Question 2602 Deck Safety
70% to passThe SS AMERICAN MARINER is loaded with the cargo shown in table ST-0066 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
1171.5 tons
B
1311.0 tons
C
1503.0 tons
D
1710.5 tons
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) 1311.0 tons. The one-compartment standard requires the vessel to remain afloat with any one compartment flooded. Using the stability data provided in the reference book, the amount of liquid loading required in the double bottom tanks to meet this standard is 1311.0 tons. The other options are incorrect because: A) 1171.5 tons is too little to meet the one-compartment standard. C) 1503.0 tons and D) 1710.5 tons are more than the required amount.
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