Question 2702 Deck Safety

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The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid load shown in table ST-0057 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the KG of the liquid load.

Diagram for USCG Deck Safety: The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid load shown in table ST-0057 below. Use...
A 7.7 feet
B 9.1 feet
C 9.9 feet
D 10.6 feet
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) 7.7 feet. To determine the KG of the liquid load, you need to refer to the Stability Data Reference Book and locate the information for the specific vessel and liquid load. Based on the details provided, the liquid load is found in table ST-0057, and the KG of the liquid load is given as 7.7 feet. The other options are incorrect because they do not match the value found in the reference book for the specific vessel and liquid load configuration.

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