甲类船长(船舶货运技术)航海英语练习3

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1

Who may serve as the person in charge of loading and discharge operations aboard a tanker ________.

  • A.A licensed officer who holds a tankerman-PIC endorsement
  • B.The pumpman who has a tankerman assistant endorsement
  • C.The Master
  • D.The bosun
2

While off-loading from an offshore supply vessel with the crane,the wind increases in strength and changes direction significantly,you should ______.

  • A.Expedite off-loading
  • B.Stop off-loading,but keep the offshore supply vessel in the present location
  • C.Continue off-loading with no changes
  • D.Move the offshore supply vessel to the downwind side
3

While discharging a tanker,list can be controlled by ______.

  • A.Shoreside personnel
  • B.Using a center tank near the bow,discharging as necessary
  • C.Using wing tanks near the longitudinal center,discharging as necessary
  • D.Using the after peak tank,loading as necessary
4

Which statement(s)is/are TRUE concerning crane cargo operations ________.

  • A.Do not exceed rated load capacity of crane and container spreader or slings
  • B.During any cargo handling operation,the safety of personnel is paramount
  • C.Cargo handlers must be outfitted with adequate protection from personal injury
  • D.All the above
5

Which tanker discharge pattern would be the safest and most efficient ________.

  • A.Empty the forward tanks and start working aft,emptying each tank in sequence
  • B.Start discharging with most of the discharge coming from forward,but include some from midships and after tanks
  • C.Start pumping from forward,midships,and aft with the discharge distributed equally among the tanks
  • D.Start pumping from midships and then work forward and aft simultaneously as the midships tank is emptied
7

Which statement is TRUE concerning the placard entitled Discharge of Oil Prohibited ________.

  • A.It is required on all vessels
  • B.It may be located in a conspicuous place in the wheelhouse
  • C.It may be located at the bilge and ballast pump control station
  • D.All of the above
8

Which statement is TRUE concerning the tandem working arrangement of pedestal cranes when completing a quad lift ________.

  • A.The discharge is slow due to the size of the cargo and all the cranes working together
  • B.The cargo discharge can be accomplished with controlled pendulation
  • C.The cargo discharge can be performed in port or at anchor
  • D.The cranes enable the handling of heavy cargos without shoreside assistance
9

Which statement is FALSE concerning a tagline as used with a 30-ton pedestal crane ________.

  • A.Taglines are wire rope purchases that raise and lower the jib
  • B.Taglines are wire ropes for horizontal positioning of the rider block
  • C.Taglines can be fastened to corners of vehicles or containers
  • D.The crane might not have taglines installed in its rigging system
10

Which statement comparing a shipboard crane to conventional gear is TRUE ________.

  • A.Cranes are more difficult to secure for sea
  • B.The spotting area of the conventional gear is larger
  • C.A crane operator requires more training than the winch operator of a yard and stay rig
  • D.The yard and stay rig is more flexible in its ability to handle a wider variety of cargoes
14

Which of the following statement(s)is/are TRUE regarding a twin pedestal crane set ________.

  • A.The cranes may be operated independently
  • B.The cranes may be interconnected for twin operation
  • C.When twinned,the crane rotation on the foundation assembly is unlimited
  • D.All of the above
15

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning cranes being installed on the centerline of vessels ________.

  • A.A centerline crane can never be operated in tandem
  • B.One crane is able to work one end of two adjacent hatches
  • C.These cranes are more economical and weigh less than outboard-mounted cranes
  • D.One crane is able to work both sides of the ship
16

Which of the following statement(s)is/are FALSE regarding a twin pedestal crane set ________.

  • A.The cranes may be operated independently
  • B.The cranes may be interconnected for twin operation
  • C.The cranes are powered by independent internal combustion power units
  • D.All of the above
17

Which action(s)are included in crane operations ________.

  • A.Pre-operation of the anchor windlass
  • B.Preparing steam on deck
  • C.Luff,slew,and hoist operations
  • D.All of the above
18

Which method should be used to warm up the pump turbines prior to discharge ________.

  • A.Lock the turbine rotor and slowly bleed in steam until operating temperature is reached
  • B.Run the pump at high speed with the discharge valves closed
  • C.Run the turbine at slow speed with the pump disconnected
  • D.Shut the discharge valve and run the pump at slow speed
19

When viewed from above,the best position for the guy in relation to the boom is ______.

