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USCG California Maritime Academy (CMA) Deck (Set 3)

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On which of the following pumps will a 90° turn not open the valve completely?

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#1 On which of the following pumps will a 90° turn not open the valve completely? #2 On a standard ship, what will be the resulting condition if the bow and stern tanks are loaded before the midships tanks? #3 If a ship is already loaded down to her marks, what can be done to increase GM? #4 Which condition is the most likely result of over speeding a centrifugal ballast pump? #5 The most common type of ballast pump on commercial ships is which of the following? #6 The specialized plate that delivers the motive force to the fluid in a centrifugal pump is called what? #7 These steps should be performed in which order: 1) release the gripes, 2) release the tricing pennants, 3) lower the boat to the embarkation deck, 4) lower the boat to the water, 5) release the Rottmer gear, 6) embark passengers #8 When embarking passengers, the first passenger should do which of the following? #9 As part of the pre-lowering check for a motorized lifeboat, you should do which of the following? #10 The limit switches shut off the winch in order to prevent: #11 In order to engage the winch brake, what must be done? #12 If the captain gave the orders to "single up," what would you do? #13 If a large tanker passes the ship, what line keeps the ship from moving off the dock? #14 Which lines best prevent the ship from surging back and forth along the dock? #15 What are the first line to be paid out and the last lines to be brought aboard on most ships? #16 According to the American Merchant Seaman's Manual, how many round turns should you put on the bitts before starting the figure eights when using synthetic line? #17 Where are the safest places to stand while hauling mooring lines? #18 When checking mooring lines while tying up, what are you doing? #19 Where can you find stoppers? #20 When coming into port after a long sea voyage, how are the lines prepared for arrival? #21 What PPE should always be worn when handling lines? #22 A tropical cyclone is tracking to the North along the coast of Japan. To which direction is the dangerous semi-circle located? #23 Yesterday, you made observations of cirrus, then altostratus clouds. Today you observe more altostratus and stratus clouds. Which weather condition are you likely observing? #24 Name the cold water current that travels along the west coast of South America and identify which way it flows. #25 If you are sailing for Hawaii from Panama, from which direction should you expect the wind to blow for the majority of the voyage? #26 You have been observing the barometer dropping rapidly and steadily all day, which of the following weather conditions should you expect to observe? #27 Which of the following steering control methods can not be operated from the bridge? #28 A slow speed, non-reversing engine would likely require which type of propeller? #29 The ratchet system on the steering gear is most effective when used how? #30 The primary difference between saturated and superheated steam is what?

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