甲类船长(船舶货运技术)航海英语练习3
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Who may serve as the person in charge of loading and discharge operations aboard a tanker ________.
- A.A licensed officer who holds a tankerman-PIC endorsement
- B.The pumpman who has a tankerman assistant endorsement
- C.The Master
- D.The bosun
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While off-loading from an offshore supply vessel with the crane,the wind increases in strength and changes direction significantly,you should ______.
- A.Expedite off-loading
- B.Stop off-loading,but keep the offshore supply vessel in the present location
- C.Continue off-loading with no changes
- D.Move the offshore supply vessel to the downwind side
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While discharging a tanker,list can be controlled by ______.
- A.Shoreside personnel
- B.Using a center tank near the bow,discharging as necessary
- C.Using wing tanks near the longitudinal center,discharging as necessary
- D.Using the after peak tank,loading as necessary
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Which statement(s)is/are TRUE concerning crane cargo operations ________.
- A.Do not exceed rated load capacity of crane and container spreader or slings
- B.During any cargo handling operation,the safety of personnel is paramount
- C.Cargo handlers must be outfitted with adequate protection from personal injury
- D.All the above
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Which tanker discharge pattern would be the safest and most efficient ________.
- A.Empty the forward tanks and start working aft,emptying each tank in sequence
- B.Start discharging with most of the discharge coming from forward,but include some from midships and after tanks
- C.Start pumping from forward,midships,and aft with the discharge distributed equally among the tanks
- D.Start pumping from midships and then work forward and aft simultaneously as the midships tank is emptied
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Which wire rope purchases may be used with a 30-ton pedestal crane ________.
- A.Hoist
- B.Luff
- C.Rider block
- D.All of the above
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Which statement is TRUE concerning the placard entitled Discharge of Oil Prohibited ________.
- A.It is required on all vessels
- B.It may be located in a conspicuous place in the wheelhouse
- C.It may be located at the bilge and ballast pump control station
- D.All of the above
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Which statement is TRUE concerning the tandem working arrangement of pedestal cranes when completing a quad lift ________.
- A.The discharge is slow due to the size of the cargo and all the cranes working together
- B.The cargo discharge can be accomplished with controlled pendulation
- C.The cargo discharge can be performed in port or at anchor
- D.The cranes enable the handling of heavy cargos without shoreside assistance
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Which statement is FALSE concerning a tagline as used with a 30-ton pedestal crane ________.
- A.Taglines are wire rope purchases that raise and lower the jib
- B.Taglines are wire ropes for horizontal positioning of the rider block
- C.Taglines can be fastened to corners of vehicles or containers
- D.The crane might not have taglines installed in its rigging system
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Which statement comparing a shipboard crane to conventional gear is TRUE ________.
- A.Cranes are more difficult to secure for sea
- B.The spotting area of the conventional gear is larger
- C.A crane operator requires more training than the winch operator of a yard and stay rig
- D.The yard and stay rig is more flexible in its ability to handle a wider variety of cargoes
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Which part provides for transverse control and positioning of a boom in a conventional yard and stay system ________.
- A.Guy
- B.Shroud
- C.Spider
- D.Topping lift
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Which operation may cause the pressure in an inert tank to fall below the prescribed limits ________.
- A.Loading
- B.Discharging
- C.Crude oil washing
- D.Steaming tanks
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Which part of a conventional cargo gear rig provides for vertical control and positioning of a boom ________.
- A.Cargo whip
- B.Gooseneck fitting
- C.Spider band
- D.Topping lift
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Which of the following statement(s)is/are TRUE regarding a twin pedestal crane set ________.
- A.The cranes may be operated independently
- B.The cranes may be interconnected for twin operation
- C.When twinned,the crane rotation on the foundation assembly is unlimited
- D.All of the above
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Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning cranes being installed on the centerline of vessels ________.
- A.A centerline crane can never be operated in tandem
- B.One crane is able to work one end of two adjacent hatches
- C.These cranes are more economical and weigh less than outboard-mounted cranes
- D.One crane is able to work both sides of the ship
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Which of the following statement(s)is/are FALSE regarding a twin pedestal crane set ________.
- A.The cranes may be operated independently
- B.The cranes may be interconnected for twin operation
- C.The cranes are powered by independent internal combustion power units
- D.All of the above
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Which action(s)are included in crane operations ________.
- A.Pre-operation of the anchor windlass
- B.Preparing steam on deck
- C.Luff,slew,and hoist operations
- D.All of the above
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Which method should be used to warm up the pump turbines prior to discharge ________.
- A.Lock the turbine rotor and slowly bleed in steam until operating temperature is reached
- B.Run the pump at high speed with the discharge valves closed
- C.Run the turbine at slow speed with the pump disconnected
- D.Shut the discharge valve and run the pump at slow speed
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When viewed from above,the best position for the guy in relation to the boom is ______.
