Question 609 Deck Safety
70% to passA vessel has been damaged and is taking on water. Where can you find the data that will indicate how much water the vessel can retain and still possess reserve buoyancy?
The correct answer is B) in the Floodable Length Curves for the specific vessel. The Floodable Length Curves provide information on the maximum amount of water a vessel can take on and still maintain adequate reserve buoyancy. This data is specific to the design and construction of the individual vessel, as it takes into account factors like the vessel's size, shape, and compartmentalization. The Floodable Length Curves are developed by the vessel's designer and contain the necessary information to determine the vessel's maximum floodable volume. The other answer choices are incorrect because the Builders Identification Plate (A) does not contain this type of technical data, and the Floodable Length Curves in (C) and (D) are not specific to the vessel in question.
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