A ship's forward draft is 22'-04" and its after draft is 24'-00". The draft amidships is 23'-04". This indicates a concentration of weight is located at which of the following areas?

Correct Answer: Option C — amidships

The draft amidships is the average of the forward and after drafts. If the actual draft amidships is less than the mean of the forward and after drafts, the vessel is hogging. If it is greater, the vessel is sagging. Here, the values indicate a concentration of weight amidships.