Question 1266 Deck General

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The tankship Northland is loaded as shown in table BL-0025 below. Use the salmon colored pages in the Stability book to determine the hogging numeral _______________.

Diagram for USCG Deck General: The tankship Northland is loaded as shown in table BL-0025 below. Use the...
A 81.37 numeral
B 84.46 numeral
C 95.70 numeral
D 98.23 numeral
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) 95.70 numeral. To determine the hogging numeral, you need to use the stability information provided in the Stability book, specifically the salmon colored pages as indicated in the question. The hogging numeral is a measure of the vessel's longitudinal strength and is influenced by factors such as the loading condition and the vessel's dimensions. By referring to the appropriate tables and curves in the Stability book, you can calculate the hogging numeral for the given loading condition of the tankship Northland. The other options are incorrect because they do not correspond to the correct hogging numeral value calculated using the information provided in the Stability book.

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