USMMA Introduction to Nautical Science NAUT 101 Practice Test

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• Which statement best describes Light and Load in ship displacement terms?
• Registered Tonnage unit volume is equal to how many cubic feet?
• Which engine watchstander manages boilers and auxiliary machinery and stands a 12×4 watch?
• The Marine Transportation System (MTS) is defined as what?
• Which lines are used to describe cross-sections of the hull at various stations along the length?
• Hull fouling?
• If told to come left to course 270 degrees, which heading would you steer?
• What is the term for the distance a ship moves sideways away from the direction of turn when the rudder is first put over?
• In mooring, which term describes the heavier line between the heaving line and mooring hawser when lead is long or pier high?
• What is a heaving line used for in mooring operations?
• What should be included in the anchor watch relief procedure?
• Which floor type uses a bracket/angle iron frame?
• Which report documents the phrase "Relieved at the wheel"?
• The Coanda effect impacts bow thrusters by causing which outcome at around 2 knots?
• Which classification society is the oldest in the world, founded in 1760?
• Which crew type is associated with a GO-GO Vessel?
• In the context of a rotating crane, what does the topping lift do?
• Which crane travels fore-aft on main deck rails; used on LASH and self-sustaining container ships?
• Vertical planes at right angles to the centerline plane are called what?
• The unit volume for Registered Tonnage is measured in increments of how many cubic feet?
• What shielding gas is commonly used in inert gas welding to protect the weld from atmospheric impurities?
• In port, the ensign is flown from which location?
• Which historical act is associated with the Plimsoll mark?
• What is the length overall (LOA) of the world's largest container ship (as of 2023)?
• Hogging is described as which of the following?
• What term describes take turns around mooring drum and heave until line is under tension?
• Which end houses the rudder and propeller?
• Which service operates without regular schedules and voyages depend on cargo availability (tankers, dry bulk)?
• Special reinforced shot connecting anchor to chain that prevents twists as ship swings. Which term is this?
• What date range is associated with ships built under the designation C4-S-1a?
• What does TPI stand for?
• Which class of ships is referred to by the term shown in the notes?
• Which MSC fleet PM category corresponds to Prepositioning?
• Which is a land excavation with gates?
• Which is a function of watertight transverse bulkheads?
• How many vessels are in the Ready Reserve Force (RRF)?
• What is the baseline for vertical measurements, defined as the imaginary horizontal plane through the upper edge of the keel?
• Which statement correctly defines Elastic Limit and Yield Point?
• Which Ro/Ro ship type is specifically designed to carry vehicles?
• In navigation, the situation of constant bearing with decreasing range indicates risk of collision; this is called what?
• Which rudder command uses opposing rudder to stop the ship's turning swing?
• What is the name of the world's largest container ship (as of 2023) with 1,312 ft LOA and a 24,000 TEU capacity?
• The deck drain hole that allows water to flow overboard is called what?
• Before lifting, which checks are essential to ensure crane safety?
• What term describes speed that minimizes fuel consumption per nautical mile traveled?
• What is the primary advantage of water transportation?
• Reserve buoyancy refers to the watertight enclosed volume of a vessel located where?
• Which term describes the forward end of a vessel?
• Which phrase is used as an acknowledgment only by the conning officer or Master and never spoken by the helmsman?
• What does a Constant tension mooring winch do?
• If the ultimate strength of a material is 32 units, what is the working strength with a factor of safety of 4?
• In MARAD classification C4-S-1a, what does the letter 'C' denote?
• Discharge/load time for a fully staffed container ship using simultaneous gantry cranes and deck lashing gear is approximately how long?
• Which rudder command is used to slow the turning rate by reducing rudder angle to a specific degree?
• What is the weight of 1 square foot of 1 square inch thick mild steel plate?
• Camber and Sheer describe which aspects of a hull?
• In navigation, which of the following correctly defines Advance and Transfer during a turn?
• In ship framing, which type uses closely spaced ribs for open holds?
• What indicates that the anchor may be dragging?
• Which term describes the outward slope of the hull at the bow that throws seas aside?
• Which rudder command places the rudder on the centerline (0 degrees) to reduce rate of swing?
• LOA versus LBP: which statement correctly defines LOA and LBP?
• Which of the following is a pilot ladder specification rule?
• Which items are considered securing for sea watertight integrity?
• What is an advantage of a bow thruster?
