Sub Deck General & Safety Flashcards by MIke Mentuck

The class of fire on which a blanketing effect is essential is class…

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Dry chemical extinguishers may be used on what class of fires?

A only

B only

B and C only

A, B or C as marked on the extinguisher

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All of the following are part of the fire triangle EXCEPT…

Electricity

Fuel

Oxygen

Heat

Electricity

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Fire extinguishers are numbered by size I through V, with I being…

Used for electrical fires only

The smallest

The most accessible

The most effective

The smallest

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Which statement is TRUE concerning carbon dioxide?

It is heavier than air

It is non-conductive

It is used on class B and C fires

All of the above are true

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Fixed CO2 systems would not be used on crew’s quarters or…

The paint locker

Spaces open to the atmosphere

Cargo holds

The engine room

spaces open to the atmosphere

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The difference in water spray pattern between the high-velocity tip and low-velocity applicator used with the all purpose nozzle is due to…

A difference in water pressure

The method of breaking up the water stream

The length of the applicator

All of the above

The method of breaking up the water stream

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What is the primary hazard, other than fire damage, associated with a class C fire?

Possibility of reflash

Electrocution or shock

Explosion

Flashover

Electrocution or shock

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The straight stream capability of an all-purpose nozzle is used in fighting a class A fire to…

Shield fire fighters from radiant heat

Break up burning material

Get the most water possible on the fire

Drive heat and smoke ahead of the fire fighters

Break up burning material

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The spread of fire is prevented by…

Cooling surfaces adjacent to the fire

Leaving combustibles in the endangered area

Increasing the oxygen supply

All of the above

Cooling surfaces adjacent to the fire

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Fires are grouped into what categories?

Class A, B, C, and D

Type 1, 2, 3, and 4

Combustible solids, liquids, and gases

Flammable solids, liquids, and gases

Class A, B, C, and D

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What is an advantage of water fog or water spray over a straight stream of water in fighting an oil fire?

It has a smothering effect on the fire

It requires less water to remove the same amount of heat

It gives more protection to fire fighting personnel

All of the above

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Before using a fixed CO2 system to fight an engine room fire, you must…

Secure the engine room ventilation

Secure the machinery in the engine room

Evacuate all personnel from the engine room

All of the above

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A fire hose with a nozzle attached must be connected to each hydrant except when exposed to heavy weather or when the…

Fire hose might be damaged by cargo operations

Vessel is in port

Fire-main system is not charged

Fire pumps are used for purposes other than supplying water to the fire main

Fire hose might be damaged by cargo operations

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You can determine that a CO2 fire extinguisher is fully charged by…

Looking at the gauge

Checking the nameplate data

Weighing by hand

Weighing on a properly calibrated scale

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A fire in a pile of linen is a class…

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What is the most important characteristic of the extinguishing agent in fighting a class “C” fire?

Weight

Temperature

Electrical non-conductivity

Cost

Electrical non-conductivity

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One of the limitations of foam as an extinguishing agent is that foam…

Cannot be made with salt water

Is heavier than oil and sinks below its surface

Is corrosive and a hazard to fire fighters

Conducts electricity

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Which extinguishing agent will absorb the most heat?

CO2

Foam

Water

Dry chemical

Water

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To prevent the spread of fire by conduction you should…

Shut off all electrical power

Close all openings to the area

Remove combustibles from direct exposure

Cool the bulkheads around the fire

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Removing which will extinguish a fire?

