An intermediate spring is __________.?
A) fitted in each leg of the towing bridle B) generally located between the “fishplate” and the main towing hawser C) secured at the “H” bitts D) usually made of manila hawser E)NULL
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The maximum length allowed between main, transverse bulkheads on a vessel is referred to as the __________.?
A) floodable length B) factor of subdivision C) compartment standard D) permissible length E)NULL
Who is responsible for properly manning a vessel in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and international conventions?
A) The (USCG) Officer in Charge of Marine Inspection B) The (USCG) Captain of the Port C) The owner or operator of the vessel D) The Master of the vessel E)NULL
The responsibility for maintaining the Official Logbook on voyages between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of the United States rests with the __________.?
A) Chief Mate of the vessel B) Master of the vessel C) Deck Officer of the watch at the time of the occurrence D) Purser of the vessel E)NULL
When stowing bagged cargo, you wish to maintain a vertical wall or bulkhead as the stow progresses. The bulkhead extends from one side of the vessel to the other and extends one section forward of the square, from the lower hold up to the tween deck. Stability of this bulkhead will best be maintained by __________.?
A) stowing the bags fore-and-aft B) stowing the bags athwartships C) alternating the stow with one tier fore-and-aft and the next tier athwartships D) stowing the bags on edge along the bulkhead being built E)NULL
The sprocket teeth on a wildcat are known as the __________.?
A) pawls B) devil’s claws C) whelps D) pockets E)NULL
Mooring lines should be turned end-for-end occasionally. This is because __________.?
A) a line is weakened by constantly pulling on it in one direction B) normal wear on the line is thus distributed to different areas C) it prevents the line from kinking or unlaying D) it prevents permanent misalignment of…
The perforated, elevated bottom of the chain locker, which prevents the chains from touching the main locker bottom and allows seepage water to flow to the drains, is called a __________.?
A) cradle B) draft C) harping D) manger E)NULL
Which is NOT a recommended practice when handling nylon line?
A) Nylon lines which become slippery because of oil or grease should be scrubbed down. B) Manila line stoppers should be used for holding nylon hawsers. C) When easing out nylon line, keep an extra turn on the bitt to…
When anchoring in a current, you should __________.?
A) drop the anchor with the bow headed downstream B) back your vessel into the current C) anchor while stemming the current D) All of the above E)NULL