Question 2311 Deck Safety

The correct answer is A) 240 tons. To explain: 1) The vessel is on an even keel, meaning it is balanced and not tilting to either side. The MT1 (Moment to Trim 1 inch) is 1000 ft-tons, which indicates the vessel's longitudinal stability. 2) To create a 2 foot drag, the vessel needs to have the appropriate amount of cargo loaded in the number 4 hold, which is 100 feet abaft (behind) the tipping center. The formula to calculate this is: Tons of cargo = (2 feet x 1000 ft-tons) / 100 feet = 240 tons. 3) The other options are incorrect because they do not correctly apply the formula to determine the appropriate cargo load for the 2 foot drag.