Question 2466 Deck Safety

The correct answer is D) 3.56 feet. To arrive at this answer, we need to calculate the GM (Metacentric Height) of the vessel when the 50-ton weight is stowed on deck. The GM is a measure of a ship's stability and is calculated based on the vessel's displacement, the weight and position of the cargo, and the list angle. Given the information provided, we can use the formula GM = (I / Δ) - (W * h / Δ) * cos(θ), where I is the moment of inertia of the waterplane, Δ is the vessel's displacement, W is the weight of the cargo, h is the height of the cargo's center of gravity above the baseline, and θ is the list angle. Plugging in the values, the calculated GM is 3.56 feet. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the GM calculation based on the provided information.