book	question number	deck	answer	question	A	B	C	D	illustration
2	1	D	B	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 _________.	injured needs first aid	injured is incapacitated	injury results in loss of life only	injury is the result of misconduct
2	2	D	A	You are standing the wheelwatch when you hear the cry "Man overboard starboard side". You should _____________.	give full right rudder	give full left rudder	put the rudder amidships	throw a life ring to mark the spot
2	3	D	C	A stopper used in securing the ground tackle for sea that consists of a grab attached to a turnbuckle is a _________.	riding pawl	buckler	devil's claw	locking ring
2	4	D	B	Considering manning requirements for US flag vessels, your2 watch cargo vessel has a deck crew of 20 people,exclusive of officers. How many of these people do themanning regulations require to be able seamen?	13	10	7	5
2	5	D	B	You are standing the wheelwatch when you hear the cry, "Man overboard starboard side". You should be ready to _______.	give full left rudder	give full right rudder	put the rudder amidships	throw a life ring to mark the spot
2	6	D	A	Which statement about a tunnel bow thruster is TRUE?	It provides lateral control without affecting headway.	It is fully effective at speeds up to about six knots.	It can be used to slow the ship in addition to backing down.	It will allow you to hold a position when the current is from astern.
2	7	D	A	The mooring line labeled "F" is called a _____________.	breast line	bow line	forward spring line	None of the above	See illustration number(s): D044DG
2	8	D	A	What is NOT an advantage of filler cargo?	Overcarriage is reduced or eliminated.	Dunnage costs are reduced.	Voids in the cargo stow are filled.	The hold space has maximum utilization.
2	9	D	A	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
2	10	D	A	You are scheduled to load a bulk shipment of steelturnings. 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".	After loading, you may not sail if the temperature in each hold of steel turnings exceeds 130‚ F.	This cargo may not be transported in bulk unless a special permit is issued by the Coast Guard.
2	11	D	B	A person is found operating a vessel while intoxicated. For a first offense, he is liable for _____________________.	imprisonment for up to one year	a fine of up to $5,000	seizure of their vessel and forfeiture of the title	a civil penalty of not more than $1,000
2	12	D	D	The maximum length allowed between main, transverse   bulkheads on a vessel is referred to as the _____.	floodable length	factor of subdivision	compartment standard	permissible length
2	13	D	A	In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "G" is  called a(n) _________.	inshore bow line	offshore bow line	forward breast line	forward spring line	See illustration number(s): DO44DG
2	14	D	A	Damaged bulkheads often take a permanent set which is  independent of the panting or bulge caused by water   pressure. To control this, you should _____________.	install shoring so the shoring supports the damaged   bulkheads without pushing on them	install shoring so that it pushes on the damaged bulkhead while supporting it	use jacks or chain falls to remove the set before installing shores	place sandbags by the bulkhead without installing shores
2	15	D	A	Floors aboard ship are _________________.	frames to which the tank top and bottom shell are fastened on a double bottomed ship	transverse members of the ships frame which support the  decks	longitudinal beams in the extreme bottom of a ship from  which the ship's ribs start	longitudinal angle bars fastened to a surface for strength
2	16	D	B	When underway and proceeding ahead, as the speed increases, the pivot point tends to ____________.	move aft	move forward	move lower	remain stationary
2	17	D	A	The mooring line labeled "E" is called a(n) _____________.	bow spring line	aft spring line	forward breast line	bow line	See illustration number(s): DO44DG
2	18	D	B	To determine the weight capacity of a deck in a cargo hold, you would refer to the _____________.	deadweight scale	deck capacity plan	cubic capacity tables	general arrangement plan
2	19	D	D	The vessel's "quarter" is located ______________.	abeam	dead astern	just forward of the beam on either side	on either side of the stern
2	20	D	A	You are carrying triethylamine, methyl methacrylate and  isoprene in your multiple-product tankship. Which of the following statments is true?	Isoprene may be carried in a cargo tank adjacent to either of the other two cargoes.	Methyl methacrylate may not be carried in a tank adjacent to a pump room.	Methyl methacrylate must usually be heated to maintain its stability.	Portable thermometers are not permitted to be used to take the cargo temperature of triethylamine.
2	21	D	D	The American Consul has asked the Master of a vessel bound for a port in the U.S. to transport a destitute seaman backto the U.S. Which action may the Master take?	He is normally required to take the seaman.	He may refuse to take the seaman if the seaman has a contagious disease.	He may refuse to take the seaman if it will violate the Certificate of Inspection.	All of the above
2	22	D	A	A wildcat is a _______________________________.	deeply-grooved drum on the windlass with sprockets which engage the links of the anchor chain	winch that is running out of control due to a failure of the overspeed trips	line that has jumped off the gypsyhead while under strain	nylon line that parts under strain and whips back in a  hazardous manner
2	23	D	D	Cargo booms must be weight tested to recertify the Safe  Working Load (SWL) every ______________.	year	two years	four years	five years
2	24	D	B	A crack in the deck plating of a vessel may be temporarily prevented from increasing in length by _____.	cutting a square notch at each end of the crack	drilling a hole at each end of the crack	slot-welding the crack	welding a doubler over the crack
2	25	D	A	The turning circle of a vessel making a turn over 360  degrees is the path followed by the _____________.	center of gravity	bow	bridge	centerline
2	26	D	B	The pivoting point of a fully loaded vessel with normal trim proceeding ahead at sea speed is _____________.	right at the bow	one-third the length of the vessel from the bow	one-half the length of the vessel from the bow	two-thirds the length of the vessel from the bow
2	27	D	A	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	imprisoned for up to one year	charged with accessory to sexual assault	All of the above
2	28	D	C	The stowage factor for a cargo is based upon ____________.	one short ton	one short metric ton	one long ton	one long metric ton
2	29	D	B	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 charged and fined	held personally liable by the victim and sued	All of the above are correct
2	30	D	B	You are planning the stowage of two incompatible products on your multiple-product tankship. What will NOT provide the minimum required segregation?	Empty tank	Solid (non-intercostal) bulkhead	Diagonally adjacent tanks	Tank containing a third cargo compatible with the other two
2	31	D	A	An embarked Pilot _______________.	is a specialist hired for his local navigational knowledge	is solely responsible for the safe navigation of the vessel	relieves the Master of his duties	relieves the officer of the watch
2	32	D	C	The explosive range of a fuel lies between the lower explosive limit and the _______________.	flash point	ignition temperature	upper explosive limit	fire point
2	33	D	B	A U.S. vessel participating in AMVER (Automated    Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System) must discontinue reporting when ________.	under VNCS (Voluntary Naval Control of Shipping)	under Full NCS (Naval Control of Shipping)	nuclear war is in progress whether the ship is in the danger area or not	All of the above situations are correct.
2	34	D	D	In heavy weather you notice buckling in the midships deck plating of your vessel. To relieve the strain you could _____.	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
2	35	D	A	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
2	36	D	B	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	transfer
2	37	D	B	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.	The Pilot need only be licensed by the Coast Guard.	The Pilot must be licensed by Virginia and Maryland.	The Pilot must be licensed by Virginia, Maryland and theCoast Guard.
2	38	D	B	A cargo that has a stowage factor over 40 is known as a  ___________.	hygroscopic cargo	measurement cargo	stowage cargo	weight cargo
2	39	D	B	Combustible liquids are divided into how many grades?	One	Two	Three	Four
2	40	D	B	You are on a cargo vessel carrying toluol in bulk in  portable tanks. Which is a requirement for pumping the  toluol?	Hose connections to the tank must be made with a minimum of three bolts.	There must be water pressure on the firemain.	You must shut down if another vessel comes alongside.	If transferring at anchor, you must display a red flag by day and a red light at night.
2	41	D	D	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	7	10	13
2	42	D	B	The vapor pressure of a substance _________________.	decreases as temperature increases	increases with the temperature	is not affected by temperature	may increase or decrease as the temperature rises
2	43	D	A	In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "D" is called a(n) __________.	after spring line	forward spring line	waist breast line	stern line	See illustration number(s): DO44DG
2	44	D	C	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 ____________.	the safety cutout will stop the winch before you're injured	the line will part and snap back	you may be pulled into the winch and injured or killed	None of the above are correct
2	45	D	A	Which shallow water effect will increase dramatically ifyou increase your ship's speed past its "critical speed"?	Squatting	Smelling the bottom	Sinkage	Bank cushion
2	46	D	D	Which statement concerning the handling characteristics of a fully loaded vessel as compared with those of a light vessel is FALSE?	A fully loaded vessel will be slower to respond to the  engines.	A fully loaded vessel will maintain her headway further.	A light vessel will be more affected by the wind.	A light vessel loses more rudder effect in shallow water.
2	47	D	A	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?	O (IMMEDIATE)	P (PRIORITY)	R (ROUTINE)	Z (FLASH)
2	48	D	A	Which term describes goods having a stowage factor below 40?	"Deadweight" cargo	"Full-and-down" cargo	"Heavy-lift" cargo	"Measurement" cargo
2	49	D	B	Flammable liquid means any liquid which gives off flammable vapors at or below _________________________.	40° F (4.4° C)	80° F (26.7° C)	110° F (43.3° C)	150° F (65.6° C)
2	50	D	C	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?	Nothing; the Pilot is required by law and is solely responsible for the safety of the vessel.	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.
2	51	D	C	You are the licensed operator 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%	65%	75%	100%
2	52	D	A	When carrying a cargo of asphalt or molten sulphur, which are carried at temperatures of over 300° F, one of the  biggest dangers is __________________.	water in the tanks or pipelines	having the cargo too cool	explosion of vapors after discharge	having to breathe the fumes
2	53	D	B	The objective of shoring a damaged bulkhead is to _____.	force the warped, bulged, or deformed sections back into place	support and hold the area in the damaged position	withstand subsequent additional damage	make a watertight seal at the damaged area
2	54	D	C	Your vessel has grounded on a bar. What should you do?	If you cannot get clear immediately, lighten the ship by pumping all ballast overboard.	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
2	55	D	C	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 by the victim and sued	criminally charged and jailed	civilly charged and fined	All of the above are correct.
