Question 2289Deck Safety70% to pass
Your drafts are: FWD 6'-02", AFT 6'-08". From past experience, you know that the vessel will increase her draft 1 inch for every 6 tons loaded. There is rig water on board and 23 tons of deck cargo. How many more tons of cargo can be loaded and still maintain the same trim? See illustration D037DG below.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) 6 tons.
The explanation is as follows:
1. Confirm which answer is correct: The correct answer is A) 6 tons.
2. Explain the reasoning or regulation that makes it correct: Given the initial drafts of FWD 6'-02" and AFT 6'-08", and that the vessel will increase its draft by 1 inch for every 6 tons loaded, the maximum additional cargo that can be loaded to maintain the same trim is 6 tons.
3. Explain why the other options are incorrect: Options B) 12 tons, C) 18 tons, and D) 24 tons would result in an unbalanced trim, as the vessel would sink deeper in the water at the stern than the bow.
4. Keep it concise: The correct answer is A) 6 tons, as this is the maximum additional cargo that can be loaded to maintain the same trim based on the given information.
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