Question 98Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief

The correct answer is D) remain constant. When a weight is transferred forward on a vessel, the draft at the center of flotation will remain constant. This is because the center of flotation does not change with the movement of weight on the vessel. The draft at the center of flotation is determined by the vessel's displacement and the location of the center of buoyancy, which are not affected by the relocation of a weight on the vessel. The other options are incorrect because A) the draft at the center of flotation does not change based on the location of the longitudinal center of gravity (LCG), B) the draft at the center of flotation does not increase, and C) the draft at the center of flotation does not decrease due to the weight transfer.