Nitrogen

Carbon dioxide

Sodium

Oxygen

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All portable fire extinguishers must be capable of being…

Carried by hand to a fire

Carried or rolled to a fire

Recharged in the field

Used on class “B” fires

Carried by hand to a fire

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Foam extinguishes a fire mainly by…

Cooling

Chemical action

Smothering

Inerting the air

Smothering

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Fire extinguishers of sizes III, IV, and V are designated as…

Portable

Semi-portable

Fixed

Disposable

Semi-portable

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The disadvantage of using CO2 is that the... CO2 does not cool the fire Cylinders are regulated pressure vessels C02 is not effective on class "B" fires C02 is not effective on class "C" fires

CO2 does not cool the fire

Convection spreads a fire by... The transfer of heat across an unobstructed space Burning liquids flowing into another space Transmitting the heat of a fire through the ship's metal Heated gases flowing through ventilation systems

Heated gases flowing through ventilation systems

How do you operate a portable CO2 fire extinguisher? Point the horn down Turn cylinder upside-down Break the rupture disc Pull pin, squeeze grip

Pull pin, squeeze grip

The most effective cooling agent among those normally used to fight fires is... Water fog or spray Chemical foam Mechanical foam Carbon dioxide

Water fog or spray

Ventilation systems connected to a compartment in which a fire is burning are normally closed to prevent the rapid spread of the fire by... Convection Conduction Radiation Spontaneous combustion

Convection

Fire may be spread by which means? Conduction of heat to adjacent surfaces Direct radiation Convection All of the above

All of the above

If a gasoline engine turns over freely but will not start, the cause is generally... A defective ignition system Low lube oil level Weak valve springs Too heavy a load

A defective ignition system

When fueling has been completed.... The fuel tank fill pipe should be left open to allow vapors to vent from the tank The engine should be started immediately to prevent vapor lock in the fuel line All hatches should be opened and all compartments should be ventilated Open the fuel line and drain a small amount of gasoline into the bilge to clear the line of sediment

All hatches should be opened and all compartments should be ventilated

Gasoline tanks should be filled... To the top to expel all vapors from the tanks To the top so the operator is certain how much fuel he has aboard With only sufficient fuel for the planned trip so excess gasoline is not carried To near the top with some space allowed for gasoline expansion

To near the top with some space allowed for gasoline expansion

Gasoline fumes tend to... Settle near the bottom of the bilge Settle near the top of the bilge Settle evenly throughout all levels of the bilge by mixing with air Disperse to atmosphere

Settle near the bottom of the bilge

How should the exhaust of a properly operating diesel engine appear? Light blue haze Light brown haze Light gray haze Perfectly clear

Perfectly clear

The nozzle of a gasoline hose or can should be kept... In contact with the fill opening to guard against static spark From making contact with the fill opening to guard against static spark In contact with the fill opening to allow proper venting None of the above

In contact with the fill opening to guard against static spark

Your vessel has a gasoline engine and a mechanical exhaust ventilation system. BEFORE starting the engine, the exhaust blower should be run long enough to... Warm up the exhaust blower motor Provide a proper supply of fresh air for the engine(s) See the system is in good operating condition Insure at least one complete change of air in the compartments concerned

Insure at least one complete change of air in the compartments concerned

To find the cause of a gasoline engine's failure to start, you should... Break the joint in the fuel line at the engine and let the gas run in the bilges Disconnect the wires at the spark plugs and make the spark jump the gap Prime the engine with either through the spark plug openings Ventilate the space, then check the battery, spark plugs, carburetor, and fuel line

Ventilate the space, then check the battery, spark plugs, carburetor, and fuel line

Generally speaking, the fuel injected into a marine diesel engine combustion chamber is ignited by... Spark plugs Glow plugs Heat of compression A magneto

Heat of compression

The shut off valve at the gasoline tank, which can be, operated from outside the tank space... Controls the amount of gasoline to the engine Shuts off the gasoline supply at the tank Is used if the gasoline tank leaks All of the above

Shuts off the gasoline supply at the tank

You receive a call from the U.S. Coast Guard addressed to all stations. The call begins with the words "Pan-Pan" (3 times). Which type of emergency signal would this be? Safety signal Urgency signal Distress signal Red alert signal

Urgency signal

All VHF marine band radios operate in the simplex mode, which means that... Only one person may talk at a time Only two persons may talk at a time The radio only transmits The radio only receives

