A) forward to control the bow B) amidships to move the entire vessel evenly C) aft to assist the ship’s rudder and propeller D) anywhere, since the maneuverability of the tug governs the placement not the power E)NULL
A) yaw B) surge C) sway D) swing E)NULL
A) assuring heavy cargo is stowed low in the vessel B) checking the vessel’s load line calculations carefully C) inspection of the hold at completion of discharge D) stowing the cargo which is to be discharged last on the bottom…
A) a clockwise direction only B) a counterclockwise direction only C) an alternating clockwise and counterclockwise direction D) either a clockwise or a counterclockwise direction E)NULL
A) number of fishhooks B) kink in the line C) 50% loss of efficiency of the line D) increase in deterioration of the line E)NULL
A) date of the test B) load at which a test sample broke C) name of the vessel D) number of strands and of wires in each strand E)NULL
A) Hooks are stronger than shackles of the same diameter. B) Shackles are stronger than hooks of the same diameter. C) Hooks and shackles of the same diameter are of equal strength. D) All the above may be true, depending…
A) clamps B) clasps C) dogs D) latches E)NULL
A) A fully loaded vessel will be slower to respond to the engines. B) A fully loaded vessel will maintain her headway further. C) A light vessel will be more affected by the wind. D) A light vessel loses more…
A) They must be watertight. B) They may have lightening, limber, or air holes cut into them. C) They are built of structural frames connected by angle struts and stiffeners, with flanged plate brackets at each end. D) They are…