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
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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
A vessel is involved in a casualty. The cost of property damage includes the __________.?
A) loss of revenue while the vessel is being repaired, up to a maximum of $50,000 B) cost of labor and material to restore the vessel to the service condition which existed before the casualty C) damage claims awarded to…
What is NOT suitable for use in making up the towing rig for a heavy, long ocean tow?
A) Chain B) Ring C) Solid thimble D) A fishplate E)NULL
How should you signal the crane operator to use the whip line?
A) Extend arm with the thumb pointing up, and flex the fingers in and out for as long as the load movement is desired. B) First tap your elbow with one hand, and then proceed to use regular signals. C)…
As a rule, ships of most configurations, when drifting in calm water with neglible current, will lie __________.?
A) bow to the wind B) beam to the wind C) stern to the wind D) with the wind on the quarter E)NULL