A towing vessel is tripped when __________.?
A) it is overtaken by the tow B) it is pulled sideways by the tow C) the weight of the towing hawser causes loss of maneuverability D) the propeller is fouled by the towing hawser E)NULL
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What is the normal length of anchor cable used to anchor a vessel?
A) An amount equal to the depth of the water B) Two times the depth of water C) Three to four times the depth of water D) Five to seven times the depth of water E)NULL
Which is NOT a required entry in the ship’s Official Logbook?
A) Sale of effects of a deceased crew member B) Medical treatment of an injury C) Inspections of cargo gear D) Drydocking of the vessel E)NULL
In nautical terminology a “dog” is a __________.?
A) crow bar B) device to force a water tight door against the frame C) heavy steel beam D) wedge E)NULL
Wages due a seaman may be attached by the court for the __________.?
A) payment of any fines imposed by the court B) payment of back taxes to the IRS C) support of a spouse D) All of the above E)NULL
The internal volume of a cargo hold measured from the inside faces of the cargo battens, the lower side of the deck beams, and the top of the tank top ceiling is known as the __________.?
A) gross tonnage B) deadweight space C) bale cubic D) stowage area E)NULL
What is a characteristic of all centrifugal cargo pumps?
A) They are self-priming. B) Decreasing the speed of rotation will decrease the discharge pressure. C) Opening the discharge valve wider will increase the discharge pressure. D) All of the above E)NULL
Control of flooding should be addressed __________.?
A) first B) following control of fire C) following restoration of vital services D) only if a threat exists E)NULL
What would NOT require that a detailed report of the release of hazardous cargo be made to the Department of Transportation?
A) The valve on an empty portable tank that contained acetone is accidently opened and some of the residue escapes to the open sea. B) A carboy of nitric acid is broken on deck while loading and is flushed overboard…
When compared to a fiber towing hawser, what is NOT an advantage of a wire towing hawser?
A) Wire is easy to handle when properly spooled on the drum of a towing winch. B) Wire has more spring and shock resistance than fiber. C) Wire can be used to tow heavier loads because of its smaller diameter…