Ratline

Lagline

Sheath-screw boom
Riveting and welding
should be done
alternately.

Quadrantal
Welding must be
completed before the
riveting begins.

Radial
It does not matter in
what order the
operations are done.

penetrometer

exposure reading

time of exposure

Magnetic particle

Dye penetrant

Chemical reaction
cable enters the water
scope is not more than at an angle between
anchor is just touching 5 times the depth of the 60 and 85 from the
the bottom
water
horizontal

2664

2666

A Kip is equal to __________.

The shearing stresses on a ship's structure are usually
greatest at __________.
What will NOT increase friction of a liquid flowing in a
pipe and cause a loss of suction head?
You must shore up a bulkhead due to solid flooding
forward. The bulkhead approximates a rectangle. The
center of pressure of the shores on the bulkhead
should be located _________.
On the Great Lakes, short-term fluctuations in water
levels may be a result of any of the following EXCEPT
__________.

2672

The term "scantlings" refers to the __________.

You operate a harbor craft on inland waters

exclusively. If you regularly service or contact foreign
flag vessels in the course of business, which statement Your vessel must be
is TRUE?
inspected.

2658

2659

2662

2674

2676

2679

2684

2688

2689

2690

1000 lbs.

1000 kgs.

2000 lbs.

the bow

the stern
Slowing the pumping
rate

midships

Bends in the piping

Pipeline valves

2240 lbs.
the ship's quarterlength points
Backing rings for pipe
welds

approximately one-third
evenly over the surface of the way up the
approximately halfway at the bottom of the
of the bulkhead
bulkhead
up the bulkhead
bulkhead

strong winds
draft of a vessel

sudden changes in
barometric pressure
measurements of
structural members

seiches
below normal rain fall
requirements for ship's placement of a vessel's
gear
load line

Who cannot commit the crime of barratry?

Great Lakes cargo vessels, having a liferaft stowed
more than 100 meters from the bow or stern, must
have at least how many liferafts?

Master

Ship's officer(s)

A customs official must

be on board when
contacting a foreign
flag vessel.
Ship's unlicensed
crewmember(s)

One

Two

Three

Four

Which statement about bilge keels is CORRECT?

They are critical

strength members and
require careful design They increase
consideration.
resistance to rolling.

They attach to a low

stress area.

They provide support

when the vessel is dry
docked.

What would have the greatest affect on a vessel's

longitudinal strength?

Collision damage to the Grounding damage to Extensive corrosion to

bow, forward of the
the bilge strake, just aft the centerline deck
collision bulkhead
of midships
plating

After riveting is completed, the joints on the shell of a

vessel are generally made watertight by __________. faying
When must the Master of a vessel log the position of
load line marks in relation to the surface of the water in
the Official Logbook?
Once a day

Your crew must have

identification
credentials.

caulking

felt or canvas packing

At the change of every Only when in fresh or

watch
brackish water

All contacts with a

foreign flag vessel
must be reported to the
U.S. Coast Guard.
Ship owner

Damage to the side

shell, midway between
the bilge and the
stringer plate

red lead
Prior to getting
underway

2692

Your vessel is on a voyage from Ogdensburg, NY, to

Chicago, IL, via the Great Lakes. The date is October
3 of the current year. If your vessel is subject to the
load line requirements, to which of her marks should
she be loaded?

2694

When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should

know the __________.

You are on a power-driven vessel proceeding down a

channel, with the current, on a river on the Great Lakes backing down to get
System. If you meet another power-driven vessel who out of the way of the
is upbound, your responsibilities include __________. other vessel

waiting for the other

vessel to signal her
intentions, and then
answering promptly

proposing a safe way

to pass

All of the above

The thickness of a 30.6 pound plate is __________.

How long is the standard container used to measure
equivalent units?
The legs of a tow bridle are joined together with a
__________.
Which type of davit is not considered to be a
mechanical davit?

3/8"

1/2"

3/4"

1"

10 feet (3 meters)

20 feet (6 meters)

35 feet (11 meters)

40 feet (12 meters)

bridle plate

shackle

fishplate

tri-link

Sheath-screw boom

Radial

Crescent

Quadrantal

Your vessel is backing

from a dock and runs
aground, but is pulled A seaman is injured
off by tugs in 30
and in the hospital for
four days.
minutes.

Your vessel strikes a

pier and does $1,500
damage to the pier but
no damage to the
vessel.

A nylon mooring line

parts while the vessel
is tied up and kills a
harbor worker who was
on the pier.

Vessels engaged
A vessel displaying
solely on Great Lakes
these marks may load voyages are not
in the salt waters of the required to show these
St. Lawrence River.
marks.

U.S. flag vessels less

than 100 feet in length
and less than 200
gross tons are not
required to show these
marks.

displaying code letter

"Y" (Yankee)

displaying code
numeral "5"

2696

2699

2702

2704

2706

2707

2708

2709

In which casualty case is it UNNECESSARY to notify

the local Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?

Which statement is TRUE with respect to the load line

markings shown.
A vessel which is being assisted by an icebreaker
should indicate that she is ready to cast off the towline
by __________.

Fresh water - Winter

Salt water Intermediate

Fresh water Intermediate

Salt water - Winter

gyro error

course per magnetic

steering compass

variation

maximum rudder angle

previously used

sounding five short

blasts on his whistle

U.S. flag vessels of

100 gross tons and
upward must show
these marks.
sounding one
prolonged blast on his
whistle

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Carbon disulfide may

be carried in NOS. 1
and 2 center tanks and
diisopropylamine in
NOS. 1 and 2 wing
tanks.

2710

2712

2714

Pyridine and
diisopropylamine may
You have orders to load cargoes of carbon disulfide,
be carried in tanks
diisopropylamine and pyridine on your multi-product
having a common
tankship. Which statement is TRUE?
header vent.
Which two Great Lakes are considered hydraulically as
Lakes Michigan one?
Lakes Superior - Huron Huron
The major components which determine the length of
catenary in a deployed anchor cable are cable tension,
cable weight, and __________.
water density
bottom conditions

A channel is stated as having a controlling depth of 38

feet. Which statement is TRUE?

At least 80% of the

channel is cleared to
the charted depth.

On Great Lakes vessels, midsummer load lines apply

__________.

April 16 through April

30 and September 16 May 1 through
through September 30 September 15

C
B

Which publication would give detailed information on

the commercial vessel traffic reporting system for
connecting waters from Lake Erie to Lake Huron?
"Limber" is a term associated with __________.

2
2

2716

2718

2719
2722

2726

2729

2732

2734

The lifeboats on your vessel are stowed on cradles on

deck and are handled by sheath-screw boom davits.
Which of the following statements about launching a
boat is TRUE?
The load line markings shown are inscribed on the
vessel's __________.

Flanking rudders effect a vessel's heading because of

the __________.
The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the
salmon colored pages in the Stability book to
determine the hogging numeral.

At least 50% of the

channel is cleared to
the charted depth.

Diisopropylamine must
be separated from
carbon disulfide by two
barriers (cofferdams,
voids, empty tanks,
etc.)

A tank of carbon
disulfide may be used
to separate a tank of
pyridine from a tank of
diisopropylamine.

Lakes Erie - St. Clair

Lakes Erie - Ontario

environmental forces

water depth
The sides of the
channel conform to at
least 50% of the
controlling depth.

100% of the channel

width is clear to 38
feet.

July 16 through August June 16 through

30
September 16

United States Coast

Pilot - Great Lakes #6
emergency gear
The boat should be
hoisted a few inches
clear of the cradle
before cranking out the
davits.

U.S. Coast Guard Light Code of Federal

List - Vol. VII
Regulations - Title 33
drainage
deck cargo storage

The appropriate Great

Lakes Navigation Chart
securing gear

The inboard gripes

should be cast off
before the outboard
gripes.

The tricing pendants

will automatically bring
the boat alongside at
the embarkation deck.

port side

starboard side

The outboard section

of the cradle must be
released.
port and starboard
sides

effect of the propeller

flow on the rudders

water flow due to the

vessel's movement
through the water

tunnel affect of the

water flow past
opposing rudders

stern
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discharge current being
channeled to impinge
on the vessel's
deadwood

98.23 numeral

95.70 numeral

84.46 numeral

81.37 numeral

BL-0025

2735

Periodic surveys to renew the load line assignment

must be made at intervals NOT exceeding
__________.

2736

Distances on the Great Lakes System are generally

expressed in __________.

Assume that your vessel has just entered Lake

Michigan via the Straits of Mackinac and is proceeding
south to Chicago. Which statement is TRUE with
respect to the aids to navigation you will encounter
along this route?

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 __________.
gross tonnage
An icebreaker assisting a vessel through an ice field
would display a visual signal consisting of the code
letter "I" (India) to signify that "__________".

2738

2742

2744

2745

2746

2748

2752

2754

While standing look-out at night, a dim light on the

horizon will be seen quickest by looking __________.
Which of the Great Lakes experiences the least
amount of water level fluctuation between seasonal
high and low water marks?
The Lake Carriers Association and the Canadian
Shipowners Association prescribe separation routes for
upbound and downbound vessels on the Great Lakes.
The recommended courses for these routes are shown
on the Great Lakes Charts in the form of __________.
Which is a correct reply to a Pilot's request, "How's
your head"?
Which statement is TRUE concerning vessels over
1600 gross tons certificated for service solely on the
Great Lakes?

18 months
miles above the
entrance to the St.
Lawrence Seaway
(MASLW)

Aids to navigation are

serviced jointly by the
U.S. and Canadian
Coast Guard.

two years

three years

five years

miles above the head

of the passes (AHP)

nautical miles

statute miles

Red buoys should be

passed down your
starboard side.

Green buoys mark the

location of wrecks or
obstructions which
must be passed by
keeping the buoy on
the right hand.

All solid colored buoys

are numbered, the red
buoys bearing odd
numbers and green
buoys bearing even
numbers.

deadweight space

measurement space

grain cubic

a little above the

horizon

directly towards the

light

a little below the

horizon

My vessel is stopped
and making no way
through the water
quickly above then
quickly below the
horizon

Lake Huron

Lake Erie

Lake Superior

Lake Michigan

I am altering my course I am altering my course I am operating astern

to starboard
to port
propulsion

red or magenta figures

black figures over a
over a segmented
red figures over a solid segmented course line green figures over a
course line track
course line track
track
solid course line track
"Passing 040"

"Steady"

"Checked"

"Eased to 15 rudder"

They must have

magnetic compasses.

They must have gyro

compasses.

They must carry a deep-All of the above

sea hand lead.
statements are TRUE.

2759

2760

2761

2762

2763

2768

2769

2772

2774

2776

2778

Which of the Great Lakes is most affected by shortterm Lake level fluctuations?
When the wave period and the apparent rolling period
are the same __________.
A short ton is a unit of weight consisting of
__________.

Lake Superior
synchronous rolling
occurs

Lake Michigan

Lake Huron

roll period decreases

roll period increases

Lake Erie
roll amplitude is
dampened

1,000 pounds

2,000 pounds

2,205 pounds

2,240 pounds

A 200 GT passenger
vessel operating
between Duluth, MN
and Munising, MI

A 79-foot, 150 GT
pleasure craft
operating on the St.
Lawrence River

A 500 GT dry cargo

river barge operated
continuously between
Calumet Hbr Chicago,
IL and Burns Hbr, IN

minimum manning
standards

regulations about
darkening ship

the stowage of
explosives

the types of cargoes

permitted on board

Lake Ontario

Lake St. Clair

Lake Michigan

Lake Superior

MERWARN

NUCLEAR
a white light over two
red lights

FALLOUT
a red light, white light,
and blue light in a
vertical line

FALLWARN
a distinctive signal
promulgated by the
CSS

Controlled outflow
fluctuations

Seasonal fluctuations

Short period
fluctuations

In an easterly and
southerly direction,
except on Lake Erie

In a westerly and
northerly direction,
except on Lake
Michigan

In an easterly and
southerly direction,
except on the New
York State Barge Canal

All aids are maintained

by the U.S. Coast
Guard, 9th Coast
Guard District,
Cleveland, Ohio.

All red even-numbered

buoys should be kept
on your port side when
proceeding in this
direction.

Lighted aids, fog

signals, and radio
beacons maintained by
Canada are not
included in the Great
Lakes Light List.

Which vessel is exempt from the load line and marking A 300 GT tank barge
requirements for vessels operating on the Great Lakes operating exclusively
System?
on Lake Michigan
When a merchant vessel is under the Naval Control of
Shipping Organization in wartime, naval authorities
may give orders pertaining to __________.
Which of the Great Lakes lies entirely within the United
States?
You will be advised of any hazardous areas due to the
fallout of a nuclear explosive by a message with the
code word __________.

The Coordinator Surface Search (CSS) in a SAR

deck lights forward and
situation should display by night __________.
aft
There are basically three categories of water level
fluctuations on the Great Lakes. What is NOT included
as one of these?
Long range fluctuations

How are aids to navigation on the Great Lakes

arranged geographically?

In a westerly and
northerly direction,
except on Lake St.
Clair

Assume that your vessel has just entered Lake Erie by

way of the Welland Canal and is proceeding in a
southwesterly direction. Which statement about the
aids to navigation you can expect to encounter along
the route is TRUE?

The characteristics of
buoys and other aids
are as if "returning from
seaward" when
proceeding in this
direction.

2782

2783

2784

2785

What is a wet cargo?

The effect of ocean current is usually more evident on
a tug and tow than on a tug navigating independently
because the __________.
Which of the Great Lakes generally has the shortest
navigation season?
You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of
Shipping) and wish to send a message by rapid
transmission which does not require a higher
precedence. Which precedence would you assign this
message?

A cargo that contains

hygroscopic moisture

speed of the tug and

tow is less

towline catches the

current

current will offset the

current causes yawing tow

Lake Erie

Lake Huron

Lake Michigan

Lake Superior

P (PRIORITY)

R (ROUTINE)

O (IMMEDIATE)

Z (FLASH)

476 feet

724 feet

840 feet

60 months

48 months

42 months

2789

2791

Your vessel is approaching the International Bridge on

the St. Marys River. If the gage on the bridge, read
from top to bottom, indicates 124 ft. and the IGLD
(1955) is 600 ft., determine the actual vertical
clearances between the existing water level and the
lowest point of the bridge over the channel.
124 feet
What is the period of validity of a Cargo Ship Safety
Equipment Certificate?
72 months

2792

When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should

find it handy to know the __________.

variation in the area

amount of helm carried

for a steady course
leeway

2794

The Great Lakes Edition of the Notice to Mariners is

published __________.

weekly by the 9th

Coast Guard District

monthly by the Army

Corps of Engineers

2795

2798

2799

2802

The York-Antwerp Rules relate to the __________.

The primary purpose of the stud is to prevent the
anchor chain from __________.

A cargo particularly
susceptible to damage
by moisture

A liquid cargo carried in A canned or bottled

the deep tanks
liquid such as beer

minimum required
number of officers and settlement of general
crew
average claims

monthly by the Naval

Oceanographic office
ship owner's
responsibilities to
provide a well-found
vessel in a charter
party

kinking

elongating

distorting

Who publishes the "Canadian List of Lights, Buoys and

The Canadian Coast
Fog Signals"?
The U.S. Coast Guard Guard
The single line located directly above the diamond is
the __________.
load line
water line

deviation on that
heading
biweekly by the
Commandant, U.S.
Coast Guard

navigation regulations
that apply in the
English Channel
breaking

The U.S. Hydrographic The Canadian

Service
Hydrographic Service
freeboard line

deck line

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2804

2805

2808

2872

2876

2879

2882

2883

Which publication is NOT carried on board U.S.

merchant vessels operating under Naval Control of
Shipping?

"Hard right rudder" means __________.

Under the forces of its own weight, the suspended
length of line will fall into a shape known as a
__________.

Allied Control of
Shipping Manual Guide to Masters

jam the rudder against put the rudder over to

the stops
the right all the way

Tactical Control and

Routing of Merchant
Vessels
meet a swing to the
right, then return to
amidships

polygon

catenary curve

shows a longitudinal
side elevation

Communications
Supplement

holding arc

parabolic curve
has the forebody to the
right of centerline and
is an endwise view of is usually drawn for the afterbody to the left of
the ship's molded form port side only
centerline

The Sheer Plan __________.

A U.S. Coast Guard icebreaker may use all of the
following distinctive lights when escorting ships in ice
EXCEPT __________.
The vertical reference for all water levels and bench
marks on the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River System
is known as __________.
What does the line labeled "MS" denote on the Great
Lakes load line model shown?

