You are in the process of loading 465,000 barrels of cargo oil. At 1030, on 5 November, you gauge the vessel and find that you have loaded 203,000 barrels. At 1200 you find that you have loaded 218,000 barrels. If you continue loading at the same rate, you will finish at approximately __________.

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Option C: 1242, 6 November. Loading rate is 15,000 barrels per 1.5 hours (10,000 bbl/hr). Remaining cargo is 247,000 barrels, requiring 24.7 hours. Adding this duration to 1200 on 5 November results in completion at 1242 on 6 November.