2	56	D	A	The effect of wind on exposed areas of the vessel is most noticeable when _____________.	backing	going slow ahead	going full ahead	turning
2	57	D	B	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 ___________________________.	charged with accessory to sexual assault	fined up to $(SA)5,000	imprisoned for up to one year	All of the above
2	58	D	D	Odorous cargoes are those that ____________.	are exceptionally dusty and leave a residue	are liquid but are in containers	are susceptible to damage by tainting	give off fumes that may damage other cargoes
2	59	D	B	Combustible liquid is defined as any liquid having a flash point above _____.	40° F ( 4‚ C)	80° F (27‚ C)	110° F (43‚ C)	150° F (66‚ C)
2	60	D	B	You are on a vessel designed to carry compressed gasses in bulk with a cargo of butadiene. Which statement is TRUE?	The ullage must be padded with compressed air at a minimum pressure of 2 psig.	Silver and copper are prohibited in the parts of valves  and fittings in contact with the cargo.	The cargo tank may be sampled only when the tank is being filled.	The shipping document must specify the exact quantity of butadiene being carried.
2	61	D	A	Deckhands onboard towing vessels shall be divided into 3 watches when on a trip exceeding _________.	600 miles	700 miles	800 miles	1000 miles
2	62	D	C	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,	1510, 5 November	0140, 6 November	1104, 6 November	0735, 7 November
2	63	D	D	Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage to derive net tonnage?	Boatswain's stores	Chart room	Spaces for the exclusive use of the officers or crew	All of the above
2	64	D	A	Which statement about damage control is TRUE?	A hole in the hull at the waterline is more dangerous than a hole below the inner bottom.	The amount of water entering a ship through a hole varies inversely to the area of the hole.	Water flowing into a lower compartment on a ship is more dangerous than water on deck or flowing into an upper  compartment.	Water flowing over the fo'c'sle bulwark is more dangerous than a hole in the hull at the waterline.
2	65	D	C	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 __________________________.	charged with accessory to sexual assault	imprisoned for up to one year	fined up to $5,000	All of the above
2	66	D	D	Most of your vessel's superstructure is forward. How will the vessel lie when drifting with no way on?	With the wind from ahead	With the wind off the port beam	With the wind off the starboard beam	With the wind from abaft the beam
2	67	D	A	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 ___________.	civilly charged and fined	criminally charged and jailed	held personally liable by the victim and sued	All of the above are correct.
2	68	D	D	Odorous cargoes are those that ____________.	are susceptible to damage by tainting	are exceptionally dusty and leave a residue	are liquid, but in containers	give off fumes that may damage other cargoes
2	69	D	D	Ullages are measured from _____.	the tank ceiling	the tank top bushing	the thievage mark	an above deck datum
2	70	D	C	You are on a tankship designed to carry molten sulphur.  Which statement is TRUE?	There must be two portable toxic vapor detectors on board.	The cargo tank ventilation system must maintain the H2S  vapor concentration at 1.85% or more by volume.	Cargo temperature may be taken by portable thermometers.	The pressure in the heating coils in the tanks must be less than that of the cargo exerted on them.
2	71	D	D	You are the licensed operator 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?	There must be 3 separate watches stood.	There must be at least 5 able seamen among the deck crew.	Only the able seamen require Merchant Mariner's Documents.	None of the above
2	72	D	C	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, yo	1510, 5 November	1104, 6 November	1242, 6 November	0735, 7 November
2	73	D	A	Aboard ship, vertical flat plates running transversely and connecting the vertical keel to the margin plates are  called _______________.	floors	intercostals	girders	stringers
2	74	D	C	The best information on the location of the blocks when  drydocking a vessel is contained in the ___________.	shell expansion plan	docking diagram	ship's docking plan	general arrangement plan
2	75	D	A	Frames to which the tank top and bottom shell are fastened are called ______________.	floors	intercostals	stringers	tank top supports
2	76	D	C	Leeway is the ______________.	difference between the true course and the compass course	momentum of a vessel after her engines have been stopped	lateral movement of a vessel downwind of her intended course	displacement of a vessel multiplied by her speed
2	77	D	C	When steering a vessel, a good helmsman will ___________.	use as much rudder as possible to keep the vessel on course	apply rudder to move the compass card towards the lubbers line when off course	repeat back to the watch officer any rudder commands before executing them	keep the rudder amidships except when changing course
2	78	D	B	Which is an example of cargo damage caused by inherent  vice?	Sublimation of chemicals	Heating of grain	Stevedore damage	Wear and tear
2	79	D	A	Ullages on tankers are measured from _____.	an above-deck datum such as the top of the ullage pipe	the tank ceiling aboard transversely framed vessels	the tank top	a thievage mark below the edge of the deck
2	80	D	D	You are on a cargo vessel carrying portable tanks of  dangerous cargoes in bulk. Which statement is TRUE?	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.
2	81	D	D	Your 199 GT tugboat is on a 675 mile coastwise voyage. What percentage of the deck crew must be Able Bodied Seamen?	0%	25%	50%	65%
2	82	D	B	Floors aboard ship are __________.	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
2	83	D	A	In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "A" is  called a(n) __________.	offshore stern line	onshore stern line	after spring line	after breast line
2	84	D	B	The ceiling is _________________.	the overhead in berthing compartments	a wooden protection placed over the tanktop	material driven into seams or cracks to prevent leaking	None of the above are correct
2	85	D	A	The wooden planking that protects the tank top from cargo loading is called ___________.	ceiling	shores	frames	toms
2	86	D	D	The turning circle of a vessel making a turn of over 360 degrees is the path followed by the _____________.	bow	bridge	centerline	center of gravity
2	87	D	A	A set of interior steps on a ship leading up to a deck from below is know as ______________.	a companion way	tween-decks	stairs	Any of the above are acceptable
2	88	D	D	Which is an example of cargo damage caused by inherent  vice?	Tainting	Wear and tear	Stevedore damage	Heating of grain
2	89	D	D	Ullage measurements are taken from the top of the liquid to ____________________.	the base of the expansion trunk	the base of the ullage port	a line scribed within the ullage port	an above-deck datum, usually the top of the ullage hole
2	90	D	D	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 cargoes must have individual venting systems.	The valves in common piping systems must be chained closed and locked.	The minimum segregation required is a single bulkhead.
2	91	D	D	You are the person in charge of a 199 GT uninspected towing vessel engaged in coastwise towing from the Gulf of Mexico to New York, a distance in excess of 600 miles. Which  statement is FALSE?	The deckhands shall be divided into 3 watches.	Able seamen are required in the deck crew.	All crew members shall have Merchant Mariner's Documents.	Certificates of Discharge are not required to be issued.
2	92	D	B	You start a centrifugal cargo pump to discharge cargo. The pump works for a while and then loses suction. This could be caused by _____.	the pump running backwards	incomplete priming	the discharge head being too high	All of the above
2	93	D	A	A lookout can leave his station _____.	ONLY when properly relieved	at the end of the watch	15 minutes before the end of the watch	at any time
2	94	D	B	All of the following records are usually maintained by the watch-standing officers aboard a vessel EXCEPT the ________.	deck logbook	official logbook	compass record book	chronometer error book
2	95	D	A	You should keep clear of _______________.	any line under a strain	lines that are paying out	lines that are coiled down only	None of the above are correct
2	96	D	C	The distance a vessel moves at right angles to the original course, when a turn of 180° has been completed, is called the ____________.	advance	pivoting point	tactical diameter	kick
2	97	D	A	Chafing gear should be placed ____________.	at all wearing points of mooring lines	at the bitter ends of all standing rigging	around running rigging	on wire rope only
2	98	D	A	A hygroscopic cargo is defined as a cargo ____________.	capable of absorbing moisture in the form of a gas	capable of giving off moisture in the form of a liquid	that is shipped in a liquid state	that will ignite in contact with water
2	99	D	B	What is meant by "thieving" a petroleum cargo?	Siphoning off a few barrels of petroleum for shipboard use	Determining the amount of water (if any) in each cargo tank	Adjusting the cargo figures to coincide with the draft	Reducing the gross cargo calculations to net amounts
2	100	D	A	Which statement is ALWAYS true?	Keep clear of any line that is under a strain.	A line will creak, make snapping sounds, and smoke before it parts.	Only synthetic lines will snap back after parting.	Stepping on the bight of a line is safer than stepping in the bight of a line.
2	101	D	D	You can safely step in the bight of a line ______________.	when it is not under strain	if both ends are made fast	in an emergency	at no time
2	102	D	A	The cargo runner is indicated by which number?	14	15	16	18	See illustration number(s): D002DG
2	103	D	C	Your ship is in shallow water and the bow rides up on itsbow wave while the stern sinks into a depression of itstransverse wave system. What is this called?	Broaching	Fish tailing	Squatting	Parallel sinkage
2	104	D	B	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	proceed to the space and inspect the extent of the fire	shut down the cargo hold ventilation	sound the fire alarm signal to roust out all hands
2	105	D	B	Cracks may be prevented from developing at the corners of welded plating inserts by _______________.	squaring the corners	rounding the corners	plug welding the corners	slot welding the corners
2	106	D	D	In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term"kick" means the distance _____________.	around the circumference of the turning circle	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
2	107	D	A	When may a seaman on a vessel engaged in foreign tradebe paid before earning the wages?	The seaman may not draw an advance on unearned wages.	Wages up to fifty percent of the seaman's base wage maybe advanced upon proof of serious family illness.	Wages equivalent to three days base wage may be advanced upon arrival in a foreign port.	The advance of wages is at the discretion of the master; however, a seaman cannot be in an overpaid status at signoff.
2	108	D	A	Damage to cargo caused by dust is known as ____________.	contamination	oxidation	tainting	vaporization
2	109	D	B	What is meant by "thieving" a petroleum cargo?	Adjusting the cargo figures to coincide with the draft	Determining the amount of water (if any) in each cargo tank	Reducing the gross cargo calculations to net amounts	Siphoning off a few barrels of petroleum for shipboard use
2	110	D	C	What is NOT required as special safety equipment on a  tankship carrying hazardous cargoes in bulk?	Shower and eyewash fountain	Equipment to lift an injured person from a pumproom	Two portable vapor detectors suitable for the cargoes  carried	A safety locker adjacent to the emergency shutdown station
2	111	D	C	You are the licensed operator of a towing vessel operating between New York and Tampa, Florida. If you carry four (4) deckhands onboard, how many must be able seamen?	1	2	3	4
2	112	D	C	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 _____.	leaking shaft seals	air pockets in the liquid	high cargo level in the tanks	a leaking suction line
2	113	D	C	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 ________.	injury results in loss of life only	injury is the result of misconduct	injured is incapacitated	injured needs first aid
2	114	D	B	You are on watch at sea on course 090° T. A man falls  overboard on your starboard side. You immediately start a Williamson Turn. Which step is NOT a part of a Williamson Turn?	Step 1: Come right full rudder until the vessel heads 150° T.	Step 2: Stop the engines until clear of the man.	Step 3: Shift the helm to left full rudder.	Step 4: Continue with left rudder until on course 270° T.
