Sea school master’s Exam
SEA SCHOOL MASTER’S EXAM NEWEST 2025 COMPLETE 150 CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
The _______________ is a special type of winch used to raise and lower the anchors and to
handle the forward mooring lines. It consists of a wildcat, which is a steel casting in the form of
a deeply grooved drum with projecting ribs (called whelps) used to grip the anchor chain. -
ANSWER-windlass
Splicing the ends of a piece of wire or fiber rope makes an ________________ sling. It is simple
to handle and can be used in several different ways to lift loads. - ANSWER-endless
These slings are used mainly for handling steel rails, pipes, and beams. - ANSWER-Chain slings
A ________________is any device used to keep the side pressure of the sling legs away from
the load being hoisted. - ANSWER-spreader
______________ 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. - ANSWER-Tag lines
The ___________________ is the main source for the U.S. federal government agencies to
propose new rules, publish final rules, publish proposed changes to existing rules, provide
notice of meetings and adjudicatory proceedings. - ANSWER-Federal Register
The ___________________ is an organized arrangement of the general and permanent rules
and regulations (called administrative law) published in the Federal Register by the executive
departments and agencies of the Federal Government of the United States. The ____________
is published by the Office of the Federal Register, an agency of the National Archives and
Records Administration. - ANSWER-Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
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This category of vessel includes crew boats, nautical school vessels, cruise ships, excursion
vessels, charter fishing boats, etc., carrying six or more passengers. - ANSWER-Passenger Vessels
_______________ 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." - ANSWER-Small Passenger Vessels
Before a vessel can be inspected, it must first be certified by the Coast Guard. The applicant
must apply in _________________. - ANSWER-Writing
Once certified, all vessels are required to be reinspected ___________________ (how often?) to
ensure that they are in compliance with applicable regulations. This consists of a marine
inspector visiting the vessel and thoroughly inspecting all lifesaving, fire fighting, machinery,
crew training, navigation and radio equipment, inspecting the vessel internally and externally,
and checking all vessel documents. - ANSWER-Annually
Upon completion of a Vessel inspection, a vessel will be issued a Certificate of Inspection (COI)
which is valid for _____________ years. The annual reinspection must be conducted within
__________ days before or after the anniversary date of the COI issuance. Extensions on
expiration of the COI are not authorized. - ANSWER-5 years, 90 days
Once a vessel is certified it must comply with dry docking and internal structural exam
inspections. All vessels are required to dry dock ___ years if exposed to salt water more than 3
months in any 12 month period. ___ years if exposed to salt water not more than 3 months in
any 12 month period. - ANSWER-2, 5
___________ 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. - ANSWER-Oceans route
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___________ 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. - ANSWER-Coastwise
Most "T-Boats" are required to have a minimum of ______ crewmember in addition to the
Master. In addition, a crewmember is normally required for each deck that is available to
passengers. - ANSWER-1
One passenger is allowed for each 30 inches of rail. Rail space in congested areas, on stairways,
or in a location that would block the vision of operator of the vessel cannot be included. This
criteria is called the ______________. - ANSWER-Length of Rail Criteria
In adherence to the ________________ criteria, one passenger is allowed for each 10 square
feet available for passenger use. Areas occupied by the following are excluded: Concession
stands; toilet and washrooms; companionways, stairway, etc., spaced occupied by an necessary
for handling lifesaving equipment, spaces below deck not suitable for or not normally used by
passengers; Interior passage ways less than 30 inches wide and passage ways on the open deck
less than 18 inches wide. - ANSWER-Deck Area
Walls of a Ship are called_____________. - ANSWER-Bulkheads
The bottom row of strakes on either side of the keel, are called ______________. - ANSWER-
Garboard strakes
If the vessel is out of balance laterally or athwartship (leaning to one side) it has a _________. -
ANSWER-List
The small drains on the deck are ___________. - ANSWER-Scuppers