Only one person may talk at a time

A Coast Guard radiotelephone message about an aid to navigation that is off station is preceded by the word... "PAN-PAN" "MAYDAY" "SOS" "SECURITY"

"SECURITY"

The radiotelephone safety message urgently concerned with safety of a person would be prefixed by the word... Mayday Pan Safety Interco

Pan

Which system is most likely to be affected by atmospheric disturbances? MF/HF radiotelephone VHF DSC INMARSAT Safety NET

MF/HF radiotelephone

Which word is an international distress signal when transmitted by radiotelephone? Securite Mayday Breaker Pan

Mayday

If you are transmitting a distress message by radiotelephone you should ___________. Use English language Always use the International Code Preface it by the word "interco" Follow the transmission with the radio alarm signal

Use English language

What is the minimum size power-driven vessel, not engaged in towing, required to comply with the vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone regulations? 50 meters 25 meters 20 meters 12 meters

20 meters

The VHF radiotelephone frequency designated to be used only to transmit or receive information pertaining to the safe navigation of a vessel is... 156. 8 MHz (channel 16) 156. 7 MHz (channel 14) 156. 65 MHz (channel 13) 156. 6 MHz (channel 12)

156.65 MHz (channel 13)

Which vessels must comply with the vessel bridge-to-bridge radiophone regulations while navigating? Towing vessels 25 feet in length or less Passenger vessels of 100 gross tons or greater, carrying one or more passengers for hire Power-driven vessels 12 meters or less in length All of the above If you wished to transmit a message by voice concerning the safety of navigation, you

Passenger vessels of 100 gross tons or greater, carrying one or more passengers for hire

If you wished to transmit a message by voice concerning the safety of navigation, you would preface it by the word... Mayday Pan-pan Securite Safety

Securite

In radiotelephone communications, the prefix PAN-PAN indicates that... A ship is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance A calling station has an urgent message about the safety of a person The message following the prefix will be about the safety of navigation The message following is a meteorological warning

A calling station has an urgent message about the safety of a person

The reception of weak radio signals may be improved by "opening up" the squelch control. What is the normal setting of the squelch control? Adjust the squelch control until the noise (static) can be heard, then adjust it slightly in the opposite direction until the noise stops Completely closed with the volume at the highest level Completely open with the volume at the lowest level None of the above

Adjust the squelch control until the noise (static) can be heard, then adjust it slightly in the opposite direction until the noise stops

The height of a VHF radio antenna is more important than the power output wattage of the radio because... VHF communications are basically "line of sight" The air is more dense the higher you go Salt water is a poor conductor of sound Sea water absorbs the radiated energy

VHF communications are basically "line of sight"

The national distress, safety, and calling frequency is channel... 13 16 18 22

An inflatable liferaft is thrown into the water from a sinking vessel. What occurs automatically after the painter trips the CO2 bottles to inflate the raft? The sea anchor deploys The floor inflates If upside down, the craft rights itself The painter detaches from the raft

The sea anchor deploys

If you find an inflatable liferaft container with steel bands around the case, you should... Tell the Master Leave the bands in place Tell the Mate Remove the bands yourself

Leave the bands in place

When will the float-free emergency position indicating radio beacon be Activated after abandoning ship? Immediately after floating free After about one hour when the salt water activates the battery Only when keyed by the radar of another vessel Only when daylight activates the photovoltaic cell

Immediately after floating free

The knife on an inflatable liferaft will always be located....... In one of the equipment bags In a special pocket near the forward entrance On a cord hanging from the canopy In a pocket on the first aid kit

In a special pocket near the forward entrance

Which approved lifesaving device is required for each person onboard a motor vessel carrying passangers? Buoyant cushion Buoyant vest Life jacket Ring life buoy

