Question 1813 Deck Safety

The correct answer is B) 15,700 tons. To calculate the cargo carrying capacity, we need to subtract the light displacement, fuel, and water/stores from the heavy displacement. The light displacement is 12,000 tons, the fuel is 200 tons, and the water/stores are 100 tons. Subtracting these from the heavy displacement of 28,000 tons gives us a cargo carrying capacity of 15,700 tons (28,000 - 12,000 - 200 - 100 = 15,700). The other options are incorrect because: A) 11,700 tons is too low, as it does not account for the full difference between light and heavy displacement. C) 16,000 tons is too high, as it exceeds the calculated cargo carrying capacity. D) 27,700 tons is incorrect, as it is simply the heavy displacement value without subtracting the other factors.