Deck General - 4 Flashcards
If the situation arose where it became necessary to tow a disabled vessel, which statement is TRUE concerning the towing line?
There should be a catenary so the line dips into the water.
If the towing bridle legs are not of equal length .
All of the above
If the towline parts, you should
.
retrieve the tow bridle
If the winch should fail while you are hauling in the anchor, what prevents the anchor cable from running out?
Riding pawl
If there are any changes in the crew in a foreign port, the changes will be made by .
the Master on the Shipping Articles
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 .
Bill of Lading
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?
120°
If two mooring lines are to be placed on the same bollard, which method is BEST?
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.
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
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increase
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?
A fine placed against your license
If you are loading fruit in reefer spaces and you notice that the fruit is beginning to mold, you should
.
write up exceptions on the cargo
If you carry packaged hazardous cargoes on a break bulk vessel bound foreign, you must .
have the shipping papers indicate the proper shipping name and the technical name of
n.o.s. cargoes
If you intend to land tulip bulbs from Holland in a U.S. port, they must be inspected by the .
Animal and Plant Health Service Inspector
If you shorten the scope of anchor cable, your anchor’s holding power
.
decreases
If you were to pass a stopper on a wire rope, what should the stopper be made of?
Chain
If your propeller is racing in rough weather, you should .
decrease your engine speed
If your vessel is dragging her anchor in a strong wind, you should
.
increase the scope of anchor cable
If, after examination by the Quarantine Officer, your vessel is found to have a specific deficiency, you may be issued
.
Controlled Free Pratique
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
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
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injury requires immediate inpatient hospitalization of the seaman
In a longitudinally-framed ship, the longitudinal frames are held in place and supported by athwartship members called .
web frames
In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated FLASH will be delivered within .
10 minutes
In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated FLASH will be delivered within .
10 minutes
In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated FLASH will be delivered within .
less than 10 minutes
In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated IMMEDIATE will be delivered within .
30 minutes
In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated IMMEDIATE will be delivered within .
30 minutes to 1 hour
In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated IMMEDIATE will be delivered within .
30 minutes
In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated PRIORITY will be delivered within .
3 hours
In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated PRIORITY will be delivered within .
3 hours
In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated PRIORITY will be delivered within .
3 hours
In a national emergency, when communicating via the Navy, messages are sent by precedence. A message designated ROUTINE will be delivered within .
6 hours
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?
360°
In a tow made up astern, the fishplate
.
connects the hawser to the bridle
In a transversely framed ship, the transverse frames are supported by all of the following EXCEPT
.
web plates
In a Williamson turn, the rudder is put over full until the .
vessel has turned 60°From her original course
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 applies only to vessels not exceeding 328 ft. navigating in the Winter North Atlantic zones.
In astern towing, a tow span, also called the “tow bar” or “towing arch”, is used to .
prevent fouling of the hawser on deck gear located on the stern of the towing vessel
In bad weather, what length of chain should be used with a single anchor?
10 times the depth of water
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?
The slops should be allowed time to settle.
In determining the scope of anchor line to pay out when anchoring a small boat, one must consider the
.
depth of water, including tidal differences
In determining the scope of cable to be used when anchoring, what would NOT be considered?
maintenance cost for the chain
In general, a reinforced vessel can safely navigate in ice provided the concentration does not exceed how many tenths?
5- 7 tenths
In general, an un-reinforced vessel can safely navigate in ice provided the concentration does not exceed how many tenths?
1 - 3 tenths
In handling break bulk hazardous materials, it is forbidden to use
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metal bale hooks
In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled “A” is called a(n)
.
offshore stern line
In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled “B” is called a(n)
.
inshore stern line
In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled “C” is called a
.
breast line
In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled “D” is called a(n)
.
after spring line
In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled “E” is called a(n)
.
bow spring line
In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled “F” is called a
.
breast line
In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled “G” is called a(n)
.
inshore bow line
In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled “H” is called a(n)
.
offshore bow line
In moderate wind and current what should be the length of chain with a single anchor?
