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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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  1. #4761 In accordance with U.S. regulations which statement is true concerning packages containing Class 1 explosive material?
  2. #4762 You are preparing to load a heavy cargo with abnormal physical dimensions onboard your vessel. Which of the following is of primary importance when pl...
  3. #4763 A sling is rigged on a piece of pipe weighing 1000 lbs. The angle between the sling legs is 140° and the legs are of equal length. What stress is...
  4. #4764 You are lifting a 5-ton weight with a single whip rove on a swinging boom set at an angle of 60° to the horizontal. Use the formula for the size o...
  5. #4765 Two falls are supporting a 1.5 ton load. The port fall is at an angle of 40° from the vertical. The starboard fall is at an angle of 70° from...
  6. #4766 You are lifting a 3-ton weight with a single whip rove on a swinging boom set at an angle 20° to the horizontal. Use the formula for the size of a...
  7. #4768 You are lifting a one-ton weight with a swinging boom. When comparing the stresses on the rig with the boom at 20° to the horizontal to the stress...
  8. #4770 A structurally serviceable freight container loaded with Class 1 explosive materials cannot have a major defect in its strength components. Which of t...
  9. #4771 In accordance with U.S. regulations, a freight container that is to be loaded with Class 1 explosive materials must be in serviceable condition. Which...
  10. #4772 Your vessel is loading Class 1 explosives using the vessel's cranes. What style of hook or shackle are you required to use to attach the lifting sling...
  11. #4773 Your vessel is preparing for cargo operations. Prior to handling Class 1 explosives the responsible person must ensure which of the following?
  12. #4774 Your vessel has been loaded with Class 1 explosives and is secured for sea. In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is true?
  13. #4775 While on cargo watch, you notice one of the containers of Class 1 explosive materials has been damaged and some of the contents has leaked onto the de...
  14. #4776 U.S. regulations require having a responsible person present at the hatches of spaces containing Class 1 explosive materials. When does the requiremen...
  15. #4777 U.S. regulations require a responsible person to be present at all times when the hatches of spaces containing Class 1 explosive materials are open. W...
  16. #4778 Matches and lighters are prohibited on vessels handling Class 1 explosive materials except in a designated area. In accordance with U.S. regulations w...
  17. #4779 Your vessel is handling Class 1 explosive materials in a US port. In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is true?
  18. #4780 What is the Vapor pressure of ethylene oxide at 46° C?
  19. #4783 In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is the proper label name for a class 2.1 substance?
  20. #4784 In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is the proper label name for a class 2.2 substance?
  21. #4785 In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is the proper label name for a class 2.3 substance?
  22. #4786 In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is the proper label name for a class 4.1 substance?
  23. #4787 In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is the proper label name for a class 4.2 substance?
  24. #4788 In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is the proper label name for a class 4.3 substance?
  25. #4789 In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is the proper label name for a class 5.1 substance?
  26. #4790 In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following is the proper label name for a class 6.1 substance?
  27. #4791 You are the mate on watch during cargo operations and are conducting the inspection of a hold containing class 3 substances. In accordance with U.S. r...
  28. #4792 Closed freight containers and closed cargo units are used in the shipment of freight. Which of the following defines these terms?
  29. #4793 In accordance with U.S regulations vessels transporting hazardous materials are required to have a Dangerous Cargo Manifest. Where is this document to...
  30. #4794 On a manned vessel transporting hazardous materials what is the frequency of required inspections of cargo holds where the materials are stowed?
  31. #4795 Where can the U.S. regulations for the preparation of cargo holds prior to loading hazardous material be found?
  32. #4796 Which of the following describes the difference between a closed freight container and an open freight container?
  33. #4797 In accordance with U.S. regulations on the transportation of hazardous materials, which of the following is true concerning a transport unit with fabr...
  34. #4798 Your vessel is preparing to load Class 1 explosive material in a US port. In accordance with U.S. regulations which of the following best describes th...
  35. #4799 Your vessel is loading Class 1 explosives into hatch No. 2 when you observe an electrical storm approaching from the east. What actions should you tak...
  36. #4800 In accordance with U.S. regulations, what natural phenomena would require you to stop cargo operations involving Class 1 explosive materials and secur...
