USCG Exam Practice · Vessel stability — metacentric height, free surface
Under 46 CFR §185.315, before a vessel may depart, the master must verify compliance with stability requirements and must take into account which of the following to avoid overloading?
- ATotal weight of passengers, crew, and variable loads✓ correct
- BTotal weight of fuel and ballast only
- CPassenger weight and cargo deadweight only
- DLightweight displacement and fuel load only
Why A is correct
46 CFR §185.315(b) requires the master to take into account the total weight of passengers, crew, and variable loads to avoid overloading the vessel prior to departure.
Cited:46 CFR §185.315
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