2	115	D	D	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 _________.	injury is the result of misconduct	injury results in loss of life only	injured need first aid	injured is incapacitated
2	116	D	B	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 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
2	117	D	C	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 second line directly over the first.	It makes no difference how the lines are placed.	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.
2	118	D	C	Damage to cargo caused by fumes or vapors from liquids,  gases, or solids is known as ____________.	contamination	oxidation	tainting	vaporization
2	119	D	A	Sour crude oil _____.	contains high quantities of hydrogen sulfide	is diluted with other products for carriage	is lighter than other crudes	is less hazardous to load than other crudes
2	120	D	A	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 _____________.	organic anhydrides	ketones	phenols	esters
2	121	D	D	You are the operator 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?	Able Seamen are not required in the deck crew.	Sailors may stand 6 hours on and 6 hours off.	A licensed Chief Engineer is required.	All crew members must have Merchant Mariner's Documents.
2	122	D	D	You may be able to avoid loss of suction in a pump by _____.	using a full tank to keep the pump primed	opening the vent cock on the pump	closing down on the tank valve	All of the above
2	123	D	B	When patching holes in the hull, pillows, bedding, and other soft materials can be used as _____________.	shores	gaskets	strongbacks	wedges
2	124	D	D	Bilge soundings indicate _____________.	the amount of condensation in the hold	whether the cargo is leaking or not	whether the vessel is taking on water	All of the above
2	125	D	D	Chafing gear is normally used ______________.	for portable fenders	for ground tackle	on the inside of the hawsepipe	on mooring lines
2	126	D	A	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 ______________.	advance	drift angle	pivoting point	transfer
2	127	D	A	In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "C" is  called a __________.	breast line	shore line	spring line	stern line	See illustration number(s): DO44DG
2	128	D	C	Which is characteristic of a "special cargo"?	The cargo gives off toxic gasses when heated.	Periodic inspection is required while in transit to prevent spoilage.	It is of high value or easily pilferable.	It must be stowed on deck.
2	129	D	C	Which knot is suitable for hoisting an unconscious person?	Bowline on a bight	Fisherman's loop	French bowline	Spider hitch
2	130	D	A	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?	Cargo manual	Cargo information card	Certificate of Inspection	Shipping document
2	131	D	B	You are onboard a 120 GT uninspected sea going tug which carries two (2) licensed Operators 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?	1	2	3	4
2	132	D	B	What is a characteristic of all centrifugal cargo pumps?	They are self-priming.	Decreasing the speed of rotation will decrease the discharge pressure.	Opening the discharge valve wider will increase the   discharge pressure.	All of the above
2	133	D	A	The standard unit of liquid volume used in thepetroleum industry, as well as the tanker industry, is a__________.	barrel	drum	gallon	liter
2	134	D	B	Your ship is steaming at night on gyropilot when you notice that the vessel's course is slowly changing to the right. Which action should you take FIRST?	Call the Master.	Change to hand steering.	Notify the engine room of the steering malfunction.	Send the Quartermaster to the emergency steering station.
2	135	D	D	Corrosive liquids and acids should have which kind of label?	Skull and crossbones	Yellow and white	Red and white	White and black
2	136	D	D	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?	.18% BAC	.10% BAC	.06% BAC	.04% BAC
2	137	D	B	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 __________.	come-along	crossover	manifold	runaround
2	138	D	C	Which vessel is most likely to be loaded full but not down?	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
2	139	D	B	A "barrel" is a unit of liquid measure equivalent to  ____________.	40 U.S. gallons at 50° F	42 U.S. gallons at 60° F	43 U.S. gallons at 65° F	45 U.S. gallons at 75° F
2	140	D	A	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 ____________.	0.5 psig	3.0 psig	5.0 psig	atmospheric pressure
2	141	D	D	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?	1	2	3	4
2	142	D	D	What is NOT an advantage of centrifugal pumps over   reciprocating pumps?	They pump more cargo in less time.	They are smaller for equivalent pumping ability.	They are less expensive.	They require priming for stripping.
2	143	D	D	Why are most break bulk vessels built with the transverse framing system rather than the longitudinal system?	The transverse system is more resistant to hog and sag  stresses.	The numerous longitudinal frames cause excessive broken  stowage.	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.
2	144	D	C	The lookout sights a vessel dead ahead. This should be reported on the bell with _____________.	one bell	two bells	three bells	four bells
2	145	D	A	You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel. The regulations require you to _______________.	periodically inspect it and make an entry in a log	keep a warning sign posted nearby	keep a fire hose run out and ready for use if needed	allow no chipping or painting in the vicinity of the cargo
2	146	D	D	When turning a ship in restricted space with a strong wind, it is normally best to _____________.	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   single-screw vessel	take advantage of the tendency to back to port, if on a  twin-screw vessel	turn so that the tendency to back into the wind can be used, if on a single-screw vessel
2	147	D	A	In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "B" is  called a(n) _____________.	inshore stern line	offshore stern line	after spring line	after breast line	See illustration number(s): DO44DG
2	148	D	C	Overcarriage is best prevented by _____________.	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	stowing the cargo which is to be discharged last on the  bottom
2	149	D	A	A standard net barrel of petroleum products is _____.	42 gallons at 60° F	48 gallons at 70° F	50 gallons at 50° F	60 gallons at 100° F
2	150	D	B	Protective clothing must be worn while sampling hazardous cargo on a tankship, and as a minimum includes __________.	a hood or hard hat	a face mask or goggles	boots	chemical resistant gloves
2	151	D	B	The forecastle card is a copy of the __________.	quarters allocation	shipping agreement	station bill	unlicensed shipping card from the union
2	152	D	C	A petroleum liquid has a flash point of 135° Fahrenheit. This liquid is classed as a grade _____________________.	B flammable liquid	C flammable liquid	D combustible liquid	E combustible liquid
2	153	D	D	The proper way to correct a mistake in the logbook is to ___________________.	erase the entry and rewrite	draw several lines through the entry, rewrite, and initial the correction	completely black out the entry, rewrite, and intial the  correction	draw one line through the entry, rewrite, and intial the correction
2	154	D	B	A look-out at the bow sights an object on your port side. How many bell strokes should he sound?	One	Two	Three	Four
2	155	D	A	You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel. You must inspect this cargo _______________.	daily	daily, at sea only	after encountering rough weather	after loading and prior to arrival in port only
2	156	D	A	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 ___________________.	advance	head reach	tactical diameter	transfer
2	157	D	A	The proper way to correct a mistake in the logbook is to ___________________.	draw a line through the entry, rewrite, and intial the  correction	draw several lines through the entry, rewrite, and initial the correction	erase the entry and rewrite	completely black out the entry, rewrite, and intial the  correction
2	158	D	B	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 _____________.	correct all defects in the ship's construction	ensure the fitness and safety of cargo spaces	ensure adequate packaging of the cargo	prevent delays due to quarantine restrictions
2	159	D	A	What is the standard net barrel for petroleum products?	42 gallons at 60° Fahrenheit	48 gallons at 70° Fahrenheit	50 gallons at 50° Celsius	60 gallons at 100° Saybolt
2	160	D	B	Which statement concerning IMO certificates on U.S. flag tankships carrying hazardous cargoes is TRUE?	An IMO Certificate is required for vessels in the foreign trade.	The IMO Certificate expires on the same day as the   Certificate of Inspection expires.	The IMO Certificate is issued as an amendment to the  Certificate of Inspection.	A new IMO Certificate is automatically issued with a new Certificate of Inspection.
2	161	D	A	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 Master handle this matter?	Log the seaman as a deserter.	Log the seaman as a fail to join.	Log the seaman for misconduct.	Take no action.
2	162	D	C	Oil may NOT be transferred unless _____.	there are two certificated tankermen on each vessel	the vessel is equipped with constant-tension winches	discharge containment equipment (i.e. drip pans) are in  place	All of the above
2	163	D	D	The "gypsy head" is indicated by which number in   illustration D002DG?	30	34	39	41	See illustration number(s): D002DG
2	164	D	D	A look-out should report objects sighted using _____.	true bearings	magnetic bearings	gyro bearings	relative bearings
2	165	D	A	You must notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible after your vessel has been damaged in excess of _____.	$25,000	$10,000	$1,500	$1,000
2	166	D	A	The distance gained in the direction of the original course when you are making a turn is known as _________________.	advance	drift	tactical diameter	transfer
2	167	D	B	You are on a large merchant vessel entering a U.S. port.There is a Pilot on board and he has the conn. Whichstatement is TRUE?	The Pilot is solely responsible for the safe maneuvering ofthe ship only if he is required to be on board by law.	The Master is responsible for the safe navigation of theship and the Pilot is employed for his local knowledge.	The Pilot is soley responsible for the internal working ofthe ship.	The Pilot becomes soley responsible for the safe navigationof the vessel only if the Master relinquishes the conn.
2	168	D	B	"Block stowage" means _______________________.	having the cargo on pallets	stowing all the cargo for a port in the same area	using port marks on the cargo	using separation cloths to separate different kinds of  cargo
2	169	D	B	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	flash point	lower explosive limit	threshold limit value
2	170	D	B	Which is NOT required on a tankship carrying hazardous  liquid cargoes in bulk?	A copy of 46 CFR parts 35 and 150	Certificate of Adequacy for the hazardous cargoes carried	Certificate of Inspection issued under the Tank Vessel  Regulations	Cargo piping plan showing loading rates for all applicable cargo lines
2	171	D	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 as listed. Based on this data what is the transfer for a turn of 30°?	40 yards	140 yards	190 yards	230 yards	See illustration number(s): d035dg
2	172	D	C	While a vessel is in a foreign port where there is no  American Consul, a seaman becomes violent prior to sailing. The Master should _____________.	call local police, put the seaman in prison ashore, and sail the vessel	pay off the seaman and make arrangements with the agent to return him to the original port of signing on in the U.S.	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
2	173	D	D	You shall notify the nearest Coast Guard Marine Inspection Office as soon as possible when your vessel has been damaged in excess of __________.	$1,000	$1,500	$10,000	$25,000
2	174	D	D	A proper look-out must be kept _____________.	only in fog	only between the hours of sunset and sunrise	only when entering and leaving port	at all times
2	175	D	B	While the Pilot is maneuvering the vessel to a dock, what is the primary responsibility of the watch officer?	Judge the appropriateness of the Pilot's orders and   countermand them if necessary	Insure that helm and throttle orders given by the Pilot are correctly executed	Record the bells and their times in the bell book	Supervise the signaling and flag etiquette
2	176	D	D	The turning circle of a vessel is the path followed by the ______________.	tipping center	bow	outermost part of the ship while making the circle	center of gravity
2	177	D	C	The measurement of the amount of force a towing vessel is capable of applying to a motionless tow is called ________.	shaft horsepower	delivered horsepower	bollard pull	towrope pull
2	178	D	C	Which can be prevented only by segregating two lots of cargo into separate holds?	Contamination of dry cargo by a wet cargo	Contamination of a clean cargo by a dirty cargo	Contamination of a food cargo by an odorous cargo	Overcarriage, overstowage, and short landing
2	179	D	C	The minimum temperature required to ignite gas or vapor  without a spark or flame being present is called _____.	flash point	fire point	autoignition temperature	lower explosive limit
2	180	D	C	Your tank vessel is loading a hazardous cargo. The   allowance for expansion is based on ambient temperatures of what maximum range?	0° C to 100° C	-10° C to 90° C	-18° C to 46° C	-40° C to 50° C
2	181	D	B	Your vessel is on an extended foreign voyage. Several  vacancies have occurred in your unlicensed crew through  sickness and repatriation. Which statement is correct?	Aliens may be employed except that all U.S. flag vessels must maintain no less than 90% U.S. citizens in the crew.	Qualified aliens may be employed to fill the vacancies.	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.
