Question 2454 Deck Safety

The correct answer is D) 1.31 feet. To determine the free surface correction, you need to use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book and find the corresponding free surface correction based on the given tank soundings. The free surface correction accounts for the effect of liquid free surfaces on the vessel's stability. Given the provided tank soundings, the free surface correction can be found to be 1.31 feet by referencing the appropriate table or chart in the Stability Data Reference Book. The other options, A) 1.05 feet, B) 1.15 feet, and C) 1.25 feet, are incorrect as they do not match the correct value of 1.31 feet based on the provided information.