  37. #4801 In accordance with U.S. regulations, where are the signs prohibiting smoking required to be posted while the vessel is loading Class 1 explosive mater...
  38. #4802 In which of the following publications can the requirements for shipment of hazardous materials by water be found?
  39. #4803 What mode of transportation does the IMDGC cover?
  40. #4804 The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code assigns dangerous goods into classes. How many main classes are there?
  41. #4805 The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code assigns classes for dangerous goods. What is the proper nomenclature for class 1 substances?
  42. #4806 The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code assigns classes for dangerous goods. What is the proper nomenclature for class 2 substance?
  43. #4807 The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code assigns classes for dangerous goods. What is the proper nomenclature for class 3 substances?
  44. #4808 The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code assigns classes for dangerous goods. What is the proper nomenclature for class 4 substances?
  45. #4809 The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code assigns classes for dangerous goods. What is the proper nomenclature for class 5 substances?
  46. #4810 The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code assigns classes for dangerous goods. What is the proper nomenclature for class 6 substances?
  47. #4811 The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code assigns classes for dangerous goods. What is the proper nomenclature for class 7 substances?
  48. #4812 The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code assigns classes for dangerous goods. What is the proper nomenclature for class 8 substances?
  49. #4813 The International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code assigns classes to dangerous goods. What is the proper nomenclature for class 9 substances?
  50. #4818 Your ship has loaded 9,000 barrels of fuel oil at a cargo temperature of 35°C (95°F). API gravity is 44°. The volume correction factor (VC...
  51. #4819 A cargo of oil has a coefficient of expansion of .0005 per degree F. If this cargo is loaded at 70°F, and a cargo temperature of 90°F is expec...
  52. #4820 Your ship has loaded 22,000 barrels of crude oil, departing Valdez, Alaska for Panama. When loaded the cargo temperature was 90°F. API was 15°...
  53. #4821 A flammable liquid having a Reid vapor pressure of 8½ P.S.I.A. or less and a flash point of 80°F or below is grade __________.
  54. #4828 A tanker is loaded with 5,000 barrels of petroleum. The cargo was loaded at a temperature of 70°F, and the coefficient of expansion is .0004. What...
  55. #4830 The boiling point of Methane is -161°C. How is the substance carried?
  56. #4833 Your ship departed Venezuela for New York, loaded with 10,000 barrels of crude oil, whose average cargo temperature was 30°C (86°F). API is 25...
  57. #4835 Your ship has loaded 22,000 barrels of crude oil, departing Valdez, Alaska for Panama. When loaded the cargo temperature was 90°F. API was 15°...
  58. #4842 Your ship has loaded 9,000 barrels of fuel oil at a cargo temperature of 35°C (95° F). API gravity is 44°. The volume correction factor (V...
  59. #4843 A tanker is loaded with 12,000 barrels of #2 fuel oil. The temperature of the product is 88°F. API gravity is 39°. The volume correction facto...
  60. #4845 Your ship has loaded 20,000 barrels of crude oil, departing Valdez, Alaska for San Francisco. When loaded the cargo temperature was 96°F. API was...
  61. #4848 Your ship has loaded 8,000 barrels of gasoline at a cargo temperature of 36°C (97°F). API gravity is 54°. The volume correction factor (VC...
  62. #4849 A cargo of 10,000 barrels of gasoline is loaded at a temperature of 90°F, and a cargo temperature of 55°F, is expected on this voyage. It has...
  63. #4850 Your ship has loaded 8,000 barrels of gasoline at a cargo temperature of 36°C (97°F). API gravity is 54°. The volume correction factor (VC...
  64. #4851 A tanker is loaded with 12,000 barrels of #2 fuel oil. The temperature of the product is 88°F. API gravity is 39°. The volume correction facto...
  65. #4852 Your ship departed Venezuela for New York, loaded with 10,000 barrels of crude oil, whose average cargo temperature was 30°C (86° F). API is 2...
  66. #4853 Your ship has loaded 6,000 barrels of gasoline, at a cargo temperature of 50°F, departing New Jersey bound for Florida. API gravity is 55°. Th...
  67. #4854 Your ship has loaded 6,000 barrels of gasoline, at a cargo temperature of 50°F, departing New Jersey bound for Florida. API gravity is 55°. Th...
