A vessel's mean draft is 29'-07". At this draft, the TPI is 152. The mean draft after loading 1360 tons will be __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — 30'-04"
Dividing the added weight of 1360 tons by the TPI of 152 yields an immersion of 8.94 inches, or approximately 9 inches. Adding this to the initial mean draft of 29'-07" results in a final mean draft of 30'-04".
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