Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #2303 (Set 71)

The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 18'-06", AFT 20'-10". Cargo was loaded and discharged as indicated in table ST-0152 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'-05", AFT 19'-08"

Processing cargo transactions from table ST-0152 through the vessel's stability particulars manual calculates the correct final draft alterations, resulting in FWD 19'-05" and AFT 19'-08".

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