The holding capability of an anchor is primarily determined by the __________.?
A) shape of the anchor B) stowage of the anchor on board C) anchor’s ability to dig in D) size of the vessel and its draft E)NULL
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An ocean towing bridle whose legs are of equal length, but too short, may __________.?
A) fail to provide spring in the hawser B) cause unequal distribution of the load to one leg C) cause the bridle legs to jump clear of the chocks or fairleads D) None of the above E)NULL
A snatch block would most likely be used as a __________.?
A) boat fall B) fairlead C) riding pawl D) topping lift E)NULL
Your vessel is off a lee shore in heavy weather and laboring. Which action should you take?
A) Put the sea and wind about two points on either bow and reduce speed. B) Heave to in the trough of the sea. C) Put the sea and wind on either quarter and proceed at increased speed. D) Put…
The marking on an anchor chain for 30 fathoms is __________.?
A) two links on each side of the 30 fathom detachable link are painted white B) one link on each side of the 30 fathom detachable link is painted white C) three links on each side of the 30 fathom…
To find the distance the strands should be unlaid for an eyesplice, multiply the diameter of the wire in inches by __________.?
A) 12 B) 24 C) 36 D) 48 E)NULL
In preparation for receiving chilled reefer cargo, the reefer space has been precooled for over twenty-four hours. Loading may begin when the space has been cooled to a temperature between __________.?
A) -10°F (-23°C) and +10°F (-12°C) B) 12°F (-11°C) and 20°F (-7°C) C) 28°F (-2°C) and 40°F ( 4°C) D) 42°F (6°C) and 55°F (13°C) E)NULL
A “figure eight” knot is used to __________.?
A) be a stopper B) shorten a line C) join lines of equal size D) keep a line from passing through a sheave E)NULL
While writing in the logbook at the end of your watch, you make an error in writing an entry. What is the proper way of correcting this error?
A) Remove this page of the log book and rewrite all entries on a clean page. B) Carefully and neatly erase the entry and rewrite it correctly. C) Blot out the error completely and rewrite the entry correctly. D) Cross…
The turning circle of a vessel making a turn of over 360 degrees is the path followed by the __________.?
A) bow B) bridge C) centerline D) center of gravity E)NULL