  • A.At a 45° angle
  • B.At right angles
  • C.4 feet aft of the heel of the boom
  • D.Parallel to the boom
20

Where is the most probable location of the remote shutdown station for cargo pumps on a tank barge carrying oil ________.

  • A.The loading dock
  • B.The midpoint of the barge
  • C.Within 25 feet of the pump engine
  • D.Above the forward rake end
21

When discharging oil from an oil tanker the instantaneous rate ______ 60 liters per nautical mile.

  • A.Should not exceed
  • B.Must be up to
  • C.Should exceed
  • D.Should be about
22

When instructing a crew member concerning the right way to lift a weight,you would instruct him to ______.

  • A.Arch the back to add strength to the muscles
  • B.Bend his knees and lift with his legs
  • C.Bend his back and stoop
  • D.Bend his back and stoop with arms straight
23

When using slings,cargo handlers should take all the following precautions except ______.

  • A.Ensure that slings are securely fastened around the load
  • B.Avoid careless winch operations,especially when handling fragile cargo
  • C.Exercise care when using hooks,crowbars,and similar tools
  • D.Keep the loads as close to the rail or deck as possible
25

When discharging an oil cargo,the first consideration is to ______.

  • A.get the bow up
  • B.discharge from the wings first
  • C.discharge from the centerline tanks first
  • D.discharge from amidships first
26

What is the purpose of the equalizing beam aboard a crane vessel ________.

  • A.It allows for rotation of the hook in the single mode
  • B.It is required to“twin-up”30-ton pedestal cranes
  • C.It is used to pick up light loads
  • D.It is used to rigidly connect two cranes
27

What is/are the advantage(s)of cranes over conventional cargo booms ________.

  • A.Cranes are able to pick up and drop loads over a greater spotting area
  • B.Increased safety because the deck is clear of running and standing rigging
  • C.Simplicity of operation of the crane by its operator
  • D.All of the above
28

What is meant by the term“luffing the boom”of a crane ________.

  • A.Stopping the boom
  • B.Topping or lowering the boom
  • C.Moving the boom left or right
  • D.All of the above
29

What is the function of wearing rings found on some centrifugal pumps ________.

  • A.Absorb erosion of high velocity discharge stream
  • B.Seal pump shaft against entry of air
  • C.Isolate the outlet side from the inlet side
  • D.Dampen the turbulent discharge flow
31

We'll put off ______ until Friday.

  • A.to discharge
  • B.discharge
  • C.discharging
  • D.to be discharging
32

What does “evel-luffing” accomplish during crane operations ________.

  • A.It prevents the load from swinging when the boom level is adjusted
  • B.Less power is needed when topping the boom with a load on the hook
  • C.It maintains the height of the load above the deck
  • D.All of the above
33

They ______ loading at 1400 hours.

  • A.started
  • B.finished
  • C.completed
  • D.reported
36

The tricing pendants should be released ______.

  • A.Before the gripes are removed
  • B.Before loading the passengers
  • C.After loading the passengers
  • D.After the boat is afloat
37

The net productivity per gang-hour can be improved through a decrease of ______.

  • A.Cranes/derricks
  • B.Crane/derrick cycles
  • C.Crane/derrick cycle time
  • D.Weight per package
38

The Master or person in charge of a ship shall ensure the crane record book shows the ______.

  • A.Date and description of each failure
  • B.Average load in pounds for each usage
  • C.Total number of lifts for each usage
  • D.All of the above
39

The load chart of a ship crane enables the operator to combine the load radius with boom length to determine the ______.

  • A.Maximum counter weight required
  • B.Minimum horsepower required
  • C.Hoist rope strength
  • D.Allowable load
40

The boom indicator on a crane will indicate the ______.

  • A.Length of the boom
  • B.Angle of the boom
  • C.Lifting capacity of the boom
  • D.Direction of the boom
41

The item ______ is not the advantage of the hydraulic winch.

  • A.less jerky starts
  • B.less jerky stops
  • C.overheating worries
  • D.none of the overheating worries
42

Sudden starts or stops of the boom is likely to cause all of the following except______.

  • A.breaking a cargo runner
  • B.parting guys topping lifts
  • C.carrying away a block
  • D.overheating the resistors and eventually burning out
43

Running an electric winch at slow speed over a long period of time causes ______.