5 times the depth of the water in good holding ground
In most cases, when a large merchant vessel enters shallow water at high speed the .
bow will squat farther than the stern
In nautical terminology a “dog” is a
.
device to force a water tight door against the frame
In order to back a right-handed, single- screw vessel in a straight line, you will probably need to use .
some right rudder
In order to correctly open a new coil of manila line, you should .
pull the tagged end through the eye of the coil
In order to help protect a natural fiber rope from rotting, the line must be
.
dried, and stowed in a place with adequate ventilation
In order to pay out or slack a mooring line which is under strain, you should
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surge the line
In order to reduce the accumulation of static electricity while loading petroleum products, you should
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start to load slowly
In order to reduce your wake in a narrow channel you should
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reduce your speed
In plugging submerged holes; rags, wedges, and other materials should be used in conjunction with plugs to
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reduce the water leaking around the plugs
In polar regions you should NOT expect to see .
extensive snowfall
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 .
28°F (-2°C) and
40°F ( 4°C)
In relation to cargo gear, what does “SWL” mean?
Safe working load
In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term “advance” means the distance .
gained in the direction of the original course
In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term “kick” means the distance .
or throw of a vessel’s stern from her line of advance upon putting the helm hard over
In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term “transfer” means the distance .
gained at right angles to the original course
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 .
using preventers
In ship construction, frame spacing is
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reduced at the bow and stern
In ship construction, keel scantlings should be the greatest .
amidships
In small craft terminology, all of the anchor gear between a boat and her anchor is called the .
rode
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?
Chipping, painting, and scaling by foreign labor
In stopping distances of vessels, “head reach” can best be described as the .
distance the vessel will run between taking action to stop her and being stationary in the water
In terms of vessel manning, a watch is the .
direct performance of deck or engine operations in a scheduled and fixed rotation
In the context of shiphandling, what would be the definition of shallow water?
Water depth of less than twice a vessel’s draft
In the manufacture of line, plant fibers are twisted together to form
.
yarns
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
.
preformed
In the stowage of deck cargo, “cribbing” is .
placed on deck to support the cargo
In the United States, the load line markings are set by the .
American Bureau of Shipping
In time of war Naval Control of Shipping Authorities may give orders concerning the .
ship’s route
In towing it is desirable for the tug and the tow to ride wave crests simultaneously because .
shock loading on the tow line is reduced
In towing, chocks are used to
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protect the towline from chafing
In towing, heaving lines are used for
.
passing a messenger line
In twin-screw engine installations while going ahead, maneuvering qualities are most effective when the tops of the propeller blades both turn
.
outboard from the center
In vessel construction, the garboard strake is .
located next to and parallel to the keel
In which case is the IOPP Certificate of an inspected vessel NOT invalidated?
The required oily- water separator malfunctions.
In which casualty case is it UNNECESSARY to notify the local Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?
Your vessel strikes a pier and does
$1,500 damage to the pier but none to the vessel.
In which casualty case is it UNNECESSARY to notify the local Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?
Your vessel strikes a pier and does
$1,500 damage to the pier but no damage to the vessel.
In which casualty case is it UNNECESSARY to notify the local Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?
Your vessel strikes a pier and does
$1,500 damage to the pier but no damage to the vessel.
In which casualty case is it UNNECESSARY to notify the local Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?
Your vessel strikes and sinks an anchored sailboat costing a total of
$20,000 for salvage and repair.
In which situation could a vessel most easily capsize?
Running in the trough
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?
Cross out the error with a single line, and write the correct entry, then initial it.
Indicated horsepower refers to a towing vessel’s power which is
.
theoretically available
Instead of whipping an end of a line, a temporary means of preventing the line from unraveling is to tie a
.
figure-eight knot
Instructions to the crew in the use of all the ship’s lifesaving equipment shall be completed .
within any two month period
Insufficient space between the hull and bottom in shallow water will prevent normal screw currents resulting in .
All of the above
Insulating flanges minimize the dangers arising from .
accumulations of electrostatic charges
Is tripping limited to harbor and coastal towing?
No. Forces tending to capsize a tug are as dangerous on the high seas as they are in harbor and coastal work.
