You have 50 containers of ships stores each measuring 6'L by 4'B by 3'H and weighing 0.4 ton each. Each container is stowed on deck. What is the maximum VCG permitted of the remaining cargo if you are carrying rig water and load to maximum capacity? See illustration D037DG below.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — 2.66 feet
Evaluating the combined vertical moments of deck containers and loaded rig water against stability booklet limits in illustration D037DG restricts the remaining cargo VCG to a maximum of 2.66 feet to ensure positive transverse stability.
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