The forward draft of your ship is 27'-11" and the after draft is 29'-03". The draft amidships is 28'-05". Your vessel is __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — hogged
Comparing drafts reveals hull deflection; when the mean of the forward and aft drafts is significantly less than the midships draft (28'-05" compared to 28'-04"), the hull girder is bent upward at the center, denoting hogging.
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