Question

Q4 A vessel is initially floating at a displacement of 15550t with a list of 2.0 to port. KM-9.85 m (constant) Initial KG (fluid) - 9.00m There is a double bottom

tank subdivided into two rectangular tanks of equal dimensions, which contain ballast and are both slack. Each tank has a breadth of 10.0m. Calculate the weight of ballast to transfer, and in which direction, between the two double bottom tanks to bring the vessel to the upright (PC4.7) condition.

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