General Subjects - 1st Asst/Chief

As a result of a load or set point change, in addition to minimizing the maximum value of the error, what are the two ad...

In a closed-loop process control system, what is meant by error?

In a closed-loop process control system, what term is used to describe the action of measuring the difference between th...

In a closed-loop process control system, what is meant by the proportional mode of control?

In a closed-loop process control system, what is meant by the integral mode of control?

In a closed-loop process control system, what term is used to describe the progressive reduction or suppression of oscil...

Antifriction bearings can be removed undamaged from a shaft by using an arbor press, or wheel puller with a ___________...

When removing roller bearings from a shaft, the force of the puller should be applied to the bearing _______________.

In a compression type automatic grease cup, the lubricant is forced into the bearing by _______________.

Which bearing will carry the load on two small points diametrically opposite to each other?

Which of the listed types of bearings is an example of a half bearing?

Which of the following statements concerning antifriction bearings installed on pumps is true?

The size of ball and roller bearings can be identified by the _______________.

As the speed of an oil lubricated ball bearing increases, fluid friction, due to churning, generates heat. This conditi...

A dented race in an antifriction bearing could be caused by _______________.

Packing extremely soft grease into a roller bearing will cause _______________.

Salt water ballast is to be discharged into the No.6 port and starboard wing tanks. Which combination of valves illustra...

In order to take suction on the lube oil drain tank cofferdam with the bilge pump shown in the illustration, how many su...

One of the consequences in continuing to operate a centrifugal bilge pump with the discharge valve closed, is that the ...

The emergency bilge suction valve is typically used _______________.

Accidental flooding of the engine room bilges through the bilge system is prevented by _______________.

As routine maintenance, the bilge manifold valves are periodically removed and examined. Prior to re-securing the valve...

The aft starboard bilge well is clogged, and back flushing has not been successful. The next practical solution would b...

The bilge system has been performing well; however, the aft starboard engine room bilge well suddenly fails to be pumped...

You are unable to pump out the aft starboard engine room bilge well that is fouled, with one foot of water over the top ...

If one of the bilge system manifold valves does not properly seat, the _______________.

If an operating bilge pump is developing good vacuum, but is unable to discharge any water, which of the following probl...

If a bilge pump is able to develop vacuum, but is unable to sufficiently pump out the bilges, you would check for all o...

Under what conditions would the pre-treatment capabilities of a reverse osmosis fresh water generator MOST likely be ove...

If a reverse-osmosis freshwater generator has fouled membrane modules, what statement is true?

What is the BEST indication that the pre-treatment filter (or filters) of a reverse osmosis fresh water generator must b...

What is the BEST indication that the membrane module is damaged and is no longer semi-permeable and allowing the solute ...

Item "M" shown in the illustration is the _______________. Illustration MO-0110

Which of the following is NOT a function of the water supply through item "P" shown in the illustration? Illustration MO...

What is the function of item 'D' shown in the illustration? Illustration MO-0110

What is the function of device "A" shown in the illustration? Illustration MO-0110

Which of the following conditions occurs in the section labeled "F" of the device shown in the illustration? Illustratio...

Feed water supplied to a flash type distilling plant will flash to vapor in the first-stage due to _______________.

The vacuum maintained in the salt water feed heater shell of a flash-type evaporator is generally accomplished by _____...

Small droplets of water entrained in the flashed vapor produced in a flash-type evaporator are removed by the _________...

Regarding the low pressure evaporator steam control orifice in the live steam supply line, the steam at the outlet of th...

Under normal operating conditions, the highest temperature and pressure conditions existing for flash-type evaporators ...

Where a two-stage air ejector set is used in a two-stage flash evaporator, the first-stage air ejector takes suction fro...

The temperature of the steam flow to the saltwater feed heater, in a flash type evaporator can be manipulated by a/an _...

The brine level in the second-stage of a flash-type evaporator is determined in part by the feed rate, the rate of evap...

Steam supply for the operation of the low pressure evaporators may be obtained directly from the _______________.

In a flash type evaporator, all saltwater headers are vented through individual vent cocks to the _______________.

Which of the following acids is preferable and most commonly used for scale removal from the heating surfaces of the jac...

When securing a jacket-water heated submerged tube evaporator for an extended period of time, you should ______________...

What is the function of the item "7" shown in the illustration? Illustration MO-0111

Excess brine accumulated in the distiller, shown in the illustration, is removed during normal operation by __________...

During operation which device listed removes air and non-condensable gases from the unit shown in the illustration? Illu...

Which of the following statements represents the two major functions provided by the item labeled "20" shown in the illu...

