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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.

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Questions 5,701–5,775 of 5,775 · page 58 of 58

  1. #6073 The immersion suit requirements for MODU's apply to units operating in the Atlantic Ocean above __________.
  2. #6074 Which officer is responsible for the sanitary condition of the engineering department?
  3. #6075 After your vessel has been involved in a casualty, who are you required to make your logbooks, bell books, etc., available to?
  4. #6076 What are the additional vertical moments created when P-tank #4 in the DEEP DRILLER sample load form #1 (Transit) is completely filled?
  5. #6077 What are the transverse moments for 10.5 feet of sea water in preload tank #2 for the COASTAL DRILLER?
  6. #6078 Repair of structures on a MODU in the vicinity of liquid mud handling areas presents what possible hazard?
  7. #6079 The DEEP DRILLER, at a draft of 19 feet, has a KGL of 59.91 feet and an LCG of 1.57 feet. What is the trim angle?
  8. #6080 The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #3 (Preparing to Drill). What is the margin on the maximum allowable KG while drilling?
  9. #6081 The sounding in fuel oil tank 4P on the DEEP DRILLER is 8.75 feet. What are the longitudinal moments for this amount of fuel?
  10. #6082 In the case of a casualty involving a MODU, the Master, owner, agent or person in charge shall make the records required by regulation available upon...
  11. #6083 Aboard the DEEP DRILLER, the bilge pumps take suction from the pump rooms, cofferdam, void area, access trunk, and which other area?
  12. #6084 What is the weight of barite in P-tank #4 of the DEEP DRILLER if the ullage is 3.4 feet?
  13. #6085 What is the change in longitudinal moments for the DEEP DRILLER if 103.48 long tons of ballast is discharged from a full ballast tank 1P?
  14. #6086 What is the VCG of the drill water in the COASTAL DRILLER's #1 Drill Water Tank, if the weight in the tank is 388.32 kips?
  15. #6087 The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). What is the value of KML if the entire contents of drill water tanks 6 a...
  16. #6088 What is the sounding in drill water tank #1 for the COASTAL DRILLER, if the weight of drill water in the tank is 388.32 kips?
  17. #6089 The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). What is the new LCG if the entire contents of drill water tanks 6 and 7...
  18. #6090 The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). If the contents of #6 and #7 Drill Water Tanks are discharged, what is t...
  19. #6091 The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in Sample Load Form #3 (Drilling). What would be the new sum of longitudinal moments for the liquid variables i...
  20. #6092 The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Drilling). What would be the weight of the mud in pit #4 if the sounding level changed...
  21. #6093 What is the weight in drill water tank #1 for the COASTAL DRILLER, if the sounding in the tank is 8 feet 2 inches?
  22. #6094 The COASTAL DRILLER, loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #4 (Storm), discharges all the bulk in the four bulk tanks. What is the new TCG?
  23. #6095 In the illustration, which fire control plan symbol(s) represents the agent or device best suited for extinguishing a class "B" fire? illustration
  24. #6096 An obstruction on a helicopter deck is any object that might present a hazard to the __________.
  25. #6097 What is the most useful drug to reduce a high fever?
  26. #6098 A muster list change must be revised by the __________.
  27. #6099 Why should you preload a mooring system above your precalculated operating mooring tensions?
  28. #6100 The COASTAL DRILLER is observed to be level at a draft of 10 feet 6 inches. At the same time, the calculated load form shows the displacement to be 13...
  29. #6101 What are the vertical moments for the cement contents of P-tank #1 of the DEEP DRILLER if the ullage is 2.3 feet?
  30. #6102 The COASTAL DRILLER, loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #3 (Drilling), dumps all the mud in pits 1, 2, 3, and 4. What is the new LCG?
  31. #6103 The international shore connection required on a MODU is designed to __________.
  32. #6104 Medical treatment aboard a vessel should not go beyond examination and emergency care without first consulting __________.
  33. #6105 What is the primary use of antiseptics?
