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Mooring lines constructed of different material have variable elasticity. Which of the following is true concerning their combined use for mooring a vessel?
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30 MCQs #1 Mooring lines constructed of different material have variable elasticity. Which of the following is true concerning their combined use for mooring a vessel? #2 Mooring wires used to tie up a vessel may undergo dynamic shock from passing ships. What safety measures can be taken to prevent damage to the wires? #3 Fiber tails on mooring wires deteriorate more quickly than the wires themselves. What percentage of strength should the fiber tails have? #4 What is the proper term for the mooring line that runs through the bullnose leading forward? #5 Which lines primary function is to reduce the fore and aft motion of a docked vessel? #6 Which of the following is the compliment of the stern line? #7 Which of the following is utilized to aid in the transfer of a synthetic mooring line from the gypsy head to the bitts? #8 Which of the following is true of a stopper is attached to a bitt utilizing an overhand knot? #9 You are required to stop off a conventional mooring wire to transfer the load to a set of bitts. Which of the following stoppers should be used? #10 Chinese stoppers are widely used on merchant vessels because they are safe, and easy to apply. What additional values are attributed to these stoppers? #11 What is the disadvantage of using self-tension winches in automatic mode when the vessel is moored? #12 Which of the following reduces the holding capacity of a mooring winch brake? #13 The holding capacity of a mooring winch can be reduced by moisture on the break lines. What procedure can be used to remove moisture? #14 A mooring winch is designed to have a specific number of layers of wire on the drum for optimum brake capacity. How many layers are recommended? #15 All uninspected motor vessels constructed after 25 April 1940, which use fuel with a flash point of 110°F (43°C) or less, shall have at least what number of ventilator ducts for the removal of explosive or flammable gases from every engine and fuel tank compartment? #16 Which statement is TRUE concerning the ventilation of engine and fuel tank compartments on uninspected towing vessels using fuel with a flash point of 100°F? #17 SOLAS requires certain information on persons aboard passenger ships be recorded. Which of the following information sets is required to be communicated to the Master prior to departure? #18 SOLAS requires that all passenger vessels maintain Muster Lists. What information is required to be contained in this document? #19 SOLAS requires Emergency Instructions be posted in conspicuous places throughout the vessel. On a passenger vessel what language shall these instructions be posted in? #20 Muster Lists and emergency instructions are required for all SOLAS vessels. The muster list shall show the duties assigned to different members of the crew including which of the following? #21 While the COASTAL DRILLER is elevated, the out-of-level alarm indicates that hull inclination exceeds 0.3°. What should you do? #22 While being towed at a 19.5 foot draft, the DEEP DRILLER experiences single amplitude rolls of 10° with a period of 8 seconds. You should __________. #23 When the air temperature is just below 32°F, snow FIRST adheres to __________. #24 The full period of motion of the DEEP DRILLER while tripping is 7 seconds and the maximum pitch angle as seen on the inclinometers is 4°. From the standpoint of critical motion, the motion is __________. #25 The full period of motion of the DEEP DRILLER while in transit is 7 seconds and the maximum pitch angle as seen on the inclinometers is 7°. From the standpoint of critical motion, the motion is __________. #26 Multiple factors will have an effect on your vessel when it is maneuvering in restricted waters. Which of the following factors is the combination of sinkage and trim of the vessel? #27 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 shown in illustration D035DG below. What is the transfer for a turn of 60°? #28 When weighing an anchor that was under a heavy strain, a check of the anchor chain can be done by striking each link with a hammer. What sound would indicate that a link is good? #29 Your vessel is proceeding through a narrow channel. What actions can you take to avoid any sudden sheers of the vessel? #30 You are the officer on watch and have taken the final drafts of your vessel prior to getting underway. The vessel takes departure and proceeds outbound in a narrow channel. As the vessel increases speed and gains momentum, what will be the effect on the mean draft?
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