航海英语(甲类船长)船舶结构与设备单选题练习2
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Which statement about tunnel bow thrusters fitted to large vessels is TRUE ________.
- A.They are effective on most vessels at speeds up to 10 knots
- B.Because of their location,most modern installations have as much power as a tug
- C.They are fully effective at all drafts
- D.When going astern at slow speed,they provide effective steering control
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Which type of davit is not considered to be a mechanical davit ________.
- A.Sheath-screw boom
- B.Radial
- C.Crescent
- D.Quadrantal
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Which davit type may be operated by one man ________.
- A.Quadrantal
- B.Gravity
- C.Sheath-screw
- D.Radial
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Which pump must always be primed ________.
- A.Centrifugal pump
- B.Reciprocating pump
- C.Rotary pump
- D.All of the above
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When the helm is turned on the navigation bridge,which of the listed actions will be the FIRST response in the steering room on a ship equipped with an electro-hydraulic steering gear ________.
- A.The pumps go to full stroke
- B.The six-way valve aligns itself with the running pump
- C.Both port and starboard cables are energized
- D.The synchronous receiver turns,duplicating the helm motion
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When stowed on steel decks,the strongbacks and pontoons shall be secured with ______.
- A.Dunnage or other suitable material
- B.other strongbacks
- C.hatch covers
- D.other pontoons
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What would white exhaust smoke from a diesel engine probably mean ________.
- A.Late fuel injection
- B.Excess combustion air
- C.Dribbling injector tips
- D.Excessive lube oil consumption
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What prevents water running along the shaft of a leaking centrifugal pump from entering the shaft bearing ________.
- A.Shaft seal
- B.Water flinger
- C.Drain hole
- D.Lantern ring
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What quality of a diesel fuel is most significant for efficient combustion ________.
- A.Volatility
- B.Viscosity
- C.Flash point
- D.Specific heat
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What power source actuates a solenoid valve ________.
- A.Air pressure
- B.Hydraulic pressure
- C.Electric current
- D.Mechanical force
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What is the purpose of limber holes ________.
- A.To allow for air circulation
- B.To allow for stress and strain in rough waters
- C.To allow water in the boat to drain overboard
- D.To allow water in the bilge to get to the boat drain
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What is the purpose of the intake/exhaust valves in a diesel engine ________.
- A.They regulate the combustion cycle
- B.They supply cooling water
- C.They synchronize the ignition spark
- D.They supply and regulate the lubricant flow
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What is an advantage of a gate valve over a butterfly valve ________.
- A.Less frequent maintenance
- B.Faster operation
- C.Cheaper
- D.More compact
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What is an advantage of diesel over steam turbine propulsion ________.
- A.Less fuel consumption per SHP
- B.Diesel fuel costs less than bunker C or its equivalent
- C.Less routine maintenance required
- D.Less weight per SHP
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What is the most probable cause of reduced capacity in a reciprocating air compressor ________.
- A.Carbon on cylinder heads
- B.Faulty unloader
- C.Leaking air valves
- D.Plugged air cooler
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What causes cavitation in a centrifugal pump ________.
- A.Vapor pockets in the flow stream
- B.Rough impeller surfaces
- C.Worn wearing rings
- D.Heavy fluid in the flow stream
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Vessels required to be equipped with an approved backfire flame arrester are ______.
- A.Those with diesel engines
- B.All those with gasoline engines
- C.Those with large engines only
- D.None of the above
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Ultrasonic testing is used to determine the thickness of a vessel's shell plating and to ______.
- A.Provide tailshaft clearances
- B.Test welds for subsurface defects
- C.Check the wear of the rudder carrier bearing
- D.Test the links of the anchor cables while being ranged
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Under normal operating conditions,the rudder is hydraulically locked unless ______.
- A.The manual trick wheel is engaged for steering
- B.The variable stroke pump is off stroke
- C.A rudder order is given by the control system
- D.An electric power system failure occurs at the steering gear
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The Vessel not to be ______ to force ice,but to follow ice-breaker if required.
- A.Made
- B.Contained
- C.Supplied
- D.Obliged
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The Vessel is fully fitted with cargo ______.
- A.Beats
- B.Beasts
- C.Bacons
- D.Battens
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The venting system shall be provided with devices to prevent the passage of ______ into the cargo tanks.
