GLI05 - Master or Mate of LT 200 GRT

INLAND ONLY Which term is NOT defined in the Inland Navigation Rules?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You hear the fog signal of another vessel forward of your beam. Risk of collision may exist...

On a passenger vessel over 400 gross tons, in which section are the routine entries recorded in the Oil Record Book?

What is the primary hazard, other than fire damage, associated with a class C fire?

While proceeding up a channel on course 010° per gyrocompass, you notice a pair of range lights in alignment with the m...

You are on course 135° per standard magnetic compass when you take the following bearings per standard magnetic compass...

Small hull leaks can be temporarily repaired by __________.

Your vessel is proceeding down a channel, and you see a pair of range lights that are in line dead ahead. The chart ind...

INLAND ONLY Which of the following may be displayed by a law enforcement boat?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown in illustration D017RR below and will pass wit...

Which term is given to the placing a lashing across a hook to prevent a fitting from slipping out of the hook?

If you have a fire in the engine room, what is the FIRST action you should take?

The four standard light colors used for lighted aids to navigation are red, green, white, and __________.

Your GPS position is LAT 36°59.0'N, LONG 75°48.6'W. What is the course per standard magnetic compass to a position one ...

What are the three most common basic types of diesel engine starters?

Which it TRUE concerning a snatch block?

INLAND ONLY Which of the following is indicated by a vessel displaying a flashing blue light?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When action to avoid a close-quarters situation is taken, a course change alone may be the ...

When an azimuth of the Sun has been taken and the deviation of the standard magnetic compass computed, the watch office...

Which statement is TRUE concerning gasoline vapors on board a vessel?

Which light characteristic may be used on a special mark?

At 0817 your GPS indicates a position of LAT 37°01.6'N, LONG 75°31.7'W. You are on course 182° per standard magnetic co...

What is the function of wearing rings found on some centrifugal pumps?

The boom stops on a pedestal crane prevent the boom from __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By definition which vessel is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel at night. You can see both red and green sidelights and,...

When bunkering at a dock which of the following signals must be displayed?

What may the firing of a red star signal mean?

"Proceeding from seaward" for the purpose of the direction of buoying offshore, lateral system buoys would be proceedin...

You sight Wolf Trap Light in line with New Point Comfort Spit Light "2" bearing 040° per standard magnetic compass. You...

Which item shall the Master insure regarding the Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacon (EPIRB)?

All personnel on board a vessel should be familiar with the rescue boat's __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel that is defined as "restricted in her ability to maneuver" is unable to keep out o...

INLAND ONLY When two power-driven vessels are meeting on the Great Lakes, Western Rivers, or waters specified by the Se...

How long is a credential issued by the U.S. Coast Guard for apprentice mate (steersman) of Towing Vessels valid for?

Which defines the flash point of a liquid?

You are sailing south on the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) when you sight a red nun buoy with a yellow triangle painted o...

What do the broken magenta lines (long and short dashes) in and around Mobjack Bay (LAT 37°20'N, LONG 76°22'W) indicate...

Regulations require that cargo pumprooms handling grades D and/or E liquid cargo only shall be fitted with ducts extend...

A man who is conscious has fallen overboard is being picked up by a lifeboat. In a mild breeze how should the boat appr...

INTERNATIONAL ONLY You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel on its port side. The vessel to be overtaken has...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following in illustration D086RR below represents the length of a vessel as de...

Cargo vessels being navigated, and fitted with emergency lighting and power systems, shall have their emergency systems...

When the mainline valve of a self-contained breathing apparatus is open, the bypass valve should be __________.

You are steaming southward along the west coast of the United States when you sight a buoy showing a flashing green lig...

Your 1302 position is LAT 37°14.7'N, LONG 76°22.7'W. You are turning for 9.6 knots. What is your ETA at Trestle C of th...

In illustration D033DG below, the structural member indicated by the letter K was fitted in segments between continuous...

Which is the best method to stop a vessel from dragging anchor in a sand bottom?

INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are operating a vessel in a narrow channel. Your vessel must stay within the channel to be navig...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is your vessel traveling at a "safe speed" as defined in the COLREGS?

