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Deck General - USCG Exam Questions

Seamanship in the broad sense: marlinespike, ground tackle and anchoring, mooring and towing, weather, stability basics, and day-to-day vessel operations.

Every question below is a real U.S. Coast Guard exam question with four choices. Answer one and the correct choice is revealed instantly, with the USCG reference and illustration where the question uses one.

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Questions 2,201–2,300 of 5,775 · page 23 of 58

  1. #2343 A towline should be fastened to __________.
  2. #2344 A vessel that tows astern must have a/an _________.
  3. #2345 What is an advantage in the use of a towing hook?
  4. #2346 What does "end for end" mean in regard to a towing hawser?
  5. #2347 Wire rope is used in the towing industry __________.
  6. #2348 To lay out a towing hawser in a fore-and-aft direction so each bight is clear and can run out freely without snagging describes __________.
  7. #2349 In a tow made up astern, the fishplate __________.
  8. #2350 A towing vessel becomes tripped while towing on a hawser astern. What factor is LEAST important when assessing the risk of capsizing?
  9. #2351 One advantage of chain over wire rope for a tow bridle is that chain __________.
  10. #2352 Synchronous towing means that the __________.
  11. #2353 Good seamanship while towing in heavy weather requires all of the following EXCEPT __________.
  12. #2354 An intermediate spring is __________.
  13. #2355 Once a towline is connected between the towing vessel and the disabled vessel, the towing vessel should __________.
  14. #2356 What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter B in illustration D003DG below? illustration
  15. #2357 When towing astern, increased catenary will __________.
  16. #2358 Catenary as applied to tow lines denotes the __________.
  17. #2359 On a shallow water tow, the catenary of the towline should be __________.
  18. #2360 Which statement is TRUE concerning hawser towing?
  19. #2361 When a tug is "in irons", she __________.
  20. #2362 To obtain better steering control when you are towing alongside, your vessel should be positioned with its __________.
  21. #2363 You intend to tow a barge with one tug and expect continuous high winds from the north. To reduce the yaw of your tow, you should __________.
  22. #2364 Under the Pollution Regulations, which action is required when you dump garbage in to the sea?
  23. #2365 When you have a tow alongside, your stern should extend aft of the tow in order to __________.
  24. #2366 Where should a vessel being towed alongside be positioned for increased maneuverability?
  25. #2367 The primary purpose of a load line is to establish required __________.
  26. #2368 The pollution prevention regulations in MARPOL apply to U. S. flag vessels __________.
  27. #2369 What will NOT reduce yawing of a tow?
  28. #2370 To reduce stress on the towing hawser when towing astern (ocean tow), the hawser should be __________.
  29. #2371 You should attach a towline to a trailer eye bolt using a(n) _________.
  30. #2372 The main reason a long towline is used during an ocean tow is that __________.
  31. #2373 The Honolulu (Christmas tree) tow was devised to __________.
  32. #2374 The tow makeup that is designed to keep the catenary of the tow hawser to a minimum is called the __________.
  33. #2375 When tandem tug towing, the more powerful of the two tugs should be __________.
  34. #2376 Under which condition is a tug likely to be tripped?
  35. #2377 Which statement concerning an automatic towing engine is FALSE?
  36. #2378 What imminent danger results from tripping?
  37. #2379 What does the term "end-for-end" refer to in regard to a wire towing hawser?
  38. #2380 When maneuvering a heavy barge up a wide channel with a tug, the tow may be most closely controlled by making up to the barge __________.
  39. #2381 A tug is to assist in docking an oceangoing vessel on a hawser. The greatest danger to the tug is __________.
  40. #2382 What is NOT surveyed at an annual load line survey?
  41. #2383 Barges and vessels are ballasted before departure to __________.
  42. #2384 Why are stern towing bitts placed well forward of the rudder when hawser towing?
  43. #2385 When towing in an open seaway, it is important to use a towing line __________.
  44. #2386 In towing it is desirable for the tug and the tow to ride wave crests simultaneously because __________.
  45. #2387 A tug's horsepower available at the shaft is __________.
  46. #2388 What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter F in illustration D003DG below? illustration
  47. #2389 Indicated horsepower refers to a towing vessel's power which is __________.
  48. #2390 How is the Master or operator of a vessel required to keep the crew informed of the regulations concerning the discharging of garbage overboard?
  49. #2391 The strictest load line regulations apply to __________.
