Your vessel's draft is 24'-06" forward and aft. The MT1 of your vessel is 1000 ft-tons. How many tons of cargo must be loaded in number 4 hold, which is 100 feet abaft the tipping center, if she is to have a 2 foot drag?
A. 120 tons
B. 240 tons
C. 300 tons
D. 480 tons
A. 120 tons
B. 240 tons
C. 300 tons
D. 480 tons
B. 240 tons
ReplyDeleteChange of trim = Trim Moment / MT1
2 foot = 24 inches
24 = (w x 100) / 1000
w=240 tons
Great complete answer Frederico! Nothing else needs to be said.
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