Life jacket

What does "EPIRB" stand for? Emergency Position Indicating Radar Buoy Electronic Pulse Indicating Radiobeacon Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacon None of the above

Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacon

Every vessel that operates on the high seas, or beyond 3 miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes must have a Category I 406 MHz EPIRB that.. Is in good operating condition and is stowed near its charger Will float free and clear of the sinking vessel and automatically activate Is protected against all physical hazards All of the above

Will float free and clear of the sinking vessel and automatically activate

Which statement is TRUE concerning life preservers (Type I personal flotation devices)? Buoyant vests may be substituted for life jackets Life preservers are designed to turn an unconscious person's face clear of the water Life preservers must always be worn with the same side facing outwards to float properly Lightly stained or faded life jackets will fail in the water and should not be used

Life preservers are designed to turn an unconscious person's face clear of the water

The lights on the outside of the canopy on an inflatable liferaft operate ............. By turning the globe clockwise By a switch by each light By a light sensor Automatically when the raft is inflated

Automatically when the raft is inflated

Which vessel is required to carry a Category I, 406 MHz EPIRB? A vessel operating exclusively on inland waters A vessel limited to 20 miles offshore, which carries a radiotelephone on board A vessel operating on the high seas or beyond 3 miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes A vessel limited to 100 miles offshore

A vessel operating on the high seas or beyond 3 miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes

A new liferaft has been installed on your vessel. The operating cord should be... Attached to the raft stowage cradle or to a secure object nearby with a weak link Check to see that it's unattached Coiled neatly on the raft container Faked on the deck and lead through the deck

Attached to the raft stowage cradle or to a secure object nearby with a weak link

Inflatable liferafts are provided with... Knife Pump Lifeline All of the above

All of the above

Traditionally, the signal for fire aboard ship is... More than 6 short blasts and 1 long blast on the whistle, and the same signal on the general alarm Continuous sounding of the ship's whistle and the general alarm for at least 10 seconds 1 short blast on the whistle Alternating short and long blasts on the ship's whistle

Continuous sounding of the ship's whistle and the general alarm for at least 10 seconds

What prevents an inflatable liferaft from being pulled under by a vessel which sinks in water over 100 feet in depth? The hydrostatic release Nothing A Rottmer release The weak link in the painter line

The weak link in the painter line

While reading the muster list you see that "3 short blasts on the whistle and 3 short rings on the general alarm bells" is the signal for... Abandon ship Dismissal from fire and emergency stations Fire and emergency Man overboard

Dismissal from fire and emergency stations

The operating cord on a liferaft also serves as a .......... Lifeline Painter Drogue Marker

Painter

By regulation, life preservers aboard an uninspected passanger vessel must be... Readily accessible Securely stowed Stored in sealed containers Stowed with the emergency provisions

Readily accessible

The EPIRB on board your vessel is required to be tested... Weekly Monthly Quarterly Yearly

Monthly

How many distress flares are uninspected passanger vessels required to carry? 3 rocket parachute red day/night flares 3 aerial pyrotechnic red day/night flares 3 handheld red day/night flares All of the above

All of the above

Inflatable liferafts carried on passanger vessels must be anually ............. Overhauled by the ship's crew Sent to the Coast Guard for servicing Sent to the steamship company shore repair facility Sent to a Coast Guard approved service facility

Sent to a Coast Guard approved service facility

In cleaning up an oil spill, straw is an example of a... Chemical agent Blocker Sorbent None of the above

Sorbent

Pollution of the waterways may result from the discharge of.... Sewage The galley trash can An oily mixture of one part per million All of the above

All of the above

How is the Master or operator of a vessel required to keep the crew informed of the regulations concerning the discharging of garbage overboard? Give each crew member a copy of ANNEX V of MARPOL Call an all hands meeting before sailing Keep placards prominently posted Have each person read and sign a copy of the regulation

