Question 2521Deck General70% to pass
On an inspected vessel, when may a stability test be dispensed with?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) Coast Guard has the approved stability test results of a sister vessel.
The reasoning behind this is that if the Coast Guard has already approved the stability test results for a sister vessel of the same design, they can waive the requirement for a new stability test on the vessel in question. This is because the stability characteristics of a proven vessel design are already known, so a new test is not necessary.
The other options are incorrect because: A) the cost of a stability test should not be a factor in dispensing with it, B) a proven design alone does not necessarily mean a stability test can be waived, and D) the availability of a Coast Guard inspector is not a valid reason to bypass the stability test requirement.
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