One reason a tug’s towing bitts are located forward of the rudders is because __________.?
A) it makes it easier to hook up the towing hawser B) this is where the towhook is located C) this allows more responsive steering D) it is traditional E)NULL
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Where should a vessel being towed alongside be positioned for increased maneuverability?
A) Stern of the towed vessel aft of the stern of the towing vessel B) Stern of the towed vessel even with the stern of the towing vessel C) Stern of the towed vessel forward of the stern of the…
Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for damage to cargo when the damage arises out of __________.?
A) poor stowage of cargo in a container B) fire caused by lightning C) overloading D) inherent vice E)NULL
When the period of beam seas equals the natural rolling period of a vessel, what will most likely occur?
A) Excessive pitching B) Excessive yawing C) Excessive rolling D) No change should be evident E)NULL
Signs of racking stresses generally appear at the __________.?
A) bow and stern shell frames and plating B) junction of the frames with the beams and floors C) garboard strake, at each side of the keel D) thrust bearing of the main shaft E)NULL
A “loose” tow may cause all of the following EXCEPT __________.?
A) loss of maneuverability B) lines to part C) damage to the towing vessel and tow D) a saving in the transit time E)NULL
The critical point in nylon line elongation is about __________.?
A) 0.2 B) 0.3 C) 0.4 D) 0.5 E)NULL
Several merchant ships are arriving at the scene of a distress incident. One of the them must assume the duties of the Coordinator Surface Search (CSS). Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) CSS duties are always assumed by passenger vessels, dry cargo vessels, or tankers in that order of precedence. B) The CSS must be established by mutual agreement between the ships concerned. C) A tank vessel should never be assigned…
The point that is halfway between the forward and after perpendicular and is a reference point for vessel construction is the __________.?
A) half length B) mid-body C) center line D) amidships E)NULL
What is the stress on the hauling part when lifting a 4900 lbs. weight using a twofold purchase rove to least advantage? (Allow 10 percent of the weight per sheave for friction.)?
A) 980 lbs. B) 1225 lbs. C) 1715 lbs. D) 1837 lbs. E)NULL