Sea School Final Exam Complete Questions and Correct Answers 2025

1) Every vessel shall have its steering gear tested by the Master or Mate __________. - ANSWER-prior to getting under way for the day's operation 2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In order for a stand-on vessel to take action in a situation, she must determine that the other vessel - ANSWER-Is not taking appropriate action 3) Whenever an inspected vessel is dry-docked for major repairs, the person in charge of the vessel, the owner or the agent should report this to the - ANSWER-Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection 4) Aboard vessels subject to the "Rules and RAboard vessels subject to the "Rules and Regulations for Small Passenger ", cooking and heating equipment _____________. - ANSWER-Shall be suitable for marine use; may use liquefied petroleum gas; cannot use gasoline. 5) Acid batteries shall be located in a _____________. - ANSWER-in trays constructed of material that is resistant to the electrolyte 6) Life floats must be equipped with _______________________. - ANSWER-paddles 7) Where must the draft or loading marks be placed on a small passenger vessel? - ANSWER-At each end of the vessel 8) INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a crossing situation on International waters, a short blast by the give-way vessel indicates that the vessel - ANSWER-Is turning to starboard 9) While serving as Master on board your vessel, your license must be - ANSWER-in your possession on board the vessel 10) Which statement is TRUE concerning the number of portable fire extinguishers required in the pilothouse of a small passenger vessel? - ANSWER-One B-I extinguisher is required 11) INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a crossing situation on International waters, a short blast by the give-way vessel indicates that the vessel - ANSWER-Is turning to starboard 12) A length of fire hose shall be _____________. - ANSWER-attached to each fire hydrant at all times Sea School Sea School 13) Whenever an inspected vessel is dry-docked for major repairs, the person in charge of the vessel, the owner or the agent should report this to the - ANSWER-Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection 14) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway approaching another vessel and see only sidelights on the other vessel. This is a(n): - ANSWER-A vessel sailing 15) How many portable fire extinguishers are required in the propulsion machinery space of a diesel powered vessel if there is a fixed CO2 system installed onboard? - ANSWER-None are required 16) A Certificate of Inspection issued to a small passenger vessel describes - ANSWER-All the above 17) All life jackets and life buoys shall be marked with the vessel's name in letters at least ____________. (small passenger vessel regulations) - ANSWER-Height not specified 18) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Failure to understand the course or intention of an approaching vessel should be indicated by - ANSWER-Not less than five short blasts 19) What Rule of the Road do you feel was not followed, and caused the Bayside Blaster accident? - ANSWER-Rule 6 20) When would it NOT be necessary to immediately notify the U.S. Coast Guard? - ANSWER-Damage amounting to $2,000 21) On board a small passenger vessel, fuel tank vents should ___________. - ANSWER-Be connected at the highest point in the tank. Terminate in a U-bend fitted with a single corrosion resistant wire screen of at least 30x30 mesh. Be installed with an upward gradient to prevent fuel from being trapped in the line. 22) In the small passenger vessel regulations a coastwise route is defined as one that is - ANSWER-not more than 20 nautical miles offshore in the any ocean 23) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog when you hear the following signal: one short blast, one prolonged blast and one short blast in succession. Which of the following would it be? - ANSWER-A vessel at anchor 24) A fill pipe for a gasoline tank on board a small passenger vessel must be ________. - ANSWER-Arranged so neither liquid gasoline nor its vapors can overflow or escape inside the vessel. terminated on the weather deck and extend to within one-half of its diameter from the bottom of the tank. Fitted with a suitably marked watertight deckplate or screw cap. Sea School Sea School 25) Was there evidence that drugs contributed to this accident between the three tug boats? - ANSWER-No 26) On small passenger vessels, when must watchmen patrol throughout the vessel to guard against and give alarm in case of fire or other danger? - ANSWER-During the nighttime when the vessel carries overnight passengers 27) INTERNATIONAL ONLY In which case would an overtaking vessel sound a whistle signal of two prolonged followed by one short blast? - ANSWER-When overtaking in a narrow channel 28) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are aboard a power-driven vessel on open waters and sight a sailing vessel off your port bow. Who is the stand on vessel? - ANSWER-The other vessel because it is sailing 29) The engine head, block, and exhaust manifold shall be _____. - ANSWER-water jacketed 30) It is recommended that drip collectors required on all updraft carburetors be drained by _____________. - ANSWER-a device to automatically return all drip to the engine air intakes 31) You are the Master on vessel "A", and sight Vessel "B" 002R (Relative) of your Starboard. Bow. Checking Radar, you find the range decreasing. Which statement is true? - ANSWER-Both are give-way 