Keep placards prominently posted

When oil is accidentally discharged into the water, what should you do after reporting the discharge? Contain the oil and remove as much of it as possible from the water Throw chemical agents on the water to disperse the oil Throw sand on the water to sink the oil Obtain your permit from the Corps of Engineers

Contain the oil and remove as much of it as possible from the water

Which type of marine sanitation device (MSD) is used solely for the storage of sewage and flushwater at ambient air pressure and temperature? Type I Type II Type III Type IV

Type III

Under Annex V to MARPOL 73/78, garbage discharged from vessels that are located between 3 and 12 nautical miles from the nearest land must be ground to less than... " 1 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 2"

Which statement is TRUE concerning small oil spills? They usually disappear quickly They usually stay in a small area They may cause serious pollution, as the effect tends to be cumulative A small spill is not dangerous to sea life in the area

They may cause serious pollution, as the effect tends to be cumulative

Regardless of local requirements/regulations, when in a U.S. port, all oil spills must be reported to... Environmental Protection Agency Minerals Management Service National Response Center (USCG) All of the above

National Response Center (USCG)

Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 contains requirements pertaining to the discharge into the marine environment of... Oil Garbage Noxious liquid substances None of the above

Garbage

You are in Inland Waters of the United States. You may discharge overboard... Bottles Metal Dunnage None of the above

None of the above

Which would be considered pollution under the U.S. water pollution laws? Garbage Hazardous substances Oil All of the above

All of the above

If you fail to notify the Coast Guard of an oil spill, you may be imprisoned up to... 1 year 2 years 3 years 5 years

5 years

Most minor spills of oil products are caused by... Equipment failure Human error Major casualties Unforeseeable circumstances

Human error

Plastic material may be discharged overboard from a vessel if it is... 3 miles from shore 12 miles from shore 25 miles from shore None of the above

None of the above

All oil spills must be reported to the... U.S. Corps of Engineers U.S. Coast Guard National Response Center Local police Local fire department

U.S. Coast Guard National Response Center

A metal object on the pier resembling a tree stump and made to receive mooring lines is a ... Bight Bollard Chock Camel

Bollard

The "bowline" is used to... Join lines of equal size Form a temporary eye (loop) at the end of a line Be a stopper Keep a line from fraying

Form a temporary eye (loop) at the end of a line

The "figure eight" knot is used to... Be a stopper Shorten a line Join lines of equal size Keep a line from passing through a sheave

Be a stopper

Which knot is used to attach two different sized lines together? Granny knot Sheet bend Square knot Thief knot

Sheet bend

Which statement concerning a short splice is TRUE? It is used to temporarily join two lines together A short splice is stronger than two lines joined by a knot A short splice decreases the diameter of the line None of the above

A short splice is stronger than two lines joined by a knot

Line is called "small stuff" if its circumference is less than... 1/2" 3/4" 1" 1.5"

1.5"

Which type of line will streach the most when under strain?... Polypropylene Dacron Nylon Manila

Nylon

Displacement refers to the ... Cubic capacity of a vessel Deadweight carrying capacity of a vessel Gross tonnage of a vessel Number of tons of water displaced by a vessel afloat

Number of tons of water displaced by a vessel afloat

Under identical load conditions, nylon, when compared with natural fiber line, will stretch ... Less and have less strength More and have less strength More and have greater strength Less and have greater strength

More and have greater strength

Which splice should you use in order to make a permanent loop in a line? Back splice Eye splice Long splice Short splice

Eye splice

The term "lee side" refers to the ... Side of the vessel exposed to the wind Side of the vessel sheltered from the wind Port side Starboard side

Side of the vessel sheltered from the wind

Which type of line will stretch the most when under strain? Polypropylene Dacron Nylon Manila

Nylon

The strongest way to permanently join the two ends of a line is with a ________. back splice short splice square knot carrick bend

short splice

The "square knot" is used for... Forming temporary eyes in lines Joining two lines of equal size Keeping line from fraying Joining two lines of different size

