Question 2222 Deck Safety

You are correct, the answer is D) the ship's quarter-length points. The shearing stresses on a ship's structure are usually greatest at the quarter-length points of the vessel. This is because the bending moments, which create shear stresses, are highest at these locations along the ship's length. The quarter-length points are where the transition from hogging to sagging occurs, resulting in the maximum shear forces and stresses on the ship's structure. The other options are incorrect because the bow, stern, and midships locations do not experience the highest shear stresses compared to the quarter-length points. The bow and stern experience lower shear stresses, while midships has the highest bending moments but lower shear.