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 2 and 3 flood, the vessel will sink if the permeability exceeds what percent?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — 37
Evaluating multi-compartment flooding of holds 2 and 3 using standard floodable length curves indicates vessel survival requires permeability not to exceed 37 percent.
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