It is easier to dock a right-hand, single- screw vessel .
port side to the wharf
It is good practice to use long towlines for ocean tows because the
.
dip in the towline absorbs shock loads
It is NOT advisable to use nylon for alongside towing because it
.
stretches too much
It is not advisable to use nylon for alongside towing because it
.
stretches too much
It is permissible to place an eye splice in wire rope used as cargo gear providing the splice is made using
.
three tucks with whole strands and two tucks with 1/2 the wire cut from the tucking strand
It is possible, and sometimes necessary, to strengthen the deck of a vessel for carriage of deck cargo by
.
erecting vertical pillars under the deck to support the cargo
It is the responsibility of the crane operator to, at all times, be aware of the location of the .
All of the above
It is the responsibility of the Master to ensure that .
temporary personnel and visitors are advised of emergency stations
Item A is the .
lashing
Keel scantlings of any vessel are greatest amidships because
.
of maximum longitudinal bending moments
Keeping certain cargoes separated because of their inherent characteristics is known as
.
segregation
Keeping the draft at or below the load line mark will insure that the vessel has adequate .
reserve buoyancy
Kort nozzles are installed around the propellers of some vessels to
.
increase the thrust of the propeller
Laying out a line in successive circles flat on deck with the bitter end in the center is known as .
flemishing
Leeway is the .
lateral movement of a vessel downwind of her intended course
Lifting the anchor from the bottom is called .
weighing the anchor
Lighter longitudinal stiffening frames on the vessel’s side plating are called
.
stringers
Line is called “small stuff” if its circumference is less than
.
1 3/4”
Litmus paste is used in order to determine .
thievage
Load lines for U.S. vessels are assigned by .
the American Bureau of Shipping
Manila lines in which the strands are right-hand laid .
should be coiled in a clockwise direction
Many dangerous cargoes are stowed on deck because of the .
All of the above
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 .
screw may come out of the sheath
Maritime Administration personnel may be allowed in the pilothouse upon the responsibility of the .
officer in charge of the watch
Marline is .
two-stranded hemp cord
Metal plates that cover the top of the hawsepipe are called .
buckler plates
Molded depth is measured from the
.
inside of the shell
Mooring lines should be turned end- for-end occasionally. This is because
.
normal wear on the line is thus distributed to different areas
Mooring with two bow anchors has which major advantage over anchoring with one bow anchor?
The radius of the vessel’s swing will be shortened.
Most crude oils are classified as grade
.
C or D
Most of your vessel’s superstructure is forward. How will the vessel lie when drifting with no way on?
With the wind from abaft the beam
Most pedestal crane power is provided by .
Electro-hydraulic units
Most very large ocean going vessels, such as bulk carriers and large tankers, tend to squat .
by the bow
Mousing a cargo hook with marline or small line .
prevents the sling ring from coming out of the hook
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?
Bluish
Nautical charts published by the Canadian Hydrographic service which are referenced in the United States Coast Pilot are identified by
.
an asterisk preceding the chart number
Naval authorities would NOT give orders about which of the following, when the vessel is under control of the Naval Control of Shipping Organization?
Schedules for loading cargo
Naval Control of Shipping (NCS) publications should be .
All of the above
Nearly half of all storms that enter the Great Lakes Basin during the period from October through May come from
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lows which originate in the central and western USA
No hot work shall be performed on board a vessel with hazardous materials as cargo unless the work is approved by the .
local U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port
Nonflammable gases should have what kind of label?
Green
Nylon line can be dangerous because it .
stretches
Nylon line is better suited than manila for .
towing astern
Nylon line is NOT suitable for
.
lashings
Nylon rope is often used in the makeup of a towline because it
.
stretches
Odorous cargoes are those that
.
give off fumes that may damage other cargoes
Of which type of material may a towing hawser be constructed?
All of the above
Official proof of an American vessel’s nationality is contained in the
.
Certificate of Documentation
Oil may NOT be transferred unless
.
discharge containment equipment (i.e. drip pans) are in place
Oil product samples should be taken from the .
All of the above
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?
65%
On a light tow, what could you substitute for a fishplate?
heart-shaped shackle
On a long ocean tow, the bridle should be made up of two equal lengths of
.
chain
On a manned vessel carrying packaged hazardous cargo, the hazardous materials shall be inspected .
