Question 1808Deck Safety70% to pass
You are reading draft marks on a vessel. The water level is halfway between the bottom of the number 5 and the top of the number 5. What is the draft of the vessel?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) 5'-03".
When reading draft marks, the water level is halfway between the bottom and top of the number 5, indicating the draft is 5 feet and 3 inches. This is because the draft is measured from the waterline to the bottom of the vessel's keel.
The other options are incorrect because:
A) 4'-09" is too low, as the water level is clearly above the 4 foot mark.
B) 5'-09" is too high, as the water level is only halfway up the 5 foot mark.
D) 5'-06" is also too high, as the water level is not at the top of the 5 foot mark.
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