Question 2294 Deck Safety
70% to passUse the material in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the KG is 24.2 feet, and the drafts are: FWD 22'-04", AFT 23'-00"; at what angle will the vessel lose positive stability?
A
72°
B
78°
C
86°
D
92°
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) 78°. The explanation is as follows: 1. Confirm the correct answer: The correct answer is B) 78°. 2. Explanation: According to the Stability Data Reference Book, Section 1 (the blue pages), with a KG of 24.2 feet and drafts of FWD 22'-04" and AFT 23'-00", the vessel will lose positive stability at an angle of 78°. 3. Explanation of why other options are incorrect: Options A) 72°, C) 86°, and D) 92° are incorrect because they do not match the angle of 78° at which the vessel will lose positive stability based on the given KG and draft information.
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