- A.At a 45° angle
- B.At right angles
- C.4 feet aft of the heel of the boom
- D.Parallel to the boom
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Where is the most probable location of the remote shutdown station for cargo pumps on a tank barge carrying oil ________.
- A.The loading dock
- B.The midpoint of the barge
- C.Within 25 feet of the pump engine
- D.Above the forward rake end
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When discharging oil from an oil tanker the instantaneous rate ______ 60 liters per nautical mile.
- A.Should not exceed
- B.Must be up to
- C.Should exceed
- D.Should be about
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When instructing a crew member concerning the right way to lift a weight,you would instruct him to ______.
- A.Arch the back to add strength to the muscles
- B.Bend his knees and lift with his legs
- C.Bend his back and stoop
- D.Bend his back and stoop with arms straight
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When using slings,cargo handlers should take all the following precautions except ______.
- A.Ensure that slings are securely fastened around the load
- B.Avoid careless winch operations,especially when handling fragile cargo
- C.Exercise care when using hooks,crowbars,and similar tools
- D.Keep the loads as close to the rail or deck as possible
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When a cargo boom or crane is rated at varying capacities,there will be a table at the controls which relates safe working load to ______.
- A.winch speed
- B.boom strength
- C.load radius
- D.cable strength
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When discharging an oil cargo,the first consideration is to ______.
- A.get the bow up
- B.discharge from the wings first
- C.discharge from the centerline tanks first
- D.discharge from amidships first
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What is the purpose of the equalizing beam aboard a crane vessel ________.
- A.It allows for rotation of the hook in the single mode
- B.It is required to“twin-up”30-ton pedestal cranes
- C.It is used to pick up light loads
- D.It is used to rigidly connect two cranes
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What is/are the advantage(s)of cranes over conventional cargo booms ________.
- A.Cranes are able to pick up and drop loads over a greater spotting area
- B.Increased safety because the deck is clear of running and standing rigging
- C.Simplicity of operation of the crane by its operator
- D.All of the above
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What is meant by the term“luffing the boom”of a crane ________.
- A.Stopping the boom
- B.Topping or lowering the boom
- C.Moving the boom left or right
- D.All of the above
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What is the function of wearing rings found on some centrifugal pumps ________.
- A.Absorb erosion of high velocity discharge stream
- B.Seal pump shaft against entry of air
- C.Isolate the outlet side from the inlet side
- D.Dampen the turbulent discharge flow
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We've changed our ______ not to start loading this evening.
- A.heart
- B.hearts
- C.mind
- D.minds
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We'll put off ______ until Friday.
- A.to discharge
- B.discharge
- C.discharging
- D.to be discharging
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What does “evel-luffing” accomplish during crane operations ________.
- A.It prevents the load from swinging when the boom level is adjusted
- B.Less power is needed when topping the boom with a load on the hook
- C.It maintains the height of the load above the deck
- D.All of the above
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They ______ loading at 1400 hours.
- A.started
- B.finished
- C.completed
- D.reported
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To ______ sanitary water from any vessel,an application shall be made to Harbor Authorities for approval.
- A.discharge
- B.recircle
- C.load
- D.take in
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The ship is listing too much due to your faulty method in loading operation.You must keep her ______.
- A.flat
- B.up
- C.upright
- D.vertical
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The tricing pendants should be released ______.
- A.Before the gripes are removed
- B.Before loading the passengers
- C.After loading the passengers
- D.After the boat is afloat
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The net productivity per gang-hour can be improved through a decrease of ______.
- A.Cranes/derricks
- B.Crane/derrick cycles
- C.Crane/derrick cycle time
- D.Weight per package
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The Master or person in charge of a ship shall ensure the crane record book shows the ______.
- A.Date and description of each failure
- B.Average load in pounds for each usage
- C.Total number of lifts for each usage
- D.All of the above
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The load chart of a ship crane enables the operator to combine the load radius with boom length to determine the ______.
- A.Maximum counter weight required
- B.Minimum horsepower required
- C.Hoist rope strength
- D.Allowable load
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The boom indicator on a crane will indicate the ______.
- A.Length of the boom
- B.Angle of the boom
- C.Lifting capacity of the boom
- D.Direction of the boom
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The item ______ is not the advantage of the hydraulic winch.
- A.less jerky starts
- B.less jerky stops
- C.overheating worries
- D.none of the overheating worries
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Sudden starts or stops of the boom is likely to cause all of the following except______.
- A.breaking a cargo runner
- B.parting guys topping lifts
- C.carrying away a block
- D.overheating the resistors and eventually burning out
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Running an electric winch at slow speed over a long period of time causes ______.
- A.the speed to be retarded by the friction brake
- B.a load to go downward at full speed
- C.the circuit breaker to turn off
- D.the resistors to overheat and eventually burn out
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Stop ______ the derrick at once,the gooseneck is bent.
