Question 2586 Deck Safety

The correct answer is D) 1545 tons. To meet a one compartment standard, the vessel must have enough stability to withstand the flooding of any single compartment. Using the data from table ST-0146 and the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book, the amount of liquid loading required in the double bottom tanks to achieve this is 1545 tons. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not provide the full amount of liquid loading needed to meet the one compartment standard. Choosing a lower amount would result in insufficient stability in the event of a single compartment flooding.