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