2	182	D	B	What size of manila line is required to hold a weight  of 932 lbs., if you use a safety factor of six?	2.0"	2.5"	3.0"	3.5"
2	183	D	A	A towing vessel's capability is BEST measured by horsepower, bollard pull, maneuverability and __________.	displacement	stability	towrope pull	propeller design
2	184	D	C	You are standing look-out duty at night. A dim light on the horizon will be seen quickest by looking _____.	at an area just a little below the horizon	at the horizon, where the sky and water appear to meet	a little above the horizon	well below the horizon
2	185	D	A	Before a Master relieves a Pilot of the conn, the _________.	Master should foresee any danger to the vessel on thepresent course	vessel must be in extremis	Master should agree to sign a release of liability form	Master must first request the Pilot to take correctiveaction
2	186	D	B	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
2	187	D	C	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 should you do?	Ask the Pilot if he relinquishes control.	Obey the Pilot.	Obey the Master.	Bring the rudder to a position midway between the two  conflicting positions.
2	188	D	D	Which cargoes require strips of common building lathe as dunnage in order to carry away heat generated by the cargo?	Canned soups packaged in crates	Cardboard cartons of shoes	Paper products packaged in rolls	Refrigerated fruit that is ripening
2	189	D	D	Reid vapor pressure is ____.	exerted by liquid cargo on the sides of a tank	exerted by liquid cargo on a cargo hose body	the lowest temperature and pressure that will cause a  flammable liquid to give off vapors	a measurement of the amount of flammable vapors given off by a liquid at a certain temperature
2	190	D	D	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?	Regulatory and proprietary names	Exact quantity on board	Name and address of consignee	Firefighting procedures
2	191	D	B	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	Immigration Service	local police	OCMI
2	192	D	A	The mooring line labeled "H" is called a(n) __________.	offshore bow line	onshore bow line	offshore spring line	forward breast line	See illustration number(s): DO44DG
2	193	D	C	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	the International Code of Signals (PUB 102)	Radio Aids to Navigation (PUB 117)	the Coast Pilot
2	194	D	B	A vessel spotted at 45° relative can be reported as _____.	on the starboard beam	broad on the starboard bow	4 points forward of starboard bow	4 points abaft the starboard beam
2	195	D	C	You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel. TheDangerous Cargo Manifest must be signed by the ___________.	shipper	U.S. Coast Guard Marine Inspector	Master or his authorized representative	Master only
2	196	D	B	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 weight ratio	smaller propeller	larger power weight ratio
2	197	D	C	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	marline tightly wound on the rope by means of a board or mallet	a splice made by laying the strand of one rope into the  vacated grooves of another rope
2	198	D	B	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 _____________.	for securing a snatch block when snaking cargo into the  wings of the hold	to prevent cargo from coming in contact with the vessel's frames or shell plating	to provide fittings to which cargo lashings may be secured	to support the dunnage floors which are laid down between tiers of cargo
2	199	D	C	What is a cofferdam?	Tube fitted to an ullage hole	Area the product is loaded into	Void or empty space separating two tanks	Opening in the deck used for cleaning a tank
2	200	D	D	Which statement concerning a 298 GT tug engaged in towingfrom Seattle, WA, to Alaska is TRUE?	No able seamen are required.	Crew must be signed on before a Shipping Commissioner.	A licensed operator of uninspected towing vessels may serveas Master.	Each crew member must be furnished with a record of seaservice at the time of discharge.
2	201	D	D	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?	Inventory his gear and send it and a pay voucher ashore  with the agent.	Leave the seaman in jail and log him as a fail to join after the vessel sails.	Leave the seaman in jail and log him as a deserter after the vessel sails.	Pay the seaman's fine.
2	202	D	C	When making a mooring wire fast to bitts it is recommended that you _____.	use only figure eights	take 2 round turns around one bitt, then make figure eights	take 3 round turns around both bitts, then make figure  eights	alternate round turns and figure eights around both bitts
2	203	D	C	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 pushes the entire vessel away from the bank.	It pulls the stern toward the bank.	It heels the vessel toward the bank.
2	204	D	A	What does the helm command "shift the rudder" mean?	Put the rudder over to the opposite side, the same number of degrees it is now.	Put the rudder amidships and hold the heading steady as she goes.	Shift the rudder control to the alternate steering method.	Stop the swing of the ship.
2	205	D	A	A vessel is to make a voyage between New York and San Juan,Puerto Rico, and return. The crew should be signed on_____________.	Coastwise Articles	Foreign Articles	Intercoastal Articles	no articles
2	206	D	C	In stopping distances of vessels, "head reach" can best be described as the _______________.	difference between the vessel's speed through the water at any instant and the new speed ordered on the telegraph	distance the vessel has actually run through the water since a change of speed was ordered	distance the vessel will run between taking action to stop her and being stationary in the water	speed at which a vessel should proceed to ensure that she will run a predetermined distance, once her engines have been stopped
2	207	D	C	A towing vessel's capability is BEST measured by horsepower, maneuverability, displacement, and __________.	stability	propeller design	bollard pull	towing winch horsepower
2	208	D	B	Your vessel has been damaged and you must shore a bulkhead.You should cut the shore _____________.	approximately 1/2 inch longer than the measured length to allow for trimming	approximately 1/2 inch shorter than the measured length to allow for wedges	approximately 1/2 inch shorter per foot of shoring to allow for wet expansion	to the same length as the measured length
2	209	D	B	You are aboard vessel "A" in a narrow channel and the pilotis approaching vessel "B" as shown in DIAGRAM 25. Thereason he has not previously changed course to the starboardside of the channel is _______________.	to avoid vessel squat in the shallower water near the bank	to avoid the effects of bank cushion and bank suction	because there is less chance of striking submerged objects in mid-channel	because the current has less eddies in mid-channel	See illustration number(s): DIAGRAM 25
2	210	D	C	The Tonnage Certificate indicates _____________.	deadweight tons	displacement tons	net tons	gross tons
2	211	D	B	A seaman is entitled by law to a release from Foreign  Articles when _______.	intoxicated	the vessel is overloaded	there is a change of home port	there is a change of Master
2	212	D	A	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 ____________.	the bow in and the stern out	both the bow and stern in	the bow out and the stern in	both the bow and stern out
2	213	D	B	You are the Master of a single-screw vessel. You aredocking 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 ___________.	5 to 7 times the depth of the water	1 1/2 to 2 times the depth of the water	equal to the depth of the water	you should NEVER use the anchor to help in docking
2	214	D	A	The helm command "meet her" means _____________.	use rudder to check the swing	decrease the rudder angle which is on	steer more carefully	note the course and steady on that heading
2	215	D	D	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 heels the vessel toward the bank.	It pushes the entire vessel away from the bank.	It pulls the stern toward the bank.
2	216	D	D	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 _____________.	propeller velocity	speed of advance	wake distribution	wake fraction
2	217	D	C	The holding capability of an anchor is primarily determined by the ________________.	shape of the anchor	stowage of the anchor on board	anchor's ability to dig in	size of the vessel and its draft
2	218	D	B	What is the main purpose of dunnage?	To act as ballast for light vessels	To provide ventilation and drainage for cargo	To secure the tarpaulins in place	To support weakened bulkheads
2	219	D	A	What refers to the depth of a petroleum product in a tank?	Innage	Outage	Thievage	Ullage
2	220	D	B	The best method to secure a towline to bitts is to _____.	take a round turn on the bitt farthest from the pull and use figure-eights	take a round turn on the bitt closest to the pull and use figure-eights	use figure-eights and take a round turn at the top of the bitts	use only figure-eights
2	221	D	A	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	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
2	222	D	D	A lot of special cargo of similar cartons, as shown, is tobe loaded. What is the weight of the consignment?	50 pounds	1100 pounds	1200 pounds	1250 pounds	See illustration number(s): D042DG
2	223	D	B	Who is responsible for providing urine specimen collection kits to be used following a serious marine incident?	Qualified medical personnel	The marine employer	The U.S. Coast Guard	The local police department
2	224	D	D	The term "Shift the Rudder" means ____________________.	put the rudder amidships	use right or left rudder	check, but do not stop the vessel from swinging	change from right to left or left or right
2	225	D	D	For safety reasons, when assistance towing _____.	the disabled vessel should be towed to the nearest port	the disabled vessel should be inspected for flammable gases	passengers should always be removed from the disabled vessel	personnel on the disabled vessel should don PFD's
2	226	D	D	Which statement is TRUE concerning the vessel's slipstream?	It has no effect on the steering of the vessel.	It has no effect on the rudder when the helm is amidships.	Its velocity is the same as that of the wake.	The propeller gives it a helical motion.
2	227	D	A	An ocean towing bridle should _____.	have equal legs of sufficient length	have a large angle between the legs	be formed on a bight of cable through a ring	never be made up of chain
2	228	D	D	Securing cargo by running timbers from an upper support down to the cargo, either vertically or at an angle, is called _____________.	braces	dunnage	shores	toms
2	229	D	D	Which refers to the depth of a petroleum product in a tank?	Outage	Ullage	Thievage	Innage
2	230	D	B	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 ____________.	Coast Guard, only if the grounding results in damage to  property in excess of $25,000	nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Marine Inspection  Office as soon as possible	Coast Guard, only if the grounding results in a loss of life	Coast Guard, only if the grounding results in injury to  personnel
2	231	D	C	When the vessel is on coastwise articles, the white copy of the seaman's discharge is _____________.	given to the seaman	retained on board	sent to Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard	sent to the shipping company
2	232	D	B	The angle at which the fluke penetrates the soil is called the _____________.	fluke angle	tripping angle	penetration angle	holding angle
2	233	D	C	A vessel brought alongside should be fended off the towing vessel by _____.	crew members using their arms	crew members using the strong muscles of their legs	fenders	No fending is necessary due to the rugged construction of most towing vessels.