You are on a single-screw vessel with a right-handed propeller, and you are making headway. What occurs when you enter ...

Your vessel has lifeboats on both sides. Where is Lifeboat No. 2 located?

The spin axis of a gyroscope tends to remain fixed in space in the direction in which it is started. How does this gyro...

You are navigating 1 mile north of Cape Henry Lighthouse at the southern entrance to Chesapeake Bay. You observe that t...

Which condition must be met during a stability test on an inspected vessel?

When anchoring in a clay bottom, what is one hazard that may cause the anchor to drag?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In which situation do the Rules require both vessels to change course?

INLAND ONLY A law enforcement vessel patrolling a marine regatta may exhibit a flashing blue light or which of the foll...

Single hull vessels operating exclusively on the Great Lakes must be dry docked at intervals not to exceed what time pe...

The "Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Act" applies to which towboat?

What is the function of a red triangular daymark?

At 1256 your GPS position is LAT 36°57.0'N, LONG 75°41.0'W. At 1336 your position is LAT 37°07.5'N, LONG 75°39.1'W. Wha...

What is the purpose of a striking plate?

A vessel that has which of the following will ensure that it will keep its draft at or below the load line mark?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two power-driven vessels are meeting head-on and there is a risk of collision, which a...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE for a vessel using a traffic separation scheme?

When bunkering at anchorage which of the following signals must be displayed?

What is the purpose of the intake/exhaust valves in a diesel engine?

When using GPS without Selective Availability, what can you expect your horizontal accuracy to be of the unit?

Which of the following describes the abandoned lighthouse west of Cape Henry Light?

An inflatable liferaft can be launched by __________.

Which agency must approve the safety equipment on board inspected vessels?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown in illustration D017RR below. Vessel "B" shoul...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which type of vessel is required to display the lights shown in illustration D070RR below?

Which of the following may result from improperly coiling manila line?

A ship station license for your radiotelephone is valid for which of the following terms?

A sailing chart could have which scale?

What is the true heading to steer outbound in Thimble Shoal Channel if your engines are turning for 8.0 knots, the curr...

What power source actuates a solenoid valve?

According to the regulations for lifeboat falls, which action must be taken with the falls no later than 5-year interva...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE of a power-driven stand-on vessel?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In which situation do the Rules require both vessels to change course?

Which statement about the use of portable electric lights in petroleum product tanks is TRUE?

If a lifeboat is stowed 40 feet above the light water draft and 200 feet from the bow, how long must the sea painter be...

Your vessel is on a course of 082°T at 19 knots. At 0255 a light bears 059.5°T, and at 0312 the light bears 037°T. At ...

What quality of a diesel fuel is most significant for efficient combustion?

When a vessel has positive stability, which term is used to describe the distance between the line of force through B a...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You hear the fog signal of another vessel forward of your beam. Risk of collision may exist...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel on crossing courses. She is about one mile distant and i...

Which color is the next-to-last shot of an anchor cable usually painted?

Which extinguishing agent is most effective on a mattress fire?

Which condition(s) is(are) necessary for the formation of dew?

Which represents the appropriate time for setting off distress flares and rockets?

Your vessel is taking on fuel when a small leak develops in the hose. You order the pumping stopped. Before you resume ...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in heavy fog. You hear the fog signal of a vessel which is somewhere ahead...

INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in a narrow channel on the Great Lakes as shown in illustration D037RR...

Which document is used to indicate suspected cargo damage caused by rough weather?

What is the usual depth of a beam bracket?

You are approaching the first of two drawbridges that span a narrow channel. The second drawbridge is close to the firs...

How are all diesel engines classified?

In illustration D033DG below, what is a wooden deck installed on top of the plating lettered N known as?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in restricted visibility. You hear the fog signal of another vessel about ...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your power-driven vessel is stopped and making no way, but is not in any way disabled. Anot...

Your vessel is port side to a pier with a spring line led aft from the bow. How will the vessel respond in calm weather...

When using the rainwater collection tubes on a liferaft, what should be done with the first collection?