1) The rigging that supports masts or king posts is called __________. - ANSWER Standing Rigging 2) Long lengths of light line made fast to long items of cargo and heavy lifts for the purpose of controlling the swing of the load as it is being hoisted or lowered is called __________. - ANSWER-tag lines 3) Athwartship is a vessel leaning to - ANSWER-one side 4) Metal fittings having two projecting horns used for securing lines - ANSWER-Cleats 5) Welded to a deck or bulkhead. They have an eye to which lines or tackle are fastened and are used for securing or handling cargo. - ANSWER-Pad eyes 6) The uppermost deck running from the bow to the stern is called the: - ANSWER Weatherdeck 7) A device used to keep the side pressure of the sling legs away from the load being hoisted is called __________. - ANSWER-spreader Sea School Sea School 8) A fitting used on ships for securing mooring or towing lines that are heavy metal bed plates with two iron or steel posts. - ANSWER-Bitts 9) The devices that are used to secure standing rigging, running rigging, and mooring lines are called __________. - ANSWER-deck fittings 1) Corrective actions for icing on decks could include __________. - ANSWER-A) Change course, B) Change speed C) Physically remove the ice 2) Splicing the ends of a piece of wire or fiber rope can make a: - ANSWER-Endless sling 3) Forces caused by actions outside the hull such as wind and waves are called __________. - ANSWER-Dynamic 4) What is the safe-load mark for the vessel called? - ANSWER-Plimsoll 5) Whelps are used in or part of a? - ANSWER-Wildcat 6) The windlass is a special type of winch used to raise and lower the: - ANSWER Anchors 7) Equilibrium is affected by movement of the __________. - ANSWER-A) center of gravity B) center of buoyancy C) wind and waves 8) The upward force of water displaced by the hull is called __________. - ANSWER buoyancy 9) Damage to the hull of a vessel permitting the movement of sea water into and out of the vessel is called __________. - ANSWER-free communication Generally, the lower the center of gravity, the more stable the vessel. [TRUE OR FALSE] - ANSWER-True 1) Lateral Aids to Navigation indicate which side of an aid to navigation a vessel should pass when entering from seaward. [TRUE OR FALSE] - ANSWER-True Sea School Sea School 2) Special marks (Yellow) are not intended to assist in navigation, but rather to alert the mariner to a special feature or area.Some areas that may be marked by these aids are: - ANSWER-A) Spoil areas B) Pipeline C) Traffic Separation Schemes 3) The compass course is 127?, variation is 4W, and the deviation from the vessel's deviation table is 5E. What is the True course? - ANSWER-128 4) Only aids to navigation with what color lights have lateral significance? - ANSWER red and green 5) You are on a TRUE course of 135. Variation in the area is 012W and Deviation of your boat is 003E. What is the Compass course to follow? - ANSWER-144 6) Safe water marks show a Morse code "A" rhythm (a short flash followed by a long flash). What is the color of the light? - ANSWER-white 7) Aids that are used to mark fairways, mid-channels, and offshore approach points, and have unobstructed water on all sides, will show what color lights [safe-water mark] - ANSWER-white 8) The LNM is the primary means for disseminating information concerning aids to navigation, hazards to navigation, and other items of marine information of interest to mariners on the waters of the United States. How often does it come out? - ANSWER Every week 9) Topics in the Coast Pilot could include: - ANSWER-A) prominent features B) pilotage C) small-craft facilities A flashing light is used to mark - ANSWER-The side of a channel 1) Chafing gear should always be placed at friction points to reduce wear on the lines, the vessels and their equipment. If commercially produced chafing gear is not available, any available_____ can be used as a temporary measure. - ANSWER-A) Hose B) Leather C) Cloth material 2) To get the vessels in step, _______ the towline if possible - ANSWER-Lenghten Sea School Sea School 3) Inspect towlines on a regular basis to detect damage from __________. - ANSWER A) Cuts B) Chafing C) Fusing (caused by overheating or over-stretching) 4) A heaving line is made of light, flexible line with what at the thrown end? - ANSWER Monkey's fist 5) Entrances from one compartment to another are called: - ANSWER-Doors 6) The moment you attach a line to another vessel, you become __________. - ANSWER-responsible for the boat and all persons onboard 7) Some areas that may be marked by Yellow aids are: - ANSWER-A) Spoil areas B) Pipeline C) Traffic Separation Schemes 8) Shock-load could damage - ANSWER-A) Vessel fittings B) Part the towline C) Endanger personnel 9) Keep the legs of the bridle long enough so the angle of the legs is less than ____ degrees. - ANSWER-30 degrees 10) Dynamic forces occur once the towed vessel is ______ - ANSWER-Moving 1) A gasoline fuel tank vent on a small passenger vessel should terminate _________. - ANSWER-On the hull exterior as high above the waterline as practicable and remote from any hull opening 2) What equipment must be on a life float? (small passenger vessel regulations) - ANSWER-Two paddles, a light, painter, lifeline and pendants 3) What is the minimum height of rails on passenger decks of ferryboats, excursion vessels, and vessels of a similar type? (small passenger vessel regulations) - ANSWER-39.5 inches 4) As appropriate for the voyage, all vessels must carry adequate and up-to-date _____________. (small passenger vessel