Drew's Qs Flashcards
1) When anchoring a heavy laden VLCC in ballast conditions stern speed should be under what?
A).3
B).5
C).75
D)1.0
A
2) How many tugs required for a 52000 DWT in ballast conditions in Puget Sound with only one stern bit rated @ 199 tons
A) 2 tugs
B) 1 tugs
C) 3 tugs
D) 0 tugs
D
3) What is the LWL for a Tractor tug with ASD drives
A) .25-.30
B) .30-.35
C) .35-.40
D) .45
B
4) Mast lights @ 19 meters should have which range of visibility.
A) 3nm
B) 1nm
C) 2nm
D) 4nm
A
5) Which anchoring should I do to avoid swinging on my anchor in a current area
A) Open Moor
B) Baltic Moor
C) Running Moor
D) Standing moor
C
6) Which formula should I use to get my squat in Meters in shallow water
A) CbX V² / 30 X2
B) Cb X V² /30
C) Cb X V²/100 X 2
D) Cb X V²/100
C
7) At 7 nm what cannot I see from my bridge on the radar
A) Land 6 meters tall
B) Ship 500 tons or more
C) Land 50 Meters tall
D) Land 75 meters tall
B
8) Which formula do I use to find my Lateral resistance lever
A) 1/8 L+3B
B) ¾ L-B
C) ¼ L-B
D) ¼ L +3B
A
9) Which formula should a use to find the DWT needed
A) DWT/ 100,000 X40 + 60
B) DWT/ 100,000 X 60 + 40
C) DWT / 100,000 X 100 + 60
D) DWT/100,000 x 60 + 100
B
10) What can be used to help me the most make a tight turn from DIW
A) Lateral resistance
B) Aft Pivot Point
C) Long Resistance
D) Momentum
C
1) Can be added to help tugs righting moment
A) Length of tug
B) Larger fendering
C) Taller tow point
D) Sponsons
D
2) ASD tug approx. bhp rating
A) 1.1
B) 1.3
C) 1.5
D) 1.4
D
3) Aircraft carriers require how many tugs to berth
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 1
C
4) IMO states max escorting tug heel to be
A) 5
B) 10
C) 15
D) 20
C. 15
5) What tugs can use a gob rope to change tow pt
A) ASD
B) Votih
C) Convent
D) All of the above
C
6) According to Henson assist winch brakes should have what min holding strength
A) 1.5-2times
B) 2-3 times
C) 4-5times
D) 3-4times
B
7) Which lines type holds up better at hot temps
A) Aramid
B) HMPE
A
8) Pre rigged emergency towing plan is required to be rigged on what
A) 15k tanker
B) Passenger vessel regardless of tonnage
C) 20k ton tanker
D) 50k ton DWT large container ship
C
9) A conventional tug can give steering assistance on the stern to both sides when speeds under what
A) 3 knots
B) 4 knots
C) 2 knots
D) Cannot give steering assistance to both sides
C
10) Tugs must have what in the US
A) ISM code standards
B) TSMS for tugs
C) Lloyds registered.
D) Company SMS required
B
1) What is my running light arrangement on the following intl. tug. 75 meters in length towing astern 275 meters.
A) Three Mast lights, two side lights, Yellow towing light over one white stern light
B) Four Mast lights, two side lights, Yellow towing light over one white stern light
C) Four Mast lights, two side lights, Yellow towing light under one white stern light
D) Three Mast lights, two side lights, Yellow towing light under one white stern light
B
2) Intl. waters I sound one short blast to overtake another vessel on their Stbd side I am saying what?
A) I am altering course to STBD
B) I intend to change course to stbd
C) I intend to change course to PORT
D) I am altering course to PORT
Nav Rules
A
3) Vessel built 1999 is 2500 tons vessel what size radars am I required to have on board
A) 2 340 MM
B) 2 180 MM
C) 2 250 MM
D) 2 @ 8.8 Inches
Radar
C
4) Radar from 2010 should be able to be turned on and in transmit mode from stand by in how many seconds?