Which device is used to prevent over pressurization of the illustrated distiller? Illustration MO-0111

Which of the following statements concerning the systems shown in the illustration is correct? Illustration MO-0111 ...

Which of the valve arrangements listed would be correct for operating the distillation plant shown in the illustration? ...

Which of the following statements describes the approximate relation between the feed water entering the unit shown in t...

The thickest deposit of scale in a flash evaporator is most likely to occur in the tubes of the _______________.

The efficiency and output capacity of a low pressure distilling plant will be reduced if the last effect shell ________...

In a flash evaporator, scale as a result of higher than normal temperatures is most likely to occur in the _____________...

Which of the listed problems could produce a high absolute pressure within a flash type evaporator?

The quantity and density of brine discharged from the last effect of a flash type evaporator should be kept at a consta...

While the illustrated system is operated using the steam supply through "F" the strainer in line "4" becomes fouled, t...

The efficiency and output capacity of a low pressure distilling plant will be reduced if the last effect shell _________...

Air leaking into a flash type distilling plant could occur through _______________.

A high reading is indicated at the salinity cells labeled "Y", "Q", and "6" shown in the illustration. This would be the...

Irregular feeding or surging of the feed water supply to a flash evaporator may be attributed to _______________.

A high reading at a salinity cell located in the loop seal between two stages of a flash type evaporator would indicate...

Carryover in a flash type distilling plant can be a result of _______________.

While the illustrated system is operated using the steam supply through "F" the strainer in line "4" becomes fouled, t...

If a higher than normal water level is observed through the inspection port of a flash evaporator, you should suspect _...

What would happen if valve "25" shown in the illustration, vibrated open with the unit in operation? Illustration MO-011...

If the wearing rings of device "7" shown in the illustration become worn, how will the evaporation rate in "23" be affec...

If valve "D" is opened during the normal operation of the distiller shown in the illustration, which of the events liste...

Which of the conditions listed would indicate a large condenser tube leak within the distiller shown in the illustration...

If valve "H" shown in the illustration is opened wide while the distiller is in operation, . Illustration MO-0111

What would be the first indication that a tube leak has occurred in area "23"? Illustration MO-0111

For the successful operation of a reverse-osmosis freshwater generator, why is the high pressure pump required to operat...

Regarding a reverse-osmosis type freshwater generator using multiple spiral-wound membrane modules, what statement is tr...

Regarding a freshwater generator of the reverse-osmosis type, what statement is true?

When securing a flash-type evaporator for an extended period of time, you should _______________.

Scale accumulation on evaporator heat exchange surfaces _______________.

When performing a hydrostatic test on a low pressure evaporator to determine the source of suspected air leaks you sho...

Sacrificial zinc anodes are used on the saltwater side of heat exchangers to _______________.

The floating end of a shell-and-tube type cooler utilizes a packing ring to _______________.

The thickest deposit of scale in a flash evaporator is most likely to occur in the tubes of the _______________.

On which of the following heated surfaces of a flash type evaporator would you be more likely to find soft scale formati...

In the operation of a two-stage flash type distilling plant, the rate of scale formation is greatly reduced by ________...

What component of a reverse-osmosis freshwater generator could be isolated and replaced with the unit remaining in servi...

When a reverse-osmosis freshwater generator is shutdown, what must be accomplished?

Which of the tools listed must be used when retightening the plate type heat exchangers used in the device shown in the ...

Which of the following statements represents the basic principle of operation of an electrical salinity indicator?

A salinity indicating system functions on the basic principle of measuring the _______________.

The instrument always used in conjunction with a salinometer is a _______________.

A salinity indicator is used to determine the _______________.

If the demister used in the device shown in the illustration is improperly installed, which of the following will occur?...

What is used to prevent contamination of a potable water system supplying a plumbing fixture such as a galley sink from ...

Which of the following desalination plants will always require a sterilizer when providing water to a potable water syst...

On most commercial cargo vessels with a relatively small crew size and few users of the potable water system, how is the...

What design feature is used to minimize potable water wastage associated with hot water distribution piping for a potabl...

What are the operating characteristics of a "waterlogged" potable water system hydro- pneumatic header tank that needs t...

Which of the following speed control devices is used strictly as a safety device to prevent prime mover damage and acts ...

Which of the following statements is true concerning the application for an isochronous governor?

Which term represents the ability of a speed control governor to maintain prime mover speed without hunting?

What is meant by the term "hunting" as it applies to prime mover speed control governors?

What statement is true concerning the term "isochronous" as it applies to prime mover speed control governors?

For a typical diesel engine jacket water cooling system, what location would be generally used to introduce water treatm...

What operating condition (or conditions) would necessitate shifting from a low sea suction to a high sea suction for a m...

