Question 2384 Deck Safety

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The SS AMERICAN MARINER has drafts of: FWD 18'-07", AFT 23'-03". Use the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts if you ballast the forepeak with 92 tons of seawater.

A FWD 19'-04.9", AFT 22'-08.7"
B FWD 19'-05.4", AFT 22'-08.0"
C FWD 19'-05.7", AFT 22'-07.7"
D FWD 19'-06.3", AFT 22'-07.1"
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) FWD 19'-04.9", AFT 22'-08.7". To determine the new drafts after ballasting the forepeak with 92 tons of seawater, we need to refer to the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book, which provide information on how to calculate the change in drafts based on the added weight. The key factors are the initial drafts, the added weight, and the vessel's displacement. By using the reference book, we can calculate the new forward and aft drafts, which result in FWD 19'-04.9" and AFT 22'-08.7". The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the new drafts based on the given information and the calculations using the Stability Data Reference Book.

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