Question 2282 Deck Safety

The correct answer is B) 10 tons. The explanation is as follows: 1. The given information states that the vessel's draft is 6'-01" forward and 6'-05" aft, with 15 tons of deck cargo on board. Based on the provided information, the vessel will increase its draft by 1 inch for every 5 tons loaded. 2. To maintain the same trim, the vessel can only load an additional 10 tons of cargo, as this will increase the draft by 2 inches (10 tons / 5 tons per inch = 2 inches), resulting in a draft of 6'-03" forward and 6'-07" aft, which is the same trim as the initial condition. 3. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) 35 tons would increase the draft by 7 inches, which would not maintain the same trim. C) 20 tons would increase the draft by 4 inches, which would not maintain the same trim. D) None is incorrect because the vessel can legally load an additional 10 tons of cargo.