Question 2665 Deck Safety

The correct answer is D) 1.67 feet. To calculate the final height of the center of gravity (CG) above the deck, we need to use the formula: (Existing CG × Existing Weight + New CG × New Weight) / (Existing Weight + New Weight). Given: - Vessel displacement: 479 tons - Existing deck cargo CG: 3.0 feet above the deck - Existing deck cargo weight: 16 tons - New anchor and anchor chain CG: 9 inches (0.75 feet) above the deck - New anchor and anchor chain weight: 23 tons Plugging these values into the formula: (3.0 feet × 16 tons + 0.75 feet × 23 tons) / (16 tons + 23 tons) = 1.67 feet Therefore, the final height of the CG above the deck is 1.67 feet, which is the correct answer (D). The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the final CG height calculated using the provided information.