Which statement about Suezmax dimensions is true?

Which statement about Suezmax dimensions is true?

• A. Max draught 20.1 m, max beam 50 m
• B. Max draught 25.0 m, max beam 60 m
• C. Max draught 15.0 m, max beam 40 m
• D. Max draught 22.2 m, max beam 42 m

Answer: (A)

The size category Suezmax is defined by the maximum dimensions that can transit the Suez Canal. In practical terms, this means a vessel can have a draft up to about 20.1 meters and a beam up to about 50 meters to safely pass through the canal's channels and align with its navigational constraints. The statement with a maximum draught of 20.1 meters and a maximum beam of 50 meters matches these typical canal limits exactly, so it’s the best fit for Suezmax. The other options push beyond what the canal commonly allows—either a deeper draught, a wider beam, or both—making those vessels too large to be classified as Suezmax.

The size category Suezmax is defined by the maximum dimensions that can transit the Suez Canal. In practical terms, this means a vessel can have a draft up to about 20.1 meters and a beam up to about 50 meters to safely pass through the canal's channels and align with its navigational constraints. The statement with a maximum draught of 20.1 meters and a maximum beam of 50 meters matches these typical canal limits exactly, so it’s the best fit for Suezmax.

The other options push beyond what the canal commonly allows—either a deeper draught, a wider beam, or both—making those vessels too large to be classified as Suezmax.