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Question 2365Deck Safety70% to pass

The SS AMERICAN MARINER will sail with the load shown in table ST-0016 below. Use the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the drafts.

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AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) FWD 23'-07", AFT 26'-07". This is the correct answer because by using the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book and the load information provided in table ST-0016, the drafts can be determined to be 23'-07" forward and 26'-07" aft. The other options are incorrect because they do not match the drafts calculated using the provided information and reference book. Options B, C, and D list different forward and aft drafts that do not align with the correct values.

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