航海英语(甲类船长)英文函电单选题练习2
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You are on a multiple-product tanker and scheduled to load a cargo classed as an aromatic amine.This cargo is incompatible with cargoes classed as ______.
- A.organic anhydrides
- B.ketones
- C.phenols
- D.esters
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You are to load styrene in bulk,which is subject to self-polymerization.You must ______.
- A.Not carry any cargo in the tanks surrounding the tank loaded with styrene
- B.Inject nitrogen to pad any ullage above the styrene to prevent contact with oxygen
- C.Be furnished with a Certificate of Inhibition to be maintained on the bridge
- D.Use heating coils to maintain the styrene within the temperatures specified by the shipper
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Which statement about the dangerous cargo manifest,carried on a ship,is TRUE ________.
- A.The manifest must be made up by the Master or other designated ship's officer
- B.Shipments of hazardous and non-hazardous cargo may be listed on the manifest if they are destined for the same consignee
- C.The manifest must be kept in a designated holder on or near the bridge
- D.The type of label(s)required for each cargo must be indicated
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Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding lashing requirements to secure vehicles aboard Ro-Ro vessels ________.
- A.It is NOT imperative that the securing of cargo on flats and trailers and in containers be adequate for BOTH road and sea motions
- B.The generally recommended lash angle should not be greater than 45 degrees relative to the deck in any direction
- C.For effective securing vehicles should be stowed athwartships whenever possible
- D.It is not necessary to lash automobiles since setting the brakes is sufficient to keep them from moving
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VESSEL’S EXPERIENCE FACTOR is likely used in ______ cargo survey report.
- A.general
- B.liquid
- C.container
- D.heavy
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WCF TB 11 is likely used in ______ cargo survey report.
- A.general
- B.liquid
- C.container
- D.heavy
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In Cargo Survey,T.C.V.refers to ______.
- A.total calculated volume
- B.terminal cargo volume
- C.tank cargo valve
- D.tolerance of cargo valve
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In Cargo Survey,O.B.Q.refers to ______.
- A.own bank quote
- B.on board quality
- C.on-delivery bank quote
- D.on board quantity
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Tanker's discharging lines were ______ to shore in sound condition.
- A.stripped
- B.tripped
- C.dipped
- D.striped
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This report is ______ for the sole use of the client/his lawyers/insurance without prejudice to the rights of any party.
- A.issued
- B.published
- C.produced
- D.made
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After discharging,the above valves were inspected again and found them in ______ condition.
- A.detact
- B.contact
- C.intact
- D.contract
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Your ship is returning to New Orleans from a foreign voyage and carrying a bulk cargo of anhydrous ammonia.You must notify the Captain of the Port,New Orleans,______.
- A.at least 96 hours before entering port
- B.if you are not participating in the USMER system
- C.only if you have a hazardous condition aboard
- D.only if your arrival will vary more than six hours from your ETA reported to AMVER
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You have water washed your cargo tanks using the fixed machines.What should you do before using portable machines to clean areas screened from the wash of the fixed machine by structural members ________.
- A.Ventilate the tank to eliminate any electrostatically charged mist
- B.Attach the water supply hose to the portable machine after the cleaning head is positioned inside the tank
- C.Insure that the tanks are not stripped until the final wash is started
- D.Ground the fixed machines to eliminate any electrostatic buildup on the cleaning head
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Which statement is TRUE about the use of a“gob rope”________.
- A.The gob rope is a mooring line for tying up lighters for working cargo alongside a vessel anchored in an open roadstead
- B.The gob rope is used to secure the towline aft over the centerline of a tug
- C.The gob rope is a line hung over a vessel's side to assist in boarding
- D.The gob rope is a rope used in mooring a vessel to a buoy
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While intuitively ABS believes the most likely failure mode leading to the initial flooding of the starboard tanks was a combination of a weakened section of the vessel's structure,coupled with severe wave impact force,their analyses of potential factors could ______ the contribution of any of these.
- A.prove
- B.disprove
- C.neither prove nor disprove
- D.reveal
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Whose duty is it to examine and verify the vessel's classification and technical state and condition ________.
- A.Tallyman's
- B.Marine surveyor's
- C.Cargo surveyor's
- D.Nautical inspector's
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Which safety precaution(s)should be observed during crane operations ________.
- A.Checking for proper lifting from beneath the load during cargo operations
- B.Using the proper slings or other lifting devices during cargo operations
- C.Relaying communications to port agents on the pier during cargo hoists
- D.All of the above
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Which statement is FALSE regarding the operation of a crane ________.
- A.The crane jib is raised and lowered by the luffing winch
- B.The cargo block is raised and lowered by the hoisting winch
- C.The cargo block is raised and lowered by the luffing winch
- D.None of the above
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The 1973 ABS Steel Vessel Rules,under which the PRESTIGE was built,did not include ______ requirements.
- A.hull fatigue strength
- B.longitudinal strength
- C.buckling strength
- D.yielding strength
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The vessel ______ all ABS Rule structural requirements in effect at the time it was built.
