Seamanship II Test 1 Practice

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• When IMO passes a new regulation, is it immediately binding globally?
• What publication standardized communication for ships?
• What information must be included in the log-book entry when leaving port regarding load lines?
• If hull is dark, the load line mark color must be what?
• What is the modern purpose of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)?
• Which corrections are applied to compass readings to ensure accuracy during navigation?
• What is meant by 'scope' in anchoring, and what is a typical guideline for calm conditions?
• What is the function of sidelights and how are they used at night?
• Which system unifies distress and safety communications at sea?
• Which of the following is an element of the ABCs of communication?
• Load line zones define what?
• For how long is an ABS class certificate valid?
• What was the first goal of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)?
• Which document shares the master's expectations for an officer onboard?
• Can the crew protest if they believe the ship is not seaworthy, and what happens if they are wrong?
• Which type of fire extinguisher is commonly carried on small boats for electrical or fuel fires?
• What is the ICLL?
• How would you initiate a simple VHF call to hail another vessel on channel 16?
• Which SOLAS certificate can ABS issue?
• How should you approach a vessel that is visibly maneuvering slowly in a narrow channel?
• From which term does the word ton originate?
• Which party considers freeboard an essential element of seaworthiness?
• Who is responsible for reporting damage to ABS?
• Are CFRs the first document to regulate the US maritime industry?
• What are navigational safety alerts?
• Which was the first ever class society?
• What is the difference between the standing part and the bitter end of a line?
• What is the first 'C' in the 7Cs of communication?
• Which statement correctly describes an Authorized Classification Society?
• Which CFR titles are relevant to the maritime industry in the USA?
• What is the primary purpose of a VHF radio on a small boat?
• On deck equipment designed for emergency evacuation in abandon-ship scenarios is:
• What is a visual distress signal commonly used during the day?
• What is the anchor rode?
• Which is the fourth 'C' in the 7Cs of communication?
• What is the primary use of a chart plotter or radar overlay in modern seamanship?
• Which statement best defines seaworthy?
• What does MOB stand for and what is a basic immediate action?
• What is the primary purpose of a spring line when moored to a dock?
• The maximum draft on the certificate is stated in terms of what?
• Which of the following is commonly considered an indirect barrier to communication?
• What does GMDSS stand for?
• How do you verify compass accuracy during a voyage?
• How should you check a marine radio’s readiness before departure?
• STCW establishes standards for ...
• Which knot forms a fixed loop at the end of a rope that will not slip under load?
• What does 'Concrete' require in the 7Cs?
• What is the purpose of a chart plotter or radar overlay in modern seamanship?
• When is a Danforth-style anchor particularly effective?
• Which code regulates ballast water management on ships?
• In a crossing between two power-driven vessels, which vessel must give way?
• Which action helps coordinate with others during docking in poor visibility?
• In a towing scenario, what is one key safety consideration?
• What does the term 'Authorized Classification Society' mean?
• What does the zone WINTER NORTH ATLANTIC represent?
• How are CFRs updated and changed?
• Which of the following equals a Metric Ton?
• Cargo tonnage is best described as
• What is the highest governing body of the IMO?
• Which bottom condition favors a Danforth anchor?
• Which item among the following is an indirect barrier to communication according to typical categories?
• What is the purpose of a proper docking approach when there is current or wind?
• Which of the following are aspects of the ship that affect freeboard assignment?
• Which organization regulates satellites and systems related to the GMDSS?
• Which action best supports visibility and collision avoidance in a crowded harbor entry?
• What subchapter of 46 CFR covers load lines?
• What basic steps should you take to ensure safe docking in a crowded area with fluctuating tides?
• Are non-party ships generally required to follow IMO conventions when entering ports of ratifying states?
• Which items are typically reviewed as part of preparation for an ABS inspection?
• Which convention lists the regulations for load lines?
• Who is ultimately responsible for the documentation required for the vessel?
• Why are CFRs important?
• Which guideline is described as 'State your main goal so the message has no room for confusion'?
• Which factor related to season affects freeboard?
• Who is responsible for all shipboard operations?
• What language must all officers speak on ships?
• What is VTS, and what should you reference if VTS is not available?
• What permanent marking method ensures the load lines remain visible over time?
• Define the freeboard of a ship.
• What is the communication process?
• IMDG Code is the standard for ...
• In following seas, why should you avoid sudden shifts in ballast or cargo?
• Which statement best describes IMO conventions?
• Which code establishes security requirements for ships and port facilities?
• Which of the following is not used when calculating Gross Tonnage?
• What can a vessel do instead of AMVER?
• What is the required log-book entry when leaving port regarding load lines?
• Which statement correctly describes the type of personal flotation device typically recommended for general boating safety?
• What does SMS stand for in maritime safety?
• Who issues the load line certificate?
• What is triangulation in chart reading?
• What does VTS stand for?
• NVIC stands for in U.S. Coast Guard guidance?
• What is AMVER?
• In a crossing situation between two power-driven vessels, which vessel is the stand-on vessel?
• What is meant by drift and drift angle?
• How many members are in the IMO Council, and what is the term length?
• Which of the following is NOT a tonnage measure?
• What percentage of accidents at sea are accounted for in failures of communication?
• What is the thickness of the lines in the Plimsoll mark and deck line?
• What color is the stern light on a power-driven vessel underway?
• The certificate is valid for five years, subject to annual surveys. Which option describes that requirement?
• What property of nylon in an anchor rode provides a specific benefit?
• What is Light Displacement?
• When might a plow-type anchor be preferred over a Danforth?
• What are the basic responsibilities of the deck watch and lookout?
• Net Tonnage measures what?
• Which organization issues the load line certificate on behalf of the USCG?
