The ceiling is __________.?
A) the overhead in berthing compartments B) a wooden protection placed over the tanktop C) material driven into seams or cracks to prevent leaking D) None of the above are correct E)NULL
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The disadvantage of using a heaving line to pass a towline is that __________.?
A) it increases the likelihood of collision between the towing vessel and the disabled vessel B) recreational boaters tend to make the heaving line fast to the towed vessel as if it were the towline C) the monkey fist may…
When clearing a vessel for a foreign voyage, the original crew list is duly certified by proper authority. In a U.S. port, this authority is the U.S. __________.?
A) Coast Guard B) Customs C) Immigration Service D) Public Health Service E)NULL
Which knot should be used to send a man over the side when he may have to use both hands?
A) Bowline B) French bowline C) Bowline on a bight D) Running bowline E)NULL
The boom indicator on a crane will indicate the __________.?
A) length of the boom B) angle of the boom C) lifting capacity of the boom D) direction of the boom E)NULL
A predictable result of a vessel nearing a bank or edge of a channel is that the __________.?
A) stern is drawn to the bank as the bow sheers off B) bow sheers toward the bank C) vessel continues in a straight line, but with greatly reduced maneuverability D) vessel will be drawn bodily into the bank unless…
You are riding to a single anchor. The vessel is yawing excessively. Which action should be taken to reduce the yawing?
A) Veer chain to the riding anchor B) Heave to a shorter scope of chain on the riding anchor C) Drop the second anchor at the extreme end of the yaw and veer the riding anchor D) Drop the second…
You are in charge of a towing vessel that operates exclusively on inland waters. You regularly tow barges that provide services (cargo lighters, fuel barges, etc.) to foreign flag vessels in port. What will be accepted as proper credentials for you and your crew?
A) No credentials are required since you operate on inland waters only B) Social Security card C) State driver’s license with photo ID D) Merchant Mariner’s Document E)NULL
The danger of a towing vessel tripping is increased the closer the towline is secured to __________.?
A) the stern B) amidships C) the bow D) the quarter E)NULL
If given equal care, nylon line should last how many times longer than manila line?
A) Three B) Four C) Five D) Six E)NULL