Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #2255 (Set 69)

Your vessel's drafts are FWD 24'-02", AFT 24'-04". Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the final drafts if 295 tons of cargo are loaded 122 feet aft of amidships.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — FWD 23'-04", AFT 26'-03"

Loading heavy cargo far aft creates a significant stern-down trimming moment calculated using hydrostatic particulars, resulting in final drafts of FWD 23'-04" and AFT 26'-03".

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