Which basic category of water level fluctuations on the Great Lakes is the most regular?
A) Seasonal fluctuations B) Outflow fluctuations C) Short-term fluctuations D) Long-term fluctuations E)NULL
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While you are on watch, you learn that a crewman has not been seen on board for the past three hours. Which type of turn is best in this man-overboard situation?
A) Round B) Scharnow C) Racetrack D) Single turn of 180° E)NULL
The S.S. Sheet Bend arrives in New York after encountering heavy weather on a voyage from Capetown. Who will note the protest for the Master?
A) Collector of Customs B) Notary Public C) Officer in Charge Marine Inspection D) U.S. Shipping Commissioner E)NULL
Keeping the draft at or below the load line mark will insure that the vessel has adequate __________.?
A) ballast B) reserve buoyancy C) displacement D) rolling periods E)NULL
To ensure proper seating when closing a valve on a tank, the valve should be __________.?
A) set up as tight as possible by hand B) set up tight using a valve wrench C) closed, opened a half turn, and then closed D) closed against the stop and the locking pin inserted E)NULL
A shipper of cargo aboard your vessel offers a letter of indemnity for the cargo. This is done in order to obtain a(n) __________.?
A) Clean Bill of Lading B) Order Bill of Lading C) Straight Bill of Lading D) Through Bill of Lading E)NULL
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
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…