A) 10 Secs
B) Three Mins
C) Four Mins
D) 15 Secs
D
5) Another Name for Direct towing can be?
A) Dynamic Arrest Mode
B) Reverse towing Mode
C) Straight Pull Mode
D) PowerArrest Mode
Fuck Head Henson
A
Arc of Visibility of a vessels side light that’s abaft the beam
A) 112.5°
B) 35°
C) 225°
D) 22.5°
Nav Rules
D
6) In 1970 escorting started in Puget sound waters what was the original tonnage requirement
A) 20K tons
B) 5K tons
C) 40k tons
D) 30k tons
Fuck Head Henson
C
7) IALA stands for?
A) International association of Lights Authority
B) International association of Lights Association
C) International association of Marine Aids to Navigation Authorities
D) International association of Marine Aids to Navigation Association
Bowditch
C
8) Which cardinal direction is marked by a diamond
A) North
B) South
C) East
D) West
Bowditch
C
9) Which of the three anchor chains would have the least holding capability and more scope would like be needed
A) Grade 1
B) Grade 2
C) Grade 3
House
C
1) How many degrees at the start of a turn are slow because the drift angle opens up slowly as the transverse rudder force has to overcome lateral inertia. HOOYER
A) 10°
B) 15°
C) 20°
D) 30°
A
2) Rudder cycling will create a larger speed loss with small course alterations when in which condition due to lateral resistance. HOOYER
A) Ballasted
B) Fully Loaded
A
3) With shallow water and higher speed my bow is creating a larger wave. This condition accentuates a risk of shear and not being able to get away why? HOOYER
A) UKC is limited to creating a less usable rudder to help recover the shear.
B) Higher waves created that limit the use of rudder to be usable.
C) Higher waves push pivot point aft more so its not in the best location to break the shear.
D) Lower pressure on the non-bank side creates a higher shearing percentage.
C
4) Which formula would I use to find out many tons would be needed for the following evolution to stop a ship off a closed dock face FUCK HEAD HENSON
A) .09 D X V²i / S
B) .07 D X V²i / S
C) C=F X L X D X V²
D) .004 X LXD X V²/ 2000
B
5) I need to find my steering lever when making headway back from the bow which formula am I using HOOYER
A) ¾ (L-B)
B) ¼ (L-B)
C) 1/8 (L+3B)
D) 1/4 (L+3B)
B
6) Anchor Shanked raised 5° from seabed loses how much holding power HOOYER
A) 20 percent
B) 50 percent
C) 25 percent
D) 15 percent
C (House says 20%)
7) If using a Indirect mode with a 100 ton bollard Pull tug I could possibly expect to use how much force in tons put on my towline FUCK HEAD HENSON
A) 250-300
B) 200-300
C) 150-200
D) 250-350
C
8) Federal escort requirements require my escort tug to be able to do which of the following FUCK HEAD HENSON
A) Hold a tanker against a 40knot headwind
B) Tow a tanker at 6 knots
C) Hold a tanker at a steady course against a 35° rudder failure at 6 knots
D) All of the above
C
9) Which create higher moments where higher Bollard pull could be needed? FUCK HEAD HENSON
A) Yaw moments
B) Lateral momentum
C) Long. Momentum
D) Relative motion
A
10) I have one tug and it’s a conventional tug. For Escorting mode where should I hook them or not hook them up. FUCK HEAD HENSON
A) Run passive and run abeam port bow
B) Rudder tug hooked up on tankers stern
C) Stern line from tug ran to bow of tanker
D) Bow line on stbd shoulder ran over tugs bow
B
1) A conventional tug according to Henson has a length at waterline of what distance from propulsion to towing pt.