Mean sea level

While you are on watch entering port, the Master gives

the helmsman a rudder command which conflicts with
a rudder command from the Pilot. You should make
sure the helmsman __________.

brings the rudder to a

point midway between
the two conflicting
positions
obeys the Pilot

How should you signal the crane operator to lower?

With forearm vertical

and forefinger pointing
up, move hand in small
horizontal circles.

2886

2888

2889

All of the above are

carried on board
put the rudder over
quickly to 15 degrees
right rudder

a single amber rotating a single red rotating

light
light

red aircraft warning

lights

a single blue rotating

light

International Great
Mean Sea Level Datum Lakes Datum

Great Lakes Low

Water Datum
Maximum
submergence

North Central
Reference Datum
Midsummer

asks you for

instructions

obeys the Master

The Coordinator Surface Search in a SAR situation

should display by day __________.
the code flags FR
What is the minimum size required before a vessel can
be documented?
5 net tons

Midseason

With arm extended

downwards and
forefinger pointing
Extend arm and point
down, move hand in
finger in the direction to
small horizontal circles. move the boom.

Extend arm with thumb

pointing downward,
and flex fingers in and
out.

a black ball over a

black diamond shape

code flag Quebec over two black diamond

a black ball
shapes in a vertical line

100 gross tons

26 feet length

65 feet length

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2890

A vessel cannot comply with all of the SOLAS

requirements due to its construction. Where will this
be indicated?

Nowhere; the vessel

must comply to engage On the reverse of the
in international trade. SOLAS certificate

On the Exemption
Certificate

On the Certificate of
Inspection

2892

What is LEAST likely to be used to strip a cargo tank?

Centrifugal pump

Eductor

Rotary pump

Reciprocating pump

2894

The term "Great Lakes", as defined by the Inland Rules

of the Road, includes part of the __________.
Calumet River

Chicago River

St. Lawrence River

All of the above

2896

2897

You are proceeding against the current on a river in the

Great Lakes System. You are meeting a downbound
vessel. Both vessels are power-driven. The other
vessel sounds one short blast. You must __________. change course to port
Form 2692 (Notice of Marine Casualty), when required,
must be filed to the U.S. Coast Guard within how
many days?
1 day

2898

What is the period of validity of the SOLAS required

Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate?

2900

2902

2906

Which statement about Naval Control of Shipping in

wartime is TRUE?
Which basic category of water level fluctuations on the
Great Lakes is the most regular?
You are planning to anchor in an area where several
anchors have been lost due to fouling. As a
precaution, you should __________.

sound three short

hold course and speed blasts

sound one short blast

3 days

5 days

7 days

12 months

24 months

48 months

It is mandatory in
wartime.

It is mandatory in
hazardous areas and
voluntary in other
areas.

60 months
It is mandatory for
vessels bound foreign
It is mandatory only for and voluntary for
vessels in the
vessels sailing in
coastwise trade.
convoy.

Seasonal fluctuations

Outflow fluctuations

Short-term fluctuations Long-term fluctuations

anchor using both

anchors

anchor with scope of 8

or more to 1
use a stern anchor

2908

How should you signal the crane operator to use the

whip line?

Extend arm with the

thumb pointing up, and
flex the fingers in and
out for as long as the
load movement is
desired.

2909

A mechanical davit is designed to automatically

__________.

position the boat at the lift the boat off the

embarkation station
inboard chocks

First tap your elbow

with one hand, and
then proceed to use
regular signals.

fit a crown strap and

work wire to the anchor

Use one hand to give

any motion signal, and
First tap the top of your place the other hand
head with your fist, and motionless in front of
then proceed to use
the hand giving the
regular signals.
motion signal.
energize the winch for
the falls

set the brake on the

winch

Your vessel is a single-screw ship with a right-hand

propeller. There is no current. The easiest way to
make a landing is __________.
The wooden plug inserted in the vent of a damaged
tank should be removed if you are going to
__________.

port side to

starboard side to

dropping anchor and

swinging the ship in to
the pier

either port or starboard

side to, with no
difference in degree of
difficulty

2910

2911

2912

pump from the

damaged tank
fight a fire
solid iron bars clamped
When tank cleaning with a portable machine, the
to the Butterworth
weight of the machine is suspended from __________. opening
the supply hose

The United States

Coast Pilot #6

abandon ship
the suspension line,
usually manila or
natural fiber line

use the crossover

system
a wire rope suspension
line

2914

Your vessel has been ordered to proceed to the United

Grain Growers Wharf at Thunder Bay, Lake Superior,
for the purpose of taking on a load of wheat. Which
publication(s) would you consult for such information
The International Guide The Lake Carriers
as the length of the wharf, the depth of the water
The Navigational Chart to Canadian Ports and Association Facilities
alongside, and the loading capacity at the facility?
and Light List Vol. VII Facilities
Directory

2918

What is the period of validity of a De-Rat certificate?

Specific voyage

6 months

1 year

2 years

Which statement about general average is TRUE?

Damage to a ship must

have been incurred
while the ship and/or its
machinery was being
used for its intended
purpose.

Property must have

been sacrificed or an
expenditure of money
incurred.

The loss or damage to

deck cargo due to
heavy weather
constitutes general
average.

Of the ship, the freight,

and the cargo interests,
only one need be
involved.

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?

You will probably have

full directional control
throughout the speed
change.

You may lose rudder

control until the ship's
speed has dropped to
correspond to propeller
speed.

The stern will

immediately slew to
starboard due to
unbalanced forces
acting on the propeller.

The stern will

immediately slew to
port due to unbalanced
forces acting on the
propeller.

collaring a boom

cradling a boom

toppling a boom

jack staff

line rod

hooker

2919

2920

2921

2922

The process of lowering a boom to a horizontal position

and onto its deck support is called __________.
spotting a boom
A long pole with a hook at one end, used to reach for
lines, is known as a __________.
pike pole

2924

2926

2928

2929

2930

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?

When the pitch is

reversed, the stern will
slew to port even with
headway.

The vessel will respond

to the rudder until
sternway is developed, There will probably be
then the stern will slew a loss of steering
to starboard.
control.

Many sheath-screw davits have markings to indicate

the maximum angle to which they should be cranked
out. If the angle is exceeded, the davit __________.

may jam against the

stops

will not automatically

will chafe against the
position the boat at the screw may come out of falls and may cause
embarkation station
the sheath
their failure

How should you signal the crane operator to raise the

boom and lower the load?

Extend arm with the

palm down and hold
this position rigidly.

Extend arm with the

thumb pointing up, and
Place both fists in front
flex the fingers in and
of your body with
out for as long as the
thumbs pointing toward Clasp hands in front of load movement is
each other.
your body.
desired.

A vessel is loaded to her summer marks for a voyage

from Montreal, Canada to Duluth, MN via the Great
Lakes System. The voyage has been estimated to
take nine (9) days. If the vessel departs Montreal on
September 28th, which of the following statements is
TRUE?

The vessel must be at

her summer marks
when she arrives at
Duluth.

The vessel's
intermediate load line
marks may not be
The vessel is in
violation of the load line submerged after
requirements.
September 30.

When dead in the

water, it is often difficult
to find the neutral
position and slight
headway or sternway
may result.

When going directly

from full ahead to full
astern, there is
complete steering
control.

When the vessel has

headway and the
propeller is in neutral,
there is no effect on
rudder control.

When maneuvering in
port, full ahead or
astern power can
usually be obtained
without changing shaft
RPM.

3 hours to start of
business the following
day

10 minutes if possible

1 to 6 hours

30 minutes to 1 hour

Contra-guide

Balanced spade

Unbalanced

Flat plate

Stern breast line

Bow spring line

Bow breast line

Inshore head line

2931

2932

2933

A large vessel is equipped with a controllable pitch

propeller. Which statement is TRUE?
In a national emergency, when communicating via the
Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message
designated FLASH will be delivered within
__________.
Which type of rudder may lose its effectiveness at
angles of 10 or more degrees?
Your vessel is to dock bow first at a pier. Which line will
be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel
alongside the pier?

The vessel will have full

rudder control
throughout the speed
change from ahead to
astern.

The vessel must be at

her winter marks by the
evening of the third
day.

2935

2936

2938

You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of

Shipping) when it becomes necessary to send a
distress message. Which precedence would you
assign this message?

Storms that enter the Great Lakes Basin from the west
and northwest at a peak in October are the products of
pressure systems known as __________.
Northwesters

2939

2940

2942

Which statement concerning storm surges on the

Great Lakes is FALSE?

How should you signal the crane operator to move

slowly?

2944

2946

Your ship is navigating independently in heavy ice

when it becomes beset. Which statement is FALSE?
Which single-letter signal, when used by icebreakers
on the Great Lakes, may be made by using the ship's
whistle?

An icebreaker assisting a vessel through an ice field

would display a visual signal consisting of the code
letter "S" (Sierra) to signify that "__________".

2948

P (PRIORITY)

O (IMMEDIATE)

Z (FLASH)

Alberta lows

Fata morgana

Polar highs

They cause rapid

They are common
differences in levels
along the deeper areas between one end of the
of the lakes.
lake and the other.

A vessel operating on the Great Lakes, and whose

position is south of an approaching eastward-moving
storm center, would NOT experience __________.
a falling barometer
A vessel reduces speed without backing. The rate that
her speed through the water decreases depends
primarily on the __________.
vessel's horsepower

R (ROUTINE)

The greatest water

level difference occurs
when the wind is
If the wind subsides
blowing along the axis rapidly, a seiche effect
of the lake.
will most likely occur.

lowering clouds and

drizzle

a southwest to west
wind

rain or snow

sea state

number of propellers

vessel's displacement

First tap the top of your

head with your fist and
then proceed to use
regular signals.

None

Use one hand to give

any motion signal, and
place the other hand
motionless in front of
the hand giving the
motion signal.

Extend arm with the

thumb pointing up, and
flex the fingers in and
out for as long as the
load movement is
desired.

The vessel will most

likely require an
icebreaker to free her.

The vessel may be

able to free herself by
pumping ballast from
side to side.

First tap your elbow

with one hand and then
proceed to use regular
signals.
The propeller is more
susceptible to ice
damage when turning
slowly than when
stopped.

I am altering my course I am altering my course I am operating astern

to starboard
to port
propulsion

It is advisable to clear
the rudder area of ice
by using ahead turns
before backing down.

My vessel is stopped
and making no way
through the water

2949

A vessel which is being assisted by an icebreaker

should indicate that he is ready to cast off the towline
(if one is used) by __________.

displaying code letter

"Y" (Yankee)

displaying code
numeral "5"

moved sidewise from

the original course
around the
when the rudder is first circumference of the
put over
turning circle

2950

In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term

"advance" means the distance __________.

gained at right angles

to the original course

gained in the direction

of the original course

2951

The helm command "meet her" means __________.

decrease the rudder

angle

note the course and

steady on that heading steer more carefully

2952

Spontaneous heating of coal rapidly accelerates at the

approximate minimum temperature of __________.
88F

2954

2956

2957

2958

2959

2960

An intermediate spring is __________.

You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of
Shipping) and wish to send a message concerning an
initial enemy contact. Which precedence would you
assign this message?
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?
The bow thruster generally is ineffective at
__________.
A metal ring on the bottom of a block, to which the
standing part of a tackle is spliced, is known as a(n)
__________.

sounding one
prolonged blast of his
whistle

sounding five short

blasts of his whistle

use rudder to check the

swing

100F
111F
119F
generally located
between the "fishplate"
usually made of manila
fitted in each leg of the and the main towing
hawser
secured at the "H" bitts hawser
towing bridle

Z (FLASH)

P (PRIORITY)

R (ROUTINE)

O (IMMEDIATE)

Bow breast line

Inshore head line

Stern breast line

Bow spring line

over 3 knots headway

at any speed astern

at any speed ahead

over 1 knot sternway

loop

swivel

eye

prevent moisture from

entering between the
wires at the cut end

forces lubricant from

the core to protect the
raw, cut end

All of the above

becket
maintain the original
When cutting wire rope, seizings are put on each side balance of the tension
of the cut. The seizings prevent the wire from unlaying in the wires and
and also __________.
strands

2964

"Seiche" is defined as a(n) __________.

unusually strong storm

system which
approaches the Great
Lakes System
generally from the
Northeast

2968

2969

On the Great Lakes, winter storms compound the ice

threat by bringing a variety of wind, wave, and weather
problems on an average of every __________.
two days
Fog can form in any season on the Great Lakes, but it
is most likely to occur over open waters in
summer and early
__________.
autumn

2970

What material may be substituted for zinc when

making a poured metal socket ending to a wire rope?

Lead

lake current which is

predominant during the
spring and fall
navigation season on
the Great Lakes

oscillation caused by
the diminishing of
forces which cause
lake level fluctuations

higher than normal

high water or lower
than normal low water

three days

four days

five days

autumn and early

winter

spring and early

winter and early spring summer

Babbitt

Solder

2976

2977

Go astern in ice with

Which statement is TRUE with respect to shiphandling Never go "full astern" at extreme care - always
procedures in ice?
any time while in ice.
with rudder amidships.
You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of
Shipping) when you wish to send a message
concerning your ships diversion. Which precedence
would you assign this message?
P (PRIORITY)
Z (FLASH)

An icebreaker assisting a vessel through an ice field

would display a visual signal consisting of the code
letter "E" (Echo) to signify that "__________".

2978

2979

2980

Enter ice at medium

speeds to reduce
impact.

Nothing
The presence of a
snow cover on the ice
assists a vessel's
progress through an
ice field.

R (ROUTINE)

O (IMMEDIATE)

I am altering my course I am altering my course I am operating astern

to starboard
to port
propulsion

My vessel is stopped
and making no way
through the water

The methane gas

generated by coal will
Coal should be surface react with moisture on
ventilated to remove
the ship's structure and
methane gas.
accelerate corrosion.

Which statement about shipping coal is TRUE?

Anthracite will generate

more methane than
Coal should not be
bituminous coal.
shipped while wet.

What is a step in attaching a poured metal socket to a

wire rope?

Install a wire seizing on

the wire that will be
Ensure the fiber core is Pour molten babbitt
Etch the wire with acid. inside the socket.
well lubricated.
metal into the socket.

2981

When the anchor is brought to and holding, the

horizontal component of anchor cable tensions should
equal the __________.

displacement tonnage
Place both fists in front
of your body with the
thumbs pointing
outward.

weight forces
With both arms
extended out and
palms down, move
arms back and forth.
colorless-to-brown
clear syrupy liquid with liquid with a choking
no odor
odor when hot

buoyancy forces

environmental forces

Extend arm with the

palm down and hold
this position rigidly.

Clasp hands in front of

your body.

colorless liquid with a

pleasant fruity odor

whitish liquid with a

faint, pleasant odor

2982

How should you signal the crane operator to stop?

2986

2988

2990

Sulfuric acid is a __________.

You are mooring to a buoy. You should approach the
buoy with the current from __________.
ahead
When cutting regular-lay wire rope, what is the
minimum number of seizings to be placed on each side
of the cut?
One

Nearly half of all storms that enter the Great Lakes

Basin during the period from October through May
come from __________.

highs which originate in lows which originate in highs which originate in lows which originate in
the central and western
north central and
north eastern and
the east and east
western Canada
eastern Canada
USA
central USA

Advection fog, a common occurrence on the Great

Lakes, forms when __________.

air comes in contact

with a rapidly cooling
land surface

2994

2996

3000

3004

3008

3009

The pipe used to connect two separate piping systems

on a tank vessel is known as a __________.
crossover
Keep moving - even
What is NOT a basic shiphandling rule for navigating in very slowly, but keep
ice concentrations on the Great Lakes?
moving.

A list signal of one white light indicates that the vessel

is __________.

While loading cargo, a white trimming light on the

starboard side comes on. This indicates that
__________.

broad on the bow

abeam
Three, and more on
Two, and three on rope larger diameter wire
diameters over 1 inch ropes

frigid arctic air moves

across the lakes and
becomes saturated

astern

Four

relatively warm air

cool air contacts warm
flows over cooler water river currents

transfer

connection
Transit ice along
Work with the ice
pressure ridges when
movement, not against. possible.

junction
Excessive speed
means ice damage.
listing, and the chutes
should be directed to
the side where the light
is displayed

on an even keel

listing about 1 to the

side the light is
displayed on

listing over 5With the

light displayed on the
high side

the vessel has a list of

about 1` to starboard

the chutes should be

directed to the
starboard side

a severe list to
the chutes in No. 1
starboard has
hold should be directed developed and all
to the starboard side
loading should cease

3010

The piping that routes an oil cargo from the manifold

directly to a cargo tank and serves only one tank is
known as a __________.

