Deck General - 10 Flashcards
Where is a surge line placed in the towing hookup?
Connected between the main towing hawser and the towing bridle
Where is the best location to install a towing hook?
Just aft of amidships
Where should a vessel being towed alongside be positioned for increased maneuverability?
Stern of the towed vessel forward of the stern of the towing vessel
Where should the foundation supports for towing bitts terminate?
In the frames or other substantial structural members below decks
Where, due to the arrangement of the vessel, lifejackets may become inaccessible, additional lifejackets shall be carried .
as determined by the OCMI
Which act would be considered barratry?
A criminal act committed by the ship Master in violation of his duty to the shipowner
Which action reduces the yawing of a vessel in a following sea?
Shifting weights to the stern
Which action should be taken FIRST if your tow is sinking in shallow water?
Pay out the towline until the sunken tow reaches bottom.
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 name of the new man is added to the articles but not to the Certified Crew List.
Which action(s) is/are included in crane operations?
All of the above
Which action(s) is/are included in crane operations?
All of the above
Which action(s) should the operator of a pedestal crane take if crane control is lost?
All of the above
Which agency is authorized to assist the Coast Guard in the inspection of vessels for the suitability of loading hazardous materials?
National Cargo Bureau, Inc.
Which agency issues a certificate of loading that is evidence that the rules and regulations concerning bulk grain cargoes have been observed?
National Cargo Bureau
Which arrangement of shell plating is used most in modern shipbuilding?
Flush
Which basic category of water level fluctuations on the Great Lakes is the most regular?
Seasonal fluctuations
Which bend or knot is used to tie a small line to a larger one?
Becket bend
Which best describes a “fishplate” used in towing?
A triangular- shaped heavy steel plate with a round hole inset from each corner
Which can be prevented only by segregating two lots of cargo into separate holds?
Contamination of a food cargo by an odorous cargo
Which cargo would require a dangerous cargo manifest?
Cotton
Which cargoes require strips of common building lathe as dunnage in order to carry away heat generated by the cargo?
Refrigerated fruit that is ripening
Which category of able seaman is not authorized to be counted as an able seaman on a seagoing tug of over 100 gross tons?
Special (OSV)
Which certificate is issued by the American Bureau of Shipping?
Load Line Certificate
Which certificate is NOT issued by the Coast Guard?
Classification of Hull and Machinery
Which characteristic is a disadvantage of a controllable- pitch propeller as compared to a fixed-pitch propeller?
Some unusual handling characteristics
Which characteristic is an advantage of a butterfly valve as compared to a gate valve?
Quick operation
Which condition would NOT entitle a vessel to carry goods on deck?
The cargo will damage other cargoes by tainting or contamination
Which data can NOT be found on a moisture equilibrium chart?
Wet bulb temperature
Which device is designed to automatically hold the load if power should fail to an electric winch?
Electromagnetic brake
Which document is NOT required by law to be posted aboard a vessel?
Official Crew List
Which document lists all the lifesaving equipment required for a vessel?
Certificate of Inspection
Which document shows details of a tank vessel, cargoes it may carry, manning and safety equipment required?
Certificate of Inspection
Which document shows the minimum required crew a vessel must have to navigate from one port in the United States to another?
Certificate of Inspection
Which effect does speed through the water have on a vessel which is underway in shallow water?
An increase in speed results in the stern sucking down lower than the bow.
Which effects listed below does NOT influence stability of a towing vessel?
Towline length
Which element(s) should be taken into account in the preparation of the “Cargo Securing Manual”?
All of the above
Which ending is NOT acceptable in a wire rope that is free to rotate when hoisting?
Liverpool eye splice
Which entry is NOT required in the Official Logbook?
Commencement and termination of cargo operations
Which entry on a dangerous cargo manifest concerning the classification of a cargo is NOT correct?
Division 3.1
Which entry on a dangerous cargo manifest concerning the classification of a cargo is correct?
Class 8
Which factor does NOT affect the required freeboard of a cargo vessel?
Condition of trim in normal operation
Which factor is MOST important in preventing sweat damage within a cargo hold?
Dew point of the cargo hold
Which factor is most likely to impair the strength and durability of synthetic line?
Sunlight
Which factor must be considered when determining the order of loading of dissimilar products through the same piping system aboard a tanker?
Contamination of the cargo
Which factor would NOT lead to removing a towline from service?
When heavy grease on the towline saturates the core of the wire rope.
Which factor(s) affect lashing requirements aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
Ship’s characteristics and motion in a seaway
Which factor(s) can affect the performance of a river towboat?
All of the above
Which factor(s) might indicate that a towline should be removed from service?
All of the above
Which factor(s) must you consider when making up a towing bridle?
All of the above
Which factor(s) should be considered when loading vehicles or trailers aboard Ro-Ro vessels?
All of the above
Which form of navigation may be suspended without notice under defense planning?
electronic
Which illustration represents a carrick bend?
M
Which information MUST be entered on the muster list?
Duties and station of each person during emergencies
Which is a correct reply to a Pilot’s request, “How’s your head”?
“Passing 040°”
Which is a negotiable document?
Bill of Lading
Which is a negotiated charter?
Fixture
Which is a TRUE statement concerning the examining of cargo equipment at the time of a vessels Inspection for Certification.
No test at this time is required.
Which is an advantage of using watertight longitudinal divisions in double bottom tanks?
Cuts down free surface effect
Which is an example of cargo damage caused by inherent vice?
Heating of grain
Which is an example of failure to exercise due diligence?
Overloading
Which is characteristic of a “special cargo”?
It is of high value or easily pilferable.
Which is normally used to hold wire rope for splicing?
Rigger’s screw
Which is NOT a duty of a look-out?
Supervise any deck work going on in the area.
Which is NOT a part of an anchor?
Devil’s claw
Which is NOT a potential hazard of approaching close to an iceberg?
The brash ice in the vicinity may clog sea intakes.
Which is NOT a recommended practice when handling nylon line?
Manila line stoppers should be used for holding nylon hawsers.
Which is NOT a required entry in the ship’s Official Logbook?
Dry docking of the vessel
Which is NOT a type of seizing?
Tube seizing
Which is NOT an advantage of the flush method of welded shell plating?
Reduces plate stress
Which is NOT required on a tankship carrying hazardous liquid cargoes in bulk?
Certificate of Adequacy for the hazardous cargoes carried
Which is part of the ground tackle?
Devil’s claw
Which is supplied to the vessel by the
U.S. Coast Guard?
Official Logbook
Which is the correct procedure for anchoring a small to medium size vessel in deep water?
Under power, back the anchor out until it is near, but clear, of the bottom before letting it fall.
Which item is rigged to transmit the thrust from one barge to another barge when going ahead?
E
Which item is rigged to transmit the thrust from one barge to another when backing down?
C
Which item must be entered in the official log?
Drafts upon leaving port
Which kind of hitch should you use to secure a spar?
Timber hitch
Which knot is secure only when there is a strain on the line?
L
Which knot is suitable for hoisting an unconscious person?
French bowline
Which knot is suitable for hoisting an unconscious person?
French bowline