A) .45 LWL
B) .35LWL
C) .30LWL
D) .040LWL
A
2) With a Combi tug working the ships stern what would the propulsion set up be for trying to work into a Indirect towing mode pulling the stern of the ship to stbd
A) Hard to Port rudder with thruster directed towards the ship
B) Hard to Stbd rudder with the thruster directed towards the ship
C) Fairly center rudder backing to the port side of the ship working astern with thruster pointed away from the ship on the
D) Fairly center rudder backing to the port side of the ship working astern with thruster pointed toward from the ship
C
3) Operating in reduced Visibility on a power-driven vessel making way and approaching a blind corner what is the appropriate sound signal I should make to warn others of my approach
A) Two prolonged blast every two Mins
B) One Short blast 1-3 Secs
C) One Pro Longed Blast at two mins intervals
D) One Prolonged blast every Min
C
4) Bridges and overhanging items are marked by which means
A) Mean Higher High Water
B) Mean High Water
C) Mean Low Water
D) Mean Lower Low Water
B
5) Federal Escort restrictions require my escort tug to be able to do which of the following
A) Tow a tanker at 4 Knots
B) Hold a Tanker in 45 degree winds
C) Hold tanker on a steady course against a 35° locked rudder at a speed of 6 knots
D) All of the Above
D
6) My ship is has a Controlled Pitch propeller twin screw set up which way should my wheels be set up for the highest level on maneuverability
A) Outward turning when going ahead
B) Inward turning when going ahead
B
7) When docking Port side too with a heavy on shore wind and backing into the pier How should I set up my tugs for the approach. Two ASD tractor tugs one with 70 BP and the other with 60 BP
A) 60 on stern 70 on bow
B) 70 on Stern 60 on bow
C) 70 on stern 60 hold off till closer to dock
D) 60 on stern 70 off till closer to dock
A
8) My stern light should have which arc of visibility in international waters.
A) 225°
B) 112.5°
C) 22.5°
D) 135°
D
9) Green over white at night what am I
A) Sailing Machine
B) Vessel trolling
C) Vessel Fishing
D) None of the Above
D) None of the above
Correct answer is Trawling at night
10) If my stern bit is marked with safe towing capacity of 50 tons whats the min required overall strength of this bit
A) 100 Tons
B) 75 Tons
C) 62.5 Tons
D) 125 tons
C
1) One Shot is how many fathoms
A) 6
B) 90
C) 25
D) 15
D
2) How many feet in a Mile
A) 6076
B) 6067
C) 5280
D) 5820
C
3) How many CM per inches
A) 3.28
B) 2.45
C) 3.82
D) 2.54
D
4) How many KM per Nautical Mile
A) 1.6
B) 2.85
C) 1.85
D) 1.75
C
5) How many feet per meter
A) 3.28
B) 2.54
C) 3.82
D) 3.3
A
6) How many mph in is a knot of wind
A) 1.6
B) 1.85
C) 1.15
D) 1.3
C
7) How many feet in a Nautical Mile
A) 6067
B) 6085
C) 6076
D) 5280
C
8) How many feet is a cable length
A) 90
B) 600
C) 360
D) 328
B
9) How tall is the pilot board alongside a ship
A) 4m
B) 6M
C) 5M
D) 3M
A
10) How many kilos are in a lb.
A) 2.5
B) 2.2
C) 2.3
D) 2.4
B
1) Which of the two radars X band and S band would have a higher frequency of the two?
A) S band
B) X band
B
2) On a radar an afterglow of what time length can be expected from a targets trail
A) 1-2 Mins
B) 1.5-2 Mins
C) .5-1.5 Mins
D) 1.5-3 Mins
D
3) A vessel built after 2020 and is 11000 Gross tons should be expected to have which of the following in the bridge.
A) Two radars with Arpa and both screens 250 MM wide with Ecdis on board as well
B) Two radars with Arpa and both screens 180 MM widewithout Ecdis on board as well
C) One radar with Arpa and both screens 300 MM wide with Ecdis on board as well
D) None of the above
D
340mm radar ecdis and arpa
4) Max Speed in Rosario for escorting
A) 12 Knots
B) 9 Knots
C) 10 Knots
D) 8 Knots
A
5) Which is required for prior to escorting evolutions
A) A pre-conference
B) A phone call to the Charter account
C) A confirmation that the tanker has been approved for escorting requirements.