3012

Which statement about the ventilation of bulk coal is

TRUE?

3013

Which will NOT reduce yawing of a tow?

3014

3016

3017

3018

3020

3022

Which situation requires you to furnish a notice of

marine casualty to the Coast Guard?
When turning a vessel in shallow water, which
statement is TRUE?
The main underdeck pipeline on a tankship is
connected to individual tanks by __________.
You are in the process of adding a barge to your tow.
A line run from your power capstan and around timber
heads on your tow is made fast on the new barge so
that it can be pulled into position. This line is called a
__________.

How should you signal the crane operator to dog

everything?

3024

filler line

tank drop

Coal should be throughventilated to remove

Coal should be
methane and reduce
ventilated only if
Coal should not be
the heat of
temperatures in the
ventilated; all oxygen
spontaneous
center of the cargo
should be excluded
combustion.
exceed 125F.
from the cargo.
Increasing the length of Trimming the tow by
Trimming the tow by
the towing hawser
the bow
the stern

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.
1 1/8 inch
1 1/2 inch
To obtain better steering control when you are towing
alongside, your vessel should be positioned with its
bow extending forward stern amidships of the
__________.
of the tow
tow

cargo fill

branch line

Coal should be surface

ventilated only.
Drogues put over the
stern

1 3/4 inch

2 inch

stern extending aft of

the tow

bow even with the bow

of the tow

Storm damage to the

cargo winch motors
requires repairs
costing $19,000.
The rate of turn is
increased.

Your vessel is at
anchor and grounds at
low tide with no
apparent damage.
The rate of turn is
decreased.

You collide with a buoy

and drag it off station
with no apparent
damage to the vessel
or the buoy.
The turning diameter
increases.

A seaman slips on ice

on deck and sprains
his ankle, requiring an
ace bandage.
The turning diameter
remains the same.

tank drops

line drops

crossovers

branch lines

spring line

fore and aft line

Extend arm with the
thumb pointing up, and
flex the fingers in and
out.

scissors wire
capstan line
Place both fists in front
of your body with
thumbs pointing toward Clasp hands in front of
each other.
your body.

Extend arm with the

palm down and hold
this position rigidly.

3026

Which type of fog is the most dense and widely spread

of those that occur on the Great Lakes?
Steam fog

3028

The term "inland waters", as defined in the Rules of the the Great Lakes in their the Mississippi River
Road, includes __________.
entirety
System

U.S. waters out to three the St. Lawrence River

miles offshore
to Anticosti Island

3030

The piping that routes an oil cargo from the manifold to

underdeck pipelines is known as a __________.
cargo fill

line drop

transfer

vessel must be in
extremis

Master must request

the Pilot to take
corrective action

branch line
Master should foresee
any danger to the
Master should release vessel on the present
the Pilot from all liability course

October

November

December

3031

Before a Master relieves a Pilot of the conn, the

__________.

3032

Ice is often strong enough to halt navigation through

the St. Lawrence Seaway by mid- __________.

Advection fog

Radiation fog

3036

Which statement about ships operating in ice is

FALSE?

3039

What is NOT a problem when carrying coal?

the metacentric height

corrected for free
surface must meet
regulatory minimums
slack surfaces should
throughout the voyage be in a mound

the longitudinal
strength of the vessel
must not be imperiled

avoid obscuring your

stern light

obtain better steering

control

3042

3044

When you have a tow alongside, your stern should

extend aft of the tow in order to __________.

3046

What is an explosion hazard when exposed to flame?

3047

provide a better lead

for your lines

Formic acid
Nitrous oxide
about one-quarter of
When backing down with sternway, the pivot point of a the vessel's length from
vessel is __________.
the stern
at the bow

January

Good searchlights
should be available in
Traditionally, operating the event of night
navigation with or
ships light in the ice
without icebreaker
has been effective in
escort.
the spring.

In brash-filled
Light and partly loaded channels, operating
with a shallow draft
ships should be
ballasted as deeply as forward is most
effective.
possible.
The corrosion some
The requirement for
types of coal will cause
through-ventilation
to the ship

A Great Lakes vessel bound for Anticosti Island is

exempt from the IMO Grain Regulations if the vessel
meets all of the following standards EXCEPT
__________.

Lake effect fog

Spontaneous heating

Generation of methane
gas

the Master must

ascertain the expected
weather conditions
enroute
let the barge deflect
floating objects from
your propeller

Tallow
Toluene
about one-third of the
vessel's length from the
bow
aft of the propellers

3048

The proximity of pack ice may be indicated by

__________.

changes in seawater
salinity

glare on clouds on the

horizon

changes in air
temperature

3050

Which characteristic is an advantage of a butterfly

valve as compared to a gate valve?

Precise control over

cargo flow

Quick operation

No resistance to cargo Less maintenance

flow when open
required

3052

3054

3056

3058

3059

3060

3061

3062

3064

3066

With arm extended

downwards and
With arm extended and forefinger pointing
How should you signal the crane operator to lower the fingers closed, point
down, move hand in
boom?
thumb downward.
small horizontal circles.
during the passage of a when strong winds
The phenomenon known as a "seiche" is most likely to rapidly moving warm
from the Northeast
occur on Lake Erie __________.
front
suddenly diminish
Advection fog holds longest over which portions of the
lakes?
Northwest
Southeast
Which type of ice is the most difficult to combat and
presents the greatest hazard to shipping on the Great
Lakes during the winter months?
Icebergs
Fast ice
A vessel which is being assisted by an icebreaker
would display a flag hoist consisting of the code
numeral "4" when the vessel __________.
Which characteristic is an advantage of a butterfly
valve as compared to a gate valve?
In a national emergency, when communicating via the
Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message
designated IMMEDIATE will be delivered within
__________.

icebergs

Extend arm with the

palm down, and hold
this position rigidly.

With hands clasped in

front of your body.

during the months of

May through August

when the Moon and

Sun are in alignment

Northeast

Southwest

Slow ice

Pack slush ice

speed begins to drop

Precise adjustment of
cargo flow

stops
Faster rate of cargo
flow

receives ice damage

becomes icebound

Easier operation

Less chance of leaks

3 hours to start of
business the following
day

1 to 6 hours

10 minutes if possible

30 minutes to 1 hour

With both arms

extended out and
palms down, move
arms back and forth.

With arm extended

downwards and
forefinger pointing
Extend arm and point
down, move hand in
finger in the direction to
small horizontal circles. move the boom.

Place both fists in front

of the body with the
thumbs pointing
outward.

"You should stop your

vessel instantly."

"Icebreaker support is
now commencing."

"Icebreaker support is
finished."

one green light

one white light

one amber light

How should you signal the crane operator to swing?

What is the meaning of a flag hoist consisting of the
code letters "WM" (Whiskey Mike) when displayed by "I am going ahead;
an icebreaker?
follow me."
A list man would expect to see any of the following light
signals EXCEPT __________.
two red lights

3067

3068

3069

3070

3072

3073

3074

3075

2
2

3076
3077

B
A

2
2

3078
3079

A
D

A lashing used to secure two barges side by side,

lashed in an "X" fashion, is called a __________.

face wire

While loading a cargo of grain, your vessel develops a the compensating

list to starboard. This will be corrected by __________. tanks on the high side
require loading
operations to be shut
Atmospheres laden with coal dust or grain dust caused down until the
by loading these cargoes __________.
atmosphere clears
What is an advantage of a gate valve over a butterfly
Less frequent
valve?
maintenance
A Great Lakes bulk ore vessel would use an "Iron
Deckhand" to assist in __________.
unloading bulk cargo

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?
In securing a towing cable, consideration must be
given to letting go in an emergency. The possible
whip of towlines when released can be overcome by
__________.
You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of
Shipping) when you wish to send a message
concerning your ships diversion. Which precedence
would you assign this message?
The part of the anchor indicated by the letter K is the
__________.
The flash point of vinyl chloride is __________.
Another name for coal naphtha that would appear on a
dangerous cargo manifest is __________.
What is a solid at ambient temperature?

cross wire
the list man changing
the discharge location
of the chutes

scissor wire
allowing the grain to
level itself as the hold
fills to the spar deck
level

are toxic to human life

are subject to
spontaneous
combustion

Faster operation

breast wire

trimming the final

loading cone by hand

may be explosive in
some concentrations

steering the vessel

Cheaper
More compact
making the vessel fast
to a dock
removing hatch covers

The Pilot becomes

solely responsible for
the safe navigation of
the vessel only if the
Master relinquishes the
conn.

The Pilot is solely

responsible for the safe
maneuvering of the
ship only if he is
required to be on board
by law.

The Master is
responsible for the safe
navigation of the ship
and the Pilot is
employed for his local
knowledge.

The Pilot is solely

responsible for the
internal working of the
ship.

increasing the shaft

RPM prior to release

using a pelican hook

for quick release

using preventers

using a short chain for

the lead through the
stern chock

O (IMMEDIATE)

P (PRIORITY)

R (ROUTINE)

Z (FLASH)

crown
-108F (-78C)

ring
-20F (-29C)

shank
32F (0C)

bending shot
97F (36C)

benzene
Aniline

tar
Formic acid

middle oil
Methyl chloride

toluene
Napthalene

D038DG

3080

3081

3082

3083

3085

3086

3088

Which method should be used to warm up the pump

turbines prior to discharge?
A seaman is entitled by law to a release from Foreign
Articles when __________.

intoxicated

Run the pump at high

speed with the
discharge valves
closed
deductions are made
from wages

Which statement is FALSE with regards to the Great

Lakes Light List?

The Light List does not

contain information on
any of the navigational
aids maintained by
Canada.

The Light List does not

include Coast Guard
Volume VII does not
mooring buoys,
include information on special purpose buoys,
Class III private aids to or buoys marking fish
navigation.
net areas.

The Light List should

be corrected each
week from the
appropriate Notice to
Mariners.

fo'c'sle card

Crew list

Articles of Agreement
turned over to the
relieving Master

Certificate of Inspection

The "Free and

Proceed" system of
escorting a beset
vessel cuts down on
the number of freeing
operations.

used to measure water used to slow the

depth
headway of a barge

When anchoring in ice,

it is advisable to
increase the scope of
the chain over what is
normally used for nonicing conditions.
used to measure the
overhead height of a
bridge

By approaching from
the stern and crossing
ahead at an angle of
20 to 30 to the beset
ship's course

By approaching the
vessel from astern and
towing the beset
vessel stern first

is attached to the
passes through chocks disabled vessel

You are signing on crew members. The minimum

number of people required aboard, and the
qualifications of each, is listed on the __________.
Naval Control of Shipping (NCS) publications should
be __________.

Lock the turbine rotor

and slowly bleed in
steam until operating
temperature is reached

in the Master's custody safely stowed

Anchoring in the
presence of ice is not
Which statement concerning the navigation of a vessel recommended except
in an emergency.
in ice is FALSE?
a safety line attached
to a man working over
A "check" line is __________.
the side

3089

By backing down the

How does an icebreaker normally free a ship which has track and cutting out
become beset while navigating independently?
ice on either bow

3091

Towlines should be inspected for chafing where the

towline __________.

passes over the stern

of the towing vessel

Towing a vessel
through an ice field is
not recommended
except in an
emergency.

Run the turbine at slow Shut the discharge

speed with the pump
valve and run the pump
disconnected
at slow speed
the vessel is
injured
overloaded

By overtaking the beset

ship, running ahead
and then backing down
the track to the beset
vessel

All of the above

All of the above

3092

Item A is the __________.

Your vessel is underway and approaching an overhead
obstruction on Lake Superior. Given the following
information, determine the clearance between your
vessel and the obstruction. Highest point on vessel: 74
ft. Lowest point of obstruction: 126 (LWD) Monthly
lake level: +2 (LWD) International Great Lakes Datum:
600.0 (182.88 meters)
You are standing the wheelwatch when you hear the
cry, "Man overboard starboard side". You should
instinctively __________.
When loading a cargo of taconite, proper sequencing
of loading by hatch number is necessary to
__________.
A weight of 1,000 short tons is equivalent to
__________.

lashing

drag wire

scissor wire

tandem wire

474 feet

400 feet

175 feet

50 feet

give full right rudder

throw a life ring to mark

the spot

prevent excessive
longitudinal stresses

control list

3094

3095

3096

3098

3099

3100

3102

A lashing used to secure two barges side by side,

lashed in an "X" fashion, is called a __________.
A holder of a license as Master of towing vessels may
work each 24 hours for a period not to exceed
__________.
When hip towing, a line led from the stern of the
towboat forward to the barge provides the towing pull
when __________.

A case received for shipment has the markings shown.

Each carton measures 13" X 15" X 23". What is the
total cubic capacity the entire consignment will
779 cubic feet (22
occupy? (Ignore broken stowage.)
cubic meters)

3103

3104

3105

When maneuvering a heavy barge up a wide channel

with a tug, the tow may be most closely controlled by
making up to the barge __________.
On a sea going towing vessel of 150 GT, there are six
(6) seamen in the deck crew. How many certificated
able seamen are required if the voyage is over 600
miles?

put the rudder

amidships
prevent negative
stability from
provide the proper trim developing

give full left rudder

1,500 foot-pounds

2,240 long tons

2,000 pounds

2,000 kips

quarter line

back line

peg line

jockey line

6 hours

12 hours

18 hours

24 hours

going ahead

dead in the water

in a following current

backing

992 cubic feet (28

cubic meters)

1,047 cubic feet (30

cubic meters)

112,125 cubic feet

(3173 cubic meters)

nearly bow to bow, at a amidships, parallel to

with a short tow astern small angle
the barge

nearly stern to stern, at

a small angle to the
barge

D024DG

D043DG

3108

3109

How should you signal the crane operator to raise the

boom?
When hip towing, a line led from the bow of the towing
vessel aft to the vessel being towed would be a
__________.

The number or name of a tank barge shall be

__________.

3110

3111

3112

3114

3116

3120

3122

3124

Extend arm with the

thumb pointing up and
flex the fingers in and
out.

Place both fists in front

of the body with the
thumbs pointing
upward.

With forearm vertical

and forefinger pointing Extend arm with fingers
up, move hand in small closed and point thumb
horizontal circles.
upward.

backing line

towing line

stern line

displayed in at least 4
different positions on
the barge

breast line
displayed at the
highest point of the
displayed as close to
barge's hull such that it
the navigation lights as can be seen from
possible
either side

carved on a wooden
board and attached to
the barge's hull
Judge the
Insure that helm and
appropriateness of the
While the Pilot is maneuvering the vessel to a dock,
throttle orders given by Pilot's orders and
what is the PRIMARY responsibility of the watch
the Pilot are correctly countermand them if
Supervise the signaling
officer?
executed.
necessary.
and flag etiquette.
hull damage while
A tug is to assist in docking an oceangoing vessel on a from the ship's
propeller when making from being overrun if
alongside passing a
hawser. The greatest danger to the tug is
up aft
making up forward
hawser
__________.
Which item is rigged to transmit the thrust from one
barge to another barge when going ahead?
I
H
E
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?
1 3/8 inch
You are operating a 150 GT towing vessel. What is
Certificate of
NOT required on the vessel?
Documentation
is made fast to the
dock with engines
When a tug is "in irons", she __________.
secured
You attach a line to a stationary barge lying off your
starboard beam in order to maneuver it into position to
make up tow. The line used to do this is a
__________.
jockey line

1 1/2 inch

Record the bells and

their times in the bell
book.
getting in a tripping
position
B

1 7/8 inch

is in dry dock

1 3/4 inch
Your Coast Guard
license
may be in danger of
being overrun by her
tow

fore and aft line

check line

swing line

FCC station license

Certificate of Inspection
should pay out more
towline

D024DG

3126

3130

3132

3134

3138

3140

3141

3142

3143

3144

Your tankship is carrying a cargo of styrene. Which of

the following is NOT a requirement for carriage of this
cargo?
What is NOT required on an uninspected towing
vessel?
What may prevent a tug from tripping or capsizing
when towing a large vessel?

When using two tugs to assist in mooring a large,

deeply laden ship, the most powerful tug is usually
placed __________.
When pushing ahead, wires leading from the quarters
of the after outboard barges to the bow of a towboat
__________.
If the Certificate of Inspection of a damaged tank barge
has expired, which certificate may be issued to allow its
movement to a repair facility?
What is NOT a securing system used on a
containership?

Authorization to carry
styrene must be
endorsed on the
Certificate of
Inspection.

