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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 2,401–2,500 of 5,775 · page 25 of 58

  1. #2547 You are operating an ocean-going vessel of 322 gross tons. If your vessel does NOT have an oily-water separator then she must have a fixed piping syst...
  2. #2548 You are operating a ship greater than 400 gross tons. You are NOT permitted to carry oil or hazardous materials in a(n) __________.
  3. #2550 Which of the following must be included in the "oil transfer procedures" required by U.S Pollution Prevention Regulations?
  4. #2551 An individual must be which of the following to serve as the person in charge of oil cargo transfer operations onboard a self-propelled tank vessel?
  5. #2552 Your vessel is at a dock taking bunkers. If oil begins to flow out of a tank vent, what should you do FIRST?
  6. #2553 How long must a "Declaration of Inspection" be kept on board?
  7. #2554 If you observe any situation which presents a safety or pollution hazard during fuel transfer operations, what action should you take FIRST?
  8. #2555 You may not act as person-in-charge of oil transfer operations on more than one vessel at a time __________.
  9. #2556 How long shall the operator of a vessel employed in the transferring of oil to other vessels keep the Declaration of Inspection of those transfers?
  10. #2557 While taking on fuel oil, the transfer hose leaks causing a sheen on the water. What action should you take?
  11. #2559 The person in charge on the vessel and the person in charge at the facility must hold a meeting before starting the transfer of oil. Who must decide t...
  12. #2560 Who completes the Declaration of Inspection before loading a tank vessel?
  13. #2561 Who must sign the Declaration of Inspection made before oil transfer operations?
  14. #2562 Hoses used for cargo transfer operations must be tested and inspected at specified intervals by __________.
  15. #2563 33 CFR 156 deals with matters concerning __________.
  16. #2564 Application for a waiver of any requirements of the regulations for oil transfer operations must be submitted to the __________.
  17. #2565 How many bolts are required in a temporarily connected standard ANSI (American National Standards Institute) coupling?
  18. #2566 What is the minimum number of bolts required in a permanently connected flange oil hose coupling?
  19. #2567 While taking on fuel oil from an offshore supply vessel, the transfer hose leaks, causing a sheen in the water. You should __________.
  20. #2568 According to the Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR), who makes the final decision of when oil transfer may begin?
  21. #2569 What type of information is found in 33 CFR part 156?
  22. #2570 Which of the following applies in determining if all requirements of the Declaration of Inspection are met for oil transfer operations prior to bunker...
  23. #2571 What shall the transfer procedures required to be followed on tankships contain?
  24. #2573 According to Pollution Prevention Regulations (33 CFR), when may a person serve as the person-in-charge of both a vessel and a facility during oil tra...
  25. #2574 During oil transfer operations, who would be responsible to guarantee that the posted transfer procedures are being followed?
  26. #2575 U.S. regulations require that no person may transfer oil to or from a vessel unless which of the following criteria are met?
  27. #2576 According to U.S. regulations, if a cargo hose shows a small leak in its fabric, when may it be used to transfer oil?
  28. #2577 According to U.S. regulations, how often are you are required to test cargo discharge piping?
  29. #2578 According to U.S. regulations, when a tank vessel is discharging cargo, each sea suction valve connected to the vessel's oil transfer, ballast, or car...
  30. #2579 What does Title 33 CFR Part 156 of the Pollution Prevention Regulations concern?
  31. #2580 What does the term, "cargo tank length", as used in part 157 of the Pollution Regulations, mean?
  32. #2581 A oil tanker may not discharge an oily mixture into the sea from a cargo tank, slop tank, or cargo pump room bilge unless which of the following condi...
  33. #2582 Which type of marine sanitation device (MSD) is used solely for the storage of sewage and flush water at ambient air pressure and temperature?
  34. #2583 In the event of an oil spill a report must be made to which of the following entities?
  35. #2584 Which statement concerning an accidental oil spill in the navigable waters of the U.S. is TRUE?
  36. #2585 Pollution of the waterways may result from the discharge of __________.
  37. #2586 The preferred type of pollution control for oil spills on the water is(are) __________.
  38. #2587 Which statement is TRUE of a gasoline spill?
  39. #2588 Most minor spills of oil products are caused by __________.
  40. #2589 In the machinery space of all uninspected motor vessels, there must be one type B-II hand portable fire extinguisher for which of the following?
  41. #2590 All uninspected motor vessels constructed after 25 April 1940, which use fuel with a flash point of 110°F (43°C) or less, shall have at least what num...
  42. #2591 According to uninspected vessel regulations which is a B-II fire extinguisher?
  43. #2592 In the uninspected vessel regulations what does the "B" on a "B-II" fire extinguisher refer to?
  44. #2593 Uninspected vessels must have one approved ring life buoy on board if the length is over how many feet?
  45. #2594 By regulation, life preservers aboard an uninspected towing vessel must be which of the following?
  46. #2595 On an uninspected vessel which sizes of fire extinguishers are considered to be semi-portable?
  47. #2596 According to uninspected vessel regulations what is NOT listed on the metallic name plate required to be attached to hand portable fire extinguishers?
  48. #2597 According to uninspected vessel regulations, what is the minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on board a 45-foot motorboat having a...
  49. #2598 What is the number of fire extinguishers required on an uninspected "motor vessel" based on?
  50. #2599 A 98 GT uninspected towing vessel with a 1500 B.H.P. engine capability would be required to carry how many type B-II hand portable fire extinguishers...
