Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #3066 (Set 86)

Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 18'-06", AFT 19'-01"; and the KG is 18.2 feet. Use the selected stability curves in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the righting arm at 35° inclination.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — 5.8 feet

Identify the mean draft and use the KG of 18.2 feet to locate the appropriate stability curve. At 35 degrees, the righting arm is determined from the data. This reflects the vessel's inherent stability and is critical for maintaining compliance with 46 CFR stability standards for passenger and cargo vessels.

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