Question 247 Deck General

The correct answer is B) Toward the after bulkhead of the forward holds and the forward bulkhead of the after holds. This is the correct answer because when carrying a full or nearly full load of bulk ore in a general cargo type vessel with engine spaces amidships, the cargo should be trimmed to maintain longitudinal stability. Trimming the cargo toward the after bulkhead of the forward holds and the forward bulkhead of the after holds helps to counteract the weight of the engine and other equipment amidships, keeping the vessel's trim balanced. The other options are incorrect because they do not properly address the need to maintain longitudinal stability in this type of vessel configuration. Trimming the cargo toward the forward or after bulkheads of all holds, or along the centerline, would not provide the necessary longitudinal balance.