D) None of the above is required
A
6) Which can a SART be triggered
A) S band @ 8 NM
B) X band @ 8NM
C) S Band @ 6 NM
D) X band @ 10 NM
B
7) According to Henson three items should be used for Risk Assessments
A) Identification, Analysis, Evaluation
B) Develop, Risk Factors, Control
C) Measures, Balance, Discuss
D) Brief, Conclude, De Brief
A
8) Intl. a Power driven vessel is departing a berth can spot a vessel over a NM a away heading downbound what is REQUIRED of the departing vessel
A) Sound one Prolonged blast
B) Sound three short Blast
C) Sound two short
D) No Sound Signal is required
D
9) When a vessel is at anchor and there is an Approaching vessel in the fog and is getting closer and closer what sound is allowed for the Anchored vessel to warn of its position
A) One Prolonged one Short One Prolonged
B) Rapid ringing @ 5 Secs. of the Whistle every min
C) One Short One Prolonged blast every Min
D) None of the above
D
Correct answer would be One short one prolonged one short
10) Using the formula for Hooyers current problem which of the following would I use for a depth of 2 times the draft.
A) .0018
B) .0036
C) .0020
D) .0016
A
1) If I have my ship backing full at 100% stern propulsion how much of this could I assume to be transverse thrusting power in Percentage.
A) 15-25%
B) 10-20%
C) 5-10%
D) 25-30%
C
2) Approaching the pilot station I hear 4 short blast, confirm a target on screen sitting waiting for my arrival, what should I have heard prior to the 4 short blast?
A) One prolonged blast
B) One prolonged blast by two short blast
C) Two long blasts
D) None of the above
D
2 prolonged, power driven vessel underway not making way.
3) Using a twin-screw control system, I am attempting to make a tight turn by twin screwing to stbd if I’m backing at 80 percent what should I have the bow control set at?
A) 40%
B) 48%
C) 35%
D) 52%
B
4) As my Longitudinal motion of sternway decreases where should I expect the Pivot Pt to move?
A) Away from stern towards midship
B) Moves further aft.
C) Moves forward towards bow to start than midship.
D) None of the above
A
5) Twin schilling rudder systems are usually controlled by which of the following.
A) A combinator
B) A Wheel
C) A Joystick
D) None of the above
C
6) With underwater resistance what makes a ship move?
A) Beam Current
B) When turning using a tug
C) When turning using a bow thruster
D) Beam Wind
D
7) Approaching shallow water there is a steep bank ahead on my inboard side which is likely to occur.
A) More Stern Suction
B) Less Stern Suction
C) More laterally movement of the entire ship away from the steep bank
D) No difference as if the bank was not steep but more gradually sloped to shore.
A
8) Which of these forces are not principal forces in deciding where the pivot pt is located with ahead motion
A) Lateral Resistance FWD
B) Longitudinal Resistance FWD
C) Frictional Drag
D) All of these determine the pivot Pt equally.
C
9) They say the main reason for the 9 Meter rule is if a pilot fell from the ship at this distance his speed of fall to water at contact would be what
A) 47.81 KM/H
B) 50.1 KM/H,
C) 48.81 KM/H,
D) I know this is a bull shit question answers A
A
10) What is the most recommended way for securing a pilot ladder to the ships deck
A) Shackles
B) Bowline Knot
C) Timber Hitch Knot
D) Rolling Hitch Knot
D
1) A steerable nozzle sometimes called Kort rudders would have which of the following angle of increase?
A) 50-60%
B) 15-25%
C) 25-30%
D) 360°
C
2) On a Voith Snyder tug they say one of the following can be used independently and one cannot which of the two can be used independently?
A) Transverse thrusting
B) Longitudinal thrusting
B
3) Henson says Reverse tractor tugs have less astern power than forward power what is this percentage loss?
