Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #2362 (Set 72)

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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