Your vessel's drafts are FWD 20'-09", AFT 21'-01". Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts if: (1) 320 tons are loaded 47 feet forward of amidships; (2) 82 tons are discharged 110 feet forward of amidships; and (3) 50 tons of fuel are pumped 60 feet forward.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — FWD 21'-06", AFT 21'-02"
Applying parallel rise and trim corrections from the stability data reference book for multiple cargo and ballast operations yields final drafts of FWD 21'-06" and AFT 21'-02".
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