Question 1804 Deck Safety

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What is the maximum mean draft to which a vessel may be safely loaded called?

A calculated draft
B load line draft
C deep draft
D mean draft
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) load line draft. The load line draft refers to the maximum mean draft to which a vessel may be safely loaded, as determined by the load line regulations. These regulations set the maximum allowable draft for a vessel based on its design and construction, to ensure the vessel's stability and seaworthiness. The load line draft is the maximum draft a vessel can have while still maintaining adequate freeboard and reserve buoyancy. The other options are incorrect because they do not directly refer to the maximum safe loading draft. "Calculated draft" is a more general term, "deep draft" is a relative term, and "mean draft" does not specify the maximum allowable limit.

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