Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #2172 (Set 66)

Using the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book, determine the danger angle for permanent list if the KG is 22.2 feet and the drafts are: FWD 23'-06", AFT 24'-03".

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — 26°

Utilizing the Stability Data Reference Book Section 1 tables, interpolating the given draft and KG of 22.2 feet provides the standardized threshold where cargo shift or asymmetrical loading creates a danger angle for permanent list equal to 26 degrees.

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