On 14 October 2023, you will be docking at the Southern Branch Elizabeth River, VA at the second high tide. The berth i...

Which is characteristic of a "special cargo"?

What name is given to the perforated, elevated bottom of the chain locker, which prevents the chains from touching the ...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is the stand-on vessel when two vessels crossing in fog are NOT in sight of on...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel should not impede the navigation of a power-driven vessel?

You are conducting trials to determine the maneuvering characteristics of your vessel. While making a turn you take the...

Which is TRUE of the vessel's Sheer Plan?

While navigating in fog off a coastline of steep cliffs, you hear the echo of the ship's foghorn 3 seconds after the si...

Which agency must approve the safety equipment on board inspected vessels?

What is the function of the international shore connection onboard a vessel?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The steering and sailing rules for vessels in restricted visibility apply to vessels ______...

INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters" includes which of the following?

Which statement is TRUE when using the anchor to steady the bow while approaching a dock?

When evacuating a seaman by helicopter lift, which statement is TRUE?

You are radar scanning for a buoy fitted with a racon. In illustration D017NG below, which radar screen represents the ...

Which statement is TRUE concerning a motor lifeboat?

What is the best indication of the loading of a diesel engine?

INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which light(s) shall a single vessel being towed alongside show?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on watch in fog. Which vessel is "in sight"?

A vessel that has which of the following will ensure that it will keep its draft at or below the load line mark?

How should a look-out, in the merchant service, report sightings?

Which line connects the points of zero magnetic dip?

Regulations require that prior to departure on a three-day voyage, the steering gear, whistle, and communications syste...

Tonnage openings must be closed by means of __________.

INTERNATIONAL ONLY You have sighted three red lights in a vertical line on another vessel dead ahead at night. Which ve...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel nearing a bend where other vessels may be obscured is required to sound which sign...

According to Coast Guard Regulations (46 CFR), when loading, or discharging oil in bulk at a dock, which of the followi...

In illustration D014SA below, which item number correctly identifies the external lifelines?

The buoy symbol printed on your chart is leaning to the northeast. What does this indicate?

An emergency sea anchor may be constructed by using which item(s)?

Which defines the process of cargoes segregation?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In which situation would risk of collision definitely exist?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is the duration of each prolonged blast on whistle signals used by a power-driven ves...

In writing up the logbook at the end of your watch, you make an error in writing an entry. What is the proper means of ...

A drill must be conducted in the use of the line throwing appliance. How often is this drill required to be conducted?

What does the lubber's line on a magnetic compass indicate?

You must shore up a bulkhead due to solid flooding forward. The bulkhead approximates a rectangle. Where should the cen...

Which statement is TRUE regarding the Emergency Position Indicating Radio beacon (EPIRB)?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on Vessel "A" engaged in fishing in a narrow channel as shown in illustration D037R...

INLAND ONLY Your vessel is crossing a river on the Great Lakes System. A power-driven vessel is ascending the river, cr...

Who must approve the vessel's trim and stability booklet?

In illustration D033DG below, what is the joint indicated by letter D?

Of the four light characteristics shown in illustration D019NG below which one does NOT represent a safe water mark of ...

On an oceangoing vessel, for each person a lifeboat (without desalting kits) is certified to carry, what must the boat ...

When using the lifeboat compass, you must be careful to __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When in sight of another vessel and there is sufficient sea room, any action taken to avoid...

INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within a half a mile of each other as shown in illustration D042RR be...

The person in charge on the vessel and the person in charge at the facility must hold a meeting before starting the tra...

What is the lifesaving signal for "You are seen - Assistance will be given as soon as possible"?

What does the drift and set of tidal, river, and ocean currents refer to?

Your vessel is proceeding up a channel, and you see a pair of range lights that are in line ahead. The chart indicates ...

What does the lubber's line on a magnetic compass indicate?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A traffic separation zone is that part of a traffic separation scheme which __________.

INLAND ONLY The term "Great Lakes", as defined by the Inland Rules of the Road, does NOT include which choice?

Which knot in illustration D030DG below represents a single becket bend?

