Which is TRUE concerning fixed ballast, on...

Which is TRUE concerning fixed ballast, on...

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Which is TRUE concerning fixed ballast, on small passenger vessels?

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Which is TRUE concerning fixed ballast, on small passenger vessels?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Fixed ballast purpose on small passenger vessels • Regulatory control and supervision over changes that affect stability • Who (inspector, owner, Master, shipyard) has authority to approve moving or removing fixed ballast

💭 Think About

• Think about why the Coast Guard is strict about changing any permanent weight that affects the vessel’s stability curve. • Ask yourself in which situation the regulations would most likely allow fixed ballast to be moved without first doing a full new stability evaluation. • Consider who represents official regulatory oversight versus just day‑to‑day operational control of the vessel.

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which option mentions regulatory/inspection supervision rather than just company personnel. • Check which options clearly conflict with stability safety by allowing ballast to be moved too freely. • Eliminate any choice that would let someone alter fixed ballast without any formal oversight or special circumstance.