Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #2285 (Set 70)

The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 19'-10.5", AFT 22'-11.6". Cargo was loaded and discharged as indicated in table ST-0154 below. Use sheet 2 in the white pages of The Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — FWD 19'-07.6", AFT 22'-10.4"

Applying vessel hydrostatic data and trim tables from the Stability Data Reference Book for cargo operations results in initial drafts being adjusted by weight additions and removals. The resulting calculations yield final drafts of FWD 19'-07.6" and AFT 22'-10.4".

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