EXAM #2

Question 1

Define MARSEC I

Answer 1

threat of an unlawful act against a vessel or terminal is not likely

Question 2

Define MARSEC II?

Answer 2

threat of an unlawful act against a vessel or terminal is possible

Question 3

Define MARSEC III?

Answer 3

threat of an unlawful act against a vessel or terminal is probable or imminent, chosen a specific target.

Question 4

The proper way to correct an entry in the log it to ____________________.

Answer 4

straight line thru the mistake and initialed

Question 5

When using radar, the officer of the navigation watch shall bear in mind the necessity to comply at all times with the provisions on the use of radar contained in the _______________________________________.

Answer 5

Rules of the Road

Question 6

Rule 8 require taking ______________ and ________________ action to avoid collsion.

Answer 6

early, substantial

Question 7

When underway, buoys alone may not be used to __________, but they may be used to establish an _________________.

Answer 7

get a fix, estimated position

Question 8

You will sign _____________ articles on a voyage from Boston, MA to San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Answer 8

Coastwise

Question 9

The Ship Security Plan is part of the ___________ system.

Answer 9

Safety Management System SMS

Question 10

Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper lookout by _________ and __________.

Answer 10

sight, hearing

Question 11

The three most important elements of good communication are _________, ____________, and ____________.

Answer 11

accuracy, brevity, and clarity

Question 12

The Oil Record Book part two is used by __________, and part one is ised by __________.

Answer 12

tankers for cargo, all vessels for machinery

Question 13

A ____________ obtains transportation without the consent of the owner, charterer, master, or person in command of any vessel through concealment aboard such vessel.

Answer 13

stowaway

Question 14

The ________________ is the document that ensures agreement is reached between the ship and the port facility as to the respective security measures each will undertake in accordance with the provisions of their respective security plans.-

Answer 14

Declaration of Security (DOS)

Question 15

When signing on foreign articles, at least _______% of the unlicensed crew must be either a citizen or a documented alien admitted to the U.S. for permanent residence.

Answer 15

75

Question 16

The _______________ is responsible for security insepctions on the vessel, enhancing security awareness and vigilance on board, ensuring adequate training has been provided to vessel personnel, ensure the security equipment onboard the vessel is properly operated, tested, calibrated, and maintained.

Answer 16

vessel security officer

Question 17

Permission for a vessel to do buisness in a port is granted through _______________.

Answer 17

Free pratique

Question 18

The Captain of the Tug Valour was charged with misconduct for failure to enforce the contents of the vessel’s _______________________.

Answer 18

stability letter

Question 19

Every merchant vessel entering U.S. port from a foreign port is liable to U.S. Customs for payment of tonnage tax based on the vessel’s _____________________.

Answer 19

Registered net tonnage

Question 20

The _________________ contains a clear statement emphasizing the master’s authority and respinsibility to make decisions with respect to the security of the vessel.

Answer 20

vessel security plan

Question 21

The Master of a vessel is personally responsible for maintaning a _______________ Log Book in strict accordance with laws and regulations.

Answer 21

Official

Question 22

The Coast Guard determined that the Captain of the Valour was _____________ when he failed to order his crew to ___________________ as it was sinking.

Answer 22

negligent, abandon ship

Question 23

The entry in the logbook that indicates your vessel is all secure to the dock is __________.

Answer 23

FWE

Question 24

The first thing you should do when reliving the navigation watch is ________________.

Answer 24

Check standing/night orders and sign, make sure bridge equipment is working properly; make sure personnel on watch with you are in fit condiotion; become familiar with vessel’s position and future D.R positions; any dangers you may encounter during watch

Question 25

Shipping Articles are a ________________ agreement between the Master and the crew.

Answer 25

Legal, written

Question 26

When an official log book is required for a voyage the master shall file form CG706B be with the ________________ upon completion of the voyage

Answer 26

OCMI (USCG)

Question 27

Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a ____________________ so that proper and effective action can be taken when necessary to avoid collision.

Answer 27

safe speed

Question 28

In determining risk of collision, assumptions shall not be made on the basis of ________________.

Answer 28

Scanty Information

Question 29

Foreign or Intercoastal Articles are mandatory for a U.S. vessel:

Answer 29

Making a voyage to a foreign port except Canada or Mexico and for a voyage between an Atlantic and Pacific Port.

Question 30

The ________________ is a shore side company executive who is responsible for developing, updating, and enforcing the ship security plan and for being the liasion with shipboard and dockside personnel.-

Answer 30

Company Security Officer

Question 31

Every vessel shall use all available means appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions to determine if ____________________________ exists.

Answer 31

risk of collision

Question 32

The officer in charge of the navigation watch shall ensure that radar range scales applied are _______________________ so that echoes (targets) are detected as early as possible.

Answer 32

Adjusted

Question 33

Only ___________ individuals should be permitted to read, examine, or take notes from logbooks.

Answer 33

authorized

Question 34

According to the CFR, on domestic voyages you will be required to log activities such as drills in an ___________________.

Answer 34

UnOfficial Logbook

Question 35

The top part of the Shipping Articles that contains voyage details is called the ___________.

Answer 35

FORECASTLE CARD

Question 36

The company, master, and ___________________ address issues associated with stowaways.

Answer 36

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Question 37

As defined in the US Code, vessels are required to have an official logbook except when on a voyage from ________________ to _________________.

Answer 37

U.S. to Canada

Question 38

Two serious issues associated with stowaways when found are _________ and ______________.

Answer 38

Aggressiveness and their health

Question 39

A ________________ is a person who is outside their country of origin and is unable or unwilling to return to that country because of fear of persecution based on race, religion, political affiliation and opinion.

Answer 39

refugee

Question 40

________________ is the unlawful hijacking of a ship, crew, and/or cargo for monetary objective.

Answer 40

Piracy

Question 41

_________________ is the unlawful hijacking of a vessel, crew, and/or cargo to meet political objectives.

Answer 41

Terrorism

Question 42

A document which lists the date and port of signing on, names, birthplaces, and residences of person employed on amerchant vessel bound from a U.S. port to a foreign port is the __________________.

Answer 42

shipping articles

Question 43

The ________________ of 2002 was passed by the U.S. Congress to strengthen security at the nation’s seaports.

Answer 43

Maritime Transportation Security Act