Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #2007 (Set 61)

The free surface correction depends upon the dimensions of the surface of the free liquid and the __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — displacement of the vessel

Free surface correction (FSC) is calculated by dividing total free surface moments by the vessel's total displacement volume, making displacement the primary vessel-specific divisor in evaluating stability loss.

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