INSTRUCTIONS
1. Some of the questions in the deck examination booklets require the use of trim and stability reference material to answer the question. All of the material necessary to these questions is contained in the appropriate Merchant Marine Deck Examination Reference Book.
2. If a question requires the use of trim /stability reference materials, it will be specifically stated in the stem of the question. For example, if the question in your examination booklet is, The sailing drafts are: FWD 24 - 03", AFT 25'-03" and the GM is 5.5 feet. Use the information in Section 1, the blue pages of the Stability Data Reference Book, to determine the available righting arm at 30 degrees inclination.", you must use Section 1 (the blue pages) of The Merchant Marine Deck Examination Reference Book, STABILITY DATA REFERENCE BOOK to answer the question.
3. The Merchant Marine Deck Examination Reference Book, STABILITY DATA REFERENCE BOOK, has three (3) sections. Each section has-Its own Index and is color coded as follows:
1. Selected Stability Curves . Blue Pages
2. Trim and Stability Book - S. S. American Mariner . White Pages
3. Trim and Stability Book - S.S. Northland Salmon Pages
4. Applicants taking an examination Who wish to make a comment or protest concerning any material in this publication should complete a Comment/Protest form for the question involved and give it to the examiner.
5. Individuals not taking an examination ~o wish to make a comment on any material in this publication should send a written comment, citing this publication and the appropriate page, and paragraph or illustration commented on, to:
Commandant (G-MVP-5)
U.S. Coast Guard
STABIL ITY DATA REFERENCE BOOK
2100 Second Street SW
Washington, DC 20593-0001
All written comments submitted by the general public will be reviewed prior to revising this publication. A heavy workload precludes the Merchant Marine Examination Branch from discussing comments over the telephone or responding to written comments. Your comments are welcomed and you will receive a letter or postcard indicating your comments were received.