Question 164 Deck General

The correct answer is B) 530 tons per hatch. The Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. GRAND HAVEN specifies the recommended hatch loading sequence and the maximum load per hatch to achieve the desired mean keel draft of 27'-07". Based on the information provided, loading 530 tons of iron ore through hatches 2, 6, and 10 using a single belt loader would result in the desired draft. The other options are incorrect because they do not align with the guidance manual's recommendations. Option A (510 tons per hatch) is too low, while options C (590 tons per hatch) and D (610 tons per hatch) are too high and would likely exceed the vessel's stability and structural limits.