Seamanship 5 Practice Test

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• A vessel constrained by draft gives right of way to which groups?
• Explain how a rolling hitch is tied and its typical use.
• What is the first priority if an accident occurs?
• To which vessels does a vessel engaged in fishing give right of way?
• What are the key maintenance checks you should perform on a mooring line before use?
• What is the role of a coastal pilot and when should a master request pilot assistance?
• Which of the following describes the square 6 watch schedule?
• Which action is NOT a recommended practice for night safety?
• Which action regarding piloting is appropriate near harbors or restricted waters?
• What are the effects of a heroin overdose?
• Which vessel has responsibility in an overtaking scenario?
• Which of the following best captures the responsibilities of the Officer of the Watch (OOW) during a voyage?
• A vessel not under command gives right of way to which group?
• What is a thimble and why is it used in line handling?
• Transportation companies operating out of the U.S. are required to have what type of programs?
• If a vessel has a freeboard over 30 ft and no side door, what ladder is required?
• A bell book is used to help the OOW write what?
• Records serve which purpose?
• TSS stands for?
• To whom does a vessel not under command give right of way?
• Which light pattern is used by a trawling vessel?
• Describe the correct steps to tie a cleat hitch for securing a line to a cleat on a dock.
• Which statement correctly describes zero tolerance policy?
• How is anchor scope defined, and what are typical ratios under calm conditions and when wind or current is present?
• Which is a requirement for record-keeping described in the material?
• What is a freeing port and what is its function on a vessel?
• List the essential items for a thorough pre-departure check on a small workboat?
• Which agency often investigates serious casualties along with USCG?
• Which statement differentiates spring lines from breast lines and where are they typically placed?
• Who is held responsible if any damage occurs while under pilotage?
• Who must be on deck when a pilot is boarding?
• Why is maintaining a proper lookout essential, and what methods support it?
• Which statement best describes the scope of the IMO's regulatory role?
• What is GNSS and how does it support navigation on a vessel?
• What should a pilot be given when he gets on the boat?
• When docking, which line is used to prevent the boat from moving sideways away from the dock?
• To which vessels does a vessel constrained by draft give right of way?
• Which option correctly lists the long-term effects of cocaine?
• What color is the starboard side light?
• What is the primary purpose of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as described?
• What are the purposes of criminal investigations in maritime contexts?
• Name three categories of safety equipment typically found on small craft and give an example of each.
• Explain the effects of head seas on a vessel and provide a safe operating approach.
• Which item is not listed as a preventative measure?
• Approximately how many IMO member states are part of the organization?
• What percentage range of shipboard accident cases are drug or alcohol related?
• Which of the following should be avoided when storing lines not in use?
• What is a primary safety benefit of proper stowage on deck?
• What is the closest you can get to a northern right whale?
• What are typical signs that an anchor has successfully set?
• What is the purpose of a Traffic Separation Scheme?
• Record keeping is used to create what kind of documentation?
• Which phase involves protecting highly perishable evidence, drug and alcohol testing, physical evidence handling, and photography?
• Define weather helm and list methods to reduce it on a sailboat?
• Who does the Officer of the Watch (OOW) represent?
• The OOW should be familiar with navigation aids along with what other aspect?
• Explain the free surface effect and how it can be mitigated on a vessel with cargo tanks.
• What does the USCG investigate?
• Rule 6 requires vessels to
• Which of the following is a throwable flotation device?
• Which option describes the effects of a heroin overdose?
• Which risk increases with poor sail trim?
• In a crossing situation, if the other vessel fails to take action to avoid collision, what should the stand-on vessel do?
• Which schedule is explicitly described as six hours on, six hours off?
• What should you observe after the anchor reaches seabed before final setting?
• What are COLREGS?
• When using a heaving line, what is the purpose of the messenger bag?
• Which factors determine the suitability of a rope or line for mooring heavy loads?
• Which of the following areas is enforced by the IMO?
• Investigations serve which set of purposes?
• What is the most appropriate statement about the benefits of proper stowage on deck?
• What does alcohol consumption depend on?
• What is the average sleep on the 4 on 8 off schedule?
• Why should damaged lines be removed from service, and how should lines be stored when not in use?
• Government administrative investigations may involve which actions?
• Stowage refers to the organized placement of lines, fenders, and gear so they are readily accessible, untangled, and do not present a tripping hazard. Why is proper stowage important?
• Which maneuver is commonly used to recover a MOB?
• Rule 5 is
• Which times prohibit alcohol consumption on duty?
• In anchor operations, how should scope be adjusted in windy conditions?
• The pilot's role is best described as?
• Which item is NOT typically recorded in deck logs?
• What is the purpose and placement of mooring spring lines?
• Outline a basic plan for coordinating a docking maneuver with typical deck crew roles and communication methods.
• What must a ship with a freeboard over 30 ft do?
• In a head-on approaching meeting situation, what is the recommended action for both vessels?
• Which statement describes the average sleep on the 4 on 8 off schedule?
• What is the primary purpose of a bowline and how is it secured around a post?
• Where are accommodation ladders located?
• Which light pattern indicates a fishing vessel?
• What is the difference between stand-on and give-way vessels?
• Which of the following should be recorded in a ship’s log concerning navigation and safety?
• What is the proper sequence for scanning while on watch?
• What pattern colors is a power driven vessel?
• When can random drug and alcohol testing occur?
• What must a pilot ladder have?
• Which statement about COLREGS is true?
• Which statement best defines magnetic variation and its use in navigation?
• How should records be kept?
• Which color combination indicates a sailing vessel's sidelights?
• What are the minimum hours of rest in a 24-hour period?
• What is a heave-to and when is it appropriate to use one?
• What color is the port side light?
• Describe the technique to heave a line to a person on shore and what equipment is preferred.
