You are on a supply run to an offshore drilling rig. You are carrying the load show in table ST-0030 below. What is the height above the main deck of the center of gravity of the cargo?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — 2.26 feet

Determining cargo vertical center of gravity from table ST-0030 data demands accurate summation of individual weight and height products. Dividing the resulting cumulative vertical moment by total cargo weight precisely produces a final height of 2.26 feet above deck.

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