P/V valves with

galvanized parts must
be replaced.
Certificate of
Documentation

You must have a

"Certificate of
Inhibition" provided by
the shipper.
Operators Merchant
Certificate of Inspection Marine license

Surge lines

Norman Pins

Under riders

forward to control the

bow
prevent the towboat
from sliding when the
rudder is moved

amidships to move the

entire vessel evenly
prevent the barges
from spreading out
when backing down

aft to assist the ship's

rudder and propeller

The cargo tank heating

coils must be blanked
off.
FCC Station License

holds the towboat

securely to the barges

Safety shackles
anywhere, since the
maneuverability of the
tug governs the
placement not the
power
prevent the sidewise
movement of the face
barges

Change of employment Permit to proceed

Application for
inspection

Temporary Certificate
of Inspection

Lashing system

Locking system

Buttress system

Stacking system
To keep the towing
bitts as far away as
To keep the hawser
possible from the tugs
from fouling the rudder pivoting point

To have as much of the

To allow the stern to
swing more freely when towing hawser in use
using rudder
as possible

Why are stern towing bitts placed well forward of the

rudder when hawser towing?
You are the person in charge of a 199 GRT
uninspected towing vessel engaged in coastwise
towing from the Gulf of Mexico to the New York area, a The deckhands shall
distance in excess of 600 miles. Which statement is
be divided into 3
FALSE?
watches.

Certificates of
Discharge are not
required to be issued.

Able seamen are

required in the deck
crew.

All crew members shall

have Merchant
Mariner's Documents.

A tow consists of 8 barges: 6 jumbo barges made up 3

abreast and 2 long, with 2 standard barges abreast as
lead barges. How long is this tow?
525 feet

545 feet

565 feet

595 feet

3146

3148

3150

3152

3162

3164

3165

3166

3167

3168

How should you signal the crane operator to use the

main hoist?
The part of the anchor indicated by the letter H is the
__________.
You are moving a gas free tank barge to dry dock for
repairs. The barge must have onboard a valid
__________.

Use one hand to give

any motion signal, and
place the other hand
motionless in front of
the hand giving the
motion signal.

Extend arm with the

thumb pointing up and
flex the fingers in and
out for as long as the
load movement is
desired.

First tap your elbow

with one hand, and
then proceed to use
regular signals.

First tap the top of your

head with your fist, and
then proceed to use
regular signals.

fluke

shank

tripping palm

crown

Gas Free Certificate

Permit to Proceed and

Certificate of Inspection Hot Work Permit
All of the above

The danger of a towing vessel tripping is increased the

closer the towline is secured to __________.
the stern
When maneuvering from pull towing to breasted
(alongside) towing, a twin-screw vessel is more likely
than a single-screw vessel of equal horsepower to
__________.
trip or capsize

amidships

the bow

the quarter

foul the towline

go into irons

part the towing strap

With forearm vertical

Extend arm and point Extend arm with thumb and forefinger pointing
How should you signal the crane operator to lower the finger in the direction to pointing downward and up, move hand in small
move the boom.
flex fingers in and out. horizontal circles.
boom and raise the load?
use as much rudder as use as little rudder as
consider steering a
possible to keep the
When steering a vessel, a good helmsman does NOT vessel a highly
possible to keep the
vessel on course
__________.
responsible job
vessel on course
The American Consul has asked the Master of a vessel
He is required to
He may refuse the
bound for a port in the U.S. to transport a destitute
accept the seaman
seaman if the seaman
seaman back to the U.S. Which action may the Master He must always take
only if the seaman is
has a contagious
take?
the seaman.
medically unfit.
disease.
Each crew member
must be issued a
Which statement concerning a 298 GRT inspected tug
certificate of discharge A licensed Master of
engaged in towing from Seattle, WA, to Alaska is
No able seamen are
at the time of
Towing Vessels may
TRUE?
required.
discharge.
serve as Master.
Which item is rigged to transmit the thrust from one
barge to another when backing down?
I
H
C

D038DG

With arm extended

downwards and
forefinger pointing
down, move hand in
small horizontal circles.
advise his relief of the
course being steered
He may refuse to take
the seaman if he is
being held by shore
authorities.

Crew must be signed

on before a Shipping
Commissioner.
B

D024DG

3173

3176

A license for apprentice mate (steersman) of

uninspected towing vessels shall be renewed within
what time period before or after the expiration date?
A high cube container would most likely be used to
stow __________.
The signal man assisting the crane operator has his
hands clasped in front of his body. This is the signal to
__________.
In a national emergency, when communicating via the
Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message
designated FLASH will be delivered within
__________.
The part of the anchor indicated by the letter G is the
__________.

3180

A license issued by the U.S. Coast Guard for Master of 2 years and must be
Towing Vessels is valid for __________.
renewed

3170

3171

3172

3192

3200

How should you signal the crane operator to hoist?

A license issued by the U.S. Coast Guard for
apprentice mate (steersman) of Uninspected Towing
Vessels is valid for __________.

30 days

90 days

6 months

dense bulk cargoes

household appliances

fragile cargoes

12 months
heavy industrial
machinery

dog everything

stop

stand-by

prepare for signal

3 hours to start of
business the following
day

1 to 6 hours

10 minutes if possible

30 minutes to 1 hour

fluke

shank

tripping palm

crown

3 years and must be

renewed

5 years and must be

renewed

life and need not be

renewed

With forearm vertical

and forefinger pointing
up, move hand in small
horizontal circles.

With arm extended

downwards and
Extend arm with fingers
forefinger pointing
down, move hand in
closed and thumb
small horizontal circles. pointing upward.

Place both fists in front

of body with the
thumbs pointing
upward.

2 years and must be

renewed

3 years and must be

renewed

5 years and must be

renewed

None of the above

3201

3204

You are on watch entering port, and the Master gives

the helmsman a rudder command which conflicts with
a rudder command from the Pilot. You should make
sure the helmsman __________.
What term indicates the immersed body of the vessel
forward of the parallel mid-body?

The signal man assisting a crane operator has his arm

extended, thumb pointing downwards, flexing fingers in lower the boom and
and out. This is the signal to __________.
raise the load

3206

obeys the Pilot

asks you for

instructions

obeys the Master

brings the rudder to a

point midway between
the two conflicting
positions

Run

Flare

Entrance

Sheer

lower the load and

raise the boom

raise the boom and

lower the load

raise the load and

lower the boom

D038DG

3208

3210

3211

3218

3219

3220

The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the

salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference
Book to determine the sagging numeral.

72.42 numeral

78.98 numeral

A licensed Master of Towing Vessels may NOT serve

as the person in charge of which towing vessel?
With the buttress securing system, containers of
different heights must be stowed __________.

99 GRT towing vessel

operating on
Chesapeake Bay
on the bottom tier on
deck

199 GRT towing vessel 500 GRT towboat

operating in the Gulf of operating on the
Alaska
Western Rivers
next to the buttress
in the hold
tower

The term "bollard pull" refers to a towing vessel's

__________.
In a national emergency, when communicating via the
Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message
designated PRIORITY will be delivered within
__________.
If you are guilty of failure to properly perform your
duties as Master of Uninspected Towing Vessels,
which of the following actions may NOT be taken?

on the top tier

pulling ability under

towing winch capability static conditions

3 hours to start of
business the following
day

10 minutes if possible

30 minutes to 1 hour

1 to 6 hours

Issuance of a letter of
warning

Suspension of your
license

Revocation of your
license

A fine placed against

your license

hoist

swing

stop

lower

Longitudinal

Transverse

Vertical

Centerline

Deadrise

Camber

Molded height

Sheer

Base line
K
manila

Molded line
J
nylon

Designer's waterline
H
polypropylene

Keel line
F
dacron

Immediately notify the

nearest Coast Guard
Marine Safety or
Inspection Office and
no further action is
necessary.

Immediately notify the

nearest Coast Guard
Marine Safety or
Inspection Office and
then submit form CG2692.

3232

3234

3239

2
2
2

3242
3244
3248

A
D
C

Wait one week and

submit form GG-2692
You are operator of a towing vessel which collides with
to the nearest Coast
a buoy and drags it off station. What should you do if
If the buoy is afloat, no Guard Marine Safety or
the damage to your vessel is not serious?
action is necessary.
Inspection Office.

3250

91.48 numeral
BL-0026
349 GRT towing vessel
operating between
Florida and Puerto
Rico

propulsion horsepower pulling ability at cruise

available
power

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 __________.
Rolling is angular motion of the vessel about what
axis?
Which term indicates the rise in height of the bottom
plating from the plane of the base line?
What term indicates the line drawn at the top of the flat
plate keel?
The shank is indicated by which letter?
The rope which is the lightest is __________.

83.46 numeral

D038DG

3252

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 __________.

3262

Fracture damage to the end links of the anchor cable,

or to the Jews' harp may be eliminated by
__________.

3269

What provides little or no indication that a vessel is

dragging anchor?

3270

3280

3282

3286

3288

3290

A vessel is tide rode when it is __________.

What is NOT accepted as the required shipping papers
on a manned and loaded tank barge?
What term indicates the immersed body of the vessel
aft of the parallel mid-body?
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
__________.
The angular movement of a vessel about a horizontal
line drawn from its bow to its stern is __________.
What will be accepted as the shipping papers for an
unmanned tank barge but will not be accepted if the
tank barge is manned?

3291

The riding pawl is __________.

3292

The forecastle card is a(n) __________.

extend

lower

hoist
installing the
ensuring the swivel is connecting shackle
using a small diameter well lubricated and free with the bow towards
connecting shackle
to turn
the anchor
The cable alternates
Changing range to an Drift lead with the line between slack and
object abeam
tending forward
heavy tension

swing

carrying extra rudder to necessary to adjust the

compensate for the
course steered to allow at anchor and
current
for the current
stemming the current

being forced off of a

pier by the hydraulic
effect of the current

Bill of Lading

Manifest

Shipping document

Logbook entry

Run

Stern

Counter

Flow

lower the boom and

raise the load

raise the boom and

lower the load

lower the boom and

lower the load

raise the boom and

raise the load

pitching

rolling

heaving

swaying

Bill of Lading

Logbook entry

Manifest

Shipping document

a safety interlock in a
cargo winch that
prevents the runner
from overspeeding
unlicensed shipping
card from the union

a stopper that prevents

the anchor cable from
running free if the
cable jumps the wildcat

the device that locks

the deck lashings of
the Peck and Hale
system
copy of the shipping
agreement

the lug that rides on the

eccentric rib and
engages the locking
ring on the windlass
Muster List ("Station
Bill")

quarters allocation

securing a piece of
wood to the Jews' harp
Changing bearing to a
fixed distant object
abeam

3293

3294

3300

3308

3309

3320

2
2

3321
3322

C
D

3323

3324

You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of

Shipping) and wish to send a message by rapid
transmission which does not require a higher
precedence. Which precedence would you assign this
message?
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?
You are heading into the sea during rough weather.
Having too much weight forward can cause your small
boat to __________.
What term indicates a curvature of the decks in a
longitudinal direction?
Catenary as applied to tow lines denotes the
__________.
Which type of bottom is best suited for holding an
anchor of a small boat?
By law, the maximum penalty for failing (without
reasonable cause) to give aid in the case of collision is
__________.
The fluke is indicated by which letter?
You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of
Shipping) when it becomes necessary to send a
distress message. Which precedence would you
assign this message?
What descriptive term indicates that the dimension is
measured from the inner face of the shell or deck
plating?

3325

Flammable liquids should have what kind of label?

3326

3327

3328

R (ROUTINE)

P (PRIORITY)

O (IMMEDIATE)

Z (FLASH)

Bow breast line

Stern breast line

Bow spring line

Inshore head line

broach

plunge into the wave

rise rapidly over the

wave

list

Deadrise

Camber

Sheer

Flare

dip of the line

stretch of the line

strain on the line

length of the line

Mud and clay

Rocky

Sandy

Gravel

one year imprisonment two years

or $500
imprisonment or $500
F
G

two years
two years
imprisonment or $1000 imprisonment or $2000
H
I
D038DG

P (PRIORITY)

O (IMMEDIATE)

R (ROUTINE)

Z (FLASH)

Molded

Register

Tonnage

Effective

Skull and crossbones

Yellow

Red

White

increase speed

proceed with caution

stop

sheer

rake

rise of bottom

sway

heave

yaw

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 __________.
move slowly
The upward slope of a vessels bottom from the keel to
the bilge is called __________.
camber
The vertical motion of a floating vessel is known as
__________.
surge

attached to an "H" bitt

attached to an
automatic towing
engine

held amidships by a
gob rope

connected to a swivel

Chafing gear

Chocks

Grease

Boots

Longitudinal

Vertical

stretches too much

Transverse
is too difficult to make
fast

parts too readily

Centerline
is too susceptible to
mildew

Deadrise

Camber

Freeboard

Flare

heaving line

shot line

high line

messenger line

drop-pipe

spill pipe

3330

3338

3339

3340

3342

3346

When towing astern, chafing gear should NOT be used

on a hawser which is __________.
What is used to prevent wear on towlines that bear on
hard surfaces?
Pitching is angular motion of the vessel about what
axis?
It is NOT advisable to use nylon for alongside towing
because it __________.
Which term refers to a transverse curvature of the
deck?
When connecting the tow bridle to a tug, the end of the
bridle is passed with a __________.

3347

The opening in the deck beneath the anchor windlass

that leads to the chain locker is the __________.

hawsepipe

fallpipe

3350

It is not advisable to use nylon for alongside towing

because it __________.

stretches too much

is too expensive for

everyday towing usage binds on the cleats

parts too readily

hoist the load

raise the boom

lower the boom

lower the load

heart-shaped shackle

pelican hook

swivel

ring

insure that the hawser

leads directly aft as it
passes over the stern
of the towing vessel

increase the stability of

the towing vessel by
raising the hawser off reduce chafing of the
the deck
towing hawser

prevent fouling of the

hawser on deck gear
located on the stern of
the towing vessel

bollard

chock

pad eye

devil's claw

pitch

surge

sway

roll

shank

bar

3352

3360

The signal man assisting the crane operator has his

arm extended, his fingers closed, and his thumb
pointing downward. This is the signal to __________.
On a light tow, what could you substitute for a
fishplate?

3370

3372

3374

3378

In astern towing, a tow span, also called the "tow bar"

or "towing arch", is used to __________.
The lead of a tow bridle is usually redirected with a
__________.
Angular motion about the longitudinal axis of a vessel
is known as __________.
The part of the anchor indicated by the letter F is the
__________.

3381

A half-height container is used __________.

stock
to carry cargoes such
to carry cargoes of low when stowage space is as steel products or
density
limited
drums

shot
to double the stowage
capacity of the vessel

D038DG

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 __________.

use the main hoist

proceed slowly

use the whip line

pull a tow alongside

increase speed
attach a hawser to a
tow which has no bitts
or pad eyes

provide quick release

of the hawser
Half length

Amidships

Middle body

Molded length

K
amount of chain lying
along the bottom
increases

3382

3390

3392

3394

3395

3396

The holding power of an anchor at a given scope of

cable increases when the __________.
A tow that veers to the side on the end of the towline is
said to __________.
yaw

3400

In a tow made up astern, the fishplate __________.

3404

3410

3411

3414

2
2

3420
3430

C
C

When towing, a tow hook is used to __________.

What term indicates the midships portion of a vessel
that has a constant cross section?
The crown of the anchor shown is indicated by which
letter?

length of the catenary

is reduced

G
amount of chain lying
mooring line tension is along the bottom
increased
decreases

surge

sway

swing

keeps the hawser

amidships on the tug

is the capping piece on

the "H" bitt

use the main hoist

use the auxiliary line

proceed slowly

at least three figureeights around the

timber heads
use as little rudder as
possible to maintain
course

a clove hitch around

one timber head
use as much rudder as
possible to keep the
vessel on course

1 1/2 inch
secure two barges endto-end
Manila lines

1 5/8 inch
secure barges to the
towboat
Buttons

connects the hawser to connects the bridle to

the bridle
the tow

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 __________. use the whip line
one round turn and at
least two figure-eights
When "checking down" a barge using a check line you around the timber
heads
should use __________.
consider steering a
When steering a vessel, a good helmsman does NOT vessel a highly
__________.
responsible job
You are lifting a 3-ton weight with a single whip rove on
a swinging boom set at an angle 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.
1 3/8 inch
prevent barge
A face line is used to __________.
movement in a lock
What is NOT considered "jewelry"?
Steamboat ratchets

join two hawsers for

lengthening a tow

at least three round

turns around one
timber head
advise his relief of the
course being steered

1 3/4 inch
secure barges side-byside
Shackles

D038DG

3431

A high cube container is designed specifically to

__________.

3432

A vessel is wind rode when it is __________.

