Question 2399 Deck Safety

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You have 700 tons of below deck tonnage including liquid mud. Your existing deck cargo is 200 tons with a VCG above the deck of 3.0 feet. What is the maximum additional cargo tonnage you are permitted to load? See illustration D036DG below.

Diagram for USCG Deck Safety: You have 700 tons of below deck tonnage including liquid mud. Your existing...
A 20 tons
B 50 tons
C 80 tons
D 210 tons
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) 20 tons. According to the regulations for US Coast Guard Captain's License Examinations, the maximum additional cargo tonnage that can be loaded is determined by the vessel's stability and load capacity. With 700 tons of below deck tonnage including liquid mud, and 200 tons of existing deck cargo with a VCG (Vertical Center of Gravity) of 3.0 feet above the deck, the maximum additional cargo tonnage that can be safely loaded is 20 tons. This is calculated based on the vessel's overall stability and load limits to ensure safe operation. The other options are incorrect because they exceed the vessel's safe load capacity, which could compromise the stability and safety of the vessel.

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