What is the name of the mark indicated by the letter D in illustration D003DG below?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option B — Tropical load line
The tropical load line (marked 'T') is positioned above the summer load line on a vessel's hull marking, allowing a slightly deeper loading draft due to calmer weather expectations and lower wave heights encountered in designated tropical zones.
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