Deck General USCG Question #4239 (Set 135)

The downflooding angle for a MODU is the minimum angle at which __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — a non-watertight opening is at still water level

The downflooding angle is defined under stability regulations as the minimum heel angle at which a non-watertight opening, such as a ventilation intake or hatch, is submerged below the still water level, threatening progressive flooding and vessel survival.

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