All of the above
On a passenger vessel over 400 gross tons, routine entries for the Oil Record Book are recorded in
.
Part I (Machinery Space Operations)
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?
4
On a shallow water tow, the catenary of the towline should be .
small
On a ship’s crane, the load chart relates the allowable load to the combination of the boom length and
.
load radius
On a single-screw vessel the stern frame .
furnishes support to the rudder, propeller shaft, and transom frame
On a single-screw vessel, when coming port side to a pier and being set off the pier, you should
.
make your approach at a greater angle than in calm weather
On a small boat, if someone fell overboard and you did not know over which side the person fell, you should
.
stop the propellers from turning and throw a ring buoy over the side
On a small boat, which knot is best suited for attaching a line to the ring of an anchor?
Fisherman’s bend
On a small passenger vessel the collision bulkhead is .
A distance of 5% to 15% of the waterline length abaft the stem measured at the load waterline
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 .
Radio Navigational Aids (PUB 117)
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 .
Radio Navigational Aids (PUB 117)
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 .
Radio Navigational Aids (PUB 117)
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
.
Radio Navigational Aids (PUB 117)
On a twin-screw, twin-rudder vessel, the most effective way to turn in your own water, with no way on, is to put
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one engine ahead and one engine astern, with full rudder
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?
There is danger of heavy cargo sweat if outside air is introduced by ventilation.
On a vessel with a single propeller, transverse force has the most effect on the vessel when the engine is put
.
full astern
On a voyage charter, when a vessel is ready to load cargo, the Master should render to the charterer a
.
Notice of Readiness
On an anchor windlass, the wheel over which the anchor chain passes is called a .
wildcat
On Great Lakes vessels, midsummer load lines apply .
May 1 through
September 15
On stud-link anchor chain the addition of the stud increases the strength of the link by about .
15%
On the cargo manifest, the gross weight of a box containing cargo is the weight of the .
cargo and box
On the cargo manifest, the total weight of a box containing cargo is the
.
gross weight
On the cargo manifest, the total weight of an empty cargo box is the
.
tare weight
On the cargo manifest, the weight of the cargo inside a box is called
.
net weight
On the fully containerized ship, approximately one-third or more of the cargo is on deck above the rolling center. Top stowed containers are subject to .
accelerations greater than on conventional vessels
On the Great Lakes, short-term fluctuations in water levels may be a result of any of the following EXCEPT
.
below normal rain fall
On the Great Lakes, the term “controlling depth” means the
.
least depth within the limits of the channel which restricts the navigation
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
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four days
On U.S. flag vessels, which certificate is always issued by the Coast Guard?
Safety Equipment Certificate
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?
Master of the vessel
On which form do you provide a written report of Marine Casualty to the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?
CG 2692
On which of the Great Lakes would shore ice be the most pronounced?
Lake Superior
On which vessels are the officers and deck crew allowed to operate under a two-watch system on voyages of less than 600 miles?
All of the above
On which vessels may licensed individuals be required to stand watch under the two-watch system, on voyages of more than 600 miles in length?
Uninspected towing vessels
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?
Five
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 hooks
Once a towline is connected between the towing vessel and the disabled vessel, the towing vessel should
.
come up to speed very slowly and maintain a “safe speed”
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 .
a vessel is equipped with an automatic smoke or fire detecting system
One advantage of chain over wire rope for a tow bridle is that chain
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resists damage from chafing
One function of a bulwark is to
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help keep the deck dry
One major advantage of the round turn maneuver in a man overboard situation is that it .
is the fastest method
One of the greatest hazards of pushing ahead is parting which item shown?
I
One of the requirements for a general average act is .
a successful venture
One of your crew members falls overboard from the starboard side. You should IMMEDIATELY
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throw the crew member a life preserver
One reason a tug’s towing bitts are located forward of the rudders is because .
this allows more responsive steering
One shot of anchor chain is equal to how many feet (meters)?
90 (27.4 meters)
Operators of Uninspected Passenger Vessels are required to keep their Coast Guard License aboard
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only when carrying passengers for hire