As it pertains to the automatic electric brake of a horizontal electro-mechanical anchor windlass, what statement is tru...

A horizontal electro-mechanical anchor windlass is equipped with two warping heads, two wildcats, two manual brake hand ...

As it pertains to the automatic hydraulic brake of a horizontal electro-hydraulic anchor windlass, what statement is tru...

As it pertains to raising and lowering an anchor with a horizontal electro-hydraulic or electro-mechanical anchor windla...

A horizontal electro-mechanical anchor windlass is equipped with two warping heads, two wildcats, two manual brake hand ...

As it pertains to the automatic electric brake of a capstan, what statement is true?

As it pertains to a "constant-tension" mooring winch, what statement is true?

Which capstan drive arrangement requires a flexible coupling between the reduction gear output shaft and the capstan hea...

What statement is true concerning the platform interlock devices associated with a winding drum or traction drive cargo ...

For an electro-hydraulic cargo-handling pedestal-type deck crane, what event would result in an immediate stop to all cr...

If a hydraulic pump is overheating, the cause may be _______________.

If a hydraulic pump sounds like it is pumping rocks when in operation, the problem is most likely _______________.

If a hydraulic pump is producing a noisy whine when in operation, the cause may be _______________.

Overheating of the oil in a hydraulic system can be caused by _______________.

Hydraulic machinery failures are commonly caused by misalignment of the system components and by _______________.

Overheating of a hydraulic system may be a result of _______________.

If you attempt to tighten a leaking hydraulic fitting with pressure on the system, you will _______________.

When normal operating pressure is applied to the hydraulic oil in a high-pressure system, the oil _______________.

When new piping sections have been fabricated for installation in a hydraulic system, prior to installation the piping ...

Before doing any work on a hydraulic system equipped with accumulators, you should _______________.

A hydraulic fluid flow control circuit, controlling linear actuator speed during extension, with the pump operating at...

In order for the hydraulic pump installed in a constant flow system to maintain adequate flow, the pump suction should ...

Which type of lubricating oil method is LEAST likely to have a lube oil strainer or filter?

In a forced-feed lubrication system, what statement is true concerning lube oil reservoir/sump residence time?

In a forced-feed lubrication system, what statement is true concerning lube oil reservoir/sump residence time?

On a bearing using an oiling ring as means of static oil feed, unless adverse conditions would indicate otherwise, how o...

If the bearings of a piece of machinery are fed by a gravity feed lubricating oil system, what statement is true?

A bearing using an oiling ring as a means of static oil feed must occasionally be serviced by removing the wear particle...

On a bearing using an oiling ring as a means of static oil feed, how often should the bottom of the bearing sump be drai...

Which of the following statements best describes the filtering ability of a fine mesh metal lube oil strainer?

Which of the filter/strainer units listed permits you to clean the element while leaving the system on the line?

Referring to the illustration, an oil/water separator is in the recirculation mode due to high oil content of the proces...

Referring to the illustration, suppose the oily-water separator vessel compound gauge is showing an unusually deep vacuu...

Referring to the illustration, suppose after initiating the oil discharge mode, the oily- water separator fails to come ...

Referring to the illustration, suppose while in the oil separation processing mode, the oil content detector display scr...

If item "1" in the illustrated oily-water separator indicates an abnormally deep vacuum, which of the following conditio...

Referring to the illustration, suppose after initiating the oil discharge mode, the oily- water separator fails to come ...

When the oily-water separator, shown in the illustration, is in operation and processing clear bilge water, what should ...

The component labeled "A", as shown in the illustration would be identified as the _______________. Illustration GS-0175

The line labeled "C", as shown in the illustration would be identified as the _______________. Illustration GS-0175 ...

The function of item "7" shown in the illustration is to _______________. Illustration GS-0153

The line labeled "E", as shown in the illustration, would be identified as the _______________. Illustration GS-0175 ...

What is the normal direction of flow through the device shown in the illustration while operating in the processing mode...

Which of the following propulsor types represents the proper terminology for a Voith- Schneider drive?

When an electricity generating plant features shaft-driven generators, what type of propulsor is generally used for main...

What type of propeller consists of a flat disc set flush with the under surface of the vessel's hull with a number of ve...

Which of the following propulsor types represents the proper terminology for electric propulsion where the drive motors ...

Which of the following propulsor types does not require the use of a separate rudder for steerage?

Concerning steerable internal duct thrusters, what statement is true?

What statement represents the fundamental difference between an azimuthing thruster and a podded propulsor?

With respect to a "tractor" type azimuthing thruster, what statement is true?

What type of propulsor is typically used in electric motor driven, transverse, tunnel bow thrusters to limit the startin...

