Question 2398 Deck Safety

The correct answer is C) 120 tons. The reasoning is as follows: 1. The total below deck tonnage, including liquid mud, is 550 tons. 2. The existing deck cargo is 120 tons with a VCG (Vertical Center of Gravity) above the deck of 2.6 feet. 3. According to the provided information, the maximum additional deck cargo tonnage that can be loaded is 120 tons, as this would maintain the same total deck cargo weight as the existing 120 tons. 4. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the maximum additional deck cargo tonnage based on the given information.