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 number 2 hold floods, the vessel will sink if the permeability exceeds what percent?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — 67
Analyzing the flooding of number 2 hold using stability reference curves establishes a maximum permissible permeability of 67 percent to prevent vessel sinking.
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