Question 2414 Deck Safety
70% to passYou have 38 containers of ships stores each measuring 6'L by 6'B by 5'H and weighing 0.6 tons each. Each container is stowed on deck. What is the maximum VCG permitted of the remaining cargo if you are carrying rig water and load to maximum capacity? See illustration D037DG below.
A
0.54 foot (0.16 meter)
B
1.06 feet (0.32 meter)
C
1.35 feet (0.41 meter)
D
1.64 feet (0.50 meter)
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) 1.06 feet (0.32 meter). The reasoning is as follows: 1) You have 38 containers of ships stores, each measuring 6'L by 6'B by 5'H and weighing 0.6 tons. This means the total weight of the ships stores is 38 * 0.6 = 22.8 tons. 2) The maximum VCG (Vertical Center of Gravity) permitted for the remaining cargo depends on the total weight and the stability characteristics of the vessel, which are regulated by the US Coast Guard. 3) The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the maximum VCG permitted based on the given information and Coast Guard regulations.
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