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USCG Deck General (Set 130)
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When the period of beam seas equals the natural rolling period of a vessel, what will most likely occur?
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30 MCQs #1 When the period of beam seas equals the natural rolling period of a vessel, what will most likely occur? #2 When making way in heavy seas you notice that your vessel's screw is being lifted clear of the water and racing. One way to correct this would be to __________. #3 If your propeller is racing in rough weather, you should __________. #4 Which action reduces the yawing of a vessel in a following sea? #5 You are steaming in a heavy gale and find it necessary to heave to. Under most circumstances, this is best done by __________. #6 Your vessel is broken down and rolling in heavy seas. You can reduce the danger of capsizing by __________. #7 "An electronic or electric device that indicates the rate of turn of a vessel," defines a/an __________. #8 As a rule, ships of most configurations, when drifting in calm water with negligible current, will lie __________. #9 Leeway is the __________. #10 A VLCC (100,000 DWT+) with a 30,000 Shaft Horsepower Steam Turbine is slow to respond to engine movements and has less stopping power than normal ships because it has a __________. #11 The effect of wind on exposed areas of the vessel is most noticeable when __________. #12 A vessel reduces speed without backing. The rate that her speed through the water decreases depends primarily on the __________. #13 The maneuvering information required to be posted in the wheelhouse must be based on certain conditions. Which of the following is NOT one of these conditions? #14 The distance a vessel moves parallel to the original course from the point where the rudder is put over to any point on the turning circle is called the __________. #15 In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term "advance" means the distance __________. #16 In relation to the turning circle of a ship, the term "kick" means the distance __________. #17 When taking a Pilot from a pilot vessel in a seaway, which way should you head your vessel if the ladder is on the leeward side? #18 You are approaching the pilot station with the wind fine on the starboard bow and making about 3 knots. You can help to calm the seas by taking what action just before the pilot boat comes along on the port side? #19 As a ship moves through the water, it drags with it a body of water called the wake. The ratio of the wake speed to the ship's speed is called __________. #20 Which statement is TRUE concerning the vessel's slipstream? #21 As a ship moves through the water, it causes a wake, which is also moving forward relative to the sea. In addition to a fore and aft motion, this wake also has a(n) __________. #22 A stream of water immediately surrounding a moving vessel's hull, flowing in the same direction as the vessel is known as __________. #23 In stopping distances of vessels, "head reach" can best be described as the __________. #24 The distance that a vessel travels from the time that the order to put engines full astern until the vessel is dead in the water is known as __________. #25 The distance that a ship moves forward with each revolution of its propeller, if there is no slip, is called __________. #26 When underway and proceeding ahead, as the speed increases, the pivot point tends to __________. #27 When backing down with sternway, the pivot point of a vessel is __________. #28 The pivoting point of a fully loaded vessel with normal trim proceeding ahead at sea speed is __________. #29 The distance a vessel moves at right angles to the original course, when a turn of 180° has been completed, is called the __________. #30 You have determined the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel by taking the radar ranges and bearings of an isolated light while making a turn. The results are listed in illustration D035DG. Based on this data what is the tactical diameter of the turning circle? D035DG
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