3434

3436

3438

3439

3440

3442

3446

stow cargoes with

concentrated weights
protect fragile cargoes such as machinery

carry low density

cargoes

at anchor and heading

into the wind
backing into the wind

the man can be kept in the turn is started

The Scharnow turn should be used in a man overboard sight from the bridge
immediately when the
situation only when __________.
while maneuvering
man goes over
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 __________.
One advantage of chain over wire rope for a tow bridle
is that chain __________.
Horizontal fore or aft motion of a vessel is known as
__________.
The circular steel structure installed around the
propeller of a towboat is the __________.
The part of the anchor indicated by the letter J is the
__________.
The best way to determine if a load is within maximum
lift limits is to use __________.

3447

3448

3449

The best method to secure a tow line to a cleat is to

__________.
When inspecting ground tackle, fractures are most
frequently found in the __________.
What term indicates an inward curvature of the ship's
hull above the waterline?

3450

Kort nozzles are installed around the propellers of

some vessels to __________.

carrying lee rudder

carry cargoes of very

low stowage factors
necessary to apply a
leeway correction to
the course

there has been

sufficient time elapsed
since the man went
the vessel has twin
over to complete the
screws to assist in
maneuver
making the turn

extend the boom

is better suited for
inland towing

lower the boom

resists damage from
chafing

retract the boom

handles more easily

hoist the boom

equalizes towing forces
better

pitch

surge

sway

roll

nozzle

shroud

strut

hood

crown

shank

bill
material invoices for
a boom angle indicator a load weight indicator shipping weights

tip
prior experience with
similar lifts

take a turn around the make figure-eights,

cleat, then figurefollowed by a half-hitch, take a turn, a half turn, take several turns
eights, and a half-hitch then a figure-eight knot and a figure-eight
around the cleat only
anchor shank

end links

swivel

fluke

Camber

Tumble home

increase the thrust of

the propeller

protect the propeller

from striking sawyers

Deadrise
prevent the propeller
from striking barges
towed on the hip

Flare
prevent the propeller
from touching bottom in
low water

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3451

3452

3454

2
2
2

3456
3459
3460

C
A
B

3462

3463

2
2

3464
3465

C
A

3466

3470

3476

3480

3484

After inventorying the Naval Control of Shipping

publications you find there is no copy of ATP-2,
Volume II "Allied Control of Shipping Manual - Bridge
Supplement". You should ask for a replacement from
the __________.
A drift lead indicates that the vessel is dragging
anchor when the line is __________.
For any given pedestal crane, when the boom is
lengthened, the lifting capacity is __________.
The vertical movement of a vessel in the water is called
__________.
The pea is indicated by which letter?
You would NOT secure a line to a __________.

Under U.S. law, what is the penalty for assaulting the

Master?
Deckhands onboard towing vessels shall be divided
into 3 watches when the trip exceeds __________.
The ultimate or maximum strength of a wire rope is
referred to as the __________.
Which type of anchor is illustrated?

What is a spill pipe?

The section of each end of a barge which is heavily
reinforced to take the pressure of pushing is called the
__________.
The strongest method of forming an eye in wire rope is
using __________.
When barge headlogs do not meet or are not even with
one another, the void or opening between them is
called a __________.
You are on watch and see a man fall overboard.
Which man- overboard turn should NOT be used in
this situation?

taut and leading

forward

slack

Chief of Naval
Operations
leading out
perpendicular to the
centerline

unchanged

increased

eliminated

decreased

pitch
J
kevel

sway
H
stand pipe

heave
G
button

roll
F
timber head

Fine of not more than

$1000

Fine of not more than

$500 and/or
imprisonment for not
more than 1 year

Imprisonment for not

more than 2 years

Revocation of the
Merchant Mariner's
Document (and license
if applicable)

1000 miles

800 miles

700 miles

600 miles

operating strength
Stockless
A drainage pipe that
carries rain or spray
from an upper deck to
a lower deck

working load
Danforth
A pipe under the
anchor windlass
leading to the chain
locker

breaking strength
Old-fashioned
A chute, usually over
the stern, to lead
dumped garbage clear
of the hull

lifting load
Kedge

Maritime Administration Coast Guard

local Operational
Control Authority

leading under the hull

An opening in the deck

leading outside the hull

headlog

towhead
collision bulkhead
bullnose
an eye splice with four a thimble fastened with a wire rope socket
three wire rope clamps or five tucks
four or five tucks
attached with zinc

notch

hole

spacing

gap

Scharnow

Single turn

Racetrack

Williamson

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3486

3487

3488

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
__________.
The opening in the deck that leads the anchor cable
outside the hull is the __________.
Angular motion about the vertical axis of a vessel is
called __________.

tension in the sling legs load can be lifted

is less
higher

sling will be easier to

attach

sling will be easier to

remove

hawsepipe

fall pipe

drop-pipe

spill pipe

yaw

surge

sway

roll

1 3/8 inch

1 1/2 inch

1 7/8 inch

tripping bracket

norman pin

steamboat ratchet

12 months

24 months

36 months

3489

3490

3491

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?
1 inch
A device used to tighten up remaining slack in wire
rope when you are making up to a tow in inland waters
is a __________.
tripping line
You are the licensed Master of a towing vessel
operating between New York and Tampa, Florida. If
you carry four (4) deckhands onboard, how many must
be able seamen?
4

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 __________.
6 months

3492

3493

3494

3500

3501

3502

You are the Master of an uninspected diesel towing

vessel of 190 GT operating on a regular run from New
York to the Gulf of Mexico. Which statement is TRUE?
Nylon rope is often used in the makeup of a towline
because it __________.
Small hull leaks can be temporarily repaired by
__________.
What must be accurately determined to assess the
potential for progressive flooding after a vessel has
been damaged?
The point that is halfway between the forward and after
perpendicular and is a reference point for vessel
construction is the __________.

Able Seamen are not

required in the deck
crew.

All crew members must

have Merchant
A licensed Chief
Mariner's Documents. Engineer is required.

Deck watches may be

6 and 6.

floats

stretches

resists rot

parceling

parbuckling

handles easily

The integrity of the

water tight boundaries

caulking
seizing
The operation of the
The capacity of the
machinery space bilge
water sprinkler systems level alarms
All of the above

half length

mid-body

center line

amidships

3504

Metal plates that cover the top of the hawsepipe are

called __________.

3508

2
2

3511
3514

B
C

3516

3518

3519

A situation has occurred in which your vessel must be

towed. When the towing vessel passes the towing line
to you, you should secure the line __________.
The wheel on the windlass with indentations for the
anchor chain is the __________.
Which type of anchor is depicted?
The signal man has both arms extended out, palms
down, and is moving his arms back and forth. This is
the signal for __________.
A tug's horsepower available at the shaft is
__________.
Strengthening damaged bulkheads by using wood or
steel is called __________.

A situation has occurred where it becomes necessary

for you to be towed. What action should be taken to
prevent your vessel from yawing?

footings

plugs

buckler plates

stop waters

to the base of the

foremast

to the forward-most
bitts

to the forward part of

the deckhouse

at the stern

grabber
Stock

wildcat
Danforth

locking ring
Patent

pawl
Old-fashioned

keep lifting

swing right

swing left

emergency stop

indicated horsepower

brake horsepower

dynamic horsepower

net horsepower

bracing

battening

blocking

shoring

Shift weight to the

Shift weight to the bow center of the boat

3521

3530

Once a towline is connected between the towing vessel not exceed bare
and the disabled vessel, the towing vessel should
steerageway during the
__________.
transit
Refuse to talk to
others, except as
Which is NOT a duty of a look-out?
required by duty.

3540

While on duty as a look-out, which other duty may you

perform?

Sweep down the

fo'c'sle

Paint any area near

your station

Throw excess weight

Shift weight to the stern overboard
come up to speed
come up to speed very quickly, then cut back
slowly and maintain a power considerably to
"safe speed"
ease the strain
Supervise any deck
work going on in the
Report every sighting. area.
Overhaul a block, as
long as it is at your lookout station
None of the above

You have orders to load cargoes of carbon disulfide,

diisopropylamine and pyridine on your multi-product
tankship. Which statement is TRUE?

Carbon disulfide may

be carried in NOS. 1
and 2 center tanks and
diisopropylamine in
NOS. 1 and 2 wing
tanks.

Pyridine and
diisopropylamine may
be carried in tanks
having a common
header vent.

Carbon disulfide must

be separated from
pyridine by two barriers
(cofferdams, voids,
empty tanks, etc.).

3520

3541

take a strain as soon

as you can to control
the tow
Remain standing
during your watch.

A tank of pyridine may

be used to separate a
tank of carbon disulfide
from a tank of
diisopropylamine.

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3542

The Certificate of Inspection on a passenger vessel of

over 100 gross tons must be posted __________.

3544

Wire rope should be renewed when the __________.

3550

2
2

3556
3560

D
D

3561

When can a look-out leave his duty station?

The choice of length of tow bridle legs is governed by
the __________.
What should look-outs report?
A holder of a license as Operator of Uninspected
Towing Vessels may work each 24 hours for a period
not to exceed __________.

3562

3564

3565

2
2

3570
3576

A
C

3580

3582

3583

in the Master's office

outer wires are rusted

15 minutes before the
end of the watch

in the passengers'
dining room or, where
there is no dining room,
in the lounge area

on the bridge
outer wires are worn to
half their original
certification period
diameter
inner core appears dry expires

At the end of the watch

capability of retrieving
expected towing forces gear
Discolored water
Shoals

When properly relieved At any time

freeboard of the unit
being towed
need to reduce yaw
All of the above
Floating objects

24 hours

18 hours

12 hours

6 hours

raise the hook

raise the boom and

hook

check the boom stop

tripping angle

penetration angle

holding angle

devil's claw

buckler plate

spill pipe

broad on the port bow

longitudinal axis

3 points on the port

bow
transverse axis

Obey the Master.

Obey the Pilot.

3 points forward of the

port beam
vertical axis
Bring the rudder to a
position midway
between the two
conflicting orders.

The signal man assisting a crane operator has his arm

extended with his fingers closed and thumb pointing
upward. This is the signal to __________.
raise the boom
The angle at which the fluke penetrates the soil is
called the __________.
fluke angle
The safety stopper that prevents the anchor cable from
running free if the cable jumps the wildcat is the
__________.
riding pawl
As look-out, you spot an object 45 off your port bow.
You should report the object as __________.
Heave is motion along the __________.
You are standing the wheelwatch on entering port and
the Master gives you a rudder command which
conflicts with a rudder command from the Pilot. What
should you do?

in a conspicuous place
where observation by
the passengers is
likely

What term indicates the length measured along the

summer load line from the intersection of that load line
with the foreside of the stem and the intersection of
that load line with the after side of the rudder post?
Length overall
Indicated horsepower refers to a towing vessel's power
which is __________.
theoretically available

Register length
measured on a test
bed

Length between
perpendiculars
developed at the shaft

on the port beam

centerline axis

Ask the Pilot if he

relinquishes control.

Length on the waterline

measured by
dynamometer

3584

3586

3587

3588

3589

3590

3599

3600

The tripping palm is indicated by which letter?

The last shot of an anchor cable is usually painted
__________.

white

international orange

yellow

red

the marine employer

qualified medical
personnel only

any USCG licensed

deck officer

one month's pay only

consider steering a
vessel a highly
responsible job

sand
one month's pay or
transportation to the
nearest U.S. port,
whichever is the least
amount
use as little rudder as
possible to maintain
course

rock
one month's pay or
transportation to the
nearest U.S. port,
whichever is the
greater amount

tumble home

deadrise

flare

"Right 15 degrees
rudder"

"Rudder is right 15
degrees"

No reply is necessary,
just carry out the order

Following a serious marine incident, a device to test an any individual trained

individuals breath can be used by __________.
to conduct such tests
Conventional anchors are least likely to hold in a
bottom consisting of __________.
soft clay

A vessel has been surveyed in a foreign port and found

unseaworthy as a result of neglect. A seaman on this transportation to the
vessel is entitled to discharge and __________.
port of engagement
use as much rudder as
When steering a vessel, a good helmsman does NOT possible to maintain
__________.
course
What term indicates the outward curvature of the hull
above the waterline?
sheer
A helmsman receives the command "Right 15 degrees
rudder." The helmsman's IMMEDIATE reply should be
__________.
"Aye Aye Sir"

Fine of not more than

2000 dollars and
forfeiture of wages
K
increase the lifting
capacity

2
2

3602
3604

D
A

What is the penalty for desertion?

The Jews' harp is indicated by which letter?

3606

3608

3610

A spreader bar is used to __________.

The horizontal port or starboard movement of a vessel
is called __________.
yaw
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
__________.
methyl chloride

hard mud

Imprisonment for not

more than 2 years
and/or a fine of not
more than 2000 dollars
J
increase the lifting
radius

Revocation of
Merchant Mariner's
Document (and license
if applicable) and
forfeiture of wages due
H

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advise his relief of the

course being steered

protect the slings

Forfeiture of money
and property left on the
vessel, and wages due
F
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protect the upper part
of a load

sway

surge

heave

heptane

propanolamine

morpholine

triangular-shaped
plates connecting the
bull chain to the
topping lift

metal plates secured

over the tops of the
hawsepipes

faired shell plates with

curvature in two
directions

sheets of dunnage
used to prevent heavy
cargo from buckling the
deck plates

Racetrack

Single turn of 180

rudder bound

Scharnow
being tripped by the
towline

unable to maneuver

broached

Muster List ("Station

Bill")

Safety of Life at Sea

Convention

Buckler plates are __________.

While you are on watch, you learn that a crewman has
not been seen on board for the past three hours.
Which type of turn is best in this man-overboard
situation?
Round

3612

3614

3616

3631

A tug in irons is __________.

The number of certificated able seamen and
lifeboatmen required on board is listed in the
__________.

You are lifting a one-ton weight with a swinging boom.

When comparing the stresses on the rig with the boom
The stress on the
at 20 to the horizontal to the stresses when the boom The thrust on the boom topping lift is greater at The stress on the heel The stress on the head
60.
block is less at 20.
block is less at 60.
is at 60 to the horizontal, which statement is TRUE?
is greater at 60.

3632

3644

3645

You are drifting in a locale where there is no current.

As a rule, your vessel will lie __________.
Conventional anchors are least likely to hold in a
bottom consisting of __________.

American Bureau of
Certificate of Inspection Shipping code

bow to the wind

beam to the wind

stern to the wind

with the wind on the

quarter

soft clay

hard mud

very soft mud

sand

The stress on the

masthead fairlead for
The stress on the
topping lift is greater at The thrust on the boom The stress on the heel the topping lift is
greater at 20.
60.
is greater at 20.
block is less at 20.

3652

3654

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?
Horizontal transverse motion of a vessel is known as
__________.

Unless extremely flexible wire rope is used, the sheave

diameter should always be as large as possible, but
20 times the rope
should never be less than __________.
diameter

3662

pitch

surge

sway

heave

10 times the rope

diameter

2 times the rope

diameter

the rope diameter

3680

What is the penalty for willfully damaging cargo?

Forfeiture of wages
equal to the value of
the damage and, if
ordered by the court,
imprisonment for not
more than 12 months

Revocation of
Merchant Mariner's
Document (and license
Fine equal to the value Fine not to exceed the if applicable), fine
of the damage plus a
value of the damage
equal to the value of
1000 dollar penalty
and/or imprisonment
the damage or
and/or imprisonment
not to exceed 18
imprisonment for not
not to exceed 2 years months
more than 2 years

3681

3682

3684

While you are on watch entering port, the Master gives

the helmsman a rudder command which conflicts with
a rudder command from the Pilot. You should make
sure the helmsman __________.
obeys the Pilot
The boom indicator tells the operator at what angle the horizontal position of
boom is compared to the __________.
the boom
passing a tow bridle to
In towing, heaving lines are used for __________.
the tug

3686

If the towline parts, you should __________.

start pushing ahead

obeys the Master

vertical position of the
boom
passing a messenger
line
abandon the towing
vessel

3689

an electromagnetic
brake

a hydraulic coupling

3690

The wildcat is linked to the central drive shaft on most

windlasses by __________.
The part of the anchor indicated by the letter I is the
__________.

brings the rudder to a

point midway between
asks you for
the two conflicting
instructions
positions
horizontal position of
vertical position of the
the load being lifted
load being lifted
heaving in the tow
service lines with
bridle
rocket line throwers
relieve strain on the
retrieve the tow bridle retrieving line
aligning the keyways
a mechanical coupling
on both and inserting a where lugs engage
detents
key

tripping palm

fluke

bill

stock

3691

On the cargo manifest, the gross weight of a box

containing cargo is the weight of the __________.

cargo

box

cargo and box

rate weight

What provides little or no indication that a vessel is

dragging anchor?