Inflatable liferafts shall be serviced at an approved servicing facility every 12 months or not later than the next ves...

Which causes the Earth's irregular heating?

What is a system of reservoirs and connecting tubes in a gyro compass called?

In the illustration D041DG below, what does symbol 2 represent?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When do the Rules state that risk of collision shall be deemed to exist?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The masthead light may be displaced from the centerline on which of the following vessels?

What is the period of validity of a Merchant Mariner Credential?

Which is TRUE of the spray of water in low-velocity fog?

What is the name given to lines on a chart which connect points of equal magnetic variation?

In illustration D041DG below, which of the following is the symbol for the reference from which transverse measurements...

You are loading in a port governed by the tropical load line mark for a voyage to a port governed by the winter mark. T...

INTERNATIONAL ONLY A wing in ground (WIG) craft cannot comply with the spacing requirement for masthead lights. What is...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In illustration D023RR below which represents the arc of visibility of a red sidelight?

What is a serving mallet used for?

In painting a lifeboat following its overhaul, which parts must be painted bright red?

Which of the sources contains information on Northern Right Whales?

By regulation, cargo tank atmosphere must be inert before and during which operation?

The straight stream capability of an all-purpose nozzle is used in fighting a class A fire to accomplish which task?

INLAND ONLY The masthead light may be located at other than the fore and aft centerline on which power- driven vessel?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel hearing a fog signal forward of her beam has not determined if risk of collision e...

What is the group of markings shown in illustration D003DG below called?

In ship construction, which is TRUE concerning frame spacing?

In which situation is the light characteristic of composite group flashing (2 + 1) used in the Aids to Navigation Syste...

The percentage of the total surface area or volume of a flooded compartment that can be occupied by water caused by dam...

You abandoned ship in the North Atlantic and one of the crew members is hypothermic. During a SAR helicopter extraction...

INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning lighting requirements for Great Lakes vessels?

INLAND ONLY While underway and in sight of another power-driven vessel forward of your beam, more than 0.5 mile away, y...

Which states the requirements for the access to a cargo pumproom in a tank vessel carrying grades C or D liquid cargo?

When compared to low-expansion foam, a high-expansion foam will __________.

Where can data relating to the direction and velocity of rotary tidal currents in a U.S. Atlantic Port be found?

Which statement about gyrocompass error is TRUE?

How would the exhaust of a properly operating diesel engine appear?

INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel when pushing ahead or towing alongside on the Western Rivers (above the Huey P. Long ...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is NOT required to keep out of the way of which vessel?

A marine chemist issues gas free certificates and is certified by which organization?

Which is TRUE of outlets in gasoline fuel lines of your small vessel?

On 9 November 2023 at 0130, you are inbound at Charleston Harbor Entrance Buoy “10” (ACT6611). Your vessel will transit...

The wooden plug inserted in the vent of a damaged tank should be removed if you are going to __________.

Safety shackles are fitted with which items?

INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown in illustration D041RR below and will pass 1/4 mile apa...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE of a tugboat displaying the shape shown in illustration D010RR below?

Two mooring lines may be placed on the same bollard and either one cast off first if which action is taken?

What is the period of validity of a De-Rat certificate?

Your vessel is steering course 027° per standard magnetic compass (psc), variation for the area is 19°W, and deviation ...

On an inspected vessel, when may a stability test be dispensed with?

Deviation is the angle between the __________.

INLAND ONLY A barge more than 50 meters long is required to show how many white anchor lights when anchored in a Secret...

INLAND ONLY A commercial vessel engaged in public safety activities may display a(n) identity light(s). Which of the fo...

You are mooring to a buoy. How should you make your approach?

For the purpose of training and drills, if reasonable and practicable, how frequently should rescue boats be launched w...

Which defines the term charted depth?

In areas where CO2 piping is installed, such piping may not be used for any other purpose EXCEPT when used as described...

In illustration D033DG below, what is the joint indicated by letter D?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see ONLY the light shown in illustration D080RR below. Which type of vessel are you obs...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is underway in reduced visibility. You hear the fog signal of another vessel ab...