Joining two lines of equal size

The beam of a vessel refers to the ... Depth between decks Internal cubic capacity Molded depth of the vessel Width of the vessel

Width of the vessel

To "belay" a line means to ... Coil it down Heave it taut Stow it below Secure it to a cleat

Secure it to a cleat

A "chock" is a ... Deck fitting used to secure mooring lines A metal fitting that guides a line where it leaves a vessel Sharp block of wood used to support hygroscopic cargo Smoke pipe for the galley stove

A metal fitting that guides a line where it leaves a vessel

Which factor is most likely to impair the strength and durability of synthetic line? Dry rot Mildew Sunlight Washing with mild soap

Sunlight

A whipping on a fiber line ________. keeps the line from fraying strengthens it protects your hands becomes part of a splice

keeps the line from fraying

Which weakens a line the LEAST? Clove hitch Long splice Short splice Square knot

splice

A sea breeze is a wind... That blows towards the sea at night That blows towards an island during the day Caused by cold air descending a coastal incline Caused by the distant approach of a hurricane

That blows towards an island during the day

A generally circular low pressure area is called a(n)... Cyclone Anticyclone Cold front Occluded front

Cyclone

When cold air displaces warm air you have a(n)... Cold front Occluded front Stationary front Warm front

Cold front

The force resulting from the earth's rotation that causes winds to deflect to the right in the Northern Hemisphere is called... Pressure gradient Coriolis effect Aurora borealis Ballistic deflection

Coriolis effect

A boundary between two air masses is a(n)... Lapse rate Isobar Front Continent

Front

The direction of the surface wind is... Directly from high pressure toward low pressure Directly from low pressure toward high pressure From high pressure toward low pressure deflected by the earth's rotation From the low pressure toward high pressure deflected by the earth's rotation

From high pressure toward low pressure deflected by the earth's rotation

Which cloud type is normally associated with thunderstorms? Cirrus Stratus Cumulus Cumulonimbus

Cumulonimbus

The "horse latitudes" are regions of... Brisk prevailing winds Light airs and calms Abundant blue sea grass vegetation None of the above

Light airs and calms

In the Northern Hemisphere a wind that shifts counterclockwise is a .......... Veering wind Backing wind Reverse wind Chinook wind

Backing wind

When a low pressure area is approaching, the weather generally... Improves Worsens Remains the same Is unpredictable

Worsens

The dew point is reached when the... Temperature of the air equals the temperature of the seawater Atmospheric pressure is 14.7 lbs. per square inch Relative humidity reaches 50% Air becomes saturated with water vapor

Air becomes saturated with water vapor

A gale is characterized by a wind speed of... 10 to 20 knots 34 to 47 knots 48 to 63 knots 64 to 83 knots

34 to 47 knots

What will a veering wind do? Change direction in a clockwise manner in the Northern Hemisphere Circulate about a low pressure center in a counterclockwise manner in the Northern Hemisphere Vary in strength constantly and unpredictably Circulate about a high pressure center in a clockwise manner in the Southern Hemisphere

Change direction in a clockwise manner in the Northern Hemisphere

The wind direction around a low pressure area in the Northern Hemisphere is... Clockwise and inward Clockwise and outward Counterclockwise and inward Counterclockwise and outward

Counterclockwise and inward

When warm moist air blows over a colder surface and is cooled below its dew point, fog forms as the cooling air reaches saturation the result is... Radiation fog Ice fog Advection fog Frost smoke

Advection fog

On a weather map, a large letter "H" means... A high pressure area with cool, dry air, and fair weather A high pressure area with warm, moist air, and inclement weather Horse latitudes, with rough seas and strong winds A heavy squall line near the "H"

A high pressure area with cool, dry air, and fair weather

What is a common unit of measure for atmospheric pressure? Centimeters Inches Degrees Feet

Inches

A local wind, which occurs during the daytime and is caused by the different rates of warming of land and water is a... Foehn Chinook Land breeze Sea breeze

