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Spring 2014 Proceedings
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Prepared by NMC Deck
Examination Team
Nautical
Deck
Queries
Nautical
Deck
Queries
1. What does a pyrometer measure on a diesel engine?
A. Water temperature
B. Water pressure
C. Exhaust temperature
D. Air box pressure
2. Which of the following best describes the requirement of the emergency pump control when used as the emergency
shutdown on tank vessels?
A. Stop the fow of oil at the main deck manifold
B. Prevent the oil from leaving the shore facility
C. Prevent the oil from siphoning through the pump
D. None of the above
3. Determine the great circle distance and initial course from
Lat 37°47.5 'N, LONG 122°27.8 'W to LAT 33°51.7 'S, LONG 151°12.7 'E.
A. 6324.2 miles, 310.3°T
B. 6345.3 miles, 301.7°T
C. 6398.0 miles, 298.3°T
D. 6445.2 miles, 240.3°T
4. International & Inland: Which statement is true, concerning a vessel under oars?
A. She must show a stern light.
B. She is allowed to show the same lights as a sailing vessel.
C. She must show a fxed all-round white light.
D. She must show a day-shape of a black cone.
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