Which set of operating conditions would be most problematic in terms of the deterioration of the insulation resistance o...

Of the following propulsion modes, which one would operate with a geared-drive featuring a single reduction?

For a parallel axis single reduction gear, what statement is true?

Which of the following couplings or clutches would be able to prevent the transmission of torsional vibrations from an e...

Concerning main propulsion reduction gears, what statement is true?

Of the following propulsion modes, which one would operate with a geared-drive featuring a double reduction?

If a main propulsion shafting arrangement is such that a strut and strut bearing is required, what is the name of the se...

What statement is true concerning the arrangement of line shaft bearing housings?

What statement is true concerning the purpose of an independent main thrust bearing where used?

Concerning the proper lubrication of a ring-oiled line shaft bearing, what statement is true?

What type of bearing is most generally used as an independent main thrust block on merchant ships?

When renewing spiral packing in a centrifugal pump stuffing box, after the packing is firmly seated, the packing gland ...

When installing a mechanical shaft seal on a pump, it is important to _______________.

You suspect a problem with the centrifugal fire pump on your ship, and begin to slowly close the discharge valve. Your ...

The simplest method to use for determining if a centrifugal pump is operating as designed is to _______________.

After a disassembly of a single stage centrifugal pump, one finds the outer circumference of the impeller badly pitted a...

If a centrifugal pump were continually operated with the discharge valve closed the _______________.

Which of the following statements is true concerning centrifugal pumps?

Pitting in the suction areas of a centrifugal pump bronze impeller is usually caused by _______________.

When ordering a new centrifugal pump for installation, what is the advantage of a pump with a double suction impeller ov...

One is informed by the owner that two of the vessel's electrically driven centrifugal cooling water pumps will be replac...

On disassembling a centrifugal pump for overhaul, the third engineer reports holes drilled axially in the back side of a...

While making a round in the lower engine room you discover a leak in the suction pipe to the main salt water pump. How w...

When reviewing log books, the main salt water cooling pump discharge pressure has decreased in the three years since ove...

What would cause a pump casing distortion that may lead to casing crack(s), leaks and eventual mechanical pump problems?...

When opening a ballast pump for inspection, the wear ring clearance is found to be approaching maximum. Which of the fol...

Your centrifugal ballast pump is producing a pressure less than the designed discharge pressure. What could be the cause...

The shipyard has just reassembled an overhauled centrifugal pump. On testing, water is coming from the mechanical seal a...

A spur gear pump should be operated with the discharge valves _______________.

According to the illustration, which of the following conditions would most likely cause Pump "A" to short cycle? Illus...

A pneumatic pressure tank is installed in a sanitary system to _______________.

Which type of Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) is used solely for the storage of sewage and flush water at ambient air pre...

Coast Guard regulations concerning marine sanitation devices may be found in _______________.

Marine sanitation devices installed on vessels must be certified by the _______________.

What advantage does a 4-pipe hydronic heating/cooling system have over a 2-pipe hydronic heating/cooling system?

What statement is true concerning a one-pipe hydronic heating system?

It is absolutely essential that hydronic heating system hot water piping be kept free of air. Assuming that a system is ...

Expansion tanks when used in a ship's low temperature hot water heating system may be of the open or closed type. Referr...

What type of pump is invariably used as a circulator in a hydronic heating system?

What type of HVAC system is characterized by a having a split supply air stream, with one for cold air and the other for...

What type of HVAC system is characterized by poor air distribution and ventilation and low system heat loads?

Referring to illustrated diagram, what type of HVAC system is shown? Illustration GS-RA-43

What type of HVAC system is characterized by having control dampers in locations other than the outside air supply, outs...

What type of HVAC system is ideally designed to serve a large public space?

Referring to illustrated diagram, what type of HVAC system is shown? Illustration GS-RA-09

To determine the average cargo hold dew point temperature, at what location would the dew point be measured?

What statement is true concerning a liquid desiccant cargo-hold dehumidification system?

Concerning cargo-hold dehumidification, what statement is true?

What statement is true concerning a liquid desiccant cargo-hold dehumidification system?

What common feature is found on both liquid-desiccant and solid-desiccant cargo- hold dehumidification systems?

To prevent damage to dry cargoes, the cargo hold ventilation and dehumidification systems play a key role. In terms of t...

With regard to the cooling and heating coils and humidification and regeneration chambers of a liquid cargo-hold dehumid...

In the illustrated terminal reheat multiple zone system, what statement represents the functioning of the summer outside...

Referring to the illustrated dual duct multiple zone HVAC system, how is the space temperature directly controlled? Illu...

Referring to the illustrated single zone HVAC system diagram, what statement is true concerning the damper controls? Ill...

