Marina Exam Reviewer: A vessel's stability is greatly reduced by liquid free surface. Which of the listed conditions would develop the greatest adverse effect?

Marina Exam Reviewer

A vessel's stability is greatly reduced by liquid free surface. Which of the listed conditions would develop the greatest adverse effect? 

A. Tanks which are 95% full. 
B. Tanks which have been completely emptied. 
C. Tanks which are 40% full. 
D. Tanks which have been pressed up to full capacity. 




Answer:     C. Tanks which are 40% full.

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