Sea breeze

The most important information to be obtained from a barometer is the... Difference between the reading of the two pointers, which shows wind direction Last two figures of the reading of the pointer, such as .87, .76, or .92 Present reading of the pressure, combined with the changes in pressure observed in the recent past Weather indications printed on the dial (such as "cold, wet, etc.") under the pointer

Present reading of the pressure, combined with the changes in pressure observed in the recent past

You are operating a twin-screw vessel and lose your port engine. You continue to operate on your starboard engine only. Which action would you take to move your vessel ahead in a straight line? Compensate with right rudder Compensate with left rudder Surge the starboard engine Rudder amidships - no compensation is necessary on a twin-screw vessel

Compensate with right rudder

The distance gained in the direction of the original course when you are making a turn is known as... Advance Drift Tactical diameter Transfer

Advance

A twin-screw vessel is easier to maneuver than a single-screw vessel because the twin-screw vessel... Permits the rudder to move faster Generates more power Can turn without using her rudder Can suck the water away from the rudder

Can turn without using her rudder

A racetrack turn would be better than a Williamson turn in recovering a man overboard if... The man has been missing for a period of time The sea water is very cold and the man is visible There is thick fog The wind was from astern on the original course

The sea water is very cold and the man is visible

A common occurance when a vessel is running into shallow water is that... The wake is less pronounced The vessel is more responsive to the rudder "Squat" will cause a decrease in bottom clearance and an increase in draft All of the above

"Squat" will cause a decrease in bottom clearance and an increase in draft

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? The bow will swing to starboard The bow will swing to port The vessel will steer a zig zag course The vessel will steer a fairly straight course

The vessel will steer a fairly straight course

How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel? It pulls the bow toward the bank It pulls the stern toward the bank It pushes the entire vessel away from the bank It heels the vessel toward the bank

It pulls the stern toward the bank

Your vessel is dead in the water with the rudder amidships. As the right-handed screw starts to turn ahead, the bow will tend to go... To starboard To port Straight ahead As influenced by the tide and sea

To port

The pivoting point of a vessel going ahead is... At the hawsepipe About one-third of the vessel's length from the bow About two-thirds of the vessel's length from the bow Near the stern

About one-third of the vessel's length from the bow

The forward movement of a vessel in one revolution of its propeller is measured by... Advance Head reach The pitch Transfer

The pitch

Which shallow water effect will increase dramatically if you increase your ship's speed? Squatting Smelling the bottom Sinkage Bank cushion

Squatting

In a Williamson turn the rudder is put over full until the... Vessel has turned 90° From her original course Vessel has turned 60° From her original course Vessel is on a reciprocal course Emergency turn signal sounds

Vessel has turned 60° From her original course

Your vessel is broken down and rolling in heavy seas. You can reduce the danger of capsizing by... Constantly shifting the rudder Moving all passengers to one side of the boat Rigging a sea anchor Moving the passengers to the stern

Rigging a sea anchor

When hugging the bank in a narrow channel, you should take precausions against... Bank suction and squat The effects of vessels passing close aboard Striking underwater obstructions close to the bank All of the above

All of the above

Which effect does speed through the water have on a vessel, which is underway in shallow water? A decrease in the speed results in a decrease in steering response and maneuverability 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

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

When underway and proceeding ahead, as the speed increases, the pivot point tends to... Move aft Move forward Move lower Remain stationary

Move forward

While underway in thick fog you are on watch and hear the cry "man overboard". Which type of maneuver should you make? Figure eight turn Round turn Racetrack turn Williamson turn

Williamson turn

A wedge of water building up between the bow and nearer bank, which forces the bow out and away, describes... Bank cushion Bank suction Combined effect Bend effect

Bank cushion

The effect known as "bank cushion" acts in which of the following ways on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel? It forces the bow away from the bank It forces the stern away from the bank It forces the entire vessel away from the bank It heels the vessel toward the bank

It forces the bow away from the bank

In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term "transfer" means the distance... Gained in the direction of the original course Gained at right angles to the original course The ship moves sideways from the original course Around the circumference of the turning circle

Gained at right angles to the original course

A person who sees someone fall overboard should... Call for help and keep the individual in sight. Run to the radio room to send an emergency message. Immediately jump in the water to assist the individual. Go to the bridge for the distress flares.

