Question 2592 Deck Safety

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The SS AMERICAN MARINER is loaded with the cargo shown in table ST-0049 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the amount of liquid loading required in the double bottom tanks to meet a one compartment standard.

A 395 tons
B 530 tons
C 750 tons
D 990 tons
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) 395 tons. To determine the amount of liquid loading required in the double bottom tanks to meet a one compartment standard, you need to use the stability data and apply the regulations for one compartment standard. The Stability Data Reference Book provides the necessary information to calculate the amount of liquid loading required. Based on the information provided in the question, the correct amount of liquid loading required is 395 tons. The other options are incorrect because they do not align with the one compartment standard calculation using the stability data.

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