Question 4953 Deck General

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Which vessel, if navigating independently in ice, is more likely to become beset due to inadequate horsepower?

A A 254 ft. "Whaleback" tanker with 1800 H.P.
B A 309 ft. cement carrier with 2000 H.P.
C A 385 ft. shallow draft tanker with 2400 H.P.
D A 630 ft. bulk ore carrier with 3500 H.P.
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) A 630 ft. bulk ore carrier with 3500 H.P. Larger vessels with greater draft and displacement, even with higher horsepower, are more likely to become beset in ice than smaller, shallower draft vessels. The 630 ft. bulk ore carrier, despite having 3500 HP, has a deeper draft and greater overall mass that makes it more susceptible to becoming stuck or trapped in ice compared to the other options, which are smaller and have less draft. The other vessel sizes and horsepower ratings do not outweigh the physical characteristics that make the 630 ft. bulk ore carrier the most prone to being beset in ice when navigating independently.

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