LEGEND:
USCG 4006-SA-4
STEPS
Load
140 tons
170
Discharge
160 tons
60
Load
140 tons
132
Discharge
230 tons
190
SOLUTION:
GIVEN: 18'- 06.0''
20'- 10.0''
Blue = information provided.
Black = calculated values.
The SS AMERICAN MARINER arrived in port with drafts of: FWD 18'-06", AFT 20'-10". Cargo
was loaded and discharged as indicated. Use sheet 2 in the white pages of the Stability Data
Reference Book to determine the final drafts.
This is the most commonly accepted method of solving this type problem. Your computed answer
may not agree exactly with the USCG answer. Always choose the closest answer.
The Table scale has been reduced for illustration purposes. The Trim Table is normally 8½" x 14".
Interpolation is not required for this type of trim problem. Follow the instructions on the table
above.
Red = table values, etc.
Green = ANSWER
feet fwd of amidships
feet fwd of amidships
feet aft of amidships
feet aft of amidships
Principles of Stability
Stability and Trim Calculations - Final Draft Trim Tables
4006-sa-4
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