2	234	D	C	The helm command "shift your rudder" means _______________.	double your rudder angle or go to full rudder	bring your rudder amidships	change from right rudder to left rudder, or vice versa, an equal number of degrees	check the swing of the vessel
2	235	D	B	Which ending is NOT acceptable in a wire rope that is free to rotate when hoisting?	Poured socket	Liverpool eye splice	Eye formed with a pressure clamped sleeve	Eye formed by clips
2	236	D	B	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	slip
2	237	D	B	The latch of a safety hook _____.	increases the strength of the hook	prevents the sling ring from coming out of the hook if the strain is abruptly eased	prevents the sling ring from coming out of the hook if there is a strain on the sling ring	All of the above
2	238	D	A	A shore is a piece of securing dunnage that _____________.	runs from a low supporting level up to the cargo at an angle	is also known as a "distance piece"	is placed on the deck under the cargo to distribute its  weight evenly	is run horizontally from a support to the cargo
2	239	D	C	Flame screens are used to _____.	contain flammable fumes	protect firefighters from flames	prevent flames from entering tanks	keep flames and sparks from getting out of an engine's  exhaust system
2	240	D	A	The best way to lift many small articles aboard your vessel is with a _____.	pallet	barrel hook	spreader	snotter
2	241	D	B	If there are any changes in the crew in a foreign port, the changes will be made by _____________.	the Master on the Certified Crew List	the Master on the Shipping Articles	U.S. Consul on the Certified Crew List	U.S. Consul on the Shipping Articles
2	242	D	D	The preventer guy, as used on a conventional yard and stay rig, ___________________.	is rigged at an angle of 70° to 90° from the guy it assists	takes the strain imposed on the schooner guy when burtoning cargo	is rigged when lifting cargo that exceeds the SWL of a  single whip	should take the strain if the regular guy parts
2	243	D	B	A towing vessel becomes tripped while towing on a hawser astern. What factor is MOST important when assessing the risk of capsizing?	Length of the towline	Height of the towline connection	Longitudinal position of the towline connection	Direction of opposing force
2	244	D	A	"Hard right rudder" means ________________________.	put the rudder over to the right all the way	jam the rudder against the stops	meet a swing to the right, then return to amidships	put the rudder over quickly to 15° right rudder
2	245	D	D	The fitting that allows a boom to move freely both vertically and laterally is called the _______________.	swivel	lizard	spider band	gooseneck
2	246	D	B	The force exerted by a propeller which tends to throw the stern right or left is called ________.	slip	sidewise force	rotational force	thrust
2	247	D	C	The main advantage and chief characteristic of a Steulchen boom is that it can be ___________________.	operated by one winchman	cradled on deck	swung from one hatch to the adjacent hatch	collared to the mast
2	248	D	A	Dunnage may be used to protect a cargo from loss or damage by _______________________ .	ship's sweat	inherent vice	tainting	hygroscopic absorption
2	249	D	D	Functions aboard a tanker or tank barge such as connecting, disconnecting, and topping off must be supervised by _____.	any certificated tankerman	the Master of the vessel	the officer of the watch	the person designated as "person in charge"
2	250	D	B	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 crew members	The Master of the vessel	The port authorities	All of the above
2	251	D	C	A seaman lost his continuous discharge book during the  voyage. Upon discharge from Articles, he should beissued a _____________.	letter of service on company letterhead signed and sealed by the master	Record of Entry in a Continuous Discharge Book for use in applying for a duplicate book	Certificate of Discharge with the white copy forwarded to the Commandant	Mutual Release (CG-2119), and the articles should be  annotated as to the loss
2	252	D	B	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 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.
2	253	D	C	The forward movement of a ship in one revolution of its propeller is measured by ______________.	advance	head reach	pitch	transfer
2	254	D	C	"Ease the rudder" means to ___________________.	move the rudder slowly in the direction of the most recent rudder command	bring the rudder amidships	decrease the rudder angle	steer the course which is your present heading
2	255	D	D	Which statement about the proof test applied to cargo gear is NOT correct?	The proof load is in excess of the safe working load.	The load can be applied by using a scale.	The test must be conducted at least once every 5 years.	The cargo boom must be not more than 15° from the vertical.
2	256	D	B	When fruit is carried as refrigerated cargo, the most frequent cause of its being infected at the discharge portis ___________________.	leaks in the ship's refrigeration system	improper cleaning of the cargo spaces	carriage at the wrong temperature	improper precooling of the cargo spaces
2	257	D	C	The distance between the surface of the liquid and the tanktop in a cargo tank is called _____.	thievage	innage	ullage	tankage
2	258	D	B	Your U.S. tankship is designed to carry anhydrous ammoniain bulk. The keel was laid in 1980. Which statement concerning the carriage of this cargo is TRUE?	A flammable gas detection system must be installed in each cargo pump room.	The cargo may be gauged by automatic float type devices.	Carriage of this cargo is authorized by issuance of an IMO Certificate.	Aluminum, copper, zinc, and mercury are allowed in valve parts in contact with the cargo.
2	259	D	A	What is the correct sequence for electrically connecting (grounding) a tank vessel to shore piping?	Open switch, connect ground cable, close switch, connect cargo hose	Connect ground cable, open switch, connect cargo hose, close switch	Close switch, connect cargo hose, open switch, connect  ground cable	Connect ground cable, connect cargo hose, open switch, close switch
2	260	D	D	You receive a package, for shipment aboard your vessel, containing class 1 explosives. The package is damp, moldy and stained. To tansport this package according to the regulations you MUST __________.	have the U.S.C.G. Captain of the Port approve the shipment	note an exception on the Bill of Lading	repair or replace the packaging before stowage	seek the shipper's advice with regard to withdrawal, repair, or replacement
2	261	D	D	A seaman you have just discharged has a Continuous Discharge Book. Which statement is TRUE?	A Certificate of Discharge Form should be attached to the book.	An entry should be made in the book and a Certificate of Discharge Form issued to the seaman.	If a vessel was on coastwise articles, the record of  discharge will be made in the Official Logbook.	The Record of Entry form must be submitted to the Coast  Guard.
2	262	D	C	Mousing a cargo hook with marline or small line __________.	increases the lifting capacity of the hook	protects the hook from the sling ring	prevents the sling ring from coming out of the hook	All of the above
2	263	D	D	Which type of hull damage should be repaired FIRST?	Damage below the waterline	Damage to interior watertight boundaries	Damage in way of machinery rooms	Damage at or just above the waterline
2	264	D	B	The total weight of cargo, fuel, water, stores, passengers and crew, and their effects, that a ship can carry, is the _____.	bale cubic	deadweight	gross tonnage	loaded displacement
2	265	D	B	Which statement is TRUE about hooks and shackles?	Hooks are stronger than shackles of the same diameter.	Shackles are stronger than hooks of the same diameter.	Hooks and shackles of the same diameter are of equal  strength.	All the above may be true, depending on the hook's or  shackle's overall length.
2	266	D	C	The distance that a ship moves forward with each revolutionof its propeller, if there is no slip, is called__________.	advance	head reach	pitch	transfer
2	267	D	C	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.
2	268	D	A	When a deck cargo is secured with chain or wire lashings and grab (pear) links, which statement is FALSE?	The amount of take-up is limited by the length of the  turnbuckle.	At the grab (pear) link, the slack end of chain should be led back and secured to the chain above the link.	The lashings should be inspected each day and any slack  taken up.	The turnbuckle should be secured with a stick or lock nuts.
2	269	D	C	Bonding cables are used during cargo transfer to __________.	provide safe electrical power connection to barge equipment	keep the vessel from surging excessively	prevent an accidental discharge of static electricity	secure the cargo hose to a hatch when loading "overall"
2	270	D	B	The disadvantage of using a heaving line to pass a towline is that _____.	it increases the likelihood of collision between the towing vessel and the disabled vessel	recreational boaters tend to make the heaving line fast to the towed vessel as if it were the towline	the monkey fist may injure someone	it may reduce the catenary and increase yawing
2	271	D	A	Total responsibility for shipping and discharging the seamen is that of the _____________.	Master of the vessel	steamship company	U.S. Custom Service	U.S. Coast Guard
2	272	D	B	When measuring the oxygen content of the cargo tanks prior to loading cargoes requiring vapor recovery, check it _____________________.	one meter from the tank bottom and one meter below the tank top	one half the ullage of the tank and one meter below the tank top	one half the ullage of the tank and one meter above the tank bottom	at three meter intervals from the tank top to the bottom
2	273	D	B	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	have a hinged cover	be fastened with nails or screws
2	274	D	A	What is the difference between net tonnage and gross  tonnage?	Net tonnage is the gross tonnage less certain deductible spaces.	Net tonnage is tonnage of cargo compared to tonnage of whole ship.	Net tonnage is gross tonnage minus engine and bunker spaces.	Net tonnage is the net weight of the ship.
2	275	D	C	You have taken another vessel in tow. You can tell that the towing speed is too fast when the _____.	vessels are not in step	tow line feels like it is "jumping" when touched	catenary comes clear of the water	towed vessel goes "in irons"
2	276	D	C	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 a(n) ___________.	downward and inward flow	downward and outward flow	upward and inward flow	upward and outward flow
2	277	D	D	Allied Naval Control of Shipping (NCS) has been established. Which statement is TRUE?	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.	The conduct of U.S. flag ships in an allied port will be controlled by U.S. NCS authorities.	After Naval Control of Shipping has neen established permission to sail must come from local naval authorities or consular officers.
2	278	D	B	Regulations concerning the stowage, lashing, and securing of timber deck cargoes aboard general cargo vessels may be found in the _____________.	International Cargo Bureau Regulations	Load Line Regulations	Rules and Regulations for Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels	vessel's classification society rules and regulations
2	279	D	C	The sequence to follow when connecting a bonding cable to a tanker is to _________.	close switch, connect bonding cable, and connect cargo hose	connect cargo hose, connect bonding cable, and close switch	connect bonding cable, close switch, and connect cargo hose	connect bonding cable, connect cargo hose, and close switch
2	280	D	D	Your ship is in a neutral port when full Naval Control of Shipping is established. You may expect to be boarded and instructed by a(n) _______________.	U.S. Naval Control of Shipping Officer	allied Naval Control of Shipping Officer	Consular Shipping Officer	Any of the above
2	281	D	B	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.
