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USCG Deck General (Set 124)
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You are riding to a single anchor. The vessel is yawing excessively. Which action should be taken to reduce the yawing?
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30 MCQs #1 You are riding to a single anchor. The vessel is yawing excessively. Which action should be taken to reduce the yawing? #2 You are going astern (single-screw, right-handed propeller) with the anchor down at a scope of twice the depth of the water. As the anchor dredges, you should expect the __________. #3 The best method to stop a vessel from dragging anchor in a sand bottom is to __________. #4 The primary purpose of the stud is to prevent the anchor chain from __________. #5 You have anchored in a mud and clay bottom. The anchor appears to be dragging in a storm. What action should you take? #6 Which statement about stopping a vessel is TRUE? #7 A stopper used in securing the ground tackle for sea that consists of a grab attached to a turnbuckle is a __________. #8 An example of an anchor which has a stock is a __________. #9 In order to reduce your wake in a narrow channel you should __________. #10 You are on a single-screw vessel with a right-handed propeller, and you are making headway. When you enter shallow water, __________. #11 What provides little or no indication that a vessel is dragging anchor? #12 Your vessel is anchored in an open roadstead with three shots of chain out on the port anchor. The wind freshens considerably and the anchor begins to drag. Which action should you take FIRST? #13 Which type of bottom is best suited for holding an anchor of a small boat? #14 Which measure should NOT be taken to reduce the pounding of a vessel in a head sea? #15 How is the size of chain determined? #16 Generally speaking, the most favorable bottom for anchoring is __________. #17 What is a spill pipe? #18 When using the anchor to steady the bow while approaching a dock you must be aware of the fact that __________. #19 When turning a vessel in shallow water, which statement is TRUE? #20 Which is the correct procedure for anchoring a small to medium size vessel in deep water? #21 Which type of bottom provides most anchors with the best holding ability? #22 You are coming to anchor in 8 fathoms of water. In this case, the __________. #23 Fracture damage to the end links of the anchor cable, or to the Jews' harp may be eliminated by __________. #24 You are anchoring in 16 fathoms of water. On a small to medium size vessel, the __________. #25 The opening in the deck beneath the anchor windlass that leads to the chain locker is the __________. #26 You are on a 120,000 DWT loaded bulk carrier. When anchoring without the aid of tugs, your maximum speed should not exceed how many feet per second? #27 Which part of the patent anchor performs the same function as the stock of an old fashioned anchor; that is, forces the flukes to dig in? #28 The BEST holding ground for conventional anchors is __________. #29 You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel. As you approach the other vessel's stern __________. #30 On an anchor windlass, the wheel over which the anchor chain passes is called a __________.
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