Question 4285 Deck General

The correct answer is B) -5,937 ft-long tons. The lightweight transverse moments are the forces acting on the vessel due to its weight distribution when it is in a lightweight condition (without cargo, fuel, water, or other variable loads). The negative value indicates that the moments are acting in the opposite direction of the vessel's upright position. The other options are incorrect because: A) 9,733 ft-long tons is not the correct value for the lightweight transverse moments. C) 000 ft-long tons is an unlikely value, as the lightweight transverse moments are typically non-zero. D) 680,914 ft-long tons is an unreasonably high value for the lightweight transverse moments of a vessel.