In the illustrated single zone HVAC system, what prevents the simultaneous flow of steam through the preheat coil and fl...

Referring to the illustrated psychrometric chart, under what conditions are the dry bulb, wet bulb, and dew point temper...

Referring to the illustrated psychrometric chart, suppose during the cooling season that air passes over a cooling coil ...

Referring to the illustrated psychrometric chart, if the dry bulb temperature is 70oF and the relative humidity is 40%,...

What temperature associated with the psychrometric properties of air is measured by an ordinary thermometer?

Referring to the illustrated psychrometric chart, suppose air at a dry-bulb temperature of 60oF and a relative humidity ...

The minimum number of crew members permitted by law to operate your vessel can be determined by checking the __________...

The Certificate of Inspection for your vessel was issued in January. In March of the same year you need to replace a coo...

The minimum firefighting equipment to be maintained onboard a tank vessel, can be determined from the _______________.

The unlicensed crew requirements listed on the Certificate of Inspection reads as follows: 3 firemen/watertenders; 3 oil...

An international and coastwise load line assignment and certificate has been issued to a vessel by the American Bureau o...

The assessment of a trainee's practical demonstration of skills should be conducted _______________.

Where would you find a list of the firefighting equipment required on your vessel?

A Coast Guard engineer's license can be suspended or revoked for _______________.

The duties of a chief engineer upon taking charge of the department include _______________.

In accordance with Coast Guard Regulations

Who is responsible for ensuring that someone is assigned to close the watertight doors in an emergency?

Who is responsible for ensuring that someone is assigned to close the watertight doors in an emergency?

A water line ruptures under pressure and floods the engine room causing $(USA) 30,000 damage to the machinery. By law,...

When a ships officer signs off a trainee's successful completion of one or more practical demonstrations, they are atte...

In order to assess each trainee in the performance of a practical demonstration, the assessor should _______________.

A trainee is on board your vessel and will need to be assessed in the demonstration of practical skills. Ideally you sh...

A licensed officer designated to certify a trainee's performance of a practical demonstration should sign off when ____...

One important objective of a practical skill demonstration for mariner certification is to _______________.

When tuning a Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controller/loop, one should know/understand the influence of each a...

Control system diagrams use standard symbols to describe the component function required for the system to achieve its i...

While calibrating an electronic 4-20 mA or 3-15 PSI pneumatic controller, what is the value of 'Live Zero'?

While calibrating a 4-20 mA electronic, or a 3-15 PSI pneumatic controller, with a process output of 50-250 PSI, what is...

As the engineer, it is necessary to tune a proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control loop. If the PID incorporates ...

A 'Proportional Only' controlled automatic process loop is oscillating continually, above and below the set point. To st...

Prior to getting underway on the navigable waters of the United States, within 12 hours, according to 33 CFR regulations...

Prior to entering the navigable waters of the United States after an international voyage, your vessel must conduct dril...

Prior to entering the navigable waters of the United States after an international voyage, your vessel must conduct dril...

Prior to arrival in Charleston, SC your vessel must conduct drills within 48 hours prior to entry and log that in the ve...

Machinery spaces must be designed to minimize the exposure of personnel to noise in accordance with U.S. regulations. Ma...

Various tests while conducting a fuel oil analysis can be performed on board to facilitate proper centrifugation. What t...

Compatibility of fuel is easily checked onboard ship to insure that serious problems do not result. What statement conce...

Which of the following fuel sampling methods would present the most reliable, accurate, and cost-effective option for sh...

Various tests while conducting a fuel oil analysis can be performed on board to facilitate proper fuel storage, handling...

In response to a fire on the main deck or in the accommodation spaces, who would ordinarily report immediately to the sc...

Automatic fire, smoke, and heat detectors are crucial in sizing-up a fire. Which of the following statements about the n...

In response to a fire in the engine room, who would ordinarily report immediately to the engine control room and assume ...

Which of the following represents the visual factors that an officer in charge of a fire scene would use to size-up a fi...

Of all the individual components of a pre-fire planning package, which component contains information about emergency du...

Of all the individual components of a pre-fire planning package, which component contains information pertaining to gene...

An important component of pre-planning for fire emergencies is the fire control plan. Which statement is true concernin...

An important component of pre-planning for fire emergencies is the general arrangement drawing. What type of drawing is ...

An important component of pre-planning for fire emergencies is the fire control plan. What types of drawings are genera...

When looking for IMO regulations on a vessel's oil water separator, the information will be found in which of the follow...

What statement is true concerning the checks to be undertaken in the "checks prior to transfer" section of the bunkering...

What statement is true when considering bunkering tank volume?