• Which hazard requires forced ventilation and a fixed CO2 fire system?
• Which cargo system uses a lighter aboard ship with a gantry crane to lift barges directly onto the vessel?
• What is the Post-Panamax breadth limit value for maximum beam?
• Ahead means moving in which direction?
• Who is the unlicensed deck head responsible for gear maintenance, rigging, anchors, and general deck work?
• Which two rudder commands are considered standard?
• Which group includes all commercial shipping (cargo and passengers) plus operating mariners, while excluding U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, and NOAA ships?
• Which term describes a docking facility that is built into the shore and includes gates for docked ships?
• The reading points FP, AP, and amidships are associated with which ship measurement?
• Draft mark spacing in U.S. units vs metric units is described as which of the following?
• In bending, what is the layer inside a beam that experiences neither tension nor compression?
• Grey Water refers to wash water from which source?
• What is the primary purpose of sacrificial zinc anodes fitted to a ship's hull?
• Starboard side is indicated by which color on markings?
• In harbor, "All hands report aboard; vessel proceeding to sea." Which flag is associated?
• LASH System barges capacity that the gantry crane can lift?
• Which statement about Gross Tonnage is correct?
• Which view shows the hull profile from the side?
• Which alloy is a copper-tin alloy commonly used for propellers due to its non-rusting properties and ease of casting?
• Which vessel was the world's largest bulk carrier in 2011 with 402,347 DWT carrying iron ore?
• Which term refers to the vertical wall that subdivides the interior spaces within the hull?
• What term describes the heavier line between the heaving line and mooring hawser used when lead is long or pier high?
• Which mooring term refers to a line leading from the bow to a bollard ahead?
• Which organization within the U.S. Department of Transportation is responsible for promoting waterborne transportation and merchant marine health?
• Which international code governs ship and port security requirements?
• What is the color of the last shot on an anchor chain?
• What term refers to the markings on an anchor chain used for identification and measurement?
• Which task is performed by a winch?
• LNG is carried at approximately what temperature, using spherical or membrane tanks?
• What is the term for the scheduled watch rotations used in port (e.g., 00×08, 08×16, 16×24)?
• Which statement correctly identifies the relationship between elastic limit and yield point in simple terms?
• Primer?
• What does the Garbage Record Book track?
• Which is a submergible mobile structure?
• Which structure projects out into the water?
• Which role directs daily engine room maintenance, spare parts, and engine crew activities?
• How many feet are in 15 fathoms?
• Which factors are considered in calculating minimum freeboard?
• Forty-foot Equivalent Unit (40 ft) is a container size used in shipping.
• Which statement best describes the immediate effect of applying right rudder on a vessel moving forward?
• Which hull type is designed to lift over bow waves using hydrofoils and planing hulls?
• SWL stands for what in lifting gear specifications?
• Which vessel is the world's largest PCTC (2015) with 768,543 sq ft deck space and 8,500 vehicles?
• What term describes the weight required to change a ship's mean draft by one inch?
• What term describes the transverse direction running from side to side of the ship?
• Which vessel is the largest currently operating ULCC built in 2002?
• Which officer is responsible for safety and lifesaving equipment and stands an 8×12 watch?
• Tactical diameter is the distance lateral to the course when a 180° turn is completed; Final diameter is the distance between 180° and 360°. Which statement correctly defines Tactical Diameter versus Final Diameter?
• Which term describes the weight of cargo to be carried, i.e., the cargo capacity?
• Which propeller type has a fixed pitch and changes direction by stopping and reversing rotation, with speed depending on RPM?
• 11.25 degrees is the size of each point of relative bearing; what term describes this?
• In hull plating terminology, which strakes are the garboard and the sheer strake?
• Which term describes the outward slope of the hull at the bow that helps shed seas?
• Which items must the relieving watch (RPNW) obtain during handover?
• Riveted crack arrestors were installed on ships built in which period to prevent hull cracks from propagating?
• Which statement is NOT true about the mean draft calculation?
• Which structure is a solid structure parallel to the shoreline?
• Which rating is responsible for cargo pumps, valves, and piping during cargo operations?
• The Handy size is defined as 50,000-100,000 tons displacement. This size category is typical for which vessel type?
• Which officer is the Second Mate, responsible for navigation-related duties such as charts and course plotting?
• How should rudder be used when steering to a precise course in calm water?
• Who is the Head of the Steward Department responsible for meal planning and supply ordering?
