Question 115 Deck General

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Your vessel's existing draft is FWD 29'-05", AFT 30'-07". Using the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. GRAND HAVEN, determine the new draft if 540 long tons are loaded in No. 18 hatch _______________.

A FWD 30'-04", AFT 29'-06"
B FWD 29'-09", AFT 30'-11"
C FWD 29'-05", AFT 31'-03"
D FWD 30'-01", AFT 31'-03"
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) FWD 29'-05", AFT 31'-03". The explanation is as follows: 1. The existing draft of the vessel is FWD 29'-05" and AFT 30'-07". When 540 long tons are loaded in No. 18 hatch, the new draft will be FWD 29'-05" and AFT 31'-03", as per the guidance provided in the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. GRAND HAVEN. 2. The change in draft is calculated based on the weight of the cargo loaded and the vessel's displacement characteristics, as outlined in the guidance manual. 3. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the new draft of the vessel after the 540 long tons are loaded in the specified hatch.

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