Question 2955 Deck General

The correct answer is A) Spaces for the exclusive use of the officers or crew. The reasoning behind this is that the net tonnage of a vessel is calculated by deducting certain enclosed spaces from the gross tonnage. One of the deductible spaces is those that are for the exclusive use of the officers and crew, such as living quarters, galleys, and other crew-only areas. These spaces are not considered to contribute to the overall cargo capacity of the vessel, so they are excluded from the net tonnage calculation. The other options are incorrect because water ballast spaces (B), companions and booby hatches (C), and open structures (D) are not deducted from the gross tonnage to arrive at the net tonnage. These spaces either contribute to the overall vessel capacity (water ballast) or are not considered enclosed spaces (companions, booby hatches, and open structures).