Question 161Deck General70% to pass
Using sheet 25 in the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. Grand Haven, determine the amount of ballast required in tank No. 5 (P & S) to maintain drafts of 17'-00" forward and 22'-06" aft for a vessel loaded with grain which has a test weight of 33 lbs.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) 1070 tons each.
To maintain the given drafts of 17'-00" forward and 22'-06" aft for a vessel loaded with grain with a test weight of 33 lbs, the amount of ballast required in tank No. 5 (P & S) is 1070 tons each, as per the information provided in sheet 25 of the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. Grand Haven.
The other options are incorrect because they do not match the specific ballast requirements for the given vessel loading conditions and grain test weight, as determined from the reference manual.
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