In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations, which statement is TRUE with regards to Coast Guard approved buoyant work v...

Where would the number 3 lifeboat be located?

How is the intensity of a light expressed in the Light Lists?

What is the reaction of a gyrocompass to an applied force known as?

What is the mechanical advantage of tackle number 10 as shown in illustration D029DG below?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the shape shown in illustration D010RR below is which of the following?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two vessels are in immediate danger of collision, the stand-on vessel must take which ...

Close link chain of not less the 3/4" (or the wire rope equivalent) is required for lashing deck cargoes of timber. Wha...

Which space(s) on your cargo vessel must have a fire detection system?

What do red sectors of navigation lights warn mariners of?

All marine low-speed diesels are of what design?

Quadrantal error in a gyrocompass has its GREATEST effect on which of the following?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following describes a vessel exhibiting the lights shown in illustration D084R...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is a stand-on vessel FIRST allowed by the Rules to take action in order to avoid colli...

You are berthed at a cargo facility where you have just completed discharging a dangerous cargo from your barge. You mu...

Which is TRUE of a combination or all-purpose nozzle?

Barometers are calibrated at which standard temperature?

Which statement is TRUE concerning CO2 cylinders which protect the small space in which they are stored?

After having thrown the liferaft and stowage container into the water, how is the liferaft inflated?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The stern light shall be positioned such that it will show from dead astern to how many deg...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision may exist __________.

You discharge food waste overboard at sea. You have recorded your vessel's position as required, what other items must ...

Where is a permanently installed system of gas detection required?

Your weather chart indicates that you will cross the cold front of a low-pressure system in about 24 hours. Which state...

While entering a harbor on a course of 225° per gyrocompass, you take a bearing on a pair of range lights and get 220° ...

An inflatable liferaft can be launched by __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE of a tugboat displaying the shape shown in illustration D010RR below?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a bend in a channel. You cannot see around the bend because of the heig...

Using a scope of five, determine how many feet of chain you should put out to anchor in 12 fathoms of water.

Where a propeller shaft passes through the hull, which device prevents water from entering the hull?

A vessel heading NE is on which course?

In the illustration D041DG below, what does symbol 2 represent?

In weighing CO2 cylinders, they must be recharged if weight loss exceeds which amount?

INLAND ONLY What signal is a power-driven vessel, when leaving a dock or berth, required to sound?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What would be a "special circumstance" under the Rules?

When is the best time to work a boat into a slip?

A 750-foot passenger vessel operating on the Great Lakes, not subject to SOLAS regulations, is required to carry how ma...

The nominal range of a light may be accurately defined as the maximum distance at which a light may be seen __________.

Where, due to the arrangement of the vessel, lifejackets may become inaccessible, which is TRUE of the required additio...

You must shore up the collision bulkhead due to solid flooding forward. The bulkhead approximates an inverted triangle....

INLAND ONLY You are underway in a narrow channel, and are being overtaken by another power-driven vessel. The overtakin...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the duration of each blast of the whistle signals used in head-on and/or crossing s...

Which is part of the ground tackle?

What term indicates the length measured along the summer load line from the intersection of that load line with the for...

Which item contains information about temporary, short-term changes affecting the safety of navigation in U.S. waters?

Under the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1936, a vessel will be liable for damage to cargo when the damage arises from...

What is a sheave?

INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel sounds two short blasts. What does this indicate?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are under sail making 5 knots. The apparent wind is broad on the port beam at 10 knots....

Which term defines "An electronic or electric device that indicates the rate of turn of a vessel"?

Which term is used to describe the horizontal port or starboard movement of a vessel?

Which of the following defines the zone of separation between two air masses of different characteristics?

The galley on your cargo vessel has an area of 2,900 square feet. What will fulfill the requirements for fire protectio...

How is the number of pounds of carbon dioxide required for each cargo space on a cargo vessel computed?

INTERNATIONAL ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting. What would a two-blast whistle signal by either vessel mean?

INLAND ONLY You are on power-driven vessel "A" and power-driven vessel "B" desires to overtake you on the starboard sid...

