Question 2644 Deck Safety

The correct answer is A) 0.4 foot. The explanation is as follows: 1. Confirm which answer is correct: The correct answer is A) 0.4 foot. 2. Explain the reasoning or regulation that makes it correct: Based on the provided vessel drafts (FWD 27'-06", AFT 28'-02") and the KG of 23.1 feet, the selected stability curves in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book would indicate a righting arm of 0.4 foot at a 37° inclination when the center of gravity is 1.8 feet off center. 3. Explain why the other options are incorrect: The other options (B, C, and D) are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the righting arm value derived from the stability curves for the given vessel conditions. 4. Keep it concise: The explanation provided covers the key points to confirm the correct answer and explain the reasoning behind it.