You are moving a gas free tank barge to dry dock for repairs．The barge must have onboard a valid ______．A.Gas Free CertificateB.Certificate of InspectionC.Permit to Proceed and Hot Work PermitD.All of the above

Functions aboard a tanker or tank barge such as connecting，disconnecting，and topping off must be supervised by ______.

A.any certificated tankerman

B.the Master of the vessel

C.the officer of the watch

D.the person designated as person in charge

You are making tow．A loaded，open-hopper barge with independent tanks has placards，with alternating red and white quadrants，located at each side and end．You inspect the barge and find slight traces of water in the wing voids due to condensation．What should you do?

A.Refuse to accept the barge until all wing voids are dry

B.Accept the barge and when weather conditions permit run with the wing voids open to ventilate the spaces

C.Accept the barge and periodically check the wing voids

D.Return the barge to the fleet and depart without the barge

What will be accepted as the shipping papers for an unmanned tank barge but will not be accepted if the tank barge is manned? ______.

A.Bill of Lading

B.Logbook entry

C.Manifest

D.Shipping document

You are operating a lift boat．When jacking down and a leg becomes stuck on the bottom，you should ______．

A.raise the free legs all the way

B.use the engines to rotate about the leg that is stuck

C.jack the barge down part way to pull the leg free

D.submerge the barge completely to give added pull

You are berthed at a cargo facility where you have just completed discharging a dangerous cargo from your barge．You must complete topside repairs on the barge involving hot work before sailing．Which statement is TRUE ________．

A.You can make repairs with permission of the facility owner since you are empty and the cargo is on the facility

B.The repair area must be inspected by a marine surveyor to ensure that it can be done safely

C.Hot work repairs at such a facility are prohibited

D.The Captain of the Port may give specific approval to make hot work repairs

While underway and towing an unmanned tank barge you are required to ______.

A.maintain a strict watch on the barge from the towing vessel

B.fly a red flag from the towing vessel

C.open the tops of all empty tanks on the barge

D.take hourly soundings of any loaded tanks on the barge

Which barge in your tow would require a cargo information card to be carried in the pilothouse ________．

A.A tank barge with a sign reading No Visitors，No Smoking，No Open Lights

B.An open hopper barge carrying coal

C.A gas-free chlorine barge

D.An empty（not gas-free）barge that last carried benzene

When inspecting a tank barge to see that it has all the required fire extinguishers and other safety items aboard，which of the following is the best source for determining what is required?

A.The supervisor in charge of the dock to which the barge is tied up

B.Part 38 of the Rules and Regulations for Tank Vessels

C.The Certificate of Inspection of the barge

D.The local fire marshal

If you have a liquefied flammable gas barge in tow，which is NOT required of you with respect to the barge and its cargo ________．

A.Make periodic inspections of bilges

B.Keep the barge under constant surveillance

C.Have a properly certificated tankerman or at least one licensed officer on board the towing vessel

D.Verify ullage readings

A loaded hopper barge with independent tanks has a placard，with alternating red and white quadrants，on each side and end．Which statement concerning this barge is TRUE ________．

A.The cargo will spontaneously ignite if released to the atmosphere

B.You must operate this barge as a lead barge

C.The barge should be spotted as far away from the towboat as possible

D.The barge must be in a protected position within the tow