When passing a moored vessel in a narrow channel which actions will help minimize wake damage?

Fire hose should be washed with __________.

You are steering 154° per gyrocompass. The wind is northeast by east, causing 4° leeway. The gyro error is 3° east, var...

In reference to accidental oil pollution, the most critical time during bunkering is when __________.

According to the Lifesaving regulations in Subchapter W, fire and abandon ship drills must be held within 24 hours of l...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is the duration of each prolonged blast on whistle signals used by a power-driven ves...

INLAND ONLY A flashing blue light is used to identify which of the following vessels?

Which is a predictable result of a vessel nearing a bank or edge of a steep banked channel?

Which is the quickest method to stop a small diesel engine whose throttle or governor has become stuck open?

A safe water daymark has what shape?

When bunkering at a dock which of the following signals must be displayed?

A thrust bearing is designed to accomplish which action?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the duration of each blast of the whistle signals used in head-on and/or crossing s...

INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel proceeding downstream in a narrow channel on the Western Rivers sights another power-...

Which statement is TRUE concerning the placard entitled "Discharge of Oil Prohibited"?

You board an inflatable liferaft that has been hand launched from a sinking vessel. What should you do FIRST after ever...

While on a course of 019°pgc, a light bears 14° on the port bow at a distance of 15.3 miles. What course should you ste...

By what means are indications of the master gyrocompass sent to remote repeaters?

A thirty-pound plate would be which thickness?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the signals, other than a distress signal, can be used by a vessel to attract atte...

INLAND ONLY A light used to signal passing intentions must be an __________.

You are docking a vessel. When are the wind and current most favorable in this situation?

Which action is routinely performed at the annual servicing and inspection of a dry chemical cartridge- operated portabl...

Determine the approximate geographic visibility of an object, with a height above the water of 85 feet (25.9 meters), f...

Quadrantal error in a gyrocompass has its GREATEST effect on which of the following?

Which condition must be met during a stability test on an inspected vessel?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum sound signaling equipment required aboard a vessel 10 meters in length?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights is a vessel not under command, underway but not making way, required to exhibi...

Cargo tanks on barges fitted with goose neck vents and flame screens are limited to carrying which grade of cargo?

When should the control of flooding of your vessel be addressed?

A tropical storm is a tropical cyclone that generates winds of which speed?

Which is TRUE concerning the stowage of life jackets?

The Master of a fishing vessel must ensure that each crew member participates in at least one fire drill during which t...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE regarding equipment for sound signals?

INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in the situation as shown in illustration D037RR below and will pass w...

According to U.S. regulations, what vessels are required to have the "Discharge of Oil Prohibited" placard?

Why is it desirable to have screens on the vents of potable water tanks?

Mean low water is the average height of __________.

If an electric cargo winch is being used to lift a draft of cargo and the engine room loses all power, which will occur...

Which space(s) on your cargo vessel must have a fire detection system?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing as shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sou...

INLAND ONLY The masthead light may be located at other than the fore and aft centerline on which power- driven vessel?

Regulations concerning the stowage, lashing, and securing of timber deck cargoes aboard general cargo vessels may be fo...

Why is it necessary to secure the forced ventilation to a compartment where there is a fire?

How can you follow the approach of a dangerous cyclonic storm?

In illustration D033DG below, which letter indicates a butt?

The greatest horizontal stress between the heads of the booms in the yard and stay rig occurs when the load is in such ...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel nearing a bend where other vessels may be obscured is required to sound which sign...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel aground in fog shall sound, in addition to the proper anchor signal, which of the ...

You are the Master of a single-screw vessel. You are docking at a port which has no tugs available. You decide to drop ...

You are trying to rescue survivors from a wrecked vessel on fire. How should you make your approach?

When using an echo sounder in deep water, it is NOT unusual to encounter which situation?

How many ring life buoys should a 700-foot cargo vessel, not subject to SOLAS, navigating the Great Lakes carry?

Where should muster lists be posted?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel(s) is/are required to sound a fog signal of one prolonged followed by two short...

