Question 1265 Deck General

The correct answer is C) The stress on the hull. For a tank vessel, the most important consideration is the stress on the hull, as it needs to be able to withstand the significant forces and pressures exerted by the cargo tanks and the liquid cargo. The hull must be designed and constructed to safely contain the cargo without risking structural failure or leaks. While the other factors, such as the vertical center of gravity (A), GM (B), and longitudinal center of gravity (D), are also important considerations, they are secondary to the primary concern of hull integrity for a tank vessel.