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USCG Deck General (Set 129)

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Which statement about a tunnel bow thruster is TRUE?

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#1 Which statement about a tunnel bow thruster is TRUE? #2 The bow thruster generally is ineffective at __________. #3 Which statement about tunnel bow thrusters fitted to large vessels is TRUE? #4 A vessel proceeding along the bank of a river or channel has the tendency to __________. #5 How does the effect known as "bank suction" act on a single-screw vessel proceeding along a narrow channel? #6 A deep draft VLCC (100,000 DWT+) navigating in a narrow channel or canal __________. #7 River currents tend to __________. #8 When piloting a vessel, how are visual references used to establish a constant rate of turn? #9 You are making a sharp turn in a channel and using a buoy four points on the bow to gauge your rate of turn. If you observe the buoy moving aft relative to you, what should you do? #10 Conditions for crossing a rough bar are usually best at __________. #11 A common occurrence when a vessel is running into shallow water is that __________. #12 A vessel will "squat" when it proceeds underway __________. #13 When you enter shallow water, you would expect your rudder response to __________. #14 Which will most likely occur when entering shallow water? #15 Water may boil up around the stern of a vessel in a channel due to __________. #16 Most very large ocean going vessels, such as bulk carriers and large tankers, tend to squat __________. #17 For the deepest water when rounding a bend in a river, you should navigate your vessel __________. #18 A V-shaped ripple with the point of the V pointing upstream in a river may indicate a __________. #19 A condition where two currents meet at the downstream end of a middle bar can be determined by a __________. #20 While towing in shallow water you should consider __________. #21 A tug is best positioned for towing and maneuvering on rivers and other restricted waters where wave action is limited when __________. #22 What affect does shallow water have on a vessel's stopping distance? #23 In the context of shiphandling, what would be the definition of shallow water? #24 How does a vessel's rate of turn change when entering shallow water? #25 You are heading into the sea during rough weather. Having too much weight forward can cause your small boat to __________. #26 In which situation could a vessel most easily capsize? #27 When a vessel is swinging from side to side off course due to quartering seas, the vessel is __________. #28 Usually the most gentle way of riding out a severe storm on a larger vessel is __________. #29 When running before a heavy sea, moving weights aft will affect the handling of a vessel by __________. #30 You are underway in heavy weather and your bow is into the seas. To prevent pounding, you should __________.

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