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USCG Deck General (Set 164)
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While preparing for a storm when elevated, the total weight of the COASTAL DRILLER is 14,150 kips, LM are 1,712,150 ft-kips, and TM are -9,905 ft-kips. The bow leg reaction is __________.
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30 MCQs #1 While preparing for a storm when elevated, the total weight of the COASTAL DRILLER is 14,150 kips, LM are 1,712,150 ft-kips, and TM are -9,905 ft-kips. The bow leg reaction is __________. #2 While preparing for a storm when elevated, the total weight of the COASTAL DRILLER is 14,150 kips, LM are 1,712,150 ft-kips, and TM are -9,905 ft-kips. The starboard leg reaction is __________. #3 While preparing for a storm when elevated, the total weight of the COASTAL DRILLER is 14,150 kips. LM are 1,712,150 ft-kips, and TM are -9,905 ft-kips. The port leg reaction is __________. #4 While on an ocean tow, the COASTAL DRILLER is threatened with the approach of a severe storm. Including the time required to place the generators on-line, the approximate time required to lower the legs from a TOC (tip-of-can) position of 12.38 feet to 60.5 feet is __________. #5 The COASTAL DRILLER, in transit with winds expected to exceed 70 knots, must lower the legs so that the can tips are __________. #6 The COASTAL DRILLER, in transit with winds expected to exceed 70 knots, must lower the legs to 60.5 feet below the hull in order to meet the requirements for stability and __________. #7 In an emergency, the jacking system on the COASTAL DRILLER is capable of elevating the unit with a loading of __________. #8 The COASTAL DRILLER is elevated while preparing for the passage of a severe storm. With ideal loading, the static loading on each of the three legs would be 4,715 kips. However, the LCG is 121 feet AFO and TCG is 0.5 foot to starboard of the centerline. By how many kips does the starboard leg reaction exceed the ideal loading? #9 When sailing with the wind aft, a vessel may carry sails on both sides at the same time. Which is the proper term for this configuration? #10 You are under sail on a close reach, and the wind is steady. While steady on course, you reef the mainsail and your speed slows. Which is TRUE about the apparent wind? #11 Which is the ideal situation to set your sails in a wing and wing configuration? #12 Your vessel is drifting with the wind broad on the port beam. The Marconi sail is set and flapping free. When is the maximum drive attained as you sheet in the sail? #13 On small sailing vessels, which is the PRIMARY reason for using nylon in a combination chain-nylon anchor rode? #14 Which point of sailing describes a vessel on that has the wind coming from 140° relative? #15 A sailing vessel with the wind coming from 050° relative would be in which situation? #16 Which would describe a sailing vessel with the wind coming from 090° relative? #17 Which phrase describes a sailing vessel with the wind coming from 180° relative? #18 What does a deep keel on a sailing vessel increase? #19 The Lake Carriers Association and the Canadian Ship owners Association prescribe separation routes for upbound and downbound vessels on the Great Lakes. The recommended courses for these routes are shown on the Great Lakes Charts in the form of __________. #20 On some sail boats, the bottom of the mast rests on a part of the keel. What is the proper nomenclature for this part? #21 To get the best speed when tacking and using a mainsail and jib, how should the sails should be trimmed? #22 Which describes a sailing vessel with the wind coming from 290° relative? #23 A sailing vessel with the wind coming from 260° relative is considered to be in which situation? #24 A sailing vessel with the wind coming from 220° relative would be in which situation? #25 Which BEST describes the term "reaching"? #26 You are sailing on a close reach when a strong wind suddenly heels the vessel hard over. Which action should you take to reduce the heeling and yet maintain speed? #27 Which is TRUE for a sailing vessel with the wind coming from 020° relative? #28 Which is the major lift-producing part of a sail? #29 Which is TRUE when repairing a torn sail at sea? #30 When properly set and drawing, a fore-and-aft sail shall have which cross-section?
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