Fuel tank tables are given in volumes whereas fuel is delivered by weight in tons. How is volume change represented by ...

In setting up a managerial control system, the standard must be established, and a means of measuring performance agains...

What type of managerial controls measure actions or activities that have already occurred and implement corrective actio...

A periodic hydrostatic test is being performed on a main steam line between the boiler drum and the throttle valve which...

According to 46 CFR regulations pertaining to periodic tests and inspections as related to piping systems, under what ci...

According to 46 CFR regulations pertaining to periodic tests and inspections as related to fired thermal fluid heaters, ...

The design of a job has a great impact on whether or not the job itself is motivating. One of the characteristics of a ...

Which of the following actions would motivate employees by making their job intrinsically more rewarding?

The design of a job has a great impact on whether or not the job itself is motivating. One of the characteristics of a ...

According to the 46 CFR regulations applicable to tests, drills, and inspections for offshore supply vessel operations, ...

During the Special Survey the propeller is removed and shaft pulled into the vessel. Which of the following tests must ...

Which of the following diagrams or charts is particularly useful for understanding and identifying the causes of problem...

Which of the following would represent an attempt to reduce the frequency of required overhauls for machinery?

You are the relieving the Chief Engineer of a general cargo vessel of more than 1600 gross tons on an international voy...

According to the Code of Federal Regulations

The firefighting equipment on your general cargo vessel was last inspected by a shore side contractor 12 months ago. To ...

According to the Code of Federal Regulations

What responsibilities does a Senior Officer have while on Builder's Sea Trials of a new vessel to which one will be assi...

Which of the following maintenance criteria would be the basis of planned maintenance?

Which of the following maintenance criteria would be the basis of condition-based maintenance?

What type of maintenance system would be associated with a comprehensive lubricating oil analysis program?

Which of the following types of maintenance would be considered a reactive approach to maintenance as opposed to proacti...

Which of the following types of maintenance would be considered a proactive approach to maintenance as opposed to reacti...

What type of maintenance system would be associated with accomplishing maintenance after a machinery breakdown?

In preparing for the assessment of a mariner for competency, the assessor must establish that the appropriate conditions...

What statement is true concerning assessment validity and assessment reliability?

Which of the following statements defines reliability as it pertains to assessing mariner proficiency or competency? ...

As you manage the engine room familiarization training program for new engine department employees, what should you expl...

If there is any doubt that a newly employed engine department crew member is sufficiently familiar with the engine room ...

Who onboard is responsible for identifying all new crew members and insuring that the safety training and shipboard fami...

You are requested by Port State Authority to present records pertaining to Flag State inspections. Which of the followin...

In accordance with the federal regulation in 33CFR Subchapter O, which discharge of oil or oily mixture to sea is permis...

In what part of 33CFR can be found the recordkeeping requirements for specific machinery space operations onboard all sh...

In accordance with federal regulations under 33CFR Subchapter O, for U.S non- oceangoing ships, what is the required mea...

Under the federal regulations of 33CFR Subchapter O, if a vessel equipped with a Type II Marine Sanitation Device enters...

When transitioning from full sea speed to maneuvering speed on a slow-speed diesel powered vessel that features a direct...

As a management level engineering officer on a motor vessel equipped with engines capable of burning both high sulfur co...

As a management level engineering officer on a motor vessel equipped with engines capable of burning both high sulfur co...

As a management level engineering officer, you are apt to be the primary investigator investigating the root cause of th...

As a chief engineer you are reviewing the engine room logbook. You must insure that all entries are made properly. What ...

If it is desired to perform a thermo graphic analysis of a piece of equipment with a suspected possible fault and compar...

When using a thermal imager for the purpose of conducting a thermo graphic analysis of equipment, what form of energy pr...

If it is desired to perform a thermo graphic analysis of new equipment to gain a thermal signature for purposes of compa...

As a management level engineering officer planning for the departure of a vessel, what would be the preferred document t...

When transitioning from maneuvering speed to full sea speed on a slow-speed diesel-powered vessel that features a direct...

A containership is scheduled to depart the Port of Houston, TX at 0600 on April 7th on a voyage to exceed 48 hours. What...

As a management level engineering officer on a motor vessel equipped with engines capable of burning both high sulfur co...

You are a management level engineering officer on a motor vessel. For departure planning purposes, when is the "standby"...

A very large crude carrier is scheduled to depart of the Port of Long Beach, CA at 0800 on June 28th on a voyage to exc...

Leadership style sometimes must change with the readiness level of the employees. Which of the following employee readi...

Some managers think the average person likes work, willingly assumes responsibility, and is trustworthy. What type of le...

