Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #2288 (Set 70)

The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 21'-09.5", AFT 22'-09.5". Cargo was loaded and discharged as indicated in table ST-0087 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 B — FWD 21'-11.3", AFT 23'-01.8"

Applying cargo loading and discharging moments from table ST-0087 to the vessel's initial drafts using sheet 2 of the Stability Data Reference Book accounts for parallel sinkage and change of trim, determining final drafts of FWD 21'-11.3" and AFT 23'-01.8".

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