A) 10-15%
B) 15-25%
C) 5-10%
D) 8-12%
C
4) A ship docking module SDM tug has which of the following propulsion designs.
A) Three Azimuth drives set in a triangle pattern.
B) Two Azimuth drives one on each end with skags on each end.
C) A moveable towing point such as a carousel system
D) None of the above
B
5) Testing the bollard pull of my tug and our wheel is 7 feet across how deep should the water be that I’m using for this test?
A) 70’
B) 35’
C) 42’
D) 21’
C
6) What determines the location of the center of pressure on a tug?
A) Whether or not the tug has a skeg
B) Anything that exerts a force on the tug.
C) Whether there is current and or wind
D) The line pulling the ship through the water
B
7) Henson says working on a short towline can dramatically decrease your tugs effectiveness by what percentage?
A) 30-40%
B) 40-60%
C) 50-100%
D) 10-20%
B
8) Stopping with a tug Henson uses which formula to determine the needed power?
A) Displ X V² / 74, 13 x BP
B) BP X V² / 74, 13 x BP
C) .004X HL /1000
D) .007 X Displ X V X D X BP
A
9) What is required by the emergency release of the towing winch release mechanism?
A) All assist tug winches shall have a emergency release system
B) After an emergency release the winch must be able to be used normally
C) Emergency release must be usable during a black out of tug ops.
D) All are requirements of the towing winch mechanism.
D
10) Tankers 20k tons require pre towing arrangements to be planned one should be set and ready to be used in 15 mins. Non pre tow pts should also be ready in a timed standard what is this time?
A) 30 Mins
B) 45 Mins
C) 60 Mins
D) 1.5 Hrs
C
11) Intl. intention to overtake a vessel on their port side what is my sound signal.
A) Two long blast by two short blast
B) Two Prolonged blast followed by One short blast
C) Two short Blast
D) One short Blast
C
12) Intl. Meeting a vessel on my STBD side I sound One Short Blast to confirm my maneuver I must before conducting this maneuver hear back what?
A) One Short Blast
B) One Long One Short One Long
C) Two Short Blast
D) None of the Above
D
13) If a Prolonged blast is 4-6 Seconds what is the standard for a “SHORT BLAST”
A) 1-3 Sec
B) 2-4 Sec
C) 1 Sec
D) All of the Above are short blast
C
14) Radar ducting is more common in areas of a monsoonal climate the waves can be trapped in a surface area at what angle?
1) 2°
2) 5°
3) 3°
4) 1°
D
15) Radar range rings should not be required to be better than what yardage?
A) 75 Yards
B) 50 Yards
C) 100 Yards
D) 70 Yards
E) 60 Yards
B
1) I believe I have entered shallow water which of the following is something I might experience.
A) Speed increase with given RPM
B) Vessel seems to be twisting less
C) Increased Wave on the bow
D) All of the Above
C
2) Which of the following should I use to find the squat for a given CB of .75 @ 6 knots in shallow water in meters
A) CbxV²/30
B) CbxV²x100
C) CbxV²/100
D) 2(CBxV²)/100
D
3) I am making a 6 knot turn with my 1000-foot ship and am turning at Slow Ahead, I decide to increase to Half ahead. I should believe the PP gets pushed where?
A) Stays at 1/3 length from bow
B) Moves aft more towards Amidship
C) Moves Forward
D) None of the above
C
4) As I am making a turn with speed originally turn started at 8 knots, as my speed reduces what would I believe to be happening to my Turning circle diameter?
A) Momentum increases and stays the same
B) Momentum is decreasing and making the circle smaller with reduced speed
C) As speed is reduced the drift angle remains the small so turn circle will be same size
D) None of the above
B
5) According to Rowe if I have a 1750 KW bow thruster how much SHP do I have?