- A.had
- B.made
- C.did
- D.met
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The survey ______ that the ship complied with the requirements of the regulations annexed to the said Convention.
- A.Showed
- B.Expressed
- C.Described
- D.Stated
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Safety shackles are fitted with ______.
- A.a threaded bolt
- B.a round pin,with a cotter pin
- C.a threaded bolt,locknuts,and cotter pins
- D.round pins and locknuts
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That the possible deformation or fracture of the side shell plating or supporting structure due to the lightering activities between the time of the last annual survey and the departure on its last voyage is a potential contributing factor ______.
- A.deserves further consideration
- B.has been determined by ABS
- C.reveals that the vessel experienced heavy losses
- D.has been the general consideration of ABS surveyors
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ABS's review all of the following as potential contributing factors of the accident of Prestige except ______.
- A.rogue wave
- B.residual welding stresses
- C.unreported damage or voyage repairs
- D.strengthened side longitudinals
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Among the possible causes of unexpected constant inclination of the floating ship is ______.
- A.Consumption of on board liquids
- B.Miscalculation of loads
- C.Liquid transfer through open valves
- D.Flooding due to hull damage
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What form of ice is of land origin ________.
- A.Shuga
- B.Floe
- C.Spicule
- D.Bergy bit
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You are docking a vessel starboard side to with the assistance of two tugs.You are attempting to hold the vessel off by operating both tugs at right angles to the vessel and at full power.You must ensure that ______.
- A.steerageway is not taken off
- B.the bow doesn't close the dock first
- C.the bow closes the dock first
- D.the ship has no headway at the time
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Your ______ working on my vessel has acknowledged the truth of and liability for the damage.
- A.representative
- B.DP
- C.ship-owner
- D.man
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The primary reason for placing covers over storage batteries is to ______.
- A.Prevent the accumulation of explosive gases
- B.Protect the hull from leaking electrolyte
- C.Prevent movement of the battery in rough waters
- D.Protect against accidental shorting across terminals
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A slow and easy motion of a vessel in a seaway is an indication of a ______.
- A.Small GM
- B.Low center of gravity
- C.Stiff vessel
- D.Large GZ
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The crew was unable to ______ access to the engine room due to the extreme heat.
- A.maintain
- B.retain
- C.gain
- D.contain
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A ship lists and trims about the ______.
- A.Center of gravity
- B.Center of buoyancy
- C.Center of flotation
- D.Centroid of the underwater volume
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Between 1638 and 1650 hours this day,strong gusty winds were ______ by my vessel,in consequence of which,the vessel's four mooring lines were broken and her portside gangway severely damaged.
- A.gone
- B.done
- C.had
- D.experienced
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WHEN CONTACT MADE WITH THE RADIO STATION OAS AT SAN JUAN,A PRE-STOWAGE HATCH LIST WITH SEQUENCE OF LOADING TO BE SENT TO LOAD PORT NOT LESS THAN 48 HRS IN ADVANCE.From this fax,the pre-stowage hatch list shall be sent to ______.
- A.THE RADIO STATION
- B.SAN JUAN
- C.OAS
- D.LOAD PORT
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TO SECURE A VESSEL IN A PARTICULAR PLACE BY MEANS OF CHAINS OR ROPES MADE FAST TO THE SHORE,TO ANCHORS,OR TO ANCHORED MOORING BUOYS,OR TO RIDE WITH BOTH ANCHORS DOWN defines ______.
- A.To moor
- B.To berth
- C.To anchor
- D.To ride at anchor
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TO RUN A VESSEL UPON A BEACH TO PREVENT ITS SINKING IN DEEP WATER means ______.
- A.Ground
- B.Run aground
- C.Beach(to)
- D.Strand
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TO INCREASE THE DISTANCE TO THE VESSEL AHEAD BY REDUCING ONE′S OWN speed means ______.
- A.Fall back
- B.Keep low speed
- C.Running after
- D.Drop back
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I must hold ______ for any damage which may result from the accidents you have caused.
- A.Your responsible
- B.You responsible
- C.You are responsible
- D.Your are responsible
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The helm command SHIFT YOUR RUDDER means ______.
- A.Check the swing of the vessel
- B.Double your rudder angle or go to full rudder
- C.Bring your rudder amidships
- D.Change from right rudder to left rudder,or vice versa,an equal number of degrees
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The helm command CHECK HER means ______.
- A.test the steering control
- B.read the compass heading
- C.stop the swing using hard over rudder
- D.slow the swing using moderate rudder
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EASE THE RUDDER means to ______.
- A.Decrease the rudder angle
- B.Move the rudder slowly in the direction of the most recent rudder command
- C.Bring the rudder amidships
- D.Steer the course which is your present heading
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I HEREBY ON BEHALF OF MY OWNERS DECLARE G.A. AND REQUIRE ALL PARTIES CONCERNED TO PROVIDE G.A. SECURITY ASAP.From this fax it is inferred that the vessel ______.
