Q8 (10 Marks)
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SC&S • Written Exam
(a) Explain clearly the meaning of the term 'reserve buoyancy.
(b) The centre of gravity of a ship of 5000 tonne displacement is 6 m above the keel and 1.5 m forward of midships. Calculate the new position of the centre of gravity if 500 tonne of cargo are placed in the t'ween decks 10 m above the keel and 36 m aft of midships. (10)
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May 2023 - 2Sep 2022