A) 2000 SHP
B) 2365 SHP
C) 1750 SHP
D) 2100SHP
B
1750 x 1.351 = 2365
6) Increase bow wave from shallow water and an increase in pressure does what to the PP
A) Moves Aft from where originally thought.
B) Moves Fwd with the heavier resistance up forward.
C) Does Not move.
D) None of the above
A
7) I am turning the Bow to Stbd using the ships Rudder to turn my ship and not using my bow thruster where is the center of gravity.
A) To stbd side on the point of impact
B) Opposite side of ship on the Port Side
C) Forward of the Pivot Point by the Lateral resistance
D) None of the above
B
8) How many KW of bollard pull would I believe I would need if I was requesting 120 tons and equivalent to 9000KW at 1 one knot of current and the current could double to 2 knots.
A) 18000KW
B) 36000KW
C) 270000KW
D) 48000KW
B
9) Which of the following would a see a flashing yellow light International.
A) A wig Craft.
B) A seaplane
C) A barge Being pushed ahead.
D) A Air cushion craft in Non Displacement
D
10) If I was at Full declination of the Moon id call this what tides?
A) Equatorial Tides
B) Apogee Tides
C) Tropic Tides
D) Perigee Tides
C
1) Which of the following is allowed and cleared to be full fully functioning dual stand-alone systems on a bridge for ECDIS with no paper charts?
A) 2 Fully capable ECS systems with back up UPS power supplies
B) 1 Full ECS system with 1 fully capable EC comp both with stand-alone power supplies
C) 2 Systems capable of operating in RCDS or ARCS both with their own backup power supplies
D) None of the able
D
Only 2 fully functioning ENC
2) A new ECDIS comes certified for how many years and then will have to be certified by a certified inspector.
A) 2 Years
B) 3 Years
C) 4 Years
D) 5 Years
D
3) What is the total ARC of travel for a twin schilling rudder?
A) 140°
B) 135°
C) 110°
D) 145°
D
4) I’m using a twin screw CPP propulsion system and am twin screwing to STBD trying to turn in the tightest area possible. If I’m backing 100 percent on my astern propulsion engine, what would I have the FWD propulsion % set to stay within the tightest area
A) 55%
B) 45%
C) 25%
D) 60%
B
5) NM is what to a Standard Mile
A) 1.6
B) 1.85
C) 1.25
D) 1.15
D
6) Official Raster charts are ARCS this stands for?
A) Association Raster Charts Series
B) Admiralty Raster Charts Service
C) Authority of Raster Charts Series
D) None of the Above
B
7) I am a considered a Major light my Nominal range would be considered to be thought of at least how bright.
A) 2NM
B) 6NM
C) 10NM
D) 8NM
C
8) Using the Med. Moor at berth and backing into the berth the water depth is 90’ how much anchor chain should I put out at Min
A) 180’
B) 135’
C) 150’
D) All of the above is acceptable.
A
9) Which of the three would have the least luminating capabilities of the three lights described
A) White light
B) Red Light
C) Green Light
D) All are the Same.
B
10) Which side of a buoy Marked by a red ball would I want to pass on especially seeing the red ball on top
A) Take the buoy to port
B) Take the buoy to STBD
C) Neither keep safe distance of at least .25 NM
D) Either side of the buoy is safe to pass on
D
11) Which tides would I anticipate seeing when the moon is at 1st and 3rd quarters?
A) Spring
B) King
C) Neap
D) All of these are possible.
C
12) A lunar day is how long
A) 24 Hrs 30 Mins
B) 22 Hrs 30 Mins
C) 24 Hrs 50 Mins
C
13) Current is from ahead and am parking port side to I run 20-40 feet ahead and am drifting aft into position I should suspect the pivot point to be where?
A) Stern 1/8
B) Stern ¼
C) About Midship
D) Bow ¼
C
14) My vessel is in Intl. waters, and I sit at over 50M in length how bright should by side lights be
A) 6NM
B) 4NM
C) 3NM
D) 5NM
C
15) How high above the ships edge should the auto pilot ladder reel be mounted?
