Sea School Deck General EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which vessel is not required to have a pollution placard posted on board? - ANS A 15 foot
passenger vessel
You should keep clear of: - ANS Any line under strain
In relation to the turning circle of a ship the term "Transfer" means the distance -
ANS Gained at right angles to the original course
What is true concerning an inflatable raft? - ANS The floor may be inflated for insulation
from cold water
Crew members can jump into the raft without damaging it
The raft may be boarded before it is fully inflated
In a williamson turn the rudder is put over full until the: - ANS Vessel has turned 60 degrees
from her original course
Leeway is the: - ANS Lateral movement of a vessel downwind of her intended course
The part of an anchor which takes hold on the bottom is the: - ANS Fluke
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, The regulations governing the frequencies of the bridge to bridge radiotelephone are issued by:
- ANS Federal communications commission
You hear an escape of air from the life raft just after it is inflated. You should: - ANS Not
panic since the safety valves allow excess pressure to escape
You recieve word that a person has fallen overboard from your starboard side. You should first:
- ANS Put the wheel hard right
If your vessel is dragging her anchor in a strong wind you should: - ANS Increase the scope of
the line
A definite advantage to using water as a fire extinguishing agent is its characteristic of: -
ANS Rapid expansion as water absorbs heat and changes to steam
The recommended procedure for unreeling synthetic fiber line is: - ANS Insert a pipe through
the center of the reel and pull from the bottom
Laying out a line in successive circles flat on deck with the bitter end in the center is known as: -
ANS Flemishing
Most fatal accidents in water occur due to: - ANS Drowning
Which knot is best for making a temporary eye - ANS Bowline
A person has fallen overboard on your portside. What action should you take? -
ANS Immediately put the rudder over hard left
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Which vessel is not required to have a pollution placard posted on board? - ANS A 15 foot
passenger vessel
You should keep clear of: - ANS Any line under strain
In relation to the turning circle of a ship the term "Transfer" means the distance -
ANS Gained at right angles to the original course
What is true concerning an inflatable raft? - ANS The floor may be inflated for insulation
from cold water
Crew members can jump into the raft without damaging it
The raft may be boarded before it is fully inflated
In a williamson turn the rudder is put over full until the: - ANS Vessel has turned 60 degrees
from her original course
Leeway is the: - ANS Lateral movement of a vessel downwind of her intended course
The part of an anchor which takes hold on the bottom is the: - ANS Fluke
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, The regulations governing the frequencies of the bridge to bridge radiotelephone are issued by:
- ANS Federal communications commission
You hear an escape of air from the life raft just after it is inflated. You should: - ANS Not
panic since the safety valves allow excess pressure to escape
You recieve word that a person has fallen overboard from your starboard side. You should first:
- ANS Put the wheel hard right
If your vessel is dragging her anchor in a strong wind you should: - ANS Increase the scope of
the line
A definite advantage to using water as a fire extinguishing agent is its characteristic of: -
ANS Rapid expansion as water absorbs heat and changes to steam
The recommended procedure for unreeling synthetic fiber line is: - ANS Insert a pipe through
the center of the reel and pull from the bottom
Laying out a line in successive circles flat on deck with the bitter end in the center is known as: -
ANS Flemishing
Most fatal accidents in water occur due to: - ANS Drowning
Which knot is best for making a temporary eye - ANS Bowline
A person has fallen overboard on your portside. What action should you take? -
ANS Immediately put the rudder over hard left
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