Question 1753Deck Safety70% to pass
How do you determine the weight of the vessel that is supported by the ground when a vessel has run aground?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) Use the hydrostatic tables and enter with the mean draft before grounding and the mean draft after grounding.
This is the correct answer because the weight of the vessel supported by the ground when a vessel runs aground can be determined by using the hydrostatic tables. The hydrostatic tables provide information on the vessel's displacement, which corresponds to the weight of the vessel. By entering the mean draft before and after grounding, you can determine the change in displacement, which represents the weight of the vessel supported by the ground.
The other options are incorrect because they either require more complex calculations (B and C) or are not typically performed by a ship's officer (D).
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