SHIP'S BUSINESS (Ship’s Business, Management and Training) Quiz -

SHIP’S BUSINESS (Ship’s Business, Management and Training) Quiz

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

Of the following, who is responsible for the preparation of Station Bills and signing of same?

a) Chief Officer of the vessel.

b) Owner of the vessel.

c) Master of the vessel.

d) United States Coast Guard.

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

Who is responsible for seeing that all hands are familiar with their duties, as specified in the station bill?

a) Master.

b) Chief mate.

c) Safety officer.

d) Department heads.

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

Where would fire duties and abandon ship stations be found?

a) Crewman’s duty list.

b) Certificate of Inspection.

c) Shipping articles.

d) Station bill.

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

Which of the following documents would have a list of names, birthplaces, and residences of persons employed on a merchant vessel bound from a U.S. port on a foreign voyage?

a) Certified Crew List.

b) Crew Manifest.

c) Shipping Articles.

d) Station Bill.

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

You are the licensed operator of a 100 GT towing vessel sailing coastwise. The percentage of the deck crew must be able to understand the language commonly used onboard the vessel is:

a) 50%

b) 65%

c) 75%

d) 100%

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

Which of the following documents is a copy of the Articles of Agreement, less the signatures, and is required to be posted?

a) Forecastle Card.

b) Articles Copy.

c) Voyage Agreement.

d) Shipping Articles.

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

What is NOT required to be entered into the Official Log if a seaman dies during a voyage?

a) Statement that the Master had taken custody of the deceased’s MMD and passport.

b) An inventory of the money and property.

c) Statement of wages due.

d) Statement as to the total deductions to be made from the wages.

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

Who must sign every entry required to be made in the Official Logbook?

a) Mate on watch.

b) Master and Chief Mate or other member of the crew.

c) Master only.

d) Purser, one of the mate, and some other member of the crew.

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

Which of the following logbooks includes a statement of conduct, ability, and character of each crew member on the completion of a voyage?

a) Official Logbook

b) Department Logbook

c) Crew Logbook

d) Smooth Logbook

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

Which of the following is a journal kept by the officer of the watch in which day to day happenings are recorded regarding the deck department?

a) Cargo record book.

b) Deck rough log.

c) Bell book.

d) Official Logbook.

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

You are the licensed operator of a 100 GT towing vessel making coastwise runs. What must you do whenever a crew member is discharged from your vessel?

a) Issue a Certificate of Discharge and make an entry in his Continuous Discharge Book.

b) Sign a Certificate of Discharge or make an entry in his Continuous Discharge Book.

c) Retain the crew members Continuous Discharge Book onboard.

d) Retain the crew members Certificate of Discharge onboard.

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

What is the forecastle card?

a) Quarters allocation.

b) Shipping agreement.

c) Station Bill.

d) Unlicensed shipping card from the union.

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

What does “SWL” mean in relation to cargo gear?

a) Safe Working Load

b) Ship’s Working Lift

c) Starboard Wing Lift

d) Stress Weight Load

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

Who has the responsibility for maintaining the Official Logbook on voyages between the Atlantic and Pacific Coasts of the United States?

a) Chief Mate of the vessel.

b) Master of the vessel.

c) Deck Officer of the watch at the time of the occurrence.

d) Purser of the vessel.

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

Which of the following does the U.S.Coast Guard supply to the vessel?

a) Bell Book

b) Cargo Gear Register

c) Official Log Book

d) Rough Log Book

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

Which of the following is true when a person voluntarily deposits his license or document with a Coast Guard investigating officer?

a) He permanently gives up his rights to the license documentation.

b) It may be for reasons of mental or physical incompetence.

c) It must be for reason of addiction of narcotics.

d) All of the above.

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

An administrative law judge will revoke all licenses, certificates and documents held by a person under which of the following offenses?

a) Sale of narcotics

b) Oversleeping

c) Using profanity

d) All of the above

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

In which subchapter of Title 46 Code of Federal Regulation would you find the answer if you have questions regarding a proposed modification to a watertight bulkhead?

a) Subchapter S

b) Subchapter B

c) Subchapter T

d) Subchapter F

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

According to the small passenger regulations, the Master must do which of the following after a collision, accident, or other casualty involving a small passenger vessel?

a) Render assistance at the scene of the accident, if possible.

b) Notify the Coast Guard in the case of serious vessel damage.

c) Exchange information as to name, address, etc. with the other vessel.

d) All of the above.

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

According to the small passenger regulations, the emergency check-off lists are prepared and posted in a conspicuous place accessible to crew and passengers by:

a) The owner of the vessel

b) The Master of the vessel

c) The U.S. Coast Guard Inspector

d) The Board of Fire Underwriters

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

According to the small passenger regulations, unless otherwise stated, when the vessel’s equipment is “approved” it means approved by the:

a) American Bureau of Shipping.

b) Congress of the United States.

c) Commandant of the Coast Guard.

d) Board of Fire Underwriters.