- A.flame
- B.inert gas
- C.air
- D.oil gas
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The roller hatch beam at the edge of the open section of the hatch shall be ______ so that it cannot be moved toward the open section.
- A.braced
- B.chopped
- C.lashed or pinned back
- D.locked
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The rudders are amidships and both screws are going ahead.What will happen if the starboard screw is stopped ________.
- A.The bow will go to port
- B.The bow will go to starboard
- C.The bow will remain steady
- D.The stern will go to starboard
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The use of an anchor to assist in turning in restricted waters is ______.
- A.A last resort
- B.Good seamanship
- C.The sign of a novice shiphandler
- D.To be used only with a single-screw vessel
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The portable radio apparatus means ______.
- A.the radio apparatus fitted on the portside.
- B.the radio with a portable equipment.
- C.the radio equipment which is easily movable.
- D.the portable radio with some apparatus
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The purpose of a bilge well is to ______.
- A.Afford access to the shell through the double bottoms
- B.Collect water to be pumped out
- C.Provide access for the pneumercator
- D.Provide a base line for sounding measurements
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The part of a windlass which physically engages the chain during hauling or paying out is the ______.
- A.Devil's claw
- B.Bull gear
- C.Wildcat
- D.Cat head
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The most serious effect of air trapped in a diesel engine jacket water cooling system is that it ______.
- A.Causes colloid suspension in the cooling water
- B.Reduces the capability of the lubrication system
- C.Can form pockets which block the flow of coolant through the system
- D.Leads to the scuffing of cylinder walls
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The permanent dunnage attached to the frames of the ship that aids in ventilation is(are)the ______.
- A.hatch boards
- B.tank top
- C.hatch beams
- D.sweat battens
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The holding capability of an anchor is primarily determined by the ______.
- A.Shape of the anchor
- B.Stowage of the anchor on board
- C.Anchor's ability to dig in
- D.Size of the vessel and its draft
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The most common type of davit found on merchant vessels today is the ______.
- A.Radial
- B.Sheath-screw
- C.Gravity
- D.Quadrantal
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The function of the bypass valve on the self-contained breathing apparatus is to ______.
- A.control the pressure of the oxygen as it enters the body
- B.allow the wearer to manually give himself oxygen
- C.release excess heat which would otherwise cause the bottle to explode
- D.allow exhaled gases to pass outside the bottle
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The follow-up gear on an electro-hydraulic steering gear ______.
- A.Relieves excessive fluid pressure
- B.Takes the pump off stroke when the desired rudder angle is attained
- C.Synchronizes wheel position with the rudder position
- D.Returns the rudder to mid-position when the wheel is released
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The connected joints of pipe,usually made of three joints of pipe approximately 90 feet long,racked in the derrick when making a trip are called a ______.
- A.String
- B.Stand
- C.Joint
- D.Standpipe
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The exhaust pipe must be gas tight throughout its entire length otherwise ______.
- A.Bilge water may enter the exhaust pipe
- B.Entry of air may cause vapor lock
- C.Carbon monoxide may enter the interior of the vessel
- D.The joint gaskets may be blown
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The engine in a covered lifeboat is fueled with ______.
- A.Kerosene
- B.Unleaded gasoline
- C.Diesel oil
- D.Liquefied gas
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The bypass valve on a self-contained breathing device should be opened if ______.
- A.You are entering a space containing poisonous vapors
- B.You are entering a space containing explosive gases
- C.The regulator of the breathing apparatus malfunctions
- D.The face piece of the breathing device is too tight
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The boom stops are installed on an offshore crane to ______.
- A.Prevent the boom from being raised too high
- B.Prevent the boom from swinging
- C.Support the boom when not in use
- D.Prevent the boom from being lowered
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The anchors on the bow are known as ______.
- A.Bower anchors
- B.Kedge anchors
- C.Spare anchors
- D.Stream anchors
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The “Port-Off-Stbd” selector switch on an autopilot steering stand is used to ______.
- A.change from hand electric steering to automatic gyro
- B.change over one steering system to the other
- C.change over hand electric steering to non-follow-up
- D.change over the port to the starboard bow thruster
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The BEST holding ground for conventional anchors is ______.
- A.Sand
- B.Very soft mud
- C.Shale
- D.Rock
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The “iron mike” s a(n)______.
- A.pilot
- B.speaker
- C.standby wheel
- D.automatic pilot
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Sudden unloading of a diesel engine can cause ______.
