Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #2253 (Set 69)

A vessel's drafts are FWD 19'-02", AFT 23'-10". Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts if 98 tons of fuel is pumped 116 feet forward.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — FWD 19'-07", AFT 23'-04"

Pumping fuel forward creates a down-by-the-head trimming moment calculated via stability reference tables, resulting in final drafts of FWD 19'-07" and AFT 23'-04".

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