  51. #2600 Which type of fixed fire-extinguishing system is approved for use on board uninspected vessels?
  52. #2601 What is the minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on board a 45-foot uninspected towing vessel having a fixed fire system on board?
  53. #2602 How many type B-II hand portable fire extinguishers are required in the machinery space of an uninspected towing vessel with 1,400 B.H.P.?
  54. #2603 What is the minimum number of Type B-II hand portable fire extinguishers required to be aboard a 3,000 BHP, 99 GT uninspected harbor tug?
  55. #2604 How many type B-II hand portable fire extinguishers are required in the machinery space of an uninspected motor vessel with 1,400 BHP?
  56. #2605 An uninspected 6,000 BHP, 199 GT tug operating on the Great Lakes is required to carry how many B-II extinguishers?
  57. #2606 What is the minimum number of portable B-II fire extinguishers required in the machinery space of a 199 GT uninspected motor towing vessel of 8000 B.H...
  58. #2607 Which statement is TRUE concerning the ventilation of engine and fuel tank compartments on uninspected towing vessels using fuel with a flash point of...
  59. #2608 The remote control for a fixed fire extinguishing system, on an uninspected vessel, should be which of the following?
  60. #2609 On uninspected vessels where shall controls for a fixed carbon dioxide system be mounted?
  61. #2611 An 85 foot uninspected towing vessel with a crew of ten (10) persons on board must carry which of the following?
  62. #2612 Which personal lifesaving device(s) is(are) approved for use on an uninspected towboat 150 feet in length?
  63. #2614 Which uninspected vessel is required to carry an efficient daylight signaling lamp?
  64. #2615 On uninspected vessels which statement is TRUE concerning work vests?
  65. #2616 Fire protection regulations for towing vessels require training in all of the following, EXCEPT __________.
  66. #2617 You are the operator of a 295 GRT uninspected towing vessel. Which type of fire extinguishing system is required on your vessel, if its construction w...
  67. #2618 You are the operator of a 296 GRT uninspected towing vessel. Its construction was contracted for after August 27, 2003. In addition to the hand portab...
  68. #2622 Uninspected towing vessel fire protection regulations apply to which of the following vessels?
  69. #2623 Fire protection regulations apply to those towing vessels __________.
  70. #2624 Towing vessel fire protection regulations distinguish between "new" and "existing" towing vessels. A "new" towing vessel is one that was __________.
  71. #2625 When a standard in the fire protection regulations for towing vessels is "incorporated by reference," it means that the __________.
  72. #2626 The regulations for a general alarm system on a towing vessel require all of the following EXCEPT that it __________.
  73. #2627 The control panel of a fire detection system must have all of the following EXCEPT __________.
  74. #2628 In the towing vessel fire protection regulations, all of the following are fire detection requirements, EXCEPT that __________.
  75. #2629 Which devices may be used as part of an internal communication system on a towing vessel?
  76. #2630 When is direct voice communication allowed in place of an internal communication system between the engine room and the operating station on a towing...
  77. #2631 When do the towing vessel fire protection regulations allow a towing vessel to carry portable fuel systems on board?
  78. #2632 Fire protection regulations for towing vessels allow all of these types of fuel piping, EXCEPT __________.
  79. #2634 Fire protection regulations for towing vessels require any fuel line subject to internal head pressure from fuel in the tank to __________.
  80. #2635 Fire protection and manning regulations for towing vessels state that the Master or person in charge must ensure that all crew members who have not pa...
  81. #2636 Towing vessel fire protection regulations require that all fuel tank vent pipes comply with all of the following provisions EXCEPT that the vent _____...
  82. #2637 A fishing vessel that is required to have a fireman's outfit, must have all of the following in the outfit except a __________.
  83. #2638 Cold water, in commercial fishing, means water where the monthly mean low water temperature is normally __________.
  84. #2639 How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 175-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 2300 brake horsepower?
  85. #2640 How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 75-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 600 brake horsepower?
  86. #2641 How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 75-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 2200 brake horsepower?
  87. #2642 How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 75-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 2000 brake horsepower?
  88. #2643 How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 175-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 2000 brake horsepower?
  89. #2644 How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 75-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 1200 brake horsepower?
  90. #2645 How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 175-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 2500 brake horsepower?
  91. #2646 How many B-II fire extinguishers must be in the machinery space of a 175-foot long fishing vessel propelled by engines with 3300 brake horsepower?
  92. #2647 Which emergency is required to be covered at the required periodic drills on a fishing vessel?
  93. #2648 A new crew member aboard your fishing vessel, who has not received any safety instructions or participated in any drills, reports on board. The Master...
  94. #2649 A life float on a fishing vessel must be equipped with __________.
  95. #2650 After 1 September 1992, in the North Pacific area, a documented 75-foot fishing vessel operating in cold waters 25 miles off the coast must have at le...
  96. #2651 The hydrostatic release on the inflatable liferafts on a fishing vessel must be __________.
  97. #2652 You are operating 10 miles offshore with three people aboard. What kind of survival craft must you carry?
  98. #2653 The survival craft carried aboard a commercial fishing vessel must safely accommodate __________.
  99. #2654 An undocumented vessel with 10 people aboard and operating 25 miles off the seacoast must carry a survival craft of the __________.
  100. #2655 What do regulations allow to be marked with EITHER the name of the fishing vessel OR the name of the person to whom it is assigned?

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