- A.Decreased fuel efficiency
- B.Increased exhaust temperature
- C.Black smoke
- D.Overspeed trip
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Strongbacks unshipped in an intermediate deck shall not be placed closer than 15.24 cm from ______.
- A.the coaming
- B.hatch way
- C.fore bulkhead
- D.aft bulkhead
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Strongbacks unshipped in an intermediate deck shall be secured so that they cannot be ______ into a lower compartment.
- A.moved
- B.tipped or dragged
- C.removed
- D.put
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Your vessel has a gasoline engine and a mechanical exhaust ventilation system.BEFORE starting the engine,the exhaust blower should be run long enough to ______.
- A.warm up the exhaust blower motor
- B.provide a proper supply of fresh air for the engine(s)
- C.see the system is in good operating condition
- D.insure at least one complete change of air in the compartments concerned
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Static electricity may be built up by the ______.
- A.Flow of petroleum through pipes
- B.Spraying or splashing of petroleum
- C.Settling of solids or water in petroleum
- D.All of the above
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On a vessel with a single propeller,transverse force has the most effect on the vessel when the engine is put ______.
- A.full ahead
- B.full astern
- C.half ahead
- D.slow astern
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Lubricating oil should be changed on a heavy duty diesel engine when ______.
- A.It gets dark in color
- B.A sample rubbed between fingers feels thin
- C.It has been in use for a specified interval
- D.It no longer supports combustion
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Increasing the area of the anchor flukes will ______.
- A.Increase holding power
- B.Decrease holding power
- C.Make penetration more complete
- D.Not effect holding power
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On a ship,a door that is required to be marked KEEP CLOSED is designed to ______.
- A.prevent the passage of flammable gases
- B.prevent the passage of poisonous vapors
- C.delay the spread of heat and flames
- D.maintain watertight integrity
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In the piping systems of a vessel,what type of valve gives the least resistance to fluid flow when fully open ________.
- A.Globe valve
- B.Butterfly valve
- C.Gate valve
- D.Packless valve
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In the navigational triangle,the angle at the elevated pole is the ______.
- A.meridian angle
- B.altitude
- C.right ascension
- D.azimuth angle
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In nautical terminology a dog is a ______.
- A.Crow bar
- B.Device to force a water tight door against the frame
- C.Heavy steel beam
- D.Wedge
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If an electric cargo winch is being used to lift a draft of cargo and the engine room loses all power,which will occur ________.
- A.A pawl,forced by a spring mechanism,will engage the teeth of the bull gear and hold the load
- B.An electromagnetic brake will hold the load where it is suspended
- C.The load will fall rapidly to the deck unless the foot brake is engaged
- D.The load will slowly lower to the deck under control of the drag of the winch motor
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If you are unable to stop a diesel engine by any other means,you should ______.
- A.Discharge a CO2 extinguisher in the air inlet
- B.Pull off the distributor cap
- C.Secure the jacket water
- D.Secure the starting air supply valve
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If a gasoline engine turns over freely but will not start,the cause is generally ______.
- A.A defective ignition system
- B.Low lube oil level
- C.Weak valve springs
- D.Too heavy a load
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How would the exhaust of a properly operating diesel engine appear ________.
- A.Light blue haze
- B.Light brown haze
- C.Light gray haze
- D.Perfectly clear
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How does combustion air enter the cylinder of a two-cycle diesel engine ? Through _______.
- A.Cylinder head valves
- B.Ports
- C.Turbo chargers
- D.Bleeder valves
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Every vent system outlet to atmosphere from a valve shall be located as high and at the furthest distance from a source of ignition as is practicable ______.
- A.low and at the shortest distance
- B.low and at the furthest distance
- C.high and at the shortest distance
- D.high and at the furthest distance
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Dual electro-hydraulic steering units usually operate ______.
- A.With both pumps on line at the same time
- B.With one pump on standby
- C.With the follow-up gear disconnected
- D.Only when the rudder is moved amidships
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Diesel engines are considered safer than gasoline engines because ______.
- A.They are more heavily built
- B.The fuel used is less volatile
- C.They can be easily reversed
- D.They operate at a lower speed
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Diesel engines obtain combustion air through turbo chargers,blowers,or ______.
- A.Air starters
- B.Carburetors
- C.Natural aspiration
- D.Air receivers
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Centrifugal pumps have what advantage(s)over reciprocating pumps ________.