• What ground type is best for anchor holding?
• What is the difference between Bitts and Bollards?
• What is the effect of opposite rotation of twin screws?
• What is the color of the second to last shot on an anchor chain?
• What does the bridge attendance rule state when the vessel is underway?
• Vessel healthy, request free pratique. Which flag indicates this?
• Which category includes tools such as angle grinder, deck scaler/jitterbug (electric), piston scaler, and needle scaler/gun (pneumatic)?
• OOCL Hong Kong capacity is equivalent to how many Boeing 777-F loads?
• Which service has published schedules and tariffs for container, RoRo, and ferries?
• How many primary mooring lines are identified?
• What is the readiness window for the Ready Reserve Force?
• Which term describes the forward deck area housing windlass and anchor gear?
• Length Between Perpendiculars (LBP) is defined as the length between which points?
• Which term refers to the left side of a vessel when looking toward the bow?
• What are the three major tanker types?
• What is the 2D layout of shell plating strakes ('A' from keel outboard) and numbered plates giving exact addresses called?
• Painting over rust question: True or False?
• Which rudder command ensures the ship's head does not move right or left of the ordered course in narrow channels?
• Moving material away from the neutral axis makes an I-beam stronger than a rectangular beam of equal mass by approximately how much?
• Slower (18-23 knots); 2,000-3,500 passengers single-class; focused on recreation.
• According to the material, how many types of Ro/Ro ships are listed?
• What are the five traditional modes of transportation?
• For freeboard height, how should pilot ladder arrangements be chosen?
• What term refers to the deck considered the floor of the ship?
• Which statement lists the three transportation functions of the Merchant Marine?
• Who is the Head of the Engineering Department and manages machinery, control systems, and regulatory compliance?
• Corrosion / Rusting?
• What is the ABS Record?
• Which vessel category is not defined in the material?
• Which term describes the left side of a vessel when facing forward?
• Which statement correctly matches the three vessel categories defined in the material?
• In hull shell plating, which strake runs along the top edge where the hull meets the main deck?
• Document listing minimum freeboards and reissued every 5 years?
• Duct Keel is defined as:
• Which combination causes corrosion or rusting?
• HTS trades weight savings for which limitation?
• What is a Wildcat?
• What does Double Up instruct a crew to do for storm mooring?
• The flag that indicates handling or carrying dangerous goods?
• Which floor type is a steel plate with holes?
• Which craft is a hovercraft using captured air bubbles with high fuel use and short-range ferries?
• Which condition would indicate the anchor is dragging during watch?
• What term is used to indicate that all after lines are secured and clear?
• One Long Ton in salt water occupies how many cubic feet?
• Which statement best describes the Plimsoll mark on a ship's hull?
• Which colors mark the warning on the anchor chain?
• What is the status of the bridge when the vessel is underway and under watch?
• In mooring line commands, what does Slack mean?
• In a twin-screw propulsion arrangement, what is described as the typical rotation?
• What is a stopper in mooring operations?
• The signal phrase 'Diver down; keep clear at slow speed' corresponds to which flag?
• U.S. overseas trade is moved primarily by which mode?
• Which flag indicates "Man overboard"?
• Which deck rating is a qualified deck watchstander capable of steering and performing lookout duties?
• How far may a ship travel before stopping when the engines are stopped?
• What does the helm change phrase "Relieved at the wheel" typically signify in watchkeeping?
• Paint locker safety principle.
• Anti-fouling paint works mainly by which mechanism?
• What is the term for a 20-foot container unit?
• LPG containment types include which of the following configurations?
• During helmsman relief, what information must be communicated?
• Which MARPOL annexes cover the categories Oil, NLS, packaged Harmful Substances, Sewage, Garbage, and Air Pollution?
• Which organization governs Panama Canal pilot authority?
• The Special Periodic Survey primarily covers which aspect?
• What is intermodal transportation?
• Which is true about using rudder to come to a new course if the vessel is heavy and slow to respond?
• High Tensile Steel (HTS) trade-off is:
• What is the longitudinal plane at right angles to the baseline about which the ship is symmetrical?
• Which term refers to the right side of a vessel when looking toward the bow?
• Bow thruster effectiveness limit: Bow thrusters become significantly less effective at low speed due to what phenomenon?
• After completing a course change, what is the main purpose of maintaining the new heading?
• Which MARPOL rule prohibits dumping plastics anywhere in the ocean?
