Question 2398Deck Safety70% to pass
You have 550 tons of below deck tonnage including liquid mud. Your existing deck cargo is 120 tons with a VCG above the deck of 2.6 feet. What is the maximum additional deck cargo tonnage you are permitted to load? See illustration D036DG below.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) 120 tons.
The reasoning is as follows:
1. The total below deck tonnage, including liquid mud, is 550 tons.
2. The existing deck cargo is 120 tons with a VCG (Vertical Center of Gravity) above the deck of 2.6 feet.
3. According to the provided information, the maximum additional deck cargo tonnage that can be loaded is 120 tons, as this would maintain the same total deck cargo weight as the existing 120 tons.
4. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the maximum additional deck cargo tonnage based on the given information.
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