2	282	D	D	The owner, agent, Master or person-in-charge of a "T-Boat" involved in a marine casualty causing injury that requires professional medical treatment must ________________.	immediately notify the nearest USCG MSO, MIO, or Group Office	keep all voyage records and make them available to Coast Guard investigators	file a written report (CG2692) of the casualty within five days	All of the above
2	283	D	B	Which number in illustration D002DG indicates a gin block?	12	13	21	24	See illustration number(s): D002DG
2	284	D	D	The beam of a vessel refers to the _____.	depth between decks	internal cubic capacity	molded depth of the vessel	width of the vessel
2	285	D	B	Which form of navigation may be suspended without notice under defense planning?	celestial	electronic	piloting	None of the above
2	286	D	D	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 ____________.	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
2	287	D	B	On the cargo manifest, the weight of the cargo inside a box is called _____________________.	gross weight	net weight	light weight	rate weight
2	288	D	C	You have a quantity of bagged cargo to stow in a block in #3 UTD. Which stow will provide the maximum block stability?	Half-bag stow	Bag-on-bag stow	Alternate layer directions	Bilge and cantline
2	289	D	D	A bonding cable should be connected for cargo operations aboard a tank vessel as soon as the _________.	cargo has been loaded or discharged	cargo hose is connected	cargo pumps are started	vessel is ready to handle cargo
2	290	D	D	What is NOT a form used by ice support services to disseminate information?	Ice Analyses	Ice Forecasts	Ice Outlooks	Ice Bulletins
2	291	D	B	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 and make an entry in his Continuous Discharge Book	issue a Certificate of Discharge or make an entry in his Continuous Discharge Book	retain the crew member's Continuous Discharge Book onboard	retain the crew member's Certificate of Discharge onboard
2	292	D	B	Stress on the topping lift of a swinging boom can be reduced by ___________________.	rigging a back stay	raising the boom	increasing the mechanical advantage of the cargo purchase	taking all slack out of the preventer
2	293	D	C	Which space(s) is(are) NOT exempt when measuring gross  tonnage?	Auxiliary machinery spaces above the deck	Steering gear room	Cargo holds	Galley in a deckhouse
2	294	D	D	Displacement refers to the _____.	cubic capacity of a vessel	deadweight carrying capacity of a vessel	gross tonnage of a vessel	number of long tons of water displaced by a vessel afloat
2	295	D	B	Which publication offers information on Great Lakes ice services?	Light List volume VII	U.S. Coast Pilot #6	Marine Weather Log	National Weather Service, Ice Outlooks
2	296	D	B	You are on a course of 000° T and put the rudder right 30°. In which direction will the transfer be measured?	000° T	090° T	180° T	270° T
2	297	D	B	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
2	298	D	A	A venetian vent or rice ventilator is used in stowage of which cargo?	Bagged cargo	Bulk grain	Bulk rice	Refrigerated goods
2	299	D	A	Cargo transfer operations on a tank vessel need NOT be  stopped when _____________.	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 the tanker	there is an electrical storm in the vicinity	there is a fire on the dock or on a nearby vessel
2	301	D	B	You are signing on a crew. Which person is presenting aMerchant Mariner's Document (MMD) that you should suspect asbeing invalid?	An AB with an endorsement of "Any unlicensed rating in the deck department including Able Seaman"	A seaman with an MMD only endorsed as "Bosun"	A Purser with an MMD only endorsed "See certificate of registry"	A Chief Steward with an MMD only endorsed as "Steward's Dept. (FH)"
2	302	D	C	You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker with orders to load diethylamine. What is NOT a requirement for  transporting this cargo?	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.	A person taking cargo samples must wear protective   clothing.	If you are carrying propionic acid also, the venting  systems must be segregated.
2	304	D	D	To warp a vessel means to _____.	anchor the vessel	bring the head into the wind	clean the decks	move the vessel by hauling on lines
2	306	D	A	You are aboard a single-screw vessel with a right-handed propeller. The vessel is dead in the water and the rudder is amidships. If you reverse your engine you would expect your vessel to _____.	kick its stern to port	kick its stern to starboard	move astern without swinging	swing its stern to starboard, then to port
2	307	D	D	Which type of chemical testing is NOT required of merchant marine personnel?	Pre-employment	Periodic	Random	Annual
2	308	D	C	Of the general methods of stowing bagged cargo, which allows maximum ventilation?	Brick method	Cross tier method	Full-bag method	Half-bag method
2	309	D	B	When planning the loading or discharging of a VLCC (100,000 DWT+) what is the most important consideration?	Draft and trim	Limits of the bending moments	Rate of discharging	Rate of loading
2	310	D	C	Operators of Uninspected Passenger Vessels are required to keep their Coast Guard License aboard _________.	only when operating more than one mile from shore	only when operating at night	only when carrying passengers for hire	At all times
2	311	D	A	The Shipping Articles shall be signed by each seaman and the _____________.	Master of the vessel	Shipping Commissioner	U.S. Coast Guard	U.S. Customs Service
2	312	D	A	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 ___________________.	increase	decrease	stop	remain constant
2	313	D	A	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?	Type I	Type II	Type III	None of the above
2	314	D	D	"Avast" means _____.	let go	pull	slack off	stop
2	315	D	C	A vessel must have one approved ring life buoy on board if its length is over how many feet?	6 feet	16 feet	26 feet	36 feet
2	316	D	B	On which form do you provide a written report of Marine Casualty to the nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety Office?	DD 214	CG 2692	DOT 211	CG 5511
2	317	D	D	What requires a Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death?	Collision with a bridge	Injury beyond first aid	loss of life	All of the above
2	318	D	D	In preparing a cargo space for receipt of a shipment of  bagged cargo, which instruction for laying dunnage should be followed?	Use either 1 or 2 tiers of dunnage, spacing the pieces in each tier a foot apart, and lay pieces in the bottom tier diagonally to the ship's side.	Use 1 tier of dunnage, laying the pieces tightly together to form a solid floor over the steel deck.	Use 2 tiers of dunnage, spacing the pieces in the bottom tier about a foot apart and the pieces in the top tier 6 inches apart.	Use 2 tiers of dunnage, spacing the pieces in the bottom tier about a foot apart and the pieces in the top tier  together.
2	319	D	D	Static electricity may be built up by the ________________.	flow of petroleum through pipes	spraying or splashing of petroleum	settling of solids or water in petroleum	All of the above
2	320	D	B	Containers of flammable solids should be conspicuously  labeled by the shipper with a __________.	green label	red and white label	orange label	yellow label
2	322	D	B	What is considered a Serious Marine Incident?	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
2	323	D	A	You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel. The regulations require you to ________.	periodically inspect it and make an entry in a log	keep a warning sign posted nearby	keep a fire hose run out and ready for use if needed	allow no chipping or painting in the vicinity of the cargo
2	324	D	B	A "chock" is a _____.	deck fitting used to secure mooring lines	casting fitted at the side of a weatherdeck, used as a  fairlead	sharp block of wood used to support hygroscopic cargo	smoke pipe for the galley stove
2	325	D	D	A deck fitting, used to secure line or wire rope, consisting of a single body with two protruding horns is called a ________________.	bitt	bollard	capstan	cleat
2	326	D	C	In order to back a right-handed, single-screw vessel in a straight line, you will probably need to use __________________.	very little rudder	some left rudder	some right rudder	full left rudder
2	327	D	B	You are on a multiple product tankship and carrying methyl acrylate, diethanolamine, and triethylamine. Which   statement is TRUE?	Methyl acrylate may be loaded in a tank adjacent to   diethanolamine but not triethylamine.	The heating coils to the cargo tank loaded with methyl  acrylate must be blanked off.	Valve components made of aluminum, copper, or zinc may not be in contact with the cargoes.	Each crew member working on deck must have an emergency  escape breathing apparatus.
2	328	D	C	The heaviest type pallet is the ____________.	factory pallet	shipping pallet	stevedoring pallet	warehouse pallet
2	329	D	B	Litmus paste is used in order to determine _____.	innage	thievage	ullage	the tank's datum point
2	330	D	C	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	in the ship's office	on or near the bridge	outside the Captain's stateroom
2	331	D	C	Shipping articles are a contract of agreement between the members of the crew and the _____________.	charterers	Coast Guard	Master	vessel's owner
2	332	D	B	The helm command "Meet her" means ___________________.	steer more carefully	use rudder to check the swing	decrease the existing rudder angle	note the course and steady on that heading
2	333	D	A	You are transporting dangerous cargo on your vessel. You must inspect this cargo ___________.	daily	daily, at sea only	after encountering rough weather	after loading and prior to arrival in port only
2	334	D	A	The space above the engine room is called the _____.	fidley	gold locker	middle hatch	noble
2	335	D	C	You are steaming in a heavy gale and find it necessary to heave to. Under most circumstances, this is best done by ____________________.	stopping the engines and drifting beam to the seas	going slow astern and taking the seas on the quarter	taking the sea fine on the bow and reducing the speed to the minimum to hold that position	maintaining speed and taking the sea broad on the bow
2	336	D	A	When a vessel with a single right-hand propeller backs to port the _________________.	bow falls off to starboard	vessel moves to port without changing heading	bow swings to port	vessel moves to starboard without changing heading
2	337	D	A	On a coastwise tugboat of 199 GT, on a voyage over 600  miles, what percentage of the deck crew must hold a document of able seaman or a license?	65%	50%	25%	0%
2	338	D	C	The basic pallet pattern shown in illustration D007DG is called a ____________.	block pattern	row pattern	pinwheel pattern	brick pattern
2	339	D	D	Oil product samples should be taken from the _____.	dock riser	ship's cargo tanks	shore tank discharge	All of the above
2	340	D	D	Argon is classified as a ____________________.	corrosive	flammable gas	flammable liquid	nonflammable gas
2	341	D	A	The Certificate of Freeboard is the _____________.	Load Line Certificate	Certificate of Inspection	Admeasurer's Certificate	Forecastle Card
2	342	D	C	You are on a multiple-product chemical tanker with orders to load diethylamine. What is NOT a requirement for   transporting this cargo?	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.	A person taking cargo samples must wear protective clothing.	If you are also carrying allyl alcohol, the venting systems must be segregated.
