Which material makes the strongest mooring line?
A) Dacron B) Manila C) Nylon D) Polyethylene E)NULL
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A chock __________.?
A) is a deck fitting used to shackle gear to the deck B) permits easy jettisoning of deck cargo in an emergency C) prevents stress concentration in the bulwark D) provides openings through the bulwark for mooring lines E)NULL
When towing another vessel, the length of the towing line should be __________.?
A) as long as possible B) as short as possible under the circumstances and not over two wave lengths C) such that one vessel will be on a crest while the other is in a trough D) such that the…
Each open lifeboat carried on a vessel on an international voyage must have __________.?
A) hand-propelling gear B) a davit span with at least 2 lifelines C) a mast and a sail D) a motor E)NULL
What is the computed breaking strength of a 4-inch manila line?
A) 5,280 lbs. B) 7,700 lbs. C) 12,200 lbs. D) 14,400 lbs. E)NULL
When must the Master of a vessel log the position of load line marks in relation to the surface of the water in the Official Logbook?
A) Once a day B) At the change of every watch C) Only when in fresh or brackish water D) Prior to getting underway E)NULL
The term “standing rigging” refers to __________.?
A) booms and kingposts B) guys and vangs C) stays and shrouds D) topping lifts and cargo runners E)NULL
Naval authorities would NOT give orders about which of the following, when the vessel is under control of the Naval Control of Shipping Organization?
A) Visual communication at sea B) Rescue operations C) Diversions D) Schedules for loading cargo E)NULL
You are docking a vessel in a slip which has its entrance athwart the tide. You land the ship across the end of the pier, stemming the tide, preparatory to breaking the ship around the corner. You have one tug to assist. Where would you generally tie up the tug?
A) Have her on a hawser from the stern. B) Tie her up on the inshore bow to hold the ship off the end. C) Tie her up on the offshore bow. D) Tie her up on the inshore quarter…
In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term “advance” means the distance __________.?
A) gained at right angles to the original course B) gained in the direction of the original course C) moved sidewise from the original course when the rudder is first put over D) around the circumference of the turning circle…