• When can personnel be random drug and alcohol scanned?
• Which device protects the eye of a line from wear and damage by providing a hardened contact ring?
• What life-saving equipment should be readily accessible during a MOB drill and in what condition should it be kept?
• Is the consumption and possession of drugs and other abused substances strictly prohibited?
• How are fines for grey water violations calculated?
• Which color is the starboard side light?
• What are some preventative measures?
• A seaplane gives right of way to whom?
• Which statement best describes the OOW's primary responsibility?
• The minimum rest in a 24-hour period is 10 hours.
• What is the minimum fine for violating anti-pollution laws?
• What is the largest angle a gangway can be used?
• What is the largest angle accommodation ladders can be used?
• What is the minimum fine for an incorrect oil record book?
• Define trim and explain how you would adjust a vessel's trim on deck.
• What should be included on a pilot card?
• What colors pattern is a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver?
• What does the term scope refer to during anchoring?
• What is the standard unit of alcohol?
• Which action supports maintaining safe navigation during a voyage?
• What is a windlass and what is its primary use?
• In the 3-watch schedule, the duty cycle is 4 hours on, 8 hours off.
• Which tools or records help confirm a safe loading distribution on a vessel?
• What is the purpose of civil (private) investigations?
• Deck logs should record which information?
• What is the purpose of government administrative investigations?
• What do COLREGS establish?
• What is the pattern of lights for a vessel constrained by draft?
• Which two common types of distress signals are used to attract attention and indicate distress or location?
• Does the US Coast Guard require alcohol testing?
• Describe the proper placement and use of fenders during docking of a vessel of moderate size?
• What pattern colors is a sailing vessel?
• During MOB procedure, what is the first action you should take after the incident is observed?
• What are lookouts searching for?
• What is the pilotage definition?
• What does the short-term response entail?
• Which phase focuses on filling gaps and identifying people, through deposition and site visits?
• Which watch schedule is associated with the lowest alertness?
• Which color pattern indicates a vessel not under command?
• Which factor determines alcohol consumption allowances on board?
• Rule 5 uses which senses for lookout?
• What pattern colors is a vessel engaged in fishing?
• What should you do with the accident scene?
• Which knot is commonly used as a stopper on a single rope?
• What is the purpose of the immediate response phase?
• Where are accommodation ladders located on typical vessels?
• Which item is essential to include in accident documentation?
• What is the recommended method for coordinating docking signaling and communication?
• Rule 2 is
• What are the three components of an investigation?
• Who is typically responsible for gathering facts during an accident investigation?
• What is a towing bridle and when is it used?
• When is alcohol consumption prohibited?
• Which of the following statements about IMO activities is NOT accurate according to the material?
• Explain the importance of fuel management and how you determine when to refuel during a voyage?
• What is the minimum fine for illegal discharge of sewage?
• A sailing vessel gives right of way to which groups?
• A vessel engaged in fishing gives right of way to which groups?
• Under what circumstances should crew members wear a PFD on deck as a safety rule?
• What does Zero Tolerance mean in this context?
• What pattern colors is a pilot boat?
• A power-driven vessel gives right of way to which groups?
• What are some other investigative agencies?
• Which color is the port side light?
• What is a sea anchor and when would you deploy one?
• What is a recommended temporary action to preserve an accident scene until repairs are completed?
• What is the 2-watch schedule?
• Which maintenance checks are recommended on a small workboat prior to departure?
• During which phase are written witness statements typically collected?
• COLREGS are described as
• Differentiate between splicing and tying a knot, and state when you would use each in seamanship.
• What is the duty of the stand on vessel?
• What are the minimum hours of rest in a seven-day period?
• If within 500 yards of a northern right whale what do you do?
• On boarding, who retains command for the vessel?
• What is the next step in an accident investigation?
• Penalties for illegal discharges of sewage start at which amount?
• What is needed when a pilot is boarding?
• What should be included in the maintenance and storage of a heaving line to ensure reliability?
• What is the pilot's job?
• What is the minimum penalty for failure to follow navigation and safety rules?
• Which object list should lookouts be prepared to detect?
• Which item is not typically found as safety equipment on small craft?
• What do accommodation ladders allow access to?
• Which light color is exhibited by a power-driven vessel?
• The minimum rest in a seven-day period is 77 hours.
• Which is the smallest fine among the listed penalties?
• Why is proper loading distribution critical for a vessel's stability, and what steps help ensure safe loading?
• Which items are included on the pilot card as part of recording responses and confirmations?
• What should you record in an accident report?
• What is a bell book?
• What impact does improper sail trim have on a sailing vessel's speed, pointing ability, and safety?
• What are common night navigation and deck safety lighting practices?
• Which description matches the two-watch schedule?
• What term describes the ranking of vessels used to determine which has the right of way?
• Which vessel has the duty to give way?
• What does STCW stand for?
• What is the function of fenders and how should lines be arranged when approaching a dock?
• Approximately how long does it take to acclimate to a new circadian rhythm?
• What should an Officer of the Watch do regarding weather during a voyage?
• Which practice most directly reduces stability risk during loading?
• What does the long-term response involve?
• What is the minimum penalty for operating a vessel while intoxicated?
• What are the purposes of investigations?
• A vessel restricted in ability to maneuver gives right of way to which group?
• Outline the basic steps for dropping an anchor in moderate seas and ensuring it sets.
• Red ink items include?
• What is the function of a bilge pump and when should it be tested?
• What pattern colors is a trawling vessel?
• The OOW should be familiar with which of the following?
• While the pilot is on board who is in charge?
• When two power-driven vessels meet head-on, what passing side is recommended?
• Who do COLREGS apply to?
• What should be kept in red ink?
• Which of the following best lists the long-term effects of cocaine?
• What does NTSB investigate?