Question 2713 Deck Safety

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The SS AMERICAN MARINER has the liquid load shown in table ST-0136 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-0136 below. Use...
A 2.8 feet
B 4.6 feet
C 6.8 feet
D 7.1 feet
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) 7.1 feet. To determine the KG (vertical center of gravity) of the liquid load, you need to use the information provided in the Stability Data Reference Book. Based on the table ST-0136, the KG of the liquid load for the SS AMERICAN MARINER is 7.1 feet. The other options are incorrect because they do not match the KG value specified in the Stability Data Reference Book for the given vessel and liquid load configuration.

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