Your vessel's drafts are FWD 20'-08", AFT 23'-00". Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts if 95 tons of cargo are loaded 76 feet forward of amidships.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — FWD 21'-01", AFT 22'-11"
Calculating the net change in draft and trim using hydrostatic particulars from the stability data reference book for loading 95 tons forward results in final drafts of FWD 21'-01" and AFT 22'-11".
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