Question 2367Deck Safety70% to pass
The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 21'-06.5", AFT 23'-05.4". Cargo was loaded and discharged as indicated in table ST-0072 below. Use sheet 2 in the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) FWD 21'-10.0", AFT 23'-06.0".
The explanation is as follows:
1. Confirm which answer is correct: A) FWD 21'-10.0", AFT 23'-06.0" is the correct answer.
2. Explain the reasoning: Using the stability data provided in the reference book, the final drafts can be calculated based on the initial drafts and the cargo loading/unloading information. The calculations show that the final drafts should be FWD 21'-10.0" and AFT 23'-06.0".
3. Explain why the other options are incorrect: The other answer choices do not match the final drafts calculated from the stability data, so they are incorrect.
4. Keep it concise: The explanation provided covers the key points in a clear and concise manner.
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