Assuming that the recommended hatch loading sequence is followed, how many long tons of iron ore may be loaded through hatch No. 1 while using a single belt loader to arrive at a desired mean keel draft of 29'-11"? (use the Guidance Manual for Loading M.V. GRAND HAVEN)
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option A — 2230 tons
Forward hatch loading guidelines in the M.V. Grand Haven manual dictate that reaching a 29'-11" mean keel draft requires exactly 2230 long tons of iron ore loaded through hatch No. 1 while respecting maximum allowable shear forces.
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