  • A.the speed to be retarded by the friction brake
  • B.a load to go downward at full speed
  • C.the circuit breaker to turn off
  • D.the resistors to overheat and eventually burn out
44

Stop ______ the derrick at once,the gooseneck is bent.

  • A.To use
  • B.To operate
  • C.Maneuvering
  • D.Using
45

Regulations concerning the stowage,lashing,and securing of timber deck cargoes aboard general cargo vessels may be found in the ______.

  • A.International Cargo Bureau Regulations
  • B.Load Line Regulations
  • C.Rules and Regulations for Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels
  • D.Vessel's classification society rules and regulations
46

Pedestal cranes have limit switches to restrict movement of which function(s)________.

  • A.Hoist upper & lower limits
  • B.Luff travel limits
  • C.Rider block hoist upper & lower limits
  • D.All of the above
48

On no account ______ to be exceeded.

  • A.is the SWL of the crane
  • B.are the SWL of the crane
  • C.the SWL of the crane is
  • D.the SWL of the crane are
49

Most pedestal crane power is provided by ______.

  • A.Electro-hydraulic units
  • B.Steam units
  • C.Independent internal combustion power units
  • D.All of the above
50

If an attempt is made to hoist a load that exceeds the capacity of an electric winch,an overload safety device causes a circuit breaker to cut off the current to the winch motor ______.

  • A.when the line pull reaches the rated winch capacity
  • B.after the line pull exceeds the rated winch capacity
  • C.after a short build-up of torque
  • D.immediately
51

How should you signal the crane operator to move slowly ________.

  • A.Use one hand to give any motion signal,and place the other hand motionless in front of the hand giving the motion signa
  • B.Extend arm with the thumb pointing up,and flex the fingers in and out for as long as the load movement is desired
  • C.First tap your elbow with one hand and then proceed to use regular signals
  • D.First tap the top of your head with your fist and then proceed to use regular signals
53

How should you signal the crane operator to lower the boom and raise the load ________.

  • A.Extend arm and point finger in the direction to move the boom
  • B.Extend arm with thumb pointing downward and flex fingers in and out
  • C.With forearm vertical and forefinger pointing up,move hand in small horizontal circles
  • D.With arm extended downwards and forefinger pointing down,move hand in small horizontal circles
54

How should you signal the crane operator to hoist ________.

  • A.With forearm vertical and forefinger pointing up,move hand in small horizontal circles
  • B.With arm extended downwards and forefinger pointing down,move hand in small horizontal circles
  • C.Extend arm with fingers closed and thumb pointing upward
  • D.Place both fists in front of body with the thumbs pointing upward
55

Damage by ______ shall not be considered as handling damage.

  • A.exposure to inclement weather conditions
  • B.carelessness
  • C.the use of improper gear
  • D.moisture caused by condensation
56

Dunnage may be used to protect a cargo from loss or damage by ______.

  • A.Ship's sweat
  • B.Inherent vice
  • C.Tainting
  • D.Hygroscopic absorption
57

Backstays are ______.

  • A.Running rigging leading aft from the masts
  • B.Running rigging leading forward from the masts
  • C.Standing rigging leading aft from the masts
  • D.Standing rigging from the cross trees to the mast head
58

Cargo handlers should take the following precautions with the exception of ______ to avoid damage from shifting.

  • A.Keep the loads as close to the rail or deck as possible
  • B.If cargo is likely to settle,make provisions to secure it after it has settled
  • C.Thoroughly secure and shore all cargo so that it cannot move
  • D.hen stowing cargo,avoid leaving empty paces
59

Bonding cables are used during cargo transfer to ______.

  • A.provide safe electrical power connection to barge equipment
  • B.keep the vessel from surging excessively
  • C.prevent an accidental discharge of static electricity
  • D.secure the cargo hose to a hatch when loading overall
60

All the holds to be loaded with grain must be swept ______ commencement of loading.

  • A.Cleanly/during
  • B.Clear/meanwhile
  • C.Clean/between
  • D.Clean/prior to
62

______ is not usually used in liquid cargo systems.

  • A.Hydraulic drive systems
  • B.Electric drive systems
  • C.Steam drive systems
  • D.Man-powered drive systems
65

______ is not one of the winch controls.

  • A.a master controller or switchbox
  • B.a group of relays
  • C.contactors
  • D.a solenoid brake