- A.To use
- B.To operate
- C.Maneuvering
- D.Using
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Regulations concerning the stowage,lashing,and securing of timber deck cargoes aboard general cargo vessels may be found in the ______.
- A.International Cargo Bureau Regulations
- B.Load Line Regulations
- C.Rules and Regulations for Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels
- D.Vessel's classification society rules and regulations
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Pedestal cranes have limit switches to restrict movement of which function(s)________.
- A.Hoist upper & lower limits
- B.Luff travel limits
- C.Rider block hoist upper & lower limits
- D.All of the above
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Official draft measurements should be ______ by authorized persons,agreed by both parties involved.
- A.executed
- B.located
- C.fixed
- D.measured
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On no account ______ to be exceeded.
- A.is the SWL of the crane
- B.are the SWL of the crane
- C.the SWL of the crane is
- D.the SWL of the crane are
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Most pedestal crane power is provided by ______.
- A.Electro-hydraulic units
- B.Steam units
- C.Independent internal combustion power units
- D.All of the above
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If an attempt is made to hoist a load that exceeds the capacity of an electric winch,an overload safety device causes a circuit breaker to cut off the current to the winch motor ______.
- A.when the line pull reaches the rated winch capacity
- B.after the line pull exceeds the rated winch capacity
- C.after a short build-up of torque
- D.immediately
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How should you signal the crane operator to move slowly ________.
- A.Use one hand to give any motion signal,and place the other hand motionless in front of the hand giving the motion signa
- B.Extend arm with the thumb pointing up,and flex the fingers in and out for as long as the load movement is desired
- C.First tap your elbow with one hand and then proceed to use regular signals
- D.First tap the top of your head with your fist and then proceed to use regular signals
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For any given pedestal crane,when the boom is lengthened,the lifting capacity is ______.
- A.unchanged
- B.increased
- C.eliminated
- D.decreased
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How should you signal the crane operator to lower the boom and raise the load ________.
- A.Extend arm and point finger in the direction to move the boom
- B.Extend arm with thumb pointing downward and flex fingers in and out
- C.With forearm vertical and forefinger pointing up,move hand in small horizontal circles
- D.With arm extended downwards and forefinger pointing down,move hand in small horizontal circles
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How should you signal the crane operator to hoist ________.
- A.With forearm vertical and forefinger pointing up,move hand in small horizontal circles
- B.With arm extended downwards and forefinger pointing down,move hand in small horizontal circles
- C.Extend arm with fingers closed and thumb pointing upward
- D.Place both fists in front of body with the thumbs pointing upward
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Damage by ______ shall not be considered as handling damage.
- A.exposure to inclement weather conditions
- B.carelessness
- C.the use of improper gear
- D.moisture caused by condensation
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Dunnage may be used to protect a cargo from loss or damage by ______.
- A.Ship's sweat
- B.Inherent vice
- C.Tainting
- D.Hygroscopic absorption
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Backstays are ______.
- A.Running rigging leading aft from the masts
- B.Running rigging leading forward from the masts
- C.Standing rigging leading aft from the masts
- D.Standing rigging from the cross trees to the mast head
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Cargo handlers should take the following precautions with the exception of ______ to avoid damage from shifting.
- A.Keep the loads as close to the rail or deck as possible
- B.If cargo is likely to settle,make provisions to secure it after it has settled
- C.Thoroughly secure and shore all cargo so that it cannot move
- D.hen stowing cargo,avoid leaving empty paces
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Bonding cables are used during cargo transfer to ______.
- A.provide safe electrical power connection to barge equipment
- B.keep the vessel from surging excessively
- C.prevent an accidental discharge of static electricity
- D.secure the cargo hose to a hatch when loading overall
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All the holds to be loaded with grain must be swept ______ commencement of loading.
- A.Cleanly/during
- B.Clear/meanwhile
- C.Clean/between
- D.Clean/prior to
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All the damage and shortage,______ those incurred after discharge and before delivery to receivers,should be noted in the discharging report.
- A.Including
- B.Besides
- C.Except
- D.In addition to
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______ is not usually used in liquid cargo systems.
- A.Hydraulic drive systems
- B.Electric drive systems
- C.Steam drive systems
- D.Man-powered drive systems
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A large basin cut into the shore,closed off by a caisson,and used for drydocking of ships is known as a ______.
- A.slipway
- B.graving dock
- C.ground warp
- D.caisson dock
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A large GM would give a vessel which of the following characteristics ________.① More safety in case of flooding;② Increased racking stresses.
- A.① only
- B.② only
- C.Both ① and ②
- D.Neither ① nor ②
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______ is not one of the winch controls.
- A.a master controller or switchbox
- B.a group of relays
- C.contactors
- D.a solenoid brake