Question 481 Deck General

70% to pass

You are going to load bales of wool having a stowage factor of 96 in #3 lower hold which has a bale cubic of 84,000. How many tons of wool can be stowed in the compartment?

A 577
B 602
C 654
D 875
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) 875 tons. To determine the correct answer, we need to use the following formula: Cargo Capacity (tons) = Bale Cubic / Stowage Factor Given: - Bale Cubic: 84,000 cubic feet - Stowage Factor: 96 cubic feet/ton Plugging these values into the formula: Cargo Capacity (tons) = 84,000 cubic feet / 96 cubic feet/ton Cargo Capacity (tons) = 875 tons The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately calculate the cargo capacity based on the provided bale cubic and stowage factor. This formula is commonly used in the maritime industry to determine the cargo capacity of a compartment.

Related Questions
Q57:Which point of sailing describes a vessel on that has the wind coming from 140° ... Q593:You are going to load bales of wool having a stowage factor of 100 in #3 lower h... Q831:Which of the following describes the difference between a closed freight contain... Q3894:When weighing an anchor that was under a heavy strain, a check of the anchor cha... Q952:When loading a tanker, you should _______________.

Ready to test your knowledge?

Take a Deck General Practice Exam
Official Resources
USCG Navigation Center USCG National Maritime Center Merchant Mariner Credentials
← Previous Question All Questions Next Question →

Pass Your Coast Guard Licensing Exams!

Study offline, track your progress, and simulate real exams with the Coast Guard Exams app

Download on App Store Get it on Google Play Download for Mac