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FINAL EXAM Flashcards

1
Q

The major components which determine the length of a catenary in a deployed anchor cable are water depth, cable weight, and ________________.

A

cable tension

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2
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A vessel operating “in Class” has met all the requirements of the ____________________________.

A

Classification society

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3
Q

The number of able seamen required on board a vessel is stated in the ________________.

A

Certification of Inspection

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4
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All entries in the Official Log Book must be signed by the Master and __________.

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one other crewmember

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5
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A seaman is entitled by law to a release from foreign articles when _______.

A

when the vessel is overloaded

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6
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You are required to sign “foreign” articles on a voyage from Philadelphia to which port?

A

Tampico, Mexico

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7
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A vessel is to make a voyage between New York and San Juan, Puerto Rico and return. The crew should be signed on ____.

A

Coastwise Articles

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8
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Which item must be entered in the official log?

A

Drafts upon leaving port

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9
Q

A document which lists the names, birthplaces, and residences of persons employed on a merchant vessel bound from a U.S. port on a foreign voyage and is required at every port is called the _________.

A

Shipping Articles

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10
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What requires a Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death (CG-2692)?
A.  Collision with a bridge				
B.  Injury beyond first aid
C.  Lose of life				
D.  All the above
A

All the Above

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11
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Each discharge operation, or completed incineration of garbage, shall be recorded in the _________ and signed for on that date by the _________ of the vessel.

A

Garbage Record Book, operation duty officer

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12
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The primary functions of the IMO have been to ___________________.

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implement rules and regulations that promote marine safety and the prevention of pollution

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13
Q

The best information on the location of the blocks when dry docking a vessel is contained in the __________.

A

Ship’s docking plan

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14
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Dry Dock fees are based on ____________________.

A

Gross tons

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15
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A ____________________________ is like a big barge, open on the ends.

A

Floating Drydock

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16
Q

In dry dock, a ship sits on ______________.

A

Bilge blocks

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17
Q

Decks are cambered to ______.

A

facilitate drainage of water from the decks

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18
Q

The “inner bottom” is the _____.

A

tank top

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19
Q 
Bilge keels are fitted on ships to \_\_\_\_\_.
A. support the keel		
B. improve the vessels stability
C. support the ship on the drydock 
D. none of the above
A

none of the above

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20
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Application and drying/curing problems created by weather conditions can be reduced by __________ of paint.

A

lower the viscosity

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21
Q

The paint that we use on the underwater surface of the vessel which is used to prevent barnacles and growth of grass and slime is called a (an) ______________.

A

Antifouling

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22
Q

What is the most important thing to consider when maneuvering a ship?

A

Plan ahead

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23
Q

Which type of screw always turns the same direction for ahead and astern motion?

A

Controllable pitch propeller

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24
Q

When going in forward motion (ahead), the pivot point is located _________________.

A

1/3 vessel length aft from the bow

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25
Q

When dredging the anchor, the pivot point is located _______________.

A

at the hawsepipe

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26
Q

Bank cushion_____________ with ship’s speed, bank suction ______________ with engine speed.

A

increases, increases

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27
Q

What affect does shallow water have on the turning diameter of a ship?

A

Increases

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28
Q

When a vessel is moving astern (backing), the pivot point is located?

A

aft of the amidships point

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29
Q

Which organization is responsible for approval of Port and Ship security Plans?

A

USCG

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30
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What document ensures agreement between the vessel and the port facility on the security measures each is
responsible for while at the facility?

A

Declaration of Security

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31
Q

_____________________ is the degree of precaution to take when the threat of an unlawful act against a vessel or
terminal is probable or imminent and intelligence indicates that terrorists have chosen specific targets?

A

MARSEC LEVEL 3

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32
Q

______________________ is the degree of precaution to take when the threat of an unlawful act against a vessel
or terminal is not likely.

A

MARSEC LEVEL 1

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33
Q

Which space is not considered a restricted space according to IMO?

