Use the floodable length curve in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the curve represents 45 percent permeability, and holds 1 and 2 flood, the vessel will sink if the permeability exceeds what percent?

Correct Answer: Option C — 32

Floodable length principles in the Stability Data Reference Book show that for holds 1 and 2 flooded at 45% standard permeability, the boundary curve dictates a critical permeability threshold of 32 percent.