• ABS has legal authority to enforce its regulations on ships.
• What is the role of Committees and Subcommittees within the IMO?
• When should life rings or throwable devices be readily accessible aboard a vessel?
• Which item is NOT listed on the tonnage certificate?
• Which of the following is a direct barrier to communication?
• Which of the following is a zone name under load line regulations?
• What is the purpose of chafing gear on lines and why is it used?
• Is it true that once the class certificate is issued it does not have to be reinspected until expiration?
• What is a basic emergency procedure if you suspect a Mayday call is genuine?
• Which action is essential for maintaining control when docking in a crowded, tidal area?
• What is the function of a life raft or lifeboat on deck?
• Which of the following describes the standard navigation light configuration for a power-driven vessel underway, with the correct arrangement placed last?
• In ABS terminology, what does AMS indicate?
• What is the general purpose of a 'go-fast' plan in seamanship training?
• What is a basic action to take during heavy weather to maintain vessel stability?
• What are CFRs in the context of U.S. maritime regulation?
• What is the world's largest classification society today?
• What is the safest approach when docking in a crowded marina with poor visibility?
• How are IMO conventions created and implemented worldwide?
• What are the standard navigation lights for a power-driven vessel underway?
• Which of the following represents the weight of a Long Ton?
• The displacement weight of a ship is defined as
• In navigation, what is triangulation primarily used to determine?
• How are CFRs organized?
• What did the IMO create to ease communication between ships?
• When should AMVER reports be sent?
• In basic chartwork, what do bearing and range mean?
• What action should you take if you hear or see a potential close-quarters situation at night?
• If VTS is not available, what should be used?
• What day shape indicates a vessel is restricted in its ability to maneuver?
• How is Net Tonnage calculated from Gross Tonnage?
• Is displacement constant during operation?
• During seamanship drills, the go-fast plan primarily serves to ensure that a maneuver is performed how?
• Tonnage is not only a weight. Which statement is correct?
• Why do ships have classification societies?
• Which surveys are required to remain in ABS class?
• When a Mayday is heard and you can assist, which action should you take first?
• What is the Voluntary Observing Ship Program (VOS) data used for?
• Why is a proper lookout essential in all seamanship operations?
• If a vessel's class is revoked, which of the following is something ABS cannot do?
• What is the interaction between IMO guidelines and CFRs?
• MARAD operates under which U.S. department?
• Which body performs the IMO's executive functions between assembly meetings?
• What is one purpose of the National Maritime Center?
• Which statement best describes displacement weight?
• What is Deadweight Carrying Capacity (DCC)?
• Which term describes the vessel’s lateral movement due to wind or current?
• Which groups gain confidence from classification society standards?
• How often is the Master of a ship required to communicate with the owner/operator?
• In the communication model, which component has the smallest influence on meaning?
• What does Deadweight Carrying Capacity (DCC) equal?
• Which organization provides guidelines that CFRs implement?
• What does the international load line certificate indicate?
• During seamanship operations, what is the primary purpose of maintaining a proper lookout?
• What signals indicate a vessel is not under command in day and night?
• Which knot or hitch is commonly used to secure a line to a deck cleat for a quick-release but secure hold?
• Which principle explains displacement in ships?
• Which statement best describes drift angle?
• Gross Tonnage measures which of the following?
• Who ratifies changes after drafting a convention before governments adopt them domestically?
• Which statement best supports safe towing operations?
• What does DWT represent?
• What is the importance of maintaining a proper lookout aboard a sailboat during entry and exit signals?
• Which action best describes the proper use of a lookout during night navigation?
• How should you trim the vessel’s load and ballast to maintain stability in following seas?
• Load line regulations regulate how heavily a ship can be loaded.
• VTS true or false: The Master/Officer MUST follow orders of VTS even if it may cause a collision?
• Are the zones always exact?
• Which statement is true about CFRs and the US maritime industry?
• Who issues a tonnage certificate and how long is it valid?
• In COLREGS, what does it mean when a vessel is described as stand-on?
• What is the method for permanently marking load lines on the hull?
• Which document certifies load line compliance?
• The IMO ICLL was the first time load line regulations had been enforced.
• What does Light Displacement represent compared with Loaded Displacement?
• Chafing gear on lines is most effective at preventing wear when lines pass through which components?
• Which statement describes a key characteristic of a Danforth-style anchor?
• What is Loaded or Heavy Displacement?
• What is the key difference between watertight and weathertight doors?
• What is the purpose of a throw bag?
• Injury bleeding on board—what is the immediate first aid step?
• If hull is light, the load line mark color must be what?
• How can you verify that an anchor has set when at anchor?
• Which statement describes the correct standard navigation light configuration for a power-driven vessel underway at night?
• How often does the IMO Assembly meet?
• The maximum draft on the certificate is stated in terms of what?
• What is the role of a lookout during a crowded harbor entry?
• Which statement best describes a Recognized Classification Society?
• Why are fenders placed along the hull during berthing?
• What basic first-aid step is appropriate for a bleeding wound on board?
• In docking, a spring line is used to restrain movement in which direction?
• A Measurement Ton (Volume) used in cargo tonnage corresponds to how many cubic feet?
• How long is the load line certificate valid?
• How must load lines be painted on ships?
• In chartwork, which statement correctly defines bearing?
• What is a common knot for securing a line to a post or bollard?
• Displacement changes when which items are added or removed?
• Which historical action established a minimum freeboard requirement for classed ships to ensure reserve buoyancy?
• Which convention is dedicated to regulating pollution from ships?
• What is the purpose of completing a handover between the master and the ship's officer?
• What is the highest hull classification in ABS?
• Define anchor rode and explain why nylon/chain mixes are often used.