🔍 Key Concepts

• IMO (International Maritime Organization) sets standards mainly for international voyages, not domestic or purely Inland waters • Many IMO stability rules and codes use a length threshold of 24 meters for certain vessel categories • Some vessel types have special IMO codes (for example, special purpose ships, fishing vessels, high-speed craft) that include stability criteria

💭 Think About

• Look at each option and ask: Is this mainly an IMO international-voyage situation, or does it mix in Inland/domestic waters where national rules usually apply? • Compare the vessel type in each answer with what you know about IMO‑level codes: Which types have their own dedicated IMO stability codes or chapters? • Pay close attention to the length thresholds used in the options. Which ones match common IMO cut‑off values in SOLAS and related codes?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify whether Inland waters fall under IMO’s direct convention system or are usually governed by flag‑state/national rules instead • Check which vessel categories have a dedicated IMO code that includes stability requirements: for example, special purpose ships versus small fishing or small sailing vessels • Confirm which options use the common IMO 24‑meter length threshold in a way that makes sense with international waters and IMO conventions