USCG Exam Practice · Load line and tonnage basics
According to 46 CFR §185.315, before departing, the master must verify that the vessel complies with applicable stability requirements. Which of the following must the master account for to avoid overloading the vessel?
- ATotal weight of passengers and crew only
- BTotal weight of cargo and fuel only
- CTotal weight of passengers, crew, and variable loads✓ correct
- DTotal weight of fixed equipment and ballast only
Why C is correct
46 CFR §185.315(b) states that to fulfill stability verification requirements and avoid overloading, the master must take into account the total weight of passengers, crew, and variable loads. Crew alone or cargo alone is insufficient.
Cited:46 CFR §185.315
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