Question 2281 Deck Safety

The correct answer is D) 5 tons. The reasoning is as follows: 1. The vessel's current draft is 6'2" forward and 6'6" aft, indicating a trim of 4 inches by the stern. 2. With 15 tons of deck cargo on board, the vessel will increase its draft by 3 inches (1 inch per 5 tons). 3. To maintain the same trim, the vessel can load 5 additional tons of cargo, which will increase the draft by 1 inch, keeping the same 4-inch trim. 4. The other options are incorrect because loading 10 or 20 tons would exceed the allowed 4-inch trim, while loading no additional cargo would not fully utilize the vessel's capacity.