• What rudder command reduces rudder angle to a specified degree to slow turning rate?
• Hull fouling increases fuel use by approximately what percentage?
• In load line zone designations, what does the letter F stand for?
• Which survey occurs every 4 years in dry-dock with strict hull inspection?
• What is the TEU capacity of the world's largest container ship (as of 2023)?
• Which ABS survey is contrasted with Annual Survey?
• Which term describes the upper interior ceiling of a ship?
• Which docking facility uses a submerged hull to raise ships for repairs?
• Upon relief, which items should the relieving watch verify during handover?
• Which keel type is a protruding keel used on wooden or small vessels?
• Which crane type uses a hydraulic topping cylinder to raise the boom and has a lower profile, commonly used on tankers and stores?
• Which hull type includes hydrofoils and planing hulls that lift over bow waves but uses high power and has limited range?
• Food waste disposal limits at sea specify distance from shore and particle size. Which statement correctly states these limits?
• Two stationary booms (one over hatch, one over pier) with cargo wire rigged to both are called?
• The Double Bottom structure is best described as:
• What is a characteristic of mild steel?
• What does the Certificate of Admeasurement list?
• ITB stands for Integrated Tug-Barge and is rigidly connected by what mechanism?
• Who is the overall commander responsible for navigation, cargo, crew, ship safety, and legal compliance?
• Which anchor is the modern standard merchant/navy anchor, easy to drop and store with adequate holding power?
• Which item is considered part of safety gear when working on deck?
• To minimize overshoot when turning to a new course, which approach is recommended?
• In hull breadth terminology, which term describes the distance between the outermost physical points of the hull?
• What term describes the cost to move one ton of freight one mile and is used to compare transport modes?
• What does OBO stand for in shipping terminology?
• Which feature is welded at right angles to the turn of the bilge along a parallel body to reduce rolling?
• Which floor type is a watertight tank divider?
• Which term describes the act of lowering the ensign during a salute to a warship?
• What is the term for securing a mooring line to bitts using one complete round turn followed by figure-eight turns?
• Which statement best describes iron as a shipbuilding material?
• STCW rest period requirement.
• What is the centerline structural backbone at the bottom of the hull?
• Report from after mooring station to bridge that all after lines are in and clear. Which term is this?
• Which engineer position is responsible for directing daily engine room maintenance and engine crew activities?
• Inboard vs. Outboard: Which direction is toward the centerline of the ship?
• After overshooting a course to the starboard, what action should be taken to recapture the intended heading?
• What is the watchstander BAC limit?
• Which transport mode is fastest and most expensive?
• Which term describes running out another eye/bight for each line to make mooring more secure?
• In the MARAD classification C4-S-1a, what does the letter 'S' indicate?
• Which role is the unlicensed deck head that supervises gear maintenance, rigging, anchors, and deck work?
• Which entry-level deck rating assists other deck crew and is not certified to steer the ship or go aloft?
• What safety device should be down when at anchor or heaving, and up when lowering or letting go?
• Which term best describes the overall network enabling waterborne movement of people and goods, including waterways, ports, and intermodal land connections?
• Which vessel type is described as 10,000-15,000 GT with tween decks and multi-port flexibility?
• What does the ABS Maltese Cross symbol indicate?
• A Garbage Management Plan designates a responsible person in which language?
• What is the uppermost continuous deck running full length of the ship?
• Astern means moving in which direction?
• Run out another eye/bight for each line to make mooring more secure. Which term is this?
• Which position is responsible for evaporators and lube oil systems, typically on an 8×12 watch?
• What is the approximate maximum length of a wooden ship before excessive hogging or sagging occurs?
• How many vessels are in the National Defense Reserve Fleet (NDRF)?
• Which engine rating is typically responsible for general cleaning and manual labor?
• ATB stands for Articulated Tug-Barge and is connected by transverse hydraulic ram allowing independent pitch.
• 1900-1965 era; 1,500-2,200 passengers; 25-34 knots speed; trans-Atlantic routes.
• Light displacement vs load displacement: Light displacement refers to the ship's weight when it is
• Which flag indicates "Pilot embarked"?
• After receiving a change-of-course instruction, the recommended response is to:
• The forward underwater hull portion is called which term?
• In ship terminology, which area is the Galley?
• Which keel type is the internal I-beam non-protruding keel?
• Merchant salute to warship: lower ensign 2/3 down, wait for response, two-block. Which signal is this?
