Question 2311Deck Safety70% to pass
Your vessel is on an even keel. The MT1 of your vessel is 1000 ft-tons. How many tons of cargo must be loaded in number 4 hold which is 100 feet abaft the tipping center, if she is to have a 2 foot drag?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) 240 tons.
To explain:
1) The vessel is on an even keel, meaning it is balanced and not tilting to either side. The MT1 (Moment to Trim 1 inch) is 1000 ft-tons, which indicates the vessel's longitudinal stability.
2) To create a 2 foot drag, the vessel needs to have the appropriate amount of cargo loaded in the number 4 hold, which is 100 feet abaft (behind) the tipping center. The formula to calculate this is: Tons of cargo = (2 feet x 1000 ft-tons) / 100 feet = 240 tons.
3) The other options are incorrect because they do not correctly apply the formula to determine the appropriate cargo load for the 2 foot drag.
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