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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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Questions 5,601–5,700 of 5,775 · page 57 of 58

  1. #5973 What type of knot in the illustration is indicated by the Letter "Q"? illustration
  2. #5974 What is NOT listed on the metallic name plate that is required to be attached to hand portable fire extinguishers according to uninspected vessel regu...
  3. #5975 You are docking a vessel starboard side with the assistance of two tugs. You are attempting to hold the vessel off by operating both tugs at right ang...
  4. #5976 Aboard a cargo vessel, the carbon dioxide supply used in a fixed extinguishing system MUST at least be sufficient for what space(s)?
  5. #5977 Upon heaving up an anchor, what should a prudent mariner do?
  6. #5978 What is a sheave?
  7. #5979 Which item(s) is/are a 2,000 GT tankship required to carry?
  8. #5980 Sidewise force of the propeller tends to throw a vessel's stern to the right or left, depending on rotation. Which causes this force?
  9. #5981 When using two tugs to assist in mooring a large, deeply laden ship, where is the most powerful tug usually placed?
  10. #5982 Which of the knots, bends, or hitches shown in the illustration would you use to properly secure a bosun's chair to a gantline? illustration
  11. #5983 Which term is used to describe the distance a vessel moves at right angles to the original course, when a turn of 180° has been completed?
  12. #5984 When is a seaman entitled by law to a release from Foreign Articles?
  13. #5985 What information is NOT required to be included in the oil transfer procedures aboard a tanker transferring oil?
  14. #5986 When computing gross under keel clearance (UKC), what factor should NOT be considered?
  15. #5987 Which item is a journal kept by the officer of the watch in which day to day happenings are recorded regarding the deck department?
  16. #5988 Your vessel is backing on the starboard screw and going ahead on the port screw. How will the vessel react?
  17. #5989 A twin-screw vessel is easier to maneuver than a single-screw vessel because the twin-screw vessel has which advantage?
  18. #5990 Which is described as a wedge of water building up between the bow and the nearer bank which forces the bow out and away?
  19. #5991 On a passenger vessel over 400 gross tons, in which section are the routine entries recorded in the Oil Record Book?
  20. #5992 What can cargo hold bilge soundings indicate?
  21. #5993 Which statement is TRUE when using the anchor to steady the bow while approaching a dock?
  22. #5994 A natural fiber rope can be ruined by dampness. How is the line ruined?
  23. #5995 When paying off seamen in a foreign port, where a United States consul is not available, the release must be executed by the seamen and which other pe...
  24. #5996 Which is an explosion hazard when exposed to flame?
  25. #5997 When computing gross Under Keel Clearance, what factor should be considered?
  26. #5998 You are conducting trials to determine the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn you take the ranges and bearings of an isol... illustration
  27. #5999 You are conning a twin-screw vessel going ahead with rudders amidships. How will the vessel respond if the port screw stops turning?
  28. #6000 In the illustration, what is the mechanism that will release the tricing pendant? illustration
  29. #6001 In the context of shiphandling, what would be the definition of shallow water?
  30. #6002 With the sprinkler system and air system on and all hatches shut, what will the survival craft provide protection from?
  31. #6003 A vessel to which Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 applies is located 10 nautical miles from the nearest land. Which type of garbage is prohibited from being d...
  32. #6004 In relation to the turning circle of a ship, which describes the term "advance"?
  33. #6005 Which knot in the illustration represents a blackwall hitch? illustration
  34. #6006 Which person overboard recovery maneuver covers the least distance, saving recovery time?
  35. #6007 A Permit to Proceed is issued by which organization?
  36. #6008 If you observe a rapid fall of barometric pressure, which action should you take?
  37. #6009 Which is TRUE for the connection facilities utilized for the international shore connection aboard the vessel?
  38. #6010 The galley on your cargo vessel has an area of 2,900 square feet. What will fulfill the requirements for fire protection?
  39. #6011 If you find an inflatable liferaft container with the steel bands still in place around its case, which action should you take?
  40. #6012 In plugging submerged holes; why are rags, wedges, and other materials used in conjunction with plugs?
  41. #6013 In which location are life jackets required to be stowed?
  42. #6014 You attach a line to a stationary barge lying off your starboard beam in order to maneuver it into position to make up tow. Which line is used to acco...
  43. #6015 Which document shows a vessel's nationality, ownership, and tonnage?
  44. #6016 When inspecting ground tackle, where are fractures most frequently found?
  45. #6017 To lead the towing hawser over the center of the stern when not under a strain you could take which action?
  46. #6018 What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter B in the illustration? illustration
  47. #6019 Fire protection regulations for towing vessels require any fuel line to have which item?
  48. #6020 An ocean towing bridle whose legs are of equal length, but too short, may cause which condition?
