Safety & Environmental Protection (Deck) USCG Question #3072 (Set 86)

Your vessel's drafts are: FWD 24'-04", AFT 25'-10"; and the KG is 23.5 feet. Use the selected stability curves in the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book to determine the righting arm at 37° inclination.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — 2.1 feet

Calculate the mean draft and use the KG of 23.5 feet to locate the stability curve. At 37 degrees, the righting arm is determined. This procedure is vital for mariners to verify the vessel's righting arm, ensuring it meets the safety requirements for stability at various angles of inclination.

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