Class 4 (4th Engineer) SC&S 📅 Oct 2023

Exam Question

A ship of 6400 t displacement is floating in salt water. The ship has to proceed to a berth where the density of the water is 1008 kg per cubic meter. Find how much cargo must be discharged if she is to remain at the salt water draft. (16)

Reference Answer

### **Objective**
To calculate the mass of cargo that must be discharged from a vessel moving from salt water to a berth with a lower water density, while maintaining the same draft.
### **Given Data**
- Initial Displacement in Salt Water ($$\Delta_s$$): 6400 tonnes

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