  68. #4855 Your ship has loaded 8,000 barrels of gasoline at a cargo temperature of 85°F, departing Aruba bound for New Jersey. API gravity is 55°. The v...
  69. #4856 Your ship has loaded 8,000 barrels of gasoline at a cargo temperature of 85°F, departing Aruba bound for New Jersey. API gravity is 55°. The v...
  70. #4857 Your ship has loaded 20,000 barrels of crude oil, departing Valdez, Alaska for San Francisco. When loaded the cargo temperature was 96°F. API was...
  71. #4858 A tank is loaded with 9,000 barrels of gasoline. The temperature of the product is 90°F (32°C), and it has a coefficient of expansion of .0008...
  72. #4859 A tank is loaded with 9,000 barrels of gasoline. The temperature of the product is 80°F (27°C), and it has a coefficient of expansion of .0008...
  73. #4860 A cargo of fuel oil is loaded whose temperature is 66°F. API gravity is 36°. The volume correction factor (VCF) is .0005. A cargo temperature...
  74. #4861 A cargo of fuel oil is loaded whose temperature is 66°F. API gravity is 36°. The volume correction factor (VCF) is .0005. A cargo temperature...
  75. #4862 A tanker is loaded with 8,000 barrels of fuel oil. The temperature of the cargo is 50°F. API gravity is 37°. The volume correction factor (VCF...
  76. #4863 A tanker is loaded with 8,000 barrels of fuel oil. The temperature of the cargo is 50°F. API gravity is 37°. The volume correction factor (VCF...
  77. #4866 You are onboard a tankship during the final stages of loading number two fuel oil. Regulations require that your cargo tanks have installed high level...
  78. #4868 A petroleum liquid has a flash point of 85°F. This is a grade __________.
  79. #4869 A combustible liquid with a flash point of 90°F would be grade __________.
  80. #4870 A petroleum liquid has a flash point of 135°Fahrenheit. This liquid is classed as a grade __________.
  81. #4872 When carrying a cargo of asphalt or molten sulfur, which are carried at temperatures of over 300°F, one of the biggest dangers is __________.
  82. #4873 You are berthed at a cargo facility where you have just completed discharging a dangerous cargo. You must complete topside repairs involving hot-work...
  83. #4880 Mooring wire fiber tails should be inspected on a regular basis. Which of the following would be included in the inspection?
  84. #4881 You are preparing to moor your vessel starboard side to, bow in. Which is customarily put out first?
  85. #4886 Fiber tails on mooring wires deteriorate more rapidly than the wires themselves. What preventive maintenance should be done to the fiber tails?
  86. #4904 You are preparing to moor your cargo vessel. What concerns should you have with regard to the placement of an off-shore bow line?
  87. #4905 The primary function of which line(s) is to hold the vessel snuggly to the dock?
  88. #4906 When mooring a vessel the breast lines should lead as far away as possible. What does the additional length help facilitate?
  89. #4907 Your vessel is mooring port side to. The after gang has sent out a line that makes an angle with the dock and leads forward towards amidships. What is...
  90. #4908 Your vessel is required to warp up the dock twenty feet for better crane alignment. Which lines are the most essential to move the vessel forward?
  91. #4909 Mooring lines constructed of different material have variable elasticity. Which of the following is true concerning their combined use for mooring a v...
  92. #4910 Mooring wires used to tie up a vessel may undergo dynamic shock from passing ships. What safety measures can be taken to prevent damage to the wires?
  93. #4911 Fiber tails on mooring wires deteriorate more quickly than the wires themselves. What percentage of strength should the fiber tails have?
  94. #4912 What is the proper term for the mooring line that runs through the bullnose leading forward?
  95. #4913 Which lines primary function is to reduce the fore and aft motion of a docked vessel?
  96. #4914 Which of the following is the compliment of the stern line?
  97. #4915 Which of the following is utilized to aid in the transfer of a synthetic mooring line from the gypsy head to the bitts?
  98. #4916 Which of the following is true of a stopper is attached to a bitt utilizing an overhand knot?
  99. #4917 You are required to stop off a conventional mooring wire to transfer the load to a set of bitts. Which of the following stoppers should be used?
  100. #4918 Chinese stoppers are widely used on merchant vessels because they are safe, and easy to apply. What additional values are attributed to these stoppers...

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