regulations) - ANSWER-A) charts Sea School Sea School B) Coast Pilots C) Light Lists 5) Painters on life floats shall be not less than ___________. (small passenger vessel regulations) - ANSWER-100 feet in length 6) Escape hatches and other hatches in weather decks on passenger vessels operating beyond protected waters __________ - ANSWER-Must be watertight 7) Where must the draft or loading marks be placed on a small passenger vessel? - ANSWER-A) On each side of the stem B) Near the stern post or rudder post C) At each end of the vessel 8) A Certificate of Inspection issued to a small passenger vessel describes - ANSWER A) The minimum fire extinguishing equipment, lifejackets, survival and rescue craft B) the name of the managing operator C) Any special conditions or restrictions on her operation 9) How do you know how many passengers you may carry? - ANSWER-The amount is on the certificate of inspection 10) Vessels in ocean service shall carry _____________. (small passenger vessel - ANSWER-Sufficient inflatable buoyant apparatus for all persons on board 1) Which type of fire extinguishers are permitted on inspected vessels? - ANSWER-A) Foam B) Carbon dioxide C) Dry chemical 2) A vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length must have at least one fire axe located in or - ANSWER-The primary operating station 3) On vessels that are required to have fixed carbon dioxide fire extinguishing systems, the controls to operate the system shall be installed in an accessible location __________. - ANSWER-outside the space protected 46 CFR 118.410 (b)(i) 4) Which statement is true concerning a fire hose on a small passenger vessel? - ANSWER-A fire hose with nozzle must be attached to each hydrant at all times Sea School Sea School 5) Your 75 gross ton vessel is 80 feet in length and carrying passengers for hire. What is the minimum number of fire pumps you are required to have on board? (small passenger vessel regulations) - ANSWER-One self-priming, power-driven fire pump 6) The fire pump required for a 75 gross ton mechanically propelled vessel, 58 feet in length, - ANSWER-A minimum pumping capacity of 50 GPM 7) Annually, all carbon dioxide fire extinguishers aboard a vessel are _____________. - ANSWER-weighed 9) A carbon dioxide fire extinguisher is required to be recharged if the weight loss exceeds what percentage of the weight of the charge? - ANSWER-10% 10) Your vessel must have a B-II fire extinguisher. Which extinguisher fulfills this requirement? (small passenger vessel regulations) - ANSWER-15 lb. carbon dioxide 11) What would be an example of a B-I extinguisher? (small passenger vessel regulations) - ANSWER-2 pound dry chemical 12) A length of fire hose shall be __________. (small passenger vessel regulations) - ANSWER-attached to each fire hydrant at all times 13) How many portable fire extinguishers are required in the propulsion machineryspace of a diesel powered vessel if there is a fixed CO2 system installed onboard? - ANSWER-None are required 1) There is evidence that Pilot Baggett failed to follow what Rules of the Road? - ANSWER-A) Rule 5 [Proper Lookout] B) Rule 9 [Narrow Channels] C) Rule 34 [Action & Warning Signals] 2) 3 black balls day shape indicates what kind of vessel? - ANSWER-Aground 3) 1 Masthead light, 1 stern light, 1 green side light, and a row of Red, White, Red indicates? - ANSWER-Power-driven vessel Restricted in Ability to Maneuver over 50 meters Stbd side 4) The accident with the Bayside Blaster and the U.S.C.G Patrol boat was caused by __________. - ANSWER-Speed [Violation of Rule 6 Safe Speed] 5) There is evidence that Pilot Wrasses __________. - ANSWER-A) failed to recognize a special circumstances Sea School Sea School B) failed to use RADAR to determine a risk of collision C) operated with an expired license 6) INLAND A trawling vessel displaying Green over White lights on the mast, and when his nets has come fast upon an obstruction, shall display: - ANSWER-Two red lights in a vertical line. 8) The decision by Captain Chapman to overtake the BOUCHARD tow as he approached buoys 19 and 20 was __________. - ANSWER-imprudent and unnecessary 9) Bayside Blaster: At the time of the accident, were all Navigation lights working on the U.S.C.G patrol boat? - ANSWER-no 10) INLAND A _______ Vessel or a sailing vessel that shall not impede the passage of a vessel that can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway: - ANSWER-A) Less than 20 meters B) Crossing C) Fishing 1) Every vessel shall have its steering gear tested by the Master or Mate __________. - ANSWER-prior to getting under way for the day's operation 2) BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In order for a stand-on vessel to take action in a situation, she must determine that the other vessel - ANSWER-Is not taking appropriate action 3) Whenever an inspected vessel is dry-docked for major repairs, the person in charge of the vessel, the owner or the agent should report this to the - ANSWER-Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection 4) Aboard vessels subject to the "Rules and RAboard vessels subject to the "Rules and Regulations for Small Passenger ", cooking and heating equipment _____________. - ANSWER-must meet all three requirements above 5) Acid batteries shall be located in a _____________. - ANSWER-in trays constructed of material that is resistant to the electrolyte 6) Life floats must be equipped with _______________________. - ANSWER-paddles 7) Where must the draft or loading marks be placed on a small passenger vessel? - ANSWER-At each end of the vessel