2	343	D	D	Vapor hoses must be capable of withstanding 2.0 psig vacuum without collapsing and have at least a maximum allowable working pressure of ________.	2 psig	3 psig	4 psig	5 psig
2	344	D	B	The purpose of a bilge well is to _____.	afford access to the shell through the double bottoms	collect water to be pumped out	provide access for the pneumercator	provide a base line for sounding measurements
2	345	D	B	What does the helm command "shift the rudder" mean?	Put the rudder amidships and hold the heading steady as she goes.	Put the rudder over to the opposite side, the same number of degrees it is now.	Shift the rudder control to the alternate steering method.	Stop the swing of the ship.
2	346	D	B	A vessel is equipped with a single right-handed screw. With rudder amidships and calm wind, the vessel will most likely back _________________.	straight astern	to port	to starboard	in no particular direction
2	347	D	A	You are the person in charge of a 199-GT 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?	Certificates of Discharge are not required to be issued.	All crew members shall have Merchant Mariner's Documents.	Able seamen are required in the deck crew.	The deckhands shall be divided into 3 watches.
2	348	D	D	The basic pallet pattern shown in illustration D006DG is called a ____________.	block pattern	row pattern	pinwheel pattern	brick pattern
2	351	D	B	Which certificate is issued by the American Bureau of  Shipping?	Certificate of Inspection	Load Line Certificate	Safety Equipment Certificate	Permit to Proceed for repairs
2	354	D	A	A "stopper" is _____.	a short length of line used for temporarily holding another line	a snatch block for handling a topping lift	an engine order telegraph	the brake on a cargo winch
2	355	D	A	Generally, you can best keep a vessel under steering control when the vessel has __________.	headway	sternway	no way on, with engines stopped	no way on, with engines full ahead
2	356	D	D	It is possible, and sometimes necessary, to strengthen the deck of a vessel for carriage of deck cargo by ____________.	placing bunker on the deck	building a stage on which to place the cargo	welding steel "feet" to the deck, on which the cargo is  placed	erecting vertical pillars under the deck to support the  cargo
2	357	D	B	What does the proof test load of an anchor chain   demonstrate?	Breaking strength of the chain	Strength of the chain to a specified limit	Adequate holding power for new bottom conditions	Safe working load of the chain
2	358	D	B	The basic pallet pattern shown is called a ____________.	block pattern	row pattern	pinwheel pattern	brick pattern	See illustration number(s): D005DG
2	360	D	A	The label required on containers carrying barium oxide in an international shipment must read ______________.	"Keep away from food"	"Spontaneously combustible"	"Radioactive"	"Biomedical material"
2	361	D	C	The strictest load line regulations apply to _____________.	gas carriers	freighters (break-bulk)	passenger ships	tankers
2	362	D	B	A towing vessel is tripped when __________.	it is overtaken by the tow	it is pulled sideways by the tow	the weight of the towing hawser causes loss of    maneuverability	the propeller is fouled by the towing hawser
2	363	D	B	Which space(s) is(are) deducted from gross tonnage toderive net tonnage?	Companions and booby hatches	Chart room	Open structures	All of the above
2	364	D	C	A long ton is _____.	1,000 pounds	2,000 pounds	2,240 pounds	2,400 pounds
2	365	D	A	The label required on containers carrying barium oxide in an international shipment must read _______________.	"Keep away from food"	None required	"Radioactive"	"Biomedical material"
2	366	D	C	When backing down with sternway the pivot point of a vessel is ___________.	at the bow	about one-third of the vessel's length from the bow	about one-quarter of the vessel's length from the stern	aft of the propellors
2	367	D	C	The label required on containers carrying barium oxide for international shipment must read _______________.	"Radioactive material"	"Spontaneously combustible"	"Keep away from food"	"Biomedical material"
2	368	D	C	A cargo of refrigerated fruit is packed in crates with  transverse members dividing the crate in two equal parts. Which statement is TRUE?	The cargo block should be tightly packed if the cargo is suitably chilled upon delivery to the vessel.	Both sides of each crate must be checked for the   temperature and the appearance of the fruit.	The cargo block should be stowed with air channels built throughout the stowed cargo.	The crates should NEVER be stowed brick fashion.
2	370	D	A	Cottonseed oil is classed as a ____________________.	combustible liquid	flammable liquid	flammable solid	poison B
2	371	D	A	In the United States, the load line markings are set by the _______________.	American Bureau of Shipping	Coast Guard	Federal Maritime Board	IMO
2	372	D	B	Keeping the draft at or below the load line mark will insure that the vessel has adequate _______________.	ballast	reserve buoyancy	displacement	rolling periods
2	373	D	B	The label required on containers carrying barium oxide in an international shipment must read _________________.	"Biomedical material"	"Keep away from food"	"Radioactive"	None required
2	374	D	C	Holes in the bulwark, which allow deck water to drain into the sea, are _____.	doggers	fidleys	freeing ports	swash ports
2	375	D	B	The best line for towing small vessels is _____.	three strand nylon	double-braided nylon	polypropylene	manila
2	376	D	B	You are aboard a right-handed single-screw vessel with headway on. The engine is put full astern and the rudder hard left. What will the bow do?	It will swing to the left, and will swing left faster as the vessel loses way.	It will swing to the left, straighten out and then swing to the right as the vessel loses way.	It will swing to the left without increasing or decreasing its swing.	The bow will swing to the right.
2	378	D	C	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 ____________.	-10° F (-23° C) and +10° F (-12° C)	12° F (-11° C) and 20° F (-7° C)	28° F (-2° C) and 40° F ( 4° C)	42° F (6° C) and 55° F (13° C)
2	380	D	A	The (auto)ignition temperature is that temperature atwhich_______.	no spark or flame is required to ignite gas or vapor	a fuel begins to give off explosive vapors	a fuel if ignited will continue to burn	a 1% mixture of the fuel with air will explode
2	384	D	A	A "strongback" refers to a _____.	bar securing a cargo port	centerline vertical bulkhead	deep beam	spanner stay
2	386	D	A	You are maneuvering a vessel with a right-hand propellor. The rudder is amidships. The vessel will generally back _______________.	to port	to starboard	in a straight line directly astern	downstream, the stern going in the direction of the current
2	388	D	B	When refueling a power-operated industrial truck in the hold of a cargo vessel, how many people must be specifically  assigned and present for the complete operation?	One	Two	Three	None, refueling is not allowed in a cargo hold
2	390	D	C	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?	Radioactive II and oxidizer	Radioactive II and poison	Radioactive I and corrosive	Fissile class I
2	391	D	D	A tonnage tax is levied according to the _____________.	deadweight cargo tonnage aboard	displacement tonnage of vessel	gross tonnage of vessel	net tonnage of vessel
2	394	D	A	The rope which is rove from the truck to be used with a  bos'n chair is called a _____.	gantline	life line	strop	whip
2	395	D	C	The vertical motion of a floating vessel in which the entire hull is lifted by the force of the sea is known as ________.	surge	sway	heave	pitch
2	396	D	D	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 zigzag course.	The vessel will steer a fairly straight course.
2	398	D	A	Peck and Hale gear is used most commonly for securing _____.	automobiles	baled cargo	large wooden crates	palletized cargo
2	400	D	D	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?	No placard is required; the tank openings must be sealed	Empty placard with corrosive placard	Residue label with the UN number	Black and white corrosive placard
2	404	D	D	A vessel's "quarter" is that section which is _____.	abeam	dead astern	just aft of the bow	on either side of the stern
2	406	D	C	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?	If one screw is stopped, the ship will turn toward the side of the stopped screw.	The principal force which turns the ship is set up by the wake against the forward side of the rudder.	Turning response by use of the rudder only is greater than on a single-screw vessel.	With the rudder amidships, the ship will steer a fairly  steady course.
2	407	D	A	You are carrying cargoes of crotonaldehyde, phosphoric acid, and morpholine on your multiple-product tankship. Which of the following statements is TRUE?	Each of the cargoes must be segregated from the other by at least two barriers.	The minimum protective clothing required for taking samples of phosphoric acid is goggles or a face shield.	Aluminum, copper, and zinc are prohibited in all valve parts in contact with these cargoes.	The required warning sign must have the legend "cancer  hazard" added to it.
2	408	D	C	What is the meaning of the term tare weight?	Pounds of force necessary to damage a container	Total weight of a container and contents	Weight of a container	Weight of the contents of a container
2	409	D	B	A tanker is loaded with 5,000 barrels of petroleum. The cargo was loaded at a temperature of 70° F, and the   coefficient of expansion is .0004. What is the net amount in barrels of cargo loaded?	4800	4980	5020	5200
2	410	D	A	You are loading a cargo tank on your container ship. The tank displays the red label indicated in illustration  D023DG. Which statement is TRUE?	The tank contains propylene.	The tank's volume is 1090 cubic feet (31 cubic meters).	There are three tanks in the shipment.	The tank contains an oxidizing material.
2	411	D	A	Tonnage tax is officially based upon the figures obtained from the _____________.	Admeasurement Certificate	deadweight scale	displacement scale	Load Line Certificate
2	412	D	B	Which number indicates a schooner guy?	5	23	25	27	See illustration number(s): D002DG
2	414	D	C	To "ease" a line means to _____.	cast off	double up so that one line does not take all the strain	pay out line to remove most of the tension	slack it off quickly
2	416	D	C	While moving ahead, a twin-screw ship has an advantage over a single-screw ship because _____________.	correct trim will be obtained more easily	drag effect will be cancelled out	side forces will be eliminated	speed will be increased
2	418	D	B	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.	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.
2	419	D	A	A cargo of 10,000 barrels of gasoline is loaded at a  temperature of 90° F, and a cargo temperature of 55° F, 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	9994	10210	10410
2	420	D	B	In handling break bulk hazardous materials, it is forbidden to use _________.	cargo nets	metal bale hooks	pallets	slings
2	421	D	B	An International Tonnage Certificate will be issued to a vessel when it meets several requirements, one of which is that the vessel must ______________.	admeasure over 100 GT	be 79 or more feet in length	engage in intercoastal or international trade	be issued a Certificate of Inspection
2	424	D	A	Faking a line means to _____.	arrange it on deck in long bights	coil it down on deck	put a whipping on it	stow it below
2	426	D	C	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 should you use the engines and rudder to turn the ship fastest in the least amount of space?	Full ahead on the engines and hard over rudder	Full ahead on one engine, full astern on the other	Half ahead with hard over rudder, then full astern on  inboard engine	Slow ahead with hard over rudder
2	427	D	D	What is the greatest danger of an overriding tow?	Fouling of the towing hawser	Loss of steering	Tripping	Collision between the tow and the stern of the towing vessel
2	428	D	A	Your vessel is going from a warm climate to a cold climate with a hygroscopic cargo. Which statement is TRUE?	You must ventilate constantly and vigorously to combat ship sweat.	You should ventilate; there is little danger of ship sweat, but a possibility of cargo sweat.	There is danger of heavy cargo sweat if you ventilate.	There is little danger of any sweat problem.