- A.has suffered some damage or loss
- B.requires her owners to provide some security
- C.requires all parties to declare G.A
- D.concerned to provide G.A. to all parties
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You are on watch aboard a vessel heading NW,with the wind from dead ahead,in heavy seas.You notice a man fall overboard from the starboard bow.Which action would NOT be appropriate ________.
- A.Hard right rudder
- B.Throw a lifebuoy to the man,if possible
- C.Send a man aloft
- D.Get the port boat ready
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A SEA ROOM TO BE KEPT FOR SAFETY AROUND A VESSEL,ROCK,PLATFORM,ETC.,OR THE PLACE ASSIGNED TO A VESSEL WHEN ANCHORED OR LYING ALONGSIDE A PIER,ETC means ______.
- A.Port
- B.Commercial area
- C.Berth
- D.Roadstead
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______ broke out in No.3 Lower Hold at 0110 L/T on 31st during unloading at buoys/w3-4.
- A.Goodfire
- B.Badfire
- C.Bigfire
- D.Largefire
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What should you expect when you encounter a tsunami in the open ocean ________.
- A.Violent seas from mixed directions
- B.No noticeable change from the existing sea state
- C.Winds increasing to gale force from the northwest in the Northern Hemisphere
- D.A major wave of extreme height and length
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During the voyage the ship encountered ______ winds and weather,during which time she labored heavily and to such extent that at times it was necessary to change courses and reduce speeds in order to ease her and prevent damage to herself and her cargo.
- A.large
- B.big
- C.boisterous
- D.high
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What is the difference between net tonnage and gross tonnage ________.
- A.Net tonnage is the gross tonnage less certain deductions for machinery and other areas
- B.Net tonnage is tonnage of cargo compared to tonnage of whole ship
- C.Net tonnage is the net weight of the ship
- D.There is no difference
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We regret that in view of the above,we are not in a position to ______ liability for the shortage.
- A.Consume
- B.Perfume
- C.Assume
- D.Confuse
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This notice will ______ you of the problem.
- A.use to remind
- B.use to tell
- C.serve to remind
- D.be served to talk
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Under defense plans,operation of electronic aids may be temporarily suspended with ______.
- A.one day's notice
- B.no notice
- C.thirty(30)day's notice
- D.a week's notice
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This is to advise you that MV Water Way is ______ ready and fit to discharge her cargo of grain in bulk.
- A.fully
- B.in all respects
- C.properly
- D.perfectly
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The B/L is issued ______ to the rights of the owners or charterers to rely on the ship's measurements aforesaid as evidence of the quantity actually shipped.
- A.without prejudice
- B.within prejudice
- C.off prejudice
- D.on prejudice
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This is to bring to your attention that all tanks were stripped dry using all available means at ship's disposal until such time that all indications proved that the alleged liquid ______ quantity could not be reached.
- A.BOR
- B.RBO
- C.ROB
- D.OBR
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In accordance with the Charter Party,demurrage will ______ at 1000 hrs today as stipulated.
- A.start
- B.begin
- C.commence
- D.go
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Tell them ______ the cargo,please.
- A.Not touch
- B.To not touch
- C.Not to touch
- D.To touch not
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______that MV Gluckaulf under my command has a DWC of 12,431 M/T on summer loadline.
- A.Be it known
- B.It should be known
- C.You will know
- D.Known by you is
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I wish to advise you that during the loading operation at about 7:30 p.m.yesterday one case containing Glass Goods marked “DEF” was ______ to slip off the net sling and fell a distance of about 40 feet into the Lower Hold.
- A.done
- B.caused
- C.allowed
- D.followed
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Please tell your officers ______ them carefully.
- A.Watch
- B.To watch
- C.Watching
- D.Watched
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Thank you for your kind attention to this ______.
- A.watch
- B.duty
- C.affair
- D.cargo
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I would be much ______ if you could arrange for a radio technician to come on board as soon as possible for its repairs.
- A.advised
- B.advanced
- C.arranged
- D.obliged
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Please supply us with 250 tons of fresh water.You are requested to deliver it on board ______.
- A.Till Friday
- B.On Friday at the latest
- C.Until Friday afterwards
- D.At Friday soonest
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Please tell me ______ to reverse your engine from full ahead to full astern.
- A.How length will it take
- B.How long it will take
- C.How long will it get
- D.How much hours it will take
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I don't know ______.
- A.When will our ship sail
- B.Will when our ship sail
- C.When our ship will sail
- D.Will our ship when sail
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According to the advice of the surveyor from the Commodity Inspection and Testing Bureau,the cargo holds of my vessel must undergo ______ measures before loading grain goods.
- A.free from insects
- B.clear
- C.clean
- D.sanitary
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Immediately the accident was brought to my notice,______ was given by the ship's surgeon.
- A.a medical aid which is in the first place
- B.first of aid of medical care
- C.the first aid in medical form
- D.the first medical aid