Use the floodable length curve in Section 1, the blue pages, of the Stability Data Reference Book. If the curve represents 45 percent permeability and number 3 hold floods, the vessel will sink if the permeability exceeds what percent?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — 78

Reference to the floodable length curves for number 3 hold flooding shows the vessel will sink if internal space permeability exceeds 78 percent.

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