Question 4756 Deck General
70% to passThe COASTAL DRILLER has sufficient reserve stability to overcome damage due to flooding of any one watertight compartment in winds to _______________.
A
36 knots
B
50 knots
C
70 knots
D
100 knots
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) 50 knots. The US Coast Guard regulations require that a vessel have sufficient reserve stability to overcome damage due to flooding of any one watertight compartment in winds up to 50 knots. This ensures the vessel can remain afloat and stable even after sustaining significant damage. The other options are incorrect because 36 knots (A) is below the regulatory requirement, 70 knots (C) and 100 knots (D) exceed the typical design conditions for most vessels and would be unreasonably high standards.
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