A man was sighted as he fell overboard. After completing a Williamson turn, the man is not sighted. What type of search should be conducted?
A) Expanding circle B) Sector search C) Parallel track pattern D) Datum-drift search E)NULL
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The load chart of a crane enables the operator to combine the load radius with boom length to determine the __________.?
A) maximum counter weight required B) minimum horsepower required C) hoist rope strength D) allowable load E)NULL
Which is an example of failure to exercise due diligence?
A) Overloading B) Sailing short of union manning requirements C) Sailing with less than 30% reserve fuel oil supply D) Sailing short of being full and down E)NULL
Which term describes a part of a natural fiber line?
A) Twines B) Fibers C) Lays D) Lacings E)NULL
There are basically three categories of water level fluctuations on the Great Lakes. What is NOT included as one of these?
A) Long range fluctuations B) Controlled outflow fluctuations C) Seasonal fluctuations D) Short period fluctuations E)NULL
The lowest temperature at which a liquid will give off sufficient vapors to form a flammable mixture with air is known as the __________.?
A) fire point B) flash point C) lower explosive limit D) threshold limit value E)NULL
A vessel is entering port “A” for the first time and has a Pilot conning the vessel. The Master is unsure that the Pilot is taking sufficient action to prevent a collision. What should the Master do?
A) Nothing; The Pilot is required by law and is solely responsible for the safety of the vessel. B) State his concerns to the Pilot but do not interfere with the handling of the vessel. C) Direct the Pilot to…
You attach a line to a stationary barge lying off your starboard beam in order to maneuver it into position to make up tow. The line used to do this is a __________.?
A) jockey line B) fore and aft line C) check line D) swing line E)NULL
When turning a ship in restricted space with a strong wind, it is normally best to __________.?
A) go ahead on both engines with the rudder hard to one side, if on a twin-screw vessel B) back down with the rudder hard to one side, if on a single-screw vessel C) take advantage of the tendency to…
When can the US citizenship requirement for the Master of a US-flag uninspected towing vessel be waived?
A) When US-licensed Masters are not readily available B) When it costs too much to hire a US-licensed Master C) When the towing vessel operates shoreward of the boundary line D) Never, under any circumstances E)NULL