MCA OOW Yacht General Ship Knowledge Practice Questions - MCA Officer of the Watch Yacht - General Ship Knowledge (IAMI Written Examination) Exam - MCA OOW Yacht General Ship Knowledge Practice Questions - MCA Officer of the Watch Yacht - General Ship Knowledge (IAMI Written Examination) Exam

Question 1

On a yacht lines plan or general dimensions sketch, length between perpendiculars (LBP) is measured between which two points?

The forward extremity of the stem to the after extremity of the stern overhang The forward perpendicular at the intersection of the stem with the summer load waterline to the after perpendicular through the rudder stock or similar reference The forward face of the stem to the after face of the transom at deck level only The forward perpendicular to the midship section only

Correct Answer:

The forward perpendicular at the intersection of the stem with the summer load waterline to the after perpendicular through the rudder stock or similar reference

Question 2

Freeboard is best defined as which of the following?

The vertical distance from the keel to the main deck at amidships The vertical distance from the waterline to the freeboard deck at a designated point, representing residual freeboard above the water The transverse breadth of the hull at the waterline The horizontal distance from the stem to the stern at deck level

Correct Answer:

The vertical distance from the waterline to the freeboard deck at a designated point, representing residual freeboard above the water

Question 3

Camber of a deck is the:

Longitudinal rise of the deck line toward the ends of the yacht Transverse curvature of the deck, higher on the centreline than at the sides Outward flare of the bow sections above the waterline Angle of the stem rake from the vertical

Correct Answer:

Transverse curvature of the deck, higher on the centreline than at the sides

Question 4

Gross tonnage (GT) for a yacht is primarily a measure of:

The yacht’s weight when fully loaded in salt water The internal volume of the vessel as defined by the tonnage measurement rules The cargo deadweight available between light and load displacement The horsepower of the main engines

Correct Answer:

The internal volume of the vessel as defined by the tonnage measurement rules

Question 5

Hogging of a yacht hull is most likely when:

Wave support is concentrated amidships while the ends hang relatively unsupported Wave support is concentrated under both ends while the midships region is relatively unsupported The vessel is dry-docked with blocks only at the bow Ballast is shifted entirely to one side, causing permanent list

Correct Answer:

Wave support is concentrated under both ends while the midships region is relatively unsupported

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