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SEA SCHOOL MASTER’S EXAM NEWEST 2025 COMPLETE 150 CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
The _______________ is a special type of winch used to raise and lower the anchors and to
handle the forward mooring lines. It consists of a wildcat, which is a steel casting in the form of
a deeply grooved drum with projecting ribs (called whelps) used to grip the anchor chain. -
ANSWER-windlass
Splicing the ends of a piece of wire or fiber rope makes an ________________ sling. It is simple
to handle and can be used in several different ways to lift loads. - ANSWER-endless
These slings are used mainly for handling steel rails, pipes, and beams. - ANSWER-Chain slings
A ________________is any device used to keep the side pressure of the sling legs away from
the load being hoisted. - ANSWER-spreader
______________ 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. - ANSWER-Tag lines
The ___________________ is the main source for the U.S. federal government agencies to
propose new rules, publish final rules, publish proposed changes to existing rules, provide
notice of meetings and adjudicatory proceedings. - ANSWER-Federal Register
The ___________________ is an organized arrangement of the general and permanent rules
and regulations (called administrative law) published in the Federal Register by the executive
departments and agencies of the Federal Government of the United States. The ____________
is published by the Office of the Federal Register, an agency of the National Archives and
Records Administration. - ANSWER-Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
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, Sea school master’s Exam
This category of vessel includes crew boats, nautical school vessels, cruise ships, excursion
vessels, charter fishing boats, etc., carrying six or more passengers. - ANSWER-Passenger Vessels
_______________ 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." - ANSWER-Small Passenger Vessels
Before a vessel can be inspected, it must first be certified by the Coast Guard. The applicant
must apply in _________________. - ANSWER-Writing
Once certified, all vessels are required to be reinspected ___________________ (how often?) to
ensure that they are in compliance with applicable regulations. This consists of a marine
inspector visiting the vessel and thoroughly inspecting all lifesaving, fire fighting, machinery,
crew training, navigation and radio equipment, inspecting the vessel internally and externally,
and checking all vessel documents. - ANSWER-Annually
Upon completion of a Vessel inspection, a vessel will be issued a Certificate of Inspection (COI)
which is valid for _____________ years. The annual reinspection must be conducted within
__________ days before or after the anniversary date of the COI issuance. Extensions on
expiration of the COI are not authorized. - ANSWER-5 years, 90 days
Once a vessel is certified it must comply with dry docking and internal structural exam
inspections. All vessels are required to dry dock ___ years if exposed to salt water more than 3
months in any 12 month period. ___ years if exposed to salt water not more than 3 months in
any 12 month period. - ANSWER-2, 5
___________ 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. - ANSWER-Oceans route
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, Sea school master’s Exam
___________ 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. - ANSWER-Coastwise
Most "T-Boats" are required to have a minimum of ______ crewmember in addition to the
Master. In addition, a crewmember is normally required for each deck that is available to
passengers. - ANSWER-1
One passenger is allowed for each 30 inches of rail. Rail space in congested areas, on stairways,
or in a location that would block the vision of operator of the vessel cannot be included. This
criteria is called the ______________. - ANSWER-Length of Rail Criteria
In adherence to the ________________ criteria, one passenger is allowed for each 10 square
feet available for passenger use. Areas occupied by the following are excluded: Concession
stands; toilet and washrooms; companionways, stairway, etc., spaced occupied by an necessary
for handling lifesaving equipment, spaces below deck not suitable for or not normally used by
passengers; Interior passage ways less than 30 inches wide and passage ways on the open deck
less than 18 inches wide. - ANSWER-Deck Area
Walls of a Ship are called_____________. - ANSWER-Bulkheads
The bottom row of strakes on either side of the keel, are called ______________. - ANSWER-
Garboard strakes
If the vessel is out of balance laterally or athwartship (leaning to one side) it has a _________. -
ANSWER-List
The small drains on the deck are ___________. - ANSWER-Scuppers
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