2	429	D	B	A tank is loaded with 9,000 barrels of gasoline. The  temperature of the product is 90‚ F (32‚ C), and it has a coefficient of expansion of .0008. What is the net amount of cargo loaded?	8856 bbls	8784 bbls	8820 bbls	9216 bbls
2	430	D	D	On a manned vessel carrying packaged hazardous cargo, the hazardous materials shall be inspected ____________.	every 24 hours unless equipped with a fire detecting system	prior to entry into a U.S. port	after stowage is complete	All of the above
2	431	D	C	Official proof of an American vessel's nationality is contained in the _____________.	Certificate of Inspection	Official Log	Certificate of Documentation	Shipping Articles
2	434	D	D	To "belay" a line means to _____.	coil it down	heave it taut	stow it below	secure it to a cleat
2	436	D	B	The rudders are amidships and both screws are going ahead. What will happen if the starboard screw is stopped?	The bow will go to port.	The bow will go to starboard.	The bow will remain steady.	The stern will go to starboard.
2	437	D	A	Prior to getting underway in fresh or brackish water, the Master must _____________________.	log the density of the water	secure all overboard discharges	take on fresh water ballast	clean the sides with fresh water
2	438	D	C	Your vessel is loaded with nonhygroscopic cargoes and is going from a cold to a warm climate. You should _____.	start the exhaust blowers	start the intake blowers	not ventilate the cargo holds	ventilate the cargo holds
2	439	D	B	When loading bulk liquid cargo, what is the FIRST action you should take if a cargo valve jammed open?	Trip the pump relief valve.	Order the dock man to shut down.	Call the owner, operator, or terminal supervisor.	Run out the vessel's or terminal's fire hose.
2	440	D	D	If a Master must jettison a container loaded with hazardous material, he must, as soon as possible, notify the ________.	National Cargo Bureau	Environmental Protection Agency	National Hazardous Chemical Response Center	nearest Captain of the Port
2	441	D	C	The document which shows a vessel's nationality, ownership, and tonnage is the _______________.	Manifest Certificate	Bill of Lading Certificate	Certificate of Documentation	Official Logbook
2	442	D	B	"Ease the rudder" means to _______________________.	move the rudder slowly in the direction of the most recent rudder command	decrease the rudder angle	bring the rudder amidships	steer the course which is your present heading
2	443	D	C	The tankship Northland is loaded as shown. Use the salmon colored pages in the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the hogging numeral.	86.72 numeral	89.98 numeral	91.40 numeral	93.18 numeral
2	444	D	B	A metal object on the pier resembling a tree stump and made to receive mooring lines is a _____.	bight	bollard	chock	camel
2	446	D	D	A twin-screw vessel can clear the inboard propeller and maneuver off a pier best by holding a(n) _________________.	forward spring line and going slow ahead on the inboard  engine	after spring line and going slow astern on the outboard  engine	forward spring line and going slow ahead on both engines	forward spring line and going slow ahead on the outboard engine
2	448	D	A	Hygroscopic cargoes should be ventilated when _____.	going from a warm to a cold climate	the dew point of the outside air is greater than the dew point of the air in the hold	the dew point of the air in the hold is very low	the outside dew point is 60° F (16° C) and the cargo  temperature is 54° F (12° C)
2	449	D	C	When loading bulk liquid cargo, what is the first action you should take if a cargo valve jammed open?	Call the owner, operator, or terminal supervisor.	Unplug the deck scuppers.	Order the dock man to shut down.	Run out the vessel's or terminal's fire hose.
2	450	D	A	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	the cargo hatches are of steel construction	the cargo is of a nonflammable type	there is sufficient fire protection located on the main deck adjacent to the cargo hatch
2	451	D	A	What is official proof of a vessel's ownership?	Certificate of Documentation	Bill of Lading	Transfer Certificate	Logbook
2	454	D	C	A rope ladder with wooden rungs is a _____.	drop ladder	life ladder	Jacob's ladder	jury ladder
2	455	D	B	A vessel having continuous closely spaced transverse strength members is _______________.	longitudinally framed	transversely framed	cellular framed	web framed
2	456	D	A	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
2	457	D	C	You are the operator 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?	Deck watches may be 6 and 6.	Able seamen are not required in the deck crew.	All crew members must have Merchant Mariner's Documents.	A licensed Chief Engineer is required.
2	458	D	B	Sweat damage will occur in a cargo hold containing cased machinery when the __________.	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	outside air temperature is colder than the temperature of the cargo
2	459	D	A	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	air pockets may cause the cargo to bubble out of the ullage hole	the increased viscosity of the product requires higher  loading pressure which increases the chances of a spill	the tank valve may be stiff and a spill will occur before the valve can be closed
2	460	D	C	When stowing hazardous materials on deck, lashing of such cargo is permitted if ____________.	a wooden bin is constructed of at least 2-inch dunnage and bolted together	the cargo is lashed to the adjacent guard rails	the lashings are secured to deck pad eyes	there is at least 3 inches of dunnage on deck
2	466	D	C	A twin screw vessel, making headway with both engines turning ahead, will turn more readily to starboard if you ________________.	reverse port engine, apply right rudder	reverse port engine, rudder amidships	reverse starboard engine, apply right rudder	reverse starboard engine, rudder amidships
2	468	D	C	Sweat damage in a hatch full of canned goods in cartons will occur when the _________.	air temperature is higher than the temperature of the cargo	air temperature is lower than the temperature of the cargo	dew point is higher than the temperature of the cargo	dew point is lower than the temperature of the cargo
2	469	D	A	With an increase in temperature the volume of flammable and combustible liquids _____.	expands	contracts	remains constant	remains constant if pressure remains constant
2	471	D	D	The official identification of a vessel is found in the  _____________.	Certificate of Inspection	Classification Certificate	Load Line Certificate	Certificate of Documentation
2	472	D	A	On a long ocean tow, the bridle should be made up of two equal lengths of _____.	chain	wire	nylon	manila
2	473	D	D	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?	He may refuse to accept the seaman if the seaman is medically unfit.	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.
2	474	D	C	On an anchor windlass, the wheel over which the anchor chain passes is called a _________________.	brake compressor wheel	devil's claw	wildcat	winchhead
2	475	D	B	In illustration D044DG, the mooring line labeled "F" is  called a _________.	bow line	breast line	forward spring line	None of the above	See illustration number(s): DO44DG
2	476	D	B	You are backing on twin engines with rudders amidships, when your port engine stalls. To continue backing on course, you should _________.	apply left rudder	apply right rudder	increase engine speed	keep your rudder amidships
2	477	D	C	When underway with a tow, you are required to notify the Coast Guard in which casualty situation?	An injury requiring first aid treatment	Damage of bridge-to-bridge radio capability	Accidental stranding or grounding	Damage to property amounting to $12,500
2	478	D	B	The moisture equilibrium chart can be used to determine the __________.	absolute moisture content of the air surrounding a   hygroscopic cargo when moisture equilibrium exists	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
2	479	D	C	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	load more cargo forward	shift bunkers forward	All of the above
2	480	D	B	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?	The engine must be run until it dies from lack of fuel.	The fuel tank must be inerted with CO2.	The battery cables must be disconnected.	No other hazardous material must be in the vehicle.
2	481	D	D	Which U.S. agency assigns an official number to a vessel?	American Bureau of Shipping	Collector of Customs	Treasury Department	Coast Guard
2	482	D	B	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 consignmentwill occupy? (Assume no broken stowage.)	51 cubic feet (1.5 cubic meters)	58 cubic feet (1.7 cubic meters)	336 cubic feet (10 cubic meters)	700 cubic feet (21 cubic meters)	See illustration number(s): D042DG
2	484	D	B	On stud-link anchor chain the addition of the stud increases the strength of the link by about _____.	10%	15%	20%	50%
2	486	D	A	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
2	488	D	D	Which data can NOT be found on a moisture equilibrium chart?	Dry bulb temperature	Moisture content	Vapor pressure	Wet bulb temperature
2	489	D	C	Your tank vessel is fully loaded, and you find that she is down slightly by the head. To adjust the trim, you may  ________________.	add ballast aft	load more cargo aft	shift cargo aft	All of the above
2	490	D	C	Which agency is authorized to assist the Coast Guard in the inspection of vessels for the suitability of loading  hazardous materials?	American Bureau of Shipping	Environmental Protection Agency	National Cargo Bureau, Inc.	U.S. Navy explosive loading details
2	491	D	D	A change of a U.S. vessel's name can only be made by the _____.	American Bureau of Shipping	Commissioner of Customs	Treasury Department	Coast Guard
2	492	D	C	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 _______________.	Coast Guard, only if the grounding results in injury to  personnel	Coast Guard, only if the grounding results in damage to  property in excess of $(SA)25,000	nearest Coast Guard Marine Safety or Marine Inspection  Office as soon as possible	Coast Guard, only if the grounding results in loss of life
2	494	D	B	What best describes an anchor buoy?	A black ball that is hoisted when the ship anchors	A buoy attached to the anchor	A buoy attached to the scope of an anchor chain	A mark of the number of fathoms in an anchor chain
2	495	D	A	Which space(s) is (are) deducted from gross tonnage to  derive net tonnage?	Boatswain's stores	Companions and booby hatches	Passenger spaces	All of the above
2	496	D	A	Your twin-screw vessel is moving ASTERN with rudders  amidships. The starboard screw suddenly stops turning. Your vessel's head will _________________.	go to port	go to starboard	remain stationary	suddenly drop down
2	498	D	C	When the dew point of the outside air is higher than the dew point of the air in the cargo hold, you should __________.	energize the exhaust blowers	energize the intake blowers	not ventilate the cargo holds	ventilate the cargo holds
2	499	D	C	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	load more cargo forward	shift bunkers forward	All of the above
2	500	D	C	What would NOT require that a detailed report of the release of hazardous cargo be made to the Department of    Transportation?	The valve on an empty portable tank that contained acetone is accidently opened and some of the residue escapes to the open sea.	A carboy of nitric acid is broken on deck while loading and is flushed overboard with no injury or damage.	Part of your deck cargo of five gallon cans of paint is  damaged and leaking so you jettison them to eliminate the fire hazard.	Heavy weather causes damage to packages of a hazardous  liquid that is subsequently pumped out at sea through the bilge pumping system.