OUPV 209 Deck Safety and Deck General Tim with
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In stopping distances of vessels, "head reach" can best be described as the - answer distance the vessel will run between taking action to stop her and being stationary in the water.
The nozzle of a gasoline hose or can should be kept
- answer in contact with the fill opening to guard against static spark.
The disadvantage of using CO2 is that the - answer
CO2 does not cool the fire. The VHF radio, telephone frequency designated to be used only to transmit or receive information pertaining to the safe navigation of a vessel is - answer 156.65 Megahertz Channel 13
The splice designed to pass easily through a block is called a - answer long splice.
In which situation could a vessel most easily capsize? - answer Running in the trough.
Before using a fixed CO2 system to fight an engine room fire, you must - answer secure the engine room ventilation, secure the machinery in the engine room, evacuate all engine room personnel.
Gasoline tanks should be filled - answer to near the top with some space allowed for gasoline expansion.
A vessel reduces speed without backing. The rate that her speed through the water decreases depends primarily on the - answer vessel's displacement.
A twin-screw vessel is easier to maneuver than a single-screw vessel because the twin-screw vessel -
answer can turn without using her rudder.
All oil spills must be reported to the - answer U.S. Coast Guard.
What is one of the first actions you should take after abandoning and clearing away from a vessel? - answer Identify the person in charge.
Which splice should you use in order to make a permanent loop in a line? - answer Eye splice.
Leeway is the - answer lateral movement of a vessel down wind of her intended course.
Before starting any diesel or gasoline engine, which of the following must be checked? - answer Oil level. Size 1 and 2 fire extinguishers are designated as - answer portable.
On a clear, warm, day, you notice the approach of a tall, cumulus, cloud. The cloud top has hard, well defined, edges and rain is falling from the dark lower edge. Should this cloud pass directly overhead - answer it will be preceded by a sudden increase in wind speed.
If you use obscene, indecent, or profane language over the radio, telephone, you can be - answer assessed a fine not to exceed $10,000, imprisonment of up to two years, or both.
Which weakens a line the least? - answer A short splice.
Fire extinguishers in inspected vessels are numbered by size 1 through 5 using roman numerals, with 1 being the - answer smallest.
Relative humidity is defined as - answer the ratio of the actual vapor content at the current temperature to the air's vapor holding capability.
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