• Which deck opening provides access to holds or lower compartments?
• Which is best practice for turning to a precise course in calm seas to minimize overshoot?
• What is the maximum beam allowed under the Post-Panamax canal extension?
• What is the main difference between forgings and castings?
• Which term describes the inward slope of the hull sides?
• A Twenty-foot Equivalent Unit is a container of dimensions 8.5 ft high, 8 ft wide, and 20 ft long.
• Which is the cheapest domestic transport mode?
• Which bulkhead is defined as the afterpeak bulkhead that is located 1/20th LWL forward of the After Perpendicular?
• Which of the following describes the speed that minimizes fuel use per nautical mile?
• What happens when a right-hand fixed propeller operates in reverse?
• In a twin-screw propulsion system, what is the typical rotation arrangement?
• The inland component of the Marine Transportation System includes over 25,000 miles of navigable waters with how many locks at how many locations?
• What was the largest oil tanker ever built?
• Which action does the instruction 'come right (left) to course X' require?
• If you are instructed to come left to a course, you should:
• What document must be read before using paints/solvents and provides application steps and health hazard info?
• Which pair of flags correspond to "Require pilot" and "Pilot embarked" respectively?
• In mooring line commands, what does the term Check indicate?
• Which flag is flown at the bow jackstaff by commissioned military/government vessels only?
• Which listed tool operates pneumatically?
• Which term describes container ship cargo handling operations?
• 10,000-15,000 GT vessel with own cargo gear, tween decks, and multi-port flexibility.
• Aloft: Which term describes locations up in the rigging, masts, or yards above deck levels?
• What is a primary benefit of a Controllable Pitch Propeller (CCP) compared with a fixed-pitch propeller?
• In mooring line commands, what does Hold indicate?
• During lookout relief, which information should be advised and what report should be given?
• Which rudder command means you steer the exact compass course the ship is heading at the moment the command is given?
• Which statement is true regarding LO/LO and FLO/FLO configurations?
• What is the primary purpose of the gangway watch?
• What term describes the weight of cargo to be carried?
• What is the term for the vertical distance between bottom plating at the centerline and the bottom at any given point?
• At sea, the ensign is flown from which location?
• Which deck rating is a qualified deck watchstander capable of steering, performing lookout duties, using pilot ladders, and handling lines?
• Under MARPOL Annex V, comminuted food waste may be discharged at least how far from shore in Special Areas?
• Which drawing shows the top view at the water surface from the centerline?
• OOCL Hong Kong capacity is equivalent to approximately how many Boeing 777-F loads?
• The hull feature with a uniform rectangular midsection and parallel sides is called what?
• What does Black Water refer to on ships?
• In bending, which line within the cross-section experiences zero longitudinal strain?
• Who is permitted to utter the acknowledgment phrase 'Very well'?
• Which weld joins edges end-to-end?
• What is the recommended scope of the anchor chain in fair weather?
• Which COLREGS rule requires continuous lookout by sight and hearing?
• Which rudder command changes the rudder angle to the opposite side by the same amount?
• Chemical tanker key features include 30-40 segregated tanks with individual pumps/piping, double-hulled, stainless steel tanks. Which option best reflects this feature set?
• Who has sole conn authority on a vessel?
• Which command would you issue to stop the ship's turning by applying rudder to the opposite side by the same amount?
• What does Archimedes' Principle say about the buoyant force on a submerged body?
• In ship design, what term refers to the dimensions and thickness of structural plating and framing members required by rules?
• Freeboard is defined as the vertical distance from which reference to which reference point?
• Which metal is described as suitable for lowering a ship's CG in superstructures due to its light weight and a relatively low melting point (about half that of steel)?
• Which hull type is most common for merchant ships and uses Archimedes' principle for large cargoes at moderate speeds?
• Which propulsion feature allows reversing pitch without stopping the engine?
• Hoegh Target is capable of carrying how many vehicles?
• How many pounds are in one Long Ton?
• Windward vs Leeward: Which term describes the side sheltered from the wind?
• Which ships require a Garbage Management Plan?
• Port side is associated with which color on navigation markings?
• MARAD is the U.S. DOT agency focused on what?
• Which plan shows the body sections of the hull?
• What is the minimum speed at which the rudder remains effective?
• What term describes a Government-Owned & Contractor-Operated vessel manned by CONMARs?
• If there is a slight drift due to wind, which procedure is recommended?
