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USCG Deck General (Set 74)
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A heavy steel curved arch constructed athwartships and above the after deck on a towing vessel is sometimes called a __________.
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30 MCQs #1 A heavy steel curved arch constructed athwartships and above the after deck on a towing vessel is sometimes called a __________. #2 The trim and stability booklet must be approved by the __________. #3 On an inspected vessel, when may a stability test be dispensed with? #4 Which would be considered pollution under the U.S. water pollution laws? #5 Which type of shackle is used for most towing connections? #6 What may prevent a tug from tripping or capsizing when towing a large vessel? #7 When towing astern, each towline must meet all of these requirements, EXCEPT _________. #8 Which structural members improve a towing vessel's chance of surviving punctured shell plating? #9 A heavy steel curved arch constructed athwartships and above the after deck on a towing vessel is sometimes called a __________. #10 Of which type of material may a towing hawser be constructed? #11 A towline should be fastened to __________. #12 A vessel that tows astern must have a/an _________. #13 What is an advantage in the use of a towing hook? #14 What does "end for end" mean in regard to a towing hawser? #15 Wire rope is used in the towing industry __________. #16 To lay out a towing hawser in a fore-and-aft direction so each bight is clear and can run out freely without snagging describes __________. #17 In a tow made up astern, the fishplate __________. #18 A towing vessel becomes tripped while towing on a hawser astern. What factor is LEAST important when assessing the risk of capsizing? #19 One advantage of chain over wire rope for a tow bridle is that chain __________. #20 Synchronous towing means that the __________. #21 Good seamanship while towing in heavy weather requires all of the following EXCEPT __________. #22 An intermediate spring is __________. #23 Once a towline is connected between the towing vessel and the disabled vessel, the towing vessel should __________. #24 What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter B in illustration D003DG below? #25 When towing astern, increased catenary will __________. #26 Catenary as applied to tow lines denotes the __________. #27 On a shallow water tow, the catenary of the towline should be __________. #28 Which statement is TRUE concerning hawser towing? #29 When a tug is "in irons", she __________. #30 To obtain better steering control when you are towing alongside, your vessel should be positioned with its __________.
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