  34. #6106 The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #2 (Preload). What will be the LCG if the preload is dumped?
  35. #6107 (2.5.8.1-20) When two ballast pumps used for deballasting a single tank start cavitating, you should __________.
  36. #6108 Saltwater ballast tank 2P on the DEEP DRILLER contains 5.0 feet of ballast. It is decided to fill the tank. What is the VCG of the added liquid?
  37. #6109 The sounding for Drill Water Tank #18 for the Coastal Driller is 1.25 feet. It is decided to fill the tank. What is the vertical center of gravity for...
  38. #6110 For the DEEP DRILLER, what are the vertical moments for a sounding of 10 feet in tank C3P?
  39. #6111 Which is a requirement of a vessel in ocean service that does not have an approved means of processing oily bilge slops or oily ballast?
  40. #6112 The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). If the entire contents of bulk tanks #2 and #3 are backloaded to an offs...
  41. #6113 "Herringbone" is a term associated with which activity?
  42. #6114 Which letter shown in the illustration represents a clove hitch? illustration
  43. #6115 Where is chafing gear normally used?
  44. #6116 Which defines Serving a wire rope?
  45. #6117 Which term describes a piece of small stuff (small line) secured to an object to prevent it from going adrift?
  46. #6118 When lowering manropes alongside a stage rigged over the side of a vessel, they should be allowed to trail in the water to serve which purpose?
  47. #6119 What are flame screens used for?
  48. #6120 Which of the following is the primary function of the screens that are fitted to the fuel oil tank vents?
  49. #6121 On modern tankers with separate pumprooms, which of the following is used to minimize cargo pump shaft leakage?
  50. #6122 Tank vents may contain combustible gases. How are the flame screens in the vents designed to prevent explosions?
  51. #6123 When loading bulk liquid cargo, what is the FIRST action you should take if a cargo valve jammed open?
  52. #6124 On a barge carrying bulk liquid hazardous cargo, remote controls for quick-closing shut-off valves are required in how many location(s)?
  53. #6125 What does the sign used to caution persons approaching the gangway of a tank barge during cargo transfer read?
  54. #6126 Where would be the most likely location for a liquid cargo fire to occur on a tanker?
  55. #6127 Which of the following defines flammable liquids for the purpose of U.S. regulations?
  56. #6128 Where is the most likely location for a cargo fire to occur on a tanker?
  57. #6129 Which of the following is equivalent to a "barrel", which is a unit of liquid measure?
  58. #6130 With reference to liquefied gas operations, what is the term "rollover" used to describe?
  59. #6131 What is the proper first aid for diesel in the eye?
  60. #6132 What is the preferable way to extinguish a liquefied gas fire?
  61. #6133 Which of the following procedures would ensure proper seating of the valve when closing?
  62. #6134 Which of the following conditions will cause a combustible gas indicator to become inoperative or give erroneous readings?
  63. #6135 Which item is part of a vessel's standing rigging?
  64. #6136 A marker pole, with a horseshoe buoy and a sea anchor attached, should be used to indicate which item?
  65. #6137 If you were to jibe in a strong wind, which part of the rigging would be most likely to fail?
  66. #6138 In the illustration, what is the edge of the sail labeled "A" called? illustration
  67. #6139 Which defines the term "lee side"?
  68. #6140 You are at the helm of a sailing vessel under sail on the starboard tack, close hauled, and you are instructed to "head up". Which action should you t...
  69. #6141 A sail plan should include the vessel's itinerary, name, number, and persons aboard. Who should this information initially be given to, prior to your...
  70. #6142 Which describes the nautical term "lee shore"?
  71. #6143 A bridle for an ocean tow consists of which components?
  72. #6144 While towing, bridle legs of unequal lengths may cause which condition?
  73. #6145 Which term describes the section of each end of a barge which is heavily reinforced to take the pressure of pushing?
  74. #6146 In the illustration, which item refers to the face wire? illustration
  75. #6147 Which term is used to describe the dip in a towline that acts as a shock absorber?

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