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What is the effect on the draft of a tanker fully loaded with oil pumped out from the stern most tank across?
What is the effect on the draft of a tanker fully loaded with oil pumped out from the stern most tank across?
In tonnage tax, the tax is leveled according to the:
In tonnage tax, the tax is leveled according to the:
What would be the quantity of oil with a specific gravity of 0.9200 that could be carried in tanks with a capacity of 1,000 tons of fresh water?
What would be the quantity of oil with a specific gravity of 0.9200 that could be carried in tanks with a capacity of 1,000 tons of fresh water?
When a vessel has a concentration of weight toward the top, it is said to be:
When a vessel has a concentration of weight toward the top, it is said to be:
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If a vessel goes from salt water to fresh water, what will happen to its draft?
If a vessel goes from salt water to fresh water, what will happen to its draft?
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How would a vessel be referred to as 'tender' based on its cargo weight and double bottoms status?
How would a vessel be referred to as 'tender' based on its cargo weight and double bottoms status?
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What causes a vessel to behave as if all of its weight is acting downward through the center of gravity?
What causes a vessel to behave as if all of its weight is acting downward through the center of gravity?
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What happens to a vessel when its center of gravity is lowered?
What happens to a vessel when its center of gravity is lowered?
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Which term describes angular motion about the longitudinal axis of a vessel?
Which term describes angular motion about the longitudinal axis of a vessel?
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If a vessel rolls to the starboard side with no moving weights onboard, where will the center of gravity move?
If a vessel rolls to the starboard side with no moving weights onboard, where will the center of gravity move?
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What is the effect of off-center ballast on a vessel's list or trim?
What is the effect of off-center ballast on a vessel's list or trim?
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Which action will not provide extra buoyancy for a vessel with no sheer?
Which action will not provide extra buoyancy for a vessel with no sheer?
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