• Which term refers to ships that sail when cargo is available rather than on a schedule?
• What are the four main types of mechanical stress in structural components?
• What is included in the helmsman relief communication?
• Which term describes turning the vessel to the left?
• Where are the draft marks located on a vessel?
• What is the maximum beam for the original Panama Canal locks?
• Net Tonnage is derived from Gross Tonnage by subtracting non-revenue spaces and dividing by 100. Which expression is correct?
• Which officer is tasked with maintaining safety and lifesaving equipment and typically stands an 8×12 watch?
• Which checks should be performed before operating a crane, including controls, limit switches, verifying SWL, inspecting wire/hooks, and roping off the swing radius?
• Snapback hazard zone is defined as area equal to what percent of line length with what spread angle from the parting point?
• Which device rotates a drum to heave fiber line, wire, or chain?
• Which term describes a cargo shipping service that operates on fixed routes and schedules?
• Which organization is the U.S. classification society that establishes design standards and inspects ships?
• During crane operation, which area should be roped off to prevent injury?
• Which statement correctly distinguishes a pier from a quay?
• Slack line so dock hands can remove from bollard. Which term is this?
• Which term refers to the interior vertical wall that divides compartments?
• STCW stands for which phrase?
• Classification societies use a factor of safety of 4. What fraction represents the working stress relative to the ultimate strength?
• What connects an anchor to the swivel shot, and to each subsequent shot of the chain?
• NDRF stands for National Defense Reserve Fleet.
• MARPOL Annexes I through VI cover which aspect of maritime operations?
• Which plan shows the half breadth projection of the hull?
• OOCL Hong Kong capacity by volume and by value is typically described as which combination?
• Under the New tonnage system (1982), what designation and how many ships were built between 1952 and 1955?
• ABS annually verifies ongoing compliance. Which survey is this?
• Which PM category corresponds to Staging?
• Which release device can release under load?
• Which choice best describes the action for the command come right to course 090?
• Deadweight Tonnage (DWT) is equal to which difference?
• What term refers to the location of a watertight bulkhead located 1/20th LWL aft of the Forward Perpendicular?
• Which officer is the navigation specialist who maintains charts and plots courses, typically standing a 12×4 watch?
• Who maintains GMDSS radio communications and electronic navigation equipment?
• Which combination of drawings shows the profile view, top waterplane view from centerline, and transverse cross-section view?
• Which statement best describes the practice of using a factor of safety of 4 in ship design?
• QMED is a designation for which description?
• What is recommended to preserve night vision before the start of a dark watch?
• Which statement about mean draft is correct?
• Waterlines are planes parallel to the baseline. Buttock Lines are planes parallel to which reference line?
• What is bollard pull defined as?
• Which framing uses deep web frames typical for tanker/bulkers?
• Which officer leads the Deck Department and manages cargo stowage and operations, while standing a 4×8 watch at sea?
• In hull breadth terminology, which term describes the distance between molded hull surfaces?
• Which statement best describes the lookout relief report content?
• What is the term for zinc blocks attached near a ship's hull to protect against corrosion?
• What design features characterize bulk ships?
• Mean Draft is computed as which of the following expressions?
• Which device cannot be released under load?
• Which statement correctly contrasts riveting and electric arc welding?
• Under which condition should you refuse watch relief?
• In painted detachable links with wire turns, what color marks the last shot?
• What term describes a Contractor-Owned & Contractor-Operated vessel (for example, a long-term charter)?
• Which is the most common shipboard crane; winches raise the boom (topping lift) and load (cargo runner)?
• Which flag indicates "Require pilot"?
• What is the universal formula used for tonnage calculation based on?
• Waterlines are planes parallel to baseline; Buttock Lines are planes parallel to which reference line?
• The tapered aft underwater hull portion is called which term?
• Which rule states that the signalman must be visible to the operator and the operator follows the signalman except in an emergency stop?
• Which direction does steering with a right (starboard) rudder cause the bow to move when moving forward?
• The forward deck section containing windlass, anchor gear, and paint locker is called what?
• What does Single Up instruct a crew to do before unberthing?
• The codes TF, F, T, S, W, and WNA designate which of the following?
• In terms of ship lengths, is 34 ship lengths equivalent to about 7 nautical miles?
• What term describes a Government-Owned & Government-Operated vessel manned by CIVMARs?
• Hard rudder typically reaches what maximum angle?