136. The 2nd assistant engineer has just finished fueling operations. After entering the fuel data into the loading computer, you notice a greater than allowable at-sea bending stress. After the chief mate checks the voyage cargo data the vessel still has an excessive at-sea hogging bending stress. As chief engineer and after consulting with the chief mate, what should your instructions be to reduce the bending moment when ballasting the vessel?

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add ballast to an amidships tank.

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