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USCG Deck General (Set 71)

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A "check" line is __________.

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#1 A "check" line is __________. #2 It is good practice to use long towlines for ocean tows because the __________. #3 When hip towing, a line led from the stern of the towboat forward to the barge provides the towing pull when __________. #4 When your tug reduces speed to shorten tow, the __________. #5 A term used to describe the dip in a towline that acts as a shock absorber is __________. #6 A lashing used to secure three or four barges at a common corner, lashed in an "X" fashion, is called a __________. #7 Which statement is TRUE concerning small oil spills? #8 Where is a surge line placed in the towing hookup? #9 A vessel to which Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 applies is located in a MARPOL designated special area, 14 nautical miles from nearest land. What type of garbage is permitted to be discharged? #10 Towing a structure using two tugs approximately side by side, each using one hawser, is referred to as a __________. #11 Which document is NOT required by law to be posted aboard a vessel? #12 In towing, chocks are used to __________. #13 What is the FIRST action to take if you detect oil around your tank vessel while discharging? #14 While your vessel is taking on fuel you notice oil on the water around the vessel. What should you do FIRST? #15 The owner or Master of a vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside must ensure that each of the following is appropriate for the vessel's horsepower and tow arrangement EXCEPT __________. #16 What is the group of markings shown in illustration D003DG below is called? #17 In astern towing, a tow span, also called the "tow bar" or "towing arch", is used to __________. #18 How many legs does the bridle for an ocean tow have? #19 When connecting the tow bridle to a tug, the end of the bridle is passed with a __________. #20 Which factor(s) might indicate that a towline should be removed from service? #21 A bridle for an ocean tow consists of __________. #22 Which vessel is required to have a shipboard oil pollution emergency plan? #23 What must Inland vessels of 100 GT and over be fitted with for oily mixtures? #24 A towing hook may be released from the __________. #25 How many wire clips must be used to make a temporary repair to a tow wire? #26 What is NOT an advantage of a wire towing hawser? #27 A U.S. merchant vessel in ocean service is NOT subject to the requirements of Annex V to MARPOL 73/78 __________. #28 Where should the foundation supports for towing bitts terminate? #29 Before leaving port on an ocean tow, a tug captain should assure himself of all the following EXCEPT __________. #30 What does "in step" refer to in regards to towing?

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