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What is a flat block placed under the end of a wooden shore for the purpose of distributing pressure against a damaged structure called?
What is a flat block placed under the end of a wooden shore for the purpose of distributing pressure against a damaged structure called?
- Gusset
- Strongback (correct)
- Certificate of Insurance or P&I Club
- Certificate of Loading
When is a fuel tank considered gas free?
When is a fuel tank considered gas free?
- Filled with toxic gases
- Thoroughly ventilated for at least 24 hours
- Free of most flammable gas concentrations
- Inerted with concentrations of carbon dioxide for 24 hours (correct)
What action should you take if you experience irritation of the eyes, nose, or throat in a tank or pumproom?
What action should you take if you experience irritation of the eyes, nose, or throat in a tank or pumproom?
- Immediately leave the area (correct)
- Increase your exposure
- Continue working normally
- Ignore the discomfort
How should a hole in the hull above the waterline be temporarily patched?
How should a hole in the hull above the waterline be temporarily patched?
When should you assume that all tanks and pumprooms are potentially dangerous?
When should you assume that all tanks and pumprooms are potentially dangerous?
What is the term for a method of making a rope where the lay of the wires in the strand is opposite to the lay of strands in the rope?
What is the term for a method of making a rope where the lay of the wires in the strand is opposite to the lay of strands in the rope?
What is the corrected displacement of the vessel?
What is the corrected displacement of the vessel?
What can result in an oxygen deficiency in a closed space?
What can result in an oxygen deficiency in a closed space?
What is the generally accepted method of determining if the atmosphere in a cargo tank is flammable?
What is the generally accepted method of determining if the atmosphere in a cargo tank is flammable?
While carrying solid bulk cargo on a vessel, what should the master keep on board?
While carrying solid bulk cargo on a vessel, what should the master keep on board?
Why should one wear a self-contained breathing apparatus before entering a closed compartment to fight a fire?
Why should one wear a self-contained breathing apparatus before entering a closed compartment to fight a fire?
If one is not wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus before entering a compartment, they should test for:
If one is not wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus before entering a compartment, they should test for:
When taking samples of a tank atmosphere with an explosimeter, it is important to...
When taking samples of a tank atmosphere with an explosimeter, it is important to...
When testing the atmosphere of a compartment with a combustible gas indicator, what does the operator need to remember?
When testing the atmosphere of a compartment with a combustible gas indicator, what does the operator need to remember?
When welding or burning aboard a vessel, what precaution must be taken regarding the space?
When welding or burning aboard a vessel, what precaution must be taken regarding the space?
What should you do if you are wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and experience dizziness or high breathing resistance?
What should you do if you are wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and experience dizziness or high breathing resistance?
Which term listed on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) indicates that contact with the substance will freeze body tissue on contact?
Which term listed on a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) indicates that contact with the substance will freeze body tissue on contact?
When testing the atmosphere of a compartment with a combustible gas indicator, why should operators be cautious about petroleum vapors?
When testing the atmosphere of a compartment with a combustible gas indicator, why should operators be cautious about petroleum vapors?
