Which of the Great Lakes generally has the shortest navigation season?
A) Lake Erie B) Lake Huron C) Lake Michigan D) Lake Superior E)NULL
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Nylon line can be dangerous because it __________.?
A) breaks down when wet B) kinks when wet C) is not elastic D) stretches E)NULL
You are going ahead on twin engines when you want to make a quick turn to port. Which actions will turn your boat the fastest?
A) Reverse port engine; apply left rudder B) Reverse port engine; rudder amidship C) Reverse starboard engine; apply left rudder D) Reverse starboard engine; rudder amidship E)NULL
Where, due to the arrangement of the vessel, lifejackets may become inaccessible, additional lifejackets shall be carried __________.?
A) for the people on bridge watch B) for the forward lifeboats C) as determined by the OCMI D) for 50% of the crew of the vessel, not including those assigned to engineering duties E)NULL
Which type of fiber towing hawser is preferred for towing astern?
A) Manila B) Polypropylene C) Nylon D) Dacron E)NULL
It is easier to dock a right-hand, single-screw vessel __________.?
A) starboard side to the wharf B) either side to the wharf C) port side to the wharf D) stern to the wharf E)NULL
A band or collar on the top end of a boom to which the topping lift, midships guy, and outboard guys are secured, is called the __________.?
A) collar band B) guy band C) pad eye collar D) spider band E)NULL
Great Lakes cargo vessels, having a liferaft stowed more than 100 meters from the bow or stern, must have at least how many life rafts?
A) One B) Two C) Three D) Four E)NULL
The major components which determine the length of catenary in a deployed anchor cable are cable tension, cable weight, and __________.?
A) water density B) bottom conditions C) environmental forces D) water depth E)NULL
Which statement is TRUE concerning vessels over 1600 gross tons certificated for service solely on the Great Lakes?
A) They must have magnetic compasses. B) They must have gyro compasses. C) They must carry a deep-sea hand lead. D) All of the above statements are TRUE. E)NULL