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

Under the supervision of the Coast Guard, the small passenger vessel regulations require a stability test, conducted by the owner, builder, or his representative when:

a) Certificated for more than 49 passengers.

b) The vessel’s stability is questioned.

c) An increase in passenger allowance is authorized above the original passenger allowance.

d) All of the above.

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

The Certificate of Inspection must be posted, whenever practicable, according to the small passenger regulations:

a) As high as feasible in the pilot house.

b) Near the area where passengers embark.

c) In any location desired.

d) In a conspicuous place where it will most likely be observed by the passengers.

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

According to the small passenger regulations, which certificate may be issued if the Certificate of Inspection of a damaged 75 ft. passenger vessel has expired and it must move to a repair facility?

a) Change of Employment

b) Permit to Proceed

c) Application for Inspection

d) Temporary Certificate of Inspection

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

All of the following marine casualties require immediate notification of the U.S. Coast Guard, except:

a) Loss of life

b) Major damage affecting the seaworthiness of the vessel

c) Damage amounting to $200

d) Injury to a person which requires medical treatment beyond first aid.

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

According to the small passenger regulations, which of the following must be prepared and posted in a conspicuous place accessible to the crew and passengers by the person in charge of the vessel?

a) Emergency check-off lists

b) A tide table for the area

c) Instructions on artificial respiration

d) The location of the first aid kit

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

According to the small passenger regulations, the Master of each vessel involved following a collision, must render assistance to persons affected by the collision or accident:

a) If he can do so without any risk to his vessel.

b) If he can do so without undue delay.

c) If he can do so without serious danger to his vessel.

d) Without regard to any danger to his vessel.

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

According to the small passenger regulations, the Certificate of Inspection issued to a 50 GT passenger carrying vessel which is 60 feet (18 meters) in length valid is valid for:

a) One year

b) Two years

c) Five years

d) Four years

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

According to the small passenger regulations, a compass is required to be carried on board by which vessel?

a) A non- self-propelled vessel

b) A vessel operating in protected waters with a short restricted route

c) A vessel operating on the Ohio River

d) A vessel operating on the Gulf of Mexico

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

According to the small passenger regulations, when an accident occurs in which loss of life results, what information are you required to report to the Coast Guard?

a) Location of the occurrence

b) Number and name of the vessel

c) Names of the owners

d) All of the above

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

According to the small passenger regulations, the operator shall test the vessel’s steering gear, signaling whistle, controls, and communication system:

a) Once a week.

b) Before getting underway for the day’s operations.

c) At every inspection and re-inspection.

d) At least once in every 48 hours.

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

According to the small passenger regulations, how often is the inspection of a 50 ft. vessel of 65 GT carrying more than six passengers is required by the Coast Guard?

a) Four years with a minimum of three re-inspections during the four year period.

b) Three years.

c) Four years.

d) Three years with a minimum of two re-inspections during the three year period.

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

According to the small passenger regulations, no more than six paying passengers may be aboard any vessel of 65 feet or less in length, however propelled:

a) Unless the operator has a Master’s License.

b) Unless the vessel has a valid Permit to Proceed.

c) Until a boarding officer has check the papers.

d) Until a permit is obtained from the collector of customs.

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

The inspection of small passenger vessels of 60 feet in length carrying more than six persons is required by the Coast Guard:

a) Once in every 4 years with a minimum of three re-inspections during the 4 year period.

b) Once in every 3 years with a minimum of two re-inspections during the 3 years.

c) Once in every 2 years with a minimum of one re-inspection during the 2 year period.

d) Once every six months.

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

How long is a Certificate of Inspection for vessels not more than 65 feet in length and of less than 100 gross tons carrying more than six passengers issued for?

a) Six months.

b) One year.

c) Two years.

d) Five years.

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

According to the small passenger regulations, which of the following must, as appropriate for the voyage, all vessels carry adequate and up-to-date?

a) Charts.

b) Coast Pilots.

c) Light Lists.

d) All of the above.

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

According to the small passenger regulations, which of the following describes how many passengers you may carry?

a) As many as possible

b) The amount on the Certificate of Inspection

c) Use your own judgment

d) No more than 40 passengers

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

According to the small passenger regulations, what will a Certificate of Inspection issued to a motorboat show?

a) Crew requirement.

b) Minimum firefighting and lifesaving equipment.

c) Route permitted.

d) All of the above.

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

According to the small passenger regulations, the person in charge of the vessel, the owner, or agent shall report whenever any vessel having a Certificate of Inspection is dry-docked for major repairs to:

a) The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI).

b) The National Cargo Bureau, Inc.

c) The American Boat and Yacht Council, Inc.

d) All of the above.

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Category: MASTERS – SHIP’S BUSINESS – Ship’s Business, Management and Training

According to the small passenger regulations, a vessel not equipped with an automatically activated emergency lighting system, must be:

a) Operated only in daylight hours.

b) Provided with gasoline or kerosene lights.

c) Equipped with luminous tape markings on emergency equipment.

d) Equipped with individual storage battery powered lights.

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