SEA SCHOOL MASTER's Notes & Practice
Questions Latest Update 2025-2026 160
Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers
Guaranteed A+
__________ and _____________ are the direction and speed that a vessel is moved off
of it's intended course due to the effects of wind and current. - CORRECT ANSWER:
Set and Drift
___________ means a route that is more than 20 NM offshore on any ocean; the Gulf
of Mexico; The Caribbean Sea; The Bering Sea; The Gulf of Alaska; or Such other
similar waters as may be designated by a Coast Guard District Commander. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Oceans route
___________ means a route that is NOT more than 20 NM offshore from any ocean;
the Gulf of Mexico; The Caribbean Sea; The Bering Sea; The Gulf of Alaska; or Such
other similar waters as may be designated by a Coast Guard District Commander. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Coastwise
____________ are fixtures 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. - CORRECT ANSWER: Pad
eyes
____________ are heavy metal bed plates with two iron or steel posts. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Bitts
____________ are metal fittings having two projecting horns. They are used for
securing lines. - CORRECT ANSWER: Cleats
,____________ is caused by the earth's magnetic field. - CORRECT ANSWER:
Variation
____________ is the upward force of water displaced by the hull. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Buoyancy
____________ seating criteria is one person per 18 inches of seat width. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Fixed
_____________ and _________________ are the two primary forces acting upon a
floating vessel that affect stability. - CORRECT ANSWER: Weight and Buoyancy
______________ are 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. The proper use of ______________is essential to safe cargo operations. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Tag lines
______________ are numbers marked on each side of the bow and stern of the vessel.
_____________ show the distance from the bottom of the keel to the waterline. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Draft Marks
______________ rope with a fiber core is used when flexibility of the rope is important. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Wire
_______________ are defined as any vessel less than 100 gross tons that carry more
than 6 but less than 150 passengers (at least one of which is a passenger for hire), or
less than 49 passengers overnight. These vessels must comply with the regulations
contained in 46 CFR subchapter T, and are referred to as "T-boats." - CORRECT
ANSWER: Small Passenger Vessels
_______________ gear should always be placed at friction points to reduce wear on
the lines, the vessels and their equipment. If commercially produced ____________
, gear is not available, any available hose, leather, or cloth material can be used as a
temporary measure. - CORRECT ANSWER: Chafing
_______________ is the upward force of water displaced by the hull. - CORRECT
ANSWER: The buoyancy
________________ are heavy wire ropes that provide athwartship (side-to-side)
support for the mast or king posts. - CORRECT ANSWER: Shrouds
________________ are heavy wires similar to shrouds. The difference is that they will
lead in a forward or aft direction. - CORRECT ANSWER: Stays and Backstays
________________ is the distance you will see a light if you have 10 mile visibility. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Nominal Light Range
________________ is the maximum distance at which a light may be seen in perfect
visibility by an observer at sea level. - CORRECT ANSWER: Geographic Range
_________________ is the geographic range PLUS the observer's distance to the
horizon based on the observer's height of eye. - CORRECT ANSWER: Computed
_________________ is the safe-load mark for the vessel, according to season and
geographical location. - CORRECT ANSWER: The Plimsoll Mark
_________________ shall be installed on the fuel supply piping at the fuel tank and at
the engine. - CORRECT ANSWER: Fuel shutoff valves
__________________ is the entry of water into the hull resulting in progressive flooding
and loss of stability. - CORRECT ANSWER: Downflooding
Questions Latest Update 2025-2026 160
Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers
Guaranteed A+
__________ and _____________ are the direction and speed that a vessel is moved off
of it's intended course due to the effects of wind and current. - CORRECT ANSWER:
Set and Drift
___________ means a route that is more than 20 NM offshore on any ocean; the Gulf
of Mexico; The Caribbean Sea; The Bering Sea; The Gulf of Alaska; or Such other
similar waters as may be designated by a Coast Guard District Commander. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Oceans route
___________ means a route that is NOT more than 20 NM offshore from any ocean;
the Gulf of Mexico; The Caribbean Sea; The Bering Sea; The Gulf of Alaska; or Such
other similar waters as may be designated by a Coast Guard District Commander. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Coastwise
____________ are fixtures 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. - CORRECT ANSWER: Pad
eyes
____________ are heavy metal bed plates with two iron or steel posts. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Bitts
____________ are metal fittings having two projecting horns. They are used for
securing lines. - CORRECT ANSWER: Cleats
,____________ is caused by the earth's magnetic field. - CORRECT ANSWER:
Variation
____________ is the upward force of water displaced by the hull. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Buoyancy
____________ seating criteria is one person per 18 inches of seat width. - CORRECT
ANSWER: Fixed
_____________ and _________________ are the two primary forces acting upon a
floating vessel that affect stability. - CORRECT ANSWER: Weight and Buoyancy
______________ are 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. The proper use of ______________is essential to safe cargo operations. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Tag lines
______________ are numbers marked on each side of the bow and stern of the vessel.
_____________ show the distance from the bottom of the keel to the waterline. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Draft Marks
______________ rope with a fiber core is used when flexibility of the rope is important. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Wire
_______________ are defined as any vessel less than 100 gross tons that carry more
than 6 but less than 150 passengers (at least one of which is a passenger for hire), or
less than 49 passengers overnight. These vessels must comply with the regulations
contained in 46 CFR subchapter T, and are referred to as "T-boats." - CORRECT
ANSWER: Small Passenger Vessels
_______________ gear should always be placed at friction points to reduce wear on
the lines, the vessels and their equipment. If commercially produced ____________
, gear is not available, any available hose, leather, or cloth material can be used as a
temporary measure. - CORRECT ANSWER: Chafing
_______________ is the upward force of water displaced by the hull. - CORRECT
ANSWER: The buoyancy
________________ are heavy wire ropes that provide athwartship (side-to-side)
support for the mast or king posts. - CORRECT ANSWER: Shrouds
________________ are heavy wires similar to shrouds. The difference is that they will
lead in a forward or aft direction. - CORRECT ANSWER: Stays and Backstays
________________ is the distance you will see a light if you have 10 mile visibility. -
CORRECT ANSWER: Nominal Light Range
________________ is the maximum distance at which a light may be seen in perfect
visibility by an observer at sea level. - CORRECT ANSWER: Geographic Range
_________________ is the geographic range PLUS the observer's distance to the
horizon based on the observer's height of eye. - CORRECT ANSWER: Computed
_________________ is the safe-load mark for the vessel, according to season and
geographical location. - CORRECT ANSWER: The Plimsoll Mark
_________________ shall be installed on the fuel supply piping at the fuel tank and at
the engine. - CORRECT ANSWER: Fuel shutoff valves
__________________ is the entry of water into the hull resulting in progressive flooding
and loss of stability. - CORRECT ANSWER: Downflooding
