丙类大副英语题库试卷(1)
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Compliance with the terms of the load line certificate on a ship is the responsibility of the ______.
- A.Ballast Control Operator
- B.Barge Supervisor
- C.Master or Offshore Installation Manager
- D.operators representative
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The controlling depth of the river is ().
- A.the minimum depth of the river prescribed in the channel maintenance program
- B.the edge of a dredged channel
- C.the highest level to which the river may rise without flooding
- D.the least available water in a channel which limits the draft of boats and tows
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As Chief Officer of a vessel underway，it comes to your attention that the vessel is，in some manner，unseaworthy.Under such circumstances the Master is required to take action upon receiving ().
- A.Information of such condition from yourself
- B.Notification of such condition from yourself and the Second Officer
- C.Notification of such condition from yourself and any other member of the crew
- D.Notification of such condition from yourself or the Second Officer
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What is the purpose of a striker plate ().
- A.Provides surface for applying force on machinery
- B.Provides landing surface for the sounding bob
- C.Absorbs machinery vibration
- D.Prevents valve stem over-travel
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The following ()is a standard phrase.
- A.I may enter fairway
- B.I might enter fairway
- C.I will enter fairway
- D.I will probably enter fairway
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The Benguela Current flows in a ().
- A.SW'ly direction along the NW coast of Africa
- B.S'ly direction off the East Coast of Australia
- C.NW'ly direction along the SW coast of Africa
- D.SW'ly direction along the SE coast of Greenland
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Ice situation expected to ()in your position.
- A.deteriorate
- B.bad
- C.heavy
- D.serous
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The pilot station is ______ W of the breakwater.
- A.To
- B.Near
- C.Distant
- D.On
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The term LEE SHORE refers to the ().
- A.Shore on the lee side of the vessel
- B.Shore that is in the lee
- C.Western shore of the Lesser Channel
- D.Shore in a harbor
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Buoys are marked with reflective material to assist in their detection by searchlight.Which statement is TRUE ().
- A.A safe-water buoy will display red and white vertical stripes of reflective material
- B.All reflective material is white because it is the most visible at night
- C.A special-purpose mark will display either red or green reflective material to agree with its shape
- D.A preferred-channel buoy displays either red or green reflective material to agree with the top band of color
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The height of a light is measured from which reference plane ().
- A.Mean low water
- B.Mean high water
- C.Average water level
- D.Geographical sea level
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Entering from sea，a daymark on the port side of the channel would be indicated on a chart by a ______.
- A.Red triangle with the letter R
- B.White triangle with the letters RG
- C.Green square with the letter G
- D.White square with the letters GR
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Underway at night，a vessel displaying the lights shown is ()
- A.Engaged in fishing
- B.Mine sweeping
- C.A pilot boat
- D.Under sail
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Which lifesaving equipment must be tested monthly?
- A.Inflatable PFD's
- B.EPIRB
- C.Hydrostatic releases
- D.Dated batteries
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When is the rhumb line distance the same as the great circle distance ().
- A.Course 090°T in high latitudes
- B.Course 180°T when you cross the equator
- C.Course 045°T in low latitudes
- D.The rhumb line distance is always longer than the great circle distance.
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You see another vessel approaching，and its compass bearing does not significantly change.This would indicate that ().
- A.You are the stand-on vessel
- B.Risk of collision exists
- C.A special circumstances situation exists
- D.The other vessel is dead in the water
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An anemometer on a moving vessel measures ().
- A.apparent wind speed only
- B.true wind speed and true wind direction
- C.true wind speed only
- D.apparent wind speed and true wind direction
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What is a FALSE statement concerning the line throwing appliance on a vessel ().
- A.A drill on its use must be held once every three months
- B.The actual firing is at the discretion of the Master
- C.The auxiliary line must be of a light color
- D.The auxiliary line must be at least 500m long
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What DOCS SALT WATER DRAFT means ()_.
- A.It means summer draft
- B.It means Maximum draft
- C.It means Fresh Water draft
- D.It means Seawater Draft
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The distance between the surface of the water and the tidal datum is the ().
- A.range of tide
- B.height of tide
- C.charted depth
- D.actual water depth
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When in sight of another vessel，any action taken to avoid collision must ().
- A.be accompanied by sound signals
- B.not result in another close quarters situation
- C.include a speed change
- D.All of the above
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If your vessel is equipped with a radiotelephone，what must also be aboard ().
- A.Certificate of Inspection
- B.List of ship stations
- C.Copy of ship to shore channels
- D.Radio station license
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Shipboard Oil Pollution Emergency Plan shall be carried on board by ______.
- A.Oil tanker
- B.Bulk carrier of 400 gross tonnage and above
- C.Container vessel
- D.Passenger ship
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That REMOVE ANY LIST ON THE V/L AFTER EACH WATCH END means that ______.
- A.any list，no matter where it is posted，shall be removed prior to ending his watch by the OOW
- B.the vessel should not be removed
- C.any and all lists on board the vessel should be taken off
- D.the inclination of the vessel should be corrected prior to ending his watch by the OOW
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sends a radio signal from the bottom of the ship to the sea-bed，from which it is reflected
- A.The marine sextant
- B.The chronometer
- C.The echo sounder
- D.The radar
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It is easier to dock a right-hand，single-screw vessel ().
