Question 2353 Deck Safety
70% to passThe SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 28'-08", AFT 29'-05'. Cargo was loaded and discharged as indicated in table ST-0081 below. Use sheet 2 in the white pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts.
A
FWD 28'-11", AFT 28'-11"
B
FWD 29'-05", AFT 28'-05"
C
FWD 29'-01", AFT 28'-09"
D
FWD 29'-03", AFT 28'-07"
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) FWD 29'-05", AFT 28'-05". To determine the final drafts, we need to use the stability data reference book and the information provided about the cargo loading and unloading. The stability data reference book provides the necessary information to calculate the final drafts based on the initial drafts and the cargo changes. Option B is correct because it accurately reflects the changes in the vessel's drafts due to the cargo operations, as indicated in the stability data table. The other options do not correctly calculate the final drafts based on the given information.
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