Call for help and keep the individual in sight.

Fire and abandon ship stations and duties may be found on the... Crewman's duty list Certificate of Inspection Shipping articles Muster list

Muster list

After a collision or accident involving an uninspected vessel, regulations require that the operator assist persons affected, but only if the operator can do so without... Further damaging the other vessel Undue delay Serious danger to his or her own vessel Creating a panic on the other vessel

Serious danger to his or her own vessel

Following a collision or accident, the Master of each vessel involved must render assistance to persons affected by the collision or accident... If he can do so without any risk to his vessel If he can do so without undue delay If he can do so without serious danger to his vessel or to individuals on board Without regard to any danger to his vessel

If he can do so without serious danger to his vessel or to individuals on board

The Muster List shows each person's lifeboat station, duties during abandonment, basic instructions, and ... All emergency signals Instructions for lowering the lifeboats The time each weekly drill will be held Work schedule

All emergency signals

Which information MUST be entered on the muster list? Names of all crew members Use and application of special equipment Listing of approved emergency equipment Duties and station of each person during emergencies

Duties and station of each person during emergencies

You are on watch at sea at night and a fire breaks out in hold #3. What should be done IMMEDIATELY? Shut down the cargo hold ventilation Proceed to the space and determine the extent of the fire Flood the space with CO2 from the fixed fire fighting system Cool the deck to contain the fire

Shut down the cargo hold ventilation

By law the maximum penalty for failing (without resonable cause) to give aid in case of collision is... One year imprisonment or $500.00 Two years imprisonment or $500.00 Two years imprisonment or $1,000.00 Two years imprisonment or $2,000.00

Two years imprisonment or $1,000.00

One of your crew members falls overboard from the starboard side. You should IMMEDIATELY... Apply left rudder Throw the crew member a life ring buoy Begin backing your engines Position your vessel to windward and begin recovery

Throw the crew member a life ring buoy

f you wear extra clothing when entering the water after abandoning ship it will... Weigh you down Preserve body heat Reduce your body heat Make it more difficult to breathe

Preserve body heat

The number of fire extinguishers required to be carried on an uninspected "motor vessel" (more than 65 feet) is based on the vessel's _________. (Uninspected Vessel Regulations) length gross tonnage draft crew list

gross tonnage

A Safety Orientation Placard found on vessels carrying six or fewer passengers for hire contains information on all except...(Uninspected Vessel Regulations) Stowage location of life preservers Proper method of donning and adjusting PFDs The location and contents of the Emergency Checkoff List The emergency radio call signal of the vessel

The emergency radio call signal of the vessel

An emergency check-off list is required on vessels carrying six or fewer passengers for hire. The list must contain information on all of the following EXCEPT ... (Uninspected Vessel Regulations) Actions required for crossing hazardous bars Actions required in the event of accident Actions required in the event of a man overboard Actions required in the event of a fire at sea

Actions required in the event of accident

Which is a B-II fire extinguisher? (Uninspected Vessel Regulations) A 2-1/2 gallon water (stored pressure) extinguisher A 15 lb. CO2 extinguisher A 2 lb. dry chemical extinguisher A 1-1/4 gallon foam extinguisher

A 15 lb. CO2 extinguisher

By regulation, life preservers aboard an Uninspected towing vessel must be __________. (Uninspected Vessel Regulations) readily accessible securely stowed stored in sealed containers stowed with the emergency provisions

readily accessible