- A.Starboard side to the wharf
- B.Either side to the wharf
- C.Port side to the wharf
- D.Stern to the wharf
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Which type of front forms when a cold front overtakes and forces a warm front upwards ().
- A.A cold front
- B.An occluded front
- C.A warm front
- D.A stationary front
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Which document shows details of a tank vessel，cargoes it may carry，manning and safety equipment required ().
- A.Safety Construction Certificate
- B.Cargo Gear Certificate
- C.Certificate of Inspection
- D.Declaration of Inspection
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The term LENGTH OF A VESSEL in International Regulations for Preventing Collision at Sea 1972 means ().
- A.the length between perpendiculars
- B.the registered length
- C.the length overall
- D.the length of waterplane on summer draft
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The speed of an ocean current is dependent on ().
- A.the density of the water
- B.the air temperature
- C.the presence of a high pressure area near it
- D.underwater soil conditions
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The KM for a vessel may be determined by which of the following ()_.
- A.Adding the KB and the BM
- B.Subtracting the KB from the BM
- C.Subtracting the GM from the KB
- D.Adding the GM and the KB
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A squeeze-grip type carbon dioxide portable fire extinguisher has been partially discharged.It should be
- A.replaced in its proper location if weight loss is no more than 15%
- B.replaced in its proper location if weight loss is no more than 25%
- C.labeled empty and recharged as soon as possible
- D.labeled empty and replaced in its proper location regardless of weight
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If necessary to avoid collision or allow more time to ()the situation，a vessel shall slacken her speed or take all way off by stopping or reversing her means of propulsion.
- A.access
- B.process
- C.profess
- D.recess
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When using a stabilogauge，unless the density correction is applied，the center of gravity of a loaded compartment is assumed to be located ().
- A.On the deck of the compartment
- B.At one-third the height of the compartment
- C.At the geometric center of the compartment
- D.At one-half the height of the compartment
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The color of rockets，shells，or rocket parachute flares used to indicate that the vessel is in distress and requires immediate assistance is ().
- A.white
- B.green
- C.red
- D.yellow
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Areas which cannot be scanned by radar of the vessel because they are shielded by parts of its superstructure，masts，etc means ().
- A.blind sectors
- B.sheltered area
- C.unseen area
- D.unscanable area
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ANCHOR IS ACROSS means that ().
- A.anchor is cross the bow
- B.anchor is in the groun
- C.anchor is foul
- D.anchor is dragging
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On a ship，when may a work vest be substituted for a required life preserver ().
- A.To replace a damaged life preserver
- B.For use during fire drills
- C.For use during boat drills
- D.At no time
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Three short blasts of the whistle means ().
- A.danger
- B.I am in distress
- C.the vessel is not under command(broken down)
- D.I am operating astern propulsion
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Which statement is TRUE concerning the vessel's slipstream ().
- A.It has no effect on the steering of the vessel
- B.It has no effect on the rudder when the helm is amidships
- C.Its velocity is the same as that of the wake
- D.The propeller gives it a helical motion
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What is required to launch a boat stowed in a crescent davit ().
- A.Hoist the boat clear of the cradle
- B.Release the outboard part of the cradle
- C.Rig the tricing lines
- D.Crank the crescent out
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Your vessel is damaged and listing to port.There is a short rolling period around the angle of list.The port side freeboard is reduced to 1 foot.There is no trim and the weather is calm.You should FIRST ().
- A.press up a slack double bottom tank on the port side
- B.fill an empty centerline double bottom tank
- C.pump out a slack marine portable tank located on the portside amidships
- D.jettison the anchors and anchor cables
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Any person maintaining a listening watch on a bridge to bridge radio-telephone must be able to ().
- A.Speak English
- B.Repair the unit
- C.Speak Spanish
- D.Send Morse code
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Place names used on board ships should be those ______.
- A.specified by international authorities
- B.specified by national authorities
- C.on standard map
- D.on the chart or sailing directions in use
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In the Northern Hemisphere，the largest waves or swells created by a typhoon or hurricane will be located ().
- A.in the southeast quadrant of the storm
- B.directly behind the storm center
- C.forward and to the right of its course
- D.behind and to the left of its course
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The speed of sound through ocean water is nearly always ().
- A.Faster than the speed of calibration for the fathometer
- B.The same speed as the speed of calibration for the fathometer
- C.Slower than the speed of calibration for the fathometer
- D.Faster than the speed of calibration for the fathometer，unless the water is very warm
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Which space(s)is(are)NOT exempt when measuring gross tonnage ().
- A.Auxiliary machinery spaces above the deck
- B.Steering gear room
- C.Cargo holds
- D.Galley in a deckhouse
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If you are the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation，you may take action to avoid collision by your maneuver alone.When may this action be taken ().
- A.At any time you feel it is appropriate
- B.Only when you have reached extremis
- C.When you determine that your present course will cross ahead of the other vessel
- D.When it becomes apparent to you that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action
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Took tug Satex on St'd bow，using eng.and tug var'ly at Capt.and Plt orders.This wording is likely to appear in _____
- A.Deck logs
- B.Night Orders
- C.Captain's Standing Orders
- D.B/L