The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts... - USCG Deck Safety

The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 28'-04", AFT 29'- 10". Cargo was loaded and discharged as indicated in table ST-0102 below. Use sheet 2 in the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts.

A FWD 27'-07", AFT 29'-05"

B FWD 27'-01", AFT 29'-11"

C FWD 27'-05", AFT 29'-07"

D FWD 27'-03", AFT 29'-09"

AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) FWD 27'-03", AFT 29'-09". To determine the final drafts, you need to use the Stability Data Reference Book and the information provided about the cargo loaded and discharged. The Stability Data Reference Book provides the necessary data to calculate the final drafts based on the given changes in the cargo. Option D is correct because the calculations using the Stability Data Reference Book show that the final drafts are FWD 27'-03" and AFT 29'-09". The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the final drafts based on the given information.

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Question 2346 Deck Safety

The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 28'-04", AFT 29'- 10". Cargo was loaded and discharged as indicated in table ST-0102 below. Use sheet 2 in the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts.

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