A

Emergency Response Center

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34
Q

According to the ISM Code, who is the person responsible for tying both the ship and shore together?

A

Designated Person Ashore

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35
Q

The Vessel Security Plan ________________.

A

is part of the SMS

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36
Q

The IMO adopted what important legislation in 1972 associated with preventing collisions at sea?

A

COLREGS

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37
Q

The _________________ gets involved with stowaways reported by a ship.

A

INS

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38
Q

Poor or insufficient lighting causes all of the following except _________________.

A

Normal Morale

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39
Q

Proper food sanitation is the operational responsibility of the ________________.

A

Chief Steward

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40
Q

Ground Tackle consists of all but the ________________.

A

capstan

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41
Q

When anchoring, it is a common rule of thumb to use a length of chain __________.

A

five to seven times the depth of water

42
Q

Before letting the anchor go, you should check that the __________.

A

anchor is clear of obstructions

43
Q

The easiest way to anchor a vessel in a current is to __________.

A

stem the current and be falling astern very slowly when the anchor is dropped

44
Q

When dredging the anchor, the amount of chain to use is __________________.

A

1.5 - 2 times the distance from the hawse pipe to the bottom

45
Q

You are on watch at night in clear visibility and the vessel has just been anchored. The first thing that you should do after the anchor has been set is __________.

A

take bearings to obtain ship’s position

46
Q

You have arrived at your anchorage location. You have put the engines astern prior to letting go the anchor. How will you know when the vessel has stopped making way?

A

The backwash of the propeller reaches amidships

47
Q

Generally, what is the maximum vessel speed for letting go the anchors?

A

4 knots

48
Q

What color is the next to the last shot painted on the anchor chain?

A

Yellow

49
Q

Most major pollution events are caused by human error and _____________.

A

equipment failure

50
Q

Under federal regulations, what minimum level of Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) constitutes a violation of the
laws prohibiting the operation of commercial vessels under the Influence of Alcohol (BUI)?

A

.04% BAC

51
Q

Which document shows details of a tank vessel, cargoes it may carry, manning and safety equipment required?

A

Certificate of Inspection

52
Q

What is the period of validity of a Safety Management Certificate?

A

60 months

53
Q

The load line regulations are administered by the _____________.

A

U.S. Coast Guard

54
Q

The load line certificate is issued by ___________.

A

American Bureau of Shipping

55
Q

You are the officer of the watch entering port. The Master gives a rudder command which conflicts with a rudder command from the pilot. What should you do?

A

Obey the Master

56
Q

A tonnage tax is levied according to ___________.

A

Net tonnage of a vessel

57
Q

Which term refers to a transverse curvature of the main deck?

A

Camber

58
Q

The joint indicated by letter D is a ___________. See Diagram D033DG

A

Butt

59
Q

The shell plating indicated by letter H is known as the _______. See Diagram D033DG

A

Garboard stake

60
Q

The plating indicated by the letter N is known as the ________. See Diagram D033DG

A

Inner bottom

61
Q

The structural member indicated by the letter I is the __________. See Diagram D033DG

A

Keel

62
Q

According to Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR), each completed page in the Oil Record Book is to be signed by __________.

A

The Master

63
Q

The Safety Equipment Certificate shows that the vessel conforms to the standards of the _______.

A

S.O.L.A.S. Convention

64
Q

The holding power of an anchor, at a given scope of chain, increases when the ________.

A

Scope increases

65
Q

The tension on an anchor cable increases so that the angle of the catenary to the seabed at the anchor reaches ten degrees. How will this affect the anchor in a sandy bottom?

A

It will decrease the holding power

66
Q

Lifting the anchor off the bottom is called ________.

A

Weighing the anchor

67
Q

When a vessel is on autopilot steering, the weather control is adjusted to compensate for which severe weather effect on a vessel?

A

Yaw

68
Q

What term indicates the outward curvature of the hull above the waterline?