Drift lead with the line

Increasing radar range leading perpendicular
to a fixed object ahead to the centerline

Vibrations felt by
placing a hand on the
anchor cable

Changing bearings to
distant fixed objects
abeam

When the Pilot is embarked he or she __________.

relieves the Master of

his duties

Your enrolled vessel is bound from Baltimore, MD, to

Norfolk, VA, via Chesapeake Bay. Which statement
about the required pilot is TRUE?

The pilot must be

licensed by Virginia or
Maryland.

3692

3693

3694

is solely responsible for is a specialist hired for

the safe navigation of his or her local
the vessel
navigational knowledge
The Pilot must be
The Pilot must be
licensed by Virginia,
licensed by either
Maryland and the
Virginia or Maryland.
Coast Guard.

relieves the officer of

the watch
The Pilot need only by
licensed by the Coast
Guard.

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3710

A new crewman reports on board. He must be trained

in the use of the ship's lifesaving appliances within
what time period?

3712

When should a crane boom-up so high that the boom

hits the stops?

3719

3722

3724

Besides saving distance along the track line, another

advantage of the Scharnow Turn over the Williamson
Turn in a man overboard situation is because
__________.
The next-to-last shot of an anchor cable is usually
painted __________.
What part of the ground tackle is the most likely to
develop fractures due to extensive anchor use?

2 months
Only if the load has not
exceeded the limit at
that angle

1 month
Only if the load
contains nonhazardous materials

it is faster

in fog, if the turn is

started as soon as the
man goes over, the
it can be used in both vessel will be at the
the immediate action
point where he went
and the delayed action over when the turn is
situations
completed

it returns the vessel to

the original track line
on a reciprocal course

white

international orange

yellow

red

Anchor shank

Swivel

Jews' harp

Fluke

The stress on the head The stress on the heel The thrust on the boom
block is greater at 60. block is greater at 60. is greater at 20.

3726

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?

3728

The main reason a long towline is used during an

ocean tow is that __________.

The angle of elevation

does not change the
stresses in the
masthead fairlead for
the topping lift.
a margin of safety is
provided should the
line part

3740

Instructions to the crew in the use of all the ship's

lifesaving equipment shall be completed __________.

before sailing

3742

It is good practice to use long towlines for ocean tows

because the __________.

3770

3776

2 weeks

Before sailing

Only if necessary to
perform a given lift

Never

the towline will wear

more evenly

there will be less stress a slight increase in

on the towline
speed will be realized
in one month and
repeated quarterly

within any two month

period

wear on the towline is

equalized

within one week of

sailing
weight of the towline
increases the towing
force

dip in the towline

absorbs shock loads

danger of overriding is
reduced

SOLAS requires a lifesaving training manual be

provided in each crew cabin or in the __________.

bridge

engineering control
station

recreation and
messrooms

fire control room

The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the

salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference
Book to determine the sagging numeral.

29.70 numeral

33.63 numeral

49.82 numeral

58.33 numeral

BL-0027

3790

3820

3840

The locking pin that joins the parts of a detachable link

is held in position by __________.
a tack weld

rudder must be put

over towards the side
the man went over

the self-locking
characteristics of its
taper

a cotter pin
rudder is put hard over
and the initial turn is
initial turn direction is
maintained until about
away from the side the 240 from the original
man went over
course

When making a Scharnow turn, the __________.

You are lifting a one-ton weight with a swinging boom.

When comparing the stresses on the rig with the boom
The stress on the
at 20 to the horizontal to the stresses when the boom The thrust on the boom topping lift is greater at The stress on the heel
is at 60 to the horizontal, which statement is true?
is greater at 20.
60.
block is less at 60.

With a given load on the cargo hook, tension in a

single span topping lift __________.
The line with the most stretch is __________.

2
2

3938
3960

C
B

3982

4006

increases as the
boom's angle to the
horizontal increases
manila

Fairleads perform the same function as __________.

deadeyes
No hot work shall be performed on board a vessel with
hazardous materials as cargo unless the work is
American Bureau of
approved by the __________.
Shipping

decreases as the
boom's angle to the
horizontal decreases
dacron

bollards

bitts

chocks

local U.S. Coast Guard

Captain of the Port
National Cargo Bureau harbormaster

Immediately notify the

nearest Coast Guard
Marine Safety or
Inspection Office and
no further action is
necessary.

You have 24 hours

from time of incident to
submit form CG-2692
to the nearest Coast
If the buoy is afloat, no Guard Marine Safety or
action is necessary.
Inspection Office.

4007

4009

What is used to prevent twisting of a towing bridle?

A bitt

A bulkhead

A V-spring

You have completed a crude oil wash. What action

should be taken with the oil in the lines running to the
washing machines?
Under defense plans, operation of electronic aids may
be temporarily suspended with __________.

thirty (30) day's notice

a week's notice

one day's notice

4011

The change in angle of

elevation has no effect
on the stresses in the
head block.

increases as the
boom's angle to the
horizontal decreases
polypropylene

4010

man overboard must

be not more than 300
feet astern when
starting the turn

is at a maximum when
the boom is at a 45
angle to the horizontal
nylon

You are the operator of a towing vessel which collides

with a buoy and drags it off station. What should you
do if the damage to your vessel is not serious?

a lead plug

Immediately notify the

nearest Coast Guard
Marine Safety or
Inspection Office and
then submit form CG2692.

A fishplate
Close off all valves in
Open a COW nozzle
the system and leave
forward and one aft
the oil in the line
and drain the line into Blow the line out using Pull a suction using the primed for the next
the after tank by gravity compressed air
supply line pump
crude oil wash
no notice

4012

2
2

4013
4014

C
A

distribute the vessel's

The purpose of item G is to __________.
thrust over a wider area
26 feet; end-to-end
What is the minimum size required before a vessel can over the deck excluding
be documented?
sheer
The facewire refers to item __________.
I

4016

4018

4020

4022

4024

4026

prevent the towboat

prevent the knee from
from capsizing if item I shifting when the
keep the barges from
should part
rudder is put hard over shifting fore and aft

100 gross tons

H

5 net tons
B

26 feet between
perpendiculars
A

Which statement is TRUE concerning weather

conditions on the Great Lakes?
The BEST holding ground for conventional anchors is
__________.

When a vessel is south

of an eastward-moving
storm center, the
approach of the low is
evidenced by winds
from the north to
northeast.

When a vessel is north

of an eastward-moving
storm center, changes
in the weather are less
distinctive than when
sailing south of the
center.

The most destructive

storms usually come
from the northwest or
north.

Thunderstorms are
most likely to develop
from November
through April.

sand

very soft mud

shale

rock

You are on a tankship discharging oil. When all of the

oil that the main cargo pumps can handle is pumped
out of a tank, the remainder is __________.

stripped out and

pumped directly ashore
into the mainline as the
remaining cargo tanks stripped to one tank
and then pumped out
are pumped out with
with the main pumps
the main pumps

stripped out and

pumped directly ashore
after all the tanks have
been emptied by the
main pumps

gravitated to the
centers from the wings
and pumped out with
the main pumps

Reduce speed

Stop your engines

Reverse your engines

Stop your vessel

instantly

icebreaker support is
finished

icebreaker support is
commencing

the icebreaker is
icebound

the icebreaker is beset

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). What action should you take?
An icebreaker displaying a flag hoist which consists of
the code letters "WO" (Whiskey Oscar) is indicating
that __________.
One of the greatest hazards of pushing ahead is
parting which item shown?

D024DG

D024DG

D024DG

4028

Which statement about the carriage of coal is true?

Most problems with

spontaneous
combustion will occur
within 72 hours of
loading and after that
the risk decreases.

4029

4030

Its Reid Vapor

Pressure is 9.4.
main pumps are
working at a high
discharge pressure

The boiling point is

174F.
main pumps are
leaving too much oil in
the tanks

It is an aromatic
hydrocarbon.

Which statement is TRUE concerning toluene?

While discharging a cargo, the stripping of the tanks
falls behind schedule. This would indicate the
__________.

stripping pump is not

primed

Freshly worked coal is

more dangerous than
weathered coal.
It is classified as a
grade A flammable
liquid.
stripping line is crossconnected to the main
line

inserted each time

before the booms are
cranked out

periodically removed
for inspection and
lubricated

replaced at each
inspection for
certification

in the locked position

after the boat is cradled
and griped down

lower

swing

hoist

extend

winch speed

boom strength

load radius

cable strength

Cotton

Wheat

Sugar

Lumber

as long as possible

such that one vessel

will be on a crest while such that the vessels
the other is in a trough will be "in step"

4032

4034

4036

4038

The pivot pin at the base of a sheath-screw boom davit

must be __________.
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 __________.
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 __________.
Which cargo would require a dangerous cargo
manifest?

4040

4042

When towing another vessel astern, the length of the

towline should be __________.
You are on a 120,000 DWT loaded bulk carrier. What
is the maximum safe docking speed when coming
alongside?

4043

When backing down with sternway, the pivot point of a

vessel is __________.
aft of the propellers

0.1 foot per second

(0.06 knot)

Coal absorbs nitrogen

from the air which
Wet coal is more liable reacts with methane
to spontaneous heating and causes
than dry coal.
spontaneous heating.

0.2 foot per second

(0.12 knot)
about one-quarter of
the vessel's length from
the stern

not over two wave

lengths in seas up to
10 feet

0.5 foot per second

0.75 foot per second
(0.30 knot)
(0.44 knot)
about one-third of the
vessel's length from the
bow
at the bow

4044

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?

6 shots

5 shots

4 shots

3 shots

Because of their
They are effective on
location, most modern
most vessels at speeds installations have as
up to 10 knots.
much power as a tug.

When going astern at

slow speed, they
They are fully effective provide effective
at all drafts.
steering control.

Inshore head line

Bow spring line

Stern breast line

Bow breast line

5 shots

6 shots

7 shots

4046

4047

Which statement about tunnel bow thrusters fitted to

large vessels is TRUE?
Your vessel is to dock bow in at a pier. Which line will
be the most useful when maneuvering the vessel
alongside the pier?

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?

4 shots

Tugs sometimes shackle a length of chain in the

towline in order to __________.

assure that if the

towline is overstressed prevent the towline
take the wear should
it will part close to the from whipping should it put spring in the
the towline drag bottom bridle
part
towline

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?
0.5 (0.3 knot)

You are the operator of an uninspected vessel which is

involved in an accident. You are not required to assist the other vessel did not it would unduly delay
people affected by the accident if __________.
appear to be sinking
your voyage

the other vessel was at it would cause serious

fault
danger to your vessel

You are arriving in port and are assigned to anchor in

anchorage circle B-4. It has a diameter of 700 yards
and your vessel's LOA is 600 feet. If you anchor in 11
fathoms at the center of the circle, what is the
maximum number of shots of chain can use and still
remain in the circle?

6 shots

4048

4049

4050

4051

4052

4 shots

1.0 (0.6 knot)

5 shots

1.3 (0.8 knot)

1.75 (1.0 knot)

7 shots

4053

You are proceeding under NCS (Naval Control of

Shipping) and wish to send a message by rapid
transmission which does not require a higher
precedence. Which precedence would you give this
message?

4054

"Hanging a barge off" means to __________.

4056

4057

4058

4059

The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the

salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference
Book to determine the sagging numeral.
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?
Your vessel is equipped with mechanical davits. When
stowing the lifeboat after a drill while underway, you
should __________.
A 750 foot passenger vessel operating on the Great
Lakes, not subject to SOLAS regulations, is required
to carry how many ring life buoys?
You are arriving in port and are assigned to anchor in
anchorage circle B-4. It has a diameter of 550 yards
and your vessel's LOA is 449 feet. If you anchor in 9
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?

4060

4061

4062

4063

The two factors which make underwater hull repair

difficult are accessibility and the __________.
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
__________.
The knot at the end of the heaving line used to pass
the towing hawser is called a __________.

2
2

4064
4066

D
D

Which statement concerning castor oil is TRUE?

What is the MOST irritating to the skin?

O (IMMEDIATE)

P (PRIORITY)
remove and deliver a
moor a damaged barge loaded barge from a
to the bank and leave multiple tow

R (ROUTINE)

Z (FLASH)

remove a barge while

locking through

tow an empty barge

astern

89.75 numeral

40.18 numeral

28.62 numeral

22.44 numeral

Bow spring line

Inshore head line

leave the tricing

pendants slack

Stern breast line

Bow breast line
leave the outboard part
of the cradle in the
secure the inboard
gripes only
ensure the falls are taut down position

24

18

12

6 shots

5 shots

4 shots

3 shots

availability of tools

shape of the hull

pressure exerted by the threat of progressive

water
flooding

swing

lower

hoist

monkey's fist
It has a Reid vapor
pressure of 9.5.
Carbon disulfide

ball or baseball knot

It has a specific gravity
of 1.3.
Ethyl alcohol

heaving knot
The boiling point is
215F (102C).
Isoprene

extend
three strand Turk's
head
It is a grade E
combustible liquid.
Oleum

BL-0028

2
2

4067
4068

D
A

4069

When steering a vessel, a good helmsman does NOT

__________.
What produces the MOST dangerous vapors?
The horizontal fore-and-aft movement of a vessel is
called __________.

use as little rudder as

possible to maintain
course
Anhydrous ammonia

advise his relief of the

course being steered
Camphor oil

consider steering a
vessel a highly
responsible job
Methyl alcohol

use as much rudder as

possible to maintain
course
Pentane

yaw

sway

heave

surge

can usually be
detected by radar in a
smooth sea at a range
of 4 to 6 kilometers
at the base of the
boom

are indistinguishable
from sea return on the
PPI
at the head of the
boom

are invisible to radar

when covered with a
thick layer of snow

are usually seen at

night before they are
close enough to
provide a radar echo

4070

Small floes of rough, hummocky sea ice capable of

damaging a vessel __________.

4071

The head block is located _________.

Extend arm with the

How should you signal the crane operator to stop in an palm down and hold
emergency?
this position rigidly.

4072

is greatest at an angle
increases as the angle increases as the angle of 45 and decreases
to the horizontal
as the boom is raised
to the horizontal
decreases
or lowered
increases

is least at an angle of
45 and increases as
the boom is raised or
lowered

very soft mud

4088

4090

With a given load on the cargo hook, the thrust on a

cargo boom __________.
The BEST holding ground for conventional anchors
is_____.

4091

The turning circle of a vessel making a turn of over 360

degrees is the path followed by the __________.
bow

4092

4096

To reconnect a broken tow line, it is better to use a

polypropylene messenger line because it __________. has great strength
Yawing is angular motion of the vessel about what
axis?
Longitudinal

4101

Which of the following is a characteristic of a Ro-Ro

vessel?

4102

4103

What characterizes a Ro-Ro vessel?

