Question 5099 Deck General

70% to pass

The DEEP DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #5 (Survival) when an unexpected slowly increasing port list and bow down trim occurs. A leak in C1P is found. By deballasting from ballast tanks 2P and 3P, the inclination slowly decreases. The increase in the transverse free surface correction is _______________.

A 1.25 feet
B 0.82 foot
C 0.34 foot
D 0.18 foot
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) 0.18 foot. When a vessel experiences a list due to a leak or other factors, the transverse free surface correction will increase as the free surface area in the ballast tanks increases. Since the vessel is deballasting from tanks 2P and 3P, the free surface area in those tanks will decrease, resulting in a smaller increase in the transverse free surface correction. Based on the information provided, the increase in the transverse free surface correction would be 0.18 foot. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the change in the transverse free surface correction when deballasting from the specified tanks.

Related Questions
Q@q.QuestionNumber:Close link chain of not less the 3/4" (or the wire rope equivalent) is required ... Q@q.QuestionNumber:Firefighting equipment requirements for a particular vessel may be found on the ... Q@q.QuestionNumber:Operation of the valve control release on a fixed CO2 system must immediately __... Q@q.QuestionNumber:The vessel's anchor chain consists of shots of chain connected by detachable lin... Q@q.QuestionNumber:The COASTAL DRILLER is loaded as shown in the Sample Load Form #1 (Rig Move). Wh...

Ready to test your knowledge?

Take a Deck General Practice Exam
Official Resources
USCG Navigation Center USCG National Maritime Center Merchant Mariner Credentials
← Previous Question All Questions Next Question →

Want to practice with timed exams?

Download Coast Guard Exams for the full exam experience with progress tracking.

Get the App