Question 1950 Deck Safety
70% to passThe beam of a vessel refers to the _______________.
A
width of the vessel
B
depth between decks
C
internal cubic capacity
D
molded depth of the vessel
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) the width of the vessel. The beam of a vessel refers to its width, which is one of the key dimensions used to describe the size and proportions of a ship. This is defined in maritime regulations and naval architecture principles. The other answer choices are incorrect - B) refers to the depth between decks, C) refers to the internal volume, and D) refers to the depth from the keel to the main deck, not the overall width.
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