You are scheduled to load 3900 tons of cargo, 45 tons... - USCG Deck Safety

You are scheduled to load 3900 tons of cargo, 45 tons of crew effects and stores and 259 tons of fuel. Use the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the vessel's mean draft in fresh water.

A 17'-11"

B 18'-02"

C 17'-08"

D 18'-06"

AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) 17'-11". To determine the vessel's mean draft in fresh water, you need to use the formula provided in the Stability Data Reference Book. By inputting the given cargo, crew effects and stores, and fuel quantities, the calculation yields a mean draft of 17'-11". The other options are incorrect because they do not match the calculated result based on the provided information. Option B (18'-02"), C (17'-08"), and D (18'-06") are all outside the correct draft value determined using the reference data and formula.

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Question 2326 Deck Safety

You are scheduled to load 3900 tons of cargo, 45 tons of crew effects and stores and 259 tons of fuel. Use the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the vessel's mean draft in fresh water.

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