Which of the following comprehensive computerized maintenance system database modules would be used to generate a mainte...

Which of the following comprehensive computerized maintenance system database modules would contain data such as work an...

Which of the following comprehensive computerized maintenance system database modules would be used to generate a report...

What is usually the last step in trying to resolve a grievance filed by a crew member as established by the collective b...

What federal agency enforces the prohibition of employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or nation...

As a manager, which of the following conflict management styles is considered the most appropriate for resolving conflic...

As a manager, one of the practices of positive confrontation reduction skills essential to conflict resolution involves ...

If a vessel is to be laid up for an extended period of time with minimal utilities provided from ashore, what statement ...

If a vessel is to be laid up for an extended period of time with minimal utilities provided from ashore, what statement ...

If a vessel is to be laid up for an extended period of time with minimal utilities provided from ashore, boilers may be ...

If a vessel is to be laid up for an extended period of time with minimal utilities provided where freezing is not a conc...

If a vessel is to be laid up for an extended period of time with minimal utilities provided from ashore, boilers may be ...

It has been demonstrated that delegation can enhance employee development. To avoid a fear of failure, what must a manag...

What would be a legitimate reason why some managers don't delegate authority to subordinates?

As a first assistant or chief engineer, what is the source of your authority?

Fire and emergency training has three major components: knowledge sessions, skills sessions, and drills. What is the ess...

In planning for a fire and emergency drill, to insure drill success within the context of a comprehensive fire and emerg...

What are the necessary components of a fire and emergency training program onboard ship?

According to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), how often are fire and emergency drills...

Once a fire and emergency drill is conducted, the drill ideally should be critiqued. What of the following statements b...

What type of meeting is most likely to be one that is most appropriate to use group consensus as a process?

In conducting a group-centered meeting, it is important to encourage participation and two-way communication. In additio...

As a manager considering which approach to use at a meeting, what type of meeting is most likely to be one that is most...

As a manager conducting a meeting, what action should you take when an attendee exhibits disruptive or inappropriate beh...

Once a problem has been defined and the root cause (or causes) identified, the next step in the decision-making process ...

In accordance with 46 CFR 61, which of the following pressure vessels listed on the ship's Certificate of Inspection wou...

In accordance with international MARPOL Annex V regulations and federal regulations under 33CFR Subchapter O, the prohib...

In accordance with international MARPOL Annex V regulations and federal regulations under 33CFR Subchapter O, the discha...

In accordance with international MARPOL Annex V regulations and federal regulations under 33CFR Subchapter O, the prohib...

During a vessel dry-docking survey which of the following items are typically required by Class to be surveyed?

As Chief Engineer you join a vessel enrolled in Continuous Machinery Survey. Approximately what percent of the machiner...

You are putting together a list of Class required work for a vessel's next special survey. Which of the following items ...

The intermediate survey for a vessel is typically carried out at what point in the survey cycle?

During a dry-docking survey it is necessary to check the freeboard marking of a vessel. Which of the following certifica...

You have recently joined a vessel and are reviewing the classification society survey due dates. The last special period...

According to the 33 CFR regulations pertaining to the Oil Record Book, how long must the Oil Record Book be maintained o...

According to the 33 CFR regulations pertaining to signatures required in the Oil Record Book, what statement is true? ...

One of your ship's indirect-drive steering gear drive motors needs to be replaced. What minimum short-time rating shoul...

According to the electrical engineering regulations of the CFR, which of the following electrical repairs is permitted? ...

The operating motor on one of your ship's watertight doors needs to be replaced. What minimum short-time rating should ...

Coast Guard electrical engineering regulations specify capacity ratings for electrical equipment. Based on the inspectio...

Assuming the inspection interval for a boiler as specified by 46 CFR 61 is 2.5 years, which statement is true?

A periodic hydrostatic test is being performed on an oil-fired auxiliary water-tube boiler with a maximum allowable work...

Which of the following document types would offer the greatest flexibility in carrying out its intent?

Before a plan can be effectively executed, the objective of the plan must be defined. What statement concerning the def...

For planning purposes graphical charts can be a useful tool. What type of chart is good for a visual progress report and...

According to 46 CFR regulations pertaining to tests and inspections as related to automatic auxiliary boilers, the draft...

According to 46 CFR regulations pertaining to tests and inspections as related to automatic auxiliary boilers, the fuel ...

According to 46 CFR regulations pertaining to tests and inspections as related to automatic auxiliary boilers, the fuel ...

According to 46 CFR regulations pertaining to tests and inspections as related to automatic auxiliary boilers burning he...

According to 46 CFR regulations pertaining to periodic tests and inspections as related to automatic auxiliary boilers, ...