  50. #2392 What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter E in illustration D003DG below? illustration
  51. #2393 A towing vessel's capability is BEST measured by horsepower, maneuverability, displacement, and __________.
  52. #2394 The effect of ocean current is usually more evident on a tug and tow than on a tug navigating independently because the __________.
  53. #2395 As seen from the tow, what should connect the leading ends of both towing bridle legs to the main towing hawser?
  54. #2396 An ocean towing bridle whose legs are of equal length, but too short, may __________.
  55. #2397 If the towing bridle legs are not of equal length __________.
  56. #2398 Which statement is FALSE about using a wire bridle on an ocean tow?
  57. #2399 Which factor(s) must you consider when making up a towing bridle?
  58. #2400 A disk with a horizontal line through its center, equivalent to the summer load line, is called the __________.
  59. #2401 Which best describes a "fishplate" used in towing?
  60. #2403 The effect of excessive catenary in shallow water may be __________.
  61. #2404 You would be most likely to use a fishplate __________.
  62. #2405 A mariner whose credential has been revoked shall not be issued another credential without which of the following?
  63. #2406 A chain bridle is preferable to a wire rope towing bridle on a long ocean tow because chain __________.
  64. #2407 A tow that veers to the side on the end of the towline is said to __________.
  65. #2408 Yawing can be described as __________.
  66. #2409 What is used to prevent twisting of a towing bridle?
  67. #2410 You are in charge of a towing vessel that operates exclusively on inland waters. You regularly tow barges that provide services (cargo lighters, fuel...
  68. #2411 The legs of a tow bridle are joined together with a __________.
  69. #2412 A tow bridle is attached to the main tow hawser at the __________.
  70. #2413 With a large ocean tow in heavy weather, you should NOT __________.
  71. #2414 What is NOT suitable for use in making up the towing rig for a heavy, long ocean tow?
  72. #2415 While towing, bridle legs of unequal lengths may cause __________.
  73. #2416 The biggest problem encountered when towing bridle legs are too short is __________.
  74. #2417 What safety precautions must you take when maneuvering on a towing hook?
  75. #2418 The choice of length of tow bridle legs is governed by the __________.
  76. #2419 While towing, sudden shock-loading caused during heavy weather can be reduced by __________.
  77. #2420 The danger of a towing vessel tripping is increased the closer the towline is secured to __________.
  78. #2421 When towing astern what equipment should be stowed ready for use near the towline?
  79. #2422 You have been towing astern and have just let go the tow. Your deckhands are pulling in and faking the towline by hand on the stern. The most dangerou...
  80. #2423 A tow can override its tug as a result of __________.
  81. #2424 You are towing a large barge on a hawser. Your main engine suddenly fails. What is the greatest danger?
  82. #2425 With a large tow astern, there is immediate danger to the tug in the event of the __________.
  83. #2426 A towing winch, that handles a wire towline, must have all of the following EXCEPT a _________.
  84. #2427 What is the principal danger in attempting to swing a barge on a hawser in order to slow the barge's speed?
  85. #2428 What action should you take if your tow sinks in shallow water?
  86. #2429 While towing, what is the principal danger in attempting to swing a barge on a short hawser in order to slow the barge's speed?
  87. #2430 How do the height and location of a tug's towing bitts relate to the danger of tripping?
  88. #2431 What is used to prevent wear on towlines that bear on hard surfaces?
  89. #2432 When towing a small trailer-able boat, the sturdiest fitting available to attach a tow rig is the __________.
  90. #2433 A vessel brought alongside should be fended off the towing vessel by __________.
  91. #2434 To reduce the amount of catenary you may __________.
  92. #2435 You are loading in the winter in Albany, N.Y., for a voyage to a port governed by the tropical load line mark. Which of the following statements is TR...
  93. #2436 In addition to the load lines indicated in illustration D003DG below, some vessels have a Winter North Atlantic line. Which statement about this load... illustration
  94. #2437 Which statement describes the motion of a yawing tow?
  95. #2438 An advantage of the modified Christmas Tree towing method is to __________.
  96. #2439 A tug is "in irons" when held in a fixed position by __________.
  97. #2440 What is the effect of releasing the towline in a tripping situation?
  98. #2441 When should you conduct a visual inspection of your towline?
  99. #2442 The size and material used for towline(s) must meet all of the following requirements, EXCEPT _________.
  100. #2443 The term "overriding" or "overrunning" when applied to towing, implies that __________.

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