Which of the following is not a loading or transfer
feature aboard a Ro-Ro vessel?

at the head of the mast on top of the jack staff

Place both fists in front
Extend arm and move of the body with the
Place clasped hands in hand rapidly right and thumbs pointing
front of your body.
left with the palm down. outward.

hard mud

shale

rock

center of gravity

centerline

bridge

is very supple

floats

absorbs shock by
stretching

Transverse
Long port stays
Passenger tours
necessary to secure
available upon docking vehicles

Vertical

Short in port
turnaround times
Long port stays
May carry up to 24
High freeboard and sail required for cargo
passengers
area
securing
Stern ramp and/or side
Hatch opening
ramp
Cargo lift
designed as a lift

Centerline
Heavy vehicles only
require lightweight
securing equipment
Lightweight securing
equipment trailers
Stuelcken boom

4104

4105

4106

4107

4108

4109

4110

4111

4112

4113

4114

The primary objective of a Ro-Ro vessel is to

__________.
Cargo that is suitable for carriage on Ro-Ro vessels
includes __________.
Which of the following are considered to be "road
vehicles" that can be carried on Ro-Ro vessels?
Which of the following are considered to be "road
vehicles" that can be carried on Ro-Ro vessels?

transfer containers
without chassis

load the vessel with

palletized cargo

transport vehicles

be loaded full and

down to her marks

trailers

rolling vehicles

containers

All of the above

Semi-trailer

Road train

Articulated road train

All of the above

Semi-trailer

Train

Articulated train

All of the above

have securing points

with each aperture
Any vehicle to be loaded aboard a Ro-Ro vessel must
capable of accepting
__________.
more than one lashing
Periodic inspection and
One officer assigned to All lashings should be retensioning of
lashings during the
completed before
Which operating procedure(s) should be adhered to on oversee the initial
voyage
leaving port
a Ro-Ro vessel?
loading and lashing
One deck engine
Periodic inspection and
retensioning of
Battery cables must be mechanic assigned to
lashings as required
disconnected to
oversee the initial
Which standard operating procedure(s) should be
prevent fire hazard
loading and lashing
during voyage
adhered to on a Ro-Ro vessel?
Periodic inspection and
Two deck officers
retensioning of
Lashings may be
assigned to oversee
What is(are) standard operating procedure(s) used on the initial loading and completed after leaving lashings as required
during voyage
lashing
port
a Ro-Ro vessel?
One engineer officer
Periodic inspection and
assigned to oversee
Cargo lashings may be retensioning of
What is(are) standard operating procedure(s) used on the initial loading and removed at sea for
lashings during the
a Ro-Ro vessel?
lashing
maintenance
voyage
Periodic inspection and
retensioning of
Lashings may be
One QMED assigned
What is(are) standard operating procedure(s) used on lashings as required
completed after the
to oversee the initial
a Ro-Ro vessel?
during voyage
vessel leaves port
loading and lashing
be provided with an
effective braking
weigh less than 22 tons system

When accepting vehicles for shipment, the Master

should ensure that __________.

all decks intended for

the stowage of vehicles
are, in so far as is
practicable, free from
oil and grease

the ship has on board

an adequate supply of
cargo securing gear,
which is maintained in
sound working
condition

vehicles are in
apparent good order
and condition suitable
for sea transport,
particularly with
regards to securing

All of the above

All of the above

All of the above

All of the above

All of the above

All of the above

All of the above

procedures for
accepting cargo
securing devices

procedures for
maintaining and
repairing cargosecuring devices

record of cargo
securing device
inspections

All of the above

bridge fittings and

lashing hooks

twist-locks and
container locks

palletized cargo

4115

4116

Entries should be made in a Ro-Ro vessels cargosecuring device record book for __________.
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
twist-Locks and lashing container locks and
__________.
hooks
bridge fittings

4117

Cargo securing for Ro-Ro is based on the concept of

__________.

rapid loading and

discharge

vessel loaded full and

down to her marks

4118

Which factor(s) affect lashing requirements aboard Ro- Ships characteristics

Ro vessels?
and motion in a seaway Trim of the vessel

4119

All of the above

4120

solid packing

low labor intensive

equipment

The securing of passenger cars on a Ro-Ro vessel

simple and lightweight
requires __________.
equipment
Which of the following is considered auxiliary securing
equipment that provides extra reliability to lashing in RoRo transport operations?
Trailer trestles

Wide variations of air

temperature
specially designed
equipment to avoid
vehicle damage

Pedestals

Wheel chocks

All of the above

4121

The lashings used on Ro-Ro vessels should be

capable of withstanding the forces of __________.

rolling

pitching

heaving

All of the above

4122

The lashings used on Ro-Ro vessels should be

capable of withstanding the forces of __________.

pitching and heaving

rolling

any force of gravity

acting on the lashes

All of the above

4123

4124

The lashings used on Ro-Ro vessels should be

capable of withstanding the forces of __________.
Which variable factor affects the initial lashing
requirements aboard Ro-Ro vessels?

any force of gravity

acting on the lashes
Vessel's draft

4125

Which variable factor affects the initial lashing

requirements aboard Ro-Ro vessels?

Age of vehicle or cargo Size and weight of

unit
vehicle/cargo unit

4126

4127

Which variable factor affects the initial lashing

requirements aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
Which lashing device(s) would be used in securing
heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?

Number, position and

angle of lashings
Buckle or ratchet
tensioner

rolling
Center of gravity of
vehicle or cargo unit

pitching

All of the above

All of the above

Age of vehicle or cargo
unit

Changes in humidity
Reputation of shipper
concerning condition of Air pressure in the
cargo
vehicles tires

Vessel's draft

Port of origin

ABS requirements

Webbing

Chain

All of the above

4128

4129

4130

4131

4132

4133

4134

Which of the following lashing materials would be used

in securing heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
Which lashing materials would be used in securing
light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
Which lashing material is preferred when securing new
cars aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
What is used when securing light vehicles aboard RoRo vessels?
What is used when securing heavy vehicles aboard RoRo vessels?
What is used when securing light vehicles aboard RoRo vessels?
What may NOT be used when securing heavy vehicles
aboard Ro-Ro vessels?

Chain lever or
turnbuckle
Chain lever or
turnbuckle
Chain lever or
turnbuckle
Buckle or ratchet
tensioner
Buckle or ratchet
tensioner
Chain lever or
turnbuckle

Webbing

Buckle or ratchet
tensioner

All of the above

Webbing

Chain

None of the above

Webbing

Wire

None of the above

Chain

Wire

Manila rope

Webbing

Manila rope

None of these

Chain

Wire

None of these

Chain lever

Turnbuckle

Webbing

Chain

4135

An advantage of using chain lashing on heavy vehicles

aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it __________.
has long life

is light weight

absorbs shock

has fine adjustment

4136

4137

A disadvantage of using chain lashing on heavy

vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it __________.
A disadvantage of using chain lashing on heavy
vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it is
__________.

can wrap around cargo is easily damaged

is affected by
temperature

does not absorb shock

heavy

easily damaged

affected by
temperature

costly relative to the

strength ratio

4138

The disadvantage(s) of using chain lashing on heavy

vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that __________.

it is heavy

the links lose strength if it does not absorb

placed over corners
shock

4139

A disadvantage of using chain lashing on heavy

vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that __________.

it is easily damaged

it is affected by
temperature

4140

D
D

The disadvantage(s) of using web lashing on light

vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it __________.
What is/are the advantage(s) of using web lashing on
light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?

deteriorates in sunlight cuts on sharp edges

Light and easy to
Good working life
handle

4141

4142

The advantage(s) of using wire rope lashing on

vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels is that it __________.

is Lighter than chain

All of the above

the links lose strength if

placed over corners
it has high initial cost
is vulnerable to
damage and pilferage

All of the above

Flexible

All of the above

is not affected by
has a good working life temperature

All of the above

4143

4144

4145

4146

4147

4148

4149

4150

4151

Which tensioning device is used with wire rope lashing

to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
Which tensioning device is used with chain to secure
heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
Which tensioning device is used with webbing to
secure light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
Which of the following tensioning devices is used with
webbing to secure light vehicles aboard Ro-Ro
vessels?

Chain lever

Buckle tensioner

Chain lever

Buckle tensioner

Chain lever

Turnbuckle

Adjust-a-matic
tensioner
Adjust-a-matic
tensioner
Adjust-a-matic
tensioner

Chain lever

Buckle tensioner

Adjust-a-matic
tensioner

Which tensioning device is used with wire rope lashing

to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
Chain lever.
Which tensioning device is used with chain to secure
heavy vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
Ratchet tensioner

The securing of cargo

on flats and trailers
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding
must be adequate to
lashing requirements to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro withstand road motions
only.
vessels?

Adjust-a-matic
tensioner

Ratchet tensioner
Ratchet tensioner
Ratchet tensioner

Turnbuckle

Ratchet tensioner

Buckle tensioner

Buckle tensioner
Adjust-a-matic
tensioner

The movements
experienced by road
borne cargo are the
same as the
movements of a ship at
sea.

The generally
recommended lash
angle is no greater
than 45 degrees
relative to the deck in
any direction.

It is not necessary for

an adequate number of
securing points on the
vehicles themselves
since setting the
brakes is sufficient.

Which of the following is/are TRUE regarding lashing

requirements to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro
vessels?

The securing of cargo

on flats and trailers and
in containers must be
adequate to withstand
both road and sea
motions

The generally
recommended lash
angle cannot be
greater than 45
degrees relative to the
deck in any direction.

It is necessary for an
adequate number of
securing points on the
vehicles themselves in
order that lashings may
be properly and safely
utilized.
All the above

It is NOT imperative
that the securing of
cargo on flats and
trailers and in
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding
containers be adequate
lashing requirements to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro for BOTH road and sea
vessels?
motions.

The generally
recommended lash
angle should not be
greater than 45
degrees relative to the
deck in any direction.

For effective securing

vehicles should be
stowed athwartships
whenever possible.

Turnbuckle

It is not necessary to
lash automobiles since
setting the brakes is
sufficient to keep them
from moving.

The movements
It is imperative that the experienced by road
securing of cargo on
borne cargo differ
flats and trailers and in significantly from the
containers be adequate roll and sway
for both road and sea movements of a ship at
motions.
sea.

4152

Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE

regarding lashing requirements to secure vehicles
aboard Ro-Ro vessels?

4153

What should you be concerned with when loading and

securing vehicles on a Ro-Ro?

Number, position and

angle of lashes

That all fuel is drained The size, weight, and

from the vehicles' tanks center of gravity of
to prevent fire hazard vehicle/cargo unit

Layout of decks

4154

What should you be concerned with when loading and

securing vehicles aboard a Ro-Ro vessel?

4155

Which factor(s) should be considered when loading

vehicles or trailers aboard Ro-Ro vessels?

4156

4157

4158

4159

4160

Which element(s) should be taken into account in the

preparation of the "Cargo Securing Manual"?
Which of the following element(s) should be taken into
account in the preparation of the "Cargo Securing
Manual"?
Which of the following element(s) should be taken into
account in the preparation of the "Cargo Securing
Manual"?
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 RoRo vessels?
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 20 tons and 30 tons, when carried on Ro-Ro
vessels?

Number of axles

Vertical clearances

Geographical area of
the voyage
Types of cargo units
and vehicles to be
Duration of the voyage carried
Types of cargo units
Weight of cargo units and vehicles to be
and vehicles
carried

Weight of the vehicles

It is necessary for
adequate number and
strength of securing
points on the vehicles
themselves in order
that lashings may be
properly and safely
utilized.
Disconnecting the
battery cables to
prevent fire hazard
The preferred stowage
of vehicles is
athwartships wherever
possible

Tie-down and lashing

Dynamic forces under
adverse weather
conditions
Weight of cargo units
and vehicles
Dynamic forces under
adverse weather
conditions

All the above

Minor air pressure
changes in the tires
The vehicles' brakes
should not be set to
allow for adjusting the
lashings

All of the above

All of the above

All of the above

All of the above

One

Two

Three

Four

One

Two

Three

Four

4161

4162

4163

4164

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 30 tons and 40 tons, when carried on Ro-Ro
vessels?
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?
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 20 tons and 30 tons, when carried on Ro-Ro
vessels?
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 30 tons and 40 tons, when carried on Ro-Ro
vessels?
While loading or discharging vehicles, which is the
most important safety consideration aboard a Ro-Ro
vessel?

Notifying the engine

Preventing the
asphyxiation of
room prior to
personnel below decks completing operations
Turn on ventilation for
Turn on red cargo light. cargo holds.
Call out the deck
department for all
Notify the boarding
hands.
agent.

4171

4172

4173

4174

4175

What should be done after putting down the ramp on a

Ro-Ro vessel, prior to loading or discharging cargo?
What should be done before energizing the cargo hold
ventilation on a Ro-Ro vessel, prior to loading or
discharging cargo?
What should be done immediately after putting down
the stern ramp on a Ro-Ro vessel, prior to loading or
discharging cargo?
Which of the following is NOT necessary, prior to
loading or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro vessel?

Which of the following actions are stated in the correct

order prior to loading or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro
vessel?

4177

One

Two

Three

Four

One

Two

Three

None of the above

One

Two

Three

None of the above

One

Two

Three

None of the above

Calling out the deck

department for all
hands periodically
Call out the deck
department for all
hands.

Ensuring that a fuel

barge cannot come
alongside

Turn on the red cargo

light.
Turn on ventilation for
cargo holds.

Turn on pumproom
ventilation.

Notify the engine room.

Call out the deck
department for all
hands.
Turn on the red cargo
light.

None of the above

All of the above

Raise/open the stern

door.
Raise/open the stern
Lower the stern ramp.
door.
Raise/open the stern
Turn on ventilation for Turn on ventilation for Lower the stern ramp, door, lower the stern
cargo holds, lower the cargo holds, raise/open raise/open the stern
ramp, turn on
stern ramp, raise/open the stern door, lower
door, turn on ventilation ventilation for cargo
the stern door
the stern ramp
for cargo holds
holds

4178

4179

Which of the following actions are stated in the correct

order prior to loading or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro
vessel?

Lower the stern ramp,

raise/open the stern
door, turn on ventilation
for cargo holds

Turn on ventilation for

cargo holds, raise/open
the stern door, lower
the stern ramp

Turn on ventilation for

cargo holds, lower the
stern ramp, raise/open
the stern door

Raise/open the stern

door, lower the stern
ramp, turn on
ventilation for cargo
holds

Which of the following actions are stated in the correct

order prior to loading or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro
vessel?

Raise/open stern door,

lower the stern ramp,
turn on ventilation for
cargo holds

Turn on ventilation for

cargo holds, raise/open
the stern door, lower
the stern ramp

Turn on ventilation for

cargo holds, lower the
stern ramp, raise/open
the stern door

Lower the stern ramp,

raise/open the stern
door, turn on ventilation
for cargo holds

Raise/open stern door,

lower the stern ramp,
turn on ventilation for
cargo holds

Lower the stern ramp,

raise/open stern door,
turn on ventilation for
cargo holds

Turn on ventilation for

cargo holds, lower the
stern ramp, raise/open
stern door

Turn on ventilation for

cargo holds, raise/open
stern door, lower the
stern ramp

4180

Which of the following actions are stated in the correct

order prior to loading or discharging cargo on a Ro-Ro
vessel?

4181

Which lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro vessels should

be painted or soaked in oil when not in use?
Wire rope.

Chain

Webbing

All of the above

4182

Which lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro vessels should

be painted or soaked in oil when not in use?
Chain

Wire rope

Webbing

All of the above

4183

Which of the following lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro

vessels should be maintained when not in use?
Chain

Wire rope

Webbing

All of the above

4184

All of the above

4185

Webbing
Stow in bins at hatch
coming side

4186

4187

4188

Which of the following lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro

vessels should be stowed when not in use?
Chain
How could lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro vessels be
stowed when not in use?
Drape along brackets

Wire rope
Hang vertically in a
sheltered area
Leave in place while
How could lashing gear used aboard Ro-Ro vessels be
back loading cargo to
stowed when not in use?
Drape along brackets save time
Which of the following is the stated proper sequence
Start ventilation, lower Lower the ramp, start
before commencing cargo operations aboard Ro-Ro
the ramp, notify engine ventilation, notify
vessels?
room
engine room
having all
crewmembers and
The most important safety consideration during loading longshoremen wear
the thorough ventilation
or discharge aboard a Ro-Ro vessel is __________.
hard hats
of all cargo spaces

All of the above

Hang vertically in the

paint locker
Notify engine room,
lower the ramp, start
ventilation

All of the above

Start ventilation, notify
engine room, lower the
ramp

ensuring that visitors

cannot come aboard

having the outboard

anchor down

4202

4203

4204

4205

4206

4207

4208

4209

4210

2
2
2
2

4211
4212
4213
4214

D
C
A
A

4215

4221

4222

4223

4224

Which of the following statements is/are TRUE

concerning cranes being installed on the centerline of
vessels?
Which of the following statements is/are FALSE
concerning cranes being installed on the centerline of
vessels?

One crane is able to

work both sides of the
ship.
One crane is able to
work both sides of the
ship.

Which of the following statements is FALSE

concerning cranes being installed on the centerline of
vessels?
Which piece of equipment is required to "twin-up" 30ton pedestal cranes aboard a crane vessel?

A centerline crane can One crane is able to

never be operated in
work one end of two
tandem.
adjacent hatches.

Which piece(s) of equipment is/are required to "twinup" 30-ton pedestal cranes aboard a crane vessel?
Which piece of equipment is required to "twin-up" 30ton pedestal cranes aboard a crane vessel?
What is the purpose of the equalizing beam aboard a
crane vessel?
Pedestal cranes have limit switches to restrict the
movement of which function?
Pedestal cranes have limit switches to restrict the
movement of which function?
Pedestal cranes have limit switches to restrict
movement of which function(s)?
What is another name for the boom of a crane?
What does a jib refer to on a crane?
What does a jib refer to on a crane?
The electrical components for each single crane are
installed in its __________.
What does item "D" refer to in this illustration of a 30ton pedestal crane?
What does item "C" refer to in this illustration of a 30ton pedestal crane?
What does item "A" refer to in this illustration of a 30ton pedestal crane?
What does item "K" refer to in this illustration of a 30ton pedestal crane?