  49. #6021 What is the effect of excessive catenary in shallow water?
  50. #6022 While underway and towing an unmanned tank barge which action are you required to take?
  51. #6023 Which is the BETTER holding ground, for a conventional anchor?
  52. #6024 According to Pollution Prevention Regulations (33CFR), who is required to sign each completed page in the Oil Record Book?
  53. #6025 What does "Hanging a barge off" refer to?
  54. #6026 You are the operator of a 290 GRT uninspected towing vessel whose construction was contracted for after August 27, 2003. Which type of semi-portable f...
  55. #6027 Fire protection regulations apply to which of the towing vessels?
  56. #6028 In the illustration, what is the purpose of item "G"? illustration
  57. #6029 Why is it good practice to use long towlines for ocean tows?
  58. #6030 In the illustration, what does item "A" represent? illustration
  59. #6031 Which will most likely occur when your vessel enters shallow water?
  60. #6032 According to regulations, how many hand portable fire extinguishers are required in the cargo tank area of an unmanned, cargo pump-equipped tank barge...
  61. #6033 In order to correctly open a new coil of manila line, which procedure should you follow?
  62. #6034 Which action must be taken for uncleared crew curios remaining on board during a domestic coastwise voyage after returning from foreign?
  63. #6035 What is the purpose of a "check" line?
  64. #6036 What does the term "bollard pull" refer to on a towing vessel?
  65. #6037 You are at sea and not in a special area as defined in ANNEX V of MARPOL. What is the minimum distance in nautical miles from land must you be to disc...
  66. #6038 In the illustration, which item is rigged to transmit the thrust from one barge to another barge when going ahead? illustration
  67. #6039 A vessel's Classification Certificate is issued by which organization?
  68. #6040 An icebreaker may use the code letter "K" to remind ships of their obligation to listen continuously on their radio. How can this signal be communicat...
  69. #6041 (2.9.1.1-6) In the illustration, what does item "A" represent? illustration
  70. #6042 (2.8.2.3A-26) Which letter in the illustration represents a bowline on a bight? illustration
  71. #6043 (2.10.3.2-2) Which statement is TRUE concerning River currents?
  72. #6044 Fire protection regulations for towing vessels require any fuel line to have which item?
  73. #6045 A loaded hopper barge carrying independent tanks has placards with alternating red and white quadrants on each side and at both ends. Which statement...
  74. #6046 A 98 GT towing vessel with a 1500 B.H.P. engine capability would be required to carry how many hand portable fire extinguishers on board (including ma...
  75. #6047 A block and tackle is "rove to advantage". What does this mean?
  76. #6048 When underway and proceeding ahead, as the speed increases, what happens to the pivot point?
  77. #6049 Which is TRUE concerning flanking rudders as used on the Western Rivers?
  78. #6050 Which is TRUE when "checking down" a barge using a check line?
  79. #6051 In relation to the turning of a vessel, which describes the term "advance"?
  80. #6052 What is the minimum number of hand portable fire extinguishers required on board a 105 GT towboat with a 7500 B.H.P. plant (including the machinery sp...
  81. #6053 When does the Master of a vessel tender a Notice of Readiness to the charterer?
  82. #6054 What is the duration of a Towing Safety Management System Certificate?
  83. #6055 In relation to the turning circle of a vessel, which defines the term "transfer"?
  84. #6056 Which is a button fitting that is found mostly on lock walls? illustration
  85. #6057 What is the placement requirement for the number or name of a tank barge?
  86. #6058 When working on a tow, which is a good safety precaution?
  87. #6059 Which fitting is a closed chock? illustration
  88. #6060 Which is the most effective method for towing and maneuvering on rivers and other restricted waters where wave action is limited?
  89. #6061 What should be done with lines or gear NOT in use?
  90. #6062 Which statement is True with reference to the use of sinking and dispersing chemical agents for removal of discharged oil?
  91. #6063 Your tow is proceeding through a narrow section in the river. What actions can you take to avoid any sudden sheers of the vessel?
  92. #6064 When passing a moored vessel in a narrow channel which actions will help minimize wake damage?
  93. #6065 Which item refers to a backing wire? illustration
  94. #6066 In the illustration, what does item "A" represent? illustration
  95. #6067 Which is a predictable result of a vessel pushing a tow that is nearing a bank or edge of a steep banked channel in the river?
  96. #6068 Which term describes the amount of force a tug can exert on a stationary pull?
  97. #6069 Which of the following is issued a Towing Safety Management System (TSMS) Certificate?
  98. #6070 While underway and towing an unmanned tank barge which action are you required to take?
  99. #6071 Which item refers to a fore and aft wire? illustration
  100. #6072 Beyond the area of state ownership in the U.S. outer continental shelf, the right to drill is controlled by the __________.

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