A

Flare

69
Q

A crew member has just fallen overboard on the port side. Which action should you take?

A

Immediately put the rudder over hard left

70
Q

A navigation watch look-out should report objects sighted using ___________________.

A

Relative bearings

71
Q

You are the mate relieving the bridge watch while underway at sea. The watch should not be transferred ______.

A

During a navigational course change

72
Q

You are on watch at sea and you find it prudent to call the Master to the bridge due to traffic congestion. The moment that the Master officially relieves you of the conn is whenever ________________.

A

the Master informs you that he has the conn

73
Q

To reduce the number of strakes at the bow, two strakes are tapered and their ends joined by a single plate. This plate is known as the ______________.

A

Stealer plate

74
Q

Shell plating that has a curvature in two directions and must be heated and hammered to shape over specially prepared forms is called __________________.

A

Furnaced plate

75
Q

The floors in a vessel’s hull structure are kept from tripping, or folding over, by ________________.

A

Bottom longitudinals

76
Q

The margin plate is the _______________________.

A

Outboard strake of plating on each side of an inner bottom

77
Q

A right-hand, single-screw vessel going ahead tends to turn more rapidly to port because of propeller ________.

A

sideways force

78
Q

You are backing on twin engines with rudders amidships when your port engine stalls. To continue backing on course you should ________________.

A

applying right rudder

79
Q

Classifications of ABS may include the Maltese Cross , which indicates that _________________.

A

The machinery was built under survey and supervision of the Bureau

80
Q

The actual cargo-carrying capacity of a vessel is the _________________.

A

dead weight tonnage

81
Q

The Certificate of Financial Responsibility (COFR) is issued by the _______________.

A

National Pollution Funds Center

82
Q

Classification by ABS may include “A1”, which indicates that ______________.

A

The vessel was built to the highest hull classification

83
Q

The first convention IMO enacted was ______________.

A

SOLAS

84
Q

Which certificate is not issued by the Coast Guard?

A

Classification of Hull and Machinery

85
Q

Tonnage tax is officially based upon the figures obtained from the _________.

A

Certificate of Admeasurement

86
Q

An IOPP certificate is issued by the ______________ or a ________________.

A

COTP, classification society

87
Q

The nationality and ownership of a vessel is found in the _______________________.

A

Certificate of Documentation

88
Q

The structural member indicated by the letter K was fitted in segments between continuous longitudinals. It is known as which type of floor? See Diagram D033DG.

A

Intercostal

89
Q

On a passenger vessel over 400 gross tons, routine entries for the Oil Record Book are recorded in ___________.

A

PART 1

90
Q

A 30,000 DWT tankship is required to have an IOPP certificate when ________________.

A

Calling on ports in another country signatory to MARPOL 73/78

91
Q

After your vessel has been involved in a casualty, you are required to make your logbooks, bell books, etc., available to _______________________.

A

U.S. Coast Guard officials

92
Q

In bad weather, what length of chain should be used with a single anchor?

A

10 times the depth of water

93
Q

Keeping the draft of a vessel at or below the load line mark will insure that the vessel has adequate _______.

A

Reserve Buoyancy

94
Q

Which factor does not affect the required freeboard of a cargo vessel?

A

Condition of trim in normal operations

95
Q

All U.S. vessels engaged in foreign trade are required to have a(n) __________________.

A

Registry

96
Q

Crew members are signing on a vessel. The minimum number of people required aboard and their positions are listed on the ___________.

A

Certificate of Inspection

97
Q

Which log includes a statement of the conduct, ability, and character of each crew member on the completion of the voyage?

A

Official Logbook

98
Q

When a vessel is entering or leaving a port, a record of all engine speeds is kept in the _________________.

A

Bell Book

99
Q

The term “scantlings” refers to the ____________.

A

measurements of structural members

100
Q

How many turns of wire normally mark either side of the detachable link 45 fathoms from the anchor?

A

three

MART-215 (3 decks)

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