One crane is able to

work one end of two
adjacent hatches.
One crane is able to
work one end of two
adjacent hatches.

Portable power swivel

Equalizing beam

Equalizing beam
Portable power swivel
It allows for rotation of
the hook in the single
mode.

Portable power swivel

20-foot container
spreader
It is required to "twinup" 30-ton pedestal
cranes.

Slew travel limits

They are more

economical and weigh
less.
All of the above
A centerline crane can
never work more than
one hatch.
All of the above
These cranes are more
economical and weigh
less than outboardmounted cranes.
20-foot container
spreader
20-foot container
spreader
40-foot container
spreader

One crane is able to

work both sides of the
ship.
40-foot container
spreader

All of the above

None of the above

It is used to pick up
light loads.

It is used to rigidly
connect two cranes.

Turntable limits

Luff travel limits

All of the above

Luff rate limits

Hoist upper & lower
limits
Lift
Boom
Boom

Slew travel limits

Slew rate limits

Luff travel limits

Rider
Topping lift
Topping lift

Swivel power limits

Rider block hoist upper
& lower limits
Jib
Control cab
Control cab

crane house

machinery base

turntable

All of the above

Heel block

Gin block

Rider block

Hook block

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Equalizing beam

Hoist fall spreader

Block/hook assembly

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Boom luffing falls

Cargo hoist falls

Rider block
Remote block tagline
system

Slewing cable

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Jib luffing cables

Cargo snaking cables

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Manual slewing cables Rider block taglines

All of the above

All of the above
Liftline
Slewing control

4225

4226

4227

4228

4229

4230

4231

4232

What does item "G" refer to in this illustration of a 30ton pedestal crane?
What does item "E" refer to in this illustration of a 30ton pedestal crane?
Which of the following is/are the component(s) of a
twin crane set as shown?
Which of the following is/are the component(s) of a
twin crane set as shown?
Which of the following is/are the optional component(s)
of a twin crane set as shown?
Which of the following is/are the optional component(s)
of a twin crane set as shown?
The 30 ton capacity pedestal cranes shown in the
illustration can lift a maximum weight of how many tons
in the single mode?
The 30 ton capacity pedestal cranes shown in the
illustration can lift a maximum weight of how many tons
in the twin mode?

Mast

Pillar

Turntable

Pedestal

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Tagline

Electric cable

Cargo snaking wire

Hook release cable

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Foundation assembly

Turntable assembly

Crane house assembly All of the above

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Boom assembly

Hook block assembly

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Boom assembly

Hook block assembly

Operator's cab
Rider block tagline
system

Boom assembly

All of the above

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Hook block assembly

All of the above

Rider block tagline
Crane house assembly system

15 tons

30 tons

60 tons

120 tons

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15 tons

30 tons

60 tons

120 tons

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60 tons
Two cranes on a single
pedestal hoisting 60
tons
Two cranes on a single
pedestal hoisting 60
tons
Twin cranes hoisting 60
tons
Water

90 tons

120 tons

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4233

The 30 ton capacity pedestal cranes shown in the

illustration can lift a maximum weight of how many tons
when two cranes are married together in twin with the
other pair of cranes at the opposite end of the hatch?
30 tons

4234

What describes a tandem crane lift?

4235

What describes a twin crane lift?

2
2

4236
4237

C
C

What is another description for a tandem crane lift?

What is used to power modern pedestal cranes?

Single crane hoisting

30 tons
Single crane hoisting
30 tons
Steam

4238

Most pedestal crane power is provided by

__________.

Electro-hydraulic units

Steam units

Two sets of twin cranes

hoisting 120 tons
Quad lift hoisting 120
tons
Hydraulics
Independent internal
combustion power
units

Which safety precaution(s) should be observed during

crane operations?

Checking for proper

lifting from beneath the
load during cargo
operations

Using the proper slings

or other lifting devices
during cargo
operations

Relaying
communications to port
agents on the pier
during cargo hoists
All of the above

4239

Single crane hoisting

30 tons

Two sets of twin cranes

hoisting 120 tons
All of the above

All of the above

All of the above
All of the above

All of the above

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4240

It is the responsibility of the crane operator to, at all

times, be aware of the location of the __________.

4241

What should be given, as a minimum, to personnel

who are involved in crane cargo handling?

load
Protective head gear,
gloves, and steel-toed
safety shoes

What is the advantage of the tandem working

arrangement of pedestal cranes when operating
cargo?

The cranes enable the

handling of heavy
cargos without
shoreside assistance

hook
A survival suit for work
on the stern or side
port

boom
A life preserver for
going aloft to work on
the crane

4243

4244

What is/are the advantage(s) of cranes over

conventional cargo booms?
What is meant by the term "luffing the boom" of a
crane?

4245

What is meant by the term "level-luffing" a crane?

The cargo discharge

can be accomplished
with controlled
pendulation
Increased safety
Cranes are able to pick because the deck is
up and drop loads over clear of running and
a greater spotting area standing rigging
Topping or lowering the
Stopping the boom
boom
Luffing while the load
remains at a constant Maintaining the boom
height
at a constant height

What does "level-luffing" accomplish during crane

operations?

Less power is needed

when topping the boom It maintains the height
It prevents the load
of the load above the
from swinging when the with a load on the
deck.
boom level is adjusted. hook.

4242

4246

4247

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding

crane operations?

4248

Which of the following statements is/are TRUE

regarding crane operations?

4249

Which action(s) are included in crane operations?

4250

Which action(s) is/are included in crane operations?

Radio communications
allow the crane
operator to disregard
the use of hand
signals.
The crane operator and
signalman must be
familiar with hand
signals.
Pre-operation of the
anchor windlass
Pre-operation checks
and start-up

The cargo discharge

can be performed in
port or at anchor

All of the above

All of the above

All of the above

Simplicity of operation
of the crane by its
operator
All of the above
Moving the boom left or
right
All of the above
Slewing the boom left
or right in a level planet None of the above

All of the above

The crane operators

and signalman must be The forward cranes can The aft cranes can be
familiar with the correct be operated from the
operated from the aft
hand signals.
bridge.
steering station.
The cranes can be
operated from
shoreside.
Preparing steam on
deck
Removing booms from
stowage

The cranes can be

operated from the
bridge.
Luff, slew, and hoist
operations
Luff, slew, and hoist
operations

All of the above

All of the above
All of the above

4251

4252

4253

Twin-mode set-up &

operation

Normal boom stowage

and shutdown
operation
All of the above

Which action(s) is/are included in crane operations?

Single-mode set-up &

operation

Which action(s) is/are included in crane operations?

Normal boom stowage

and shutdown
Emergency shutdown
operations
operation

Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE

regarding twin pedestal cranes?

Each single boom is of

the partial-level luffing A slew drive system
An independent slew
type and is capable of provides for rotation of drive system rotates
limited rotation.
each crane.
the turntable.

Removing booms from

stowage
All of the above

All of the above

4254

Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE

regarding twin pedestal cranes?

4255

Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE

regarding a twin pedestal crane set?

4256

Which of the following statement(s) is/are FALSE

regarding a twin pedestal crane set?

Each single boom is of

Maintenance logs and
the partial-level luffing A slew drive system
type and is capable of provides for rotation of records are to be kept
limited rotation.
each crane.
for each crane.
All of the above
When twinned, the
The cranes may be
crane rotation on the
The cranes may be
interconnected for twin foundation assembly is
operated
unlimited.
All of the above
independently.
operation.
The cranes are
powered by
The cranes may be
independent internal
The cranes may be
interconnected for twin combustion power
operated
units.
All of the above
independently.
operation.

Which of the following statement(s) is/are TRUE

regarding twin pedestal cranes?

A slew drive system

An independent slew
provides for rotation of drive system rotates
each crane.
the turntable.

The crane jib is raised

Which statement is TRUE regarding the operation of a and lowered by the
crane?
luffing winch.

The crane jib is raised

and lowered by the
hoisting winch.

The cargo block is

raised and lowered by
the luffing winch.

The crane jib is raised

and lowered by a jibing
winch.

Which statement is FALSE regarding the operation of

a crane?

The crane jib is raised

and lowered by the
luffing winch.

The cargo block is

raised and lowered by
the hoisting winch.

The cargo block is

raised and lowered by
the luffing winch.

None of the above

4257

4258

4259

Each crane is supplied

with luff, hoist, and
slew functions for
crane load handling.
All of the above

The load is handled by The crane jib is raised

the hoisting winch and and lowered by the
cargo block.
hoisting winch.

The cargo block is

raised and lowered by
the luffing winch.

4260

Which statement(s) is/are TRUE regarding the

operation of a crane?

4261

Who should be notified prior to starting up a crane?

The pumpman

The stevedore foreman The engine room

All the above

Which statement(s) is/are TRUE concerning crane

cargo operations?

Do not exceed rated

load capacity of crane
and container spreader
or slings.

During any cargo

handling operation, the
safety of personnel is
paramount.

All the above

4262

4263

Which statement(s) is/are TRUE concerning crane

cargo operations?

4264

Which statement(s) is/are TRUE concerning crane

cargo operations?

4265

Which statement(s) is/are FALSE concerning crane

cargo operations?

Which statement is TRUE concerning the tandem

working arrangement of pedestal cranes when
completing a quad lift?

Which statement is TRUE concerning the tandem

working arrangement of pedestal cranes when
completing a quad lift?

4266

4267

Cargo loaded into

vehicles and/or
containers prior to
Lifting points on all
lifting needs to be
properly secured so as
equipment must be
safely checked prior to to prevent shifting
during transport.
commencing a lift.
Cargo loaded into
vehicles and/or
Lifting points on all
equipment need not be containers prior to
lifting need not be
checked prior to
secured.
commencing a lift.
Cargo loaded into
vehicles and/or
Lifting points on all
containers prior to
equipment must be
safely checked prior to lifting need not be
secured.
commencing a lift.

The cranes require

shoreside assistance to
handle heavy cargos.
The discharge is slow
due to the size of the
cargo and all the
cranes working
together.

Cargo handlers must

be outfitted with
adequate protection
from personal injury.

All the above

The cargo discharge

cannot be
accomplished without
pendulation.

Never exceed crane

manufacturers limits
concerning the safe
working loads of cargo
jibs.
All the above
Never exceed crane
manufacturers limits
concerning the safe
working loads of cargo
jibs.
All the above
Never exceed crane
manufacturers limits
concerning the safe
working loads of cargo
jibs.
All the above
The discharge is slow
due to the size of the
The cargo discharge
cargo and all the
cannot be performed at cranes working
anchor.
together.

The cargo discharge

can be accomplished
with controlled
pendulation.

The cargo discharge

can be performed in
port or at anchor.

The cranes enable the

handling of heavy
cargos without
shoreside assistance.

The discharge is slow

due to the size of the
cargo and all the
cranes working
together.

The cargo discharge

can be performed in
port or at anchor.

The cranes enable the

handling of heavy
cargos without
shoreside assistance.

Press the emergency

stop.

Notify the mate on

watch.

All of the above

Disconnect the power

to the pedestal.

Call the electrician.

4268

Which statement is TRUE concerning the tandem

working arrangement of pedestal cranes when
completing a quad lift?

4269

Which action(s) should the operator of a pedestal

crane take if crane control is lost?

4270

Which immediate action should the operator of a

pedestal crane take if crane control is lost?

The cargo discharge

can be accomplished
with controlled
pendulation.
Let go of both control
levers and return to
neutral position.
Let go of both control
levers and return to
neutral position.

4271

Which immediate action should the operator of a

pedestal crane take if crane control is lost?

Sound the general

alarm.

4272

Increase power to the Place control levers in

crane to regain control. opposite positions.

4273

4274

4275

4276

4277

4278

Which action should be taken immediately by the

operator of a pedestal crane, if crane control is lost?
During which condition should the operator of a
pedestal crane shutdown operations?
During which condition should the operator of a
pedestal crane shutdown operations?
During which condition should the operator of a
pedestal crane shutdown operations?
During which condition should the operator of a
pedestal crane shutdown operations?
Which wire rope purchases may be used with a 30-ton
pedestal crane?
Which wire rope purchase(s) is/are optional with a 30Ton pedestal crane?

4279

4280

Which statement is TRUE concerning a tagline as

used with a 30-ton pedestal crane?

Which statement is FALSE concerning a tagline as

used with a 30-ton pedestal crane?

Bunkering
Bunkering barge
alongside

Call the engine room.

Return the control
levers to the neutral
positions.

High winds
Potable water spill on
deck

Notify port security.

Let go of both control
levers and return to the
neutral positions.
Potable water spill on
deck
Crane hydraulic hose
bursts

Lightning

Hold the control levers

all the way down.
Check the circuit
breakers.
More than 3 list
Trim greater than 4 feet

High winds
Fire aboard
An approaching squall
Lightning in the vicinity line
A fire on the pier

All of the above

Hoist

Luff

Rider block

All of the above

Hoist

Luff

Rider block

All of the above

Taglines can be can be

fastened to the corners
of the jib when lifting
containers.

The taglines are wire

rope purchases that
raise and lower the
topping lift.

Taglines are wire ropes

payed-out or taken-in
Taglines are wire rope for horizontal
purchases that raise
positioning of the rider
and lower the jib.
block.
Taglines are wire ropes
Taglines are wire rope for horizontal
purchases that raise
positioning of the rider
and lower the jib.
block.

All of the above

Taglines can be
The crane might not
fastened to corners of have taglines installed
vehicles or containers. in its rigging system.

4281

4282

4378

4379

4381

4382

4383

4390

4440

4442

4443

Taglines can be
fastened to the corners
of vehicles or
containers during cargo
operations.

Which statement is TRUE concerning a tagline as

used with a 30-ton pedestal crane?

Taglines are wire ropes

Taglines are wire rope payed-out or taken-in
purchases that raise
for positioning the
and lower the jib.
crane pedestal.

Which statement is TRUE concerning a tagline as

used with a 30-ton pedestal crane?

Taglines can be
Taglines are wire rope fastened to the corners The crane might not
purchases that raise
of the jib when lifting
have taglines installed
and lower the jib.
containers.
in its rigging system.

Which statement concerning an automatic towing

engine is FALSE?

It prolongs the life of

the hawser by
distributing chafing as
the hawser is paid out
and taken in.

When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should

know the __________.
What does item "D" refer to in this illustration of a 30ton pedestal crane?
What does item "C" refer to in this illustration of a 30ton pedestal crane?
What does item "A" refer to in this illustration of a 30ton pedestal crane?
When a helmsman receives the command "Right 15
degrees rudder," the helmsman's immediate reply
should be __________.
You are standing the wheelwatch when you hear the
cry, "Man overboard, starboard side". You should
instinctively __________.
Insulating flanges minimize the dangers arising from
__________.

You are signing on a deck officer, who will be

designated as one of the GMDSS operators, before
sailing foreign. Which statement is TRUE?

Taglines are wire rope

purchases that raise
and lower the topping
lift.
The taglines are wire
rope purchases that
raise and lower the
topping lift.

As tension on the
hawser increases,
more line is taken in by
the automatic towing
engine.

As tension on the
hawser decreases,
more line is taken in by
the automatic towing
engine.

maximum rudder angle

previously used
gyro error

variation

course per magnetic

steering compass

Heel block

Gin block

Rider block

Hook block

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Equalizing beam

Hoist fall spreader

Block/hook assembly

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Boom luffing falls

Cargo hoist falls

Rider block
Remote block tagline
system

Slewing cable

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"Rudder is right 15
degrees"

"Aye Aye Sir"

No reply is necessary, "Right 15 degrees

just carry out the order rudder"

It automatically
maintains tow line
tension.

smoking on deck

throw a life ring to mark put the rudder

the spot
amidships
accumulations of
loading asphalt
electrostatic charges

He/she must have an

STCW certificate
endorsed as "Valid for
Service on Vessels
Operating in the
GMDSS System".

He/she must present

either an FCC-issued
license or a Coast
Guard-issued license.

give full left rudder

You must consult the

"List of Qualifications"
on the reverse of
his/her FCC-issued
license.

give full right rudder

tank overpressurization
His/her Merchant
Mariners Document
must have an added
endorsement as "Radio
Electronics Officer".

4444

4875

According to the illustration, which of the figures is the

preferred method of forming a temporary eye splice
using wire rope clips?
The crane manufacturer's operating tables are posted
near the __________.

A.

B.

C.

D.

crane pedestal

wire-rope locker

main deck

crane controls

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