A) 180CM
B) 200CM
C) 120CM
D) 2.2 Meters
D
16) How many CM in a meter
A) 50
B) 75
C) 90
D) 100
D
1) IMO states clear view from the bridge to the sea should be no less than?
A) 1000M
B) 600M
C) 500M
D) None of the above
C
2) IMO states that a ship must be able to make a full turn in how many ship lengths?
A) 1.5
B) 2.5
C) 3.5
D) 4.5
D
3) One assist tug pushing on the bow of my ship, ship should turn on how many ship lengths.
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
B
4) Tug on each end spinning my ship, ship should be able to turn in how many ship lengths?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
A
5) Full speed turn shallow water ship should be able to turn in how many ship lengths.
A) 2
B) 4
C) 6
D) 8
C
6) If my ship makes a full turn in deep water from full speed how far in feet has my bridge more than likely traveled? Ship 1200 Ft.
A) 1200
B) 2400
C) 3600
D) 4800
C
7) How many tons of power would be produced with a 3000KW bow thruster.
A) 32 tons
B) 42 Tons
C) 45 Tons
D) 51 Tons
B
1.341 hp = 1 kW
8) Henson states this much power is lost to the bow thruster once your ship is over two knots?
A) 100%
B) 75%
C) 50%
D) 25%
C
9) Anchor is 40 tons how much should my windlass be able to lift.
A) 4 shots
B) 3 shots
C) 2 shots
D) None of the above
D
4 shots plus anchor
10) The combinator is used to control which of the following
A) Single Screw Right randed propellor
B) An ASD Drive
C) Twin Schilling Rudder
D) None of the Above
D
CPP
1) Departing T-18 Seattle with a Lg containership 1200’, large spring run off two tugs go to work the ship off the dock same hp tugs what’s to be expected?
A) Ship will come off with even lateral control.
B) The forward tug should not work as hard as he will easily overtake the stern tug
C) The stern tug should not work as hard as he will easily overtake the forward tug
D) None of the above
C
2) Outbound with a following current and a large laden ship which side of the approaching bend is said to be the better choice of transit? ROWE
A) Inside of the bend
B) Middle of the bend
C) Outside of the bend
D) Neither of the choices
C
3) Which is the greatest concern of tidal force of an anchored ship
A) A head Current
B) A following current
C) A beam Current
D) Top half of a rising tide
C
4) Hooyer says the safest way to navigate a channel is to position the ship when allowed where?
A) As close to the stbd side as possible
B) As close to the port side as possible
C) Which ever side has the wind coming from
D) Near the center of the channel
D
5) According to Henson my engine is turning at 800 RPMS and the shafts at 40 turns a min. If I double the power how much more force have, I created. 1600rpms/80rpm
A) 1600/80
B) 1600/160
C) 3200/160
D) 6400/160
D
6) What is considered an advantage of a tractor tug?
A) Improved KW to bollard pull
B) Cheaper to work on than ASD tugs.
C) Produce little wash.
D) All the above
C
7) Hooyer states which line could help you from surging into the ship forward when preparing to depart
A) Forward spring
B) Breast lines
C) Short line
D) Back Spring Forward
D
8) With an On Shore wind which side of the dock is preferred to be landed on with a CPP propeller ship
A) Port Side
B) STBD Side
B
9) What is to be thought to be experienced with a ship down by the stern?
A) With head way she will run more up into the wind
B) With stern way she will run less up into the wind
C) With head way the stern will be blow away from the wind more
D) With stern way the bow will blow away from the wind more
D
10) Henson states main categories are important for picking a tug these items include?
A) Rating, Speed, Power, Winch rating
B) Performance, Response time, bollard pull and underwater shape, small maneuvering space
C) Horsepower, Length, Breadth, Weight
D) None of the above
B
1) For single point mooring a ship should have what type of bracket for the chain.
A) Jimmy Bracket
B) Johnson Wedge
C) Smit Bracket
D) Pocket Chock
C
