MCA 032-74 Stability And Structure Practice Questions - MCA SQA Chief Mate-Master Unlimited Paper 032-74 - Stability And Structure Exam

Why can lightship displacement and KG change over a vessel's life even without a major conversion?

Because seawater density permanently increases each year Because of cumulative small weight growth (stores, paint, sludge, modifications) and redistribution of permanent weights Because KM from hydrostatics is recalculated every voyage Because free surface in cargo tanks permanently raises lightship KG

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Because of cumulative small weight growth (stores, paint, sludge, modifications) and redistribution of permanent weights

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