- A.They are less expensive
- B.They are smaller for equivalent pumping ability
- C.They pump more cargo in less time
- D.All of the above
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Because of ______,air ducts used aboard ships are often very small and have sharp curves and bends.
- A.high level
- B.overflow spaces
- C.cargo tank
- D.space constraints
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Any hatch beam or pontoon left in place next to an open hatch section being worked shall be ______ or otherwise secured,so that it cannot be accidentally displaced.
- A.tommed down
- B.braced
- C.locked
- D.chopped
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Anchor shackles should have a breaking strength that is ______.
- A.equal to the chains they are connecting
- B.25% more than the chains they are connecting
- C.50% more than the chains they are connecting
- D.100% more than the chains they are connecting
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Anchors are prevented from running out when secured by the ______.
- A.Brake
- B.Devil's claw
- C.Pawls
- D.All of the above
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An example of a modern anchor which has a stock is a(n)______.
- A.Articulated anchor
- B.Flipper Delta anchor
- C.Baldt anchor
- D.Danforth anchor
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An LWT anchor often has difficulty tripping in ______.
- A.Sand
- B.Soft soil
- C.Stiff clay
- D.Heterogeneous soil
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An anchor winch should be equipped with mechanical brakes capable of holding ______.
- A.half the breaking strength of the mooring line
- B.the full breaking strength of the mooring line
- C.the maximum expected tension of the mooring line
- D.50% over the working tension of the mooring line
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All of the following steps are taken in starting a centrifugal pump,EXCEPT to ______.
- A.Set the relief valve
- B.Check the lubrication system
- C.Vent the pump casing
- D.Open the pump suction and discharge valves
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An example of a messenger is a ______.
- A.fairlead
- B.heaving line
- C.stay
- D.warp
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All marine low-speed diesels are of what design ________.
- A.Four-stroke
- B.Two-stroke
- C.Electronic ignition
- D.Forced exhaust
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All echo-sounders can measure the ______.
- A.Actual depth of water
- B.Actual depth of water below keel
- C.Average depth from waterline to hard bottom
- D.Average depth of water to soft bottom
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All diesel engines are classified as ______.
- A.Four cycle
- B.Compression ignition
- C.Vacuum ignition
- D.External combustion
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A whipping is ______.
- A.a messenger
- B.a stopper for nylon line
- C.a U-bolt for securing a cargo whip to the winch drum
- D.turns of twine around a rope end
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A whipping on a fiber line ______.
- A.keeps the ends from fraying
- B.strengthens it
- C.protects your hands
- D.becomes part of a splice
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A VLCC(100,000 DWT+)with a 30,000 Shaft Horsepower Steam Turbine is slow to respond to engine movements and has less stopping power than normal ships because it has a ______.
- A.Bigger propeller
- B.Smaller power weight ratio
- C.Smaller propeller
- D.Larger power weight ratio
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A towing vessel's capability is BEST measured by horsepower,bollard pull,maneuverability and ______.
- A.displacement
- B.stability
- C.towrope pull
- D.propeller design
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A safe fuel system must ______.
- A.Prevent engine overheating
- B.Have proper air/gasoline fuel mixture ratio
- C.Be liquid- and vapor-tight
- D.Supply sufficient air to the intake manifold
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A person may operate an air compressor in which of the following areas on board a tank barge ________.
- A.Pumproom
- B.Generator room
- C.A space adjacent to a cargo tank
- D.A space two meters from a cargo valve
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______ is not a proper instruction for laying hatch beams.
- A.to be laid on their sides
- B.to be stood on edge close together
- C.be lashed
- D.be covered
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A fuel-air mixture below the lower explosive limit is too ______.
- A.Rich to burn
- B.Lean to burn
- C.Cool to burn
- D.Dense to burn
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A deck beam does NOT ______.
- A.act as a beam to support vertical deck loads
- B.lessen the longitudinal stiffness of the vessel
- C.act as a tie to keep the sides of the ship in place
- D.act as a web to prevent plate wrinkling due to twisting action on the vessel
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______ is not a proper instruction for handling hatch covers.
- A.not to obstruct clear fore-and-aft passageways
- B.not to obstruct coaming-to-bulwark passageways
- C.to be lashed or otherwise secured to prevent accidental dislodgement
- D.to be laid on their sides