INLAND ONLY You are on a vessel that the Secretary has determined cannot comply with the spacing requirement for masthea...

Which of the following is considered "discharge" as it applies to the pollution regulations?

Which condition is necessary for a substance to burn?

Under the IALA cardinal system, what does a mark with a quick white light showing 6 flashes followed by one long flash ...

If you are unable to stop a diesel engine by any other means, which action can you take?

An annual inspection of a tank vessel shall be made between which of the following months while the Certificate of Insp...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the required fog signal for a manned vessel being towed at night?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are watching another vessel approach, and her compass bearing is not changing. What does...

The safe working load (SWL) of wire rope with a safety factor of 6 is what percent of its strength?

What can cargo hold bilge soundings indicate?

White and orange buoys, if lighted, show which color light?

Which of the signals listed is required to be displayed at night while bunkering at a dock?

The galley on your cargo vessel has an area of 2,900 square feet. What will fulfill the requirements for fire protectio...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing while at anchor shall sound which fog signal?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When shall a proper look-out be maintained?

To determine the number of inflatable liferafts required on a vessel, you should check which document?

When shoring a damaged bulkhead, effort should be taken to spread the pressure over the __________.

You are steering 143°T, and a light is picked up dead ahead at a distance of 18.2 miles at 2006. You change course to p...

Maritime Administration personnel may be allowed in the pilothouse and on the navigation bridge. Who is responsible for ...

You are planning to anchor in an area where several anchors have been lost due to fouling. What precaution should you t...

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You hear the firing of a gun at one-minute intervals from another vessel. What does this sig...

INLAND ONLY What lights are required for a barge being pushed ahead, not being part of a composite unit?

Which statement is TRUE with respect to the load line markings shown in illustration D031DG below?

A wooden plug fitted tightly in the vent of a damaged tank may prevent which situation?

If a towboat requires a double lockage it shall give which sound signal at a distance of not more than one mile from the...

Which statement(s) is/are TRUE concerning crane cargo operations?

Small hull leaks can be temporarily repaired by __________.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does the continuous sounding of a fog whistle by a vessel indicate?

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel shall exhibit a rigid replica of the International Code flag "A"?

Which organization would conduct a survey of the insulation in a reefer compartment prior to loading cargo?

Your ship is sinking rapidly. A container containing an inflatable liferaft has bobbed to the surface upon functioning o...

What daymark shape is used in the lateral system?

The signal man assisting the crane operator has his arm extended with the palm down and holds this position rigidly. Thi...

If your vessel is equipped with inflatable liferafts, how should they be maintained?

To reduce the number of strakes at the bow, two strakes are tapered and joined at their ends by a single plate. What is...

The two courses of action if the underwater hull is severely damaged are to plug the openings or to take which action?

After each reading of an oxygen indicator, the instrument should be purged with __________.

When the height of the metacenter is greater than the height of the center of gravity, the upright equilibrium position...

Which is TRUE of the term negative slip on a vessel?

What is the purpose of the intake/exhaust valves in a diesel engine?

What is a wet cargo?

If a ship is proceeding towards the magnetic equator, which is TRUE concerning the uncorrected deviation due to permane...

Regulations require that prior to departure on a three-day voyage, the steering gear, whistle, and communications syste...

What is the purpose of a spreader bar when loading cargo?

What is used as an indicator of initial stability?

What is the objective of shoring a damaged bulkhead?

Foam extinguishes a fire mainly by __________.

Which of the signals listed is required to be displayed during the day while bunkering?

A breeches buoy is being rigged from the shore to a stranded vessel. The initial shot line passed to the vessel is norm...

Regulations require that cargo pumps in tank vessels carrying grade D liquid cargo shall be isolated from sources of va...

When a small craft's anchor fouls in a rocky bottom, how should the first attempt to clear it be made?

What is the MOST important feature of the material used for making the binnacle of a standard magnetic compass?

Which is the proper name given to a block that can be opened at the hook or shackle end to receive a bight of the line?

If the OCMI has NOT granted an extension, how often are free-fall lifeboats required to be lowered into the water and la...