Question 2707 Deck Safety

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The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid load shown in table ST-0077 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the KG of the liquid load.

Diagram for USCG Deck Safety: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid load shown in table ST-0077 below. Use...
A 4.0 feet
B 5.6 feet
C 6.0 feet
D 6.8 feet
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) 4.0 feet. To determine the KG (vertical center of gravity) of the liquid load, you would refer to the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book and find the relevant information for the liquid load shown in table ST-0077. Based on the data provided in the table, the KG of the liquid load is 4.0 feet. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not match the KG value specified in the reference material for the given liquid load. Without additional information, the KG value of 4.0 feet is the correct answer based on the data provided.

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