According to 46 CFR regulations pertaining to periodic tests and inspections as related to automatic auxiliary boilers, ...

What statement is true concerning the engineering watch in port being handed over while an important operation, such as ...

While in port, ships of what propulsive power and over are required to have an officer in charge of the engineering watc...

In accordance with the international MARPOL AnnexVI regulations, what is the minimum allowable flue gas outlet temperatu...

In accordance with the international MARPOL Annex VI regulations, the nitrous oxide (NOx) emissions associated with cert...

Which of the following fire extinguishing agents which may be found aboard ship is designated as an ozone-depleting subs...

With a machinery lubricating oil analysis program, it is important to monitor trends over time. What would be indicated ...

With a machinery lubricating oil analysis program, it is important to monitor trends over time. What would be indicated ...

Elevated metal levels present in a recent sample of used diesel engine crankcase lubricating oil is indicative of a cond...

On a vessel classed for a periodically unmanned engine room, which of the below listed events will trigger the annunciat...

On a vessel classed for a periodically unmanned engine room, which of the below listed items are a mandatory part of the...

As a management level engineering officer planning for underway operations onboard a tanker, you must maintain manning i...

As a management level engineering officer planning for underway operations onboard a tanker, you must maintain manning i...

As a management level engineering officer planning for transitioning from the maneuvering watch posted when departing a ...

Consider the following training objective for a training session designed for training your crew how to pump bilges: ...

Consider the following training objective for a training session designed for training your crew how to pump bilges: ...

Before training is to be planned for, it is necessary to conduct a training needs analysis. What would be the best sourc...

You are conducting a training session on how to parallel alternators manually. What delivery technique would be most eff...

Consider the following training objective for a training session designed for training your crew how to pump bilges: ...

Consider the following training objective for a training session designed for training your crew how to pump bilges: ...

One of the means of alternative dispute resolution regarding a collective bargaining agreement dispute is mediation. Wha...

One of the means of alternative dispute resolution regarding a collective bargaining agreement is arbitration. What is t...

What project management scheduling chart is a bar chart with the activity or task descriptions displayed on the left and...

As it pertains to graphical tools used to visualize task scheduling in project management, what statement best represent...

Overhaul of a ship at a shipyard represents an example of a large-scale project executed under contract. What characteri...

Attitudes, biases, and prejudices towards certain groups (nationalities, races, religions, and sexes) can pose formidabl...

In order to establish a good climate for communication it is important to establish mutual trust between the employee an...

What form of communication provides the greatest information richness, which is the amount of verbal and non-verbal info...

In order to establish a good climate for communication it is important to minimize status barriers. Which of the followi...

An important communication tool for managers is known as active listening. It helps better insure that managers understa...

You are relieving the chief engineer on a self-propelled mobile offshore drilling unit. What machinery and equipment ar...

A performance appraisal (employee evaluation) is the process used to determine what extent an employee is performing a j...

Even though conducting an employee appraisal interview may be one of the least liked aspects of the job of a manager, wh...

The "hot stove" rule is sometimes used to illustrate the principles of fair, effective discipline. Which of the followin...

When analyzing trend analysis data in reference to a given limit value for the purposes of scheduling corrective mainten...

While a vessel is underway in periodically unmanned engine room status, the oily- water separator is undergoing extensiv...

As a chief engineer, which of the following instructions would be most appropriately entered into the Chief Engineer's n...

As a chief engineer, which of the following instructions would most appropriately be written into the chief engineer's n...

According to 46 CFR regulations pertaining to periodic tests and inspections as related to machinery and equipment, what...

Planned maintenance procedures are important to maintaining the operating condition of equipment. Your vessel is a singl...

Suppose a water-lubricated stern tube bearing is being evaluated for wear where the propulsion machinery is located amid...

If two centrifuges are to be simultaneously used in series to treat residual fuel contaminated with both water and solid...

Which of the following statements represents acceptable practice for heavy fuel oil settling tank heating?

Which of the following statements represents acceptable practice for heavy fuel oil storage tank heating?

For the most efficient centrifuging of residual fuels on motor vessels, the lower the viscosity of the fuel as achieved ...

In new construction or during significant steel plate replacements, what is the procedure of 'line heating'?

Vibration analysis can provide comparative data of operating condition of rotating machinery. At what positions should s...

While examining results of vibration analysis of a rotating piece of machinery, you find find very high amplitude/displa...

When reviewing results of vibration analysis, vibration at a bearing occurs at the same frequency as the motor rpm, with...

When measuring vibration, an engineer should be concerned with recording the velocity or displacement of the measurement...

While examining vibration analysis of a particular piece of rotating machinery, one of the measurement location reading...